Exclusive: Julie Taymor is attached to direct Gun Love, an adaptation of the Jennifer Clement novel. Babylon Berlin‘s Liv Lisa Fries is attached to play the role of Margot in the ensemble cast. Marissa Kate Goodhill (Come Away) wrote the script.
Nick Wechsler and Chockstone Pictures partners Steve Schwartz and Paula Mae Schwartz are producing the film, alongside Lynn Hendee and Taymor. Wechsler and the Schwartzes optioned the novel in 2019.
The drama follows a young girl raised in a car outside a Florida trailer park, whose life is violently disrupted when her pure-hearted mother falls under the spell of a gun-running bad boy. The novel drew acclaim when it was published in 2019.
Taymor is coming off The Glorias, the drama about the life of Gloria Steinem that stars Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Janelle Monáe and Bette Midler. She directed Frida and won a Tony for The Lion King on Broadway among her illustrious credits.
Nick Wechsler and Chockstone Pictures partners Steve Schwartz and Paula Mae Schwartz are producing the film, alongside Lynn Hendee and Taymor. Wechsler and the Schwartzes optioned the novel in 2019.
The drama follows a young girl raised in a car outside a Florida trailer park, whose life is violently disrupted when her pure-hearted mother falls under the spell of a gun-running bad boy. The novel drew acclaim when it was published in 2019.
Taymor is coming off The Glorias, the drama about the life of Gloria Steinem that stars Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Janelle Monáe and Bette Midler. She directed Frida and won a Tony for The Lion King on Broadway among her illustrious credits.
- 3/4/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Women’S Media Center Co-Founders Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem, announced today that The Women’S Media Center will celebrate its 15th anniversary by hosting the first-ever Women’S Media Center Benefit Auction. The auction will be launched on November 9th and will continue until November 15th.
An all-star list of artists, musicians, actors, and activists are supporting the Wmc Benefit Auction by donating unique auction items, autographed instruments, fashion, scripts, art, rock and film memorabilia, and special experiences, like a week at a castle in Ireland, a heavenly week in Hawaii, and the Chairman’s Cabin at Sundance.
Musicians Who Have Donated Auction Items
Jackson Browne
Billie Eilish
Melissa Etheridge
Janita
Joan Jett
Blake Morgan
Graham Nash
Pearl Jam
Phish
Bonnie Raitt
Patti Smith
Taylor Swift
James Taylor
Eddie Vedder
Actor, Film, Television, Theater Friends Who Have Donated Auction Items
Samantha Bee
Geena Davis
Abigail Disney
Sally Field...
An all-star list of artists, musicians, actors, and activists are supporting the Wmc Benefit Auction by donating unique auction items, autographed instruments, fashion, scripts, art, rock and film memorabilia, and special experiences, like a week at a castle in Ireland, a heavenly week in Hawaii, and the Chairman’s Cabin at Sundance.
Musicians Who Have Donated Auction Items
Jackson Browne
Billie Eilish
Melissa Etheridge
Janita
Joan Jett
Blake Morgan
Graham Nash
Pearl Jam
Phish
Bonnie Raitt
Patti Smith
Taylor Swift
James Taylor
Eddie Vedder
Actor, Film, Television, Theater Friends Who Have Donated Auction Items
Samantha Bee
Geena Davis
Abigail Disney
Sally Field...
- 11/9/2020
- Look to the Stars
The first trailer for The Glorias — based on feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem’s autobiography My Life on the Road — is out now. The film stars Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson and Ryan Keira Armstrong as Steinem during various stages of her life, with a supporting cast that includes Alicia Vikander, Bette Midler, Janelle Monáe, Lorraine Toussaint, Lulu Wilson, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kimberly Guerrero and Monica Sanchez.
Directed by Julie Taymor (Frida, the Broadway adaptation of The Lion King), The Glorias follows Steinem’s journey leading the women’s liberation...
Directed by Julie Taymor (Frida, the Broadway adaptation of The Lion King), The Glorias follows Steinem’s journey leading the women’s liberation...
- 9/3/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Julie Taymor’s ‘The Glorias’ Pivots From Theatrical Release, Sets Amazon Debut Prior To The Election
Exclusive: The Glorias is shifting from a theatrical release and heading straight to Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Julie Taymor, the non-traditional film chronicling the life of iconic activist Gloria Steinem is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video in U.S. and Canada and be available for purchase on all Electronic Sell-Through platforms starting September 30.
The Glorias debuted at Sundance earlier this year and was acquired by Roadside Attractions and Ld Entertainment shortly after its premiere. The pic was set for a September 25 theatrical release, but, as with all films, things remained up in the air due to the current landscape. Even so, Roadside & Ld shared Taymor and producers Lynn Hendee and Alex Saks’ passion for the film and felt that it should reach the widest possible audience prior to the election.
“The message of Gloria’s life and activism and spirit speak so strongly to the current moment,...
The Glorias debuted at Sundance earlier this year and was acquired by Roadside Attractions and Ld Entertainment shortly after its premiere. The pic was set for a September 25 theatrical release, but, as with all films, things remained up in the air due to the current landscape. Even so, Roadside & Ld shared Taymor and producers Lynn Hendee and Alex Saks’ passion for the film and felt that it should reach the widest possible audience prior to the election.
“The message of Gloria’s life and activism and spirit speak so strongly to the current moment,...
- 8/18/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Gloria Steinem’s biopic is officially hitting the road, securing domestic distribution from Ld Entertainment and Roadside Attractions.
Directed by Julie Taymor, “The Glorias” premiered in the official selection at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It stars several generations of actresses taking on key phases in activist icon Steinem’s life, led by Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander.
Ld and Roadside are planning on an early fall release ahead of the 2020 election, and promised a national promotional tour backed by Steinem. Endeavor Content represented filmmakers in the sale.
“With ‘The Glorias,’ Julie Taymor and her extraordinary cast paint a commanding portrait of an American leader, the remarkable Gloria Steinem, and also salute the millions of amazing women who have fought alongside Gloria for social change during the last half-century,” said Roadside Attractions co-heads Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff. “We are incredibly energized to bring this epic story to theaters this fall.
