In today’s film news roundup, Paul Allen’s Vulcan Productions will close, “Kajillionaire” gets delayed, Ifp Week goes digital, BAFTA Breakthrough is unveiled and the documentary “InstaBand” finds a home.
Closure Announced
Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions has announced that it will be closing at the start of 2021, 23 years after Allen launched the company with his sister Jody Allen.
“This difficult decision was made as part of the ongoing transition after Paul G. Allen’s passing in 2018, and in light of the unprecedented crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Ruth Johnston, general manager, on Wednesday.
Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, launched Vulcan under the name Clear Blue Sky Productions and produced “Titus,” “Far From Heaven” (which received four Oscar nominations), “Where God Left His Shoes” and “Hard Candy.” With its name change in 2011, Vulcan shifted to social impact entertainment and issues including wildlife and conservation,...
Closure Announced
Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions has announced that it will be closing at the start of 2021, 23 years after Allen launched the company with his sister Jody Allen.
“This difficult decision was made as part of the ongoing transition after Paul G. Allen’s passing in 2018, and in light of the unprecedented crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Ruth Johnston, general manager, on Wednesday.
Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, launched Vulcan under the name Clear Blue Sky Productions and produced “Titus,” “Far From Heaven” (which received four Oscar nominations), “Where God Left His Shoes” and “Hard Candy.” With its name change in 2011, Vulcan shifted to social impact entertainment and issues including wildlife and conservation,...
- 5/27/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
We are excited to learn that Focus Features will be bringing us two new releases in the coming months with the release of Kajillionaire on June 19, 2020, and Come Play on July 24, 2020. About Kajillionaire From acclaimed writer/director Miranda July comes a profoundly moving and wildly original comedy. Con-artists Theresa (Debra Winger) and Robert (Richard Jenkins) have spent 26 years training their only daughter, Old Dolio (Evan Rachel Wood), to swindle, scam, and steal at every opportunity. During a desperate, hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger (Gina Rodriguez) into joining their next scam, only to have their entire world turned upside down. Written and directed by Miranda July, Kajillionaire stars Golden Globe® nominated Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld), Golden Globe® winner Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin), Academy Award® nominated Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water), and Academy Award® nominated Debra Winger. Producers are Plan B Entertainment’s Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner,...
- 5/27/2020
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, has acquired North American rights to the crime thriller feature Chameleon. Chameleon will be available to rent and own on DVD and North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms through Freestyle Digital Media on May 19, 2020. Check Out the Trailer:
Chameleon tells the story of two ex-cons who scam L.A. trophy wives and their rich older husbands. Recently released ex-con Patrick is unable to find a legitimate opportunity to get ahead and stumbles back into a life of crime when unpredictable Dolph, whom he owes for protection while in prison, pays him a visit. Patrick and Dolph begin a series of scams that involve seducing and kidnapping Los Angeles trophy wives in order to extort money from their wealthy husbands. But their latest victim, Rebecca, is not who she seems. Rebecca threatens to ruin...
Chameleon tells the story of two ex-cons who scam L.A. trophy wives and their rich older husbands. Recently released ex-con Patrick is unable to find a legitimate opportunity to get ahead and stumbles back into a life of crime when unpredictable Dolph, whom he owes for protection while in prison, pays him a visit. Patrick and Dolph begin a series of scams that involve seducing and kidnapping Los Angeles trophy wives in order to extort money from their wealthy husbands. But their latest victim, Rebecca, is not who she seems. Rebecca threatens to ruin...
- 4/23/2020
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In today’s film news roundup, “The Invisible Man” hits a milestone; “Kajillionaire,” “Come Play” and “Green Rush” get release dates; and Jack Eve’s romantic drama “Open” wraps shooting.
Box Office
Universal Pictures-Blumhouse Productions’ “The Invisible Man” has crossed $100 million at the worldwide box office in less than two weeks.
The film, directed by Leigh Whannell, has grossed $54 million domestically and $48.2 million internationally in 65 markets. The modern-day take on “The Invisible Man” grossed $28.2 million in its opening weekend, marking the highest launch for a horror title since last year’s “It Chapter Two.”
“The Invisible Man,” starring Elisabeth Moss, carries a $7 million budget and a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It has opened No. 1 in 14 territories, including the U.K., Australia, Spain and South Korea.
Release Dates
Focus Features has set a June 19 North American release for con-artist comedy “Kajillionaire,” starring Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger.
Box Office
Universal Pictures-Blumhouse Productions’ “The Invisible Man” has crossed $100 million at the worldwide box office in less than two weeks.
The film, directed by Leigh Whannell, has grossed $54 million domestically and $48.2 million internationally in 65 markets. The modern-day take on “The Invisible Man” grossed $28.2 million in its opening weekend, marking the highest launch for a horror title since last year’s “It Chapter Two.”
“The Invisible Man,” starring Elisabeth Moss, carries a $7 million budget and a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It has opened No. 1 in 14 territories, including the U.K., Australia, Spain and South Korea.
