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Bryan Cranston Joins 'Rock of Ages'

Deal Central | Movies
 May 1, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

Emmy-winning "Breaking Bad" star is the latest to be tied to New Line's adaptation of the hit Broadway musical

  

Catherine Zeta-Jones Signs on to 'Rock of Ages'

Deal Central | Movies
 April 20, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

She'll play the villainous wife of the mayor in the New Line musical adaptation of the Broadway hit, which is now in rehearsals in Miami Beach

  

Adam Shankman: Russell Brand in 'Rock of Ages'

Movies
 April 13, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

British comic will join Tom Cruise and Alec Baldwin in adaptation of Broadway musical

  

Lessons From The Weekend: Russell Brand Falls Flat, and Universal Struggles Uphill

Movies
 April 11, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

The dismal performance of “Arthur” this weekend may just put a bullet in plans to make Brand the next big comedy star on the order of Sacha Baron Cohen

  

'Arthur': A Remake Out of Step With the Times

Movies
 April 8, 2011 By Jordan Reife 2 years ago

Russell Brand brings plenty of energy to the role originated by Dudley Moore, but lovable drunks are no longer considered as funny as they once were

  

Tom Cruise: Surprisingly Good Singer

Deal Central | Movies
 April 7, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

Exclusive: The "Rock of Ages" director talks about his leading man's vocal chops and the latest addition to the cast, Paul Giamatti

  

Russell Brand in Final Negotiations for 'Rock of Ages'

Deal Central | Movies
 April 4, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

Director Adam Shankman also confirms the signing of Mexican actor-singer Diego Boneta to the Broadway musical adaptation

  

Universal Partners With Walmart to Hype 'Hop' -- Just in Time for Easter

Movies
 March 16, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Retailer to carry exclusive merchandise tied to upcoming family flick

  

Helen Mirren to Receive CinemaCon Award

Movies
 March 14, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

Her "Arthur" costar, Russell Brand, also will be honored at this year's National Association of Theatre Owners Trade show in Las Vegas

  

Good Morning Oscar, February 22: It Takes Two

Awards | Oscars
 February 22, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

A pair of new presenters step up, and pair of first-time hosts strut their stuff

  

'Doodle Jump' Game Gets a 'Secret Update' From Universal Today

Media | Movies
 February 22, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

Universal's upcoming "Hop" is the latest movie to get a mobile game

  

First Look: Russell Brand in 'Arthur' (Video)

Movies
 February 11, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Helen Mirren brings a touch of class to the remake of the 1981 film "Arthur"

  

'The Tempest' Trailer (video)

Movies
 October 8, 2010 By Katherine Spiers 2 years ago

The latest Shakespeare adaptation stars Helen Mirren, Russell Brand and Alan Cumming

  

'Mad Men's' Jared Harris to Play Moriarty in 'Sherlock Holmes 2'

Deal Central | Movies
 September 28, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Warner Bros. is set to release Guy Ritchie's sequel on Dec. 16, 2011

  

Russell Brand in Talks to Play Swordsman in 'Hawkwood'

Deal Central | Movies
 July 28, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Jared Stern ("Toy Story 3") will write the script for 20th Century Fox's period action-comedy

  

Ah, the Appeal of 'Greek's' Full-Figured Man

Movies
 June 3, 2010 By Leah Rozen 2 years ago

COMMENTARY: Jonah Hill breaks the mold, playing an average, even sweet Everyman, trying to get by

  

Mirren Joins Brand in WB's 'Arthur' Remake

Movies
 April 22, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 3 years ago

Jason Winer (ABC's "Modern Family") will direct the comedy from a script by Peter Baynham ("Borat")

  

30 Movie Insiders to Follow Right Now on Twitter

Movies
 October 26, 2009 By Brent Lang 3 years ago

Tinseltown tweeters are sharing set secrets and sneak peeks at upcoming blockbusters.

  

Brand Back to Host Video Music Awards

Television
 July 14, 2009 By Anonymous 3 years ago

British comedian back for second year in a row.

  

What Franchises Does the Future Hold for Warners?

Deal Central | Movies
 December 31, 1970 By Jeff Sneider 43 years ago

We could be seeing a lot more of the studio's upcoming "Arthur," "Yogi Bear" and "Jack the Giant Killer"

  
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