Dramedy remake to open on December 30 this year.
Sony Pictures has switched to a three-step platform release for Tom Hanks dramedy A Man Called Otto, moving the December 25 platform launch to December 30 in Los Angeles and New York.
After that Otto will get a limited launch on January 6 2023 prior to a wide expansion on January 13 2023, the original expansion date.
Marc Forster’s English-language remake of Swedish A Man Called Ove centres on grumpy Otto Anderson, who has lost the will to live following the loss of his wife and is planning to end it all. His plans change with the...
Sony Pictures has switched to a three-step platform release for Tom Hanks dramedy A Man Called Otto, moving the December 25 platform launch to December 30 in Los Angeles and New York.
After that Otto will get a limited launch on January 6 2023 prior to a wide expansion on January 13 2023, the original expansion date.
Marc Forster’s English-language remake of Swedish A Man Called Ove centres on grumpy Otto Anderson, who has lost the will to live following the loss of his wife and is planning to end it all. His plans change with the...
- 12/6/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
What happens in suburbia, stays in suburbia.
Tom Hanks stars as Otto, a widower who prefers a solitary life — and makes his disgruntlement known to those around him. That is, until new neighbors thaw his frozen heart.
Directed by Marc Forster, “A Man Called Otto” opens in select theaters December 25 in Los Angeles and New York, and premieres wide January 13, 2023. The film is based on Swedish author Fredrik Backman’s 2012 novel “A Man Called Ove.”
Per the official synopsis, based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, “A Man Called Otto” tells the story of Otto Anderson (Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol (Mariana Treviño), leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some...
Tom Hanks stars as Otto, a widower who prefers a solitary life — and makes his disgruntlement known to those around him. That is, until new neighbors thaw his frozen heart.
Directed by Marc Forster, “A Man Called Otto” opens in select theaters December 25 in Los Angeles and New York, and premieres wide January 13, 2023. The film is based on Swedish author Fredrik Backman’s 2012 novel “A Man Called Ove.”
Per the official synopsis, based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, “A Man Called Otto” tells the story of Otto Anderson (Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol (Mariana Treviño), leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some...
- 10/20/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
As it continues to expand its global profile, Nordic major Sf Studios is ramping up its U.K. operations with high-profile new hires and is developing “Don’t Move,” an English-language survival thriller project to be directed by Scandinavian up-and-comer Alain Darborg (“Alex”).
Sf Studios, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, stepped into English-Language moviemaking with “Borg McEnroe,” starring Shia Labeouf, and most recently with “Horizon Line,” which is now in post and has been sold nearly worldwide by Stx.
Based on an original story by Darborg, “Don’t Move” is set in Los Angeles and follows a medical student, Ali, who volunteers for the night shift at a Californian zoo. After a rescue mission goes awry, she finds herself trapped in the anaconda enclosure. It will take all of her willpower and intelligence to survive until morning with a hungry predator chasing her down and nowhere to hide. The action...
Sf Studios, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, stepped into English-Language moviemaking with “Borg McEnroe,” starring Shia Labeouf, and most recently with “Horizon Line,” which is now in post and has been sold nearly worldwide by Stx.
Based on an original story by Darborg, “Don’t Move” is set in Los Angeles and follows a medical student, Ali, who volunteers for the night shift at a Californian zoo. After a rescue mission goes awry, she finds herself trapped in the anaconda enclosure. It will take all of her willpower and intelligence to survive until morning with a hungry predator chasing her down and nowhere to hide. The action...
- 2/22/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
At an event held today in Berlin, Scandi powerhouse Sf Studios revealed that it has boosted its UK office with two executive hires as it looks to increase its output of English Language film and TV projects.
Joining the company are Sudie Smyth as VP Production UK & International, and Indy Datta as VP Legal & Business Affairs UK & International.
Smyth was previously Head of Production at Pinewood Pictures, and more recently worked at European Film Bonds as a completion guarantor on titles including How To Guild A Girl and Wild Rose. Datta is an established lawyer who has worked producers, distributors, broadcasters and financiers.
The pair will report directly to Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, the company’s Stockholm-based Senior Vice President International Production, and work closely with Kate Myers, VP Development UK & international, who heads up the London office.
Sf’s drive for English language content follows its first two international features,...
Joining the company are Sudie Smyth as VP Production UK & International, and Indy Datta as VP Legal & Business Affairs UK & International.
Smyth was previously Head of Production at Pinewood Pictures, and more recently worked at European Film Bonds as a completion guarantor on titles including How To Guild A Girl and Wild Rose. Datta is an established lawyer who has worked producers, distributors, broadcasters and financiers.
The pair will report directly to Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, the company’s Stockholm-based Senior Vice President International Production, and work closely with Kate Myers, VP Development UK & international, who heads up the London office.
Sf’s drive for English language content follows its first two international features,...
