Golden Globe and Emmy winner Rosamund Pike will join the cast of Lionsgate’s “Now You See Me 3,” the third chapter of the magician series. Details of her part are being kept under wraps, but she will have a “pivotal role” in the film according to the press release.
Original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman are expected to reprise their roles. Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa and Ariana Greenblatt have also been cast in new roles.
Pike joins the ensemble as the new film returns audiences to the thieving illusionists known as the Four Horseman and introduces a new generation of magicians.
Pike has recently received accolades for her role in Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” for which she was nominated for best actress in a supporting role at the BAFTA Awards and best supporting actress in the motion picture category at the Golden Globes.
Original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman are expected to reprise their roles. Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa and Ariana Greenblatt have also been cast in new roles.
Pike joins the ensemble as the new film returns audiences to the thieving illusionists known as the Four Horseman and introduces a new generation of magicians.
Pike has recently received accolades for her role in Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” for which she was nominated for best actress in a supporting role at the BAFTA Awards and best supporting actress in the motion picture category at the Golden Globes.
- 5/2/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Rosamund Pike has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s Now You See Me 3 in the latest instalment in the adventures of the thieving illusionists known as the Four Horsemen.
While details of Pike’s role remain under wraps the studio said it will be “pivotal”. She joins previously announced Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt.
Ruben Fleischer will return to direct and the project is being conceived as the launch pad for the future of the franchise. The logline has not been disclosed.
At time of writing it was expected that original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson,...
While details of Pike’s role remain under wraps the studio said it will be “pivotal”. She joins previously announced Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt.
Ruben Fleischer will return to direct and the project is being conceived as the launch pad for the future of the franchise. The logline has not been disclosed.
At time of writing it was expected that original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson,...
- 5/2/2024
- ScreenDaily
Rosamund Pike (Saltburn) has come aboard for a role in the third installment of Lionsgate’s magic-themed franchise, Now You See Me, which has thus far grossed over $687Mm worldwide.
While specifics as to her role are under wraps, it’s described as “pivotal.” As previously announced, the threequel will see Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman reprise. Others who have come aboard in new roles include Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt.
While the plot for Now You See Me 3 is unclear at this point, it reintroduces audiences to the thieving illusionists known as the Four Horseman while introducing audiences to a new generation of magicians. Bobby Cohen and Secret Hideout’s Alex Kurtzman are producing, with Meredith Wieck and Erin Jones-Wesley overseeing the project for Lionsgate. Robert Melnik made deals for the studio.
Pike is coming off of another pivotal performance...
While specifics as to her role are under wraps, it’s described as “pivotal.” As previously announced, the threequel will see Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman reprise. Others who have come aboard in new roles include Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt.
While the plot for Now You See Me 3 is unclear at this point, it reintroduces audiences to the thieving illusionists known as the Four Horseman while introducing audiences to a new generation of magicians. Bobby Cohen and Secret Hideout’s Alex Kurtzman are producing, with Meredith Wieck and Erin Jones-Wesley overseeing the project for Lionsgate. Robert Melnik made deals for the studio.
Pike is coming off of another pivotal performance...
- 5/2/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate and Hasbro announced today that they have signed a deal with LuckyChap, the award-winning production company headed by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, and Josey McNamara, to produce Monopoly, a motion picture in development based on the legendary classic board game. Hasbro Entertainment will also produce.
Lionsgate extended its development rights to the beloved, multi-generational board game with its purchase of eOne, which was completed in December 2023.
Monopoly is the world’s most popular board game, with 99% global awareness. It is available in more than 100 countries and has sold nearly half a billion copies since 1935.
LuckyChap most recently produced Barbie, the Oscar-winning hit that has taken in over $1.4 billion worldwide at the global box office, as well as Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn and the upcoming release My Old Ass, a hit at Sundance starring Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella.
Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said, “I could...
Lionsgate extended its development rights to the beloved, multi-generational board game with its purchase of eOne, which was completed in December 2023.
Monopoly is the world’s most popular board game, with 99% global awareness. It is available in more than 100 countries and has sold nearly half a billion copies since 1935.
LuckyChap most recently produced Barbie, the Oscar-winning hit that has taken in over $1.4 billion worldwide at the global box office, as well as Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn and the upcoming release My Old Ass, a hit at Sundance starring Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella.
Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said, “I could...
- 4/10/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
After taking on the plastic, fantastic world of Barbie Land, producer Margot Robbie is heading to the rich terrain of Monopoly.
Robbie’s company LuckyChap and her partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara are producing a live-action feature film based on the ubiquitous real estate-inspired board game. Hasbro Entertainment, the backers of Monopoly, will also produce.
Lionsgate extended its development rights to the board game with its purchase of eOne, which was completed in December 2023. According to the studio, Monopoly is the world’s most popular board game brand, with 99% global awareness. It’s available in more than 100 countries across the globe, selling nearly half a billion copies going back to 1935.
It’s unclear how Robbie and company plan to spin a narrative story from the two-dimensional world of Monopoly. It’s no surprise, though, as to why Lionsgate thought of them to take on the challenge. LuckyChap recently produced a little blockbuster called “Barbie,...
Robbie’s company LuckyChap and her partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara are producing a live-action feature film based on the ubiquitous real estate-inspired board game. Hasbro Entertainment, the backers of Monopoly, will also produce.
Lionsgate extended its development rights to the board game with its purchase of eOne, which was completed in December 2023. According to the studio, Monopoly is the world’s most popular board game brand, with 99% global awareness. It’s available in more than 100 countries across the globe, selling nearly half a billion copies going back to 1935.
It’s unclear how Robbie and company plan to spin a narrative story from the two-dimensional world of Monopoly. It’s no surprise, though, as to why Lionsgate thought of them to take on the challenge. LuckyChap recently produced a little blockbuster called “Barbie,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Margot Robbie is sticking with toys and games after the success of “Barbie.”
Robbie, through her LuckyChap production banner, will develop an adaption of Hasbro’s classic board game, “Monopoly.” The announcement came Wednesday morning during Lionsgate’s CinemaCon 2024 presentation.
Producing “Monopoly” alongside Robbie are her partners Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara. The upcoming “Monopoly” movie will also be produced by Hasbro Entertainment for Lionsgate, which extended its development rights to the board game adaptation after its December 2023 purchase of eOne. Hasbro had originally intended to develop a “Monopoly” movie that would star Kevin Hart.
