Black Eyed Peas tapped El Alfa and Becky G for a lively music video for their joint single, “Tonight.” The track, which will appear in forthcoming action flick Bad Boys: Ride or Die, was previously teased in the movie’s trailer.
The futuristic video sees the musicians performing the song inside an arena, on a rooftop stage, and along city streets that mirror the film’s settings, with clips from the movie interspersed. In the song, Becky G takes the hooky chorus while El Alfa jumps in for a few verses.
The futuristic video sees the musicians performing the song inside an arena, on a rooftop stage, and along city streets that mirror the film’s settings, with clips from the movie interspersed. In the song, Becky G takes the hooky chorus while El Alfa jumps in for a few verses.
- 5/24/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Jared and Jenusha Hess made a name for themselves with the quirky comedy Napoleon Dynamite but recently earned status as Academy Award nominees for their animated short Ninety-Five Senses. Thus, hopes were certainly high for their next project, the Netflix animated feature Thelma the Unicorn. Those hopes are misguided.
Inspired by the children’s book by Aaron Blabey, Thelma the Unicorn tells the story of a common farm pony who seizes the chance to make her dream come true when a chance incident causes her to look like a unicorn, only to realize that all that glitters is not… unicorns? With a pretty brief runtime, one would think that this would at least feel mercifully short. Unfortunately, the movie feels so uninspired that it goes by slowly nonetheless.
As is the case with most kids’ movies, Thelma the Unicorn has a very positive message for younger audiences. It’s a pretty straightforward underdog story,...
Inspired by the children’s book by Aaron Blabey, Thelma the Unicorn tells the story of a common farm pony who seizes the chance to make her dream come true when a chance incident causes her to look like a unicorn, only to realize that all that glitters is not… unicorns? With a pretty brief runtime, one would think that this would at least feel mercifully short. Unfortunately, the movie feels so uninspired that it goes by slowly nonetheless.
As is the case with most kids’ movies, Thelma the Unicorn has a very positive message for younger audiences. It’s a pretty straightforward underdog story,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
‘Bullet Train’ actor Brian Tyree Henry has joined the cast of Pharrell Williams’ currently untitled movie musical at Universal.
Said to be a coming-of-age musical set in Virginia Beach in the summer of 1977, inspired by Atlantis Apartments, Williams’ childhood neighbourhood. Bailey will co-star opposite Kelvin Harrison Jr. and join Oscar-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph in the feature.
Michel Gondry is set to direct the project based on a script by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson.
Also in news – Thandiwe Newton joins cast of ‘Wednesday’ season 2
Williams and Mimi Valdés will produce through i am Other and Gil Netter will produce through Gil Netter Productions.
Henry most recently starred in ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ and the FX drama thriller series ‘Class of ’09’ alongside Kate Mara. He is next set to lend his voice to the animated prequel ‘Transformers One’ and feature in the sports drama ‘The Fire Inside’.
The...
Said to be a coming-of-age musical set in Virginia Beach in the summer of 1977, inspired by Atlantis Apartments, Williams’ childhood neighbourhood. Bailey will co-star opposite Kelvin Harrison Jr. and join Oscar-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph in the feature.
Michel Gondry is set to direct the project based on a script by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson.
Also in news – Thandiwe Newton joins cast of ‘Wednesday’ season 2
Williams and Mimi Valdés will produce through i am Other and Gil Netter will produce through Gil Netter Productions.
Henry most recently starred in ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ and the FX drama thriller series ‘Class of ’09’ alongside Kate Mara. He is next set to lend his voice to the animated prequel ‘Transformers One’ and feature in the sports drama ‘The Fire Inside’.
The...
- 4/25/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Brian Tyree Henry (Causeway, Bullet Train) is set to join Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry’s untitled musical for Universal Pictures inspired by Williams’ formative years growing up in Virginia Beach in the 1970s.
Henry, an Oscar, Emmy and Tony award nominee, has recent credits like Warner Brothers’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Causeway, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination, and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. He also co-starred in Atlanta as Alfred Miles and appeared in If Beale Street Could Talk as the character Daniel Carty.
His upcoming projects include Amazon/MGM’s The Fire Inside, written by Barry Jenkins, and Paramount’s animated film Transformers One. Henry is also set to star in the Apple TV+ series Sinking Spring from director Ridley Scott.
In live theater, Henry originated the role of The General in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, and in 2018 he returned to...
Henry, an Oscar, Emmy and Tony award nominee, has recent credits like Warner Brothers’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Causeway, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination, and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. He also co-starred in Atlanta as Alfred Miles and appeared in If Beale Street Could Talk as the character Daniel Carty.
His upcoming projects include Amazon/MGM’s The Fire Inside, written by Barry Jenkins, and Paramount’s animated film Transformers One. Henry is also set to star in the Apple TV+ series Sinking Spring from director Ridley Scott.
In live theater, Henry originated the role of The General in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, and in 2018 he returned to...
- 4/24/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Brian Tyree Henry has joined the cast of Universal’s untitled Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry musical project.
The Oscar, Emmy and Tony nominee joins Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey and Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph in the coming-of-age musical, set in the summer of 1977 at Virginia Beach and inspired by Atlantis Apartments, Williams’ childhood neighborhood.
Gondry is set to direct the project based on a script by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson. Williams and Mimi Valdés will produce through I Am Other and Gil Netter will produce through Gil Netter Productions.
Universal’s senior vice president of production development Ryan Jones and Christine Sun, director of production development, will oversee the project for the studio.
Henry starred on Donald Glover’s acclaimed series “Atlanta” for four seasons as Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles, earning an Emmy nomination for his performance. He also scored a supporting actor Oscar nomination for the 2022 film “Causeway” opposite Jennifer Lawrence.
The Oscar, Emmy and Tony nominee joins Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey and Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph in the coming-of-age musical, set in the summer of 1977 at Virginia Beach and inspired by Atlantis Apartments, Williams’ childhood neighborhood.
Gondry is set to direct the project based on a script by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson. Williams and Mimi Valdés will produce through I Am Other and Gil Netter will produce through Gil Netter Productions.
Universal’s senior vice president of production development Ryan Jones and Christine Sun, director of production development, will oversee the project for the studio.
Henry starred on Donald Glover’s acclaimed series “Atlanta” for four seasons as Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles, earning an Emmy nomination for his performance. He also scored a supporting actor Oscar nomination for the 2022 film “Causeway” opposite Jennifer Lawrence.
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Brian Tyree Henry (Causeway) has signed on to star alongside Kelvin Harrison Jr., Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Halle Bailey in Universal’s untitled coming-of-age musical from director Michel Gondry and producer Pharrell Williams.
No word yet on the role Henry will be playing. Written by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, the film set in 1977 Virginia Beach draws inspiration from Williams’ childhood growing up in the city’s Atlantis Apartments.
Williams and Mimi Valdés will produce through i am Other, alongside Gil Netter for Gil Netter Productions. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Development Ryan Jones and Director of Production Development Christine Sun are overseeing the project for the studio.
Most recently reprising his role as Apex Cybernetics technician turned whistleblower Bernie Hayes in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Henry prior to that starred in FX’s Class of ’09, having broken out with his starring role on the network...
No word yet on the role Henry will be playing. Written by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, the film set in 1977 Virginia Beach draws inspiration from Williams’ childhood growing up in the city’s Atlantis Apartments.
Williams and Mimi Valdés will produce through i am Other, alongside Gil Netter for Gil Netter Productions. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Development Ryan Jones and Director of Production Development Christine Sun are overseeing the project for the studio.
Most recently reprising his role as Apex Cybernetics technician turned whistleblower Bernie Hayes in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Henry prior to that starred in FX’s Class of ’09, having broken out with his starring role on the network...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Metrograph Pictures announced on Wednesday that Good One — the first feature from writer-director India Donaldson, which premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Sundance Film Festival — will open in NY/LA on August 9 and expand nationwide in the following weeks.
