Exclusive: Hallmark has greenlit Love, Classified, a romantic comedy starring Melora Hardin, Arienne Mandi (The L Word: Generation Q), Katherine McNamara, and Max Lloyd-Jones. Production began on the project this week in Vancouver and the movie is set to premiere in April.
Hardin portrays romance novelist Emilia, described as a whirlwind who blows back into the lives of her adult children, Taylor (McNamara) and Zach (Lloyd-Jones), under the pretense of a book signing arranged by her hometown’s local book shop. As Emilia tries to reconnect, Taylor and Zach explore new and past relationships through an app that boasts old-fashioned human connection by way of the classified ad. Zach is given a chance to heal old wounds while Taylor matches with a woman that changes the way she’s always thought about love.
“This is such...
Hardin portrays romance novelist Emilia, described as a whirlwind who blows back into the lives of her adult children, Taylor (McNamara) and Zach (Lloyd-Jones), under the pretense of a book signing arranged by her hometown’s local book shop. As Emilia tries to reconnect, Taylor and Zach explore new and past relationships through an app that boasts old-fashioned human connection by way of the classified ad. Zach is given a chance to heal old wounds while Taylor matches with a woman that changes the way she’s always thought about love.
“This is such...
- 2/15/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emma Roberts, John Gallagher Jr. and two-time Oscar nominee Michael Shannon will topline Spencer Squire’s first feature, Abandoned, which is also the first to be fully financed through the partnership between Vertical Entertainment and Three Point Capital.
The recently wrapped thriller written by Squire, Jessica Scott, and Erik Patterson follows a mother, father, and infant son as they move into a remote farmhouse, which harbors a dark, tragic history. As their home’s past is revealed, the mother’s fragility escalates to a state of psychosis that jeopardizes her own safety and that of her newborn son.
Roberts is producing with Robert Ogden Barnum, Eric Binns, and Byron Wetzel, with Neal Dodson, Andrew Gans, David Gendron, Neil Gobioff, Rich Goldberg, Peter Jarowey, Ali Jazayeri, Shawn Paonessa, Oliver Ridge, Zachary Quinto, Viviana Zarragoitia, Michael Reiser, Delos Chang,...
The recently wrapped thriller written by Squire, Jessica Scott, and Erik Patterson follows a mother, father, and infant son as they move into a remote farmhouse, which harbors a dark, tragic history. As their home’s past is revealed, the mother’s fragility escalates to a state of psychosis that jeopardizes her own safety and that of her newborn son.
Roberts is producing with Robert Ogden Barnum, Eric Binns, and Byron Wetzel, with Neal Dodson, Andrew Gans, David Gendron, Neil Gobioff, Rich Goldberg, Peter Jarowey, Ali Jazayeri, Shawn Paonessa, Oliver Ridge, Zachary Quinto, Viviana Zarragoitia, Michael Reiser, Delos Chang,...
- 10/26/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Real-life sisters Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams are joining forces!
Hallmark announced Thursday the duo will executive produce two all-new original movies, Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday and Sister Swap: Christmas in the City, and fans of the beloved stars don't have long to wait.
Premiering this year during Hallmark Channel’s beloved, annual programming event, Countdown to Christmas.
Ashley Williams’ husband, Neal Dodson also serves as executive producer.
Keith Robinson, Mark Deklin, Susan Yeagley, and Kevin Nealon also star.
"Jennifer (Williams-Paisley) and Meg Swift (Williams) are sisters who couldn’t be closer despite living hours apart," reads the logline.
"Jennifer is in Salt Lake City, running a successful restaurant she started with her late husband and raising her teenaged son Simon," it continues.
"Meg stayed in their hometown of Hazelwood, helping their parents run the local bakery."
"This Christmas is the family’s first since the passing of Uncle...
Hallmark announced Thursday the duo will executive produce two all-new original movies, Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday and Sister Swap: Christmas in the City, and fans of the beloved stars don't have long to wait.
Premiering this year during Hallmark Channel’s beloved, annual programming event, Countdown to Christmas.
Ashley Williams’ husband, Neal Dodson also serves as executive producer.
Keith Robinson, Mark Deklin, Susan Yeagley, and Kevin Nealon also star.
"Jennifer (Williams-Paisley) and Meg Swift (Williams) are sisters who couldn’t be closer despite living hours apart," reads the logline.
"Jennifer is in Salt Lake City, running a successful restaurant she started with her late husband and raising her teenaged son Simon," it continues.
"Meg stayed in their hometown of Hazelwood, helping their parents run the local bakery."
"This Christmas is the family’s first since the passing of Uncle...
- 8/26/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Topic, First Look Media’s new streaming service, has acquired the North American streaming rights to “Meats,” Ashley Williams’ short film that made its world premiere in the shorts program at the Sundance Film Festival, Topic announced Wednesday.
Topic also acquired a first look opportunity for any projects based on or related to “Meats.”
“How I Met Your Mother Actress” Williams starred in and directed “Meats,” which looks at how a pregnant vegan struggles with her newfound craving to eat meat. The story was inspired by the ideas of the ethics of eating food as posed by writers like Michael Pollan, Camas Davis and Jonathan Safran Foer.
Williams stars in “Meats” alongside a real-life master butcher named Giancarlo Sbarbaro. She also produced with Neal Dodson.
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“There were many incredible shorts that premiered at Sundance this year, and...
Topic also acquired a first look opportunity for any projects based on or related to “Meats.”
“How I Met Your Mother Actress” Williams starred in and directed “Meats,” which looks at how a pregnant vegan struggles with her newfound craving to eat meat. The story was inspired by the ideas of the ethics of eating food as posed by writers like Michael Pollan, Camas Davis and Jonathan Safran Foer.
Williams stars in “Meats” alongside a real-life master butcher named Giancarlo Sbarbaro. She also produced with Neal Dodson.
Also Read: Sundance 2020: Streamers Spent Big and Documentaries Are All the Rage
“There were many incredible shorts that premiered at Sundance this year, and...
- 2/5/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: How I Met Your Mother director Pamela Fryman and actress Ashley Williams, Margin Call producer Neal Dodson and producer Alan Grossbard are teaming up on an adaptation of the Penguin Random House-published memoir Killing It: An Education.
Fryman, who directed all but 12 of the 208 episodes of Fox’s hit comedy How I Met Your Mother, will direct the feature adaptation of Camas Davis’s memoir, which is due to star Williams.
The memoir follows Davis’s journey from unemployed journalist to France where she entrenches herself in the world of an artisan butcher community and then back to Portland, Oregon which was in the throes of a food revolution.
The team has also acquired screen life rights to Davis who will serve as a producer and consultant on the project.
The book inspired actress Williams to write, direct and star in Sundance short Meats which centers on a vegan...
Fryman, who directed all but 12 of the 208 episodes of Fox’s hit comedy How I Met Your Mother, will direct the feature adaptation of Camas Davis’s memoir, which is due to star Williams.
The memoir follows Davis’s journey from unemployed journalist to France where she entrenches herself in the world of an artisan butcher community and then back to Portland, Oregon which was in the throes of a food revolution.
The team has also acquired screen life rights to Davis who will serve as a producer and consultant on the project.
The book inspired actress Williams to write, direct and star in Sundance short Meats which centers on a vegan...
- 1/27/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: An earlier version of this story said Twitter will stream the film on its app; that was incorrect. The tech company will be handling outreach for “Run This Town.”
Twitter is linking with Oscilloscope Laboratories to do outreach on Ricky Tollman’s feature film debut, “Run This Town,” starring Grammy and Tony award-winner Ben Platt as a precocious journalist who stumbles into a life-altering story. The film will release day-and-date on March 6.
“Run This Town” follows Bram, a young newspaper intern who desperately wants to cover hard-hitting news but is stuck writing listicles; his fortunes suddenly change when he luckily finds some salacious information on ex-Toronto mayor Rob Ford and is thrust into a hasty investigation that links him with two of the mayor’s aides. The Twitter-Oscilloscope partnership comes a year after the film debuted at the SXSW Film Festival.
