Exclusive: Beau Knapp (Seven Seconds) is joining Bravo Team as a new series regular for the upcoming seventh and final season of Paramount+’s military drama Seal Team.
Starring David Boreanaz, Seal Team follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions.
Knapp will play Drew Franklin, a Chief Petty Officer with a checkered history at Command whose placement on Bravo Team is a sign of their problem-child status in the eyes of the Devgru powers that be. A smooth talker who exploits every angle to his own advantage, Drew revels in the mystery and rumors that surround him.
Neil Brown Jr., Aj Buckley, Toni Trucks and Raffi Barsoumian also star.
The series is produced by CBS Studios and exec produced by Spencer Hudnut, Christopher Chulack, David Boreanaz, Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly and Mark Owen.
Starring David Boreanaz, Seal Team follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions.
Knapp will play Drew Franklin, a Chief Petty Officer with a checkered history at Command whose placement on Bravo Team is a sign of their problem-child status in the eyes of the Devgru powers that be. A smooth talker who exploits every angle to his own advantage, Drew revels in the mystery and rumors that surround him.
Neil Brown Jr., Aj Buckley, Toni Trucks and Raffi Barsoumian also star.
The series is produced by CBS Studios and exec produced by Spencer Hudnut, Christopher Chulack, David Boreanaz, Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly and Mark Owen.
- 12/12/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Wendi McLendon-Covey, who’s played ’80s matriarch Beverly Goldberg on ABC’s “The Goldbergs” for the past 10 years, will lead the cast of hospital comedy “St. Denis Medical,” TheWrap confirmed on Friday.
NBC has ordered a pilot from “Superstore” writers and Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin, with Ruben Fleischer set to direct.
The series is a mockumentary with McLendon-Covey as the frustrated Executive Director of an underfunded and understaffed hospital in Oregon where the dedicated doctors and nurses try their best to treat patients while maintaining their own sanity.
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“The Goldbergs” wraps its 10th and final season on May 3. For her role as the gung-ho, sweater-obsessed Beverly, McLendon-Covey received two Critics Choice TV nominations. She held down the fort behind the scenes as lead and executive producer and in front of the camera...
NBC has ordered a pilot from “Superstore” writers and Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin, with Ruben Fleischer set to direct.
The series is a mockumentary with McLendon-Covey as the frustrated Executive Director of an underfunded and understaffed hospital in Oregon where the dedicated doctors and nurses try their best to treat patients while maintaining their own sanity.
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‘The Goldbergs’ Co-Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Defends CGI Jeff Garlin: ‘We’re Doing Our Best’
“The Goldbergs” wraps its 10th and final season on May 3. For her role as the gung-ho, sweater-obsessed Beverly, McLendon-Covey received two Critics Choice TV nominations. She held down the fort behind the scenes as lead and executive producer and in front of the camera...
- 3/17/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Exclusive: As The Goldbergs is wrapping its 10-season run on ABC, series star Wendi McLendon-Covey has been tapped to lead another single-camera broadcast comedy, NBC pilot St. Denis Medical.
Written by the Superstore and American Auto duo of Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin and to be directed by Superstore’s Ruben Fleischer, St. Denis Medical is a mockumentary about an underfunded, understaffed Oregon hospital where the dedicated doctors and nurses try their best to treat patients while maintaining their own sanity.
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McLendon-Covey will play Joyce, the Executive Director of St. Denis Medical and former oncological surgeon with big dreams for the future of St. Denis — dreams not currently being realized…
With the casting, McLendon-Covey is making the transition from a beloved 1980s family matriarch in Pennsylvania to a 2020s hospital boss in Oregon.
Ledgin executive produces St Denis Medical, as is Spitzer under his Universal TV...
Written by the Superstore and American Auto duo of Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin and to be directed by Superstore’s Ruben Fleischer, St. Denis Medical is a mockumentary about an underfunded, understaffed Oregon hospital where the dedicated doctors and nurses try their best to treat patients while maintaining their own sanity.
Related: 2023 NBC Pilots & Series Orders
McLendon-Covey will play Joyce, the Executive Director of St. Denis Medical and former oncological surgeon with big dreams for the future of St. Denis — dreams not currently being realized…
With the casting, McLendon-Covey is making the transition from a beloved 1980s family matriarch in Pennsylvania to a 2020s hospital boss in Oregon.
Ledgin executive produces St Denis Medical, as is Spitzer under his Universal TV...
- 3/17/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Peter Morgan — the Academy Award-nominated producer of American Sniper formerly serving as a production exec at Katalyst Films and Gilbert Films — has announced the launch of TantrumPM, a development and production company that will look to produce uniquely accessible and important, A-list driven content.
TantrumPM is currently developing a dozen or so projects, including a reboot of the Poison Ivy franchise of erotic thrillers exec produced by Morgan. Also in the works is a film titled The War and Treaty, to be directed by Numa Perrier from a script by Oscar winner Will McCormack (Toy Story 4) and Oscar nominee Craig Borten (Dallas Buyers Club). Additional producers set for that project include Perrier, Gary Gilbert, John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Harvey Mason Jr.
Financing for TantrumPM was provided by angel investors including tech entrepreneur Brett Markinson, actor Skeet Ulrich, and philanthropist Sydney Holland, among others. Notables serving on its...
TantrumPM is currently developing a dozen or so projects, including a reboot of the Poison Ivy franchise of erotic thrillers exec produced by Morgan. Also in the works is a film titled The War and Treaty, to be directed by Numa Perrier from a script by Oscar winner Will McCormack (Toy Story 4) and Oscar nominee Craig Borten (Dallas Buyers Club). Additional producers set for that project include Perrier, Gary Gilbert, John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Harvey Mason Jr.
Financing for TantrumPM was provided by angel investors including tech entrepreneur Brett Markinson, actor Skeet Ulrich, and philanthropist Sydney Holland, among others. Notables serving on its...
- 2/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Cosmo Jarvis, the Brit actor best known for roles in features including Lady Macbeth, Calm With Horses and the upcoming FX original Shogun, has joined the cast of Wise Guys, the upcoming mobster drama from Barry Levinson and starring Robert De Niro.
The Warner Bros. film, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter and now shooting, sees De Niro in the dual roles of Italian American crime bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, who ran their respective families during the 20th century. In 1957, Genovese tried — and failed — to assassinate Costello, who was ultimately injured and attempted to retire from the mafia. De Niro reunites with Levinson after working on several projects together, most notably Wag the Dog and Sleeper.
Nicholas Pileggi — who authored Wiseguy, the 1985 book that was the basis for the 1990 De Niro-Martin Scorsese crime classic, Goodfellas — wrote the script. Irwin Winkler, best known for producing the Rocky movies as...
The Warner Bros. film, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter and now shooting, sees De Niro in the dual roles of Italian American crime bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, who ran their respective families during the 20th century. In 1957, Genovese tried — and failed — to assassinate Costello, who was ultimately injured and attempted to retire from the mafia. De Niro reunites with Levinson after working on several projects together, most notably Wag the Dog and Sleeper.
Nicholas Pileggi — who authored Wiseguy, the 1985 book that was the basis for the 1990 De Niro-Martin Scorsese crime classic, Goodfellas — wrote the script. Irwin Winkler, best known for producing the Rocky movies as...
- 1/24/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: The Goldbergs star Wendi McLendon-Covey has signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television, the studio behind the hit ABC comedy series. Under the pact, McLendon-Covey will develop for the studio across all platforms.
