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The highly anticipated movie musical In the Heights will be released in theaters in June and the first reactions from early screenings are in!

Step Up and Crazy Rich Asians‘ Jon M. Chu directed the film, which is based on the Broadway show written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes.

Here is the film’s official synopsis: “Lights up on Washington Heights…The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.”

Anthony, best known for his work in Broadway’s Hamilton and the movie A Star is Born, is joined in the movie by Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, Gregory Diaz IV, Jimmy Smits, and Lin as the Piragua Guy.

The early reviews on Twitter are mostly raves, with many saying it’s not only one of the best movie musicals in year, but one of the best films in a while. There is even awards buzz brewing with many saying that Olga, who is reprising her Tony-nominated work from Broadway, should get a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Oscars.

In the Heights is also getting praise for giving the Latinx community the representation they deserve on the big screen. Make sure to watch the movie when it’s released in theaters and on HBO Max on June 11!

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Anthony Ramos holds Melissa Barrera close in his brand new music video for “Say Less”.

The 29-year-old actor turned to Melissa, who he stars with in In The Heights, to play his love interest in the visual for his new song.

Anthony opened up about the song in a statement, saying that the “video is a depiction of two people in a fleeting inferno of a relationship — one that can never be stable — but is too amazing to give up in spite of the inevitable outcome. They’re keeping a flame alive that will eventually burn out or explode. Not sure how it’ll end up, but in the meantime ‘Say Less’.”

“I got what you need to numb the pain/Know what you want babe/Just say less, less, less,” the lyrics read.

You can next see Anthony and Melissa in In The Heights, out in theaters and on HBO Max on June 18th.

Click inside to watch the video and read the lyrics to Anthony Ramos’ new song “Say Less”…More Here! »

Here’s some exciting news for musical theatre fans – the In the Heights movie is being released even earlier than expected!

While the movie was delayed by nearly a full year because of the pandemic, fans will now get to see the film a week earlier than previously announced.

Warner Bros. just revealed that In the Heights‘ release date has been moved from June 18 to June 11.

Director Jon M. Chu wrote on Twitter, “Surprise. We coming to Theaters one week earlier!!! There has been so much demand since our trailer release this week that we decided to get it out to you sooner. Let’s gooooooooooooo!!!! See you soon. JUNE 11th 2021.”

In the Heights, based on the Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, will be available to stream on HBO Max on the same day it hits theaters.

Here is the movie’s synopsis: “Lights up on Washington Heights…The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.”

Also starring in the movie are Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, and Jimmy Smits.

Watch the TWO new trailers that were released this week!

The highly anticipated movie musical In the Heights will be released this summer and Warner Bros. just released a bunch of cool new posters!

The musical was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and premiered on Broadway in 2008. It won the Tony Award for Best Musical and Lin won for Best Original Score. Though he played the lead role of Usnavi on stage, the role will be played by his Hamilton co-star Anthony Ramos in the movie.

Here is the movie’s synopsis: “Lights up on Washington Heights…The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Ramos), who saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.”

Also starring in the movie are Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, and Jimmy Smits.

Crazy Rich Asians and Step Up director Jon M. Chu directed the movie, which will be released in theaters and on HBO Max on June 18.

The official trailer for the movie is being released on Sunday (March 14), but you can check out the teaser trailer now.

Elsa Pataky lets her hair bounce up and down as she runs across the beach while on the set of Carmen in Sydney, Australia over the weekend.

The 44-year-old actress and model was seen shooting new scenes for the movie alongside Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera.

All three actors covered up in puffer jackets to keep warm from some cool air before returning to their trailers at basecamp.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Elsa Pataky

Directed by Benjamin Millepied, Carmen centers on Don José, a naive soldier, who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery gypsy Carmen.

Benjamin is the husband of Natalie Portman, who will be working with Elsa‘s husband Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Love and Thunder.

If you missed it, Paul was spotted out in Sydney last week wearing his signature short shorts.

75+ pictures inside of Elsa Pataky, Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera on the set of Carmen…

Paul Mescal is bringing back the short shorts!

The 24-year old Normal People star and co-stars Elsa Pataky and Melissa Barrera were spotted walking to their trailers on set for their new film Carmen in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday (January 20).

Paul showed off his legs in a pair of short shorts as he answered calls. The Irish-actor rocked a similar pair while strolling around in Milan during fashion week.

During a break with some of the film crew, Paul was seen sharing a COVID-safe handshake with one of his pals while Elsa grabbed a quick bite as she headed back to her trailer.

According to Variety, Carmen is “a modern-day reimagining of one of the world’s most celebrated operas.” The adaptation is being directed by Natalie Portman‘s husband Benjamin Millepied.

Paul recently opened up about the toxic side of fame – click here to read what he said.

Scream 5 is officially titled Scream – which is also the title of the very first film in the franchise!

The movie has officially wrapped filming, and will be released on January 14, 2022.

The film stars Melissa Barrera, Kyle Gallner, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Dylan Minnette, Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid, Marley Shelton, Sonia Ammar, and Jasmin Savoy Brown. Original stars Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Neve Campbell are also starring!

Executive producer Kevin Williamson announced, “That’s a wrap on Scream, which I’m excited to announce is the official title of the next film! Nearly 25 years ago, when I wrote Scream and Wes Craven brought it to life, I could not have imagined the lasting impact it would have on you, the fans. I’m excited for you to return to Woodsboro and get really scared again. I believe Wes would’ve been so proud of the film that Matt and Tyler are making. I’m thrilled to be reunited with Neve, Courteney, David and Marley, and to be working alongside a new filmmaking team and incredible cast of newcomers that have come together to continue Wes’s legacy with the upcoming relaunch of the franchise that I hold so dear to my heart. See you in theatres January 2022. #ScreamMovie @ScreamMovies.”

We can’t wait to see it!