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James Schamus and Andrew Karpen Are Now Co-CEOs of Focus Features
15 May 2013 8:42 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
James Schamus has signed a new contract as CEO of Focus Features -- but now he has a co-ceo in Andrew Karpen, who has been promoted from his prior role as president. Karpen, who joined Focus in 2003 and became its president in 2006, will continue reporting to Schamus. While both men oversee all aspects of the company, Karpen oversees global business strategy and digital initiatives. In Cannes, Focus Features International will be selling Mike Leigh's next film, an Amy Winehouse documentary, Michael Cuesta's upcoming "Kill the Messenger" and "Black Sea" starring Jude Law. Another Ffi title, "The Last Days on Mars, starring Liev Schreiber and Olivia Williams, will premiere in the Directors' Fortnight. »
- Indiewire
Will Matthew McConaughey Finally Win an Oscar for This Role?
23 April 2013 2:23 PM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
I love Focus Features, the indie studio who values storytelling over big-budgeted films. And I'm loving Matthew McConaughey lately especially with his scene-stealing turns in last year's "Magic Mike" and "Killer Joe." So I was pleasantly surprised that Focus has purchased "Dallas Buyers Club" starring McConaughey as Ron Woodruff, an '80s-era AIDS patient who started a "buyers club" for HIV-positive folks needing medication. The true-to-life film also stars Jennifer Garner as Woodruff's doctor and actor turned rockstar, Jared Leto, as a cross-dressing AIDS patient (perfect role right?). Jean-Marc VallVallée, the guy who gave us "The Young Victoria," directed the film from the original screenplay by Craig Borten and Melissa Wallack.
"Dallas Buyers Club" will be released during the second half of 2013, yup, the awards season!
Here's the full press release from Focus:
New York, April 23rd, 2013 - Dallas Buyers Club, currently in post-production, has been acquired by Focus Features »
- Manny
Matthew McConaughey Drama Dallas Buyers Club Acquired By Focus Features
23 April 2013 11:36 AM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Dallas Buyers Club, currently in post-production, has been acquired by Focus Features for domestic theatrical release in the second half of 2013. The company has also acquired Latin American rights to the feature. Focus CEO James Schamus and Focus president Andrew Karpen made the announcement today.
A Truth Entertainment production, Dallas Buyers Club is produced by Robbie Brenner and Rachel Winter. Spirit Award winner Matthew McConaughey stars in the fact-based drama for director Jean-Marc Vallée (The Young Victoria). The film’s original screenplay is by Craig Borten and Melissa Wallack.
In Dallas Buyers Club, McConaughey portrays real-life Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, an ordinary man who found himself in a life-or-death battle with the medical establishment and pharmaceutical companies. In 1986, Ron was blindsided by being diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live. With the U.S. still internally divided over how to combat the virus and restricting medications, Ron grabbed hold »
- Michelle McCue
Christina Cole To Star In CBS Pilot ‘Second Sight’, Kerry Bishe Joins AMC’s ‘Fire’
12 March 2013 10:51 AM, PDT | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Christina Cole (CBS’ Chaos) has been cast as the female lead opposite Jason Lee and Derek Luke in Second Sight, CBS‘ drama pilot from Michael Cuesta and Carol Mendelsohn. Based on the British series, Second Sight is a gothic psychological thriller about Tanner (Lee), the lead detective with the New Orleans Police Department who is hiding the fact that he has an ocular disorder that causes him to have horrifying hallucinations. Cole, repped by ICM Partners, plays Gemma, one of Tanner’s detectives. Kerry Bishe (Argo) has joined AMC‘s drama pilot Halt & Catch Fire, written by Chris Cantwell and Chris Rogers. Set in the early 1980s, Halt & Catch Fire dramatizes the personal computing boom through the eyes of a visionary, Joe (Lee Pace); an engineer, Gordon (Scoot McNairy); and a prodigy, Cameron (Mackenzie Davis), whose innovations directly confront the corporate behemoths of the time. Bishe plays Donna, Gordon’s »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
Jill Scott Joins Derek Luke, Books Co-Starring Role In CBS Detective Pilot 'Second Sight'
8 March 2013 11:17 AM, PST | ShadowAndAct | See recent ShadowAndAct news »
