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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

VIDEO: Trailer - Tony Winner James Corden in ONE CHANCE by Movies News Desk

The Weinstein Company's inspiring biopic ONE CHANCE chronicles British tenor Paul Potts' rise to stardom via the television program Britain's Got Talent. Directed by David Frankel The Devil …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43PM

Hugh Jackman to Receive Zurich Film Festival's 'Golden Icon' by Movies News Desk

The Golden Icon Award of this year's Zurich Film Festival goes to Hugh Jackman. The ceremony will take place on September 28th at the cinema corso 1.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Photo Flash: New Clip & Images for Daniel Radcliffe's KILL YOUR DARLINGS by Movies News Desk

New images and a clip from Sony Pictures Classics' KILL YOUR DARLINGS, starring Daniel Radcliffe has just been released. Check them out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:41AM
Saturday, August 31, 2013

VIDEO: Cory Monteith in ALL THE WRONG REASONS Trailer by Movies News Desk

Myriad Pictures just released the trailer for its upcoming film ALL THE WRONG REASONS, starring Cory Monteith, who died at 31 due to accidental drug overdose last month. ALL THE WRONG REASON…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26AM
Friday, August 30, 2013

Kathleen Turner Boards DUMB AND DUMBER Sequel by Movies News Desk

According to Variety, the stage and screen star has boarded Universal's upcoming DUMB AND DUMBER TO sequel, which will once again star Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM

Universal Bumps DRACULA Reboot with Luke Evans & Samantha Barks to Oct. 2014 by Movies News Desk

According to Variety, the reboot, starring Luke Evans, LES MISERABLES' Samantha Barks, and Dominic Cooper, has been bumped from its original release date of August 8, 2014 to October 3.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:23PM

Hugh Jackman to Receive Donostia Award at San Sebastian Festival by Movies News Desk

The 61st edition of the San Sebastian Festival will present its Donostia Award to one of today's best known film stars, Hugh Jackman. The actor will receive the Award on September 27 prior t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:53AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

John Lloyd Young Confirmed as Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS Big Screen Adaptation by Movies News Desk

Broadway's John Lloyd Young confirmed today on his official Facebook page that he has joined the cast of Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of JERSEY BOYS in the role of legendary singer Frank…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:22PM
Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Original Broadway Cast Member Erica Piccininni Joins JERSEY BOYS Film as 'Lorraine' by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Erica Piccininni, who starred in the original Broadway production of JERSEY BOYS, will reprise her role as 'Lorraine' in Clint Eastwood's upcoming film ada…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM
Saturday, August 24, 2013

Val Kilmer Wants You to 'Give Ben a Chance' as Batman by Movies News Desk

Noted thespian and screen actor Val Kilmer currently starring onstage in his show Citizen Twain at the Pasadena Playhouse Tweeted today 'Give Ben a chance'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37PM
Friday, August 23, 2013

Tracy Letts to Adapt DreamWorks' New GRAPES OF WRATH Film? by Movies News Desk

The Wrap reports that Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts August Osage County is in talks to adapt THE GRAPES OF WRATH for DreamWorks' new film version.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48PM
Thursday, August 22, 2013

VIDEO: First Look - Jennifer Hudson's Official Photo Shoot as Disney's 'Tiana' by Movies News Desk

Via its official blog, Disney Parks and Resorts today unveiled the first few of a new series of portraits by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz portraying celebrities in iconic classic Disne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

'Frost/Nixon' Playwright Peter Morgan to Pen Ron Howard Film by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports exclusively that 'FrostNixon' playwright and screenwriter Peter Morgan will pen the screenplay for Ron Howard's upcoming drama THE HEART OF THE SEA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:26PM
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Benedict Cumberbatch Leaves Guillermo del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Benedict Cumberbatch will not be starring in Guillermo del Toro's thriller CRIMSON PEAK for Legendary Pictures. The 'Sherlock' actor is leaving the film for Unknown reas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46PM

Idris Elba to Star in BEASTS OF NO NATION by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Idris Elba has signed on to star in BEAST OF NO NATION, a film adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala's bestselling novel of the same name.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39AM
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Official: BOARDWALK EMPIRE's Vincent Piazza to Play 'Tommy Devito' in JERSEY BOYS Film by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Boardwalk Empire's Vincent Piazza, an early frontrunner for the role of 'Tommy Devito' in Clint Eastwood's upcoming film adaptation of the musical JERSEY BOYS, has offic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:11PM
Monday, August 19, 2013

