Bill Condon News

May 4, 2010
Bill Condon Sends a Love Letter to Twihard Nation
What do you do after you're hired to direct the final installments of a franchise with a notoriously passionate fanbase? If you're Bill Condon, you pen a letter to Twihards all over the world. More...

April 28, 2010
Bill Condon Will Direct Breaking Dawn
It's official: Summit Entertainment has hired Bill Condon to direct the "Twilight Saga" sequel "Breaking Dawn." More...

April 8, 2010
Bill Condon to Direct Breaking Dawn?
You heard Summit Entertainment wanted a big-name director for the "Twilight" finale "Breaking Dawn" -- and now comes word that "Dreamgirls" director Bill Condon is in negotiations to helm what will become a pair of movies. More...

March 17, 2010
Summit Wants a Top Director for Breaking Dawn
Summit is already drawing up a wish list of potential directors for the "Breaking Dawn" chapter(s) of its "Twilight" franchise -- and some of the names might surprise you. More...

October 7, 2009
Marlon Wayans in Talks for Richard Pryor Biopic
Bill Condon's planned Richard Pryor biopic is moving forward -- but without Eddie Murphy in the starring role, which will potentially be filled by Marlon Wayans, and without the involvement of Paramount, which has been replaced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions. More...

February 27, 2009
Eddie Murphy Starring in Richard Pryor Biopic?
If Bill Condon is able to find a studio home for the project, Richard Pryor will get the biopic treatment -- potentially with Eddie Murphy in the starring role. More...

December 28, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: "Dreamgirls" Sing Goodbye to 2006
The final weekend of 2006 will see moviegoers catch up on a jam-packed slate of holiday leftovers as no new films open on Friday. More...

December 20, 2006
"The Departed," "Dreamgirls" Take Top Honors in Satellite Awards
"Dreamgirls," the feature adaptation of the Broadway musical, took top honors in four categories including Best Musical or Comedy and Best Director (Bill Condon), Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Hudson), and Best Sound in the 11th Annual Satellite Awards held Sunday, December 17. More...

November 16, 2006
"Dreamgirls" Screened to Applause...Who Smells Oscar?
Like a Broadway musical, "Dreamgirls" debuted last night in simultaneous "One Night Only" sneak screenings in anticipation of its release next month. Will audiences flock to the Jamie Foxx-Beyonce Knowles period musical? Is "Dreamgirls" still a contender for all those rumored Oscar noms, now that people have actually seen the film? More...

June 13, 2006
Early Peek at a "Dreamgirls" TV Spot
Dark Horizons was kind enough to point us towards the YouTube page where an all-new "Dreamgirls" TV spot has been posted, and (like the earlier promo clip) it looks pretty darn cool. More...

May 25, 2006
"Dreamgirls" Teaser & Featurette
The Cannes-goers got a few choice peeks at Bill Condon's upcoming "Dreamgirls" last week, and now you can too. Click right here for an early teaser trailer and a slick little behind-the-scenes featurette that just might pique your interest. More...

March 1, 2006
Taking A Closer Look At "Dreamgirls"
You've heard about Monday's exclusive media presentation, but how will Bill Condon's "Dreamgirls" measure up not only as a film musical, but as a wide-reaching box-office endeavor? More...

March 1, 2006
RT Visits The "Dreamgirls" Production
RT's Jen and Matt were treated to a razzle-dazzle evening on Monday night for a press presentation of Bill Condon's upcoming Motown showbiz musical, "Dreamgirls." They braved torrential rains to arrive at a tent located just outside the famous Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles, where guests were greeted at the door by throngs of waiters offering trays of martinis and wine -- but would freely flowing libations be enough to melt the hearts and tough opinions of the media? More...

December 8, 2005
(Early) Trailer Bulletin: Dreamgirls
ComingSoon.net is hosting the very first and rather early teaser trailer for "Dreamgirls," a Broadway adaptation which will star Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, and Eddie Murphy. More...

June 14, 2005
Eddie Murphy Signs Up as Front-Man for the "Dreamgirls"
ComingSoon.net shares a press release from the DreamWorks gang, and it contains some news that might excite the Eddie Murphy fans out there. The popular comedian (and voice of "Shrek"s favorite donkey) will star alongside Beyonce Knowles and Jamie Foxx in "Dreamgirls." Bill Condon ("Kinsey") will be directing the adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical... More...

April 11, 2005
Beyonce to Be a "Dreamgirl"?
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