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Sam Taylor-Johnson to direct Fifty Shades
2 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
British director of Nowhere Boy is unexpected choice for film adaptation of El James's bestselling erotic novel
Britain's Sam Taylor-Johnson has been named as the surprise choice to direct the forthcoming big-screen adaptation of "mommy porn" literary sensation Fifty Shades of Grey.
The artist turned film-maker, whose only feature film to date is the highly acclaimed 2009 John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy, was named by author El James on Twitter last night. She wrote: "I'm delighted & thrilled to let you guys know that Sam Taylor-Johnson has agreed to direct the film of Fifty Shades of Grey."
The appointment was confirmed by producer Michael De Luca in a statement. "Sam's unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and Anastasia's relationship to life," he said. "El James's characters and vivid storytelling require a director who is willing to »
- Ben Child
Fifty Shades Of Grey director found
6 hours ago | Den of Geek | See recent Den of Geek news »
News Simon Brew 20 Jun 2013 - 06:29
British director Sam Taylor-Johnson is chosen to bring El James' Fifty Shades Of Filth to the big screen...
Universal is continuing to press ahead with its adaptation of El James' Fifty Shades Of Grey, a film that, 20 years ago, would surely already have Michael Douglas locked and loaded in its cast.
As it stands, Universal has been investing steadily in the movie, hiring Kelly Marcel to pen a script. The internet has then helpfully taken over, by linking a whole host of people with the lead two roles. Given that whoever's cast is going to spend the best part of two hours on screen in, er, 'quite intimate company' with each other, the interest in it seems higher than usual.
Whilst casting is still up in the air, one piece of the Fifty Shades Of Grey movie jigsaw has been resolved. Sam Taylor-Johnson has »
- simonbrew
Sam Taylor-Johnson To Helm "50 Shades"
7 hours ago | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Universal Pictures and Focus Features have officially announced that Sam Taylor-Johnson has been hired to direct the film adaptation of the erotic bestseller "Fifty Shades of Grey".
The story follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele.
Taylor-Johnson most recently helmed 2009's young John Lennon feature "Nowhere Boy," and the critically acclaimed Palme D'Or-nominated short "Love You More".
She has recently been at work developing a film adaptation of Robert Goorlick's novel "A Reliable Wife" for Sony Pictures.
Of her hiring, producer Michael De Luca says: "Sam's unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and Anastasia's relationship to life. E L James’ characters and vivid storytelling require a director who is willing to take risks and push the envelope where needed and Sam is a natural fit."
Taylor-Johnson says: "I »
- Garth Franklin
Fifty Shades of Grey Found Its Director
10 hours ago | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy) was just hired to direct Universal Picture's upcoming adaptation of El James' best-selling novel "Fifty Shades of Grey." Many are now wondering if her husband, Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass), will be cast as Christian, the male lead. "Sam's unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and Anastasia's relationship to life," said producer Michael De Luca in a statement. Taylor-Johnson added: "For the legions of fans, I want to say that I will honor the power of Erika's book and the characters of Christian and Anastasia." »
'50 Shades of Grey': Sam Taylor-Johnson Is Domme! Er, Director...
12 hours ago | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
"Fifty Shades of Grey" has gotten a director and... it's a girl!
One of the most popular series of books among women (over 70 million sold, but who's counting?), authored by a woman, has finally picked its director. Sorry dudes, you aren't invited to sit in this chair.
Sam Taylor-Johnson has beaten the competition and landed the highly-coveted gig. The book's author broke the news via Twitter about the selection of her fellow Englishwoman:
"E.L. James' characters and vivid storytelling require a director who is willing to take risks and push the envelope where needed, and Sam is a natural fit," producer Michael De Luca said in a statement. "Sam's unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring [the book] to life."
