American director Daniel McCabe and his team have opened up to Variety about the making of “Grasshopper Republic” at Swiss international documentary film fest Visions du Réel, where the pic is nominated in the main competition.
Based on a book of photographs by Michele Sibiloni, a photographer and long-time friend of McCabe, who co-shot the film with him and his brother Michael, “Grasshopper Republic” takes viewers on an immersive vérité style journey alongside Uganda’s grasshopper trappers as they set out to make the catch they hope will make them rich: prices and demand for grasshoppers are high in Uganda, where they are considered a delicacy.
The director was keen to emphasize the collaborative nature of the film, which was shot over three seasons in Uganda. Access to the trappers was made possible thanks to Sibiloni’s well established contacts with them.
“We really wanted to make something that was observational,...
Based on a book of photographs by Michele Sibiloni, a photographer and long-time friend of McCabe, who co-shot the film with him and his brother Michael, “Grasshopper Republic” takes viewers on an immersive vérité style journey alongside Uganda’s grasshopper trappers as they set out to make the catch they hope will make them rich: prices and demand for grasshoppers are high in Uganda, where they are considered a delicacy.
The director was keen to emphasize the collaborative nature of the film, which was shot over three seasons in Uganda. Access to the trappers was made possible thanks to Sibiloni’s well established contacts with them.
“We really wanted to make something that was observational,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Lise Pedersen
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s Global Bulletin, “The Prince of Egypt” musical plans its return to London’s West End, BBC Arts unveils a slate of TV and radio adaptations for its Lights Up festival, Festival MiX Milano rebrands as MiX International Festival of LGBTQ+ Cinema and Queer Culture, Mip Cancun announces 2021 in-person market dates and details, and Telefilm backs two new features in Canada.
Theater
Following the latest U.K. government guidance on the easing of lockdown restrictions, DreamWorks Theatricals has announced that “The Prince of Egypt” musical theater adaptation of the DreamWorks Animation classic film, will resume live performances at London’s Dominion Theater in the West End on July 1 and has extended its booking through Jan. 8, 2022.
As an extra precautionary measure, performances from July 1 through Sept. 4 will be held under Step 3 protocols, including strict social distancing restrictions. Starting Sept. 6, performances will take place under Step 4 protocols, with limits on social contact lifted.
Theater
Following the latest U.K. government guidance on the easing of lockdown restrictions, DreamWorks Theatricals has announced that “The Prince of Egypt” musical theater adaptation of the DreamWorks Animation classic film, will resume live performances at London’s Dominion Theater in the West End on July 1 and has extended its booking through Jan. 8, 2022.
As an extra precautionary measure, performances from July 1 through Sept. 4 will be held under Step 3 protocols, including strict social distancing restrictions. Starting Sept. 6, performances will take place under Step 4 protocols, with limits on social contact lifted.
- 3/12/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
In the latest socially distanced episode of our Useful Idiots podcast, hosts Matt Taibbi and Katie Halper are joined by legendary environmental activist Erin Brockovich.
For “Democrats Suck,” Matt and Katie discuss Biden’s nominee for his head of the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden.
“She’s really known for two things, she’s know for tweeting and hating Bernie Sanders,” says Matt. “Putting her in the Omb, where Sanders is going to be the ranking member of the Budget Committee, it’s just such a gigantic ‘f.
For “Democrats Suck,” Matt and Katie discuss Biden’s nominee for his head of the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden.
“She’s really known for two things, she’s know for tweeting and hating Bernie Sanders,” says Matt. “Putting her in the Omb, where Sanders is going to be the ranking member of the Budget Committee, it’s just such a gigantic ‘f.
- 12/4/2020
- by Reed Dunlea and Daniel Halperin
- Rollingstone.com
The new stage musical version of DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt will make its London premiere next year, with a West End production set to begin previews Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Dominion Theatre. The 32-week limited engagement will officially open Tuesday, February 25.
Announced today by producers DreamWorks Theatricals, Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw, The Prince of Egypt features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and a book by Philip Lazebnik, with 10 new songs along with five from the movie.
The production is directed by Scott Schwartz (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and choreographed by Sean Cheesman (So You Think You Can Dance).
Casting and full creative team are yet to be announced. Broadway or other post-London plans have not been disclosed.
The adaptation had its world premiere in 2017 with a collaboration between California...
Announced today by producers DreamWorks Theatricals, Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw, The Prince of Egypt features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and a book by Philip Lazebnik, with 10 new songs along with five from the movie.
The production is directed by Scott Schwartz (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and choreographed by Sean Cheesman (So You Think You Can Dance).
Casting and full creative team are yet to be announced. Broadway or other post-London plans have not been disclosed.
The adaptation had its world premiere in 2017 with a collaboration between California...
- 5/2/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Breaking: The Prince Of Egypt to Open on West End February 2020; New Songs & Creative Team Announced
DreamWorks Theatricals a division of Universal Theatrical Group, Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw have announced that The Prince Of Egypt, the new stage musical based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film and featuring the Academy Award-winning song When You Believe, will begin performances at London's Dominion Theatre on Wednesday 5 February 2020, with an official London premiere on Tuesday 25 February 2020, for a limited 32-week engagement.
- 5/2/2019
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The journey of Moses out of Ancient Egypt is taking the West End stage route.
The new musical based on The Prince of Egypt, the 1998 feature with which Jeffrey Katzenberg inaugurated DreamWorks Animation, will open early next year at London's Dominion Theatre for a 32-week engagement, beginning previews Feb. 5 ahead of a Feb. 25 official opening.
The show will be produced by DreamWorks Theatricals, Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw. It features music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, who has added 10 new songs to the existing five heard in the film. Those include the Oscar-winning "When ...
The new musical based on The Prince of Egypt, the 1998 feature with which Jeffrey Katzenberg inaugurated DreamWorks Animation, will open early next year at London's Dominion Theatre for a 32-week engagement, beginning previews Feb. 5 ahead of a Feb. 25 official opening.
The show will be produced by DreamWorks Theatricals, Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw. It features music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, who has added 10 new songs to the existing five heard in the film. Those include the Oscar-winning "When ...
The journey of Moses out of Ancient Egypt is taking the West End stage route.
The new musical based on The Prince of Egypt, the 1998 feature with which Jeffrey Katzenberg inaugurated DreamWorks Animation, will open early next year at London's Dominion Theatre for a 32-week engagement, beginning previews Feb. 5 ahead of a Feb. 25 official opening.
The show will be produced by DreamWorks Theatricals, Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw. It features music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, who has added 10 new songs to the existing five heard in the film. Those include the Oscar-winning "When ...
The new musical based on The Prince of Egypt, the 1998 feature with which Jeffrey Katzenberg inaugurated DreamWorks Animation, will open early next year at London's Dominion Theatre for a 32-week engagement, beginning previews Feb. 5 ahead of a Feb. 25 official opening.
The show will be produced by DreamWorks Theatricals, Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw. It features music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, who has added 10 new songs to the existing five heard in the film. Those include the Oscar-winning "When ...
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