Bleecker Street to partner with Netflix to distribute Cary Fukunaga’s Beasts Of No Nation theatrically.
Netflix has announced that the rollout of its original film initiative will begin with Beasts Of No Nation, the new film written and directed by Cary Fukunaga (True Detective, Sin Nombre) starring Idris Elba (Luther, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom).
The film will debut on October 16 worldwide on Netflix in all territories where the internet TV network is available and on the same day in select Us theatres.
Andrew Karpen’s New York-based Bleecker Street will distribute the film theatrically. The deal builds on the relationship between Karpen and Fukunaga from the days when the former was co-ceo at Sin Nombre and Jane Eyre distributor Focus Features.
Bleecker Street, backed by 5-Hour Energy founder Manoj Bhargava, has established early ties with the entertainment world’s digital titans. It will serve as theatrical distributor on Elvis & Nixon, which [link=co...
Netflix has announced that the rollout of its original film initiative will begin with Beasts Of No Nation, the new film written and directed by Cary Fukunaga (True Detective, Sin Nombre) starring Idris Elba (Luther, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom).
The film will debut on October 16 worldwide on Netflix in all territories where the internet TV network is available and on the same day in select Us theatres.
Andrew Karpen’s New York-based Bleecker Street will distribute the film theatrically. The deal builds on the relationship between Karpen and Fukunaga from the days when the former was co-ceo at Sin Nombre and Jane Eyre distributor Focus Features.
Bleecker Street, backed by 5-Hour Energy founder Manoj Bhargava, has established early ties with the entertainment world’s digital titans. It will serve as theatrical distributor on Elvis & Nixon, which [link=co...
- 7/7/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Paul Reubens is bringing his famous 1980’s Pee-wee Herman character into the digital age. Reubens released an Instagram selfie on April 17, 2015, taken from the set of Netflix’s upcoming Judd Apatow-produced film Pee-wee’s Big Holiday.
Reubens used the official Pee-wee Herman Instagram account to post the selfie of him as the childlike, fictional character with a characteristic wardrobe and laugh that was beloved by many children of the '80s. Alongside him was actor Joe Manganiello (of Magic Mike Xxl fame), who joined the Pee-wee’s Big Holiday cast on April 8. The selfie reveals little of what's actually going on in the film’s set, but clearly showcases Pee-wee’s rather goofy smile.
Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, all about the titular character taking his first vacation, was written by Reubens and Paul Rust, an actor from Inglorious Basterds and writer for a few Arrested Development episodes (another production...
Reubens used the official Pee-wee Herman Instagram account to post the selfie of him as the childlike, fictional character with a characteristic wardrobe and laugh that was beloved by many children of the '80s. Alongside him was actor Joe Manganiello (of Magic Mike Xxl fame), who joined the Pee-wee’s Big Holiday cast on April 8. The selfie reveals little of what's actually going on in the film’s set, but clearly showcases Pee-wee’s rather goofy smile.
Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, all about the titular character taking his first vacation, was written by Reubens and Paul Rust, an actor from Inglorious Basterds and writer for a few Arrested Development episodes (another production...
- 4/17/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
Pee-wee Herman’s next big adventure, Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, will be coming to Netflix with the help of producer Judd Apatow. ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday On Netflix Netflix announced the feature film Thursday in a press release. Apatow is producing the film alongside the movie’s star Paul Reubens, who co-wrote the film with Paul Rust. John Lee will be making […]
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- 2/25/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Pee-wee Herman is coming to Netflix, in a new film produced by Judd Apatow. The streaming video service announced today that "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," written by Paul Reubens and Paul Rust, and directed by Comedy Central vet John Lee in his feature debut, will begin production in March. The release describes the plot as "a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny." “As a fan of Pee-wee Herman since he first appeared on The Dating Game," Apatow said in the statement, "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the brilliant Paul Reubens on this film. It is a dream come true." "Judd and I dreamt up this movie four years ago," said Reubens. "The world was much different back then— Netflix was waiting by the mailbox for red envelopes to arrive. I’ve changed all that.
- 2/24/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
We've been hearing about the return of Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman for some time now, and it looks like shit's finally getting real next month! The next Pee-Wee Herman film, Pee-wee's Big Holiday, goes into production in March and will premiere exclusively on Netflix. Judd Apatow, who has been working behind the scenes to bring this project to fruition, will be producing the flick. Reubens wrote the film with Paul Rust (Arrested Development) and John Lee will be making his...
