Movies and TvShows featuring "modernized-setting" theme.

Elementary is a TV show that follows the story of Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant detective with a troubled past, as he teams up with Dr. Joan Watson to solve crime cases in New York City. Together, they tackle various murder mysteries and delve into the depths of the human psyche.

Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant and sociopathic detective, teams up with his loyal companion Dr. John Watson to solve complex murder cases in modern-day London. Together, they use deduction and their keen intellect to unravel mysteries and catch the culprits.

Annie, a young orphan living in foster care, is taken in by a wealthy businessman as part of a publicity stunt. As she brings joy and love into his life, they both learn valuable lessons about family and the meaning of home.

ShakespeaRe-Told is a modern TV mini-series that adapts William Shakespeare's plays into a contemporary setting. The show offers a fresh take on classic stories with a modern twist, bringing Shakespeare's works to a new audience.

Based on the iconic D.C. Thomson comic strip Dennis the Menace, this 2D-animated series follows the mischievous adventures of Dennis and his best friend Gnasher the dog.

In a modernized setting, a prince goes on a quest to rescue the daughter of the Queen of the Night, encountering magic, evil, and a bird-catcher along the way.

La traviata (2005) is a modern adaptation of the classic Italian opera set in a consumerism-driven society. The story revolves around a courtesan, Violetta Valéry, who falls in love with Alfredo Germont, but their relationship is challenged by societal expectations and Violetta's deteriorating health due to tuberculosis.

A Romantic Opera in three acts recorded live at The Amsterdam Music Theatre.

Coproduced with Siberia’s Novosibirsk Opera, this new Macbeth uses cutting-edge multimedia technology to give the viewer a fresh perspective on the work. Google Earth satellite images plunge us into the heart of the action: a gloomy square surrounded by soulless buildings, and the interior of an aristocratic residence. Witches are no more a part of Tcherniakov’s Macbeth that the duel was of Onegin, but once again the atmosphere is one of brooding claustrophobia. Tcherniakov has chosen a great cast, beginning with the marvellous Lithuanian soprano Violeta Urmana as Lady Macbeth. Greek baritone Dimitris Tiliakos is a powerful presence as Macbeth, while the Italians Ferruccio Furlanetto (bass) and Stefano Secco (tenor) are sumptuous as, respectively, Banquo and Macduff. In this, his second production at the Paris Opera, Teodor Currentzis, music director of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre conducts with verve and a splendid theatrical sense.

Jules César is a dramatic opera performance that brings Shakespeare's Julius Caesar to life in a modernized setting. Set in a museum vault, this baroque opera takes viewers on a journey through power, betrayal, and love. The live performance captures the essence of the original play while adding a unique twist to captivate audiences.

Handel's Alcina. Anonymous libretto, adapted from the libretto of Riccardo Broschi's "L'isola d'Alcina", based on Ludovico Ariosto's "Orlando furioso" (uncredited)