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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Photo Flash: Emma Thompson and More Join Richard Sherman for SAVING MR. BANKS Sing-A-Long by Movies News Desk

Two-time Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar-winner Tom Hanks topline Disney's Saving Mr. Banks, inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney's classi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Emilia Clarke, Brie Larson in Running for 'Sarah Connor' in TERMINATOR Reboot? by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Alan Taylor is about to begin testing actors for his upcoming TERMINATOR reboot, starting with the role of 'Sarah Connor'. Emilia Clarke Game of Thrones, B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM
Friday, November 8, 2013

Dan Stevens to Play 'Lancelot' in NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3? by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens is set to play the 'pivotal role' of Lancelot in NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3, which will be set in London.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:59PM

STAGE TUBE: Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and More in Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, Out Today! by Movies News Desk

The film adaptation of Tracy Letts' AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY hits theaters today, November 8, 2013, starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, Abigail Breslin, Margo Martingdale, Andrea …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2013

James Badge Dale Boards David Mamet's BLACKBIRD with Cate Blanchett by Movies News Desk

Blanchett takes on the role of 'Janet,' who returns for the funeral of her grandfather, a film visual effects artist who secretly worked as a U.S. special ops agent. As her grandfather's sec…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:38PM

Robert & Kristen Anderson-Lopez Talk Composing for Disney's FROZEN by Movies News Desk

In an interview posted on today's Variety.com, the couple spoke about penning music for the exciting animated project

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:17PM

Glenn Close, Jessica Hecht & More Cast in Tim Blake Nelson's ANESTHESIA by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Glenn Close, Sam Waterston, Gretchen Mol, Michael K. Williams, Corey Stoll, Jessica Hect, Gloria Reuben have signed on to the cast of Tim Blake Nelson's 'Anesthesia'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:34PM

Hugh Jackman Offered Role of 'Adolpho' in Film Adaptation of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE by Movies News Desk

In an interview posted on Yahoo Movies, Hugh Jackman revealed that he has been offered the role of 'Adolpho' in an upcoming big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Caine to Star in HARRY AND THE BUTLER by Movies News Desk

Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Caine will star in HARRY AND THE BUTLER, to be directed by George C. Wolfe Lackawanna Blues, it was announced today

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM
Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Julianne Moore to Star in STILL ALICE Film by Movies News Desk

Variety writes that Julianne Moore has signed on to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Lisa Genova's novel STILL ALICE. The movie is set to start filming early next year, directed by Ri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:50PM

Jon Favreau to Direct New Disney Adaptation of JUNGLE BOOK? by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Jon Favreau is in talks with Disney to direct a new adaptation of THE JUNGLE BOOK, written by Justin Marks The Raven.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:17PM
Saturday, November 2, 2013

Jason Bateman to Direct David Lindsay-Abaire's THE FAMILY FANG, Starring Nicole Kidman by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Nicole Kidman has signed on to star in another David Lindsay-Abaire work- a film adaptation of Kevin Wilson's 'The Family Fang.' Kidman previously appeared in the film…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM
Friday, November 1, 2013

Ellen Barkin to Join Robert De Niro in HANDS OF STONE Biopic by Movies News Desk

According to Variety, Ellen Barkin will star alongside Robert De Niro, Edgar Ramirez and Usher Raymond in the upcoming film biopic on boxing champ Roberto Duran. HANDS OF STONE is written an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:15PM

Christopher Walken, Lenny Kravitz Sign on for LITTLE ROOTIE TOOTIE by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Christopher Walken And Lenny Kravitz will co-star in LITTLE ROOTIE TOOTIE from writerdirector Dan Algrant. Grammy winner composer Terence Blanchard will score original …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

Matthew Broderick to Star in Neil LaBute's DIRTY WEEKEND Film by Movies News Desk

Screendaily.com reports that Matthew Broderick and Alice Eve are set to star in Neil LaBute's comedy drama DIRTY WEEKEND. The film, written by LaBute, is currently in production on location…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:25AM

'Annie' Stars Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne Set for BROTHER'S KEEPER Film by Movies News Desk

Showbiz411 reports that real-life couple and Annie co-stars Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne plan to continue working side by side in the upcoming film BROTHER'S KEEPER.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM
Thursday, October 31, 2013