That weekend, it will be up against Neon’s horror pic Cuckoo starring Hunter Schafer, Amazon MGM’s boxing drama The Fire Inside starring Brian Tyree Henry, Sony’s It Ends With Us, Lionsgate’s Borderlands, and M. Night Shyamalan’s Warner Bros thriller Trap.
The first title acquired by Metrograph since its recent expansion into theatrical releases under the leadership of former A24 exec David Laub, Good One watches as 17-year-old Sam (newcomer Lily Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (James Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic,...
That weekend, it will be up against Neon’s horror pic Cuckoo starring Hunter Schafer, Amazon MGM’s boxing drama The Fire Inside starring Brian Tyree Henry, Sony’s It Ends With Us, Lionsgate’s Borderlands, and M. Night Shyamalan’s Warner Bros thriller Trap.
The first title acquired by Metrograph since its recent expansion into theatrical releases under the leadership of former A24 exec David Laub, Good One watches as 17-year-old Sam (newcomer Lily Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (James Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Columbia Pictures and Wayfarer Studios It Ends With Us, directed and starring Justin Baldoni, and also headlining Blake Lively has moved from June 21 to Aug. 9. The pic is based on the Colleen Hoover novel.
Sony believes the film will be strong counterprogramming in the early August frame against Lionsgate’s Borderlands, Amazon MGM’s The Fire Inside and the movie, and Warner Bros’ M. Night Shyamalan genre thriller The Trap.
It Ends With Us moves away from Focus Features’ Bikeriders on June 21, which stands as the only wide release. Following Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die on June 7, the month’s box office will get a big boon from Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 on June 14. The next big tentpole after that amid a month of adult skewing titles that includes New Line’s The Watchers and Kevin Costner’s Horizon, is Illumination/Universal’s Despicable Me 4.
It Ends With Us...
Sony believes the film will be strong counterprogramming in the early August frame against Lionsgate’s Borderlands, Amazon MGM’s The Fire Inside and the movie, and Warner Bros’ M. Night Shyamalan genre thriller The Trap.
It Ends With Us moves away from Focus Features’ Bikeriders on June 21, which stands as the only wide release. Following Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die on June 7, the month’s box office will get a big boon from Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 on June 14. The next big tentpole after that amid a month of adult skewing titles that includes New Line’s The Watchers and Kevin Costner’s Horizon, is Illumination/Universal’s Despicable Me 4.
It Ends With Us...
- 4/15/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
CinemaCon is in full swing. Studios are unveiling some new exclusive pictures and information at upcoming projects. We’ve gotten first looks at movies like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and trailers for Trap and The Joker: Folie à Deux. Some promotional materials have shown a look at Gladiator II and Wolverine’s new mask for Deadpool & Wolverine. Recently, Amazon MGM has revealed some new footage of the upcoming Christmas comedy Red One, which stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and J.K. Simmons.
Deadline reports on the ten minutes that Amazon has screened for the CinemaCon audience. First off, while this is a movie that has been set for Prime Video, the footage is said to be very theatrical and it is revealed that Red One will indeed be hitting theaters on November 15. Not much can be said by way of details as those who saw the footage are instructed to keep their lips sealed.
Deadline reports on the ten minutes that Amazon has screened for the CinemaCon audience. First off, while this is a movie that has been set for Prime Video, the footage is said to be very theatrical and it is revealed that Red One will indeed be hitting theaters on November 15. Not much can be said by way of details as those who saw the footage are instructed to keep their lips sealed.
- 4/10/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Theater owners have been treated to their first glimpse of Amazon MGM Studios’ year-end holiday romp Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. While the studio didn’t give an official presentation at CinemaCon this week, it used the annual convention to show off 10 minutes of the comedy inside a spacious suite at Caesars Palace.
Those who saw the footage were asked to keep plot details under tight wraps, although its known that J.K. Simmons plays Santa and Bonnie Hunt plays Mrs. Claus.
Red One, from Dwayne Johnson and his Seven Bucks Productions, is set to hit theaters worldwide Nov. 15, 2024, in order to take full advantage of the long year-end holiday corridor (several cinema operators told The Hollywood Reporter the footage looks promising). The holiday action comedy is based on an original story from Hiram Garcia, president of production at Seven Bucks Productions. Jake Kasdan directed from a script by Chris Morgan.
Those who saw the footage were asked to keep plot details under tight wraps, although its known that J.K. Simmons plays Santa and Bonnie Hunt plays Mrs. Claus.
Red One, from Dwayne Johnson and his Seven Bucks Productions, is set to hit theaters worldwide Nov. 15, 2024, in order to take full advantage of the long year-end holiday corridor (several cinema operators told The Hollywood Reporter the footage looks promising). The holiday action comedy is based on an original story from Hiram Garcia, president of production at Seven Bucks Productions. Jake Kasdan directed from a script by Chris Morgan.
- 4/10/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While Amazon MGM Studios didn’t take the stage at CinemaCon, they did meet with exhibitors and key press to strut their future theatrical slate, in particular they showed off ten minutes of the Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ movie Red One. While we agree to keep mum about the details of the Santa Claus rescue movie, let’s just say the originally conceived for Prime Video title is definitely meant for theatrical, which is where it’s going on Nov. 15; the only wide release currently on that weekend.
Let’s just say that Red One is a fire-breathing Christmas action movie that completely reinvents the holiday genre. There hasn’t been a mass appealing Christmas tentpole in six years, the last being Illumination/Universal’s The Grinch which made over a half billion worldwide. Red One is a really fun original action film for both Johnson and Evans, and...
Let’s just say that Red One is a fire-breathing Christmas action movie that completely reinvents the holiday genre. There hasn’t been a mass appealing Christmas tentpole in six years, the last being Illumination/Universal’s The Grinch which made over a half billion worldwide. Red One is a really fun original action film for both Johnson and Evans, and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon MGM Studios executives have been screening privately a 10-minute sizzle reel of the upcoming Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans Christmas action adventure Red One and discussing the upcoming theatrical slate with exhibitors.
Red One was originally planned to launch on Prime Video and will now open theatrically on November 15. The tentpole, which Screen and other outlets were not allowed to write about in any detail after watching the reel, offers an indication of what the studio, led by head of film Courtenay Valenti and head of theatrical distribution Kevin Wilson, plans to assemble.
Executives did not host a CinemaCon...
Red One was originally planned to launch on Prime Video and will now open theatrically on November 15. The tentpole, which Screen and other outlets were not allowed to write about in any detail after watching the reel, offers an indication of what the studio, led by head of film Courtenay Valenti and head of theatrical distribution Kevin Wilson, plans to assemble.
Executives did not host a CinemaCon...
- 4/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Amazon MGM Studios executives have been screening privately a 10-minute sizzle reel of the upcoming Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans action adventure Red One and discussing the upcoming theatrical slate with exhibitors.
Red One was originally planned to launch on Prime Video and will now open theatrically on November 15. The move offers an indication of what the studio, led by head of film Courtenay Valenti and head of theatrical distribution Kevin Wilson, plans to assemble.
Executives did not host a CinemaCon presentation this year but are bullish on theatrical and say they want to offer broad tentpoles and awards-focused films.
Red One was originally planned to launch on Prime Video and will now open theatrically on November 15. The move offers an indication of what the studio, led by head of film Courtenay Valenti and head of theatrical distribution Kevin Wilson, plans to assemble.
Executives did not host a CinemaCon presentation this year but are bullish on theatrical and say they want to offer broad tentpoles and awards-focused films.
- 4/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Warner Bros’ is pushing M. Night Shyamalan’s latest genre movie, Trap, from Aug. 2 to Aug. 9.
The news comes ahead of Warner Bros. studio presentation tomorrow, Tuesday, at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nv.
The movie moves away from Sony’s family pic, Harold and the Purple Crayon, making it the only studio entry on Aug 2, to what is a very crowded frame on Aug. 9.
Among the wide releases already situated on Trap‘s new date is Amazon MGM’s The Fire Inside, Lionsgate’s videogame adaptation, Borderlands, Neon’s horror movie Cuckoo, and Roadside Attractions’ Jean Reno movie, My Penguin Friend.