Directed by Julie Taymor, “The Glorias” premiered in the official selection at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It stars several generations of actresses taking on key phases in activist icon Steinem’s life, led by Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander.
Ld and Roadside are planning on an early fall release ahead of the 2020 election, and promised a national promotional tour backed by Steinem. Endeavor Content represented filmmakers in the sale.
“With ‘The Glorias,’ Julie Taymor and her extraordinary cast paint a commanding portrait of an American leader, the remarkable Gloria Steinem, and also salute the millions of amazing women who have fought alongside Gloria for social change during the last half-century,” said Roadside Attractions co-heads Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff. “We are incredibly energized to bring this epic story to theaters this fall.
- 2/13/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
The Glorias, Julie Taymor’s movie about Gloria Steinem that spans five decades to tell the story of the feminist icon, has been acquired by Ld Entertainment and Roadside Attractions after its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The North American rights deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, reteams Ld and Roadside, whose last tie-up, the Judy Garland biopic Judy, just won Renee Zellweger the Best Actress Oscar.
A fall 2020 release date, which positions the pic both in awards season and ahead of the 2020 presidential election, is planned. A national promotional tour with significant support from Steinem is also in the works. The deal was negotiated by Endeavor Content.
“Telling my story in Julie Taymor’s genius movie carries my hope that we all have a right to tell our stories – I hope it encourages you to tell yours,” Steinem said in a release announcing the deal Thursday.
A fall 2020 release date, which positions the pic both in awards season and ahead of the 2020 presidential election, is planned. A national promotional tour with significant support from Steinem is also in the works. The deal was negotiated by Endeavor Content.
“Telling my story in Julie Taymor’s genius movie carries my hope that we all have a right to tell our stories – I hope it encourages you to tell yours,” Steinem said in a release announcing the deal Thursday.
- 2/13/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Pre-election autumn theatrical release planned.
Ld Entertainment and Roadside Attractions have acquired North American rights to Julie Taymor’s The Glorias following its world premiere at Sundance.
The companies are reuniting after the release of Judy starring Oscar-winner Renée Zellweger and are back in business with another stellar performer playing an iconic role.
Julianne Moore portrays feminist figurehead Gloria Steinem over five decades of her life.
Based on Steinem’s book My Life On The Road, The Glorias also stars Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson, Ryan Keira Armstrong and Timothy Hutton
The partners plan an autumn release in advance of the 2020 election,...
Ld Entertainment and Roadside Attractions have acquired North American rights to Julie Taymor’s The Glorias following its world premiere at Sundance.
The companies are reuniting after the release of Judy starring Oscar-winner Renée Zellweger and are back in business with another stellar performer playing an iconic role.
Julianne Moore portrays feminist figurehead Gloria Steinem over five decades of her life.
Based on Steinem’s book My Life On The Road, The Glorias also stars Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson, Ryan Keira Armstrong and Timothy Hutton
The partners plan an autumn release in advance of the 2020 election,...
- 2/13/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Saban Films has acquired North American rights to “Bottom of the 9th,” an upcoming drama that stars Joe Manganiello and Sofía Vergara. It marks the joint acting debut for the real-life couple.
“Bottom of the 9th” is the story of a man who returns to the Bronx following a 17-year stint in prison for a violent mistake he made as a young man. His imprisonment deprived him of a professional baseball career, and ruined his relationship with the love of his life. The film is slated for a theatrical bow on July 19.
“Bottom of the 9th” is from director, screenwriter, author and musician Raymond De Felitta, the filmmaker behind “City Island” and “Madoff.” The film was written by Robert Bruzio and was formerly titled “Stano.” Manganiello is best-known for his work in “True Blood” and “Magic Mike.” Vergara stars in “Modern Family” and previously appeared in “Hot Pursuit” and “Chef.
“Bottom of the 9th” is the story of a man who returns to the Bronx following a 17-year stint in prison for a violent mistake he made as a young man. His imprisonment deprived him of a professional baseball career, and ruined his relationship with the love of his life. The film is slated for a theatrical bow on July 19.
“Bottom of the 9th” is from director, screenwriter, author and musician Raymond De Felitta, the filmmaker behind “City Island” and “Madoff.” The film was written by Robert Bruzio and was formerly titled “Stano.” Manganiello is best-known for his work in “True Blood” and “Magic Mike.” Vergara stars in “Modern Family” and previously appeared in “Hot Pursuit” and “Chef.
- 5/13/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Lorraine Toussaint, who currently stars in AMC’s Into the Badlands, has been cast as the feminist, civil rights advocate and activist Flo Kennedy in the upcoming biopic on iconic women’s rights leader Gloria Steinem which is being directed by Julie Taymor. The Glorias stars Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander who are both playing Steinem at various stages of her life. The film is based on Steinem’s memoir.
Flo Kennedy was a powerhouse and somewhat flamboyant civil rights activist who often showed up in her cowboy hat, false eyelashes and pink sunglasses. She said that she liked to make white people nervous. She organized the protest against the Miss America contest and was arrested more than once in standing up for the rights of women and blacks. She later went on the lecture circuit with Steinem.
Alex Saks is producing the project via her Page Fifty-Four Pictures,...
Flo Kennedy was a powerhouse and somewhat flamboyant civil rights activist who often showed up in her cowboy hat, false eyelashes and pink sunglasses. She said that she liked to make white people nervous. She organized the protest against the Miss America contest and was arrested more than once in standing up for the rights of women and blacks. She later went on the lecture circuit with Steinem.
Alex Saks is producing the project via her Page Fifty-Four Pictures,...
- 1/23/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Oscar winner Timothy Hutton has joined Julie Taymor’s Gloria Steinem feature The Glorias: A Life on the Road. He will play the role of Leo Steinem, Gloria’s father. Julianne Moore plays Steinem, while Alicia Vikander will play the feminist icon at ages 20-40.
The movie, based on Steinem’s memoir, follows her journey to becoming a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner. Bette Midler also stars as activist, lawyer and politician Bella Abzug, who along with other feminists such as Steinem, Shirley Chisholm and Betty Friedan founded the National Women’s Political Caucus. She went on to become a U.S. Representative. Janelle Monae stars as Dorothy Pitman Hughes.
Hutton can currently be seen in Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House, a re-imagining of Shirley Jackson’s classic 1959 novel. He received an Emmy nomination for his role on John Ridley...
The movie, based on Steinem’s memoir, follows her journey to becoming a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner. Bette Midler also stars as activist, lawyer and politician Bella Abzug, who along with other feminists such as Steinem, Shirley Chisholm and Betty Friedan founded the National Women’s Political Caucus. She went on to become a U.S. Representative. Janelle Monae stars as Dorothy Pitman Hughes.
Hutton can currently be seen in Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House, a re-imagining of Shirley Jackson’s classic 1959 novel. He received an Emmy nomination for his role on John Ridley...
- 1/17/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Janelle Monáe has come aboard The Glorias: A Life on the Road, the Gloria Steinem biopic that has Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander playing the feminist and social-political activist at various stages of her life. Julie Taymor is directing the film which is based on Steinem’s memoir.
This seems like a befitting project for Monáe who, like Steinem, is an outspoken human rights advocate. Earlier this year, the multiple Grammy nominee called for a Time’s Up in the music industry to end discrimination, inequality, harassment and the abuse of power.
The Glorias will follow Steinem’s journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner.
Alex Saks is producing the pic, via Fifty-Four Pictures, with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards are exec producers as filming is slated to start January in Savannah, Ga.
Monáe, who broke...
This seems like a befitting project for Monáe who, like Steinem, is an outspoken human rights advocate. Earlier this year, the multiple Grammy nominee called for a Time’s Up in the music industry to end discrimination, inequality, harassment and the abuse of power.
The Glorias will follow Steinem’s journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner.
Alex Saks is producing the pic, via Fifty-Four Pictures, with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards are exec producers as filming is slated to start January in Savannah, Ga.
Monáe, who broke...
- 12/10/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Janelle Monae is joining Julianne Moore in the Gloria Steinem biopic The Glorias: A Life on the Road.
Moore and Alicia Vikander will star as Steinem at various points in her career as a journalist and activist crusading for women's rights. Monae will be playing Dorothy Pitman Hughes, the women's and civil rights activist that co-founded Ms. Magazine with Steinem.
Julie Taymor is directing from a script based on Steinem’s memoir. Alex Saks is producing via her Fifty-Four Pictures, along with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards are executive producing.
After landing roles in best picture Oscar ...
Moore and Alicia Vikander will star as Steinem at various points in her career as a journalist and activist crusading for women's rights. Monae will be playing Dorothy Pitman Hughes, the women's and civil rights activist that co-founded Ms. Magazine with Steinem.
Julie Taymor is directing from a script based on Steinem’s memoir. Alex Saks is producing via her Fifty-Four Pictures, along with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards are executive producing.
After landing roles in best picture Oscar ...
- 12/10/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Janelle Monae is joining Julianne Moore in the Gloria Steinem biopic The Glorias: A Life on the Road.
Moore and Alicia Vikander will star as Steinem at various points in her career as a journalist and activist crusading for women's rights. Monae will be playing Dorothy Pitman Hughes, the women's and civil rights activist that co-founded Ms. Magazine with Steinem.
Julie Taymor is directing from a script based on Steinem’s memoir. Alex Saks is producing via his Fifty-Four Pictures, along with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards are executive producing.
After landing roles in best picture Oscar ...
Moore and Alicia Vikander will star as Steinem at various points in her career as a journalist and activist crusading for women's rights. Monae will be playing Dorothy Pitman Hughes, the women's and civil rights activist that co-founded Ms. Magazine with Steinem.
Julie Taymor is directing from a script based on Steinem’s memoir. Alex Saks is producing via his Fifty-Four Pictures, along with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards are executive producing.
After landing roles in best picture Oscar ...
- 12/10/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Lulu Wilson, who was recently seen in Netflix’s "The Haunting of Hill House" and HBO’s "Sharp Objects," has been tapped to play a young Gloria Steinem in the Julie Taymor-directed biopic, The Glorias: A Life On The Road. Based on Steinem’s memoir of the same title, the pic has Julianne Moore playing Steinem as well as Alicia Vikander is in negotiations to play the feminist and social-political activist from age 20-40.
The pic, which was presented to buyers at the recent AFM conference, will follow Steinem’s journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner.
Bette Midler is also in talks to join the film in a supporting role.
Page Fifty-Four Pictures’ Alex Saks is producing with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards are exec producers as filming is slated to begin next year in Savannah.
The pic, which was presented to buyers at the recent AFM conference, will follow Steinem’s journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner.
Bette Midler is also in talks to join the film in a supporting role.
Page Fifty-Four Pictures’ Alex Saks is producing with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards are exec producers as filming is slated to begin next year in Savannah.
- 11/13/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Bette Midler is in negotiations to portray Bella Abzug opposite Julianne Moore in the Gloria Steinem biopic “The Glorias: A Life on the Road.”
Alicia Vikander is in talks to play Steinem in her 20s and 30s. Julie Taymor is directing the movie for June Pictures, and Sarah Ruhl is adapting Steinem’s memoir for the screen.
June Pictures’ Andrew Duncan and Alex Saks are producing with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards will be executive producers.
Steinem became a leading spokeswoman for the feminist movement in the 1960s and ’70s. She and Abzug, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan founded the National Women’s Political Caucus.
Abzug was a New York-based attorney with the nickname “Battling Bella.” She was an early participant in the antiwar group Women Strike for Peace and went on to become a U.S. representative for three terms between 1971 and 1977 after campaigning on the slogan,...
Alicia Vikander is in talks to play Steinem in her 20s and 30s. Julie Taymor is directing the movie for June Pictures, and Sarah Ruhl is adapting Steinem’s memoir for the screen.
June Pictures’ Andrew Duncan and Alex Saks are producing with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem and Amy Richards will be executive producers.
Steinem became a leading spokeswoman for the feminist movement in the 1960s and ’70s. She and Abzug, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan founded the National Women’s Political Caucus.