Joining Platt in the film are Mena Massoud...
Twitter is linking with Oscilloscope Laboratories to do outreach on Ricky Tollman’s feature film debut, “Run This Town,” starring Grammy and Tony award-winner Ben Platt as a precocious journalist who stumbles into a life-altering story. The film will release day-and-date on March 6.
“Run This Town” follows Bram, a young newspaper intern who desperately wants to cover hard-hitting news but is stuck writing listicles; his fortunes suddenly change when he luckily finds some salacious information on ex-Toronto mayor Rob Ford and is thrust into a hasty investigation that links him with two of the mayor’s aides. The Twitter-Oscilloscope partnership comes a year after the film debuted at the SXSW Film Festival.
Joining Platt in the film are Mena Massoud...
- 1/23/2020
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Oscilloscope Laboratories is teaming with Twitter to release Ricky Tollman’s feature film debut, starring Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner Ben Platt, Mena Massoud, Nina Dobrev, Scott Speedman, Gil Bellows, with two-time Tony Award winner Jennifer Ehle and Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Damian Lewis. The film will be released day-and-date on March 6 in the United States, with Quiver Distribution handling all aspects of the digital release.
This marks a new, innovative collaboration for the Adam Yauch-founded film production company and the social media platform. The partnership targets the North American release and Twitter has signed on as the exclusive content distribution platform supporting the film. Twitter users can expect...
This marks a new, innovative collaboration for the Adam Yauch-founded film production company and the social media platform. The partnership targets the North American release and Twitter has signed on as the exclusive content distribution platform supporting the film. Twitter users can expect...
- 1/23/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the anti-abortion “fetal heartbeat” bill in Georgia that would have banned abortions as early as six weeks.
According to USA Today, District Court Judge Steve C. Jones issued a preliminary junction on Tuesday to stop the bill from going into effect on January 1. Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill in May, and the current Georgia law allows abortions up to the 20th week of pregnancy.
If the state appeals the decision, the case will go to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the National Review reported. TheWrap has reached out to a spokesperson for Gov. Kemp about whether he plans to appeal.
Also Read: A Georgia Crew Member to Hollywood: Don't Boycott, #StayAndFight (Guest Blog)
“Under no circumstances whatsoever may a State prohibit or ban abortions at any point prior to viability, no matter what interests the State asserts to support it,” Jones wrote,...
According to USA Today, District Court Judge Steve C. Jones issued a preliminary junction on Tuesday to stop the bill from going into effect on January 1. Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill in May, and the current Georgia law allows abortions up to the 20th week of pregnancy.
If the state appeals the decision, the case will go to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the National Review reported. TheWrap has reached out to a spokesperson for Gov. Kemp about whether he plans to appeal.
Also Read: A Georgia Crew Member to Hollywood: Don't Boycott, #StayAndFight (Guest Blog)
“Under no circumstances whatsoever may a State prohibit or ban abortions at any point prior to viability, no matter what interests the State asserts to support it,” Jones wrote,...
- 10/1/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Spike Lee is calling for Hollywood companies to pull their productions out of Georgia over a law that will ban abortions as early as six weeks after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
According to the Associated Press, Lee attended Denzel Washington’s American Film Institute lifetime achievement tribute on Thursday and called for Georgia-based productions to “shut it down” and boycott the state.
“I know it’s going to affect people’s livelihood. But that’s how things change,” Lee said. “You’ve got to be on the right side of history, and the state of Georgia and those other states, they’re wrong.”
Also Read: Oscars 2019: Spike Lee Calls on Voters to 'Do the Right Thing' in 2020 Election
TheWrap has reached out to Lee’s rep for additional comment.
Last month, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill to outlaw abortion in Georgia after the detection of a fetal heartbeat.
According to the Associated Press, Lee attended Denzel Washington’s American Film Institute lifetime achievement tribute on Thursday and called for Georgia-based productions to “shut it down” and boycott the state.
“I know it’s going to affect people’s livelihood. But that’s how things change,” Lee said. “You’ve got to be on the right side of history, and the state of Georgia and those other states, they’re wrong.”
Also Read: Oscars 2019: Spike Lee Calls on Voters to 'Do the Right Thing' in 2020 Election
TheWrap has reached out to Lee’s rep for additional comment.
Last month, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill to outlaw abortion in Georgia after the detection of a fetal heartbeat.
- 6/7/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Hollywood has been drawn into the abortion debate as production-heavy states like Georgia and Louisiana have passed new “heartbeat” laws banning abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, with companies and top talent taking one of the several paths: boycott those states, threaten to boycott if the laws survive legal challenges and actually take effect — or stay completely silent on the matter.
In addition, several top Hollywood firms and personalities with projects already slated to shoot in Georgia and other states that have passed similar legislation say they will proceed with production there but donate fees to support nonprofit groups challenging the laws in the courts.
The varying approaches reflect a complicated reality for many studios and networks, whose executives and key talent tend to support abortion rights but who are often reluctant to take sides publicly on a divisive political issue. In addition, many companies don’t want...
In addition, several top Hollywood firms and personalities with projects already slated to shoot in Georgia and other states that have passed similar legislation say they will proceed with production there but donate fees to support nonprofit groups challenging the laws in the courts.
The varying approaches reflect a complicated reality for many studios and networks, whose executives and key talent tend to support abortion rights but who are often reluctant to take sides publicly on a divisive political issue. In addition, many companies don’t want...
- 6/3/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
“The Handmaid’s Tale” executive producer Warren Littlefield thinks America is turning into Gilead, the show’s fictional totalitarian and oppressive republic.
“We’re on a very, very slippery slope toward Gilead,” Littlefield told CNN’s “Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter on Sunday. Ann Dowd, who plays Aunt Lydia, agreed. Her character is one of the biggest supporters of the fascist regime in the show, which is based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name.
“We’re a heck of a lot closer than we were in Season 1, which is terrible,” Dowd added. “It was scary in Season 1, and it got more and more serious as we were shooting the pilot that ‘this is happening.'”
Also Read: Producer Miranda Bailey Drops Out of Her Project 'Time Capsule' Over Georgia Anti-Abortion Law
The first season of the Hulu show was filmed during the 2016 Us presidential election. Today, Dowd...
“We’re on a very, very slippery slope toward Gilead,” Littlefield told CNN’s “Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter on Sunday. Ann Dowd, who plays Aunt Lydia, agreed. Her character is one of the biggest supporters of the fascist regime in the show, which is based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name.
“We’re a heck of a lot closer than we were in Season 1, which is terrible,” Dowd added. “It was scary in Season 1, and it got more and more serious as we were shooting the pilot that ‘this is happening.'”
Also Read: Producer Miranda Bailey Drops Out of Her Project 'Time Capsule' Over Georgia Anti-Abortion Law
The first season of the Hulu show was filmed during the 2016 Us presidential election. Today, Dowd...
- 6/2/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Producer Miranda Bailey has dropped out of the drama “Time Capsule,” which is set to shoot in Georgia next month, over the state’s recently passed anti-abortion law, her spokesperson told TheWrap.
Bailey and her company Cold Iron Pictures were the only producers credited on the film that was written by Erwann Marshall and Chad Fifer. “Deadpool” star Brianna Hildebrand and “One Day at a Time” actor Todd Grinnell are attached to the project. But with Bailey’s walkout, the future of the production is in limbo.
Bailey’s credits include “Being Frank,” “Untitled Amazing Johnathan Documentary,” “Don’t Think Twice” and “Swiss Army Man.”
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Earlier this month, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law to outlaw abortion in Georgia after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, roughly six weeks into pregnancy. The law is expected to take effect on Jan.
