Movie Info
Genre :
Drama, MusicalRelease Date :
TBA 2009Director :
Rob MarshallStarring :
Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson, Judi Dench, Marion Cotillard, Sophia Loren, Stacy Ferguson
Black Eyed Peas' Fergie Adds Up to the Star-Studded Cast of 'Nine'
July 19, 2008 09:07:13The singing crew of Rob Marshall's drama musical "Nine" has grown even bigger. After actress Kate Hudson was announced joining the cast ensemble few days back, successful R 'n' B singer Fergie whose real name is Stacy Ferguson is now reported to be following Hudson's footstep as well.
Though what character she will be portraying in the Broadway musical adaptation still remains unknown, the only female singer in Black Eyed Peas is said to be getting her first significant leading role. By nailing the role, she will be joining also Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench and Sophia Loren.
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Kate Hudson Joins Nicole Kidman in 'Nine'
July 15, 2008 10:07:04Having been starring in mostly romantic comedy movies, the Academy Award-nominated actress, Kate Hudson, is going to be seen in Rob Marshall's latest musical drama. On Monday, July 14, the Weinstein Company have announced that the 29-year-old has been signed to join to the star-studded cast of "Nine".
Lined-up among other A-list actresses, including Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren and Penelope Cruz, Hudson has won the part of Stephanie, a Vogue fashion magazine reporter assigned to work in Italy. For the role, the two-time Matthew McConaughey's co-star has reportedly beaten out strong competitors, Sienna Miller and Anne Hathaway.
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Nicole Kidman to Appear in Another Musical Film
April 04, 2008 03:04:51Having to boost her career to another level with a stunning role in musical film "Moulin Rouge!", Nicole Kidman is said to lay her eyes on another singing role in "Nine", a feature film adaptation of a Broadway musical. According to Hollywood Reporter, the 40-year-old actress is negotiating to attain a role in the film.
If the negotiation goes well, the wife of country star Keith Urban will be joining the already star-studded cast that include Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard and Sophia Loren. She may also work together with acclaimed actress Judi Dench, who is also reported to be in talks to star in the drama musical film.
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Famous Names Approached for Starring Slots in Nine Movie
August 22, 2007 10:08:57Finally commences the quest to attain its goal in getting an all-star cast for musical project "Nine", The Weinstein Company reportedly is holding talks with the likes of Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard to get them boarded the cast.
Bardem is learned to have just received offer for the lead role of director Guido Contini while Cruz and Cotillard are in the line to play Contini's mistress Carla and his wife Louisa, respectively.
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Michael Tolkin Takes No. "Nine" Seat
July 18, 2007 11:07:46Submitting another lauded behind-the-screen name into the project, The Weinstein Company has hired Oscar-nominated scribe Michael Tolkin to pen for "Nine", its big screen adaptation of the 1982 Broadway musical which turns out to be based on the Fellini film "8½."
"Michael's unique understanding of show business and the creative process will help create a clever and sexy film," The Weinstein Co.'s honcho Harvey Weinstein commented, praising Tolkin to be the perfect man for the stint.
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Harvey Weinstein Eyeing All-Star Cast for "Nine"
April 18, 2007 02:04:29Seems to be pretty ambitious in developing the recently-announced "Nine", The Weinstein Co. co-chairman Harvey Weinstein reportedly is determined to have some Hollywood's biggest names in the cast of the musical project.
The movie mogul has been spotted to remark that he would like A-list actresses of Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Catherine Zeta-Jones, plus Renee Zellweger to fill in the six major female roles of the picture, and appears to take it rather lightly in dealing with their salaries.
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Rob Marshall Plays "Nine" Ball
April 13, 2007 01:04:54Landing their first collaboration since "Chicago", director Rob Marshall and The Weinstein Company will work together to develop a musical feature entitled "Nine" based on the classic Broadway show of the same name, Marshall and the studio's co-chairmen Bob and Harvey Weinstein have announced Thursday, April 12.
Written by Arthur Kopit with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, the original, performed in 1982 under the direction of Tommy Tune, follows a famous filmmaker named Guido Contini in his effort to prepare his latest picture while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife, a producer, a mistress, a film star, and his deceased mother. It won five Tony Awards out of twelve nominations, including Best Musical.
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Movies to Premiere at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival
December 01, 2006 12:12:13Quickly making a follow-up to its announcement of films presented at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Institute revealed Thursday, November 30 the lineup of movies set to be screened in its Premieres section consisting of seventeen works of the latest effort from established American and international directors.
Screened at the Salt Lake City Gala is "Black Snake Moan" which stars Samuel L. Jackson as Lazarus, a blues musician who becomes the protector of an abused woman. Another Jackson's vehicle, "Resurrecting the Champ" will also be shown in the section as closing film alongside another U.S flick "The Nines" and British film "Longford."
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