1987 MOVIES COVERAGE

STAGE TUBE: James Corden Shows Off His Chops with Gary Barlow and Queen; INTO THE WOODS Film Rumors Still Circling

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:... (more...)

Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton to Lead Comedy LIFE ITSELF

The film comes from Myriad Pictures, and is based upon Jill Ciment's novel HEROICE MEASURES. The studio recently tapped Richard Loncraine to direct. Freeman's Revelations Entertainment will produce al... (more...)

UPDATE: Emily Blunt to Join INTO THE WOODS Film as 'The Baker's Wife'; Plus Christine Baranski as 'The Stepmother'?

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... (more...)

Emily Blunt to Join INTO THE WOODS Film as 'The Baker's Wife'?

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 ... (more...)

Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Open 2013 'Oscars Outdoors' Summer Season

The 2013 Oscars Outdoors summer movie season kicks off with Joss Whedon's 'Much Ado about Nothing,' presented by KCRW's 'Matt's Movies,' on Wednesday, June 5. The movie stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof... (more...)

Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine in Talks to Join Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp for INTO THE WOODS Movie?

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... (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center to Honor Jackie Chan, 6/10 & 11

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and New York Asian Film Festival announced the details today for a rare series of appearances by international film icon, Jackie Chan on June 10 and 11, followed by ... (more...)

Warner Bros. Classic & Contemporary Thrillers Coming to DVD, 9/3

Warner Home Video will release another new DVD box set as part of their 90th Anniversary initiative running throughout 2013. The Best of Warner Bros. 20 Film Collection: Thrillers will be available Se... (more...)

Samantha Mumba Signs $1 Million Hollywood Musical Deal; Could It Be ANNIE or INTO THE WOODS?

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. (more...)

PLAY THIS MOVIE LOUD! Film Series Runs at Moving Image, Now thru 6/9

Museum of the Moving Image will present an eighteen-film screening series celebrating music movies on the big screen, in conjunction with its current exhibition Spectacle: The Music Video. Taking its ... (more...)

PLAY THIS MOVIE LOUD! Film Series to Run at Moving Image, 5/4-6/9

Museum of the Moving Image will present an eighteen-film screening series celebrating music movies on the big screen, in conjunction with its current exhibition Spectacle: The Music Video. Taking its ... (more...)

INTO THE WOODS Adaptation to Film in London this Fall

According to a recent casting notice, Rob Marshall's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical is set to begin shooting this September in the U.K. (more...)

Cannes Film Festival Announces 2013 Classics Slate

The films selected for the 2013 edition will be screened in the company of those who restored the films as well as those directors that are still with us today. (more...)

Emma Stone to Make Broadway Debut in CABARET?

An article in today's The Wrap reports that Emma Stone is currently in talks to make her Broadway debut in the upcoming revival of CABARET in the role of Sally Bowles. The story cites 'an individual w... (more...)

UPDATE: Roundabout Bringing CABARET Back to Studio 54 in 2014? Cumming to Reprise Role; Hathaway Not Confirmed

Now according to the New York Times, Roundabout Theater Company, which revived the musical back in 1998, is planning to bring the show back to Studio 54 in early 2014. Composer John Kander revealed to... (more...)

Anne Hathaway to Make Broadway Debut as 'Sally Bowles' in CABARET This September

The U.K.'s Daily Mail reports exclusively that Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway will make her Broadway debut as Sally Bowles in the Tony winning musical CABARET. (more...)

John Lurie Returns to Nitehawk Cinema for MEN IN ORBIT, Q&A and More, 4/17, 20 & 24

After hosting a very special one-night event with the estimable John Lurie last November, at which Nitehawk Cinema screened three episodes of his cult-classic television series Fishing With John to a ... (more...)

The Recording Academy Remembers Comedian Jonathan Winters

Comedian Jonathan Winters passed away of natural causes at his Montecito, California home at 6:45 p.m. PDT on April 11, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. The Recording Academy's President and CE... (more...)

Comedian Jonathan Winters Dies at Age 87

Comedian Jonathan Winters has passed away of natural causes at his Montecito, California home at 6:45 p.m. PDT on April 11, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center Embarks on BRAZILIAN SAGA: CARLOS DIEGUES' CINEMATIC ADVENTURES Today

The Film Society of Lincoln Center hosts BRAZILIAN SAGA: CARLOS DIEGUES' CINEMATIC ADVENTURES, a comprehensive survey of the groundbreaking filmmaker's work, from today, April 12 - 18. (more...)

Morgan Freeman to Join Johnny Depp in TRANSCENDANCE

Legendary actor Morgan Freeman has officially signed on to join Johnny Depp in Wally Pfister's directorial debut, TRANSCENDENCE, it was announced today. (more...)

'Beach Party' Star Annette Funicello Dies at Age 70

Actress Annette Funicello, long-time Disney and Beach Party star, passed away on Monday April 8 at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, at the age of 70. (more...)

'The Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the first woman to become British prime minister, has died at the age of 87, her spokeswoman said Monday. (more...)

John Lurie to Return to Nitehawk Cinema for MEN IN ORBIT, Q&A and More, 4/17, 20 & 24

After hosting a very special one-night event with the estimable John Lurie last November, at which Nitehawk Cinema screened three episodes of his cult-classic television series Fishing With John to a ... (more...)

Diana Rigg On Next Week's GAME OF THRONES

Spectacular stage and screen star Dame Diana Rigg makes her grand return to the small screen, where she shot to superstardom in the 1960s as one of the titular spies in THE AVENGERS, on next week's GA... (more...)