Naomi Watts, Tye Sheridan, Michael Imperioli and Norman Reedus are set to star in The Housewife, a psychological drama and feature debut from director Ben Shirinian.
Neon International will start shopping the film to foreign buyers at the Berlin Film Festival, with production set to kick off in June 2024. Based on a true story from 1964, The Housewife will see Sheridan play a young New York Times journalist tracking down a potential Nazi officer living secretly in Queens.
When he befriends the suspect’s charming wife, played by Watts, his investigation goes off track. Watts recently wrapped production on Audrey Diwan’s Emmanuelle, and is currently starring as Babe Paley in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. Her other film credits include Penguin Bloom, Birdman, St. Vincent and Netflix’s The Watcher.
Sheridan also starred in The Tree of Life, Mud, the X-Men franchise, Ready Player One and most...
Neon International will start shopping the film to foreign buyers at the Berlin Film Festival, with production set to kick off in June 2024. Based on a true story from 1964, The Housewife will see Sheridan play a young New York Times journalist tracking down a potential Nazi officer living secretly in Queens.
When he befriends the suspect’s charming wife, played by Watts, his investigation goes off track. Watts recently wrapped production on Audrey Diwan’s Emmanuelle, and is currently starring as Babe Paley in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. Her other film credits include Penguin Bloom, Birdman, St. Vincent and Netflix’s The Watcher.
Sheridan also starred in The Tree of Life, Mud, the X-Men franchise, Ready Player One and most...
- 2/7/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Neon International will kick off sales at EFM on The Housewife, a psychological drama to star Naomi Watts, Tye Sheridan, Michael Imperioli and Norman Reedus.
Principal photography is set to begin in June.
First-time feature filmmaker Ben Shirinian will direct based on a true story from 1964 about a determined young New York Times journalist (Sheridan) who tracks down a suspected Nazi officer living secretly in Queens.
When he befriends the suspect’s elegant and charming wife (Watts), the implications of his investigation become much more unsettling.
CAA Media Finance represents US rights.
Robbie Brenner, Kevin McKeon (Call Jane), and Lee Broda (May December) are producing,...
Principal photography is set to begin in June.
First-time feature filmmaker Ben Shirinian will direct based on a true story from 1964 about a determined young New York Times journalist (Sheridan) who tracks down a suspected Nazi officer living secretly in Queens.
When he befriends the suspect’s elegant and charming wife (Watts), the implications of his investigation become much more unsettling.
CAA Media Finance represents US rights.
Robbie Brenner, Kevin McKeon (Call Jane), and Lee Broda (May December) are producing,...
- 2/7/2024
- ScreenDaily
Naomi Watts, Tye Sheridan, Michael Imperioli and Norman Reedus are set to star in the psychological drama “The Housewife” from first-time feature director Ben Shirinian.
Neon International will kick off foreign sales at the European Film Market in Berlin this month, which runs from Feb. 15 to 21.
Based on a true story from 1964, “The Housewife” follows a determined young New York Times journalist (Sheridan) as he tracks down a potential Nazi officer living secretly in Queens. But when he befriends the suspect’s elegant and charming wife (Watts), the implications of his investigation become much more unsettling.
Robbie Brenner, Kevin McKeon (“Call Jane”) and Lee Broda (“May December”) are producing, alongside executive producer Alyssa Hill who also penned the film’s script. CAA Media Finance is representing the domestic sales rights on the title, which will begin principal photography in June.
“The Housewife” marks Shirinian’s feature directorial debut. His previous...
Neon International will kick off foreign sales at the European Film Market in Berlin this month, which runs from Feb. 15 to 21.
Based on a true story from 1964, “The Housewife” follows a determined young New York Times journalist (Sheridan) as he tracks down a potential Nazi officer living secretly in Queens. But when he befriends the suspect’s elegant and charming wife (Watts), the implications of his investigation become much more unsettling.
Robbie Brenner, Kevin McKeon (“Call Jane”) and Lee Broda (“May December”) are producing, alongside executive producer Alyssa Hill who also penned the film’s script. CAA Media Finance is representing the domestic sales rights on the title, which will begin principal photography in June.
