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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

UPDATE: MGM Says JAMES BOND Musical is NOT In the Works by Movies News Desk

New intelligence has emerged regarding yesterday's reports that JAMES BOND THE MUSICAL is currently in the works

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Cloris Leachman, John Heard & More Join Cast of Road Trip Drama SO B. IT by Movies News Desk

John Heard, Cloris Leachman, Jacinda Barrett, Dash Mihok and Jessica Collins have signed on to the upcoming road trip drama SO B. IT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AM
Monday, June 29, 2015

PHOTO: Ian McKellan & Derek Jacobi Serve as NYC Pride March Grand Marshals by Movies News Desk

Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Ian McKellen, both openly gay English actors currently co-starring in the PBS series 'Vicious,' served as this year's Grand Marshals for NYC'sannual Gay Pride March.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09PM

Robin Williams' Last Movie BOULEVARD to Open Ischia Global Fest by Movies News Desk

Dito Montiel's 'Boulevard' - the last film starring Robin Williams - will enjoy its European premiere on July 12, opening the 13th Annual Ischia Global Film amp Music Fest.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM
Thursday, June 25, 2015

Settlement Reached in Copyright Lawsuit Over Disney's FROZEN by Movies News Desk

A settlement has been agreed upon by the two parties involved in a recent copyright lawsuit involving the animated blockbuster FROZEN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM
Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Ellen Burstyn, Kieran Culkin, Tracy Letts and More Sign on for WIENER DOG Indie Film by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter writes that a slew of stage and screen vets have joined the ensemble cast of Todd Solondz's upcoming indie film WIENER DOG.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00PM

Lily Rabe to Lead Independent Film MISS STEVENS by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, stage favorite Lily Rabe has been tapped to lead the cast of the upcoming independent film MISS STEVENS, described as a 'coming-of-agecharacter and life study.' Julia …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:52PM

Tony Nominee Tammy Blanchard Joins Cast of Dramedy TALLULAH by Movies News Desk

Tammy Blanchard, who recently appeared in Disney's big screen adaptation of 'Into the Woods' and 'X-Men'sEvan Jonigkeit will join Allison Janney in the upcoming dramedy Tallulah.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:31PM

VIDEO: Bette Midler Brings HOCUS POCUS to Life in Concert; Urges Disney for Sequel! by Movies News Desk

At her concert in Phoenix, AZ last night, legendary performer Bette Middler brought her classic Disney film HOCUS POCUS to life, performing the song, 'I Put a Spell On You'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:31PM
Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Amazon Studios Picks Up ELVIS & NIXON, Starring Kevin Spacey and Michael Shannon by Movies News Desk

Variety writes that Amazon Studios is in final talks for the historical drama ELVIS amp NIXON, starring HOUSE OF CARDS' Kevin Spacey and stage vet Michael Shannon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10PM

BILLY ELLIOT Star Tom Holland Cast as Marvel's Next SPIDER-MAN by Movies News Desk

Marvel and Sony have announced that Tom Holland will portray Peter Parker in the next installment of the SPIDER-MAN franchise.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM

Josh Groban, Celine Dion & More React to Death of TITANIC Composer James Horner by Movies News Desk

As BWW reported earlier today, two-time Oscar-winning composer James Horner has died in a plane crash

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM

Oscar Winning TITANIC Composer James Horner Dies in Plane Crash by Movies News Desk

Two-time Oscar-winning composer James Horner has died in a plane crash. An experienced pilot, the 61-year-old was flying his small aircraft when it crashed north of Santa Barbara, California

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:19AM
Monday, June 22, 2015

PHOTO: Idina Menzel Tweets Pic from 'Last Night in Dublin' by Movies News Desk

Last night, the FROZEN star turned toTwitter to share a photo of herself enjoying her 'Last night out in Dublin'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

Bette Midler Tweets Heartfelt Reaction to Charleston Church Shooting by Movies News Desk

Bette Midler turned to Twitter to share her strong reaction to last week's tragic church shooting in Charleston, SC.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

Tony Winner Helen Mirren to Receive 'Legend Award' at Ischia Global Film & Music Fest by Movies News Desk

