Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Blue Beetle, Strays and Ahsoka.
Oceana’s Rock Under the Stars
Oceana hosted its fifth annual Rock Under the Stars event on Saturday with a special performance from Gladys Knight and featuring celebrity guests Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Mary Steenburgen, Sam Waterston, Sally Pressman, Ed Begley Jr. and Tommy Chong.
Keri Selig, Oceana CEO Andrew Sharpless, Mary Steenburgen, Gladys Knight, Ted Danson and Oceana board president Keith Addis Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson
LA Regional Food Bank’s A Million Reasons Celebration
Ted Danson, Jeff Goldblum, Dylan McDermott, Mary Steenburgen and Sam Waterston supported the LA Regional Food Bank at an event on Sunday.
Sam Waterston, Emilie Livingston, Jeff Goldblum, Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, Keith Addis, Dylan McDermott and Keri Selig
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Oceana’s Rock Under the Stars
Oceana hosted its fifth annual Rock Under the Stars event on Saturday with a special performance from Gladys Knight and featuring celebrity guests Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Mary Steenburgen, Sam Waterston, Sally Pressman, Ed Begley Jr. and Tommy Chong.
Keri Selig, Oceana CEO Andrew Sharpless, Mary Steenburgen, Gladys Knight, Ted Danson and Oceana board president Keith Addis Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson
LA Regional Food Bank’s A Million Reasons Celebration
Ted Danson, Jeff Goldblum, Dylan McDermott, Mary Steenburgen and Sam Waterston supported the LA Regional Food Bank at an event on Sunday.
Sam Waterston, Emilie Livingston, Jeff Goldblum, Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, Keith Addis, Dylan McDermott and Keri Selig
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- 8/18/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For as much as autumn in Hollywood is film festival season (and usually the Emmys, as well), it’s also a time typically jam-packed with fundraising events, from the A-list Academy Museum and Lacma galas to charity dinners toasting celebrity honorees. But like almost everything else in the industry, many such events have been put into question by the actors and writers strikes — SAG-AFTRA in particular has noted that actors cannot do charity gala red carpets if there are any studio/streamer logos on the step-and-repeats, and studios are often sponsors.
A handful of charity events — including the HollyRod DesignCare Gala and Project Angel Food groundbreaking ceremony — have successfully happened with big names in attendance since the actors strike began July 14, and the Academy Museum gala (set for Oct. 14, with honorees Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and Sofia Coppola) and Hollywood-loved Baby2Baby gala (set for Nov. 11) are...
A handful of charity events — including the HollyRod DesignCare Gala and Project Angel Food groundbreaking ceremony — have successfully happened with big names in attendance since the actors strike began July 14, and the Academy Museum gala (set for Oct. 14, with honorees Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and Sofia Coppola) and Hollywood-loved Baby2Baby gala (set for Nov. 11) are...
- 8/17/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oceana celebrated its fifth annual Rock Under the Stars event Saturday night, highlighting ocean conservation with support from Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Mary Steenburgen, Sam Waterston and headlining performer Gladys Knight.
The event, held at the Los Angeles home of Oceana board president Keith Addis and wife Keri Selig, had a particularly urgent message when tied with climate change, especially via this summer’s extreme heat and the Maui wildfires that have recently ravaged the island.
“We do what we do because things are going to be getting worse and worse,” Danson, an Oceana board member, told The Hollywood Reporter. “One of the reasons we keep doing what we’re doing is with climate change, the waters are heating, the fish are swimming north, corals are dying, so we feel an urgency to make sure we manage the fisheries that are so stressed out. If they’re being fished at the limit,...
The event, held at the Los Angeles home of Oceana board president Keith Addis and wife Keri Selig, had a particularly urgent message when tied with climate change, especially via this summer’s extreme heat and the Maui wildfires that have recently ravaged the island.
“We do what we do because things are going to be getting worse and worse,” Danson, an Oceana board member, told The Hollywood Reporter. “One of the reasons we keep doing what we’re doing is with climate change, the waters are heating, the fish are swimming north, corals are dying, so we feel an urgency to make sure we manage the fisheries that are so stressed out. If they’re being fished at the limit,...
- 8/13/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kelly Rowland is set to star in Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa legal drama set at Netflix.
The ensemble cast will also include Trevante Rhodes, Sean Sagar, Nick Sagar and RonReaco Lee. Perry will write, direct and produce the drama about a criminal defense attorney who, in the hopes of becoming partner, takes on the case of an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend.
Perry will share producer credits with Rowland, Angi Bones and Will Areu.
The prolific director and producer earlier set his next feature film, titled Six Triple Eight, for Netflix, and it will portray the 6888th battalion, the only all-Black, all-female battalion in the World War II effort. Perry penned the project, which is based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History magazine.
Six Triple Eight marks Perry’s fourth film with Netflix following A Fall From Grace, A Madea Homecoming and,...
The ensemble cast will also include Trevante Rhodes, Sean Sagar, Nick Sagar and RonReaco Lee. Perry will write, direct and produce the drama about a criminal defense attorney who, in the hopes of becoming partner, takes on the case of an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend.
Perry will share producer credits with Rowland, Angi Bones and Will Areu.
The prolific director and producer earlier set his next feature film, titled Six Triple Eight, for Netflix, and it will portray the 6888th battalion, the only all-Black, all-female battalion in the World War II effort. Perry penned the project, which is based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History magazine.
Six Triple Eight marks Perry’s fourth film with Netflix following A Fall From Grace, A Madea Homecoming and,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you were wondering what to expect from Tyler Perry’s next project, the Netflix World War II-set drama “Six Triple Eight,” the director and the film’s star Kerry Washington have shared a first look.
Written, directed and produced by Perry, “Six Triple Eight” tells the inspiring true story of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II. The project is currently filming in the U.K. and Perry shared an image from set, featuring his all-star ensemble cast including Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Dean Norris and Scott Daniel Johnson.