The pact was made in conjunction with McLendon-Covey recently signing a new contract to continue to portray matriarch Beverly Goldberg on The Goldbergs, which paved the way for the show to receive a Season 10 renewal. McLendon-Covey, who also serves as an executive producer on The Goldbergs, has been nominated for two Critics Choice Awards for her role.
“There is no one funnier, more unique and talented than Wendi,” said Dawn Steinberg, EVP Worldwide Talent & Casting and Glenn Adilman, EVP Comedy Development for Sony Pictures Television. “She is the longstanding pride of our Sony family and we are thrilled to be deepening our relationship both behind and in front of the camera.”
A standout from the...
The pact was made in conjunction with McLendon-Covey recently signing a new contract to continue to portray matriarch Beverly Goldberg on The Goldbergs, which paved the way for the show to receive a Season 10 renewal. McLendon-Covey, who also serves as an executive producer on The Goldbergs, has been nominated for two Critics Choice Awards for her role.
“There is no one funnier, more unique and talented than Wendi,” said Dawn Steinberg, EVP Worldwide Talent & Casting and Glenn Adilman, EVP Comedy Development for Sony Pictures Television. “She is the longstanding pride of our Sony family and we are thrilled to be deepening our relationship both behind and in front of the camera.”
A standout from the...
- 4/28/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Kevin Yorn’s law firm Yorn, Levine, Barnes, Krintzman, Rubenstein, Kohner, Endlich & Gellman has promoted Ashley Briskman, Cary Dobkin, Kristi Eddington and Miles Metcoff to partner positions.
“Congratulations to Ashley, Cary, Kristi and Miles,” Yorn said. “We are excited to add these talented, homegrown attorneys to the leadership team. One core tenant of our firm has always been to complement external recruiting with a commitment to elevating exceptional attorneys from within our own ranks. We believe this ethos is essential for building a strong, effective culture that best positions us to serve our incredible clients.”
Yorn Levine Barnes is a leading entertainment law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York which reps industry talent and companies. The firm’s clients include Kenya Barris, Loren Bouchard, Gisele Bunchen, Ellen DeGeneres, the Duffer Brothers, Scarlett Johansson, Mike Judge, Alicia Keys, Matthew McConaughey, NASCAR, Jordan Peele, Zoe Saldana and Jason Sudeikis.
“Congratulations to Ashley, Cary, Kristi and Miles,” Yorn said. “We are excited to add these talented, homegrown attorneys to the leadership team. One core tenant of our firm has always been to complement external recruiting with a commitment to elevating exceptional attorneys from within our own ranks. We believe this ethos is essential for building a strong, effective culture that best positions us to serve our incredible clients.”
Yorn Levine Barnes is a leading entertainment law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York which reps industry talent and companies. The firm’s clients include Kenya Barris, Loren Bouchard, Gisele Bunchen, Ellen DeGeneres, the Duffer Brothers, Scarlett Johansson, Mike Judge, Alicia Keys, Matthew McConaughey, NASCAR, Jordan Peele, Zoe Saldana and Jason Sudeikis.
- 11/18/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor, producer and director Clifton Collins Jr. has signed with CAA.
Collins most recently starred in and executive produced the independent feature “Jockey.” The film premiered in competition at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, with Collins earning the Dramatic Special Jury Award for best actor.
Variety’s Peter Debruge referred to Collins’ work as a “career-best” role, writing that the actor, “walks like a jockey; he talks like a jockey; heck, he even rides like a jockey — which is a remarkable transformation for a character actor who’s been waiting far too long for such a shot in the saddle.”
To prepare to play Jackson Silva, an aging rider dealing with the physical and emotional baggage of his career, the actor shed 20 pounds to match the slender build of a professional jockey and pushed himself to embody the loner character.
“I cut myself off from the world,” Collins told...
Collins most recently starred in and executive produced the independent feature “Jockey.” The film premiered in competition at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, with Collins earning the Dramatic Special Jury Award for best actor.
Variety’s Peter Debruge referred to Collins’ work as a “career-best” role, writing that the actor, “walks like a jockey; he talks like a jockey; heck, he even rides like a jockey — which is a remarkable transformation for a character actor who’s been waiting far too long for such a shot in the saddle.”
To prepare to play Jackson Silva, an aging rider dealing with the physical and emotional baggage of his career, the actor shed 20 pounds to match the slender build of a professional jockey and pushed himself to embody the loner character.
“I cut myself off from the world,” Collins told...
- 8/16/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Kiefer Sutherland to Star in Espionage Drama Series at Paramount Plus From John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
Kiefer Sutherland is getting back to his espionage roots in a new drama series at Paramount Plus.
The untitled series has received an eight-episode order at the streamer. It finds private espionage operative James Weir (Sutherland) in the midst of a battle over the preservation of democracy in a world at odds with misinformation, behavioral manipulation, the surveillance state and the interests that control these extraordinary powers.
The show hails from writers John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who will also direct and executive produce. Sutherland will executive produce in addition to starring, with Charlie Gogolak and Entertainment 360’s Suzan Bymel also executive producing. CBS Studios will produce, with ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group handling international distribution.
“I’ve been an admirer of John Requa and Glenn Ficarra’s unique body of work for some time, and I’m thrilled to be working on this exciting new project with them and Paramount Plus,...
The untitled series has received an eight-episode order at the streamer. It finds private espionage operative James Weir (Sutherland) in the midst of a battle over the preservation of democracy in a world at odds with misinformation, behavioral manipulation, the surveillance state and the interests that control these extraordinary powers.
The show hails from writers John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who will also direct and executive produce. Sutherland will executive produce in addition to starring, with Charlie Gogolak and Entertainment 360’s Suzan Bymel also executive producing. CBS Studios will produce, with ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group handling international distribution.
“I’ve been an admirer of John Requa and Glenn Ficarra’s unique body of work for some time, and I’m thrilled to be working on this exciting new project with them and Paramount Plus,...
- 5/11/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Kiefer Sutherland will play a private spy in his latest TV series.
The 24 and Designated Survivor star is to lead and exec produce an untitled espionage drama that has been ordered by Paramount+ and comes from John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who directed the pilot of NBC’s This Is Us.
It is Sutherland’s latest small-screen role after a brief stint on Quibi’s The Fugitive, which premiered on the short-lived shortform service last August.
The series stars Sutherland as private espionage operative James Weir, who finds himself in the midst of a battle over the preservation of democracy in a world at odds with misinformation, behavioral manipulation, the surveillance state and the interests that control these extraordinary powers.
The eight-episode season will be produced by CBS Studios.
2020-21 Paramount+ Pilots & Series Orders
Requa and Ficarra, who signed a broadcast-only deal with Fox in October, have written feature films...
The 24 and Designated Survivor star is to lead and exec produce an untitled espionage drama that has been ordered by Paramount+ and comes from John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who directed the pilot of NBC’s This Is Us.
It is Sutherland’s latest small-screen role after a brief stint on Quibi’s The Fugitive, which premiered on the short-lived shortform service last August.
The series stars Sutherland as private espionage operative James Weir, who finds himself in the midst of a battle over the preservation of democracy in a world at odds with misinformation, behavioral manipulation, the surveillance state and the interests that control these extraordinary powers.
The eight-episode season will be produced by CBS Studios.
2020-21 Paramount+ Pilots & Series Orders
Requa and Ficarra, who signed a broadcast-only deal with Fox in October, have written feature films...