Release Dates
Focus Features has set a June 19 North American release for con-artist comedy “Kajillionaire,” starring Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger.
- 3/11/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Focus Features has slated a pair of pics for summer release. The Miranda July-directed comedy Kajillionaire will open for business on June 19, and creepshow Come Play attacks theaters July 24.
Kajillionaire stars Debra Winger and Richard Jenkins as con artists who have spent 26 years training their only daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) to swindle, scam and steal at every opportunity. During a desperate, hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger (Gina Rodriguez) into joining their next scam — only to have their entire world turned upside down.
The film will open against three other wide releases: Lionsgate thriller Fatale, Disney’s animated Soul and the Untitled Judd Apatow/Pete Davidson Comedy from Universal.
Focus acquired the comedy in February after its Sundance premiere. Plan B Entertainment’s Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner produced the pic along with Youree Henley. Plan B’s Brad Pitt, Annapurna’s Megan Ellison, and Jillian Longnecker executive produced.
Kajillionaire stars Debra Winger and Richard Jenkins as con artists who have spent 26 years training their only daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) to swindle, scam and steal at every opportunity. During a desperate, hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger (Gina Rodriguez) into joining their next scam — only to have their entire world turned upside down.
The film will open against three other wide releases: Lionsgate thriller Fatale, Disney’s animated Soul and the Untitled Judd Apatow/Pete Davidson Comedy from Universal.
Focus acquired the comedy in February after its Sundance premiere. Plan B Entertainment’s Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner produced the pic along with Youree Henley. Plan B’s Brad Pitt, Annapurna’s Megan Ellison, and Jillian Longnecker executive produced.
- 3/10/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Miranda July's heist comedy Kajillionaire will be released in theaters in June, while the upcoming horror pic Come Play will hit the big screen in July, Focus Features said Tuesday.
Kajillionaire, which debuted in January at the Sundance Film Festival and stars Evan Rachel Wood, Debra Winger, Richard Jenkins and Gina Rodriguez, is set to open June 19 in North America. Plan B's Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner produced the film alongside Youree Henley, while Brad Pitt and Annapurna’s Megan Ellison and Jillian Longnecker executive produced.
Directed by Jacob Chase, Come Play (previously called Larry) stars Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher ...
Kajillionaire, which debuted in January at the Sundance Film Festival and stars Evan Rachel Wood, Debra Winger, Richard Jenkins and Gina Rodriguez, is set to open June 19 in North America. Plan B's Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner produced the film alongside Youree Henley, while Brad Pitt and Annapurna’s Megan Ellison and Jillian Longnecker executive produced.
Directed by Jacob Chase, Come Play (previously called Larry) stars Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher ...
- 3/10/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Miranda July's heist comedy Kajillionaire will be released in theaters in June, while the upcoming horror pic Come Play will hit the big screen in July, Focus Features said Tuesday.
Kajillionaire, which debuted in January at the Sundance Film Festival and stars Evan Rachel Wood, Debra Winger, Richard Jenkins and Gina Rodriguez, is set to open June 19 in North America. Plan B's Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner produced the film alongside Youree Henley, while Brad Pitt and Annapurna’s Megan Ellison and Jillian Longnecker executive produced.
Directed by Jacob Chase, Come Play (previously called Larry) stars Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher ...
Kajillionaire, which debuted in January at the Sundance Film Festival and stars Evan Rachel Wood, Debra Winger, Richard Jenkins and Gina Rodriguez, is set to open June 19 in North America. Plan B's Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner produced the film alongside Youree Henley, while Brad Pitt and Annapurna’s Megan Ellison and Jillian Longnecker executive produced.
Directed by Jacob Chase, Come Play (previously called Larry) stars Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher ...
- 3/10/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Latest deal trickles in after Park City.
Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights to Miranda July’s recent Sundance premiere Kajillionaire starring Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez, Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger.
Focus Features will distribute the film in the Us and Universal Pictures International will handle international.
Kajillionaire centes on a family of low-stakes grifters who invite a chipper young woman into their insular world and watch as she turns it upside-down.
Plan B Entertainment’s Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner produced with Youree Henley. Plan B’s Brad Pitt, Annapurna’s Megan Ellison, and Jillian Longnecker served as executive producers.
Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights to Miranda July’s recent Sundance premiere Kajillionaire starring Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez, Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger.
Focus Features will distribute the film in the Us and Universal Pictures International will handle international.
Kajillionaire centes on a family of low-stakes grifters who invite a chipper young woman into their insular world and watch as she turns it upside-down.
Plan B Entertainment’s Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner produced with Youree Henley. Plan B’s Brad Pitt, Annapurna’s Megan Ellison, and Jillian Longnecker served as executive producers.
- 2/6/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Focus Features has closed its deal to acquire the worldwide rights to distribute Miranda July’s “Kajillionaire” out of the Sundance Film Festival, the distributor announced Thursday.
Evan Rachel Wood, Debra Winger, Richard Jenkins and Gina Rodriguez star. July wrote and directed the film.
Focus nabbed the movie in a competitive situation in which last week it was reported that A24 was a frontrunner to release the buzzy, absurdist comedy.