“To honor the long ignored worth of the 6888 has been the greatest privilege of my career thus far,” Perry captioned his photo, which shows the filmmaker standing on set amid his lead ensemble and a massive troupe...
Written, directed and produced by Perry, “Six Triple Eight” tells the inspiring true story of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II. The project is currently filming in the U.K. and Perry shared an image from set, featuring his all-star ensemble cast including Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Dean Norris and Scott Daniel Johnson.
“To honor the long ignored worth of the 6888 has been the greatest privilege of my career thus far,” Perry captioned his photo, which shows the filmmaker standing on set amid his lead ensemble and a massive troupe...
- 2/17/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey and Sam Waterston have been snapped up to star in Tyler Perry’s next Netflix project ‘Six Triple Eight.’
The project focuses on the true story of the only all-black, all-female World War II battalion that proved key to the American war effort.
The story of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, until now kept out of history books, was restored on March 14th, 2022 when U.S. President Joe Biden signed a bill for the women to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’s highest honour.
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Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga and Jay Reeves, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Gregg Sulkin, Dean Norris and Susan Sarandon will also star.
Washington will also serve as an executive producer. Perry wrote the script for Six Triple Eight, which is...
The project focuses on the true story of the only all-black, all-female World War II battalion that proved key to the American war effort.
The story of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, until now kept out of history books, was restored on March 14th, 2022 when U.S. President Joe Biden signed a bill for the women to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’s highest honour.
Also in news – Golden Globe 2023 Winners – Spielberg & McDonagh’s Banshees win big
Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga and Jay Reeves, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Gregg Sulkin, Dean Norris and Susan Sarandon will also star.
Washington will also serve as an executive producer. Perry wrote the script for Six Triple Eight, which is...
- 1/12/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Netflix has revealed the ensemble cast for Tyler Perry’s upcoming World War II film “Six Triple Eight,” which will be led by Kerry Washington, who is also joining the project as an executive producer as shooting begins this week.
Starring alongside Washington is a cast that includes Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jay Reeves, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums and Gregg Sulkin.
“Breaking Bad” star Dean Norris and “Law & Order” veteran Sam Waterston will also star in the film with Susan Sarandon and Oprah Winfrey.
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Written, directed and produced by Perry, “Six Triple Eight” tells the true story of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the only WWII battalion that consisted entirely of Black women. Consisting of 855 women, the 6888th served as a wartime postal service, tasked with...
Starring alongside Washington is a cast that includes Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jay Reeves, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums and Gregg Sulkin.
“Breaking Bad” star Dean Norris and “Law & Order” veteran Sam Waterston will also star in the film with Susan Sarandon and Oprah Winfrey.
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Written, directed and produced by Perry, “Six Triple Eight” tells the true story of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the only WWII battalion that consisted entirely of Black women. Consisting of 855 women, the 6888th served as a wartime postal service, tasked with...
- 1/11/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey and Sam Waterston are toplining Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight, the prolific director’s fourth film for Netflix.
Washington will also executive produce the film about the true story of the only all-black, all-female World War II battalion that proved key to the American war effort. The ensemble cast in the film, which has begun production, includes Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga and Jay Reeves.
Perry and his team also cast Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Gregg Sulkin, Dean Norris and Susan Sarandon. Perry wrote the script for Six Triple Eight, which his based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel for WWII History magazine.
He will also produce the film alongside Nicole Avant, Keri Selig, Angi Bones, Carlota Espinosa and Tony Strickland, while Peter Guber will also executive produce.
Six Triple Eight recalls 855 women who joined...
Washington will also executive produce the film about the true story of the only all-black, all-female World War II battalion that proved key to the American war effort. The ensemble cast in the film, which has begun production, includes Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga and Jay Reeves.
Perry and his team also cast Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Gregg Sulkin, Dean Norris and Susan Sarandon. Perry wrote the script for Six Triple Eight, which his based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel for WWII History magazine.
He will also produce the film alongside Nicole Avant, Keri Selig, Angi Bones, Carlota Espinosa and Tony Strickland, while Peter Guber will also executive produce.
Six Triple Eight recalls 855 women who joined...
- 1/11/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tyler Perry’s upcoming Netflix film “Six Triple Eight” has lined up an all-star cast, led by Kerry Washington and Oprah Winfrey.
Washington will also executive produce the film, which tells the inspiring true story of the only all-Black, all-female World War II battalion.
Starring alongside Washington and Winfrey is an impressive ensemble cast, including Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jay Reeves, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums and Gregg Sulkin, along with Dean Norris, Sam Waterston and Susan Sarandon.
In addition to directing and producing the film, Perry also wrote the screenplay, based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media about the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, made up of 855 Black women.
When these women joined the war effort, they were given the herculean task of sorting through and delivering the three-year backlog of undelivered mail.
Washington will also executive produce the film, which tells the inspiring true story of the only all-Black, all-female World War II battalion.
Starring alongside Washington and Winfrey is an impressive ensemble cast, including Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jay Reeves, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums and Gregg Sulkin, along with Dean Norris, Sam Waterston and Susan Sarandon.
In addition to directing and producing the film, Perry also wrote the screenplay, based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media about the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, made up of 855 Black women.
When these women joined the war effort, they were given the herculean task of sorting through and delivering the three-year backlog of undelivered mail.
- 1/11/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Kerry Washington (The School for Good and Evil) will exec produce and star in Six Triple Eight — the WWII drama that Tyler Perry is writing, directing and producing for Netflix, which has now entered production. She’s joined in the ensemble by such screen icons as Sam Waterston (Grace and Frankie), Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise) and Oprah Winfrey (Selma).
