Ghost To Haunt Broadway In March 2012

FIRST PUBLISHED: August 22, 2011 12:17 PM EDT NEW YORK, N.Y. -- A musical based in the Patrick Swayze film Ghost will be haunting Broadway next year. Producers said Monday that the show, which debuted in June in London, will begin previews in New York in March 2012. Casting for the Broadway run has not been announced yet. Ghost has new songs by Grammy Award-winner Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. Stewart is half of the pop duo the Eurythmics, while Ballard helped put together Alanis Morisettes Jagged Little Pill. Oscar winner Bruce Joel Rubin has adapted his original screenplay for the stage. Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus will direct. In the 1990 movie, Swayze played a ghost trying to communicate with his girlfriend played by Demi Moore through a fake psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer. Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Jane Krakowskis Baby Already Popular At 30 Rock

La, Calif. -- Jane Krakowskis choosing is just 4 several weeks old, but hes already winning within the cast of his moms show, 30 Rock. He loved it, Jane, who plays attention-seeking actress Jenna Maroney about the NBC hit, told People of baby Bennett Roberts first trip to the set. He'd a lot of fun meeting everyone hes a people person. Additionally to his moms friendly disposition, it seems Bennett has additionally inherited another trait that runs both in his moms and father Robert Godleys families. [His hair] was quite strawberry blonde when he was created, nevertheless its gone more red-colored now, Jane told the mag. Each of our moms have red-colored hair therefore we think he got that recessive gene! Jane continues to be nominated to have an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress inside a Comedy Series on her focus on the Tina Fey-helmed series, and Jane stated shes spending so much time to shed the leftover pregnancy pounds. Traditional-fashioned effort may be the way Im eliminating the infant weight, she stated. Ive been spinning a great deal and exercising having a fitness expert. Im excited to get involved with my Emmy dress! As formerly reported on AccessHollywood.com, Jane, 42, and her fianc, Robert, welcomed baby Bennett on April 21. Jane and Robert introduced these were expecting in The month of january, almost exactly twelve months following the couple introduced their engagement. The happy couple dated for over a year during the time of their engagement. They haven't yet announce a marriage date. 30 Rock is placed to come back because of its sixth season at the begining of 2012. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Former Baywatch Babe Nicole Eggert Welcomes Daughter

La, Calif. -- In the beach towards the nursery! Nicole Eggert, an old Baywatch star, welcomed an infant girl at the end of This summer, her repetition confirmed to Us Weekly. The 39-year-old actress, who got her begin the 80s sitcom Charles in control, required to her Facebook page to state her fascination with her new bundle of pleasure, writing, A lot love during my existence. So fortunate. Adding, This precious And she or he allows me sleep?!! The brand new baby, whose title has not yet been launched, joins large sister Dilyn, 12. This past year, Nicole took part in VH1s Celebrity Fit Club in order to shed additional weight. She lost 15 pounds.Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Mary-Louise Parker In Talks to Join R.I.P.D. Opposite Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges

Marijuana empress Nancy Botwin has turned herself over to the fuzz: Weeds star Mary-Louise Parker is in negotiations to join the cast of R.I.P.D., a film based on Peter Lenkov’s graphic novel that chronicles “a cop killed in the line of duty (Ryan Reynolds) who is recruited by a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department.” She’ll a play woman who oversees the division. Kevin Bacon, Stephanie Szostak, and Jeff Bridges — a dude who single-handedly doubles this movie’s marijuana cred — co-star. What other pot icons will director Robert Schwentke (Schwentke!) cast next? I vote for Cheech Marin as the voice of a talking K9. [Variety]

'Conan' Director Marcus Nispel Produces Comic Series 'The Chosen'

EXCLUSIVE: Marcus Nispel, whose Conan the Barbarian reboot opens today, makes an offer with Liquid Comics to produce the comic series The Selected. The plotline involves a Detroit kid who appears an unlikely candidate but who's the most recent incarnate of the Eastern spiritual master whose tradition dates back decades. The teen's awakening to those asweom forces which have been refined on the century's price of incarnations, start to manifest themselves and take him on the journey in the Detroit roads towards the subterranean gangland of Mumbai. Nispel produced the storyling with Liquid co-founders Gotham Chopra and Sharad Devarajan. It's according to an authentic movie treatment that Nispel continues to be developing to direct. The 3-problem comic series will launch in Feb. "I love movies that become graphic books and graphic books that become movies," Nispel stated inside a statement. "Everything I direct begins with illustrations, and also the pictures tell the storyline.Inch Stated Chopra: "Marcus' vision of the muscled up Kung Fu continues to be something I have loved because the moment he first explained the storyline. The Master-Apprentice narrative from King Arthur to John Connor is really a formula that actually works with Marcus onboard something extremely creative is emerging."

