[12] The New York Daily News journalist Denene Millner observed that although the remake is "not all that different from the original", its version of Cinderella is more outspoken, the prince is more interested in finding someone he can talk to as opposed to simply "another pretty face", as well as "a hip fairy godmother who preaches self-empowerment" as a result of its "'90s flair". [34][38][41], Cinderella was provided with a more empowering motive in that her fairy godmother reminds her that she has always been capable of bettering her own situation; she "just didn't know it" yet. Cinderella: Directed by Robert Iscove. In Release 294 days/42 weeks. [79] Similarly, Bert Fink of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization said that the program's ratings will most likely "have a salubrious effect on" the future of television musicals. [20] The film was co-produced by Walt Disney Telefilms, Storyline Entertainment and Houston's own production company BrownHouse Productions,[12] becoming the latter's first project and Houston's executive producing debut. 2 Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (1997) . With kindness and respect", which some critics identified as the studio's attempt to make the film more feminist. The film was directed by Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, and Clyde Geronimi. [25] In an article for HuffPost, contributor Isabelle Khoo argued that despite the constant remakes that Hollywood produces "no fairy tale adaptation has been more important than Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Cinderella. It's Possible! [129][130], Despite its initial reception, Cinderella has become widely revered as one of the best film adaptations of the fairy tale. Heavily promoted to re-launch the anthology series The Wonderful World of Disney, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella premiered on ABC on November 2, 1997 to mixed reviews from critics. [21] Although the stage musical Annie had already been adapted as a film in 1982, the film was considered to be a critical and commercial failure. [88] According to Ashley Lee of the Los Angeles Times, Cinderella was the most profitable television film of its time. [24] Fitzpatrick went on to write that the supporting cast lacks "a weak link" entirely, finding it obvious that Houston enjoyed her material and commending the contributions of Peters, Alexander, Goldberg, Garber, Cox and Deselle. [49] Praising its sets, costumes, choreography and script, Paller concluded "everything about the TV play worked", predicting that both young and adult audiences will find the program memorable. In addition to Cinderella herself, Mirojnick costumed all female guests attending the prince's ball in various shades of blue, ranging from aqua to sapphire;[49] Meron believes that Mirojnick's use of color in the characters' costumes distracts from the various skin colors of the film's actors. I love the fact that millions of children are going to hear her sing 'I can be whatever I want to be.' [111] In its year-end edition, TV Guide ranked the program the best television special of 1997. Lionel demands that the kitchen be unlocked and searched, and the Prince discovers Cinderella in the courtyard about to run away. [91] 1.5 million viewers watched. [16] Although they were originally concerned that the organization would dismiss the idea of a multi-cultural cast, they were surprised when the company did not protest whatsoever. [117] Freedman's teleplay was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Children's Script. It was adapted by Robert L. Freedman and directed by Robert Iscove, with choreography by Rob Marshall, and was produced by Whitney Houston and Debra . One Hundred and One Dalmatians (101 Dalmatians) Walt Disney Productions. [50] Disney CEO Michael Eisner introduced the program. "[2] While praising Brandy's subtlety, Richmond found Houston's interpretation of the Fairy Godmother to be an overzealous, "frightening caricature, one certain to send the kids scurrying into Mom's lap for reassurance that the good woman will soon go away. [104] In addition to receiving praise for its overall craftsmanship and musical format, critics appreciated the film's color-blind cast. Release Date Title Production Budget Opening Weekend Domestic Box Office Worldwide Box Office; Jun 25, 2019: Cinderella II: Dreams Come Feb 6, 2007 [20] Describing the project as both a major opportunity and responsibility, Alexander acknowledged that Cinderella's failure to succeed could potentially jeopardize the future of musical films altogether. Nel 2016, la Walt Disney Pictures aveva riacquistato i diritti cinematografici de Le cronache di Prydain, da cui tratto il film d'animazione Taron e la pentola magica, con l'intenzione di adattare la serie di libri in una serie di film live-action: il progetto risultava essere in fase di sviluppo iniziale presso i Walt Disney Studios senza ancora alcun regista . "[147] Similarly, Elle writer R. Eric Thomas crowned Cinderella "One of the Most Important Movies of the '90s". The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. "[37] Rob Marshall choreographed and staged the film's musical numbers,[31][57] which he credits with teaching him how to choreograph dance sequences for motion pictures. Hallmark Keepsake Ornament "Little Red Riding Hood" By Madame Alexander/New In Box Dated 1997/"Cinderella"/Madame Alexander 1996 Widest Release 3,848 . [4] Victor Garber, who was cast as King Maximillian, also enjoyed the film's multicultural cast, describing the fact that his character has an Asian son with an African-American queen as "extraordinary". [135] On August 23, 2022, the cast once again reunited for a television special Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20, which was followed by an airing of the film, the first time it has aired on broadcast television in over two decades. [71], The film's sets were designed by Randy Ser,[12] while art direction was headed by Ed Rubin, who opted to combine a "bright and bold" color palette with "a great deal of subtlety". [47] Den of Geek ranked the film the second best "Cinderella" adaptation, describing it as "the first time the story truly felt magical" and writing "Almost twenty-five years later, this adaptation still feels like the television event it was when it premiered. [12] Music producers Chris Montan and Arif Mardin were interested in combining "Broadway legit with Hollywood pop",[12] re-arranging the musical's original orchestration in favor of achieving a more contemporary sound by updating its rhythm and beats. "[16] Zadan maintains that Brandy was the only actress they had considered for the role, elaborating, "it's important to mention because it shows that even at that moment there was still resistance to having a black Cinderella. Based on the French fairy tale by Charles Perrault, the film is the second remake and third version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, which originally aired on television in 1957. [33] The fact that Cinderella is traditionally depicted as white did not discourage Brandy from pursuing the role. [12] During a scheduled visit in July, approximately midway through the filming process, Mary and James previewed early footage of the film and met the cast. Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (also known as simply Cinderella) is a 1997 American musical fantasy television film produced by Walt Disney Television, directed by Robert Iscove and written by Robert L. Freedman.Based on the French fairy tale by Charles Perrault, the film is the second remake and third version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, which originally aired on television in 1957. Release Date Mar 13, 2015 - Sep 17, 2015. A modernization of the classic Cinderella folklore, the film's plot revolves around two internet pen pals who plan to . NEW Barbie as Cinderella 1997 Doll box missing but never removed from cardboard. [62], The film also won an Art Directors Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design Awards Show, Variety, Music, or Non-Fiction Program,[116] awarded to Ser. Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Musical: Video: $0 : November 7: Cold Around the Heart . [12] Meron believes that the organization was so open due to Houston's involvement, explaining, "Whitney was so huge at that time; to a lot of executives she was popular entertainment as opposed to being defined by her race. Taylor Swift has not directed any large-scale projects with large budgets or crews. [36] Despite being late for the final day of auditions, Montalban impressed the producers with his singing voice. Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella is regarded by contemporary critics as a groundbreaking film due to the unprecedented diversity of its cast and Brandy's role. [25] The Los Angeles Times critic Howard Rosenberg wrote that the prince's inability to recognize that some of the women trying on the glass slipper in his search for Cinderella are white as part of "what makes this "Cinderella" at once a rainbow and color-blind, a fat social message squeezed into a dainty, glass slipper of a fable. [citation needed] Peters was nominated for a Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, while Alexander was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television. "[69] Crediting the film with establishing both Brandy and Houston as "icons", the writer concluded that Cinderella teaches "about the limitless nature of storytelling. [37] According to Entertainment Weekly contributor Mary Sollosi, none of the script's dialogue requires that any of its cast or characters be white,[43] with the film also lacking references to the races or ethnicities of the characters whatsoever. "[34], The film received several accolades. Cinderella grows distracted while waiting upon her stepmother and two stepsisters in the marketplace, where she meets a charming young man. [36][70] The Brooklyn Paper estimates that Goldberg wore approximately $60 million worth of jewelry for the film. [43] In 2017, Shondaland.com crowned the film "one of the most inclusive, expensive