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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

'Once Upon a Time' Casts 'Frozen' Characters Anna and Kristoff by Nikara Johns

"Once Upon a Time" recently revealed the news that "Frozen's" Queen Elsa will be joining the show. Now, ABC has confirmed through TVLine that characters Anna and Kristoff have been cast. New…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:50PM[SHARE]

Friday, May 30, 2014

New York Women in Film & Television to Honor Behind-the-Scenes Talent at Designing Women Awards by Nikara Johns

The New York Women in Film & Television Designing Women Awards will present honors to "Behind the Candelabra" hairstylist Kerrie Smith, "American Hustle" makeup artist Evelyne Noraz (pic…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:15PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Watch: Anna Kendrick in 'Happy Christmas' First Trailer by Nikara Johns

Magnolia Pictures has released the first trailer for dramedy “Happy Christmas” from writer-director Joe Swanberg (“Drinking Buddies”). The film was sold to Paramount …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:44PM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Watch: Teaser For Disney's 'Cinderella' by Nikara Johns

Disney has released its first teaser trailer for the live-action "Cinderella," and it is just that " a tease. In the trailer, fans will not get glimpse of Cinderella, a fairy godmother, nor …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:54PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Study: Movies With Women in Prominent Roles Earn More Money by Nikara Johns

Despite Hollywood’s love for testosterone-dominated movies, a recent study has found that movies with a strong female component actually perform better at the box office and cost less …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:51PM[SHARE]

Friday, March 28, 2014

Members of Abba To Unite For 'Mamma Mia!' at 2014 Olivier Awards by Nikara Johns

Abba’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus will reunite to celebrate 15 years of the hit show "Mamma Mia!" at this year's Olivier Awards in London, the show announced Thursday. Andersso…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Thursday, March 20, 2014

'Phantom of the Opera' Welcomes First Black Lead on Broadway by Nikara Johns

Norm Lewis will be the next Phantom in the multibillion-dollar grossing musical, "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway " making him the first African-American to play the role. Producers sa…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:04PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Ted Schilowitz Joins Barco, Will Work on Improving Theater Experience by Nikara Johns

Innovator and futurist Ted SchilowitzÂ has joined projection tech companyÂ Barco, which has dubbed him “CinemaVangelist.” It’s not the first unusual title for Schilowit…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:22PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Hugh Jackman Says Wolverine Recasting is 'Inevitable' by Nikara Johns

Hugh Jackman is no stranger to the ways of Hollywood. After his 14-year tenure as Wolverine, he’s said that someone else playing the character is inevitable. While on the set of “…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:08PM[SHARE]

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