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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

LUCKY STIFF Coming to U.S. Theaters & On Demand This July by Movies News Desk

Veteran independent film distributor Richard Abramowitz announced that his company Abramorama, will release LUCKY STIFF in New York City on July 24th. The Orchard will compliment the theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

Tony Bennett, Savion Glover & More Celebrate Frank Sinatra's ON THE TOWN, Screening Tonight at Tribeca Film Fest by Movies News Desk

The 2015 Tribeca Film Festival TFF, presented by ATampT, recently announced 'Sinatra at 100 Film amp Music in collaboration with The Lincoln Motor Company,' a centennial celebration to honor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

Release of Hugh Jackman's Action Adventure PAN Moved to Fall by Movies News Desk

Giving both the film and the filmmakers some extra breathing room, the opening date of Warner Bros. Pictures' action adventure Pan has been moved to fall and will begin its global launch wit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46AM
Monday, April 20, 2015

Steve Carell and Emma Stone to Star in BATTLE OF THE SEXES Movie by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that Steve Carell and Emma Stone will star in Fox Searchlight's BATTLE OF THE SEXES, directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21PM

Hugh Jackman-Led PAN Release Pushed Back to October by Movies News Desk

Deadline.com reports that Warner Bros has once again delayed the release of Joe Wright's action fantasy PAN, starring Hugh Jackman and Rooney Mara. The big screen take on the J.M. Barrie cla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:26PM

MTI Offers SPECTRUM OF HOPE Film to Schools, Teachers, Families by Movies News Desk

SPECTRUM OF HOPE is the story of 10 musical theater students, their families, and their teachers as they journey from P94M, their special needs school in New York City's Lower East Side, to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:22PM

Film Arcade to Release Sundance Hit JAMES WHITE, Starring Cynthia Nixon by Movies News Desk

The Film Arcade announced today that the company is acquiring U.S. distribution rights to JAMES WHITE, the first feature film from Borderline Films writerdirector Josh Mond.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

Meryl Streep Funds Screenwriters Lab for Women Writers by Movies News Desk

Oscar winner Meryl Streep has funded a screenwriters lab for women writers over the age of 40, which will be conducted by New York Women in Film and Television and IRIS, a collective of wome…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

VIDEO: First Look - Ian McKellen in New UK Trailer for MR. HOLMES by Movies News Desk

A new UK trailer has been shared for Bill Condon's MR. HOLMES, starring Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, and Milo Parker. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM
Friday, April 17, 2015

Derek Klena and Taylor Louderman to Lead MAGIC MIKE Stage Musical? by Movies News Desk

Taylor Louderman just revealed via Twitter that she and Derek Klena have been working on tunes from MAGIC MIKE, THE MUSICAL. No word on whether this is for an upcoming reading or full-fledge…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:22PM

VIDEO: First Look - Christopher Walken Stars in WHEN I LIVE MY LIFE OVER AGAIN by Movies News Desk

The Hollywood Reporter has shared an exclusive clip of WHEN I LIVE MY LIFE OVER AGAIN, starring Christopher Walken and Amber Heard.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PM

Alan Rickman to Star in Upcoming Gothic Film LIMEHOUSE GOLEM by Movies News Desk

Alan Rickman is set to star in the new gothic murder mystery film LIMEHOUSE GOLEM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Shares First Look at Action Adventure PAN by Movies News Desk

Tony winner Hugh Jackman Broadway's THE RIVER took to Instagram to share a first look at Warner Bros. Pictures PAN

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM
Thursday, April 16, 2015

VIDEO: Anna Kendrick and The Barden Bellas in Epic New Trailer for PITCH PERFECT 2 by Movies News Desk

The Barden Bellas are back in PITCH PERFECT 2, the follow-up to the original smash hit. The comedy will be helmed by Elizabeth Banks, co-star and producer of Pitch Perfect, and produced by P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52PM

