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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Tony Kushner Appears at New-York Historical Society Screening of LINCOLN Tonight by Movies News Desk

Celebrating the release of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, the New-York Historical Society presents a screening of this monumental film followed by a conversation with screenwriter and playwrigh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Monday, January 28, 2013

Tony Kushner to Receive WGAW's 2013 Paul Selvin Award for LINCOLN Screenplay by Movies News Desk

Writers Guild and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Tony Kushner has been chosen to receive the WGAW's 2013 Paul Selvin Award for his adapted screenplay for Lincoln. Named after the late …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:23PM

Photo Flash: Hathaway & More on 19th Annual SAG AWARDS Red Carpet by Movies News Desk

The 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards aired last night live on TNT and TBS, from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. Check out red carpet photos from last night's event below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM
Saturday, January 26, 2013

LES MIS Hits $300 Million; To Become Third Highest-Grossing Movie Musical by Movies News Desk

Tom Hooper's sweeping adaptation of LES MISERABLES has hit a box office milestone, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM

Photo Flash: jOBS' Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and More Celebrate at Sundance Closing Night by Movies News Desk

Red Touch Media hosted the exclusive jOBS film premiere after party on closing night of the Sundance Film Festival 2013 in Park City, UT on January 25. Cast members Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Sean Hayes to Star in Film Adaptation of 6 DANCE LESSONS IN 6 WEEKS by Movies News Desk

After yesterday's news that his pilot had been picked up by NBC, Deadline reports that Sean Hayes has signed a deal to star in the upcoming adaptation of 6 DANCE LESSONS IN 6 WEEKS. Based up…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16PM
Monday, January 21, 2013

Chastain Films Take Top 2 Spots at Weekend Box Office by Movies News Desk

Jessica Chastain stars in the top two films at this weekend's box office, the horror film 'Mama' and the Oscar-nominated 'Zero Dark Thirty.' The actress, who recently picked up a Golden Glob…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

Hollywood Buys Film Rights to B'Way's JEKYLL AND HYDE by Movies News Desk

The New York Times reports that film producer Mike Medavoy 'Black Swan' and Rick Nicita of RP Media have teamed up to buy the film rights to the Broadway musical JEKYLL AND HYDE. The music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30AM
Friday, January 18, 2013

Actor Mathieu Amalric Signs on for Roman Polanski's VENUS IN FUR by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Mathieu Amalric has joined the cast of Roman Polanski's upcoming big screen adaptation of VENUS IN FUR. The Quantum of Solace star's rep, Zelig Films, confirmed the new…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33PM

Barbra Streisand to Receive FSLC's 40th Annual Chaplin Award by Movies News Desk

The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced that Academy Award-winner Barbra Streisand, the first American woman artist to receive credit as writer, director, producer and star of a maj…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Wants to Show Off Her Golden Globe on TODAY by Movies News Desk

Jessica Chastain stopped by the TODAY show this morning to talk about her latest film 'Mama.' The actress recently picked up a Golden Globe Award for her role in 'Zero Dark Thirty,' and admi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Tyrese Gibson Signs on for BLACK NATIVITY Film Adaptation by Movies News Desk

According to BlackFilm.com, FAST THE FURIOUS star Tyrese Gibson has officially signed on for Kasi Lemmons upcoming musical, BLACK NATIVITY. Gibson will star alongside Forest Whitaker, Angela…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:05PM
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Patrick Stewart & Carla Gugino to Star in Film Adaptation of MATCH by Movies News Desk

It was announced today that Patrick Stewart, Carla Gugino and Matthew Lillard will star in MATCH, written and directed by Stephen Belber.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:39PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Amanda Seyfried Stars in LOVELACE by Movies News Desk

First images from the set of the upcoming biopic LOVELACE have been released. The film stars Amanda Seyfried as American porn star Linda Lovelace. The cast also includes Hank Azaria, Bobby C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35PM

LES MISERABLES Breaks UK Box Office Records by Movies News Desk

According to whatsonstage.com the blockbuster film LES MISERABLES has surpased 'Mamma Mia' as the biggest ever opening weekend for a movie musical in the UK. The film, which just picked up a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Hathaway, Jackman, Timberlake Among Presenters for 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards by Movies News Desk