Patrick Wilson Joins Cast of Drama MAN ON CARRION ROAD by Movies News Desk

Variety reports exclusively that Patrick Wilson will star in Atlas Independent and Relativity International MAN ON CARRION ROAD, replacing Timothy Olyphant, the actor originally cast in the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Dustin Hoffman to Join Kathy Bates & Alfred Molina in BOYCHOIR by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar winner has signed on to join Alfred Molina and Kathy Bates in the film, set to be directed by Francois Girard, and featuring an original script…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Barbra Streisand's Mom Wanted Her to 'Be a Secretary' by Movies News Desk

In the upcoming issue of Glamour Magazine, the Brooklyn-born singer, who will receive the 'Glamour' 2013 Women of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award on November 11th revealed that she did n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:47AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

VIDEO: Bette Midler Talks HOCUS POCUS' 20th Anniversary on KATIE by Movies News Desk

Stage and screen star Bette Midler recently stopped by KATIE to talk about the 1993 film HOCUS POCUS celebrating its 20th anniversary. In the clip below, find out what she had to say about f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24PM

Steve Kazee Hosts Benefit Gala for NYU's Tisch School by Movies News Desk

Speaking at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts annual benefit gala last night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, Academy Award-winning director, producer and screenwriter Oliver Stone…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM
Monday, October 28, 2013

Scott Rudin Snags Rights to Garth Risk Hallberg's Unpublished CITY ON FIRE Novel by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Scott Rudin -- producer of films such as Captain Phillips and The Social Network and many Broadway productions, including this season's Betrayal and A Rais…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37PM

Ellen Burstyn Signs on for Laurie Weltz's SCOUT Film by Movies News Desk

According to the Hollywood Reporter, stage and screen star Ellen Burstyn has signed on to star in Laurie Weltz's Scout, opposite Jane Seymour, India Ennenga, James Frecheville, Onata Aprile,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM
Sunday, October 27, 2013

VIDEO: Inside the Recording Studio with FROZEN Voice Actors Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell & More by Movies News Desk

A new behind-the-scenes peek of Walt Disney's FROZEN has been revealed, featuring Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Jonathan Groff in the recording studio - check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57PM
Saturday, October 26, 2013

Broadway Director Joel Zwick Takes HNB Hot Seat Today by Movies News Desk

Sandra Lord, founder of The Hollywood Networking Breakfast HNB, is proud to announce that Joel Zwick will take the hot seat for the Hollywood Networking Breakfast, today, October 26th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Friday, October 25, 2013

Robin Weigert Joins Tobey Maguire in Bobby Fischer Bio Pic PAWN SACRIFICE by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Robin Weigert Sons of Anarchy has joined the cast of Edward Zwick's PAWN SACRIFICE. The actress will play previously announced star Tobey Maguire's off-bea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55PM
Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Tom Hardy to Play Sir Elton John in Upcoming Biopic ROCKETMAN by Movies News Desk

Tom Hardy will star as Elton John in Rocket Pictures' Rocketman, and Focus Features has come aboard to give the film a major U.S. release, producers announced today.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

VIDEO: New Clip from Disney's FROZEN Features Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff by Movies News Desk

USA Today has shared an exclusive sneak peek from Walt Disney Animation's FROZEN. In the clip, Olaf the Snowman voiced by Josh Gad meets Kristoff voiced by Jonathan Groff and explains why he…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:44PM

VIDEO: Spike Lee Talks DO THE RIGHT THING Broadway Musical on GMA by Movies News Desk

ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA and Entertainment Weekly are reuniting the casts of some of America's most iconic movies all this week. Today, the cast of the Oscar-nominated film, 'Do the Right …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:47PM

Alec Baldwin: ROCK OF AGES Film Was 'A Complete Disaster' by Movies News Desk

During a seminar on Tuesday, October 22nd at the American Magazine Media Conference in New York City, Alec Baldwin discussed his appearance in the 2012 big screen adaptation of Broadway's RO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:40PM
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

VIDEO: Cast of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Accepts Hollywood 'Ensemble' Film Award by Movies News Desk

Last night, the Hollywood Film Award's 'Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award' went to the cast of AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY including Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, and Ewan McGregor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

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