Focus will distribute “Kajillionaire” in the Us, while Universal Pictures International will handle the international rollout.
Also Read: 'Kajillionaire' Film Review: Miranda July Is Back With Offbeat Tale of Swindling Family
While July has been actively working in short film and the art world, “Kajillionaire” is the her first feature film since 2011’s “The Future.” The film is only her third feature after “You and Me and Everyone We Know,” which won a U.S. Dramatic Special Jury...
Evan Rachel Wood, Debra Winger, Richard Jenkins and Gina Rodriguez star. July wrote and directed the film.
Focus nabbed the movie in a competitive situation in which last week it was reported that A24 was a frontrunner to release the buzzy, absurdist comedy.
Focus will distribute “Kajillionaire” in the Us, while Universal Pictures International will handle the international rollout.
Also Read: 'Kajillionaire' Film Review: Miranda July Is Back With Offbeat Tale of Swindling Family
While July has been actively working in short film and the art world, “Kajillionaire” is the her first feature film since 2011’s “The Future.” The film is only her third feature after “You and Me and Everyone We Know,” which won a U.S. Dramatic Special Jury...
- 2/6/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven and Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Miranda July’s “Kajillionaire” is still in the black, but a different distributor has won the project out of the Sundance Film Festival.
With a late-hitting bid, Focus Features is closing in on a deal for worldwide rights to the movie in a sale worth somewhere in the mid-seven-figure range, insiders said. Universal’s prestige label came in nearly a week after A24, the previously reported frontrunner for the film, made an initial offer, sources added. If the deal closes, Focus will distribute the movie domestically, while Universal Pictures International will oversee its foreign roll-out.
July is a native of the Park City festival and one of its quirkiest, most beloved voices. She has numerous awards from the Cannes Film Festival for her notable movie “Me and You and Everyone We Know.” Her latest, which comes almost 10 years after her last directorial effort “The Future,” stars Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez,...
With a late-hitting bid, Focus Features is closing in on a deal for worldwide rights to the movie in a sale worth somewhere in the mid-seven-figure range, insiders said. Universal’s prestige label came in nearly a week after A24, the previously reported frontrunner for the film, made an initial offer, sources added. If the deal closes, Focus will distribute the movie domestically, while Universal Pictures International will oversee its foreign roll-out.
July is a native of the Park City festival and one of its quirkiest, most beloved voices. She has numerous awards from the Cannes Film Festival for her notable movie “Me and You and Everyone We Know.” Her latest, which comes almost 10 years after her last directorial effort “The Future,” stars Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez,...
- 2/6/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Annapurna Pictures’ president of film Ivana Lombardi is leaving for a new job as Netflix’s director of independent film, where she’ll oversee titles like the upcoming sequel to hit teen rom-com “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.”
Lombardi joins Ian Bricke, who holds the same title, at the indie division. Like Bricke, she’ll report to Lisa Nishimura, VP of independent film and documentary features, when she starts the job November 6.
Nishimura was promoted to oversee the indie division in March. Prior to that, the division was led by Bricke and Matt Brodlie, who left Netflix to join Disney+ in June. Before Nishimura moved into her new role, the duo reported to Original Film head Scott Stuber and had full greenlight authority for all films budgeted under $10 million. These included titles like Tamara Jenkins’ “Private Life,” starring Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn as well as made-for-streaming...
Lombardi joins Ian Bricke, who holds the same title, at the indie division. Like Bricke, she’ll report to Lisa Nishimura, VP of independent film and documentary features, when she starts the job November 6.
Nishimura was promoted to oversee the indie division in March. Prior to that, the division was led by Bricke and Matt Brodlie, who left Netflix to join Disney+ in June. Before Nishimura moved into her new role, the duo reported to Original Film head Scott Stuber and had full greenlight authority for all films budgeted under $10 million. These included titles like Tamara Jenkins’ “Private Life,” starring Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn as well as made-for-streaming...
- 10/15/2019
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
Annapurna Pictures film head Ivana Lombardi is leaving the independent studio to head up the indie division at Netflix, a spokeswoman for Annapurna confirmed on Monday.
Lombardi will take over as director of independent films for Netflix beginning Nov. 6. She will report directly to Lisa Nishimura, who in March was named vice president of independent film and documentary features.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Ivana and this great opportunity. Netflix has been smart to bring on board such a thoughtful, savvy, and passionate filmmaker advocate. Her devotion to artists and love of great cinema ensures we’ll happily continue working with her in the future,” Annapurna chief operating officer Sue Naegle said in a statement.
Also Read: Ava DuVernay, Netflix Sued Over Portrayal of Interrogation Technique in 'When They See Us'
Lombardi was in the Annapurna job for less than a year having taken over the...
Lombardi will take over as director of independent films for Netflix beginning Nov. 6. She will report directly to Lisa Nishimura, who in March was named vice president of independent film and documentary features.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Ivana and this great opportunity. Netflix has been smart to bring on board such a thoughtful, savvy, and passionate filmmaker advocate. Her devotion to artists and love of great cinema ensures we’ll happily continue working with her in the future,” Annapurna chief operating officer Sue Naegle said in a statement.
