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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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

Justin Bartha, Rose Leslie and Gina Rodriguez Join Ray Liotta in STICKY NOTES Film by Movies News Desk

Rose Leslie, Justin Bartha and Gina Rodriguez have joined Ray Liotta in the cast of STICKY NOTES, the directorial debut of screenwriter Amanda Harlib. The film, which is currently lensing i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried Raps to One Up 'Les Mis' Co-Star Hugh Jackman by Movies News Desk

Below, check out Seyfried as she rapped a few a cappella lines of 5ive's It's All Over'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

VIDEO: WISH I WAS HERE's Zach Braff & Donald Faison Perform 'Guy Love' at Film Screening by Movies News Desk

Best friends and 'Scrubs' alum Zach Braff and Donald Faison composed an all-new love song reflecting their close relationship titled 'Guy Love.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:20AM

VIDEO: IF/THEN's Idina Menzel Talks Tony Nomination & More by Movies News Desk

Idina Menzel sat down for an interview with ET last night and shared that when she learned of her Tony nomination, she didn't even have time to stop and celebrate.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Maggie Smith to Star in Big Screen Adaptation of West End's THE LADY IN THE VAN by Movies News Desk

Tom Rothman's TriStar Productions has joined with BBC Films to greenlight THE LADY IN THE VAN, Alan Bennett's adaptation of his commercial and critical West End hit, based on his own bestsel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:53PM

First Look - Angela Lansbury & James Earl Jones in Poster for DRIVING MISS DAISY, Coming to Theaters by Movies News Desk

Broadway's Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones' recent production of DRIVING MISS DAISY is heading to movie screens across the country this Wednesday, June 4. Below, check out just released…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:29PM

Tony Winner Eddie Redmayne to Tie the Knot! by Movies News Desk

Eddie Redmayne will tie the knot with his girlfriend of two years, Hannah Bagshawe. The Les Mis star proposed to his beau over the Memorial Day Weekend as they vacationed together.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM

VIDEO: First Look - Leona Lewis Stars in WALKING ON SUNSHINE by Movies News Desk

Set to the greatest hits of 80s, WALKING ON SUNSHINE stars multi-award winning and Grammy nominated singersongwriter, Leona Lewis, appearing in her debut film role. Check out a clip from the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM
Monday, June 2, 2014

Shirley MacLaine Tells Graduates 'Live Your Life As If It Is Show Business' by Movies News Desk

Oscar-winning actress and Broadway veteran Shirley MacLaine was the keynote speaker at Sautrday's New Mexico School for the Arts graduation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17AM
Friday, May 30, 2014

VIDEO: New International Trailer for Polanskis' VENUS IN FUR by Movies News Desk

A new international trailer for Roman Polanskis' film adaptation of VENUS IN FUR, based upon the Tony Award-winning play by David Ives, has premiered.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:40PM

VIDEO: James McAvoy Does Patrick Stewart Impression Done in Front of Patrick Stewart! by Movies News Desk

In the new film X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, James McAvoy portrays a younger version of Patrick Stewart and has become well-known for doing a dead-on impression of the iconic British actor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:05AM

VIDEO: Dick Van Dyke Proves He Can Still Step in Time! by Movies News Desk

Arlene Van Dyke, wife of stage and screen star Dick Van Dyke, shared a vine of her talented husband proving he can still 'step in time'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM
Thursday, May 29, 2014

VIDEO: New Trailer for BEGIN AGAIN, With Knightley, Ruffalo, Corden, Levine & More by Movies News Desk

The latest film from writer-director John Carney ONCE, BEGIN AGAIN is a soul-stirring comedy about what happens when lost souls meet and make beautiful music together. Below, watch a new tra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32PM

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

CBS Films has shared a new trailer for the highly anticipated romantic comedy WHAT IF, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