- 2/24/2015
- by Sean Wist
- JoBlo.com
A film about how the McDonald's burger empire came to be, from the director of Saving Mr Banks. Meet The Founder...
Right then: how about McDonald's: Origins? That's not a bad title to start with. For John Lee Hancock, the director of Saving Mr Banks and The Blind Side (and the screenwriter of the underrated Kevin Costner/Clint Eastwood movie A Perfect World) is tackling the rise of McDonald's for his next movie.
Robert Siegel has penned the screenplay for the project, which will go under the name of The Founder. And it'll follow the story of Ray Kroc, an Illinois salesman, and what happened when he met Mac and Dick McDonald in the 1950s. It might skip over the impact of the firm's burgers on the world, and we doubt Morgan Spurlock is consulting. But you never know.
(Well, we probably do in this case).
The Hollywood Reporter broke the story,...
Right then: how about McDonald's: Origins? That's not a bad title to start with. For John Lee Hancock, the director of Saving Mr Banks and The Blind Side (and the screenwriter of the underrated Kevin Costner/Clint Eastwood movie A Perfect World) is tackling the rise of McDonald's for his next movie.
Robert Siegel has penned the screenplay for the project, which will go under the name of The Founder. And it'll follow the story of Ray Kroc, an Illinois salesman, and what happened when he met Mac and Dick McDonald in the 1950s. It might skip over the impact of the firm's burgers on the world, and we doubt Morgan Spurlock is consulting. But you never know.
(Well, we probably do in this case).
The Hollywood Reporter broke the story,...
- 12/11/2014
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Friday was Day Two of Toronto After Dark 2014, and the theater was packed for both of the evenings screenings. Hellmouth had its World Premiere, ABCs Of Death 2 had its Toronto Premiere, and the sold out crowds were cheering and ready for both movies. It’s kind of a big deal that both of these screenings sold out, as that means that the first four consecutive films at this year’s festival were completely full. I believe that is a new Tadff record. The festival certainly has grown over the last 8 years, and it’s exciting to watch as more and more films sell out with each iteration.
The night kicked off with Pupa, an anime-style animated mindfuck of a short film that was both entertaining and bizarre. It certainly was a great match for Hellmouth, which is about as Wtf-inducing as they come (more on that in minute), so...
The night kicked off with Pupa, an anime-style animated mindfuck of a short film that was both entertaining and bizarre. It certainly was a great match for Hellmouth, which is about as Wtf-inducing as they come (more on that in minute), so...
- 10/19/2014
- by Jeff Konopka
- The Liberal Dead
So, remember back at the beginning of May when it was reported that Michel Gondry had dropped an adaptation of Philip K. Dick's "Ubik"? Well, you can scratch that. It turns out that no long after that, he spoke with Den Of Geek and said the movie was still in play, though adapting it was proving to be a challenge. "I'm not sure yet," he told the site when asked if he was going to direct the project. "I'm still working on it, but it's taking forever." But again, the transition from page to screen seems to be a tricky one for the director. "It’s a very strong and dark story. There’s a lot of surprises. The book takes you to places you don’t expect to go. It makes it very hard to adapt, so I’m a bit scared at the moment!" he explained. So...
- 6/5/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Two-time Academy Award®–winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar®-winner Tom Hanks topline Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks,” inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen. This past month Wamg attended the Saving Mr. Banks press conference where Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Colin Farrell, Jason Schwartzman, Bj Novak, Bradley Whitford, director John Lee Hancock, writer Kelly Marcel and producer Alison Owen discussed making the film, Nanny McFee, and scarring grandchildren with Winnie the Pooh.
When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise—one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine.
When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise—one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine.
- 12/20/2013
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Sure, Sunday tends to be overcrowded with high-end TV, including "Breaking Bad," "Boardwalk Empire," "The Newsroom," "Dexter," "Ray Donovan" and more, but what to watch the rest of the time? Every Monday, we bring you five noteworthy highlights from the other six days of the week. "The Heart, She Holler": Season Premiere Tuesday, September 10 at 12:30am on Adult Swim Like if David Lynch directed a '80s soap opera set in an offensive, supernaturally-tinged version of Appalachia starring Patton Oswalt and it was all meant to be funny, "The Heart, She Holler" is uniquely weird and sometimes nightmarish television from the makers of "Wonder Showzen." The second season, which kicks off this week and airs throughout the month, finds Amy Sedaris taking over a role for Kristen Schaal in her first regular TV gig since "Strangers With Candy." Check out our interview with series creators Vernon Chatman and John Lee.
