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Friday, April 25, 2014

VIDEO: Watch FROZEN Characters Dance to Michael Jackson Classic 'Thriller' by Movies News Desk

Check out the beloved characters Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Hans from the Oscar winning film dancing to the Michael Jackson classic 'Thriller'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

CABARET's Michelle Williams on B'way Debut: 'I Didn't Know What Was Going to Happen' by Movies News Desk

CABARET star Michelle Williams spoke about making her musical Broadway debut in the iconic role of cabaret singer Sally Bowles

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26AM

Ricky Martin to Present Rita Moreno with PEOPLE Lifetime Achievement Award by Movies News Desk

Ricky Martin will present Rita Moreno with People En Espaol's lifetime achievement award in the arts this May.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Ray Fisher Joins Cast of Zack Snyder's Batman-Superman Film as Cyborg by Movies News Desk

According to Variety, Ray Fisher FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN has boarded Zack Snyder's untitled SupermanBatman film as Cyborg. Fisher joins the previously announced Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33PM

Amanda Seyfried to Reunite with Hugh Jackman in Warner Bros.' PAN by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Seyfried will join Jackman, Rooney Mara, and Garrett Hedlund in Warner Bros. Pictures' upcoming live-action Peter Pan feature, PAN. Joe Wright will direc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Final MONTY PYTHON Reunion Show to Be Streamed Live in Theaters! by Movies News Desk

The Stephen Joseph Theatre turned to Twitter today to announce that the highly anticipated MONTY PYTHON LIVE show will be live streamed to theaters.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Trey Parker, Matt Stone Pen Lopez Tribute for TIME's 100 Most Influential People; Read in Full! by Movies News Desk

In the special issue, Tony Award winners Trey Parker and Matt Stone Book of Mormon pen a loving tribute to the award winning husband and wife composing team.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:34PM

Christian Borle to Join Patrick Wilson 'In Conversation' at Montclair Film Festival by Movies News Desk

Tony award-winner Christian Borle will be Patrick Wilson's special guest at the Montclair Film Festival on Sunday, May 4 at 1200 noon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Scarlett Johansson and Lupita Nyong'o to Join Disney's Live-Action JUNGLE BOOK? by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Scarlett Johansson and Lupita Nyong'o are in talks to join the cast of Jon Favreau's upcoming live-actionVFX remake of Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:51PM

Zooey Deschanel & More Set for Dark Comedy THE DRIFTLESS AREA by Movies News Desk

Adapted from award-winning author Tom Drury's novel of the same title, The Driftless Area will be directed by Zachary Sluser, who co-wrote the screenplay with Drury.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:23PM

FROZEN Soundtrack Earns Biggest Sales Week Yet; Holds Steady at No. 1 by Movies News Desk

The soundtrack to Disney's FROZEN continues its epic journey, earning its biggest sales week thus far and holding at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the non-consecutive 11th week

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Jessica Chastain to Portray Marilyn Monroe in Upcoming Biopic BLONDE by Movies News Desk

Jessica Chastain will take on the role of screen legend Marilyn Monroe in Andrew Dominik's upcoming biopic, BLONDE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

FIRST LOOK - Power of Women Honoree IDINA MENZEL Graces Cover of Variety by Movies News Desk

In 2010, Tony winner Menzel co-created A Broader Way, an arts centered program for urban girls.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:59AM
Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for PITCH PERFECT 2 with Rebel Wilson, Elizabeth Banks & More by Movies News Desk

Rebel Wilson has just tweeted a first look at PITCH PERFECT 2 rehearsals featuring Brittany Snow, directorstar Elizabeth Banks and moreKay Cannon is also returning to pen the script. Check o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Denzel Washington Stars as THE EQUALIZER by Movies News Desk

Columbia Pictures has released the first photos from director Antoine Fuqua's THE EQUALIZER, starring Denzel Washington in the title role as well as Chlo Grace Moretz.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

FIRST LOOK - Variety's Power of Women NY Honoree: Idina Menzel by Movies News Desk