No plot details, casting, or release date plans were announced on Wednesday.
The news comes shortly after LuckyChap announced a “Sims” movie on the heels of the blockbuster “Barbie” success and Oscar nominations.
The Hasbro board game, available in more than 100 countries, has sold nearly half a billion copies going back to 1935. Monopoly has been...
Robbie, through her LuckyChap production banner, will develop an adaption of Hasbro’s classic board game, “Monopoly.” The announcement came Wednesday morning during Lionsgate’s CinemaCon 2024 presentation.
Producing “Monopoly” alongside Robbie are her partners Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara. The upcoming “Monopoly” movie will also be produced by Hasbro Entertainment for Lionsgate, which extended its development rights to the board game adaptation after its December 2023 purchase of eOne. Hasbro had originally intended to develop a “Monopoly” movie that would star Kevin Hart.
No plot details, casting, or release date plans were announced on Wednesday.
The news comes shortly after LuckyChap announced a “Sims” movie on the heels of the blockbuster “Barbie” success and Oscar nominations.
The Hasbro board game, available in more than 100 countries, has sold nearly half a billion copies going back to 1935. Monopoly has been...
- 4/10/2024
- by Brian Welk and Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Lionsgate and Hasbro have entered into a deal with Barbie producer LuckyChap to shepherd development and produce Monopoly, a feature based on the classic board game. The project is currently in development, with Hasbro Entertainment also producing. The news landed during Lionsgate’s presentation at CinemaCon on Wednesday morning in Las Vegas.
Lionsgate extended its development rights to the game with its purchase of eOne, which was completed in December 2023. With 99% global awareness, Monopoly is the world’s most popular board game brand and is available in more than 100 countries. It has sold nearly half a billion copies going back to 1935.
LuckyChap, the award-winning production company headed by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara, said in a statement today: “Monopoly is a top property – pun fully intended. Like all of the best IP, this game has resonated worldwide for generations, and we are so excited to bring this game...
Lionsgate extended its development rights to the game with its purchase of eOne, which was completed in December 2023. With 99% global awareness, Monopoly is the world’s most popular board game brand and is available in more than 100 countries. It has sold nearly half a billion copies going back to 1935.
LuckyChap, the award-winning production company headed by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara, said in a statement today: “Monopoly is a top property – pun fully intended. Like all of the best IP, this game has resonated worldwide for generations, and we are so excited to bring this game...
- 4/10/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate is in advanced discussions to purchase motion picture rights to Chandler Baker’s short story “Big Bad,” according to an insider with knowledge of the project. Additionally, the studio is in talks with director Chris Landon to produce and helm from an adaptation by Baker.
Todd Lieberman and Hidden Pictures will produce along with Landon.
Baker is the New York Times bestselling author of “Whisper Network,” a Reese’s Book Club pick from 2019.
“Big Bad” is part of Creature Feature, a collection of devilishly creepy stories that tingle the spine and twist the mind. “Big Bad” in particular focuses on werewolves preying on a family that must survive the night in an isolated farmhouse.
“Big Bad” will mark Landon’s next film following his exit from “Scream 7” late last year. The news comes after an insider revealed to TheWrap that Jenna Ortega would not return for “Scream VII...
Todd Lieberman and Hidden Pictures will produce along with Landon.
Baker is the New York Times bestselling author of “Whisper Network,” a Reese’s Book Club pick from 2019.
“Big Bad” is part of Creature Feature, a collection of devilishly creepy stories that tingle the spine and twist the mind. “Big Bad” in particular focuses on werewolves preying on a family that must survive the night in an isolated farmhouse.
“Big Bad” will mark Landon’s next film following his exit from “Scream 7” late last year. The news comes after an insider revealed to TheWrap that Jenna Ortega would not return for “Scream VII...
- 1/17/2024
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Christopher Landon is scaring up a new project, his first since he departed Scream VII late last year. The filmmaker, known for Happy Death Day and Freaky, is in talks to to direct Big Bad, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Lionsgate is in advanced negotiations to land the package that is based on the short story by Chandler Baker. The plot centers on a family that must survive a night in an isolated farmhouse as werewolves prey upon them. The story “Big Bad” appeared in the horror collection Creature Feature, which included tales from authors such as Joe Hill.
Todd Lieberman and Hidden Pictures are producing the feature.
The project marks the first move for Landon following his departure from Scream VII. The embattled project had already lost two stars when he departed. Producer Spyglass fired Melissa Barrera in the fall over social media posts she made amid the Israel-Hamas conflict,...
Lionsgate is in advanced negotiations to land the package that is based on the short story by Chandler Baker. The plot centers on a family that must survive a night in an isolated farmhouse as werewolves prey upon them. The story “Big Bad” appeared in the horror collection Creature Feature, which included tales from authors such as Joe Hill.
Todd Lieberman and Hidden Pictures are producing the feature.
The project marks the first move for Landon following his departure from Scream VII. The embattled project had already lost two stars when he departed. Producer Spyglass fired Melissa Barrera in the fall over social media posts she made amid the Israel-Hamas conflict,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Lionsgate is closing a deal to purchase a package that will have Chandler Baker adapt her short story Big Bad for Chris Landon to direct. Todd Lieberman and Hidden Pictures will produce with Landon.
It’s Landon’s first new attachment after dropping out of directing Scream 7 in a chain of events that started with Spyglass firing actress Melissa Barrera after a salvo of social media the Scream franchise backer felt was anti-Semitic. This was after the October 7 terror attack in Israel and the subsequent invasion of Gaza. Jenna Ortega then dropped out, and Landon followed.
Author of the bestseller Whisper Network, Baker wrote this short story as part of the anthology novel Creature Feature. Here is the logline for what has the potential to be a howling good werewolf movie, when the story was published last fall: The Strauss family is on knife’s edge. Sam is a resentful stay-at-home dad.
It’s Landon’s first new attachment after dropping out of directing Scream 7 in a chain of events that started with Spyglass firing actress Melissa Barrera after a salvo of social media the Scream franchise backer felt was anti-Semitic. This was after the October 7 terror attack in Israel and the subsequent invasion of Gaza. Jenna Ortega then dropped out, and Landon followed.
Author of the bestseller Whisper Network, Baker wrote this short story as part of the anthology novel Creature Feature. Here is the logline for what has the potential to be a howling good werewolf movie, when the story was published last fall: The Strauss family is on knife’s edge. Sam is a resentful stay-at-home dad.