- 9/9/2013
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
The second season of Adult Swim's comedy series The Heart, She Holler is set to kick off on Tuesday, September 10th, at 12:30am. The cable channel will re-air the first season in a marathon on Monday, September 2nd, at 12:30am.
The series is written and directed by John Lee and Vernon Chatman. It stars Patton Oswalt and Heather Lawless and Amy Sedaris will guest star in season two.
What do you think? Have you seen this comedy series? Will you be watching season two on Adult Swim?...
The series is written and directed by John Lee and Vernon Chatman. It stars Patton Oswalt and Heather Lawless and Amy Sedaris will guest star in season two.
What do you think? Have you seen this comedy series? Will you be watching season two on Adult Swim?...
- 8/14/2013
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Howlin' Wolf wears a baseball cap now. Muddy Waters are the subject of a rabid environmentalist's grievous concern. Son House is a tanning booth in a San Fernando Valley mall. John Lee Hooker is now John Lee escort. I could go on, you know I could, but you get the picture. The blues is essentially dead, but not really. It hangs on in the garages of baby boomers dreaming of Eric Clapton's slow hand, while seeking respite from an untidy world and an irksome domesticity. Aficionados, obsessive collectors and graying bluesologists have...
- 9/30/2012
- by Michael Des Barres
- The Wrap
Db (Ted Danson) arrives and takes over the Cs. Catherine (Marg Helgenberger) it appears had another axe to grind with her heavy handedness and has she taken a leaf out of Stella's book when it comes to treating suspects in such a hostile way. He was a paedophile - yes - but there was an easy solution to that if the parents of Fiona had taken care of their daughter and reported him. Then she changed her tune when she needed the same suspect, John Lee's (James Harvy Ward) help in identifying the other suspects who came and went at the house. Brass (Paul Guilfoyle) also showing the Vegas brass (!) can be as humiliating and cold as the CSI:ny lot used to be. They've come a long way as far as the treatment of suspects harshly is concerned but the Vegas team appear to have gone back to the older NY ways,...
- 3/25/2012
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
March 1 saw the debut of NBC’s most impressive drama pilots in recent years. Jason Issacs stars and produces Awake, as Michael Britten, a detective who suffered a tragic car accident with his wife, Hanna (Laura Allen, Terriers) and son, Rex (Dylan Minnette, Let Me In). When Michael wakes from the accident he mourns losing his son with his inflexible psychologist Dr. John Lee (B.D. Wong) and Hannah, but when he goes to sleep, Michael wakes in another reality where Hannah died and he must cope with son and another psychologist Dr. Judith Evans (Cherry Jones) who is more open-minded to his experiences. Both worlds seem so real and Michael cannot determine which one if any is real.
That’s not the only strange occurrence; clues in one reality help him solve different cases in the other. Each psychologist assures him that his or her reality is the real...
That’s not the only strange occurrence; clues in one reality help him solve different cases in the other. Each psychologist assures him that his or her reality is the real...
- 3/15/2012
- by Ernie Estrella
- BuzzFocus.com
NBC Jason Isaacs in ‘Awake.’
Life is moving on in both the world where Michael Britten’s son Rex is alive and the world where his wife Hannah is alive. Michael’s single-father routine includes cereal for dinner, but lacks fabric softener. He picks up some tips from Hannah when he’s awake with her.
The art direction really shines this week, as it’s easier to tell the difference between Hannah’s timeline, filled with red and warm colors,...
Life is moving on in both the world where Michael Britten’s son Rex is alive and the world where his wife Hannah is alive. Michael’s single-father routine includes cereal for dinner, but lacks fabric softener. He picks up some tips from Hannah when he’s awake with her.
The art direction really shines this week, as it’s easier to tell the difference between Hannah’s timeline, filled with red and warm colors,...
- 3/9/2012
- by Amanda Harris Falls
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Michael Rodrick has starred in more than his share of genre films and TV shows, from Charmed to 24 to this year's The River Murders. Just released on DVD, the film is about a homicide detective, played by Ray Liotta, investigating a series of murders in which he has an unusually high personal stake – all of the victims are his ex-girlfriends. Rodrick plays the film's antagonist, John Lee, a sociopath determined to atone for his sins, no matter what the cost. Check out my interview with Rodrick after the jump How would you describe The River Murders? The River Murders is an allegory. A story discussing much grander ideas and truths. The River Murders is in many ways a morality tale. The film takes on the...
