Exclusive: The book-to-movie market that has been spotty with two strikes hobbling the business is seeing an uptick that will lead to a few strong deals before the holiday. It could presage a boom market if the optimism from the latest labor talks lead to a deal and resumption of business.
One big deal just closed at Universal, for an action thriller based on the unpublished 43-page short story Run For Your Life. The story is about a groom marked for death on his wedding day, and the studio is at the altar with a pre-emptive purchase that has Safe House scribe and Designated Survivor creator David Guggenheim attached to write and Sam Hargrave in talks to direct. Latter helmed the Chris Hemsworth action films Extraction and its sequel for Netflix and Agbo; Hargrave will next direct another high-action thriller, Stay Frosty, for Warner Bros with Dark Horse Entertainment.
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One big deal just closed at Universal, for an action thriller based on the unpublished 43-page short story Run For Your Life. The story is about a groom marked for death on his wedding day, and the studio is at the altar with a pre-emptive purchase that has Safe House scribe and Designated Survivor creator David Guggenheim attached to write and Sam Hargrave in talks to direct. Latter helmed the Chris Hemsworth action films Extraction and its sequel for Netflix and Agbo; Hargrave will next direct another high-action thriller, Stay Frosty, for Warner Bros with Dark Horse Entertainment.
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- 10/30/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, and Will Catlett have been set for Universal Pictures’ untitled monster thriller from Radio Silence. The pic has been set for an April 19, 2024 release.
The trio join Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, and Kevin Durand in the thriller. Radio Silence is comprised of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Chad Villella is producing alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Script was written by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick.
In the vein of Uni’s recent films like The Invisible Man and Renfield, this untitled monster thriller provides a unique take on legendary monster lore and will rep a fresh, new direction for those classic characters.
Tripp Vinson will produce as well with Radio Silence and Project X, who are recently coming off the $169M global grossing success of Scream VI that Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett directed, Project X produced and...
The trio join Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, and Kevin Durand in the thriller. Radio Silence is comprised of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Chad Villella is producing alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Script was written by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick.
In the vein of Uni’s recent films like The Invisible Man and Renfield, this untitled monster thriller provides a unique take on legendary monster lore and will rep a fresh, new direction for those classic characters.
Tripp Vinson will produce as well with Radio Silence and Project X, who are recently coming off the $169M global grossing success of Scream VI that Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett directed, Project X produced and...
- 5/12/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal’s upcoming monster thriller, directed by “Scream” and “Scream VI” filmmakers Radio Silence, has added to its buzzy cast, with Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud and Will Catlett signing on for the film.
The trio join “Scream VI” star Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens and Kevin Durand in the yet-to-be-titled movie, which is set for release on April 19, 2024.
Hot off the success of their “Scream” films, which reinvigorated the franchise and set box office records, Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will direct the project from a script by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick. Radio Silence’s Chad Villella serves as producer alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Tripp Vinson will also produce.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps but the movie is described as in the vein of Universal’s most recent monster movies, “Renfield” and “The Invisible Man,...
The trio join “Scream VI” star Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens and Kevin Durand in the yet-to-be-titled movie, which is set for release on April 19, 2024.
Hot off the success of their “Scream” films, which reinvigorated the franchise and set box office records, Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will direct the project from a script by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick. Radio Silence’s Chad Villella serves as producer alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Tripp Vinson will also produce.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps but the movie is described as in the vein of Universal’s most recent monster movies, “Renfield” and “The Invisible Man,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Sarah Chalke and fiancé Jamie Afifi have gone their separate ways.
As People reports, a rep for the “Firefly Lane” star has confirmed the couple have split, and haven’t been together for a while.
Chalke, 46, and Afifi, 49, have been engaged since 2006, and have two children together: Charlie, 12, and Frances, 6.
Read More: Sarah Chalke And Fiance Jamie Afifi Welcome Second Child
According to the rep, Chalke and Afifi, an entertainment lawyer, “separated some time ago.”
The rep added, “They remain committed to being devoted co-parents and good friends.”...
As People reports, a rep for the “Firefly Lane” star has confirmed the couple have split, and haven’t been together for a while.
Chalke, 46, and Afifi, 49, have been engaged since 2006, and have two children together: Charlie, 12, and Frances, 6.
