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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

New Biopic in the Works on 'Real-Life' ROCKY, Rocky Marciano by Movies News Desk

A new film about undefeated Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, said to be the real-life inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky Balboa', is in the works

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM

VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman Go Completely Bald in Morocco by Movies News Desk

In his recent travels through Europe, the 'Les Mis' star stopped into a local Moroccan barber and asked him to take it all off, his facial hair that is.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Hugh Jackman Talks Return to Broadway in THE RIVER: 'I Was Really Affected by the Story Emotionally' by Movies News Desk

Hugh Jackman will make his return to the Broadway stage in THE RIVER, a new Broadway play by Jez Butterworth, co-starring Laura Donnelly and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Ian Rickson.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM
Friday, August 29, 2014

VIDEO: Reese Witherspoon Channels Elle Woods in Support of Ailing Child by Movies News Desk

Recently, Reese Witherspoon stepped back into her Elle Woods persona to lift the spirits of a young fan. In the video below, the Academy Award-winning actress recorded a special message for …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05AM

VIDEO: Hilary Swank Battles ALS in Tony-Winner George C. Wolfe's YOU'RE NOT YOU by Movies News Desk

Tony-winning director George C. Wolfe directs an All-Star cast in the new movie YOU'RE NOT YOU. The film tells the story of Kate Hilary Swank, an accomplished woman in her 30s whose perfectl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM
Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Hanks, Howard set for Dan Brown's INFERNO Adaptation by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline Hollywood, Tom Hanks will once more put on the tweed jacket of Harvard Symbologist Robert Langdon in the big screen adaptation of Dan Brown's 'Inferno.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM
Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Walt Disney Records Releases MARY POPPINS Legacy Collection Today by Movies News Desk

Walt Disney Records' newly created line of collectible CDs, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection, celebrates the anniversaries of Disney's most cherished and classic films that have bee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Monday, August 25, 2014

Tony Winner Ellen Burstyn to Star in and Direct BATHING FLO by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that Oscar, Tony and Emmy winner Ellen Burstyn will make her feature directorial debut with BATHING FLO. The actress is also set to star in the project.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:17PM
Friday, August 22, 2014

Steve Martin to Join Disney's MAGIC CAMP? by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Steve Martin is in final negotiations to join Disney's upcoming family comedy MAGIC CAMP. Martin also just wrote a new draft of the script with Stu Ziche…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:29PM

Watch a Clip From George Takei's TO BE TAKEI Documentary, Out Now! by Movies News Desk

George and Brad Takei just released an exclusive clip from the documentary TO BE TAKEI, out now in theaters, on demand and iTunes, and you can check it out HERE

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Posts Extreme Workout Video by Movies News Desk

Whether it is to stay buff for his next stint as the Wolverine, or just because he is a glutton for punishment, yesterday, Hugh Jackman shared a video of himself deadlifting 400 pounds with …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:26AM

LUCKY STIFF, Starring Jason Alexander, Makes World Premiere at Montreal Film Festival Today by Movies News Desk

LUCKY STIFF, the zany off-Broadway musical from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, comes to the big screen

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Thursday, August 21, 2014

Dances for an iPhone App to Now Feature Music of Stephen Sondheim by Movies News Desk

It was announced today that Richard Daniels' Dances for an iPhone app, a collection of six short dance films featuring choreography by Mr. Daniels, will be expanded to include new installmen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

Josh Gad, Sarah Jessica Parker & More Accept ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by Movies News Desk

The ALS ice bucket challenge, which dares people to either donate to the cause or dump a bucket of ice-cold water over their heads, was originally started by the ALS Association in July.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

Photo Flash: New Images of Daniel Radcliffe in Supernatural Thriller HORNS by Movies News Desk

Daniel Radcliffe will star in the supernatural thriller HORNS from Red Granite Pictures. The film, co-starring James Remor, David Morse, Max Minghella and Joe Anderson, will hit theaters on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:20AM
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Cara Delevingne to Join Cast of Zadan & Meron's Beach Boys Musical Biopic? by Movies News Desk