"I'm so excited to be charged with the evolution of Fifty Shades of Grey from page to screen, »
- Ryan J Downey
Sam Taylor-Johnson to direct 50 Shades Of Grey
13 hours ago | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
Sam Taylor-Johnson, the British director of Nowhere Boy is all set to helm the adaptation of the E.L. James book for Universal's Focus Features, reports Variety. Kelly Marcel is writing the screenplay for the project being produced by Michael De Luca. De Luca said that “Sam’s unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and Anastasia’s relationship to life. E. L. James’ characters and vivid storytelling require a director who is willing to take risks and push the envelope where needed and Sam is a natural fit.” »
Sam Taylor-Johnson To Direct ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Movie
13 hours ago | HollywoodLife | See recent HollywoodLife news »
In a major step towards the highly-anticipated film, ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ has nabbed a director!
Sam Taylor-Johnson, best known for directing the critically-acclaimed 2009 film Nowhere Boy and being married to Anna Karenina star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, has been chosen as the director for the Fifty Shades of Grey film. So, basically, this means we are one step closer to finding our Christian Grey!
Sam Taylor-Johnson To Direct ‘Fifty Shades’ Movie
According to HollywoodLife.com’s sister site Deadline, Sam was secured as the director for the film adaptation of the best-selling erotic novels.
The producer of the film, Michael De Luca, firmly believes Sam is the perfect fit to direct Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele’s twisted love story:
Sam’s unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and Anastasia’s relationship to life. El »
- Avery Thompson
Taylor-Johnson lands Fifty gig
13 hours ago | ScreenDaily | See recent ScreenDaily news »
Universal Pictures and Focus Features announced on Wednesday [19] that the British filmmaker will take the reins of their adaptation of El James’ S&M thriller smash Fifty Shades Of Grey.
Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti are producing the bestseller about the relationship between a billionaire and a college student. James will also produce. Kelly Marcel adapts the screenplay.
Focus Features will distribute in the Us and Universal will distribute internationally.
Sam Taylor-Johnson most recently directed 2009’s Nowhere Boy. She is currently in development on a film for Columbia Pictures based on the novel by Robert Goorlick, A Reliable Wife. De Luca is also producing that project.
“I am excited to be charged with the evolution of Fifty Shades Of Grey from page to screen,” said Taylor-Johnson.
“For the legions of fans, I want to say that I will honour the power of Erika’s book and the characters of Christian and Anastasia. They are under »
- jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
Arrow Producer Greg Berlanti to Direct Epsilon
13 hours ago | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Greg Berlanti, who currently serves as executive producer and showrunner on the hit CW series Arrow, has signed on to direct the sci-fi thriller Epsilon for Sony Pictures.
We first reported on this project back in September, when Sony acquired the spec screenplay from Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Zombieland, G.I. Joe Retaliation). The story is set in the aftermath of a failed robot uprising, which has left most of the Earth without electricity. A group of robots take refuge on a space station, where they raise their own humans to do their bidding. The plot centers on a man who realizes he is more human that he previously believed.
Michael De Luca is producing alongside Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. No production schedule was given.
Greg Berlanti previously directed the romantic comedy Life as We Know It, and he worked on the screenplays for Green Lantern and Wrath of the Titans. »
- MovieWeb
Fifty Shades Of Grey Gets A Director
14 hours ago | Access Hollywood | See recent Access Hollywood news »
A director has been chosen to helm "Fifty Shades of Grey."
Sam Taylor-Johnson will direct the big screen adaptation of E L James' erotic novel, Focus Features confirmed to Access Hollywood on Wednesday.
Taylor-Johnson previously directed 2009's "Nowhere Boy," which starred her husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson ("Kick-Ass," "Anna Karenina").
Photos: Celebrity 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Fans
As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, the film will be produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti ("The Social Network").
Kelly Marcel, who was a writer on Fox's short-lived "Terra Nova" series, will pen the screenplay.