Also Read: Ava DuVernay, Netflix Sued Over Portrayal of Interrogation Technique in 'When They See Us'
Lombardi was in the Annapurna job for less than a year having taken over the...
- 10/14/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Annapurna Pictures president of film Ivana Lombardi is moving across town to Netflix, after almost a year in her role at Megan Ellison’s company.
As of Nov. 6, Lombardi will serve as director of independent films at the streamer. She will report directly to Lisa Nishimura, Netflix’s vice president of independent film and documentary features.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Ivana and this great opportunity. Netflix has been smart to bring on board such a thoughtful, savvy, and passionate filmmaker advocate. Her devotion to artists and love of great cinema ensures we’ll happily continue working with her in the future,” said Sue Naegle, Annapurna’s chief content officer.
An interim replacement for Lombardi was not immediately clear, nor for Jillian Longnecker, who joined Netflix as a director in the original series department in July. Longnecker had been promoted to president of physical production at Annapurna at...
As of Nov. 6, Lombardi will serve as director of independent films at the streamer. She will report directly to Lisa Nishimura, Netflix’s vice president of independent film and documentary features.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Ivana and this great opportunity. Netflix has been smart to bring on board such a thoughtful, savvy, and passionate filmmaker advocate. Her devotion to artists and love of great cinema ensures we’ll happily continue working with her in the future,” said Sue Naegle, Annapurna’s chief content officer.
An interim replacement for Lombardi was not immediately clear, nor for Jillian Longnecker, who joined Netflix as a director in the original series department in July. Longnecker had been promoted to president of physical production at Annapurna at...
- 10/14/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
United Artists Releasing will offer exclusive early access to Annapurna’s Booksmart, director Olivia Wilde’s critically acclaimed film, exclusively to its Instagram community. It will mark the first time that Instagram has promoted a movie sneaks program, and the company became excited about the pic after UA screened Booksmart for all the big tech companies and social media platforms.
Booksmart opens on Friday, May 24, and UA said Wednesday that a total of 800 paid sneak peek screenings will take place one week in advance, on May 17, at theater chains across the country including AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus, Brielle Cinemas, Cinepolis, Harkins, Galaxy Theaters, Pacific Theaters, City Cinemas, Goodrich Theaters and Kerasotes.
Starting today, Instagram users can get their ticket by following @booksmart, and moviegoers can buy tickets here. United Artists Releasing is also launching an Instagram-focused advertising campaign that will make it easy for moviegoers to buy tickets to the advance screenings.
Booksmart opens on Friday, May 24, and UA said Wednesday that a total of 800 paid sneak peek screenings will take place one week in advance, on May 17, at theater chains across the country including AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus, Brielle Cinemas, Cinepolis, Harkins, Galaxy Theaters, Pacific Theaters, City Cinemas, Goodrich Theaters and Kerasotes.
Starting today, Instagram users can get their ticket by following @booksmart, and moviegoers can buy tickets here. United Artists Releasing is also launching an Instagram-focused advertising campaign that will make it easy for moviegoers to buy tickets to the advance screenings.
- 5/9/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“We have to go to a party tonight,” the normally studious high school senior says on the last day of classes. “Nobody knows that we are fun. We didn’t party because we wanted to focus on school and get into good colleges.” Her Bff replies: “And it worked.” But, the friend notes, “Irresponsible people who party also got into those colleges.”
Now that’s logic in action, and the setup for Booksmart, a teen comedy from director Olivia Wilde that premiered Sunday at SXSW. Check out the redband trailer above, but you might want to check the volume if you’re listening at work.
Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein star as Amy and Molly, a pair of academic superstars who — as the tagline intones — are getting straight A’s. and giving no F’s. Determined never to fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission...
Now that’s logic in action, and the setup for Booksmart, a teen comedy from director Olivia Wilde that premiered Sunday at SXSW. Check out the redband trailer above, but you might want to check the volume if you’re listening at work.
Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein star as Amy and Molly, a pair of academic superstars who — as the tagline intones — are getting straight A’s. and giving no F’s. Determined never to fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission...
- 3/11/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Sales slate includes UK gangster film Mad Frank, graffiti artist drama Burners.
Us-based Apl Film president of global sales Brian Sweet heads to the Efm with worldwide rights on the crime thriller Chameleon and will shop to buyers in Berlin next week.
Vice and If Beale Street Could Talk executive producer Jillian Longnecker is on board the completed project and Marcus Mizelle directed from his screenplay about a struggling ex-con and his unpredictable accomplice who scam superficial trophy wives and their husbands in Los Angeles.
Australia’s Joel Hogan (Open Water 3: Cage Dive), Emmy-nominated Alicia Leigh Willis (General Hospital), Donald Prabatah,...
Us-based Apl Film president of global sales Brian Sweet heads to the Efm with worldwide rights on the crime thriller Chameleon and will shop to buyers in Berlin next week.
