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Mel Brooks thought there was ‘no reason’ to make The Producers into a musical

The original Broadway production won 12 Tony Awards.

Evening Standard

‘I said there was no reason to make it a musical!’ Mel Brooks on The Producers’ West End transfer

Veteran director, who originally opposed adapting 1967 film for the stage, is ‘very proud’ as Menier Chocolate Factory production will move to London’s Garrick theatre

The Guardian - UK

"The perfect tool for textures, beds and drone effects": Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them – Supermassive

Go large, as we explore the varied capabilities of ValhallaDSP's must-have delay-and-reverb plugin

MusicRadar

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The Producers review – daring delight is the sparkling standout of London’s festive theatre

Director Patrick Marber and a multitasking ensemble put on an irresistible revival of Mel Brooks’ musical satire

The Guardian - UK

The Producers returns to the London stage – and it’s as sharp and taboo-busting as ever

4/5 Patrick Marber directs a crowd-pleasing new revival of Mel Brooks’s timeless musical at the Menier Chocolate Factory

The Independent UK

13 of the biggest Broadway flops in history, from Elton John’s Tammy Faye to Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark

THE LIST: As Elton John’s musical ‘Tammy Faye’ announces it is to close just days after opening, Kevin E G Perry looks back at some of the biggest Broadway productions that failed to break even

The Independent UK

American Fiction review – entertaining comedy collision of race, class and envy

This enjoyable meta-level adaptation of Percival Everett’s 2001 novel Erasure tackles black-victimhood stereotypes, showcasing Jeffrey Wright and Issa Rae as rival writers

The Guardian - UK

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It’s in pole position, but Oppenheimer may not have it all its own way on Oscars night

With 13 nods, Christopher Nolan looks almost certain to win best director, but fiercely divided fanbases mean best picture could still produce a real surprise

The Guardian - UK

Things to Do in Chicago Aug. 10-16: The Mix

The Bud Billiken Parade, P!nk in concert, Retro on Roscoe and Fan Expo are among the highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Succession season 4 episode 5 review: the Chuckle Brothers go to Norway

Can Kendall and Roman hold it together in their first big test at the head of the company? What do you think?

Evening Standard

Industry season two, episode three recap – never go hunting with a banker!

It’s nail-biting stuff this week, with Harper ‘touching the face of God’ and happier than we’ve ever seen her. But then there are the guns on that disastrous hunting trip …

The Guardian - UK

You need to watch Jake Gyllenhall's scariest noir thriller on HBO Max ASAP

This 2014 movie challenged how we look at heroes — and how we watch the news.

Inverse

BBC Industry start time, plot, cast and how many episodes

The drama is back for a second series

Wales Online

TV tonight: Keira Knightley shares her family’s wartime love stories

The Oscar-nominee takes part in My Grandparent’s War. Plus, John Bishop – whose eldest son, Joe, is partially deaf – unpicks the issues his family have faced. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Paddington to Sidney: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Recent events have turned the beloved Peruvian bear into a national treasure, while Oprah’s documentary about Sidney Poitier is an extraordinary look at a legend

The Guardian - UK

Tax concerns axed Batgirl, but studios will suffer if they become too cynical

Hollywood has always been hard-hearted – but now more than ever, it needs to remember that films are more than just profit-generating ‘content’

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