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Friday, October 17, 2014

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
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Robert Redford in Talks for Disney's PETE'S DRAGON Remake by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Robert Redford has entered negotiations to join Disney's live-action and CGI reboot of PETE'S DRAGON, directed by David Lowery from a script he co-wrote …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12PM

Body of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Actress Misty Upham Believed to Be Found by Movies News Desk

KIRO-TV writes that Auburn, WA, police believe a body found near the White River is that of AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY actress Misty Upham, who was reported missing on October 6.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:11PM

Top Disney Exec Talks FROZEN Broadway Musical Plans: 'I'm Already Talking to Directors'! by Movies News Desk

Thomas Schumacher, president and producer at Disney Theatrical Group opens up about plans to bring the Disney mega-hit animated film to the Broadway stage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:49PM
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Museum of the Moving Image to Salute Julianne Moore, Jan 20 by Movies News Desk

Julianne Moore will be honored by Museum of the Moving Image at its 29th annual Salute on January 20, 2015 at 583 Park in New York. The news was announced today by Herbert S. Schlosser and I…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:31PM

Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher to Pen Warner Bros' MEGIDDO by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, playwright Jeffrey Hatcher will write the script for Warner Bros.' upcoming WWI film MEGIDDO.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:37PM
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Ken Watanabe to Narrate Martin Scorsese's Doc THE 50 YEAR ARGUMENT in Japanese by Movies News Desk

WOWOW, Japan's leading premium pay TV broadcaster, announced today that Academy Award nominee Ken Watanabe The Last Samurai will lend his voice as narrator to Martin Scorsese and David Tedes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22PM

Ariana Grande, Matthew Morrison, Katie Holmes and Nicholas Hoult Lend Voices to UNDERDOGS by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ariana Grande, Matthew Morrison, Nicholas Hoult and Katie Holmes are the latest stars to sign on for The Weinstein Co's English-language version of UNDER…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01PM
Monday, October 13, 2014

ONCE THE MUSIC PLAYED to Star Broadway's Lawrence Leritz & More by Movies News Desk

Once The Music Played, a new film by writerdirector J. Niles, has just released an IndieGoGo campaign to partially fund the upcoming film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Cameron Diaz Reveals She Was 'Terrified' to Sing in ANNIE Remake by Movies News Desk

In a new interview in Marie Claire Magazine, Cameron Diaz revealed that the thought of singing on camera for her role as Miss Hannigan in the upcoming ANNIE remake terrified her.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM
Friday, October 10, 2014

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Film Star Missing by Movies News Desk

Indian Country reports that Misty Upham, who last appeared on the big screen in AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY, has gone missing. She was last seen leaving her sister's apartment in Muckleshoot, Washin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06PM

LES MISERABLES' Nikki M. James to Attend LUCKY STIFF Screening at Hollywood Film Festival Next Friday 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 08:07PM

Billy Crystal to Write, Produce & Star in Jim Henson Co's WHICH WITCH by Movies News Desk

Billy Crystal is set to write, produce and star in The Jim Henson Co.'s animated movie project, WHICH WITCH. Production is set to begin early next year with Brian Henson directing.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:23PM

Meryl Streep to Portray Opera Singer Florence Foster Jenkins in New Film? by Movies News Desk

Meryl Streep is currently in negotiations to star as American-born opera singer Florence Foster Jenkins in an upcoming film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Kevin Spacey Praises His Inspirational Acting Teacher, Marian Seldes by Movies News Desk

In today's New York Post, Michael Riedel turns his column over to Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey, who in 1979, was a student of Ms. Seldes at the Juilliard School of Drama.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:41AM

Terrence McNally's Controversial Broadway Play Inspires New Documentary CORPUS CHRISTI: PLAYING WITH REDEMPTION by Movies News Desk

What if Jesus was gay Breaking Glass Pictures will be releasing Corpus Christi Playing with Redemption, a feature documentary focusing on Terrence McNally's controversial Broadway play 'Corp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM
Thursday, October 9, 2014