- 1/17/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Percy Daggs IV & Anthony B. Jenkins Join Halle Berry Thriller ‘Never Let Go’ From Lionsgate, 21 Laps
Exclusive: Percy Daggs IV (The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey) and Anthony B. Jenkins (Florida Man) have been set to join Halle Berry in Lionsgate‘s thriller Never Let Go (fka Mother Land) from 21 Laps.
The film currently in production follows a mother (Berry) and her fraternal twin sons (Daggs and Jenkins) who have been tormented by an evil spirit for years and are convinced to never let go of their family’s protective bond. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, their connection is severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.
Alexandre Aja (Crawl) is directing from a script by Kevin Coughlin & Ryan Grassby. The film will be produced by 21 Laps’ Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine, who have delivered such hits as Arrival, Free Guy and Stranger Things, as well as Aja. Exec producers are Berry, Holly Jeter and 21 Laps’ Emily Morris.
The film currently in production follows a mother (Berry) and her fraternal twin sons (Daggs and Jenkins) who have been tormented by an evil spirit for years and are convinced to never let go of their family’s protective bond. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, their connection is severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.
Alexandre Aja (Crawl) is directing from a script by Kevin Coughlin & Ryan Grassby. The film will be produced by 21 Laps’ Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine, who have delivered such hits as Arrival, Free Guy and Stranger Things, as well as Aja. Exec producers are Berry, Holly Jeter and 21 Laps’ Emily Morris.
- 4/19/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has tapped Ruben Fleischer to direct the third installment of action-heist franchise “Now You See Me.”
The “Venom,” “Uncharted” and “Zombieland” director will take the helm of the third installment of the story of the thieving illusionists know as the Four Horsemen, while also featuring a new generation of characters.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Nathan Kahane announced the new film, which will get a new draft of the screenplay by “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” screenwriter Seth Grahame-Smith. The previous draft was by Eric Warren Singer.
The previous films starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman, and have grossed 687 million worldwide.
The new installment will be produced by Bobby Cohen, alongside Alex Kurtzman of Secret Hideout. Meredith Wieck and Chisom Ude will oversee for Lionsgate.
Fleischer said in a statement, “There are three things in this world I absolutely love… Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and magic.
The “Venom,” “Uncharted” and “Zombieland” director will take the helm of the third installment of the story of the thieving illusionists know as the Four Horsemen, while also featuring a new generation of characters.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Nathan Kahane announced the new film, which will get a new draft of the screenplay by “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” screenwriter Seth Grahame-Smith. The previous draft was by Eric Warren Singer.
The previous films starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman, and have grossed 687 million worldwide.
The new installment will be produced by Bobby Cohen, alongside Alex Kurtzman of Secret Hideout. Meredith Wieck and Chisom Ude will oversee for Lionsgate.
Fleischer said in a statement, “There are three things in this world I absolutely love… Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and magic.
- 9/29/2022
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Ruben Fleischer, best known for directing “Venom” and most recently “Uncharted,” is set to direct the third installment of the action-heist franchise “Now You See Me” for Lionsgate, Nathan Kahane, president, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, announced Thursday.
Seth Grahame-Smith (“Pride and Prejudice” and “Zombies”) has been tapped to work on a new draft of the screenplay, overseen by Fleischer. The previous draft was written by Eric Warren Singer, who previously co-wrote “Top Gun: Maverick” and “American Hustle.”
“The Now You See Me” franchise has grossed 687 million worldwide at the box office. The previous “Now You See Me” films starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman, among others.
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Bobby Cohen, alongside Alex Kurtzman of Secret Hideout, will produce the new installment. Meredith Wieck and Chisom Ude are overseeing the project for Lionsgate.
“There are three things in this world I absolutely love…...
Seth Grahame-Smith (“Pride and Prejudice” and “Zombies”) has been tapped to work on a new draft of the screenplay, overseen by Fleischer. The previous draft was written by Eric Warren Singer, who previously co-wrote “Top Gun: Maverick” and “American Hustle.”
“The Now You See Me” franchise has grossed 687 million worldwide at the box office. The previous “Now You See Me” films starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman, among others.
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Bobby Cohen, alongside Alex Kurtzman of Secret Hideout, will produce the new installment. Meredith Wieck and Chisom Ude are overseeing the project for Lionsgate.
“There are three things in this world I absolutely love…...
- 9/29/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Venom and Uncharted filmmaker Ruben Fleischer has been tapped to helm the next installment of Now You See Me from Lionsgate.
The franchise involves thieving illusionists known as the Four Horseman, the first two movies combined making 686.5M. The previous films starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman, among others.
For the screenplay, the studio has also brought on board Pride and Prejudice and Zombies scribe Seth Grahame-Smith to work on a new draft of the screenplay, overseen by Fleischer. The previous draft was penned by Oscar nominee Eric Warren Singer, who previously co-wrote the hits Top Gun: Maverick and American Hustle.
Commenting on the announcement, Fleischer said, “There are three things in this world I absolutely love… Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and magic. To have the chance to work with these two talented actors, as well as rest of the incredible cast of...
The franchise involves thieving illusionists known as the Four Horseman, the first two movies combined making 686.5M. The previous films starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman, among others.
For the screenplay, the studio has also brought on board Pride and Prejudice and Zombies scribe Seth Grahame-Smith to work on a new draft of the screenplay, overseen by Fleischer. The previous draft was penned by Oscar nominee Eric Warren Singer, who previously co-wrote the hits Top Gun: Maverick and American Hustle.
Commenting on the announcement, Fleischer said, “There are three things in this world I absolutely love… Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and magic. To have the chance to work with these two talented actors, as well as rest of the incredible cast of...
- 9/29/2022
- by Matt Grobar and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mark Strong (TÁR), Jahleel Kamara (Nanny), Marvin “Krondon” Jones III (Black Lightning), Natalia Reyes (Terminator: Dark Fate), Yoson An (The Plane) and Ed Quinn (The Oval) have signed on for roles in Lionsgate’s action-thriller Shadow Force, from director Joe Carnahan, which has entered production in Colombia. The actors join an ensemble led by Kerry Washington and Omar Sy, which also includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, as previously announced.
The film penned by Leon Chills and Carnahan follows Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy), who were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.
Details as to the roles the film...
