MUSICAL 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...)

ONE NIGHT STAND Pre-Show Mini-Doc Now Available

A mini-documentary shown in movie theaters prior to the actual ONE NIGHT STAND documentary itself as it played around the country over the last two years, a new glimpse behind the scenes of the landma... (more...)

Jackson, Ferguson & More Remember First Musical Experiences

A thrilling documentary tracing the titanic talent assembled for the 24-hour musicals festival, ONE NIGHT STAND is now available on DVD and digital download and highly recommended viewing for fans of ... (more...)

Behind The Scenes Of LES MISERABLES West End Mural Unveiling

World renown producer extraordinaire Cameron Mackintosh has commissioned an impressive mural to be placed astride the Queen's Theatre in London's West End to honor of the incomparable success of LES M... (more...)

First Look & New Details On Mary Zimmerman's THE JUNGLE BOOK

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... (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center Presents 'An Evening with Joss Whedon', 5/29

The filmmaker conversation will follow a special sneak preview of his bold and modern adaptation of Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, opening at the Film Society on Friday, June 7. (more...)

Anne Hathaway Confirmed for Film Musical SONG ONE

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... (more...)

Amanda Seyfried & Chris Pine to Lead Nuclear Wasteland Film Z FOR ZACHARIAH

Chris Pine and Seyfried have signed on to star in Craig Zobel's film adaptation of Rober C. O'Brien's classic sci-fi novel Z FOR ZACHARIAH, it was announced today. Tobey Maguire will produce via Mater... (more...)

Liza Minnelli Coming Back To Broadway? Aznavour Pens Solo Show

According to French newsmagazine Le Figaro, Broadway and Hollywood legend Liza Minnelli has inspired a new solo stage musical project and is firmly intending on taking it to the Great White Way in the... (more...)

Josh Gad Cast in Braff's WISH I WAS HERE

Actor/Writer/Director Zach Braff announced today that he has added Tony nominated actor Josh Gad to the cast of his film WISH I WAS HERE. The announcement was made on the film's Kickstarter page wher... (more...)

VIDEO: Ben Affleck, Bill Hader in SNL Season Finale Promo

Straight from his Oscar-nominated turn as director of ARGO, Ben Affleck will host the Season Finale of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this Saturday, May 18th. Check out the promo for the episode below! (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...)

VIDEO: First Teaser Trailer for RIO 2 Released

The U.K.'s The Sun has debuted the first teaser trailer for Twentieth Century Fox's RIO 2, featuring a flock of top actors and musical talents new to the franchise. Check out the trailer below! (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...)

Jewel Tweets About Sondheim; Up For INTO THE WOODS?

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... (more...)

ONE NIGHT STAND Now Available On iTunes

ONE NIGHT STAND, a riveting feature film documentary tracing the 24-hour musicals festival, is now available for download on iTunes. (more...)

Hugh Jackman to Guest on U.K. Sitcom THE KUMARS AT NO. 42

Series runner Sanjeev Bhaskar revealed to the BBC that Jackman had recorded a cameo for the revival, set to air on the U.K.'s Sky1, after being cancelled by the BBC in 2006. (more...)

Behind The Scenes Of CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

The highly anticipated new stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic children's book and its subsequent celebrated feature film, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is making its way to the West End in a sp... (more...)

New Image From Disney's FROZEN, Starring Bell & Menzel

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. (more...)

Benjamin Walker in Talks to Join Chris Hemsworth for Ron Howard's THE HEART OF THE SEA

According to Deadline, Ben Walker is nearing a deal to star opposite Chris Hemsworth in Ron Howard's THE HEART OF THE SEA. (more...)

FUNNY GIRL, PINK SKIES, Marcia Ball and More Set for Napa Valley Opera House, May 2013

The Napa Valley Opera House today announced the following schedule of performances taking place throughout the month of May 2013. (more...)

CONFIRMED: James Ponsoldt to Pen PIPPIN Film Adaptation

The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that James Ponsoldt has officially signed on to write the big screen adaptation of the beloved musical PIPPIN. (more...)

LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN Comes to Cannes Festival

Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park International (HPI) announced today that the company has picked-up international rights to directors Will Finn and Daniel St. Pierre's 3D animated family adventure film LEGE... (more...)