“GREASE: Tell Me More, Tell Me More: Stories from the Broadway Phenomenon That Started It All” (Chicago Review Press), a new oral history of the show. What worked was his performance in the movie, which to date has grossed $400 million.
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Saban Films has taken global rights to the John Travolta and Stephen Dorff feature, American Metal.
Writer and first-time feature director Nicholas Maggio’s film tells the story of a desperate and struggling family man who robs a pill mill. However, when the theft turns violent, he finds himself hunted by both the police and the Dixieland mafia. Filming just wrapped in Georgia with Saban Films looking at a 2023 release.
Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead) Ashley Benson (Spring Breakers) and Kevin Dillon (Platoon, The Doors, Entourage) also star.
The pic was produced by 308 Entertainment’s Corey Large (The November Man, Kid Cannibis, Paradise City) and Bernie Gewissler (Dead Hipsters, Midnight in the Switchgrass) in association with Bondit Media Capital.
The feature reps the second film with Travolta and Dorff for 308 Entertainment’s Large, following the upcoming Saban release Paradise City.
Travolta received two Best Actor Oscar nominations for 1977’s Saturday Night Fever and 1994’s Pulp Fiction. His feature credits include Get Shorty for which he received a Best Actor Golden Globe – Comedy or Musical award and a Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Limited Series for FX’s The People vs. O.J. Simpson — American Crime Story on which he played O.J. Simpson attorney Robert Shapiro. He also recently earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in the comedy Die Hart with Kevin Hart. Travolta previously team with Saban Films on I Am Wrath, Speed Kills and the upcoming action film, Paradise City with Dorff and Bruce Willis.
Dorff most recently starred in Old Henry alongside Tim Blake Nelson and Embattled for IFC Films. He is best known for portraying Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat, Johnny Marco in Somewhere, and for his
“GREASE: Tell Me More, Tell Me More: Stories from the Broadway Phenomenon That Started It All” (Chicago Review Press), a new oral history of the show. What worked was his performance in the movie, which to date has grossed $400 million.
John Travolta shared his sadness over a friend gone too soon when he posted a tribute on his Instagram Stories on Tuesday. The Saturday Night Live star expressed his agony with a few simple words alongside a photo of him with the late actor - and his Wild Hogs co-star - Ray Liotta who died in his sleep at the age of 67.SEE: John Travolta's $5million family home is only accessible via boatThe actor, who found fame in Martin Scorsese's iconic mafia movie in 1990, had been shooting a new film, Dangerous Waters, when he died.WATCH: John Travolta celebrates wonderful news about daughter EllaHe was engaged to be married to Jacy Nittolo, and left behind a daughter, Karsen.John simply wrote: "We will miss you Ray," and shared a snapshot of the pair both smiling and wearing leather jackets. MORE: John Travolta leaves fans in disbelief as he embraces life in the UKMORE: John Travolta shares 'very proud moment' in rare personal videoHis loss comes just weeks ahead of the second anniversary of the death of his wife - and the mother of his three children - Kelly Preston on 12 July. John shared a throwback photo with his Wild Hogs co-star Ray LiottaThe actress kept her two year battle with breast cancer private and lost her life to the disease in July 2020.She battled her diagnosis out of the public spotlight until she passed away surrounded by her loved ones, including her two remaining children, Ben and Ella. READ: John Travolta and son introduce new family member - see the sweet photoMORE: John Travolta's daughter Ella releases first incredible single – fans reactAt the time, John announced her passing and wrote: "It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast
Elvis Presley took a toll on Austin Butler, as he had to be rushed to the hospital after filming the highly anticipated biopic, revealing that he started feeling “excrutiating pain.”During a recent interview with GQ the actor shared his experience working on the set of the movie.
Austin Butler has revealed he was rushed to hospital days after filming ended because his body started “shutting down”. The 30-year-old heartthrob, who plays the lead role in Baz Luhrmann’s latest movie, admitted he woke up in “excruciating pain” shortly after the production wrapped.
Elvis Presley biopic.Set to be released in cinemas on June 24, Elvis charts the iconic musician’s career through his complicated relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).Butler, who plays Elvis, recalled in an interview with GQ UK how his body “started shutting down” after filming concluded in March 2021. He was later diagnosed with a virus that simulates appendicitis and spent a week bedridden.“The next day I woke up at four in the morning with excruciating pain, and I was rushed to hospital,” Butler said.
