JAMES LAPINE 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...)

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...)

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...)

ANNIE Reboot to Begin Filming in NYC This August; New Character Revealed

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. (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...)

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...)

Jamie Foxx in Talks to Star Opposite Quvenzhane Wallis in ANNIE Film

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jamie Foxx (Django Unchained) is in talks to star opposite Quvenzhane Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) in producers Will Smith and Jay-Z's film adaptation of A... (more...)

INTO THE WOODS Film To Start Shooting In October?

According to a new interview with China Daily in promotion of her Oscar-winning work in THE IRON LADY, Meryl Streep confirms that the feature film adaptation of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical IN... (more...)

Sony Sets Christmas Day 2014 Release Date for ANNIE Reboot

Sony Pictures announced today that it will be 'getting a new deal for Christmas' when it releases the highly-anticipated remake of ANNIE on December 25, 2014. (more...)

Anne Hathaway & Amy Adams In Funny Or Die! Spoof

Stage and screen stars Anne Hathaway and Amy Adams took some time off from their Academy Award preparations to sit down with actor Zach Galifianakis for an amusing award show interview special spoof a... (more...)

Oscar Nominee Quvenzhane Wallis Up for ANNIE Remake?

Academy Award-nominated star of BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD, Quvenzhane Wallis, is under consideration to take on the title role in the forthcoming major motion picture remake of the beloved Charles S... (more...)

Will Smith Reveals Reasons For Willow Withdrawing From ANNIE Remake

Willow Smith, the 'Whip My Hair' tween hitmaker daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, has withdrawn from the forthcoming feature film remake of ANNIE. Charles Strouse, Thomas Meehan and Marti... (more...)

Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler 'Hire' Stephen Sondheim to Write Golden Globes Show

According to The New York Times 'Carpetbagger' blog, host-comediennes Tina Fey and Amy Poehler said jokingly (we think) in an interview that they will be singing the whole Golden Globes awards show. (more...)