Trap stars Josh Hartnett. Pic’s blurb: A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.
Typically when there’s a pile-up like this, it means Warner Bros. is in the know that another film will move off of Aug.
The news comes ahead of Warner Bros. studio presentation tomorrow, Tuesday, at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nv.
The movie moves away from Sony’s family pic, Harold and the Purple Crayon, making it the only studio entry on Aug 2, to what is a very crowded frame on Aug. 9.
Among the wide releases already situated on Trap‘s new date is Amazon MGM’s The Fire Inside, Lionsgate’s videogame adaptation, Borderlands, Neon’s horror movie Cuckoo, and Roadside Attractions’ Jean Reno movie, My Penguin Friend.
Trap stars Josh Hartnett. Pic’s blurb: A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.
Typically when there’s a pile-up like this, it means Warner Bros. is in the know that another film will move off of Aug.
- 4/8/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
With the 2024 Oscars in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start looking toward 2025. It’s early, but not too early to start making predictions about what movies might contend for the Oscars next year.
The 97th Academy Awards may wind up dominated by an unusual number of blockbuster sequels to films that won big previously. There are also some period pieces, some comeback vehicles, and some movies that were featured on last year’s list that got held back for this year.
Here are 20 films to know for the 2025 Oscars. Some of them are locks, some of them are long shots, and all of them are worth keeping an eye on throughout 2024 as their Academy Awards chances rise and fall.
“A Real Pain”
One of three films on this list that have screened publicly as of publication time, road dramedy “A Real Pain” was the buzziest title out of Sundance this year.
The 97th Academy Awards may wind up dominated by an unusual number of blockbuster sequels to films that won big previously. There are also some period pieces, some comeback vehicles, and some movies that were featured on last year’s list that got held back for this year.
Here are 20 films to know for the 2025 Oscars. Some of them are locks, some of them are long shots, and all of them are worth keeping an eye on throughout 2024 as their Academy Awards chances rise and fall.
“A Real Pain”
One of three films on this list that have screened publicly as of publication time, road dramedy “A Real Pain” was the buzziest title out of Sundance this year.
- 3/12/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
It’s difficult to think of a director as young as Barry Jenkins who seems so clearly destined to be remembered as one of the greats. After dropping his moving, romantic debut feature “Medicine for the Melancholy” in 2008, Jenkins further honed his craft and became a household name (at least among any cinephiles worth their salt) with the release of his sophomore feature “Moonlight.” The tender, beautiful film was the subject of rapturous acclaim, and its groundbreaking and dramatic Best Picture win at the Oscars cemented it as an all-time great work of art.
Since then, Jenkins has only gone from strength to strength. His 2018 follow-up “If Beale Street Could Talk” was a similar critical darling. And his epic limited series adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad,” which sadly went under the radar for much of the general public in 2021, was nothing short of stunning. Critics, including IndieWire’s Ben Travers,...
Since then, Jenkins has only gone from strength to strength. His 2018 follow-up “If Beale Street Could Talk” was a similar critical darling. And his epic limited series adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad,” which sadly went under the radar for much of the general public in 2021, was nothing short of stunning. Critics, including IndieWire’s Ben Travers,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Alison Foreman and Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
If you want to prove you’re committed to the continued survival of movie theaters, a great way to do it is to make a showing at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas. It’s when studios go all out to wine and dine exhibitors, and screen previews of their upcoming film slates, hoping to squeeze out a few extra screens from your local multiplex.
This year, CinemaCon will feature a distributor on stage at Caesar’s Palace in front of every theater owner in the country, out to prove its dedication to theatrical. It’s not Apple, or Amazon and MGM, or Sony, which opened last year’s convention but will sit out this year. It’s Angel Studios, the distributor behind last year’s surprise box-office smash “Sound of Freedom.”
“Sound of Freedom” was the summer blockbuster about child sex trafficking that grossed $250 million worldwide. At $184 million domestic,...
This year, CinemaCon will feature a distributor on stage at Caesar’s Palace in front of every theater owner in the country, out to prove its dedication to theatrical. It’s not Apple, or Amazon and MGM, or Sony, which opened last year’s convention but will sit out this year. It’s Angel Studios, the distributor behind last year’s surprise box-office smash “Sound of Freedom.”
“Sound of Freedom” was the summer blockbuster about child sex trafficking that grossed $250 million worldwide. At $184 million domestic,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced today in a live presentation from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Academy President Janet Yang opened the ceremony hosted by actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid. The nominees in all 23 Academy Award categories were revealed. The 96th Oscars Airs Sunday, 10 March, with the in-person event taking place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
And the nominees are…
Best Picture
American Fiction
Anatomy of a Fall
Barbie
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Actor In A Leading Role
Bradley Cooper - Maestro
Colman Domingo - Rustin
Paul Giamatti - The Holdovers
Cillian Murphy - Oppenheimer
Jeffrey Wright - American Fiction
Actor In A Supporting Role
Sterling K. Brown - American Fiction
Robert De Niro - Killers of the Flower Moon...
Nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced today in a live presentation from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Academy President Janet Yang opened the ceremony hosted by actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid. The nominees in all 23 Academy Award categories were revealed. The 96th Oscars Airs Sunday, 10 March, with the in-person event taking place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
And the nominees are…
Best Picture
American Fiction
Anatomy of a Fall
Barbie
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Actor In A Leading Role
Bradley Cooper - Maestro
Colman Domingo - Rustin
Paul Giamatti - The Holdovers
Cillian Murphy - Oppenheimer
Jeffrey Wright - American Fiction
Actor In A Supporting Role
Sterling K. Brown - American Fiction
Robert De Niro - Killers of the Flower Moon...
- 1/23/2024
- by Chad Kennerk
- Film Review Daily
More tweaking to this year’s film schedule continues with Blumhouse/Universal’s James McAvoy thriller, Speak No Evil, going from Aug. 9 to Sept. 13, where an untitled Blumhouse movie already has dibs.
Speak No Evil, which we are hearing very hot things about, moves away from Liongate’s feature take of videogame, Borderlands, and MGM’s Flint Strong to a new date where it’s up against Paramount/Hasbro’s animated Transformers One and an untitled Angel Studios movie.
Speak No Evil is a feature adaptation of acclaimed Danish horror title Gæsterne (Speak No Evil), about a family invited for a weekend at an idyllic country house—a dream holiday that warps into a snarled psychological nightmare. James Watkins, the fimmaker of Woman in Black, is the writer and director here based on the screenplay of Gæsterne by Christian Tafdrup and Mads Tafdrup. That movie was released in 2022, and earned 11 Danish Film Awards nominations,...
Speak No Evil, which we are hearing very hot things about, moves away from Liongate’s feature take of videogame, Borderlands, and MGM’s Flint Strong to a new date where it’s up against Paramount/Hasbro’s animated Transformers One and an untitled Angel Studios movie.
Speak No Evil is a feature adaptation of acclaimed Danish horror title Gæsterne (Speak No Evil), about a family invited for a weekend at an idyllic country house—a dream holiday that warps into a snarled psychological nightmare. James Watkins, the fimmaker of Woman in Black, is the writer and director here based on the screenplay of Gæsterne by Christian Tafdrup and Mads Tafdrup. That movie was released in 2022, and earned 11 Danish Film Awards nominations,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry is back on TV following the “Atlanta” finale.
Henry stars as Tayo, one of the most unorthodox agents to ever join the FBI in the FX limited series “Class of ’09,” which premieres exclusively on Hulu. Tayo joins forces with Poet (Kate Mara), a successful undercover agent, to grapple with the effects of A.I. technology on the U.S. justice system following the death of a mutual friend. The group of FBI agents all graduated from Quantico together in 2009.
Created by Tom Rob Smith (“American Crime Story”) for FX, “Class of ’09” also stars Sepideh Moafi, Brian J. Smith, Jon Jon Briones, Brooke Smith, Jake McDorman, and Rosalind Eleazar.
Per the official synopsis, “Class of ’09” is a suspense thriller limited series that follows a class of FBI agents set in three distinct points in time who grapple with immense changes as the U.
