Willem Dafoe, who is at the Sarajevo Film Festival to receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award as well as support Miguel Ángel Jiménez’s “The Birthday Party,” gave an in-depth career masterclass where he spoke about some of his most iconic roles. He also, very briefly, touched upon current American politics. Speaking about his Oscar-nominated role in Sean Baker’s 2017 …
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Lionsgate revealed Tuesday that Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated The Resurrection of the Christ is being broken up into two films. Part One will hit theaters on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, while Part Two will launch 40 days later on Ascension Day, which falls on May 6, 2027. The Resurrection of the Christ parts one and two are Gibson’s follow-ups to his landmark …
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Mel Gibson‘s much-delayed “The Passion of the Christ” sequel will be split into two films, with each part set to release in 2027. “The Resurrection of the Christ Part One” is slated for Good Friday, March 26, while “Part Two” is set for 40 days later on Ascension Day, May 6. Lionsgate will release the films in theaters. “The Resurrection of the Christ” is …
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Loving “Jesus Christ Superstar” is one thing, but loving the myriad staged productions of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is another. The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice masterpiece existed arguably in its most perfect form in the original 1970 concept album, and although there hasn’t been a lack of paying customers for thousands of legit productions in the 55 years since, mounting a …
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Much like its namesake, Jesus Christ Superstar comes with a storied history. There have been at least four Broadway productions and many revivals, tours and adaptations of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1971 biblical rock musical. Just last month, the UK saw a revival met with acclaim. In Los Angeles’s version, not without “backlash”, Cynthia Erivo is the Holy …
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Photos Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert, Phillipa Soo, More in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl The concert led by Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert continues through August 3. Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl Farah Sosa She is risen! Photos have been released from the much-buzzed-about, and sold out, Jesus Christ Superstar concert …
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As Cynthia Erivo channels the Christian Messiah, her Judas is coming to her defense. Ahead of this weekend’s star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar concert at Hollywood Bowl, Adam Lambert defended the casting of Erivo in the eponymous biblical role, which has drawn backlash from some circles over the Tony-winning actress being a Black LGBTQ woman. “Cynthia’s brilliant. Her voice, presence, and …
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John Stamos is sliding into the golden slippers of King Herod just hours before the curtain comes up on Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Stamos’ last minute casting comes after Josh Gad announced yesterday that he would no longer occupy the throne on Friday night. “It is with enormous heartbreak that I inform you all that unfortunately, I …
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