Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail assembled an impressive cast for his thriller Leave the World Behind that included Julia Roberts (Homecoming), Ethan Hawke (The Black Phone), and Mahershala Ali (True Detective) – but he also delivered a divisive movie that earned reactions that ranged from “wildly riveting and entertaining” and “absolutely amazing” to “hideously bad” and “absolutely awful”. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray gave the film a 5/10 review that you can read at This Link. I would have scored it higher, I was just left wanting a little more from the ending. Despite the wildly varying reactions, the movie has proven to be quite popular on the Netflix streaming service – in fact, the view count over its first couple months of release has landed it on Netflix’s Top 10 Most Popular Movies list!
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
"Leave The World Behind" is a new 'apocalyptic thriller' directed by Sam Esmail, starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Esmail, Lisa Roberts Gillan, Chad Hamilton and Marisa Yeres Gill, streaming December 8, 2023 on Netflix:
"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout.
“As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
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"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout.
“As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
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- 12/7/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
This Weekend’s What To Watch List Is A Cinematic Mix of Laughter, Thrills, and Festive Surprises(Photo Credit –IMDb)
In this week’s cinematic lineup, viewers can anticipate a diverse range of releases, from the festive cheer of “Merry Little Batman” to the suspenseful drama of “Leave the World Behind” and the heart-stopping, horror-inducing narrative of “Thanksgiving.” However, it’s worth noting a somewhat unexpected scarcity of Christmas-focused movies in this listicle. Despite the historical trend of feel-good holiday films during this season, the current offerings showcase an intriguing mix of genres, encompassing not only Christmas tales but also comedy, action, thriller, and horror. The cinematic choices are indeed varied, ensuring a plethora of options for audiences seeking entertainment beyond the traditional yuletide fare.
Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, adrenaline-pumping action, spine-chilling thrills, or heartwarming moments, this listicle unveils a cinematic smorgasbord that goes beyond the anticipated Christmas movie lineup.
In this week’s cinematic lineup, viewers can anticipate a diverse range of releases, from the festive cheer of “Merry Little Batman” to the suspenseful drama of “Leave the World Behind” and the heart-stopping, horror-inducing narrative of “Thanksgiving.” However, it’s worth noting a somewhat unexpected scarcity of Christmas-focused movies in this listicle. Despite the historical trend of feel-good holiday films during this season, the current offerings showcase an intriguing mix of genres, encompassing not only Christmas tales but also comedy, action, thriller, and horror. The cinematic choices are indeed varied, ensuring a plethora of options for audiences seeking entertainment beyond the traditional yuletide fare.
Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, adrenaline-pumping action, spine-chilling thrills, or heartwarming moments, this listicle unveils a cinematic smorgasbord that goes beyond the anticipated Christmas movie lineup.
- 12/7/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
"Leave The World Behind" is a new 'apocalyptic thriller' directed by Sam Esmail, starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Esmail, Lisa Roberts Gillan, Chad Hamilton and Marisa Yeres Gill, streaming December 8, 2023 on Netflix:
"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout.
“As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
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"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout.
“As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
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- 12/2/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Leave The World Behind" is a new 'apocalyptic thriller' directed by Sam Esmail, starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Esmail, Lisa Roberts Gillan, Chad Hamilton and Marisa Yeres Gill, streaming December 8, 2023 on Netflix:
"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
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"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
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- 11/30/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Leave The World Behind" is a new 'apocalyptic thriller' directed by Sam Esmail, starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Esmail, Lisa Roberts Gillan, Chad Hamilton and Marisa Yeres Gill, streaming December 8, 2023 on Netflix:
"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
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"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
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- 11/11/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail has assembled an impressive cast for his thriller Leave the World Behind that includes Julia Roberts (Homecoming), Ethan Hawke (The Black Phone), and Mahershala Ali (True Detective). Netflix will be giving the film a limited theatrical release on November 22nd, with the streaming release to follow on December 8th – but a premiere screening was recently held, and the embargo on reactions has been lifted. Judging by the first reactions that have made their way online, it looks like Leave the World Behind might make for a divisive viewing experience.
First, we have a few positive reactions that describe the film as “wildly riveting and entertaining” and “absolutely amazing”, saying it has a “smart script”:
Welp, I’m going to be obsessed with #LeaveTheWorldBehind. (Or I guess I already am?) What a uniquely and expertly crafted and photographed disaster/apocalyptic story. (I absolutely must read the book now.
First, we have a few positive reactions that describe the film as “wildly riveting and entertaining” and “absolutely amazing”, saying it has a “smart script”:
Welp, I’m going to be obsessed with #LeaveTheWorldBehind. (Or I guess I already am?) What a uniquely and expertly crafted and photographed disaster/apocalyptic story. (I absolutely must read the book now.
- 10/26/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
"Leave The World Behind" is a new 'apocalyptic thriller' directed by Sam Esmail, starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Esmail, Lisa Roberts Gillan, Chad Hamilton and Marisa Yeres Gill, streaming December 8, 2023 on Netflix:
"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in their collapsing world..."
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- 10/25/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix dropped the full trailer for Leave the World Behind one day prior to the film’s world premiere at AFI Fest. The teaser trailer released earlier this month set up the apocalyptic events that send the film’s central figures into a panic. The official trailer reveals additional details and expands on what’s happening as a cyberattack takes down infrastructures and disables electronics across the globe.
Oscar winner Julia Roberts, Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, and Kevin Bacon star. The thriller’s based on the National Book Award-nominated novel by Rumaan Alam and was directed by Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot). Esmail also adapted the novel and serves as a producer.
Additional producers include Chad Hamilton, Julia Roberts, Marisa Yeres Gill, and Lisa Gillan. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, Nick Krishnamurthy, and author Rumaan Alam executive produce.
Oscar winner Julia Roberts, Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, and Kevin Bacon star. The thriller’s based on the National Book Award-nominated novel by Rumaan Alam and was directed by Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot). Esmail also adapted the novel and serves as a producer.
Additional producers include Chad Hamilton, Julia Roberts, Marisa Yeres Gill, and Lisa Gillan. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, Nick Krishnamurthy, and author Rumaan Alam executive produce.