Others set include Ebony Obsidian (If Beale Street Could Talk), Milauna Jackson (A Jazzman’s Blues), Kylie Jefferson (Tiny Pretty Things), Shanice Shantay (The Wiz Live!), Sarah Jeffery (Charmed), Pepi Sonuga (Pam & Tommy), Jay Reeves (Safety), Jeanté Godlock (Daybreak), Moriah Brown (Raising Dion), Baadja-Lyne Odums (Ruthless), Gregg Sulkin (The Throwback) and Dean Norris (Breaking Bad).
The film based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel, published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media, tells the true story of the only all-Black, all-female World War II Battalion. These 855 women joined the war...
Others set include Ebony Obsidian (If Beale Street Could Talk), Milauna Jackson (A Jazzman’s Blues), Kylie Jefferson (Tiny Pretty Things), Shanice Shantay (The Wiz Live!), Sarah Jeffery (Charmed), Pepi Sonuga (Pam & Tommy), Jay Reeves (Safety), Jeanté Godlock (Daybreak), Moriah Brown (Raising Dion), Baadja-Lyne Odums (Ruthless), Gregg Sulkin (The Throwback) and Dean Norris (Breaking Bad).
The film based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel, published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media, tells the true story of the only all-Black, all-female World War II Battalion. These 855 women joined the war...
- 1/11/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyler Perry will write and direct Netflix’s ‘Six Triple Eight’, a World War II epic about the efforts of the only all-Black, all-female battalion.
In addition to directing, Perry is also adapting the screenplay from Kevin M. Hymel’s article about the 6888th battalion, published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media.
‘Six Triple Eight’ tells the true story of the 855 women who joined the war effort with little knowledge of their Herculean task at hand, which was to sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail, reports Variety.
Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land and a war-torn country, they persevered and succeeded – in record time – in sorting over 17 million pieces of mail. Their efforts allowed American soldiers to reconnect with their families and loved ones back home.
According to Netflix’s press release, “The motto that kept them going each day was one they created themselves: ‘No Mail,...
In addition to directing, Perry is also adapting the screenplay from Kevin M. Hymel’s article about the 6888th battalion, published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media.
‘Six Triple Eight’ tells the true story of the 855 women who joined the war effort with little knowledge of their Herculean task at hand, which was to sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail, reports Variety.
Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land and a war-torn country, they persevered and succeeded – in record time – in sorting over 17 million pieces of mail. Their efforts allowed American soldiers to reconnect with their families and loved ones back home.
According to Netflix’s press release, “The motto that kept them going each day was one they created themselves: ‘No Mail,...
- 12/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tyler Perry will direct his next feature film for Netflix with “Six Triple Eight” about the 6888th battalion, the only all-black, all-female battalion in the World War II effort, the company announced on Wednesday.
The film is based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media.
The official synopsis is as follows: “Six Triple Eight” tells the inspiring true story of the incredible and brave women of the only all-black, all-female World War 2 Battalion. These 855 women joined the war effort with little knowledge of what exactly they would be doing, but were quickly given the mission of a lifetime: sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. A herculean task, that most thought to be impossible, the women not only succeeded but did it in half the time they were given. Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land, and a war-torn country, they persevered...
The film is based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media.
The official synopsis is as follows: “Six Triple Eight” tells the inspiring true story of the incredible and brave women of the only all-black, all-female World War 2 Battalion. These 855 women joined the war effort with little knowledge of what exactly they would be doing, but were quickly given the mission of a lifetime: sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. A herculean task, that most thought to be impossible, the women not only succeeded but did it in half the time they were given. Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land, and a war-torn country, they persevered...
- 12/14/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Tyler Perry is heading to war — World War II, that is. The prolific writer-director has boarded his next feature film with “Six Triple Eight,” a new period drama coming to Netflix, it was announced Wednesday.
Based on an article written by journalist Kevin M. Hymel for WWII History Magazine, “Six Triple Eight” tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female battalion active during World War II. The group, which consisted of 855 women, was tasked with sorting through a three-year backlog of 17 million pieces of undelivered mail, reconnecting American soldiers with their loved ones at home, while struggling with discrimination and violence in war-torn Europe. The women of the Battalion received the Congressional Gold Medal this year after President Joe Biden signed the bill to honor them.
Perry will write and direct “Six Triple Eight” and produce along with Angi Bones and Tony Strickland for Tyler Perry Studios.
Based on an article written by journalist Kevin M. Hymel for WWII History Magazine, “Six Triple Eight” tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female battalion active during World War II. The group, which consisted of 855 women, was tasked with sorting through a three-year backlog of 17 million pieces of undelivered mail, reconnecting American soldiers with their loved ones at home, while struggling with discrimination and violence in war-torn Europe. The women of the Battalion received the Congressional Gold Medal this year after President Joe Biden signed the bill to honor them.
Perry will write and direct “Six Triple Eight” and produce along with Angi Bones and Tony Strickland for Tyler Perry Studios.
- 12/14/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Tyler Perry will write and direct Netflix’s “Six Triple Eight,” a World War II epic about the efforts of the only all-Black, all-female battalion.
In addition to directing, Perry is also adapting the screenplay from Kevin M. Hymel’s article about the 6888th battalion, published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media.
“Six Triple Eight” tells the true story of the 855 women who joined the war effort with little knowledge of their Herculean task at hand, which was to sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land and a war-torn country, they persevered and succeeded — in record time — in sorting over 17 million pieces of mail. Their efforts allowed American soldiers to reconnect with their families and loved ones back home. According to Netflix’s press release, “The motto that kept them going each day was one they created themselves: ‘No Mail, Low Morale.
In addition to directing, Perry is also adapting the screenplay from Kevin M. Hymel’s article about the 6888th battalion, published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media.
