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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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

Photo Flash: Anna Kendrick, Jeremy Jordan at LAST FIVE YEARS NY Screening by Movies News Desk

Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick, stars of Richard LaGravenese film adaptation of the Jason Robert Brown musical The Last Five Years attended a special screening of the film on Monday, Feb. 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:44AM
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

THE FOLLOWING's Kevin Bacon to Star in Horror Film 6 MIRANDA DR. by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kevin Bacon will lead Blumhouse's upcoming horror flick 6 MIRANDA DR., with Radha Mitchell in talks to co-star. Greg Mclean wrote and will direct the mov…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM
Monday, February 24, 2014

Stage and Screen Star Lily Rabe to Return to Horror in Jason Blum's THE VEIL by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, AMERICAN HORROR STORY's Lily Rabe will be returning to the horror genre in Jason Blum's thriller THE VEIL, directed by Phil Joanou from a script by Rober…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28PM

Eddie Izzard, Josh Lucas, Kevin McHale and Debra Winger Join BOYCHOIR Film by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, actor and comedian Eddie Izzard, THE FIRM's Josh Lucas, GLEE's Kevin McHale and IN TREATMENT's Debra Winger have all boarded the upcoming movie BOYCHOIR.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30PM

Judy Garland's Kids, Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft, to Reunite at the Oscars for WIZARD OF OZ Tribute by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft -- Judy Garland's three children -- will reunite at the 2014 Academy Awards this weekend for a tribute to THE WIZ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:35PM

Amanda Seyfried to Star in MacFarlane's TED Sequel by Movies News Desk

Les Mis star Amanda Seyfried will take on the female lead in the sequel to Seth MacFarlane's TED, appropriately titled 'Ted 2.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

Amy Adams, Anne Hathaway Among OSCAR Presenters; Full List Announced! by Movies News Desk

Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron today announced the complete slate of stars who will present Oscars at the ceremony. The Oscars, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, will air on Oscar Sunda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2014

FROZEN Video of the Day: Stage Actor Raymond J. Lee's Cover of 'Let It Go' by Movies News Desk

Stage actor Raymond J. Lee Broadway's Anything Goes shared today's video of his cover of the single 'Let It Go'. 'This song resonated with me and I wanted to do a male vocal cover with my ow…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30PM
Saturday, February 15, 2014

Leonardo DiCaprio Lost Out on MOULIN ROUGE Due to His 'Atrocious' Singing Voice by Movies News Desk

In a new interview with Variety, the WOLF OF WALL STREET star confessed he initially met with Baz Luhrmann about taking on the part of 'Christian' in the 2001 movie musical MOULIN ROUGE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20AM
Friday, February 14, 2014

Brittany Snow Will Return for PITCH PERFECT 2 by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Brittany Snow is set to return alongside Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson for the sequel to the surprise hit 2012 musical comedy PITCH PERFECT. Elizabeth Banks will dire…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:03PM
Thursday, February 13, 2014

ELAINE STRITCH: SHOOT ME Doc Announces Release Dates Across the Country by Movies News Desk

The new documentary about stage and screen legend Elaine Stritch, Elaine Stritch SHOOT ME is set for a limited release on February 21, 2014 at New York City's IFC Center and Lincoln Plaza Ci…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:57PM

Lopez Team to Perform 'Let It Go' at Concert Celebrating OSCAR-Nominated Scores & Songs by Movies News Desk

The concert will feature this year's nominated original songs, including 'Let It Go' from Frozen, performed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

FROZEN Wins Big at 12th Annual Visual Effects Awards by Movies News Desk

Disney's mega animated hit Frozen was also among the night's big winners, winning the four awards for an animated feature, including outstanding VFX, animated character, created environment,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:25AM
Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Tony Winner June Lockhart on Passing of Shirley Temple Black: 'She Was One of a Kind' by Movies News Desk

Hollywood legend and U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple Black has passed away at the age of 85. The film and television actress, singer and dancer died on Monday, February 10th. The news was sha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:03PM

Idina Menzel Shares Excitement on Twitter: 'I'm Singing on the Oscars!' by Movies News Desk

Today, Idina Menzel, the star of Broadway's upcoming 'IfThen,' took to Twitter to share her excitement on the news that she will be performing at the OSCARS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

