Exclusive: HBO Max has put in development Snow Crash, a drama series based on Neal Stephenson’s sci-fi novel, from writer Michael Bacall (21 Jump Street), director Joe Cornish (The Kid Who Would Be King), and Paramount TV.
Bacall will pen the adaptation and serve as co-showrunner with Angela Robinson (The L Word), with Cornish set to direct. Frank Marshall is producing.
Stephenson’s Snow Crash, originally published in 1992 by Bantam Books, is dystopian in nature, and like many of his other novels, covers history, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, religion, computer science, politics, cryptography, memetics and philosophy. In a summary provided by Goodreads, it revolves around “Hiro Protagonist, who in reality delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo’s CosoNostra Pizza Inc., but in the Metaverse he’s a warrior prince. Plunging headlong into the enigma of a new computer virus that’s striking down hackers everywhere, he races along the neon-lit streets...
Bacall will pen the adaptation and serve as co-showrunner with Angela Robinson (The L Word), with Cornish set to direct. Frank Marshall is producing.
Stephenson’s Snow Crash, originally published in 1992 by Bantam Books, is dystopian in nature, and like many of his other novels, covers history, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, religion, computer science, politics, cryptography, memetics and philosophy. In a summary provided by Goodreads, it revolves around “Hiro Protagonist, who in reality delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo’s CosoNostra Pizza Inc., but in the Metaverse he’s a warrior prince. Plunging headlong into the enigma of a new computer virus that’s striking down hackers everywhere, he races along the neon-lit streets...
- 12/14/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Big Short
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the motion picture, long-form television, digital series, sports programs and additional television nominations for the 27th Annual Producers Guild Awards.
The categories include: The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures; The Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures; The David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television; Outstanding Sports Program; and Outstanding Digital Series. The feature documentary film category and other television category nominations were previously announced by the PGA in late 2015.
All 2016 Producers Guild Award winners will be announced on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. This year, the Producers Guild will present special honors to Jim Gianopulos (Milestone Award), Shonda Rhimes (Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television), David Heyman (David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures), The Hunting Ground (Stanley Kramer...
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the motion picture, long-form television, digital series, sports programs and additional television nominations for the 27th Annual Producers Guild Awards.
The categories include: The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures; The Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures; The David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television; Outstanding Sports Program; and Outstanding Digital Series. The feature documentary film category and other television category nominations were previously announced by the PGA in late 2015.
All 2016 Producers Guild Award winners will be announced on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. This year, the Producers Guild will present special honors to Jim Gianopulos (Milestone Award), Shonda Rhimes (Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television), David Heyman (David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures), The Hunting Ground (Stanley Kramer...
- 1/5/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Producers Guild of America has announced the nominations for its 27th annual Producers Guild Awards! 10 films are vying for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. And sorry "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Carol," you did not make the cut :sad
The PGA Awards winners will be announced on January 23. Here's the complete list of nominees of the 27th annual Producers Guild Awards:
Theatrical Motion Picture nominees
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
The Big Short
Producers: Brad Pitt & Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Bridge of Spies
Producers: Steven Spielberg, Marc Platt, Kristie Macosko Krieger
Brooklyn
Producers: Finola Dwyer & Amanda Posey
Ex Machina
This film is in the process of being vetted for producer eligibility
Mad Max: Fury Road
Producers: Doug Mitchell & George Miller
The Martian
Producers: Simon Kinberg, Ridley Scott, Michael Schaefer, Mark Huffam
The Revenant
Producers: Arnon Milchan,...
The PGA Awards winners will be announced on January 23. Here's the complete list of nominees of the 27th annual Producers Guild Awards:
Theatrical Motion Picture nominees
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
The Big Short
Producers: Brad Pitt & Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Bridge of Spies
Producers: Steven Spielberg, Marc Platt, Kristie Macosko Krieger
Brooklyn
Producers: Finola Dwyer & Amanda Posey
Ex Machina
This film is in the process of being vetted for producer eligibility
Mad Max: Fury Road
Producers: Doug Mitchell & George Miller
The Martian
Producers: Simon Kinberg, Ridley Scott, Michael Schaefer, Mark Huffam
The Revenant
Producers: Arnon Milchan,...
