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Thursday, July 18, 2013

ORPHANS' Tom Sturridge Joins FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD by Movies News Desk

Deadline.com reports that ORPHANS' Tom Sturridge has signed on for Fox Searchlight's film adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, directed by Thomas Vinterberg.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:11PM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Gets Puppet-fied in WOLVERINE - THE MUSICAL! by Movies News Desk

Hugh Jackman will soon be seen up on the big screen in the highly anticipated action film THE WOLVERINE. However, the X-Man takes on a bit of a softer persona in a new video posted on Mashab…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Jake Gyllenhaal Exits INTO THE WOODS to Focus on NIGHTCRAWLER by Movies News Desk

According to ComingSoon.net, Jake Gyllenhaal is dropping out of Rob Marshall's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical INTO THE WOODS to focus on his upcoming indie flick NIGHTCRAWLER.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

John Lithgow Boards Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR by Movies News Desk

According to The Wrap, John Lithgow has completed the cast of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller INTERSTELLAR. Lithgow joins previously announced stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54PM

Jessica Chastain Set to Star in A MOST VIOLENT YEAR by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Jessica Chastain is currently in negotiations to star in J.C. Chandor's upcoming film A MOST VIOLENT YEAR.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM

VIDEO: First Look - Cory Monteith in His Final Film MCCANICK by Movies News Desk

Josh C. Waller, director of the film MCCANICK starring the late Cory Monteith, shared an exclusive clip with Yahoo Movies, which gives a first look at the actor's final film role. View the c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM
Monday, July 15, 2013

Bobby Cannavale and Dustin Hoffman Sign On For Jon Favreau's CHEF by Movies News Desk

ComingSoon.net reports that Bobby Cannavale and Dustin Hoffman have joined Jon Favreau's comedy CHEF, directed, written and starring Favreau alongside Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson, John…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16PM
Thursday, July 11, 2013

VIDEO: First Look - Tom Hanks in Trailer for SAVING MR. BANKS by Movies News Desk

Since its release in 1964, 'Mary Poppins' has dazzled millions of moviegoers with its beautiful songs, witty banter, and heartfelt storyline. On December 20, audiences will finally get a clo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Photo Flash: First Look - Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson in Disney's SAVING MR. BANKS by Movies News Desk

Time has revealed a first exclusive look at SAVING MR. BANKS, starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Billy Crystal Among Recipients of 2013 Disney Legends Award by Movies News Desk

Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Amy Adams to Star in Film Adaptation of Steve Martin's OBJECT OF BEAUTY by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Maven Pictures has announced that Ned Benson is set to adapt Steve Martin's OBJECT OF BEAUTY to the big screen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM
Tuesday, July 9, 2013

VIDEO: First Look - Amanda Seyfried in All-New LOVELACE Trailer by Movies News Desk

A new trailer the upcoming biopic LOVELACE from Millenium Films has just been released. The film stars Amanda Seyfried 'Les Miserables', 'Mamma Mia' as American porn star Linda Lovelace. Get…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM
Monday, July 8, 2013

Stellan Skarsgard in Talks for Kenneth Branagh's CINDERELLA by Movies News Desk

Should a deal be reached, Skarsgard would play the king's adviser, the grand duke, 'who just may have ulterior motives in his guidance.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:25PM
Friday, July 5, 2013

Monty Python Producer Awarded Royalties in SPAMALOT Case by Movies News Desk

According to today's New York Times Arts Blog, producer Mark Forstater has been granted royalties to the hit stage musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT. The British filmmaker was among those inv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:15PM
Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Winnie Mandela Biopic Starring Jennifer Hudson to Hit Theaters Sept 6 by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline.com, the Winnie Mandela biopic starring Jennifer Hudson will hit theaters on September 6, 2013, distributed by Image Entertainment, who acquired the rights at the 2013 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:11PM

Alec Baldwin on Quitting Acting: 'I'd Love To' by Movies News Desk

Baldwin shared with Vanity Fair that his greatest wish is to end his days in the public eye and dreams of the day that his soon-to-be born first child will never know him as a celebrity.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:44AM
Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Marcia Gay Harden, Eileen Atkins & More Sign on for Upcoming Woody Allen Comedy by Movies News Desk

