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Jesus Christ Superstar is a phenomenon: a brilliant example of modern moviemaking that translates a legendary rock opera to the screen. Told entirely in song, images and music, the story focuses on the last week of Christ's life, his betrayal and crucifixion, seen from the point of view of Judas. Producer-director Norman .. Read more

Starring Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman
Director Norman Jewison
Genres Music/Musical

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    Scherzinger set for Jesus Christ Superstar movie?

    • WENN Newsdesk
    • 01 Nov 2011

    Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly in talks to play Mary Magdalene in a new big screen adaptation of hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar. The pop star and TV talent show judge is being lined up to play Jesus' female disciple in a re-imagining of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera, which was made into a film in 1973. Scherzinger has been in negotiations with Lord Webber since earlier this year (11) after falling in love with the music, according to The Sun. A source tells the... Read more

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    Lloyd Webber launching talent show to find his new Jesus

    • WENN Newsdesk
    • 18 Jan 2012

    Andrew Lloyd Webber is offering an unknown the lead in his highly-anticipated global Jesus Christ Superstar tour after announcing he's launching a TV talent contest to find the next musical sensation. The theatre impresario and lyricist Tim Rice announced they were planning a revival of their hit 1970s stageshow two years ago, and Lloyd Webber admits every major star he approached about possibly leading the cast had tentatively signed on - but he decided to take the show in a different... Read more

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    Carey Mulligan & Kevin Spacey named among Drama League nominees

    • WENN Newsdesk
    • 24 Apr 2012

    Newlywed Carey Mulligan has been given a belated wedding gift following her nuptials at the weekend (21Apr12) - the actress has been named among the New York Drama League's Distinguished Performance nominees. The An Education star joins other big Hollywood names, like Kevin Spacey, Jesse Eisenberg, Alan Rickman and Matthew Broderick among this year's (12) hopefuls, while Ricky Martin has been recognised for his role as Che Guevara in Evita. And there were double nominations for Martin Luther... Read more

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    • Jesus Christ Superstar
      Jesus Christ Superstar is a phenomenon: a brilliant example of modern moviemaking that translates a legendary rock opera to the screen. Told entirely in song, images and music, the story focuses on the last week of Christ's life, his betrayal and crucifixion, seen from the point of view of Judas. ...