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- nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
Fifty Shades Of Grey Finds Its Director, Felicity Jones May Star
14 hours ago | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
I could care less about this Fifty Shades of Grey movie, but it has taken Hollywood by storm, and it's sure to be a huge hit. Twilight "mommy-porn" fan-fiction really isn't my thing, but there's a huge fanbase out there for it, so of course Hollywood has to capitalize on it.
Universal Pictures and Focus Features are pushing the project into production, and they've hired Sam Taylor-Johnson to direct it. Prior to this, she directed the 2009 film Nowhere Boy, which was about the early life of John Lennon, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson who is now her husband in real life. I thought Nowhere Boy was a great movie, she's a talented director, and a project like this could launch her career to a new level.
The script for the film was written by Brit Kelly, and it's based on E.L. James’ book that follows the relationship between a 27-year-old billionaire named »
- Joey Paur
'Fifty Shades of Grey' Director: 5 Things to Know About Sam Taylor-Johnson
14 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
After many months of guessing who would direct the much talked-about film adaptation of El James’ steamy novel Fifty Shades of Grey, a name has finally been announced: Sam Taylor-Johnson. “Sam’s unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and Anastasia’s relationship to life,” said producer Michael De Luca in a statement. Photos: The Dirty Dozen: Films that Narrowly Avoided an Nc-17 Before she takes on directing the controversial film, which follows a young college student who gets involved in an sadomasochistic
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- Rebecca Ford
Sam Taylor-Johnson To Helm ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’
15 hours ago | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
THR is reporting that Universal and Focus Features secured Sam Taylor-Johnson (she’s married to Kick-Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson) to direct the film adaptation of the book “50 Shades Of Grey,” written by E. L. James.
Taylor-Johnson previously directed 2009′s “Nowhere Boy” about the early life of John Lennon.
The film will follow a literature student Anastasia Steele, who goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.
Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey »
- Kellvin Chavez
'Fifty Shades of Grey' Gets a Woman Director--And a Possible Leading Man?
15 hours ago | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
Yes, Universal Pictures and Focus Features have chosen a woman director, Brit Sam Taylor-Johnson ("Nowhere Boy"), to direct the film adaptation of E.L. James' global bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti are producing the film. The book has sold over 70 million ebooks and printed copies worldwide. The trick with hiring the right director was finding someone who could handle the delicate sexual nuances of a highly erotic story on film without making audiences wriggle with discomfort. Weinstein Co. picked up 2009's BAFTA-nominated "Nowhere Boy," which tells the story of John Lennon (played by the filmmaker's husband Aaron Taylor-Johnson) in Liverpool, where he met the teenage Paul McCartney. But the movie did not pick up much traction in the U.S. Taylor-Johnson also directed the short "Love You More" which was nominated for the Palme D’Or in 2008. She is currently in development on a film for. »
- Anne Thompson
Sam Taylor-Johnson Set to Direct the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie
15 hours ago | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
The discussion is over - we have a victor. Deadline is reporting that Sam Taylor-Johnson, formerly Sam Taylor-Wood of Nowhere Boy, is directing the Fifty Shades of Grey adaptation in the works at Universal with Dana Brunetti & Michael De Luca producing. After rumors and try outs around directors like Gus Van Sant and Joe Wright, it's being reported her job "has been secured." She is married to actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, of Kick-Ass fame, and as some have already started speculating it's likely he is in the running for the lead role of the 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey. We have yet to hear any casting confirmations, though rumors are sure to kick up now that the director is set and things are moving along on this project. No other details about the hotly anticipated adaptation were revealed, just that Taylor-Johnson is directing. Here's the statement from producer Michael De Luca: »
- Alex Billington
Sam Taylor-Johnson To Direct Fifty Shades Of Grey Movie
15 hours ago | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Forget who might helm the Justice League or Batman film reboot, the only Hollywood filmmaking appointment a large portion of females cared about (and a significant amount of men no doubt!) was the identity of Universal and Focus Features’ Fifty Shades Of Grey director.