- 10/24/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The tension in the room could be cut with a knife, as the much-anticipated trailer for “Leave The World Behind” just dropped, revealing an intense drama that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Helmed by the gifted Sam Esmail, known for his direction of the critically acclaimed “Mr. Robot,” this upcoming thriller features the powerhouse duo of Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali.
Diving into the trailer, we are met with the serenity of an idyllic vacation on Long Island, which soon takes a daunting twist. Roberts, portraying Amanda, and Ethan Hawke, stepping into the role of Clay, seem to have planned a peaceful family retreat.
However, when Ali’s character G.H., accompanied by Myha’la’s Ruth, interrupts their tranquility with news of a harrowing cyberattack, the atmosphere transforms from calm to chaos in mere moments. Notably, the dynamic between Roberts and Ali stands out,...
Diving into the trailer, we are met with the serenity of an idyllic vacation on Long Island, which soon takes a daunting twist. Roberts, portraying Amanda, and Ethan Hawke, stepping into the role of Clay, seem to have planned a peaceful family retreat.
However, when Ali’s character G.H., accompanied by Myha’la’s Ruth, interrupts their tranquility with news of a harrowing cyberattack, the atmosphere transforms from calm to chaos in mere moments. Notably, the dynamic between Roberts and Ali stands out,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Netflix has now unveiled the cryptic and creepy trailer for its upcoming thriller, Leave the World Behind. The Netflix original is based on the terrifying novel from author Rumaan Alam. The film comes from Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail, who has written and directed this feature. Leave the World Behind also sports an impressive ensemble cast that includes actors such as Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and Kevin Bacon.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“In this apocalyptic thriller from award-winning writer and director Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), Amanda (Academy Award winner Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — arrive in the night,...
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“In this apocalyptic thriller from award-winning writer and director Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), Amanda (Academy Award winner Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — arrive in the night,...
- 10/24/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Ethan Hawke and Julia Roberts are bracing for the apocalypse after Mahershala Ali informs them that the world as they know it is ending.
Such is the premise for star-studded Netflix thriller “Leave the World Behind,” directed by “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail. The film is adapted from Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel of the same name which was published during the height of the pandemic.
The official synopsis reads: Amanda (Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la Herrold) — arrive in the night, bearing news of a mysterious cyberattack and seeking refuge in the house they claim is theirs. The two families reckon with a looming disaster that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone...
Such is the premise for star-studded Netflix thriller “Leave the World Behind,” directed by “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail. The film is adapted from Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel of the same name which was published during the height of the pandemic.
The official synopsis reads: Amanda (Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la Herrold) — arrive in the night, bearing news of a mysterious cyberattack and seeking refuge in the house they claim is theirs. The two families reckon with a looming disaster that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone...
- 10/24/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
With the futures of their families at stake if not the future of the world, Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali aren’t sure who to trust in the trailer for “Leave the World Behind,” the new Netflix original film from “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail.
“Everything I know I have told you,” Ali says in the trailer for the film, an adaptation of the best-selling novel by Rumaan Alam written and directed by Esmail.
“I don’t believe you,” a foreboding Roberts responds in the clip, which you can watch above.
As a massive cyber attack puts everyone in danger, Kevin Bacon stands his ground on his porch, donning a Dallas Cowboys cap with a shotgun fully at the ready.
“I will protect my family,” says Bacon, in a sinister supporting role. “What you do is your business.”
Meanwhile, a massive ocean freighter heads straight for the beach,...
“Everything I know I have told you,” Ali says in the trailer for the film, an adaptation of the best-selling novel by Rumaan Alam written and directed by Esmail.
“I don’t believe you,” a foreboding Roberts responds in the clip, which you can watch above.
As a massive cyber attack puts everyone in danger, Kevin Bacon stands his ground on his porch, donning a Dallas Cowboys cap with a shotgun fully at the ready.
“I will protect my family,” says Bacon, in a sinister supporting role. “What you do is your business.”
Meanwhile, a massive ocean freighter heads straight for the beach,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Jeremy Bailey
- The Wrap
Netflix’s first teaser trailer for Leave the World Behind starts off with a conversation setting up the story, and then hits the gas pedal as terrifying events wreak havoc across the globe.
The apocalyptic thriller is based on Rumaan Alam’s bestselling novel and stars Oscar winner Julia Roberts, Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, and Kevin Bacon. Mr. Robot‘s Sam Esmail adapted Alam’s novel and directed.
Sam Esmail and Julia Roberts serve as producers along with Chad Hamilton, Marisa Yeres Gill, and Lisa Gillan. Author Alam, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, and Nick Krishnamurthy executive produce.
Esmail’s behind the scenes team includes costume designer Catherine Marie Thomas, editor Lisa Lassek, production designer Anastasia White, and director of photography Tod Campbell.
Netflix will release Leave the World Behind in select theaters on November 22, 2023. It...
The apocalyptic thriller is based on Rumaan Alam’s bestselling novel and stars Oscar winner Julia Roberts, Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, and Kevin Bacon. Mr. Robot‘s Sam Esmail adapted Alam’s novel and directed.
Sam Esmail and Julia Roberts serve as producers along with Chad Hamilton, Marisa Yeres Gill, and Lisa Gillan. Author Alam, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, and Nick Krishnamurthy executive produce.
Esmail’s behind the scenes team includes costume designer Catherine Marie Thomas, editor Lisa Lassek, production designer Anastasia White, and director of photography Tod Campbell.
Netflix will release Leave the World Behind in select theaters on November 22, 2023. It...
- 10/2/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke’s Amanda and Clay Sandford get a fateful midnight knock at the door in the teaser trailer for Netflix’s Leave the World Behind, which dropped Monday.
“In my line of work, you have to understand the patterns that govern the world. That can help you see the future,” Mahershala Ali’s G.H. Scott says.
Scott and his wife, Ruth, played by Myha’la Herrold, claim to be the owners of the home the Sandfords rented for the weekend, and ask to take shelter with the family that night. Soon enough, the Sandfords and their teenage children are taking refuge from a cyberattack that grows beyond a New York City blackout to become more terrifying by the minute.
