MUSIC MOVIES COVERAGE

THE PURGE Motion Picture Soundtrack Set for 6/4 Release

Back Lot Music will release the soundtrack for The Purge, Universal Pictures' upcoming speculative thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, on June 4, 2013, it was announced today. The Purge Ori... (more...)

Museum of the Moving Image to Build Jim Henson Gallery; Set for Winter 2014-15 Opening

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Museum of the Moving Image, The Jim Henson Legacy, and other officials today announced that the family of Jim Henson has donated nearly 400 puppets, costumes, props, and ot... (more...)

Explosions In The Sky & David Wingo's PRINCE AVALANCHE Score to be Released 8/6

Hailed by everyone from The New Yorker and Rolling Stone to Judd Apatow to their hundreds of thousands of fans for the cinematic scale and sweep of its instrumental epics, Explosions In The Sky & Da... (more...)

Christian Borle Signs On for Michael Mann's Upcoming Cyber Thriller

The Tony-winning actor, who recently starred on NBC's SMASH, has officially signed on for Michael Mann's upcoming, untitled cyber thriller set in China, according to Deadline. Borle joins Chris Hemswo... (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...)

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...)

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...)

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...)

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...)

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...)

VIDEO: First Look - Disney's PLANES TAKES FLIGHT

Walt Disney Studios has just released a new video "Disney's PLANES Takes Flight," featuring music by the film's composer, Mark Mancina. Check it out below! (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...)

Tina Fey, Paul Rudd Star in ADMISSION, Coming to Blu-ray/DVD, 7/9

A Golden Globe Award winner Tina Fey ('30 Rock', Baby Mama) and Paul Rudd (This is 40, Role Models) star together for the first time on-screen in ADMISSION, a hilarious, smart, and heartwarming comedy... (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...)

Mirren Makes Amends With Ralliers, Wears Witty T-Shirt

Internationally recognized stage and screen icon Helen Mirren made quite a scene in London on Saturday when she took to the streets to silence a group of rallying street performers participating in an... (more...)

THE HOST Set For Blu-Ray, DVD, & Digital Release 7/9

Based on The New York Times #1 bestselling novel, world-renowned author Stephenie Meyer presents The Host, the epic love story starring Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan (Hanna, The Lovely Bones), D... (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...)

LEAPFROG, NINJA TURTLES Coming to DVD This July

Just in time for back-to-school shopping, LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., the leader in educational entertainment, and Lionsgate Home Entertainment will join together once again to release the new LeapFro... (more...)

NORMAN, Available Today on Blu-ray/DVD/VOD

NORMAN, starring Dan Byrd and Emily VanCamp, is available TODAY on blu-ray, DVD, and VOD. The film, directed by Jonathan Segal and written by Talton Wingate, stars Dan Byrd, Emily VanCamp, Adam Goldbe... (more...)

Celebrities Call on President to Pass Humane Immigration Reform

Today, over 100 high profile artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, directors, producers, and performers are calling on President Obama and Congress to acknowledge the hope and dignity of... (more...)

Photo Flash: Hathaway, Seyfried & More Attend Costume Institute Gala

The stars dazzled on the last night's red carpet for New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum's latest exhibit, “PUNK: Chaos to Couture,” on... (more...)

MAMA Comes to Blu-ray/DVD and On Demand Today

From Academy Award nominated actress Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, The Help) comes the pulse-pounding tale of one mother's twisted love in MAMA. (more...)

EVIL DEAD Original Motion Picture Score Released Today

La-La Land Records, Tri-Star Pictures and Ghost House Pictures present the original motion picture score to the 2013 feature film EVIL DEAD, starring Jane Levy, Jessica Lucas and Shiloh Fernandez, and... (more...)

NORMAN, Starring Dan Byrd, Comes to Blu-ray/DVD/VOD, Today

NORMAN, starring Dan Byrd is coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Video on Demand today, May 7, 2013. Directed by Jonathan Segal and written by Talton Wingate, the film stars Dan Byrd, Emily Vancamp, Adam Goldb... (more...)