- 2/22/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Don’t Move is to be directed by Alain Darborg, who is currently working on Netflix’s first original film, Red Dot.
Nordic distribution and production company Sf Studios is expanding its London team, which leads the company’s English-language productions, with the addition of Sudie Smyth as VP Production UK & International, and Indy Datta, VP Legal & Business Affairs UK & International. Both will report to Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, Svp International Production at Sf Studios, and work closely with Kate Myers, VP Development UK & international.
Datta previously worked at Buccaneer Media and Smyth was previously head of production at Pinewood Pictures.
The...
Nordic distribution and production company Sf Studios is expanding its London team, which leads the company’s English-language productions, with the addition of Sudie Smyth as VP Production UK & International, and Indy Datta, VP Legal & Business Affairs UK & International. Both will report to Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, Svp International Production at Sf Studios, and work closely with Kate Myers, VP Development UK & international.
Datta previously worked at Buccaneer Media and Smyth was previously head of production at Pinewood Pictures.
The...
- 2/22/2020
- by 1100142¦Wendy Mitchell¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Scandinavian powerhouse Sf Studios has boosted its presence in the U.K. with two new executive hires.
Production veteran Sudie Smyth, previously head of production at Pinewood Pictures and with Wild Rose among her recent titles (as a completion guarantor), has joined the company as vp production U.K. and Ireland. Meanwhile, Indy Datta, who recently worked at Buccaneer Media on such TV shows as Marcella, has been named vp legal and business affairs U.K. and Ireland.
"Sudie and Indy are experienced and well-respected executives who bring a wealth of experience and connectivity to Sf Studios, so we’re really pleased ...
Production veteran Sudie Smyth, previously head of production at Pinewood Pictures and with Wild Rose among her recent titles (as a completion guarantor), has joined the company as vp production U.K. and Ireland. Meanwhile, Indy Datta, who recently worked at Buccaneer Media on such TV shows as Marcella, has been named vp legal and business affairs U.K. and Ireland.
"Sudie and Indy are experienced and well-respected executives who bring a wealth of experience and connectivity to Sf Studios, so we’re really pleased ...
- 2/22/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Scandinavian powerhouse Sf Studios has boosted its presence in the U.K. with two new executive hires.
Production veteran Sudie Smyth, previously head of production at Pinewood Pictures and with Wild Rose among her recent titles (as a completion guarantor), has joined the company as vp production U.K. and Ireland. Meanwhile, Indy Datta, who recently worked at Buccaneer Media on such TV shows as Marcella, has been named vp legal and business affairs U.K. and Ireland.
"Sudie and Indy are experienced and well-respected executives who bring a wealth of experience and connectivity to Sf Studios, so we’re really pleased ...
Production veteran Sudie Smyth, previously head of production at Pinewood Pictures and with Wild Rose among her recent titles (as a completion guarantor), has joined the company as vp production U.K. and Ireland. Meanwhile, Indy Datta, who recently worked at Buccaneer Media on such TV shows as Marcella, has been named vp legal and business affairs U.K. and Ireland.
"Sudie and Indy are experienced and well-respected executives who bring a wealth of experience and connectivity to Sf Studios, so we’re really pleased ...
- 2/22/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Efb also secures financial backing from investment firm Sape Group.
Completion bond outfit European Film Bonds has struck a partnership with insurance firm Inter Hannover that it says will allow the company to guarantee films on a larger budget level.
Recent projects bonded by Efb include Idris Elba’s Yardie and Chanya Button’s upcoming Vita & Virginia. The company is now planning to increase the number of projects it takes on and will be expanding its staff.
Inter Hannover is owned by Hannover Re, the third largest reinsurance company in the world with a gross premium of around $19.9bn.
Nina Crone, who oversees bonding activity from Efb’s Copenhagen office, Sudie Smyth, newly-appointed MD of Efb’s London office, and production executive Simon Bosanquet are all attending this week’s European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin.
Separately, Efb has also secured financial backing from investment firm Sape Group.
Sape Group director Soren Helmer Jensen...
Completion bond outfit European Film Bonds has struck a partnership with insurance firm Inter Hannover that it says will allow the company to guarantee films on a larger budget level.
Recent projects bonded by Efb include Idris Elba’s Yardie and Chanya Button’s upcoming Vita & Virginia. The company is now planning to increase the number of projects it takes on and will be expanding its staff.
Inter Hannover is owned by Hannover Re, the third largest reinsurance company in the world with a gross premium of around $19.9bn.
Nina Crone, who oversees bonding activity from Efb’s Copenhagen office, Sudie Smyth, newly-appointed MD of Efb’s London office, and production executive Simon Bosanquet are all attending this week’s European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin.
Separately, Efb has also secured financial backing from investment firm Sape Group.
Sape Group director Soren Helmer Jensen...