“There’s no going back to normal,” Scott tells the Sandfords, as their family must come to terms with their place in a collapsing world.
“Haven’t...
“In my line of work, you have to understand the patterns that govern the world. That can help you see the future,” Mahershala Ali’s G.H. Scott says.
Scott and his wife, Ruth, played by Myha’la Herrold, claim to be the owners of the home the Sandfords rented for the weekend, and ask to take shelter with the family that night. Soon enough, the Sandfords and their teenage children are taking refuge from a cyberattack that grows beyond a New York City blackout to become more terrifying by the minute.
“There’s no going back to normal,” Scott tells the Sandfords, as their family must come to terms with their place in a collapsing world.
“Haven’t...
- 10/2/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail has assembled an impressive cast for his thriller Leave the World Behind that includes Julia Roberts (Homecoming), Ethan Hawke (The Black Phone), and Mahershala Ali (True Detective). We’ll have the chance to see what Esmail has put their characters through when Netflix gives the film a limited theatrical release on November 22nd, with the streaming release to follow on December 8th… but today we have a small sample of it, as a teaser trailer for Leave the World Behind has arrived online. You can check it out in the embed above.
Leave the World Behind is based on a novel by Rumaan Alam. (You can pick up a copy of the novel at This Link.) Written and directed by Esmail, the film adaptation has the following synopsis: A family’s vacation is upended when two strangers arrive at night, seeking refuge from a cyberattack...
Leave the World Behind is based on a novel by Rumaan Alam. (You can pick up a copy of the novel at This Link.) Written and directed by Esmail, the film adaptation has the following synopsis: A family’s vacation is upended when two strangers arrive at night, seeking refuge from a cyberattack...
- 10/2/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali are dealing with the potential end of the world in “Leave the World Behind,” an adaptation of the best-selling novel by Rumaan Alam from “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail.
In the trailer Roberts and Ethan Hawke are vacationing on Long Island when they are intercepted by a mysterious stranger (Ali in a role originally earmarked for Denzel Washington), who tells the couple of a mysterious blackout and his thoughts that this event is just the first in a series of catastrophes.
Kevin Bacon plays a potentially sinister local man, with Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie and Charlie Evans in supporting roles. Not only is the set-up for the movie incredibly creepy but it feels real, especially given the recent weather events brought on by global warming (the flooding in New York most recently).
When Alam’s novel came out in 2020, Netflix won a bidding war for the rights,...
In the trailer Roberts and Ethan Hawke are vacationing on Long Island when they are intercepted by a mysterious stranger (Ali in a role originally earmarked for Denzel Washington), who tells the couple of a mysterious blackout and his thoughts that this event is just the first in a series of catastrophes.
Kevin Bacon plays a potentially sinister local man, with Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie and Charlie Evans in supporting roles. Not only is the set-up for the movie incredibly creepy but it feels real, especially given the recent weather events brought on by global warming (the flooding in New York most recently).
When Alam’s novel came out in 2020, Netflix won a bidding war for the rights,...
- 10/2/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
More than a year and a half has gone by since we heard that Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail was writing and directing the thriller Leave the World Behind, which had assembled an impressive cast that includes Julia Roberts (Homecoming), Ethan Hawke (The Black Phone), and Mahershala Ali (True Detective). Now we finally know when we’re going to have the chance to see the movie. The Netflix streaming service has announced (via their Tudum website) that Leave the World Behind is scheduled to begin streaming on December 8th! The film will also be receiving a limited theatrical release, but they’re not ready to reveal the theatrical release date yet.
Leave the World Behind is based on a novel by Rumaan Alam. (You can pick up a copy of the novel at This Link.) Here’s the synopsis: A family’s vacation is upended when two strangers arrive at night,...
Leave the World Behind is based on a novel by Rumaan Alam. (You can pick up a copy of the novel at This Link.) Here’s the synopsis: A family’s vacation is upended when two strangers arrive at night,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
This Fall, George Clooney And Julia Roberts Are In This Together… For Better Or Worse! From The Director Of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Universal Pictures Presents Ticket To Paradise. Rated PG-13. Only In Theaters October 21st.
Advance Screening Oct 18th at 7pm. Ronnie’s 20 Cine.
The screening will be filled on a first come first served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early. Seats will not be guaranteed. Rated PG 13.
Enter at the link below.
Sweepstakes Link: http://gofobo.com/qukEz28875
https://www.tickettoparadise.movie/
Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. From Working Title, Smokehouse Pictures and Red Om Films, Ticket to Paradise is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances.
Directed by Ol Parker...
Advance Screening Oct 18th at 7pm. Ronnie’s 20 Cine.
The screening will be filled on a first come first served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early. Seats will not be guaranteed. Rated PG 13.
Enter at the link below.
Sweepstakes Link: http://gofobo.com/qukEz28875
https://www.tickettoparadise.movie/
Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. From Working Title, Smokehouse Pictures and Red Om Films, Ticket to Paradise is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances.
Directed by Ol Parker...
- 10/14/2022
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Watch the trailer for Ticket To Paradise starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, in theaters October 21.
https://www.tickettoparadise.movie/
Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. From Working Title, Smokehouse Pictures and Red Om Films, Ticket to Paradise is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances.
Directed by Ol Parker from his script with Daniel Pipski, Ticket to Paradise is produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner for Working Title, by Sarah Harvey, by Deborah Balderstone, by George Clooney and Oscar® winner Grant Heslov for Smokehouse Pictures and by Julia Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill for Red Om Films.
Ticket to Paradise is filmed on location in Queensland, Australia, aided by incentives from the...
https://www.tickettoparadise.movie/
Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. From Working Title, Smokehouse Pictures and Red Om Films, Ticket to Paradise is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances.
Directed by Ol Parker from his script with Daniel Pipski, Ticket to Paradise is produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner for Working Title, by Sarah Harvey, by Deborah Balderstone, by George Clooney and Oscar® winner Grant Heslov for Smokehouse Pictures and by Julia Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill for Red Om Films.
Ticket to Paradise is filmed on location in Queensland, Australia, aided by incentives from the...