- 5/11/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Imogen Poots has been cast in the upcoming dramatic thriller series Outer Range. She joins Josh Brolin, Lili Taylor, Tamara Podemski and Tom Pelphrey.
Outer Range centers on Royal Abbott (Brolin), a rancher fighting for his land and family, who discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness. Poots will portray Autumn, an itinerant woman who charms the Abbotts enough to let her camp on their land. A seeker of cosmic truths with a checkered past, she lives without regrets and embraces the unknown with reckless abandon. Outer Range comes from creator and executive producer Brian Watkins, with executive producers Zev Borow, Heather Rae and Plan B Entertainment for Amazon Studios. The series falls under Amazon Studios’ overall TV deal with Plan B. Poots can currently be seen opposite Jesse Eisenberg in Lorcan Finnegan’s Vivarium. She was also recently seen opposite Mark Ruffalo in the HBO...
Outer Range centers on Royal Abbott (Brolin), a rancher fighting for his land and family, who discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness. Poots will portray Autumn, an itinerant woman who charms the Abbotts enough to let her camp on their land. A seeker of cosmic truths with a checkered past, she lives without regrets and embraces the unknown with reckless abandon. Outer Range comes from creator and executive producer Brian Watkins, with executive producers Zev Borow, Heather Rae and Plan B Entertainment for Amazon Studios. The series falls under Amazon Studios’ overall TV deal with Plan B. Poots can currently be seen opposite Jesse Eisenberg in Lorcan Finnegan’s Vivarium. She was also recently seen opposite Mark Ruffalo in the HBO...
- 12/3/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Imogen Poots has been cast in the upcoming Amazon drama series “Outer Range,” Variety has learned.
She joins previously announced series lead Josh Brolin as well as Lili Taylor, Tamara Podemski, and Tom Pelphrey. The series centers on Royal Abbott (Brolin), a rancher fighting for his land and family, who discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness. Poots will portray Autumn, an itinerant woman who charms the Abbotts enough to let her camp on their land. A seeker of cosmic truths with a checkered past, she lives without regrets and embraces the unknown with reckless abandon.
This will mark the latest television role of Poots’ career. She previously appeared in the HBO miniseries “I Know This Much Is True” as well as the Showtime series “Roadies.” She is primarily known for her film work, having starred in films like “Black Christmas,” “Vivarium,” “The Art of Self-Defense,...
She joins previously announced series lead Josh Brolin as well as Lili Taylor, Tamara Podemski, and Tom Pelphrey. The series centers on Royal Abbott (Brolin), a rancher fighting for his land and family, who discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness. Poots will portray Autumn, an itinerant woman who charms the Abbotts enough to let her camp on their land. A seeker of cosmic truths with a checkered past, she lives without regrets and embraces the unknown with reckless abandon.
This will mark the latest television role of Poots’ career. She previously appeared in the HBO miniseries “I Know This Much Is True” as well as the Showtime series “Roadies.” She is primarily known for her film work, having starred in films like “Black Christmas,” “Vivarium,” “The Art of Self-Defense,...
- 12/3/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“Tetris: The Movie,” a film starring Taron Egerton about the making of the iconic block video game, has slotted in perfectly at Apple TV+, the studio announced Thursday.
Jon S. Baird (“Stan & Ollie”) is directing “Tetris: The Movie” about how the game found its popularity on consoles and the legal battles that a Dutch game entrepreneur, Henk Rogers as portrayed by Egerton, had to navigate to help the game find a foothold. Noah Pink (“Genius”) wrote the screenplay.
Casting is underway for other roles in the film, but “Tetris” hopes to begin production in Scotland next month.
Matthew Vaughn’s Marv Films is producing and financing “Tetris: The Movie” along with Leonard Blavatnik’s AI Film. Gregor Cameron for his Unigram and Gillian Berrie are also producing.
The video game Tetris is a game involving matching colored, oddly shaped tiles as they fall from the top of the screen,...
Jon S. Baird (“Stan & Ollie”) is directing “Tetris: The Movie” about how the game found its popularity on consoles and the legal battles that a Dutch game entrepreneur, Henk Rogers as portrayed by Egerton, had to navigate to help the game find a foothold. Noah Pink (“Genius”) wrote the screenplay.
Casting is underway for other roles in the film, but “Tetris” hopes to begin production in Scotland next month.
Matthew Vaughn’s Marv Films is producing and financing “Tetris: The Movie” along with Leonard Blavatnik’s AI Film. Gregor Cameron for his Unigram and Gillian Berrie are also producing.
The video game Tetris is a game involving matching colored, oddly shaped tiles as they fall from the top of the screen,...
- 11/19/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Apple has slotted into Tetris: The Movie, the story of the groundbreaking video game that has Taron Egerton starring and Stan & Ollie filmmaker Jon S. Baird directing, I can reveal.
Egerton is playing Henk Rogers, a Dutch video game designer who first secured the rights to distribute Tetris on consoles, where it found popularity. He was heavily involved in a dispute that arose over the franchise’s copyright in the 1980s. Noah Pink penned the screenplay.
Cast is being finalized for roles including Russian software engineer Alexey Pajitnov, who first created the game, and the businessmen Robert and Kevin Maxwell. Pic is now in full prep ahead of a scheduled start date in early December in Scotland.
The film is being produced and financed by Matthew Vaughn’s Marv Films, with Leonard Blavatnik’s AI Film. Producers also include Gregor Cameron via his banner Unigram, which has tied up...
Egerton is playing Henk Rogers, a Dutch video game designer who first secured the rights to distribute Tetris on consoles, where it found popularity. He was heavily involved in a dispute that arose over the franchise’s copyright in the 1980s. Noah Pink penned the screenplay.
Cast is being finalized for roles including Russian software engineer Alexey Pajitnov, who first created the game, and the businessmen Robert and Kevin Maxwell. Pic is now in full prep ahead of a scheduled start date in early December in Scotland.
The film is being produced and financed by Matthew Vaughn’s Marv Films, with Leonard Blavatnik’s AI Film. Producers also include Gregor Cameron via his banner Unigram, which has tied up...
- 11/19/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mexican actress Barbara De Regil (Rosario Tijerass) is among cast to join action-thriller Blackout, starring Josh Duhamel (Transformers: The Last Knight), Abbie Cornish (Jack Ryan), Nick Nolte (Warrior) and Omar Chaparro.
Also joining are Jose Sefami (Amores Perros) and Hernan Del Riego (Historia De Un Crimen: Colosio). Shoot is underway in Mexico City.
Blackout will follow Cain (Duhamel), who wakes up in a Mexican hospital with no memory. After meeting Anna (Cornish), he discovers who he is but soon finds himself fighting for his life as several warring cartel factions attack him, each looking for something he has stolen. Cain looks towards co-worker and mentor, DEA Agent McCoy (Nolte), for answers.
The Patriot Pictures (Synchronic) feature is being directed by Sam Macaroni (Guest House), director of the VR fight sequences on John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Script comes from Van B. Nguyen. XYZ will launch world sales at the upcoming American Film Market.
Also joining are Jose Sefami (Amores Perros) and Hernan Del Riego (Historia De Un Crimen: Colosio). Shoot is underway in Mexico City.
Blackout will follow Cain (Duhamel), who wakes up in a Mexican hospital with no memory. After meeting Anna (Cornish), he discovers who he is but soon finds himself fighting for his life as several warring cartel factions attack him, each looking for something he has stolen. Cain looks towards co-worker and mentor, DEA Agent McCoy (Nolte), for answers.
