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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
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Clint Eastwood to Direct JERSEY BOYS Film Adaptation by Movies News Desk

According to a recent Equity casting notice, the legendary actordirector has signed on to helm the film adaptation of JERSEY BOYS, written by John Logan. The film is currently slated to begi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

VIDEO: First Look - Jerry Lewis Stars in MAX ROSE by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter has debuted a first look at MAX ROSE, starring Jerry Lewis as a jazz pianist, Max, who has just lost his wife of more than 50 years. Max discovers something just days …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM
Monday, May 20, 2013

Seth MacFarlane Will Not Host 2014 OSCARS by Movies News Desk

The Family Guy creator, who caused a stir in January with some of his controversial one-liners and musical numbers, announced today via Twitter that he would not be returning in 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

Christian Borle Signs On for Michael Mann's Upcoming Cyber Thriller by Movies News Desk

The Tony-winning actor, who recently starred on NBC's SMASH, has officially signed on for Michael Mann's upcoming, untitled cyber thriller set in China, according to Deadline. Borle joins Ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM

AFI to Honor Mel Brooks with Lifetime Achievement Award by Movies News Desk

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, 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 b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:20AM
Thursday, May 16, 2013

UPDATE: Emily Blunt to Join INTO THE WOODS Film as 'The Baker's Wife'; Plus Christine Baranski as 'The Stepmother'? by Movies News Desk

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Emily Blunt is in talks to join Disney's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, directed by Rob Marshall. Now, sources have told …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:14PM

Film Society of Lincoln Center Presents 'An Evening with Joss Whedon', 5/29 by Movies News Desk

The filmmaker conversation will follow a special sneak preview of his bold and modern adaptation of Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, opening at the Film Society on Friday, June 7.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Cate Blanchett to Star in David Mamet's BLACKBIRD by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Cate Blanchett has signed on to lead David Mamet's BLACKBIRD, described as 'a present-day Hitchcockian nailbiter turning on a secret explanation for the 1963 assassinat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56AM

Scarlett Johansson to Make Directorial Debut in SUMMER CROSSING by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Scarlett Johansson will make her directorial debut in the upcoming big screen has adaptation of Truman Capote's novel SUMMER CROSSING.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04AM

Anne Hathaway Confirmed for Film Musical SONG ONE by Movies News Desk

Movieweb.com reports that Anne Hathaway has officially signed on to star in a new musical drama SONG ONE from Worldview Entertainment. The project will be helmed by Kate Barker-Froyland from…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:37AM
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Josh Gad Cast in Braff's WISH I WAS HERE by Movies News Desk

ActorWriterDirector Zach Braff announced today that he has added Tony nominated actor Josh Gad to the cast of his film WISH I WAS HERE. The announcement was made on the film's Kickstarter p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM

Scarlett Johansson Joins Cast of Favreau's CHEF by Movies News Desk

Variety reports exclusively that Scarlett Johansson has signed on to Jon Favreau's upcoming film CHEF. The actress joins previously announced cast members Robert Downey Jr., Sofia Vergara,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

ANNIE Reboot to Begin Filming in NYC This August; New Character Revealed by Movies News Desk

According to a casting notice for Columbia Pictures' upcoming reboot of ANNIE, production on the film will begin in August on location in New York City.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:02PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Jessica Chastain in MISS JULIE by Movies News Desk

Liv Ullmann directs her first film in more than a decade with MISS JULIE, starring Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton. Get a first look at Oscar-nominated Chastain in the ti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:31PM

Al Pacino to Star in David Gordon Green's MANGLEHORN by Movies News Desk

Academy Award winner Al Pacino has signed on to star in David Gordon Green's drama, Manglehorn, financed and produced by Worldview Entertainment.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:44AM
Friday, May 10, 2013

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY by Movies News Desk

The first trailer for the film adaptation of Tracy Letts' AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY has been released. Starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, Abigail Breslin, Margo Martingdale, Andre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM
Thursday, May 9, 2013

VIDEO: First Look - Tom Hanks in First Official Trailer for CAPTAIN PHILLIPS by Movies News Desk

Tom Hanks will jump right from his Tony-nominated performance in Broadway's 'Lucky Guy' to the big screen when the highly anticiapted drama CAPTAIN PHILLIPS hits theaters on October 11. Belo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Baz Luhrmann Wants to Take on HAMLET with Leonardo DiCaprio by Movies News Desk

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at the New York premier of the film on May, Luhrmann said he next wants to tackle the classic HAMLET - with Leonardo Dicaprio in the title role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10PM

Benjamin Walker in Talks to Join Chris Hemsworth for Ron Howard's THE HEART OF THE SEA by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Ben Walker is nearing a deal to star opposite Chris Hemsworth in Ron Howard's THE HEART OF THE SEA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17PM

CONFIRMED: James Ponsoldt to Pen PIPPIN Film Adaptation by Movies News Desk

The Weinstein Company TWC announced today that James Ponsoldt has officially signed on to write the big screen adaptation of the beloved musical PIPPIN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Jessie L. Martin as Marvin Gaye in SEXUAL HEALING by Movies News Desk

Below, get a first look at Jessie L. Martin as Marvin Gaye in Julien Temple's upcoming biopic, SEXUAL HEALING, from Focus Features International.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

Kevin Kline, Maggie Smith to Star in Horovitz Directorial Debut by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Maggie Smith, Kevin Kline, Jane Birkin and Dominique Pinon are set to star in the comedy drama MY OLD LADY. The project will be a big screen adaptation of the stage play…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM
Monday, May 6, 2013

Jacki Weaver, Julian Sands Join Cast of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Feature Film by Movies News Desk

Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver Animal Kingdom - 2011 and Silver Linings Playbook - 2013 and Julian Sands have been added to the cast of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, the feature film based on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM
Friday, May 3, 2013

Photo Flash: First Poster for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Film Released by Movies News Desk

The first poster for the film adaptation of Tracy Letts' AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY, debuted today Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45PM

Neil Labute's SOME GIRLS Heading to Digital Release, 6/28 by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Neil LaBute's film adaptation of SOME GIRLS 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 A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM

1ST NIGHT, Starring Richard E. Grant and Sarah Brightman, Hits Select Theaters Today by Movies News Desk

Gravitas Ventures will release '1st NIGHT' in select theaters and on VOD daydate today, May 3rd. This quintessential English comedy stars Richard E. Grant, Sarah Brightman, Mia Maestro, and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Thursday, May 2, 2013

Jessica Chastain in Talks to Join Anne Hathaway & Matthew McConaughey for Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Jessica Chastain has entered negotiations to star opposite Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey in Nolan's upcoming sci-fi film INTERSTELLAR.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04PM

HBO's THE NORMAL HEART to Start Filming in June 2013 by Movies News Desk

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that Ryan Murphy's upcoming HBO adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART on HBO will begin filming in June of 2013 in New York City.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AM

Hugh Jackman Chats WOLVERINE Live with Fans Today by Movies News Desk

Actor Hugh Jackman will chat live with fans about his upcoming action film THE WOLVERINE on Twitter via RealHughJackman today, May 2nd at noon ET. The actor will respond to questions via vid…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Emilia Clarke to Lead James Franco's THE GARDEN OF LAST DAYS Adaptation by Movies News Desk

Coming off of her stint as Holly Golightly in Truman Capote's BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S on Broadway, Emilia Clarke has signed on to star in James Franco's upcoming film THE GARDEN OF LAST DAYS,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09PM

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