The film penned by Leon Chills and Carnahan follows Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy), who were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.
Details as to the roles the film...
- 8/30/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Only Murders in the Building) and Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost) have signed on to star alongside Kerry Washington and Omar Sy in Lionsgate’s action-thriller Shadow Force, from director Joe Carnahan (Copshop).
The film written by Leon Chills and Carnahan centers on Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy), who were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.
Details as to the roles Randolph and Smith will play haven’t been disclosed. But Stephen “Dr.” Love is producing through his company Made with Love Media—which has an overall deal with Lionsgate—alongside Simpson Street’s Washington and Pilar Savone,...
The film written by Leon Chills and Carnahan centers on Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy), who were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.
Details as to the roles Randolph and Smith will play haven’t been disclosed. But Stephen “Dr.” Love is producing through his company Made with Love Media—which has an overall deal with Lionsgate—alongside Simpson Street’s Washington and Pilar Savone,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Following a bidding war, Lionsgate has acquired the motion picture adaptation rights to “Thieves’ Gambit,” the upcoming young adult thriller by Kayvion Lewis. Steven Caple Jr. is attached to direct for Temple Hill Entertainment.
“‘Thieves’ Gambit’ is such a unique perspective on the beloved heist genre and I am thrilled to be partnering up with Lionsgate and Kayvion to bring audiences a franchise that they can emotionally connect with and grow alongside,” Caple Jr. said in a statement.
The film is set to follow a young woman who was raised by her parents to be an expert thief. Now, she must enter a dangerous, cutthroat competition that pits her against other young, talented thieves where winner takes all.
Caple Jr. has previously directed “Creed II” and 2016’s “The Land.” The director is also behind the upcoming film “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.” The seventh installment to the “Transformers” series is...
“‘Thieves’ Gambit’ is such a unique perspective on the beloved heist genre and I am thrilled to be partnering up with Lionsgate and Kayvion to bring audiences a franchise that they can emotionally connect with and grow alongside,” Caple Jr. said in a statement.
The film is set to follow a young woman who was raised by her parents to be an expert thief. Now, she must enter a dangerous, cutthroat competition that pits her against other young, talented thieves where winner takes all.
Caple Jr. has previously directed “Creed II” and 2016’s “The Land.” The director is also behind the upcoming film “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.” The seventh installment to the “Transformers” series is...
- 6/23/2022
- by Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
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Lionsgate has picked up the movie adaptation rights to the upcoming YA thriller novel Thieves’ Gambit by author Kayvion Lewis, outbidding other suitors.
Steven Caple Jr. is attached to direct the adaptation from Temple Hill Entertainment, with Caple Jr., Christina Hodson and Morgan Howell sharing the producer credits. Caple Jr. previously directed Creed II and is in postproduction on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, which releases in June 2023 and stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback.
Lewis will executive produce the movie where a young woman, raised by her parents to be an expert thief, must enter a dangerous and cutthroat competition that pits her against other young talented thieves where the winner takes all.
“Thieves’ Gambit is such a unique perspective on the beloved heist genre and I am thrilled to be partnering up with Lionsgate and Kayvion to bring audiences a franchise...
Lionsgate has picked up the movie adaptation rights to the upcoming YA thriller novel Thieves’ Gambit by author Kayvion Lewis, outbidding other suitors.
Steven Caple Jr. is attached to direct the adaptation from Temple Hill Entertainment, with Caple Jr., Christina Hodson and Morgan Howell sharing the producer credits. Caple Jr. previously directed Creed II and is in postproduction on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, which releases in June 2023 and stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback.
Lewis will executive produce the movie where a young woman, raised by her parents to be an expert thief, must enter a dangerous and cutthroat competition that pits her against other young talented thieves where the winner takes all.
“Thieves’ Gambit is such a unique perspective on the beloved heist genre and I am thrilled to be partnering up with Lionsgate and Kayvion to bring audiences a franchise...
- 6/23/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lionsgate has acquired motion picture adaptation rights to Thieves’ Gambit, an upcoming young adult thriller novel by Kayvion Lewis that has been generating deals and buzz ahead if its planned fall 2023 publish date. Steven Caple Jr, whose directing credits include Creed 2 and the upcoming Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, is attached to helm.
The book’s plot centers on a young woman, raised by her parents to be an expert thief, who must enter a dangerous, cutthroat competition that pits her against other young, talented thieves where the winner takes all.
The adaptation is being produced by Temple Hill Entertainment, Caple and Hodson Exports’ Christina Hodson and Morgan Howell. Lewis will executive produce. Meredith Wieck and Jon Humphrey will oversee for Lionsgate, with Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner and Annika Patton overseeing for Temple Hill.
“Thieves’ Gambit is a thrilling, wish-fulfilling, globetrotting adventure that will introduce the world to an iconic new heroine,...
The book’s plot centers on a young woman, raised by her parents to be an expert thief, who must enter a dangerous, cutthroat competition that pits her against other young, talented thieves where the winner takes all.
The adaptation is being produced by Temple Hill Entertainment, Caple and Hodson Exports’ Christina Hodson and Morgan Howell. Lewis will executive produce. Meredith Wieck and Jon Humphrey will oversee for Lionsgate, with Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner and Annika Patton overseeing for Temple Hill.
“Thieves’ Gambit is a thrilling, wish-fulfilling, globetrotting adventure that will introduce the world to an iconic new heroine,...
- 6/23/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
In her expanded role the executive will oversee a division responsible for negotiating the production and talent deals across a broad portfolio of films.
Laucella will continue to report to Lionsgate general counsel and chief strategic officer Wayne Levin.
She has handled production and talent deals for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 as well as the upcoming The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
Laucella has also structured and negotiated talent deals for director Francis Lawrence and Jennifer Lawrence as well as many of the other principal cast members on the franchise.
In addition she has structured and negotiated production and talent deals for the first two installments of Lionsgate’s Divergent franchise as well as the upcoming Allegiant and other upcoming event films such as Gods Of Egypt, the live-action Power Rangers series, Deepwater Horizon starring Mark Wahlberg, The Last Witch Hunter starring Vin Diesel and Damien Chazelle’s [link...
Laucella will continue to report to Lionsgate general counsel and chief strategic officer Wayne Levin.
She has handled production and talent deals for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 as well as the upcoming The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
Laucella has also structured and negotiated talent deals for director Francis Lawrence and Jennifer Lawrence as well as many of the other principal cast members on the franchise.