The Patriot Pictures (Synchronic) feature is being directed by Sam Macaroni (Guest House), director of the VR fight sequences on John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Script comes from Van B. Nguyen. XYZ will launch world sales at the upcoming American Film Market.
- 11/5/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sumalee Montano (Star Trek: Picard), Arrow alum Rick Gonzalez and Beau Knapp (The Good Lord Bird) are set as series regulars opposite Ashley Zukerman in Langdon, NBC’s drama pilot based on Dan Brown’s best-selling thriller novel The Lost Symbol.
The project, which hails from Imagine Television, CBS TV Studios and Universal Television, is among five 2020 pilots which NBC has committed to filming later this year, once production can safely begin amid coronavirus restrictions.
Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie, Langdon follows the early adventures of famed Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Zukerman), who must solve a series of deadly puzzles to save his kidnapped mentor and thwart a chilling global conspiracy.
Montano will play Sato, Director of the Os. Gonzalez is Nunez, a uniformed Capitol policeman. Knapp portrays Mal’akh, who takes Langdon on a dangerous and arcane mission.
In addition to Zukerman, they join previously announced Valorie Curry and Eddie Izzard.
The project, which hails from Imagine Television, CBS TV Studios and Universal Television, is among five 2020 pilots which NBC has committed to filming later this year, once production can safely begin amid coronavirus restrictions.
Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie, Langdon follows the early adventures of famed Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Zukerman), who must solve a series of deadly puzzles to save his kidnapped mentor and thwart a chilling global conspiracy.
Montano will play Sato, Director of the Os. Gonzalez is Nunez, a uniformed Capitol policeman. Knapp portrays Mal’akh, who takes Langdon on a dangerous and arcane mission.
In addition to Zukerman, they join previously announced Valorie Curry and Eddie Izzard.
- 6/26/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: NBC has put in development The Last Video Store, a single-camera comedy from screenwriter Michael Diliberti (30 Minutes Or Less), NCIS: Los Angeles co-star Eric Christian Olsen and his Cloud Nine Productions, and CBS Television Studios where Olsen and Cloud Nine are under a deal.
Written by Diliberti, inspired by recent reporting on the world’s last Blockbuster Video store, the comedy revolves around Calvin, who returns home to run the last video rental store of a once major franchise with his estranged best friend. Calvin reconnects with his youth and past as he and his employees attempt to navigate life through their love and knowledge of movies.
Diliberti executive produces with Bryan Haas. Cloud Nine’s Olsen and Kate Schumaecker also executive produce, with John Will producing. CBS TV Studios and Cloud Nine co-produce.
Diliberti’s screenwriting credits include 30 Minutes Or Less, starring Danny McBride, Jesse Eisenberg,...
Written by Diliberti, inspired by recent reporting on the world’s last Blockbuster Video store, the comedy revolves around Calvin, who returns home to run the last video rental store of a once major franchise with his estranged best friend. Calvin reconnects with his youth and past as he and his employees attempt to navigate life through their love and knowledge of movies.
Diliberti executive produces with Bryan Haas. Cloud Nine’s Olsen and Kate Schumaecker also executive produce, with John Will producing. CBS TV Studios and Cloud Nine co-produce.
Diliberti’s screenwriting credits include 30 Minutes Or Less, starring Danny McBride, Jesse Eisenberg,...
- 11/25/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Austin Stowell is joining the upcoming FX on Hulu drama The Old Man as a series regular. He will play a younger version of Jeff Bridges’ character Dan Chase. The series is set to premiere in the fall of 2020.
The series is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry and centers on the aforementioned Dan Chase, the titular “old man”, who absconded from the CIA decades ago and now lives off the grid. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past. Stowell’s story as the younger Dan Chase will take place thirty years prior to the events of the pilot, as he undertakes a dangerous mission against the backdrop of the Soviet-Afghan war.
As announced earlier this month by Disney boss Bob Iger, The Old Man is one of four series,...
The series is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry and centers on the aforementioned Dan Chase, the titular “old man”, who absconded from the CIA decades ago and now lives off the grid. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past. Stowell’s story as the younger Dan Chase will take place thirty years prior to the events of the pilot, as he undertakes a dangerous mission against the backdrop of the Soviet-Afghan war.
As announced earlier this month by Disney boss Bob Iger, The Old Man is one of four series,...
- 11/14/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix has acquired an action/comedy feature pitch by screenwriter Michael Diliberti that he will write as a vehicle for Glen Powell (Set It Up) and Jay Ellis (Insecure), who will be seen together in the upcoming Paramount sequel Top Gun: Maverick.
Diliberti, whose credits include 30 Minutes Or Less, will write a film that revolves around two young Secret Service agents who are stuck with the worst detail in the First Family… the President’s black sheep son.
When the boy is kidnapped abroad, they have to step into the line of fire to get him back. The project will be produced by Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch and Becky Sanderman. Brian Levy will be executive producer.
Diliberti is repped by Brian Levy at Pulse Films and David Krintzman at Morris Yorn; Powell is ICM Partners; Ellis is UTA and Rise Management.
Diliberti, whose credits include 30 Minutes Or Less, will write a film that revolves around two young Secret Service agents who are stuck with the worst detail in the First Family… the President’s black sheep son.
When the boy is kidnapped abroad, they have to step into the line of fire to get him back. The project will be produced by Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch and Becky Sanderman. Brian Levy will be executive producer.
Diliberti is repped by Brian Levy at Pulse Films and David Krintzman at Morris Yorn; Powell is ICM Partners; Ellis is UTA and Rise Management.
- 10/31/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Levy, showrunner, creator and star of the Emmy-nominated comedy series Schitt’s Creek, has signed a three-year overall deal with ABC Studios, a part of Disney Television Studios. Under the pact, Levy will develop and produce scripted projects for the studio.
“Dan Levy has proven himself as one of the most creative people in the TV business. His writing, acting and producing skills will be a tremendous asset to ABC Studios, and we couldn’t be more excited to be in business with him,” said Jonnie Davis, President, ABC Studios.
The news continues a landmark year for Levy, during which Schitt’s Creek received four Emmy nominations, as well as a TCA Award nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, a Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Comedy Series and an MTV Movie & TV Awards win for Levy for Best Comedic Performance.
Levy spoke about the importance of solid character...
“Dan Levy has proven himself as one of the most creative people in the TV business. His writing, acting and producing skills will be a tremendous asset to ABC Studios, and we couldn’t be more excited to be in business with him,” said Jonnie Davis, President, ABC Studios.
The news continues a landmark year for Levy, during which Schitt’s Creek received four Emmy nominations, as well as a TCA Award nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, a Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Comedy Series and an MTV Movie & TV Awards win for Levy for Best Comedic Performance.
Levy spoke about the importance of solid character...
- 9/19/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Vampire Diaries alum Nina Dobrev has come aboard to star and executive produce Sick Girl, an indie film comedy that will serve as the feature writing and directing debut for Jennifer Cram, the longtime casting associate who most recently was casting director on Showtime’s Ray Donovan.
Wendi McLendon-Covey, Brandon Mychal Smith, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Koenig, Hayley Magnus, Dan Bakkedahl and Ray McKinnon will co-star in the pic, a a female-driven comedy centered on Wren Pepper (Dobrev), who feels that she and her lifelong friends have grown apart. A simple white lie from Wren begins to tear that community apart, taking them all on an unexpected ride.
