Boys in the Hood

Illustration by Pete Emslie

The Rat Pack hits the Great White Way: a stage adaptation of the 1964 movie musical Robin and the 7 Hoods is aiming for a 2010 Broadway bow.

Casey Nicholaw (Tony nominee for Monty Python's Spamalot and The Drowsy Chaperone) will direct and choreograph the new tuner, which will feature the movie's Academy Award nominated score and song "My Kind of Town". Rounding out the tune stack will be more hits from the Sammy Cahn/James Van Heusen songbook, including "Come Fly with Me" and the Oscar winning "Call Me Irresponsible" (originally heard in the Jackie Gleason comedy Papa's Delicate Condition).

The original film, a Robin Hood tale updated to the age of Prohibition, starred Rat Packers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. (along with Bing Crosby, Peter Falk and Victor Buono), so casting is key to catch that ultra-suave vibe. Naturally, Harry Connick Jr. immediately springs to mind for the Sinatra role.

Lifetime Thanks Estelle for Being a Friend

Illustration by Glen Hanson

In honor of to the late great Estelle Getty, Lifetime (Television for Women and Gay Men™) will air a special marathon of Sophia-centric episodes of its signature series The Golden Girls this Friday.

Ten episodes will be broadcast starting at 12 noon EST, and viewers get to vote for their favorite one, which will air last.

And for more Sophia memories, watch this video tribute.

Film Art: Tracy and Hepburn Edition

The classic duo of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, as imagined by legendary caricature artist Al Hirschfeld.

Film Art: She's Not Bad ... or Drawn

Ladies and gentlemen: the de-tooned Jessica Rabbit, as envisioned by the digital artist at Pixeloo.com.

Be sure to check out their other "humanized" animated characters, such as Stewie Griffin, Homer Simpson and Super Mario.

Film Art: Epic Love Story

Photographer Annie Leibovitz sets her lens on the glamorous stars of Baz Luhrmann's Australia, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, in the latest issue of Vogue.

Film Art: Ellen Slips a Mickey

As Walt Disney World becomes the "Gayest Place on Earth" this week with this year's Gay Days, we take a look back at Ellen DeGeneres' whimsical entry in the "Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations" art project from a few years back. Appropriately titled "Ellenland" (note the t-shirt logo), the piece also features Dory, Ellen's Finding Nemo character.

Film Art: Mommie's Day

To celebrate Mother's Day today, here is Vanessa Prager's "Mother Knows Best", inspired by our namesake.

And for more mommies you may not want to run into in a dark alley, be sure to check out Kindertrauma's extensive lists of "Trauma-Mommas".

Film Art: Fresh Prince

The newest action hero, Prince Caspian, as seen in concept art for his very own Chronicle of Narnia, in theaters May 16.

Film Art: Très Magnifique

Caricature art by Pete Emslie of Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in the Academy Award-winning An American in Paris, posted in recognition of tonight's world premiere of The Gershwins' An American in Paris, the stage musical adaptation of the classic movie musical.

Film Art: Fish Tales

Photographer Annie Leibovitz has released the latest stunning image from her "Disney Dream Portrait Series": Julianne Moore as Ariel, the Little Mermaid herself. Joining her in the foreground is world champion swimmer Michael Phelps.

Film Art: Let Down Your Hair

Early concept art for Disney's upcoming Rapunzel ... yeah, they're finally getting around to that one.

Film Art: The Family Portrait

Here's an offer you can't refuse: a portrait of Marlon Brando in his Academy Award-winning role as Don Vito Corleone ... made up entirely of the words from the complete script for The Godfather.

For an up close look (or to buy a print) visit LA Pop Art.