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Monday, June 10, 2013

Josh Gad & Kevin Hart to Star in Untitled Miramax Comedy by Movies News Desk

Miramax and Screen Gems are collaborating on a currently UNTITLED comedy that will star Kevin Hart Think Like a Man, Let Me Explainand Ride Along and Josh Gad Love amp Other Drugs and 21. J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:58PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Key Art for LaGravanese's THE LAST FIVE YEARS Film by Movies News Desk

'Newsies' Jeremy Jordan will star opposite Anna Kendrick in Richard LaGravanese's upcoming film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's, THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Below, get a first look at key art fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM
Friday, June 7, 2013

VIDEO: First Look - Blanchett, Cannavale in Woody Allen's BLUE JASMINE by Movies News Desk

The first official trailer has been released for Woody Allen's highly-anticipated new film BLUE JASMINE. Get a first look below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:27PM

Nathan Lane Giving Up Musical Theater? by Movies News Desk

In an interview in today's LA Times, Broadway vet Nathan Lane confided in theater critic Charles McNulty that at the age of 57, he is through with musicals.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:28PM

Daniel Radcliffe Wants Role in STAR WARS Film by Movies News Desk

According to NME.com, Daniel Radcliffe would love to be cast in an upcoming installment of the STAR WARS film franchise.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:47PM

Review Roundup: Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by Movies News Desk

Joss Whedon's film MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING gets a limited release today via Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate, followed by a wider release on June 21, 2013. The movie premiered this fall at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Bill Irwin Joins Christopher Nolan's Sci-fi Triller INTERSTELLAR by Movies News Desk

Comingsoon.net reports that legendary stage clown Bill Irwin has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's upcoming sci-fi thriller INTERSTELLAR. The actor joins previously announced cast membe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM
Thursday, June 6, 2013

Will Chase, Stephanie J. Block to Star in Second Stage's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE This Fall by Movies News Desk

The New York Times Arts Blog reports that Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase will star in the Second Stage Theater's upcoming production of the new musical LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. The actors re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:39PM

Sundance Selects Acquires Rights to Polanski's VENUS IN FUR by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Sundance Selects has acquired the U.S. rights to Roman Polanski's VENUS IN FUR. The film, based on the Tony Award-winning play by David Ives

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:53PM

Martin Scorsese Presents Mel Brooks' AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Tonight by Movies News Desk

The American Film Institute will honor Mel Brooks with the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest accolade for a career in film. The award will be presented to Brooks at a gala tribute…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

VIDEO: Meet the Cast of SHORT TERM 12 - John Gallagher Jr and More, Plus Trailer! by Movies News Desk

Winner of the Grand Jury and Audience Awards at the 2013 South by Southwest Film Festival, Destin Daniel Cretton's Short Term 12 is warmly empathetic look at a facility for at-risk teenagers…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39PM

Carey Mulligan Frontrunner to Play Hilary Clinton in RODHAM Biopic? by Movies News Desk

Following previous reports that Jessica Chastain, Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Seyfried and Reese Witherspoon were among the actresses being considered for the part of Hilary Clinton in the up…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:59PM

VIDEO: Trailer - AVENUE Q's John Tartaglia in SILENT BUT DEADLY, Debuts Tonight by Movies News Desk

In New York City in 2004, a fun and raunchy little Broadway musical called Avenue Q escalated to stardom across the entertainment industry, nabbing the Tony Award for Best Musical. Leading t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

FOOTLOOSE's Kenny Wormald and More to Star in THE LIVING Indie Film by Movies News Desk

According to Variety, Footloose's Kenny Wormald, Jocelin Donahue and Fran Kranz have joined the upcoming indie film THE LIVING, written and directed by Jack Bryan. The trio will join previou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:52PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - SISTAS THE MUSICAL Comes to DVD Today by Movies News Desk

One Village Entertainment, an entity of RLJ Entertainment NASDAQ RLJE announces the release of the roof-raising stage play SISTAS THE MUSICAL, on DVD and digital download today, June 4, 2013…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Monday, June 3, 2013

Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Rice to Score SONG ONE Film, Starring Anne Hathaway by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Rice will write the songs for the new musical film SONG ONE, starring Anne Hathaway. Lewis and Rice have already written some or…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:36PM
Saturday, June 1, 2013

Broadway's Priscilla Lopez, John Cariani and Orfeh Star in SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES, Set for Brooklyn Film Festival Tonight by Movies News Desk

The first feature from writerdirector Nicole Gomez Fisher, SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES is a comedy which captures one girl's journey of self-discovery and the dynamics of her zany family. With …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Friday, May 31, 2013

VIDEO: Sir Patrick Stewart Speaks Out on Violence Against Women by Movies News Desk

An audience member offered her thanks to Sir Patrick Stewart at Comicpalooza 2013, for his speech at Amnesty International about violence against women and for the personal effect it had on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:23PM
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Katherine Waterston Joins Josh Brolin in INHERENT VICE by Movies News Desk

Katherine Waterston has officially joined recently announced Josh Brolin in Paul Thomas Anderson's adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's INHERENT VICE, according to Deadline.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35PM

Breaking News: Emma Stone Pulls Out of CABARET Revival; Sam Mendes & Rob Marshall Set to Co-Direct by Movies News Desk

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Emma Stone was rumored to be in talks to make her Broadway debut in the upcoming revival of CABARET in the role of Sally Bowles. Now according to the N…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09PM

Broadway's Priscilla Lopez, John Cariani and Orfeh Star in SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES, Set for 6/1 Brooklyn Film Festival Screening by Movies News Desk

The first feature from writerdirector Nicole Gomez Fisher, SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES is a comedy which captures one girl's journey of self-discovery and the dynamics of her zany family. With …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:52PM

Cheyenne Jackson to Join Alfred Molina & Michael Gambon in LOVE IS STRANGE by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, he will next join Michael Gambon, Alfred Molina, Kelly Reilly, and Tracy Letts in Ira Sachs' LOVE IS STRANGE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:45PM

Glenn Close Signs On to GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Glenn Close has signed on to join the cast of Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. The actress will join previously announced cast members Chris Pratt, Zoe …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Glenn Close Joins Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline.com, Glenn Close will play a leader in Nova Corp in Marvel Studios' upcoming film Guardians of the Galaxy. The movie, directed by James Gunn, is aiming to begin product…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:35PM

Tom Hardy in Consideration to Play Sir Elton John in ROCKETMAN? by Movies News Desk

According to Hitfix, resident action-star Tom Hardy is being considered to play Sir Elton John in the upcoming biopic, currently being developed by Rocket Pictures, John, and directed by Mic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:35PM

TACKLING ROMEO Film Gets NYC Screening at Dolby 88 Theater, 6/14; Stage Musical in Development by Movies News Desk

TACKLING ROMEO will receive a NYC screening on Friday, June 14th, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Dolby 88 Theater, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, Ground Floor, New York.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:31PM

Marlett's BLUE HIGHWAY In Development as B'Way Play and Film by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that a new play by David Marlett is currently being developed as both a potentially Broadway bound play and an indie film. Mitchell Maxwell is hoping to stage the work this f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:27PM

VIDEO: First Look - SISTAS THE MUSICAL Coming to DVD 6/4 by Movies News Desk

One Village Entertainment, an entity of RLJ Entertainment NASDAQ RLJE is proud to announce the release of the roof-raising stage play SISTAS THE MUSICAL, on DVD and digital download on June …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

VIDEO: Anna Kendrick & Kristin Chenoweth Sing 'For Good' at Trevor Live by Movies News Desk

The Trevor Project presented its annual benefit event, 'Trevor Live'. Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth was there for the festivities, where she performed 'For Good' with 'Pitch Perfect' …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM
Sunday, May 26, 2013

Jessica Chastain, Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Seyfried and Reese Witherspoon in Running to Play Hilary Clinton in RODHAM Biopic? by Movies News Desk

According to The Independent, Jessica Chastain, Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Seyfried and Reese Witherspoon are among the actresses being considered for the part of Hilary Clinton in the upcom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33PM

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