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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

VIDEO: FIRST LOOK: Quvenzhane Wallis Performs Sia's New Song 'Opportunity' from ANNIE by Movies News Desk

PEOPLE shares an exclusive first look at Quvenzhane Wallis performing Sia's new song 'Opportunity' from the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of ANNIE. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26AM

Bette Midler Asks Fans to 'Inundate' Disney with Demand for HOCUS POCUS Sequel by Movies News Desk

One fan wrote in asking about the possibility of a sequel to Midler's 1993 hit film HOCUS POCUS, in which she portrayed the witch Winfred

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE VALLEY OF FEAR, Read by Ian McKellan, Now on BBC Radio by Movies News Desk

BBC Radio 4's SHERLOCK HOLMES THE VALLEY OF FEAR, read by Sir Ian McKellen, is now up on the station's site for all to listen to, the actor announced on Twitter today.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:41PM

Rosario Dawson, Diego Luna to Present Nominees for 30th FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS by Movies News Desk

Film Independent President Josh Welsh announced today this year's 2015 Spirit Award nominees will be presented by Rosario Dawson Top Five, Sin City A Dame to Kill For, Cesar Chavez, Rent and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

VIDEO: First Look - Megan Hilty in TINKER BELL AND THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST by Movies News Desk

Below, check out a trailer for TINKER BELL AND THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST, available on Blu-ray amp Digital HD Mar 3

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PM

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming & More Lend Voices to Animated Fairytale STRANGE MAGIC by Movies News Desk

Lucasfilm film announced today that Touchstone Pictures will release their new animated film, STRANGE MAGIC on January 23, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

Award Winning Play SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES Comes to DVD & VOD Today by Movies News Desk

Breaking Glass Pictures brings Del Shores' award-winning play Southern Baptist Sissies to DVD and VOD iTunes, Amazon Instant today, November 11, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Monday, November 10, 2014

Track Listing Revealed for INTO THE WOODS Official Soundtrack! by Movies News Desk

Today the official track listing for both the standard edition soundtrack and deluxe edition soundtrack has been revealed.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

The Actors Fund Screens WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, Hosts Fred Willard Q&A Tonight by Movies News Desk

The Actors Fund is hosting a classic cult film screening of WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, with a QampA featuring Fred Willard before the film. It all takes place tonight, November 10, 2014 at 7 p.m.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:19AM
Friday, November 7, 2014

VIDEO: Billy Magnussen and MacKenzie Mauzy Talk INTO THE WOODS by Movies News Desk

Billy Magnussen and MacKenzie Mauzy recently stopped to chat with Access Hollywood about working on set for Disney's adaptation of INTO THE WOODS. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:08PM

Disney Reveals Title for Upcoming FROZEN Sequel? by Movies News Desk

According to StitchKingdom.com, Disney has registered several domain names on Thursday for an upcoming film that many believe will be the sequel to the studio's uber animated hit FROZEN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:57PM

First Look at Tony Winner Patina Miller in THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - Part I by Movies News Desk

Blackfilm.com has shared a first look at Tony Award winner Patina Miller as Commander Paylor in the highly anticipated film THE HUNGER GAMES MOCKINGJAY PART I.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:16PM

Lionsgate to Bring Blockbuster Franchise THE HUNGER GAMES to Stage! by Movies News Desk

Continuing the expansion of its global blockbuster Hunger Games franchise into new businesses, Lionsgate NYSE LGF, a premier next generation global content leader, is teaming with Dutch medi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM

Tony Winner Eddie Redmayne Wins Palm Springs Film Festival's 'Desert Palm' Award by Movies News Desk

Eddie Redmayne Les Miserables has been named the winner of the Desert Palm Achievement Award at this year's Palm Springs International Film Festival.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM

Eddie Redmayne Stars as Stephen Hawking in THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING, Hitting Theaters Today by Movies News Desk

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING, which chronicles the personal life of Stephen Hawking, stars Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones and hits theaters starting today, November 7th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:14AM

Will Gluck On Directing ANNIE Film: 'I Was Scared Going In To This' by Movies News Desk

Speaking before an audience at the Billboard Hollywood Reporter Film amp TV Music Conference yesterday, Will Gluck, director of the highly anticipated film adaptation of ANNIE revealed, 'I w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

