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Into the Woods

<em>Into the Woods</em> is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch (Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them.

Into the Woods
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Cast:

Meryl Streep
Emily Blunt
James Corden
Anna Kendrick
Chris Pine
Tracey Ullman
Christine Baranski
Johnny Depp

Director:
Rob Marshall

Producer:
Rob Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt, Callum McDougall

Written by:
James Lapine based on his book

Distributor:
Walt Disney Studios

Budget:
$40 million

Awards:

AFI Award for Movie of the Year (2014)
Oscar Nominated Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Meryl Streep (2014)
Oscar Nominated Best Achievement in Production Design (2014)
Oscar Nominated Best Achievement in Costume Design (2014)
Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actress, Musical or Comedy - Emily Blunt (2014)
Golden Globe Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Meryl Streep) (2014)
Golden Globe Nomination for Best Picture, Musical or Comedy (2014)



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