THE WITCH 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...)

Disney Responds to 'Merida' Makeover Controversy

Following the backlash of Disney's makeover to BRAVE's beloved archer 'Merida,' the company has issued a statement in response. (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...)

Disney Yanks Made Over 'Merida' Amid Backlash

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. (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...)

FX Acquires TV Rights to IRON MAN 3, ZERO DARK THIRTY, & More

FX is continuing its unprecedented run of acquiring the commercial television premiere rights for top feature films, scoring 10 titles that have been the highest grossing movies in 11 of the first 1... (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...)

WICKED Producer Affirms 'There Will be a Movie'

In a phone interview with Mlive.com, Marc Platt, producer of the long-running Broadway musical WICKED, confirmed that the show will be adapted into a full-length feature film. 'For sure, there will be... (more...)

Kim Novak Named Guest of Honor at 66th Festival de Cannes

To mark the restoration of one of the masterpieces of world cinema, Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, the Festival de Cannes has invited its heroine, Kim Novak, to grace the event with her presence. (more...)

BBC Debates Not Airing 'Ding-Dong!' Because Of Thatcher Controversy

In a surprising turn of events, earlier this week the Harold Arlen/EY Harburg movie musical classic 'Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead' began climbing the UK iTunes charts and even made it into the Top 20 ... (more...)

'Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead' Tops UK Charts; Jackson Decries Thatcher

A classic Harold Arlen and EY Harburg earworm ditty from the celebrated movie musical THE WIZARD OF OZ has re-entered the iTunes charts and now skyrocketed all the way to #1 in the UK today in recogni... (more...)

GI Joe RETALIATION Tops Worldwide Box Office forWeekend if 3/31

Rentrak Corporation(RENT), the global leader in box office measurement, today announced the worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of March 31, 2013. (more...)

Fiona Shaw Talks TESTAMENT OF MARY

Respected stage and screen stalwart Fiona Shaw reveals her frank interpretations of the iconography and biography of Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, in preparation for playing the title character in the... (more...)

BWW Asks: Who Should Play Lara Croft in the Upcoming TOMB RAIDER Reboot?

It's hard to keep a busty, dual-pistol wielding heroine down. Lara Croft has proven she's back on top of every ancient secret, conspiracy, and video game bestseller list with the recent release of Squ... (more...)

HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS to be Released on Blu-ray & DVD, 6/11

The fabled siblings are all grown up and hell-bent on tracking and killing witches wherever they hide in the no-holds-barred epic of modern action and adventure HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS, taking ... (more...)

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY Among Time Warner Cable's Movies On Demand

Time Warner Cable is now offering Digital TV customers a collection of Epic Fantasy films including The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 3D. The Epic Fantasy collection features favorites like The Lor... (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...)

Paramount Planning HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS Sequel

Paramount Pictures confirmed today that a sequel to this year's HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS is officially in the works, according to Deadline. (more...)

Fricke Discusses THE WIZARD OF OZ Legacy & WICKED

Hot on the heels of Dorothy's red slippers - and OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL's $80 million opening weekend - famed Judy Garland and Oz biographer John Fricke discusses the legacy of L. Frank Baum's cla... (more...)

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Tops Worldwide Box Office This Weekend

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL topped the Worldwide Box Office this weekend according to Rentrak Corporation. (more...)

Frances Conroy Reveals Details On AMERICAN HORROR STORY S3

Broadway and Hollywood actress Frances Conroy has revealed exciting new details about her role on the upcoming third season of the mega-hit FX horror anothology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY, confirmin... (more...)

James Franco Reveals 'I'd Love to Do a Musical'

In an interview with Eonline this week, OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL star James Franco revealed that he would have loved to display his vocal chops in the upcoming Disney adventure film. (more...)

Review Roundup: Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL opens in theaters tomorrow, Friday, March 8th. Directed by Sam Raimi the film stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and Zach Braff. Below, ... (more...)

Tribeca Film Festival Announces Selections for Spotlight, Midnight and New Storyscapes Sections

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight and Midnight sections, projects in the new Storyscapes section and Special ... (more...)