Quibi has ordered another show with notable Hollywood talent attached: scripted series “Wireless” starring Tye Sheridan with Steven Soderbergh on board as executive producer.
In the made-for-mobile-screens thriller, a smartphone has a central role. Sheridan plays a self-obsessed college student who is stranded in the Colorado mountains after he crashes his car — and his only hope of being rescued is his quickly dying phone. “Wireless” is billed as “a survival movie for the next generation about the lies we tell through our phones, and the lies our phones tell us.”
The series is created and executive produced by filmmakers Jack Seidman and Zach Wechter, with executive producers Soderbergh, Michael Sugar, Cathy Konrad and Danny Sherman. Ben Silverman, Howard Owens and Greg Lipstone are executive producers for Propagate along with Isabel San Vargas, who is a producer. Wechter will direct the series, which begins production this week. Alpen Pictures’ Christian Heuer,...
In the made-for-mobile-screens thriller, a smartphone has a central role. Sheridan plays a self-obsessed college student who is stranded in the Colorado mountains after he crashes his car — and his only hope of being rescued is his quickly dying phone. “Wireless” is billed as “a survival movie for the next generation about the lies we tell through our phones, and the lies our phones tell us.”
The series is created and executive produced by filmmakers Jack Seidman and Zach Wechter, with executive producers Soderbergh, Michael Sugar, Cathy Konrad and Danny Sherman. Ben Silverman, Howard Owens and Greg Lipstone are executive producers for Propagate along with Isabel San Vargas, who is a producer. Wechter will direct the series, which begins production this week. Alpen Pictures’ Christian Heuer,...
- 11/14/2019
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
X-Men and Ready Player One star Tye Sheridan is to front a survival thriller for Quibi exec produced by Steven Soderbergh.
The shortform platform run by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman has ordered Wireless, created and exec produced by newcomers Zach Wechter and Jack Seidman, the pair behind short film Pocket, which was co-directed by Mishka Kornai.
The series follows a self-obsessed college student (Sheridan) stranded in the Colorado mountains, whose only hope for survival is the tool he has spent his whole life learning to use: his smartphone. Wireless is a survival thriller set inside the car he crashed and the quickly dying phone that now is his lifeline.
Soderbergh will exec produce alongside Michael Sugar, Cathy Konrad and Danny Sherman. Wechter will direct the series, which begins production this week. Christian Heuer, Pickpocket, Treeline Film and Propagate produce. Ben Silverman, Howard Owens and Greg Lipstone are executive producers...
The shortform platform run by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman has ordered Wireless, created and exec produced by newcomers Zach Wechter and Jack Seidman, the pair behind short film Pocket, which was co-directed by Mishka Kornai.
The series follows a self-obsessed college student (Sheridan) stranded in the Colorado mountains, whose only hope for survival is the tool he has spent his whole life learning to use: his smartphone. Wireless is a survival thriller set inside the car he crashed and the quickly dying phone that now is his lifeline.
Soderbergh will exec produce alongside Michael Sugar, Cathy Konrad and Danny Sherman. Wechter will direct the series, which begins production this week. Christian Heuer, Pickpocket, Treeline Film and Propagate produce. Ben Silverman, Howard Owens and Greg Lipstone are executive producers...
- 11/14/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A week after after ascending to TV heaven in an elaborately staged-performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar Live,” John Legend is back on earth making content just like “Ordinary People” … on a cellphone.
John Legend Inception: He watches himself on screen during the video reveal event at Neuehouse on Thursday night, April 5. (Mikey Glazer)
Also Read: Ratings: 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live' Blesses 9.6 Million Viewers
The Oscar winner shot the music video for his new single “A Good Night” entirely on a cell phone.
Partnering with Google and it’s flagship Pixel 2 phone, the video tells the story of a “cute-meet” in a club where both people have an inkling that this could be “the one.”
Legend, Rob English (Chief Creative Director for Friends at Work) and Mishka Kornai (John Sciulli/Getty Images for Google)
“The song evoked ‘Rock With You’ from Michael Jackson, that kind of feel good party song,” Legend told an intimate crowd of 50 industry types atop Neuehouse in Hollywood on Thursday night.
“Eventually we stumbled on the idea of doing a song about meeting your future soulmate in that moment. We thought it was a cool concept to talk about ‘Hey, I think I just met my wife’ in a song.”
Legend and team revealed the song and video a few hours before their worldwide release.
Happy hour with Legend and Google (John Sciulli/Getty Images for Google)
“We were fascinated by the idea of using a smartphone to film a big budget music video,” Legend said. “A video that brings the smartphone dating experience to life.”