Bailey and her company Cold Iron Pictures were the only producers credited on the film that was written by Erwann Marshall and Chad Fifer. “Deadpool” star Brianna Hildebrand and “One Day at a Time” actor Todd Grinnell are attached to the project. But with Bailey’s walkout, the future of the production is in limbo.
Bailey’s credits include “Being Frank,” “Untitled Amazing Johnathan Documentary,” “Don’t Think Twice” and “Swiss Army Man.”
Also Read: Summer TV Premiere Dates: Here's Every New and Returning Show (Photos)
Earlier this month, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law to outlaw abortion in Georgia after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, roughly six weeks into pregnancy. The law is expected to take effect on Jan.
- 5/31/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Reed Morano’s upcoming Amazon series “The Power” will not shoot in Georgia in protest of the state’s new abortion law, the director said Tuesday.
“It felt wrong to us to go ahead and make our show and take money/tax credit from a state that is taking this stance on the abortion issue,” Morano wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “We just couldn’t do it.”
Earlier on Tuesday, it was announced that the feature “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” starring the “Bridesmaids” team of Kirsten Wiig and Annie Mumolo, had pulled out of filming in the state in response to the anti-abortion “heartbeat bill” recently signed into law.
Also Read: Kristen Wiig Comedy 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar' Pulls Out of Georgia Over 'Heartbeat Bill'
An adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s novel, the 10-episode series “The Power” takes...
“It felt wrong to us to go ahead and make our show and take money/tax credit from a state that is taking this stance on the abortion issue,” Morano wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “We just couldn’t do it.”
Earlier on Tuesday, it was announced that the feature “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” starring the “Bridesmaids” team of Kirsten Wiig and Annie Mumolo, had pulled out of filming in the state in response to the anti-abortion “heartbeat bill” recently signed into law.
Also Read: Kristen Wiig Comedy 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar' Pulls Out of Georgia Over 'Heartbeat Bill'
An adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s novel, the 10-episode series “The Power” takes...
- 5/21/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
A new comedy starring the “Bridesmaids” team of Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” has pulled out of filming in the state of Georgia in protest of the anti-abortion “heartbeat bill” recently signed into law, an individual close to the production told TheWrap.
A representative for Wiig also told Time Magazine that the film pulled out of the state after the bill’s signing. Wiig and Mumolo are co-writing, and the film is produced by Jessica Elbaum of Gloria Sanchez Productions, with Lionsgate distributing.
Also Read: 'Bridesmaids' Duo Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo Reunite for 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar'
The law, signed by Georgia governor Brian Kemp, is designed to prevent abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which could be as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2020, unless it is blocked in the courts.
A representative for Wiig also told Time Magazine that the film pulled out of the state after the bill’s signing. Wiig and Mumolo are co-writing, and the film is produced by Jessica Elbaum of Gloria Sanchez Productions, with Lionsgate distributing.
Also Read: 'Bridesmaids' Duo Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo Reunite for 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar'
The law, signed by Georgia governor Brian Kemp, is designed to prevent abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which could be as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2020, unless it is blocked in the courts.
- 5/21/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Producers Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping of Chernin Entertainment said in a statement Wednesday that their projects currently filming in Georgia, the Fox film trilogy “Fear Street” and the “P-Valley” TV series, will remain in the state, but they will be making a “significant donation to Aclu” in opposition to the anti-abortion “fetal heartbeat bill.”
“Our choice became pretty clear, we will stay in Georgia, stand shoulder to shoulder with the women of that state and the states under attack, and fight to win,” Chernin and Topping said in a joint statement. “In doing so will be making a significant donation to Aclu because whatever upside we have needs to be shared with the women everywhere who have the right as human beings to make medical decisions as sovereign individuals.”
Several Hollywood production companies have agreed to a boycott of the state of Georgia after Republican governor Brian Kemp signed...
“Our choice became pretty clear, we will stay in Georgia, stand shoulder to shoulder with the women of that state and the states under attack, and fight to win,” Chernin and Topping said in a joint statement. “In doing so will be making a significant donation to Aclu because whatever upside we have needs to be shared with the women everywhere who have the right as human beings to make medical decisions as sovereign individuals.”
Several Hollywood production companies have agreed to a boycott of the state of Georgia after Republican governor Brian Kemp signed...
- 5/15/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has postponed a Los Angeles-based event to promote the Georgia film industry after intense backlash over the state’s recently-passed anti-abortion bill, Kemp’s spokesperson Cody Hall told TheWrap.
Originally scheduled for May 22 at the West Hollywood Sunset Tower Hotel, “Georgia Night in L.A.” has now been rescheduled for the fall. “In the meantime, the Governor will be touring production studios in Ga to meet with employees and reaffirm his commitment to the film industry in our state,” Hall said.
The Georgia Film Office and the West Hollywood Sunset Tower Hotel did not immediately respond for a request for comment.
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Last week, Kemp signed into law House Bill 481, which bans abortions in the state after a fetal heartbeat has been detected, which could be as early as six weeks into a pregnancy,...
Originally scheduled for May 22 at the West Hollywood Sunset Tower Hotel, “Georgia Night in L.A.” has now been rescheduled for the fall. “In the meantime, the Governor will be touring production studios in Ga to meet with employees and reaffirm his commitment to the film industry in our state,” Hall said.
The Georgia Film Office and the West Hollywood Sunset Tower Hotel did not immediately respond for a request for comment.
Also Read: Alyssa Milano Calls for 'Sex Strike' in Response to Georgia's Anti-Abortion Law
Last week, Kemp signed into law House Bill 481, which bans abortions in the state after a fetal heartbeat has been detected, which could be as early as six weeks into a pregnancy,...
- 5/14/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
The producers of the indie film “Along Came the Devil 2,” which is currently filming in Georgia, have pledged to donate proceeds from their project to charity to oppose the anti-abortion “heartbeat bill” signed into law this week in Georgia.
Jason DeVan, the writer, director and producer of “Along Came the Devil 2,” and producer Heather DeVan said in a statement to TheWrap they would donate a portion of the film’s proceeds to Aclu of Georgia and Fair Fight Georgia.
“We stand behind the women of Georgia and their fundamental right to choose. As we come to a close to our production of ‘Along Came the Devil 2,’ we want to show our support by donating a portion of the proceeds from the film to Aclu of Georgia and Fair Fight Georgia,” the producers said. “Georgia is our home state. We have built a loving family here with our...
Jason DeVan, the writer, director and producer of “Along Came the Devil 2,” and producer Heather DeVan said in a statement to TheWrap they would donate a portion of the film’s proceeds to Aclu of Georgia and Fair Fight Georgia.
“We stand behind the women of Georgia and their fundamental right to choose. As we come to a close to our production of ‘Along Came the Devil 2,’ we want to show our support by donating a portion of the proceeds from the film to Aclu of Georgia and Fair Fight Georgia,” the producers said. “Georgia is our home state. We have built a loving family here with our...
- 5/11/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
While the major studios watch and wait to see if a controversial new bill signed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp goes into effect, Hollywood players are evaluating the prospect of boycotting the production hub, insiders told Variety. Kemp will also visit Los Angeles in the coming months to meet with top executives, where the legislation will likely come up, numerous individuals familiar with the trip said.
Outrage from the likes of prolific indie producers Christine Vachon (“Carol”) and Mark Duplass (“Creep”) has been rolling in since Kemp signed Hb 481 on Tuesday, which would outlaw abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. Stars like Alyssa Milano — currently living in Georgia, on the set of the Netflix original “Insatiable” — said they would exit what has become a booming local film economy in the name of female reproductive rights. Film distributor Oscilloscope Labs was less subtle, tweeting “F—. This. Heartbeat. Bill. Bulls...
