Show Notes
Academy Award-nominated actors Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson join The Oprah Podcast to discuss their upcoming extraordinary film Song Sung Blue which will be released in theaters on December 25. Song Sung Blue is a deeply moving love story about dreams and second chances. Based on a true story, Hugh and Kate portray the Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, who were the legendary Neil Diamond tribute band duo known as "Lightning & Thunder.” The film is also an homage to Neil Diamond’s beloved catalogue of iconic songs. The podcast was recorded with a live audience who screened the film in New York City. The episode also features a surprise guest from Kate Hudson’s past, a Zoom surprise with viewers in Milwaukee and questions from the audience.
Song Sung Blue
In theaters everywhere Christmas Day.
https://www.focusfeatures.com/song-sung-blue
- Welcome Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of Song Sung Blue
- Song Sung Blue movie preview
- Hugh Jackman on the Lightning and Thunder documentary
- Hugh and Kate react to reviews
- Oprah shares her love for Neil Diamond
- Movie clip
- How Hugh prepared to be a Neil Diamond impersonator
- Neil Diamond’s reaction to the movie
- Kate on her singing role
- On doing a Wisconsin accent
- Oprah surprises Kate Hudson
- Hugh Jackman on working with Kate Hudson
- Movie clip
- How the movie inspires
- The characters struggle with substance abuse
- How Hugh and Kate developed on-screen chemistry
- Hugh on his performance
- Movie clip
- Oprah surprises Lightning and Thunder fans
- Hugh shares Neil Diamond story
Song Sung Blue (2008)
A Documentary by Greg Kohs
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