The pic, from privately financed Los Angeles-based production company Whereabouts Unknown, is being produced by Sean McEwen, Cassidy Lunnen, John Papsidera and Jessica Wilde. Takashi Cheng is executive producer with Dobrev, who starred on the CW’s The Vampire Diaries.
“The...
Wendi McLendon-Covey, Brandon Mychal Smith, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Koenig, Hayley Magnus, Dan Bakkedahl and Ray McKinnon will co-star in the pic, a a female-driven comedy centered on Wren Pepper (Dobrev), who feels that she and her lifelong friends have grown apart. A simple white lie from Wren begins to tear that community apart, taking them all on an unexpected ride.
The pic, from privately financed Los Angeles-based production company Whereabouts Unknown, is being produced by Sean McEwen, Cassidy Lunnen, John Papsidera and Jessica Wilde. Takashi Cheng is executive producer with Dobrev, who starred on the CW’s The Vampire Diaries.
“The...
- 7/24/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Martin Starr, who can currently be seen in Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home as Peter Parker’s teacher Mr. Harrington, has inked with ICM Partners.
Starr started his career on the Judd Apatow cult series Freaks and Geeks as Bill Haverchuck opposite James Franco, Linda Cardellini, Busy Phillips, Jason Segal, and Seth Rogen, among others. His credits include Party Down, Superbad, Adventureland, This Is The End, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. In the sequel, Starr’s Harrington is trying to keep Parker’s student field European trip together as Mysterio wrecks havoc across the continent. The Sony release currently counts over $860M at the global box office.
Starr is currently shooting the last season of the multi-Emmy nominated HBO series Silicon Valley. Starr produced the 2018 independent feature Silver Lake.
He continues to be managed by Rise Entertainment and David Krintzman.
Starr started his career on the Judd Apatow cult series Freaks and Geeks as Bill Haverchuck opposite James Franco, Linda Cardellini, Busy Phillips, Jason Segal, and Seth Rogen, among others. His credits include Party Down, Superbad, Adventureland, This Is The End, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. In the sequel, Starr’s Harrington is trying to keep Parker’s student field European trip together as Mysterio wrecks havoc across the continent. The Sony release currently counts over $860M at the global box office.
Starr is currently shooting the last season of the multi-Emmy nominated HBO series Silicon Valley. Starr produced the 2018 independent feature Silver Lake.
He continues to be managed by Rise Entertainment and David Krintzman.
- 7/17/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Wendi McLendon-Covey and Damon Wayans Jr. are set to join Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo for the Lionsgate comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
The film was co-written Wiig and Mumolo, who will also star in the pic which follows titular best friends Barb (Mumolo) and Star (Wiig), who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town. McLendon-Covey will play Mickey Revelet, who inspires Barb and Star to take their vacation to Vista Del Mar.
This marks a reunion between McLendon-Covey, who also starred opposite Wiig in Bridesmaids. Wiig wrote the screenplay with Mumolo which earned them a Best Screenplay nomination at the Academy Awards.
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar will be...
The film was co-written Wiig and Mumolo, who will also star in the pic which follows titular best friends Barb (Mumolo) and Star (Wiig), who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town. McLendon-Covey will play Mickey Revelet, who inspires Barb and Star to take their vacation to Vista Del Mar.
This marks a reunion between McLendon-Covey, who also starred opposite Wiig in Bridesmaids. Wiig wrote the screenplay with Mumolo which earned them a Best Screenplay nomination at the Academy Awards.
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar will be...
- 7/15/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Shannon is in talks to join the A-list ensemble being assembled for Rian Johnson’s next pic “Knives Out,” which currently stars Daniel Craig and Chris Evans.
Lakeith Stanfield is also on board with MRC financing. Johnson is writing and directing and will produce with his producing partner Ram Bergman.
Plot details are vague but it has been described as a modern-day murder mystery in the classic Agatha Christie whodunit style. It’s not yet known what type of character Shannon will play.
MRC acquired the rights at this years Toronto Film Festival, beating out a slew of buyers. The plan is to shoot the film in November before Craig jumps back into his James Bond role at the top of 2019.
No studio is attached to distribute, as Mrc plans to take the package out to buyers in the coming weeks.
Shannon has been busy over the past year...
Lakeith Stanfield is also on board with MRC financing. Johnson is writing and directing and will produce with his producing partner Ram Bergman.
Plot details are vague but it has been described as a modern-day murder mystery in the classic Agatha Christie whodunit style. It’s not yet known what type of character Shannon will play.
MRC acquired the rights at this years Toronto Film Festival, beating out a slew of buyers. The plan is to shoot the film in November before Craig jumps back into his James Bond role at the top of 2019.
No studio is attached to distribute, as Mrc plans to take the package out to buyers in the coming weeks.
Shannon has been busy over the past year...
- 10/8/2018
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Breaking: Makeready has won an auction to finance Queen & Slim, with Oscar-nominated Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya starring and Melina Matsoukas making her feature directing debut. Emmy-winning scribe Lena Waithe wrote the script based on an original idea and treatment by A Million Little Pieces author James Frey. The film will be distributed worldwide by Universal Pictures, with eOne handling theatrical distribution in some offshore territories including UK and Canada. The film has been set to be released in North America November 27, 2019, making this the first green lit picture for Brad Weston’s Makeready that falls under its Universal and eOne deal. Production begins in January.
The filmmakers are now looking for a fresh face to play Queen, and Stranger Things‘ Carmen Cuba has been tasked with casting that role. Pic is a complex film with many layers, exploring America’s social and political climate through the lens of a genre-defying love story.
The filmmakers are now looking for a fresh face to play Queen, and Stranger Things‘ Carmen Cuba has been tasked with casting that role. Pic is a complex film with many layers, exploring America’s social and political climate through the lens of a genre-defying love story.
- 7/19/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
“Get Out” star Daniel Kaluuya is set to lead the independent romance drama “Queen & Slim,” written by Lena Waithe.
“Insecure” and “Master of None” helmer Melina Matsoukas is making her feature directorial debut.
Waithe, known for her work on “Master of None” and “The Chi,” wrote the script based on an original idea and treatment from bestselling author James Frey (“A Million Little Pieces”) and a story by Frey and Waithe. “Queen & Slim” will go into pre-production this October with production commencing in January. Matsoukas and Waithe are still searching for a fresh face for the role of Queen.
“Queen & Slim” is an exploration of America’s social and political climate through the lens of a genre-defying love story. The film centers on a black man and black woman who go on a first date that goes awry after the two are pulled over by a police officer at a traffic stop.
“Insecure” and “Master of None” helmer Melina Matsoukas is making her feature directorial debut.
Waithe, known for her work on “Master of None” and “The Chi,” wrote the script based on an original idea and treatment from bestselling author James Frey (“A Million Little Pieces”) and a story by Frey and Waithe. “Queen & Slim” will go into pre-production this October with production commencing in January. Matsoukas and Waithe are still searching for a fresh face for the role of Queen.
“Queen & Slim” is an exploration of America’s social and political climate through the lens of a genre-defying love story. The film centers on a black man and black woman who go on a first date that goes awry after the two are pulled over by a police officer at a traffic stop.
- 7/19/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: CAA just signed best-selling author James Frey. This comes as Brad Weston’s Makeready and The Picture Company prepare to launch A Million Little Pieces, the screen version of the semi-autobiographical and controversial addiction novel that was adapted into a feature by Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Sam Taylor-Johnson, the latter of whom directed her husband in the lead role. The film, which also stars Billy Bob Thornton, Giovanni Ribisi and Odessa Young (Assassination Nation), will be launched as an acquisition title in the fall festivals.
