Two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington returns for one final outing as Robert McCall in Columbia Pictures’ The Equalizer 3. The third film of the action franchise’s intense official trailer shows the former government assassin is just as lethal now as he was when Washington first played him in the 2014 film.
The third and final film reunites Washington with his Man on Fire co-star Dakota Fanning nearly 20 years after they made that action movie together.
Antoine Fuqua directed The Equalizer, The Equalizer 2, and returns to direct The Equalizer 3. Richard Wenk, screenwriter of the first two films, also returns. Fuqua, Washington, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Clayton Townsend, Alex Siskin, and Tony Eldridge produce, with David Bloomfield, Tarak Ben Ammar, and Andy Mitchell executive producing.
‘The Equalizer 3’ stars Gaia Scodellaro, Denzel Washington, and Dakota Fanning. (Photo by: Stefano Cristiiano Montesi)
The Equalizer 3 Plot:
Since giving up his life as a government assassin,...
The third and final film reunites Washington with his Man on Fire co-star Dakota Fanning nearly 20 years after they made that action movie together.
Antoine Fuqua directed The Equalizer, The Equalizer 2, and returns to direct The Equalizer 3. Richard Wenk, screenwriter of the first two films, also returns. Fuqua, Washington, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Clayton Townsend, Alex Siskin, and Tony Eldridge produce, with David Bloomfield, Tarak Ben Ammar, and Andy Mitchell executive producing.
‘The Equalizer 3’ stars Gaia Scodellaro, Denzel Washington, and Dakota Fanning. (Photo by: Stefano Cristiiano Montesi)
The Equalizer 3 Plot:
Since giving up his life as a government assassin,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
American musical comedy film “Lyle Lyle Crocodile,” is set to release in mainland China cinemas, having received approvals for import and distribution from Chinese authorities. It will play in China from April 15, 2023.
The film was released in North America in early October last year and many other territories at the end of 2022. Parts of Asia have been later to receive the title with Korea and Taiwan play it from January and Japan set to open it from March 24.
The film has grossed $108 million worldwide, with $60.9 million of that coming from international markets and $46.8 million from the North American domestic market, studio backer Sony Pictures reported.
The film which mixes animation and live action is based on a best-selling book series by Bernard Waber.
When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes...
The film was released in North America in early October last year and many other territories at the end of 2022. Parts of Asia have been later to receive the title with Korea and Taiwan play it from January and Japan set to open it from March 24.
The film has grossed $108 million worldwide, with $60.9 million of that coming from international markets and $46.8 million from the North American domestic market, studio backer Sony Pictures reported.
The film which mixes animation and live action is based on a best-selling book series by Bernard Waber.
When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes...
- 3/9/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Bernard Waber’s “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” book series is now a major motion picture. The live action/CGI musical comedy stars a whole host of names, including one Canadian singer as the voice of a talented crocodile. The film will feature songs performed by star Shawn Mendes and written by the songwriting team behind “The Greatest Showman” — Benj Pasek and Justin Paul — with an ensemble cast that includes Javier Bardem and Constance Wu.
For “Lyle,” Pasek and Paul are joined by Ari Afsar, Emily Gardner, Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick and Joriah Kwamé. Will Speck and Josh Gordon directed and produced the film, with a screenplay by Will Davies. Hutch Parker also produces, and executive producers include Kevin K. Vafi, Dan Wilson, Robert J. Dohrmann, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Tarak Ben Ammar and Andy Mitchell.
For those wondering how to watch “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” we have the information below, along with who is in the film,...
For “Lyle,” Pasek and Paul are joined by Ari Afsar, Emily Gardner, Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick and Joriah Kwamé. Will Speck and Josh Gordon directed and produced the film, with a screenplay by Will Davies. Hutch Parker also produces, and executive producers include Kevin K. Vafi, Dan Wilson, Robert J. Dohrmann, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Tarak Ben Ammar and Andy Mitchell.
For those wondering how to watch “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” we have the information below, along with who is in the film,...
- 10/7/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Grammy nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes debuted his new song, “Heartbeat”. The track was written by Shawn, Jon Bellion, Amy Allen, Scott Harris, Jason ‘Tenroc’ Cornet, Clyde Lawrence and Jordan Cohen and produced by Shawn, Jon Bellion, TenRoc, and The Diner. The song will appear in the end title of Sony Pictures’ upcoming live action/CGI musical comedy, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, out in theaters on October 7th.
Alongside the song, it was also announced the original motion picture soundtrack will be released on October 7th. The tracklist for the film was revealed last week. The soundtrack was written by Oscar winning duo, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and features Shawn Mendes, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John, as well as co-stars, Constance Wu, Javier Bardem, and Anthony Ramos.
Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, starring Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, Constance Wu and Shawn Mendes,...
Alongside the song, it was also announced the original motion picture soundtrack will be released on October 7th. The tracklist for the film was revealed last week. The soundtrack was written by Oscar winning duo, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and features Shawn Mendes, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John, as well as co-stars, Constance Wu, Javier Bardem, and Anthony Ramos.
Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, starring Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, Constance Wu and Shawn Mendes,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
It’s the granddaddy of British cop dramas of the modern era. The most popular English picture of 1950 introduced PC George Dixon, a warm-hearted constable who would become a staple on BBC TV for 21 years. T.E.B. Clarke’s screenplay of a murder manhunt is stocked with actors American fans know well — Dirk Bogarde, Bernard Lee — and some we should know better — Jack Warner, Robert Flemyng, Dora Bryan. The show was made by the top craftsmen of Ealing Studios, and its fast pace and Brit sensibility will definitely impress. And remember — the Bobbies on the beat don’t even carry guns.
The Blue Lamp
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1950 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 85 min. / Street Date June 1, 2021 / available through Kino Lorber / 24.95
Starring: Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Flemyng, Bernard Lee, Peggy Evans, Patric Doonan, Bruce Seton, Meredith Edwards, Dora Bryan, Gladys Henson, Tessie O’Shea, Betty Ann Davies, Jennifer Jayne, Sam Kydd,...
The Blue Lamp
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1950 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 85 min. / Street Date June 1, 2021 / available through Kino Lorber / 24.95
Starring: Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Flemyng, Bernard Lee, Peggy Evans, Patric Doonan, Bruce Seton, Meredith Edwards, Dora Bryan, Gladys Henson, Tessie O’Shea, Betty Ann Davies, Jennifer Jayne, Sam Kydd,...
- 5/11/2021
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
In between working on his Avatar sequels, James Cameron has taken on another huge project: a 4-part documentary series on some of the ocean’s most awesome inhabitants.
Cameron is the executive producer of Secrets of the Whales, a National Geographic series that will premiere on the Disney+ streaming platform on Earth Day, April 22.
“It’s the kind of challenging, daunting subject that appeals to me,” Cameron explained during a SXSW Conference panel Thursday titled “Ocean Storytelling.” “It’s also so important for people to understand and for this film to illuminate how these creatures think, how they feel, what their emotion is like, what their society is like, because we won’t protect what we don’t love.”
Avatar star Sigourney Weaver narrates the docuseries, which was filmed over a three-year period in 24 aqueous locations across the globe. National Geographic Explorer and photographer Brian Skerry conceived the series, basing...
Cameron is the executive producer of Secrets of the Whales, a National Geographic series that will premiere on the Disney+ streaming platform on Earth Day, April 22.
“It’s the kind of challenging, daunting subject that appeals to me,” Cameron explained during a SXSW Conference panel Thursday titled “Ocean Storytelling.” “It’s also so important for people to understand and for this film to illuminate how these creatures think, how they feel, what their emotion is like, what their society is like, because we won’t protect what we don’t love.”
Avatar star Sigourney Weaver narrates the docuseries, which was filmed over a three-year period in 24 aqueous locations across the globe. National Geographic Explorer and photographer Brian Skerry conceived the series, basing...
