STAGE TUBE: James Corden Shows Off His Chops with Gary Barlow and Queen; INTO THE WOODS Film Rumors Still Circling by Stage Tube - May 18, 2013
With rumors still circulating that James Corden is in talks to play 'The Baker' in the upcoming Disney film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS, BWW brings you two clips of Corden singing:...
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UPDATE: Emily Blunt to Join INTO THE WOODS Film as 'The Baker's Wife'; Plus Christine Baranski as 'The Stepmother'? May 16, 2013
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Emily Blunt is in talks to join Disney's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, directed by Rob Marshall. Now, sources have told The Wrap t...
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Disney Responds to 'Merida' Makeover Controversy May 16, 2013
Following the backlash of Disney's makeover to BRAVE's beloved archer 'Merida,' the company has issued a statement in response.
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Emily Blunt to Join INTO THE WOODS Film as 'The Baker's Wife'? May 16, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Emily Blunt is in talks to join Disney's movie adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, directed by Rob Marshall. Blunt would play the role of the ...
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First Look & New Details On Mary Zimmerman's THE JUNGLE BOOK by Pat Cerasaro - May 16, 2013
A plethora of new details about acclaimed director Mary Zimmerman's new stage reimagining of the classic 1967 Disney film THE JUNGLE BOOK have now been released, including a first look at the costumes...
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VIDEO: First Look - Disney's PLANES TAKES FLIGHT May 16, 2013
Walt Disney Studios has just released a new video "Disney's PLANES Takes Flight," featuring music by the film's composer, Mark Mancina. Check it out below!
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Cate Blanchett to Star in David Mamet's BLACKBIRD May 16, 2013
Variety reports that Cate Blanchett has signed on to lead David Mamet's BLACKBIRD, described as 'a present-day Hitchcockian nailbiter turning on a secret explanation for the 1963 assassination of U.S...
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Anne Hathaway Confirmed for Film Musical SONG ONE May 16, 2013
Movieweb.com reports that Anne Hathaway has officially signed on to star in a new musical drama SONG ONE from Worldview Entertainment. The project will be helmed by Kate Barker-Froyland from her own s...
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Disney Yanks Made Over 'Merida' Amid Backlash May 15, 2013
Amidst the upheavel that BRAVE's 'Merida' had undergone a sexified makeover for her induction into the Disney Princess ranks, the company has promptly yanked her from its website.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine in Talks to Join Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp for INTO THE WOODS Movie? May 14, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chris Pine and Jake Gyllenhaal are in talks to join Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep and James Corden in Disney's film adaptation of Stephen Sondehim's musical INTO THE W...
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ANNIE Reboot to Begin Filming in NYC This August; New Character Revealed May 14, 2013
According to a casting notice for Columbia Pictures' upcoming reboot of ANNIE, production on the film will begin in August on location in New York City.
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Cinedigm & Universal Studios Ink Home Entertainment Distribution Agreement May 14, 2013
Cinedigm (CIDM), the global leader in digital content distribution, and Universal Studios Home Entertainment, the premier home entertainment company, have entered into a multi-year agreement
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MONSTER UNIVERSITY's Mike & Sulley Don Monster-Sized Milk Mustaches in 'got milk?' Ad May 14, 2013
Disney-Pixar's Monsters University takes everyone's favorite scare pair, Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, 'Sulley,' back to their college days, where they learned that nothing scares up successful...
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Jewel Tweets About Sondheim; Up For INTO THE WOODS? by Pat Cerasaro - May 13, 2013
Internationally recognized pop/folk music superstar Jewel has taken to Twitter to muse on a particularly intriguing topic - singing the music of Stephen Sondheim, specifically the tricky 'On The Steps...
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New Image From Disney's FROZEN, Starring Bell & Menzel by Pat Cerasaro - May 13, 2013
Disney's forthcoming feature film FROZEN showcases two tremendous stage and screen stars in their first animated movie musical foray, namely Kristen Bell and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel.
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SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK Tops DVD & Blu-ray Sales & Rentals for Week Ending 5/5 May 13, 2013
RENTRAK CORPORATION (RENT) today announced the Top-10 DVD & Blu-ray sales and rentals according to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services whichare based on estimat...
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IRON MAN 3 Tops Worldwide Box Office Results For Weekend of 5/12 May 13, 2013
Rentrak's President of Theatrical Worldwide, Ron Giambra commented, 'Iron Man 3 is the No.1 film in the world for the third consecutive weekend with an estimated weekend gross of $161.8 million from 5...
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GATSBY Shines with $51.1 M at Box Office, IRON MAN Holds Top Spot May 12, 2013
THE GREAT GATSBY undoubtedly shone at this weekend's box office with $51.1 million - but its visual flair wasn't enough to trump Tony Stark and the IRON MAN franchise.
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VIDEO: First Look - Disney Animation Studio's 2014 Feature BIG HERO 6 May 09, 2013
Below, get a first look at Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2014 animated feature BIG HERO 6! The film will be released in 3D when it hits theaters on November 7, 2014.
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GAME OF THRONES' Richard Madden to Play 'The Prince' in Kenneth Branagh's CINDERELLA May 08, 2013
GAME OF THRONES' Richard Madden has officially signed on for Sir Kenneth Branagh's live-action interpretation of the beloved classic tale CINDERELLA, it was announced today.
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Michael Moore, Morgan Spurlock and More Attend DCTV's Groundbreaking in NYC May 07, 2013
Earlier today New York City officials Kate Levin, Scott Stringer, Margaret Chin and Gale Brewer were joined by acclaimed filmmakers Michael Moore (Bowling For Columbine); Matthew O'Neill (China's Unna...
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Celebrities Call on President to Pass Humane Immigration Reform May 07, 2013
Today, over 100 high profile artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, directors, producers, and performers are calling on President Obama and Congress to acknowledge the hope and dignity of...
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IRON MAN 3 Shatters IMAX Records with $28.6 Million May 06, 2013
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Marvel Entertainment announced that Marvel's Iron Man 3 has grossed an estimated $28.6 million for the weekend in 592 IMAX theatres worldwide, setting an al...
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IRON MAN 3 Tops Rentrak's Worldwide Box Office Results for Weekend of 5/5 May 06, 2013
Rentrak Corporation(RENT), the global leader in box office measurement, today announced the worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of May 5, 2013.
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Samantha Mumba Signs $1 Million Hollywood Musical Deal; Could It Be ANNIE or INTO THE WOODS? May 05, 2013
According to the Daily Mail, Samantha Mumba has just signed a $1 million deal to star in a Hollywood film musical. She revealed the news to friends at a launch party for Stacey Jackson's new album.
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