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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

FROZEN Video of the Day - 'Let It Go' Goes International by Movies News Desk

Today we present two international covers of the film's 'Let It Go.' The first, by Korea's Hyorin, followed by French singer Anais Delva.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:09AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Evan Jonigkeit to Play Young 'Toad' in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST by Movies News Desk

Evan Jonigkeit will play a young, slightly different-looking version of 'Toad' in the upcoming X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54PM

MGM's A CHORUS LINE Coming to Blu-ray 1/14 by Movies News Desk

The MGM classics A Chorus Line is coming to blu-ray on January 14th

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

William Hurt to Portray Gregg Allman in New Film Biopic by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, William Hurt will portray Gregg Allman in the upcoming biopic MIDNIGHT RIDER from Unclaimed Freight Productions' Randall Miller and Jody Savin.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM

VIDEO: BWW Presents: Cutest FROZEN Video of the Day by Movies News Desk

Today, we present 'Little Ella', a huge fan of Idina Menzel's 'Princess Ella' of the film. When her uncle offered her the chance to record her cover of 'Let It Go', she grabbed the mike and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today by Movies News Desk

Sony Music has announced the release of the original motion picture soundtrack of August Osage County, featuring songs specially written for the film by Kings of Leon and by JD and The Strai…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Monday, January 6, 2014

Newly Married Justin Bartha and Lia Smith Expecting First Child by Movies News Desk

US Weekly reports that just two days after Justin Bartha, best known for his role in the 'Hangover' film franchise, tied the knot with fitness trainer Lia Smith, the couple has revealed they…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43PM

VIDEO: Meryl Streep Talks AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY on 'The View' by Movies News Desk

Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about fighting with Julia Roberts in her gritty new film, August Osage County.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Be Released Today by Movies News Desk

Sony Music is proud to announce the release of the original motion picture soundtrack of August Osage County, featuring songs specially written for the film by Kings of Leon and by JD and Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM
Saturday, January 4, 2014

Disney's FROZEN Soundtrack Skates Toward No. 1 on Billboard 200 by Movies News Desk

Billboard reports that Disney's FROZEN soundtrack could slide past Beyonce's self-titled album to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart by Sunday.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

Julia Roberts Receives Palm Springs Festival's Spotlight Award for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Today by Movies News Desk

Julia Roberts will be honored for her performance in AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY with the Spotlight Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival today, January 4, 2014. The festival runs no…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Friday, January 3, 2014

Tracy Letts AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Screenplay Among WGA Nominations; Full List Announced by Movies News Desk

The Writers Guild of America, West WGAW and the Writers Guild of America, East WGAE have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen during 2013.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

FROZEN-Themed Attraction Heading to EPCOT's Norway Pavillion? by Movies News Desk

Pull on your snow boots and zip up your parkas It looks like an all-new attraction based on Disney's hit animated film FROZEN, now in theaters, is heading to Disneyworld's EPCOT's Norway Pav…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:38AM
Thursday, January 2, 2014

THE WIZ, CABARET, SHOW BOAT and More Set for Moving Image's SEE IT BIG! Series, 1/24-2/28 by Movies News Desk

The Museum of the Moving Image's popular series See It Big will turn its focus to the movie musical with a fourteen-film celebration of the genre, from January 24 through February 28, 2014. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

FIRST LOOK: John Lloyd Young & More Star in Eastwood's JERSEY BOYS by Movies News Desk

Empire Magazine has shared a first look at the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of the musical JERSEY BOYS, directed by Clint Eastwood.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Disney's FROZEN Kicks Off 2014 at Top of U.S. Box Office by Movies News Desk

Disney's FROZEN, which recently surpassed the 500 million worldwide, will kick off 2014 at the top of the U.S. box office, according to Variety.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Tops Winners of Capri, Hollywood Film Festival by Movies News Desk

The big screen adaptation of Tracy Letts' August Osage County took home four awards at this year's Capri, Hollywood Film Festival

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:56AM
Monday, December 30, 2013

Disney's FROZEN Breaks $500 Million at Worldwide Box Office by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney's newest animated film FROZEN has earned 500 million at the worldwide box office following a successful run over the Christmas holiday.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:45PM

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Earns Over $100,000 in Limited Release by Movies News Desk

According to BoxOfficeMojo.com, Tracy Lett's big screen adaptation of AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY took in 179,500 at the weekend's box office

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:44AM
Sunday, December 29, 2013

AUDIO: Rare Recordings of P.L. Travers' Meetings with Disney Execs Released by Movies News Desk

The Los Angeles Times has obtained rare audio excerpts of MARY POPPINS' author P.L. Travers' meetings with Disney's Don DaGradi, Richard and Robert Sherman from the early 1960s. Check it out…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM
Saturday, December 28, 2013

Denzel Washington to Play 'Green Lantern' in BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN? by Movies News Desk

Nuke the Fridge has heard that Denzel Washington could be tapped to play John Stewart, aka the Green Lantern, in Zach Snyder's upcoming BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20PM
Thursday, December 26, 2013

Review Roundup UPDATE - More Critics Weigh In on AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY by Movies News Desk

Since our original Review Roundup earlier this month, additional media sites have weighed in on the highly anticipated drama. Let's see what they have to say

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM
Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Disney Files Trademark Lawsuit Over Alleged FROZEN Copycat by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney has filed a trademark lawsuit over an upcoming film from Phase 4 Studios.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:51PM

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Confirms She'd Like to Be Part of WICKED Film by Movies News Desk

In an interview with Digital Spy, Tony Award winner Idina Menzel confirmed that she would love to be a part of a big screen adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical WICKED, currently …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

VIDEO: First Look - Mary Louise Parker Stars in Indie Drama JAMESY BOY, in Theaters 1/17 by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, writer-director Trevor White's JAMSEY BOY 'will be released on video on demand on January 3, 2014, and will hit theaters a few weeks later, on January 17…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM
Friday, December 20, 2013

VIDEO: Meryl Streep, Margo Martindale & Abigail Breslin on Bringing AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY to the Big Screen by Movies News Desk

Three of AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY's leading ladies, Meryl Streep, Margo Martindale, and Abigail Breslin, recently sat down with Deadline's Pete Hammond following a screening of the film. Below, c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:45PM

Jessica Lange to Join Mark Wahlberg in Paramount's Remake of THE GAMBLER by Movies News Desk

Lange will play Wahlberg's mother, who will take on the role originally made famous by James Caan. The film follows 'a college professor whose gambling addiction takes over his life even aft…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:17PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Disney's FROZEN Soundtrack Breaks Into Top 10 on Billboard 200 Chart by Movies News Desk

Billboard reports that Disney's FROZEN soundtrack has risen from No. 11 to No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album is the 10th soundtrack from an animated feature to break into the top …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:47PM

Hugh Jackman in Talks to Join PAN as Pirate 'Blackbeard' by Movies News Desk

From Warner Bros., PAN follows an orphan into Neverland, where he saves the natives and starts an uprising against the pirates, who are led by Blackbeard. Captain Hook is also set to make an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM

Christmas Day Release of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Delayed! by Movies News Desk

Showbiz411 has confirmed that The Weinstein Company has delayed the release date of AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY, the big screen adaptation of Tracy Letts' Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:50AM

MARY POPPINS, 'VIRGINIA WOOLF' Among Films Added to National Film Registry by Movies News Desk

The Library of Congress has today announced its annual list of 25 films that will be included in the National Film Registry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

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