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Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic ZOMBIELAND to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video.

Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic ZOMBIELAND to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video.

Arwen Elys Dayton's upcoming young adult novel, SEEKER, may not hit store shelves until 2015, but Columbia Pictures already has plans for its big-screen adaptation, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Seth Rogen is set to direct and star in Columbia Pictures upcoming comedy THE INTERVIEW. THR also reports that James Franco, Rogen's co-star in 'Pineapple Express' is also up for a lead role in the film.

BIG FISH might not be heading to Broadway until Fall 2013, but the Chicago production is currently gearing up, and you can check out two just-released promo images of the shows stars (Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin) below!

On Wednesday, March 20, 2013, BroadwayWorld's Chicago Regional Editor, Paul W. Thompson, sat down for exclusive talks with co-star Bobby Steggert, with the writing team of Andrew Lippa (music and lyrics) and John August (book) and with co-star Kate Baldwin in the balcony lobby of Chicago's Oriental Theatre. Here is his report:

Below, check out two new songs from the show: 'Fight the Dragons' as sung by Norbert Leo Butz and 'Time Stops' as sung by Butz and Kate Baldwin. Catch a first listen below!

In the video below, director Susan Stroman chats with 'Windy City Live' about the new musical and stars Kate Baldwin & Norbert Leo Butz perform 'Time Stops.' Check it out below!

BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, will open Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Contact, The Producers, The Scottsboro Boys), with music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family), a book by Grammy and BAFTA Award nominee John August (Frankenweenie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Big Fish begins previews on Broadway Thursday, September 5, 2013. CLICK HERE to listen to 'Time Stops' as sung by Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin!

A popular '80s movie about ghosts and the people who bust them becomes a stage musical. Then the lawyers find out.

BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, will offer $29 tickets to college students for its first four performances, April 2-5, 2013. Students will also be invited to attend a Q&A following the show with the cast and creative team members. 200 tickets per performance will be available at this special price when students use the code UNIVERSITY. Tickets are available online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

In honor of Women's History Month, the California African American Museum (CAAM) will present An Evening with Kathleen McGhee Anderson on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 7 p.m., 600 State Drive, Exposition Park.

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier entertainment celebrity memorabilia auction house, has announced its Hollywood Legends auction of over 800 items including exceptional screen worn wardrobe, props, photographs, jewelry and celebrity owned items to be held on April 5 & 6, 2013 at Julien's Auctions Beverly Hills Gallery. From the only surviving vehicle from the Green Hornet production to the fanciful Munchkin's hats in the all-time classic 'Wizard of Oz,' Julien's will not disappoint at this year's Hollywood spectacular.

The Pasadena Playhouse in association with David Shor Productions, announced today that single tickets for the world premiere of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE - THE MUSICAL will go on sale today, March 10. The production is scheduled to run from May 24 through June 23, 2013, with a press opening night on June 2 at 5:00 p.m.

The Pasadena Playhouse in association with David Shor Productions, announced today that single tickets for the world premiere of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE - THE MUSICAL will go on sale Sunday, March 10. The production is scheduled to run from May 24 through June 23, 2013, with a press opening night on June 2 at 5:00 p.m.

Columbia Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox announced today that THE MONUMENTS MEN, a Smokehouse production directed by and starring George Clooney, has started production in Berlin, Germany.

Working class funnyman, Kevin James will be returning to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center on June 5, 2013. Following his 2012 sellout show at DPAC, Kevin James is back by popular demand with new material for another big night of laughs.

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Overbrook Entertainment, Marcy Media, director Will Gluck and Sony Pictures Entertainment have cast Academy Award nominee Quvenzhane Wallis, the star of Beasts of the Southern Wild, in the title role of Annie, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures, and Hannah Minghella, president of Production for the studio.

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards.