Are you counting down the days to Hairspray? Have you seen the poster or trailer at any movie theaters?It's coming! Keep track by looking at the counter at the top of the pa...
Thursday, 31 May 2007
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Amanda ended up being on E! News yesterday. But Hairspray Movie Blog posted the interview. This took place during the filming of the movie and Amanda appeared in hair and make-up for the Run and Tell That musical number.On Penny:I have had the most fun just playing this part. (Penny) is this very bubbly, perky girl, who’s very innocent.On ‘The Queen’:I loved working with Queen Latifah! Everybody loves her. She is so down-to-earth, you would have...
Monday, 28 May 2007
The Wall Street Journal has a new article about Hairspray with interesting information:The film cost $75 million to make.It originally had two directors from the original Broadway show that had to leave because of other committments.The filmmakers paid close attention to storytelling instead of trying to cram in a bunch of repetitive musical numbers. Audiences will see more musicals released in numbers not seen since the 1960's. Read M...
Sunday, 27 May 2007
Writers on Nasutelegraph.com posted an article of thier opinions regarding good on screen matches for romantic comedies and paired Amanda with Shia.Amanda Bynes and Shia LaBeouf: These graduates of kids’ television have displayed impressive talent on the big screen. LaBeouf, who shows real depth along with fine comic timing, could both play into and help calibrate Bynes’ wacky approach. Think about it: Bynes and LaBeouf. Not quite Tracy and Hepburn...
Saturday, 26 May 2007
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Details are still being ironed out, but plans call for a major Hollywood-style bash when Hairspray has its Baltimore premiere at the Charles on July 18, two days before opening throughout the country.Members of the cast and crew will be on hand, and the public will have a chance to attend the premiere, with proceeds benefiting AIDS Action Baltimore and Baltimore Homeless Services.More details as they become availible will be reported here at Amanda Bynes News, as always.Sou...
Friday, 18 May 2007
Thursday, 17 May 2007
As I first reported here, the soundtrack for Hairspray will be released July 10.Tracklisting:1. Good Morning Baltimore - Nikki Blonsky2. The Nicest Kids In Town - James Marsden3. It Takes Two - Zac Efron4. (The Legend Of) Miss Baltimore Crabs - Michelle Pfeiffer5. I Can Hear The Bells - Nikki Blonsky6. Ladies Choice - Zac Efron7. The New Girl In Town - Brittany Snow8. Welcome To The 60’s - Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta9. Run And Tell That - Elijah...
Wednesday, 16 May 2007
Amanda hinted to the Daily Intelligencer that she may soon move away from California and to New York. Among other things, she prefers the fashion.The style is cooler here, it's chic, so much more put together. It's tougher because at any moment you have to be able to walk fifteen blocks. I really want to move here — that's my secret. I'm looking! Bynes also said that although she preformed stand up as a child, she does not wish to return because of changing times and heckling.Sou...
Radar has a new quote from Amanda in which she discussed singing with John Travolta on the set of Hairspray.I was singing 'Grease Lightning' with John Travolta when he was dressed upin a lady getup 'cause he's playing a woman in the movie. So that was reallycool to be singing a favorite song of mine with him."Sou...
Tuesday, 15 May 2007
The cast of Hairspray (minus Amanda unfortunately) will appear on Oprah tomorrow, May 16. The show features live performances by Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, and Elijah Kelley will perform "Good Morning Batimore", "Ladies Choice", and "Run And Tell That" respectively.John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latifah, and Christopher Walken will also appear to chat about the film.It's probably worth it to tune in because they may talk about Amanda, you'll get to hear songs from the film, and possibly see clips of the movie.Sou...
Monday, 14 May 2007
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Since I noticed a lot of people from other countries have been visiting, here are the international release dates for Hairspray!UK 20 July 2007 USA 20 July 2007 Argentina 2 August 2007 Belgium 22 August 2007 Finland 24 August 2007 Norway 24 August 2007 Netherlands 30 August 2007 Germany 6 September 2007 Australia 13 September 2007 Brazil 28 September 2007 Turkey 26 October 2007Also, I came across an Amanda fan site that has been copying my updates and only changing a few words. Go to the source I post with the update and get the news...
