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Monday, December 29, 2014

INTO THE WOODS Takes In $32.6M at Weekend's Worldwide Box Office by Movies News Desk

Rentrak RENT, the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of Dec. 28, 2014

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07AM

Hugh Jackman Reveals Name of His New Christmas Puppy by Movies News Desk

On Friday, THE RIVER star shared a video of the new family pet meeting the Jackman's current dog, Dali and revealed the new pup's name.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM
Sunday, December 28, 2014

INTO THE WOODS Movie Now Largest Opening Weekend for a Broadway Musical Film! by Movies News Desk

According to the Hollywood Reporter, INTO THE WOODS will come in at 46.1 plus million for the 4 day weekend. This puts it in third for the weekend box office, behind THE HOBBIT at 54.5 milli…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM
Saturday, December 27, 2014

INTO THE WOODS Projected to Earn as Much as $49M Over Holiday Weekend by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that industry estimates now predict Disney's INTO THE WOODS will earn in the range of 46 million to 49 million over the four-day holiday weekend.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05AM

New York's Treehouse Theater Hosts Live Reading of Sony's THE INTERVIEW Today by Movies News Desk

New York's Treehouse Theater previously announced that it would present a live reading of the script for Sony's controversial comedy film THE INTERVIEW. The free event will be held tonight, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Friday, December 26, 2014

VIDEO: TCM Remembers Film Greats Lost in 2014 - Mike Nichols, Lauren Bacall and More! by Movies News Desk

Turner Classic Movies just posted its annual remembrance of film industry contributors who passed away in 2014, including stage vets Mike Nichols, Lauren Bacall and more. Watch and pay your …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43PM

UPDATE: INTO THE WOODS Grosses $15.1M at Box Office; Ahead of Expectations by Movies News Desk

Rob Marshall's big screen adaptation of the classic musical INTO THE WOODS has earned 13.6 million at the Christmas Day box office.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

UPDATE: INTO THE WOODS Takes in $13.6M at Christmas Day Box Office by Movies News Desk

Rob Marshall's big screen adaptation of the classic musical INTO THE WOODS has earned 13.6 million at the Christmas Day box office.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56AM

INTO THE WOODS' Tracey Ullman on Working with Kids and Animals: 'Best Experience I've Ever Had' by Movies News Desk

Tracey Ullman, who portray's Jack's mother in INTO THE WOODS, now in theaters, talks about her experience filming the big screen adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim classic.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:38AM

VIDEO: Patrick Stewart Shares Singing Christmas Hat for Holidays by Movies News Desk

Patrick Stewart's wife, Sunny Ozell shared a video on Youtbe Wednesday, titled 'Sweet Hat Bro,' featuring her husband wearing a singing and dancing illuminated Santa hat. Check out the holid…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM
Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Judge Denies Dismissal of Roman Polanski's 1977 Sex Case by Movies News Desk

According to the Associated Press, Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski was again unable to get his 1977 sex case dismissed after submitting a motion for a new hearing.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:16PM

VIDEO: Rob Marshall Narrates 'No One Is Alone' Scene from INTO THE WOODS! by Movies News Desk

In an all-new video from The New York Times, director Rob Marshall discusses a sequence from his upcoming film adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical INTO THE WOODS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:41PM

VIDEO: Watch Robin Williams & Ben Stiller Help 'MUSEUM' Co-Star with Prom Proposal by Movies News Desk

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM SECRET OF THE TOMB actor Skyler Gisondo, who plays Ben Stiller's son in the comedy, received a little help last May in asking a young lady to be his prom date.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM
Tuesday, December 23, 2014

VIDEO: Live Footage Releases New Version of ANNIE's 'Hard Knock Life' by Movies News Desk

To celebrate the release of the new ANNIE movie, Brooklyn cellodrums duo Live Footage just dropped their new version of the song, 'Hard Knock Life.' Watch and listen below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM

Katherine Waterston Boards Universal's Steve Jobs Biopic by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, INHERENT VICE's Katherine Waterston has signed on for Universal Pictures' Steve Jobs biopic, directed by Danny Boyle.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:02PM

Stephen Sondheim Selects 'Sing Your Way INTO THE WOODS' Contest Winner; Watch Winning Entry by Movies News Desk