Vice and If Beale Street Could Talk executive producer Jillian Longnecker is on board the completed project and Marcus Mizelle directed from his screenplay about a struggling ex-con and his unpredictable accomplice who scam superficial trophy wives and their husbands in Los Angeles.
Australia’s Joel Hogan (Open Water 3: Cage Dive), Emmy-nominated Alicia Leigh Willis (General Hospital), Donald Prabatah,...
- 1/30/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Annapurna has promoted Sue Naegle to chief content officer of Annapurna, where she will expand her role as president of the Megan Ellison company’s television division to oversee development and production the film slate. She will also have the company’s Theatre division in here purview and will manage the cross-platform pollination of Annapurna Interactive’s IP.
Naegle will report to Ellison. Annapurna said it plans to produce and acquire between 3-5 features a year for theatrical distribution and streaming platforms.
Annapurna currently is in the Oscar hunt with 11 total noms yesterday for Adam McKay’s Vice and Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk. Recent pics included Karyn Kusama’s Nicole Kidman-starrer Destroyer.
Annnapurna also said Wednesday that Ivana Lombardi has assumed the role of President of Film. She will also work closely with longtime Annapurna executive Jillian Longnecker, who has been promoted to President of Physical Production.
Naegle will report to Ellison. Annapurna said it plans to produce and acquire between 3-5 features a year for theatrical distribution and streaming platforms.
Annapurna currently is in the Oscar hunt with 11 total noms yesterday for Adam McKay’s Vice and Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk. Recent pics included Karyn Kusama’s Nicole Kidman-starrer Destroyer.
Annnapurna also said Wednesday that Ivana Lombardi has assumed the role of President of Film. She will also work closely with longtime Annapurna executive Jillian Longnecker, who has been promoted to President of Physical Production.
- 1/23/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Annapurna Pictures announced on Wednesday that it has promoted executive Sue Naegle to chief content officer for the studio. Annapurna CEO Megan Ellison made the announcement.
Naegle currently serves as president of Annapurna TV, and will now expand her role to oversee the development and production of Annapurna’s film slate, as well as the company’s theater division. In her new role Naegle will also manage the cross-platform pollination of Annapurna Interactive’s IP.
Naegle will report to and work closely with Ellison, focusing on Annapurna’s commitment to filmmakers and artists. The studio plans to produce and acquire between three to five films a year for theatrical distribution and streaming platforms.
“Annapurna has always been a company with an allegiance to ambitious content and its commitment to artists across all platforms,” Naegle said in a statement. “I find it a privilege to shepherd the diversity of storytelling that...
Naegle currently serves as president of Annapurna TV, and will now expand her role to oversee the development and production of Annapurna’s film slate, as well as the company’s theater division. In her new role Naegle will also manage the cross-platform pollination of Annapurna Interactive’s IP.
Naegle will report to and work closely with Ellison, focusing on Annapurna’s commitment to filmmakers and artists. The studio plans to produce and acquire between three to five films a year for theatrical distribution and streaming platforms.
“Annapurna has always been a company with an allegiance to ambitious content and its commitment to artists across all platforms,” Naegle said in a statement. “I find it a privilege to shepherd the diversity of storytelling that...
- 1/23/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Sue Naegle has been named chief content officer at Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures.
Naegle joined the company as head of television in 2016, and will now oversee development and production in film, TV, video games, and the company’s theater division. As part of the reorganization, Ivana Lombardi has been named president of film, a role vacated by former executive Chelsea Barnard last year.
Lombardi hails from Chernin Entertainment, where she oversaw the movies “St. Vincent” and “Hidden Figures.” She will work closely with Jillian Longnecker, who has been named president of physical production. Patrick Chu, who joined Annapurna from Amazon last week as a senior vice president in TV, will continue to report to Naegle.
Naegle’s first order of business is investing heavily in development and production for the backend of 2019, she said, as well as supporting their first-look partners Plan B Entertainment and Pastel. Her goal is...
Naegle joined the company as head of television in 2016, and will now oversee development and production in film, TV, video games, and the company’s theater division. As part of the reorganization, Ivana Lombardi has been named president of film, a role vacated by former executive Chelsea Barnard last year.
Lombardi hails from Chernin Entertainment, where she oversaw the movies “St. Vincent” and “Hidden Figures.” She will work closely with Jillian Longnecker, who has been named president of physical production. Patrick Chu, who joined Annapurna from Amazon last week as a senior vice president in TV, will continue to report to Naegle.
Naegle’s first order of business is investing heavily in development and production for the backend of 2019, she said, as well as supporting their first-look partners Plan B Entertainment and Pastel. Her goal is...
- 1/23/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
The plot summary could be a horror – literally. Seattle woman disappears without a trace, leaving a loving husband and brilliant daughter to set out on a search to solve the mystery.
But the trailer for Richard Linklater’s Where’d You Go, Bernadette, from Annapurna Pictures, makes clear to everyone who hasn’t read Maria Semple’s 2012 breezy, bestselling book that the tale is anything but a horror story.