- 3/18/2021
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix unveiled the trailer for its superhero drama “Jupiter’s Legacy,” and ESPN set the premiere date for docuseries “GOATs: The Greatest of All Time.”
Dates
ESPN will debut three-part docuseries “GOATs: The Greatest of All Time,” exploring star athletes through the lens of veteran sports photographer Walter Iooss, March 7 at 8 p.m. Directed by Kevin Kaufman, the series will celebrate some of the world’s greatest athletes, featuring exclusive interviews with Kobe Bryant, Joe Montana, Derek Jeter, Tiger Woods, Joe Namath, Chris Evert, Ken Griffey Jr., Jack Nicklaus, Caroline Wozniacki and Kelly Slater. The series is produced by Kaufman Films in association with Transform Films & Royal Ventures Studios. Kaufman will executive produce, along with Beth Fraikorn and Joe Dimuro. The series will also air on ABC March 14 at 2 p.m. and will be available on demand following its premiere. Watch a trailer below.
From National Geographic,...
Dates
ESPN will debut three-part docuseries “GOATs: The Greatest of All Time,” exploring star athletes through the lens of veteran sports photographer Walter Iooss, March 7 at 8 p.m. Directed by Kevin Kaufman, the series will celebrate some of the world’s greatest athletes, featuring exclusive interviews with Kobe Bryant, Joe Montana, Derek Jeter, Tiger Woods, Joe Namath, Chris Evert, Ken Griffey Jr., Jack Nicklaus, Caroline Wozniacki and Kelly Slater. The series is produced by Kaufman Films in association with Transform Films & Royal Ventures Studios. Kaufman will executive produce, along with Beth Fraikorn and Joe Dimuro. The series will also air on ABC March 14 at 2 p.m. and will be available on demand following its premiere. Watch a trailer below.
From National Geographic,...
- 3/1/2021
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
Spyglass Media Group has joined with Propagate Content, Artists First, and Off-Road Productions to form Artists Road as a new comedy film joint venture.
The companies unveiled the alliance Wednesday, announcing that Artists Road will focus on developing, financing and producing moderately budgeted, commercial comedy films with the genre’s biggest names. Spyglass Media will handle worldwide distribution.
The announcement was made by Gary Barber, Spyglass chairman and CEO; Ben Silverman, Propagate Chairman and co-ceo; Peter Principato, CEO of Artists First; and Todd Garner for Off-Road Productions. Artists Road has appointed Mark Korshak, formerly of Lakeshore Entertainment, as CEO, and he’ll report to Barber, Silverman, Principato and Garner.
“Artists Road collectively brings together some of the boldest and brightest creative talents in comedy production. By combining Artists Firsts’ powerful roster of comedic talent with Propagate’s production expertise and Off-Road’s creative ingenuity, Spyglass is uniquely set up to...
The companies unveiled the alliance Wednesday, announcing that Artists Road will focus on developing, financing and producing moderately budgeted, commercial comedy films with the genre’s biggest names. Spyglass Media will handle worldwide distribution.
The announcement was made by Gary Barber, Spyglass chairman and CEO; Ben Silverman, Propagate Chairman and co-ceo; Peter Principato, CEO of Artists First; and Todd Garner for Off-Road Productions. Artists Road has appointed Mark Korshak, formerly of Lakeshore Entertainment, as CEO, and he’ll report to Barber, Silverman, Principato and Garner.
“Artists Road collectively brings together some of the boldest and brightest creative talents in comedy production. By combining Artists Firsts’ powerful roster of comedic talent with Propagate’s production expertise and Off-Road’s creative ingenuity, Spyglass is uniquely set up to...
- 10/28/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Peter Oillataguerre has been named president of production for Spyglass Media Group, Chairman and CEO Gary Barber announced Monday.
Oillataguerre will begin his position effective immediately, and will report to Barber, running theatrical production including creative development, physical production ad post-production.
“Peter and I have worked together for nearly 20 years on a diverse slate of large-scale productions, global franchises and hit films,” Barber said in a statement. “He has a keen eye for commercial material and possesses an even temperament with a cool demeanor that keeps productions on track. Peter is the consummate producer and ideal leader to execute Spyglass’ film strategy.”
Also Read: Spyglass TV Nabs Stephen King's 'The Institute' With David E Kelley and Jack Bender Attached
Oillataguerre added: “Gary is a long-time mentor and industry leader with exceptional business acumen. I have a tremendous amount of respect and trust in him. This next phase...
Oillataguerre will begin his position effective immediately, and will report to Barber, running theatrical production including creative development, physical production ad post-production.
“Peter and I have worked together for nearly 20 years on a diverse slate of large-scale productions, global franchises and hit films,” Barber said in a statement. “He has a keen eye for commercial material and possesses an even temperament with a cool demeanor that keeps productions on track. Peter is the consummate producer and ideal leader to execute Spyglass’ film strategy.”
Also Read: Spyglass TV Nabs Stephen King's 'The Institute' With David E Kelley and Jack Bender Attached
Oillataguerre added: “Gary is a long-time mentor and industry leader with exceptional business acumen. I have a tremendous amount of respect and trust in him. This next phase...
- 4/20/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Veteran Metro Goldwyn Mayer executive Peter Oillataguerre has been named president of production for Spyglass Media Group.
Spyglass chairman and chief executive officer Gary Barber made the announcement Monday. Oillataguerre will report to Barber and run theatrical production including creative development, physical production and post production.
“Peter and I have worked together for nearly 20 years on a diverse slate of large-scale productions, global franchises and hit films,” Barber said. “He has a keen eye for commercial material and possesses an even temperament with a cool demeanor that keeps productions on track. Peter is the consummate producer and ideal leader to execute Spyglass’ film strategy.”
For nine years, Oillataguerre served as the president of physical production for MGM Studios where he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of physical production across the feature film and television units, including the James Bond films “Skyfall,” “Spectre” and “No Time To Die”; the revival...
Spyglass chairman and chief executive officer Gary Barber made the announcement Monday. Oillataguerre will report to Barber and run theatrical production including creative development, physical production and post production.
“Peter and I have worked together for nearly 20 years on a diverse slate of large-scale productions, global franchises and hit films,” Barber said. “He has a keen eye for commercial material and possesses an even temperament with a cool demeanor that keeps productions on track. Peter is the consummate producer and ideal leader to execute Spyglass’ film strategy.”
For nine years, Oillataguerre served as the president of physical production for MGM Studios where he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of physical production across the feature film and television units, including the James Bond films “Skyfall,” “Spectre” and “No Time To Die”; the revival...
- 4/20/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Spyglass Media has tapped Peter Oillataguerre as president of production.
Oillataguerre will run theatrical production for the company, including creative development, physical production and postproduction, Spyglass chairman and CEO Gary Barber announced Monday.
Oillataguerre will report to Barber at the recently launched company, which is a partnership between Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Spyglass has more than 250 titles in its library and is developing reboots of the horror franchises Scream and Hellraiser.
The executive already has a long-standing relationship with Barber, having spent nine years as president of physical production at MGM when Barber ran ...
Oillataguerre will run theatrical production for the company, including creative development, physical production and postproduction, Spyglass chairman and CEO Gary Barber announced Monday.
Oillataguerre will report to Barber at the recently launched company, which is a partnership between Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Spyglass has more than 250 titles in its library and is developing reboots of the horror franchises Scream and Hellraiser.
The executive already has a long-standing relationship with Barber, having spent nine years as president of physical production at MGM when Barber ran ...
- 4/20/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spyglass Media has tapped Peter Oillataguerre as president of production.
Oillataguerre will run theatrical production for the company, including creative development, physical production and postproduction, Spyglass chairman and CEO Gary Barber announced Monday.
Oillataguerre will report to Barber at the recently launched company, which is a partnership between Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Spyglass has more than 250 titles in its library and is developing reboots of the horror franchises Scream and Hellraiser.