Jill Scott has landed a co-starring role in the CBS drama pilot Second Sight, from Homeland's Michael Cuesta. Ms Scott joins Derek Luke, Kim Dickens, Erik Jensen, Madison Moellers and Jason Lee, who stars in the project that's based on the UK series of the same name by Paula Milne, as a Det. Ross Tanner, who is suddenly afflicted with an autoimmune virus that causes hallucinations that reflect his subconscious, and which interferes with/informs his investigations. While Luke will play Det. Paul Giroux, described as a new member of Tanner's team, who's full of himself, overly-eager, and is after Tanner's job, Jill Scott will play a Dr. Callier, the specialist who tends to »
- Tambay A. Obenson
Jill Scott Joins Derek Luke, Books Co-Starring Role In CBS Detective Pilot 'Second Sight'
8 March 2013 11:17 AM, PST | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Jill Scott has landed a co-starring role in the CBS drama pilot Second Sight, from Homeland's Michael Cuesta. Ms Scott joins Derek Luke, Kim Dickens, Erik Jensen, Madison Moellers and Jason Lee, who stars in the project that's based on the UK series of the same name by Paula Milne, as a Det. Ross Tanner, who is suddenly afflicted with an autoimmune virus that causes hallucinations that reflect his subconscious, and which interferes with/informs his investigations. While Luke will play Det. Paul Giroux, described as a new member of Tanner's team, who's full of himself, overly-eager, and is after Tanner's job, Jill Scott will play a Dr. Callier, the specialist who tends to Tanner’s illness. CSI's Carol Mendelsohn will executive produce the drama alongside Julie Weitz, Nick Reed, Phil Goldfine and Paula Milne. Up next for both Scott and Luke, is David E. Talbert's romcom, Baggage Claim. »
- Tambay A. Obenson
'Captain America' star Derek Luke joins Jason Lee in 'Second Sight'
7 March 2013 3:55 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
The Us remake of BBC drama Second Sight has cast Derek Luke in a major role.
Luke (Captain America: The First Avenger) will appear opposite Jason Lee in the cop drama, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The original Second Sight - which aired on BBC One from 2000 to 2001 - starred Clive Owen as Ross Tanner, a maverick cop with a rare disease that is slowly making him go blind.
Lee will play Owen's role in the new CBS remake, with award-winning Luke cast as Paul Giroux, an arrogant detective who joins Tanner's team.
Luke is best known for his film roles, playing the title character in 2002 film Antwone Fisher and rap artist Sean 'P Diddy' Combs in 2009's Notorious.
His past television work includes a stint on medical drama Hawthorne and a recent appearance on new FX spy drama The Americans.
Homeland's Michael Cuesta has written the »
Derek Luke Joins Cast Of CBS Detective Pilot 'Second Sight'
6 March 2013 3:27 PM, PST | ShadowAndAct | See recent ShadowAndAct news »
Derek Luke has joined the cast of the CBS drama pilot Second Sight, from Homeland's Michael Cuesta. He joins Kim Dickens, Erik Jensen, Madison Moellers and Jason Lee, who stars in the project that's based on the U.K. series of the same name by Paula Milne, as a Det. Ross Tanner, who is suddenly afflicted with an autoimmune virus that causes hallucinations that reflect his subconscious, and which interferes with/informs his investigations. Luke will play Det. Paul Giroux, described as a new member of Tanner's team, who's full of himself, overly-eager, and is after Tanner's job. CSI's Carol Mendelsohn will also executive produce the drama alongside Julie Weitz, Nick Reed, Phil »
- Tambay A. Obenson
Derek Luke Joins Cast Of CBS Detective Pilot 'Second Sight'
6 March 2013 3:27 PM, PST | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Derek Luke has joined the cast of the CBS drama pilot Second Sight, from Homeland's Michael Cuesta. He joins Kim Dickens, Erik Jensen, Madison Moellers and Jason Lee, who stars in the project that's based on the U.K. series of the same name by Paula Milne, as a Det. Ross Tanner, who is suddenly afflicted with an autoimmune virus that causes hallucinations that reflect his subconscious, and which interferes with/informs his investigations. Luke will play Det. Paul Giroux, described as a new member of Tanner's team, who's full of himself, overly-eager, and is after Tanner's job. CSI's Carol Mendelsohn will also executive produce the drama alongside Julie Weitz, Nick Reed, Phil Goldfine and Paula Milne. Up next for Luke, who recently featured on FX's The Americans, is David E. Talbert's romcom, Baggage Claim.