“Six Triple Eight” tells the true story of the 855 women who joined the war effort with little knowledge of their Herculean task at hand, which was to sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land and a war-torn country, they persevered and succeeded — in record time — in sorting over 17 million pieces of mail. Their efforts allowed American soldiers to reconnect with their families and loved ones back home. According to Netflix’s press release, “The motto that kept them going each day was one they created themselves: ‘No Mail, Low Morale.
- 12/14/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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Tyler Perry has set his next feature film for Netflix about the 6888th battalion, the only all-black, all-female battalion in the World War II effort.
Perry penned the project, titled Six Triple Eight, which is based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media.
The synopsis of the project reads: “These 855 women joined the war effort with little knowledge of what exactly they would be doing, but were quickly given the mission of a lifetime: sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. A herculean task, that most thought to be impossible, the women not only succeeded but did it in half the time they were given. Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land, and a war-torn country, they persevered and sorted over 17 million pieces of mail, reconnecting American soldiers with their families and loved ones back home.
Tyler Perry has set his next feature film for Netflix about the 6888th battalion, the only all-black, all-female battalion in the World War II effort.
Perry penned the project, titled Six Triple Eight, which is based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media.
The synopsis of the project reads: “These 855 women joined the war effort with little knowledge of what exactly they would be doing, but were quickly given the mission of a lifetime: sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. A herculean task, that most thought to be impossible, the women not only succeeded but did it in half the time they were given. Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land, and a war-torn country, they persevered and sorted over 17 million pieces of mail, reconnecting American soldiers with their families and loved ones back home.
- 12/14/2022
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tyler Perry Sets Next Film At Netflix: ‘Six Triple Eight’ About Only All-Black Female WWII Battalion
Tyler Perry is set to helm his fourth movie at Netflix, Six Triple Eight, which follows the 6888th battalion, the only all-black, all-female troop in the World War II effort.
Perry is adapting from an article by Kevin M. Hymel which was published in Sovereign Media’s WWII History Magazine.
The 855 women of the 6888th joined the war effort with little knowledge of what exactly they would be doing. However, they were quickly given the mission of a lifetime: sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. A herculean task, that most thought to be impossible, the women not only succeeded but did it in half the time they were given. Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land, and a war-torn country, they persevered and sorted over 17 million pieces of mail, reconnecting American soldiers with their families and loved ones back home. The motto that kept them going each day was...
Perry is adapting from an article by Kevin M. Hymel which was published in Sovereign Media’s WWII History Magazine.
The 855 women of the 6888th joined the war effort with little knowledge of what exactly they would be doing. However, they were quickly given the mission of a lifetime: sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. A herculean task, that most thought to be impossible, the women not only succeeded but did it in half the time they were given. Facing discrimination, unfamiliar land, and a war-torn country, they persevered and sorted over 17 million pieces of mail, reconnecting American soldiers with their families and loved ones back home. The motto that kept them going each day was...
- 12/14/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
On Saturday, October 12, rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers performed a private concert at the home of Oceana Board President Keith Addis and his wife Keri Selig to help raise money for Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated to ocean conservation.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Headline Rock Under The Stars
Band members singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer performed several hits spanning their career, including “Californication,” “Aeroplane,” “Higher Ground,” “Give it Away,” and “Don’t Forget Me.”
“I was thrilled to host the Red Hot Chili Peppers tonight as we gathered to support Oceana’s proven campaigns to protect our oceans,” Addis said. “I want to thank the Red Hot Chili Peppers and all the wonderful attendees for their support of Oceana. It is truly an inspiration to all of us who fight to save the world’s oceans.”
Guests at the fourth annual...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Headline Rock Under The Stars
Band members singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer performed several hits spanning their career, including “Californication,” “Aeroplane,” “Higher Ground,” “Give it Away,” and “Don’t Forget Me.”
“I was thrilled to host the Red Hot Chili Peppers tonight as we gathered to support Oceana’s proven campaigns to protect our oceans,” Addis said. “I want to thank the Red Hot Chili Peppers and all the wonderful attendees for their support of Oceana. It is truly an inspiration to all of us who fight to save the world’s oceans.”
Guests at the fourth annual...
- 10/16/2019
- Look to the Stars
Supporters gathered in Laguna Beach last week to support Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation organization.
Alexandra Cousteau and Ted Danson
Ted Danson, Alexandra Cousteau, Sally Pressman, Austin Nichols, Jason and Ashley Wahler, Angela Kinsey, and Oscar Nunez were among those who attended the 12th annual SeaChange Summer Party.
This year’s party was emceed by Oceana Board of Directors Vice-Chair Ted Danson and Oceana Senior Advisor Alexandra Cousteau and included an intimate performance by singer-songwriter Jackson Browne and his band.
More than 400 guests gathered at an exclusive hilltop estate in Laguna Beach, overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean to celebrate the world’s oceans. More than $1.5 million was raised to benefit Oceana and local ocean conservation efforts.
This year’s benefit focused on the plague of ocean plastic pollution, addressing the enormous problem of single-use plastic pollution. Guests were reminded that 90 percent of all the plastic ever made has not been recycled,...
Alexandra Cousteau and Ted Danson
Ted Danson, Alexandra Cousteau, Sally Pressman, Austin Nichols, Jason and Ashley Wahler, Angela Kinsey, and Oscar Nunez were among those who attended the 12th annual SeaChange Summer Party.
This year’s party was emceed by Oceana Board of Directors Vice-Chair Ted Danson and Oceana Senior Advisor Alexandra Cousteau and included an intimate performance by singer-songwriter Jackson Browne and his band.
More than 400 guests gathered at an exclusive hilltop estate in Laguna Beach, overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean to celebrate the world’s oceans. More than $1.5 million was raised to benefit Oceana and local ocean conservation efforts.
