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A preliminary peek at the mass of actual real-life trees and greenery that will act as the on location foundation for scenes depicting Little Red Riding Hood's interactions with the Wolf (played by Johnny Depp) and her Granny in the big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebrated fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS has been revealed.

As the second month of filming begins at Shepperton Studios and on location throughout the UK, yet another glimpse into director Rob Marshall's rich cinematic world for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebrated fairy tale musical INTO THE WOODS has been revealed via social media - this time, the famous beanstalk figuring in to the story of Jack.

The very first look at stage and screen superstar Meryl Streep as the Witch in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS has now been revealed, showcasing the three-time Academy Award winner in perhaps her most grisly guise to date.

The first video footage of the starry cast assembled for the big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale musical INTO THE WOODS on location in the UK is now available to view, including an extensive preview of Cinderella's Wedding and the orchestral fanfare from Sondheim's score to be featured in the scene.

News broke earlier this week that young internet sensation Sophia Grace Brownlee had been replaced in the role of Little Red Riding Hood in director Rob Marshall's forthcoming big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS, now to be played by ANNIE revival star Lilla Crawford, and Brownlee's father has now addressed the situation and clarified the circumstances that led to her departure from the highly anticipated project via social media.

The Knutsford Guardian reveals that James Corden is gearing himself up to work with Meryl Streep in Rob Marshall's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical INTO THE WOODS -- with just a few reservations.

Today we are talking to the daughter of one of the most iconic performers in entertainment history, Judy Garland, who has made a name for herself in show business over the course of an impressive fifty-year career comprising starring roles...

We asked who you're most excited to see in the movie. Check out your response below!

At today's D23 live-action film expo, Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios' Motion Picture Production, took to the stage to unveil the newly crafted logo for the film adaptation of the classic stage musical. Check it out, via Inside the Magic, to the left!

Rehearsals for the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS are now underway at Shepperton Studios (part of Pinewood Studios) in the UK under the direction of Rob Marshall and the astounding assortment of actors involved with the project have already taken to Twitter, Facebook and other social media to share insights, photos and updates on all of the onset action.

As BroadwayWorld reported last night, according to a new post on Twitter, the forthcoming feature film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS has found its Little Red Riding Hood - internet sensation Sophia Grace. Below, BroadwayWorld has gathered some of the pint-sized powerhouse's greatest performances. How do you think she'll fare in the role?

LES MISERABLES breakout star and memorable stage and screen performer Daniel Huttlestone joins the impossibly starry cast of the feature film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS in the role of Jack - of beanstalk fame - according to a post on Facebook.

According to a new post on Twitter, it appears as though the forthcoming feature film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebrated fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS has found its Little Red Ridinghood - none other than internet sensation Sophia Grace.

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Who are you most excited to see in the INTO THE WOODS movie?

Tonight, BroadwayWorld has just learned and is thrilled to confirm casting for the major roles in the forthcoming Disney feature film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's adored and adorable fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS.

Deadline.com reports that Tony nominee Tammy Blanchard is in talks to join Rob Marshall's movie adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical INTO THE WOODS for Disney. She would play the role of 'Florinda', one of Cinderella's stepsisters, alongside Lucy Punch as the other sister, and Christine Baranski as the evil stepmother.

The first official trailer has been released for Woody Allen's highly-anticipated new film BLUE JASMINE. Get a first look below!

According to the Daily Mail, James Corden has signed on to appear alongside Daniel Mays in Nick Payne's play The Same Deep Water As Me at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by John Crawley. Corden also recently met with Into the Woods film director Rob Marshall to discuss appearing in the movie adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical. If the dates for both projects do not conflict, Corden will take part in the pair.

According to a recent casting notice, Rob Marshall's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical is set to begin shooting this September in the U.K.

As BroadwayWorld.com previously reported, Meryl Streep will play the witch in the upcoming big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS. Now according to Variety, Johnny Depp is currently in talks to join the cast as well. There is no word yet on which part Depp would play.