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Friday, March 6, 2015

Stephen Daldry 'Thinking About' Bringing BILLY ELLIOT Back to the Big Screen! by Movies News Desk

In the feature, the Tony winner reveals that he and writer Lee Hall are 'toying with the idea' of bringing BILLY ELLIOT back to the big screen.

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Kristen Bell Worries Her Daughters Won't Enjoy FROZEN by Movies News Desk

In a new interview with PEOPLE, Kristen Bell shares her concern that her two daughters, Lincoln, 23 months, and Delta, 11 weeks won't give a thumbs up to her mega hit film FROZEN

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17AM[SHARE]

Neil LaBute's DIRTY WEEKEND Among TRIBECA Film Fest's Spotlight, Midnight Selections & Special Screenings by Movies News Desk

The Tribeca Film Festival TFF, presented by ATampT, today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight, Midnight, and Special Screening sections as well as work in progress screen…

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Emma Watson Welcomes BEAUTY & THE BEAST Co-Stars Stevens & Evans on Twitter! by Movies News Desk

Yesterday, Watson turned to Twitter to officially welcome her co-stars on the film and share her excitement over the casting news. Scroll down to check out her posts

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Thursday, March 5, 2015

BREAKING: Harrison Ford Severely Injured After Plane Crash by Movies News Desk

According to TMZ, Harrison Ford has sustained severe injuries after crashing a vintage plane on the Penmar Golf Course in Venice, Calif., today, March 5.

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VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Attends New York Premiere of New Sci-fi Thriller CHAPPIE by Movies News Desk

The actored spoke with ET's Jason Dundas about his affinity for social media and why he appears to have a drink in his hand in every Instagram photo he posts.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Dan Stevens to Star Opposite Emma Watson in Disney's Live-Action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Movie by Movies News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dan Stevens has nabbed the male lead in Disney's upcoming live-action, musical interpretation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

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Luke Evans to Join Emma Watson in Disney's Live-Action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Movie by Movies News Desk

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has found its 'Gaston' in a stage veteran.

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Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander to Star in Tom Hooper's THE DANISH GIRL by Movies News Desk

Working Title Films' The Danish Girl, directed by Academy Award winner Tom Hooper The King's Speech, Les Misrables and starring Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne The Theory of Everything, …

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Michael Urie Stars in Gay Comedy SUCH GOOD PEOPLE, Out on DVD & VOD 4/14 by Movies News Desk

Breaking Glass Pictures is releasing Such Good People on DVD and VOD on April 14, 2015.

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TCM to Honor SOUND OF MUSIC's Christopher Plummer with Hand & Footprint Ceremony by Movies News Desk

Turner Classic Movies TCM will honor beloved actor Christopher Plummer during a handprint-footprint ceremony at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on Friday, March 27, 2015

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Cynthia Nixon, Elisabeth Moss Among Broadway Stars Appearing in TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL Lineup by Movies News Desk

Among the theater stars who who will appear in the line up are Cynthia Nixon, Elisabeth Moss, James Franco, Ed Harris and John Leguizamo.

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VIDEO: First Look - Ian McKellan in Teaser Trailer for MR. HOLMES by Movies News Desk

Miramax Films and Roadside Attractions has shared a teaser trailer for Bill Condon's MR. HOLMES, starring Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, and Milo Parker. Check it out below

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Zachary Quinto, Chris Pines Among Stars Attending Funeral of Leonard Nimoy by Movies News Desk

More than 300 people were in attendance at the funeral of actor Leonard Nimoy, held in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 1st.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM[SHARE]

INTO THE WOODS' Meryl Streep Receives 'Best Villain' MTV Movie Award Nomination by Movies News Desk

MTV today revealed the nominees for the '2015 MTV Movie Awards.' INTO THE WOODS star Meryl Streep was among the nominees in the category of 'Best Villain' for her role of 'The Witch' in the …

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THE ACADEMY AWARDS to Return to Only Five Best Picture Nominees? by Movies News Desk

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering a return to selecting only five best picture nominees, a reversal in their current policy of choosing up to 10 films for the hi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:15AM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Watch CHAPPIE's Hugh Jackman Attend the First Ever Holographic Press Conference by Movies News Desk

