Send in the clowns.
In a year where Academy Award nominations and box office success seem inversely related, producers for the 84th Academy Awards are trying to drum up ratings with a lineup of notable comedians to spice up the evening. Billy Crystal returns as MC this year, and he’ll be joined by the likes of Will Farrell, Tina Fey, Chris Rock and the cast of “Bridesmaids” among others. What lacked in the box office and excitement department producers appear to be trying to fill with a sheer number of presenters and entertainment value. With attendance at the theaters at an all-time low, the Academy Awards are probably at the bottom of everyone’s minds. Fortunately, show producers and Mike Myers have taken it upon themselves to give us a brush-up course on how to treat Oscar properly:
With few blockbusters nominated for awards, it’ll be interesting to see how this year’s Oscars will pan out. Producers feel it’s best to laugh off a tough year in Hollywood. And of course we’ll be wondering whether The Dictator – aka Sacha Baron Cohen – will show up in light of his snub the show’s executives (look it up on YouTube if you dare). If this all sounds like a circus waiting to unfold, you likely wouldn’t be too far off the mark: Cirque du Soleil is slated to make an exclusive performance live at the awards show.
Check out the complete list of presenters and performers; who are you looking forward to seeing on stage at the Kodak Theatre? What are your picks for this year’s award winners?
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Celebrating the King of Pop – Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Few in the history of music put on a show and redefined popular music quite like Michael Jackson. Even after nearly three years since the King of Pop’s passing, his star still remains bright in the music world and in the hearts of his countless fans. Befitting of Jackson’s music and exhilarating stage presence, Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” tribute to the pop icon is an extravaganza of music, costume and breathtaking acrobatic performances. Set to Jackson’s electrifying (albeit recorded) voice and hits such as “Smooth Criminal”, “Thriller”, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”, and “Bad”, the show is 22 scenes of Cirque magic that brings the singer’s work to life.
Thus far through the 2011 leg of the tour’s run, reviews have highlighted the production values and immaculate performances so iconic and expected from a Cirque du Soleil production. The most memorable scenes include a rendition of Jackson’s classic “Thriller”, complete with zombies and ghouls busting their moves. Michael’s iconic dance moves are on full masterful display to lively beats of “Smooth Criminal”, “Beat it” and “Jam”. Not just a rock concert, the show also highlights Cirque’s artistic flair in their tributes to Jackson’s messages of love and social justice.
You can read some of reviews published thus far here:
The Vancouver Sun’s Francois Marchand
Los Angeles Times’ Randall Roberts
St. Louis American
The North American portion of the tour wraps up August 15th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles before it moving on to Europe to finish off 2012. The Michael Jackson World Tour began in October 2011; have you seen it yet? For those who have, what did you think of it? How did it measure up to Cirque du Soleil’s other productions?
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