In addition she has structured and negotiated production and talent deals for the first two installments of Lionsgate’s Divergent franchise as well as the upcoming Allegiant and other upcoming event films such as Gods Of Egypt, the live-action Power Rangers series, Deepwater Horizon starring Mark Wahlberg, The Last Witch Hunter starring Vin Diesel and Damien Chazelle’s [link...
- 4/15/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Dave Franco and Emma Roberts have been set to star in Ya novel adaptation “Nerve” for Lionsgate.
The “Catfish” duo of Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman will direct the thriller based on the book by Jeanne Ryan. Jessica Sharzer adapted the screenplay.
Also Read: TheWrap’s Exclusive Sundance Portraits (Photos)
Story follows good-girl Vee (Roberts), who breaks out of her shell after plunging into an online game of truth-or-dare called “Nerve” with the sexy and mysterious Ian (Franco). However, Vee quickly finds the initial thrills turn dark as the stakes grow increasingly higher and the game turns personal – ultimately revealing...
The “Catfish” duo of Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman will direct the thriller based on the book by Jeanne Ryan. Jessica Sharzer adapted the screenplay.
Also Read: TheWrap’s Exclusive Sundance Portraits (Photos)
Story follows good-girl Vee (Roberts), who breaks out of her shell after plunging into an online game of truth-or-dare called “Nerve” with the sexy and mysterious Ian (Franco). However, Vee quickly finds the initial thrills turn dark as the stakes grow increasingly higher and the game turns personal – ultimately revealing...
- 1/27/2015
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
The studio has acquired feature rights to Lois Duncan’s 1974 novel Down A Dark Hall and set Rodrigo Cortés to direct and Twilight saga author Stephenie Meyer to produce.
The dynamic package extends Lionsgate’s relationship with Cortés (pictured) after Buried and features writing by screenwriter Chris Sparling – Cortés’ Buried collaborator and a hot property after his Sea Of Trees script formed the backbone of one of this year’s most sought-after pre-sales titles in Cannes.
Michael Goldbach wrote the original adaptation for the screen after Meyer and her Fickle Fish partner Meghan Hibbett optioned the book last year and brought him on.
Fickle Fish Films will produce with Temple Hill Entertainment’s Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen.
Down A Dark Hall follows a girl called Kit Gordy as she starts at an elite boarding school where dark powers lurk and her personal detiny hangs in the balance.
Erik Feig and James Myers oversee for Lionsgate and Robert Melnik...
The dynamic package extends Lionsgate’s relationship with Cortés (pictured) after Buried and features writing by screenwriter Chris Sparling – Cortés’ Buried collaborator and a hot property after his Sea Of Trees script formed the backbone of one of this year’s most sought-after pre-sales titles in Cannes.
Michael Goldbach wrote the original adaptation for the screen after Meyer and her Fickle Fish partner Meghan Hibbett optioned the book last year and brought him on.
Fickle Fish Films will produce with Temple Hill Entertainment’s Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen.
Down A Dark Hall follows a girl called Kit Gordy as she starts at an elite boarding school where dark powers lurk and her personal detiny hangs in the balance.
Erik Feig and James Myers oversee for Lionsgate and Robert Melnik...
- 7/30/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The studio has acquired feature rights to Lois Duncan’s 1974 novel Down A Dark Hall and set Rodrigo Cortés to direct and Twilight saga author Stephenie Meyer to produce.
The dynamic package extends Lionsgate’s relationship with Cortés (pictured) after Buried and features writing by screenwriter Chris Sparling – Cortés’ Buried collaborator and a hot property in Cannes at the start of the summer with Sea Of Trees.
Michael Goldbach wrote the original adaptation for the screen after Meyer and her Fickle Fish partner Meghan Hibbett optioned the book last year and brought him on.
Fickle Fish Films will produce with Temple Hill Entertainment’s Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen.
Down A Dark Hall follows a girl called Kit Gordy as she starts at an elite boarding school where dark powers lurk and her personal detiny hangs in the balance.
Erik Feig and James Myers oversee for Lionsgate and Robert Melnik negotiated the deal on behalf of the...
The dynamic package extends Lionsgate’s relationship with Cortés (pictured) after Buried and features writing by screenwriter Chris Sparling – Cortés’ Buried collaborator and a hot property in Cannes at the start of the summer with Sea Of Trees.
Michael Goldbach wrote the original adaptation for the screen after Meyer and her Fickle Fish partner Meghan Hibbett optioned the book last year and brought him on.
Fickle Fish Films will produce with Temple Hill Entertainment’s Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen.
Down A Dark Hall follows a girl called Kit Gordy as she starts at an elite boarding school where dark powers lurk and her personal detiny hangs in the balance.
Erik Feig and James Myers oversee for Lionsgate and Robert Melnik negotiated the deal on behalf of the...
- 7/30/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate has acquired film rights to Dr Reza Aslan’s Zealot: The Life And Times Of Jesus of Nazareth.
The book challenges long-held assumptions about Jesus and reappraises the figure in a humanistic context. Random House Publishing Group published the book in July 2013.
“Reza Aslan has written a remarkable book that manages to bring the ancient world into contemporary relief and to make a timeless story very timely,” said Lionsgate motion picture group president of production Erik Feig.
Feig, Lionsgate evp of production Gillian Bohrer and creative executive James Myers will oversee for the studio.
Lionsgate’s evp of business affairs Robert Melnik and svp of business and legal affairs Philip Strina negotiated the deal with UTA in association with Cheney Literary and attorney Michael Schenkman of Bloom Hergott on behalf of Aslan.
The book challenges long-held assumptions about Jesus and reappraises the figure in a humanistic context. Random House Publishing Group published the book in July 2013.
“Reza Aslan has written a remarkable book that manages to bring the ancient world into contemporary relief and to make a timeless story very timely,” said Lionsgate motion picture group president of production Erik Feig.
Feig, Lionsgate evp of production Gillian Bohrer and creative executive James Myers will oversee for the studio.
Lionsgate’s evp of business affairs Robert Melnik and svp of business and legal affairs Philip Strina negotiated the deal with UTA in association with Cheney Literary and attorney Michael Schenkman of Bloom Hergott on behalf of Aslan.
- 12/11/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Kate Atkinson’s bestseller was published in April and explores the lives of a woman during World War II given the chance to begin from scratch.
