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LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN Comes to Cannes Festival
by Movies News Desk - May 07, 2013

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 LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN starring Lea Michele, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi and Kelsey Grammer. (more...)

Hyde Park International Acquires International Rights to LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013

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 LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN starring Lea Michele, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi and Kelsey Grammer. The film is from a script by Adam Balsam and Randi Barnes, based on the series of books by Roger Stanton Baum. Bonne Radford is producing alongside Ryan Carroll and Roland Carroll of Summertime Entertainment. (more...)

InDepth InterView: Rita Moreno Talks New Memoir, Broadway, Hollywood, Upcoming Projects & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 05, 2013

Today we are talking to a legendary triple-threat performer who over the course of her unique career has become one of a select few in show business to have attained the entertainment quadruple crown - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, that is; commonly referred to as the EGOT - the exceptionally gifted Rita Moreno. Exploring many aspects of her revealing and absorbing new autobiography RITA MORENO: A MEMOIR, Moreno opens up about her unique and boundary-breaking career in Hollywood and on Broadway, having appearing in three of the greatest movie musicals of all time - SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, THE KING & I and WEST SIDE STORY - as well as in the Mike Nichols classic CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, in addition to an impressive list of TV and theatre credits. Additionally, Moreno reveals her insights into the creative process itself and the strides she made in the industry as the first Latin American actress to win an Academy Award. Plus, memories of starring in Terrence McNally's THE RITZ on Broadway and its subsequent film adaptation, as well as a rich recounting of her time starring in the original West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD as the one and only screen icon Norma Desmond. Also, Moreno reveals plans to revisit her one woman show from which sprung her stupendous new book, titled LIFE WITHOUT MAKE-UP, as well as shares her thoughts on Broadway today, remarks upon favorite recent films, shows and performers as well as offers an update on her new family-friendly film MICKEY DEUCE and touched upon her current small-screen role in HAPPILY DIVORCED - and much, much more! (more...)

Hollywood Film Awards to Take Place 10/21
by Movies News Desk - Mar 29, 2013

For a 17th consecutive year, the Hollywood Film Awards continues its mandate of celebrating Hollywood cinema and recognizing excellence in Hollywood, both in-front and behind the camera. This year the Hollywood Film Awards Gala ceremony takes place on October 21, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills. (more...)

Nick Jonas to Star in Edgy Thriller CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR
by Movies News Desk - Mar 18, 2013

Hyde Park-Image Nation and Troika Pictures have announced that actor-singer Nick Jonas will star as the male lead opposite Isabel Lucas in the edgy thriller “Careful What You Wish For.” (more...)

Elizabeth Olsen to Star in Classic Stage Company's ROMEO & JULIET
by BWW News Desk - Mar 07, 2013

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today that they will kick off their 2013/2014 season with a new production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet next fall starring rising actress Elizabeth Olsen. Additional casting and creative team will be announced in the coming weeks. (more...)

THE PLAYROOM, Starring John Hawkes and Molly Parker Set for Release Today
by Movies News Desk - Feb 08, 2013

Freestyle Releasing and Freestyle Digital Media previously acquired theatrical and all DVD and VOD rights to THE PLAYROOM, the critically acclaimed drama directed by Julia Dyer ('Late Bloomers'), which stars Academy Award-nominee John Hawkes ('Winter's Bone,' 'The Sessions') and Molly Parker (Dexter, The Firm). The film, which premiered in the gala/spotlight section of this year's Tribeca Film Festival, was produced by Stephen Dyer ('Hysteria') and Angie Meyer ('Wuss'), and is slated for a day and date release on theatrical and DVD/VOD today, February 8th, 2013. (more...)

Katherine Heigl to Star in Ben Lewin's A MOMENT TO REMEMBER
by Movies News Desk - Feb 07, 2013

For his follow-up to THE SESSION, acclaimed director Ben Lewin is set to direct Katherine Heigl in the upcoming film A MOMENT TO REMEMBER, Variety reports. (more...)

