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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cosm Sets ‘Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory' As Next 'Shared Reality' Film In Warner Bros. Deal
EXCLUSIVE: Cosm — the entertainment concern that melds old-school planetarium with state-of-the-art immersive technology in a new theatrical experience — will open Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory as its second so-called 'shared reality' presentation in a multi-picture deal with Warner Bros. Screenings of the iconic Gene Hackman-starring 1971 film start Nov. 21. They follow Cosm's successful June debut of The Matrix for its 25th anniversary with that run recently extended through August. More from Deadline Warner Bros. Acquires Chris Colfer's 'The Land Of Stories' For Film; Phil Johnston To Adapt Bestseller Warner Bros. Hires Sarah-Jane Wright As UK Head Of Physical Production 'Superman' Production Pumped $100 Million Into Georgia & Ohio As Man Of Steel Spread The Wealth Shared reality, in contrast to VR and AR, doesn't require headsets. Instead, it leverages Cosm's proprietary technology, including its 87-foot diameter 12k+ LED dome and full-dome filmmaking capabilities to play films likeWilly Wonka in its classic format while the environment around it evolves with dynamic visuals and playful effects. 'The newest cinematic Shared Reality experience will transport long-time fans and families into the wonder of the renowned Chocolate Factory and deliver an elevated, multisensory experience that pairs boundary-pushing immersive storytelling with sweet treat tastings,' the company said. Cosm, Warner Bros. and production and digital effects creative firms Little Cinema and MakeMake are collaborating on the series. Cosm VP of Business Development and Entertainment Alexis Scalice calls the upcoming Willy Wonka presentation 'an exciting evolution in cinematic family entertainment, blending nostalgia, innovation, and immersion to create a fan experience like no other.' She joined the company in January from Universal Live Entertainment Group, where she was VP of worldwide location-based entertainment. Cosm was founded by entrepreneur Jeb Terry, a former Fox executive and offensive lineman with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers, by putting together companies including Evans & Sutherland, a leader in planetarium technology, Spitz, which creates content for domed theaters and classrooms, and tech companies LiveLikeVR and C360. Cosm opened venues in LA and Dallas in 2024 and has three more coming, Atlanta and Detroit this year, Cleveland next. In the spring of 2024, the company raised $250 million in fresh case from a combination of existing investor Steve Winn via his Mirasol Capital and new investors, many professional sports team owners. They include The Avenue Sports Fund, led by former Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry; Rock, founded by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert; Bolt Ventures, co-run by Blackstone partner and sports team investor David Blitzer; and investment firm Baillie Gifford. Cosm launched with live sports on its domed screen which is still the bulk of its programming in deals with most major leagues. Scalice said it was clear early on that the format would be a good fit with cinema. The venues are large with seating for about 350 over three levels, varying from traditional auditorium style to leather booths and high tops. 'We've got peak times, like Fridays and Saturday nights. We offer matinee prices, similar to what you're seeing with theatrical releases,' Scalise said. 'We've been selling out of the dome rather fast, especially with The Matrix, so we're going to increase seating at some of our new locations.' Jeff Goldstein, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Global Distribution said the studio was 'excited to work with Cosm on the first-ever presentation of this kind in celebration of The Matrix, and thrilled with the results … Audiences truly embraced this unique sight and sound experience, so it was an easy 'yes' when the opportunity to dig into the extensive Warner catalog and give Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory – one of the most enduring and beloved films of several generations of moviegoers – the Cosm treatment.' 'Willy Wonka has been a creative tentpole for us – a film that shaped our upbringing and expanded our sense of what's possible when imagination leads,' said Little Cinema founder and CEO Jay Rinsky, calling it an honor to 'have the chance to expand the storytelling around the frame, enhancing its most pivotal moments in partnership with Cosm's groundbreaking format, MakeMake's visual effects wizardry, and Warner Bros.' iconic legacy.' The Matrix at Cosm MakeMake Creative director Bruno Ribeiro called the Cosm dome 'truly the perfect canvas' and The Matrix 'a gift. I mean, it deals with perceptions of reality, the perception of virtual reality, it deals with the topics of AI, it's so relevant. The question was, how do we translate a flat movie into a 3D immersive experience?' MakeMake Creative Director Kirk Shintani said the challenge in Wonka is 'to build on a shared creative language — and create something that honors and expands the world that first captivated audiences in 1971.' 'I think the biggest test for us was to take the concepts that Little Cinema and Bruno put together and figure out how to translate them in a production environment,' said Shintani. Wonka offered much 'latitude to really explore and expand the world. Because it's an older movie, it's a classic movie. So we can play with that. The movie is still the movie, still the star. 'We were really excited to try and push the boundaries of of what the moviegoing experience could be. Because I think people are really looking for a new experience, something to get them out of the house, something that's not streaming right to their home TV. They're looking for something additive to the experience,' he said. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery Everything We Know About The 'Heartstopper' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 So Far
News18
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Warner Bros to adapt Chris Colfers Land of Stories for big screen
Last Updated: Los Angeles, Jul 23 (PTI) 'Glee" star Chris Colfer's bestselling children book series 'Land of Stories" is set to be adapted into a live-action film. Hollywood studio Warner Bros has acquired the rights to book series and has roped in filmmaker Phil Johnston to helm the adaptation, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline. 'The Land of Stories" centres on twins Alex and Conner Bailey, who are grieving the loss of their father when they are transported into a magic book where classic fairy tales are brought to life. The series started with 'The Wishing Spell" which was published in 2012 and followed by five more books. Colfer has also published several prequel titles. The movie adaptation will be produced by Colfer alongside Emma Watts, with Rob Weisbach executively producing. Colfer is best known for his portrayal of the character Kurt Hummel on 'Glee", which won him a Golden Globe and earned him two Primetime Emmy nominations as well as a Grammy nomination. PTI SMR SMR RB RB Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Colfer reveals which of the 'living legends' from Glee he still keeps in touch with
Chris Colfer has revealed that he is still in touch with some of the "living legends" he worked with on Glee.
