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Les Miserables (the theatre musical) is debuted in Paris
Is performed at many venues for many, many years to come http://www.lesmis.com/ -
Cameron Mackintosh announces plans to produce a film version of the musical
Plans were seemingly abandoned shortly after this. http://web.archive.org/web/20061023004140/http://www.lesmis.com/pages/news/press_2_12_92.html -
Mackintosh announces plans had resumed
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Tom Hooper hired to direct
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Production begins
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Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe officially cast
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Taylor Swift incorrectly reported as being in the film
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Principal Photography Begins
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Sacha Baron Cohen confirmed after months of rumours
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An extended look is released on the official Facebook page for the film.
The video reveals the groundbreaking fact that the singing was recorded live. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwgQjfg0hZw -
First poster released via Facebook
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Advanced Screening in New York
Receives standing ovation http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/23/les-miserables-screening_n_2181475.html -
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International release
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Earns £8.1 million in it's opening weekend
This made it the largest opening weekend for both a musical film and a Working Title film. http://www.screendaily.com/box-office/les-misrables-hits-high-note-at-uk-box-office/5050578.article?blocktitle=Box-office&contentID=610 -
Nominated for 4 Golden Globes, won 3
Won for Best Musical or Comedy, Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway -
Nominated for 9 BAFTAs and won 4
Won for Anne Hathaway, Makeup and Hair, Sound, and Production Design http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20955793 -
Nominated for 8 Academy Awards and wins 3
Won for Anne Hathaway, Makeup and Hairstyling, and Sound Mixing http://oscar.go.com/nominees -
Closes at $441,809,770