Hugh Jackman is a ‘Showman’ – TFC Morning Report

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Top Story: Hugh Jackman is attached to star in an original contemporary musical about P.T. Barnum. The 20th Century Fox film, titled The Greatest Showman on Earth, will be scripted by Jenny Bicks and produced by Laurence Mark, John Palermo and the showman himself, Hugh Jackman. Most importantly (for those of you who saw my first Tune-Worthy post), poptastic British singer-songwriter Mika is in talks to write music and lyrics.(Variety)

In Other News: Carla Gugino will join Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Jena Malone, and Abbie Cornish in visionary Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch. (THR)

Sam Worthington will replace Tom Cruise and star alongside Charlize Theron in the upcoming remake of the French thriller The Tourist. (THR)

In streaming news, Netflix and Disney-ABC have reached an agreement that will make shows produced by the alphabet available on Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” streaming service.  Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, and The Legend of the Seeker are just some of the shows included in the deal. (THR)

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