Abzug was a New York-based attorney with the nickname “Battling Bella.” She was an early participant in the antiwar group Women Strike for Peace and went on to become a U.S. representative for three terms between 1971 and 1977 after campaigning on the slogan,...
- 11/1/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Bette Midler is the latest Hollywood star set to join Julie Taymor’s Gloria Steinem biopic The Glorias: A Life On The Road.
Director Taymor revealed the attachment yesterday afternoon during a buzzed-about Afm buyer presentation for the movie, which Steinem herself video-called in for from New York. Many of the key indie and studio buyers were in the room and I hear offers are already being made from major markets.
Oscar-winner Julianne Moore will play feminist icon Steinem with fellow-Oscar winner Alicia Vikander in talks to play the activist between the ages of 20-40. The movie, based on Steinem’s memoir, will follow her journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner. The Ms. magazine founder’s story has added resonance in this Time’s Up and #MeToo era. The production is in discussions with a host of Hollywood A-Listers to join the project.
Director Taymor revealed the attachment yesterday afternoon during a buzzed-about Afm buyer presentation for the movie, which Steinem herself video-called in for from New York. Many of the key indie and studio buyers were in the room and I hear offers are already being made from major markets.
Oscar-winner Julianne Moore will play feminist icon Steinem with fellow-Oscar winner Alicia Vikander in talks to play the activist between the ages of 20-40. The movie, based on Steinem’s memoir, will follow her journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner. The Ms. magazine founder’s story has added resonance in this Time’s Up and #MeToo era. The production is in discussions with a host of Hollywood A-Listers to join the project.
- 11/1/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
FilmNation Entertainment will sell international rights to “The Glorias: A Life on the Road,” Variety has learned.
The film is based on the memoir of feminist icon Gloria Steinem. Beyond its source material, the movie has some impressive pedigree. It is directed by Julie Taymor, the visionary director of Broadway’s “The Lion King” and such films as “Frida” and “Across the Universe.” “The Glorias: A Life on the Road” will star Oscar-winner Julianne Moore (“Still Alice”) as Steinem. Alicia Vikander, an Academy Award winner for “The Danish Girl,” is in negotiations to join the cast.
The movie will follow Steinem’s journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and activist. The Ms. magazine founder’s story takes on added resonance given the impact that the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements have had on Hollywood and the rest of the world over the last year.
The film is based on the memoir of feminist icon Gloria Steinem. Beyond its source material, the movie has some impressive pedigree. It is directed by Julie Taymor, the visionary director of Broadway’s “The Lion King” and such films as “Frida” and “Across the Universe.” “The Glorias: A Life on the Road” will star Oscar-winner Julianne Moore (“Still Alice”) as Steinem. Alicia Vikander, an Academy Award winner for “The Danish Girl,” is in negotiations to join the cast.
The movie will follow Steinem’s journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and activist. The Ms. magazine founder’s story takes on added resonance given the impact that the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements have had on Hollywood and the rest of the world over the last year.
- 10/23/2018
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Marking the second Oscar-winning actress recruited by director Julie Taymor to play iconic feminist activist Gloria Steinem, Alicia Vikander is in negotiations to star in My Life On The Road, the film based on Steinem’s memoir. Vikander will play Steinem from about age 20-40, during her formative years. Julianne Moore has already signed on to play Steinem as she grew from a reluctant spokesperson of a movement, into a galvanizing symbol for equality. The film focuses on the encounters along the road that helped to shape her.
Taymor and playwright Sarah Ruhl wrote the script. The plan is to begin production early next year, and there will be two more actresses planned to play Steinem in younger stages of her life.
Page Fifty-Four Pictures’ Alex Saks is producing with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem is exec producer alongside Amy Richards.
Ruhl’s a Tony-nominated playwright whose work includes...
Taymor and playwright Sarah Ruhl wrote the script. The plan is to begin production early next year, and there will be two more actresses planned to play Steinem in younger stages of her life.
Page Fifty-Four Pictures’ Alex Saks is producing with Taymor and Lynn Hendee. Steinem is exec producer alongside Amy Richards.
Ruhl’s a Tony-nominated playwright whose work includes...
- 10/4/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Joe Manganiello is set to star in the feature drama Stano from Madoff and City Island director Raymond De Felitta. Joe and Nick Manganiello's production company 3:59 are producing along with Bill Chartoff (Creed) and Lynn Hendee (Ender’s Game) through Off the Chart Entertainment along with Eric Fischer. The film follows a man who returns to the Bronx after serving 17 years in prison for a violent mistake he made as a kid that ultimately robbed him of a…...
- 7/17/2017
- Deadline
Ryan Reynolds is in final negotiations to star in "Notting Hill" director Roger Michell's new dramedy "Truth In Advertising" for The Solution Entertainment Group.
Reynolds plays Fin Dolan, a man whose boss asks him to cancel his Christmas vacation to work on an ad campaign. When his best friend announces she has just been proposed to, and his estranged father lands in the hospital, Fin begins to wonder why everyone else is moving forward with their lives.
New Yorker contributor John Kenney penned this adaptation of his acclaimed 2013 debut novel of the same name. Lisa Wilson, Myles Nestel, Lynn Hendee and William Chartoff will produce. Filming begins next spring.
Source: Deadline...
Reynolds plays Fin Dolan, a man whose boss asks him to cancel his Christmas vacation to work on an ad campaign. When his best friend announces she has just been proposed to, and his estranged father lands in the hospital, Fin begins to wonder why everyone else is moving forward with their lives.
New Yorker contributor John Kenney penned this adaptation of his acclaimed 2013 debut novel of the same name. Lisa Wilson, Myles Nestel, Lynn Hendee and William Chartoff will produce. Filming begins next spring.
Source: Deadline...
- 10/28/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Another Afm sales title has fallen into place as it emerged on Tuesday that Ryan Reynolds is in final negotiations to star in the comedic drama.
The Solution Entertainment Group is financing, producing and will handle international sales at the market, while Wme Global represents North American rights and arranged financing.
Roger Michell will direct Truth In Advertising from John Kenney’s adaptation of his own novel about an advertising executive asked to work through Christmas who asks himself why his life is stuck in neutral.