The executive already has a long-standing relationship with Barber, having spent nine years as president of physical production at MGM when Barber ran ...
Oillataguerre will run theatrical production for the company, including creative development, physical production and postproduction, Spyglass chairman and CEO Gary Barber announced Monday.
Oillataguerre will report to Barber at the recently launched company, which is a partnership between Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Spyglass has more than 250 titles in its library and is developing reboots of the horror franchises Scream and Hellraiser.
The executive already has a long-standing relationship with Barber, having spent nine years as president of physical production at MGM when Barber ran ...
- 4/20/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, “Salem’s Lot” and “Hellraiser” draw directors, Tara Reid and Paul Mormando find new roles and zombie pandemic thriller “16 States” lands at Lionsgate.
Deals
New Line has hired “It” writer Gary Dauberman to direct its adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 horror novel “Salem’s Lot” from his own script.
Dauberman made his directorial debut with New Line’s “Annabelle Comes Home,” which he wrote. In addition to both “It” films, he’s also written “Annabelle,” “Annabelle Creation” and “The Nun.”
James Wan, Roy Lee and Mark Wolper are producing “Salem’s Lot,” which is focused on writer Ben Mears returning to the Maine town of Jerusalem’s Lot (shortened to Salem’s Lot), where he had lived as a boy. He discovers that the townspeople are slowly being turned into vampires.
The book was also adapted in 1979 as a miniseries starring David Soul, and a TV...
Deals
New Line has hired “It” writer Gary Dauberman to direct its adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 horror novel “Salem’s Lot” from his own script.
Dauberman made his directorial debut with New Line’s “Annabelle Comes Home,” which he wrote. In addition to both “It” films, he’s also written “Annabelle,” “Annabelle Creation” and “The Nun.”
James Wan, Roy Lee and Mark Wolper are producing “Salem’s Lot,” which is focused on writer Ben Mears returning to the Maine town of Jerusalem’s Lot (shortened to Salem’s Lot), where he had lived as a boy. He discovers that the townspeople are slowly being turned into vampires.
The book was also adapted in 1979 as a miniseries starring David Soul, and a TV...
- 4/10/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Last year it was announced that David S. Goyer was producing and writing a “loyal, yet evolved reimagining” of Clive Barker's Hellraiser (which is based on his novella The Hellbound Heart), and now it's been revealed that David Bruckner has been summoned to direct the film, with Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski coming aboard to write the screenplay.
The latest Hellraiser news comes from The Hollywood Reporter, who reveal that Goyer is still involved as a producer (as well as Keith Levine) and is writing the story for the film, so it looks like Goyer will still have creative input on the screenplay by Collins and Piotrowski.
The new Hellraiser movie is coming from Spyglass Media, a collaboration between Gary Barber and Lantern Entertainment's Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. As THR notes, Spyglass is also the company behind the upcoming Scream movie.
As previously noted by Daily Dead Editor-in-Chief Jonathan James,...
The latest Hellraiser news comes from The Hollywood Reporter, who reveal that Goyer is still involved as a producer (as well as Keith Levine) and is writing the story for the film, so it looks like Goyer will still have creative input on the screenplay by Collins and Piotrowski.
The new Hellraiser movie is coming from Spyglass Media, a collaboration between Gary Barber and Lantern Entertainment's Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. As THR notes, Spyglass is also the company behind the upcoming Scream movie.
As previously noted by Daily Dead Editor-in-Chief Jonathan James,...
- 4/10/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Spyglass Media Group is developing a reboot of the horror franchise “Scream” and has attached “Ready or Not” directors Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, Variety has learned.
The original “Scream” debuted in 1996 with Neve Campbell starring as Sidney Prescott, the target of the Ghostface killer, with a look inspired by the Edvard Munch painting “The Scream.” Courteney Cox and David Arquette co-starred in the four-film franchise, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. Bob Weinstein’s Dimension Films released all four films, which combined for $608 million in worldwide box office with sequels released in 1997, 2000 and 2011.
Spyglass had no comment on the reboot news.
Spyglass Media was formed a year ago with former MGM topper Gary Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Lantern owns the rights to “Scream” as a result of taking over the film assets from the Weinstein Co. in 2018.
Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett...
The original “Scream” debuted in 1996 with Neve Campbell starring as Sidney Prescott, the target of the Ghostface killer, with a look inspired by the Edvard Munch painting “The Scream.” Courteney Cox and David Arquette co-starred in the four-film franchise, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. Bob Weinstein’s Dimension Films released all four films, which combined for $608 million in worldwide box office with sequels released in 1997, 2000 and 2011.
Spyglass had no comment on the reboot news.
Spyglass Media was formed a year ago with former MGM topper Gary Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Lantern owns the rights to “Scream” as a result of taking over the film assets from the Weinstein Co. in 2018.
Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett...
- 3/12/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
The reboot of Scream has found its directors: Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will helm the horror thriller.
They directed last year's cult horror hit Ready or Not. The two along with colleague Chad Villela are known as the collective horror filmmaking group Radio Silence. Villela will act as one of the producers on Scream.
Spyglass Media is behind the project. The company was formed a year ago with former MGM head Gary Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Lantern had the rights to Scream when it took control of film and TV assets from the Weinstein Co....
They directed last year's cult horror hit Ready or Not. The two along with colleague Chad Villela are known as the collective horror filmmaking group Radio Silence. Villela will act as one of the producers on Scream.
Spyglass Media is behind the project. The company was formed a year ago with former MGM head Gary Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Lantern had the rights to Scream when it took control of film and TV assets from the Weinstein Co....
- 3/12/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The reboot of Scream has found its directors: Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will helm the horror thriller.
They directed last year's cult horror hit Ready or Not. The two along with colleague Chad Villela are known as the collective horror filmmaking group Radio Silence. Villela will act as one of the producers on Scream.
Spyglass Media is behind the project. The company was formed a year ago with former MGM head Gary Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Lantern had the rights to Scream when it took control of film and TV assets from the Weinstein Co....
They directed last year's cult horror hit Ready or Not. The two along with colleague Chad Villela are known as the collective horror filmmaking group Radio Silence. Villela will act as one of the producers on Scream.
Spyglass Media is behind the project. The company was formed a year ago with former MGM head Gary Barber and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic. Lantern had the rights to Scream when it took control of film and TV assets from the Weinstein Co....
- 3/12/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Insecure” star and co-creator Issa Rae is starring in, writing and producing the comedy “Perfect Strangers,” teaming with Spyglass Media Group and Eagle Pictures.
The project is an English-language adaptation of Paolo Genovese’s Italian feature film “Perfetti Sconosciuti.” The story centers on a dinner party where a group of friends decide to play a risky game where they place their phones face-up on the table and agree to make all texts and phone calls public in an attempt to prove they have nothing to hide.
Rae and Larry Wilmore created HBO’s “Insecure,” which follows the friendship of two women as they deal with their real-life flaws and a seemingly endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences. The series has aired for three seasons, and was based partially on Rae’s own web series “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” She is starring in Universal’s romantic drama “The Photograph” and Paramount’s “Lovebirds.
The project is an English-language adaptation of Paolo Genovese’s Italian feature film “Perfetti Sconosciuti.” The story centers on a dinner party where a group of friends decide to play a risky game where they place their phones face-up on the table and agree to make all texts and phone calls public in an attempt to prove they have nothing to hide.
Rae and Larry Wilmore created HBO’s “Insecure,” which follows the friendship of two women as they deal with their real-life flaws and a seemingly endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences. The series has aired for three seasons, and was based partially on Rae’s own web series “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” She is starring in Universal’s romantic drama “The Photograph” and Paramount’s “Lovebirds.