Henry stars as Tayo, one of the most unorthodox agents to ever join the FBI in the FX limited series “Class of ’09,” which premieres exclusively on Hulu. Tayo joins forces with Poet (Kate Mara), a successful undercover agent, to grapple with the effects of A.I. technology on the U.S. justice system following the death of a mutual friend. The group of FBI agents all graduated from Quantico together in 2009.
Created by Tom Rob Smith (“American Crime Story”) for FX, “Class of ’09” also stars Sepideh Moafi, Brian J. Smith, Jon Jon Briones, Brooke Smith, Jake McDorman, and Rosalind Eleazar.
Per the official synopsis, “Class of ’09” is a suspense thriller limited series that follows a class of FBI agents set in three distinct points in time who grapple with immense changes as the U.
- 4/13/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
What better way to officially close the door on an exhausting awards season than to look ahead –blindly — to what studios and production companies could bring to the screen in 2023.
As Variety‘s awards coverage transitions into the Emmy season, this annual tradition (albeit highly inaccurate due to release shifts and other varying factors) creates some fun and wonder as Cannes looms two months away.
One first impression is that the streamers are back with a vengeance with an arsenal of big names and titles aiming to take the trophy from reigning best-picture champ A24 with “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Apple Original Films has a duo of master auteurs on deck. First up is Martin Scorsese, whose “Killers of the Flower Moon” be revealed at the Cannes Film Festival with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone in tow. In addition, the still Oscar-less Ridley Scott will helm “Napoleon...
As Variety‘s awards coverage transitions into the Emmy season, this annual tradition (albeit highly inaccurate due to release shifts and other varying factors) creates some fun and wonder as Cannes looms two months away.
One first impression is that the streamers are back with a vengeance with an arsenal of big names and titles aiming to take the trophy from reigning best-picture champ A24 with “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Apple Original Films has a duo of master auteurs on deck. First up is Martin Scorsese, whose “Killers of the Flower Moon” be revealed at the Cannes Film Festival with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone in tow. In addition, the still Oscar-less Ridley Scott will helm “Napoleon...
- 3/17/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Season 3 of Disney+’s “The Mandalorian” is a turning point in many ways, with a reunited Din Djarin/Mando (Pedro Pascal) and Grugu (Baby Yoda) potentially taking on greater responsibility to protect the scattered and divided Mandalorians. According to the series creator Jon Favreau, these higher stakes called for a larger visual scale, pushing production further beyond the limits of Ilm’s innovative virtual production tool: the StageCraft Volume.
More than anyone in Hollywood, Favreau was responsible for the earlier-than-expected adoption of on-set virtual production when he made the bold choice to use StageCraft, or The Volume, as the principal mode of production for Season 1. While the Volume has dramatically improved and expanded its capabilities since Season 1, Favreau acknowledged the need to be more strategic about when and how to use it.
“The Volume is a very specific tool that is very useful in certain cases,” Favreau told IndieWire. “You...
More than anyone in Hollywood, Favreau was responsible for the earlier-than-expected adoption of on-set virtual production when he made the bold choice to use StageCraft, or The Volume, as the principal mode of production for Season 1. While the Volume has dramatically improved and expanded its capabilities since Season 1, Favreau acknowledged the need to be more strategic about when and how to use it.
“The Volume is a very specific tool that is very useful in certain cases,” Favreau told IndieWire. “You...
- 3/16/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Picking up an Oscar nomination (or better yet a win) can often lead to subsequent nominations in the following years. After Eddie Redmayne won Best Actor for “The Theory of Everything” in 2015, he picked up a second nomination the year later for “The Danish Girl.” And Willem Dafoe earned consecutive nominations in 2018 and 2019 for his work on”The Florida Project” and “At Eternity’s Gate.”
The Oscars afterglow is a real thing. So which of this year’s nominated stars could theoretically feel the benefit of this trend? We’ve combed through each of the 20 nominees’ next projects to see who could follow up their bid this year with a potential nomination next year. After all, it’s never too late to start thinking about the next Academy Awards, right?
Brendan Fraser (won Best Actor for “The Whale”)
Out of the projects on his plate, “Killers of the Flower Moon” would...
The Oscars afterglow is a real thing. So which of this year’s nominated stars could theoretically feel the benefit of this trend? We’ve combed through each of the 20 nominees’ next projects to see who could follow up their bid this year with a potential nomination next year. After all, it’s never too late to start thinking about the next Academy Awards, right?
Brendan Fraser (won Best Actor for “The Whale”)
Out of the projects on his plate, “Killers of the Flower Moon” would...
- 3/15/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Brian Tyree Henry makes an altar everywhere he goes. Oftentimes those sacred tableaux are fashioned from incense, candles and little totems that keep him grounded while traveling around the world to work on different projects.
The actor puts the same depth of feeling and intention into his portrayal of different characters, which has resulted this year in his first Academy Award nomination, for his performance opposite Jennifer Lawrence in Causeway, an intimate drama that explores humanity, trauma and the healing kindness of strangers. His character, James Aucoin, is a working-class New Orleans native “with a greasiness to him,” Henry says, and is often seen wearing clothing and jewelry throughout the film that demonstrate his loyalty to home.
In the New Orleans-shot film, “all those T-shirts [I wore] were from local bars and shops … I always want to make sure that any time I’m dressing as a character, I’m representing the place that I’m in,...
The actor puts the same depth of feeling and intention into his portrayal of different characters, which has resulted this year in his first Academy Award nomination, for his performance opposite Jennifer Lawrence in Causeway, an intimate drama that explores humanity, trauma and the healing kindness of strangers. His character, James Aucoin, is a working-class New Orleans native “with a greasiness to him,” Henry says, and is often seen wearing clothing and jewelry throughout the film that demonstrate his loyalty to home.
In the New Orleans-shot film, “all those T-shirts [I wore] were from local bars and shops … I always want to make sure that any time I’m dressing as a character, I’m representing the place that I’m in,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Evan Nicole Brown
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Brian Tyree Henry punched his ticket for Sony’s “Bullet Train,” he instantly realized that this movie would be a ride unlike any other.
The film follows Brad Pitt’s unlucky assassin, codenamed “Ladybug” as he aims to complete a snatch-and-grab job that goes completely off the rails as he fights off an ever-growing number of fellow assassins with their own agendas.
“I really had not seen a story like this in quite some time, with such crazy characters in such crazy circumstances, all trying to kill each other on a train,” Henry told Variety over Zoom in late July, shortly before the movie’s debut. “I had always dreamt of being a part of something like that.”
The ensemble cast is populated with mysterious and nefarious characters, including his “Atlanta” co-star Zazie Beetz as “The Hornet” and Bad Bunny as “The Wolf.” Henry plays Lemon, a blonde-haired, British...
The film follows Brad Pitt’s unlucky assassin, codenamed “Ladybug” as he aims to complete a snatch-and-grab job that goes completely off the rails as he fights off an ever-growing number of fellow assassins with their own agendas.
“I really had not seen a story like this in quite some time, with such crazy characters in such crazy circumstances, all trying to kill each other on a train,” Henry told Variety over Zoom in late July, shortly before the movie’s debut. “I had always dreamt of being a part of something like that.”
The ensemble cast is populated with mysterious and nefarious characters, including his “Atlanta” co-star Zazie Beetz as “The Hornet” and Bad Bunny as “The Wolf.” Henry plays Lemon, a blonde-haired, British...
- 8/10/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
So many things went through my mind while watching “Bullet Train”: Bullet trains seem great; why don’t we have them in the United States? Will I ever get to see Mount Fuji? I wonder what flavors of Kit Kats they sell on that train?
These thoughts occurred because my brain refused to engage with this glib, terminally self-satisfied blood-and-bullets extravaganza, one that feels like it was plucked from what we might call the “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” period of American cinema, when Quentin Tarantino’s first two features emboldened far too many young filmmakers to think that they, too, could make a zippy comedy with excessive gunplay, explicit gore, pop-culture references, needle drops, and a briefcase full of cash.
