Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor: I Was A Victim Of 'Spider-Man' Plot

AP | MARK KENNEDY | Posted 05.02.2012

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http://www.scribd.com/doc/83562006/taymorNEW YORK (Associated Press) -- Director Julie Taymor has hit back at her former creative partners in "Spider-...

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'Spider-Man' Producers Pay Royalties

AP | MARK KENNEDY | Posted 04.17.2012

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NEW YORK — Producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have agreed to pay the Broadway musical's former director and co-book writer Julie Taymo...

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'Spider-Man' Producers, Julie Taymor End Their Bitter Dispute

AP | MARK KENNEDY | Posted 04.17.2012

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NEW YORK — Producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have agreed to pay the Broadway musical's former director and co-book writer Julie Taymo...

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If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother: At the Athena Awards

Regina Weinreich | Posted 04.12.2012

Recipients are asked to adhere to only one caveat: they must speak about a woman who has influenced or inspired them, not their mother. An act of rebellion, this rule was immediately violated.

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'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' Breaks Another Record

AP | By MARK KENNEDY | Posted 03.04.2012

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NEW YORK -- Look who's sporting a big smile behind his mask on Broadway – none other than the once-mocked Spider-Man. The Broadway League repor...

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Julie Taymor Criticizes Bono, The Edge For Absence During 'Spider-Man'

The Huffington Post | Amy Lee | Posted 11.15.2011

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Julie Taymor is the latest to fire a shot in the ongoing feud between Taymor and her former "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" collaborators U2 bandmembe...

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Julie Taymor Slams 'Spider-Man' Producers With A Lawsuit

AP | MARK KENNEDY | Posted 01.08.2012

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NEW YORK — Director Julie Taymor sued the producers and her former co-book writer of "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" on Tuesday, saying they vio...

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Jennifer Lopez Praises Women at the Glamour Awards

Regina Weinreich | Posted 01.08.2012

Lopez received the final award in the star-studded Carnegie Hall tribute that also honored Gabrielle Giffords, Glee's Lea Michele, Arianna Huffington and Gloria Steinem for "starting it all."

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'Spider-Man' Director May Have Been Fired, But She Could Still Win A Tony

AP | BY MARK KENNEDY | Posted 01.03.2012

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NEW YORK — Julie Taymor might have been fired from the "Spider-Man" musical, but she could still walk away with a Tony Award next year for direc...

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Ousted 'Spider-Man' Creator Still Supports The Musical

AP | JOHN CARUCCI | Posted 11.27.2011

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NEW YORK — Now that the worst part of "Spider-Man" is behind her, Julie Taymor says she's proud of what she accomplished with the Broadway music...

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Remembering 9/11: Portraits of Resilience

Regina Weinreich | Posted 11.11.2011

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You could feel the weight of the occasion at the Milk Gallery in the Meatpacking District on Thursday night, the site of a portrait exhibition and screening of a documentary marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

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Fringe Musical Mocks Julie Taymor And 'Spider-Man'

AP | By MARK KENNEDY | Posted 10.17.2011

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NEW YORK -- To see how far Julie Taymor has fallen over the past year, look no further than the New York International Fringe Festival. That's where ...

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WATCH: 'Spider-Man' Star Duets With Bono

Posted 09.27.2011

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"Spider-Man' star Reeve Carney duets with Bono in the new video for 'Rise Above Pt.1" a song from the show. Bono's presence on the track doesn't mean ...

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Project Nim: The Dope on a Charismatic Chimp

Regina Weinreich | Posted 08.30.2011

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Nim Chimsky, the star of a new movie, died too soon. A charming troublemaker, this chimp was the subject of an experiment in understanding language and communication.

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Why Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark's Bad Reviews Don't Matter

Danny Groner | Posted 08.26.2011

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The theater was packed with young, comic-book-loving kids. A child in front of me was so enthralled by the show, he sat with his back angled forward for the entire show.

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'Spider-Man' Makes More Money Than 'Book Of Mormon' Despite Bad Reviews

AP | Posted 08.21.2011

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NEW YORK -- The reboot of the "Spider-Man" musical hasn't been hurt by opening night reviews. The show, which finally welcomed professional drama cri...

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Julie Taymor Breaks Silence Over 'Spider-Man'

Posted 08.20.2011

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Ousted Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark director Julie Taymor has finally started speaking out about her experience and expectations with the troubled mu...

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First Nighter: Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Turns Nothing On

David Finkle | Posted 08.20.2011

It's as if a huge state-of-the-art factory has been built to produce one small bells-and-whistles toy that awes children of some ages for a few minutes before they lose interest.

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Stage Door: Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark

Fern Siegel | Posted 08.19.2011

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Summer is a perfect time for Spider-Man's debut. The first act is tame, but the second act soars. So suspend belief. Sit back, relax and enjoy the experience.

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Bill Clinton On 'Spider-Man': It's 'Fabulous'

The Hollywood Reporter | Posted 08.15.2011

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The former President gives the show high marks, despite mixed critical reviews the revamped production has received. Critics and fans have already ...

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Julie Taymor Kisses And Makes Up At 'Spider-Man' Opening

AP | JOCELYN NOVECK | Posted 08.15.2011

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NEW YORK -- The scene would have been hard to imagine three months ago, when Julie Taymor was pushed aside as director of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Da...

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Ousted Director Julie Taymor To Attend 'Spider-Man' Opening

nytimes.com | PATRICK HEALY | Posted 08.14.2011

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Julie Taymor is planning to attend Tuesday's opening night of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," her spokeswoman said, returning to...

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The Lights Finally Come Up On "Spider-Man"

Posted 08.13.2011

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It's a momentous day on Broadway. Today, after multiple injuries, after the opening got pushed back six times and the longest period in previews of an...

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'Spider-Man' Actors Defend Former Director Julie Taymor

AP | JOHN CARUCCI | Posted 08.13.2011

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NEW YORK — With the official opening of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" finally in sight, the creative team behind the musical and cast members ...

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A New Low For 'Spider-Man' Musical?

Posted 08.13.2011

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Ready to debut a "new and improved" book and look on Tuesday night, the much maligned "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" musical took some expected hits ...

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