Makeready is also teamed with Management 360 to package as a film Katerina, Frey’s first novel in ten years. The novel, which has been sold to foreign publishers in 37 countries, will be published this fall in the U.S. by the Simon & Schuster imprint Scout. Frey wrote the script and Makeready is out to directors and will make the film through its Universal Pictures and eOne distribution deal.
Makeready is also teamed with Management 360 to package as a film Katerina, Frey’s first novel in ten years. The novel, which has been sold to foreign publishers in 37 countries, will be published this fall in the U.S. by the Simon & Schuster imprint Scout. Frey wrote the script and Makeready is out to directors and will make the film through its Universal Pictures and eOne distribution deal.
- 7/19/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The Goldbergs star Wendi McLendon-Covey is in negotiations to join Taraji P. Henson in What Men Want, Paramount Players’ gender-swapping revamp of the 2000 comedy starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. The studio is fast-tracking this one, with principal photography underway in Atlanta and a January 11, 2019 release date already set.
Adam Shankman is directing the pic written by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck with previous revisions by Tina Chism. The new version follows a female sports agent (Henson) who has been constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When she gains the power to hear men’s thoughts, she is able to shift the paradigm to her advantage as she races to sign the NBA’s next superstar.
Aldis Hodge and Tracy Morgan have also been cast. McLendon-Covey will play Henson’s friend Olivia.
James Lopez and Will Packer are producing for Will Packer Productions.
McLendon-Covey is repped by UTA, manager...
Adam Shankman is directing the pic written by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck with previous revisions by Tina Chism. The new version follows a female sports agent (Henson) who has been constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When she gains the power to hear men’s thoughts, she is able to shift the paradigm to her advantage as she races to sign the NBA’s next superstar.
Aldis Hodge and Tracy Morgan have also been cast. McLendon-Covey will play Henson’s friend Olivia.
James Lopez and Will Packer are producing for Will Packer Productions.
McLendon-Covey is repped by UTA, manager...
- 4/20/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon S. Baird has closed a deal to direct the Legendary Entertainment comedy “O’Lucky Day,” with Peter Dinklage in negotiations to star.
While Dinklage’s deal is not done yet, he is on board to produce along with his business partner David Ginsberg through their production company Estuary Films. Andrew Dodge wrote the script.
The film follows a career con man who poses as a leprechaun in an elaborate scheme of vengeance.
The movie was originally set up at Paramount, but Legendary quickly picked it up when the studio’s rights to the pic expired.
Dinklage is currently shooting the final season of his hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” He was recently seen in Fox Searchlight’s “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” Dinklage will also star in the HBO film “My Dinner With Herve” and play a key role in Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War.”
Baird has been...
While Dinklage’s deal is not done yet, he is on board to produce along with his business partner David Ginsberg through their production company Estuary Films. Andrew Dodge wrote the script.
The film follows a career con man who poses as a leprechaun in an elaborate scheme of vengeance.
The movie was originally set up at Paramount, but Legendary quickly picked it up when the studio’s rights to the pic expired.
Dinklage is currently shooting the final season of his hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” He was recently seen in Fox Searchlight’s “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” Dinklage will also star in the HBO film “My Dinner With Herve” and play a key role in Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War.”
Baird has been...
- 4/9/2018
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Series comes from The Ink Factory, BBC One, and AMC.
Michael Shannon has signed up for The Little Drummer Girl, the forthcoming series from The Ink Factory, BBC One and AMC.
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He will star alongside Florence Pugh and Alexander Skarsgård in the project, which is the television debut of director Park Chan-wook and is based on the novel of the same name by John le Carre.
Set in the late 1970s, the six-part series follows Charlie (Pugh), a young actress who strikes up a relationship with a stranger (Skarsgard), who entangles her in a complex and high-stakes plot orchestrated by an Israeli spymaster (Shannon).
Simon and Stephen Cornwell, co-CEOs and founders of The Ink Factory said: “Michael is an actor of the highest calibre, and we are excited to welcome him to the stellar group of talent this project is amassing. Under the direction of a consummate auteur and opposite two equally...
Michael Shannon has signed up for The Little Drummer Girl, the forthcoming series from The Ink Factory, BBC One and AMC.
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Michael Shannon
He will star alongside Florence Pugh and Alexander Skarsgård in the project, which is the television debut of director Park Chan-wook and is based on the novel of the same name by John le Carre.
Set in the late 1970s, the six-part series follows Charlie (Pugh), a young actress who strikes up a relationship with a stranger (Skarsgard), who entangles her in a complex and high-stakes plot orchestrated by an Israeli spymaster (Shannon).
Simon and Stephen Cornwell, co-CEOs and founders of The Ink Factory said: “Michael is an actor of the highest calibre, and we are excited to welcome him to the stellar group of talent this project is amassing. Under the direction of a consummate auteur and opposite two equally...
- 1/25/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Cargo Entertainment announced today that Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (Man of Steel, Take Shelter, Revolutionary Road) and Matthias Schweighöfer (Valkyrie) have been added to the cast of writer-director Siofra Campbell’s thriller The Price.
Shannon and Schweighöfer join Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Prometheus), who plays the frantic mother of a kidnapped child who realizes that her ex-partner, played by Shannon, is the instigator and must deal with the fall-out when he is double-crossed.
Under the recently announced partnership between Marina Grasic’s Cargo Entertainment and Mimi Steinbauer’s Radiant Films International, Steinbauer, in her new role as Cargo’s President of Distribution, is handling foreign sales on the project at the ongoing Cannes Film Market.
Cargo represents worldwide rights to the film.
“I’m thrilled that Michael and Matthias have come on board to join Noomi on this remarkable film. Siofra has written a mind-blowing edge...
Shannon and Schweighöfer join Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Prometheus), who plays the frantic mother of a kidnapped child who realizes that her ex-partner, played by Shannon, is the instigator and must deal with the fall-out when he is double-crossed.
Under the recently announced partnership between Marina Grasic’s Cargo Entertainment and Mimi Steinbauer’s Radiant Films International, Steinbauer, in her new role as Cargo’s President of Distribution, is handling foreign sales on the project at the ongoing Cannes Film Market.
Cargo represents worldwide rights to the film.
“I’m thrilled that Michael and Matthias have come on board to join Noomi on this remarkable film. Siofra has written a mind-blowing edge...
- 5/17/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Red Widow alum Clifton Collins Jr is returning to ABC with a co-starring role alongside Ryan Phillippe, Juliette Lewis and KaDee Strickland in the network’s drama pilot Secrets & Lies, which has a series penalty. It centers on Ben (Phillippe), a family man who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a young boy when he finds the body. Clifton, repped by Industry Entertainment, Resolution and attorney David Krintzman, will play Ben’s childhood friend and tenant in Ben’s pool house who is unwaveringly supportive of Ben. He most recently was seen in Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim and next appears in Transcendence alongside Johnny Depp. Private Practice alum Tim Daly will co-star opposite Tea Leoni in CBS’ drama pilot Madam Secretary. The project, written by Barbara Hall, directed by David Semel and exec produced by Morgan Freeman, explores the personal and professional life of a maverick...