Temple Hill Entertainment will produce after creative executive Jaclyn Huntling championed the pitch. Lionsgate holds feature rights.
Semi Chellas and Esta Spalding will adapt the screenplay.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president of production Erik Feig, production evp Gillian Bohrer and creative executive James Myers will oversee the project for the studio.
Business affairs Robert Melnik negotiated the deal on behalf of the studio.
Atkinson is represented by Casarotto Ramsay & Associates in London. Chellas and Spalding are represented by UTA and Lesley Harrison in Canada. Spalding is also represented by Jerry Kalajian at Ipg, and Chellas is also represented by attorney Ken Richman.
Temple Hill Entertainment will produce after creative executive Jaclyn Huntling championed the pitch. Lionsgate holds feature rights.
Semi Chellas and Esta Spalding will adapt the screenplay.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president of production Erik Feig, production evp Gillian Bohrer and creative executive James Myers will oversee the project for the studio.
Business affairs Robert Melnik negotiated the deal on behalf of the studio.
Atkinson is represented by Casarotto Ramsay & Associates in London. Chellas and Spalding are represented by UTA and Lesley Harrison in Canada. Spalding is also represented by Jerry Kalajian at Ipg, and Chellas is also represented by attorney Ken Richman.
- 8/14/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate and Tyler Perry have announced the commencement of production of Madea.S Witness Protection. The film marks the prolific filmmaker and multi-media tycoon.s 14th feature film production with Lionsgate in seven years. The announcement was made by Perry with Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger, co-chairs of Lionsgate.s Motion Picture Group.
Comic legend Eugene Levy (the American Pie franchise, Best In Show) stars in the film as George, a high level CFO at the center of a Ponzi scheme in New York City who is enrolled in the Witness Protection program along with his family in the one place that absolutely no one will think to look for them: Madea.s house down South. Perry wrote the script, is directing and producing the film, and will reprise three of his best loved roles . as tough talking grandma Madea, as Madea.s indelicate cousin Joe, and as plain-spoken attorney Brian,...
Comic legend Eugene Levy (the American Pie franchise, Best In Show) stars in the film as George, a high level CFO at the center of a Ponzi scheme in New York City who is enrolled in the Witness Protection program along with his family in the one place that absolutely no one will think to look for them: Madea.s house down South. Perry wrote the script, is directing and producing the film, and will reprise three of his best loved roles . as tough talking grandma Madea, as Madea.s indelicate cousin Joe, and as plain-spoken attorney Brian,...
- 1/31/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger's fast and furious return to the big screen is currently getting underway. The former Governor of California has targeted director Kim Jee-Woon's "The Last Stand" as his first star vehicle since returning to acting, and he won't be alone — he'll have some very notable co-stars joining him for the ride.
Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and "Jackass" host Johnny Knoxville have boarded the cast of "Last Stand," an impressive roster of actors that already includes "Thor" star Jaimie Alexander, "300" villain Rodrigo Santoro and the inimitable Peter Stormare of "Fargo" fame. Also joining the cast is Harry Dean Stanton, perhaps most recently best known for playing the creepy Roman Grant on HBO's "Big Love," but forever in my heart for his ill-fated turn as Brett in Ridley Scott's "Alien."
No specifics on who these new cast members are playing just yet, so we can only speculate for now.
Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and "Jackass" host Johnny Knoxville have boarded the cast of "Last Stand," an impressive roster of actors that already includes "Thor" star Jaimie Alexander, "300" villain Rodrigo Santoro and the inimitable Peter Stormare of "Fargo" fame. Also joining the cast is Harry Dean Stanton, perhaps most recently best known for playing the creepy Roman Grant on HBO's "Big Love," but forever in my heart for his ill-fated turn as Brett in Ridley Scott's "Alien."
No specifics on who these new cast members are playing just yet, so we can only speculate for now.
- 10/18/2011
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Movies Blog
Impressive Cast Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger In High Octane Chase Story
Santa Monica, CA, October 17, 2011. Lionsgate is pleased to announce the start of production on Kim Jee-Woon.s The Last Stand, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The announcement was made by the President of Lionsgate.s Motion Picture Group Joe Drake, and President of Production Michael Paseornek.
The shoot, which begins on October 17, 2011, will take place across locations in New Mexico and Nevada.
Rounding out the cast are Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights), Forest Whitaker (The Last King Of Scotland), Luis Guzman (Carlito.S Way, Boogie Nights), Rodrigo Santoro (Che, I Love You Phillip Morris), Johnny Knoxville (The Jackass films), Jaimie Alexander (Thor), Eduardo Noriega (Open Your Eyes), Peter Stormare (Fargo, The Big Lebowski) and Harry Dean Stanton (Ailien, The Green Mile).
Korean action-suspense master Kim Jee-Woon (A Tale Of Two Sisters, The Good, The Bad, The Weird) is directing the film, which...
Santa Monica, CA, October 17, 2011. Lionsgate is pleased to announce the start of production on Kim Jee-Woon.s The Last Stand, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The announcement was made by the President of Lionsgate.s Motion Picture Group Joe Drake, and President of Production Michael Paseornek.
The shoot, which begins on October 17, 2011, will take place across locations in New Mexico and Nevada.
Rounding out the cast are Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights), Forest Whitaker (The Last King Of Scotland), Luis Guzman (Carlito.S Way, Boogie Nights), Rodrigo Santoro (Che, I Love You Phillip Morris), Johnny Knoxville (The Jackass films), Jaimie Alexander (Thor), Eduardo Noriega (Open Your Eyes), Peter Stormare (Fargo, The Big Lebowski) and Harry Dean Stanton (Ailien, The Green Mile).
Korean action-suspense master Kim Jee-Woon (A Tale Of Two Sisters, The Good, The Bad, The Weird) is directing the film, which...
- 10/18/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Imagine if you could not hide even a single thought from anyone else. Now imagine what would happen if it wasn’t just you? Chaos Walking, the Carnagie Medal winning young adult novel trilogy by Patrick Ness, presents a futuristic world where an infection makes every thought an audible utterance and privacy absolutely non-existent and follows the story of a boy who holds the key to salvation.