Today on indieWIRE: 'The Descendants,' Anne Hathaway, John Sayles and More

Today on indieWIRE, 'The Descendants' earned itself a spot on the New York Film Festival's lineup, Anna Hathaway showed off her rapping skills, and much more. San Sebastian Festival Adds International Titles to New Directors Section: The world premiere of Kim Ki-duk's 'Amen,' along with Oren Moverman's 'Rampart,' round out the 59th San Sebastian Film Festival's competition section in additions made Wednesday. Also joining the festival's Zabaltegi-Pearls section are titles from Steve McQueen, Johnnie To and Nicolas Provost. In My Own Words: Jeff Warrick Shares a Scene From 'Programming the Nation?': Over seven years ago when I first decided to do a documentary on the alleged history of subliminal messaging in America, it's important to note that I first approached the subject matter with a bit of skepticism. Anne Hathaway: A Shockingly Adequate Rapper: Don't worry, she still retains adorability and even a dose of her Oscar-hosting cheekiness. In response to being hounded by the paparazzi after the announcement of her prowling role in 'The Dark Knight Rises,' the 'Love and Other Drugs' and 'One Day' star rapped about her relationship with the camera-toting set on 'Conan' Tuesday night. REVIEW | Anne Hathaway's Fake Accent Isn't the Only Thing Wrong With 'One Day': Anne Hathaway's faux British accent might be the first obvious conceit in 'One Day,' but not its most cumbersome. That distinction belongs to the eponymous structure, a claustrophobic device that follows a pair of best friends over the course of a 22-year period, but only on many versions of July 15. What You Are About to Read Is True: We Interview the Anonymous Creator of 'Story Notes From Hell': 'Story Notes From Hell' sounds like it could be any struggling screenwriter's snarky and solipsistic blog, but it's something much better. It's a collection of real-life excerpts and dialogue collected by an anonymous screenwriter. And it's an addictive delight. Alexander Payne's 'Descendants' to Close 49th New York Film Festival; Main Slate Unveiled: Alexander Payne's 'The Descendants' will close the 49th edition of the New York Film Festival, taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 16, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, which organizes the annual event, said Wednesday. Carl Colby's Doc About His CIA Spy Father Gets Picked Up by First Run: The new film from Carl Colby, whose credits include 'Legends in Light,''Voyager: The Grand Tour' and 'Ground Zero,' will have his next film, a documentary about his CIA spy father, released in New York at the Lincoln Plaza Cinema courtesy of First Run Features. New Look at Matt Damon & Scarlett Johansson In Cameron Crowe's 'We Bought a Zoo': So, both Venice and TIFF have unveiled their slates and ... Cameron Crowe's 'We Bought a Zoo' is nowhere to be seen. Viola Davis Goes Big Time: Viola Davis, fresh off her great and potential Oscar-nominated performance in 'The Help,' is taking her "klout" score to the bank as she should. REVIEW | Why 'Amigo' is a Blueprint for the Work of John Sayles: From the structure of his screenplays to the fluidity of his working-class themes, the cinema of John Sayles is always clean. Unfortunately, that assessment doesn't always apply to the quality of his work.

Mike Myers not confirmed for Austin Forces 4?

Unlike previous reviews, it appears that Mike Myers has not formally signed on for Austin Forces 4 at this time.Subsequent earlier news that Austin Forces 4 was certainly within the pipeline, Deadline are confirming the recent news originates as something of the surprise for any skeptical New Line.Myers has apparently only taken care of immediately an Austin Forces offer that the organization designed to him several months ago, but to date he's only expressed interest and discussions continue to be going ahead.In 2008, it had been suggested that Austin 4 would target the relationship between Dr Evil and the boy Scotty (Seth Eco-friendly) but following the Love Guru flopped in movie theaters, Myers disappeared in the giant screen (besides a cameo in Inglourious Basterds) and also the project was dropped.It is a puzzle if the Austin Forces 4 that's presently being talked about uses exactly the same plot, or whether Myers has new plans for that shagadelic spy.Regardless, returning a franchise that's been absent for this type of very long time is a huge risk for both sides.

Foursome Set For DGA Honors On Oct. 13

Nora Ephron, Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, IATSE International president Matthew Loeb and HBO Documentary Films' Sheila Nevins have been tapped for the 2011 DGA Honors, set for Oct. 13 at the DGA Theater in New York. The evening also well feature a posthumous tribute to pioneering early 20th century filmmaker Alice Guy Blache. The guild said the DGA Honorscelebrate "individuals and institutions that have made distinguished contributions to American culture through the world of film and television and recognizes the diversity of achievement -- in business, government, labor and higher education -- required to produce the best entertainment in the world."

'Sesame Street' Producers: Bert & Ernie Are Not Gay

In the grand tradition of the Tinky Winky Teletuby who was constantly dogged by speculation that he is gay, fellow pre-school characters Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street too have been battling rumors that they're a closeted gay couple. The chatter picked up tremendously in the past few weeks with online petitions asking for the two roommates to get married, prompting the producers of the PBS children's series to issue the following very awkward statement: Bert and Ernie are best friends. They were created to teach preschoolers that people can be good friends with those who are very different from themselves.Even though they are identified as male characters and possess many human traits and characteristics (as mostSesame Street Muppets do), they remain puppets, and do not have a sexual orientation.