BAM Studios News

Actor and Chicago Native John Mahoney was at BAM Studios to record ADR for the upcoming film “Flipped”.  The movie was directed by Rob Reiner and produced by the super team of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer.  Based on the novel “Flipped” by Wendelin Van Draanen, the story involves two eighth graders who start to have feelings for each other despite being total opposites.  The cast includes Rebecca De Mornay, Penelope Ann Miller, Aidan Quinn, and Anthony Edwards as well.

John is currently taking a break from films to do stage projects. He can be seen in the production of “A Life” at Skokie’s Northlight Theater  in Spring 2010.

For more information about the movie visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0817177

Once again BAM Studios hosted contestants for Oprah’s Karaoke Challenge.  The final 3 singers spent the day rehearsing for their live performance on the show.  Vocal couch Kenn Hicks Skyped in from his home in New York to help prepare them for the big day.  Judging the performances this time will be David Foster, Diane Warren, and L.A. Reid.  Tune in to The Oprah Show on 11/12 to watch the live show and see behind the scene footage of BAM!

For more info visit: http://www.oprah.com/dated/oprahshow/oprahshow-20091112-karaoke-challenge-finals