The Solution’s Lisa Wilson and Myles Nestel produce alongside Lynn Hendee and William Chartoff.
Shooting is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2016.
The Solution Entertainment Group is financing, producing and will handle international sales at the market, while Wme Global represents North American rights and arranged financing.
Roger Michell will direct Truth In Advertising from John Kenney’s adaptation of his own novel about an advertising executive asked to work through Christmas who asks himself why his life is stuck in neutral.
The Solution’s Lisa Wilson and Myles Nestel produce alongside Lynn Hendee and William Chartoff.
Shooting is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2016.
- 10/27/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal, Woman In Gold) is in final negotiations to star in dramedy Truth In Advertising, to be directed by Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Hyde Park On Hudson, Changing Lanes), it was announced today by The Solution Entertainment Group’s co-founders and partners, Lisa Wilson and Myles Nestel who are financing and producing the film alongside Lynn Hendee (Summit Entertainment’s Ender’S Game) and William Chartoff (Warner Bros.’ upcoming Creed).
The Solution is handling the international rights to Truth In Advertising, which is one of the most highly sought after properties in the independent film market, and will introduce the project to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market. Wme is representing North American rights and arranged the financing.
Set to start principal photography Q2 2016, the screenplay was written by John Kenney, who adapted the script from his critically acclaimed debut novel of the same name.
When...
The Solution is handling the international rights to Truth In Advertising, which is one of the most highly sought after properties in the independent film market, and will introduce the project to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market. Wme is representing North American rights and arranged the financing.
Set to start principal photography Q2 2016, the screenplay was written by John Kenney, who adapted the script from his critically acclaimed debut novel of the same name.
When...
- 10/27/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Ryan Reynolds is in final negotiations to star in the dramedy Truth In Advertising with veteran Brit director Roger Michell (Notting Hill) also on board. The Solution Entertainment Group’s co-founders and partners Lisa Wilson and Myles Nestel are financing and producing the film alongside Lynn Hendee (Ender’s Game) and William Chartoff (Creed). The Solution is also handling international sales at the upcoming American Film Market. Wme is repping North American…...
- 10/27/2015
- Deadline
Mondo sure is on a roll lately, as evidenced by yet another film getting their special one-sheet treatment. This next one's quite frankly an unlikely choice; yet, here they are: two posters for Ender's Game.
The limited edition screenprints will be sold on October 24. Be sure to follow @MondoNews on Twitter for the on-sale announcement.
Regular:
Artist - Martin Ansin
24" x 36" Screenprint, Edition of 340, $50
Variant:
Artist - Martin Ansin
24" x 36" Screenprint, Edition of 160, $75
Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel, Ender's Game is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. It is directed by Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine).
OddLot Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, and Digital Domain are production partners on the film. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are producing via their K/O Paper Products banner; Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough are producing via OddLot Entertainment...
The limited edition screenprints will be sold on October 24. Be sure to follow @MondoNews on Twitter for the on-sale announcement.
Regular:
Artist - Martin Ansin
24" x 36" Screenprint, Edition of 340, $50
Variant:
Artist - Martin Ansin
24" x 36" Screenprint, Edition of 160, $75
Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel, Ender's Game is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. It is directed by Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine).
OddLot Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, and Digital Domain are production partners on the film. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are producing via their K/O Paper Products banner; Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough are producing via OddLot Entertainment...
- 10/17/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
More treats have arrived for Ender's Game in the form of another clip, entitled "Ender's Army," and a new TV spot focusing on the "Future." Look for Summit Entertainment's Ender's Game in theaters and IMAX on October 25 in the UK and November 1 in the Us.
Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel, Ender's Game is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. It is directed by Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine).
OddLot Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, and Digital Domain are production partners on the film. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are producing via their K/O Paper Products banner; Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough are producing via OddLot Entertainment along with Orson Scott Card and Lynn Hendee.
Related Story: Explore These New Ender's Game Stills and Panoramic Images!
Synopsis
In the near future, a hostile alien...
Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel, Ender's Game is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. It is directed by Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine).
OddLot Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, and Digital Domain are production partners on the film. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are producing via their K/O Paper Products banner; Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough are producing via OddLot Entertainment along with Orson Scott Card and Lynn Hendee.
Related Story: Explore These New Ender's Game Stills and Panoramic Images!
Synopsis
In the near future, a hostile alien...
- 10/7/2013
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
All sorts of cool stuff has arrived for Ender's Game, and we have the whole pretty looking enchilada for you right here! Look for Summit Entertainment's Ender's Game on October 25th in the UK and on November 1st in the Us.
Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel, Ender's Game is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. It is directed by Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine).
OddLot Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, and Digital Domain are production partners on the film. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are producing via their K/O Paper Products banner; Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough are producing via OddLot Entertainment along with Orson Scott Card and Lynn Hendee.
Related Story: San Diego Comic-Con 2013: A Half-Dozen Ender's Game Banners and First Official Clip
Synopsis
In the near future, a hostile alien...
Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel, Ender's Game is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. It is directed by Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine).
OddLot Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, and Digital Domain are production partners on the film. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are producing via their K/O Paper Products banner; Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough are producing via OddLot Entertainment along with Orson Scott Card and Lynn Hendee.
Related Story: San Diego Comic-Con 2013: A Half-Dozen Ender's Game Banners and First Official Clip
Synopsis
In the near future, a hostile alien...
- 10/3/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Summit Entertainment is rolling out more Ender's Game promotional material with this recruitment video and interactive aptitude test. Find out if you have what it takes inside!
Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel, Ender's Game is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. OddLot Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, and Digital Domain are production partners on the film, with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman producing via their K/O Paper Products banner, Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough producing via OddLot Entertainment, along with Orson Scott Card and Lynn Hendee.
Directed by Gavin Hood, the film opens theatrically on November 1st.
Synopsis
In the near future, a hostile alien race called the Formics have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack,...
Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel, Ender's Game is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. OddLot Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, and Digital Domain are production partners on the film, with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman producing via their K/O Paper Products banner, Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough producing via OddLot Entertainment, along with Orson Scott Card and Lynn Hendee.
