Hailee Steinfeld News

TLC today announces that it has commissioned the two-hour film LETTERS TO JACKIE: REMEMBERING PRESIDENT KENNEDY, executive produced by Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Bill Couturie's The Couturie Company in partnership with Amblin Television.

Legendary actor Harrison Ford will receive the 'CinemaCon Lifetime Achievement Award' at this year's CinemaCon, it was announced today by the convention's Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser.

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.

Deadline reports that Tony Award-winner James Corden is set to lead the cast of Working Title's upcoming film SCHOOL FOR SANTAS. The project will reunite the 'One Man, Two Guvnors' star with playwright Richard Bean, who will pen the script. A director on the film has not yet been chosen.

Wind Dancer Films announced today that it has come on board to finance and produce THE KEEPING ROOM with Gilbert Films and Anonymous Content. Sierra/Affinity will handle international sales, introducing buyers to the film at this week's American Film Market. WME Global arranged financing and will represent North America.

Kristen Wiig, Hailee Steinfeld, Guy Pearce, and Nick Nolte are all set to star in the upcoming indie flick, HATESHIP, FRIENDSHIP, The Hollywood Reporter announced this evening. Liza Johnson (RETURN) is helming the dramedy which begins filming in New Orleans next week.

British film star Orlando Bloom may be on track for his Broadway debut in a new revival of ROMEO AND JULIET, according to a report.

According to a recent Equity audition notice, Romeo and Juliet might be heading back to Broadway in the near future, with auditions taking place at the end of the month. The Shakespearan classic might also embark on a national tour in 2013. A production timeline has not been announced.

Deadline.com reports that Tony-winning actor James Corden will join the cast of CAN A SONG SAVE YOUR LIFE, directed by John Carney. The actor will join previously announced cast members Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Hailee Steinfeld and Adam Levine in the upcoming film.

Deadline.com reports that Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Leave has just signed on for the lead role in John Carney's CAN A SONG SAVE YOUR LIFE.

As first reported on Deadline.com Hailee Steinfeld is currently in negotiations to star in the upcoming comedy WHY WE BROKE UP from Fox 2000.

Trinity Repertory Company previously announced that Rhode Island's own Academy Award-nominated actress, Viola Davis, would be honored with the 2012 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the 16th annual Pell Awards. Theater educator Elaine Foster Perry will receive the Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts, Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons will receive the Pell Award For Leadership in Arts Education, and J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center and Professional Facilities Management, will be honored as the recipient of the Pell Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Arts. All awardees are past or current Rhode Islanders.

According to EWonline, actors Harrison Ford and Abigail Breslin have signed on to star in the adaptation of Orson Scott Card's novel 'Ender's Game'.

As first reported on The Hollywood Reporter, actress Hailee Steinfeld has joined the cast of filmmaker John Carney upcoming music-themed drama CAN A SONG SAVE YOUR LIFE?

According to EWonline, actors Harrison Ford and Abigail Breslin have signed on to star in the adaptation of Orson Scott Card's novel 'Ender's Game'.

According to published reports, Broadway veteran Abigail Breslin will join Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, and Hailee Steinfeld in the upcoming big screen adaptation of 'Ender's Game.'

The Casting Society of America has announced winners of the 27th Annual Artios Awards®. The bi-coastal award ceremonies were held on Monday, September 26 in Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, and at the District 36 in New York. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!

On August 6th, the World Premiere of GLEE The 3D Concert Movie took place at the Mann Village Theater. Look below for photo coverage from the red carpet!