by Bram Teitelman | Dec 14, 2011 | Cinemetal
After the success of the off-Broadway play Rock of Ages came word that they’d be making a film version. The trailer for the Tom Cruise and Russell Brand-starring flick has leaked and wow, does it look awful. The movie, directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray, which...
by Zach Shaw | Nov 4, 2011 | Sabbath Broadway Sabbath
The concept of creating a musical based on the catalog of one band or artist is not unusual. In fact, ABBA’s Mamma Mia, Billy Joel’s Movin’ Out, and Queen’s We Will Rock You have been big hits. And even Rock Of Ages, which uses songs from 80’s hair metal bands like...
by Zach Shaw | Jul 14, 2011 | Cinemetal
Are you really that surprised that Sebastian Bach would make a cameo in the film version of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages? I mean, seriously, we’re talking about the guy who’ll take any opportunity to be seen with bands on a stage, on a TV screen, or even in a...
by Zach Shaw | Jun 20, 2011 | Cinemetal
Back in February, it was confirmed that Tom Cruise would be playing fictional rock star Stacee Jaxx in a filmed adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Rock Of Ages. And this past weekend, Cruise gave his fans a first look of him rocking out as Jaxx. And… oh boy....
by Zach Shaw | Apr 21, 2011 | Cinemetal
Last February, we learned that the movie adaptation of Rock Of Ages had snagged Tom Cruise to play arrogant yet charming rock star Stacee Jaxx. And now the film has added another big name to the cast: Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Oscar and Tony winning actress will be...