Oscar and Tony Award winner Helen Mirren will be the recipient of the Ischia Legend Award, in the name of Luchino Visconti.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

Julie Taymor's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to U.S. Theaters Tonight by Movies News Desk

Fathom Events and Omniverse Vision partner to present 'Julie Taymor's A Midsummer Night's Dream' in select U.S. cinemas tonight, June 22 at 700 p.m. local time.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55AM
Friday, June 19, 2015

DOCTOR WHO's David Tennant Lends Voice to CHEW Comic Adaptation by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, DOCTOR WHO star David Tennant will lend his voice to the new feature adaptation of Image Comics' CHEW.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00PM

VIDEO: Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor Has 'An Emotional Core' in BATMAN V SUPERMAN by Movies News Desk

Off-Broadway playwright THE SPOILS and actor Jesse Eisenberg will soon appear in BATMAN V SUPERMAN DAWN OF JUSTICE as 'Lex Luthor'. Click below to hear how his interpretation of the role wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00PM

VIDEO: THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren Shares Strong Thoughts on Ageism in Hollywood: 'F**king Outrageous!' by Movies News Desk

While speaking at The Wrap's Power Woman Breakfast in New York City on Tuesday, recent Tony Award winner Helen Mirren had some strong words to share about rampant ageism in Hollywood.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

Tom Hanks in Talks to Play Pilot Sully Sullenberger in Clint Eastwood Film by Movies News Desk

Clint Eastwood and Warner Brothers are in talks with Tom Hanks to play one of 2009's pilot heros Sully Sullenberger.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:31AM

RUBBLE KINGS, Narrated by John Leguizamo, Hits Theaters Today by Movies News Desk

The documentary RUBBLE KINGS will hit theaters today, June 19th in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, with a wider release to follow. The film, narrated by John Leguizamo, follows the story …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM
Thursday, June 18, 2015

Tom Hanks in Talks for Clint Eastwood Film by Movies News Desk

Clint Eastwood and Warner Brothers are in talks with Tom Hanks to play one of 2009's pilot heros Sully Sullenberger.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44PM

Broadway Vet Benjamin Walker Boards New Dark Comedy LOOK AWAY by Movies News Desk

Just days after Broadway's Matthew Broderick IT'S ONLY A PLAY signed on for the upcoming dark comedy LOOK AWAY, Variety reports that fellow stage vet Benjamin Walker has joined the cast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44PM

VIDEO: Lily Tomlin, Laverne Cox Star in Road Comedy GRANDMA by Movies News Desk

Sony Classics has shared a new trailer for the road trip comedy GRANDMA, starring two-time Tony Award winner Lily Tomlin.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

PHOTO: Oklahoma Softball Team Image Goes Viral with FROZEN-Inspired Uniforms! by Movies News Desk

Betsy Gregory took to Facebook to share a photo of her daughter's softball team, made up of four and five-year-old girls who are just wild about FROZEN's Princess Elsa.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM

VIDEO: First Look - Watch Robin Williams Final Dramatic Performance in BOULEVARD by Movies News Desk

Below, watch a trailer for Director Dito Montiel's BOULEVARD, starring Robin Williams, Bob Odenkirk and Kathy Baker.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM
Wednesday, June 17, 2015

UPDATE: Source Confirms PRINCESS DIARIES 3 is NOT Currently in the Works at Disney! by Movies News Desk

According to the web site Trackingboard.com, a third installment of the popular 2001 film PRINCESS DIARIES will be produced by Disney Studios.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

Shut Up! Anne Hathaway to Return for PRINCESS DIARIES 3? by Movies News Desk

According to the web site Trackingboard.com, a third installment of the popular 2001 film PRINCESS DIARIES will be produced by Disney Studios.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Helen Mirren Says Julie Taymor's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Has Staying Power by Movies News Desk

Helen Mirren, who attended last night's premiere of Julie Taymor's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM movie, believes capturing Shakespeare on film goes beyond box office statistics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15PM

Kenneth Branagh in Talks to Helm MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Reboot by Movies News Desk

Kenneth Branagh is currently in talks to take on a big screen adaptation of Agatha Cristie's iconic detective novel MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:16PM

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