We Built this City on Rock and Roll: Rock of Ages Conquers Manila

And the most anticipated Rock musical finally hits Manila.  And we are given not one but two ways to enjoy it.  Through the silver screen of a cinema and live on a theater stage.  So take your pick.  I already saw the film version last Tuesday and I will be seeing the live tonight.  I will be having my reviews by tomorrow or the weekend.

Warner Bros. Teases us with Rock of Ages Music Video

Warner Bros. just released a new video straight from New Line Cinema's upcoming musical film Rock of Ages.  The Music video features the track "Anyway you want it" as performed by Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough.  Watch the exciting preview to find out how will this musical will feel like.

Warner Bros. Releases New Poster for Rock of Ages Featuring Cast

We've been waiting for this poster for months now and finally Warner Bros. releases a new poster for Rock of Ages assembling all the cast.  See the poster after the jump.

Atlantis Productions Releases Official Cast for Rock of Ages Manila

Atlantis Productions releases the official cast for the Manila run of Rock of Ages.  On their Facebook page, they revealed a group shot featuring Manila's best artists that will grace the stage for the upcoming Rock musical.  See the photo after the jump.

Rock of Ages Releases New Trailer

Warner Bros. Pictures releases a new trailer for the Adam Shankman Film Adaptation of Rock of Ages.  This new trailer includes new footage and new teaser for the other songs from the musical that will surely excite your rockin' appetite.  Watch the trailer after the jump.

Cum on Feel The Noize: Rock of Ages Releases First Trailer

Before my only assurance that this movie will gonna be good is that because Adam Shankman is directing it.  The guy is so dedicated when it comes to musical films and I already experienced it with Hairspray and some Glee Episodes.  Plus, the guys is really a good musical choreographer and I love him for that.  But will this musical really work with the general audience?  Watch the trailer and find out.

MiG Ayesa Comes Home to PH for Rock of Ages Manila

After the much hyped return of Ima Castro to the Philippines for Aida and In the Heights, another pinoy is having a homecoming next year and will be performing to Filipinos on the much awaited local staging of Rock of Ages.  

Rock of Ages Coming in Manila in 2012 (Theater)

Last night through twitter, Atlantis Productions announced their first offerings for the 2012 season and yes it is not really what I'm expecting.

First Look: Tom Cruise on Rock of Ages

After the official announcement of the start of production of Warner Bros. Pictures' Rock of Ages, here is a brand new photo featuring a first look on Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx. See the photo after the jump.

Rock of Ages Starts Production + First Look Russel Brand and Alec Baldwin

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema officially released an announcement that marks the start of principal photography for the movie adaptation of hit Broadway Rock Musical "Rock of Ages".  Read the official press release after the jump.

Burbank, CA, June 6, 2011 – New Line Cinema’s film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”). The movie musical stars Julianne Hough (“Burlesque”), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut, Oscar® nominee Paul Giamatti (“Cinderella Man”), Russell Brand (“Arthur,” “Get Him to the Greek”), Rhythm and Blues queen Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman (“The Proposal”), multiple Emmy®-winner Bryan Cranston (TV’s “Breaking Bad,” “The Lincoln Lawyer”) and Academy Award® winner Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Chicago”), with Oscar® nominees Alec Baldwin (“The Cooler”) and Tom Cruise (“Born on the Fourth of July”).

“Rock of Ages” tells the story of small town girl Sherrie (Hough) and city boy Drew (Boneta), who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more.

Shankman directs “Rock of Ages” from a screenplay by Chris D’Arienzo, based on his musical. The film is being produced by Matt Weaver, Scott Prisand, Carl Levin, Tobey Maguire and Jen Gibgot, with Garrett Grant, Adam Shankman, Janet Billig Rich, Hillary Weaver, Toby Emmerich, Michael Disco and Samuel J. Brown serving as executive producers.

Rounding out the “Rock of Ages” creative team are cinematographer Bojan Bazelli (“Hairspray”), production designer Jon Hutman (“It’s Complicated”), Oscar®-nominated costume designer Rita Ryack (“How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Hairspray”), editor Emma E. Hickox (“A Walk To Remember”), Grammy-nominated music supervisor Matthew Rush Sullivan (“Dreamgirls,” “Nine”), executive music producer Adam Anders (TV’s “Glee”) and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Mia Michaels (“So You Think You Can Dance”).

The film is being shot entirely in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, areas.

Here is also a first look on Russell Brand and Alec Baldwin as Lonnie and Dennis respectively on the set of Rock of Ages in full character costume.

Personally I haven't seen Rock of Ages so I really don't have any idea how good is this musical. But since Adam Shankman (Hairspray) is on board the director's chair and a couple of good names on the cast, I'll definitely check this one out when it comes out next year.

From New Line Cinema, “Rock of Ages” will be released next year June 1, 2012 to be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.