“The Housewife” marks Shirinian’s feature directorial debut. His previous...
- 2/7/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Naomi Watts (Mulholland Drive), Tye Sheridan (Ready Player One), Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus) and Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead franchise) have signed on to star in The Housewife, a psychological drama from first-time feature filmmaker Ben Shirinian that is launching foreign sales at EFM via Neon International.
Based on a true story from 1964, the film follows a determined young New York Times journalist (Sheridan) as he tracks down a potential Nazi officer living secretly in Queens. When he befriends the suspect’s elegant and charming wife (Watts), the implications of his investigation become much more unsettling.
Robbie Brenner, Kevin McKeon (Call Jane), and Lee Broda (May December) are producing alongside EP Alyssa Hill, who also penned the script. CAA Media Finance is repping domestic rights. Production is set to commence in June.
Currently starring as socialite Babe Paley in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,...
Based on a true story from 1964, the film follows a determined young New York Times journalist (Sheridan) as he tracks down a potential Nazi officer living secretly in Queens. When he befriends the suspect’s elegant and charming wife (Watts), the implications of his investigation become much more unsettling.
Robbie Brenner, Kevin McKeon (Call Jane), and Lee Broda (May December) are producing alongside EP Alyssa Hill, who also penned the script. CAA Media Finance is repping domestic rights. Production is set to commence in June.
Currently starring as socialite Babe Paley in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Mattel and production company 2Dux are teaming on a feature film based on the “Thomas & Friends” children’s train franchise, with “World War Z” director Marc Forster on board to helm and co-produce.
“’Thomas’ is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of friendship, a theme that resonates deeply with children and parents around the world,” said Mattel Films chief Robbie Brenner. “Marc is an incredible storyteller and I look forward to partnering with him to tell Thomas’ story in a modern and unexpected way.”
The companies, which announced the project Tuesday, said “Thomas & Friends” will be a four-quadrant family adventure that blends live-action and animation. Mattel Films will co-produce the film alongside Forster and Renée Wolfe, co-founder and co-ceo of 2Dux.
Alyssa Hill (“A Taste of Power”) and Jesse Wigutow have written the script. Brenner and Kevin McKeon will lead the project for Mattel Films.
“’Thomas’ is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of friendship, a theme that resonates deeply with children and parents around the world,” said Mattel Films chief Robbie Brenner. “Marc is an incredible storyteller and I look forward to partnering with him to tell Thomas’ story in a modern and unexpected way.”
The companies, which announced the project Tuesday, said “Thomas & Friends” will be a four-quadrant family adventure that blends live-action and animation. Mattel Films will co-produce the film alongside Forster and Renée Wolfe, co-founder and co-ceo of 2Dux.
Alyssa Hill (“A Taste of Power”) and Jesse Wigutow have written the script. Brenner and Kevin McKeon will lead the project for Mattel Films.
- 10/6/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Mattel and Marc Forster’s production company 2Dux² will develop a feature film based on “Thomas & Friends,” the iconic franchise about the beloved blue engine.
Forster will also direct the film, and will produce alongside Mattel Films and co-founder and co-ceo of 2Dux² Renée Wolfe. Alyssa Hill and Jesse Wigutow wrote the script. Robbie Brenner will executive produce and lead the project for Mattel Films alongside supervising producer Kevin McKeon.
“Thomas & Friends” is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Thomas was first created in 1945 by Rev. W. Awdry in stories for his son, Christopher, to introduce him to the wonder of trains. Thomas’ stories are currently being told through the “Thomas & Friends” TV series, which is now in its 24th season, as well as toys, books, and more.
“Thomas is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of friendship, a theme that resonates deeply with...
Forster will also direct the film, and will produce alongside Mattel Films and co-founder and co-ceo of 2Dux² Renée Wolfe. Alyssa Hill and Jesse Wigutow wrote the script. Robbie Brenner will executive produce and lead the project for Mattel Films alongside supervising producer Kevin McKeon.
“Thomas & Friends” is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Thomas was first created in 1945 by Rev. W. Awdry in stories for his son, Christopher, to introduce him to the wonder of trains. Thomas’ stories are currently being told through the “Thomas & Friends” TV series, which is now in its 24th season, as well as toys, books, and more.