After months of speculation, we now know exactly who will be bringing us the hot and kinky, and getting us all hot and bothered…
Sam Taylor-Johnson, the female director of Nowhere Boy, the 2009 movie about the “coming of age” years of the future Beatles front-man John Lennon. That movie starred Kick-Ass actor Aaron Johnson in the leading role, who Sam fell in love with during the making of the film and has subsequently married, adding his surname as part of hers.
After the media interest that Sam Taylor-Johson, now 46, endured when she started dating her leading actor who is exactly half her age (he is still »
- Matt Holmes
Fifty Shades Of Grey Lands A Director In Sam Taylor-Johnson
15 hours ago | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
Fifty Shades Of Grey. The novel which got millions of people visiting their libraries and bookstores much to the chagrin of every other book written…..is hitting the big screen. But you knew that already. Shortlists have been circulating for months now, guessing who’ll take the helm and direct the piece. Atonement‘s Joe Wright was once at the top of that list, Gus Van Sant shot a test reel and Darren Aronofsky turned it down. Now we know who’s landed the gig as Deadline have announced that Sam Taylor-Johnson will be taking on the job.
Taylor-Johnson’s directorial debut was 2009′s Nowhere Boy, which starred her then-future husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The British filmmaker’s addition to the crew will see her join another Briton Kelly Marcel, who penned the script.
If you’ve not heard of the film or the book then we can only assume you »
- Gem Seddon
Fifty Shades of Grey Lands Nowhere Boy Director Sam Taylor-Johnson
15 hours ago | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Universal Pictures and Focus Features today announced that Sam Taylor-Johnson will direct the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti are producing the film based on E.L. James' #1 bestselling book, alongside James. The announcement was made by Universal Pictures Co-Chairman, Donna Langley and Focus Features' Chief Executive Officer, James Schamus.
Here's what producer Michael De Luca had to say about the director in a statement.
"Sam's unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and Anastasia's relationship to life. E.L. James' characters and vivid storytelling require a director who is willing to take risks and push the envelope where needed and Sam is a natural fit."
Taylor-Johnson most recently directed 2009's Nowhere Boy, the story of John Lennon's childhood in Liverpool, where his fledgling genius found »
- MovieWeb
Greg Berlanti Set To Direct “Zombieland” Creators’ “Epsilon”
15 hours ago | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
Greg Berlanti, a veteran TV writer and producer for Dawson’S Creek, Everwood, Brothers & Sisters, Eli Stone, No Ordinary Family, Political Animals and Arrow, is moving into film. While he’s written for the big screen before (see, or don’t see Wrath Of The Titans and Green Lantern), he’s getting a chance to direct this time around with Epsilon.
Epsilon is a sci-fi film from the creators of Zombieland, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, that has been picked up by Sony and will be produced by Michael DeLuca. Here’s the synopsis:
“Epsilon is set after a failed robot rebellion on an Earth almost entirely devoid of electronic devices. The remaining robots seek refuge on a space station and begin to raise their own human lab rats, which they train to act as their agents. The main character is a man who discovers he is more human than he thought. »
- Andy Greene
Sam Taylor-Johnson to Direct Fifty Shades of Grey
15 hours ago | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
The wait is over. In the past two years, E.L. James’ 50 Shades of Grey and its two sequels have gone on to become one of the most-read and most-talked about novels of our time.
Whatever your feelings may be on the trilogy, there’s no denying that it achieved almost overnight cult status. And, needless to say, Hollywood quickly beckoned.
Rumours have been back and forth for a little over a year as to who’s set to take the helm. And now Deadline report that Sam Taylor-Johnson has secured the sought-after job.
Kelly Marcel (Terra Nova, Saving Mr. Banks) has penned the script, with Dana Brunetti (The Social Network) and Michael De Luca (Moneyball) producing alongside James.
“Sam’s unique ability to gracefully showcase complex relationships dealing with love, emotion and sexual chemistry make her the ideal director to bring Christian and Anastasia’s relationship to life,” said De Luca. »
- Kenji Lloyd
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