The Weinsteins have sent out a press release across the web celebrating the fact that Rob Marshall’s (CHICAGO) massive ensemble musical NINE has finally begun filming after many delays.

They have also released a press shot from the filming which just reminds us what an amazing and beautiful cast they have put together for this movie which is a remake of Fellini’s 8 1/2… the story of a world famous director who struggle to prepare his latest picture while balancing the women in his life (wife, mistress, movie star muse, costume designer, fashion journalist, whore from childhood and his mother!).

Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Marillon Cotillard, Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson and Kate Hudson… who would say no to being locked in a room with those beauties? Also in the image are Judi Dench and Sophia Loren! What a cast of acting heavyweights

Not pictured but making up the nine, is two time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis in his first movie post-THERE WILL BE BLOOD. He plays the director!

Thankfully, we haven’t had to wait years to see him work again like we did when he won the same award for GANGS OF NEW YORK.

The film is being shot in England at Shepperton Studios, and in Italy on location and at Cinecitta Studios in Rome. In the era where MAMMA MIA, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and HAIRSPRAY are ruling Hollywood… a musical from a talented director, working of amazing source material and with a S-List cast, will just be massive!