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Sacha Baron Cohen Sets Up Two New Films
6 November 2009 10:29 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
It seems that an outrageous comedian will be moving away from his documentary-style films. According to Variety, Sacha Baron Cohen has started his own production company, dubbed Four By Two Films, and he already has his first two films lined up.
The first film is entitled Accidentes, written by Peter Baynham, who was one of the writers on both Borat and Bruno. Baron Cohen will star as a personal injury lawyer who becomes a blue-collar hero when he helps an immigrant win a case against his employer after an on-the-job accident. The film was originally set up at Fox Atomic, but that label folded and a new deal was set up at Universal.
Not much is known about the second, untitled film, but the pitch alone set off a massive bidding war, which Columbia Pictures won. Baron Cohen will write the film along with all of his Borat and Bruno writers, »
Sacha Baron Cohen to Play an Ambulance-Chaser Fighting for Justice
6 November 2009 3:35 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
We wouldn't call Borat and Bruno full-fledged documentaries, since the title characters were fictional extensions of Sacha Baron Cohen's twisted psyche. Nevertheless, the movies' antics were steeped in reality, creating a kind of pseudo-vérité.
But now, it appears that Cohen has decided to abandon the candid-camera shtick altogether. Variety writes that the 38-year-old British comedian has founded his own production company, Four By Two Films, and will go to work producing a new fictional project scripted by Peter Baynham.
Accidentes will tell the story of an "ambulance-chasing personal injury attorney of Latin descent" (played by Cohen) who helps a poor immigrant with a case against his wealthy employer. Ambulance-chasing, huh? We'll be interested to see what that means.
Cohen struck a deal with Universal for Accidentes and also got Columbia to commit to another starring vehicle. Cohen will script that project, as yet untitled, with Baynham, Anthony Hines, and Dan Mazer, »
- Rich Z Zwelling
Sacha Baron Cohen Becoming An Ambulance Chaser
5 November 2009 11:29 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Sacha Baron Cohen is a self-made man, the kind of guy that we all strive to be. He has a hot wife. He has an amazing job. And he uses his job to rebel against whatever establishment is dumb enough to let him film them. He.s a great writer, an underrated actor, and now he.s the owner of a production company. According to Variety, Cohen formed a production company named Four By Two Films. He.ll use the company as an outlet for scripted vehicles for himself, two of which are already planned. Columbia purchased the first, which will be scripted by Cohen and his writing team from Borat and Bruno. The second will be released via Universal and is titled Accidentes. Written by Pete Baynham, the movie will have Cohen playing an ambulance-chasing lawyer who becomes an unlikely hero of the working poor after he wins a »
Iannucci on 'Partridge' film, 'Loop' follow-up
10 August 2009 2:00 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Armando Iannucci has revealed that an Alan Partridge movie is still in the planning stages. The In The Loop director, who co-writes the character with Steve Coogan, Peter Baynham and Patrick Marber, told Digital Spy that despite Coogan's recent comments, a story for the film hasn't been decided upon. "We're still talking about a story," he said, adding: "It has to feel up there with the TV show in terms of quality. We've got various ideas and they're making us laugh so that's the good thing." Iannucci suggested that transitioning (more) »
- By Simon Reynolds
Brüno | Review
10 July 2009 9:40 PM, PDT | SmellsLikeScreenSpirit | See recent SmellsLikeScreenSpirit news »
Director: Larry Charles Writer(s): Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Dan Mazer, Jeff Schaffer (screenplay) Sacha Baron Cohen, Peter Baynham, Anthony Hines, Dan Mazer (story) Sacha Baron Cohen (character) Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen In Brüno the followup to Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen brings us another ambush style film based on one of his brilliant characters originally from the Paramount Comedy Channel (UK) & the Ali G show (HBO). Brüno, who has no known surname and refers to himself in the third person, is the gay fashionista host of Funkyzeit on Austrian TV. Brüno is kicked off the show after crashing onto the catwalk at a fashion show during Milan Fashion week. Now at rock bottom, he travels to the United States with his assistant's assistant Lutz to become famous. Dead set on becoming a star, Brüno takes many different paths at reaching his goal. He shoots a pilot for a celebrity interview show, »
- Dave Campbell
Aardman gives details for two upcoming Sony releases: “Arthur Christmas” and “The Pirates”!
