‘Wicked’ Songwriter Stephen Schwartz on Why the Movie Must Be a Two-Parter: Nothing Can Follow ‘Defying Gravity’

Both Sides Of The Blade, explained to Variety that she turned down roles in Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List and Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade due to scheduling conflicts.“I don’t remember very well but Steven [Spielberg] reminded me,” Binoche said. “The first time was for Indiana Jones 3, because I was doing The Lovers On The Bridge with Leos Carax.

Steven Spielberg is making his debut in the world of music.

There are a ton of massive filmmakers who get their start in music video production. Folks like David Fincher, Spike Jonze, and many more directed music videos well before they became A-list feature filmmakers.

Marcus Mumford has confirmed Steven Spielberg directed the video for his recent single ‘Cannibal’.The black and white clip for the track was shared last week by the Mumford & Sons frontman and sees him performing in a gym.Now, he has taken to Instagram to confirm that the legendary director was at the helm and it was his first ever music video.“On Sunday 3rd July in a high school gym in New York, Steven Spielberg directed his first music video, in one shot, on his phone. Kate Capshaw was the almighty dolly grip,” Mumford wrote.A post shared by Marcus Mumford (@marcusmumford)“I’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the people around me to bring this music to you, and I cannot hope to express all of my gratitude.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticSteven Spielberg has a new first in his 50-year-plus directing career — he’s directed a music video, for Marcus Mumford’s first solo track, “Cannibal.”Kate Capshaw may have some firsts on her resume, too: She acted as dolly grip and art director as well as producer for the single-take clip.A post shared by Marcus Mumford (@marcusmumford)Mumford announced the news in an Instagram post: “On Sunday 3rd July in a high school gym in New York, Steven Spielberg directed his first music video, in one shot, on his phone. Kate Capshaw was the almighty dolly grip,” he wrote.“I’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the people around me to bring this music to you, and I cannot hope to express all of my gratitude.

EXCLUSIVE: Cynthia Erivo, just weeks away from starting rehearsals for the two-part Wicked musical movie, has stopped off in London to wow an audience at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert performance for the BBC Proms that will broadcast and stream in the late fall.

Juliette Binoche is opening up about turning down the opportunity to star in three movies that were directed by Steven Spielberg, not just one time – but three times.

Gwen Stefani and her husband, Blake Shelton, are such a devoted couple. They proved their love for each other once again at the weekend, in a sweet series of videos shared to Gwen's Instagram stories.The Light My Fire singer took to her Stories to post some backstage videos as she encouraged her husband.

Impressed Steven Gerrard has saluted the success Ange Postecoglou has achieved since becoming Celtic manager.

Billy Porter is rarely one to hold his tongue – and he had some choice words at Thursday night for the Supreme Court and for Donald Trump–sympathizing Republicans: “F— SCOTUS” and “F— y’all, too!”The “Pose” Emmy winner was onstage at Outfest’s opening night to accept the LGBTQ film and TV festival’s coveted Achievement Award when he was apparently inspired to share his thoughts on the last month’s news cycle. While his impassioned “F— SCOTUS!” is rather self-explanatory, given the Court’s recent conservative rulings on gun control, women’s access to abortion, climate change and more, the multi-hyphenate entertainer then zeroed in on the Jan. 6 Congressional committee hearings.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticIf there were an award to bestow for the most accomplished living American pop songwriter who never doubled as a recording artist, the frontrunner would almost definitely be Mike Stoller, 89, half of one of the most famous writing duos of all time, Leiber & Stoller. Even if the memory of Elvis Presley were completely wiped away, like the Beatles’ in that “Yesterday” movie, this pairing would still be in the history books and collective consciousness for “Stand by Me,” “On Broadway,” “There Goes My Baby,” “Young Blood,” “Kansas City,” “Love Potion #9,” “Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown,” “I’m a Woman,” “Ruby Baby,” “Is That All There Is?” and other numbers deeply embedded in pop culture from the mid-‘50s forward.

Breakup blues. Ariana Madix is trying to be there for both of her friends — Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney — as they navigate their split after more than 10 years together.

Some movies aren’t for everyone! Stephen King, for example, is apparently not a big fan of Michael Bay’s 2007 directorial effort,“Transformers”.

Stephen King, for example, is apparently not a big fan of Michael Bay's 2007 directorial effort, .On Monday, novelist Linwood Barclay took to Twitter to express his disappointment with the latest blockbuster extravaganza. Barclay wrote, «Jurassic World Dominion has the distinction of being the first movie I’ve walked out on in years.»In response, King tweeted, «I have walked out of only one movie as an adult:. Would like to know what other movies people have walked out on.»I have walked out of only one movie as an adult: TRANSFORMERS.

Stephen Schwartz, the composer behind the fan-favorite musical Wicked, is revealing why the film has been split into two parts.

Always in his heart. Diddy gave an emotional shout-out to his late girlfriend, Kim Porter, while accepting a major honor during the 2022 BET Awards.

Erik ten Hag has already been warned that he must address a Manchester United flaw if Antony is to thrive at Old Trafford.

It's another busy week on the Cobbles as Coronation Street sees Max Turner (Paddy Bever) sending his new girlfriend a naked picture after she asks for one. However, when they meet up later, Sonya (Isabelle Smith) knows nothing about the messages. Later, Max gets a message demanding £1,000 or the photo goes viral.Then, while at school, Max realises who his blackmailer is.