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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

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

VIDEO: Ian McKellen Delivers Impromptu Shakespearean Soliloquy at TrevorLIVE by Movies News Desk

Following his moving speech, the actor dropped the mic and came into the crowd to perform a Shakespearean soliloquy - check out the impromptu performance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM

'ELEPHANT MAN' Star John Hurt Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis by Movies News Desk

British actor John Hurt has revealed that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, Starring Carey Mulligan, Arrives on Blu-ray & DVD 8/4 by Movies News Desk

Far From the Madding Crowd, starring Carey Mulligan, will arrive on blu-ray and DVD on August 4th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

Anna Kendrick Confirms PITCH PERFECT 3 Return on Instagram by Movies News Desk

Universal Studios confirmed reports that Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson have signed on for a third installment of the PITCH PERFECT franchise, set for release on July 21, 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AM
Monday, June 15, 2015

Jeremy Leidhecker Wins CINE's 2015 Marvin Hamlisch Film Scoring Contest by Movies News Desk

CINE is pleased to announce the winners and runnersup of the Marvin Hamlisch Film Scoring Contest for Emerging Composers.Jeremy Leidhecker of Williamsport, PA, was selected by CINE's disting…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

Danny Burstein, Tracy Letts & Linda Edmond Join Cast of INDIGNATION by Movies News Desk

Broadway's Tracy Letts, Linda Emond and Danny Burstein have signed on to the cast of INDIGNATION, based on the best selling novel by Philip Roth.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

John Stamos to Star in BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING Sequel? by Movies News Desk

John Stamos took to Twitter to tease his fans about a possible starring role in the upcoming sequel to MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

Julie Taymor Launches FSLC's 2015 Free Summer Talks with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by Movies News Desk

The Film Society of Lincoln Center presents itspopular FREE Film Society Talks series, sponsored by HBO. The returning summer series kicks off today, June 15, with director, writer, and prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14AM

VIDEO: MAGIC MIKE XXL's Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer & More Make Surprise Appearance at LA LGBT Pride Parade by Movies News Desk

Promoting their upcoming film MAGIC MIKE XXL, stars Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer and Adam Rodriguez participated in this weekend's LGBT Pride parade held in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber to Bring SCHOOL OF ROCK to London Following Broadway Run by Movies News Desk

Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed that following the upcoming Broadway opening of his new musical SCHOOL OF ROCK, the show will cross the Atlantic for a London run.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:09AM
Friday, June 12, 2015

Elisabeth Moss is Keeping Busy With Movie Roles Since Ending MAD MEN by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, Elisabeth Moss, known for her roles in MAD MEN and her Tony Award-nominated performance in the Broadway revival ofWendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer Prize playTHE HEIDI CHRO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:15PM

New LGBT-Themed Musical Film ALL LOVE IS DIVINE Out Today by Movies News Desk

Inspired by timeless jazz ballads and black and white films, ALL LOVE IS DIVINE is planned for release today, June 12, 2015, which is 'Loving Day', the 48th anniversary of the Supreme Court …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45AM
Thursday, June 11, 2015

UPDATE: Lawsuit Dropped Against Julie Taymor's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Film by Movies News Desk

Julie Taymor's filmed Shakespeare play A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, set to be released in theaters next week, was recently the subject of a lawsuit involving entertainment producer Ben Latham-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:02PM

Matthew Broderick to Star in New Dark Comedy LOOK AWAY by Movies News Desk

Matthew Broderick IT'S ONLY A PLAY will join Chlo Sevigny and UK actress Shannon Tarbet in the dark comedy LOOK AWAY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM

Hugh Jackman Makes Surprise Appearance at 'ME AND EARL' New York Premiere by Movies News Desk

Showbiz411 reports that Hugh Jackman made a surprise appearance at last night's New York premiere of Alfonso Gomez-Rejon's 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Tony Winner & OLIVER! Star Ron Moody Dies at 91 by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that actor Ron Moody, perhaps best known for his role as 'Fagin' in the Charles Dickens novel adaptation OLIVER, has passed away at the age of 91.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

UPDATE: Julie Taymor's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM is Subject of Lawsuit; Theatre for a New Audience Comments by Movies News Desk

Julie Taymor's filmed Shakespeare play A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, set to be released in theaters next week, is now the subject of a lawsuit involving entertainment producer Ben Latham-Jones …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:56AM
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

RUBBLE KINGS, Narrated by John Leguizamo, to Hit Theaters Next Week by Movies News Desk

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21PM

UPDATE: Julie Taymor's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM is Subject of Lawsuit; Ben Latham Jones Comments by Movies News Desk

Julie Taymor's filmed Shakespeare play A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, set to be released in theaters next week, is now the subject of a lawsuit involving entertainment producer Ben Latham-Jones …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:49PM

Julie Taymor's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM is Subject of New Fraud Lawsuit by Movies News Desk

Julie Taymor's filmed Shakespeare play A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, set to be released in theaters next week, is now the subject of a lawsuit involving entertainment producer Ben Latham-Jones …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:21PM

Hugh Jackman to Star Opposite Rooney Mara in Upcoming Drama COLLATERAL BEAUTY by Movies News Desk

Hugh Jackman has signed on to star in Alfonso Gomez-Rejon's upcoming drama COLLATERAL BEAUTY, opposite Rooney Mara.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM
Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Photo Flash: ANNIE's Aileen Quinn and Tim Curry Reunite at The Actors Fund's 2015 Tonys Viewing Party by Movies News Desk

It was a reunion 33 years in the making At The Actors Fund's 19 Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party on Sunday night, Aileen Quinn reunited with her 1982 ANNIE co-star Tim Curry, who received Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18PM

Director Peter H. Hunt Talks Drama Behind Original Cuts to '1776' Film by Movies News Desk

The restored director's cut edition of the musical 1776 was just released on Blu-ray, and Tony-winning director Peter H. Hunt revealed to the Los Angeles Times the drama behind the original …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16PM

Julie Taymor, Alan Rickman Among Lineup for FSLC's 2015 Free Summer Talks by Movies News Desk

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the initial June and July lineup for the popular FREE Film Society Talks series, sponsored by HBO. The returning summer series kicks off on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:08PM

Josh Gad Shares First Look at Upcoming Epcot Attraction 'FROZEN EVER AFTER' by Movies News Desk

Josh Gad turned to Instagram today to share a first look at a new EPCOT 'Frozen-themed' attraction which is set top open in 2016

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM
Monday, June 8, 2015

Off-Broadway Musical ZOMBIE PROM Lurching Toward the Big Screen? by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that the off-Broadway musical ZOMBIE PROM could be lurching toward the big screen soon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:25PM

VIDEO: Meryl Streep Rocks Out in All-New Trailer for RICKI & THE FLASH by Movies News Desk

Meryl Streep INTO THE WOODS takes on a whole new gig - a hard-rocking singerguitarist - for Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody in Ricki …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM
Friday, June 5, 2015

Vera Farmiga, America Ferrera, Benjamin Bratt and More Join Netflix Movie SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS by Movies News Desk

Lead casting has been completed on Special Correspondents, a new original feature film for Netflix written and directed by Ricky Gervais and starring Eric Bana Deliver Us From Evil, Lone Sur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45PM

VIDEO: Gritty New Trailer for SOUTHPAW, Starring Jake Gyllenhaal by Movies News Desk

SOUTHPAW stars Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal Broadway's CONSTELLATIONS, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Rachel McAdams, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, Rita Ora, Naomie Harris and Vi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:27PM

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