James Cameron Announces Cirque du Soleil AVATAR Touring Show by Movies News Desk

Today, Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil and James Cameron announced a new partnership to develop an arena-touring show inspired by the world of Cameron's history-making …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM

VIDEO: All-New Trailer for ANNIE Has Arrived! by Movies News Desk

Columbia Pictures has debuted the second domestic trailer for ANNIE, hitting theaters on December 19th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM

VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman in Original X-MEN Audition Video! by Movies News Desk

Check out Jackman in his 11-minute 1999 original X-Men audition video.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM
Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Stage and Screen Vet Anthony Mackie to Star as Sprinter Jesse Owens in Upcoming Passion Project? by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that stage and screen actor Anthony Mackie is looking to play Olympic sprinter Jesse Owens in an upcoming passion project with writerproducer Jamie Linden We Are Marshall and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26PM

'Gone Girl' Scribe to Pen 'Modern & Accessible' Version of HAMLET by Movies News Desk

'Gone Girl' author Gillian Flynn will pen a new version of Hamlet, joining a trans-Atlantic effort to put forth a more modern and 'accessible' version of Shakespeare.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Neil Patrick Harris on HEDWIG: 'I Like the Challenge of Being the Ringmaster' by Movies News Desk

Tony nominee Neil Patrick Harris, currently starring in Broadway's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

Douglas Carter Beane's THE NANCE, Starring Nathan Lane Heading to U.S. Theaters This June by Movies News Desk

Douglas Carter Beane's 2013 drama The Nance, headlined by two-time Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane, comes to more than 300 movie theatres in the U.S. and Canada for a limited run beginn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:27AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith and More to Lend Voices to Pixar's INSIDE OUT by Movies News Desk

Among Pixar's upcoming releases is the animated film INSIDE OUT, set to hit U.S. theaters on June 19, 2015. The movie, directed by Pete Docter, will feature the voice talents of comedy great…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37PM

Shirley MacLaine in Talks to Star in MEN OF GRANITE by Movies News Desk

Shirley MacLaine is currently in talks to star in Men of Granite. The project is based on the book of the same name

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM

First Look - John Stamos Stars in Lionsgate's MY MAN IS A LOSER by Movies News Desk

ComingSoon.net has shared an exclusive first look at poster art for Lionsgate's MY MAN IS A LOSER, hitting theaters and on demand July 25th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM
Friday, May 23, 2014

Low Box Office Performance Predicted for JERSEY BOYS Film by Movies News Desk

According to Boxoffice.com, Clint Eastwood's big screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS, set to hit theaters on June 20th, is not looking like it will be a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM

VIDEO: Megan Hilty Talks New Film LEGENDS OF OZ on 'The View' by Movies News Desk

Broadway and 'Smash' star Megan Hilty stopped by yesterday's THE VIEW to talk about her new film 'Legends of Oz.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

COLD IN JULY, Starring Michael C. Hall, Hits Theaters Today by Movies News Desk

IFC FIlms presents COLDIN JULY, a film by Jim Mickle, starring Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard, Don Johnson and Wyatt Russell, based on the book by Joe R. Lansdale. The movie will open theatric…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Thursday, May 22, 2014

ANNIE's Quvenzhane Wallis Named Face of Armani Junior by Movies News Desk

Quvenzhane Wallis, who will soon star in the highly anticipated big screen reboot of Broadway's Annie, has been named the face of Armani Junior, Giorgio Armani's line for children and teens.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:38PM
Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Molly Ringwald Joins Cast of JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS by Movies News Desk

Molly Ringwald has signed on to the cast of JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS, Jon M. Chu's big screen adaptation based on the popular '80s animated show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM

Idina Menzel & Josh Gad Discover Possible FROZEN 2 Storyline Backstage at IF/THEN by Movies News Desk

Oscar winning composer Kristen Anderson Lopez shared a photo on Twitter taken backstage at Broadway's IFTHEN, featuring the show's star Idina Menzel along with her 'Frozen' co-star Josh Gad

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

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