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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Musical Version of PRETTY WOMAN Eyes Broadway Run by Movies News Desk

A musical version of the hit film PRETTY WOMAN may be heading to the Broadway stage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

VIDEO: Hilarious 'Honest Trailer' for Disney's FROZEN by Movies News Desk

Even Disney's FROZEN can't ice out the sharp, witty criticism of an 'Honest Trailer'. The movie melted the hearts of audiences everywhere -- and drove them crazy with its catchy songs. Now, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:05PM

Photo Flash: Hasty Pudding Honors David Heyman; Neil Patrick Harris, Diane Paulus, HEATHERS Cast and More Attend by Movies News Desk

The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 honored acclaimed Producer David Heyman last night as the 2014 recipient of the Order of the Golden Sphinx . The annual Order of the Golden Sphinx gala wa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:57PM
Monday, March 10, 2014

Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquires SPACE STATION 76, Starring Matt Bomer, Patrick Wilson by Movies News Desk

The international rights to writer and director Jack Plotnick's latest film 'Space Station 76,' which premiered March 8 at SXSW has been acquired by Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:11PM
Saturday, March 8, 2014

Starz Digital Media Buys Rights to George Takei Documentary TO BE TAKEI, Headed for SXSW by Movies News Desk

Heading into the annual SXSW festival, Starz Digital Media has snagged the rights to the film, To Be Takei. The documentary about pop-culture icon George Takei premiered at this year's Sunda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM
Thursday, March 6, 2014

VIDEO: 'Adele Dazeem' Gives The Muppets a Glowing Review by Movies News Desk

Jumping on the bandwagon, Disney's MUPPETS MOST WANTED just used John Travolta's Oscars flub in its latest trailer, in which the infamous 'Adele Dazeem' gives the movie a great review. Check…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46PM

Renee Zellweger to Join Daniel Craig in Courtroom Drama THE WHOLE TRUTH? by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Renee Zellweger is in negotiations to star alongside Daniel Craig in the Courtney Hunt-helmed courtroom drama THE WHOLE TRUTH, with a script by MATILDA's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05PM

Playwright Chris Boal to Pen ZORRO Reboot by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that playwright Chris Boal has signed on to script Sony Pictures' ZORRO reboot.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57PM

Martin Sheen Joins Warren Beatty's Howard Hughes Film by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Martin Sheen has joined the cast of Warren Beatty's upcoming Howard Hughes movie, in which Beatty also stars as Hughes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54PM

VENUS IN FUR Among Films Set for 2014 Tribeca Film Festival by Movies News Desk

The Tribeca Film Festival TFF, presented by ATampT, today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight, Midnight, and Special Screenings sections, as well as the selections for the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM

Tony-Winner Andrea Martin to Pen Memoir by Movies News Desk

Two-time Tony Award winner Andrea Martin is a busy actress these days. The funnylady not only has two Broadway plays coming up, but will now take on the role of author in an upcoming memoir …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PM
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

VIDEO: Filmmaker Honors Philip Seymour Hoffman with Movie Montage by Movies News Desk

To honor actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died last month from a drug overdose at the age of 46, filmmaker Caleb Slain put together a 20-minute montage of clips from his lifetime in cinema.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:08PM
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

VIDEO: First Trailer, Poster for Musical Horror Comedy Film STAGE FRIGHT by Movies News Desk

The musical horror comedy film STAGE FRIGHT, starring Allie MacDonald and Douglas Smith, will hit iTunes and On Demand on April 3, followed by a theatrical release on May 9, 2014. Check out …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07PM

Zoe Saldana in Talks to Portray Legendary Singer Eartha Kitt in Film Biopic by Movies News Desk

Zoe Saldana is in early talks to portray singer and Broadway star Eartha Kitt in an untitled biopic heading to the big screen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM
Monday, March 3, 2014

VIDEO: FROZEN's Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana Perform 'Love Is an Open Door' Live in LA by Movies News Desk

Coming off FROZEN's Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song wins, as well as Idina Menzel's performance at the Oscars last night, BWW couldn't resist bringing you a little bit more from…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:35PM

Disney's OSCAR-Winning FROZEN Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide! by Movies News Desk

On the same day it won two Academy Awards including Best Animated Feature, Frozen, Walt Disney Animation Studios' 53rd feature film, crossed 1 billion at the worldwide box office.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM
Sunday, March 2, 2014