Bradley Cooper, Viola Davis, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Timberlake and Sigourney Weaver will be presenters at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Executiv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Kirk Douglas to Receive Publicists' Lifetime Achievement Award by Movies News Desk

The Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild IATSE Local 600 will present iconic actor Kirk Douglas with its 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award at its 50th Annual Awards Luncheon …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM
Monday, January 14, 2013

Anne Hathaway to Star in Film Adaptation of TAMING OF THE SHREW? by Movies News Desk

According to TheWrap, Anne Hathaway will star in an upcoming film adaptation of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Abi Morgan The Iron Lady, Shame is piloting the modern-day version.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16PM

Jerry Lewis to Return to Film in MAX ROSE by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline.com, Jerry Lewis will play his first starring film role since 1995 in director Daniel Noah's Max Rose. The film will be shot in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57PM

Screeenwriter-Playwright Tom Stoppard to Receive WGA's Lifetime Achievement Honor by Movies News Desk

Award-winning screenwriter-playwright Tom Stoppard is set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West's 2013 Laurel Award for Screen, honoring lifetime achievement in outstanding writing f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:47PM
Saturday, January 12, 2013

LES MISERABLES Surpasses $200M Worldwide; UK Opening Breaks Box Office Records by Movies News Desk

Tom Hooper's Academy Award-nominated big screen adaptation of LES MISERABLES has now officially surpassed the 200 million mark worldwide, as of its Friday, January 11, overseas openings, acc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM
Friday, January 11, 2013

LES MIS, SMASH Among Nominees of 63rd ANNUAL ACE AWARDS by Movies News Desk

American Cinema Editors ACE today announced nominations for the 63rd Annual ACE Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in nine categories of film, television and documentaries.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM

Photo Flash: Hathaway, Chastain & More at 18th Annual CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS by Movies News Desk

The stars came out for the 18th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards which took place yesterday, January 10th in Los Angeles, CA. Among the winners were Ben Affleck for Best Director. His film…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Anne Hathaway Reacts to LES MIS Oscar Nomination by Movies News Desk

The film that theatre fans have been watching out for, LES MISERABLES received 7 Oscar nominations this morning, including one for Anne Hathaway as Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The act…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

Working Title's Eric Fellner Reacts to LES MIS Nominations by Movies News Desk

The film that theatre fans have been watching out for, LES MISERABLES received 7 nominations including Actor in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Picture, Costume Design, Ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2013

LES MIS Director Tom Hooper Among DGA Nominees by Movies News Desk

The Directors Guild of America has released nominees for its Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film award, which will be presented at the 65th annual DGA Awards Dinner on Februa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:59PM

'Les Mis' Director Tom Hooper Among 2012 DGA Award Nominees by Movies News Desk

The Directors Guild of America has released nominees for its Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film award, which will be presented at the 65th annual DGA Awards Dinner on Februa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM
Sunday, January 6, 2013

Chris Colfer's STRUCK BY LIGHTNING Premieres in Theaters Today by Movies News Desk

Tribeca Film, in a partnership with Emerging Pictures, will be bringing Glee star, Chris Colfer's film debut, Struck by Lightning, to theaters nationwide for a one night only special interac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Friday, January 4, 2013

Photo Flash: Helen Mirren Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame by Movies News Desk

Dame Helen Mirren, a legend of stage and screen, was honored yesterday, January 3rd, with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Director Jon Turteltaub, writer-director David Mamet and Counc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:26AM
Thursday, January 3, 2013

Adam Lambert Addresses LES MIS Twitter Comments by Movies News Desk

Adam Lambert has found himself in the center of a heated controversy over remarks he posted on Twitter earlier this week regarding his opinion of the recently released film LES MISERABLES. T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

VIDEO: VIDEO: Two Deleted Scenes from LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Film! by Movies News Desk

Below, check out recently discovered deleted scenes from the 1986 film adaptation of the off-Broadway musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Included in the videos are cut lines, alternate s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

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