Lionsgate has just acquired the worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute a film adaptation of these books with Doug Davison (How To Train Your Dragon, The Departed) producing. Check out the official press release from Lionsgate below:
Lionsgate Lands Chaos Walking
Studio Acquires Worldwide Rights To Patrick Ness’ Award-Winning Young Adult Novel Trilogy
Santa Monica, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Lionsgate® (NYSE: Lgf), a leading global entertainment company, announced today that it has obtained worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute films based on the award-winning,...
Lionsgate has just acquired the worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute a film adaptation of these books with Doug Davison (How To Train Your Dragon, The Departed) producing. Check out the official press release from Lionsgate below:
Lionsgate Lands Chaos Walking
Studio Acquires Worldwide Rights To Patrick Ness’ Award-Winning Young Adult Novel Trilogy
Santa Monica, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Lionsgate® (NYSE: Lgf), a leading global entertainment company, announced today that it has obtained worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute films based on the award-winning,...
- 10/5/2011
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
Santa Monica, CA (October 3, 2011) – Lionsgate announced today that it has obtained worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute films based on the award-winning, best-selling and critically acclaimed “Chaos Walking” young adult novel trilogy by Patrick Ness. The announcement was made by Lionsgate’s co-coo and Motion Picture Group President Joe Drake. Doug Davison (The Departed, How To Train Your Dragon, The Grudge) will be producing through his Quadrant Pictures.
The Carnegie Medal winning books are set in a dystopian future with humans colonizing a distant earth-like planet. When an infection called the Noise suddenly makes all thought audible, privacy vanishes in an instant. In the ensuing chaos, a corrupt autocrat threatens to take control of the human settlements and wage war with the indigenous alien race, and only young Todd Hewitt holds the key to stopping planet wide-destruction.
“Although these stories are set in a critical time in the future,...
The Carnegie Medal winning books are set in a dystopian future with humans colonizing a distant earth-like planet. When an infection called the Noise suddenly makes all thought audible, privacy vanishes in an instant. In the ensuing chaos, a corrupt autocrat threatens to take control of the human settlements and wage war with the indigenous alien race, and only young Todd Hewitt holds the key to stopping planet wide-destruction.
“Although these stories are set in a critical time in the future,...
- 10/3/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Lionsgate, a leading global entertainment company, announced today that it has obtained worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute films based on the award-winning, best-selling and critically acclaimed "Chaos Walking" young adult novel trilogy by Patrick Ness. The announcement was made by Lionsgate's co-coo and Motion Picture Group President Joe Drake. Doug Davison (The Departed, How To Train Your Dragon, The Grudge) will be producing through his Quadrant Pictures.The Carnegie Medal winning books are set in a dystopian future with humans colonizing a distant earth-like planet. When an infection called the Noise suddenly makes all thought audible, privacy vanishes in an instant. In the ensuing chaos, a corrupt autocrat threatens to take control of the human settlements and wage war with the indigenous alien race, and only young Todd Hewitt holds the key to stopping planet wide-destruction. "Although these stories are set in a critical time in the future,...
- 10/3/2011
- LRMonline.com
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: As studios continue snatching up literary series in hopes of finding the next “Twilight” or “Harry Potter” franchise, Lionsgate announces that it has acquired the Ya trilogy “Chaos Walking” for adaptation, and will begin with the opening book, “The Knife of Never Letting Go.”
Much like “The Hunger Games,” Patrick Ness’s story takes place in a dystopian future, only here, an infection called the Noise suddenly makes all thought audible, which means privacy has vanished.
“In the ensuing chaos, a corrupt autocrat threatens to take control of the human settlements and wage war with the indigenous alien race, and only young Todd Hewitt holds the key to stopping planet wide-destruction,” according to a release.
More from Lionsgate, which will develop, produce and distribute all three films:
“Although these stories are set in a critical time in the future, they speak volumes about what...
Hollywoodnews.com: As studios continue snatching up literary series in hopes of finding the next “Twilight” or “Harry Potter” franchise, Lionsgate announces that it has acquired the Ya trilogy “Chaos Walking” for adaptation, and will begin with the opening book, “The Knife of Never Letting Go.”
Much like “The Hunger Games,” Patrick Ness’s story takes place in a dystopian future, only here, an infection called the Noise suddenly makes all thought audible, which means privacy has vanished.
“In the ensuing chaos, a corrupt autocrat threatens to take control of the human settlements and wage war with the indigenous alien race, and only young Todd Hewitt holds the key to stopping planet wide-destruction,” according to a release.
More from Lionsgate, which will develop, produce and distribute all three films:
“Although these stories are set in a critical time in the future, they speak volumes about what...
- 10/3/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
It looks as though another young adult novel is being adapted for the screen. Comingsoon reports that Lionsgate has acquired worldwide rights to Patrick Ness's award-winning trilogy, Chaos Walking. I have not read the books, but can understand why studios are interested to duplicate the excitement for Gary Ross' Hunger Games adaptation.
Here is the official press release:
Lionsgate®, a leading global entertainment company, announced today that it has obtained worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute films based on the award-winning, best-selling and critically acclaimed "Chaos Walking" young adult novel trilogy by Patrick Ness. The announcement was made by Lionsgate's co-coo and Motion Picture Group President Joe Drake. Doug Davison (The Departed, How To Train Your Dragon, The Grudge) will be producing through his Quadrant Pictures.
The Carnegie Medal winning books are set in a dystopian future with humans colonizing a distant earth-like planet. When an infection...
Here is the official press release:
Lionsgate®, a leading global entertainment company, announced today that it has obtained worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute films based on the award-winning, best-selling and critically acclaimed "Chaos Walking" young adult novel trilogy by Patrick Ness. The announcement was made by Lionsgate's co-coo and Motion Picture Group President Joe Drake. Doug Davison (The Departed, How To Train Your Dragon, The Grudge) will be producing through his Quadrant Pictures.
The Carnegie Medal winning books are set in a dystopian future with humans colonizing a distant earth-like planet. When an infection...
- 10/3/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
July 18, 2011 – Lionsgate and the producers of the film adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book .What To Expect When You.re Expecting. are thrilled to announce that Dennis Quaid (The Rookie, The Day After Tomorrow, Vantage Point and the upcoming Footloose) will be starring opposite Brooklyn Decker in the film, which is expected to begin shooting mid-Summer 2011, and will be released on May 11, 2012. It was previously announced that Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Chace Crawford and Rob Huebel will also be starring in the project.