Clue #1: The trailer tells us that the film is based on the “runaway” bestseller. Bernadette, it seems, left on her own free will, and now dad and daughter are on an adventure of their own to track her down.
Written by Linklater & Holly Gent & Vince Palmo, based on Semple’s novel, Where’d You Go, Bernadette stars Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig, Emma Nelson, James Urbaniak, Judy Greer, Troian Bellisario, Zoe Chao and Laurence Fishburne.
Producers are Nina Jacobson,...
But the trailer for Richard Linklater’s Where’d You Go, Bernadette, from Annapurna Pictures, makes clear to everyone who hasn’t read Maria Semple’s 2012 breezy, bestselling book that the tale is anything but a horror story.
Clue #1: The trailer tells us that the film is based on the “runaway” bestseller. Bernadette, it seems, left on her own free will, and now dad and daughter are on an adventure of their own to track her down.
Written by Linklater & Holly Gent & Vince Palmo, based on Semple’s novel, Where’d You Go, Bernadette stars Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig, Emma Nelson, James Urbaniak, Judy Greer, Troian Bellisario, Zoe Chao and Laurence Fishburne.
Producers are Nina Jacobson,...
- 12/18/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Production has begun in the U.K. on writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson’s untitled new film. Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is joined in the cast by Lesley Manville, who was a BAFTA Award nominee for Best Actress for Another Year, and Vicky Krieps, whose films include A Most Wanted Man and Focus Features’ Hanna.
Focus holds worldwide rights to the film, and will distribute the film in the U.S. later this year with Universal Pictures handling international distribution.
The film’s producers are JoAnne Sellar, Megan Ellison, through her Annapurna Pictures, and Paul Thomas Anderson. The executive producers are Peter Heslop, Adam Somner, and Daniel Lupi. Chelsea Barnard and Jillian Longnecker are overseeing production for Annapurna.
Continuing their creative collaboration following 2007’s There Will Be Blood, which earned Mr. Day-Lewis the Best Actor Academy Award, Mr. Anderson will once again explore a distinctive milieu of the 20th century.
Focus holds worldwide rights to the film, and will distribute the film in the U.S. later this year with Universal Pictures handling international distribution.
The film’s producers are JoAnne Sellar, Megan Ellison, through her Annapurna Pictures, and Paul Thomas Anderson. The executive producers are Peter Heslop, Adam Somner, and Daniel Lupi. Chelsea Barnard and Jillian Longnecker are overseeing production for Annapurna.
Continuing their creative collaboration following 2007’s There Will Be Blood, which earned Mr. Day-Lewis the Best Actor Academy Award, Mr. Anderson will once again explore a distinctive milieu of the 20th century.
- 2/1/2017
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Production for Paul Thomas Anderson’s upcoming fashion drama has officially begun, with frequent collaborator Jonny Greenwood on board to compose the score.
The Radiohead guitarist and composer has previously worked with Anderson on three films: “There Will Be Blood,” “The Master” and most recently “Inherent Vice.” Anderson has also directed several Radiohead music videos, including “The Numbers,” “Present” and “Daydreaming.”
Greenwood will be in charge of the music for the filmmaker’s currently-untitled drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Set in the couture world of 1950s London, the movie will explore a distinctive milieu of the 20th century, illuminating the life behind the curtain of an uncompromising dressmaker commissioned by royalty and high society. The Oscar winner will also be joined by actresses Lesley Manville and Vicky Krieps.
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The Radiohead guitarist and composer has previously worked with Anderson on three films: “There Will Be Blood,” “The Master” and most recently “Inherent Vice.” Anderson has also directed several Radiohead music videos, including “The Numbers,” “Present” and “Daydreaming.”
Greenwood will be in charge of the music for the filmmaker’s currently-untitled drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Set in the couture world of 1950s London, the movie will explore a distinctive milieu of the 20th century, illuminating the life behind the curtain of an uncompromising dressmaker commissioned by royalty and high society. The Oscar winner will also be joined by actresses Lesley Manville and Vicky Krieps.
Read More: Paul Thomas Anderson’s Untitled London Fashion Film: Daniel Day-Lewis Takes Center Stage in New Set Pictures
Focus Features will distribute...
- 2/1/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Lesley Manville and Vicky Krieps have joined Daniel Day-Lewis on the London-set story.
Focus acquired worldwide rights to the project in a major pre-buy last September. It is understood that at the time Focus paid about $35m for a project that with soft money could see the budget rise to around $40m.
The feature centres on an uncompromising dressmaker to royalty and high society in 1950s London.
It marks the latest collaboration between Anderson and Day-Lewis following the latter’s Oscar-winning role in There Will Be Blood.
The drama is anticipated to be a major awards season contender. Focus will distribute in the Us later this year and Universal Pictures handles international distribution.
JoAnne Sellar produces with Megan Ellison via her Annapurna Pictures, and Anderson. Executive producers are Peter Heslop, Adam Somner, and Daniel Lupi. Chelsea Barnard and Jillian Longnecker are overseeing production for Annapurna.