Perth Now
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Chris Colfer reveals which of the 'living legends' from Glee he is still in touch with
Chris Colfer is still in touch with some of the "living legends" he worked with on Glee. The 35-year-old actor shot to fame when he was cast in the role of Kurt Hummell on the Fox musical drama series in 2009 and felt "so blessed" that the show made use so many names from the theatrical world. He told PEOPLE: "[I'll never forget] meeting all the amazing guest stars. "I'm still friends with a lot of them. And that was by far the greatest part of the experience, meeting living legends. "Carol Burnett, Shirley MacLaine. June Squibb is one of my best friends in the whole world; I just saw her a few nights ago. "Kristin Chenoweth, adore, We were so blessed to have all that talent on the show." During his time on Glee, Chris' alter-ego struck up a relationship with Blaine Anderson (Darren Criss) and after he won a Tony Award for his leading role in the new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending, The Land of Stories author admitted that he is just "very proud" of his former co-star. He said: "[I'm] very proud. Very, very proud. He's incredible in the show. The show's so good, and I'm so glad he won because the party was that much more fun afterwards." During his initial acceptance speech, Darren - who is married to Mia Swier and has Bluesy, three, as well as two-year-old son Brother with her - thened his wife who took a "massive swing" when she agreed to him taking the part in the first plac.e He said: "The real hero about this for this remarkable journey is my wife, Mia, who took a massive swing on allowing me to do this. "To allow this crazy upheaval in our life, to make this logistically possible, and for bearing the brunt of raising two tiny friends under three, so that I could raise a singing robot at the Belasco Theatre eight times a week. "You're the very pedestal that upholds the shiny spinny bit in our lives, and your love and your support for me and our beautiful children, combined with the miracle of working on something as magical as Maybe Happy Ending, has been and will always be award enough."
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Glee Reunion: Chris Colfer and Darren Criss Bring #Klaine to the Tonys, 10 Years After Series Finale
The 2025 Tony Awards was a big night for a lot of people — but mostly for the cast of Glee. Where do we even begin? Perhaps with Jonathan Groff (aka Jesse St. James) getting everyone on their feet with a performance from the Bobby Darin musical Just in Time? Or maybe Lea Michele (Rachel Berry) presenting an award while celebrating her own impending return to Broadway in the revival of Chess? Or how about Darren Criss (Blaine Anderson) taking home his first-ever Tony Award for his role in this year's Best Musical winner Maybe Happy Ending? More from TVLine Ratings: Tony Awards Surge 38% to Biggest Audience Since 2019 Patti LuPone Skips Tony Awards Amid Audra McDonald Controversy - Watch Oprah Winfrey Joke About It On-Air Tonys 2025: Hamilton's Original Broadway Cast Reunites for Sleek Medley - Watch These were all very exciting moments, sure, but we're actually here to highlight an off-camera incident that will make you feel like you're living a teenage dream: Chris Colfer (Kurt Hummell) posted a picture on Monday from a Tonys afterparty where he celebrated Criss' big win alongside his former TV hubby, giving Gleeks one more sweet hit of #Klaine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer) Several of Colfer and Criss' former co-stars chimed in to celebrate the reunion, as well as Criss' win. Heather Morris (Brittany S. Pierce) and Amber Riley (Mercedes Jones) were among those who dropped supportive emojis under the photo. Coincidentally, the 2015 series finale of Glee also took place at the Tonys, with Rachel's now-husband Jesse cheering her on from the audience as she took home her first statue. And did we mention that Rachel also became a surrogate for Kurt and Blaine? That finale really did give us everything. Did seeing Colfer and Criss together again give you — as we used to say back when Glee was airing — all the feels? Drop a comment with your thoughts below. Glee's Not-So-Guilty Pleasures: 10 Songs We Still Listen to Regularly View List Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