Directed by Gavin Hood, the film opens theatrically on November 1st.
Synopsis
In the near future, a hostile alien race called the Formics have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack,...
- 7/17/2013
- by Matt Serafini
- DreadCentral.com
Summit Entertainment plans to showcase its highly anticipated Ender's Game at the 2013 Sdcc, presenting never-before-seen footage, appearances by cast members and filmmakers, and several massive, interactive fan events.
The full slate of activities related to the film to be unveiled at this year's Comic-Con includes:
Hall H Panel - The studio's panel on Thursday, July 18th, will feature Ender's Game filmmakers and cast, including producer Bob Orci, director Gavin Hood, and cast members Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, and Abigail Breslin.
Exclusive Fan Experience - Attendees will be able to visit an elaborate, specially constructed Ender's Game exhibit outside of the Hilton Gaslamp, featuring 8 unique rooms representing the most iconic environments of Ender's world, complete with original film props and set pieces used in the movie. Throughout the experience, attendees will be able to see exclusive film footage on Led screens, interact with new digital content, integrate photos of...
The full slate of activities related to the film to be unveiled at this year's Comic-Con includes:
Hall H Panel - The studio's panel on Thursday, July 18th, will feature Ender's Game filmmakers and cast, including producer Bob Orci, director Gavin Hood, and cast members Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, and Abigail Breslin.
Exclusive Fan Experience - Attendees will be able to visit an elaborate, specially constructed Ender's Game exhibit outside of the Hilton Gaslamp, featuring 8 unique rooms representing the most iconic environments of Ender's world, complete with original film props and set pieces used in the movie. Throughout the experience, attendees will be able to see exclusive film footage on Led screens, interact with new digital content, integrate photos of...
- 6/28/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Ender's Game is coming to San Diego Comic-Con, and Summit Entertainment has released all of the details! The Panel will take place in Hall H on Thursday, July 18th, and they will be showing off some new footage from the film! They will also be setting up a really cool fan experience that will feature props and footage from the film. It looks like the studio is going to go all out for this movie!
This is one of my most anticipated films. I grew up on the book series, and I've been waiting for this movie to happen for years. I really hope they did a solid adaptation. I guess we'll find out when they present it to the fans at Comic-Con. Make sure to follow us for all of your Comic-Con news because we really do bust our asses out there to give the fastest and best news possible.
This is one of my most anticipated films. I grew up on the book series, and I've been waiting for this movie to happen for years. I really hope they did a solid adaptation. I guess we'll find out when they present it to the fans at Comic-Con. Make sure to follow us for all of your Comic-Con news because we really do bust our asses out there to give the fastest and best news possible.
- 6/27/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Summit Entertainment's sent along a brand new image as well as army logos from Battle School (Salamander, Dragon, Rat and Asp) from Gavin Hood's Ender's Game, starring Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. As you can see, it's Hailee Steinfeld and Asa Butterfield in the photo from the sci-fi adventure film scripted by Hood based on Orson Scott Card's best-selling and award-winning novel of the same title, is produced by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Gigi Pritzker, Linda McDonough, Robert Chartoff, Lynn Hendee, Ed Ulbrich and Card. Here, in the near future, a hostile alien race (called the Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training...
- 2/20/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Summit Entertainment's sent along a brand new image as well as army logos from Battle School (Salamander, Dragon, Rat and Asp) from Gavin Hood's Ender's Game, starring Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. As you can see, it's Hailee Steinfeld and Asa Butterfield in the photo from the sci-fi adventure film scripted by Hood based on Orson Scott Card's best-selling and award-winning novel of the same title, is produced by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Gigi Pritzker, Linda McDonough, Robert Chartoff, Lynn Hendee, Ed Ulbrich and Card. Here, in the near future, a hostile alien race (called the Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training...
- 2/20/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
According to Film Music Reporter, composer James Horner has been hired to score Summit Entertainment/Lionsgate's upcoming science fiction tentpole Ender's Game, which is based on the classic Orson Scott Card novel. Best known for working on the likes of Titanic and Braveheart, Horner recently provided the score for Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man. Directed and written by Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Ender's Game follows Andrew "Ender" Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a genius strategist recruited by the government to help destroy an insect-like alien race. The film also stars Harrison Ford, Abigail Breslin, Hailee Steinfeld, Sir Ben Kingsley and Viola Davis. Gigi Pritzker & Linda McDonough (Drive), Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman (Star Trek) Orson Scott Card, Lynn Hendee (The Tempest) and Robert Chartoff (Rocky) are all producing. Ender’s Game is set to hit theaters November 1st this year. Follow @PaulRomCBM !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.
- 1/31/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Gavin Hood's Ender's Game adds first movie image We have a new image in from Summit Entertainment's Ender's Game, adapted from the Orson Scott Novel by director Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Tsotsi). Starring are Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Abigail Breslin, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Aramis Knight, Jimmy 'Jax' Pinchak, Moises Arias, Andrea Powell and Han Soto. The story set 70 years after a horrific alien war, follows an unusually gifted child who is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion. Lynn Hendee, Linda McDonough, Robert Chartoff, John Textor, Gigi Pritzker and Orson Scott Card Produce. The science fiction film's executive produced by David Coatsworth, Bill Lischak, Cliff Plumer and Ed Ulbrich.
- 12/13/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Gavin Hood's Ender's Game adds first movie image We have a new image in from Summit Entertainment's Ender's Game, adapted from the Orson Scott Novel by director Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Tsotsi). Starring are Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Abigail Breslin, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Aramis Knight, Jimmy 'Jax' Pinchak, Moises Arias, Andrea Powell and Han Soto. The story set 70 years after a horrific alien war, follows an unusually gifted child who is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion. Lynn Hendee, Linda McDonough, Robert Chartoff, John Textor, Gigi Pritzker and Orson Scott Card Produce. The science fiction film's executive produced by David Coatsworth, Bill Lischak, Cliff Plumer and Ed Ulbrich.
