It was the Great Depression and movie goers flocked to theaters just to get a few hours of escapism, which is exactly what they got on December 29, 1933 with what turned out to be the very beginning ...

King confirmed that the biopic is still currently in the scripting stage of the pre-production, as he and Rocketman scribe Lee Hall work on finding the right story. The project has been in development ...

While details surrounding the Fred Astaire film have remained close to the vest, the biopic has gained some public momentum. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paddington director Paul King is set ...

A UK native, Gavin Lee is truly the embodiment of the old-time “song and dance” man. In addition to a strong and rich singing voice, Lee is also a phenomenal tap dancer. Add to this double barrel of ...

In 1935, Astaire recorded one of the most famous versions of “Cheek to Cheek” for the movie Top Hat. Paul McCartney said that song inspired “Here, There and Everywhere.” However, he says it’s a Cole ...

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Billy Elliot writer Lee Hall is writing the film. Holland played the title role in the stage adaptation of Billy Elliot in 2008. The film will be produced by ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The faded home known to many in Omaha as the birthplace of film legend Fred Astaire is starting to get some much-needed TLC. Volunteers were out Saturday doing yard work. It’s all ...

In The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul wrote that he’s always liked the quote from the screen test for Fred Astaire: “Can’t sing. Can’t act. Balding. Can dance a little.” Astaire is an inspiration ...

A 102-year-old woman with a lifelong love of dancing has said that actively taking up the hobby in later life has been ...

WELL, ARE YOU READY TO DANCE? THAT’S THE QUESTION WE’RE ASKING TODAY AT TODAY’S GRAND OPENING OF A DANCE STUDIO IN THE NORTHLAND. AND AS KMBC NINE S ALAN SHOPE EXPLAINS, TONIGHT THEY OPEN WITH A VERY ...