Read More: Sarah Chalke And Fiance Jamie Afifi Welcome Second Child
According to the rep, Chalke and Afifi, an entertainment lawyer, “separated some time ago.”
The rep added, “They remain committed to being devoted co-parents and good friends.”...
- 9/16/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
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Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ animation company is getting into business with Peacock.
Bandera Entertainment, the King of the Hill creators’ recently formed production outfit, is developing a comedy called Best Buds. The project comes from creators and writers Caitie Delaney (Rick and Morty) and Caleb Hearon (Netflix’s Human Resources). Universal Television is producing.
Best Buds centers on Calvin, who works at his family-owned flower shop (called Best Buds), the “crown jewel of the local strip mall.” When his best friend, Evelyn, comes back to town after dropping out of grad school, he gets her a job at the shop and they begin a mission to bring the place out of the 1980s and into the present.
Delaney and Hearon will executive produce with Daniels, Judge and Bandera’s Dustin Davis. Animator Joe Bennett will also executive produce.
Should it go to series,...
Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ animation company is getting into business with Peacock.
Bandera Entertainment, the King of the Hill creators’ recently formed production outfit, is developing a comedy called Best Buds. The project comes from creators and writers Caitie Delaney (Rick and Morty) and Caleb Hearon (Netflix’s Human Resources). Universal Television is producing.
Best Buds centers on Calvin, who works at his family-owned flower shop (called Best Buds), the “crown jewel of the local strip mall.” When his best friend, Evelyn, comes back to town after dropping out of grad school, he gets her a job at the shop and they begin a mission to bring the place out of the 1980s and into the present.
Delaney and Hearon will executive produce with Daniels, Judge and Bandera’s Dustin Davis. Animator Joe Bennett will also executive produce.
Should it go to series,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Freevee, Amazon’s ad-supported video streaming service is developing Arranged, a half-hour single-camera romantic comedy series co-written and executive produced by With Love creator Gloria Calderón Kellett and Saturday Night Live alum Taran Killam. The project stems from Kellett’s GloNation Studios under the company’s overall deal with Amazon Studios.
Arranged follows a self-destructive movie star (Killam) and an ambitious pop Latina diva who agree to a mutually beneficial “public relationship” in order to help sell her upcoming breakup album and save his declining career, a decision they immediately regret as they quickly realize they hate each other’s guts.
The series is fictional but there are obvious points of reference: the high-profile romances between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck as well as Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson.
Kellett and Killam will executive produce with Marc Provissiero (Pen15) for Kellett’s GloNation banner as part of her Amazon Studios deal.
Arranged follows a self-destructive movie star (Killam) and an ambitious pop Latina diva who agree to a mutually beneficial “public relationship” in order to help sell her upcoming breakup album and save his declining career, a decision they immediately regret as they quickly realize they hate each other’s guts.
The series is fictional but there are obvious points of reference: the high-profile romances between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck as well as Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson.
Kellett and Killam will executive produce with Marc Provissiero (Pen15) for Kellett’s GloNation banner as part of her Amazon Studios deal.
- 5/23/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Christina Ricci has signed on to play a supporting role in The Dresden Sun, a cyberpunk indie from writer-director Michael Ryan, which also stars Samantha Win.
The film observes as a heist goes south when a brilliant, principled mercenary with a traumatic past works with an insider to steal a valued asset from Peredor Corporation called “the sphere.” The C & Earth corporation, vying for global dominance, seeks to find a solution to an otherworldly technology via a scientist’s project. Meanwhile, a financial analyst, who despises his job at the powerful investment firm Mutual One, finds himself caught between deadly corporate rivals, financial fraud, and technological espionage, and is ultimately forced to run from a psychopathic military contractor.
Ricci will play Dr. Dresden Corliss, an inventor of a cosmic technology, who grieves over the death of a loved one.
The film observes as a heist goes south when a brilliant, principled mercenary with a traumatic past works with an insider to steal a valued asset from Peredor Corporation called “the sphere.” The C & Earth corporation, vying for global dominance, seeks to find a solution to an otherworldly technology via a scientist’s project. Meanwhile, a financial analyst, who despises his job at the powerful investment firm Mutual One, finds himself caught between deadly corporate rivals, financial fraud, and technological espionage, and is ultimately forced to run from a psychopathic military contractor.