- 8/4/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
George Clooney and Julia Roberts are lovers to enemies … and maybe back to lovers again? … in their new romantic comedy “Ticket to Paradise.”
“Ticket to Paradise” is about two exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter (played by Kaitlyn Dever) from making the same mistake they once made as they travel to Bali for her impending wedding.
A trailer for the rom-com, which you can watch above, shows the former couple struggle to put their differences aside, even in light of their common cause. They go head-to-head at every turn, before eventually making peace with their daughter’s decision — and each other.
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Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan Lead a Madcap Murder Mystery in ‘See How They Run’ Trailer (Video)
“Ticket to Paradise” reunites Clooney and Roberts on screen for the first time since Jodie Foster’s “Money Monster” from 2011, and the “Ocean’s” franchise before that.
“Ticket to Paradise” is about two exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter (played by Kaitlyn Dever) from making the same mistake they once made as they travel to Bali for her impending wedding.
A trailer for the rom-com, which you can watch above, shows the former couple struggle to put their differences aside, even in light of their common cause. They go head-to-head at every turn, before eventually making peace with their daughter’s decision — and each other.
Also Read:
Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan Lead a Madcap Murder Mystery in ‘See How They Run’ Trailer (Video)
“Ticket to Paradise” reunites Clooney and Roberts on screen for the first time since Jodie Foster’s “Money Monster” from 2011, and the “Ocean’s” franchise before that.
- 6/29/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Click here to read the full article.
Julia Roberts and George Clooney are starring opposite one another in a romantic comedy, but they aren’t in love when they reunite.
“Worst 19 years of my life,” says Clooney’s character in the trailer, describing his relationship with his ex-wife, played by Roberts.
“We were only married for five,” she replies, which he then clarifies by noting: “I’m counting the recovery.”
The megastars teamed up for Universal’s Ticket to Paradise — marking each of their long-awaited returns to the romantic comedy genre. The trailer, which dropped on Wednesday, gives moviegoers a first look at Roberts and Clooney playing a divorced couple who come back together for a Bali excursion in hopes of stopping their lovestruck daughter (played by Kaitlyn Dever) from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago by marrying someone she just met and throwing her career away.
Julia Roberts and George Clooney are starring opposite one another in a romantic comedy, but they aren’t in love when they reunite.
“Worst 19 years of my life,” says Clooney’s character in the trailer, describing his relationship with his ex-wife, played by Roberts.
“We were only married for five,” she replies, which he then clarifies by noting: “I’m counting the recovery.”
The megastars teamed up for Universal’s Ticket to Paradise — marking each of their long-awaited returns to the romantic comedy genre. The trailer, which dropped on Wednesday, gives moviegoers a first look at Roberts and Clooney playing a divorced couple who come back together for a Bali excursion in hopes of stopping their lovestruck daughter (played by Kaitlyn Dever) from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago by marrying someone she just met and throwing her career away.
- 6/29/2022
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Julia Roberts is making her triumphant return to the rom-com. The iconic actor stars in the first trailer for “Ticket to Paradise,” a new film that reunites her with her “Ocean’s Eleven” co-star George Clooney.
Directed by Ol Parker, “Ticket to Paradise” stars Roberts and Clooney as two long-divorced parents who impulsively married each other. When their daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) heads on a post-graduation trip to Bali and decides to marry a local, the two fly out to Indonesia to talk her out of making the same mistake they once did. The trailer highlights the strained relationship between the two characters, even as they attempt to join forces for the sake of their daughter.
“Worst 19 years of my life,” Clooney says during an exchange in the trailer, to which Roberts replies, “We were only married for five.”
“I’m including the recovery,” he fires back.
Parker directs the film...
Directed by Ol Parker, “Ticket to Paradise” stars Roberts and Clooney as two long-divorced parents who impulsively married each other. When their daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) heads on a post-graduation trip to Bali and decides to marry a local, the two fly out to Indonesia to talk her out of making the same mistake they once did. The trailer highlights the strained relationship between the two characters, even as they attempt to join forces for the sake of their daughter.
“Worst 19 years of my life,” Clooney says during an exchange in the trailer, to which Roberts replies, “We were only married for five.”
“I’m including the recovery,” he fires back.
Parker directs the film...
- 6/29/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
As Emmy nominations voting comes to a close this Monday, UCP and Starz have found one more way to expose their limited series “Gaslit” to potential voters: Free, over-the-air broadcast TV.
The first episode of “Gaslit,” starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, will air on NBC-owned TV stations in key markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, this weekend in a final push to expose the series to as many people as possible.
Universal Studio Group’s UCP produces “Gaslit” for Starz. And in a case of Comcast/NBCUniversal synergy, Usg and UCP have turned to their sister NBC broadcast station unit for help. As a result, the first episode of “Gaslit” will air on Knbc/Channel 4 in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 25, at 8 p.m. — in primetime.
In New York (Wnbc), Philadelphia (Wcau), Washington D.C. (Wrc), Boston (Wbts) and Philadelphia (Wcau), the NBC stations will air “Gaslit” at 7 p.
The first episode of “Gaslit,” starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, will air on NBC-owned TV stations in key markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, this weekend in a final push to expose the series to as many people as possible.
Universal Studio Group’s UCP produces “Gaslit” for Starz. And in a case of Comcast/NBCUniversal synergy, Usg and UCP have turned to their sister NBC broadcast station unit for help. As a result, the first episode of “Gaslit” will air on Knbc/Channel 4 in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 25, at 8 p.m. — in primetime.
In New York (Wnbc), Philadelphia (Wcau), Washington D.C. (Wrc), Boston (Wbts) and Philadelphia (Wcau), the NBC stations will air “Gaslit” at 7 p.
- 6/21/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Universal has set new release dates for its anticipated films The Bad Guys and Ticket to Paradise.
The former action comedy from DreamWorks Animation will open wide one week later than expected, on April 22, 2022, opposite Lionsgate’s Nicolas Cage comedy, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. The latter feature reuniting Oscar winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts moves back three weeks, opening wide on October 21, 2022, against an untitled feature from Paramount.
The Bad Guys centers on a crew of animal outlaws, comprised of pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), short-fused “muscle” Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos) and expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina), watching as they attempt their most challenging con yet—becoming model citizens.