Having programmed a film festival from 1995 to 1999, I was subjected to more bad “Reservoir Dogs” wannabes than the average filmgoer, which might explain why...
These thoughts occurred because my brain refused to engage with this glib, terminally self-satisfied blood-and-bullets extravaganza, one that feels like it was plucked from what we might call the “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” period of American cinema, when Quentin Tarantino’s first two features emboldened far too many young filmmakers to think that they, too, could make a zippy comedy with excessive gunplay, explicit gore, pop-culture references, needle drops, and a briefcase full of cash.
Having programmed a film festival from 1995 to 1999, I was subjected to more bad “Reservoir Dogs” wannabes than the average filmgoer, which might explain why...
- 8/2/2022
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
“Black Panther” and “Dope” cinematographer Rachel Morrison is making the jump to feature directing. After Covid-19 led to the production of her upcoming film “Flint Strong” pausing for a good chunk of time, it’s finally resuming and has added a high-profile actor to the cast.
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that “Atlanta” star Brian Tyree Henry has replaced Ice Cube in Morrison’s boxing drama.
Continue reading Brian Tyree Henry Replaces Ice Cube In Rachel Morrison’s Boxing Drama ‘Flint Strong’ at The Playlist.
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that “Atlanta” star Brian Tyree Henry has replaced Ice Cube in Morrison’s boxing drama.
Continue reading Brian Tyree Henry Replaces Ice Cube In Rachel Morrison’s Boxing Drama ‘Flint Strong’ at The Playlist.
- 5/26/2022
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Two years ago, cinematographer Rachel Morrison began shooting her directorial debut, "Flint Strong" — a boxing drama starring Ryan Destiny, Oluniké Adeliye, and Ice Cube — for Universal Pictures. Two days into principal photography, the pandemic forced the project to shut down. While Universal would eventually resume production on most of its greenlit films, they chose not to continue with "Flint Strong."
The film appeared to be an unfortunate casualty of an unforeseen crisis, but producers Michael De Luca and Elisha Holmes, who left Universal for MGM, kept the faith. And though De Luca is currently on his...
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The film appeared to be an unfortunate casualty of an unforeseen crisis, but producers Michael De Luca and Elisha Holmes, who left Universal for MGM, kept the faith. And though De Luca is currently on his...
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- 5/26/2022
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Brian Tyree Henry (“Eternals”) is set to star in boxing drama “Flint Strong” from cinematographer Rachel Morrison, who is making her feature directorial debut, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
The project has landed at MGM after previously being set up at Universal, where production lasted two days before being shut down by Covid and delayed indefinitely. Production will kick off in Toronto next week with MGM on board to produce and distribute.
“Flint Strong” will be based on the 2015 boxing documentary “T-Rex,” which was directed by Zackary Canepari and Drea Cooper. Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins adapted the script and is also producing the project. The executive producers are Canepari, Cooper, Lyn Lucibello and Sue Jaye Johnson. Elishia Holmes is overseeing the project for MGM.
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“T-Rex” told the...
The project has landed at MGM after previously being set up at Universal, where production lasted two days before being shut down by Covid and delayed indefinitely. Production will kick off in Toronto next week with MGM on board to produce and distribute.
“Flint Strong” will be based on the 2015 boxing documentary “T-Rex,” which was directed by Zackary Canepari and Drea Cooper. Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins adapted the script and is also producing the project. The executive producers are Canepari, Cooper, Lyn Lucibello and Sue Jaye Johnson. Elishia Holmes is overseeing the project for MGM.
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“T-Rex” told the...
- 5/25/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison’s feature directorial debut Flint Strong has moved from Universal to MGM, with Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) coming aboard to star, Deadline can confirm. Henry joins an ensemble that also includes Ryan Destiny and Oluniké Adeliyi, as previously announced.
The film will continue shooting next week in Toronto following a prolonged shutdown precipitated by the Covid pandemic. Henry takes over the role initially to have been played by Ice Cube, who worked on the project for just two days back in March of 2020, before production was indefinitely delayed.
Flint Strong is a boxing drama based on Zackary Canepari and Drea Cooper’s 2015 documentary, T-Rex. It will tell the true story of Claressa “T-rex” Shields (Destiny), a 17-year-old Flint, Michigan native whose dreams of becoming the first woman in history to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing came to fruition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
The film will continue shooting next week in Toronto following a prolonged shutdown precipitated by the Covid pandemic. Henry takes over the role initially to have been played by Ice Cube, who worked on the project for just two days back in March of 2020, before production was indefinitely delayed.
Flint Strong is a boxing drama based on Zackary Canepari and Drea Cooper’s 2015 documentary, T-Rex. It will tell the true story of Claressa “T-rex” Shields (Destiny), a 17-year-old Flint, Michigan native whose dreams of becoming the first woman in history to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing came to fruition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
- 5/25/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor and rapper Ice Cube has parted ways with Sony’s upcoming comedy “Oh Hell No” after he declined a request from the film’s producers to get vaccinated for Covid-19. The Hollywood Reporter first revealed the news. IndieWire has reached out to Ice Cube’s representatives for comment.
The comedy is directed by Kitao Sakurai (“Bad Trip”), and also stars Jack Black, who serves as a producer on the film alongside Roz Music and Matt Tolmach (“Venom: Let There Be Carnage”). The synopsis per Deadline says the story “follows Sherman (Black), who falls in love with Will’s (Cube) mom, who has only one thing to say about that: ‘Oh hell no.'” Scot Armstrong, Tracy Oliver, Jessica Gao, and Rodney Rothman wrote the script.
The project was first announced in June of this year. Sony was eyeing a shoot date sometime this winter in Hawaii with Sakurai, who,...
The comedy is directed by Kitao Sakurai (“Bad Trip”), and also stars Jack Black, who serves as a producer on the film alongside Roz Music and Matt Tolmach (“Venom: Let There Be Carnage”). The synopsis per Deadline says the story “follows Sherman (Black), who falls in love with Will’s (Cube) mom, who has only one thing to say about that: ‘Oh hell no.'” Scot Armstrong, Tracy Oliver, Jessica Gao, and Rodney Rothman wrote the script.
The project was first announced in June of this year. Sony was eyeing a shoot date sometime this winter in Hawaii with Sakurai, who,...
- 10/29/2021
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
In just a few short years, Ryan has become one of the hottest up and coming ‘it girls’ in the entertainment industry. Her good looks, endless talent, and work ethic have come together to make her a star. Ryan got her big break when she was cast as Alexandra Crane in the TV series, Star. Although the show’s cancellation seemed somewhat abrupt, Ryan didn’t let that stop her from keeping the momentum going. In 2020, she joined the cast of the popular sitcom Grown-ish and she will also be starring in an upcoming movie called Flint Strong. Although Ryan’s career
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- 1/28/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Exclusive: Catalina Aguilar-Mastretta will direct Universal Pictures’ The Giver of Stars, based on the New York Times bestselling novel from Me Before You author Jojo Moyes.
The novel, which was published by Penguin Random House in October 2019, is an epic tale from bestselling author Moyes, whose books have sold 40 million copies worldwide. Set in Depression-era Kentucky and rooted in true events, it tells the story of a group of extraordinary young women who defy the odds to bring knowledge – and power – to a remote mountain community.
Alison Owen and Debra Hayward will produce for their Monumental Pictures. Ol Parker will executive produce alongside Moyes.
Owen and Moyes previously collaborated on the film adaptation of Moyes’ bestselling novel Me Before You. After the success of that adaptation, Universal aggressively pursued the rights to The Giver of Stars once it was announced. It has become a high priority at the studio.
Universal...
The novel, which was published by Penguin Random House in October 2019, is an epic tale from bestselling author Moyes, whose books have sold 40 million copies worldwide. Set in Depression-era Kentucky and rooted in true events, it tells the story of a group of extraordinary young women who defy the odds to bring knowledge – and power – to a remote mountain community.
Alison Owen and Debra Hayward will produce for their Monumental Pictures. Ol Parker will executive produce alongside Moyes.
