{"id":69948,"date":"2025-11-26T00:33:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T00:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/69948\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T00:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T00:33:07","slug":"education-through-music-los-angeles-set-to-honor-diane-warren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/69948\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Through Music-Los Angeles Set to Honor Diane Warren"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\tTuesday, November 25\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tEducation Through Music-Los Angeles is set to honor songwriter <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/diane-warren\/\" id=\"auto-tag_diane-warren\" data-tag=\"diane-warren\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diane Warren<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIt will host the 20th Year Benefit Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 27.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn addition to Warren, ETM-LA will present Shining Star Awards to Sonic Fuel Studios, and music educator Ryan Gonzales from James Monroe High School.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cThere is no better way of reaching young hearts and minds than music. What ETM-LA is doing is making that happen for so many who might never get the chance to experience the beauty and power of music,\u201d said Warren.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSonic Fuel Studios Co-Founder and composer Christopher Lennertz shared, \u201cThe mission of ensuring every child has access to quality music education at an early age is so vitally important.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHonorary chair members for the event include John Debney, Randy Jackson, Mike Knobloch, Rickey Minor, Lionel Richie, Randy Spendlove, Nia Vardalos, Paul Williams, and Ren\u00e9e Zellweger.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tTitle and Release Date Revealed for Adam Shankman\u2019s RuPaul-Starring Film\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBleecker Street, Universal Pictures Content Group and World of Wonder have revealed the title and release date for Adam Shankman\u2019s next film, starring RuPaul Charles. The film will be titled \u201cStop! That! Train!\u201d and Bleecker Street will release it in theaters on May 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe campy action comedy follows two train stewardesses who upgrade their shifts from the Stank Rail to the luxurious Glamazonian Express. When a \u201cStormaganza\u201d threatens to derail the train, the duo must team up with the snooty first-class attendants to save the passengers aboard the wild ride.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn addition to RuPaul playing President Gagwell, the film is filled with familiar faces from \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race.\u201d Series favorites Ginger Minj and Jujubee play the main duo and are joined by Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Mon\u00e9t X Change and Symone in supporting roles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cStop! That! Train!\u201d was written by Connor Wright and Christina Friel and produced by Shankman and RuPaul alongside Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Tom Campbell.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tMonday, November 24\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\tStudiocanal Launches New Label \u2018Studiocanal on Stage\u2019\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFollowing the West End opening of \u201cThe Producers\u201d and with <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2025\/theater\/global\/paddington-the-musical-puppet-playing-bear-photos-1236566654\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cPaddington the Musical\u201d<\/a> in previews, Studiocanal has announced the launch of \u201cStudiocanal on Stage.\u201d The new label is focused on the development, production and distribution of stage productions of the company\u2019s film catalogue, as well as translating projects from stage to screen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cStudiocanal on Stage strengthens our strategy to develop and extend our IP across multiple formats,\u201d said Anna Marsh, CEO of Studiocanal and Chief Content Officer of Canal+, in a statement. \u201cAlongside Studiocanal Stories and Sixth Dimension, this new label gives us a clear framework to grow our catalogue and bring our stories to new audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cThe Producers\u201d was adapted from the Studiocanal library film and is a revival of Mel Brooks\u2019 musical, which won 12 Tony Awards, including best musical. The show runs through Sept. 2026. \u201cPaddington\u201d is adapted from Michael Bond\u2019s beloved book series and the award-winning Studiocanal films, which have earned more than $700 million at the global box office. The musical production opens on Nov. 30 and is booked through May 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tPrevious Studiocanal library films that have been adapted for the stage include \u201cThe Graduate,\u201d \u201cEvil Dead,\u201d \u201cThe Ladykillers,\u201d \u201cBilly Elliot\u201d and \u201cThe Third Man\u201d (co-licensed with the estate of Graham Greene).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tOther productions set to debut this year include \u201cRestless Natives,\u201d \u201cSummer Holiday\u201d and \u201cA Boy Called Christmas.\u201d In development is \u201cKind Hearts and Coronets,\u201d which inspired the upcoming film \u201cHow to Make a Killing.\u201d Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley star in the movie, which opens in theaters next year via A24 in the U.S. Other titles include \u201cThe Belles of St. Trinians\u201d and \u201cThe Proud Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAlternatively, Studiocanal is also focused on bringing adaptations from stage to screen; the company is currently shooting the Danny Boyle-directed adaptation of James Graham\u2019s \u201cInk\u201d and is in post-production on \u201cPressure,\u201d directed by Anthony Maras and based on David Haig\u2019s critically acclaimed play.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tuesday, November 25 Education Through Music-Los Angeles is set to honor songwriter Diane Warren. 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