This year’s benefit focused on the plague of ocean plastic pollution, addressing the enormous problem of single-use plastic pollution. Guests were reminded that 90 percent of all the plastic ever made has not been recycled,...
- 9/16/2019
- Look to the Stars
“This is the third year and it’s kind of becoming a thing,” said manager and environmentalist Keith Addis, surveying the annual backyard benefit concert for Oceana, the seawater conservation organization, held at his home in the Los Feliz hills. “Sting was the first. [Don] Henley was the second. They’re all guys who have supported Oceana in the past so they’re pre-enrolled in the cause.”
This year’s talent? Dead & Company, who performed a seven-song set — perhaps the smallest (only 260 guests) and shortest in the band’s legendary history — on Sunday night (July 8) that included such favorites as “Dark Star,” “Shakedown Street” and “Franklin’s Tower.” Among the revelers in the crowd were Shiri Appleby, Kelly Lynch, Eli Roth and Rodger Berman, husband of fashion designer Rachel Zoe.
“Their manager, Bernie Cahill, is a really good friend of mine,” Addis said. “Normally, it takes me a couple of months to lock down the talent.
This year’s talent? Dead & Company, who performed a seven-song set — perhaps the smallest (only 260 guests) and shortest in the band’s legendary history — on Sunday night (July 8) that included such favorites as “Dark Star,” “Shakedown Street” and “Franklin’s Tower.” Among the revelers in the crowd were Shiri Appleby, Kelly Lynch, Eli Roth and Rodger Berman, husband of fashion designer Rachel Zoe.
“Their manager, Bernie Cahill, is a really good friend of mine,” Addis said. “Normally, it takes me a couple of months to lock down the talent.
- 7/10/2018
- by James Patrick Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Marty Adelstein’s Tomorrow Studios, a partnership between Adelstein and ITV Studios, will adapt J. Randy Taraborrelli’s bestselling biography Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill, for television, with Taraborrelli and Emmy-nominated Keri Selig on board to produce.
Published earlier this year by St. Martin’s Press, the book paints an extraordinary psychological portrait of two famous sisters – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill – and their ferociously ambitious mother – Janet Auchincloss. Its content is based on hundreds of new interviews with friends and family of the Bouviers, including their half-brother, as well as letters and journals.
Taraborrelli and Intuition Productions’ Selig will produce along with Tomorrow Studios’ Adelstein and Becky Clements.
“Randy immediately captivated readers with his account of Janet Auchincloss and her daughters, Jackie and Lee, in his book.
Published earlier this year by St. Martin’s Press, the book paints an extraordinary psychological portrait of two famous sisters – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill – and their ferociously ambitious mother – Janet Auchincloss. Its content is based on hundreds of new interviews with friends and family of the Bouviers, including their half-brother, as well as letters and journals.
Taraborrelli and Intuition Productions’ Selig will produce along with Tomorrow Studios’ Adelstein and Becky Clements.
“Randy immediately captivated readers with his account of Janet Auchincloss and her daughters, Jackie and Lee, in his book.
- 5/21/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Friends' Matthew Perry will play the late Senator Edward Kennedy in Reelz Channel's sequel to The Kennedys TV mini-series. The Kennedys -- After Camelot is an adaptation of J. Randy Taraborrelli's book, After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present. Perry currently stars in The Odd Couple TV series on CBS.
Katie Holmes is set to return as Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Intuition Productions' Keri Selig is an executive producer on the series. Jon Cassar (The Kennedys) and Katie Holmes will direct from scripts by Stephen Kronish and Sandra Chwialkowska. Holmes and Perry also executive produce.
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Katie Holmes is set to return as Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Intuition Productions' Keri Selig is an executive producer on the series. Jon Cassar (The Kennedys) and Katie Holmes will direct from scripts by Stephen Kronish and Sandra Chwialkowska. Holmes and Perry also executive produce.
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- 3/15/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“The Kennedys” lives on as ReelzChannel has picked up a sequel miniseries with Katie Holmes attached to reprise her role as the former First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The four-part “The Kennedys: After Camelot” will follow the story of Jackie and the family after the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy. Also coming back are the production team of Muse Entertainment, director Jon Cassar and writer Stephen Kronish. Holmes will also direct an episode of the follow-up miniseries, and serve as an executive producer alongside Intuition Productions owner Keri Selig. Cassar will direct the other three installments. The first miniseries ended.
- 10/13/2014
- by Jason Hughes
- The Wrap
It's official: ReelzChannel is developing "After Camelot" as a sequel to "The Kennedys."
“With 'The Kennedys' miniseries we saw tremendous response to powerful storytelling along with an intense interest in this remarkable family. In his book, J. Randy Taraborrelli tells the incredible true story of the Kennedys from 1968 to today,” Stan E. Hubbard, CEO of ReelzChannel, said in a statement. “The Kennedy family is truly a part of the fabric of America and we’re thrilled to once again work with our partners at Muse Entertainment Enterprises to bring our viewers this fascinating and continuing story."
Reelz has acquired the rights to J. Randy Taraborrelli's "After Camelot," a book tracing the Kennedy family from 1968 to present day. Reelz is partnering with original "Kennedys" co-producer Muse Entertainment Enterprises to produce the new miniseries.
“The Kennedy family continued to make an indelible mark on the life of America and...
“With 'The Kennedys' miniseries we saw tremendous response to powerful storytelling along with an intense interest in this remarkable family. In his book, J. Randy Taraborrelli tells the incredible true story of the Kennedys from 1968 to today,” Stan E. Hubbard, CEO of ReelzChannel, said in a statement. “The Kennedy family is truly a part of the fabric of America and we’re thrilled to once again work with our partners at Muse Entertainment Enterprises to bring our viewers this fascinating and continuing story."