Owen and Moyes previously collaborated on the film adaptation of Moyes’ bestselling novel Me Before You. After the success of that adaptation, Universal aggressively pursued the rights to The Giver of Stars once it was announced. It has become a high priority at the studio.
Universal...
- 12/8/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ryan Destiny, best known for starring in the Lee Daniels Fox series Star, has been tapped as the lead in Oracle, a psychological horror film that is being produced by Will Packer and James Lopez via Will Packer Productions. Heather Graham has also signed on for the feature, which will shoot in New Orleans.
Daniel di Grado is attached to direct the piece, while Michael Ross and Corey Harrell wrote the screenplay, which is based on an original idea by Jaime Primak-Sullivan, who will serve as an executive producer.
The plot follows a young woman who accepts a job on a property with a traumatic past. Upon her arrival, she soon realizes that the nightmares of her childhood are connected to the evil in the house.
Social media star Baby Ariel (aka Ariel Rebecca Martin), Rebecca Martin (Henry Danger), Olive...
Daniel di Grado is attached to direct the piece, while Michael Ross and Corey Harrell wrote the screenplay, which is based on an original idea by Jaime Primak-Sullivan, who will serve as an executive producer.
The plot follows a young woman who accepts a job on a property with a traumatic past. Upon her arrival, she soon realizes that the nightmares of her childhood are connected to the evil in the house.
Social media star Baby Ariel (aka Ariel Rebecca Martin), Rebecca Martin (Henry Danger), Olive...
- 11/9/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Following the successful Ride Along films and upcoming Flint Strong biopic, Ice Cube and Universal appear to have found their next high-profile project as Cube is set to star in the untitled grounded sci-fi movie for the studio with Patrick Aiello and Timur Bekmambetov producing. Rich Lee will direct from a script by Kenneth Golde.
Plot details are vague other then it being described as a grounded sci-fi film in the vein of District 9already that touches on themes of privacy versus surveillance. Universal has greenlighted the film and has fast tracked it by having it go into production next month.
The talent behind the package already was intriguing to the studio, but what really sealed the deal was the technology that Bekmambetov has been fine-tuning ever since signing his five-picture deal with the studio. The idea behind this format that was part of the presentation is a production...
Plot details are vague other then it being described as a grounded sci-fi film in the vein of District 9already that touches on themes of privacy versus surveillance. Universal has greenlighted the film and has fast tracked it by having it go into production next month.
The talent behind the package already was intriguing to the studio, but what really sealed the deal was the technology that Bekmambetov has been fine-tuning ever since signing his five-picture deal with the studio. The idea behind this format that was part of the presentation is a production...
- 9/24/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
2020 was gearing up to become an incredible, milestone year for filmmaker Rachel Morrison. The Oscar-nominated cinematographer, who has worked with folks like Ryan Coogler, Dee Rees, and Rick Famuyiwa, was all set to enjoy a nice, straightforward production of her directorial debut, “Flint Strong,” when Covid-19 hit the US and shut down all film productions for months. Now, she’s unsure when her film will finish production and the delay might actually prevent her from working on what would easily be her biggest project to date, “Black Panther 2.”
Read More: Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer Rachel Morrison To Make Feature Directorial Debut With ‘Flint Strong’ From Writer Barry Jenkins
Speaking to IndieWire, Morrison spoke about how Covid-19 affected the production of “Flint Strong,” which is written by Barry Jenkins and tells the story of Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan.
Continue reading ‘Black Panther 2’: Rachel...
Read More: Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer Rachel Morrison To Make Feature Directorial Debut With ‘Flint Strong’ From Writer Barry Jenkins
Speaking to IndieWire, Morrison spoke about how Covid-19 affected the production of “Flint Strong,” which is written by Barry Jenkins and tells the story of Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan.
Continue reading ‘Black Panther 2’: Rachel...
- 8/7/2020
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Barry Jenkins and Leonardo DiCaprio are teaming up to adapt one of the most acclaimed documentaries in recent history into a feature film for Netflix.
The duo is joining forces to adapt “Virunga,” the 2014 documentary about the battle to save the Congo’s mountain gorilla population. Jenkins will write the film, while DiCaprio will produce through his Appian Way production company. Phillip Watson also will produce via Appian Way, while Joanna Natasegara will produce for Violet Films. Jennifer Davisson will also serve as a producer and Orlando von Einsiedel, who directed the original documentary, will executive produce.
Other details about the upcoming film, including a prospective release date, are under wraps. That’s unlikely to blunt the excitement for the project, given Jenkins, DiCaprio, and Einsiedel’s pedigrees and the quality of the 2014 documentary. “Virunga” immediately turned heads when it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2014 and went on to win several awards,...
The duo is joining forces to adapt “Virunga,” the 2014 documentary about the battle to save the Congo’s mountain gorilla population. Jenkins will write the film, while DiCaprio will produce through his Appian Way production company. Phillip Watson also will produce via Appian Way, while Joanna Natasegara will produce for Violet Films. Jennifer Davisson will also serve as a producer and Orlando von Einsiedel, who directed the original documentary, will executive produce.
Other details about the upcoming film, including a prospective release date, are under wraps. That’s unlikely to blunt the excitement for the project, given Jenkins, DiCaprio, and Einsiedel’s pedigrees and the quality of the 2014 documentary. “Virunga” immediately turned heads when it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2014 and went on to win several awards,...
- 6/23/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Thompson on Hollywood
Barry Jenkins and Leonardo DiCaprio are teaming up to adapt one of the most acclaimed documentaries in recent history into a feature film for Netflix.
The duo is joining forces to adapt “Virunga,” the 2014 documentary about the battle to save the Congo’s mountain gorilla population. Jenkins will write the film, while DiCaprio will produce through his Appian Way production company. Phillip Watson also will produce via Appian Way, while Joanna Natasegara will produce for Violet Films. Jennifer Davisson will also serve as a producer and Orlando von Einsiedel, who directed the original documentary, will executive produce.
Other details about the upcoming film, including a prospective release date, are under wraps. That’s unlikely to blunt the excitement for the project, given Jenkins, DiCaprio, and Einsiedel’s pedigrees and the quality of the 2014 documentary. “Virunga” immediately turned heads when it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2014 and went on to win several awards,...
The duo is joining forces to adapt “Virunga,” the 2014 documentary about the battle to save the Congo’s mountain gorilla population. Jenkins will write the film, while DiCaprio will produce through his Appian Way production company. Phillip Watson also will produce via Appian Way, while Joanna Natasegara will produce for Violet Films. Jennifer Davisson will also serve as a producer and Orlando von Einsiedel, who directed the original documentary, will executive produce.
Other details about the upcoming film, including a prospective release date, are under wraps. That’s unlikely to blunt the excitement for the project, given Jenkins, DiCaprio, and Einsiedel’s pedigrees and the quality of the 2014 documentary. “Virunga” immediately turned heads when it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2014 and went on to win several awards,...
- 6/23/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Leonardo DiCaprio, Barry Jenkins and Netflix are collaborating on a movie version of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Virunga” about the battle to save the Congo’s endangered mountain gorillas.
DiCaprio is producing with Jennifer Davisson and Phillip Watson for Appian Way, along with Joanna Natasegara for Violet Films. Orlando von Einsiedel, who directed the 2014 documentary, is executive producing the pic.
Jenkins, who won an adapted screenplay Oscar with Tarell Alvin McCraney for “Moonlight,” will write the script for “Virunga.”
The documentary “Virunga” focused on the fight to protect the world’s last mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Von Einsiedel spotlighted the biodiversity of Virunga, along with the political and economic issues arising from oil exploration and armed conflict in the region. Netflix bought the rights to the documentary in 2014.
DiCaprio won an Academy Award for “The Revenant.” In addition to a prolific acting career,...
DiCaprio is producing with Jennifer Davisson and Phillip Watson for Appian Way, along with Joanna Natasegara for Violet Films. Orlando von Einsiedel, who directed the 2014 documentary, is executive producing the pic.
Jenkins, who won an adapted screenplay Oscar with Tarell Alvin McCraney for “Moonlight,” will write the script for “Virunga.”
