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Saturday, August 16, 2014

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

Paul Giamatti to Star as Rap Group Manager in STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON Biopic by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paul Giamatti will star in Universal's biopic STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON as Jerry Heller, the manager of the rap group N.W.A. F. Gary Gray directs. The film …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28AM
Friday, August 15, 2014

VIDEO: New Trailer for THE CALLING, Starring Susan Sarandon, Ellen Burstyn and More by Movies News Desk

Jason Stone's indie thriller THE CALLING, adapted by Scott Abramovitch from the book by Inger Ash Wolfe, will hit the big screen on August 19. The cast features Susan Sarandon, Gil Bellows,T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:09PM

LUCKY STIFF, Starring Jason Alexander, to World Premiere at Montreal Film Festival, 8/22 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 09:05AM
Thursday, August 14, 2014

LES MIS' Samantha Barks Joins Cast of O'Hanlon's A HUNDRED STREETS by Movies News Desk

'Les Miserables' star Samantha Barks has joined the cast of director Jim O'Hanlon's A Hundred Streets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:05PM

INTO THE WOODS Rob Marshall Denies Re-Shoot Rumors; Explains Cut Sondheim Song & More Film Details! by Movies News Desk

In a new interview with Entertainement Weekly, INTO THE WOODS director Rob Marshall opens up about the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of the Sondheim classic.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PM

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Reveals He'd Like to Star in 'Guys & Dolls' & More! by Movies News Desk

Daniel Radcliffe plays ping-pong and answers 73 questions on everything from his desire to star in Guys and Dolls to what he would bring on a one-way trip to Mars.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

New INTO THE WOODS Still of Meryl Streep as The Witch Revealed! by Movies News Desk

A new still of Oscar winner Meryl Streep as The Witch in the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS, has been shared

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

New Sondheim INTO THE WOODS Song Cut from Final Version; Marshall Calls Streep's Voice 'Off the Charts' by Movies News Desk

INTO THE WOODS director Rob Marshall reveals that a previously reported new Sondheim-penned song for Meryl Streep's character 'The Witch' did not make the film's final cut.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

VIDEO: First Look - MERRY FRIGGIN' CHRISTMAS, Starring Robin Williams by Movies News Desk

In the wake of Robin Williams' death on Monday, the iconic actor left four feature films that have yet to be released, including MERRY FRIGGIN' CHRISTMAS, set to be released on November 7th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

Walt Disney's Twitter Tribute Depicts Robin Williams's 'Genie' in the Stars by Movies News Desk

The Walt Disney Company took to Twitter to honor the comedic genius who voiced the iconic character 'Genie' in the animated film ALADDIN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:38AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

VIDEO: ALADDIN's James Iglehart Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Audience Sing-Along by Movies News Desk

Tony winning actor James Monroe Iglehart, who portrays 'Genie' in the musical, honored the original Genie, late actor Robin Williams, by leading the theater audience in a sing-along of 'Frie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:37PM

Disney's Sing-Along Edition of FROZEN Coming to DVD 11/18; Now Available for Pre-Order by Movies News Desk

Disney will release a sing-along edition of their animated Academy Award-winning film FROZEN to DVD on November 18th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Hugh Jackman Was Considered for Proposed Film of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sequel by Movies News Desk

'Les Mis' star Hugh Jackman was among the top picks under consideration to star in a proposed film sequel to the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

Barbra Streisand Releases Statement on Passing of Lauren Bacall by Movies News Desk

Today, Barbara Streisand, who worked with Bacall in The Mirror Has Two Face, released the following statemen

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM

Liza Minnelli Reacts to Passing of Lauren Bacall: 'She Was One of a Kind' by Movies News Desk

Bacall's close friend Liza Minnelli has issued the following statement on the passing of the legendary actress.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Belt Along With FROZEN's 'Let It Go' in New Special Edition DVD, Out This Fall! by Movies News Desk

Great news from Idina Menzel and the official FROZEN Facebook page Disney will release a special Sing-Along Edition of FROZEN on DVD on November 18.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22PM