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- Tambay A. Obenson
Derek Luke Cast In CBS Pilot ‘Second Sight’, Jane Lynch & Wilmer Valderrama Join Voice Cast Of Fox’s ‘Murder Police’
6 March 2013 12:15 PM, PST | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Derek Luke is set to co-star opposite Jason Lee in Second Sight, CBS‘ drama pilot from Michael Cuesta and Carol Mendelsohn. Based on the British series, Second Sight is a gothic psychological thriller about Tanner (Lee), the lead detective with the New Orleans Police Department who is hiding the fact that he has an ocular disorder that causes him to have horrifying hallucinations. Luke plays detective Paul Giroux who is new to the team. Jane Lynch (Glee) and That ’70s Show alum Wilmer Valderrama have been added to the voice cast of Fox’s upcoming animated comedy series Murder Police. From co-creators David A. Goodman and Jason Ruiz, the inter-office workplace comedy series follows a dedicated, but inept detective (Ruiz) and his colleagues – some perverted, some corrupt, some just plain lazy – in a twisted city precinct. Lynch will voice Justice, a self-righteous detective and working mother. Valderrama will play undercover cop Donel, »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
Jason Lee to Star in CBS Detective Drama 'Second Sight'
20 February 2013 12:15 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Jason Lee is eyeing a new gig with CBS's "Second Sight" pilot. The former "My Name Is Earl" star will lead the detective drama, which hails from "Homeland" executive producer Michael Cuesta. Also read: "Beverly Hills Cop" Among 3 CBS Pilots Based on the British series of the same name by Paula Milne, the gothic psychological thriller centers on a detective who is suddenly afflicted with an autoimmune virus that causes hallucinations reflective of his subconscious. Cuesta is writing, directing and executive producing the pilot, with Gerald Cuesta ("L.I.E.") also writing and executive producing. »
- Tim Kenneally
Jason Lee gets 'Second Sight' at CBS
20 February 2013 10:34 AM, PST | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Jason Lee is returning to network TV in CBS' drama pilot "Second Sight."
The pilot, based on a late-'90s British series of the same name, is about a detective who has a disorder that causes hallucinations and unusually vivid dreams, as well as intermittent vision loss. Clive Owen played the part in the original.
In the CBS version, written by Michael Cuesta ("Homeland") and his brother Gerald, Lee's character is a detective in New Orleans. His doctor assures him his condition won't lead to blindness, and his hallucinations are a "gift" from his subconscious.
In other words, he'll "see" things he didn't really see to help him solve his cases.
Lee's last TV series was "Memphis Beat," which lasted two seasons on TNT. Prior to that he starred on "My Name Is Earl," and he's also guested on "Earl" creator Greg Garcia's series "Raising Hope." »
- editorial@zap2it.com
TV Casting: Pena, Lefevre, Lee, Wiig
20 February 2013 6:40 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
"End of Watch" star Michael Pena is slated to play the leading role in Fox's drama thriller pilot "The List". Paul Zbyszewski ("Lost," "Hawaii Five-0") will pen the script and executive produce.
Pena would play a U.S. Marshal who leads the hunt for the person who stole "the list" -- a file with the identities of every member of the Federal Witness Security Program -- after people in the program start getting killed. [Source: Variety]
Under the Dome
Twilight's Rachelle Lefevre is slated to star in CBS' adaptation of Stephen King's "Under the Dome". The story follows the residents in the community of Chester's Mill as they deal with the post-apocalyptic conditions that ensue when a strange dome mysteriously encapsulates the town.
Lefevre will play Julia, an investigative reporter who just moved from Chicago to Chester's Mill with her husband, a doctor at the town's medical center. She's »
- Garth Franklin
Jason Lee to Headline Crime Drama Second Sight
20 February 2013 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
CBS is developing an American version of the BBC crime drama "Second Sight," TV Line reports. Jason Lee is attached to play the lead. The original series premiered in 2000 and ran for eight episodes. It starred Clive Owen as Detective Chief Inspector Ross Tanner, a maverick cop who undergoes an experimental treatment to hide the fact that he's going blind. The setting of the CBS version will be relocated from London to New Orleans. Michael Cuesta will direct the pilot with a script co-written by Gerald Cuesta. The former Cuesta will also executive produce alongside Phil Goldfine, Carol Mendelsohn, Paula Milne, Nick Reed and Julie Weitz. (Photo Credit: Daniel Tann) »
Jason Lee to play Clive Owen role in remake of BBC's 'Second Sight'
20 February 2013 4:01 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Jason Lee is to star in a Us remake of BBC drama Second Sight.
The original UK series starred Clive Owen as a maverick cop who develops a rare disease and starts going blind.
My Name Is Earl star Lee will play the lead role of detective Tanner in the new CBS version, TVLine reports.
Lee's Tanner will develop an ocular disorder that causes him to experience strange visions and hallucinations, which he utilises to solve crimes.
