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Thursday, June 19, 2014

JERSEY BOYS Film Predicted to Tank at Box Office by Movies News Desk

Deadline columnist Nikki Finke is predicting that Warner Bros big screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS will bomb at the box office.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

First Listen: Erich Bergen Sings 'Cry for Me' from JERSEY BOYS Film! by Movies News Desk

As fans of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys eagerly await tomorrow's opening of the big screen adaptation, USA TODAY shares an exclusive preview of one of the film's songs 'Cry fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Photo Flash: First Look at Josh Gad and Kevin Hart in THE WEDDING RINGER by Movies News Desk

USA Today just debuted three stills from next year's comedy THE WEDDING RINGER, featuring Josh Gad Frozen, The Book of Mormon with Kevin Hart as his Best Man-for-hire. Check them out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53PM

Broadway's Andre De Shields to Star in THE BACKSEAT, Coming to Manhattan Film Festival, 6/26 by Movies News Desk

Andre De Shields Broadway's The Wiz and Chris Bellant Warner Bros. upcoming Into the Storm star in The Backseat, a high school coming of age comedy. The film will have its second ever New Yo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:21PM

Stephen Sondheim Talks INTO THE WOODS Film; Reveals Plot Changes! by Movies News Desk

Composer Stephen Sondheim recently met with a group of drama teachers to talk about the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical INTO THE WOODS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM

Shailene Woodley Reveals She'd Love to Be in 'Dream' Musical Film Like ONCE by Movies News Desk

In the feature story, the 22-year-old actress shares that she'd love to portray Stevie Nicks and star in a musical film such as 'Once.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:10AM

Meryl Streep to Portray Opera Legend Maria Callas in HBO Adaptation of MASTER CLASS by Movies News Desk

Meryl Streep will take on the role of iconic opera diva Maria Callas in an upcoming film adaptation of Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning play MASTER CLASS for HBO.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014

VIDEO: First Look - Zach Braff-Produced Documentary VIDEO GAMES: THE MOVIE by Movies News Desk

Variance Films has released the trailer for the documentary feature VIDEO GAMES THE MOVIE, hitting U.S. and Canadian theaters on July 18.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

FROZEN's 'Elsa', 'Anna' & More Spark New Baby Name Trend! by Movies News Desk

According to Babycenter.com, the fictional names given to characters from Disney's mega-hit film FROZEN have sparked a new trend in baby naming.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47AM
Monday, June 16, 2014

Anna Kendrick to Lead DreamWorks Animation's Musical Comedy TROLLS by Movies News Desk

Kendrick will play a princess named 'Poppy' in the animated musical, to be directed by Mike Mitchell.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan in New Clip from Romantic Comedy WHAT IF by Movies News Desk

Below, watch Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan become friends in a new clip from their upcoming comedy WHAT IF, opening in theaters Friday, August 8th

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM

VIDEO: Clint Eastwood Talks Decision to Take On JERSEY BOYS Directing Duties by Movies News Desk

Clint Eastwood stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about his decision to take on directing duties for the new film 'Jersey Boys.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51AM

James Franco to Make Directorial Debut for Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's THE LONG SHRIFT by Movies News Desk

James Franco, currently starring in Broadway's 'Of Mice and Men,' will make his theatrical directorial debut for the premiere of Robert Boswell's THE LONG SHRIFT

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM
Friday, June 13, 2014

Broadway Vets Star in Indie Comedy CHASING TASTE, Coming to Manhattan Film Fest by Movies News Desk

Broadway veterans Nancy Opel, Chuck Cooper and Rita Gardner also appear in Chasing Taste, along with the Classical Theatre of Harlem's Producing Director Ty Jones.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:13PM

VIDEO: First Look - Denzel Washington Stars in New Drama THE EQUALIZER by Movies News Desk

Columbia Pictures has released the first trailer from director Antoine Fuqua's THE EQUALIZER, starring Denzel Washington in the title role as well as Chloe Grace Moretz. The film hits theate…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM
Thursday, June 12, 2014

