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Matt Bomer’s MAGIC MIKE XXL Poster
Trailer: Magic Mike XXL
Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias reunite for the hotly anticipated sequel “Magic Mike XXL”.
Magic Mike Stage Show May Debut At The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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Word is Channing Tatum is planning on bringing his own male revue, inspired by his hit movie Magic Mike, to Las Vegas.
And it looks like the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino may land the new production.
Tatum was in Las Vegas for a long weekend, in the company of what appeared to be executives. It was reported here that he was spotted having lunch with a group on Monday at Spago inside the Forum Shops at Caesars.
Then the plot thickened when he showed up Monday at the Hard Rock, with men in suits and, according to a spy, a top Hard Rock executive.
Magic Mike was a huge Hollywood success, with a global gross of $167 million based on an investment of $7 million.
The sequel – Magic Mike XXL – is currently filming under the direction of Gregory Jacobs. Most of the original cast – including Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer and Alex Pettyfer – are returning.
Magic Mike XXL is scheduled for release Summer 2015.
Check out the tweet Tatum posted two days ago…
In Vegas…plotting the revolution. Heehee Who wants in? #magicmikelive pic.twitter.com/JhM50G8IKB
— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) September 16, 2014
Joe Manganiello tweets pic from Magic Mike sequel
Joe Manganiello tweeted this pic from the set of the upcoming Magic Mike sequel “Magic Mike XXL” with the caption “It’s On!”
HBO’s “The Normal Heart” wins Outstanding TV/Movie at 2014 Emmys
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| The cast of the HBO film “The Normal Heart” |
HBO’s “The Normal Heart” won the 2014 Emmy Award for best made-for-television movie.
The critically acclaimed film depicts the rise of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City between 1981 and 1984, as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group.
“The Normal Heart” was directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Larry Kramer, based on his 1985 play of same name.
Fans and activists on the internet expressed worry that the ground-breaking movie would be shut out of the awards tonight. Fortunately, not true.
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| Mark Ruffalo (L) and Matt Bomer (R) in “The Normal Heart” |
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| Larry Kramer (scarf) stand to accept 2014 Emmy Award with “The Normal Heart” team |
The cast of HBO’s “The Normal Heart” on Michael Sam’s “draft kiss”
The cast of HBO’s “The Normal Heart” stopped by HuffPost Live to talk about the upcoming debut of the film on May 25th.
During the chat, the question came up regarding how far the LGBT community has come in 30 years, including the NFL draft of Michael Sam and his televised celebratory kiss with his boyfriend Vito. Check out their comments in the video above.
The full interview is posted below the short clip.
HBO’s The Normal Heart covers Entertainment Weekly
This week’s cover of Entertainment Weekly focuses on the developmental journey of The Normal Heart, from Broadway to HBO feature film.
Despite involvement from names like Barbra Streisand, who owned the rights for 10 years, The Normal Heart appeared to be destined for only theater until Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy acquired the rights in 2009 with his own money.
“I really believed in it,” explains Murphy, who first read the play in college and directed the film version. “Larry set a very high price. I gulped and said, ‘Okay,’ and bought it. I think he wanted to see, ‘Is this kid serious?’ And I was.”
Kramer, who’s HIV-positive and currently recovering from unrelated medical complications, was unable to speak to EW but emailed that Heart made it to the screen “because of Ryan Murphy caring passionately about getting it made, abetted by [exec producer] Dante Di Loreto.”
The Normal Heart starring Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Julia Roberts and Jim Parsons debuts on HBO on May 25th. Watch the trailer below:
“Disney Prince” Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer, on the red carpet for this year’s Met Gala in NYC.
Is he not the very picture of a “Disney Prince?”
Matt Bomer reveals he married his partner 3 years ago
Matt Bomer reveals in an interview with Details Magazine (May 2014 issue) that he married his partner Simon Halls way back in 2011.
Talk of their marriage arose while he was discussing his role in the upcoming HBO movie directed by Ryan Murphy, “The Normal Heart,” about a gay man dying of AIDS.
“I wouldn’t have a lot of the rights I have today if it wasn’t for people like Larry,” he said, referring to the play’s original writer, Larry Kramer. “I just wanted to be involved with the project in some capacity. I didn’t care what my part was.”
“It’s rare that you get to play a great role that has an arc,” he added. “It’s rare that you get to be a part of something that, hopefully, has some significance socially or historically. And then to have a role that changes you? I think that’s the best you could hope for in this profession, and that was certainly the case here. I don’t think I’ll ever be the same as I was when I started the job.”
Bomer and Halls have three children together, 6-year-old twins and an 8-year-old.
The interview goes in depth about Bomer’s preparation and work on the upcoming HBO film adaptation of Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart.” Read the full interview at Details.com
The film premieres on HBO May 25 at 9 p.m. EST.
Watch a behind the scenes video from the photo shoot for the magazine below:
The cast of “The Normal Heart” talks to The Hollywood Reporter
During the photo shoot for the cover of The Hollywood Reporter, the cast of the upcoming HBO film “The Normal Heart” – Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons and Taylor Kitsch – talked on the impact of AIDS on the LGBT community and the exploration of humanity in the film.