https://deadline.com/2022/07/abc-news-studios-slate-1235076575/
QuoteCinderella (ABC): A news special that looks at the legacy of the 1997 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, which featured a diverse cast led by Brandy Norwood in the lead and Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/abc-news-studios-docuseries-nightline-george-films-banner-1235184419/
Quote"Cinderella" (ABC):2022 marks the 25th anniversary of ABC airing Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella" (1997), a revolutionary TV musical that embraced racial diversity in casting and has impacted generations over the years, starring an all-star cast led by Brandy Norwood as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother. ABC News is producing a news special dedicated to the legacy of this film, reflecting how the idea of a princess has evolved and what makes the film still relevant today.
This is doppppeee.
Would be nice if we got that soundtrack too.
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I have both the soundtrack and the film score
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Quote from: long-timeFullMoonFan on August 10, 2022, 02:24:28 PMI have both the soundtrack and the film score
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I've been looking for both. Would you please be able to share?
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Now this is my kinda news. :blush: :wub: :wub: :wub:
There's a lot of behind the scenes footage and whatnot out there already. It's nice that they are going to edit together something new for the kids that are still discovering it now. :stressed:
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That's dope. :stressed:
https://ew.com/tv/a-25th-anniversary-special-for-the-brandy-rodgers-hammersteins-cinderella-will-air-on-abc/
Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3VD2p5dySk
Impossible things are happening every day — and that includes a 25th anniversary reunion special of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on ABC.
On Thursday, the network announced that Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20 will air on Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. on ABC (and be available to stream on Hulu the next day). Many members of the beloved TV movie's cast will be featured in the reunion, including Brandy, Paolo Montalban, Whoopi Goldberg, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox.
"We're delighted that the 25th anniversary of this landmark incarnation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella is being celebrated on its original network," said Imogen Lloyd Webber, SVP at Concord Theatricals, on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. "Rodgers & Hammerstein's unforgettable score is truly timeless — still enchanting listeners 80 years after their partnership began and 65 years since their Cinderella first charmed the largest audience in television history."
The 1997 Disney movie was a groundbreaking moment for the network and the fairy-tale, introducing Brandy and Whitney Houston as the first Black Cinderella and Fairy Godmother. The 20/20 special will include behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with original cast members, and an exploration of how the musical revolutionized television and who gets to use the moniker "princess."
It will delve into the film's positive impact on representation in Hollywood, also including interviews with long-time fans of the Brandy version, including Billy Porter, Jade Jones, and Todrick Hall.
As Goldberg previously told EW, "We were Hamilton before Hamilton."
The special will be followed by an airing of the 1997 Rodgers & Hammerstein Cinderella, the first time it has aired on broadcast television in over two decades.
QuoteWatch 'Cinderella: The Reunion' Tuesday, August 23 on ABC
By Jim Donnelly
Aug 11th, 2022
ABC News Studios will air "Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20" on TUESDAY, AUG. 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu. The 25th anniversary celebration of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" will feature members of its all-star cast — Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox. Following the news special, The Wonderful World of Disney will air, for the first time on broadcast television in more than two decades, a presentation of the original film (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), which is available to stream on Disney+. The classic Disney live-action film marked a groundbreaking moment in television history, introducing America's first Black Cinderella (Brandy) and Fairy Godmother (Whitney Houston). The ABC News Studios reunion special explores how the revolutionary made-for-television musical expanded society's view of the term "princess" and includes interviews with original cast members, as well as rare behind-the-scenes footage with Whitney Houston.
The one-hour program, airing during Disney's World Princess Week, also dives into the film's positive impact on representation in Hollywood and features interviews with stars who share a connection to the project, including Tony®, GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winning actor and singer Billy Porter, who played the gender-neutral fairy godmother, Fabulous Godmother, in the 2021 Amazon Original "Cinderella" reimagining; actress Jade Jones, who plays Belle in the off-Broadway tour of "Beauty and the Beast"; and singer-songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall, a "Cinderella" superfan who has drawn inspiration from the film throughout his career.
"Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20" features interviews with the original production team from "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," including producers Debra Martin Chase and Neil Meron, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick and more.
"We're delighted that the 25th anniversary of this landmark incarnation of 'Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella' is being celebrated on its original network," said Imogen Lloyd Webber, SVP at Concord Theatricals, on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. "Rodgers & Hammerstein's unforgettable score is truly timeless — still enchanting listeners 80 years after their partnership began and 65 years since their 'Cinderella' first charmed the largest audience in television history."
About "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella": "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" stars Brandy in the title role and Whitney Houston as "Fairy Godmother" alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Victor Garber, Natalie Desselle Reid, Bernadette Peters, Paolo Montalban, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox.