Kung Fu Panda animator Pierre Perifel is directing the film—based on Aaron Blabey’s bestselling Scholastic book series—in his feature debut, with Zazie Beetz, Lilly Singh...
The former action comedy from DreamWorks Animation will open wide one week later than expected, on April 22, 2022, opposite Lionsgate’s Nicolas Cage comedy, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. The latter feature reuniting Oscar winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts moves back three weeks, opening wide on October 21, 2022, against an untitled feature from Paramount.
The Bad Guys centers on a crew of animal outlaws, comprised of pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), short-fused “muscle” Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos) and expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina), watching as they attempt their most challenging con yet—becoming model citizens.
Kung Fu Panda animator Pierre Perifel is directing the film—based on Aaron Blabey’s bestselling Scholastic book series—in his feature debut, with Zazie Beetz, Lilly Singh...
- 10/12/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Julia Roberts and George Clooney’s romantic comedy “Ticket to Paradise” is coming to movie theaters next year.
The Universal Pictures film, which reunites the “Ocean’s Eleven” co-stars and longtime friends, will debut on Sept. 30, 2022.
Directed by Ol Parker, the story centers on Clooney and Roberts as two exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from repeating their past mistakes.
“Ticket to Paradise” is expected to begin filming later this year. It will shoot on location in Queensland, Australia, and will get tax incentives from the Australian federal government and from Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy.
In addition to directing, Parker wrote the script with Daniel Pipski.
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title will produce the film with Sarah Harvey and Deborah Balderstone. Clooney is also producing with Grant Heslov for Smokehouse Pictures, as is Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan and...
The Universal Pictures film, which reunites the “Ocean’s Eleven” co-stars and longtime friends, will debut on Sept. 30, 2022.
Directed by Ol Parker, the story centers on Clooney and Roberts as two exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from repeating their past mistakes.
“Ticket to Paradise” is expected to begin filming later this year. It will shoot on location in Queensland, Australia, and will get tax incentives from the Australian federal government and from Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy.
In addition to directing, Parker wrote the script with Daniel Pipski.
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title will produce the film with Sarah Harvey and Deborah Balderstone. Clooney is also producing with Grant Heslov for Smokehouse Pictures, as is Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan and...
- 4/6/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Film to shoot n Australia.
Universal has set a September 30 2022 release for Ticket To Paradise, a rom-com from Ol Parker that reunites George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
The Working Title, Smokehouse Pictures, Red Om Films, and Universal Pictures project will shoot in Queensland, Australia, backed by incentives from the Australian federal government and Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy.
Clooney and Roberts, who starred together in Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve and Money Monster, will play exes who try to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made.
Parker will direct from a script he co-wrote with Daniel Pipski.
Universal has set a September 30 2022 release for Ticket To Paradise, a rom-com from Ol Parker that reunites George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
The Working Title, Smokehouse Pictures, Red Om Films, and Universal Pictures project will shoot in Queensland, Australia, backed by incentives from the Australian federal government and Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy.
Clooney and Roberts, who starred together in Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve and Money Monster, will play exes who try to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made.
Parker will direct from a script he co-wrote with Daniel Pipski.
- 4/6/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Universal Cable Productions and Anonymous Content to produce.
Amazon Studios has prevailed in the race to secure global rights to the upcoming psychological thriller series Homecoming starring Julia Roberts.
Sources confirmed to Screen that Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail will direct and serve as executive producer on the half-hour drama being produced by Universal Cable Productions and Mr. Robot producer Anonymous Content.
Amazon is understood to have ordered two seasons of Homecoming, which is based on a fiction podcast by Gimlet Media about caseworker at a top secret government facility and a soldier.
Roberts would play the caseworker in what has become another TV project on her to-do list after HBO made a development deal last month for Annapurna Television’s limited series Today Will Be Different.
Podcast creators Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg are adapting the screenplay from the source material, which starred Catherine Keener and Oscar Isaac.
Esmail is producing via his Esmail Corp alongside...
Amazon Studios has prevailed in the race to secure global rights to the upcoming psychological thriller series Homecoming starring Julia Roberts.
Sources confirmed to Screen that Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail will direct and serve as executive producer on the half-hour drama being produced by Universal Cable Productions and Mr. Robot producer Anonymous Content.
Amazon is understood to have ordered two seasons of Homecoming, which is based on a fiction podcast by Gimlet Media about caseworker at a top secret government facility and a soldier.
Roberts would play the caseworker in what has become another TV project on her to-do list after HBO made a development deal last month for Annapurna Television’s limited series Today Will Be Different.
Podcast creators Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg are adapting the screenplay from the source material, which starred Catherine Keener and Oscar Isaac.
Esmail is producing via his Esmail Corp alongside...
- 7/19/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder were spotted on a casual outing in Malibu, CA, on Saturday afternoon. The couple, who is going on 15 years of marriage in July, put on a loving display as they wrapped their arms around each other and Julia appeared to whisper something in Danny's ear. While we haven't seen the couple out and about together since November, Julia made history in April when she was named People's Most Beautiful Woman for the fifth time. It was also revealed earlier this week that Julia will be returning to the big screen in Crystal City Entertainment's adaptation of The Bookseller. Julia will not only star in the film, but she's also producing the project alongside Lisa Gillan, Marisa Yeres Gill, Jonathan Rubenstein, and Ari Pinchot.
- 5/14/2017
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Oscar-winner will also produce 1960s-set drama.
Crystal City Entertainment has optioned rights to Cynthia Swanson’s The Bookseller.
Julia Roberts is attached to star and will produce with partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films, along with Crystal City’s Jonathan Rubenstein and Ari Pinchot.
The Bookseller follows a woman in the 1960s who must reconcile her reality with the alternate world of her dreams.
CAA represents Roberts and Swanson, and packaged the project and will represent Us distribution rights.
Roberts is also represented by Engelman & Company and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman.
Swanson is also represented by Susanna Einstein of Einstein Literary Management.
Crystal City Entertainment was represented in the deal by Rob Garson of GS2Law.