The documentary “Virunga” focused on the fight to protect the world’s last mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Von Einsiedel spotlighted the biodiversity of Virunga, along with the political and economic issues arising from oil exploration and armed conflict in the region. Netflix bought the rights to the documentary in 2014.
DiCaprio won an Academy Award for “The Revenant.” In addition to a prolific acting career,...
- 6/23/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
“Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins is set to write a feature film adaptation of the 2014 documentary “Virunga” for Netflix that Leonardo DiCaprio will produce through his Appian Way banner, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
DiCaprio executive produced the Oscar-nominated film “Virunga” that followed the fight to protect endangered mountain gorillas in the Congo. The film launched on Netflix in 2014 and is currently available globally, and it told the true story of rangers risking their lives in Africa’s most precious national park.
Jennifer Davisson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Phillip Watson are producing for Appian Way, as is Joanna Natasegara for Violet Films. And Orlando von Einsiedel, who directed the original documentary, will executive produce.
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Jenkins wrote and directed the upcoming Amazon series “The Underground Railroad,” he wrote the screenplay for “Flint Strong,...
DiCaprio executive produced the Oscar-nominated film “Virunga” that followed the fight to protect endangered mountain gorillas in the Congo. The film launched on Netflix in 2014 and is currently available globally, and it told the true story of rangers risking their lives in Africa’s most precious national park.
Jennifer Davisson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Phillip Watson are producing for Appian Way, as is Joanna Natasegara for Violet Films. And Orlando von Einsiedel, who directed the original documentary, will executive produce.
Also Read: Apple, Paramount Teaming Up for Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
Jenkins wrote and directed the upcoming Amazon series “The Underground Railroad,” he wrote the screenplay for “Flint Strong,...
- 6/23/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Film and television production may be able to resume in California on June 12, but major studios are still weeks — if not months — away from rolling cameras.
Before shooting can start or resume on movies and TV shows, the various labor unions that represent everyone from the grips to the actors to the directors, have to sign off on safety procedures for how sets should operate in the age of coronavirus. Nearly 200 people from across the entertainment industry were involved in drafting a white paper outlining new safety protocols that range from increasing testing and temperature tests to quarantining casts and crews. Insiders predict that the final sign-off on those plans is between four to six weeks away.
“For the major film productions and a handful of premium TV shows, this pandemic was like tranquilizing an elephant,” said one top film studio executive, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “We’re...
Before shooting can start or resume on movies and TV shows, the various labor unions that represent everyone from the grips to the actors to the directors, have to sign off on safety procedures for how sets should operate in the age of coronavirus. Nearly 200 people from across the entertainment industry were involved in drafting a white paper outlining new safety protocols that range from increasing testing and temperature tests to quarantining casts and crews. Insiders predict that the final sign-off on those plans is between four to six weeks away.
“For the major film productions and a handful of premium TV shows, this pandemic was like tranquilizing an elephant,” said one top film studio executive, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “We’re...
- 6/9/2020
- by Brent Lang and Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Here is an updated list (May 2020) of new movie productions put on hold by the spread of the deadly 'Covid-19' virus, including the "Avatar" sequels, "Nightmare Alley", "Jurassic World: Dominion" and a whole lot more:
Movies On Hold
"Macbeth" directed by Joel Coen.
"Avatar 2" and "Avatar 3" directed by James Cameron.
"The Little Mermaid”, directed by Rob Marshall.
"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
"The Last Duel" directed by Ridley Scott.
"Nightmare Alley", directed by Guillermo del Toro.
"Vacation Friends"
"Shrunk"
"Peter Pan & Wendy"
"Home Alone"
"Samaritan"
"The Prom"
"Red Notice"
"The Harder They Fall", directed by Jeymes Samuel.
"Mission: Impossible 7"
"Uncharted , directed by Ruben Fleischer.
"Cinderella"
"The Man From Toronto"
"Shrine"
"The Nightingale"
"Jurassic World: Dominion"
"Flint Strong"
"The Matrix 4"
"Untitled Elvis Presley"
"The Batman"
"Fantastic Beasts 3"
"King Richard"
"Vengeance", directed by B.J. Novak.
"Pirates"
"The Forgiven...
Movies On Hold
"Macbeth" directed by Joel Coen.
"Avatar 2" and "Avatar 3" directed by James Cameron.
"The Little Mermaid”, directed by Rob Marshall.
"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
"The Last Duel" directed by Ridley Scott.
"Nightmare Alley", directed by Guillermo del Toro.
"Vacation Friends"
"Shrunk"
"Peter Pan & Wendy"
"Home Alone"
"Samaritan"
"The Prom"
"Red Notice"
"The Harder They Fall", directed by Jeymes Samuel.
"Mission: Impossible 7"
"Uncharted , directed by Ruben Fleischer.
"Cinderella"
"The Man From Toronto"
"Shrine"
"The Nightingale"
"Jurassic World: Dominion"
"Flint Strong"
"The Matrix 4"
"Untitled Elvis Presley"
"The Batman"
"Fantastic Beasts 3"
"King Richard"
"Vengeance", directed by B.J. Novak.
"Pirates"
"The Forgiven...
- 5/17/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Exclusive: Judy Greer has joined the cast of Universal Pictures’ Flint Strong, in what we hear is a key role.
Rachel Morrison, who made history as the first female Dp to be nominated for an Oscar on Mudbound and was also the cinematographer on the $1.3 billion grossing three-time Oscar winner Black Panther, is making her feature directorial debut on Flint Strong. Oscar winner Barry Jenkins wrote the script adapted from the 2015 boxing documentary T-rex made by Zackary Canepari and Drea Cooper.
The documentary T-rex follows 17-year-old Claressa “T-rex” Shields, a Flint Michigan native whose dreams of becoming the first woman in history to win an Olympic gold medal in Boxing are realized at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Universal acquired Shields’ life rights and rights to the documentary in 2016. Greer joins Ryan Destiny (Fox’s Star and Freeform’s grown-ish) who is starring as Claressa “T-rex” Shields, and Ice Cube...
Rachel Morrison, who made history as the first female Dp to be nominated for an Oscar on Mudbound and was also the cinematographer on the $1.3 billion grossing three-time Oscar winner Black Panther, is making her feature directorial debut on Flint Strong. Oscar winner Barry Jenkins wrote the script adapted from the 2015 boxing documentary T-rex made by Zackary Canepari and Drea Cooper.
The documentary T-rex follows 17-year-old Claressa “T-rex” Shields, a Flint Michigan native whose dreams of becoming the first woman in history to win an Olympic gold medal in Boxing are realized at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Universal acquired Shields’ life rights and rights to the documentary in 2016. Greer joins Ryan Destiny (Fox’s Star and Freeform’s grown-ish) who is starring as Claressa “T-rex” Shields, and Ice Cube...
- 5/14/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, MGM beefs up its executive ranks, “Sea Fever” gets a live-streaming premiere, “Pigeon Kings” finds a home and The 92nd Street Y has started an online film course.
Executive Hires
Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s Film Group Chairman Michael De Luca has hired Elishia Holmes and Johnny Pariseau — both who were executives at De Luca’s eponymous production company.
De Luca joined MGM earlier this year. Holmes will serve as an executive vice president at MGM and Pariseau joins the studio as senior vice president. Both are already underway in their new roles.
Holmes joined Michael De Luca productions in 2015 overseeing projects including “Reminiscence,” starring Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson, and Rachel Morrison’s “Flint Strong,” written by Barry Jenkins and starring Ice Cube. Holmes previously worked for Ridley Scott as a producer at Scott Free and worked on “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” “Alien Covenant,...
Executive Hires
Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s Film Group Chairman Michael De Luca has hired Elishia Holmes and Johnny Pariseau — both who were executives at De Luca’s eponymous production company.
De Luca joined MGM earlier this year. Holmes will serve as an executive vice president at MGM and Pariseau joins the studio as senior vice president. Both are already underway in their new roles.