As Lve wine circulated (which Legend had in hand and touted by name), the Party Report spotted the creative ensemble behind the production, Rob English and Mishka Kornai, as well as producer Mike Jackson (“La La Land”). Jackson has a touch for debuts amongst intimate Hollywood crowds.
Also Read: Party Report: Kiana Ledé Slays Soho House (Photos)
Shooting on set with a phone (Google)
Amongst the cheery mood on a chilly night, reps from Google were visiting southern California just days after the deadly shooting at subsidiary company YouTube’s headquarters. They addressed the tragedy.
“Given the events at YouTube this week, I want to take a minute to say that our thoughts are with our extended family there,” Emily Clarke, Communications Manger for Pixel, said while making introductions. “We’re really thankful for how the community has come together and helped us respond and heal to that.”
(John Sciulli/Getty Images for Google)
“There’s a lot going on in the world right now,” Legend added, when he fielded questions from guests. “Sometimes it’s nice to just have music that makes you feel good.”
Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen are social media extroverts, a power couple who are known for candid and timely posts. There’s no social media “team” ginning up content behind the curtain.
Also Read: Chrissy Teigen Smites Bill O'Reilly With Fiery Comeback After 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live' Diss
Accordingly, it was refreshing to see the singer, actor, executive producer and dad forge a genuine and authentic brand partnership that fits organically with the content he’s pushing.
Legend adds to his tally of creative titles with “A Good Night’s” twist ending.
Watch the full video above to see how the new “Black Jesus” can liven up a wedding.
Read original story Party Report: John Legend ‘Swipes Right’ by Shooting Music Video on a Smartphone (Video) At TheWrap...
John Legend Inception: He watches himself on screen during the video reveal event at Neuehouse on Thursday night, April 5. (Mikey Glazer)
Also Read: Ratings: 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live' Blesses 9.6 Million Viewers
The Oscar winner shot the music video for his new single “A Good Night” entirely on a cell phone.
Partnering with Google and it’s flagship Pixel 2 phone, the video tells the story of a “cute-meet” in a club where both people have an inkling that this could be “the one.”
Legend, Rob English (Chief Creative Director for Friends at Work) and Mishka Kornai (John Sciulli/Getty Images for Google)
“The song evoked ‘Rock With You’ from Michael Jackson, that kind of feel good party song,” Legend told an intimate crowd of 50 industry types atop Neuehouse in Hollywood on Thursday night.
“Eventually we stumbled on the idea of doing a song about meeting your future soulmate in that moment. We thought it was a cool concept to talk about ‘Hey, I think I just met my wife’ in a song.”
Legend and team revealed the song and video a few hours before their worldwide release.
Happy hour with Legend and Google (John Sciulli/Getty Images for Google)
“We were fascinated by the idea of using a smartphone to film a big budget music video,” Legend said. “A video that brings the smartphone dating experience to life.”
As Lve wine circulated (which Legend had in hand and touted by name), the Party Report spotted the creative ensemble behind the production, Rob English and Mishka Kornai, as well as producer Mike Jackson (“La La Land”). Jackson has a touch for debuts amongst intimate Hollywood crowds.
Also Read: Party Report: Kiana Ledé Slays Soho House (Photos)
Shooting on set with a phone (Google)
Amongst the cheery mood on a chilly night, reps from Google were visiting southern California just days after the deadly shooting at subsidiary company YouTube’s headquarters. They addressed the tragedy.
“Given the events at YouTube this week, I want to take a minute to say that our thoughts are with our extended family there,” Emily Clarke, Communications Manger for Pixel, said while making introductions. “We’re really thankful for how the community has come together and helped us respond and heal to that.”
(John Sciulli/Getty Images for Google)
“There’s a lot going on in the world right now,” Legend added, when he fielded questions from guests. “Sometimes it’s nice to just have music that makes you feel good.”
Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen are social media extroverts, a power couple who are known for candid and timely posts. There’s no social media “team” ginning up content behind the curtain.
Also Read: Chrissy Teigen Smites Bill O'Reilly With Fiery Comeback After 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live' Diss
Accordingly, it was refreshing to see the singer, actor, executive producer and dad forge a genuine and authentic brand partnership that fits organically with the content he’s pushing.
Legend adds to his tally of creative titles with “A Good Night’s” twist ending.
Watch the full video above to see how the new “Black Jesus” can liven up a wedding.
Read original story Party Report: John Legend ‘Swipes Right’ by Shooting Music Video on a Smartphone (Video) At TheWrap...
