Tuesday, November 25th
Education Through Music-Los Angeles will honor songwriter Diane Warren.
The 20th Anniversary Benefit Gala will be held on January 27th at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
In addition to Warren, ETM-LA will present the Shining Star Award to Sonic Fuel Studio and James Monroe High School music educator Ryan Gonzalez.
“There’s no better way to reach the hearts of young people than through music, and ETM-LA’s work is making that possible for many people who may never have the opportunity to experience the beauty and power of music,” Warren said.
“Our mission to ensure that every child has access to a high-quality music education from an early age is extremely important,” said Sonic Fuel Studio co-founder and composer Christopher Lennertz.
Honorary chairman members for the event include John Debney, Randy Jackson, Mike Knobloch, Ricky Minor, Lionel Richie, Randy Spendlove, Nia Vardalos, Paul Williams and Renee Zellweger.
Title and release date of Adam Shankman’s RuPaul movie revealed
Bleecker Street, Universal Pictures Content Group and World of Wonder have announced the title and release date of the next film starring RuPaul Charles and directed by Adam Shankman. The title of the movie is “Stop! That! Train!” Bleecker Street is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 29, 2026.
This campy action comedy follows two stewardesses who upgrade their shift from a Stank train to the luxurious Gra-Amazonian Express. When the “Strumaganza” nearly derails their train, the two must work with the plucky first-class crew member to save the passengers on the wild ride.
In addition to RuPaul playing President Gagwell, the movie features many familiar faces from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Series favorites Ginger Minji and Jujubee will play the main duo, with Brooke Lynn Heights, Latrice Royale, Marcia Marcia, Monet X Change, and Simone participating in supporting roles.
“Stop! That! Train!” was written by Connor Wright and Christina Friel and produced by Shankman and RuPaul with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Tom Campbell.
Monday, November 24th
Studiocanal launches new label “Studiocanal on Stage”
Following the West End opening of “The Producers” and previews of “Paddington the Musical,” Studio Canal has announced the launch of “Studio Canal on Stage.” The new label will focus on developing, producing and distributing stage productions for the company’s film catalog, as well as transitioning projects from stage to film.
“Studiocanal on Stage strengthens our strategy to develop and expand our IP across multiple formats,” Anna Marsh, CEO of Studiocanal and chief content officer of Canal+, said in a statement. “Alongside Studiocanal Stories and Sixth Dimension, this new label provides a clear framework to expand our catalog and bring our stories to new audiences.”
“The Producers” is a revival of the Mel Brooks musical, which won 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is based on the Studio Canal Library film. The show will run until September 2026. “Paddington” is based on the popular Michael Bond book series and the award-winning StudioCanal film, which has grossed more than $700 million at the global box office. The musical production opens on November 30 and is booked through May 2026.
Previous Studiocanal library films adapted for the stage include The Graduation, The Evil Dead, The Ladykillers, Billy Elliot, and The Third Man (co-licensed with the Graham Greene Foundation).
Other works scheduled to debut this year include “Restless Natives,” “Summer Holiday” and “A Boy Called Christmas.” Currently in development is “Kind Hearts and Coronets,” which is the inspiration for the upcoming film “How to Make a Killing.” The film, starring Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley, will be released in theaters next year via A24 in the US. Other titles include “The Belles of St. Trinians” and “The Proud Valley.”
Alternatively, Studiocanal also focuses on stage-to-screen adaptations. The company is currently filming Ink, a film based on the James Graham novel directed by Danny Boyle, and in post-production on Pressure, directed by Anthony Maras and based on David Haig’s acclaimed play.