“Thomas is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of friendship, a theme that resonates deeply with...
- 10/6/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Thomas the Tank Engine is making a return to the big screen in a new feature being developed by Mattel Films and Marc Forster’s production company 2Dux².
The new project, to be co-produced and directed by the World War Z and Quantum of Solace filmmaker, will be a mix of live-action and animation based on the popuar kids’ franchises which has spanned TV and toys.
Renée Wolfe, co-founder and co-ceo of 2Dux² will also produce. Alyssa Hill (A Taste of Power) and Jesse Wigutow (upcoming Tron3) TRON3” – upcoming) have wrote the script. Robbie Brenner, executive producer, and Kevin McKeon, supervising producer, will lead the project for Mattel Films.
“Thomas is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of friendship, a theme that resonates deeply with children and parents around the world,” said Brenner. “Marc is an incredible storyteller and I look forward to partnering with him to...
The new project, to be co-produced and directed by the World War Z and Quantum of Solace filmmaker, will be a mix of live-action and animation based on the popuar kids’ franchises which has spanned TV and toys.
Renée Wolfe, co-founder and co-ceo of 2Dux² will also produce. Alyssa Hill (A Taste of Power) and Jesse Wigutow (upcoming Tron3) TRON3” – upcoming) have wrote the script. Robbie Brenner, executive producer, and Kevin McKeon, supervising producer, will lead the project for Mattel Films.
“Thomas is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of friendship, a theme that resonates deeply with children and parents around the world,” said Brenner. “Marc is an incredible storyteller and I look forward to partnering with him to...
- 10/6/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Marc Forster is hopping on board for a Thomas & Friends movie.
The World War Z director will partner with Mattel Films to helm and produce a project based on the 75-year-old children’s property about Thomas the Tank Engine and his locomotive friends going on adventures that occasional go off-the-rails. Thomas & Friends universe includes books, toys, games, and a TV series that is now in its 24th season.
Mattel will co-produce, alongside Forster and Renée Wolfe via their 2Dux² production banner. Alyssa Hill and Jesse Wigutow penned the script.
“Thomas is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of ...
The World War Z director will partner with Mattel Films to helm and produce a project based on the 75-year-old children’s property about Thomas the Tank Engine and his locomotive friends going on adventures that occasional go off-the-rails. Thomas & Friends universe includes books, toys, games, and a TV series that is now in its 24th season.
Mattel will co-produce, alongside Forster and Renée Wolfe via their 2Dux² production banner. Alyssa Hill and Jesse Wigutow penned the script.
“Thomas is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of ...
- 10/6/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Marc Forster is hopping on board for a Thomas & Friends movie.
The World War Z director will partner with Mattel Films to helm and produce a project based on the 75-year-old children’s property about Thomas the Tank Engine and his locomotive friends going on adventures that occasional go off-the-rails. Thomas & Friends universe includes books, toys, games, and a TV series that is now in its 24th season.
Mattel will co-produce, alongside Forster and Renée Wolfe via their 2Dux² production banner. Alyssa Hill and Jesse Wigutow penned the script.
“Thomas is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of ...
The World War Z director will partner with Mattel Films to helm and produce a project based on the 75-year-old children’s property about Thomas the Tank Engine and his locomotive friends going on adventures that occasional go off-the-rails. Thomas & Friends universe includes books, toys, games, and a TV series that is now in its 24th season.
Mattel will co-produce, alongside Forster and Renée Wolfe via their 2Dux² production banner. Alyssa Hill and Jesse Wigutow penned the script.
“Thomas is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of ...
- 10/6/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Chinonye Chukwu is attached to direct an adaptation of former Black Panther leader Elaine Brown’s memoir, A Taste of Power. Black List writer Alyssa Hill will adapt the screenplay. This comes right on the heels of the Sunday night Sundance premiere of Clemency, which Chukwu wrote and directed. The film is competing in the U.S. Dramatic Competition and the filmmaker and cast got a standing ovation.