- 1/5/2016
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
"Sleepy Hollow" creator Phillip Iscove will next tackle a TV series adaptation of the classic H.G. Wells book "The Island of Dr. Moreau" for CBS.
The story shifts the story to the modern era and switches the gender of the title character - centering on the fiercely intelligent and fearless Dr. Katherine Moreau.
This Moreau uses a privately funded island hospital to expand the boundaries of medicine through bold and revolutionary scientific experimentation and treatments.
The original 1896 book followed a man shipwrecked on an island where he finds a scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals.
The series has a script commitment which Iscove will pen and executive produce. Frank Marshall and Robert Zotnowski will also executive produce.
Source: The Live Feed...
The story shifts the story to the modern era and switches the gender of the title character - centering on the fiercely intelligent and fearless Dr. Katherine Moreau.
This Moreau uses a privately funded island hospital to expand the boundaries of medicine through bold and revolutionary scientific experimentation and treatments.
The original 1896 book followed a man shipwrecked on an island where he finds a scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals.
The series has a script commitment which Iscove will pen and executive produce. Frank Marshall and Robert Zotnowski will also executive produce.
Source: The Live Feed...
- 9/19/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Taking advantage of the lucrative UK TV tax credit, AMC is the latest U.S. network to head to London to make a pilot. Film London, the body that promotes shooting in the British capital, confirmed today that the AMC Studios-produced Knifeman will follow in the footsteps of Fox’s 24: Live Another Day which recently shot there. The six month 24 shoot generated about £37M worth of local production spend and helped up the city’s profile as a TV production center. Knifeman is inspired by the biography of John Hunter by Wendy Moore, The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching And The Birth Of Modern Surgery. It’s set in 18th Century London and centers on a charming, arrogant surgeon (Tim Roth) who robs graves and harvests organs. The pilot was written by Rolin Jones (Low Winter Sun) and developed by Jones and Ron Fitzgerald (Friday Night Lights), both of...
- 5/8/2014
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
With the success of Breaking Bad, Mad Men, and The Walking Dead, AMC shows no signs of slowing down on new TV series development. Two of their upcoming projects include Knifeman and Galyntine, and they’ve announced who will be directing the pilot episodes:
“AMC announced today that it has hired directors for its “Knifeman” and “Galyntine” pilots, both of which will be produced by AMC Studios in 2014 for consideration for series for 2015.
“Knifeman” will be directed by Brian Percival, whose directing credits include “Downton Abbey” and “The Book Thief.” David Mackenzie will direct “Galyntine.” His credits include the films “Starred Up,” and “Perfect Sense.”
“These are both big, bold pilots that take us into worlds never before explored on television, and they needed the perfect directors to bring them to life,” said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s executive vice president of programming, production and digital content. “We feel like we...
“AMC announced today that it has hired directors for its “Knifeman” and “Galyntine” pilots, both of which will be produced by AMC Studios in 2014 for consideration for series for 2015.
“Knifeman” will be directed by Brian Percival, whose directing credits include “Downton Abbey” and “The Book Thief.” David Mackenzie will direct “Galyntine.” His credits include the films “Starred Up,” and “Perfect Sense.”
“These are both big, bold pilots that take us into worlds never before explored on television, and they needed the perfect directors to bring them to life,” said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s executive vice president of programming, production and digital content. “We feel like we...
- 3/25/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
AMC is further padding its genre programming with two new series on the way: one called "Galyntine" and the other "Knifeman." No relation to the 60s folk group Galyntine and Knifeman. Garkfunkel wept. Read on for details.
From the Press Release:
“Galyntine” is a wholly-original vision rooted in a both fantasy/action adventure and science-fiction. The pilot takes place at a time after a cataclysmic technology-induced disaster has resulted in a new society that has eschewed any form of technology. This catastrophic event leaves small numbers of survivors scattered around the planet and forced to adapt to isolation and unique challenges. "Galyntine" will explore a post-apocalyptic world in which humanity has evolved – with some strange detours. Galyntine is a man’s journey of discovery through a changed world and its mysterious people.