John Leguizamo, Rozie Perez Star in New Comedy FUGLY!, Hitting NYC Tonight by Movies News Desk

The new comedy FUGLY directed by Alfredo De Villa and written by John Leguizamo will arrive at New York's AMC Empire 25 tonight, November 7th before expanding nationwide. The film will be ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04AM
Thursday, November 6, 2014

The Show Must Go On! THE RIVER's Hugh Jackman Continues Performance Despite On-Stage Injury by Movies News Desk

Jackman cut his finger while gutting a trout during last night's performance of Jez Butterworth's new play, and continued to bleed from the injury for the next hour of the show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

Susan Sarandon, Allison Janney to Star in New Comedy WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY by Movies News Desk

Radiant Films International announced today that Susan Sarandon Thelma amp Louise, Allison Janney 'The West Wing' and Stephen Amell 'Arrow' will star in the upcoming comedy WHATEVER MAKES YO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM

Toni Collette, John Malkovich Sign On to Star in CIA Thriller UNLOCKED by Movies News Desk

Today, BLOOM announced that Oscar nominees John Malkovich In the Line of Fire and Toni Collette have signed on to star in the CIA thriller UNLOCKED.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

VIDEO: Seth MacFarlane Croons Sinatra's 'Luck Be A Lady' at Milwaukee Bar by Movies News Desk

Over the weekend, Seth MacFarlane treated patrons at Lucille's Piano Bar in Milwaukee to a cover of the Frank Sinatra classic 'Luck Be a Lady', from the Broadway musical 'Guys and Dolls.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM
Wednesday, November 5, 2014

VIDEO: Pun Bandhu and Chandra Thomas Star in Short Comedy COMPLETE SENTENCES? by Movies News Desk

Complete Sentences, the heartwarming short film where romantic comedy meets sports comedy, is now available. Starring stage vets Pun Bandhu Bway Wit, Nurse Jackie and Chandra Thomas Labor Da…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:20PM

Photo Flash: First Look - INTO THE WOODS Animated Character Posters Have Arrived! by Movies News Desk

Ten all-new animated posters for Walt Disney Pictures' highly anticipated big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS have been revealed and feature Cindrella, The Wolf and th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55PM

Hugh Jackman Talks THE RIVER; Reveals He Would Step In for Role in 'Fun Home' by Movies News Desk

In a new interview with The New York Times, Hugh Jackman says portraying his character in Jez Butterworth's new play, THE RIVER is 'the most exciting thing I've ever done.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM

Rooney Mara to Star in Film Adaptation of Olivier Award-Winning Play BLACKBIRD by Movies News Desk

Jean Doumanian Productions announced today that the Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Ben Mendelsohn The Place Beyond the Pines will star in the upcoming …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

Alan Rickman to Receive Carmerimage Festival's Kieslowski Award by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Alan Rickman will receive the Camerimage film festival's Krzysztof Kieslowski Award.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Benedict Cumberbatch's Engagement to Sophie Hunter Announced in 'The Times'! by Movies News Desk

Benedict Cumberbatch has confirmed his engagement to theater actress and director Sophie Hunter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Cut Song from INTO THE WOODS Film Will Be Featured on DVD! by Movies News Desk

As BroadwyWorld reported earlier today, director Rob Marshall recently had lots to say to Variety regarding the music in his upcoming big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS. As recently rep…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20PM

Official: Daniel Radcliffe Signs On to Star in NOW YOU SEE ME Sequel by Movies News Desk

Summit Entertainment has confirmed earlier reports that 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe will portray Michael Caine's son Walter in NOW YOU SEE ME 2.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

More INTO THE WOODS Details: Streep's 'Witches' Rap' Done Live; Lyrics Altered Here & There by Movies News Desk

INTO THE WOODS director Rob Marshall chats about the highly anticipated adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical that hits theaters Christmas Day.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

First Look - Hugh Jackman Stars in Neill Blomkamp's Sci-fi Thriller CHAPPIE by Movies News Desk

EW has debuted the first trailer for Neill Blomkamp's CHAPPIE, hitting theaters on March 6, 2015. The film stars Sharlto Copley, Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel, Sigourney Weaver, Ninja, Yolandi Vis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:34PM

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