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A-List Voices Sign On for Bong Joon Ho’s Animated Ally
entertainment16 days ago

A-List Voices Sign On for Bong Joon Ho’s Animated Ally

Deadline reports Bong Joon Ho’s first animated feature Ally has a star-studded voice cast, including Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House and Werner Herzog, with Alex Jayne Go also aboard. The film follows Ally, a curious piglet squid in the South Pacific on a journey toward the sun and a wildlife documentary-hero arc, blending humor and emotion. Neon will release Ally in North America, Pathé handles France/Benelux/Switzerland/West Africa, and CJ/Penture will distribute in other territories.

via Deadline|
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Bong Joon Ho Enlists Star-Studded Voices for First Animated Feature Ally
entertainment16 days ago

Bong Joon Ho Enlists Star-Studded Voices for First Animated Feature Ally

Bong Joon Ho has assembled a star-studded voice cast for his first animated feature Ally, including Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House and Werner Herzog; Neon will release North America with CJ ENM, Penture Invest and Pathé co-financing and distributing; the film follows Ally, a curious piglet-squid in the South Pacific whose journey begins after a mysterious aircraft sinks, with production wrapping in early 2027 and a 2027 release planned.

via Variety|
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Cheadle and Edebiri Make Broadway Bows in 'Proof' Revival
arts-and-entertainment1 month ago

Cheadle and Edebiri Make Broadway Bows in 'Proof' Revival

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway debuts in David Auburn’s Proof revival at the Booth Theatre, portraying a math genius and his daughter; the production is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, and the piece highlights their onstage chemistry and the personal themes of family, care, and coming to terms with what you inherit from parents.

via CBS News|
#arts-and-entertainment#ayo-edebiri#broadway
Edebiri shines as headlining force in Broadway revival of Proof
theater1 month ago

Edebiri shines as headlining force in Broadway revival of Proof

Ayo Edebiri makes a triumphant Broadway debut leading David Auburn’s Proof at the Booth Theatre, in a non‑white revival directed by Thomas Kail that pairs her with Don Cheadle and Jin Ha. The Pulitzer Prize–winning play centers on a brilliant but troubled daughter reconciling her explosive mathematical talent with care for her ailing father, and the production is praised for Edebiri’s verbal authority and emotional depth, while noting minor quibbles with Teresa L. Williams’s set design.

via Chicago Tribune|
#ayo-edebiri#broadway#don-cheadle
Proof on the Porch: Edebiri and Cheadle Lead a Provocative Broadway Revival
theater1 month ago

Proof on the Porch: Edebiri and Cheadle Lead a Provocative Broadway Revival

Variety’s Broadway review applauds Proof’s revival at the Hudson Theatre for its gripping themes and striking porch-set design, led by Ayo Edebiri as Catherine and Don Cheadle as Robert. The production probes caregiving, hereditary mental illness, and sexism in academia, with Kara Young delivering a sharp sisterly dynamic. While the staging and performances are strong, Edebiri’s lead sometimes lacks full emotional grounding in Act I and the pacing feels uneven, leaving the impact compelling but not flawless.

via Variety|
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Ayo Edebiri Sparks Broadway Debut in Thoughtful Proof Revival
theater1 month ago

Ayo Edebiri Sparks Broadway Debut in Thoughtful Proof Revival

Ayo Edebiri makes a compelling Broadway debut opposite Don Cheadle in Thomas Kail’s revival of David Auburn’s Proof at the Booth Theatre, anchoring a strong ensemble (Jin Ha, Kara Young) as the mind-bending drama about a brilliant mathematician’s legacy and a daughter’s fear of genius turning to madness unfolds with sharp pacing, emotional stakes, and striking design.

via Deadline|
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Broadway’s Proof Tests Auburn’s Blueprint as Young Shines and Edebiri Stumbles
theater1 month ago

Broadway’s Proof Tests Auburn’s Blueprint as Young Shines and Edebiri Stumbles

Broadway’s latest revival of Proof largely preserves David Auburn’s elegant, accessible structure, with Kara Young delivering a crisp, stabilizing performance as Claire and Don Cheadle mostly restrained; Ayo Edebiri, while strong in early scenes, loses grip during the play’s dramatic turns, revealing missteps in the central performance. Despite those acting misfires, the production’s design remains tasteful and Auburn’s writing continues to carry its intrinsic logic, keeping the show’s core appeal intact.

via The Guardian|
#ayo-edebiri#broadway#kara-young
Higher Ground to Co-Produce Broadway's Proof Revival
theater2 months ago

Higher Ground to Co-Produce Broadway's Proof Revival

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground will co-produce Broadway's revival of Proof, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by David Auburn, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle. The strictly limited 16-week engagement at the Booth Theatre begins March 31, with an April 16 opening; Jin Ha and Samira Wiley also star, marking Higher Ground's Broadway debut. Producers Mike Bosner and Thomas Kail are leading the project, and the Obamas say Proof explores brilliance, doubt, and legacy while expanding Higher Ground's work from film/TV/podcasts into theater.

via Deadline|
#ayo-edebiri#broadway#don-cheadle
Barack and Michelle Obama Launch Broadway Producing Debut on Proof Revival
entertainment2 months ago

Barack and Michelle Obama Launch Broadway Producing Debut on Proof Revival

Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions are making their Broadway producing debut with a revival of David Auburn’s Pulitzer- and Tony-winning Proof, starring Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri and directed by Thomas Kail. The limited 16-week engagement at the Booth Theatre runs from March 31 with opening night April 16, marking the Obamas’ first Broadway producing venture and expanding Higher Ground’s media portfolio into live theatre.

via variety.com|
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