Crystal City Entertainment has optioned rights to Cynthia Swanson’s The Bookseller.
Julia Roberts is attached to star and will produce with partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films, along with Crystal City’s Jonathan Rubenstein and Ari Pinchot.
The Bookseller follows a woman in the 1960s who must reconcile her reality with the alternate world of her dreams.
CAA represents Roberts and Swanson, and packaged the project and will represent Us distribution rights.
Roberts is also represented by Engelman & Company and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman.
Swanson is also represented by Susanna Einstein of Einstein Literary Management.
Crystal City Entertainment was represented in the deal by Rob Garson of GS2Law.
- 5/11/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Julia Roberts will star in Crystal City Entertainment’s adaptation of the bestselling novel “The Bookseller,” it was announced Thursday. Roberts will also produce with partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner, along with Crystal City’s Jonathan Rubenstein and Ari Pinchot. Cynthia Swanson’s “The Bookseller” follows a woman in the 1960s who must reconcile her reality with the tantalizing alternate world of her dreams. Also Read: Julia Roberts Is People's 'Most Beautiful Woman' For Record-Breaking 5th Time Roberts last starred in “Money Monster” and voiced a character in “Smurfs: The Lost Village.
- 5/11/2017
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Julia Roberts is the 2017 World’s Most Beautiful Woman! Learn her secrets to staying young — and subscribe now for this special edition featuring over 50 pages of beauties — only in People!
Julia Roberts learned about motherhood from the best — her own mother, Betty Lou Bredemus.
The Oscar winner, who has been named People’s World’s Most Beautiful Woman (for a record fifth time), opens up to People editor-in-chief Jess Cagle about how much her mother taught her about parenting.
“My mom worked a full-time job and raised three girls pretty much on her own,” Roberts says in the magazine’s new cover story.
Julia Roberts learned about motherhood from the best — her own mother, Betty Lou Bredemus.
The Oscar winner, who has been named People’s World’s Most Beautiful Woman (for a record fifth time), opens up to People editor-in-chief Jess Cagle about how much her mother taught her about parenting.
“My mom worked a full-time job and raised three girls pretty much on her own,” Roberts says in the magazine’s new cover story.
- 4/20/2017
- by Ale Russian
- PEOPLE.com
Entertainment One and Tooley Productions have come aboard to finance Julia Roberts and her Red Om Films banner’s adaptation of Harlan Coben's bestselling novel Fool Me Once. Roberts will star in the thriller that was announced in March and now produce alongside Tucker Tooley, and Red Om Films' Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill. eOne and Tooley Productions will co-finance Fool Me Once, marking the first project under their recently announced first-look co-financing and…...
- 9/12/2016
- Deadline
In the first project under their new partnership, eOne and Tooley Productions are teaming up with Julia Roberts and her Red Om Films in a starring role for the Oscar-winner.
The parties will adapt Harlan Coben’s thriller Fool Me Once. Roberts will produce alongside Tucker Tooley, and Red Om Films’ Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill.
The story centres on a former special ops pilot who gets drawn into a mystery when she witnesses her daughter playing with her husband, two weeks after he was supposedly murdered.
eOne and Tooley Productions will co-finance the project, which eOne will distribute in the UK, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Benelux and Spain.
Through eOne’s partnership with Sierra Pictures, the latter will handles international sales and servicing outside the territories where eOne distributes directly.
“The genre of Fool Me Once is one of my favourites,” said Roberts. “Harlan Coben has created an exceptional story and an incredible female lead character...
The parties will adapt Harlan Coben’s thriller Fool Me Once. Roberts will produce alongside Tucker Tooley, and Red Om Films’ Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill.
The story centres on a former special ops pilot who gets drawn into a mystery when she witnesses her daughter playing with her husband, two weeks after he was supposedly murdered.
eOne and Tooley Productions will co-finance the project, which eOne will distribute in the UK, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Benelux and Spain.
Through eOne’s partnership with Sierra Pictures, the latter will handles international sales and servicing outside the territories where eOne distributes directly.
“The genre of Fool Me Once is one of my favourites,” said Roberts. “Harlan Coben has created an exceptional story and an incredible female lead character...
- 9/12/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Julia Roberts is attached to both star in and produce the film adaptation of acclaimed author Harlan Coben's "Fool Me Once" for her Red Om Films banner.
Published last week, the story follows a former special ops pilot named Maya (Roberts) who sees an unthinkable image captured by her nanny cam while she is at work - her two-year-old daughter playing with Maya's husband, Joe. You see, Joe was brutally murdered two weeks earlier.
Roberts, Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill will produce. Coben's "Tell No One" was adapted into the French film of the same name by Guillaume Canet in 2006.
Source: Variety...
Published last week, the story follows a former special ops pilot named Maya (Roberts) who sees an unthinkable image captured by her nanny cam while she is at work - her two-year-old daughter playing with Maya's husband, Joe. You see, Joe was brutally murdered two weeks earlier.
Roberts, Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill will produce. Coben's "Tell No One" was adapted into the French film of the same name by Guillaume Canet in 2006.
Source: Variety...
- 3/29/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Julia Roberts is set to produce and star in a film adaptation of Harlan Coben’s novel “Fool Me Once.” Published last week by Penguin’s Dutton imprint, the story centers on former special ops pilot Maya, who sees an unthinkable image captured by her nanny cam while she is at work: her 2-year-old daughter playing with her husband, Joe, who had been brutally murdered two weeks earlier. The actress, who most recently starred in Billy Ray‘s “Secret in Their Eyes,” will produce through her Red Om banner, alongside partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill. Also Read: Jennifer Aniston,...
- 3/29/2016
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Julia Roberts is set to star in Fool Me Once, an adaptation of Harlan Coben’s just-published thriller. The Oscar-winning actress also will produce with her partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner. The story centers on Maya (Roberts), a Special Ops pilot just home from war who sees something on her nannycam that she can’t understand: her 2-year-old daughter playing with Maya's husband, Joe — who had been brutally murdered two weeks…...