Friday, 11 May 2007
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Amanda was mentioned in The Office last night. Kelly: Who's Bob Hope?Michael: God. He's a comedian.Kelly: Oh, like Amanda Bynes.Michael: Who's Amanda Bynes?Kelly: She's from What A Girl Wants.Michael; Oh, I love that movie. Yes, Kelly is right. The person to replace me has to have a great sense of humor and they have to possess the leadership qualities of a Bynes or a Hope.Bob Hope is a legendary comedian and this is a flattering comparis...
Thursday, 10 May 2007
Here is some more information about Amanda's upcoming clothing line, called Dear:The exclusive collection, called Dear, will feature 120 pieces of clothing, 28 accessory styles (bags, shoes, belts, cold-weather items), and 70 pieces of jewelry. It will reflect Bynes' personal sense of style and comfort and will hit Steve & Barry's stores on August 10. The good news for all you budget-loving fashionistas is that all items will retail at $20 or...
Wednesday, 9 May 2007
Women's Wear Daily broke news today that Amanda Bynes will now add "fashion designer" to her impressive list of accomplishments, which include acting and soon singing in Hairspray.The 200-unit chain specializing in university logo sweatshirts and licensed clothing has signed a deal with actress Amanda Bynes, who will create an exclusive collection of apparel and accessories, which is being launched in stores on August ...
Archie Comics has used Amanda and Anne Hathaway to update their Betty and Veronica characters after over 65 years.After over 65 years of existence with only the slightest change in their design, the Riverdale gang gets a complete makeover. The typical, cartoon-ish art style is replaced by something more hip, modern and realistic. Betty resembles movie star Amanda Bynes, Veronica resembles Anne Hathaway and their clothes appear to be taken directly...
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Sunday, 6 May 2007
This Amanda Bynes quote is featured in a book called Unusually Stupid Celebrities: A Compendium of All-Star Stupidity: That is really nice when they are nice. When they are not so nice, it's not nice.I'm not sure which is stupider, the fact that someone took the time to write a book like this, which is basically pasting other people's words, or the fact that they included Amanda in the same category as Paris Hilton.Your opini...
Saturday, 5 May 2007
Canada.com/Entertainment has a peek of a scene from Hairspray.The short musical number featured Amanda Bynes as Penny Pingleton, Zac Efron as Link Larkin and Nicole Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad. The three did several takes of a scene in which they jump out of a school bus and watch Seaweed J. Stubbs (Elijah Kelley) sing and dance.Pingleton is so enthralled by the performance, she faints.The brief scene, directed by Adam Shankman (Cheaper by the Dozen), took more than five hours to complete. A busy block of Dundas Street West in Toronto was shut down...
Friday, 4 May 2007
Thursday, 3 May 2007
411manina.com has another good review for What I Like About You Season One.I've done a variety of reviews on a number of teen-related shows during my time on 411mania. You might remember my reviews of The O.C. and Degrassi. I continue that tradition with my review of What I Like About You. Since I can remember, I've always had a certain fondness for teen drama. It's probably my favorite form of television. Where else can you see attractive people going through problems while pop music plays in the background? Plus, I think the teenage years are...
Wednesday, 2 May 2007
CNN.com has an interesting article about all of the blockbusters coming out this summer, including Hairspray:The Broadway adaptation "Hairspray" presents something wildly different: John Travolta in drag as an overweight Baltimore housewife, a role originated by Divine in the 1980s cult film that inspired the stage version."Hairspray" also is unique as this summer's one big musical, a genre reborn in recent years with hits such as "Chicago" and "Dreamgirls.""It's like the Western or science fiction. You just have to do them well and people will...
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