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  Jamie Foxx May Play ‘Daddy Warbucks’ in the ‘Annie’ Remake

  Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx has begun talks to costar in the Will Smith-produced ‘Annie’ remake. He’s up to play a renamed version of the Daddy Warbucks character.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 25 days ago64 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Justin Timberlake as Daddy Warbucks in the ‘Annie’ Remake?

  Justin Timberlake is rumored to rejoin his previous collaborators Jay-Z and Will Smith as a star in their remake of ‘Annie’ – in the role of Daddy Warbucks.

  by H. Shaw-Williams | 65 days ago20 Comments

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  ‘Ninja Turtles’ and ‘Hercules’ Change Release Dates; ‘Annie’ Arrives Christmas 2014

  Paramount has shifted the release dates for ‘Ninja Turtles’ and Brett Ratner’s ‘Hercules’ by a few weeks. Meanwhile, Sony has scheduled ‘Annie’ for Christmas Day 2014.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 86 days ago36 Comments

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  ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Star Quvenzhané Wallis Joins ‘Annie’ Remake

  Quvenzhané Wallis, the Oscar-nominated star of ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild,’ has been confirmed to play ‘Annie’ in Will Smith’s remake of the iconic stage musical.

  by Rob Frappier | 90 days ago34 Comments

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  ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Star Quvenzhané Wallis Eyed for ‘Annie’ Remake

  Oscar-nominee Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) may star in the ‘Annie’ remake, with Will Gluck (Easy A) directing and Will Smith and Jay-Z producing.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 106 days ago23 Comments

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  ‘Annie’ Remake Lands ‘Easy A’ Director Will Gluck; Willow Smith Not Starring

  ‘Easy A’ director Will Gluck is helming the ‘Annie’ musical remake. Willow Smith is no longer starring, but her parents Will and Jada Pinkett are still producing with Jay-Z.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 115 days ago4 Comments

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  Emma Thompson Wanted To Script Will Smith’s ‘Annie’ Remake

  Oscar-winning actress/screenwriter Emma Thompson is in negotiations with her ‘Men in Black III’ costar Will Smith to script the ‘Annie’ remake starring his daughter Willow.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 701 days ago13 Comments

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  ‘Glee’ Creator Being Considered To Direct ‘Annie’ Remake

  ‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy is being courted to direct the new film version of ‘Annie,’ starring Willow Smith and featuring the musical talents of Jay-Z.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 835 days agoNo Comments

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  Willow Smith Confirmed for ‘Annie’ Remake; Will Smith & Jay-Z Involved

  A press release confirms that Will Smith and Jay-Z are remaking ‘Annie’ with Willow Smith as the lead.

  by Rob Frappier | 848 days ago53 Comments

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  Will Smith Planning ‘Annie’ Remake With Jay-Z

  Will Smith is considering a remake of the musical ‘Annie’ that would feature his pop-star daughter, Willow, with musical contributions by Jay-Z.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 856 days ago122 Comments