- 3/29/2016
- Deadline
Batkid Begins is getting a summer release date and a shortened title. Dana Nachman's documentary about young cancer survivor Miles Scott and how his Make-a-Wish event took San Francisco and the nation by storm will hit theaters June 26. It was previously titled Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World. New Line picked up worldwide distribution rights to the doc last month, as well as narrative remake rights, which pertain to a project being developed by Julia Roberts. Roberts will star and produce with her Red Om Films partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres. Nachman will executive produce along with Josh Braun and Dan
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- 4/7/2015
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New Line has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World, the documentary about cancer survivor Miles Scott's Make-a-Wish event.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the company has also purchased the narrative remake rights to Scott's story.
The then-5-year-old, who had been diagnosed with leukaemia, took the world by storm back in 2013 when his dream to be Batman for the day was realised with the help of the Make-a-Wish foundation.
Dubbed 'Batkid', Scott defeated actors playing Gotham's fiercest criminals to save San Francisco.
He was subsequently awarded the key to the city by the mayor and received a video message from President Obama congratulating him on his work.
Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World premiered at this year's Slamdance Film Festival, where New Line's Carolyn Blackwood, Michael Disco and Josh Mack fell in love with the documentary. The...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the company has also purchased the narrative remake rights to Scott's story.
The then-5-year-old, who had been diagnosed with leukaemia, took the world by storm back in 2013 when his dream to be Batman for the day was realised with the help of the Make-a-Wish foundation.
Dubbed 'Batkid', Scott defeated actors playing Gotham's fiercest criminals to save San Francisco.
He was subsequently awarded the key to the city by the mayor and received a video message from President Obama congratulating him on his work.
Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World premiered at this year's Slamdance Film Festival, where New Line's Carolyn Blackwood, Michael Disco and Josh Mack fell in love with the documentary. The...
- 3/13/2015
- Digital Spy
New Line has scored the worldwide rights to distribute the documentary "Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World" about young cancer survivor Miles Scott and the Make-a-Wish event which took the world by storm.
As part of the deal though, the company has also been picked up the narrative remake rights to the project which Julia Roberts is slated to star in and will produce with Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres.
Scott is a boy fighting leukemia who had one wish - to be a sidekick to Batman. Through Make-a-Wish, and social media, his dream became a phenomenon with thousands lining the streets of San Francisco to cheer him on and millions more following online.
The documentary premiered at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival and is expected to get a cinematic release later this year.
Source: Heat Vision...
As part of the deal though, the company has also been picked up the narrative remake rights to the project which Julia Roberts is slated to star in and will produce with Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres.
Scott is a boy fighting leukemia who had one wish - to be a sidekick to Batman. Through Make-a-Wish, and social media, his dream became a phenomenon with thousands lining the streets of San Francisco to cheer him on and millions more following online.
The documentary premiered at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival and is expected to get a cinematic release later this year.
Source: Heat Vision...
- 3/13/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Julia Roberts Will Make Audiences Cry in Doc Remake 'Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World'
New Line Cinema has landed remake and release rights to the documentary "Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World," a true life Capracorn tale that debuted at Slamdance and opened Cinequest, as a vehicle for Julia Roberts, who will produce with Red Om Films partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill. New Line parent Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute the doc sometime in 2015. It makes sense that Roberts would want to play the real-life heroine of Dana Nachman’s documentary "Batkid Begins," charismatic Make-a-Wish executive Patricia Wilson, a woman to whom few dare say no. She masterminded the astonishing San Francisco November 15, 2013 event, attended by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country, to give 5-year-old leukemia patient Miles Scott a chance to save Gotham with Batman at his side. Well over a billion tuned in around the world, including President Obama. Documentarian Nachman’s...
- 3/12/2015
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Julia Roberts beloved mom, Betty Lou Bredemus, 80, has died People has learned. The actress's mother had been suffering from lung cancer. She passed away early Thursday morning in Los Angeles. Bredemus, who once ran an acting school in Smyrna, Georgia, was the mom of four children - Eric Roberts, 58; Julia, 47; Lisa Gillan, 49, and Nancy Motes, who died last year at age 37. She was also the grandmother of actress Emma Roberts, Eric's daughter, along with Julia's children - twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, both 10, and Henry, 7. Julia opened up about how she first realized she had become a celebrity when she went...
- 2/19/2015
- by Liz McNeil, @lizmcneil
- PEOPLE.com
Julia Roberts's beloved mom, Betty Lou Bredemus, 80, has died People has learned. The actress's mother had been suffering from lung cancer. She passed away early Thursday morning in Los Angeles. Bredemus, who once ran an acting school in Smyrna, Georgia, was the mom of four children - Eric Roberts, 58; Julia, 47; Lisa Gillan, 49, and Nancy Motes, who died last year at age 37. She was also the grandmother of actress Emma Roberts, Eric's daughter, along with Julia's children - twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, both 10, and Henry, 7. Julia opened up about how she first realized she had become a celebrity when she...
- 2/19/2015
- by Liz McNeil, @lizmcneil
- PEOPLE.com
Slamdance: The A-lister is attached to remake rights to the January 24 Slamdance premiere Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around The World – A Dana Nachman Film in a deal being put together by Submarine’s new remake label Sub/Version.
Roberts will produce with partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films and is attached to star in the tale of the Make-a-Wish event that became a global social media phenomenon.
The episode centred on a coordinated effort by San Francisco residents to turn five-year-old lymphoblastic leukemia patient Miles Scott into Batman sidekick Batkid for a day.
The documentary’s director Dana Nachman will serve as executive producer along with Josh and Dan Braun of Submarine.
CAA brought the project to Roberts and brokered the deal with Sub/Version and will represent the package.
Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around The World – A Dana Nachman Film premieres in Park City on January 24. Submarine represents...
Roberts will produce with partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films and is attached to star in the tale of the Make-a-Wish event that became a global social media phenomenon.
The episode centred on a coordinated effort by San Francisco residents to turn five-year-old lymphoblastic leukemia patient Miles Scott into Batman sidekick Batkid for a day.
The documentary’s director Dana Nachman will serve as executive producer along with Josh and Dan Braun of Submarine.
CAA brought the project to Roberts and brokered the deal with Sub/Version and will represent the package.
Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around The World – A Dana Nachman Film premieres in Park City on January 24. Submarine represents...