In 2010, Tony winner Menzel co-created A Broader Way, an arts centered program for urban girls.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Meryl Streep Honored with Monte Cristo Award; Serenaded by Lopez Team by Movies News Desk

Meryl Streep was honored with the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Monte Cristo Award last night, April 21st, at a gala held at New York City's Edison Ballroom

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46AM

Hugh Jackman and Wife Deborra-Lee Furness Launch Charitable Foundation for the Arts by Movies News Desk

Tony Award winner and 'Les Mis' star Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness launched a charitable foundation for performing arts in their native Australia this week.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM
Monday, April 21, 2014

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender Announce X-MEN X-PERIENCE by Movies News Desk

In the video below, X-Men Days of Future Past stars Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender announce the global X-Men X-Perience. Follow along as the X-Men take over the world, beg…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:35PM

Tom Hanks & Steven Spielberg to Partner on Upcoming Cold War Thriller by Movies News Desk

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg will once again collaborate for a yet-to-be titled Cold War thrilller for DreamWorks.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05PM

Disney's FROZEN Becomes Highest International Grossing Film of All Time by Movies News Desk

Disney's hit animated film FROZEN is now the highest internationally grossing film of all time.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33PM

VIDEO: Joss Whedon's IN YOUR EYES, Starring Zoe Kazan, Now Available Online by Movies News Desk

At last night's Tribeca Film Festival, Joss Whedon and Kai Cole, creators of Bellwether Pictures, made a surprise announcement regarding their upcoming film IN YOUR EYES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM
Saturday, April 19, 2014

Quentin Tarantino Hosts Staged Reading of THE HATEFUL EIGHT Today in LA by Movies News Desk

Academy Award-winning writer and director Quentin Tarantino will be hosting a live, staged reading of his new screenplay THE HATEFUL EIGHT today Los Angeles. The reading, originally schedule…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Friday, April 18, 2014

Check Out First Official Pictures of Michael Fassbender as MACBETH by Movies News Desk

A new feature film adaptation of William Shakespeare's bloody tragedy MACBETH starring international superstars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard is on its way to theaters, and here ar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PM

Michael Urie's THANK YOU FOR JUDGING Hits Select Theaters Today by Movies News Desk

DigiNext, the In-Venue Film Festival, a joint venture between Digiplex Destinations NASDAQ CMDCIN and Nehst Out LLC, announces the theatrical release of Michael Urie's Thank You for Judging.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Thursday, April 17, 2014

It's Here! Watch the First Full Trailer for the JERSEY BOYS Film! by Movies News Desk

The first official trailer for the big screen adaptation of Jersey Boys just debuted The Warner Bros. film, directed by Clint Eastwood, will hit theaters on June 20th. Watch the trailer below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54PM

Photo Flash: First Official Poster for JERSEY BOYS Film Has Arrived! by Movies News Desk

As we eagerly await the first official trailer for the big screen adaptation of JERSEY BOYS, airing tonight on Entertainment Tonight, Warner Bros. has debuted the first official poster for t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM

87th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS Set for 2/22; Key Oscar Dates Announced by Movies News Desk

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network today announced the dates for the 87th Oscars. The Academy Awards presentation will air live on ABC on Oscar Su…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:19PM
Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Robin Williams, Chris Columbus to Return for MRS. DOUBTFIRE Sequel by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Fox 2000 is developing a sequel to MRS. DOUBTFIRE, which hit theaters in 1993 starring Robin Williams. Original director Chris Columbus and Williams would …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48PM

Disney Releases LET IT GO: THE COMPLETE SET ft. 50 International Versions by Movies News Desk

Walt Disney Records has released 'Let It Go The Complete Set', a 'three disc set' featuring fifty tracks consisting of official, international versions of the Academy-Award winning song

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:41PM

Disney Hit Remains FROZEN at No. 1 of Billboard 200! by Movies News Desk

For the 10th non-consecutive week, the soundtrack to Disney's Oscar winning animated film FROZEN remains at the number one spot on Billboard 200

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

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