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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

Daniel Radcliffe to Lead Crime Syndicate Thriller TOKYO VICE by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, stage and screen star Daniel Radcliffe has officially signed on to star in the upcoming crime syndicate thriller TOKYO VICE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM

Glenn Close, Frank Langella Join Indie Romantic Comedy 5 TO 7 by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Frank Langella and Glenn Close have officially signed on to appear the independent romantic comedy 5 TO 7.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM

Jessica Chastain in Talks to Lead ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter reports exclusively that Jessica Chastain is currently in talks to star in Niki Caro's upcoming drama THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE. The project is an adaptation of Diane Acker…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Sundance Selects Picks Up ELAINE STRITCH: SHOOT ME by Movies News Desk

Sundance Selects announced today that the company is acquiring North American rights to Chiemi Karasawa's directorial debut ELAINE STRITCH SHOOT ME, a feature documentary about the stage and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34PM

VIDEO: Trailer - AVENUE Q's John Tartaglia in SILENT BUT DEADLY 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 06:09PM

Natalie Portman to Join Michael Fassbender in New MACBETH Adaptation by Movies News Desk

According to ScreenDaily, Oscar-winner Natalie Portman has been tapped to play the ruthless wife of MACBETH in the latest film adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

Frankie Valli to Join Michael Douglas & Diane Keaton in Rob Reiner's AND SO IT GOES by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Valli has signed on to co-star alongside Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton in Reiner's upcoming comedy AND SO IT GOES. The film is being penned by Mark An…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Monday, April 29, 2013

Michael Fassbender to Play MACBETH in New Film Adaptation by Movies News Desk

Screendaily.com reports that Michael Fassbender is currently attached to star in an upcoming film adaptation of the iconic Shakespearean play MACBETH from See Saw Films and Film4.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:25AM

Hugh Jackman to Chat WOLVERINE Live w/ Fans, 5/2 by Movies News Desk

Comingsoon.net reports that actor Hugh Jackman will chat live with fans about his upcoming action film THE WOLVERINE on Twitter via RealHughJackman on May 2nd at noon ET.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM
Saturday, April 27, 2013

Anne Hathaway to Star in New Rock Indie by Movies News Desk

According to Showbiz411, the actress has signed on to star in Kate Barker-Froyland's SongOne, an independent film focused on an up-and-coming rock singer, played by Irish musician Johnny Fly…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:59PM
Friday, April 26, 2013

Jonathan Groff Joins HBO's Adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART by Movies News Desk

According to Entertainment Weekly, Groff has signed on to play Craig, Bruce Niles' first lover. Taylor Kitsch is set to portray Niles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07PM

Emma Stone to Make Broadway Debut in CABARET? by Movies News Desk

An article in today's The Wrap reports that Emma Stone is currently in talks to make her Broadway debut in the upcoming revival of CABARET in the role of Sally Bowles. The story cites 'an in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PM

Tony Blair to Visit NBC's MEET THE PRESS, 4/28 by Movies News Desk

NBC's David Gregory sat down with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Dallas, TX yesterday following the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The extende…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:29AM
Thursday, April 25, 2013

WICKED Producer Affirms 'There Will be a Movie' by Movies News Desk

In a phone interview with Mlive.com, Marc Platt, producer of the long-running Broadway musical WICKED, confirmed that the show will be adapted to a full featue-length film. 'For sure, there …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

UPDATE: Roundabout Bringing CABARET Back to Studio 54 in 2014? Cumming to Reprise Role; Hathaway Not Confirmed by Movies News Desk

Now according to the New York Times, Roundabout Theater Company, which revived the musical back in 1998, is planning to bring the show back to Studio 54 in early 2014. Composer John Kander r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:57PM

UPDATE: Anne Hathaway's Rep Says CABARET on Broadway Reports 'Not True' by Movies News Desk

Earlier today, the U.K.'s Daily Mail reported that Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway would make her Broadway debut in September as Sally Bowles in the Tony winning musical Cabaret. Now acco…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

VIDEO: First Look - All-New Trailer for Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by Movies News Desk

Lionsgate has revealed an all new trailer for director Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, opening in North America on June 7 and in the UK and Ireland on June 14. The film is a modern ver…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:15PM

Anne Hathaway to Make Broadway Debut as 'Sally Bowles' in CABARET This September by Movies News Desk

The U.K.'s Daily Mail reports exclusively that Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway will make her Broadway debut as Sally Bowles in the Tony winning musical CABARET.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM

Amanda Seyfried to Star in Drama Pic 'IVY LEAGUE' by Movies News Desk

Variety reports exclusively that Amanda Seyfried will once again team up with 'Lovelace' helmers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman in their upcoming drama film THE GIRL WHO CONNED THE IVY LE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Mike Nichols in Talks to Helm ONE LAST THING BEFORE I GO Adaptation by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the legendary director, who previously helmed CLOSER and CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR, is in talks to take on the film adaptation of Jonathan Tropper's novel ONE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40PM
Monday, April 22, 2013

Divinyls' Singer Chrissy Amphlett Dies at Age 53 by Movies News Desk

The Associated Press reports that Chrissy Amphlett of the group Divinyls has passed away at age 53. The Australian singer died at her home in New York City on Saturday, April 20 after a batt…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Ellen Burstyn to Join Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner for DRAFT DAY by Movies News Desk

Acclaimed stage and screen actress Ellen Burstyn is the lastest star to sign on for Lionsgate's DRAFT DAY, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM

Roman Polanski's VENUS IN FUR Among Selections for 2013 Cannes Film Festival by Movies News Desk

This morning the Cannes Film Festival announced the 66th Official Selection titles. Among the selections premiering at the festival will be Roman Polanski's upcoming big screen adaptation…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Frank Langella to Portray Cleveland Browns Owner in DRAFT DAY by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Langella has officially signed on to co-star in SummitLionsgate and OddLot Entertainment's upcoming film DRAFT DAY. The actor will portray the fictionaliazed owner of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

Tribeca Film Festival Announces Prize Named for Nora Ephron by Movies News Desk

The Tribeca Film Festival has announced that they will launch a new annual award to honor the late playwright Nora Ephron, according to Variety. The award, to be called 'The Nora Ephron Priz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:15PM

Paul Sorvino Joins Cast of CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Paul Sorvino has joined the cast of Elizabeth Allen's CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR. The actor will join previously announced cast members Nick Jonas, Isabel Lucas, Graham …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05PM

Stanley Tucci Joins Cast of TRANSFORMERS 4 by Movies News Desk

TRANSFORMERS 4 director Michael Bay announced at last night's CinemaCon in Las Vegas that Stanley Tucci has signed on to the cast of the upcoming sequel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM
Monday, April 15, 2013

Joe Mantello Signs on for Ryan Murphy's Adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART by Movies News Desk

The Tony-nominated actor, who portrayed 'Ned Weeks' in the recent Broadway revival of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART, has officially signed on for the Ryan Murphy-helmed adaptation for HBO.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PM
Friday, April 12, 2013

VIDEO: First Look - PITCH PERFECT's Anna Kendrick in 'Cups' Music Video by Movies News Desk

PITCH PERFECT is out of theaters and on DVD and Blu-ray, and now the music video for Anna Kendrick's 'Cups' single from the movie soundtrack has hit the Internet. Watch it below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57PM

VIDEO: First Look - Dan Stevens Stars in SUMMER IN FEBRUARY by Movies News Desk

Below, check out the trailer for SUMMER IN FEBRUARY, from CrossDay ProductionsApart Films. The period drama stars 'Downton Abbey' star Dan Stevens along with Dominic Cooper, Emily Browning a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

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