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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

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

Octavia Spencer, Quvenzhane Wallis Join Cast of FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS by Movies News Desk

Octavia Spencer and Quvenzhane Wallis have joined the cast of the upcming drama FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:17PM

FROZEN Becomes Longest-Running No. 1 Soundtrack Since 2003 by Movies News Desk

Holding steady in the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a fourth non-consecutive week, the soundtrack to Disney's FROZEN has become the longest-running No. 1 film soundtrack since 2003

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

'Kill Your Darlings' Daniel Radcliffe & Dane DeHaan May Reteam for COLLEGE REPUBLICANS by Movies News Desk

Daniel Radcliffe may soon be reuniting with Kill Your Darlings director John Krokidas and co-star Dane DeHaan in the upcoming film COLLEGE REPUBLICANS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08AM

Arrests Made in Connection with Death of Philip Seymour Hoffman by Movies News Desk

Three men and one woman were arrested in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, February 4th, in connection with the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM
Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Broadway's Cory Michael Smith to Star Opposite Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara in CAROL by Movies News Desk

Smith will take on the role of 'Tommy, a seemingly charming traveling salesman who meets Blanchett and Mara's characters on the road.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:30PM

Philip Seymour Hoffman Had 'One Major Emotional Scene' Left on HUNGER GAMES by Movies News Desk

According to a Lionsgate executive who has chosen to remain anonymous, late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman still had 'one major, emotional scene left to film for THE HUNGER GAMES Mockingjay Pa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM
Monday, February 3, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman Autopsy Set for Today by Movies News Desk

An autopsy of Academy Award winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead on Sunday, February 2 of an apparent drug overdose, is set to take place today by the New York medical ex…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

FROZEN Breaks Records in South Korea; Sing-a-Long Version Adds $9 Million to Box Office by Movies News Desk

The animated film has now become the most-watched animated feature ever in South Korean theaters

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM
Sunday, February 2, 2014

Thaddeus O'Sullivan to Direct Jessica Chastain, Vanessa Redgrave in THE SECRET SCRIPITURE by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Thaddeus O'Sullivan has signed on to direct Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave in the upcoming film adaptation of THE SECRET SCRIPTURE, based on the nov…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:17PM

Steve Coogan, Naomie Harris Tribute Philip Seymour Hoffman at 2014 London Critics' Circle Film Awards; 12 YEARS A SLAVE Takes Top Honor by Movies News Desk

According to the Daily Mail, actor Steve Coogan took a moment at this evening's London Critics' Circle Film Awards to pay tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman, who passed away Sunday afternoon …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:56PM

Lionsgate Comments on Philip Seymour Hoffman's Passing; MOCKINGJAY Mostly Filmed by Movies News Desk

Very sad news today in the entertainment world Oscar, Tony and multi-award winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead from suspected drug overdose on Sunday afternoon at his apartme…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

FROZEN Wins Best Animated Feature, Music, Voice Acting at the 2014 Annie Awards; Full List! by Movies News Desk

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, hosted its 41st Annual Annie Awards, recognizing the year's best in the field of animation, last night, February 1, 2014. The Annie …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:59AM
Friday, January 31, 2014

Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams to Star in Philip Seymour Hoffman's EZEKIEL MOSS by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams have boarded the Philip Seymour Hoffman-helmed film EZEKIEL MOSS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:21PM

Emma Thompson to Star in THE LONG MIDNIGHT OF BARNEY THOMSON by Movies News Desk

The acclaimed actress, gearing up for a brief spring run in the New York Philharmonic's production of SWEENEY TODD, has signed on to star in 'comic thriller' THE LONG MIDNIGHT OF BARNEY THOM…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:15PM

Liam Neeson & Andrew Garfield to Lead Martin Scorsese's SILENCE by Movies News Desk

Per the report, Scorsese has been looking to make the film for the better part of twenty years.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:13PM

All-New Sing-Along Version of Disney's FROZEN Hits Theaters Today by Movies News Desk

'Frozen' audiences are invited to join the act-literally-as more than 1000 theaters nationwide introduce an all-new sing-along version of Disney's Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning big-s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Alfre Woodard Joins Horror Spinoff ANNABELLE by Movies News Desk

According to Variety, Alfre Woodard has signed on for ANNABELLE, a spinoff of New Line's THE CONJURING. John Leonetti will direct from a script by Gary Dauberman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:47PM

Rebecca Hall to Join Jason Sudeikis & Blythe Danner in TUMBLEDOWN by Movies News Desk

The film features 'Hall as a young widow unable to move on after the death of her husband, an acclaimed musician and the subject of a biography she's struggling to write. She teams with a br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM

Tracy Letts Fought Casting of McGregor, Cumberbatch for OSAGE COUNTY; Admits 'Glad I Lost the Fight' by Movies News Desk

Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Tracy Letts revealed that he was not in favor of casting Brits Ewan McGregor and Benedict Cumberbatch in his AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY big screen adaptation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

Daniel Craig to Headline Courtroom Drama THE WHOLE TRUTH by Movies News Desk

Daniel Craig will star in the upcoming courtroom drama titled, THE WHOLE TRUTH from director Courtney Hunt.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

The Academy Disqualifies Nominee for 'Best Original Song' by Movies News Desk

The Academy has disqualified one of the nominees in the category of 'Best Original Song Oscar.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM

ANNIE Star Taylor Richardson Cast in A MOST VIOLENT YEAR by Movies News Desk

Straight from the Broadway stage in role of ANNIE, child star Taylor Richardson took to Twitter to share the news that she has been cast in the upcoming film, 'A Most Violent Year', written …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

January Jones Joins Ethan Hawke in GOOD KILL by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that writerdirector Andrew Niccol's upcoming project, now titled GOOD KILL, has found its cast. The film will star January Jones Mad Men and Ethan Hawke, who just starred on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06PM

Judge Dismisses Remainder of Ed Asner's SAG-AFTRA Lawsuit by Movies News Desk

Yesterday, a federal court judge dismissed the remainder of a lawsuit against SAG-AFTRA filed by Ed Asner. In his order, United States District Court Judge Manuel L. Real found the court had…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:27PM

Richard Gere to Produce, Star in Drama TIME OUT OF MIND by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Richard Gere is set to produce and star in TIME OUT OF MIND, a drama from director Oren Moverman The Messenger. The movie will begin production in March 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:35PM

Soundtrack to Disney's FROZEN Regains No. 1 Spot on Billboard Charts! by Movies News Desk

The soundtrack to Disney's FROZEN can't seem to 'Let It Go' as this week it returns to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, selling 93,000 copies during the week ending Jan. 26

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM

FROZEN, GRAVITY Top 3D Int'l Society Awards by Movies News Desk

Gravity Warner Bros. swept several categories including best Live Action 3D Feature, best Stereography - Live Action, best 3D Scene of the Year, and best 2D to 3D Conversion. Two of the Soci…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Former Academy President Tom Sherak Passes Away at 68 by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, former Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak passed away today, January 28, due to complications from prostate cancer. He was 68.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM

Benedict Cumberbatch to Star in Upcoming Thriller BLOOD MOUNTAIN by Movies News Desk

Benedict Cumberbatch has signed on to star in the upcoming thriller BLOOD MOUNTAIN from director Sergei Bodrov.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM
Monday, January 27, 2014

Elizabeth Banks to Helm PITCH PERFECT 2 by Movies News Desk

'Elizabeth originated the idea for Pitch Perfect and was instrumental in making the first film such a huge success,' said Universal Pictures chairman Donna Langley in a statement. 'She bring…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM

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