Reelz has acquired the rights to J. Randy Taraborrelli's "After Camelot," a book tracing the Kennedy family from 1968 to present day. Reelz is partnering with original "Kennedys" co-producer Muse Entertainment Enterprises to produce the new miniseries.
“The Kennedy family continued to make an indelible mark on the life of America and...
- 11/15/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
ReelzChannel this morning put out a press release confirming our story about the network’s plans to team with The Kennedys co-producer Muse Entertainment for a follow-up miniseries based on Randy Taraborrelli’s bestselling book After Camelot, which tells the personal history of the Kennedy family from 1968 to the present. Muse will produce the miniseries and handle international distribution. Keri Selig of Intuition Prods, who brought the project to Reelz, will serve as an executive producer. I hear Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais have been tapped to write the mini, which, like The Kennedys, is envisioned as an eight-hour event. “The Kennedy family is truly a part of the fabric of America and we’re thrilled to once again work with our partners at Muse Entertainment to bring our viewers this fascinating and continuing story,” said Stan E. Hubbard, CEO of ReelzChannel. Related: Reelz Channel & Muse Eye Sequel To...
- 11/15/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Pierce Brosnan is returning to television with an investigative thriller from veteran ER writer-producer Jack Orman and Sony Pictures Television that will likely go straight to series. Orman has written a pilot script for the ex-007's project, which Sony is shopping to international broadcasters with the goal to land pre-sales elsewhere before taking it to U.S. networks. The untitled drama centers on a "fixer," private investigator specializing in international crisis intervention who is called in to help solve homicides, abductions, financial schemes and other crimes anywhere in the world. It is largely based on the real-life experiences of international Pi Logan Clarke, head of the Los Angeles-based Clarke International Investigations. Producer Keri Selig started things off on the project when she took Clarke to Irish DreamTime, Brosnan's production company with Beau St. Clair. Brosnan, St. Clair and Selig will executive the series with Orman. Brosnan won't play the...
- 11/17/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald (”I Am Legend”) have optioned the film rights to the novel “Earthbound” by Richard Matheson, author of the novel “What Dreams May Come”. It is being written by Ronnie Christensen (”Passengers”) will write the screenplay, with Parkes, MacDonald and Keri Selig producing. Lindsay Devlin is an executive producer for the production as well. The story is about a married man who begins having an affair with a young stranger, but later on realizes that she may actually be the ghost of a long-dead woman who is driven by much more than just simple passion. No release date or casting information has been released yet about this project. [...]...
- 2/12/2010
- by Costa Koutsoutis
- ShockYa
Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald have optioned the film rights to the Richard Matheson novel "Earthbound." "Earthbound" centers on a married man who starts an affair with a young stranger, only to realize that she may actually be the ghost of a long-dead woman driven by something much more than earthly passion. Ronnie Christensen ( Passengers ) will write the screenplay. Parkes, MacDonald and Keri Selig are producing. Lindsay Devlin is an executive producer.
- 2/11/2010
- Comingsoon.net
Producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald have optioned the film rights to "I Am Legend" and "Stir of Echoes" author Richard Matheson's novel "Earthbound" says The Hollywood Reporter.
The story follows a married man having an affair with a young woman who turns out to be a ghost driven by motives more sinister than romantic.
The pair and Keri Selig will produce while Ronnie Christensen ("Passengers," "Locked In") will adapt the screenplay.
The project does not fall under their first-look deal at Dreamworks, rather its being developed in conjunction with Imagenation Abu Dhabi ("The Way Back," "The Beaver").
The story follows a married man having an affair with a young woman who turns out to be a ghost driven by motives more sinister than romantic.
The pair and Keri Selig will produce while Ronnie Christensen ("Passengers," "Locked In") will adapt the screenplay.
The project does not fall under their first-look deal at Dreamworks, rather its being developed in conjunction with Imagenation Abu Dhabi ("The Way Back," "The Beaver").
- 2/11/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Richard Matheson's Earthbound is the first project optioned completely by Parkes/MacDonald Imagenation Abu Dhabi, a venture which was announced back in October 2009. The film about a married man who has an adulterous affair with a twist will be produced by Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Keri Selig, and written by Ronnie Christensen. Parkes MacDonald/ Imagenation also recently partnered with DreamWorks on The Museum of SuperNatural History which is based on a website created by Ernest Lupinacci. Also acquired was Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby’s First Year written by pediatrician Scott W. Cohen as as a [...]...
- 2/10/2010
- by Nikki Finke
- Deadline Hollywood
Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are putting together quite an eclectic slate.
The veteran producing duo has just optioned the rights to the Richard Matheson novel "Earthbound." This comes fast on the heels of acquiring feature-film rights to two other properties: the forthcoming child-rearing guide "Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year" and the Web site the Museum of SuperNatural History.
Parkes/MacDonald Prods. is working in partnership with Imagenation Abu Dhabi, which pacted with the producers in October to fund development of feature projects. "Earthbound" is the first acquisition done outside of DreamWorks Studios, where the producers have a first-look deal.
"Earthbound" centers on a married man who starts an affair with a young stranger, only to realize that she may actually be the ghost of a long-dead woman driven by something much more than earthly passion.
Ronnie Christensen ("Passengers," "Locked In"), who is...
The veteran producing duo has just optioned the rights to the Richard Matheson novel "Earthbound." This comes fast on the heels of acquiring feature-film rights to two other properties: the forthcoming child-rearing guide "Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year" and the Web site the Museum of SuperNatural History.
Parkes/MacDonald Prods. is working in partnership with Imagenation Abu Dhabi, which pacted with the producers in October to fund development of feature projects. "Earthbound" is the first acquisition done outside of DreamWorks Studios, where the producers have a first-look deal.
"Earthbound" centers on a married man who starts an affair with a young stranger, only to realize that she may actually be the ghost of a long-dead woman driven by something much more than earthly passion.