Hugh Jackman recently attended the first-ever holographic press conference, along with Neil Blomkamp to discuss his newest role in CHAPPIE with the Sony Spain press.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:05AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Steve Martin Joins Ang Lee's BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK Film by Movies News Desk

Deadline writes that BRIGHT STAR book writer and legendary comedic actor Steve Martin has signed on for Ang Lee's upcoming film BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46PM[SHARE]

CYMBELINE Opens in Select Theaters & On Demand 3/13 by Movies News Desk

CYMBELINE, a film by Michael Almereyda, opens in theaters and on demand on March 13, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM[SHARE]

Photo: First Look - Dame Maggie Smith Stars in Film Adaptation of THE LADY IN THE VAN by Movies News Desk

Maggie Smith, a two-time Oscar winner, recreates one of her most celebrated roles - the singular Miss Shepherd - in TriStar's The Lady in the Van, Alan Bennett's big-screen comedic adaptatio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:47PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Cate Blanchett Gets Wicked in All New Clip from Disney's CINDERELLA by Movies News Desk

PEOPLE has shared an exclusive clip at Cate Blanchett in Disney's upcoming CINDERELLA, a live-action version of the fairy tale hitting theaters March 13. Check it out below

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Personalized Voicemail Message from Hugh Jackman Among Items for LPTW Annual Auction by Movies News Desk

Want to get a fabulous prize and help support women in theatre Bidding is now open for the 2015 LPTW Annual Auction

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VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Open to 'Wolverine' Cameo in Upcoming DEADPOOL by Movies News Desk

In an all-new video, Hugh Jackman tells MTV UK that he'd be up for appearing alongside Ryan Reynolds in DEADPOOL in his iconic role as Wolverine. Watch the clip below

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Alan Cumming, Laura Benanti & More Remind Helen Mirren 'She Cannot Sing' by Movies News Desk

Alec Baldwin, who introduced the performance segment of the gala evening, told the crowd, 'Helen Mirren can do a lot of things. She can act. She speaks French. But there's one thing she cann…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 2, 2015

VIDEO: Stephen Schwartz & More Appear in Trailer for New Documentary THE SOUND OF OZ by Movies News Desk

Aaron Harburg, great-grandson of The Wizard of Oz lyricist E.Y. Yip Harburg has begun production on The Sound of Oz. The feature-length documentary honors both his great-grandfather and Oz c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:35PM[SHARE]

Von Trapp Family Actors Recall SOUND OF MUSIC Recording Sessions by Movies News Desk

On March 2nd 1965, RCA released the soundtrack to 20th Century Fox's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, which made its debut on the Billboard album chart just eighteen days later, eventually reaching the N…

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VIDEO: Alec Baldwin Teams with Chance on Freestyle Beatboxing Rap by Movies News Desk

Chance the Rapper and Alec Baldwin were in Chicago over the weekend for the Young Chicago Authors event, the unlikely duo did the most unlikely thing when they teamed up for a freestyle.

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Eddie Redmayne to Lend Voice to Upcoming THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE Film by Movies News Desk

Eddie Redmayne will lend his voice to an upcoming animated film based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine U.K. children's TV series,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:41AM[SHARE]

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast Members - Where Are They Now? by Movies News Desk

Today, CNN takes a look at where the film's cast members are now, including the actors who portrayed Liesl, Friedrich, Greta and the rest of the von Trapp clan.

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Photo Flash: Cate Blanchet & More Attend World Premiere of Disney's CINDERELLA by Movies News Desk

The stars of Disney's CINDERELLA stopped traffic at the World Premiere of Kenneth Branagh's breathtaking live-action feature at the legendary El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Blvd

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:01AM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 1, 2015

Julie Andrews & Christopher Plummer Talk SOUND OF MUSIC: 'It Was the Moment in My Career Where Everything Exploded' by Movies News Desk

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Academy Award winning film THE SOUND OF MUSIC, stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer speak exclusively to Vanity Fair about the makin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:29AM[SHARE]

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