Neil Meron
  • NBC launches a hoped-for 'Smash' with musical drama

    ...considering Steven Spielberg 's involvement as an executive producer -- plus such talents as producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Chicago") and composer Marc Shaiman ("Hairspray") -- the peacock network clearly is aiming for more as it......

  • Zac Efron fancies himself 'Footloose'-free

    ...While Zac is no longer attached, we remain excited and committed to the collective brain trust of Kenny Ortega, Neil Meron and Craig Zaden, who will reinvigorate the franchise. Their fresh take on the film will undoubtedly be filled with......

  • 'Jericho' returns as a comic, Skeet Ulrich returns to CBS

    ... CSI: Miami's " Dean Widenmann who is also executive producing with "Hairspray" producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Also, Devil's Due Publishing will publish a "Jericho" comic, picking up where the cult-favorite series ended......

  • Lifetime Will 'Drop Dead' This Summer

    ...complications ensue. Margaret Cho also stars as Jane's assistant. Josh Berman ("Vanished," "CSI" ) created the series and will executive produce with Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Hairspray," "Chicago")....

  • Zac Efron's 'Footloose' Dancing Forward

    ...Peter Sollett to rewrite Jon Hartmere's script. The studio has also brought in "Chicago" veterans Craig Zadan and Neil Meron as producers along with Dylan Sellers. Nothing, of course, will happen without Efron's approval. According to......

  • Margaret Cho Assists Lifetime's 'Diva'

    ...miniseries "The Lost Room" and "One Missed Call." Josh Berman ("Vanished," "CSI" ) wrote the "Drop Dead Diva" pilot and is executive producing with Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("A Raisin in the Sun")....

  • Showtime Parties at 'Studio' 54

    "Chicago" producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are hoping to relive the glory days of the disco era for Showtime. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Chad Hodge has......

  • New Line Applies More 'Hairspray'

    ...musical is expected to return. That would include director-choreographer Adam Shankman, producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron and Tony-winning songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The 2007 film, which has taken in more than $200......

  • ABC's 'Raisin' Finally Sees the Sun

    ...movie version of 'A Raisin in the Sun' ... to a new generation of viewers," executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron say in a statement. "We are humbled by our formidable cast and are very grateful to [ABC chief] Steve McPherson for......

  • 'Wedding Wars' Gives Hot-Button Topic a Light Touch

    Hollywood producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are no strangers to controversy, with TV movie credits that include the Emmy-winning "Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer......

  • ABC's 'Raisin' Plucks Stamos

    ...for their performance, and Lathan was also nominated. Combs is also a producer of the film version, along with Neil Meron and Craig Zadan ("Chicago," "Life with Judy Garland "). Stamos, now a regular on NBC 's "ER......

  • Nicholson, Freeman Drop in 'The Bucket'

    ...and eating lots of caviar. Think of it as "Wacky, Dying, Grumpy Old Men." "Chicago" vets Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will produce along with Alan Greisman. No deals have been finalized for the film, but it's believed that the producers......

  • ABC Picks 'Raisin' with Combs

    ...from the Tony-winning revival that debuted on Broadway in 2004. Combs will also produce, along with Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Chicago," "Life with Judy Garland "). "We're thrilled to not only be bringing this timeless story......