and ultimately beloved TV movies of all time. Yet to be impressed with any of the young women he meets, including Cinderella's Stepsisters, Christopher is growing weary until Cinderella arrives, and the pair instantly start dancing much to the annoyance of Cinderella's stepfamily, who can't help but feel that the unidentified princess is familiar. "[25] Ashley Rey, a writer for Bustle, opined that the film "helped show the world that black and brown faces should have just as much of a presence in fairytale land as white faces do. [37] Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella premiered on October 13, 1997 at Mann's Chinese Theatre,[75] which Houston attended with her husband and daughter. [118][119] Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was nominated for three NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special,[citation needed] while both Brandy and Goldberg were nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Movie or Mini-Series. [42][52] She advises her own daughters about love and relationships,[52] warning them not to confuse love with marriage. [90] The network also aired "Cinderella"-themed episodes of Brandy's sitcom Moesha and the sitcom Sister, Sister in commemoration. [16] The day after Gypsy's original broadcast, Whitney Houston's agent Nicole David asked the producers if they were interested in developing a similar project starring her client,[17][18][19] to whom they suggested Cinderella with Houston playing the titular role. At the ball, she falls for handsome Prince Christopher (Paolo Montalban . Cinderella's stepfamily including the Stepmother tries on the slipper with little success. [93] In July 2020, fans and Brandy herself began heavily petitioning on social media to have the film added to the streaming service Disney+,[94] which currently streams several other Disney-produced film versions of the fairy tale. [23] Brandy had been starring on the sitcom Moesha at the time but was still relatively new to television audiences, despite her success as a recording artist. Cinderella currently has a score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. [52], Houston's Fairy Godmother was expanded into a more musical role by having the character preface the film with a downtempo rendition of "Impossible". [12] The idea to remake Cinderella for television a second time originated as early as 1992, at which time producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron first approached the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization about obtaining the screen rights to the production. Cinderella. Cinderella adalah film fantasi romantis Amerika Serikat yang disutradarai oleh Kenneth Branagh, dengan skenario ditulis oleh Chris Weitz.Diproduseri oleh David Barron, Simon Kinberg dan Allison Shearmur untuk Walt Disney Pictures, kisah film ini terinspirasi oleh dongeng Cinderella karya Charles Perrault, dan menggunakan nama-nama karakter dari film Walt Disney tahun 1950 berjudul sama. [96][97], Playbill's Rebecca Paller reviewed the New York screening as "overflowing with star performances, lavish sets" and "lush rainbow-hued costumes", describing its score as "fresher than ever. Following the success of the 1993 television adaptation of the stage musical Gypsy (1959), Houston approached Gypsy's producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron about starring in a remake of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella for CBS. . [21] Hoping to relaunch the series using "a big event", Disney CEO Michael Eisner approached Zadan and Meron about potential television projects; the producers suggested Houston's Cinderella, which Eisner green-lit immediately. She isn't a filmmaker, particularly not in the same category and Martin McDonagh. [16] After relocating their production company, Storyline Entertainment, from CBS to Disney Studios,[18] Zadan and Meron re-introduced the project to Houston. 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[16] Houston believed strongly in the story's positive moral "that nothing is impossible and dreams do come true," encouraging the filmmakers to imbue their version of Cinderella "with a 90s sensibility but to remain faithful to the spirit of the original. [49], Houston originally hoped that the film would earn a theatrical release. [22] For the titular role, Houston recommend singer Brandy, a close friend,[20] in her first major film appearance. [52], "Falling in Love With Love", which Rodgers wrote with lyricist Lorenz Hart for the musical The Boys from Syracuse (1938), was adapted into a song for Cinderella's stepmother, a character who seldom sings or expresses her innermost feelings in previous adaptations of the fairy tale. The Stork Club . Box Office. future bride. [74] The same newspaper reported that Cinderella was one of 16 upcoming television films commissioned for the series. Yang Hormat Dato' Sri Idris bin Md. "I auditioned some 7,000 times for Cinderella ," James jokingly recalled to The Hindu in 2020. It is a remake of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's