- 12/4/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Spyglass Media and Eagle Pictures have teamed up to produce an English-language adaptation of Paolo Genovese’s Italian film “Perfetti Sconosciuti,” with “Insecure” star and co-creator Issa Rae attached to write, produce and star in the comedy.
The film, “Perfect Strangers,” centers around a dinner party in which a group of friends decide to play a risky game where they place their phones face-up on the table and agree to make all texts and phone calls public in an attempt to prove they have nothing to hide. The film takes a comedic approach to dealing with the friendship, love and betrayal that forces the friends to confront the fact that they may actually be “perfect strangers.”
“I’m really looking forward to bringing this funny and compelling story to a new demographic and could not be happier about partnering with the Spyglass team to make it happen,” Rae said in a statement.
The film, “Perfect Strangers,” centers around a dinner party in which a group of friends decide to play a risky game where they place their phones face-up on the table and agree to make all texts and phone calls public in an attempt to prove they have nothing to hide. The film takes a comedic approach to dealing with the friendship, love and betrayal that forces the friends to confront the fact that they may actually be “perfect strangers.”
“I’m really looking forward to bringing this funny and compelling story to a new demographic and could not be happier about partnering with the Spyglass team to make it happen,” Rae said in a statement.
- 12/4/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Writer-producer-director James Vanderbilt, producer William Sherak, and finance/business operations executive Paul Neinstein have formed Project X Entertainment, an independent production/financing company that launches with a multi-year first look and co-development television deal with Spyglass Media Group.
Project X will co-develop and co-finance episodic content with Spyglass, as Project X endeavors to make film and TV product for streaming, broadcast, cable TV and other distribution platforms. Spyglass chairman/CEO Gary Barber and Spyglass Television president Lauren Whitney made the deal with the Project X principals.
Spyglass launched as a partnership between former MGM chief Barber with Lantern Entertainment Co-Presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic after the latter took possession of the assets of The Weinstein Company in bankruptcy. The company has backing from Warner Bros. Pictures, Italy’s Eagle Pictures and global exhibitor Cineworld Group.
“We built Project X because we believe that smart content can be commercial...
Project X will co-develop and co-finance episodic content with Spyglass, as Project X endeavors to make film and TV product for streaming, broadcast, cable TV and other distribution platforms. Spyglass chairman/CEO Gary Barber and Spyglass Television president Lauren Whitney made the deal with the Project X principals.
Spyglass launched as a partnership between former MGM chief Barber with Lantern Entertainment Co-Presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic after the latter took possession of the assets of The Weinstein Company in bankruptcy. The company has backing from Warner Bros. Pictures, Italy’s Eagle Pictures and global exhibitor Cineworld Group.
“We built Project X because we believe that smart content can be commercial...
- 10/30/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The Upside, the new odd-couple dramedy starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, opens nationwide Jan. 11, the Lantern Entertainment logo, an interlocked L and E, will hit movie theaters for the first time. It provides the first hints of how the Texas-based private-equity investors Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic plan to exploit the remnants of The Weinstein Co., whose assets they acquired for $289 million in a bankruptcy sale last May.
But however Neil Burger's The Upside fares — it's tracking at $10 million to $12 million, which, though a respectable number for a mid-range movie, would be one ...
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- 1/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Upside, the new odd-couple dramedy starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, opens nationwide Jan. 11, the Lantern Entertainment logo, an interlocked L and E, will hit movie theaters for the first time. It provides the first hints of how the Texas-based private-equity investors Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic plan to exploit the remnants of The Weinstein Co., whose assets they acquired for $289 million in a bankruptcy sale last May.
But however Neil Burger's The Upside fares — it's tracking at $10 million to $12 million, which, though a respectable number for a mid-range movie, would be one ...
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- 1/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
MGM is partnering with Lantern Entertainment to develop, finance, produce and distribute “Boys in the Boat,” the studio announced on Tuesday.
This marks the first development deal that Lantern has had since acquiring The Weinstein Co. assets out of bankruptcy back in July.
MGM’s motion pictures president Jonathan Glickman made the deal announcement along with Lantern co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic.
“We are proud to be partnering with MGM and their incredibly talented team of executives to bring this moving story to audiences worldwide,” said Mitchell and Brajovic in a statement. “Collaborating with MGM on Lantern Entertainment’s first production reinforces our commitment to foster productive partnerships anchored by powerful stories we are passionate about.”
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The film is to be based on the New York Times bestselling nonfiction book...
This marks the first development deal that Lantern has had since acquiring The Weinstein Co. assets out of bankruptcy back in July.
MGM’s motion pictures president Jonathan Glickman made the deal announcement along with Lantern co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic.
“We are proud to be partnering with MGM and their incredibly talented team of executives to bring this moving story to audiences worldwide,” said Mitchell and Brajovic in a statement. “Collaborating with MGM on Lantern Entertainment’s first production reinforces our commitment to foster productive partnerships anchored by powerful stories we are passionate about.”
Also Read: 'The Current War,' 'Polaroid' Get Overseas Distribution in Lantern Entertainment Partnership With 13 Films
The film is to be based on the New York Times bestselling nonfiction book...
- 10/30/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
In the first development deal Lantern Entertainment has made since acquiring the assets of The Weinstein Company in bankruptcy, Lantern has partnered with MGM to develop the underdog sports movie The Boys in the Boat. Deal was announced by MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman and Lantern co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic.
Pic is based on the bestselling Daniel James Brown book The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and tells the underdog story of the University of Washington men’s rowing team. The squad defeated powerhouses like Harvard and Yale on its way to winning a gold medal over host Germany in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The book was acquired by TWC and considered to be the plum project in its development arsenal before the company sank because of the scandal involving sexual assault and harassment charges leveled at co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
Pic is based on the bestselling Daniel James Brown book The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and tells the underdog story of the University of Washington men’s rowing team. The squad defeated powerhouses like Harvard and Yale on its way to winning a gold medal over host Germany in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The book was acquired by TWC and considered to be the plum project in its development arsenal before the company sank because of the scandal involving sexual assault and harassment charges leveled at co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
- 10/30/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has joined Lantern Entertainment to develop, finance, produce, and distribute the rowing movie “Boys in the Boat.”
It’s the first film to come from Lantern, which closed its $289 million acquisition of the Weinstein Co. in July, and is seeking to revive the studio that was driven into bankruptcy by producer Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault scandal. TWC bought the movie rights to “Boys in the Boat,” based on Daniel Brown’s book about the 1936 Olympic gold medalists, in 2011. Kenneth Branagh was set direct, but development on the project never progressed.
The book, titled “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics,” was published in 2013.
The film will center on the underdog story of the University of Washington men’s rowing team that defeated powerhouses like Harvard and Yale on its way to ultimately winning a gold medal over host...
It’s the first film to come from Lantern, which closed its $289 million acquisition of the Weinstein Co. in July, and is seeking to revive the studio that was driven into bankruptcy by producer Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault scandal. TWC bought the movie rights to “Boys in the Boat,” based on Daniel Brown’s book about the 1936 Olympic gold medalists, in 2011. Kenneth Branagh was set direct, but development on the project never progressed.
The book, titled “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics,” was published in 2013.
The film will center on the underdog story of the University of Washington men’s rowing team that defeated powerhouses like Harvard and Yale on its way to ultimately winning a gold medal over host...
- 10/30/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
‘Project Runway’ Reboot Taps Karlie Kloss As Host, Christian Siriano As Mentor, Sets Judges On Bravo
In its return to Bravo, Project Runway has tapped supermodel Karlie Kloss as host and executive producer and Cfda fashion designer Christian Siriano as mentor for the rebooted franchise. In addition, Elle Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia, who has been with the series since its 2004 launch, will return as judge, along with newcomers, fashion designer Brandon Maxwell and journalist and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth. The series is currently in pre-production and will premiere in 2019.