- 4/6/2018
- by Mikey Glazer
- The Wrap
Following the recent announcement of their full film lineup that includes Trainwreck, Get Hard, and Spy, South by Southwest has revealed their lineup of Midnight movies and short films to screen during the festival. Chief among them is the Sundance 2015 hit Turbo Kid (read our review here) and the Sundance ’15 winner of the Short Film Prize World of Tomorrow. SXSW runs from March 13-21. View the full Midnighters and Shorts lineup below via the SXSW website.
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Midnighters
The Corpse of Anna Fritz (Spain)
Director: Hèctor Hernández Vicens, Screenwriters: Hèctor Hernándes Vicens, Isaac P. Creus
Anna Fritz, a famous and beautiful actress, has died recently. Three young men sneak into the morgue to see her naked. Fascinated by her beauty, they decide to become the last people to have sex with her. Cast: Alba Ribas, Cristian Valencia, Bernat Saumell, Albert Carbó. (World Premiere)
Deathgasm (New Zealand)
Director/Screenwriter: Jason Lei Howden...
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Midnighters
The Corpse of Anna Fritz (Spain)
Director: Hèctor Hernández Vicens, Screenwriters: Hèctor Hernándes Vicens, Isaac P. Creus
Anna Fritz, a famous and beautiful actress, has died recently. Three young men sneak into the morgue to see her naked. Fascinated by her beauty, they decide to become the last people to have sex with her. Cast: Alba Ribas, Cristian Valencia, Bernat Saumell, Albert Carbó. (World Premiere)
Deathgasm (New Zealand)
Director/Screenwriter: Jason Lei Howden...
- 2/10/2015
- by Brian Welk
- SoundOnSight
The singer's wife Chrissy Teigen also appears in the clip, which focuses on female empowerment.
John Legend is all about female empowerment in his latest video.
Legend's "You and I (Nobody In the World)" clip was revealed on Thursday featuring Orange Is the New Black's Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox, as well as his own wife in real life, Chrissy Teigen. The video shows a series of women from all walks of life examining themselves in a mirror. The overall theme? You’re all beautiful.
Pics: Hot Celebrity Couples
Legend croons on the track: "You fix your make up, just so / Guess you don’t know, that you’re beautiful. / Try on every dress that you own. / You were fine in my eyes, a half hour ago. / If your mirror won’t make it any clearer I’ll / Be the one to let you know / Out of all the girls / You my one and only girl. / Ain...
John Legend is all about female empowerment in his latest video.
Legend's "You and I (Nobody In the World)" clip was revealed on Thursday featuring Orange Is the New Black's Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox, as well as his own wife in real life, Chrissy Teigen. The video shows a series of women from all walks of life examining themselves in a mirror. The overall theme? You’re all beautiful.
Pics: Hot Celebrity Couples
Legend croons on the track: "You fix your make up, just so / Guess you don’t know, that you’re beautiful. / Try on every dress that you own. / You were fine in my eyes, a half hour ago. / If your mirror won’t make it any clearer I’ll / Be the one to let you know / Out of all the girls / You my one and only girl. / Ain...
- 7/11/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Bravo, John Legend. The singer has premiered the music video for his latest single "You and I (Nobody In the World)" off of his Love in the Future album, and believe us when we say, it is 4 minutes of pure female empowerment. With the help of some famous faces—including Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox, Tatyana Ali and, of course, his wife Chrissy Teigen—Legend used his latest release to celebrate all kinds of female beauty. And in turn, we found ourselves unexpectedly reaching for a Kleenex. Teaming up with director Mishka Kornai, the Grammy award winner captures close-ups of diverse women from every age, ethnicity, shape and size looking into the camera through a one-way-mirror,...
- 7/10/2014
- E! Online
Very little is known about upcoming new artist Ráj, but by releasing music and visuals for this solitary track and letting them speak for themselves, he has made “Ghost” simply astonishing. Keeping in line with the persona the artist has created, the video is thought provoking and striking. Shot on location in Budapest, the visuals are as visceral and haunting as the music. The sample of the child’s voice at the intro, as the camera jumps around the bleak, grey city, is particularly arresting. The credits list cinematographer Mishka Kornai, who certainly deserves much of the credit (along with director Everdream) for this engagingly beautiful (and slightly Nsfw) video. Ráj clearly stands out from much of the new music out now, and as more information becomes available and more releases hit the blogs, he’s sure to garner additional attention. Until then, keep his Soundcloud page on your radar...
- 9/24/2013
- by Arshan Sadri
- Tubefilter.com
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