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Monday, November 7, 2016

Alan Menken Talks 3 Brand-New Songs for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Audra McDonald 'Showcase' by Movies News Desk

Award-winning composer Alan Menken, who co-wrote the music for Disney's original 1991 animated film BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, discusses three new ballads for the highly anticipated live-action a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM
Friday, November 4, 2016

Photo Flash: Images from Disney's Live-Action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Movies News Desk

Below, check out brand new imagesfeaturing Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast from Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic and one of the mos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM
Thursday, November 3, 2016

VIDEO: All-New Trailer & Poster for Damien Chazelle's LA LA LAND by Movies News Desk

Critics are raving about about the new film LA LA LAND. Below, check out the newtrailer for the film and experience it in theaters this December

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

PHOTO: Disney Shares First Official Look at Emma Watson & Dan Stevens in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Movies News Desk

Disney has unveiled via Entertainment Weekly a first official look at Emma Watson and a CG animated Dan Stevens in the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Belo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM
Tuesday, November 1, 2016

TUCK EVERLASTING Author Natalie Babbitt Dies at 84 by Movies News Desk

Beloved children's author Natalie Babbitt, perhaps best known for her best selling novel TUCK EVERLASTING, passed away at the age of 84 after battling cancer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM
Friday, October 28, 2016

VIDEO: New Trailer for Musical Comedy Film OPENING NIGHT, Starring Topher Grace, Taye Diggs and More by Movies News Desk

The new musical comedy film OPENING NIGHT has just announced its VOD release for November 18, 2016. Not only that, but the official trailer is out - watch it below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

FIRST LISTEN - New Lin-Manuel Miranda Song 'How Far I'll Go' from Disney's MOANA! by Movies News Desk

Disney has released new music from Tony Award winner and HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda from the highly-anticipated animated film MOANA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM
Thursday, October 27, 2016

New Novel in the Works Based on Disney's Hit Film TANGLED & It's Sequel by Movies News Desk

A middle-grade novel is in the works based on the Disney's original film TANGLED and its sequel TANGLED EVER AFTER. The story will be set sometime between the two.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Disney's MOANA, Debbie Reynolds Doc Among AFI FEST 2016 Special Screenings by Movies News Desk

The Special Screenings section of AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi includes three World Premieres and four additional highly anticipated films.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM
Monday, October 24, 2016

Disney's MOANA Soundtrack, Featuring Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Out This Fall by Movies News Desk

Set for release on November 18, the Moana original motion picture soundtrack features seven original songs and a full original score, plus two reprises as well as two end-credit versions of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

VIDEO: First Listen - MOANA's 'You're Welcome', Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda! by Movies News Desk

Dwayne Johnson voice of Maui just revealed a brand new clip from Disney's Moana exclusively on his Instagram account. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Viola Davis to Compete in Best Supporting Actress Category for FENCES Adaptation by Movies News Desk

After several months of speculation, EW reports that actress Viola Davis will campaign in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role in the upcoming big screen adaptation of FENCES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:09AM
Friday, October 21, 2016

Musical Based on Romantic Comedy 13 GOING ON 30 Heading to Broadway! by Movies News Desk

Revolution Studios will join forces with veteran producers Andy Fickman, Dean Stolber and Todd Garner to produce a Broadway musical version of hit 2004 romantic comedy, 13 GOING ON 30.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

VIDEO: Rachel McAdams Says She's Up for?MEAN GIRLS Broadway Musical by Movies News Desk

Rachel McAdams revealed that's she would beinterested in being a part ofTina Fey's upcoming stage musical adaptation of the classic 2004 film MEAN GIRLS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Is Colin Firth in Talks to Join the Cast of MARY POPPINS RETURNS? by Movies News Desk

Varietyhas reportedthat Academy Award-winner Colin Firthis currentlyin talks to join Disney's upcomingMary Poppinssequel,Mary Poppins Returns.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08PM

VIDEO: Tony-Award Winner?James Monroe Iglehart Featured in NYFA Movie Musical by Movies News Desk

Tony-Award winner, James Monroe Iglehart is featured in New York Film Academy movie musical and BWW has a first look below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