- 12/13/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Don Groves is a Deadline contributor based in Sydney. Brian Rosen and Su Armstrong’s Australian film production company Tree is taking root in North America. The producers plan to start shooting 33 Liberty Lane, a comedy starring Emily Watson, Sandra Oh, Melora Hardin and Nia Vardalos, in Winnipeg in February, and they’re developing Doll, a U.S. romantic drama, with Chartoff Productions’ Lynn Hendee. Englishman Peter Hewitt (Garfield, The Maiden Heist) will direct Liberty Lane from a script by Canadian-born Australian resident Stephen Ayres. The plot follows four down-on-their-luck women who turn to phone sex as a way to make a quick buck and enlist the help of a hooker (not yet cast). Sales agent LevelK has negotiated presales worth $700,000 to Canada (Union Pictures), Russia and other territories, Rosen tells Deadline. Tree is co-producing with Phyllis Laing’s Winnipeg-based Buffalo Gal Pictures. Doll is the saga of an up-and-coming...
- 11/8/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Albert Nobbs helmer Rodrigo Garcia will direct We’re Just Married, a David Rabe-scripted film. Lily Rabe will play one of the leads and she will also be a producer on the project. Rabe, best known for American Horror Story, is the daughter of David Rabe and the late Jill Clayburgh. “I’m ecstatic to be in the Rabe business with David and Lily,” Garcia said. “This script is a perfect portrait of a highly complicated, emotionally charged, and painfully funny romantic triangle. And, like all of David Rabe’s works, it is a gift to writers and directors.” Lynn Hendee and Robert Chartoff are producing with Lily Rabe. Hendee and Chartoff are currently co-producing the Gavin Hood-directed Ender’s Game, which stars Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield and Hailee Steinfeld. Lily Rabe is repped by ICM Partners.
- 10/24/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Ice scripted by Lori Nelson which is based on the true story of Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic Endurance expedition, will be developed into an action-adventure feature film by Robert Chartoff and Lynn Hendee of Chartoff Productions. Variety reports that Nelson also produces the project which is being sent out to directors, aiming for a 2015 release which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. This was an attempt to become the first land crossing of the continent but disaster struck when the Endurance ship became trapped in pack ice and crushed in 1915. Of the 27 men on the expedition, no lives were lost.
- 9/27/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Ice scripted by Lori Nelson which is based on the true story of Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic Endurance expedition, will be developed into an action-adventure feature film by Robert Chartoff and Lynn Hendee of Chartoff Productions. Variety reports that Nelson also produces the project which is being sent out to directors, aiming for a 2015 release which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. This was an attempt to become the first land crossing of the continent but disaster struck when the Endurance ship became trapped in pack ice and crushed in 1915. Of the 27 men on the expedition, no lives were lost.
- 9/27/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Touted as the “an on-set blog from the producers of the film,” the official blog for Ender’S Game has launched. The sci-fi action pic is one of most anticipated films for next year. The film is based on the novel Ender.s Game by Orson Scott Card and stars Harrison Ford, Sir Ben Kingsley, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin and Viola Davis. Production on the film began in late February in New Orleans and is being helmed and written by Gavin Hood (X-men Origins: Wolverine).
Check it out here: http://endersgameblog.tumblr.com/
Official synopsis:
In the near future, a hostile alien race (Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Fleet (If) Military are training only the best...
Check it out here: http://endersgameblog.tumblr.com/
Official synopsis:
In the near future, a hostile alien race (Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Fleet (If) Military are training only the best...
- 3/25/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Viola Davis has boarded the cast of Summit Entertainment's screen adaptation of Orson Scott Card's 1985 sci-fi novel "Ender's Game."According to Variety, Gavin Hood is directing from his script adaptation with a March 15, 2013 release date set.Orson Scott Card, Lynn Hendee and Robert Chartoff are producing along with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman through K/O Paper Products; and Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough through OddLot Entertainment. Asa Butterfield ("Hugo") has been cast in the titular role of Ender Wiggin. Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford have also been cast.The film is set in the future and centers on the child Ender Wiggin, who is trained in the arts of war by an international fleet so that...
- 2/7/2012
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Harrison Ford and Abigail Breslin have been cast in Ender’s Game. Harrison Ford and Abigail Breslin joining Gavin Hood‘s Ender’s Game (2013) answers the questions of who will play Valentine Wiggin (Abigail Breslin) and who will play Colonel Hyram Graff (Harrison Ford).
Regarding both characters, Valentine Wiggin is “Ender’s older sister” and Colonel Hyram Graff is “who’s in charge of training young military recruits.” A more thorough break down of these characters and the other characters in Ender’s Game can be found here: Ender’s Game Movie is Casting Characters / Casting Call.
Ender’s Game plot synopsis: “70 years after a horrific alien war, an unusually gifted child is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion.”
On the film’s history and production:
Ender’s Game came out of a long confinement in development hell when Gavin Hood’s...
Regarding both characters, Valentine Wiggin is “Ender’s older sister” and Colonel Hyram Graff is “who’s in charge of training young military recruits.” A more thorough break down of these characters and the other characters in Ender’s Game can be found here: Ender’s Game Movie is Casting Characters / Casting Call.
Ender’s Game plot synopsis: “70 years after a horrific alien war, an unusually gifted child is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion.”
On the film’s history and production:
Ender’s Game came out of a long confinement in development hell when Gavin Hood’s...
- 12/22/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
Ben Kingsley is in talks to join the cast of Summit Entertainment's screen adaptation of Orson Scott Card's 1985 sci-fi novel "Ender's Game."According to Variety, Gavin Hood is directing from his script adaptation with a March 15, 2013 release date set.Orson Scott Card, Lynn Hendee and Robert Chartoff are producing along with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman through K/O Paper Products; and Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough through OddLot Entertainment. Asa Butterfield ("Hugo") has been cast in the titular role of Ender Wiggin. Hailee Steinfeld is also in talks to join the film.The film is set in the future and centers on the child Ender Wiggin, who is trained in the arts of war by an international fleet so that...