The project is written by Jason Cahill ("Halt and Catch Fire," "Fringe," "Surface," "Profiler") and executive produced by...
From the Press Release:
“Galyntine” is a wholly-original vision rooted in a both fantasy/action adventure and science-fiction. The pilot takes place at a time after a cataclysmic technology-induced disaster has resulted in a new society that has eschewed any form of technology. This catastrophic event leaves small numbers of survivors scattered around the planet and forced to adapt to isolation and unique challenges. "Galyntine" will explore a post-apocalyptic world in which humanity has evolved – with some strange detours. Galyntine is a man’s journey of discovery through a changed world and its mysterious people.
The project is written by Jason Cahill ("Halt and Catch Fire," "Fringe," "Surface," "Profiler") and executive produced by...
- 11/26/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With Breaking Bad finished and Mad Men almost wrapped up as well, AMC is looking for their next big original series. Today, they’ve announced pilot orders for two new genre projects that we’ll be keeping an eye on:
“AMC today announced that it had ordered two pilots, Knifeman and Galyntine, both of which will be produced by AMC Studios in 2014 for consideration for series for 2015.
“These are both highly original and ambitious pilots that take us into worlds that we haven’t seen on TV before,” said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s executive vice president of programming, production and digital content. “The bawdiness and fun of Knifeman and London in the mid-18th century; and the completely unique take on a post-apocalyptic world in Galyntine are right in AMC’s wheelhouse of making television that is both unexpected and unconventional. They’re both driven by creative and production teams...
“AMC today announced that it had ordered two pilots, Knifeman and Galyntine, both of which will be produced by AMC Studios in 2014 for consideration for series for 2015.
“These are both highly original and ambitious pilots that take us into worlds that we haven’t seen on TV before,” said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s executive vice president of programming, production and digital content. “The bawdiness and fun of Knifeman and London in the mid-18th century; and the completely unique take on a post-apocalyptic world in Galyntine are right in AMC’s wheelhouse of making television that is both unexpected and unconventional. They’re both driven by creative and production teams...
- 11/25/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
First AMC introduced The Walking Dead.
Then NBC launched the somewhat similar Revolution.
Now AMC is doing a new drama pilot that sounds … kinda like Revolution.
The cable network has ordered two new drama pilots, one of which is a post-apocalyptic tale after about society that eschews all forms of technology following a global disaster. The other is the tale of an 18th century surgeon. Check out the official descriptions of Knifeman and Galyntine below, both of which are in contentions for series orders for a 2015 debut:
Galyntine:
Galyntine is a wholly-original vision rooted in a both fantasy/action adventure and science-fiction.
Then NBC launched the somewhat similar Revolution.
Now AMC is doing a new drama pilot that sounds … kinda like Revolution.
The cable network has ordered two new drama pilots, one of which is a post-apocalyptic tale after about society that eschews all forms of technology following a global disaster. The other is the tale of an 18th century surgeon. Check out the official descriptions of Knifeman and Galyntine below, both of which are in contentions for series orders for a 2015 debut:
Galyntine:
Galyntine is a wholly-original vision rooted in a both fantasy/action adventure and science-fiction.
- 11/25/2013
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
AMC is bulking up its pilot orders. The cable network home to The Walking Dead and Mad Men has picked up to pilot Knifeman and Galyntine, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Set in 18th century London, Knifeman tells the story of a charming, arrogant, decorum-breaking genius who challenges societal norms to transform his visions into cutting-edge discoveries. Developed by Media Rights Capital, Rolin Jones (United States of Tara, Friday Night Lights) penned the pilot and will executive produce alongside Ron Fitzgerald, Josh Donnen and Robert Zotnowski. The drama is inspired by Wendy Moore's John Hunter biography The Knife
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- 11/25/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
American Horror Story: Coven
'Coven,' the third season of FX's anthology series "American Horror Story," premiered to a record 5.54 million viewers on Wednesday night - a 44% jump on the previous series high.