VIDEO: Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Win Oscar for FROZEN's 'Let It Go' by Movies News Desk

When Tony winner Robert Lopez and his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez won this year's Oscar for Best Original Song for 'Let It Go' from FROZEN, Lopez became the 12th member of the exclusive EGOT…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59PM

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Performs FROZEN's 'Let It Go' at the Oscars by Movies News Desk

Tony winner Idina Menzel sang the Best Original Song winner 'Let It Go' from this year's Best Animated Film FROZEN at the Academy Awards. Disney's newest movie musical, which has earned more…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39PM

VIDEO: Bette Midler Pays Tribute to Those Lost at Oscars by Movies News Desk

Following this year's 'In Memorium' segment, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winner and Academy Award nominee Bette Midler sang a moving version of her classic ballad 'Wind Beneath My Wings'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21PM

VIDEO: Pink Pays Tribute to WIZARD OF OZ, Judy Garland at Oscars by Movies News Desk

In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the groundbreaking musical movie THE WIZARD OF OZ, the Academy Awards paid tribute to the film, and its star Judy Garland. On hand were Garland's three ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03PM

VIDEO: Broadway Vet Darlene Love Breaks Into Song at Oscars by Movies News Desk

Broadway veteran Darlene Love appeared in the Academy Award winning Documentary Feature 20 FEET FROM STARDOM. As part of the acceptance speech, Love, who appeared in Broadway's LEADER OF THE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06PM

Vincent D'Onofrio Joins Cast of JURASSIC WORLD by Movies News Desk

Directed by SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED's Colin Trevorrow, JURASSIC WORLD also stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Original JURASSIC PARK director Steven Spielberg will produce.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01PM
Saturday, March 1, 2014

Susan Sarandon, Thomas Morgan Announce New Company, Reframed Pictures, at 2014 Sedona Film Festival by Movies News Desk

Actress Susan Sarandon and Filmmakers Thomas Morgan and Jonathan Bricklin announced the launch of their film company, Reframed Pictures, at the Sedona International Film festival today. Refr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:56PM
Friday, February 28, 2014

VIDEO: New Trailer for LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN - Lea Michele, Bernadette Peters, Megan Hilty and More! by Movies News Desk

LEGENDS OF OZ DOROTHY'S RETURN from Summertime Entertainment and Clarius Entertainment hits theaters on May 9, 2014. The film features the voice talents of Lea Michele Dorothy, Jim Belushi L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15PM

Autopsy Reveals Philip Seymour Hoffman Died From Toxic Mix of Drugs by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that the New York City medical examiner's office has determined Philip Seymour Hoffman died from 'accidental acute mixed drug intoxication, including heroin, co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Cameron Mackintosh Talks LES MISERABLES Revival by Movies News Desk

Cameron Mackintosh offers his view on whether the hit 2012 big screen adaptation of the iconic stage musical will have an effect on the success of the highly-anticipated Broadway revival, be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:34PM

AUDIO: Idina Menzel Reveals She Wants to Collaborate with Bono! by Movies News Desk

Idina Menzel appeared on today's 'On Air with Ryan Seacrest' this week and revealed that she would love to colloborate with U2 lead singer Bono. Listen to the appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Patrick Wilson to Join Paul Rudd in Marvel's ANT-MAN by Movies News Desk

Edgar Wright will direct the film from a script he co-wrote with Joe Cornish. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige will produce the film with Nira Park.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

VIDEO: 2014 Best Picture Nominees Burst Into Song in OSCAR SEASON: THE MUSICAL Spoof by Movies News Desk

Just in time for The Academy Awards this Sunday, Wayside Creations has unleashed their own comedic Broadway twist on the 2014 Oscar season. The independent filmmakers present 'Oscar Season T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:50PM

VIDEO: Lopez Team Reveals Inspiration Behind FROZEN Hit Songs by Movies News Desk

Oscar-nominated composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez revealed that the inspiration for the songs they wrote for the hit Disney animated film FROZEN came from their hometown of B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM

Josh Gad in Talks for Chris Columbus' PIXELS by Movies News Desk

Josh Gad and Kevin James are currently in discussions to star in Sony Pictures PIXELS from director Chris Columbus.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:17PM

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