Homeland's Michael Cuesta has written the new Second Sight pilot and will exec produce with CSI's Carol Mendelsohn. Original series creator Paula Milne is also attached to the project as an executive producer.
Jason Lee's past television credits include TNT's cop drama Memphis Beat and recent stints on NBC series Up All Night and Raising Hope.
The 42-year-old actor's filmography includes 1995's Mallrats, 2000's Almost Famous and 2001's Vanilla Sky.
> Argo »
Jason Lee to star in U.S. remake of BBC series Second Sight
20 February 2013 2:45 AM, PST | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
CBS Television is in the process of developing an American version of the BBC crime drama Second Sight with Jason Lee (Chasing Amy, My Name is Earl) attached to play the lead.
The original series BBC series starred Clive Owen (The Bourne Identity, Sin City) as Detective Chief Inspector Ross Tanner, a maverick cop who undergoes an experimental treatment to hide the fact that he's going blind. According to TV Line, the American version will be set in New Orleans and will focus on Tanner concealing the fact that he has an ocular disorder which causes him to have horrifying, visually stimulating anxiety dreams and hallucinations. Assured by his doctor that he will not go blind, Tanner is encouraged to think of the side effects as a “gift,” signposts from his subconscious that help him solve crimes.
Lee has a rich history in television, starring in My Name is Earl »
- Flickering Myth
Jason Lee Finds a New TV Gig in Second Sight
19 February 2013 10:05 PM, PST | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Jason Lee may have found a long-term distraction from all the chipmunk movies. He's set to star in CBS's crime pilot Second Sight, where he'll play a New Orleans detective with "an ocular disorder which causes him to have horrifying and visually stimulating anxiety dreams and hallucinations." Since My Name Is Earl, Lee has done two seasons of TNT's ill-fated Memphis Beat and appeared in a handful of Up All Night episodes. Frequent Homeland director Michael Cuesta wrote Season Sight with his brother Gerald Cuesta. »
- Zach Dionne
Jason Lee Set As The Lead In CBS Pilot ‘Second Sight’, Rachelle Lefevre To Star In Series ‘Under The Dome’
19 February 2013 8:31 PM, PST | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Former My Name Is Earl star Jason Lee will play the lead in Second Sight, CBS‘ drama pilot from Michael Cuesta and Carol Mendelsohn. Based on the 2000 British series, Second Sight is described as a gothic psychological thriller about Tanner (Lee), the lead detective with the New Orleans Police Department who is concealing a troublesome secret — he has an ocular disorder that causes him to have horrifying and visually stimulating anxiety dreams and hallucinations. Told by his doctor that he will not go blind, he’s encouraged to think of the side effects as a gift — signposts from his subconscious. In the original series, the role was played by Clive Owen. Cuesta is directing the pilot from a script he wrote with his brother Gerald. Michael Cuesta, Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz, Paula Milne and Nick Reed exec produce. Following his starring turn on Earl, Lee toplined TNT’s offbeat dramedy Memphis Beat »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
Pilot Scoop: Jason Lee Has Second Sight in CBS Adaptation of BBC Crime Drama
19 February 2013 8:30 PM, PST | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Onetime Memphis Beat lawman Jason Lee has a new beat, as a police detective on CBS’ Second Sight pilot.
An adaptation of the British crime drama fronted by Clive Owen, Second Sight stars Lee as Tanner, the lead detective with the New Orleans Police Department. Tanner, though, is concealing a troublesome secret: He has an ocular disorder that causes him to have horrifying, visually stimulating anxiety dreams and hallucinations.
Assured by his doctor that he will not go blind, Tanner is encouraged to think of the side effects as a “gift,” signposts from his subconscious that – hey! — help him solve crimes. »
- Matt Webb Mitovich
Jason Lee has a Second Sight
19 February 2013 8:23 PM, PST | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
CBS' drama pilot Second Sight drama adds Jason Lee to pilot Jason Lee, or better known these days as Dave in the Alvin and the Chipmunks flicks, has landed the lead in CBS's Second Sight pilot from Carol Mendelsohn and Michael Cuesta, reports Deadline. The show's based on the British series and is a psychological thriller which has Lee as Tanner, a New Orleans lead detective with ocular disorder which leads him to have horrifying hallucinations. With the doctor reassuring him he won't lose his sight, Tanner takes the disorder as side effects of a gift. Clive Owen starred in the original series of 1999 created by Charles Beeson. That cast also includes Claire Skinner and Stuart Wilson. »
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