Jennifer Jason Leigh in Talks to Star in Tarantino's HATEFUL EIGHT by Movies News Desk

The Wrap reports that despite earlier rumors Jennifer Lawrence might be taking on the lead female role of 'Daisy Domergue' in Quentin Tarantino's new Western THE HATEFUL EIGHT, it's another …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42PM

VIDEO: New Trailer for A MERRY FRIGGIN' CHRISTMAS, Starring Robin Williams by Movies News Desk

In the wake of Robin Williams' death earlier this year, the iconic actor left four feature films that have yet to be released, including MERRY FRIGGIN' CHRISTMAS, set to be released on Novem…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16PM

Dominic Cooper, James Corden, Samuel Anderson and Frances de la Tour Join Film Adaptation of West End's THE LADY IN THE VAN by Movies News Desk

According to the Daily Mail, THE HISTORY BOYS stars Dominic Cooper, James Corden, Samuel Anderson and Frances de la Tour have signed on for the upcoming film adaptation of the West End's THE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44PM

First Look - Cate Blanchett in All-New HOBBIT Character Poster by Movies News Desk

The third character poster from Warner Bros. Pictures' 'The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies' was revealed today on the film's official Twitter page.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27AM
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

VIDEO: First Look at Disney's FROZEN-Inspired Wedding Gown by Movies News Desk

As BWW previously reported, Disney has created a wedding gown inspired by the Oscar-winning animated film FROZEN. The design is a collaboration between Disney Consumer Products and designer …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56PM

Award Winning Play SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES Coming to DVD & VOD 11/11 by Movies News Desk

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

VIDEO: Dominic West and Ben Schnetzer Talk New Film PRIDE on 'Today' by Movies News Desk

Dominic West and Ben Schnetzer stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about their new film 'Pride', which centers on gay activists in 1984 who join forces with a striking miner's uni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PM

Bryan Cranston Set to Star in New Thriller THE INFILTRATOR by Movies News Desk

Bryan Cranston is attached to star in 'The Infiltrator,' directed by Brad Furman, which is the first in a line of seven projects by Good Films.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

HARRY POTTER's Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon Lend Voices to PADDINGTON Movie by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that just two two months before its Christmas premiere in the U.S., PADDINGTON has added two HARRY POTTER alums and British stage greats to its voice cast -- Im…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:51PM

VIDEO: Zach Galifianakis & Michael Keaton Search for a Star in New BIRDLAND Clip by Movies News Desk

Fox Searchlight Pictures has released an all new clip from BIRDMAN, the highly anticipated theater themed dark comedy from Alejandro Gonzalez Iarritu.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:16PM

FROZEN's 'Let It Go' by Idina Menzel is Certified Quadruple Platinum! by Movies News Desk

FROZEN fans just can't seem to get enough of the Academy Award winning tune 'Let It Go' from Disney's FROZEN, according to Idina Menzel's official news Twitter page.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM
Monday, October 6, 2014

Photo: First Look - Broadway's Toni Collette Shaves Her Head for New Role by Movies News Desk

PEOPLE has shared an exclusive first look at Toni Collette's newest look, having just shaved off her long, blonde hair for an upcoming role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:09PM

Principal Photography Begins on Spielberg's Cold War Spy Thriller Starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance by Movies News Desk

Three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg has begun principal photography on an untitled Cold War spy thriller starring two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM
Friday, October 3, 2014

Wrekin Hill Entertainment Acquires U.S. Rights to Liv Ullmann's MISS JULIE by Movies News Desk

Wrekin Hill Entertainment has acquired all U.S. rights to MISS JULIE, starring Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton. The drama, helmed by Liv Ullmann, had its World Premiere …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:34PM

Daniel Radcliffe to Return to World of Magic in NOW YOU SEE ME Sequel? by Movies News Desk

Daniel Radcliffe is set to appear in the the upcoming sequel to the magic-themed film NOW YOU SEE ME.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:29PM

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