Latest Jon M. Chu News
Michelle Yeoh Thinks Crazy Rich Asians Was A Game-changing Film
Michelle Yeoh thinks that 'Crazy Rich Asians' changed the game for Asian actors.The 59-year-old actress starred in Jon M. Chu's romantic comedy-drama movie and thinks its success did a lot for the progression of Asian...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 May 2022
Jon M Chu 'Open' To Idina Menzel And Kristin Chenoweth Returning For Wicked
Jon M. Chu says "the door is always open" for Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth to join 'Wicked'.The 42-year-old director is at the helm of the upcoming big screen adaptation of the musical, and he'd...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 March 2022
Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Moved Room To Tears With Wicked Auditions
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo moved Jon M. Chu to tears with their 'Wicked' auditions.The 'Thank U, Next' hitmaker will portray Glinda the Good Witch opposite the 'Harriet' actress as Elphaba in the upcoming movie...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 February 2022
Jon M. Chu Not Worried By In The Heights Disappointing At The Box Office
Jon M. Chu isn't concerned about 'In The Heights' performing badly at the box office.The 42-year-old filmmaker helmed the musical movie based on Lin-Manuel Miranda's stage production but the flick bombed with audiences – although...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 December 2021
Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Cast As Wicked's Leading Ladies
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have been cast in the big-screen adaptation of Broadway classic 'Wicked'.Director Jon M. Chu surprised the 'Thank U, Next' hitmaker and the 34-year-old actress-and-singer on FaceTime with the news that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 November 2021
Jon M. Chu: In The Heights Helped Me Prepare For Wicked
Jon M. Chu says that working on 'In The Heights' has been perfect preparation for 'Wicked'.The 41-year-old filmmaker is helming an adaptation of the Broadway hit – which is based on 'The Wizard of Oz'...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 June 2021
Jon M. Chu Directing The Great Chinese Art Heist
Jon M. Chu is to direct 'The Great Chinese Art Heist'.The 41-year-old filmmaker is to helm the new Warner Bros. flick, which is based on a GQ magazine article by Alex W. Palmer.The article tells...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 February 2021
Jon M. Chu To Direct Wicked Movie
Jon M. Chu is set to helm a ‘Wicked’ adaptation for Universal.The 41-year-old filmmaker will direct Universal’s upcoming adaptation of the Broadway hit ‘Wicked’ – which is itself based on ‘The Wizard of Oz’ –...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 February 2021
Jon M. Chu In Talks To Direct Lilo And Stitch Remake
Jon M. Chu is in talks to direct Disney's live-action remake of 'Lilo & Stitch'.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 'Crazy Rich Asians' director has been tipped to helm the project, based on the 2002...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 November 2020
Crazy Rich Asians Author's New Book Lands Movie Adaptation
'Crazy Rich Asians' author Kevin Kwan's new novel is being adapted for the big screen.The writer's latest book 'Sex and Vanity' - which instantly became a New York Times bestseller after its launch on June...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 July 2020
Jon M. Chu Still Can't Enjoy Success Because Of Past 'Flops'
Jon M. Chu can't enjoy the success of 'Crazy Rich Asians' because he taught himself not to focus on critics or the box office.The 40-year-old filmmaker admitted seeing his previous movies - including the likes...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2020
In The Heights Release Date Confirmed For 2021
'In The Heights' will be released in June 2021.The highly anticipated movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit Broadway musical was originally set to hit the big screen this summer, but the ongoing coronavrius pandemic has...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 April 2020
Jon M Chu Working On In The Heights Post-production
Jon M Chu is continuing post-production on 'In The Heights' during the Covid-19 lockdown.The 40-year-old director is currently working from his home in Los Angeles and while he admitted it is not easy, he...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2020
Lin-manuel Miranda Pays Tribute To Nyc Medical Workers In Video Briefing
Lin-Manuel Miranda has paid tribute to medical workers in his hometown amid the coronavirus pandemic.The 40-year-old star recorded a video message for workers at NewYork-Presbyterian - which is one of the state's biggest hospital systems...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 April 2020
Director Jon M. Chu Upset About Jem & The Holograms Hatred, Death Threats
The film opened with a disappointing $1.3 million (£812,000) - the worst ever haul for a movie opening on 2,400-plus U.S. screens - and Chu was far from upbeat as he addressed movie...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 October 2015
Justin Bieber Is A Troublemaker
Justin Bieber is a ''troublemaker'', according to the director of his latest movie. Jon M. Chu, who directed the 19-year-old pop star's new film 'Believe' and his first docu-film 'Never Say Never' said people need...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 December 2013
Adrianne Palicki Confirms G.i. Joe 3 Return
Adrianne Palicki says she will return for 'G.I. Joe 3'.The 30-year-old actress starred alongside Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in action blockbuster 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' earlier this year and she has confirmed she will reprise her...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2013
Justin Bieber's Believe Gets UK Release
Justin Bieber's new documentary movie 'Believe' will be shown exclusively by Vue cinemas in the UK.The 19-year-old pop star's fervoured teenage fan base have successfully campaigned the British cinema chain to screen his new movie,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 December 2013
Usher Warns Justin Bieber About Messing Up
Usher has warned Justin Bieber not to ''f**k up'' his success.The 'Scream' hitmaker - who mentored the 19-year-old singer alongside his manager Scooter Braun in 2007 - is seen giving his protégé a few words...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2013
Justin Bieber 'Doesn't Take Orders'
Justin Bieber refuses to ''take orders from anyone''.The 'Boyfriend' hitmaker - who has caused controversy for antics including partying underage in nightclubs, arguing with his neighbours and arriving late on stage - has been ordered...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 October 2013
Jon M. Chu To Direct G.i. Joe 3
Jon M. Chu will direct 'G.I. Joe 3'.The 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' filmmaker has signed on to direct the third instalment in Paramount and MGM's action franchise, according to Deadline.Chu is credited with the success of...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 June 2013
G.i. Joe Writers Sue Over Stolen Sequel
The writers of 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' are suing Paramount and MGM over the film's sequel.David Elliot and Paul Lovett, two of the co-writers on the 2009 original movie, have filed a $23...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 May 2013
Paramount Greenlights G.i. Joe 3
Paramount has greenlit 'G.I. Joe 3'.The movie studio has ordered a follow-up to the action blockbuster starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Adrianne Palicki following the global success of 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' upon its release...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 April 2013
G.i. Joe: Retaliation Has Different Tone
'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' has a different tone to the first movie.The film's director Jon M. Chu - who takes over the reins from 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' helmer Stephen Sommers - has revealed...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 April 2013
Jonathan Pryce Added Humour To G.i. Joe
Jonathan Pryce ''brought sense of humour'' to 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' villain Zartan.The British actor plays the dual role of the United States president and the dastardly shape shifter who disguises himself as the commander in...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 March 2013
The Rock Wants To Play Bond Villain
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson wants to play a Bond villain.The 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' star admits he's a big fan of James Bond actor Daniel Craig and loved the latest installment in the 007 franchise -...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 March 2013
Justin Bieber Is 'Figuring Stuff Out'
Justin Bieber is a ''good guy'' who is still ''figuring his stuff out'', according to his director and friend Jon M. Chu.The 'Never Say Never' film maker has rushed to the defence of the 19-year-old...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 March 2013
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