Tony Winner Scarlett Johansson to Receive France's Cesar Award by Movies News Desk

Scarlett Johansson, who will next be seen on the big screen in Luc Besson's Lucy, will be the recipient of France's honorary Cesar Award.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AM
Monday, February 10, 2014

Cynthia Nixon & Saoirse Ronan to Lead Film Adaptation of STOCKHOLM, PENNSYLVANIA by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, the pair have been tapped to star in the film adaptation of Nikole Beckwith's play STOCKHOLM, PENNSYLVANIA, which Beckwith will also write and direct.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:27PM

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Performs 'Let It Go' as FROZEN Cast Reunites in L.A. by Movies News Desk

For the first time in forever, the music of 'Frozen' was celebrated with live performances at Los Angeles' Vibrato Grill Jazz club last night. Below, check out Idina Menzel's performance of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM
Saturday, February 8, 2014

Sony Pictures Worldwide Snags Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segel-Led David Foster Wallace Pic by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, James Ponsoldt's THE END OF THE TOUR, starring Jason Segel as author David Foster Wallace, as well as Jesse Eisenberg, has been picked up by Sony Picture…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, AMERICAN HUSTLE, FROZEN Take Top Honors at 2014 ACE EDDIE AWARDS by Movies News Desk

Nominations for the 64th annual ACE Eddie Awards have been announced. The Eddie Awards divide films into drama and comedy categories. Among the nods for drama were Alfonso Cuaron's 'Gravity'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:44AM
Friday, February 7, 2014

Anne Hathaway to Replace Reese Witherspoon in THE INTERN? by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Anne Hathaway did a table read of Nancy Meyers' workplace comedy THE INTERN with Robert De Niro and Meyers last week and is in talks to replace Reese Withe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26PM

Broadway's Ian McShane Joins Patrick Wilson in Drama MAN ON CARRION ROAD by Movies News Desk

The Wrap writes that Ian McShane will star alongside Patrick Wilson in Atlas Independent and Relativity International's THE MAN ON CARRION ROAD. Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego will direct from a scri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43PM

FROZEN, HER Receive 2014 'Made in Hollywood' Award by Movies News Desk

Her, The Croods and Frozen are this year's recipients of the Council's annual Made in Hollywood Awards

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:11AM

FROZEN Video of the Day: YouTube Star Sam Tsui Performs 'Let It Go' Mash-Up by Movies News Desk

YouTube sensation Sam Tsui shares a mash-up of 'Let It Go', performed by Broadway's Idina Menzel in the film, with 'Let Her Go' by the band Passenger.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Anna Kendrick & Rebel Wilson Set for PITCH PERFECT 2 by Movies News Desk

Universal Pictures has just confirmed to ComingSoon.net that both Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson will return for the sequel to the surprise hit 2012 musical comedy PITCH PERFECT. Elizabeth B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM

Filmmakers to Digitally Recreate Philip Seymour Hoffman for HUNGER GAMES Final Scene by Movies News Desk

Filmmakers for the upcoming installment of THE HUNGER GAMES franchise will digitally recreate the remaining scene which was to feature late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. The film is set to h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

Photo Flash: Artist Claire Keane Imagines Bette Midler's 'Showgirl' as FROZEN's Snow Queen by Movies News Desk

Former Disney Animation studio's visual development artist Claire Keane, who worked on the hit film FROZEN, shared new concept art for the Snow Queen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM
Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Disney's FROZEN to Expand Icy Universe to Broadway, Theme Parks, Video Games and More by Movies News Desk

It seems Disney's FROZEN has cast an unbreakable -- and unstoppable -- spell. According to Variety, Walt Disney Co. Chief Bob Iger revealed plans to expand FROZEN's icy universe during an ea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40PM

Musical Horror Comedy STAGE FRIGHT, Featuring Minnie Driver, to Hit Theaters on May 9 by Movies News Desk

Just before its big premiere at SXSW, the musical horror comedy film STAGE FRIGHT has been picked up by Magnet Releasing. Starring Allie MacDonald and Douglas Smith, STAGE FRIGHT also featur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:50PM

Philip Seymour Hoffman Autopsy Returns 'Inconclusive' Results; Further Testing to Be Done by Movies News Desk

An autopsy conducted on the body of late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has returned inconclusive.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM

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