THE PLAYROOM, Starring John Hawkes, to Hit Select Theaters Today
by TV News Desk - Feb 07, 2013

THE PLAYROOM, starring John Hawkes and Molly Parker, will hit NY and LA theaters today, February 8th. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last year, with standout performances especially from up-and-comer Olivia Harris, who plays Maggie in the film. (more...)

THE PLAYROOM, Starring John Hawkes to Hit Select Theaters 2/8
by TV News Desk - Jan 29, 2013

THE PLAYROOM, starring John Hawkes and Molly Parker, will hit NY and LA theaters on February 8th. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last year, with standout performances (more...)

19th Annual SCREEN ACTOR'S GUILD AWARDS - All the Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 27, 2013

The 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards airs live tonight on TNT and TBS, beginning at 8PM (EST)/5PM (PST), from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. An encore performance will air immediately following on TNT at 10PM (EST)/7PM (PST). (more...)

NORMAN, Starring Emily VanCamp & Dan Byrd, Set for 5/7 DVD Release
by Movies News Desk - Jan 23, 2013

Freestyle Digital Media announced today that they have acquired all DVD and VOD rights to NORMAN, the critically acclaimed drama directed by Jonathan Segal ("The Last Run"), which stars Emily VanCamp ("Revenge"), Dan Byrd ("Cougar Town"), Richard Jenkins ("Jack Reacher"), Adam Goldberg ("Saving Private Ryan") and Billy Lush ("The Black Donnellys"). The film was produced by Kim Blackburn, Dan Keston, Hawk Koch and Jonathan Segal. NORMAN, a previous winner of the Silver Hugo New Directors Competition at the Chicago International Film Festival, is slated for a simultaneous DVD and VOD release on May 7, 2013. (more...)

LINCOLN Screenplay Set for 1/22 Release
by Movies News Desk - Jan 22, 2013

Tony Kushner's screenplay for LINCOLN, directed by Steven Spielberg, is set for release on Jan. 22, it was announced today. (more...)

70th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS - All the Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 13, 2013

Golden Globe winner Tina Fey (30 Rock) and Golden Globe nominee Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) host the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, live tonight, January 13, 2013. The show airs live on NBC coast-to-coast from 5-8 p.m (PT) and 8-11 p.m. (ET) from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. BWW will be keeping you updated with the evening's winners below! (more...)

ARGO, LINCOLN Top CRITICS CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS; Winners Announced!
by Movies News Desk - Jan 11, 2013

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) announced the winners of the 18th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards last night. (more...)

Jennifer Lawrence & More React to OSCAR Nominations
by Movies News Desk - Jan 10, 2013

Nominations for the 85th Academy Awards were announced this morning by the show's host, Seth MacFarlane, and actress Emma Stone. Below, check out reactions from some of the nominees (more...)

Tim Robbins, Will Forte Join JACKIE BROWN Prequel; Ty Burrell, Dennis Quaid Out
by Movies News Desk - Jan 08, 2013

According to Variety, Will Forte and Tim Robbins have signed on to the pseudo-prequel to Quentin Tarantino's JACKIE BROWN, THE SWITCH. The two actors will reportedly replace Ty Burrell and Dennis Quaid, who recently dropped out of the film. (more...)

LINCOLN Among Top Nominees of Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards
by Movies News Desk - Jan 08, 2013

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) today announced the nominees in the five AACTA International Award categories, recognising international achievements in film as follows: Best Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress. (more...)

LINCOLN Tops Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards with Five Nominations
by Movies News Desk - Jan 07, 2013

Steven Spielberg's Lincoln is leading the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards with five nominations, including Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. Scroll below for a full list of the nominees! (more...)

Palm Springs International Film Festival Award-Winners Announced
by Movies News Desk - Jan 06, 2013

Kicking off the 2013 Awards Season, The 24th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) Awards Gala, presented by Cartier, was held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Palm Springs Convention Center hosted by Mary Hart. Honorees were presented with an original Chihuly Glass Sculpture designed by Dale Chihuly or the John Kennedy 'The Entertainer' statue. The event is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz and Entertainment Tonight. (more...)

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