Motion picture, television and theatre producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will return to produce the Oscars for a third consecutive year, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced on April 21. The 87th Oscars will air live on the ABC Television Network on February 22, 2015. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Craig and Neil back to produce the Oscars again in 2015,” said Boone Isaacs. “Their showmanship has elevated the show to new heights and we are … [Read more...] about Craig Zadan and Neil Meron to produce the Oscars in 2015
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​75th Oscars to celebrate “The Wizard of Oz”
The Oscars will honor the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, a best picture nominee in 1939, which was announced by show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. “We are delighted to celebrate the birthday of one of the most beloved movies of all time at this year’s Oscars,” said Zadan and Meron. Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2013 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® and televised … [Read more...] about ​75th Oscars to celebrate “The Wizard of Oz”
NBC to air “Peter Pan Live!” musical in end 2014
Universal City, California – On the heels of the very successful airing of The Sound of Music Live! in December 2013, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt announced that the network will present a new television production of the classic musical Peter Pan as a live telecast on December 4, 2014.Multi-award-winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who produced The Sound of Music Live!, will again executive produce the production. Casting is … [Read more...] about NBC to air “Peter Pan Live!” musical in end 2014