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Would You See a Stage Production of Thriller?
Producer James L. Nederlander has reportedly acquired the rights to make a stage version of "Thriller," "Michael Jackson's iconic music-video spoof of horror films." The show will use music from the albums Off the Wall and Thriller.
Fergie, Akon, and Others Contribute to 25th Anniversary Thriller Album
Can you believe it's been more than 25 years since Michael Jackson's hit album Thriller was released? In November of 1982 the album made waves for hosting such wonders as "Billie Jean," Beat It," and, of course, "Thriller," though as Entertainment Weekly points out, not every track was a winner (anyone remember "The Lady in My Life"?). Still, the record continues to hold a proud place in music history as the best-selling album ever.
Buzz News Roundup, 11/30
- PopSugar shares the news that Reese Witherspoon was the year's top-earning actress, followed by Angelina Jolie and Cameron Diaz.
- The Kennedy Center will honor Steve Martin this Sunday, Dec. 2, reports Variety.
- According to ComingSoon, HBO will make a Barry Bonds movie based on the book Game of Shadows.
- Reuters has news that Keri Russell will join Adam Sandler in Bedtime Stories, a fantastical family movie directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray).
- The Hollywood Reporter states that John Cusack will go back to doing the psychological thriller thing as he joins the cast of The Factory.
- The 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's album Thriller will be marked with a new edition of the set including remixes by Kanye West, Akon and will.i.am, writes Billboard.
- It's a banner week for Elizabeth Berkeley: Fresh off winning a recurring role on CSI: Miami, she'll also be the host of Bravo's new dance show, according to Variety.
- Pitchfork reports that Portishead will finally release a third album — 10 years after the group's last record.
Start Your Halloween Right — With Thrill the World Videos!
Happy Halloween, Buzz readers!
Last weekend I told you about the Thrill the World movement in which a whole bunch of people worldwide danced Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance at the same time in order to break the world record for the largest simultaneous dance. Now there are dozens of videos from the momentous occasion, bringing us lively group performances of the "Thriller" dance from every corner of the country — and from places like Toronto and Stockholm, as well.
Thrill the World — For the Win!
Ever thought to yourself, "Self, I'd like to perform an iconic zombie dance with a mob of strangers at the same time everyone else in the world is doing it and break world records?" Well, today is your lucky day!
Allow me to introduce you to Thrill the World, a movement (so to speak, ha ha) in which mobs of people dressed as zombies will gather together at the same time today, Saturday October 27, 2007 to dance the "Thriller" dance — that is, the dance featured in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video.
Fracture: Broken In Too Many Places
In Fracture, Willy Beachum (Ryan Gosling) is a cocky but likeable prosecutor on the rise. He’s about to go from being an assistant D.A. to joining a goliath corporate law firm — all chrome, glass and prestige.Movie Preview: Notes on a Scandal
Iris director Richard Eyre again teams up with Judi Dench in Notes on a Scandal, a psychological thriller about loneliness, lust, and betrayal. Cate Blanchett co-stars as a schoolteacher named Sheba who has an affair with her 15-year-old student. Sheba confides in Barbara (Dench), who harbors more-than-friendly feelings toward Sheba, and Barbara then uses her knowledge of the affair to manipulate their friendship.
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Jake Gyllenhaal May Be Thrilling Audiences With Source Code
It seems so long since we've seen Jake Gyllenhaal on screen (2007 in Rendition, to be exact), so I'm glad that we're about to get a lot more of him. Next month we'll catch him in Brothers, then in the Spring all buffed up in Prince of Persia — and he won't be slowing down. Gyllenhaal is in talks to star in the sci-fi thriller Source Code.
Link Time! Simon Baker Scores Surfer Role
- Simon Baker attached to surfing drama Breath — Coming Soon
- Eddie Murphy to star in R-rated animal comedy The Misadventures of Fluffy — Movieline
- Anvil! The Story of Anvil and Capitalism: A Love Story both left off of Oscar documentary shortlist — Cinematical
- Get a look at next week's annual Slapsgiving on How I Met Your Mother — PopWatch
- All Songs Considered: The 50 most important recordings of the decade — NPR
- Susan Boyle breaks Amazon's record for global CD pre-orders — Lifeline Live
- Could Lost's Nestor Carbonell be Khan in the Star Trek sequel? — Moviefone
- True Blood's Stephen Moyer signs on for thriller The Caller — MTV Movies Blog
- Remember Chandler's awkward relationship with Thanksgiving?
Movie Preview: Ed Norton and Ed Norton in Leaves of Grass
That double Ed Norton in the title is not a typo; Leaves of Grass stars the talented actor in a dual role, as polar opposite twin brothers.
As twins, Norton really goes for it — one twin, Bill, is straight-laced, while the other, Brady, is a mulleted hick with a heavy Southern accent. I've missed Norton's presence, but I'm wondering if this is going to a be an amazing acting opportunity or an embarrassing diversion for him.
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