VIDEO: Senate Hearings Interrupted by 'Let It Go' Ringtone of U.S. Senator's Cell by Movies News Desk

Senator Pat Roberts was in the midst of answering questions on free trade during the Senate Finance Committee hearings when he was interrupted by a call on his cell phone which evidently rin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

Universal Beats Out Disney for Musical Comedy Featuring Josh Gad & Music by Menken & Schwartz by Movies News Desk

Universal Studios has beat out Paramount and Disney for the previously reported untitled musical comedy starring Josh Gad and featuring original songs by the award-winning composer lyricist …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:25PM

2015 Cannes Film Festival Announces Official Selection Roster! by Movies News Desk

The Official Selection roster for the 68th Cannes Film Festival was announced this morning at a Paris press conference.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Emma Stone in Talks to Star in New Musical Film LA LA LAND by Movies News Desk

According to The Wrap, CABARET's Emma Stone is currently in talks to to star in a new 'song-and-dance romance' titled LA LA LAND from Damien Chazelle.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

VIDEO: First Look - Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan in New Drama SUFFRAGETTE by Movies News Desk

Below, get a first look at the new film SUFFRAGETTE in a teaser trailer titled 'Voting Matters.' The film hits theaters in October 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

MAMMA MIA!-Inspired Immersive Theatrical Show Coming to a Greek Taverna Near You! by Movies News Desk

A new immersive theatrical show inspired by the Broadway stage show MAMMA MIA will be premiering in a Stockholm beer hall.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:11AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

MEAN GIRLS Musical to Take 'Shape' by Late Summer? by Movies News Desk

According to Billboard, the highly anticipated musical stage adaptation of the hit film MEAN GIRLS could be finished by late summer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:35PM

FIRST LISTEN: The Von Trapps' Release New EP 'Dancing in Gold' Today by Movies News Desk

Dancing in Gold, the first of three EPs of entirely original material that The von Trapps plan to send out into the world over the next two years, is out now via Heinz Records.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

FISH IN THE DARK's Rita Wilson Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis; Undergoes Mastectomy by Movies News Desk

FISH IN THE DARK star Rita Wilson,58, reveals the news that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has undergone a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Michael Urie Stars in SUCH GOOD PEOPLE, Out on DVD & VOD Today by Movies News Desk

Breaking Glass Pictures is releasing Such Good People on DVD and VOD today, April 14, 2015. Such Good People is a gay screwball comedy starring Michael Urie 'Ugly Betty', Randy Harrison 'Que…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Monday, April 13, 2015

Nina Arianda to Join Meryl Streep in Stephen Frears' FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS by Movies News Desk

Tony Winner Nina Arianda will soon partner with the legendary Meryl Streep on the big screen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:23PM

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Joins Cast of Disney's Live Action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Movies News Desk

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Beyond the Lights, Jupiter Ascending has signed on to the cast of Walt Disney Pictures' upcoming live action adaptation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in the role of Plumette

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Channing Tatum Gives Update on MAGIC MIKE Stage Musical: 'We're Getting It Going' by Movies News Desk

In a new interview with EW, MAGIC MIKE XXL star Channing Tatum gives an update on the status of a proposed stage musical adaptation of the popular movie franchise

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM

Bill Hader Joins Mark Rylance & More in Spielberg's THE BFG by Movies News Desk

As production gets underway in Vancouver, The Walt Disney Studios announced it will co-produce and co-finance Steven Spielberg's The BFG. This marks the three-time Academy Award winner's fir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM

VIDEO: Anna Kendrick in All-New Clip from PITCH PERFECT 2 by Movies News Desk

Below, check out an all-new clip which premiered during last night's MTV MOVIE AWARDS

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05AM
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015

Eddie Redmayne in Talks to Star in HARRY POTTER Spinoff 'FANTASTIC BEASTS' by Movies News Desk

Variety writes that Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne is up for the role of 'Newt Scamander' in Warner Bros. HARRY POTTER spin-off film FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:05PM

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