'Producers' to debut in theaters

BRIAN SMITH STAFF WRITER BTS723@CABRINI.EDU

Universal Pictures has remade Mel Brooks' comedy and musical classic "The Producers." It will see limited release in theaters on Dec. 16 and will be released everywhere Christmas Day.

This movie will be staring Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock, a washed-up Broadway producer who seduces little old ladies to fund his plays, and Matthew Broderick as Leo Bloom, a meek accountant.

This movie will also feature Will Ferrell as Franz. Liebkind, the neo-Nazi playwr1°ght, and Uma Thurman as Ulla, the Swedish receptionist. Susan Stroman, the director of the Broadway production of "The Producers," is also the director of this movie. Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan wrote the movie based on their original stage play.

The original version of "The

Producers" premiered in 1968 and stared Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder as Bialystock and Bloom respectively. It won several awards, including three Oscars and a Golden Globe. It was later made into a Broadway musical, which also won about a dozen Tony awards.

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"The Producers" follows the scheme of Bialystock and Bloom, who attempt to make money by producing a Broadway flop. They find this flop in "Springtime for Hitler," written by a neo-Nazi seeking to "clear the fuhrer's name." After getting the worst director and supposedly the worst lead as Hitler, the flop is complete; however, something goes "wrong."

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ANNMARIE CHACKO STAFF WRITER Ac729@CABRINI .EDU

Ricky Martin sets fire to the music charts with his explosive new single "I Don't Care." Yes folks, it's true. The Latin sensation who rocked our worlds and drove chills down our spines is back. "Life" is the first album since his world-wide smash hit "Almas del Silencio," his all Spanish- language album, which debuted at #1 on the top of the charts in May, 2003. After some years, Martin has decided to return to the music scene breaking the hearts of women everywhere all over ragain. Jessica Vera, a senior elementary education major, said, "He needed to come back. I think it's good that he's keeping his music up-to-date and fresh."

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Latino rhythms with Middle Eastern beats fusing pop and reg gaeton and throwing a little hip-hop into the already eclecti • mix, Martin show off a new style and refreshed look. "He's hot, but he seems hotter than ever. His new song has this new beat and feel," sophomore business major, Evelys Paulino said. He traveled to India to record string arrangements illustrating the new multicultural vibe and direction he wants for his music to take. Combining this with Brazilian choreography to use in his videos and tours, Martin is sure to create a powerful surge of ticket sales. " I think it's a smart business move to try to incorporate different music so many different people cao like it and he'll get better album sales," Jonelle Haykel, a junior English and col1ID!unicationmajor, said.

Martin has been touring around the world, getting in touch with his inner spirit and searching for inspirations through music.

"After spending time in silence, away from the stage, I had the time to travel and exchang ideas with peo part of his tour will conclude in his native Puerto Rico. Martin says, "Where else could I start the tour but at home? Latin America to me is in my blood, soy boricua. Puerto Rico is my home the concept of this tour is to return to the place where it all began and be one with the audience."

In addition to announcing the beginning of his tour, Martin also announced that a portion of the money form each ticket sold will be donatdirectly to the Ricky Martin foundation, LIFE for the Katrina Children Relief Fund, People for Children and the RMF Tsunami Relief Fund. "The Ricky Martin Foundation is dedicated to helping those who are the most vulnerable among us, the children of the world When we all work together, we can make a difference," said Martin.

India, Egypt) and from all walks of life. Being influenced by all these cultures in a creative process, I've learned how connected we all are," Martin says on his time away from the limelight. It certainly seems as though he's found what he's been looking for because he has announced the kick-off date for his next worldwide tour entitled "Una noche con Ricky Martin" on November 15 in Mexico City. The end of the first leg of the Latin American

Cabrini students seem to respect this new side of Ricky Martin. Ed Houseman, a senior special education/elementary education major, said, "I didn't really like his music and I think he sold out the Latino music world. However, I give him credit for donating a lot of time and money to charity. Also, for coming back because of all the criticism about him." There will be definite criticism but Martin is said to make a real come-back and take the world by storm one more time.

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