NINE Downscales: Will Continue Theatrical Run on 890 Screens
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 30, 2009
The New York Times reports that The Weinstein Company will be shifting it's plans for the new movie musical NINE, due to lukewarm reviews and an underwhelming box office performance. With only a $5.5 million gross after playing 1400 screens nationwide and debuting at #8 on the charts, the film will be pulled from many theaters and will continue it's theatrical run in a limited number of venues, estimated to be between 800 and 900.
BWW Blogs: 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 29th, 2009
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 30, 2009
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadwy. The Mosh Pit 'Top Ten Hot Topics' for the latter half of 2009: 10. 'Yeast Nation,' 9. 'Cabaret,' 8. 'In The Heights,' 7. 'South Pacific,' more....
LA Times Says NINE Film's a Box-Office 'Flop'
by Robert Diamond - Dec 27, 2009
The LA Times is reporting today in their box office report on the weekend that 'The only flop this weekend was 'Nine,' the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical from the Weinstein Co. and co-financier Relativity Media. The movie debuted around the country to just $5.5 million, bringing its total since last weekend to $5.9 million. The Weinstein Co. head of operations, David Glasser, said the studio will be pulling back the movie, which stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman, from smaller cities in the Midwest where it performed poorly and focus advertising on big coastal cities. 'Nine' will need to perform extremely well in those markets and get more awards recognition to avoid being a dud for the financially troubled Weinstein Co. and Relativity, which together spent about $64 million, after the benefit of tax credits, to make the film.'
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 23rd, 2009
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 23, 2009
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Nine,' 'The Addams Family,' Davenport's, 'In The Heights,' Broadway In Chicago, 'George Gershwin Alone,' more.....
Books, CDs & DVDs Winter Roundup
by Robert Diamond - Dec 23, 2009
It's 'crunch-time' for gift giving and it's never too late to get a gift certificate from Amazon.com, who I wholeheartedly support, because I have yet to find better pricing on everything that my colleagues and I write about and review here at BroadwayWorld.com ... No, this is not a paid endorsement.
STAGE TUBE: The Cast of 'Nine' Guests On Larry King Live
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2009
The big screen adaptation of Nine the Musical stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman. The all-star cast is directed by Rob Marshall, who also helmed critically-acclaimed 2002 musical Chicago - which garnered six Academy Awards, including a Best Supporting Actress nod for Catherine Zeta-Jones.
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'.
'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' will be available for purchase beginning 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'.
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: 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.
NINE Soundtrack to Be Released Digitally December 15; Track List Revealed
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2009
The vibrant and provocative musical production NINE, premiered on Broadway in 1982 to critical acclaim (winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical), and successfully revived in 2003 (winning another two Tonys, including Best Revival), is the most hotly anticipated movie of the holiday season, directed by Rob Marshall, and starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson, Fergie (Stacy Ferguson), and Sophia Loren. The Weinstein Company film - which will include new songs by original composer-lyricist Maury Yeston that were not in previous stage versions - will open in New York and Los Angeles on December 18th, and nationwide on Christmas Day.
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: 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.
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.