- 2/24/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Resolution just signed Clifton Collins, Jr., in all areas. I’ve been watching this guy since he went mano a mano with Samuel Jackson in the Kevin Reynolds-directed One Eight Seven and his turn as murderer Perry Smith in Capote. He most recently co-starred in Pacific Rim and shot the Wally Pfister-directed Transcendence for Warner Bros and then back to back Terrence Malick projects Knight Of Cups and another that doesn’t yet have a title. Collins, who had been repped by Apa, is managed by Industry Entertainment and attorney David Krintzman.
- 11/6/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
20th Century Fox has acquired Capsule, a spec by Ian Shorr that Hutch Parker and John Zaozirny are attached to produce through Parker’s Hutch Parker Entertainment banner. Parker exec Aaron Ensweiler will spearhead the project for the company. Matthias Hoene is attached to direct. It’s a sci-fi script, based on an original story by Hoene. A young man’s life is turned upside down when he mysteriously begins to receive metallic capsules containing messages from his future self. Shorr set up Cristo at Warner Bros and his next project The Operator, is about to begin production with Jimmy Miller producing. Zaozirny most recently set up Warden at New Line Cinema. Hoene most recently produced and directed Cockneys Vs Zombies for Studiocanal and Parker produced the upcoming The Wolverine. Shorr is repped by UTA, Mosaic and attorney David Krintzman; Hoene is repped by Gersh, Partizan and attorney Stephen Clark.
- 4/29/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Film and television leading man Cole Hauser has parted ways with Wme and signed with Apa. Hauser appeared in key roles in movies such as Pitch Black opposite Vin Diesel and 2 Fast 2 Furious with Paul Walker, worked with Bruce Willis in Hart’s War and Tears of the Sun and nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his work in Tigerland. He segued to TV where he found leading man status, starring in the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced show Chase. He also starred in K-Ville. He continues to be repped by David Krintzman at Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman.
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- 3/15/2012
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Star Trek" actor Clifton Collins has joined the cast of NBC's highly-anticipated fall drama series "The Event." (Click here to see the trailer.)
Collins will play Thomas, a key player in the show's secret conspiracy who will come into conflict with the president of the United States (played by Blair Underwood).
The actor has made a slew of guest appearances in TV shows over the years, plus appeared in movies such as "Traffic," "Capote," "Crank: High Voltage," in addition to "Star Trek," where he played a Romulan villain.
NBC has kept details about "The Event" under wraps, though the network plans to follow in the footsteps of ABC's "Lost" and screen the entire pilot at Comic-Con next week. "The Event" will debut on NBC on Monday, Sept. 20.
Collins is repped by Kim Callahan at Affirmative Entertainment and attorney David Krintzman.
Collins will play Thomas, a key player in the show's secret conspiracy who will come into conflict with the president of the United States (played by Blair Underwood).
The actor has made a slew of guest appearances in TV shows over the years, plus appeared in movies such as "Traffic," "Capote," "Crank: High Voltage," in addition to "Star Trek," where he played a Romulan villain.
NBC has kept details about "The Event" under wraps, though the network plans to follow in the footsteps of ABC's "Lost" and screen the entire pilot at Comic-Con next week. "The Event" will debut on NBC on Monday, Sept. 20.
Collins is repped by Kim Callahan at Affirmative Entertainment and attorney David Krintzman.
- 7/16/2010
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Below is a trailer for a graphic novel called Black Jesus – not, not the 1968 Woody Strode-starrer, but a new comic book written by Jimmy Blondell and David Krintzman, and drawn by Nicholas Da Silva. Its somewhat cryptic synopsis reads: “What happens when someone is born different? Are they accepted? And if they are accepted, what are they accepted as? Chris is born with special gifts and every individual has their own beliefs. Is Chris a Mutant or Messiah?”
Hence, Black Jesus, I guess.
The main reason I mention this comic book is because, I just learned (via the Black Superhero blog) that a movie based on it is going to be made. I don’t think I need to once again lament the near-absence of comic book/graphic novel adaptations that feature black characters, so I won’t.
I did a little digging to find that the Black Jesus...
Hence, Black Jesus, I guess.
The main reason I mention this comic book is because, I just learned (via the Black Superhero blog) that a movie based on it is going to be made. I don’t think I need to once again lament the near-absence of comic book/graphic novel adaptations that feature black characters, so I won’t.
I did a little digging to find that the Black Jesus...
- 6/4/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Roadside Attractions has acquired all U.S. rights to "CA$H," written and directed by Stephen Milburn Anderson and starring Sean Bean, Chris Hemsworth and Victoria Profeta.
The Chicago-set action thriller features Hemsworth and Profeta as a couple who find a suitcase full of cash that brings with it a sinister character played by Bean.
Roadside will release the film theatrically on March 26, and Lionsgate will handle the subsequent DVD release and ancillary markets as part of its output deal with Roadside.
The film was produced and financed by Naveen Chathappuram of Immortal Thoughts with Prema Thekkek serving as exec producer. Media 8 Entertainment is handling international sales.
The deal was brokered by Roadside co-president Howard Cohenand attorney David Krintzman with Media 8's Lawrence Meyers on behalf of the filmmakers.
The Chicago-set action thriller features Hemsworth and Profeta as a couple who find a suitcase full of cash that brings with it a sinister character played by Bean.
Roadside will release the film theatrically on March 26, and Lionsgate will handle the subsequent DVD release and ancillary markets as part of its output deal with Roadside.
The film was produced and financed by Naveen Chathappuram of Immortal Thoughts with Prema Thekkek serving as exec producer. Media 8 Entertainment is handling international sales.
The deal was brokered by Roadside co-president Howard Cohenand attorney David Krintzman with Media 8's Lawrence Meyers on behalf of the filmmakers.
- 2/3/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
U.S. rights to Stephen Milburn Anderson's "CA$H" have been acquired by Roadside Attractions. The Los Angeles-based distributor will open the film theatrically on March 26th and Lionsgate will release the film on DVD and other Us ancillary markets through Roadside's output deal. Roadside's co-president Howard Cohen negotiated the pact with David Krintzman of Morris, Yorn, Barnes and Levine as well as Lawrence Meyers of Media 8 Entertainment, on behalf of the ...
- 2/3/2010
- Indiewire
Clifton Collins Jr., Cuba Gooding Jr. and Judy Reyes are getting Dirty for writer-director Chris Fisher. The three actors topline the indie feature, which is being produced by Deviant Film's David Hillary and Tim Peternel and Silver Nitrate's Ash Shah. Tory Kittles (Tigerland), Wyclef Jean and Wood Harris (The Wire) round out the cast. Collins and Gooding play gangbangers who are now dirty LAPD cops trying to cover their tracks in a precinct scandal. Reyes is an Internal Affairs officer. Principal photography began Tuesday. Fisher and Silver Nitrate previously teamed up on last year's The Hillside Strangler and 2002's Nightstalkers. Deviant's credits include Strangler as well as Spun and Dead Birds. Collins recently wrapped production on MGM's Capote, starring opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman, and lent his voice to video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. He is repped by CAA, Fenton Kritzer Entertainment and attorney David Krintzman. Gooding's credits include Radio, As Good as It Gets, and Jerry Maguire. He is repped by UTA and attorneys Jake Bloom and Ralph Brescia. Reyes is one of the stars of NBC's Scrubs. She is repped by Paradigm and Leverage Management.