Focus acquired worldwide rights to the project in a major pre-buy last September. It is understood that at the time Focus paid about $35m for a project that with soft money could see the budget rise to around $40m.
The feature centres on an uncompromising dressmaker to royalty and high society in 1950s London.
It marks the latest collaboration between Anderson and Day-Lewis following the latter’s Oscar-winning role in There Will Be Blood.
The drama is anticipated to be a major awards season contender. Focus will distribute in the Us later this year and Universal Pictures handles international distribution.
JoAnne Sellar produces with Megan Ellison via her Annapurna Pictures, and Anderson. Executive producers are Peter Heslop, Adam Somner, and Daniel Lupi. Chelsea Barnard and Jillian Longnecker are overseeing production for Annapurna.
- 2/1/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The distributors have acquired all Us rights to the Gillian Flynn adaptation in a deal with Wme Global.
Bloom oversees international distribution on the Gillian Flynn thriller starring Charlize Theron as the survivor of a family massacre forced to investigate the events of that fateful day.
Directv gets an exclusive 30-day window followed by the A24 theatrical release. Chloe Grace Moretz, Nicholas Hoult, Christina Hendricks, Tye Sheridan and Corey Stoll round to the key cast.
Paquet-Brenner directed from his adapted screenplay. Cathy Schulman, Matthew Rhodes, Azim Bolkiah, Matt Jackson, Beth Kono, Aj Dix, Theron and Stephane Marsil produce.
Jeff Rice, Jose Levy, Matthias Ehrenberg, Nigel Sinclair, Guy East, Tobin Armbrust, Jillian Longnecker, Ginger Sledge and Peter Safran served as executive producers.
Exclusive Media presents Dark Places, a Denver & Delilah Films, Hugo Productions and Mandalay Pictures production.
A24 and Directv have partnered before on the upcoming Atom Egoyan film Captive and Son Of A Gun.
Bloom oversees international distribution on the Gillian Flynn thriller starring Charlize Theron as the survivor of a family massacre forced to investigate the events of that fateful day.
Directv gets an exclusive 30-day window followed by the A24 theatrical release. Chloe Grace Moretz, Nicholas Hoult, Christina Hendricks, Tye Sheridan and Corey Stoll round to the key cast.
Paquet-Brenner directed from his adapted screenplay. Cathy Schulman, Matthew Rhodes, Azim Bolkiah, Matt Jackson, Beth Kono, Aj Dix, Theron and Stephane Marsil produce.
Jeff Rice, Jose Levy, Matthias Ehrenberg, Nigel Sinclair, Guy East, Tobin Armbrust, Jillian Longnecker, Ginger Sledge and Peter Safran served as executive producers.
Exclusive Media presents Dark Places, a Denver & Delilah Films, Hugo Productions and Mandalay Pictures production.
A24 and Directv have partnered before on the upcoming Atom Egoyan film Captive and Son Of A Gun.
- 11/8/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
A24 is closing a $3M U.S. distribution deal along with DirecTV for Dark Places, based on the bestselling novel by Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn. Gilles Paquet-Brenner adapted and directed the pic, which stars Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Chlöe Grace Moretz, Christina Hendricks, Tye Sheridan and Corey Stoll.
The deal is the latest in the A24-DirecTV partnership that aims to release films exclusively on the satcaster during a 30-day window before a theatrical debut. Wme Global brokered the deal.
First announced at last year’s Afm by Exclusive Media and shown to buyers this spring in Cannes, the movie centers on Libby Day (Theron), the sole survivor of a violent home invasion. She has lived with the knowledge that her testimony as a 7-year-old sentenced her brother to life in prison for the horrific crime. Twenty-five years later, crime enthusiasts convince her to re-examine the events.
The pic is a Denver & Delilah Films,...
The deal is the latest in the A24-DirecTV partnership that aims to release films exclusively on the satcaster during a 30-day window before a theatrical debut. Wme Global brokered the deal.
First announced at last year’s Afm by Exclusive Media and shown to buyers this spring in Cannes, the movie centers on Libby Day (Theron), the sole survivor of a violent home invasion. She has lived with the knowledge that her testimony as a 7-year-old sentenced her brother to life in prison for the horrific crime. Twenty-five years later, crime enthusiasts convince her to re-examine the events.
The pic is a Denver & Delilah Films,...
- 11/8/2014
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline
More casting news and word of commencement have come for Hammer's latest project, The Quiet Ones, and we've got the details right here. Three cheers for one of horror's biggest and oldest companies still kicking ass!
From the Press Release
Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media and President & CEO of Hammer, has announced that Hammer, an Exclusive Media Company, begins principal photography on The Quiet Ones, the supernatural thriller/horror which will shoot on location in Oxfordshire.
Starring Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Ward, "Mad Men") and Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), The Quiet Ones will be directed by John Pogue (Quarantine 2: Terminal). Joining the cast are Erin Richards ("Breaking In", "Being Human"), Olivia Cooke ("The Secret of Crickley Hall", "The Fuse") and West End theater actor Rory Fleck-Byrne. With the story and original screenplay by Tom DeVille,...