1 May 2009 5:48 AM, PDT | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
Cor blimey!
After their troubled relationship with Dreamworks ended in tears (each company “Flushed Away” the other basically) it got a bit quiet on the Aardman cinema front. A deal with Sony was signed which thankfully assured Something would be forthcoming, so all we had to do was wait, and wait…
Well, the waiting has not exactly ended, but Aardman Studios has released details for two upcoming feature films which are scheduled for 2011 and 2012. Good thing I’m getting better at being more patient lately…
First up will be “Arthur Christmas” by Sarah Smith and Barry Cook. Written by Peter Baynham of “Borat” (in?)fame, the script tells how Santa’s huge army, consisting of high-tech combat elves, makes sure there is no nightmare During Christmas.
Oh, man. Combat elves? I cannot wait to see this…
The second feature is “The Pirates! - In An Adventure With Scientists” by Peter Lord. »
- Ard Vijn
Aardman Animations Sets Up Pirates! and Arthur Christmas with Sony
28 April 2009 2:50 PM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Back in 2005, Nick Park and the folks at Aardman Animations won an Oscar for their work on Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. A year later, their follow-up film Flushed Away disappointed at the box office and prompted Dreamworks to sever their partnership. Since then we haven't heard much from the British studio, save for one new made-for-tv Wallace & Gromit adventure, but they did land a deal with Sony Pictures and now they're finally ready to tell us about some of projects they've got cooking. One of the films is a holiday-themed feature called Arthur Christmas, which "tackles the question of how Santa delivers all his presents in one night". Sarah Smith and Barry Cook (Mulan) will direct the movie, which will be computer animated, based on a script by Peter Baynham (Borat, Bruno). The other project, which I'm a bit more interested in, is a stop motion animated project called Pirates! »
- Sean
Chicken Run Creators Take on Pirates! and Arthur Christmas
28 April 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Sony Pictures and stop-frame animation house Aardman Animations are moving forward with two animated features, "Pirates!" and "Arthur Christmas." "Pirates!" is based on "The Pirates! (in an Adventure with Scientists)," the best-selling series of books by Gideon Defoe and is intended to be a swashbuckling adventure with a rich vein of surreal and broad comedy. The story follows a group of pirates who journey to London, meet Charles Darwin and a talking chimp named Mister Bobo, and an enemy looking to wipe them out. Aardman co-founder Peter Lord is directing and will use stop-motion animation, the company's signature style seen in films such as "Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of Were-Rabbit" and "Chicken Run." "Christmas" will tackle the question of how Santa delivers all his presents in one night. Sarah Smith and Barry Cook are directing from a script by Peter Baynham (Borat). The film will be produced entirely using CGI. »
Aardman starts work on "Pirates" and "Arthur Christmas"
28 April 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Aardman Features has started production on "Arthur Christmas" and "Pirates!" with Sony on board to release both. "Pirates!" is based on Gideon Defoe-written book "The Pirates! (in an Adventure with Scientists)." Peter Lord, director of the outrageously funny "Chicken Run," will direct the film. The story follows a cheerful but unlucky pirate band who strive to win the Pirate of the Year trophy. Jeff Newitt co-helms the film and Defoe is writting the screenplay. CGI project "Arthur Christmas" apprently reveals Santa Claus' high-tech operation. Aardman and Sony Pictures Imageworks are working on the animation for the film which Sarah Smith will direct. Peter Baynham ("Borat") and Smith write the screenplay. Sony and Aardman signed a a three-year, first-look deal in 2007. »
Aardman Features to Produce Arthur Christmas and Pirates!
