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Cover Art Revealed for NINE Soundtrack; Available in Stores 12/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2009

The upcoming film adapation of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's 'Nine' is now available for pre-order and will be released on December 22nd. The soundtrack, to be released by Geffen Records, will include the full score with the addition of three new songs written specifically for the film, entitled 'Guarda la Luna', 'Cinema Italiano' and 'Take It All'.

Bruce Vilanch to Host Nightlife Awards at Town Hall 1/25/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2009

The multiple Emmy-Award winning Bruce Vilanch has been announced as the host of the 8th Annual Nightlife Awards at The Town Hall.

STAGE TUBE: Marion Cottilard Toasts Golden Globe Nomination on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 16, 2009

Marion Cottilard appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon where she the late show host proposed a toast, accompanied by French Champagne, to celebrate her recent Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Actress: Comedy or Musical. In total, NINE received 5 nominations including Best Picture: Comedy or Musical, Best Performance by an Action (Daniel Day-Lewis), Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Peneleope Cruz), Best Original Song for 'Cinema Italiano', as well as Cotillar's nod for Best Actress.

STAGE TUBE: Judi Dench Talks NINE with TODAY's Kathie Lee and Hoda
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 16, 2009

Dame Judi Dench stopped by the 'Today' show on Wednesday, December 16, to discuss NINE with Today's hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda.

Photo Coverage: NINE Film Premieres in New York City at the Ziegfeld Theatre!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2009

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th. The film had its official New York premiere at the Ziegefeld Theatre in New York City on December 15, 2009.

STAGE TUBE: NINE Cast Talks Singing with Larry King
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2009

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th. The film's starry cast appeared on Larry King Live on December 15th and in this clip discuss how they approaching singing on screen, many for the first time.

Day-Lewis Reveals: NINE a Tribute to His Late Mother
by Aimee Savoth - Dec 15, 2009

As per WENN news, Daniel Day-Lewis called his upcoming film NINE THE MUSICAL a tribute to his late mother, actress Jill Balcon, who passed away in July at the age of 84. Day-Lewis revealed that his mother was very excited to learn that Sophia Loren had been cast as his mother in the film, as she was a fan of hers.

Photo Coverage: NINE Film's Screening for Broadway Community
by Walter McBride - Dec 15, 2009

A special screening of the NINE film was held for members of the Broadway community on December 14, 2009, one day ahead of the film's official NY premiere and BroadwayWorld.com was there! Before the film, Rob Marshall and some members of the film's starry cast stopped by to pay tribute to the show's Broadway roots.

JRB: Solo At The Beechman Plays One Night Only 12/15
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2009

Jason Robert Brown, Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist (Parade), will present his show 'JRB: Solo at the Beechman' featuring brand new material as well as songs from his shows, including 'The Last Five Years,' 'Songs for a New World,' 'Parade,' and '13' and his 'Wearing Someone Else's Clothes,' on Monday, December 15 at 9:15 at the Laurie Beechman Theater.

Entire All-Star Cast of NINE to Appear on Larry King Live Tuesday, Dec. 15
by Robert Diamond - Dec 14, 2009

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th. The entire cast of the film including cole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Daniel Day Lewis, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren, Marion Cotillard, Fergie and director Rob Marshall will appear on CNN's Larry King Live on Tuesday night, December 15th at 9pm EST.

STAGE TUBE: Nicole Kidman Chats NINE with GMTV
by Robert Diamond - Dec 14, 2009

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th.

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of NINE on ABC's NIGHTLINE
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 13, 2009

The stellar cast of the upcoming Rob Marshall film musical NINE recently reunited at New York's Plaza Hotel for an interview with Cynthia McFadden of ABC News' Nightline.

Marion Cotillard Recognized by Detroit Film Critics Association for NINE
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 11, 2009

The Detroit Film Critics Association has announced the nominees for its annual end-of-year awards. NINE received a nod for Marion Cotillard as best supporting actress. She is nominated alongside: Anna Kendrick, Up in the Air; Mélanie Laurent, Inglourious Basterds; Mo'Nique, Precious; and Vera Farmiga, Up in the Air.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Calendar of Events 12/12-12/30
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts calendar of events for the fall months has just been released. All events are subject to change without notice. Free performances are held each evening at 6 p.m. on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.

NINE Producer Weinstein Talks Musicals, NINE Casting, and Rob Marshall
by Aimee Savoth - Dec 11, 2009

Harvey Weinstein, producer of Nine, sat down with TheWrap editor-in-chief Sharon Waxman to discuss the movie. In a candid Q & A, they discussed the business of making movie musicals, the casting for Nine, and director Rob Marshall, among other things.

STAGE TUBE: Penelope Cruz Performs 'A Call From the Vatican'
by Robert Diamond - Dec 11, 2009

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th.

Cynthia McFadden Interviews Cast of NINE: The Full Transcript
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 11, 2009

The cast of the upcoming Maury Yeston film 'Nine' will be featured in an upcoming exclusive interview with 'Nightline' host Cynthia McFadden on Thursday, December 10th. The interview will discuss the upcoming film, including the discoveries the actors made during filming about both themselves and their characters, their experiences with director Rob Marshall, and their favorite moments during the shoot.

STAGE TUBE: Daniel Day-Lewis Chats NINE with ET
by Robert Diamond - Dec 9, 2009

Daniel Day-Lewis sat down with Entertainment Tonight to chat about all things Guido and NINE.

NINE Joins Cynthia McFadden on 'Nightline,' 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2009

The cast of the upcoming Maury Yeston film 'Nine' will be featured in an upcoming exclusive interview with 'Nightline' host Cynthia McFadden on Thursday, December 10th. The interview will discuss the upcoming film, including the discoveries the actors made during filming about both themselves and their characters, their experiences with director Rob Marshall, and their favorite moments during the shoot.

Photo Flash: 'The Songs of Our Lives' Benefit Concert
by Aimee Savoth - Dec 9, 2009

Some of the greatest songwriters of the past 50 years convened in New York City on Tuesday, December 8 for The Songs of Our Lives: Performed by the Songwriters Who Wrote Them, a benefit concert for Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

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