- 12/15/2011
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
That must have been some chemistry between Asa Butterfield and Ben Kingsley on the set of Hugo, because THR is reporting that Kingsley will join the cast in Gavin Hood’s adapation of Ender’s Game. This is the first adult role to be cast in the film, with word that Harrison Ford is still in negotiations to star as Colonel Hyrum Graff. But as for Kingsley, the trade says says that he’ll “play a legendary war hero presumed to be long dead,” but that’s all they have. Not that he isn’t a great actor but I can’t picture Kingsley as Graff, but this is a great addition to the Ender’s Game cast, which just recently added Hailee Steinfeld as Petra.
The film is set in a future where the Earth is under attack by an insect-like race and mankind has created a battle school to train fighting forces.
The film is set in a future where the Earth is under attack by an insect-like race and mankind has created a battle school to train fighting forces.
- 12/9/2011
- by Mike Lee
- FusedFilm
Hailee Steinfeld is in talks for the female lead in Summit Entertainment's screen adaptation of Orson Scott Card's 1985 sci-fi novel "Ender's Game."According to Variety, Gavin Hood is directing with a March 15, 2013 release date set.Orson Scott Card, Lynn Hendee and Robert Chartoff are producing along with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman through K/O Paper Products; and Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough through OddLot Entertainment. Asa Butterfield ("Hugo") has been cast in the titular role of Ender Wiggin.The film is set in the future and centers on the child Ender Wiggin, who is trained in the arts of war by an international fleet so that he may help battle a third invasion of earth by an insect-like alien species...
- 12/5/2011
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Asa Butterfield will star in Summit Entertainment's screen adaptation of Orson Scott Card's 1985 sci-fi novel "Ender's Game."According to Variety, Gavin Hood is directing with a March 15, 2013 release date set.Orson Scott Card, Lynn Hendee and Robert Chartoff are producing along with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman through K/O Paper Products; and Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough through OddLot Entertainment. The film is set in the future and centers on the child Ender Wiggin (Butterfield) who is trained in the arts of war by an international fleet so that he may help battle a third invasion of earth by an insect-like alien species called the Formics.Butterfield can be currently seen in Martin Scorsese's "Hugo."...
- 12/1/2011
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Hailee Steinfeld earned rave reviews for her lead role opposite Jeff Bridges in True Grit, a remake of the John Wayne western. Steinfeld looked likely to leap into the sci-fi genre after continued talks to join director Gavin Hood and producers Lynn Hendee, Linda McDonough, Roberto Orci and Gigi Pritzker on an adaptation of the sci-fi novel Ender’S Game. Recently, Asa Butterfield, star of Martin Scorsese's Hugo, a 3D adaptation of the classic children's book The Invention of Hugo Cabret, joined the movie as Ender Wiggin, a young boy selected for a military program to learn how to fight an alien species that previously invaded Earth.
- 12/1/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Hailee Steinfeld earned rave reviews for her lead role opposite Jeff Bridges in True Grit, a remake of the John Wayne western. Steinfeld looked likely to leap into the sci-fi genre after continued talks to join director Gavin Hood and producers Lynn Hendee, Linda McDonough, Roberto Orci and Gigi Pritzker on an adaptation of the sci-fi novel Ender’S Game. Recently, Asa Butterfield, star of Martin Scorsese's Hugo, a 3D adaptation of the classic children's book The Invention of Hugo Cabret, joined the movie as Ender Wiggin, a young boy selected for a military program to learn how to fight an alien species that previously invaded Earth.
- 12/1/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Hailee Steinfeld earned rave reviews for her lead role opposite Jeff Bridges in True Grit, a remake of the John Wayne western. Steinfeld looked likely to leap into the sci-fi genre after continued talks to join director Gavin Hood and producers Lynn Hendee, Linda McDonough, Roberto Orci and Gigi Pritzker on an adaptation of the sci-fi novel Ender’S Game. Recently, Asa Butterfield, star of Martin Scorsese's Hugo, a 3D adaptation of the classic children's book The Invention of Hugo Cabret, joined the movie as Ender Wiggin, a young boy selected for a military program to learn how to fight an alien species that previously invaded Earth.
- 12/1/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The 14-year old star of director Martin Scorsese's recently released and critically acclaimed film will play the lead role in the upcoming science fiction adaptation of the award winning Orson Scott Card novel. Summit Entertainment is co-financing the film which Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolderine) will direct and screenwriting/producing duo Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman (Cowboys and Aliens) are attached as producers through their K/O Paper Products banner, along with Odd Lot Entertainment's Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough, author Orson Scott Card and Lynn Hendee. Several weeks ago Asa Butterfield, the star of director Martin Scorsese's widely praised 3D film Hugo, was named as the front runner for the role of Ender Wiggin in the film. Though he has remained ambiguous over the past few...
- 11/29/2011
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Has Ender’S Game Found its Ender Wiggin?
Is one young actor heading from Hugo to Ender’s Game? It’s a possibility!
Asa Butterfield is his name and right now the 14-year old actor’s game is starring in Martin Scorsese’s 3D family movie, Hugo. It opens November 23rd. More fantasy may be in the young man’s future. Deadline reports, Butterfield has been offered the starring role in one of the most exciting science fiction/ fantasy adaptations to date. It is Ender’s Game, an adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s famous novel.
Ender’s Game is being adapted by Odd Lot Entertainment, but Summit Entertainment will release the movie. Their projected release date is March 15, 2013. It tells the story of children who are recruited in the near future to fight frightening aliens via a spaceflight/combat simulator known only as “the game”.
Gavin Hood of Tsotsi and Wolverine will direct.
Is one young actor heading from Hugo to Ender’s Game? It’s a possibility!
Asa Butterfield is his name and right now the 14-year old actor’s game is starring in Martin Scorsese’s 3D family movie, Hugo. It opens November 23rd. More fantasy may be in the young man’s future. Deadline reports, Butterfield has been offered the starring role in one of the most exciting science fiction/ fantasy adaptations to date. It is Ender’s Game, an adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s famous novel.
Ender’s Game is being adapted by Odd Lot Entertainment, but Summit Entertainment will release the movie. Their projected release date is March 15, 2013. It tells the story of children who are recruited in the near future to fight frightening aliens via a spaceflight/combat simulator known only as “the game”.
Gavin Hood of Tsotsi and Wolverine will direct.
- 11/22/2011
- by Sasha Nova
- Boomtron
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