Outrage from the likes of prolific indie producers Christine Vachon (“Carol”) and Mark Duplass (“Creep”) has been rolling in since Kemp signed Hb 481 on Tuesday, which would outlaw abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. Stars like Alyssa Milano — currently living in Georgia, on the set of the Netflix original “Insatiable” — said they would exit what has become a booming local film economy in the name of female reproductive rights. Film distributor Oscilloscope Labs was less subtle, tweeting “F—. This. Heartbeat. Bill. Bulls...
- 5/10/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot are donating “100% of our respective episodic fees” for the season they are currently filming of “Lovecraft Country” in Georgia to the Aclu of Georgia and Fair Right Georgia for fighting against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s “heartbeat” abortion law.
“In a few weeks we start shooting our new show, ‘Lovecraft Country’ and will do so standing shoulder to shoulder with the women of Georgia,” said the statement. “Governor Kemp’s ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Law is an unconstitutional effort to further restrict women and their health providers from making private medical decisions on their terms. Make no mistake, this is an attack aimed squarely and purposely at women. We stand with Stacey Abrams and the hardworking people of Georgia, and will donate 100% of our respective episodic fees for this season to two organizations leading the charge against this draconian law: the...
“In a few weeks we start shooting our new show, ‘Lovecraft Country’ and will do so standing shoulder to shoulder with the women of Georgia,” said the statement. “Governor Kemp’s ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Law is an unconstitutional effort to further restrict women and their health providers from making private medical decisions on their terms. Make no mistake, this is an attack aimed squarely and purposely at women. We stand with Stacey Abrams and the hardworking people of Georgia, and will donate 100% of our respective episodic fees for this season to two organizations leading the charge against this draconian law: the...
- 5/10/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Four companies so far have pledged to boycott the state of Georgia for new film and TV productions until the new legislation that bans abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy is reversed.
“The Wire” creator David Simon and his Blown Deadline Productions, Killer Films CEO Christine Vachon, Mark Duplass and his Duplass Brothers Productions and “Triple Frontier” producer Neal Dodson on behalf of his CounterNarrative Films alongside J.C. Chandor, have so far publicly condemned the law that’s being called the “heartbeat bill.”
None are known to have any projects slated to shoot in the state, which has in recent years built a billion-dollar film and TV production business thanks in part to lucrative tax credits.
Also Read: Alyssa Milano Renews Call to Boycott Georgia After Governor Signs Anti-Abortion 'Heartbeat' Law
J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions issued a joint statement Friday in...
“The Wire” creator David Simon and his Blown Deadline Productions, Killer Films CEO Christine Vachon, Mark Duplass and his Duplass Brothers Productions and “Triple Frontier” producer Neal Dodson on behalf of his CounterNarrative Films alongside J.C. Chandor, have so far publicly condemned the law that’s being called the “heartbeat bill.”
None are known to have any projects slated to shoot in the state, which has in recent years built a billion-dollar film and TV production business thanks in part to lucrative tax credits.
Also Read: Alyssa Milano Renews Call to Boycott Georgia After Governor Signs Anti-Abortion 'Heartbeat' Law
J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions issued a joint statement Friday in...
- 5/10/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Enter this CinemaNerdz contest for your chance to win a pair of tickets to an advance screening of Triple Frontier starring Benn Affleck!
For your chance to receive a pair of complimentary passes to see the new film Triple Frontier starring Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, and Pedro Pascal at the Mjr Troy in Troy, Michigan on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 7:00 Pm, just look for the “Enter the Contest” box further down on this page. But hurry because the contest ends soon and there are only a limited number of passes available and when they’re gone, they’re gone! No purchase necessary!
About The Film
Triple Frontier: A group of former Special Forces operatives reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the first time in their prestigious careers these unsung heroes undertake this dangerous mission for self instead of country.
For your chance to receive a pair of complimentary passes to see the new film Triple Frontier starring Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, and Pedro Pascal at the Mjr Troy in Troy, Michigan on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 7:00 Pm, just look for the “Enter the Contest” box further down on this page. But hurry because the contest ends soon and there are only a limited number of passes available and when they’re gone, they’re gone! No purchase necessary!
About The Film
Triple Frontier: A group of former Special Forces operatives reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the first time in their prestigious careers these unsung heroes undertake this dangerous mission for self instead of country.
- 2/28/2019
- by Administrator
- CinemaNerdz
The first trailer and poster reveal for the sci-fi drama Jonathan has been unveiled, showcasing the nuanced performances of Ansel Elgort Suki Waterhouse and two-time Emmy winner Patricia Clarkson.
Elgort will also portray “Tony” in the upcoming West Side Story remake by Steven Spielberg.
The film tells the story of Jonathan, a successful architect who lives a normal life dictated by a strict routine. Jonathan’s twin brother John, on the other hand, sleeps all day and spends the night secretly socializing. When Jonathan discovers that John has a secret girlfriend, Elena, he forces John to end things and then starts a new relationship Elena out of curiosity and jealousy. John ultimately catches wind of the affair, which puts his relationship with his brother at serious risk and forces Jonathan to seek the help of Dr.
Elgort will also portray “Tony” in the upcoming West Side Story remake by Steven Spielberg.
The film tells the story of Jonathan, a successful architect who lives a normal life dictated by a strict routine. Jonathan’s twin brother John, on the other hand, sleeps all day and spends the night secretly socializing. When Jonathan discovers that John has a secret girlfriend, Elena, he forces John to end things and then starts a new relationship Elena out of curiosity and jealousy. John ultimately catches wind of the affair, which puts his relationship with his brother at serious risk and forces Jonathan to seek the help of Dr.
- 10/12/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Well Go USA has bought North American theatrical rights to Bill Oliver’s science-fiction drama “Jonathan,” starring Ansel Elgort, Suki Waterhouse and Patricia Clarkson.
The deal was announced Tuesday, prior the Sept. 26 West Coast premiere of “Jonathan” at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Well Go plans to release the film in theaters and on demand Nov. 16.
“Jonathan” was produced by Randy Manis and Ricky Tollman and executive produced by Jim Reeve, Robert Halmi and Neal Dodson. The deal was negotiated by Doris Pfardrescher and Dylan Marchetti for Well Go USA with CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers.
Elgort plays two brothers living very separate lives inside the same body. Previously content to live life in shifts with one another, their delicate balance is ruined when they become emotionally involved with the same woman, portrayed by Waterhouse. The film premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.
“It took a team...
The deal was announced Tuesday, prior the Sept. 26 West Coast premiere of “Jonathan” at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Well Go plans to release the film in theaters and on demand Nov. 16.
“Jonathan” was produced by Randy Manis and Ricky Tollman and executive produced by Jim Reeve, Robert Halmi and Neal Dodson. The deal was negotiated by Doris Pfardrescher and Dylan Marchetti for Well Go USA with CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers.
Elgort plays two brothers living very separate lives inside the same body. Previously content to live life in shifts with one another, their delicate balance is ruined when they become emotionally involved with the same woman, portrayed by Waterhouse. The film premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.
“It took a team...
- 9/25/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
YouTube Premium to air drama in 2019 after theatrical release.
YouTube has partnered with Roadside Attractions on the theatrical release of Susan Sarandon drama Viper Club, which receives its world premiere in Toronto next month.
Iranian-American Maryam Keshavarz directed the film, which also stars Matt Bomer, Lola Kirke, Adepero Oduye, Sheila Vand and Edie Falco.
Viper Club will open theatrically on October 26 and will be made available on YouTube Premium in 2019.
The story centres on a veteran ER nurse who discovers a clandestine community of journalists, philanthropists and advocates who might be able to help her free her war correspondent son...
YouTube has partnered with Roadside Attractions on the theatrical release of Susan Sarandon drama Viper Club, which receives its world premiere in Toronto next month.
Iranian-American Maryam Keshavarz directed the film, which also stars Matt Bomer, Lola Kirke, Adepero Oduye, Sheila Vand and Edie Falco.