- 10/7/2011
- FEARnet
The second edition of the International Film Festival of Ahmedabad will be held from 4th August to 8th August 2010. The opening ceremony will take place at Karnavati club while all the film screenings at PVR Cinemas.
The opening film for the festival is India’s official entry to Oscars in 2009 Harishchandrachi factory by Paresh Mokashi. The independent feature film category has a line up with each of the eight films in the competition having won several prestigious awards. The films in competition are The White Elephant by Aijaz Khan, Missed Call by Gaurav Sengupta, Pancham Unmixed by Brahmananda Singh, Man’s Woman and Other Stories by Amit Dutta, Vihir by Umesh Kulkarni, For Real by Sona Jain, Clerk by Subhadro Choudhury and 13th Floor by Luke Kenny.
The festival has tied up with Whistling Woods International for a filmmaking workshop by Anjum Rajabali, Screenwriter and Somnath Sen, Director. It will...
The opening film for the festival is India’s official entry to Oscars in 2009 Harishchandrachi factory by Paresh Mokashi. The independent feature film category has a line up with each of the eight films in the competition having won several prestigious awards. The films in competition are The White Elephant by Aijaz Khan, Missed Call by Gaurav Sengupta, Pancham Unmixed by Brahmananda Singh, Man’s Woman and Other Stories by Amit Dutta, Vihir by Umesh Kulkarni, For Real by Sona Jain, Clerk by Subhadro Choudhury and 13th Floor by Luke Kenny.
The festival has tied up with Whistling Woods International for a filmmaking workshop by Anjum Rajabali, Screenwriter and Somnath Sen, Director. It will...
- 8/1/2010
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…
8.00pm Quantum Apocalypse (Syfy)
Scientists race against time to save mankind when a comet makes an unexpected turn in space and threatens to destroy all life on Earth.
9.00pm They Wait (Horror Channel)
Chilling mystery starring Michael Biehn and Jamie King. A family returns to the Us from China only for their son to be possessed by a living corpse with links to the Chinese festival of Ghost Month.
10.00pm The Replacement Killers (Bravo)
John Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) is an assassin with a very troubled conscience. He owes a debt to Terence Wei (Kenneth Tsang), L.A.’s Chinatown drug-lord. In order to ensure the continued safety of his mother and sister back in Beijing, he must do the bidding of Mr.
8.00pm Quantum Apocalypse (Syfy)
Scientists race against time to save mankind when a comet makes an unexpected turn in space and threatens to destroy all life on Earth.
9.00pm They Wait (Horror Channel)
Chilling mystery starring Michael Biehn and Jamie King. A family returns to the Us from China only for their son to be possessed by a living corpse with links to the Chinese festival of Ghost Month.
10.00pm The Replacement Killers (Bravo)
John Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) is an assassin with a very troubled conscience. He owes a debt to Terence Wei (Kenneth Tsang), L.A.’s Chinatown drug-lord. In order to ensure the continued safety of his mother and sister back in Beijing, he must do the bidding of Mr.
- 7/15/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
John Lee's book The Producer's Handbook is used by most film schools as a text covering the business, finance and distribution responsibilities of motion picture producers, ‘The Producer’s Business Handbook’ provides a comprehensive orientation to those desiring to become producers, as well as those focused specifically in finance, distribution, banking, completion bonds, legal, company operations and other aspects unique to the business of motion pictures. In addition to thorough orientation, this book also provides a CD with spreadsheets, organization charts and other elements enabling readers to put what they learn to use. Also included in the book are helpful statistics and charts indicating global positioning and trends.
One reader had this to say:
If you’re planning to produce a movie or thinking about investing in a movie and
want a realistic, in-depth look at the business of show business, you need to
read The Producer’s Business...
One reader had this to say:
If you’re planning to produce a movie or thinking about investing in a movie and
want a realistic, in-depth look at the business of show business, you need to
read The Producer’s Business...
- 4/21/2010
- by Sydney
- Sydney's Buzz
Genre: Drama/SportDirector: John Lee HancockCast: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron Synopsis: The Blind Side depicts the story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle. ...
- 1/28/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
MoviesOnline sat down with Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, and director John Lee Hancock to talk about their new film, “The Blind Side.”
"The Blind Side" depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, John Lee Hancock are fabulous people and we really appreciated their time. Here’s what they had to tell us:3
Q: You’re playing people who...
"The Blind Side" depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, John Lee Hancock are fabulous people and we really appreciated their time. Here’s what they had to tell us:3
Q: You’re playing people who...
- 11/16/2009
- MoviesOnline.ca
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