Holmes joined Michael De Luca productions in 2015 overseeing projects including “Reminiscence,” starring Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson, and Rachel Morrison’s “Flint Strong,” written by Barry Jenkins and starring Ice Cube. Holmes previously worked for Ridley Scott as a producer at Scott Free and worked on “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” “Alien Covenant,...
- 4/3/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Former Michael De Luca Productions executives Elishia Holmes and Johnny Pariseau have joined MGM under the leadership of chairman Michael De Luca, the studio announced Thursday.
Holmes, who previously served as an exec at Michael De Luca Productions, will serve as executive vice president at MGM, while Pariseau, also a De Luca Productions alumni, will serve as senior vice president. Both already have started in their new positions.
“I am thrilled to have Elishia and Johnny join our growing team,” De Luca said. “They are exceptional production executives, each with a unique creative voice, and I am excited they are here with us as we continue to build on the great legacy of MGM.”
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Holmes added: “I’m so excited to be joining such an iconic and celebrated studio with a terrifically talented group of people across film...
Holmes, who previously served as an exec at Michael De Luca Productions, will serve as executive vice president at MGM, while Pariseau, also a De Luca Productions alumni, will serve as senior vice president. Both already have started in their new positions.
“I am thrilled to have Elishia and Johnny join our growing team,” De Luca said. “They are exceptional production executives, each with a unique creative voice, and I am excited they are here with us as we continue to build on the great legacy of MGM.”
Also Read: 5 Things Producers Should Do When They Can't Produce | Pro Insight
Holmes added: “I’m so excited to be joining such an iconic and celebrated studio with a terrifically talented group of people across film...
- 4/2/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Updated with latest: The coronavirus has hit the movie industry hard, with dozens of films around the world halting production or seeing their starts delayed as the outbreak continues to spread. Have a look at our list of impacted feature films.
Things are happening fast, but we will update this regularly so keep checking back.
Amazon
Birds of Paradise, from Amazon Studios and Anonymous Content, has halted production in Budapest. Sarah Adina Smith wrote and is directing the film, based on the novel Bright Burning Stars by A.K. Small.
Disney
Filming on James Cameron and 20th Century Studios’ Avatar sequels has been suspended in New Zealand. Lightstorm Entertainment...
Things are happening fast, but we will update this regularly so keep checking back.
Amazon
Birds of Paradise, from Amazon Studios and Anonymous Content, has halted production in Budapest. Sarah Adina Smith wrote and is directing the film, based on the novel Bright Burning Stars by A.K. Small.
Disney
Filming on James Cameron and 20th Century Studios’ Avatar sequels has been suspended in New Zealand. Lightstorm Entertainment...
- 3/19/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Similar to strategies outlined in Sun Tzu's "The Art Of War", the spread of the deadly Wuhan virus has hit the film and TV industry hard, forcing productions to shut down for the safety of cast and crew, including Warners "The Batman", Netflix "Red Notice" and a whole lot more:
NBCUniversal suspended production on all 35 of its shows across syndication and broadcast, including "Chicago" and "Law & Order: Svu".
Disney Television Studios stopped "Grey's Anatomy", "Genius" and TV pilots.
Disney also shut down James Cameron's "Avatar" sequels, shooting in New Zealand.
WarnerMedia stopped "Euphoria", "Righteous Gemstones" and "Snowpiercer".
Amazon shut down "Lord of The Rings" and "Birds of Paradise" .
Netflix shut down "The Witcher" and "The Harder They Fall", starring Idris Elba who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Sony has shut down the musical feature "Cinderella", "Uncharted" and "The Nightingale".
Paramount shut down "Mission Impossible 7".
Warner Bros...
NBCUniversal suspended production on all 35 of its shows across syndication and broadcast, including "Chicago" and "Law & Order: Svu".
Disney Television Studios stopped "Grey's Anatomy", "Genius" and TV pilots.
Disney also shut down James Cameron's "Avatar" sequels, shooting in New Zealand.
WarnerMedia stopped "Euphoria", "Righteous Gemstones" and "Snowpiercer".
Amazon shut down "Lord of The Rings" and "Birds of Paradise" .
Netflix shut down "The Witcher" and "The Harder They Fall", starring Idris Elba who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Sony has shut down the musical feature "Cinderella", "Uncharted" and "The Nightingale".
Paramount shut down "Mission Impossible 7".
Warner Bros...
- 3/17/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In an unprecedented crunch of the theatrical window as several markets across the U.S. close down in response to safety from the coronavirus as well as worldwide, NBCUniversal’s Universal Pictures is officially making their current movies in cinematic release –Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man and The Hunt, and Focus Features’ Emma — available in homes as early as this Friday for on-demand 48-hour rental at the suggested price of $19.99 each. This is both for domestic and offshore markets where the titles are in release. Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, made the announcement this morning.
In addition, with the outlook of the theatrical marketplace unclear, Universal/Dreamworks Animation’s Trolls World Tour, which was scheduled to be the first theatrical comeback title down the road in the midst of the coronavirus climate on Easter weekend April 10, will now go day-and-date in homes and on the big-screen. Trolls World Tour doesn...
In addition, with the outlook of the theatrical marketplace unclear, Universal/Dreamworks Animation’s Trolls World Tour, which was scheduled to be the first theatrical comeback title down the road in the midst of the coronavirus climate on Easter weekend April 10, will now go day-and-date in homes and on the big-screen. Trolls World Tour doesn...
- 3/16/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Blumhouse has suspended production on its thriller “Vengeance,” B.J. Novak’s directorial debut, due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
“Vengeance” had been shooting in Albuquerque, N.M., during the past two weeks. Crew members were informed of the decision on Saturday.
Novak is directing from his own script, and details of project and its logline have been kept under wraps. He’s also starring with Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher and Boyd Holbrook. Jason Blum is producing under his Blumhouse banner along with Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilteath of Divide/Conquer.
Novak is best known for portraying Ryan Howard character on the NBC sitcom “The Office.” He was also a writer, director, and executive producer on the series.
Blumhouse Productions recently generated a horror hit with “The Invisible Man” and has launched development of an untitled Dracula movie with Karyn Kusama attached to direct. After breaking out as a producer on the original “Paranormal Activity,...
“Vengeance” had been shooting in Albuquerque, N.M., during the past two weeks. Crew members were informed of the decision on Saturday.
Novak is directing from his own script, and details of project and its logline have been kept under wraps. He’s also starring with Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher and Boyd Holbrook. Jason Blum is producing under his Blumhouse banner along with Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilteath of Divide/Conquer.
Novak is best known for portraying Ryan Howard character on the NBC sitcom “The Office.” He was also a writer, director, and executive producer on the series.
Blumhouse Productions recently generated a horror hit with “The Invisible Man” and has launched development of an untitled Dracula movie with Karyn Kusama attached to direct. After breaking out as a producer on the original “Paranormal Activity,...
- 3/14/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
After President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency over the coronavirus on Friday, he expanded his previously enacted travel ban to include the U.K. and Ireland.
France also shut down all movie theaters, restaurants and stores in order to stop the spread of the virus. Stores selling essential goods, like pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, banks and newspaper stands, will remain open.
See a running list of updates below.
Saturday, March 14
France Shuts Down All Theaters, Restaurants and Stores
12:18 P.M.
The French government shut down all stores, restaurants, and movie theaters in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Stores of first necessities, such as pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, banks and newspaper stands, will remain open.
Trump Expands Travel Ban to U.K. and Ireland
10:08 A.M.
After declaring a national state of emergency on Friday, President Trump expanded the U.S.
France also shut down all movie theaters, restaurants and stores in order to stop the spread of the virus. Stores selling essential goods, like pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, banks and newspaper stands, will remain open.
See a running list of updates below.
Saturday, March 14
France Shuts Down All Theaters, Restaurants and Stores
12:18 P.M.
The French government shut down all stores, restaurants, and movie theaters in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Stores of first necessities, such as pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, banks and newspaper stands, will remain open.
Trump Expands Travel Ban to U.K. and Ireland
10:08 A.M.
After declaring a national state of emergency on Friday, President Trump expanded the U.S.
- 3/14/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
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