Viper Club will open theatrically on October 26 and will be made available on YouTube Premium in 2019.
The story centres on a veteran ER nurse who discovers a clandestine community of journalists, philanthropists and advocates who might be able to help her free her war correspondent son...
- 8/15/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
YouTube and Roadside Attractions will partner up to theatrically release “Viper Club” starring Susan Sarandon, Matt Bomer, Edie Falco and Lola Kirke.
“Viper Club” will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in theaters on Oct. 26, as well as being available on YouTube Premium next year.
The theatrical partnership is a left turn — and a traditional one — for the service, as only a year ago they were prepared to disrupt the release window with a splashy $3.5 million Sundance acquisition, TheWrap previously reported.
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YouTube Red bought Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken,” with the intent to stream the film exclusively on their service for 6 months, then split profits down the middle with Spurlock for Svod and international deals. Plans were scrapped after Spurlock posted a complicated account of a...
“Viper Club” will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in theaters on Oct. 26, as well as being available on YouTube Premium next year.
The theatrical partnership is a left turn — and a traditional one — for the service, as only a year ago they were prepared to disrupt the release window with a splashy $3.5 million Sundance acquisition, TheWrap previously reported.
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YouTube Red bought Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken,” with the intent to stream the film exclusively on their service for 6 months, then split profits down the middle with Spurlock for Svod and international deals. Plans were scrapped after Spurlock posted a complicated account of a...
- 8/15/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
YouTube is to launch Susan Sarandon-fronted thriller Viper Club theatrically after partnering with Roadside Attractions.
The Google-owned company has struck a deal with the Manchester By The Sea and Winter’s Bone distributor to launch Maryam Keshavarz’s drama in theaters on October 26 ahead of its debut on its YouTube Premium service in 2019.
The move marks a slight shift in strategy for YouTube, which has previously focused on launching titles online. While, for instance, it booked short runs for the Barbara Kopple doc This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous that it picked up, it had previously dismissed full theatrical runs for acquisitions.
Written by Iranian-American filmmaker Keshavarz and Jonathan Mastro, Viper Club, which has its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, stars Sarandon alongside Matt Bomer (Normal Heart), Lola Kirke (Gone Girl), Adepero Oduye (The Big Short), Sheila Vand (Argo) and Edie Falco (The Sopranos).
The film,...
The Google-owned company has struck a deal with the Manchester By The Sea and Winter’s Bone distributor to launch Maryam Keshavarz’s drama in theaters on October 26 ahead of its debut on its YouTube Premium service in 2019.
The move marks a slight shift in strategy for YouTube, which has previously focused on launching titles online. While, for instance, it booked short runs for the Barbara Kopple doc This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous that it picked up, it had previously dismissed full theatrical runs for acquisitions.
Written by Iranian-American filmmaker Keshavarz and Jonathan Mastro, Viper Club, which has its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, stars Sarandon alongside Matt Bomer (Normal Heart), Lola Kirke (Gone Girl), Adepero Oduye (The Big Short), Sheila Vand (Argo) and Edie Falco (The Sopranos).
The film,...
- 8/15/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
YouTube inked a pact with Roadside Attractions to release “Viper Club,” Maryam Keshavarz’s drama starring Susan Sarandon, in U.S. theaters this fall — as Google sets its sights on a potential Oscar or Golden Globes win.
The film will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (which runs Sept. 6-18) and will be released in theaters on Oct. 26, 2018. “Viper Club” will become available on YouTube Premium, the $9.99 subscription service, in 2019.
It’s the first YouTube original film to get a theatrical release. Roadside hasn’t set specific rollout plans for “Viper Club” (only in the U.S.) but the film will be positioned to take advantage of the awards-season corridor.
The film was previously called “Vulture Club” and the name was changed to “Viper Club” in the last few weeks. Asked why the title changed, a YouTube rep said only that the former was a working title.
Co-written by Keshavarz and Jonathan Mastro,...
The film will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (which runs Sept. 6-18) and will be released in theaters on Oct. 26, 2018. “Viper Club” will become available on YouTube Premium, the $9.99 subscription service, in 2019.
It’s the first YouTube original film to get a theatrical release. Roadside hasn’t set specific rollout plans for “Viper Club” (only in the U.S.) but the film will be positioned to take advantage of the awards-season corridor.
The film was previously called “Vulture Club” and the name was changed to “Viper Club” in the last few weeks. Asked why the title changed, a YouTube rep said only that the former was a working title.
Co-written by Keshavarz and Jonathan Mastro,...
- 8/15/2018
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
YouTube and Roadside Attractions are partnering for the release of Susan Sarandon-starrer Viper Club.
Maryam Keshavarz directed the drama that follows Helen (Sarandon), a veteran emergency room nurse secretly struggling to free her grown son, a foreign war correspondent, from capture by a terrorist group. After running into roadblocks with government agencies, she discovers a clandestine community of journalists, philanthropists and advocates who might be able to help her.
The movie, which will premiere at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival, also stars Matt Bomer, Lola Kirke and Edie Falco. Keshavarz co-wrote the feature with Jonathan Mastro. Anna Gerb, Neal Dodson,...
Maryam Keshavarz directed the drama that follows Helen (Sarandon), a veteran emergency room nurse secretly struggling to free her grown son, a foreign war correspondent, from capture by a terrorist group. After running into roadblocks with government agencies, she discovers a clandestine community of journalists, philanthropists and advocates who might be able to help her.
The movie, which will premiere at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival, also stars Matt Bomer, Lola Kirke and Edie Falco. Keshavarz co-wrote the feature with Jonathan Mastro. Anna Gerb, Neal Dodson,...
- 8/15/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
YouTube and Roadside Attractions are partnering for the release of Susan Sarandon-starrer Viper Club.
Maryam Keshavarz directed the drama that follows Helen (Sarandon), a veteran emergency room nurse secretly struggling to free her grown son, a foreign war correspondent, from capture by a terrorist group. After running into roadblocks with government agencies, she discovers a clandestine community of journalists, philanthropists and advocates who might be able to help her.
The movie, which will premiere at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival, also stars Matt Bomer, Lola Kirke and Edie Falco. Keshavarz co-wrote the feature with Jonathan Mastro. Anna Gerb, Neal Dodson,...
Maryam Keshavarz directed the drama that follows Helen (Sarandon), a veteran emergency room nurse secretly struggling to free her grown son, a foreign war correspondent, from capture by a terrorist group. After running into roadblocks with government agencies, she discovers a clandestine community of journalists, philanthropists and advocates who might be able to help her.
The movie, which will premiere at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival, also stars Matt Bomer, Lola Kirke and Edie Falco. Keshavarz co-wrote the feature with Jonathan Mastro. Anna Gerb, Neal Dodson,...
- 8/15/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gaumont has appointed former Miramax and Shine executive Leslie Belzberg (“The Bridge”) to the position of senior VP of production at its Los Angeles headquarters.
Belzberg will handle day-to-day scripted production for Gaumont’s projects. She will start working on “Narcos” (pictured), whose fourth season is currently in production for Netflix.
“Leslie’s extensive experience in producing scripted TV series will make her an invaluable member to our team and we’re delighted to work with someone so accomplished,” said Gene Stein, the president of Gaumont’s TV division in the U.S.
Belzberg said Gaumont has a “robust development slate and first-look deals with industry legends.” “As a huge fan of ‘Narcos,’ I’m thrilled that Gaumont and Gene have entrusted me to produce this legacy project,” she said.
The well-seasoned executive recently served as senior VP at Miramax, overseeing both TV and films, including “Bad Santa 2,” and...
Belzberg will handle day-to-day scripted production for Gaumont’s projects. She will start working on “Narcos” (pictured), whose fourth season is currently in production for Netflix.
“Leslie’s extensive experience in producing scripted TV series will make her an invaluable member to our team and we’re delighted to work with someone so accomplished,” said Gene Stein, the president of Gaumont’s TV division in the U.S.