- 1/24/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Julia Roberts is to produce and star in a movie adaptation of the upcoming documentary about Batkid.
The doc, Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard around the World, recounts the real-life adventures of Miles Scott - a 5-year-old diagnosed with leukaemia who wanted to be Batman for a day.
Christian Bale on 5-year-old Batkid: 'It's so touching'
In November 2013, the Make-a-Wish Foundation famously transformed San Francisco into Gotham City to fulfil Miles's dream, as he was dressed up as Batkid and defeated both the Riddler and the Penguin.
The doc has been directed by Dana Nachman and will debut at Slamdance Film Festival today (January 24).
A feature film remake is now on the way, with Roberts producing alongside partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner.
"It's thrilling to me that Ms Roberts and her team watched our film and were so moved by it that...
The doc, Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard around the World, recounts the real-life adventures of Miles Scott - a 5-year-old diagnosed with leukaemia who wanted to be Batman for a day.
Christian Bale on 5-year-old Batkid: 'It's so touching'
In November 2013, the Make-a-Wish Foundation famously transformed San Francisco into Gotham City to fulfil Miles's dream, as he was dressed up as Batkid and defeated both the Riddler and the Penguin.
The doc has been directed by Dana Nachman and will debut at Slamdance Film Festival today (January 24).
A feature film remake is now on the way, with Roberts producing alongside partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner.
"It's thrilling to me that Ms Roberts and her team watched our film and were so moved by it that...
- 1/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Film follows real life story about a Make-a-Wish event for 5-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia
Batkid’s takeover of Hollywood continues.
Julia Roberts is attached to produce and star in a feature remake of the documentary “Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World,” it was announced Friday. The doc is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival on Saturday.
Produce alongside partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner, the film tells the real life story about how a Make-a-Wish event for Miles Scott — a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia...
Batkid’s takeover of Hollywood continues.
Julia Roberts is attached to produce and star in a feature remake of the documentary “Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World,” it was announced Friday. The doc is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival on Saturday.
Produce alongside partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner, the film tells the real life story about how a Make-a-Wish event for Miles Scott — a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia...
- 1/24/2015
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Submarine announced today that Julia Roberts is attached to the remake rights to the new documentary "Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World" ahead of the film's Slamdance Film Festival premiere this weekend. Roberts will produce with partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner, and is also attached to star. Directed by Dana Nachman, "Batkid Begins" tells the real-life story about how a Make-a-Wish event for Miles, a five-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia, turned him into an international sensation when he asked to be Batman for a day. Over 25,000 San Franciscans participated, with a social media audience exceeding two billion worldwide. Nachman will executive produce the feature remake, along with Josh and Dan Braun of Submarine under the company's newly launched specialty arm Sub/Version, which focuses on the sale of remake and narrative adaptation rights. "Batkid Begins" will world...
- 1/23/2015
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Thompson on Hollywood
On the eve of its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival, Julia Roberts has secured the remake rights to the new documentary "Batkid Begins".
Roberts, Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill will produce the film and Roberts is attached to star in the narrative film remake of the true story about Miles Scott, a five-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia.
Scott wanted to be Batman for a day, an event that the Make-a-Wish foundation turned into a worldwide phenomenon on social media. Dana Nachman, who helmed the documentary, will serve as executive producer.
The documentary opens in cinemas in November.
Source: Variety...
Roberts, Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill will produce the film and Roberts is attached to star in the narrative film remake of the true story about Miles Scott, a five-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia.
Scott wanted to be Batman for a day, an event that the Make-a-Wish foundation turned into a worldwide phenomenon on social media. Dana Nachman, who helmed the documentary, will serve as executive producer.
The documentary opens in cinemas in November.
Source: Variety...
- 1/23/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Julia Roberts’ half-sister, Nancy Motes, was found dead on Sunday in her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose. She was 37.
Nancy Motes Found Dead
When paramedics arrived at Motes’ home Sunday afternoon, they found her on a bathroom floor, Los Angeles County Coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter told CNN. Motes was pronounced dead at the scene.
Motes' cause of death is not known as of yet. However, prescription drugs were discovered near her body and it’s known that she long suffered from multiple medical troubles.
"She has a history of some medical issues," Winter said. "Some prescription drugs were found near her body."
Nancy Motes Accuses Julia Roberts Of Bullying
Last summer, Motes gave an interview in which she accused her famous half-sibling with bullying her about her weight throughout her youth. It was that bullying, according to Motes, that led her to undergo weight loss surgery.
Nancy Motes Found Dead
When paramedics arrived at Motes’ home Sunday afternoon, they found her on a bathroom floor, Los Angeles County Coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter told CNN. Motes was pronounced dead at the scene.
Motes' cause of death is not known as of yet. However, prescription drugs were discovered near her body and it’s known that she long suffered from multiple medical troubles.
"She has a history of some medical issues," Winter said. "Some prescription drugs were found near her body."
Nancy Motes Accuses Julia Roberts Of Bullying
Last summer, Motes gave an interview in which she accused her famous half-sibling with bullying her about her weight throughout her youth. It was that bullying, according to Motes, that led her to undergo weight loss surgery.
- 2/11/2014
- Uinterview
Exclusive: This past summer, Lifetime picked up Devious Maids, Marc Cherry’s follow-up to Desperate Housewives. Now the cable network has added to its development slate Paranormal Housewives, a light drama executive produced by Julia Roberts, her longtime collaborator Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas as well as Robyn Meisinger of Madhouse Entertainment. Written/exec produced by Miss Congeniality scribe Katie Ford, it is about an all-female group of paranormal investigators who call themselves The Paranormal Housewives. The show is inspired by the real Paranormal Housewives, a Southern California group of female professional paranormal investigators. It was launched in 2010 by Erin Potter and her friends Kirsten Thorne and Marsha Covert-Garcia in part as a response to their field being dominated by male investigators. Potter, Thorne and Covert-Garcia will serve as consultants on the Lifetime series, which is produced by ABC Studios, Roberts’ Red Om Films and 3 Arts, where Goldsmith-Thomas is a manager-producer. Om principals...
- 11/16/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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