Hairspray

...that we can really begin." The Oscar nominations are set to be announced Feb. 2. Shaiman said he was happy to be re-teaming with his "Hairspray" collaborator Adam Shankman, who is producing the telecast along with Bill Mechanic. Shaiman...

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...'Hairspray (Picture)' at the Neil Simon Theatre. New York City, USA 24.08.08.... SHANKMAN NAMES HAIRSPRAY PAL OSCARS MUSIC DIRECTOR HAIRSPRAY collaborators ADAM SHANKMAN and MARC SHAIMAN are to team up again at the Oscars. First-time...

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Tony Award-winning Hairspray composer-lyricist Marc Shaiman will be the music director for the 82nd Academy Awards, according to the Los Angeles Times. Shaiman's new gig will reunite him with Oscar co-producer Adam Shankman, who directed...

In this article: Marc Shaiman, Academy Awards, Catch Me If You Can, Los Angeles Times, Scott Wittman, Martin Short, Peter Allen, and Adam Shankman

...at support provided for family members who care for returning soldiers with traumatic brain injuries (10:30 p.m. KCET). MOVIES Hairspray: It started as a John Waters-directed movie, then became a hit stage musical. Now it comes full...

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...comedian Steve Martin and comic actor Alec Baldwin to boost the laughter. Mechanic's co-producer Adam Shankman, who directed "Hairspray," said Hamilton "will bring enthusiasm, experience and a fresh eye to the table." Organizers also...

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...Bill Mechanic, one of Sherak's former bosses at Fox, and director Adam Shankman, whom he knew only through his movies, such as "Hairspray" and "Bedtime Stories." After meeting for lunch, the unlikely duo agreed to join forces. Sherak in...

In this article: Academy Awards, Adam Shankman, Sid Ganis, Irving Thalberg, The Godfather, and B movie

Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11:55 am The teen heartthrob best known for his roles in High School Musical and Hairspray is hanging up his dancing shoes and flexing his dramatic muscles. On Nov. 25, Efron makes his grown-up role debut in Me...

In this article: Zac Efron, Kenny Ortega, Me and Orson Welles, Julius Caesar, Time Magazine, and High School Musical

...a look at the best and worst movies from Marsden's spotted (and musical!) career. "Hairspray" is the fourth highest grossing musical film, and it is based on a musical play that was based on another movie from 1988. While the original...

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...hitting a home run last year with his singing and dancing don't discount someone like Queen Latifah -- who Shankman directed in "Hairspray" -- being tapped to host. And if Oscar chiefs plan to put heavy emphasis on musical...

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"Hairspray"s Adam Shankman to co-produce Oscar telecast Choreographer and "Hairspray" director Adam Shankman will produce the 82nd Academy Awards live telecast in March with movie executive Bill Mechanic, organizers said on Tuesday.

In this article: Adam Shankman, Academy Awards, Disney, Hugh Jackman, Coraline, The Wedding Planner, and So You Think You Can Dance