Tom Hiddleston to Play Hank Williams in Biopic I SAW THE LIGHT by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, stage and screen star Tom Hiddleston has signed on to play country legend Hank Williams in the upcoming biopic I SAW THE LIGHT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16PM

Broadway & Hollywood Legend RUBY DEE Dies at 89 by Movies News Desk

Legendary actresses of stage and screen, Ruby Dee died Wednesday night, June 11th at the age of 89

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM
Wednesday, June 11, 2014

JERSEY BOYS Set for 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival by Movies News Desk

The Los Angeles Film Festival 2014 will premiere Warner Bros. Pictures JERSEY BOYS. Cast members John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Vincent Piazza, Michael Lomenda, director Clint Eastwood will…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM
Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Anne Hathaway, Bradley Cooper, Anna Kendrick, Harrison Ford, Bette Midler, Glenn Close and More 'Wage Good' for Veterans by Movies News Desk

In honor of D-Day, Got Your 6 reminds us to empower our returning service members with the release of their brand-new PSA. Join Anne Hathaway, Anna Kendrick, Harrison Ford, Bradley Cooper, G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM

Mark Rylance in Talks to Join Tom Hanks in Steven Spielberg's Upcoming Cold War Thriller by Movies News Desk

Coming off of his third Tony win, Mark Rylance is in talks to join Tom Hanks in Steven Spielberg's upcoming Cold War Thriller, according to Variety.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:58PM

JERSEY BOYS Cast Talks Film Adaptation; Zac Efron Dream Casting! by Movies News Desk

The cast of Warner Bros. big-screen adaptation of Jersey Boys spoke to Variety last night at a New York pre-party premiere of the film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

First Look - Hugh Jackman Shaves His Head for PAN Role! by Movies News Desk

Just days after his successful stint as host of the 68th annual Tony Awards, Hugh Jackman has shorn his locks for his role as iconic pirate Blackbeard in the upcoming feature film PAN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM
Monday, June 9, 2014

Sigourney Weaver to Return for All Three AVATAR Sequels in a New Role by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Sigourney Weaver will be returning for the next three AVATAR sequels -- but not as her character 'Grace Augustine', who passed away in the first film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53PM

VIDEO: Maggie Gyllenhaal Reveals: 'I've Auditioned Now for a Couple of Musicals' by Movies News Desk

ET correspondent and SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky chatted with Tony presenter Maggie Gyllenhaal on last night's red carpet and asked the actress if she would consider coming to Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:40PM

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Kicks Off Bryant Park Summer Film Festival; Full Line-Up Announced by Movies News Desk

The lineup has been announced for the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival has announced the full line up, kicking off on June 16th with the John Travolta classic, 'Saturday Night Fever.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM
Friday, June 6, 2014

VIDEO: Patrick Stewart, Aaron Paul Star in New Documentary for TWITTER by Movies News Desk

Patrick Stewart, Aaron Paul, Al Roker along with a group of top ad and media executives will be featured in a new documentary about social media site Twitter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM

Alan Alda to Star in Film Adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' THE LONGEST RIDE by Movies News Desk

Alan Alda has signed on to star in the big screen adaptation of Nicholas Sparks bestselling novel THE LONGEST RIDE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Judi Dench, Matthew Morrison & More Join Weinstein Company's TULIP FEVER by Movies News Desk

The ensemble cast of The Weinstein Company's TULIP FEVER continues to grow.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Denzel Washington to Star in MAGIFICENT SEVEN Remake? by Movies News Desk

Denzel Washington may sign on to lead the cast of a reboot of the cclassic THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN from directorAntoine Fuqua.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Phylicia Rashad, Jeremy Jordan and More to Star in OUTLIVING EMILY by Movies News Desk

Variety writes that stage and screen vet Phylicia Rashad has joined the film OUTLIVING EMILY, along with Andre Braugher, Alexis Bledel and Kal Penn. Eric Weber writes and directs with Josh S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05PM

Bill Condon to Direct Disney's Live-Action Adaptation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Project Gets Writer, Producers by Movies News Desk

BWW reported back in April that a Bill Condon Dreamgirls was the prime candidate to direct Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of their classic tale BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Now, Variety c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:36PM

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