Ronnie Christensen ("Passengers," "Locked In"), who is...
- 2/10/2010
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- Looks like Fox Searchlight and Reese Witherspoon are taking Spring cleaning to heart - they have dusted off a decade's worth of inactivity on the book-to-screen translation of author Jen Sacks' Nice. Variety reports that the project which was originally set up by Warner in 98' and had Helen Hunt on board, will now see television writer Ben Queen give the project a better outlook. Witherspoon's name gets thrown around a lot as a potential player, so don't bank on her taking the principle lead, but for the time being she is down to produce alongside Keri Selig, Gayla Nethercott and Jennifer Simpson. The protag is a magazine writer who accidentally kills her boyfriend. She finds a way to get rid of the body and discovers that killing boyfriends is easier than breaking up with them. Sounds like a cute version of American Psycho. ...
- 4/17/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
Reese Witherspoon may star in Fox Searchlight's "Nice." The studio acquired rights to Jen Sacks' humorous novel which Ben Queen will be adapting. Witherspoon is producing with Gayla Nethercott, Keri Selig and Jennifer Simpson. The story tells of a magazine writer who accidentally kills her boyfriend and, after she finds a way to dispose of the body, sees that it's actually easier to off boyfriends than break up with them. The book was first published in 1998 and purchased by Warner Bros. the next year as a potential vehicle for Helen Hunt. Witherspoon can be heard in "Monsters vs. Aliens" as the character Susan (a.k.a. Ginormica"). Her last live-action role before that was the less-than-appealling "Four Christmases" with Vince Vaughn. ...
- 4/17/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Fox Searchlight has acquired screen rights to Jen Sacks' Nice , which will be developed as a potential star vehicle for Reese Witherspoon, reports Variety . Ben Queen will adapt the darkly humorous novel. Witherspoon will produce with Keri Selig, Gayla Nethercott and Jennifer Simpson. The protagonist is a magazine writer who accidentally kills her boyfriend. She finds a way to get rid of the body and discovers that killing boyfriends is easier than breaking up with them.
- 4/17/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Reese Witherspoon may star in Fox Searchlight's "Nice." The studio acquired rights to Jen Sacks' humorous novel which Ben Queen will be adapting. Witherspoon is producing with Gayla Nethercott, Keri Selig and Jennifer Simpson. The story tells of a magazine writer who accidentally kills her boyfriend and, after she finds a way to dispose of the body, sees that it's actually easier to off boyfriends than break up with them. The book was first published in 1998 and purchased by Warner Bros. the next year as a potential vehicle for Helen Hunt. Witherspoon can be heard in "Monsters vs. Aliens"...
- 4/17/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Reese Witherspoon may star in Fox Searchlight's "Nice." The studio acquired rights to Jen Sacks' humorous novel which Ben Queen will be adapting. Witherspoon is producing with Gayla Nethercott, Keri Selig and Jennifer Simpson. The story tells of a magazine writer who accidentally kills her boyfriend and, after she finds a way to dispose of the body, sees that it's actually easier to off boyfriends than break up with them. The book was first published in 1998 and purchased by Warner Bros. the next year as a potential vehicle for Helen Hunt. Witherspoon can be heard in "Monsters vs. Aliens"...
- 4/17/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
John McTiernan is set to direct the Las Vegas action thriller "High Stakes" for Persistent Entertainment and Velvet Octopus.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, the story revolves around two friends who find themselves in over their heads when they realize they are the living collateral of a high-stakes bet.
Matt Rhodes, Judd Payne and Keri Selig are producing the project, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall in Shreveport, La., and Las Vegas.
ICM's international and independent film division packaged the project and will handle North American rights.
"Stakes" marks the second collaboration between Christensen and Persistent. The first is Sony's upcoming thriller "Passengers", starring Patrick Wilson and Anne Hathaway.
McTiernan, whose credits include "Die Hard", "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" and "The Thomas Crown Affair", most recently directed the John Travolta-Samuel L. Jackson starrer "Basic".
He is repped by ICM, manager Ron Mardigian and attorney David Nochimson.
Christensen is repped by ICM, manager Selig and attorney Neil Meyer.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, the story revolves around two friends who find themselves in over their heads when they realize they are the living collateral of a high-stakes bet.
Matt Rhodes, Judd Payne and Keri Selig are producing the project, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall in Shreveport, La., and Las Vegas.
ICM's international and independent film division packaged the project and will handle North American rights.
"Stakes" marks the second collaboration between Christensen and Persistent. The first is Sony's upcoming thriller "Passengers", starring Patrick Wilson and Anne Hathaway.
McTiernan, whose credits include "Die Hard", "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" and "The Thomas Crown Affair", most recently directed the John Travolta-Samuel L. Jackson starrer "Basic".
He is repped by ICM, manager Ron Mardigian and attorney David Nochimson.
Christensen is repped by ICM, manager Selig and attorney Neil Meyer.
John McTiernan is set to direct the Las Vegas action thriller "High Stakes" for Persistent Entertainment and Velvet Octopus.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, the story revolves around two friends who find themselves in over their heads when they realize they are the living collateral of a high-stakes bet.
Matt Rhodes, Judd Payne and Keri Selig are producing the project, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall in Shreveport, La., and Las Vegas.
ICM's international and independent film division packaged the project and will handle North American rights.
"Stakes" marks the second collaboration between Christensen and Persistent. The first is Sony's upcoming thriller "Passengers", starring Patrick Wilson and Anne Hathaway.
McTiernan, whose credits include "Die Hard", "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" and "The Thomas Crown Affair", most recently directed the John Travolta-Samuel L. Jackson starrer "Basic".
He is repped by ICM, manager Ron Mardigian and attorney David Nochimson.