The adaptation’s producers are Robbie Brenner and Kevin McKeon for Unburdened Entertainment, and Scooter Braun and James Shin for Sb Projects. Executive Producers are Elaine Brown and Jeff Kwatinetz, as well as Scott Manson of Sb Projects, Andrew Heckler and Bronwyn Cornelius, latter of whom is a producer on Clemency.
Paradigm is handling financing for the project.
Elaine Brown is the first and only female leader of the Black Panther party from 1974 – 1977, this after Huey Newton was exiled to Cuba.
The adaptation’s producers are Robbie Brenner and Kevin McKeon for Unburdened Entertainment, and Scooter Braun and James Shin for Sb Projects. Executive Producers are Elaine Brown and Jeff Kwatinetz, as well as Scott Manson of Sb Projects, Andrew Heckler and Bronwyn Cornelius, latter of whom is a producer on Clemency.
Paradigm is handling financing for the project.
Elaine Brown is the first and only female leader of the Black Panther party from 1974 – 1977, this after Huey Newton was exiled to Cuba.
- 1/28/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard “Dick” Naradof Goodwin, the author, playwright, former political advisor and White House speechwriter whose story about his investigation into the Twenty One Quiz Show scandal became the basis for Robert Redford’s 1994 film Quiz Show, died Sunday after a brief bout with cancer. He was 86.
For 42 years, he was married to the presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin on whose book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln the Steven Spielberg movie Lincoln was partly based.
As speechwriter to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Goodwin crafted what are widely considered to be some of the greatest and most influential presidential speeches in American history, including Kennedy’s Latin American speeches, Robert Kennedy’s “Ripple of Hope” speech in South Africa in 1966 and Johnson’s civil rights “We Shall Overcome” and Great Society speeches. Goodwin even helped craft Vice President Al...
For 42 years, he was married to the presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin on whose book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln the Steven Spielberg movie Lincoln was partly based.
As speechwriter to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Goodwin crafted what are widely considered to be some of the greatest and most influential presidential speeches in American history, including Kennedy’s Latin American speeches, Robert Kennedy’s “Ripple of Hope” speech in South Africa in 1966 and Johnson’s civil rights “We Shall Overcome” and Great Society speeches. Goodwin even helped craft Vice President Al...
- 5/23/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
Seventy-three unproduced screenplays comprise this year’s Black List, an annual ranking of well-regarded scripts that have yet to make the leap from page to screen. More than 250 executives in the film industry voted on this year’s edition, and their consensus is that Elyse Hollander’s Madonna biopic “Blond Ambition” is the “most liked” of them.
Previous screenplays that have appeared on the Black List and gone on to be produced include “Spotlight,” “Arrival” and “Manchester by the Sea.” Full list below:
“Blond Ambition” by Elyse Hollander (48)
“Life Itself” by Dan Fogelman (35)
“The Olympian” by Tony Tost (35)
“The Post” by Liz Hannah (35)
“Voyagers” by Zach Dean (28)
“In the Blink of an Eye” by Colby Day (25)
“O2” by Christie LeBlan (22)
“Untitled Lax Mandis Project” by Seth Spector (22)
“Dark Money” by Matt Fruchtman (21)
“Letters from Rosemary Kennedy” by Nick Yarborough (21)
“Linda and Monica” by Flint Wainess (20)
“Hala” by Minhal Baig (19)
“The...
Previous screenplays that have appeared on the Black List and gone on to be produced include “Spotlight,” “Arrival” and “Manchester by the Sea.” Full list below:
“Blond Ambition” by Elyse Hollander (48)
“Life Itself” by Dan Fogelman (35)
“The Olympian” by Tony Tost (35)
“The Post” by Liz Hannah (35)
“Voyagers” by Zach Dean (28)
“In the Blink of an Eye” by Colby Day (25)
“O2” by Christie LeBlan (22)
“Untitled Lax Mandis Project” by Seth Spector (22)
“Dark Money” by Matt Fruchtman (21)
“Letters from Rosemary Kennedy” by Nick Yarborough (21)
“Linda and Monica” by Flint Wainess (20)
“Hala” by Minhal Baig (19)
“The...
- 12/12/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
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