As it moves from Lifetime to its original network Bravo, Project Runway is undergoing a major makeover. Its signature stars Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn recently exited after 16 seasons to develop, produce and headline a new fashion reality series for Amazon Prime Video. Designer/judge Zac Posen, who joined Project Runway in Season 11, taking over for Michael Kors, also lefty the series ahead of its Bravo relaunch.
“As someone who grew up watching Project Runway, I...
As it moves from Lifetime to its original network Bravo, Project Runway is undergoing a major makeover. Its signature stars Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn recently exited after 16 seasons to develop, produce and headline a new fashion reality series for Amazon Prime Video. Designer/judge Zac Posen, who joined Project Runway in Season 11, taking over for Michael Kors, also lefty the series ahead of its Bravo relaunch.
“As someone who grew up watching Project Runway, I...
- 10/10/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Stx Entertainment announced on Wednesday it is partnering with Lantern Entertainment to acquire worldwide distribution rights to The Weinstein Co. holdover film “The Upside.”
The film, starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, and directed by Neil Burger, was one of the films acquired from TWC when Lantern Entertainment bought the studio out of bankruptcy back in May.
“The Upside,” a heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict (Hart) who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Cranston), was an indie darling when it premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. The conversation around it as been that of a potential awards contender, making this the second contender Stx has gone after following last year’s “Molly’s Game.”
Also Read: Lantern Finally Owns The Weinstein Company's Remains - Now What?
The film is a sweet spot acquisition for STXfilms fitting the studio’s core model...
The film, starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, and directed by Neil Burger, was one of the films acquired from TWC when Lantern Entertainment bought the studio out of bankruptcy back in May.
“The Upside,” a heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict (Hart) who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Cranston), was an indie darling when it premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. The conversation around it as been that of a potential awards contender, making this the second contender Stx has gone after following last year’s “Molly’s Game.”
Also Read: Lantern Finally Owns The Weinstein Company's Remains - Now What?
The film is a sweet spot acquisition for STXfilms fitting the studio’s core model...
- 8/15/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The most prominent of the Weinstein Co. leftover titles The Upside is landing with Stx Entertainment, who is partnering with Lantern Entertainment to handle worldwide distribution on Neil Burger’s remake of the French hit The Intouchables. We heard that others were circling to distribute this title, including Aviron, with some majors expressing interest, but word is that Stx always had the inside track with this movie. The Upside is the first of the frozen TWC films to make its way into circulation. Deadline’s scoop was confirmed by STXfilms Chairman Adam Fogelson, along with Andy Mitchell from Lantern Entertainment.
The pic which stars Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston and Nicole Kidman world-premiered at last year’s Toronto Film Festival where it made its mark as a crowd pleaser. The pic follows a recently paroled ex-convict (Hart) who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Cranston...
The pic which stars Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston and Nicole Kidman world-premiered at last year’s Toronto Film Festival where it made its mark as a crowd pleaser. The pic follows a recently paroled ex-convict (Hart) who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Cranston...
- 8/15/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
New venture now controls hallowed Weinteins content library.
Lantern Entertainment confirmed on Monday (July 16) it has completed the $289m acquisition of “certain assets” of The Weinstein Company (TWC).
The company, owned by Dallas private equity firm Lantern Capital, got the go-ahead last week from a Delaware bankruptcy court and inherits the hallowed Weinsteins content library as it seeks to build out its entertainment venture and distance itself from Harvey Weinstein.
The disgraced former Hollywood mogul faces up to life imprisonment if found guilty of one of several charges stemming from numerous allegations of sexual assault, rape, and sexual harassment. Weinstein denies any non-consensual sex.
Lantern Entertainment confirmed on Monday (July 16) it has completed the $289m acquisition of “certain assets” of The Weinstein Company (TWC).
The company, owned by Dallas private equity firm Lantern Capital, got the go-ahead last week from a Delaware bankruptcy court and inherits the hallowed Weinsteins content library as it seeks to build out its entertainment venture and distance itself from Harvey Weinstein.
The disgraced former Hollywood mogul faces up to life imprisonment if found guilty of one of several charges stemming from numerous allegations of sexual assault, rape, and sexual harassment. Weinstein denies any non-consensual sex.
- 7/16/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Lantern Entertainment today completed its acquisition of The Weinstein Co.’s assets, representing a fresh start for an entertainment company formed from the rubble of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct scandal.
A library of 270 films, unreleased movies and a slate of scripted and unscripted television shows constitute the foundation of the newly formed studio with the ambitious stated goal of being “one of the pre-eminent homes for talent.”
“Over the last several months, we have immersed ourselves in the formation of Lantern Entertainment,” Co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic said in a statement. “Throughout all our conversations with employees, creatives and industry professionals, we re inspired by the collective commitment and support extended to the launch of our new company.”
The $289 million transaction represents the final chapter for The Weinstein Co., which plunged into financial crisis last fall, after The New York Times and New Yorker magazine published allegations of...
A library of 270 films, unreleased movies and a slate of scripted and unscripted television shows constitute the foundation of the newly formed studio with the ambitious stated goal of being “one of the pre-eminent homes for talent.”
“Over the last several months, we have immersed ourselves in the formation of Lantern Entertainment,” Co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic said in a statement. “Throughout all our conversations with employees, creatives and industry professionals, we re inspired by the collective commitment and support extended to the launch of our new company.”
The $289 million transaction represents the final chapter for The Weinstein Co., which plunged into financial crisis last fall, after The New York Times and New Yorker magazine published allegations of...
- 7/16/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Weinstein Company officially belongs to Lantern Capital Partners, Variety reports, ending the studio’s arduous bankruptcy proceedings. In a Delaware courtroom last week, Judge Mary Walrath oversaw the closing. A Dallas-based private equity firm, Lantern Capital Partners paid $289 million for Harvey and Bob Weinstein’s namesake distributor — $23 million less than the parties’ previously-agreed-upon $310 million. Lantern will henceforth be known as Lantern Entertainment, operating offices in Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles, and assuming the rights to TWC’s 277-film library.
“Over the last several months, we have immersed ourselves in the formation of Lantern Entertainment,” co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic said in a statement. “Throughout all our conversations with employees, creatives and industry professionals, we are inspired by the collective commitment and support extended to the launch of our new company, which is anchored by creativity in a meritocracy-based culture. Across all disciplines, we are extremely motivated to...
“Over the last several months, we have immersed ourselves in the formation of Lantern Entertainment,” co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic said in a statement. “Throughout all our conversations with employees, creatives and industry professionals, we are inspired by the collective commitment and support extended to the launch of our new company, which is anchored by creativity in a meritocracy-based culture. Across all disciplines, we are extremely motivated to...
- 7/16/2018
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
Lantern Entertainment, a new division of the private equity firm that bought The Weinstein Co. and its assets for $289 million, said on Monday it’s finalized the sale.
The company, in introducing itself to the industry, said Lantern’s mission is “to be one of the preeminent homes for creative talent with an unwavering commitment to compelling content creation and a culture of diverse professionals who will operate this company with the absolute highest level of ethics and standards.”
Lantern bought TWC out of bankruptcy following the studio’s plunge into turmoil in the aftermath of revelations of former head Harvey Weinstein’s 30 years of alleged sexual harassment, assault and rape.
Also Read: Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty to New Sexual Assault Charges
Lantern co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic are now focused on turning the company’s assets around under a new banner.
“Over the last several months, we...
The company, in introducing itself to the industry, said Lantern’s mission is “to be one of the preeminent homes for creative talent with an unwavering commitment to compelling content creation and a culture of diverse professionals who will operate this company with the absolute highest level of ethics and standards.”
Lantern bought TWC out of bankruptcy following the studio’s plunge into turmoil in the aftermath of revelations of former head Harvey Weinstein’s 30 years of alleged sexual harassment, assault and rape.
