Adam Shankman

Dancing With the Stars regular joining Tom Cruise and Mary J. Blige in musical Rock of Ages

Former Dancing With the Stars panelist Julianne Hough is in final talks to star opposite Tom Cruise and Mary J. Blige in New Line’s adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages, according to THR. Adam Shankman is directing the project from a script by Chris D’Arienzo. Rock of Ages tells the story of ….

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to co-host next Academy Awards

Producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman announced earlier today that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are teaming up to co-host the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, according to THR. Martin previously hosted the Oscars in 2001 and 2003, and has been a presenter on a number of occasions. Baldwin has presented awards at the big event, ….

Hairspray director to tackle Sinbad film project?

Adam Shankman (Hairspray) has signed on to direct Sinbad Sony Pictures, according to Variety. Shankman is in final negotiations to develop a take on classic epic adventure Sinbad. The long-in-development feature has had a number of directors attached through the years, including John Singleton and Rob Cohen. The original film follows the adventures of Sinbad ….