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Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘I have a Pulitzer and a MacArthur Genius Grant. I’m already something no one else is’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW : The ‘Hamilton’ creator and ‘Moana’ and ‘Encanto’ songwriter had the daunting task of crafting a successor to Elton John’s beloved ‘Lion King’ soundtrack. He talks to Kevin E G Perry about the lure of working with Barry Jenkins, endangered Disney ballads and why he doesn’t care…

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Aaron Pierre: Rising Star In Hollywood

Discover the journey of Aaron Pierre, a talented English actor making waves in Hollywood with his dedication and authenticity.

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How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music

When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor

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How far she went: why did the Moana films become such a phenomenon?

Record-breaking box office of animated sequel shows how the first film became an unlikely smash hit on streaming

The Guardian - US

Lin-Manuel Miranda recalls falling in love with musicals

'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has loved musicals since his school years.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda 'very proud' of Mufasa: The Lion King ballad

Lin-Manuel Miranda is "very proud" of a ballad he's written for ' Mufasa: The Lion King' and hopes it stands the test of time.

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Mufasa: The Lion King director and cast reveal how the Disney prequel will defy expectations: "As someone who was very familiar with The Lion King, I was shocked at how many things I assumed I knew"

Exclusive: Barry Jenkins, Aaron Pierre, and more discuss the unexpected Disney prequel Mufasa

Total Film

‘Moana 2’ is not as good as the original — but it’s still entertaining and looks great

The Disney animated sequel offers a passable follow-up to the 2016 hit original.

Tom’s Guide

Moana 2 disappoints critics after rave reviews for first film

The new Disney sequel started life as a spin-off television series, and critics say it shows

The Independent UK

Moana 2 review: Moana and Maui remain a dynamic duo, but the story is a stale rehash of familiar themes

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Tom’s Guide

7 best movie musicals of all time, ranked

Before 'Wicked' hits theaters, enjoy these song-and-dance movies from Hollywood history

The Guardian - UK

‘Every fear you’re supposed to have as a New Yorker’: Lin-Manuel Miranda on rebooting cult movie The Warriors

The creator of Hamilton and the writer Eisa Davis explain why they turned the classic film into a Jesus Christ Superstar-style concept album, with the help of hip-hop royalty – from Ghostface Killah to Lauryn Hill

The Guardian - UK

The Warriors review – Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis come out to play with firecracker musical

This concept album based on Walter Hill’s 1979 film features megastar rappers, Hamilton alumni and styles from metalcore to salsa – it is pulled off with breathtaking brio

The Independent UK

What to stream: 'Warriors' album, 'The Dating Game' killer, 'NCIS: Origins' and Travis Kelce's games

Travis Kelce adding game show host to his growing resume with “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?"

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Latin Times

From 'Suavemente' to 'Amor Prohibido' and 'La Chona', U.S. National Recording Registry Latino Nominees

And yes, there's a bit of everything: from legends of the past to the hits we still can't get off our playlists. Check out the complete list of songs that could make history.

The Independent UK

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis on their 'Warriors' musical concept album with Lauryn Hill

Lin-Manuel Miranda argues most New Yorkers have an answer to the following question: When did you first see “The Warriors”

The Guardian - AU

In the Heights review – Broadway behemoth’s scrappiest show is full of heart

This breakout work from Lin-Manuel Miranda doubles as a study of an artist on the rise: big feelings, boisterous raps, and a ragtag gang bonded by love and fire

The Independent UK

Twisters’ Anthony Ramos: ‘We were shooting in the middle of tornado season – I was like, “What is happening?”’

The ‘Transformers’ star, who rose to fame in the original ‘Hamilton’ cast, tells Louis Chilton why ‘In the Heights’ had ‘won’ despite struggling at the box office, and why making a film about tornados during an extreme weather event was ‘crazy’

Latin Times

Independence Day: 10 movies and series about USA history to binge this 4th of July break

Ten movies and series about USA history to binge this 4th of July break

Reason

The Dark Side of Alexander Hamilton

The first treasury secretary's plans would have created cartels that mainly benefited the wealthy at the expense of small competitors.

WhatToWatch

Moana 2: how to watch, reviews, awards, cast, plot and everything we know about the Disney movie

It's time to head back to the sea with Moana and Maui in Moana 2. Here is everything you need to know about the Disney animated sequel.

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