27 April 2009 6:08 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Aardman Features is hard at work on two brand new animated projects, which will be distributed through Sony Pictures. According to Variety, the first film will be the CGI animated Arthur Christmas, and the second film will be the stop-motion Pirates!, based on Gideon Defoe's popular book The Pirates! (in an Adventure with Scientists).
Pirates! follows the adventures of a cheerful band of hapless pirates who attempt to win the Pirate of the Year trophy. Peter Lord will be directing the project from a script written by creator Defoe and Jeff Newitt. Arthur Christmas does not yet have a story synopsis, but it will be directed by Sarah Smith and Barry Cook from a screenplay by Smith and Peter Baynham.
Neither film has a set release date at this time. »
"Brüno" - See the poster poster from the next Sasha Baron Cohen comedy!
25 April 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See the very first poster from the eagerly anticipated "Brüno," the follow-up to the Golden Globe-winning comedy "Borat" starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Larry Charles returns to the helm, directing the screenplay by Dan Mazer from the story by Cohen, Anthony Hines and Peter Baynham. U.S.A. gets Everyman Pictures, Four by Two and Media Rights Capital produced comedy on July 10th via Universal Pictures. Based on the character of an Austrian faux fashionista used in "Da Ali G Show" who rips off the industry without victims being aware. »
"Brüno" - See the poster poster from the next Sasha Baron Cohen comedy!
25 April 2009 12:32 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See the very first poster from the eagerly anticipated "Brüno," the follow-up to the Golden Globe-winning comedy "Borat" starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Larry Charles returns to the helm, directing the screenplay by Dan Mazer from the story by Cohen, Anthony Hines and Peter Baynham. U.S.A. gets Everyman Pictures, Four by Two and Media Rights Capital produced comedy on July 10th via Universal Pictures. Based on the character of an Austrian faux fashionista used in "Da Ali G Show" who rips off the industry without victims being aware. »
"Brüno" - See the poster poster from the next Sasha Baron Cohen comedy!
25 April 2009 12:32 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See the very first poster from the eagerly anticipated "Brüno," the follow-up to the Golden Globe-winning comedy "Borat" starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Larry Charles returns to the helm, directing the screenplay by Dan Mazer from the story by Cohen, Anthony Hines and Peter Baynham. U.S.A. gets Everyman Pictures, Four by Two and Media Rights Capital produced comedy on July 10th via Universal Pictures. Based on the character of an Austrian faux fashionista used in "Da Ali G Show" who rips off the industry without victims being aware. »
Fox Atomic is No More
19 April 2009 10:19 PM, PDT | TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news »
Twentieth Century Fox is set to close down Fox Atomic, the production label started by Peter Rice in 2007 to generate comedy and genre films, report the trades. The division had been seen as vulnerable since its marketing arm was absorbed back into Fox and Fox Searchlight in January 2008. Fox Atomic was formed in January 2007 around former chief operating officer John Hegeman, now at New Regency, and Debbie Liebling, who as a Fox executive showed a flair for comedy on such Fox hits as Borat and Dodgeball. Before that, she served as a producer on the South Park series and the 1999 feature film. The label has had its name on such genre efforts as 28 Weeks Later, The Hills Have Eyes II and Turistas and on comedies such as The Rocker, The Comebacks, Miss March and 12 Rounds. It’s upcoming slate includes the comedy I Love You, Beth Cooper, directed by Chris Columbus and starring Hayden Panettiere, »
- James Cook
28 Months Later Still in the Works
19 April 2009 5:30 PM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Variety is reporting that 20th Century Fox is planning to put an end to Fox Atomic, which was responsible for the studio's comedies and genre films like "28 Weeks Later," "The Hills Have Eyes II," "Turistas," "The Rocker," "The Comebacks," "Miss March" and "12 Rounds." Even though most of the film's have failed to become big hits, Fox Atomic was hoping to turn things around with two potentially comercial movies that include Hayden Panettiere's "I Love You, Beth Cooper" and Megan Fox's "Jennifer's Body." Both projects will now be released by 20th Century Fox. And what about Fox Atomic's future films? Apparently, both "28 Months Later" and "Accidentes" will also move to 20th Century Fox. "28 Months Later" is a continuation of the zombie franchise launched by director Danny Boyle. "Accidentes" is a potential star vehicle for Sacha Baron Cohen, in which he will play an ambulance chasing lawyer who becomes a working class folk hero. »
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: March 1st, 2009
1 March 2009 10:51 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
This week:
Madea is the champ at the box office; Jim Carrey and Jake Gyllenhaal sing; Zorro meets Woody; Original Films remakes Total Recall and Arthur will have something to say soon.