If you purchased your tickets via Ticketmaster, you will be refunded and will receive an email shortly with details, otherwise please contact your point of purchase for information on refunds. pic.twitter.com/1nuUc5Gj1jTyler has a history of Morton’s neuroma, or swelling of nerves in his feet, and he has undergone several surgeries to improve his condition.“We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must cancel our first set of Las Vegas Residency dates this June and July while he focuses on his well-being,” the statement said.“We will continue our 2022 dates starting in September, and we’ll let you know any further updates as soon as we can,” Aerosmith added.
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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaScreen Media has acquired North American rights to “Code Name Banshee,” an upcoming action-thriller with Antonio Banderas and Jamie King. The film will receive a day-and-date theatrical and on-demand release in July.Directed by Jon Keeyes and written by Matthew Rogers, the duo behind “The Survivalist,” the film follows Caleb (Banderas), a former government assassin in hiding, who resurfaces when his protégé, the equally deadly killer known as Banshee (King), discovers a bounty has been placed on Caleb’s head.
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John Travolta is raising two very talented children and his latest video of 11-year-old Benjamin only goes to prove it. The Saturday Night Fever actor took to Instagram with a clip of his youngest child at the gym and you have to see it to believe it. MORE: John Travolta leaves fans in disbelief as he embraces life in the UKThe short but very impressive post shows Benjamin swinging off a bar, flying through the air and landing several meters away on another piece of gym equipment. WATCH: John Travolta's son has an amazing talent Benjamin's parkour move was so impressive, John's fans couldn't wait to comment. "OMG," wrote several of his followers as others added: "Ben!! Whaaaaaaat," and, "He's like Spider-Man. Holy Moly".John captioned the clip: "New best for Ben," suggesting he's been practicing the move for some time. READ: John Travolta shares glimpse of Ella's incredible birthday celebrationsMORE: John Travolta shares 'very proud moment' in rare personal videoThe star is raising Benjamin and his sister, Ella - who has forged a career in music and acting - alone, after his wife, Kelly Preston passed away following a battle with breast cancer. A post shared by John Travolta (@johntravolta)Benjamin broke his personal best The family recently remembered the actress on Mother's Day. Ella, 22, shared a heartbreaking tribute to Kelly, along with a touching throwback photo showing the pair beaming together as they rode a fairground ride.She wrote: "I've learned a lot from all of the strong and powerful women in my life, I thank you all for being such wonderful role models.
John Travolta took to social media to reveal that he was grieving the loss of someone he considered a friend and many considered a legend.MORE: John Travolta's daughter Ella sparks huge reaction with heartbreaking new postALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe actor shared that he was mourning the death of country star Mickey Gilley, who passed away the previous weekend at the age of 86.VIDEO: John Travolta's incredible show of support for EllaHe shared a snapshot of the two from the 1980 flick Urban Cowboy, which saw John's character frequent a club named Gilley's, Mickey's real life Texas nightclub, and was inspired by the country music scene at the time.The film not only proved to be a success for the star, but also revitalized Mickey's career, with the soundtrack kicking off a movement in soft-core country music in the 80s.MORE: John Travolta shares never-before-seen family photographs of late wife Kelly Preston for Mother's DayJohn penned: "'Mickey Gilley, the ultimate urban cowboy'. I was so sorry to see Mickey go.
John Travolta knew exactly how to honor Kelly Preston for Mother’s Day this year.On Sunday, May 8, the Pulp Fiction star posted a beautiful tribute for his late wife and the mother of his children: Ella, 22, Benjamin, 11, and Jett, who died at the age of 16 in 2009 after suffering a seizure.John Travolta is a proud daddy showing off his daughter Ella’s first singleJohn Travolta and his daughter adorably dance together in a new Super Bowl commercialJohn Travolta puts 20-bedroom Maine property on the market for $5 millionIn the clip, which begins with the words “From me To you,” Travolta included a plethora family photos, including snaps from the couple’s wedding in 1987, holiday celebrations, and of course, sweet moments of the pair and their kids. To tug at the heartstrings even more, the video montage is set to the song “That Face” by Barbara Streisand.In the end, the actor signed off the video message with the simple words, “With all my love, Johnny.”Kelly Preston passed away at the age of 57 in July 2020, just two years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.