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5 Musicals To Watch After 'In The Heights'

By Ben Pearson June 18th, 2021

If you've given Jon M. Chu's latest film a spin and are in the mood for more, here are five musicals to watch after In the Heights.

The Morning Watch: The Sound Of Being Deaf In 'Sound Of Metal', 'Clerks' Retrospective With Kevin Smith & More

By Ethan Anderton April 30th, 2021

In this edition, learn how the Sound of Metal sound design created the illusion of deafness, look back at a scene from Clerks with Kevin Smith, and more.

'West Side Story' Trailer: Steven Spielberg Remakes The Classic Musical For A New Generation

By Chris Evangelista April 26th, 2021

Steven Spielberg has returned with a big Hollywood musical. Watch the West Side Story trailer now!

'Black Widow' And 'West Side Story' Delayed Until 2021 As Disney Shuffles Release Dates Once Again

By Hoai-Tran Bui September 23rd, 2020

Disney has shifted its entire release schedule by several months, making the West Side Story and Black Widow release date delayed until 2021.

New 'West Side Story' Images Take You To The Streets With Steven Spielberg's Musical Remake

By Chris Evangelista April 17th, 2020

Live vicariously through these new West Side Story images, which have people out and about together without worrying about social distancing.

New 'West Side Story' Photos Gives Us The Best Look Yet At Steven Spielberg's Musical Remake

By Ethan Anderton March 16th, 2020

A new batch of West Side Story remake photos show off the 1950s style of Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic musical.

'West Side Story' Star Rita Moreno Asked Steven Spielberg For Rewrites – And She Got Them [TCA 2020]

By Fred Topel January 14th, 2020

After reading the West Side Story remake script, original star Rita Moreno requested rewrites from Steven Spielberg, who obliged.

Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Wraps, So The Sharks And The Jets Can Cool It Now

By Chris Evangelista October 3rd, 2019

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story wraps production, and now we get to spend a full year waiting to see it.

'West Side Story' Remake Photo Reveals Ariana DeBose As Anita

By Ethan Anderton July 13th, 2019

After the character was missing from the first West Side Story remake photo, 20th Century Fox has provided a first look at Ariana DeBose as Anita.

'West Side Story' First Look: The Jets And The Sharks Get Salty In Steven Spielberg's Musical

By Hoai-Tran Bui June 17th, 2019

Amblin Entertainment has released the West Side Story first look, showing stars Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler alongside the rival Jets and Sharks.

Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Finds Its Maria; Listen To Her Crush "Shallow" From 'A Star Is Born'

By Ben Pearson January 14th, 2019

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story cast is coming into focus. Newcomer Rachel Zegler will play Maria; listen to her crush "Shallow" from A Star is Born.

Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Remake Will Feature A Role For Original Star Rita Moreno

By Jacob Hall November 27th, 2018

Yes, there will be a West Side Story remake Rita Moreno role, as director Steven Spielberg has created a new role for the legendary actress.

Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Remake Cast Might Add 'Baby Driver' Actress Eiza González

By Chris Evangelista November 7th, 2018

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story is reportedly looking to cast Baby Driver actress Eiza Gonzalez as Anita, a role made famous by Rita Moreno.

Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Remake Casts 'Baby Driver' Star Ansel Elgort

By Jacob Hall October 1st, 2018

Here's what we know about the West Side Story Ansel Elgort casting, which finds the Baby Driver star teaming up with Steven Spielberg.

Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Remake Is Holding An Open Casting Call

By Chris Evangelista April 27th, 2018

An open West Side Story remake casting call is taking place in New York City this weekend. Steven Spielberg is helming the musical remake, with a script by Tony Kushner.

'West Side Story' Remake Begins Casting But 'Indiana Jones 5' Comes First For Steven Spielberg [Updated]

By Ethan Anderton January 26th, 2018

It looks like the gestating West Side Story remake has won out as Steven Spielberg's next film as a casting call has just gone out for the lead roles.

Steven Spielberg's Next Movies Could Be 'Indiana Jones 5' And A 'West Side Story' Remake

By Hoai-Tran Bui January 19th, 2018

Steven Spielberg's next movies after Ready Player One will reportedly be Indiana Jones 5 and a remake of West Side Story, which he may film back-to-back.

VOTD: Explore The Various Musical Tributes And Homages From 'La La Land'

By Ethan Anderton January 27th, 2017

A new video breaks down some of the La La Land movie references and musical homages that director Damien Chazelle put in his Best Picture nominated film.

'The BFG' Bombs: The Spielberg Brand Might Be Diluted But Don't Underestimate The Legendary Filmmaker

By Peter Sciretta July 5th, 2016

The BFG has bombed at the box office but has Steven Spielberg lost his blockbuster touch? Is the Steven Spielberg brand diluted.

Steven Spielberg Is Still Working On A 'West Side Story' Remake

By Ethan Anderton June 17th, 2016

There's a West Side Story remake still kicking around with Steven Spielberg pushing forward with developing after wanting to make it for years.

Steven Spielberg Considering 'West Side Story' Remake

By Germain Lussier March 5th, 2014

Steven Spielberg is considering a West Side Story remake and Fox is open to the idea, opening up the trademarked title for the Oscar-winning director

VOTD: Web Site Story

By Peter Sciretta June 30th, 2009

College Humor has done it again, this time with a parody of West Side Story which takes on the story of the modern world of online dating. Twitter, Facebook, eVite and even Pandora, it is all covered in song . Web Side Story might be the best web musical since (LOL)Cats, or at least since…