- 2/17/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Research by Raising Films paints stark picture of deregulation.
There are “unlawful, invisible and unfair” employment practices that discriminate against parents and carers in the UK film and TV industry, according to a new report.
Research carried out by Raising Films found that the UK screen sector suffers from a “precarious and exploitative culture” because off “casualised labour practices, deregulation, deunionisation and persistent ignorance of the wider legislative employment framework within the UK”.
This has resulted in parents and carers not being granted the employment rights available to them and “offered no system for speaking out”.
The report, titled ‘Raising our Game: Next Steps for the UK Film and Television Industry’, is the result of six months research, with evidence gathered from workers, employers, leaders and academics. The BFI supported the research with National Lottery funding.
Failings
Among its findings are that many employers in the sector, large and small, do not understand...
There are “unlawful, invisible and unfair” employment practices that discriminate against parents and carers in the UK film and TV industry, according to a new report.
Research carried out by Raising Films found that the UK screen sector suffers from a “precarious and exploitative culture” because off “casualised labour practices, deregulation, deunionisation and persistent ignorance of the wider legislative employment framework within the UK”.
This has resulted in parents and carers not being granted the employment rights available to them and “offered no system for speaking out”.
The report, titled ‘Raising our Game: Next Steps for the UK Film and Television Industry’, is the result of six months research, with evidence gathered from workers, employers, leaders and academics. The BFI supported the research with National Lottery funding.
Failings
Among its findings are that many employers in the sector, large and small, do not understand...
- 7/18/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
Research by Raising Films paints worrisome picture of deregulation.
There are “unlawful, invisible and unfair” employment practices that discriminate against parents and carers in the UK film and TV industry, according to a new report.
Research carried out by Raising Films found that the UK screen sector suffers from a “precarious and exploitative culture” because off “casualised labour practices, deregulation, deunionisation and persistent ignorance of the wider legislative employment framework within the UK”.
This has resulted in parents and carers not being granted the employment rights available to them and “offered no system for speaking out”.
The report, backed by the BFI and the National Lottery, is titled ‘Raising our Game: Next Steps for the UK Film and Television Industry’ and is the result of six months research, with evidence gathered from workers, employers, leaders and academics.
Failings
Among its findings are that many employers in the sector, large and small, do not understand...
There are “unlawful, invisible and unfair” employment practices that discriminate against parents and carers in the UK film and TV industry, according to a new report.
Research carried out by Raising Films found that the UK screen sector suffers from a “precarious and exploitative culture” because off “casualised labour practices, deregulation, deunionisation and persistent ignorance of the wider legislative employment framework within the UK”.
This has resulted in parents and carers not being granted the employment rights available to them and “offered no system for speaking out”.
The report, backed by the BFI and the National Lottery, is titled ‘Raising our Game: Next Steps for the UK Film and Television Industry’ and is the result of six months research, with evidence gathered from workers, employers, leaders and academics.
Failings
Among its findings are that many employers in the sector, large and small, do not understand...
- 7/18/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Appointment signals European Film Bonds ambition to establish a stronger foothold in the UK market.
Peter La Terriere, a British producer and former vp of international production for Universal Pictures, has been hired to head the London offices of European Film Bonds (Efb) - the completion guarantor for titles as Dom Hemingway, Headhunters and Nymphomaniac.
His appointment as Efb’s managing director, UK, was announced today by the company’s CEO and founder Per Neumann.
The move comes as Efb seeks to establish a stronger foothold in the UK market.
La Terriere will oversee the expansion of Efb’s presence in the English-language production sector. The company has also hired legal executive Johan Ewing, and production executive Sudie Smyth.
The Scandinavian completion guarantor whose credits also include Toronto titles Starred Up, Pioneer and Qissa as well as A Royal Affair and Kon-Tiki, was set up by Per Neumann, Nina Crone and Hans Lönnerheden in Copenhagen.
The...
Peter La Terriere, a British producer and former vp of international production for Universal Pictures, has been hired to head the London offices of European Film Bonds (Efb) - the completion guarantor for titles as Dom Hemingway, Headhunters and Nymphomaniac.
His appointment as Efb’s managing director, UK, was announced today by the company’s CEO and founder Per Neumann.
The move comes as Efb seeks to establish a stronger foothold in the UK market.
La Terriere will oversee the expansion of Efb’s presence in the English-language production sector. The company has also hired legal executive Johan Ewing, and production executive Sudie Smyth.
The Scandinavian completion guarantor whose credits also include Toronto titles Starred Up, Pioneer and Qissa as well as A Royal Affair and Kon-Tiki, was set up by Per Neumann, Nina Crone and Hans Lönnerheden in Copenhagen.
The...
- 9/18/2013
- by geoffrey@macnab.demon.co.uk (Geoffrey Macnab)
- ScreenDaily
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