According to Variety, Broadway veterans Eileen Atkins, Marcia Gay Harden, Hamisch Linklater and Simon McBurney have all joined the cast of Woody Allen's new, untitled comedy. Also starring a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

VIDEO: First Look - Jane Lynch Stars in Dark Comedy AFTERNOON DELIGHT by Movies News Desk

Below, check out Jane Lynch, Josh Radnor and more in Jill Soloway's dark comedy AFTERNOON DELIGHT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM
Monday, July 1, 2013

Photo Flash: Will Chase, Sterling Jerins, Debra Messing and More at BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER Premiere by Movies News Desk

On Saturday, June 29, 2013, LES hotspot, The DL hosted an intimate reception to celebrate the World Premiere of Director Sania Jhankar's film 'Butterflies of Bill Baker.' The film's stars Wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Helen Mirren to Star in DreamWorks' 'JOURNEY' by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Helen Mirren and Manish Dayal have signed on to star in DreamWorks upcoming drama THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY, based on the novel by author Richard Morais.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:59PM

VIDEO: First Look - Taye Diggs Stars in Comedy Sequel THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY by Movies News Desk

Below, check out a new TV spot for Universal Pictures upcoming sequel THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY, starring Broadway vet Taye Diggs. The musical comedy is set to hit theaters on November 15, 2013.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:39PM

Kelly Bishop to Star in Indie Film SAINT JANET by Movies News Desk

SAINT JANET stars Tony Award winner Kelly Bishop Six Degrees of Separation, Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls, Bunheads in the title role

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM

VIDEO: First Look - Jennifer Hudson Stars in Langston Hughes' BLACK NATIVITY by Movies News Desk

Fox Searchlight Pictures has released a teaser trailer for BLACK NATIVITY. Kasi Lemmons directs the big screen adaptation of Langston Hughes' clelebrated play, starring Jennifer Hudson. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM
Friday, June 28, 2013

VIDEO: Dustin Lance Black and Chad Griffin Talk Hollywood and Prop 8 by Movies News Desk

Milk screenwriter and '8' playwright Dustin Lance Black and Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about Hollywood's impact on the Supreme Court's Jun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:51PM

VIDEO: First Look - Hugh Jackman in Trailer for PRISONERS by Movies News Desk

Warner Bros. Pictures has just released a new trailer and poster for Denis Villeneuve's PRISONERS. The film, starring Hugh Jackman, hits theaters on September 20th. Get a first look below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

Neil Labute's SOME GIRLS Gets Digital Release Today by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Neil LaBute's film adaptation of SOME GIRLSS will be the first project to be released on Vimeo's new On Demand program. The indie film is set to have its New York, Los …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Breaking News: Sandra Bullock Out, Cameron Diaz to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE Film by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline.com, after Sandra Bullock pulled out of talks for upcoming Annie film remake as 'Miss Hannigan', Sony has quickly lined up and signed on her replacement - Cameron Diaz.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Philip Seymour Hoffman to Join CHILD 44? by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline.com, Philip Seymour Hoffman is in negotiations for CHILD 44, directed by Daniel Espinosa for Summit Entertainment. He would join Tom Hardy, Roomi Rapace, Gary Oldman an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01PM

Spike Lee to Film MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH Stage Show for HBO Films, July 2013! by Movies News Desk

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and legendary filmmaker Spike Lee will bring Tyson's hit one-man stage show to TV in HBO Films' MIKE TYSON UNDISPUTED TRUTH, it was announced today by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:13PM
Monday, June 24, 2013

Liam Neeson in Negotiations for TAKEN 3? by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Liam Neeson is in negotiations to star in a third installment of the TAKEN franchise for EuropaCorp and 20th Century Fox. Neeson would return as retired CIA agent Brya…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33PM

VIDEOS: BWW Exclusive - New Clips from PETUNIA Starring Urie & Segal! by Movies News Desk

Three new clips from the film PETUNIA, starring Michael Urie, Brittany Show, and Travis Segal have just been released, and BWW Movies bring you an exclusive look below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:11PM

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