John Gallagher, Jr. and Kate Lyn Sheil to Star in Indie Film THE HEART MACHINE by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that John Gallagher, Jr. The Newsroom and Kate Lyn Sheil will star in THE HEART MACHINE, written and directed by Zachary Wigon for Parts amp Labor. Filming began today in Ne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47PM

Patton Oswalt, Bob Odenkirk and Ian Roberts Complete THE KITCHEN SINK Cast by Movies News Desk

Deadline.com reports that Patton Oswalt, Bob Odenkirk, and Ian Roberts complete the cast of Sony Pictures' Supernatural comedy thriller THE KITCHEN SINK, directed by Robbie Pickering from a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15PM
Friday, August 16, 2013

Warner Bros. Sets Feb 14, 2014 Release for WINTER'S TALE by Movies News Desk

Warner Bros. Pictures has set a winter release date for 'Winter's Tale,' written and directed by Oscar-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman 'A Beautiful Mind' and based on the novel by Mark H…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:43PM

VIDEO: First Clip of James Gandolfini and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in ENOUGH SAID by Movies News Desk

ENOUGH SAID, the second to last film of the late actor James Gandolfini, will be released on September 20. Director Nicole Holofcener's film also stars Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Catherine Kee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman in Extended TV Spot for PRISONERS by Movies News Desk

Warner Bros. Pictures has debuted an extended TV spot for PRISONERS, hitting theaters on September 20th. Denis Villeneuve directs the thriller starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal , Maria …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30PM

Josh Gad Talks New Film JOBS by Movies News Desk

In an interview published in today's Mashable.com, Josh Gad spoke about his role as Steve Wozniak in the new Steve Jobs biopic JOBS, opening in theaters today.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

VIDEO: Trailer - First Look at Jonathan Groff in C.O.G.! by Movies News Desk

Below, check out the first official trailer for C.O.G., starring Broadway and GLEE star Jonathan Groff

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31PM

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for THE WEEKEND, Starring Lind, Elrod, Gray & More by Movies News Desk

FilmBuff and Sunnyside Films announce the release of feel-good summer comedy THE WEEKEND, directed by Brian Avers whose acting credits include Rock N' Roll, Lieutenant of Inishmore, King Lea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:05PM

Photo Flash: Stills from THE WEEKEND Movie, Feat. Lind, Elrod, Patel, O'Donnell, Gray and More by Movies News Desk

FilmBuff and Sunnyside Films announce the release of feel-good summer comedy THE WEEKEND, directed by Brian Avers whose acting credits include Rock N' Roll, Lieutenant of Inishmore, King Lea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Brian Avers Directs THE WEEKEND Film, Feat. Heather Lind and More by Movies News Desk

FilmBuff and Sunnyside Films announce the release of feel-good summer comedy THE WEEKEND, directed by Brian Avers whose acting credits include Rock N' Roll, Lieutenant of Inishmore, King Lea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37PM

Second Cory Monteith Film to Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival by Movies News Desk

The Toronto International Film Festival organizers announced today that a second Cory Monteith-led film will make its world premiere at the the annual event.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:35AM
Monday, August 12, 2013

VIDEO: Tom Hiddleston Sings 'Bare Necessities' at D23 Expo by Movies News Desk

Tom Hiddleston, who will soon be seen in Coriolanus at the Donmar Warehouse, broke out into a Disney classic, 'The Bare Necessities' at Disney's recent 'D23' Expo. Check out the impromptu pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM
Friday, August 9, 2013

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks Disney's FROZEN by Movies News Desk

At today's D23 expo, Broadway veteran Idina Menzel opened up about her role in Disney's upcoming animated feature FROZEN. Hear what she had to say about landing the coveted part of 'Elsa the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53PM

Neil Patrick Harris to Lend Voice to Pixar's 'DINOSAUR' by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Neil Patrick Harris will be among the voice cast of Pixar's upcoming animated adventure THE GOOD DINOSAUR.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:49PM

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