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Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton to Lead Comedy LIFE ITSELF
by Movies News Desk - May 18, 2013

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 alongside Latitude Productions. (more...)

Paul Walker & RZA to Lead Remake of Luc Besson's DISTRICT B13
by Movies News Desk - May 14, 2013

Wu-Tang-Clan's RZA has officially signed on to star opposite Paul Walker in BRICK MANSIONS, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (more...)

Cannes Film Festival Announces 2013 Classics Slate
by Movies News Desk - Apr 29, 2013

The films selected for the 2013 edition will be screened in the company of those who restored the films as well as those directors that are still with us today. (more...)

Scarlett Johansson to Lead Luc Besson's Upcoming Action Film LUCY
by Movies News Desk - Apr 25, 2013

The Hollywood Reporter has announced that the stage and screen actress is in final negotiations to star in Besson's upcoming action film, titled LUCY, which he wrote and is set to direct for Universal. Johansson will take on the titular role. (more...)

Sarah Brightman Headlines Closing Ceremony at 2013 Beijing Film Festival Tonight
by Jessica Showers - Apr 23, 2013

Broadway star and singer Sarah Brightman will headline the closing ceremony of the 2013 Beijing International Film Festival tonight, April 23 at the China National Convention Center. (more...)

Chris Tucker Appears at The Paramount in Seattle Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2013

Chris Tucker will appear at The Paramount tonight, April 13, 2013 at 8:00pm. Tickets go on sale Today, February 9, 2013 at 10 a.m. (more...)

Morgan Freeman to Join Johnny Depp in TRANSCENDANCE
by Movies News Desk - Apr 11, 2013

Legendary actor Morgan Freeman has officially signed on to join Johnny Depp in Wally Pfister's directorial debut, TRANSCENDENCE, it was announced today. (more...)

Sarah Brightman to Headline Closing Ceremony at 2013 Beijing Film Festival, April 23
by Jessica Showers - Apr 07, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broadway star and singer Sarah Brightman will headline the closing ceremony of the 2013 Beijing International Film Festival on April 23 at the China National Convention Center. The festival kicks off on April 15. (more...)

Relativity Signs Mikael Hafstrom to Direct Tunnels Film
by Movies News Desk - Feb 28, 2013

Relativity Media announced today they have signed Mikael Hafstrom (The Tomb, 1408) to direct a film based on the New York Times best-selling internationally-acclaimed fantasy adventure book series Tunnels. (more...)

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 2/11
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 15, 2013

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'! Click below for the most-read stories for the week of February 11! (more...)

Martin Scorsese to Serve as Executive Producer on Luc Besson's MALAVITA
by Movies News Desk - Feb 08, 2013

Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese has officially signed on to executive produce Luc Besson's MALAVITA, EuropaCorp and Relativity Media announced. (more...)

Chris Tucker to Appear at The Paramount in Seattle, 4/13; Tickets on Sale 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 04, 2013

Chris Tucker will appear at The Paramount on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 8:00pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 10 a.m. (more...)

Chris Tucker Returns to the Fox Theatre, 3/9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013

After a sold out performance in 2011, actor and comedian Chris Tucker will return to Detroit's Fox Theatre stage on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. (more...)

World-Class Artists Donate Work to Tribeca Film Festival Winners
by Movies News Desk - Jan 24, 2013

The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, today announced the participants of the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival Artists Awards Program, sponsored by CHANEL. Twelve contemporary artists will donate their artwork to be presented to the filmmakers whose films are selected by the TFF jury as winners in their respective categories. (more...)

Affleck, De Niro, Watts, & More Join Presenters for 19th ANNUAL SAG AWARDS
by Movies News Desk - Jan 17, 2013

Ben Affleck, Robert De Niro, Taye Diggs, Liev Schreiber, Kerry Washington and Naomi Watts will be presenters at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today. (more...)

Hailee Steinfeld, Amber Heard Join McG's Upcoming Thriller
by Movies News Desk - Jan 07, 2013

EuropaCorp and Relativity Media have closed deals with Amber Heard (The Rum Diary, Paranoia), Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) and Connie Nielsen (Gladiator) for their Untitled Thriller project starring previously announced Oscar-winner Kevin Costner (The Bodyguard, Dances With Wolves, Open Range). McG (Charlie's Angels, Terminator Salvation) directs the gripping action tale from a screenplay by Luc Besson (Taken, Transporter) and Adi Hasak (From Paris With Love). The film is currently in production in Paris and will continue in Serbia, where it will wrap on April 22nd. (more...)

Cinema for Peace to Honor Ben Affleck with '2013 Humanitarian Award'
by Movies News Desk - Dec 23, 2012

The Cinema for Peace Foundation announced today that Academy Award-winning actor, filmmaker and founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, Ben Affleck, will be honored with the Cinema for Peace Humanitarian Award at the 2013 Gala for Humanity on January 11 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. Each year since 2002, Cinema for Peace gives the Humanitarian Award to an individual and his or her organization who has demonstrated the foresight, courage and leadership required to take a stand against extreme injustice, intolerance and inequalities. (more...)

Ric Roman Waugh Signs on to Direct Sci-Fi Thriller TIPPING POINT for Relativity Media
by Movies News Desk - Dec 07, 2012

Relativity Media announced today it has closed a deal with Ric Roman Waugh (Felon, Snitch) to direct and rewrite the sci-fi thriller currently-titled Tipping Point, based on the original screenplay from Todd Stein. (more...)

Brooklyn Museum Announces Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2012

The Brooklyn Museum will be the only East Coast venue for The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, the first international exhibition dedicated to the groundbreaking French couturier, organized by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The critically acclaimed touring show, already seen by half a million people, spans the Paris-based designer's 37-year career and includes iconic examples never before exhibited. The Brooklyn presentation will include new material not shown in the previous venues, including ensembles from his recent runway shows. (more...)

Marion Cotillard Receives 'Hollywood Actress Award' Today, 10/22
by Movies News Desk - Oct 22, 2012

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Times, previously announced that Academy Award winning actress Marion Cotillard will receive the 'Hollywood Actress Award' for her distinguished performance in Jacques Audiard's 'Rust and Bone,' a Sony Pictures Classics release, at the Hollywood Film Awards Gala ceremony tonight, October 22. (more...)

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