It also averaged 3.87 million adults 18-49, and ranks as one of FX's highest-rated telecasts to date. The overall series has been a consistent performer for FX, and one of cable's most time-shifted series. [Source: The Live Feed]
Colony
The CW is developing "Colony," a drama thriller series about a group of explorers sent to colonize Mars, only to discover a terrifying reality. Ian Goldberg ("Once Upon A Time") is penning the script while Robert Zotnowski and Frank Marshall will produce.
Strangely, the series is said to be inspired by the mystery of Roanoke Island - the 16th century British colony in North Carolina whose inhabitants vanished without a trace. [Source: Deadline]
President X
TNT has begun development of the political thriller series "President X" which Nicholas Wootton,...
'Coven,' the third season of FX's anthology series "American Horror Story," premiered to a record 5.54 million viewers on Wednesday night - a 44% jump on the previous series high.
It also averaged 3.87 million adults 18-49, and ranks as one of FX's highest-rated telecasts to date. The overall series has been a consistent performer for FX, and one of cable's most time-shifted series. [Source: The Live Feed]
Colony
The CW is developing "Colony," a drama thriller series about a group of explorers sent to colonize Mars, only to discover a terrifying reality. Ian Goldberg ("Once Upon A Time") is penning the script while Robert Zotnowski and Frank Marshall will produce.
Strangely, the series is said to be inspired by the mystery of Roanoke Island - the 16th century British colony in North Carolina whose inhabitants vanished without a trace. [Source: Deadline]
President X
TNT has begun development of the political thriller series "President X" which Nicholas Wootton,...
- 10/10/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
There's no question that when it comes to young adult entertainment, the powers-that-be at The CW have their fingers right on the pulse of their target audience. They've conquered Mystic Falls, One Tree Hill, and New Orleans, and now? Now they're blasting off into outer space.
According to Deadline the 400-year-old Roanoke Colony mystery is getting a galactic twist with "Colony", a drama project at The CW from CBS TV Studios and the studio-based Kennedy/Marshall Co. Written by Ian Goldberg ("Once Upon A Time"), "Colony" is a thriller about a group of explorers sent to colonize Mars, willing to leave their lives behind to brave the dangers of another planet and the terrifying reality they discover.
It is inspired by the story of The Lost Colony, the 16th century British settlement on Roanoke Island, off the coast of North Carolina, whose inhabitants vanished without a trace, sparking a slew of theories about their fate.
According to Deadline the 400-year-old Roanoke Colony mystery is getting a galactic twist with "Colony", a drama project at The CW from CBS TV Studios and the studio-based Kennedy/Marshall Co. Written by Ian Goldberg ("Once Upon A Time"), "Colony" is a thriller about a group of explorers sent to colonize Mars, willing to leave their lives behind to brave the dangers of another planet and the terrifying reality they discover.
It is inspired by the story of The Lost Colony, the 16th century British settlement on Roanoke Island, off the coast of North Carolina, whose inhabitants vanished without a trace, sparking a slew of theories about their fate.
- 10/10/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: The 400-year-old Roanoke Colony mystery is getting a galactic twist with Colony, a drama project at The CW from CBS TV Studios and the studio-based Kennedy/Marshall Co. Written by Ian Goldberg (Once Upon A Time), Colony is a thriller about a group of explorers sent to colonize Mars, willing to leave their lives behind to brave the dangers of another planet, and the terrifying reality they discover. It is inspired by the story of The Lost Colony, the 16th century British settlement on Roanoke Island, off the coast of North Carolina, whose inhabitants vanished without a trace, sparking a slew of theories about their fate. Goldberg will executive produce with Kennedy/Marshall’s Robert Zotnowski and Frank Marshall. The project stems from Kennedy/Marshall’s deal at CBS TV Studios. In the first year of the pact, the company, repped by CAA and Alan Hergott, landed a pilot...