Into the Woods fans nationwide showed off their creativity and passion by submitting their own original videos to be considered for a chance to win a private screening of Disney's new film b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:43PM

PHOTO: Santa Brings Hugh Jackman New Family Pooch for Christmas! by Movies News Desk

Hugh Jackman turned to Instagram today to share a photo of his new pooch, currently in need of a name.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM
Monday, December 22, 2014

BIRDMAN Leads 2015 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Nominations; Full List! by Movies News Desk

Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu's Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance leads all films in the Vancouver Film Critics Circle's International category with five nominations.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32PM

New PEE-WEE HERMAN Movie in Talks for Netflix Debut by Movies News Desk

TheWrap writes that Paul Reubens is returning for a new Pee-Wee Herman film, currently in negotiations to appear on Netflix. Judd Apatow is producing.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:35PM

VIDEO: Helen Mirren in New Trailer for WOMAN IN GOLD by Movies News Desk

WOMAN IN GOLD, starring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds, has just unveiled a new trailer. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57PM

New York's Treehouse Theater Plans Live Reading of Controversial Sony Comedy THE INTERVIEW by Movies News Desk

New York's Treehouse Theater has announced that it will present a live reading of the script for Sony's controversial comedy film THE INTERVIEW, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM

Producer Marc Platt Talks INTO THE WOODS Adaptation: 'You're Telling the Story in Very Different Medium' by Movies News Desk

In an all-new interview with Deadline, INTO THE WOODS producer Marc Platt shares some of the challenges he faced in bringing the iconic musical production to the big screen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:31PM

INTO THE WOODS' Emily Blunt Reveals Childhood Stutter Led Her to Acting by Movies News Desk

Emily Blunt, who will soon be seen as 'The Baker's Wife' in the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS, took part in a new NPR series titled 'My Big Break,' All Things Co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:25AM

ANNIE Reboot Lands at #3 for Weekend Box Office; Takes in Over $16M by Movies News Desk

Sony's musical reboot of the Broadway classic ANNIE, starring Oscar nominee Quvenzhan Wallis, Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, and Cameron Diaz took in an estimated 16.3 million at the box office fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM
Friday, December 19, 2014

Disney's INTO THE WOODS Comes to El Capitan Theatre One Day Early in Special Christmas Eve Screening by Movies News Desk

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney's Into The Woods, from Dec. 25, 2014 - Jan. 11, 2015. In addition, El Capitan guests have the opportunity to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:49PM

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Jessica Chastain in Guillermo del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK by Movies News Desk

Entertainment Weekly has a first look at Jessica Chastain in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming gothic horror film CRIMSON PEAK. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:19PM

HBO's THE NORMAL HEART Wins PGA's 2015 Stanley Kramer Award by Movies News Desk

According to Variety, the Producers Guild of America announced today that HBO's TV movie adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART is the winner of the 2015 Stanley Kramer Award.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:30PM

INTO THE WOODS Director Rob Marshall to Receive Palm Springs Film Fest Award by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that INTO THE WOODS director Rob Marshall will receive the Creative Impact in Directing award at this year's Palm Springs Film Festival's 10 Directors to Watch event on Janua…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:40PM

Photo Flash: Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt & More at INTO THE WOODS Q&A Event by Movies News Desk

INTO THE WOODS director Rob Marshall and cast members Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Chris Pine, Anna Kendrick, Christine Baranski, and Tracey Ullman received a rousing standing ov…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

VIDEO: Broadway's Orfeh, Taylor Louderman & More Star in LIFE OF AN ACTRESS THE MUSICAL, Debuting in NYC Today by Movies News Desk

Below, check out the official trailer for the new film LIFE OF AN ACTRESS THE MUSICAL, featuring Broadway vets Orfeh, Taylor Louderman, Allison Case and many more. The film, produced, writte…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57AM
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Simon Russell Beale and Mark Strong to Lead Radio 4's VICTORY, Based on Harold Pinter Screenplay by Movies News Desk

The Daily Mail reports that Simon Russell Beale and Mark Strong will lead the cast for Radio 4's new drama VICTORY, helmed by Richard Eyre and based on Harold Pinter's screenplay adaptation …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25PM

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