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PARK CITY -- Latching on to an absolutely preposterous premise about alternate realities and mysterious mental maladies, the writing-directing team of Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber manufacture an entertaining piece of supernatural nonsense whose sheer audacity disarms all (well, nearly all) skepticism. The only downside to the outrageous story line is the filmmakers' exploitation of extreme criminal behavior, ranging from kiddie porn and pedophilia to animal torture and beatings with baseball bats.
The presence of Ashton Kutcher, who exec produces, ensures solid opening-weekend grosses, but what his fan base will make of this weird melodrama is hard to predict. Certainly, "The Butterfly Effect" goes in the opposite direction of his first two film vehicles, "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "Just Married".
Kutcher's Evan Treborn has many missing gaps in his past, blackouts he experiences from an early age where he is unable to recall traumatic events. While brain scans show no abnormalities, his mother (Melora Walters) worries desperately because his father, long ago locked up in a loony bin, experienced similar mental black holes.
A psychologist (Nathaniel Deveaux) suggests that he keep a diary detailing his daily life. In college years later, he happens upon these notebooks and reads a passage. Suddenly, Evan is thrust back in time, reliving an event his mind refused to record. Back in the present and with a nosebleed to show for his time travel, Evan realizes that these blackouts are a kind of bookmark to which he can travel back whenever he reads a passage leading up to an unremembered event.
Inhabiting his childhood body, Evan finds he is able to alter these terrible events and thereby undo the damage done not only to himself but to his childhood sweetheart Kayleigh (Amy Smart), her brother Tommy William Lee Scott) and a neighborhood buddy, Lenny (Elden Henson). The root of all evil here is Kayleigh and Tommy's abusive father (Eric Stoltz). By altering these past incidents, however, Evan returns to a vastly changed present. And each time he thinks he has altered everyone's life for the better, he discovers that he has made some things worse.
There is sly comedy in the idea that altering one event will transform Kayleigh from a bubbly sorority girl to a drug-addicted whore. Or change Tommy from a psycho ex-con to a heroic frat boy. Or transfigure Lenny from a fat, institutionalized killer to a slim and bright student.
Evan himself doesn't change that much other than his choice in wardrobe and roommates. He remains a guy driving himself crazy by trying to create a happy ending but getting outsmarted by uncontrollable chains of events.
Kutcher makes the incredible credible by approaching each of his altered roles with realistic acting. Ditto the rest of the cast, who anchor the wacky transformations with thoroughly believable and engaging performances. Just as the best comedy is delivered with a straight face, the best melodrama is executed with passion and conviction.
In their second feature effect, Bress and Gruber show a flair for the dramatic and the smarts to make the preposterous provocative. Their production team goes for horror-film flourishes such as Michael Suby's nerve-jangling score and Matthew F. Leonetti's dynamic cinematography. Production and costume designers Douglas Higgins and Carla Hetland have a field day creating alternate realities utilizing the same basic locations and sets.
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
New Line Cinema
A Benderspink/FilmEngine productionin association with Katalyst
Credits:
Writer-directors: Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber
Producers: Chris Bender, A.J. Dix, Anthony Rhulen, JC Spink
Executive producers: Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Cale Boyter, William Shively, David Krintzman, Jason Goldberg, Ashton Kutcher
Director of photography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Production designer: Douglas Higgins
Music: Michael Suby
Co-producer: Lisa Richardson
Costume designer: Carla Hetland
Editor: Peter Amundson
Cast:
Evan Treborn: Ashton Kutcher
Kayleigh Miller: Amy Smart
George Miller: Eric Stoltz
Tommy Miller: William Lee Scott
Lenny Kagan: Elden Henson
Thumper: Ethan Suplee
Andrea Treborn: Melora Walters
Dr. Renfield: Nathaniel Deveaux
Running time 113 -- minutes
MPAA rating: R...
Friday, Jan. 23
PARK CITY -- Latching on to an absolutely preposterous premise about alternate realities and mysterious mental maladies, the writing-directing team of Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber manufacture an entertaining piece of supernatural nonsense whose sheer audacity disarms all (well, nearly all) skepticism. The only downside to the outrageous story line is the filmmakers' exploitation of extreme criminal behavior, ranging from kiddie porn and pedophilia to animal torture and beatings with baseball bats.
The presence of Ashton Kutcher, who exec produces, ensures solid opening-weekend grosses, but what his fan base will make of this weird melodrama is hard to predict. Certainly, "The Butterfly Effect" goes in the opposite direction of his first two film vehicles, "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "Just Married".
Kutcher's Evan Treborn has many missing gaps in his past, blackouts he experiences from an early age where he is unable to recall traumatic events. While brain scans show no abnormalities, his mother (Melora Walters) worries desperately because his father, long ago locked up in a loony bin, experienced similar mental black holes.
A psychologist (Nathaniel Deveaux) suggests that he keep a diary detailing his daily life. In college years later, he happens upon these notebooks and reads a passage. Suddenly, Evan is thrust back in time, reliving an event his mind refused to record. Back in the present and with a nosebleed to show for his time travel, Evan realizes that these blackouts are a kind of bookmark to which he can travel back whenever he reads a passage leading up to an unremembered event.
Inhabiting his childhood body, Evan finds he is able to alter these terrible events and thereby undo the damage done not only to himself but to his childhood sweetheart Kayleigh (Amy Smart), her brother Tommy William Lee Scott) and a neighborhood buddy, Lenny (Elden Henson). The root of all evil here is Kayleigh and Tommy's abusive father (Eric Stoltz). By altering these past incidents, however, Evan returns to a vastly changed present. And each time he thinks he has altered everyone's life for the better, he discovers that he has made some things worse.
There is sly comedy in the idea that altering one event will transform Kayleigh from a bubbly sorority girl to a drug-addicted whore. Or change Tommy from a psycho ex-con to a heroic frat boy. Or transfigure Lenny from a fat, institutionalized killer to a slim and bright student.
Evan himself doesn't change that much other than his choice in wardrobe and roommates. He remains a guy driving himself crazy by trying to create a happy ending but getting outsmarted by uncontrollable chains of events.
Kutcher makes the incredible credible by approaching each of his altered roles with realistic acting. Ditto the rest of the cast, who anchor the wacky transformations with thoroughly believable and engaging performances. Just as the best comedy is delivered with a straight face, the best melodrama is executed with passion and conviction.
In their second feature effect, Bress and Gruber show a flair for the dramatic and the smarts to make the preposterous provocative. Their production team goes for horror-film flourishes such as Michael Suby's nerve-jangling score and Matthew F. Leonetti's dynamic cinematography. Production and costume designers Douglas Higgins and Carla Hetland have a field day creating alternate realities utilizing the same basic locations and sets.
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
New Line Cinema
A Benderspink/FilmEngine productionin association with Katalyst
Credits:
Writer-directors: Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber
Producers: Chris Bender, A.J. Dix, Anthony Rhulen, JC Spink
Executive producers: Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Cale Boyter, William Shively, David Krintzman, Jason Goldberg, Ashton Kutcher
Director of photography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Production designer: Douglas Higgins
Music: Michael Suby
Co-producer: Lisa Richardson
Costume designer: Carla Hetland
Editor: Peter Amundson
Cast:
Evan Treborn: Ashton Kutcher
Kayleigh Miller: Amy Smart
George Miller: Eric Stoltz
Tommy Miller: William Lee Scott
Lenny Kagan: Elden Henson
Thumper: Ethan Suplee
Andrea Treborn: Melora Walters
Dr. Renfield: Nathaniel Deveaux
Running time 113 -- minutes
MPAA rating: R...
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