- 10/10/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Charlie Cox (Stardust) has been cast as the lead of CBS’ drama pilot The Ordained, executive produced by Frank Marshall. Directed by Rj Cutler from a script by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, The Ordained centers on Tom Reilly (Cox), the son of a Kennedy-esque family who leaves the priesthood and becomes a lawyer to prevent his politician sister from being assassinated. Cullen and Robert Zotnowski co-executive produce, while Marshall, Larry Shuman and A.B. Fischer exec produce for CBS TV Studios. Brit Cox recently co-starred on HBO’s mob drama Boardwalk Empire and had a small part on Downton Abbey. On The Ordained, he joins Nestor Serrano.
- 2/22/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall are taking the full plunge into television. The producing duo, who are responsible for such big-screen features as "War Horse" and "Ponyo," have struck a two-year overall deal with CBS Television Studios. As part of the deal, Kennedy and Marshall will develop projects for the studio, with a pilot commitment from CBS. The pair will be joined by Robert Zotnowski, a longtime CBS Entertainment executive who most recently had served as head of television development for Stars Road Entertainment since 2009. "Kathleen and Frank are truly gifted filmmakers...
- 5/30/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Top feature producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall are making a foray into television with a two-year overall deal at CBS Television Studios, which also includes a pilot commitment from sister network CBS. This marks the first overall TV deal for the duo’s Kennedy/Marshall Company, whose only previous TV pact was a first-look agreement at CBS in the 1990s. Kennedy/Marshall’s TV development will be led by CBS veteran Robert Zotnowski, former co-head of the network’s drama department who left in 2009 to head TV development for Sam Raimi’s Stars Road Entertainment. “Kathleen and Frank are truly gifted filmmakers with a resume that reads like a gold standard of box office success and award-winning and culturally relevant projects,” CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler said. “We are excited to develop with them and reunite with Robert Zotnowski, one of our favorite CBS alumni.” Added CBS TV Studios president David Stapf,...
- 5/30/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy) and his production partners are very busy right now in both television and film. He just sold three separate hour long shows to three different networks and is negotiating with Warner Bros. on a tentpole alien invasion movie. On the TV front Deadline is reporting that Raimi's company Stars Road Entertainment, along with his production partner Joshua Donen have finished negotiations for three shows sold separately to CBS, ABC and Fox. This was part of a first look deal with Sony TV through Stars Road TV head Robert Zotnowski who was hired in August of 2009. Here is the rundown for the three shows: The ABC project hails from Dee Johnson, with whom Zotnowski worked on The Good Wife. Last year, Johnson served as executive producer/showrunner on the...
- 9/30/2010
- by Bryan Kritz
- The Daily BLAM!
In its first development season since focusing on primetime TV with a first-look deal at Sony TV and the hire of CBS' Robert Zotnowski as TV head, Sam Raimi and Joshua Donen's Stars Road Entertainment has sold 3 hourlong projects to 3 networks, Fox, ABC and CBS. While the company plans to develop across all TV, the the primary focus leading into its first year "was to find early success (on broadcast)," said Zotnowski, who was Svp drama at CBS, co-heading the network's drama department before he left in August 2009 to join Stars Road. The auspices involved in the company's 3 series projects, all produced by Sony TV, represent a mix of existing relationships Zotnowski has with TV writers and feature and comic book talent brought in by Raimi. The ABC project hails from Dee Johnson, with whom Zotnowski worked on The Good Wife. Last year, Johnson served as executive producer/showrunner...
- 9/29/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Eli Stone co-creator Marc Guggenheim has set up an event-type serialized drama project at ABC with writer Jennifer Robinson and director-producer Gary Fleder. Meanwhile, Sam Raimi has sold a pitch to CBS in the first development season since Stars Road Entertainment, his company with Joshua Donen, focused on primetime TV with a first-look deal at Sony TV. Both projects have gotten script commitments. The Guggenheim/Robinson project, which the two are co-writing, follows the White House Office of Crisis Management as they tackle one huge global crisis per season. The first season would chronicle a crisis with a ticking clock on board the international space station. Producing alongside Guggenheim and Robinson are Gary Fleder and Mary Beth Basile via their ABC Studios-based Mojo shingle. If the project goes to pilot, Fleder will also direct. Under his overall deal with ABC Studios, which is producing the new project, Guggenheim is...
- 9/2/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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