Aladdin directors and Alan Menken remember Robin Williams

Robin Williams was one of the biggest stars in the world when he agreed to voice the Genie. At the time, huge stars didnt do cartoon voices. The most recognizable names inMermaidandBeautyhad been Buddy Hackett and Angela Lansbury. Credit: Buena Vista/Courtesy Everett Collection But Williams was built to play the Genie or vice versa. This reporter arrived with two pages full of questions, and I got through exactly… four questions....

May 1, 2025 · 10 min · 2081 words · Todd Smith

Aladdin on Broadway's Courtney Reed and Adam Jacobs duet on Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud

You might have never imagined youd hear Thinking Out Loud as a sultry jazz tune…until youve heard it sung by Broadway actors Courtney Reed and Adam Jacobs. The duo, who originated the roles of Jasmine and Aladdin on Broadway and are currently starring in the hit Disney production, recently performed a duet of the Ed Sheeran hit forDisney Sessions a series that produces original content featuring Broadway talent performing from their own shows, as well as popular hits....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Steve Rubio

Aladdin star Adam Jacobs releases debut album

Its safe to say that Broadway actor Adam Jacobs is living out his dreams. No, I want it to be something more. The thing with Alan Menken is, I dont think he gets enough credit. Credit: Adam Jacobs And I thought, I wanted to highlight that. It was the storytelling, I think, that drew me in the most, he says. Because as an actor, thats what I do for a living Im a storyteller....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Randy Hunter

Alamo Drafthouse chief slams AMC proposal to allow texting in movies

I find that to be disrespectful to the creators, those who make the very existence of cinema possible. You cant tell a 22-year-old to turn off their cellphone,Aron toldVarietyon Wednesday. Thats not how they live their life. Credit: Amanda Edwards/WireImage League also objected to the implication that millennials are the only ones tied to their phones. This isnt just a millennial behavior, it is a global attention span epidemic, he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Mark Marquez

Alan Arkin recovering after minor stroke: 'He's home and he's fine,' says rep

This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.COM. Alan Arkinis at home recovering after suffering a minor stroke earlier this week. TheArgoactor, 81, was hospitalized Monday and released Tuesday after being cleared by the medical staff. Credit: Michael Tran/FilmMagic Hes actually laughing today, a rep for Arkin tellsPEOPLE. Hes at home, hes fine. It was a mini-stroke, theres nothing wrong. The legendary actor is currently married to Suzanne Newlander, and has three children from previous marriages....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Stephen Miller

Alan Rickman 'Harry Potter' ad: Remembering the late star's message

The stars of theHarry Potterfilm series posted on their social media accounts Thursdayto remember the late Alan Rickman. Years before his death, Rickman took his own time to honor those around him. He nodded to Rowling and her role in the success of films, recognizing the impact of the stories. Empire A lifetime seems to have passed in minutes, he wrote. Read Rickmans ad in its entirety below. Empire

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Jonathan Wilson

Alan Rickman best quotes

Here are 11 of the legendary actors best quotes. In 1991, Rickman told EW: Im like a child with a new toy. I do feel more myself in America. Credit: Cambridge Jones/Getty Images I can regress there, and they have roller-coaster parks. My idea of a real treat is Magic Mountain without standing in line. Youve got to know what play is. But the story needs a great storyteller. Thanks for all of it, Jo....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Sean Robinson

Alan Rickman dead: Celebrities pay tribute online

He is also, one of the loyalest and most supportive people Ive ever met in the film industry. He was so encouraging of me both on set and in the years post-Potter. Im pretty sure he came and saw everything I ever did on stage both in London and New York. Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage He didnt have to do that. And certain things obviously became even funnier when delivered in his unmistakable double-bass....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Shane Steele

Alan Rickman dead: Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute

Daniel Radcliffe has joinedJ.K. He was so encouraging of me both on set and in the years post-Potter. Im pretty sure he came and saw everything I ever did on stage both in London and New York. Credit: AP Photo/Starpix, Dave Allocca He didnt have to do that. And certain things obviously became even funnier when delivered in his unmistakable double-bass. Film sets and theatre stages are all far poorer for the loss of this great actor and man....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Mr. Thomas Harris

Alan Rickman's Best Roles

Ahead, see the late star’s greatest on-screen roles. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) “That’s it, then. Cancel the kitchen scraps for lepers and orphans, no more merciful beheadings, and call of Christmas!” 20th Century Fox/Courtesy Everett Collection; Warner Bros. ; Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection The actor steals this action-romp from under the nose of Kevin Costner as a deliciously dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. Galaxy Quest (1999) “How did I come to this?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Jessica Wagner

Alan Rickman's Life in Pictures

The Life of Alan Rickman Beloved British star Alan Rickmandied at the age of 69. See the late actor’s life in photos, ahead. Starstock/Photoshot/Everett Collection Geoff Shields/Getty Images Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage Margaret Norton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images John Stillwell/PA via AP Jim Ruymen/AFP/Getty Images Kevin Winter/ImageDirect via Getty Images Peter Jordan/PA Wire /AP Mark Mainz/Getty Images Cambridge Jones/Getty Images Zack Seckler/Getty Images Tannis Toohey/Toronto Star via Getty Images Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Lisa Johnson

Alan Rickman,Die Hardvillain and belovedHarry Potteractor, dies at 69

His representative in London confirmed aGuardianreport that the 69-year-old actor had lost his battle with cancer. Instead of looking like a terrorist wearing a T-shirt and a windbreaker, why not put on a suit? That made us opposites. Credit: Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic And then I realized to my horror that Alan Rickman was in the first film, and utterly brilliant. Nobody does sinister like Alan Rickman. I thought, If Im going to do something, itd better be unbelievably extreme....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Ethan Morgan

Alan Rickman: J.K. Rowling on what she told Harry Potter star about Snape

As Alan Rickman finished his work onHarry Pottermovies, he revealed author J.K. Rowling onceshared one tiny, little, left of field piece of informationthat helped him realize there was more to the sneering Hogwarts potions master than Harry or anyone else might have known. Now, after the death of Rickman last week at the age of 69, Rowling is sharing just what she said to make Snapes intentions more clear. Answering a question from a fan, shewrote on Twitter: I told Alan what lies behind the word always....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · John Carlson