Ricci will play Dr. Dresden Corliss, an inventor of a cosmic technology, who grieves over the death of a loved one.
- 11/23/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: UTA has signed social media star Blake Gray in all areas. The agency will help Gray find new opportunities in film, television, fashion, branding, endorsements, digital content, and more.
Gray has amassed more than 18 million followers across all his social platforms, including more than 10 million on TikTok alone, making him one of the most-followed male creators.
On the fashion front, he’s become a fixture at Fashion Week events around the world, appearing in the front row at shows for Coach, Prabal Gurung, Balmain, Valentino, and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. He regularly works with brands including Prada, Major League Baseball, PacSun, and Revolve.
He is represented by attorney Jamie Afifi.
Gray has amassed more than 18 million followers across all his social platforms, including more than 10 million on TikTok alone, making him one of the most-followed male creators.
On the fashion front, he’s become a fixture at Fashion Week events around the world, appearing in the front row at shows for Coach, Prabal Gurung, Balmain, Valentino, and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. He regularly works with brands including Prada, Major League Baseball, PacSun, and Revolve.
He is represented by attorney Jamie Afifi.
- 11/2/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Taran Killam (Single Parents) is set as a lead opposite Elizabeth Hurley and Hannah Simone in CBS comedy pilot Welcome To Georgia, from Fam and In the Dark creator Corinne Kingsbury, Spider-Man: Homecoming writers John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein, Trill TV, Kapital Entertainment and CBS Studios.
Written by Kingsbury, Daley and Goldstein, the semi-autobiographical comedy is about a daughter and her mom. When Penelope’s (Simone) career takes off at exactly the same time as her husband’s, they call on Penelope’s (Simone) young single mom, Georgia (Hurley), to help raise their son, but what they find is Georgia needs more raising than their kid.
Killam will play Josh, Penelope’s (Simone) husband, father to their toddler son, Levi, and an airline pilot who loves his job. Josh is a bit more tolerant of Penelope’s mother, Georgia (Hurley), and tends to cut her more slack.
Kingsbury co-wrote the script with her husband,...
Written by Kingsbury, Daley and Goldstein, the semi-autobiographical comedy is about a daughter and her mom. When Penelope’s (Simone) career takes off at exactly the same time as her husband’s, they call on Penelope’s (Simone) young single mom, Georgia (Hurley), to help raise their son, but what they find is Georgia needs more raising than their kid.
Killam will play Josh, Penelope’s (Simone) husband, father to their toddler son, Levi, and an airline pilot who loves his job. Josh is a bit more tolerant of Penelope’s mother, Georgia (Hurley), and tends to cut her more slack.
Kingsbury co-wrote the script with her husband,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sarah Chalke is a mom of two now — and she says her 13-month-old daughter Frankie has been making that experience pretty entertaining as of late.
“She’s fantastic. I’m so in love with her,” the Scrubs alum, 40, told People Saturday at the premiere of Cars 3 in Anaheim, California. “It’s crazy to me how a 1-year-old can make you laugh. She sits at the head of the table and she holds court.”
Continues the star of her daughter‘s current antics, “She knows what a donkey says: ‘hee haw.’ She cheers with her arms in the air, and she says ‘Wow,...
“She’s fantastic. I’m so in love with her,” the Scrubs alum, 40, told People Saturday at the premiere of Cars 3 in Anaheim, California. “It’s crazy to me how a 1-year-old can make you laugh. She sits at the head of the table and she holds court.”
Continues the star of her daughter‘s current antics, “She knows what a donkey says: ‘hee haw.’ She cheers with her arms in the air, and she says ‘Wow,...
- 6/14/2017
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
Actress Sarah Chalke is pregnant with her second child.
The former Scrubs star is currently promoting her new movie, Mother's Day, which will open in a week before the annual holiday (May 8), and Chalke reveals this year's celebrations will be extra special as she is due later this spring.
The child will be a little brother or sister for Chalke's six-year-old son Charlie Rhodes, with her lawyer husband Jamie Afifi, reports People.com. (Mt/Wnwcpl/Kl)...
