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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Elizabeth Olsen to Play Scarlet Witch in THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON by Movies News Desk

Nick Fury himself has confirmed the rumors that Elizabeth Olsen will take on the role of Scarlet Witch in the AVENGERS' next outing.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16PM
Wednesday, October 2, 2013

SOUTHLAND's Dorian Missick Joins ANNIE Remake by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Dorian Missick Southland has joined the ANNIE remake alongside Tracie Thoms as Annie's 'fake parents'. The new film inspired by the classic Broadway musical with a mode…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24PM

Green Day Doc BROADWAY IDIOT to Kick-Off CBGB Music & Film Festival by Movies News Desk

The CBGB Music amp Film Festival has announced the 2013 official film lineup, which will feature over 60 feature films and shorts including world and US premieres mixed in with shorts

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AM

LES MIS Soundtrack Remains on Top of 2013's Best Selling Albums in UK by Movies News Desk

Billboard.com reports that the 2012 release from Scottish singer Emeli Sande and the soundtrack to Universal Pictures' LES MISERABLES are the best-selling albums in Great Britain year-to-dat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Chats 'Kill Your Darlings' on COLBERT by Movies News Desk

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe talked about playing beat poet Allen Ginsberg in his biographical film, 'Kill Your Darlings.' Check…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM
Monday, September 30, 2013

DEXTER Alum David Zayas Signs on for ANNIE Remake by Movies News Desk

Zayas will take on the role of 'Lou, the local bodega owner who is a friend to Annie and has a crush on Miss Hannigan.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:23PM

DOWNTON ABBEY's Laura Carmichael to Join Paul Giamatti & Mia Wasikowska in MADAME BOVARY Adaptation by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, DOWNTON ABBEY's Laura Carmichael has signed on for Sophie Barthes' upcoming film adaptation of MADAME BOVARY. She'll star opposite Paul Giamatti, Mia Was…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:41PM
Saturday, September 28, 2013

Hugh Jackman Joins Neill Blomkamp's CHAPPIE Film by Movies News Desk

ScreenDaily.com reports that Hugh Jackman, set to receive the Zurich Film Festival Golden Icon Award tonight, revealed at a PRISONERS press conference that he has signed on for Neill Blomkam…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:39PM

Hugh Jackman Receives Zurich Film Festival's 'Golden Icon' Tonight by Movies News Desk

The Golden Icon Award of this year's Zurich Film Festival goes to Hugh Jackman. The ceremony will take place tonight, September 28th at the cinema corso 1. In addition to receiving ZFF's Gol…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM
Thursday, September 26, 2013

Adele to Star as Dusty Springfield on the Big Screen? by Movies News Desk

As reported by the Daily Mail, superstar singer and Oscar-winner Adele is in talks to to star as singer Dusty Springfield in an upcoming film, rumored to be written by David Stenn Boardwalk …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28PM

Katie Holmes Joins Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges in THE GIVER by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Katie Holmes has signed on for the film adaptation of the hit young adult novel THE GIVER by Lois Lowry, directed by Philip Noyce. The movie will hit the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:35PM

Disney Suing Theater Over LION KING, MARY POPPINS Copyright Infringement by Movies News Desk

Disney is taking legal action against a Pennsylvania theater group, maintaining that they are showcasing some its most iconic characters and songs in a new musical titled 'Broadway Now and F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:40PM

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Featured in New Trailer for Disney's FROZEN by Movies News Desk

A new trailer for Walt Disney's FROZEN has been released. The animated comedy adventure featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Johathan Groff and Josh Gad, with music by Tony Award winner Rob…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

VIDEO: First Look - Jennifer Hudson Stars in New Trailer for BLACK NATIVITY by Movies News Desk

Fox Searchlight has released a new extended trailer for BLACK NATIVITY, a musical drama directed by Kasi Lemmons.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM
Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Geoffrey Rush Joins GODS OF EGYPT as 'Ra' by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Geoffrey Rush has signed on to join Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Gerard Butler in the upcoming fantasy feature GODS OF EGYPT, directed by Alex Proyas for Summ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26PM

Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje Boards ANNIE Remake by Movies News Desk

