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West Side Story

West Side Story

A remake of the 1961 film about two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

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Rachel Zegler says "white executives" kept asking her to "prove" ethnicity for West Side Story

Rachel Zegler says "white executives" kept asking her to "prove" ethnicity for West Side Story

Rachel Zegler says "white executives" kept asking her to "prove" ethnicity for West Side Story
Steven Spielberg Says He Won’t Direct Another Musical After ‘West Side Story’ at PGA Awards Breakfast

Steven Spielberg Says He Won’t Direct Another Musical After ‘West Side Story’ at PGA Awards Breakfast

Ahead of tonight’s Producers Guild of America awards ceremony, the annual breakfast with the nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award at the Skirball Cultural Center. The theme of the panel, moderat…
‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler Says She Was Not Invited to the Oscars

‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler Says She Was Not Invited to the Oscars

“I hope some last-minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person,” the actress wrote. “But hey, that’s how it goes sometimes.”
‘Yellowjackets,’ Lil Nas X and ‘West Side Story’ Land GLAAD Media Award Nominations

‘Yellowjackets,’ Lil Nas X and ‘West Side Story’ Land GLAAD Media Award Nominations

GLAAD announced the nominations for their 33rd Media Awards on Wednesday morning. The 226 nominees include Lil Nas X, “West Side Story,” “Hacks,” Anderson Cooper and “Yellowjackets.” HBO Max topped…
Rita Moreno praises 'West Side Story' costars: 'Definitely not CGI'

Rita Moreno praises 'West Side Story' costars: 'Definitely not CGI'

The EGOT legend may have thrown shade at the MCU in the process.

Critics Choice Awards: ‘Belfast’ and ‘West Side Story’ Dominate Nominations

Critics Choice Awards: ‘Belfast’ and ‘West Side Story’ Dominate Nominations

Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” and Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” dominated the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, picking up a leading 11 nominations. “Belfa…
Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Will Not Play In Saudi Arabia, UAE & Other Parts Of Middle East

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Will Not Play In Saudi Arabia, UAE & Other Parts Of Middle East

EXCLUSIVE: Disney/20th Century Studios’ West Side Story is due to begin international box office rollout on Wednesday this week, but it will not be heading to movie theaters in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait…
Steven Spielberg explains why he directed 'West Side Story' (exclusive)

Steven Spielberg explains why he directed 'West Side Story' (exclusive)

The legendary director promised himself as a child that he would someday adapt famed musical.
Gustavo Dudamel to Conduct Score for Steven Spielberg’s 'West Side Story'

Gustavo Dudamel to Conduct Score for Steven Spielberg’s 'West Side Story'

The music director of the L.A. Philharmonic will helm the recording of Leonard Bernstein’s iconic score.

Corey Stoll & Brian d’Arcy James Join Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’

On the eve of the Disney-Fox merger, Fox’s Steven Spielberg West Side Story has tapped Corey Stoll to play Lieutenant Schrank, the New York City detective charged with quelling civic unrest i…

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Finds Its Maria, Anita, Bernardo & Chino

EXCLUSIVE: After auditioning more than 30K people from around the world, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story has found its Maria in fresh face 17-year old New Jersey High School student Rachel…

Ansel Elgort to Star in Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story'

The 'Baby Driver' star has nabbed the male lead in the upcoming musical.