From the Press Release
Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media and President & CEO of Hammer, has announced that Hammer, an Exclusive Media Company, begins principal photography on The Quiet Ones, the supernatural thriller/horror which will shoot on location in Oxfordshire.
Starring Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Ward, "Mad Men") and Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), The Quiet Ones will be directed by John Pogue (Quarantine 2: Terminal). Joining the cast are Erin Richards ("Breaking In", "Being Human"), Olivia Cooke ("The Secret of Crickley Hall", "The Fuse") and West End theater actor Rory Fleck-Byrne. With the story and original screenplay by Tom DeVille,...
- 6/12/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Hammer has announced that principal photography has started on their latest horror film, The Quiet Ones. The movie stars Jared Harris as a professor who attempts to create a poltergeist. Continue reading for the press release, which includes the official plot synopsis and the list of main cast and crew members:
“London, England: 12 June 2012 – Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media and President & CEO of Hammer announced today that Hammer, an Exclusive Media Company, begins principal photography on The Quiet Ones, the supernatural thriller/horror which will shoot on location in Oxfordshire.
Starring Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, ‘Mad Men’) and Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), The Quiet Ones will be directed by John Pogue (Quarantine 2: Terminal). Joining the cast are Erin Richards (‘Breaking In’, ‘Being Human’), Olivia Cooke (‘The Secret of Crickley Hall’, ‘The Fuse’) and West End theater actor Rory Fleck-Byrne.
“London, England: 12 June 2012 – Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media and President & CEO of Hammer announced today that Hammer, an Exclusive Media Company, begins principal photography on The Quiet Ones, the supernatural thriller/horror which will shoot on location in Oxfordshire.
Starring Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, ‘Mad Men’) and Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), The Quiet Ones will be directed by John Pogue (Quarantine 2: Terminal). Joining the cast are Erin Richards (‘Breaking In’, ‘Being Human’), Olivia Cooke (‘The Secret of Crickley Hall’, ‘The Fuse’) and West End theater actor Rory Fleck-Byrne.
- 6/12/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media and President & CEO of Hammer announced today that Hammer, an Exclusive Media Company, begins principal photography on The Quiet Ones, the supernatural thriller/horror which will shoot on location in Oxfordshire.
Starring Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, .Mad Men.) and Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), The Quiet Ones will be directed by John Pogue (Quarantine 2: Terminal). Joining the cast are Erin Richards (.Breaking In., .Being Human.), Olivia Cooke (.The Secret of Crickley Hall., .The Fuse.) and West End theater actor Rory Fleck-Byrne. With the story and original screenplay by Tom DeVille, revisions by Craig Rosenberg, Oren Moverman and most recently John Pogue, the film is produced by James Gay-Rees (Senna, Exit Through The Gift Shop) and Ben Holden in association with Tpsc Films.
Inspired by true events, The Quiet Ones tells the story of an unorthodox,...
Starring Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, .Mad Men.) and Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), The Quiet Ones will be directed by John Pogue (Quarantine 2: Terminal). Joining the cast are Erin Richards (.Breaking In., .Being Human.), Olivia Cooke (.The Secret of Crickley Hall., .The Fuse.) and West End theater actor Rory Fleck-Byrne. With the story and original screenplay by Tom DeVille, revisions by Craig Rosenberg, Oren Moverman and most recently John Pogue, the film is produced by James Gay-Rees (Senna, Exit Through The Gift Shop) and Ben Holden in association with Tpsc Films.
Inspired by true events, The Quiet Ones tells the story of an unorthodox,...
- 6/12/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Following a triumphant win at this year.s Oscar ceremony, Exclusive Media has sold international rights in a number of key territories to its Academy Award® Winning documentary feature film Undefeated, it was announced today by Exclusive Media, President of International Sales and Distribution, Alex Walton.
Deals have been completed with the leading documentary distributor Dogwoof in the UK and to Madman Entertainment in Australia as well as with Cdc in Latin America, Independent Films in Benelux, Impuls Pictures/Rialto in Switzerland, Sam Films in Iceland and United King in Israel. Additional sales were made withCathay in Singapore, Pt Amero in Indonesia, Lots Home Entertainment in Taiwan and M Pictures in Thailand. Negotiations are currently underway with a number of remaining territories.
On finalizing the sales, Walton said, .Undefeated is a universally crowd pleasing film exploring the triumph of the human spirit and it is attracting some of the leading...
Deals have been completed with the leading documentary distributor Dogwoof in the UK and to Madman Entertainment in Australia as well as with Cdc in Latin America, Independent Films in Benelux, Impuls Pictures/Rialto in Switzerland, Sam Films in Iceland and United King in Israel. Additional sales were made withCathay in Singapore, Pt Amero in Indonesia, Lots Home Entertainment in Taiwan and M Pictures in Thailand. Negotiations are currently underway with a number of remaining territories.
On finalizing the sales, Walton said, .Undefeated is a universally crowd pleasing film exploring the triumph of the human spirit and it is attracting some of the leading...
- 3/22/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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