television movie musical, and the only one of the three versions to be shot as a film. [36], Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was heavily promoted as the centerpiece of the newly revived Wonderful World of Disney;[37][64][72] Disney themselves have referred to Cinderella as the "grande dame" of the anthology,[73] while Jefferson Graham of the Chicago Sun-Times touted the film the "crown jewel" of the revival. With its enchanting story, iconic animation, unforgettable characters and plenty of Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. ", "How Brandy's 'Never Say Never' Invented 'The Vocal Bible', "Keke Palmer will play first black Cinderella on Broadway", "Keke Palmer to be Broadway's first black Cinderella", "Will Cinderella's Keke Palmer Return to Broadway? [108] Television critic Howard Rosenberg, in a review for the Los Angeles Times, described Brandy's singing as superior to her acting, resulting in "a tender, fresh Cinderella". Budget $95,000,000. $14.00. 6 min read. In the end, Cinderella and the Prince marry in a grand ceremony, while the palace gates close on her stepfamily, forcing them to watch from outside. Con Brandy Norwood, Bernadette Peters, Veanne Cox, Natalie Desselle Reid. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. [19][24][25] Houston believed that Brandy possessed the energy and "wonder" to play Cinderella convincingly, admitting that their fictional relationship as godmother and goddaughter translates "well on-screen because it starts from real life";[4] when Houston telephoned Brandy to offer her the role, she introduced herself as her fairy godmother. [143], According to Ruthie Fierberg of Playbill, Brandy's performance "immortalized the role on screen",[144] while Hollywood.com's Jeremy Rodriguez ranked her seventh out of "10 Actresses Who Played Cinderella Like Royalty", praising her for introducing "a more independent version of the classic character. [16] The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization allowed the filmmakers an unusual amount of freedom to modify the musical's script, among these changes making Cinderella a more active heroine;[37] Meron credits Freedman with "giv[ing] her a little bit more of a backbone", ultimately developing the character into a more independent woman. [20] Freedman was more concerned with writing a film suitable for young girls in the 1990s than writing a multi-cultural film, inspired by stories about his wife being affected by women's representation in films when she was growing up. [20] Agreeing that Cinderella required a certain "naivete that's just not there when you're 30-something",[17] the producers suggested that Houston play Cinderella's fairy godmother instead,[20] a role she accepted because it was "less demanding" and time consuming. 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Parents need to know that Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is a 1997 TV movie adaptation of the popular 1957 TV musical (itself based on the classic Charles Perrault fairy tale).While the film does include bullying, name-calling ("stupid," "lazy"), and comical slapstick -- including drunkenness played for laughs in one musical number -- it's very kid-friendly overall. [9], In his book The Cambridge Companion to the Musical, author Nicholas Everett identified Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella among important television musicals that "renewed interest in the genre" during the 1990s,[54] with Playbill recognizing it as "the resurgence of televised movie musicals". The main plot follows a litter of dalmatian puppies who end up kidnapped by Cruella de Vil to make fur for her coats. Ginsburg. [110] While praising the performances of Houston, Peters and Montalban, Ellin joked that "Cinderella's glass slippers are far too big for Brandy", criticizing her acting while saying that the singer "delivers her lines so timidly and flatly that it's hard to stay focused on the story when Brandy is on the screen", concluding that her co-stars "only makes her weak acting all the more glaring", and causing her to wonder how the film would have turned out had Houston been cast as the lead instead. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann . "[104] Leonard also praised the actors' musical performances, particularly Peters' "Falling in Love with Love", but admitted that he prefers the songs used in Disney's 1950 animated adaptation of the fairy tale. Piala AFC. [45] Peters' stepmother was adapted into a more comical version than previous incarnations of the character due to the actress' comedic background. [17] The musicians were not interested in completely modernizing the material in the vein of the musical The Wiz (1974), opting to simply "freshen" its orchestration by incorporating contemporary rhythms, keyboards and instruments, similar to the way in which the studio approaches animated musicals. These behind the scenes facts about "Cinderella" (1997) will make you want to rewatch it even more.

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