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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

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
Monday, November 3, 2014

Photo: First Look - Poster Art for Sci-fi Film CHAPPIE, Starring Hugh Jackman by Movies News Desk

Below, check out all-new poster art for Neill Blomkamp's CHAPPIE, hitting theaters on March 6, 2015. The film stars Sharlto Copley, Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01PM

Photo Flash: Emma Stone, Alan Cumming in All-New CABARET Vanity Fair Photo Shoot by Movies News Desk

This week's issue of Vanity Fair features CABARET stars Stacey Sipowicz, Alan Cumming, Benjamin Eakeley, Andrea Goss, and Kaleigh Cronin and Emma Stone, who will make her Broadway debut in t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

Tom Hooper, Benedict Cumberbatch Among Nominees for BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS; Full List Announced by Movies News Desk

The nominations for the 17th annual Moet British Independent Film Awards were announced today, at St Martins Lane, London by actor Jared Harris.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM
Saturday, November 1, 2014

PHOTO: Every Member of IF/THEN Pit Dresses as Idina Menzel for Halloween! by Movies News Desk

Carmel Dean, Music Director for Broadway's IFTHEN took to Facebook to share a Halloween treat - every musician in the musical's pit dressed as Idina Menzel

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM
Friday, October 31, 2014

Anne Hathaway Reveals She Would 'Love' to Do DEVIL WEARS PRADA Sequel! by Movies News Desk

In an appearance on the UK's The Graham Norton Show, Oscar winner Anne Hathaway revealed that she would love to do a sequel to the hit 2006 film THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:34PM

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks New Holiday Album, Return to Broadway & More by Movies News Desk

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel stopped by Canada AM this week to chat about her new album, her return to Broadway in IFTHEN and what life has been like since the release of Disney's mega hit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM
Thursday, October 30, 2014

VIDEO: First Look - Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Lawrence Together Again in SERENA by Movies News Desk

Chideo shares the premiere of the U.S. trailer for SERNEA, based on the novel by American author Ron Rash, and starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper as newlyweds running a timber bus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:58AM
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

VIDEO: Kristen Bell Says She Would Play FROZEN's Anna 'Forever' by Movies News Desk

ET Online just ran an exclusive interview with Kristen Bell, in which she talks about playing 'Anna' in Disney's FROZEN and her excitement and gratitude for the role a whole year later. Watc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33PM
Monday, October 27, 2014

Hugh Jackman Undergoes Third Treatment for Skin Cancer by Movies News Desk

Hugh Jackman has undergone his third treatment for basal cell carcinoma, the actor's rep confirmed to E News today.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:29PM

Just In: Benedict Cumberbatch Cast as Marvel's DOCTOR STRANGE! by Movies News Desk

Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast in Marvel's upcoming superhero film DOCTOR STRANGE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Oliver Platt, Molly Parker, Barbara Hershey Join Cast of THE 9TH LIFE OF LOUIS DRAX by Movies News Desk

Miramax, the global film and television producer and distributor, along with the film's producers AntColony Films and Brightlight Pictures announced today the start of principal photography …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM

Anna Kendrick Reveals 'The Music Industry Seems Scary to Me' by Movies News Desk

Anna Kendrick talks about the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS, recording an album and her upcoming projects.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Friday, October 24, 2014

CAPTAIN AMERICA's Sebastian Stan Joins Meryl Streep in RICKI AND THE FLASH by Movies News Desk

ComingSoon.net reports that CAPTAIN AMERICA star Sebastian Stan will appear opposite Meryl Streep in Jonathan Demme's upcoming movie musical RICKI AND THE FLASH. He will play Streep's estran…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

2-Disc Deluxe Edition INTO THE WOODS Soundtrack to Be Released 12/16! by Movies News Desk

The official soundtrack recording for Disney's hotly anticipated big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS will be released on Tue…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM
Thursday, October 23, 2014

Emma Stone Originally Tapped to Play 'Cinderella' in INTO THE WOODS by Movies News Desk

Marshall had discussions with the actress much earlier about the possibility of her playing Cinderella in his film adaptation of the Sondheim classic.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59PM

VIDEO: Meryl Streep's Performance Featured in All-New INTO THE WOODS Preview! by Movies News Desk

EW has shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette from the the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

10 Amazing Things We Learned from EW's INTO THE WOODS Cover Story! by Movies News Desk

Below, check out ten amazing things we learned from the exclusive story appearing in this week's issue

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

First Listen: Sia's 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile'; Full ANNIE Tracklist Revealed! by Movies News Desk

Filmmusicreporter.com has shared details of the film's official soundtrack, including the full track list

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:47PM

INTO THE WOODS' Meryl Streep Reveals Why She Said 'No' to Previous Witch Roles by Movies News Desk

Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep explains why she took on the story's iconic role of the Witch after turning down similar opportunities in the past.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

Costumes & Props from 1996's Musical Film EVITA to Be Auctioned Off Next Month by Movies News Desk

Costumes and jewelry worn by Madonna in the big screen adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical EVITA will be among the items auctioned at Julien's of Beverly HIlls next mont…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:34PM

Photo Flash: Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick & More Featured in All-New INTO THE WOODS Cover Art by Movies News Desk

This week's Entertainment Weekly's annual Holiday Movie Preview features four exclusive covers from the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Meryl Streep to Star as Opera Diva Florence Foster Jenkins; Hugh Grant to Co-Star by Movies News Desk

Streep is indeed attached to play the title role as the opera diva who was known for her having legions of fans, despite the fact that she was unable to hit a high note.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Shia LaBeouf Talks Exit from Broadway's ORPHANS: 'I've Made Peace with Baldwin' by Movies News Desk

In a recent interview with with Interviewmagazine.com, actor Shia LaBeouf spoke about his exiting the 2013 production of Broadway's ORPHANS due to creative differences with his co-star Alec …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

John Leguizamo, Rozie Perez Star in New Comedy FUGLY! Hitting Theaters in November 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 on November 7th before expanding nationwide.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM

Amanda Seyfried, Uzo Aduba & More Set for The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway by Movies News Desk

Amanda Seyfried Les Miserables will join Melanie Griffith, Uzo Aduba Godspell, Peter Dinklage, Nina Dobrev and Pablo Schreiber next month in the 14th annual benefit 'The 24 Hour Plays on Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM
Monday, October 20, 2014

FIRST LOOK - Concept Art for Disney's 'Frozen' Follow-Up MOANA by Movies News Desk

Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed plans today for Moana, a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors' quest.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Broadway Vets Featured in New Documentary, STILL DREAMING, Premiering at DOC NYC by Movies News Desk

STILL DREAMING, the latest feature documentary from Hank Rogerson and Jilann Spitzmiller SHAKESPEARE BEHIND BARS, HOMELAND, will have its world premiere at DOC NYC, the United States' larges…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM
Friday, October 17, 2014

Meryl Streep Reacts to News of Passing of 'OSAGE COUNTY' Co-Star by Movies News Desk

Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep , who appeared with Misty in 2013's August Osage County, shared her reaction to the tragic news of her co-star's passing.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM

UPDATE: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Actress Confirmed Dead at 32 by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that a body that was found dead in a wooded Seattle suburb on Thursday has been confirmed to be that of 'August Osage County' actress Misty Upham.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

LES MISERABLES' Nikki M. James Attends Today's LUCKY STIFF Screening at Hollywood Film Festival by Movies News Desk

Nikki M. James, Tony-winner for Book of Mormon and currently starring in Les Miserables on Broadway, will get the night off to attend the screening of her film Lucky Stiffat the Hollywood Fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

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