Also Read: Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty to New Sexual Assault Charges
Lantern co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic are now focused on turning the company’s assets around under a new banner.
“Over the last several months, we...
- 7/16/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
A Texas private equity firm has closed its $289 million acquisition of the Weinstein Co., and will seek to revive the studio that was driven into bankruptcy by Harvey Weinstein’s sex assault scandal.
Lantern Capital won approval last week for the transaction from a Delaware bankruptcy judge. The company will relaunch as Lantern Entertainment, with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York. Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic, the co-presidents of the company, issued a statement Monday announcing the sale.
“Over the last several months, we have immersed ourselves in the formation of Lantern Entertainment,” Mitchell and Brajovic said. “Throughout all our conversations with employees, creatives and industry professionals, we are inspired by the collective commitment and support extended to the launch of our new company, which is anchored by creativity in a meritocracy-based culture. Across all disciplines, we are extremely motivated to become a forward-thinking force in this industry.
Lantern Capital won approval last week for the transaction from a Delaware bankruptcy judge. The company will relaunch as Lantern Entertainment, with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York. Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic, the co-presidents of the company, issued a statement Monday announcing the sale.
“Over the last several months, we have immersed ourselves in the formation of Lantern Entertainment,” Mitchell and Brajovic said. “Throughout all our conversations with employees, creatives and industry professionals, we are inspired by the collective commitment and support extended to the launch of our new company, which is anchored by creativity in a meritocracy-based culture. Across all disciplines, we are extremely motivated to become a forward-thinking force in this industry.
- 7/16/2018
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
The Weinstein Co. on Wednesday let go of the remainder of its employees, as it prepares to close a $289 million sale out of bankruptcy to Lantern Capital.
A person familiar with the situation told TheWrap that the company terminated the remaining 70 or so employees who were still at TWC. But Lantern Capital, which is buying the studio out of bankruptcy, has offered contracts to roughly two-thirds of TWC’s former employees, amounting to roughly 20 TWC workers who have been laid off.
What was once a 140-person staff has been reduced to no more than roughly 70 as of earlier this week.
TWC has been in turmoil, and was forced to file for bankruptcy in March after accusations against the former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s amounted to 30 years of alleged sexual harassment and assault, which began to come to light last fall.
Also Read: Quentin Tarantino Wants to Block Weinstein Co.
A person familiar with the situation told TheWrap that the company terminated the remaining 70 or so employees who were still at TWC. But Lantern Capital, which is buying the studio out of bankruptcy, has offered contracts to roughly two-thirds of TWC’s former employees, amounting to roughly 20 TWC workers who have been laid off.
What was once a 140-person staff has been reduced to no more than roughly 70 as of earlier this week.
TWC has been in turmoil, and was forced to file for bankruptcy in March after accusations against the former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s amounted to 30 years of alleged sexual harassment and assault, which began to come to light last fall.
Also Read: Quentin Tarantino Wants to Block Weinstein Co.
- 7/11/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
More than 20 staffers at The Weinstein Company were laid off Wednesday, the same day a U.S. Bankruptcy judge ruled on a final sale price for Lantern Capital to acquire Harvey Weinstein’s former film and TV company. Those laid off will be paid through Friday.
The layoffs came in the PR, marketing and mainly distribution, representing about a third of the remaining staff. The last of the TV creative execs is among those exiting. All this came after Lantern met with all the employees. Technically, everyone was terminated by TWC, but two-thirds of the staff is being rehired by Lantern and will remain in place. Such are the technicalities of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
As high profile creditors from Quentin Tarantino to Meryl Streep and George Clooney continue to make noise about getting paid for past work, there are many questions of exactly what the new company is going to be when Lantern takes possession.
The layoffs came in the PR, marketing and mainly distribution, representing about a third of the remaining staff. The last of the TV creative execs is among those exiting. All this came after Lantern met with all the employees. Technically, everyone was terminated by TWC, but two-thirds of the staff is being rehired by Lantern and will remain in place. Such are the technicalities of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
As high profile creditors from Quentin Tarantino to Meryl Streep and George Clooney continue to make noise about getting paid for past work, there are many questions of exactly what the new company is going to be when Lantern takes possession.
- 7/11/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Weinstein Co. is laying off more than 20 employees on Wednesday, two days before it closes its $289 million bankruptcy sale to Lantern Capital.
The layoffs are in the areas of PR, marketing, and distribution, according to a source familiar with the situation. The company had been hemorrhaging employees since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke last fall, and had dwindled from 140 staffers to less than 70 as of this week. The layoffs represent nearly a third of the remaining workforce.
Technically, the entire Weinstein Co. staff is being terminated. About two-thirds of the staff are being offered jobs with the new company, Lantern Entertainment. The employees who are leaving will be paid through Friday, with no severance beyond that.
Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic hinted that there would be attrition during a town hall meeting at the Weinstein Co. offices on June 1. At the meeting, Mitchell and Brajovic indicated...
The layoffs are in the areas of PR, marketing, and distribution, according to a source familiar with the situation. The company had been hemorrhaging employees since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke last fall, and had dwindled from 140 staffers to less than 70 as of this week. The layoffs represent nearly a third of the remaining workforce.
Technically, the entire Weinstein Co. staff is being terminated. About two-thirds of the staff are being offered jobs with the new company, Lantern Entertainment. The employees who are leaving will be paid through Friday, with no severance beyond that.
Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic hinted that there would be attrition during a town hall meeting at the Weinstein Co. offices on June 1. At the meeting, Mitchell and Brajovic indicated...
- 7/11/2018
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of finalizing its $289 million deal to buy The Weinstein Co., Lantern Entertainment has tapped industry veterans Steve Beeks, Alexa Platt and Lauren Zalaznick to consult for the company as it looks to revive the film studio.
Lantern Capital co-founders Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic, which owns and operates Lantern Entertainment, said in a statement that in their roles as advisors, they will “help position the new company for a creative and strategic future in the development, production and delivery of quality content across all platforms.”
“As we close this transaction in the coming days, these industry experts will help us implement a thoughtful strategy to launch Lantern Entertainment,” Mitchell and Brajovic said. “We have such tremendous respect for Alexa, Lauren and Steve. This further underscores our commitment to engage the best in the business in this formative stage of the new company.”
Also Read: Quentin Tarantino Wants to Block Weinstein Co.
Lantern Capital co-founders Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic, which owns and operates Lantern Entertainment, said in a statement that in their roles as advisors, they will “help position the new company for a creative and strategic future in the development, production and delivery of quality content across all platforms.”
“As we close this transaction in the coming days, these industry experts will help us implement a thoughtful strategy to launch Lantern Entertainment,” Mitchell and Brajovic said. “We have such tremendous respect for Alexa, Lauren and Steve. This further underscores our commitment to engage the best in the business in this formative stage of the new company.”
Also Read: Quentin Tarantino Wants to Block Weinstein Co.
- 7/10/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Lantern Entertainment announced Tuesday that it has picked three industry veterans to help consult on the turnaround of the Weinstein Co.
Lantern Capital, a Dallas-based private equity fund, expects to close the $289 million purchase of the bankrupt studio on Friday. The company will be led, at least for the time being, by Lantern co-founders Milos Brajovic and Andy Mitchell. The pair are veterans of finance, but have no background in entertainment.
In order to bolster their relationships in Hollywood, they have hired Steve Beeks, Lauren Zalaznick, and Alexa Platt as consultants. Beeks was a longtime Lionsgate executive, where he served as co-president of the motion picture group. Zalaznick served as a top exec at NBCUniversal for a dozen years, where she developed Bravo into a reality TV powerhouse. Platt was CFO of Open Road Films and head of finance at AwesomenessTV, and started her career at the Weinstein Co.
“As...