The former Scrubs star is currently promoting her new movie, Mother's Day, which will open in a week before the annual holiday (May 8), and Chalke reveals this year's celebrations will be extra special as she is due later this spring.
The child will be a little brother or sister for Chalke's six-year-old son Charlie Rhodes, with her lawyer husband Jamie Afifi, reports People.com. (Mt/Wnwcpl/Kl)...
- 4/13/2016
- GossipCenter
Lake Bell is preparing to commence principal photography in Los Angeles on her directorial follow-up to award-winning Sundance 2013 selection In A World…
Bell wrote and will star in the ensemble comedy alongside Ed Helms that Cold Iron Pictures and The Film Arcade are jointly financing.
What’s The Point? investigates the concept that marriage should be a seven-year contract with an option to renew.
Producing are Bell for More Films, Jett Steiger of Ways & Means, and Miranda Bailey and Amanda Marshall of Cold Iron Pictures. Executive producers are Jason Beck and Andy Bohn of The Film Arcade.
“Supporting female film-makers is incredibly important to us and we are so excited to produce Lake’s follow-up to the fantastic In A World…,” said Bailey.
UTA Independent Film Group and Jamie Afifi at Ziffren Brittenham negotiated the deal on behalf of the film-makers with The Film Arcade represented by attorney Greg S. Bernstein.
Bell wrote and will star in the ensemble comedy alongside Ed Helms that Cold Iron Pictures and The Film Arcade are jointly financing.
What’s The Point? investigates the concept that marriage should be a seven-year contract with an option to renew.
Producing are Bell for More Films, Jett Steiger of Ways & Means, and Miranda Bailey and Amanda Marshall of Cold Iron Pictures. Executive producers are Jason Beck and Andy Bohn of The Film Arcade.
“Supporting female film-makers is incredibly important to us and we are so excited to produce Lake’s follow-up to the fantastic In A World…,” said Bailey.
UTA Independent Film Group and Jamie Afifi at Ziffren Brittenham negotiated the deal on behalf of the film-makers with The Film Arcade represented by attorney Greg S. Bernstein.
- 3/23/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Wme has signed actress Naomie Harris. In Skyfall, she shot and nearly killed James Bond and became Moneypenny, a role she reprises in the upcoming Spectre. Harris played Winnie Mandela in Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom. She just wrapped Our Kind Of Traitor, playing the female lead opposite Ewan McGregor, and Jungle Book: Origins for Warner Bros. Harris continues to be repped by Untitled, Melanie Cook and Jamie Afifi of Ziffren Brittenham, and Angharad Wood in…...
- 8/26/2015
- Deadline
For most new parents, the first few months with a newborn, while filled with sleep deprivation and middle-of-the-night fretting, is also full of sweetness. But for Sarah Chalke and her fiance, Jamie Afifi, their earliest experiences with baby boy Charlie were more tearful than joyful. Speaking to Us Weekly at the 38th Annual Gracie Awards on May 21 in Beverly Hills, CA, the How to Live With Your Parents star revealed that her son suffered from colic after he was born on Dec. 24, 2009. "He had [...]...
- 5/25/2013
- Us Weekly
It was a closed set at Grey’s Anatomy last week due to the emotionally charged nature of the scenes being filmed, as guest star Sarah Chalke — whose storyline thus far has been kept under wraps — brought an extremely personal tale to the ABC drama.
Related | Ask Ausiello Previews Grey’s Anatomy‘s Tricky Transition of Power
Charlie’S Close Call
Two years ago, Chalke and her fiancé Jamie Afifi endured a parent’s worst nightmare when their son Charlie, then barely 12 months old, came down with Kawasaki Disease, a difficult-to-diagnose ailment that inflames blood vessels throughout a child’s body and regularly confounds caregivers.
Related | Ask Ausiello Previews Grey’s Anatomy‘s Tricky Transition of Power
Charlie’S Close Call
Two years ago, Chalke and her fiancé Jamie Afifi endured a parent’s worst nightmare when their son Charlie, then barely 12 months old, came down with Kawasaki Disease, a difficult-to-diagnose ailment that inflames blood vessels throughout a child’s body and regularly confounds caregivers.
- 3/7/2013
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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