Box Office
Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes To Jail stayed locked up in the top spot with an estimated weekend take of $16 million.
Jonas Brothers: 3-D Concert Experience underperformed with an estimated weekend take of about $12.5 million. Not bad for a film showing on only 1, 271 screens, but the film was expected to gross double that!
Slumdog Millionaire rides the train of Oscar success and manages another $12 million for a $115 million total. Expect Danny Boyle to do whatever he pleases for his next film.
Liam Neeson’s Taken continues to impress with another $9 million in the bank. So far Taken has…er… taken over $100 million.
He’s Just Not That Into You, Coraline and Paul Blart: Mall Cop »
- Niall Browne
Baynham to pen Brand 'Arthur' remake
26 February 2009 2:21 PM, PST | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Peter Baynham has been announced as the writer of the remake of Arthur. Comedian Russell Brand has already been cast in the title role of the Warner Bros film. The movie will be a reworking of Steve Gordon's classic starring Dudley Moore, which won Academy Awards for best song and best supporting actor for John Gielgud. Arthur will be produced by Benderspink and Larry (more) »
- By Mayer Nissim
Borat Writer to Remake Arthur
26 February 2009 9:00 AM, PST | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Peter Baynham has been set by Warner Bros to write "Arthur," a remake of the 1981 comedy that is being crafted as a vehicle for Russell Brand (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) to play the lovable lush. Baynham was one of Sacha Baron Cohen's screenwriting cohorts on "Borat," and he collaborated with Baron Cohen once again on the upcoming "Bruno." Brezner produced the original, which was written and directed by Steve Gordon and starred Dudley Moore as a boozy playboy whose plan to marry into a moneyed family goes awry when he falls in love with a working class gal. »
Peter Baynham to rewrite "Arthur" comedy. Russell Brand to star.
26 February 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Peter Baynham will rewrite the 1981 comedy classic "Arthur" for Warner Bros. Pictures. The original film starred Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli and followed a drunk playboy who is set to tie the knot with Susan Johnson (Jill Eikenberry) from a wealthy family. He unexpectedly falls for Linda Marolla, a working class woman. Steve Gordon helmed and write the original film. The project is being crafted as a starring vehicle for Russell Brand ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall"). Larry Brezner, the producer of the original will again produce alongside Benderspink. Brand will reprise his role as Aldous Snow from "Marshall" in another comedy from Universal called "Get Him to the Greek." »
Remake of the Day #1: 'Arthur'
26 February 2009 12:30 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Variety is reporting Peter Baynham is set to write a remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore comedy Arthur with expectations UK funnyman Russell Brand will take over the title role. If you aren't familiar with Baynham's name don't worry, I wasn't either, but he was one of the screenwriters on Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat and contributed to the upcoming summer release Bruno which stars Cohen as a flamboyant Austrian fashionista that causes just as much trouble as Borat did, just in a slightly different way. As for Arthur, the original was nominated for four Oscars and went on to win two including a supporting win for John Gielgud. In the film Moore played a boozy playboy whose plan to marry into a moneyed family goes awry when he falls in love with a working class gal. Of course, we can't mention Arthur without mentioning Christopher Cross and his Oscar winning »
- Brad Brevet
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