Lantern Capital, a Dallas-based private equity fund, expects to close the $289 million purchase of the bankrupt studio on Friday. The company will be led, at least for the time being, by Lantern co-founders Milos Brajovic and Andy Mitchell. The pair are veterans of finance, but have no background in entertainment.
In order to bolster their relationships in Hollywood, they have hired Steve Beeks, Lauren Zalaznick, and Alexa Platt as consultants. Beeks was a longtime Lionsgate executive, where he served as co-president of the motion picture group. Zalaznick served as a top exec at NBCUniversal for a dozen years, where she developed Bravo into a reality TV powerhouse. Platt was CFO of Open Road Films and head of finance at AwesomenessTV, and started her career at the Weinstein Co.
“As...
- 7/10/2018
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Lantern Entertainment has enlisted three industry veterans — Steve Beeks, Alexa Platt and Lauren Zalaznick — as advisors to help prepare for the launch of the new company to be formed from its acquisition of The Weinstein Company’s assets.
Co-founders of corporate parent Lantern Capital, Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic, said they sought the entertainment expertise to position the company for a future in developing, producing and delivering content across multiple platforms.
“As we close this transaction in the coming days, these industry experts will help us implement a thoughtful strategy to launch Lantern Entertainment,” said Mitchell and Brajovic in a statement. “We have such tremendous respect for Alexa, Lauren and Steve. This further underscores our commitment to engage the best in the business in this formative stage of the new company.”
Paving the way to close on the asset acquisition, Lantern Entertainment said it recently resolved concerns raised about the...
Co-founders of corporate parent Lantern Capital, Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic, said they sought the entertainment expertise to position the company for a future in developing, producing and delivering content across multiple platforms.
“As we close this transaction in the coming days, these industry experts will help us implement a thoughtful strategy to launch Lantern Entertainment,” said Mitchell and Brajovic in a statement. “We have such tremendous respect for Alexa, Lauren and Steve. This further underscores our commitment to engage the best in the business in this formative stage of the new company.”
Paving the way to close on the asset acquisition, Lantern Entertainment said it recently resolved concerns raised about the...
- 7/10/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
As it closes its deal to acquire The Weinstein Co., Lantern Entertainment has engaged Steve Beeks, Alexa Platt and Lauren Zalaznick as consultants, it was announced Tuesday by Lantern Capital Partners’ co-founders Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic.
Beeks, a former co-president and co-coo of Lionsgate Entertainment; Alexa Platt, who was previously CFO of Open Road Films; and Zalaznick, who has served as an executive vp at NBCUniversal, will advise the company as its gears up its development, production and distribution operations.
The Weinstein Co. sale to Lantern cleared a final hurdle on Thursday when TWC reached an agreement with unsecured creditors,...
Beeks, a former co-president and co-coo of Lionsgate Entertainment; Alexa Platt, who was previously CFO of Open Road Films; and Zalaznick, who has served as an executive vp at NBCUniversal, will advise the company as its gears up its development, production and distribution operations.
The Weinstein Co. sale to Lantern cleared a final hurdle on Thursday when TWC reached an agreement with unsecured creditors,...
- 7/10/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As it closes its deal to acquire The Weinstein Co., Lantern Entertainment has engaged Steve Beeks, Alexa Platt and Lauren Zalaznick as consultants, it was announced Tuesday by Lantern Capital Partners’ co-founders Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic.
Beeks, a former co-president and co-coo of Lionsgate Entertainment; Alexa Platt, who was previously CFO of Open Road Films; and Zalaznick, who has served as an executive vp at NBCUniversal, will advise the company as its gears up its development, production and distribution operations.
The Weinstein Co. sale to Lantern cleared a final hurdle on Thursday when TWC reached an agreement with unsecured creditors,...
Beeks, a former co-president and co-coo of Lionsgate Entertainment; Alexa Platt, who was previously CFO of Open Road Films; and Zalaznick, who has served as an executive vp at NBCUniversal, will advise the company as its gears up its development, production and distribution operations.
The Weinstein Co. sale to Lantern cleared a final hurdle on Thursday when TWC reached an agreement with unsecured creditors,...
- 7/10/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Lantern Entertainment has agreed to create a fund for The Weinstein Co.’s unsecured creditors, a group that includes co-founder Harvey Weinstein’s accusers as well as the actors, directors and others in Hollywood who say they’re still owed money for their participation in the bankrupt studio’s films and television shows.
The Dallas-based private equity firm pledged to contribute $8.75 million to an escrow fund to pay participation and other claims, according to documents filed late today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. That sum is in addition to the $289 million purchase price for The Weinstein Co.’s assets.
It is unclear how far this amount will go toward making Weinstein’s alleged victims, and Hollywood actors, directors and producers, whole. The debtors will determine how these funds will be allocated, sources say.
Some of Hollywood’s most prominent actors, directors, producers and writers today raised objections to...
The Dallas-based private equity firm pledged to contribute $8.75 million to an escrow fund to pay participation and other claims, according to documents filed late today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. That sum is in addition to the $289 million purchase price for The Weinstein Co.’s assets.
It is unclear how far this amount will go toward making Weinstein’s alleged victims, and Hollywood actors, directors and producers, whole. The debtors will determine how these funds will be allocated, sources say.
Some of Hollywood’s most prominent actors, directors, producers and writers today raised objections to...
- 7/10/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Lantern represents the highest and best value to creditors after the competitive bidding process.’
The Weinstein Company (TWC) has agreed with its unsecured creditors to sell to Lantern Entertainment for $289m and avoid a showdown at bankruptcy court next week.
The agreed purchase price reduction has become $21m rather than $23m. Some of TWC’s financial advisors have agreed to reduce their success-based fees relating to the transaction by an aggregate of $1m.
The sale is expected to close next week, subject to approval of the bankruptcy court following a hearing scheduled for July 11.
“Lantern has been steadfast in its...
The Weinstein Company (TWC) has agreed with its unsecured creditors to sell to Lantern Entertainment for $289m and avoid a showdown at bankruptcy court next week.
The agreed purchase price reduction has become $21m rather than $23m. Some of TWC’s financial advisors have agreed to reduce their success-based fees relating to the transaction by an aggregate of $1m.
The sale is expected to close next week, subject to approval of the bankruptcy court following a hearing scheduled for July 11.
“Lantern has been steadfast in its...
- 7/6/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
‘Lantern represents the highest and best value to creditors after the competitive bidding process.’
The Weinstein Company (TWC) has agreed with its unsecured creditors to sell to Lantern Entertainment for $289m and avoid a showdown at bankruptcy court next week.
The agreed purchase price reduction has become $21m rather than $23m. Some of TWC’s financial advisors have agreed to reduce their success-based fees relating to the transaction by an aggregate of $1m.
The sale is expected to close next week, subject to approval of the bankruptcy court following a hearing scheduled for July 11.
“Lantern has been steadfast in its...
The Weinstein Company (TWC) has agreed with its unsecured creditors to sell to Lantern Entertainment for $289m and avoid a showdown at bankruptcy court next week.
The agreed purchase price reduction has become $21m rather than $23m. Some of TWC’s financial advisors have agreed to reduce their success-based fees relating to the transaction by an aggregate of $1m.
The sale is expected to close next week, subject to approval of the bankruptcy court following a hearing scheduled for July 11.
“Lantern has been steadfast in its...
- 7/6/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Lantern Entertainment and The Weinstein Co. have resolved the two biggest remaining issues of the sale of the scandal-ravaged company: final price and closing date.
The two entities announced they have reached a deal with the unsecured creditors committee, settling on a purchase price of $21 million (down from a previous level of $23 million). The sale is expected to close on July 13, following a scheduled bankruptcy court hearing scheduled for 10Am Et on July 11.
Under the terms of the resolution, Lantern agreed to make numerous cure payments for contracts it is assuming in the sale, a key issue for unsecured creditors. A lengthy, risky courtroom fight would have been the only alternative.
