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WADJDA Takes Top Honor at 8th Annual Gulf Film Festival

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Ms. Haifaa Al Mansour, director of the film, 'Wadjda,' has become the first Saudi woman to direct a feature film to win the 'Best Film Award' at the 8 t... (more...)

Phase 4 Picks Up FREE RIDE with Anna Paquin

Phase 4 has picked up all U.S. and Canadian rights to the upcoming film FREE RIDE, starring TRUE BLOOD's Anna Paquin, the studio announced this weekend. (more...)

Disney XD to Debut Animated Series STAR WARS REBELS in 2014

With Cartoon Network losing its long-running series THE CLONE WARS - Disney is giving fans another with STAR WARS REBELS, an animated action series set to premiere on Disney XD in fall 2014. (more...)

Short Film STRYNGS to Screen at the Cannes Film Festival Court Metrage

Stryngs, a short film written and directed by Dallas filmmaker Derek Presley, will be screened at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival - Court Metrage (Short Film Corner) beginning May 15th to May 26t... (more...)

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS Debuts to $164.6 Million Worldwide, Just Misses Domestic Target

Rentrak Corporation (RENT), the global leader in box office measurement, today announced the worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of May 19, 2013 as compiled by the company's Box Off... (more...)

JACK REACHER Tops Movies-On-Demand Titles, Week Ending 5/12

Rentrak Corporation (RENT) today announced the top ten movies-on-demand titles based on consumer transaction rate. Movies-on-demand are transactional (pay-per-purchase) films available through cable a... (more...)

Up-and-Coming Stars Raise Money for Victims of Boston Marathon Bombing

Hollywood starlets including Taylor Ann Thompson ('Liz & Dick'), Peyton List ('Diary of a Wimpy Kid'), Bailee Madison ('Bridge to Terabithia'), Rowan Blanchard ('Spy Kids 4-D'), and Rachel Crow ('Big ... (more...)

Martin Scorsese to Present Mel Brooks' AFI Lifetime Achievement Award

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the American Film Institute will honor Mel Brooks with the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest accolade for a career in film. The award will be presente... (more...)

STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS Beams Its Way Ahead of IRON MAN to Take Weekend Box Office

J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS hits theaters tomorrow, Friday May 17th. Let's see what the critics have to say!J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS hits theaters on, Friday May 17th and is havin... (more...)

NewFilmmakers NY to Screen DO YOU LIKE MY BASEMENT? and More for Experimental Doc Series, 5/29

On Wednesday, May 29th, NewFilmmakers presents its Experimental Documentary Series, a Short Film Program, and the new horror feature DO YOU LIKE MY BASEMENT. (more...)

Nikki & Sara Host MTV's 'Rom Com Marathom' Today

MTV is airing is airing a romantic comedy block for a 'Rom Com Marathom' today, May 19 beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET/PT, hosted by Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer from the networks 'Nikki & Sara LIVE.' (more...)

VIDEO: New ANCHORMAN 2 Teaser Trailer!

Anchorman: The Legend Continues will once again star Will Ferrell as news anchorman Ron Burgundy. Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner and Christina Applegate will also star. The first film was rel... (more...)

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...)

Tveit Plays Final 54 Below Show Tonight

Due to overwhelming demand, last month cabaret showplace 54 Below added two new dates to the upcoming venue debut of LES MISERABLES breakout star and Broadway marquee name Aaron Tveit and tonight he p... (more...)

Lynette Porter Releases New Benedict Cumberbatch Biography

In early June a detailed performance biography of Benedict Cumberbatch comes out to the delight of his millions of fans around the world - and it's already top of the Sherlock Holmes bestseller lists.... (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...)

The Largest Creative Industry Mixer Opens Today with Over 800 Guests - All Proceeds Benefit ALS

Rain or shine, in addition to the main studio we have 10 hospitality tents by Apex Event Production and plenty of free off street parking! (more...)

Roharik Productions Presents Columbus Creative Industry Mixer Today

The Columbus Creative Industry Mixer is Central Ohio's largest creative networking event, bringing together the who's-who of the creative arena on one highly anticipated night. Roharik Productions, co... (more...)

Image Entertainment Aquires LAST LOVE with Michael Caine

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to the romantic drama Last Love, based on Francoise Dorner's French novel La Douceur Assassine. Starring Os... (more...)

Cate Blanchett to Star in David Mamet's 'Blackbird'

According to The LA Times, Cate Blanchett is reportedly going to star in David Mahmet's new film 'Blackbird.' Blanchett is an Academy Award winner and a welcome addition to any film's cast. 'Blackbird... (more...)

Music from the Films of Ridley Scott Album Released

BuySoundtrax Records is proud to announce the release of Music From the Films of Ridley Scott, available digitally on May 14th and, in stores and from www.buysoundtrax.com on May 27, 2013. (more...)

100 YEN: The Japanese Arcade Experience Now Available on DVD

Avid gamer and successful entrepreneur, Chris LaPorte of Insert Coin(s), has ventured into the film world. LaPorte serves as the Executive Producer of the newly released film, 100 YEN: The Japanese Ar... (more...)

Dan Setton's STATE 194 Hits Theaters in NY and LA Today

STATE 194 will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles today, May 17, 2013. If you build the foundations of peace . . . will it come? (more...)

BWW Interviews: Film, Stage and TV Actor Sebastian La Cause

Several Broadway actors have expanded their talents by creating their own production companies. Sebastian La Cause is one of those with an award-winning web series under his belt. (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...)