Originally premiering on Nov. 2, 1997, to 60 million viewers on ABC's "The Wonderful World of Disney," "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" became an instant fan favorite, acclaimed by critics and audiences alike and earning seven Emmy Award nominations. Celebrated for its diverse representation, sweeping musical acts and unforgettable songbook, the 1997 film features an incredible array of beloved and original songs by the iconic songwriting duo Rodgers & Hammerstein, including "Impossible," "In My Own Little Corner," "Ten Minutes Ago," "A Lovely Night," "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" and more.
The televised movie musical debuted on Disney+ in February 2021.
In "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," when Cinderella's cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets some unexpected help from her Fairy Godmother. The 1997 movie was directed by Robert Iscove, written by Robert I. Freedman, and choreographed by Rob Marshall. Whitney Houston, Debra Martin Chase, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron served as Executive Producers. Chris Montan was a producer, and Robyn Crawford was an associate producer.
"Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" was originally presented on television in 1957, and was the only musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II for the medium. Starring a 21-year-old Julie Andrews, "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium at the time, drawing an astonishing 107 million viewers. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams come true, and so was the second remake in 1997. A new Broadway version with a Tony-nominated book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered in 2013.
About ABC News Studios: ABC News Studios, inspired by ABC News' trusted reporting, is a premium, narrative non-fiction original production house and commissioning partner of series and specials. ABC News Studios champions untold and authentic stories driving the cultural zeitgeist spanning true-crime, investigations, pop culture, and news-adjacent stories. Its subsidiary, ABC News Films, acquires and produces feature documentary films.
About Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II: After long and highly distinguished careers with other collaborators, Richard Rodgers (composer, 1902-79) and Oscar Hammerstein II (librettist/lyricist, 1895-1960) joined forces in 1943 to create the most successful partnership in American Musical Theater. Prior to joining forces, Rodgers collaborated with lyricist Lorenz Hart on musical comedies that epitomized wit and sophistication ("Pal Joey," "On Your Toes," "Babes in Arms" and more), while Hammerstein brought new life to operetta and created the classic "Show Boat" with Jerome Kern. "Oklahoma!," the first Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, introduced an integrated form that became known as "the musical play." Their shows that followed included "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I" and "The Sound of Music." Collectively, the Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals have earned Tony, Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, Pulitzer and Olivier Awards. The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization is a Concord Company.
About World Princess Week: This World Princess Week (Aug. 21 – 27), we are celebrating our favorite Disney Princess characters and their adventures at Disney Parks, on air, and with digital watch parties. Join us all week long on Instagram (@thedisneyprincesses) as we share trivia, fun moments, and activities for films including Moana, Tangled, Princess and the Frog, and Raya and the Last Dragon, all of which are now streaming on Disney+. Follow #WorldPrincessWeek on social all week long for fun Disney Princess moments at Parks, a look at Princess product and activities, and a celebration of Raya and the Last Dragon, and stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog (@DisneyParks) for a look at how Disney Parks around the world are celebrating World Princess Week with in-park offerings, first looks at special moments and performances, behind-the scenes looks at Princess projects in development and more.
About Disney+: Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers commercial-free streaming alongside an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of The Disney Bundle that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
Brandy I fuckin ICONIC... And I love how all these anniversaries are reminding the GP
Disney is truly the gift that keeps on giving. I hope they find another television project or feature film for her in the near future, but AFTER we get B8!
Groundbreaking movie and it being on Disney Plus has connected Brandy to Generation Z. I can see her doll coming back since Mattel has Disney license again. I am excited to see what else comes from Brandy being part of the Disney family.
Quote from: Say Something on August 11, 2022, 06:42:40 PMGroundbreaking movie and it being on Disney Plus has connected Brandy to Generation Z. I can see her doll coming back since Mattel has Disney license again. I am excited to see what else comes from Brandy being part of the Disney family.
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Brandy looks fuckin GOOD in this promo!!!
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I'm sorry but the way Whitney set Brandy's career up with this one role :plzstop: I'm going to be a weeping mess. :'(
Quote from: Harlem on August 12, 2022, 12:13:57 AMBrandy looks fuckin GOOD in this promo!!!
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Quote from: Harlem on August 11, 2022, 06:25:53 PMBrandy I fuckin ICONIC... And I love how all these anniversaries are reminding the GP
She looks amazing
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Also, I know ABC and other production companies are offering Queen new roles :sobusyjetsetter:
Quote from: Saving All My RIGs on August 12, 2022, 12:30:13 AMQuote from: Harlem on August 11, 2022, 06:25:53 PMBrandy I fuckin ICONIC... And I love how all these anniversaries are reminding the GP
She looks amazing
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Like fuckin gorgeous! The only way I ever want to see her moving forward