“We are delighted that today’s agreement clears the path for this sale to close. Lantern represents the highest and best value to creditors after the competitive bidding process,” said Robert Del Genio, Chief Restructuring Officer of The Weinstein Co.
The two entities announced they have reached a deal with the unsecured creditors committee, settling on a purchase price of $21 million (down from a previous level of $23 million). The sale is expected to close on July 13, following a scheduled bankruptcy court hearing scheduled for 10Am Et on July 11.
Under the terms of the resolution, Lantern agreed to make numerous cure payments for contracts it is assuming in the sale, a key issue for unsecured creditors. A lengthy, risky courtroom fight would have been the only alternative.
“We are delighted that today’s agreement clears the path for this sale to close. Lantern represents the highest and best value to creditors after the competitive bidding process,” said Robert Del Genio, Chief Restructuring Officer of The Weinstein Co.
- 7/6/2018
- by Dade Hayes and Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Weinstein Co. said on Friday it has reached an agreement with buyer Lantern Capital to resolve disputes over the price of the sale and the concerns of the production studio’s unsecured creditors.
TWC said in a release that working with the unsecured creditor’s committee, which represents, among others, accusers of former TWC head Harvey Weinstein, will avoid the need for further litigation, while all creditors that the sale will close.
The companies said the sale price would be reduced to $289 million, cutting the initial $310 million price by $21 million, rather than the $23 million reduction the companies had previously considered.
“The resolution also includes, among other things, Lantern’s agreement to make numerous cure payments for contracts it is assuming in the sale — an issue that was important in resolving the concerns of unsecured creditors,” TWC said in a statement.
Also Read: Weinstein Co. Drops Sale Price to $287 Million...
TWC said in a release that working with the unsecured creditor’s committee, which represents, among others, accusers of former TWC head Harvey Weinstein, will avoid the need for further litigation, while all creditors that the sale will close.
The companies said the sale price would be reduced to $289 million, cutting the initial $310 million price by $21 million, rather than the $23 million reduction the companies had previously considered.
“The resolution also includes, among other things, Lantern’s agreement to make numerous cure payments for contracts it is assuming in the sale — an issue that was important in resolving the concerns of unsecured creditors,” TWC said in a statement.
Also Read: Weinstein Co. Drops Sale Price to $287 Million...
- 7/6/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
The Weinstein Co. announced Friday that it has reached an agreement with its unsecured creditors, clearing a final obstacle to closing its long-awaited sale to Lantern Capital.
The deal comes as the parties were preparing for a make-or-break hearing next Wednesday in Delaware bankruptcy court. The Weinstein Co. had agreed to reduce the sale price from $310 million to $287 million, drawing strong opposition from the unsecured creditors committee. Under the agreement, the sale price increases to $289 million, and certain professionals have agreed to waive $1 million in fees.
“We are delighted that today’s agreement clears the path for this sale to close,” Robert Del Genio, the company’s chief restructuring officer, said in a statement. “Lantern represents the highest and best value to creditors after the competitive bidding process. We thank Lantern and the Ucc for their constructive approach to achieving deal certainty.”
Lantern’s co-founders, Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic,...
The deal comes as the parties were preparing for a make-or-break hearing next Wednesday in Delaware bankruptcy court. The Weinstein Co. had agreed to reduce the sale price from $310 million to $287 million, drawing strong opposition from the unsecured creditors committee. Under the agreement, the sale price increases to $289 million, and certain professionals have agreed to waive $1 million in fees.
“We are delighted that today’s agreement clears the path for this sale to close,” Robert Del Genio, the company’s chief restructuring officer, said in a statement. “Lantern represents the highest and best value to creditors after the competitive bidding process. We thank Lantern and the Ucc for their constructive approach to achieving deal certainty.”
Lantern’s co-founders, Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic,...
- 7/6/2018
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
The Lantern Capital co-founders met for the first time today with The Weinstein Company staff as the private-equity firm moves closer to acquiring the studio’s film and television assets.
Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic held the meeting in The Weinstein Co.’s offices on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles and provided an update on the deal, which was approved last month by the bankruptcy court judge in Delaware but is not yet complete. New York staff participated via teleconference.
The Dallas-based executives told TWC staffers they plan to run the newly formed studio on an interim basis, until they hire a new chief executive officer, a source said.
The Weinstein Co. employees were concerned about their own employment status. It may well have occurred to some, perhaps for the first time, that Lantern would operate a new company with different standards, said the source. Lantern is going through the...
Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic held the meeting in The Weinstein Co.’s offices on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles and provided an update on the deal, which was approved last month by the bankruptcy court judge in Delaware but is not yet complete. New York staff participated via teleconference.
The Dallas-based executives told TWC staffers they plan to run the newly formed studio on an interim basis, until they hire a new chief executive officer, a source said.
The Weinstein Co. employees were concerned about their own employment status. It may well have occurred to some, perhaps for the first time, that Lantern would operate a new company with different standards, said the source. Lantern is going through the...
- 6/1/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
The co-founders of Lantern Capital met for the first time Friday with the staff of the Weinstein Co. as they move closer to finalizing the purchase of the company in bankruptcy court.
Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic appeared for a town hall at the company’s Los Angeles office. Employees in the New York office were able to participate through a video conference.
According to sources familiar with the meeting, Mitchell and Brajovic introduced themselves as co-presidents of Lantern Entertainment. They will be running the company pending the hiring of a new CEO.
Mitchell and Brajovic sought to address much of the uncertainty that hangs around the company. The top concern on the staff is whether Lantern will retain the workforce. Lantern had earlier pledged to keep the company as a going concern, and made what many interpreted to be a commitment to keep the current employees.
However, Lantern is...
Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic appeared for a town hall at the company’s Los Angeles office. Employees in the New York office were able to participate through a video conference.
According to sources familiar with the meeting, Mitchell and Brajovic introduced themselves as co-presidents of Lantern Entertainment. They will be running the company pending the hiring of a new CEO.
Mitchell and Brajovic sought to address much of the uncertainty that hangs around the company. The top concern on the staff is whether Lantern will retain the workforce. Lantern had earlier pledged to keep the company as a going concern, and made what many interpreted to be a commitment to keep the current employees.
However, Lantern is...
- 6/1/2018
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
“Project Runway” will return to Bravo after a decade on Lifetime. The deal comes after Bravo Media sealed a deal with Lantern Entertainment, which acquired Weinstein Co.’s assets on May 8 after being approved by the Delaware bankruptcy court.
Bravo was the original network behind “Project Runway,” which premiered in 2004. But Bravo and Weinstein Co. couldn’t come to terms on a new licensing deal in 2008, and Weinstein moved the show to Lifetime — triggering a lawsuit by NBCUniversal against Weinstein Co. At the time, NBC Universal argued that Weinstein didn’t allow Bravo to match the deal that Lifetime offered. The two sides settled the suit in 2009, with Weinstein Co. agreeing to pay NBCU a settlement fee.
“We are beyond excited to reboot ‘Project Runway’ at the network where it all began. Leaning into the creative process in an entertaining way has always been part of Bravo’s DNA, and ‘Project Runway’ perfectly captures that,...
Bravo was the original network behind “Project Runway,” which premiered in 2004. But Bravo and Weinstein Co. couldn’t come to terms on a new licensing deal in 2008, and Weinstein moved the show to Lifetime — triggering a lawsuit by NBCUniversal against Weinstein Co. At the time, NBC Universal argued that Weinstein didn’t allow Bravo to match the deal that Lifetime offered. The two sides settled the suit in 2009, with Weinstein Co. agreeing to pay NBCU a settlement fee.
“We are beyond excited to reboot ‘Project Runway’ at the network where it all began. Leaning into the creative process in an entertaining way has always been part of Bravo’s DNA, and ‘Project Runway’ perfectly captures that,...
- 5/14/2018
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
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