Belzberg said Gaumont has a “robust development slate and first-look deals with industry legends.” “As a huge fan of ‘Narcos,’ I’m thrilled that Gaumont and Gene have entrusted me to produce this legacy project,” she said.
The well-seasoned executive recently served as senior VP at Miramax, overseeing both TV and films, including “Bad Santa 2,” and...
- 4/4/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
YouTube has picked up Vulture Club, from director Maryam Keshavarz and starring Susan Sarandon, Edie Falco and Matt Bomer.
The terrorist thriller will have a theatrical release later this year, before bowing on YouTube Red, the Google-owned streamer's $10-per-month subscription service. Vulture Club, produced by Anna Gerb, Neal Dodson and J.C. Chandor, portrays a veteran emergency room nurse (Sarandon) secretly struggling to free her grown son, a journalist, from capture by a terrorist group.
After running into roadblocks with government agencies, she discovers a clandestine community of journalists and advocates who might be able to help her. Keshavarz (Circumstance) co-wrote...
The terrorist thriller will have a theatrical release later this year, before bowing on YouTube Red, the Google-owned streamer's $10-per-month subscription service. Vulture Club, produced by Anna Gerb, Neal Dodson and J.C. Chandor, portrays a veteran emergency room nurse (Sarandon) secretly struggling to free her grown son, a journalist, from capture by a terrorist group.
After running into roadblocks with government agencies, she discovers a clandestine community of journalists and advocates who might be able to help her. Keshavarz (Circumstance) co-wrote...
- 3/21/2018
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Google-owned video service plans 2018 theatrical release with possible awards run.
Online video giant YouTube has acquired Maryam Keshavarz’s Vulture Club starring Susan Sarandon and Matt Bomer, and is planning a theatrical release for 2018, after which it will show the film on its YouTube Red subscription service.
A theatrical release would make the film eligible for Academy Awards consideration so long as the film plays for seven consecutive days in a commercial theatre in Los Angeles County.
Principal photography has been completed on the film, which features Sarandon as a veteran emergency room nurse who takes drastic measures to...
Online video giant YouTube has acquired Maryam Keshavarz’s Vulture Club starring Susan Sarandon and Matt Bomer, and is planning a theatrical release for 2018, after which it will show the film on its YouTube Red subscription service.
A theatrical release would make the film eligible for Academy Awards consideration so long as the film plays for seven consecutive days in a commercial theatre in Los Angeles County.
Principal photography has been completed on the film, which features Sarandon as a veteran emergency room nurse who takes drastic measures to...
- 3/21/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
YouTube Red is taking a tentative step toward becoming more like Amazon Studios with the announcement of an in-house production that it says will see a theatrical release.
Directed by Iranian-American writer-director Maryam Keshavarz (“Circumstance”), “Vulture Club” stars Susan Sarandon as an ER nurse whose co-workers have no idea that her journalist son has been taken hostage by terrorists. The film also stars Julian Morris (“Pretty Little Liars”), Edie Falco, and Matt Bomer. Producers are J.C. Chandor, Anna Gerb, and Neal Dodson.
While YouTube Red announced that principal photography is complete, details on how it plans to release it in theaters are slim.
“We don’t have any news to report on a theatrical partner at this stage, a YouTube Red representative said. “Perhaps later once we identify a partner.”
This would represent a significant strategy shift for the streaming service. Last year, YouTube Red booked its own one-week runs...
Directed by Iranian-American writer-director Maryam Keshavarz (“Circumstance”), “Vulture Club” stars Susan Sarandon as an ER nurse whose co-workers have no idea that her journalist son has been taken hostage by terrorists. The film also stars Julian Morris (“Pretty Little Liars”), Edie Falco, and Matt Bomer. Producers are J.C. Chandor, Anna Gerb, and Neal Dodson.
While YouTube Red announced that principal photography is complete, details on how it plans to release it in theaters are slim.
“We don’t have any news to report on a theatrical partner at this stage, a YouTube Red representative said. “Perhaps later once we identify a partner.”
This would represent a significant strategy shift for the streaming service. Last year, YouTube Red booked its own one-week runs...
- 3/21/2018
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
Congrats, Ashley Williams!
The 38-year-old actress gave birth to her second son with husband Neal Dodson. The couple named their new addition to the family Odie Sal Dodson.
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According to People, the baby was born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on May 17. Odie's name comes from one of Dodson's great-grandfathers and his middle name comes from the protagonist of the children's books Blueberries for Sal and One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey. The books were favorites of the couple's mothers.
Odie joins Williams and Dodson's 2-year-old son, Gus.
Unlike her first son, who was delivered at her home, The How I Met Your Mother actress had a monitrice, a certified midwife and doula that helped her give birth to her second son at the hospital.
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Williams had been preparing for her little one's arrival...
The 38-year-old actress gave birth to her second son with husband Neal Dodson. The couple named their new addition to the family Odie Sal Dodson.
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According to People, the baby was born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on May 17. Odie's name comes from one of Dodson's great-grandfathers and his middle name comes from the protagonist of the children's books Blueberries for Sal and One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey. The books were favorites of the couple's mothers.
Odie joins Williams and Dodson's 2-year-old son, Gus.
Unlike her first son, who was delivered at her home, The How I Met Your Mother actress had a monitrice, a certified midwife and doula that helped her give birth to her second son at the hospital.
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Williams had been preparing for her little one's arrival...
- 6/8/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Ashley Williams is a mom again!
The Jim Gaffigan Show and How I Met Your Mother alum gave birth to her second son with husband Neal Dodson, she confirms exclusively to People.
Odie Sal Dodson was born in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 17 — which just happens to also be his film-producer dad’s birthday!
“This time, we had a hospital birth at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,” Williams, 38, tells People. “It’s been a crazy year, and that’s where I felt best giving birth this time around. It was very different than a home birth, but the confidence and ease of my doctor,...
The Jim Gaffigan Show and How I Met Your Mother alum gave birth to her second son with husband Neal Dodson, she confirms exclusively to People.
Odie Sal Dodson was born in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 17 — which just happens to also be his film-producer dad’s birthday!
“This time, we had a hospital birth at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,” Williams, 38, tells People. “It’s been a crazy year, and that’s where I felt best giving birth this time around. It was very different than a home birth, but the confidence and ease of my doctor,...
- 6/7/2017
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
Congratulations are in order for actress Ashley Williams, who announced she’s expecting her second child!
The Jim Gaffigan Show star shared a funny tweet on Saturday, telling her followers that she and her husband Neal Dodson will welcome their second baby together. The couple already have one son, Gus Williams, who turned 2 last October.
“Exciting news! Gus asked for a pony but he’s getting a baby brother instead. Smaller poops. #babydodsonsequel #comingspring2017,â€. Williams joked in a tweet announcing her pregnancy.
Williams debuted her bump alongside her sister, actress Kimberly Williams Paisley, at the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies...
The Jim Gaffigan Show star shared a funny tweet on Saturday, telling her followers that she and her husband Neal Dodson will welcome their second baby together. The couple already have one son, Gus Williams, who turned 2 last October.
“Exciting news! Gus asked for a pony but he’s getting a baby brother instead. Smaller poops. #babydodsonsequel #comingspring2017,â€. Williams joked in a tweet announcing her pregnancy.
Williams debuted her bump alongside her sister, actress Kimberly Williams Paisley, at the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies...
- 1/15/2017
- by Blake Bakkila
- PEOPLE.com
Exclusive: The Los Angeles-based company arrives at the market this week with international rights to the psychological thriller starring Mireille Enos from executive producers Zachary Quinto and Neal Dodson.
Camille Thoman wrote and directed You Were Never Here, which also stars Sam Shepard, Goran Visnjic, Vincent Piazza and Nina Arianda.