Model turned actress Cara Delevingne may be joining the cast of an upcoming Beach Boys musical film to be titled All Summer Long

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:25PM

Christian Bale, Cate Blanchette & More Join Warner Bros THE JUNGLE BOOK: ORIGINS by Movies News Desk

Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Naomie Harris, Tom Hollander, Eddie Marsan and Peter Mullan will join Cumberbatch in lending their voices to the animal characters in the feature film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett & More Join Warner Bros' THE JUNGLE BOOK: ORIGINS by Movies News Desk

Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Naomie Harris, Tom Hollander, Eddie Marsan and Peter Mullan will join Cumberbatch in lending their voices to the animal characters in the feature film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

VIDEO: Watch the New International Trailer for ANNIE! by Movies News Desk

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx will take on the iconic role of 'Daddy Warbucks' in the upcoming big screen adaptation of ANNIE. Below, check out an all-new international trailer for the musical film

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM
Tuesday, August 19, 2014

MEAN GIRLS Reunion! Tina Fey & Lindsay Lohan Snap Selfie by Movies News Desk

A mini MEAN GIRLS reunion took place today when Lindsay Lohan ran into her former film co-star Tina Fey.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:44PM

Judy Greer, John Slattery & T.I. Join Cast of Marvel's ANT-MAN by Movies News Desk

Judy Greer, John Slattery, and T.I. have signed on to Marvel's highly anticipated action film ANT-MAN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:15PM

Benedict Cumberbatch to Voice 'Shere Khan' in Warner Bros' THE JUNGLE BOOK by Movies News Desk

Benedict Cumberbatch will voice the character of man-eating tiger Shere Khan in their upcoming adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:41PM

First Image Revealed of Paul Rudd in Marvel Studios ANT-MAN! by Movies News Desk

Check out an exclusive first image of Paul Rudd in Marvel Studios' highly anticipated action adventure ANT-MAN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PM

West End's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Heading to Broadway for 2015-16 Season? by Movies News Desk

It appears that the show is still on track to arrive in New York in time for the 2015-16 season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

Laura Bell Bundy Stars in HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, Coming to DVD Today by Movies News Desk

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART is available on DVD today, August 19th. Directed by Rajeev Dassani and written by Conrad Goode, the film stars Bailee Madison, Laura Bell Bundy, Conrad Goode, Jonatha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Monday, August 18, 2014

Sigourney Weaver to Join Liam Neeson in A MONSTER CALLS by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sigourney Weaver has signed on to join Liam Neeson and rising star Felicity Jones in Juan Antonio Bayona's film adaptation of Patrick Ness' children's A …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Debbie Reynolds to be Honored with 2014 SAG Life Achievement Award by Movies News Desk

Debbie Reynolds actor, singer, dancer, author, champion for the preservation of the artifacts of film history and for the understanding and treatment of mental illness has been named the 5…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:17PM

Oliver Platt Joins Dan Stevens in Upcoming Drama THE TICKET by Movies News Desk

Oliver Platt Broadway's Guys and Dolls, has signed on to the cast of the upcoming drama THE TICKET.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM

Cyndi Lauper, Richard Gere and New York Yankees Join Forces on HENRY & ME Animated Film, Premiering Tonight in NYC by Movies News Desk

Henry amp Me will have its world premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater 141 W 54th St. in New York City tonight, August 18, 2014, as well as a limited theatrical engagement in partnership with Bow…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52AM
Saturday, August 16, 2014

Petition for Robin Williams Statue on the GOOD WILL HUNTING Bench Nears 15,000 Signatures by Movies News Desk

Fans of Robin Williams have started an online petition to create a bronze statue of the actor to place on the 'GOOD WILL HUNTING bench', which is featured in an iconic scene from the 1997 dr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37PM

THE WIZ Screens Tonight at St. Nicholas Park as Part of Harlem Week Festivities by Movies News Desk

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the stage play, The Wiz. Join ImageNation, Harlem Week, Harlem Pride and Global Network of Black Pride as they celebrate this cultural milestone with …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

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