Christensen is repped by ICM, manager Selig and attorney Neil Meyer.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, the story revolves around two friends who find themselves in over their heads when they realize they are the living collateral of a high-stakes bet.
Matt Rhodes, Judd Payne and Keri Selig are producing the project, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall in Shreveport, La., and Las Vegas.
ICM's international and independent film division packaged the project and will handle North American rights.
"Stakes" marks the second collaboration between Christensen and Persistent. The first is Sony's upcoming thriller "Passengers", starring Patrick Wilson and Anne Hathaway.
McTiernan, whose credits include "Die Hard", "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" and "The Thomas Crown Affair", most recently directed the John Travolta-Samuel L. Jackson starrer "Basic".
He is repped by ICM, manager Ron Mardigian and attorney David Nochimson.
Christensen is repped by ICM, manager Selig and attorney Neil Meyer.
- Quick Links Passengers Patrick Wilson Life in Flight Purple Violets EveningIt was already a great year in 2006 with his showcase roles in Hard Candy and Little Children, but 2007 is shaping up to be his breakout year. The Hollywood Reporter reports that Patrick Wilson has joined the supernatural thriller project called Passengers.Written by Ronnie Christensen, this centers on a grief counselor (Anne Hathaway) who helps six plane crash survivors and develops a special connection with one of them. When the survivors begin to disappear mysteriously, she suspects a conspiracy and becomes determined to uncover the truth. Director Rodrigo Garcia (the helmer of the little seen, but critically praised Nine Lives has already commenced lensing the Columbia Pictures project. Mockingbird Pictures' Julie Lynn, Intuition Prods.' Keri Selig and Persistent Entertainment's Judd Payne and Matthew Rhodes are producing. Mandate's Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane are executive producing. Wilson
- 1/6/2007
- IONCINEMA.com
Patrick Wilson has signed on to star as the male lead in the supernatural thriller Passengers, being produced and financed by Mandate Pictures.
Anne Hathaway already has boarded the Rodrigo Garcia-helmed film, which Columbia Pictures will release domestically.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, Passengers centers on a grief counselor (Hathaway) who helps six plane crash survivors and develops a special connection with one of them. When the survivors begin to disappear mysteriously, she suspects a conspiracy and becomes determined to uncover the truth.
Wilson, who stars opposite Kate Winslet in the Golden Globe nominated Little Children, will play Eric, the survivor who becomes romantically involved with Hathaway's character.
Mockingbird Pictures' Julie Lynn, Intuition Prods.' Keri Selig and Persistent Entertainment's Judd Payne and Matthew Rhodes are producing. Mandate's Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane are executive producing.
Wilson, whose credits include Hard Candy and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, next appears in Ed Burns' Purple Violets, Evening with Meryl Streep and Claire Danes and Life in Flight opposite Amy Smart.
Anne Hathaway already has boarded the Rodrigo Garcia-helmed film, which Columbia Pictures will release domestically.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, Passengers centers on a grief counselor (Hathaway) who helps six plane crash survivors and develops a special connection with one of them. When the survivors begin to disappear mysteriously, she suspects a conspiracy and becomes determined to uncover the truth.
Wilson, who stars opposite Kate Winslet in the Golden Globe nominated Little Children, will play Eric, the survivor who becomes romantically involved with Hathaway's character.
Mockingbird Pictures' Julie Lynn, Intuition Prods.' Keri Selig and Persistent Entertainment's Judd Payne and Matthew Rhodes are producing. Mandate's Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane are executive producing.
Wilson, whose credits include Hard Candy and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, next appears in Ed Burns' Purple Violets, Evening with Meryl Streep and Claire Danes and Life in Flight opposite Amy Smart.
Surf's up with the Paskowitz clan at ABC and Touchstone Television. Producer Keri Selig and writer Trey Callaway are developing Making Waves, an ensemble drama based on the real-life Paskowitz family of surfers who have run surf camps in Southern California for more than 30 years. ABC has given a script commitment to the project. The San Onofre, Calif.-based Paskowitz family has recently garnered media attention, including a profile on the HBO series Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel for the surf camps that they have hosted for autistic children in New York, Hawaii and other seaside locales.
- 12/13/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
William H. Macy and Steven Schachter -- whose collaboration on TNT's Door to Door netted a total of six Emmy Awards last weekend -- are teaming again on the indie film Belle of Indiana with Keri Selig and her Intuition Prods. Macy is attached to star in the psychological thriller, with Schachter on board to helm from a script he co-wrote with Janet Faust. Set in rural Indiana during the early 1900s, the project centers on Belle, who is deserted by her husband, and Jennie, Belle's ward who is prone to wild behavior. After trying to run the farm on their own, the duo advertise for a male employee only to have an endless supply of handsome farmhands show up. However, the men soon end up disappearing one by one. Intuition's Selig will produce. She plans to take the project out to studios shortly with other cast attached.
- 9/29/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Cusack is in negotiations to star opposite Nicole Kidman in Paramount Pictures' The Stepford Wives for director Frank Oz and producer Scott Rudin. The project will begin shooting in June. Cusack's sister Joan also stars in the project, marking the seventh time that the siblings have worked together after most recently collaborating on High Fidelity and Grosse Point Blank. Stepford is a remake of the 1975 thriller about a woman (Kidman) who moves into a neighborhood where husbands have transformed their wives into robots designed to cater to them. Cusack will play Kidman's husband. Joan Cusack plays Bobbie Markowitz, a hostile, sarcastic, cranky woman who is out of shape and enjoys drinking but gets transformed into a robot. Paul Rudnick wrote Stepford, which is based on Ira Levin's novel of the same name. Donald De Line is also producing Stepford, with Keri Selig executive producing. John Cusack, repped by WMA, next stars in Columbia Pictures' thriller Identity for director James Mangold and 20th Century Fox/New Regency Pictures' The Runaway Jury.
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