Enos plays an artist who may be taking things too far when she investigates a series of disturbing events and begins to suspect someone is watching her.
Julian Cautherley, Radium Cheung, Bronwyn Cornelius, Corey Moosa, Camille Thoman and Elizabeth Yng-Wong produced. Executive producers Quinto and Dodson produced Margin Call.
“We’re very excited to be introducing this project to the foreign buyers at the Afm,” said Premiere Entertainment CEO Elias Axume. “Director Camille Thoman has crafted a deeply psychological thriller with a compelling cast and the mysterious performance art world of New York City as an atmospheric backdrop. We knew this was a special film and we...
Camille Thoman wrote and directed You Were Never Here, which also stars Sam Shepard, Goran Visnjic, Vincent Piazza and Nina Arianda.
Enos plays an artist who may be taking things too far when she investigates a series of disturbing events and begins to suspect someone is watching her.
Julian Cautherley, Radium Cheung, Bronwyn Cornelius, Corey Moosa, Camille Thoman and Elizabeth Yng-Wong produced. Executive producers Quinto and Dodson produced Margin Call.
“We’re very excited to be introducing this project to the foreign buyers at the Afm,” said Premiere Entertainment CEO Elias Axume. “Director Camille Thoman has crafted a deeply psychological thriller with a compelling cast and the mysterious performance art world of New York City as an atmospheric backdrop. We knew this was a special film and we...
- 11/1/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: La-based company arrives at Afm with international rights to psychological thriller starring Mireille Enos from executive producers Zachary Quinto and Neal Dodson.
Camille Thoman wrote and directed You Were Never Here, which also stars Sam Shepard, Goran Visnjic, Vincent Piazza and Nina Arianda.
Enos plays an artist who may be taking things too far when she investigates a series of disturbing events and begins to suspect someone is watching her.
Julian Cautherley, Radium Cheung, Bronwyn Cornelius, Corey Moosa, Camille Thoman and Elizabeth Yng-Wong produced. Executive producers Quinto and Dodson produced Margin Call.
“We’re very excited to be introducing this project to the foreign buyers at the Afm,” said Premiere Entertainment CEO Elias Axume. “Director Camille Thoman has crafted a deeply psychological thriller with a compelling cast and the mysterious performance art world of New York City as an atmospheric backdrop. We knew this was a special film and we were eager to be a part...
Camille Thoman wrote and directed You Were Never Here, which also stars Sam Shepard, Goran Visnjic, Vincent Piazza and Nina Arianda.
Enos plays an artist who may be taking things too far when she investigates a series of disturbing events and begins to suspect someone is watching her.
Julian Cautherley, Radium Cheung, Bronwyn Cornelius, Corey Moosa, Camille Thoman and Elizabeth Yng-Wong produced. Executive producers Quinto and Dodson produced Margin Call.
“We’re very excited to be introducing this project to the foreign buyers at the Afm,” said Premiere Entertainment CEO Elias Axume. “Director Camille Thoman has crafted a deeply psychological thriller with a compelling cast and the mysterious performance art world of New York City as an atmospheric backdrop. We knew this was a special film and we were eager to be a part...
- 11/1/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Ansel Elgort is going to be pulling double duty on his next film. The “Divergent” actor will be portraying twin brothers in Bill Oliver’s independent film, “Jonathan.”
Per Deadline, who first reported the news, the movie tells the story of Jonathan, a successful architect who lives a normal life dictated by a strict routine. Jonathan’s twin brother John, on the other hand, sleeps all day and spends the night secretly socializing. When Jonathan discovers that John has a secret girlfriend, Elena, he forces John to end things and then starts a new relationship with her out of curiosity and jealousy. The brother soon finds out of his sibling’s betrayal and things spiral out of control.
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The film is written by Oliver and Peter Nickowitz. Producers include Randy Manis and Ricky Tollman, with Neal Dodson executive producing.
Per Deadline, who first reported the news, the movie tells the story of Jonathan, a successful architect who lives a normal life dictated by a strict routine. Jonathan’s twin brother John, on the other hand, sleeps all day and spends the night secretly socializing. When Jonathan discovers that John has a secret girlfriend, Elena, he forces John to end things and then starts a new relationship with her out of curiosity and jealousy. The brother soon finds out of his sibling’s betrayal and things spiral out of control.
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The film is written by Oliver and Peter Nickowitz. Producers include Randy Manis and Ricky Tollman, with Neal Dodson executive producing.
- 8/3/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Ansel Elgort is a star on the rise. Still fresh from his breakout turn in indie tearjerker The Fault in Our Stars, the up-and-comer has already teed up roles in both Billionaire Boys Club and Edgar Wright’s ensemble drama Baby Driver. Now, Elgort has been tapped to headline Bill Oliver’s new feature Jonathan.
Deadline has the scoop, revealing that Oliver will direct from a script he penned alongside Peter Nickowitz. Randy Manis and Ricky Tollman, meanwhile, are attached to produce with Neal Dodson executive producing.
But perhaps the most intriguing facet of Jonathan is that, in the vein of the Tom Hardy-fronted Legend, it presents a dual role for Ansel Elgort, who will portray two wildly different twin brothers. That means Bill Oliver’s feature will tell the story of “a successful architect who lives a normal life dictated by a strict routine. Jonathan’s twin brother John,...
Deadline has the scoop, revealing that Oliver will direct from a script he penned alongside Peter Nickowitz. Randy Manis and Ricky Tollman, meanwhile, are attached to produce with Neal Dodson executive producing.
But perhaps the most intriguing facet of Jonathan is that, in the vein of the Tom Hardy-fronted Legend, it presents a dual role for Ansel Elgort, who will portray two wildly different twin brothers. That means Bill Oliver’s feature will tell the story of “a successful architect who lives a normal life dictated by a strict routine. Jonathan’s twin brother John,...
- 8/3/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Ansel Elgort is set to star in Jonathan, a fast-mobilizing independent film. It will be directed by Bill Oliver (Guilt), who wrote the script with Peter Nickowitz. Randy Manis and Ricky Tollman are producing and Neal Dodson is exec producing. Elgort, who broke through in The Fault in Our Stars and next stars in Billionaire Boys Club and Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver, will play both male lead roles here. The film tells the story of Jonathan, a successful architect…...
- 8/3/2016
- Deadline
Zachary Quinto will star in and executive produce the Biopunk TV show. The one-hour drama is based on the book Biopunk: Diy Scientists Hack the Software of Life by Marcus Wohlsen.The Biopunk TV series is created by Chase Palmer, who is executive producing with The Gotham Group. Neal Dodson of Before The Door Pictures is also executive producing.Read More…...
- 7/8/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Heroes and Star Trek‘s Zachary Quinto is set to star and executive produce Biopunk, an hourlong drama based on the book Biopunk: Diy Scientists Hack the Software of Life by Wired magazine’s senior business/technology writer Marcus Wohlsen. Chase Palmer, co-writer of the upcoming remake of Stephen King's It, created the series and will write the script. He is executive producer along with The Gotham Group. Quinto and his longtime producing partner Neal Dodson of Before The…...
- 7/7/2016
- Deadline TV
Director J.C. Chandor will develop “The Robber,” a remake of the German thriller “Der Räuber,” FilmNation Entertainment announced Thursday. Neal Dodson and Anna Gerb will produce the film along with Chandor, while Chase Palmer will adapt the screenplay. FilmNation will handle the worldwide distribution rights. “Der Räuber,” released in 2010, was directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, who wrote it alongside Martin Prinz. It’s based on Prinz’s Austrian novel of the same name. Also Read: Tom Cruise 'Mummy' Remake Pushed Back 11 Weeks The film is about an elite marathon runner who uses races as cover for his bank heists. The Heisenberg...