Tom Hiddleston to Star in MGM & Paramount's BEN-HUR Remake? by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that Tom Hiddleston is being considered to take on the title role in MGM and Paramount's remake of the classic film BEN-HUR. Timur Bekmambetov directs the project, based on L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26PM

Ben Affleck Thanks Robin Williams For Launching His Career With GOOD WILL HUNTING by Movies News Desk

Actor, writer, director and producer Ben Affleck took to Facebook earlier today to express his gratitude to Robin Williams for the part the star played in bringing GOOD WILL HUNTING to fruit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:27PM

Jason Robert Brown's 13 THE MUSICAL Coming to the Big Screen! by Movies News Desk

Looks like we'll all have a little more homework to do CBS Films has today announced plans to bring Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown's stage musical 13 to the big screen

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM

Josh Gad Reveals 'Olaf' Performance Was Inspired by Robin Williams by Movies News Desk

In a beautiful tribute published in today's USA TODAY, Book of Momon star Josh Gad looks back at his cherished friendship with actor and comedian Robin Williams who he calls 'our life coach.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

Disney CEO Robert Iger Comments on Passing of Robin Williams' 'He Was a True Disney Legend' by Movies News Desk

As the world mourns the tragic loss of stage and screen icon Robin Williams, Robert Iger, chairman and CEO of Walt Disney, released a statement on the impact he had worldwide

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03PM

MRS DOUBTFIRE Sequel Now in Doubt Following Death of Robin Williams; Chris Columbus Issues Statement by Movies News Desk

Plans for a written by David Berenbaum-penned sequel to the hit 1993 film MRS DOUBTFIRE, which starred Robin Williams may not move forward following the tragic death of the comedic actor yes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

ALADDIN Composer Alan Menken Reacts to Passing of Robin Williams by Movies News Desk

As the world mourns the loss of comedic great Robin Williams, composer Alan Menken, who worked with the actor in the hit animated Disney film ALADDIN, gave Billboard a statement on his react…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM
Monday, August 11, 2014

James Franco Reveals Bleached Blond Hair Look on Instagram! by Movies News Desk

James Franco, who recently concluded his Broadway debut in 'Of Mice and Men,' turned to Instagram today to share a whole new look including blond hair

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

VIDEO: Tony Winner Victoria Clark Stars in ARCHAEOLOGY OF A WOMAN, Coming to Theaters 9/12 by Movies News Desk

Coming to Village East Cinema Sept. 12-18 is award-winning and groundbreaking filmmaker Sharon Greytak's ARCHAEOLOGY OF A WOMAN

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM
Friday, August 8, 2014

VIDEO: All-New Trailer for PRIDE, Starring Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton and More by Movies News Desk

PRIDE is about the extraordinary true story of two very different communities who unite to defend the same cause. Below, check out a brand new trailer for the film, featuring theatre stars B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:35PM

Anna and Elsa to Grow as Sisters in New FROZEN Book Series, Out This Winter! by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Random House is publishing a FROZEN chapter book series that will tell what happened after the storyline in Disney's 2013 box office mega-hit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51PM

Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Michael Keaton and More to Star in Boston Priest Pedophile Drama SPOTLIGHT by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that Open Road is developing SPOTLIGHT, a film centering on the Boston Globe's investigation into pedophile priests in the Catholic Church. Tom McCarthy directs from a script…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08PM

VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for the LUCKY STIFF Movie, Starring Jason Alexander, Dominic Marsh, Nikki M. James and More! by Movies News Desk

Several Tony Award-winners teamed up to bring an adaptation of the 1988 musical LUCKY STIFF to the big screen. Starring Jason Alexander, the late Dennis Farina, Dominic Marsh, Nikki M. James…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:59PM
Thursday, August 7, 2014

Anna Kendrick's THE LAST FIVE YEARS Sells Out International Markets Prior to World Premiere by Movies News Desk

THE LAST FIVE YEARS starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan has sold out most key international market before it makes its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM

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