Agbaje will take on the role of 'Nash,' described as 'the tough but lovable bodyguard and driver for Stacks Foxx and a good friend of Annie.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

VIDEO: New Trailer for Roman Polanski's VENUS IN FUR Film Adaptation by Movies News Desk

A new international trailer for Roman Polanskis' film adaptation of VENUS IN FUR, based upon the Tony Award-winning play by David Ives, has premiered. The film stars Emmanuelle Seigner and M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:47PM

ANNIE Film Release Date Moves Up to 12/19 by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the big screen adaptation of ANNIE will now be released a week earlier, December 19th, to avoid the Christmas Day rush.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Daniel Radcliffe Shuts Down Freddie Mercury Rumors by Movies News Desk

Daniel Radcliffe, who had been rumored to portray Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic of his life, denies any part in the film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:47PM

Susan Boyle's Film Debut THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE Coming to Theaters 11/22 by Movies News Desk

EchoLight Studios announced today that their upcoming holiday film THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE will come to the big screen for audiences nationwide on November 22.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM
Monday, September 23, 2013

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for SING ALONG Starring Alice Ripley by Movies News Desk

Below, watch the official trailer for SING ALONG. The musical short film stars Broadway vet Alice Ripley Next to Normal, Side Show as the the mother of young boy who dreams of making it to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:02PM

SING ALONG with Alice Ripley & Heidi Blickenstaff to be Screened in L.A. this Week by Movies News Desk

'Sing Along,' the short film musical starring an all-Broadway cast, will have a three-day theatrical run in Los Angeles this week. The movie was filmed in New York City in October 2012 and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM
Saturday, September 21, 2013

Daniel Radcliffe to Play Freddie Mercury in Sony Biopic? by Movies News Desk

Deadline notes that Cohen was adamant about taking the film in a 'gritty R-rated tell-all' direction, following the honest events of Mercury's life, while the bandmates wanted a cleaner vers…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:45PM
Friday, September 20, 2013

Hitchcock Classic STRANGERS ON A TRAIN Heading to West End by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that two adaptations of classic edge-of-your seat films will make their stage debuts on London's West End.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

James Gandolfini's ENOUGH SAID Set for Release Today by Movies News Desk

The second to last film of the late actor James Gandolfin was chosen as a 'special presentation' at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, and now the film will be released shortly…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Thursday, September 19, 2013

Kristin Chenoweth in Talks to Join Jennifer Lopez for Upcoming Thriller THE BOY NEXT DOOR by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Broadway vet is currently in talks to join the studio's upcoming thriller THE BOY NEXT DOOR. Rob Cohen will direct, featuring a script by Barbara Cur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:35PM
Wednesday, September 18, 2013

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, SAVING MR. BANKS Among Lineup for 2013 Napa Valley Film Festival by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY, SAVING MR. BANKS, NEBRASKA and MANDELA LONG WALK TO FREEDOM have all joined the lineup for the Napa Valley Film Festival's 2013 editio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47PM

BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston Looking to Life on the Blacklist in TRUMBO Film by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston, who is currently starring onstage in A.R.T.'s ALL THE WAY in Cambridge, will lead the upcoming indie drama TRUMBO, based on the life of bl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26PM

Daniel Radcliffe Will Not Appear in New HARRY POTTER - Themed Film Saga by Movies News Desk

The UK's The Guardian reports that Daniel Radcliffe has no plans to appear in JK Rowling's recently announced Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film saga, based on the wildly popular w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM
Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Kelsey Grammer to Join THE EXPENDABLES 3? by Movies News Desk

Deadline is reporting that Broadway veteran Kelsey Grammer is in talks to take on the role of 'Bonaparte' in THE EXPENDABLES 3 -- a part originally set for Nicolas Cage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00PM
Monday, September 16, 2013

Tom Sturridge Among Cast of FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD by Movies News Desk

The film stars Carey Mulligan The Great Gatsby, Drive, Matthias Schoenaerts Rust and Bone, Bullhead, Michael Sheen Midnight in Paris, FrostNixon, Tom Sturridge Tony Nominee for 'Orphans', On…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM

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