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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
00:00:00 - Welcome Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of Song Sung Blue
00:00:00 - Song Sung Blue movie preview
00:04:50 - Hugh Jackman on the Lightning and Thunder documentary
00:08:00 - Hugh and Kate react to reviews
00:10:15 - Oprah shares her love for Neil Diamond
00:11:48 - Movie clip
00:13:06 - How Hugh prepared to be a Neil Diamond impersonator
00:14:00 - Neil Diamond’s reaction to the movie
00:16:35 - Kate on her singing role
00:19:50 - On doing a Wisconsin accent
00:22:22 - Oprah surprises Kate Hudson
00:25:00 - Hugh Jackman on working with Kate Hudson
00:26:30 - Movie clip
00:29:50 - How the movie inspires
00:33:50 - The characters struggle with substance abuse
00:34:45 - How Hugh and Kate developed on-screen chemistry
00:39:20 - Hugh on his performance
00:39:55 - Movie clip
00:44:03 - Oprah surprises Lightning and Thunder fans
00:51:58 - Hugh shares Neil Diamond story
Song Sung Blue (2008)
A Documentary by Greg Kohs
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