VIDEO: MOANA's Lin-Manuel Miranda & The Rock Warn Moviegoers About Texting in Theaters! by Movies News Desk

In an all-newPSA, MOANA's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dwayne Johnson warn patrons about using their cell phones while at the movies. And believe us, you don't want to mess with 'The Rock'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

VIDEO: Josh Gad Dishes on Disney's BEAUTY & THE BEAST: 'It's Going to Blow Everyone Away' by Movies News Desk

At this week's Children's Hospital Los Angeles Once Upon a Time gala, Tony nominee Josh Gad BOOK OF MORMON chatted withET about Walt Disney's'magical' live-action reboot of BEAUTY AND THE BE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp to Return for PITCH PERFECT 3 by Movies News Desk

Anna Camp, Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson have all signed on for the third installment of Universal's musical comedy franchise PITCH PERFECT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM
Monday, October 17, 2016

VIDEO: Dwayne Johnson Featured in All-New Clip from Disney's MOANA by Movies News Desk

Today, Walt Disney Animation Studioshasdebuted anew clip for MOANA, featuringDwayne Johnson's Maui.The highly anticipated film, featuring original music from Lin-Manuel Miranda, opens in the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM
Friday, October 14, 2016

Tony & Oscar Winner Mark Rylance Signs On for WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS by Movies News Desk

Mark Rylance and Ciro Guerra have signed on to the big screen adaptation of J.M. Coetzee's award winning book WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM
Thursday, October 13, 2016

Director Ang Lee Passes on Disney's Live-Action MULAN; Rival Pic in the Works at Sony by Movies News Desk

Disney amp Sony are currently seeking an Asian director for their respective projects. According to the report, award-winning helmer Ang Lee was approached by Disney for the job but passed o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:58AM
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

BREAKING BARD Series Celebrates Shakespeare on Film at MoMA, Starting Today by Movies News Desk

Four hundred years after the death of William Shakespeare, The Museum of Modern Art will screen 21 films based on his iconic writings in Breaking Bard Shakespeare on Film, today,October 12, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS to Arrive on Blu-ray, DVD & On Demand This December by Movies News Desk

Meryl Streep stars inFLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, arriving on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand December 13, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM

BLACKBIRD's Michelle Williams in Talks to Play Iconic Rock Star Janis Joplin by Movies News Desk

According to Variety, Michelle Williams is in discussions to take on the role of iconic rock star Janis Jopin in Sean Durkin's upcoming biopic JANIS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

Disney Confirms Live-Action MULAN Will Not Feature White Actor as Story's Savior by Movies News Desk

Yesterday, according to Vulture, Disney had allegedly posted a spec script which revealed that the studio was looking to cast a white, male actor described as a '30-something European trader…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM
Monday, October 10, 2016

Broadway's Santino Fontana Boards Indie Rom-Com GALILEO by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Broadway's Santino Fontana and Dania Ramirez have signed on to star in director Jay Silverman's upcoming indie romantic comedy GALILEO.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:56PM

Breaking: Daniel Craig to Reprise Role of Agent 007 in Next JAMES BOND Film by Movies News Desk

Showbiz911 reports the news that Daniel Craig will in fact return to his role as Agent 007 in the next JAMES BOND film, despite reports to the contrary.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM
Friday, October 7, 2016

MEANS GIRLS' Lindsay Lohan & Jonathan Bennett Reunite - Well Sorta! by Movies News Desk

Yesterday, the actors who portrayed the high school lovebirds, Lindsay Lohan and Jonathan Bennett, reunited over FaceTime, just four days after the special anniversary. Lohan took to Instagr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:28PM
Thursday, October 6, 2016

Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer to Portray 'Banks' Siblings in Disney's MARY POPPINS RETURNS by Movies News Desk

Varietyreports that Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw have signed on to the cast of Disney's MARY POPPINS RETURNS. The actors will join previously announced cast members Emily Blunt, Meryl Stre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Adam Shankman to Helm Disney's ENCHANTED Sequel; Amy Adams to Return by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter reports exclusively that HAIRSPRAY and ROCK OF AGES helmer Adam Shankman will take on directing duties for DISENCHANTED, a planned sequel to Disney's 2007 hit film ENC…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

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