- 1/21/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Following collaborations on A Most Violent Year and All Is Lost, FilmNation Entertainment is reteaming with J.C. Chandor to develop The Robber. A remake of Benjamin Heisenberg’ German/Austrian film Der Raüber, which was based on Martin Prinz’s novella of the same title, it has Neal Dodson, Anna Gerb and Chandor producing. Chandor is also attached to direct. FilmNation will finance and handle worldwide rights. Chase Palmer is adapting the screenplay. The action thriller is…...
- 1/21/2016
- Deadline
J.C. Chandor ("A Most Violent Year," "All Is Lost") has become attached to direct the action thriller "The Robber," a remake of the German-Austrian film and Martin Prinz's novella "Der Rauber," for FilmNation Entertainment.
The true story tale follows an elite marathon runner who uses major races as a cover to perpetrate bank heists. Chase Palmer is adapting the screenplay while Neal Dodson, Anna Gerb and Chandor producing
Meanwhile Michael Cuesta ("Kill the Messenger," "Homeland") has signed on to direct the film adaptation of the Vince Flynn novel "American Assassin" at CBS Films.
The story follows counterterrorism agent Mitch Rapp who is recruited by the CIA after his girlfriend is killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Stephen Schiff ("The Americans") has been hired to adapt the script.
Finally, 20th Century Fox has acquired a pitch by "The Descendants" and "The Way Way Back" scribes Nat Faxon and...
The true story tale follows an elite marathon runner who uses major races as a cover to perpetrate bank heists. Chase Palmer is adapting the screenplay while Neal Dodson, Anna Gerb and Chandor producing
Meanwhile Michael Cuesta ("Kill the Messenger," "Homeland") has signed on to direct the film adaptation of the Vince Flynn novel "American Assassin" at CBS Films.
The story follows counterterrorism agent Mitch Rapp who is recruited by the CIA after his girlfriend is killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Stephen Schiff ("The Americans") has been hired to adapt the script.
Finally, 20th Century Fox has acquired a pitch by "The Descendants" and "The Way Way Back" scribes Nat Faxon and...
- 1/21/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
FilmNation is reuniting with Jc Chandor and his All Is Lost producers Neal Dodson, Anna Gerb on a remake of the German thriller.
Benjamin Heisenberg directed Der Räuber from a screenplay he co-wrote with Martin Prinz based on Prinz’s novella of the same title.
Chandor will produce with Dodson and Gerb and is attached to direct, while FilmNation will finance the film and handle worldwide distribution sales. The parties also collaborated on A Most Violent Year.
Chase Palmer will adapt the screenplay. Der Räuber centred on an elite runner who used major races as a cover to rob banks. The film premiered at the 2010 Berlinale.
Michael Kitzberger and Heisenberg negotiated on behalf of co-producers Ngf Geyrhalterfilm (Vienna) and Peter Heilrath Filmproduktion (Munich) and Martin Prinz.
Benjamin Heisenberg directed Der Räuber from a screenplay he co-wrote with Martin Prinz based on Prinz’s novella of the same title.
Chandor will produce with Dodson and Gerb and is attached to direct, while FilmNation will finance the film and handle worldwide distribution sales. The parties also collaborated on A Most Violent Year.
Chase Palmer will adapt the screenplay. Der Räuber centred on an elite runner who used major races as a cover to rob banks. The film premiered at the 2010 Berlinale.
Michael Kitzberger and Heisenberg negotiated on behalf of co-producers Ngf Geyrhalterfilm (Vienna) and Peter Heilrath Filmproduktion (Munich) and Martin Prinz.
- 1/21/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Gateway 6
Rhys Ifans and Ed Skrein are set to star in Tanel Toom's science-fiction thriller "Gateway 6" which has been penned by Malachi Smyth. Shooting will take place in Estonia early next year.
Set on a future, war-ravaged Erth, the story follows four soldiers who man the last bastion Gateway 6 - an outpost in a sea-covered continent - awaiting a relief crew or the enemy. As months pass, paranoia descends that tests relationships to breaking point. [Source: Variety]
Power Rangers
Ludi Lin ("Marco Polo") will play the Black Ranger and Rj Cyler ("Me and Earl and the Dying Girl") is set to play the Blue Ranger in Dean Israelite's upcoming "Power Rangers" cinematic reboot/continuation in the works at Lionsgate.
The Yellow Ranger remains yet to be cast. The new duo join the already set Naomi Scott as the Pink Ranger and Dacre Montgomery as the Red Ranger. Ashley Miller and...
Rhys Ifans and Ed Skrein are set to star in Tanel Toom's science-fiction thriller "Gateway 6" which has been penned by Malachi Smyth. Shooting will take place in Estonia early next year.
Set on a future, war-ravaged Erth, the story follows four soldiers who man the last bastion Gateway 6 - an outpost in a sea-covered continent - awaiting a relief crew or the enemy. As months pass, paranoia descends that tests relationships to breaking point. [Source: Variety]
Power Rangers
Ludi Lin ("Marco Polo") will play the Black Ranger and Rj Cyler ("Me and Earl and the Dying Girl") is set to play the Blue Ranger in Dean Israelite's upcoming "Power Rangers" cinematic reboot/continuation in the works at Lionsgate.
The Yellow Ranger remains yet to be cast. The new duo join the already set Naomi Scott as the Pink Ranger and Dacre Montgomery as the Red Ranger. Ashley Miller and...
- 10/25/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Brian Shoaf‘s directorial debut might have found its second wind. After a failed Kickstarter attempt to drum up some coin with Adrien Grenier and Mamie Gummer toplining, now Variety reports that Jenny Slate is in negotiations to join Zachary Quinto on Aardvark. Susan Leber (Hello I Must Be Going), Neal Dodson (A Most Violent Year) and Quinto are producing. Filming is expected to begin this December in New York with supporting cast announcements likely in the works.
Gist: Aardvark centers on Josh Norman, a man who has spent most of his adult life suffering from mental illness. While Josh rejects the labels that have been applied to him over the years, there is no question that he sees and hears things that aren’t there. Sometimes he’s well aware of this, but other times it’s not so clear. Josh’s most vivid hallucinations involve his estranged brother,...
Gist: Aardvark centers on Josh Norman, a man who has spent most of his adult life suffering from mental illness. While Josh rejects the labels that have been applied to him over the years, there is no question that he sees and hears things that aren’t there. Sometimes he’s well aware of this, but other times it’s not so clear. Josh’s most vivid hallucinations involve his estranged brother,...
- 10/23/2015
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
The cutting-edge distributor has taken another stride into development, teaming up with Chandor and long-time producers Neal Dodson and Anna Gerb on the story behind New York’s G.M. Building.
A24 will distribute the film and develops and produces alongside Dodson and Gerb and director Chandor. The company recently distributed Chandor’s A Most Violent Year .
Eva Maria Daniels of VisionChaos Production, for whom A24 will distribute a slate of projects the companies are jointly developing, also produces. Separately, A24 recently announced it was developing a father-son drama with Cary Fukunaga.
The Liar’s Ball is based on Vicky Ward’s non-fiction account of the ferocious battle to control one of the crown jewels of New York real estate. Gideon Yago has just closed a deal to adapt the book and has commenced research and writing.
Zachary Quinto, who produced and starred in Chandor’s Margin Call, will serve as executive producer.
“When I heard...
A24 will distribute the film and develops and produces alongside Dodson and Gerb and director Chandor. The company recently distributed Chandor’s A Most Violent Year .
Eva Maria Daniels of VisionChaos Production, for whom A24 will distribute a slate of projects the companies are jointly developing, also produces. Separately, A24 recently announced it was developing a father-son drama with Cary Fukunaga.
The Liar’s Ball is based on Vicky Ward’s non-fiction account of the ferocious battle to control one of the crown jewels of New York real estate. Gideon Yago has just closed a deal to adapt the book and has commenced research and writing.
Zachary Quinto, who produced and starred in Chandor’s Margin Call, will serve as executive producer.
“When I heard...
- 6/9/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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