Quaid.s character Ramsey and his much younger wife Skyler (Decker) are expecting twins. Impending fatherhood is just another way for the hilariously competitive Ramsey to try to one-up his adult son Colin, who is also expecting his first child.
Kirk Jones (Waking Ned Devine, Nanny McPhee) is directing the film, which was acquired from a script by Heather Hach and...
Quaid.s character Ramsey and his much younger wife Skyler (Decker) are expecting twins. Impending fatherhood is just another way for the hilariously competitive Ramsey to try to one-up his adult son Colin, who is also expecting his first child.
Kirk Jones (Waking Ned Devine, Nanny McPhee) is directing the film, which was acquired from a script by Heather Hach and...
- 7/19/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Film To Be Released Mother.s Day Weekend 2012
July 15, 2011 – Lionsgate and the producers of the film adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book What To Expect When You’Re Expecting are thrilled to announce that Matthew Morrison (.Glee.) will be starring opposite Cameron Diaz in the film, which is expected to begin shooting mid-Summer 2011, and will be released on May 11, 2012. It was previously announced that Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Chace Crawford and Rob Huebel will also be starring in the project.
Morrison.s character Evan is teamed up with Diaz.s Jules on a popular celebrity dance show. All their heat on and off the dance floor soon sparks a bun in the oven that will force them to synch their bi-coastal lives and re-asses what matters in life . all while in the national spotlight.
Kirk Jones (Waking Ned Devine, Nanny McPhee) is directing the film, which...
July 15, 2011 – Lionsgate and the producers of the film adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book What To Expect When You’Re Expecting are thrilled to announce that Matthew Morrison (.Glee.) will be starring opposite Cameron Diaz in the film, which is expected to begin shooting mid-Summer 2011, and will be released on May 11, 2012. It was previously announced that Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Chace Crawford and Rob Huebel will also be starring in the project.
Morrison.s character Evan is teamed up with Diaz.s Jules on a popular celebrity dance show. All their heat on and off the dance floor soon sparks a bun in the oven that will force them to synch their bi-coastal lives and re-asses what matters in life . all while in the national spotlight.
Kirk Jones (Waking Ned Devine, Nanny McPhee) is directing the film, which...
- 7/15/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Film To Be Released Mother.s Day Weekend 2012
June 30, 2011 – Lionsgate and the producers of the film adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book .What To Expect When You.re Expecting. are thrilled to announce that Anna Kendrick (50-50, End Of Watch, Up In The Air Lionsgate.s upcoming Rapturepalooza) and Brooklyn Decker (Just Go With It, Battleship) have been cast to star with Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez in the film, which is expected to begin shooting mid-Summer 2011, and will be in theaters everywhere on May 11, 2012.
Kendrick will play Rosie in one of the film.s interlocking stories. Her character reunites with an attractive old flame after a turf war between their respective food trucks, and they embark on a funny, poignant journey together in the wake of a surprise pregnancy.
Decker will play Skyler in one of the film.s interlocking stories. The perennially perky character, who is married to a much older man,...
June 30, 2011 – Lionsgate and the producers of the film adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book .What To Expect When You.re Expecting. are thrilled to announce that Anna Kendrick (50-50, End Of Watch, Up In The Air Lionsgate.s upcoming Rapturepalooza) and Brooklyn Decker (Just Go With It, Battleship) have been cast to star with Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez in the film, which is expected to begin shooting mid-Summer 2011, and will be in theaters everywhere on May 11, 2012.
Kendrick will play Rosie in one of the film.s interlocking stories. Her character reunites with an attractive old flame after a turf war between their respective food trucks, and they embark on a funny, poignant journey together in the wake of a surprise pregnancy.
Decker will play Skyler in one of the film.s interlocking stories. The perennially perky character, who is married to a much older man,...
- 7/1/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Craig Gillespie has been hired to direct the Lionsgate's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Earlier we reported on the possibility and now the studio has confirmed the announcement. Gillespie directed the critical and audience hit Lars and the Real Girl, and is also directing the upcoming Fright Night, starring Collin Farrell and Anton Yelchin hitting theaters this August.
Natalie Portman is producing the film under her handsomecharlie films shingle with Annette Savitch, who arranged for Darko Entertainment to acquire the rights from publisher Quirk Books. The book was co-authored with Jane Austen by Seth Graham-Smith, and was a New York Times bestseller, a top seller on Amazon.com and was placed on "Oprah's Summer Reading List." Darko's Richard Kelly, Sean McKittrick and Ted Hamm are also serving as producers. President of Motion Picture Production Alli Shearmur and Lionsgate Senior Vice President of Production Jim Miller are...
Natalie Portman is producing the film under her handsomecharlie films shingle with Annette Savitch, who arranged for Darko Entertainment to acquire the rights from publisher Quirk Books. The book was co-authored with Jane Austen by Seth Graham-Smith, and was a New York Times bestseller, a top seller on Amazon.com and was placed on "Oprah's Summer Reading List." Darko's Richard Kelly, Sean McKittrick and Ted Hamm are also serving as producers. President of Motion Picture Production Alli Shearmur and Lionsgate Senior Vice President of Production Jim Miller are...
- 4/18/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Thandie Newton will star in Tyler Perry-directed Good Deeds for Lionsgate. Good Deeds reunites Perry and Newton who worked together on For Colored Girls. Perry will star as Glen Deeds, an affluent and successful entrepreneur who's about to tie the knot when he meets Newton's character, a down-on-her-luck single mom. Tyler Perry Studios produces with Perry writing the screenplay and production scheduled for the end of April in Atlanta, Ga. Wayne Levine, Wendy Jaffe and Robert Melnik of Lionsgate negotiated the deal. Aside from Good Deeds, Newton recently finished work on The Retreat, an independent thriller...
- 4/6/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Thandie Newton will star in Tyler Perry-directed Good Deeds for Lionsgate. Good Deeds reunites Perry and Newton who worked together on For Colored Girls. Perry will star as Glen Deeds, an affluent and successful entrepreneur who's about to tie the knot when he meets Newton's character, a down-on-her-luck single mom. Tyler Perry Studios produces with Perry writing the screenplay and production scheduled for the end of April in Atlanta, Ga. Wayne Levine, Wendy Jaffe and Robert Melnik of Lionsgate negotiated the deal. Aside from Good Deeds, Newton recently finished work on The Retreat, an independent thriller...
- 4/6/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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