The CW has given a pilot script order to “Dark Shadows: Reincarnation,” a one-hour gothic horror drama based on the original Dark Shadows soap opera by Dan Curtis.
The reimagined show will be a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying, and sexy saga of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine — a mysterious, influential, publicity-shy group hiding a ghastly secret: For the past 400 years, they’ve lived under a curse that bedevils their blueblood with every imaginable supernatural creature and horror.
Warner Bros. Television is the studio, and Mark B. Perry will write and executive produce. Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo, Tracy Curtis and Cathy Curtis will also executive produce, with Tracy Mercer for Amasia Entertainment.
Reincarnation is a the third TV iteration of Dark Shadows — the original series aired on ABC from 1966 to 1971. Curtis was also behind a 1991 remake of the horror series which was canceled after one season.
The original...
The reimagined show will be a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying, and sexy saga of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine — a mysterious, influential, publicity-shy group hiding a ghastly secret: For the past 400 years, they’ve lived under a curse that bedevils their blueblood with every imaginable supernatural creature and horror.
Warner Bros. Television is the studio, and Mark B. Perry will write and executive produce. Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo, Tracy Curtis and Cathy Curtis will also executive produce, with Tracy Mercer for Amasia Entertainment.
Reincarnation is a the third TV iteration of Dark Shadows — the original series aired on ABC from 1966 to 1971. Curtis was also behind a 1991 remake of the horror series which was canceled after one season.
The original...
- 9/12/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Through its initial airings (from 1966–1971) and reruns of Dark Shadows, generations of horror fans spent afternoons in the formative years at the Collinwood Mansion, where the vampire Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) crossed paths with devious humans and all manner of monsters. Now, The CW and Warner Bros. TV are looking to bring viewers back to the Collinwood Mansion in Dark Shadows: Reincarnation, a potential new sequel series that would continue the story of Dark Shadows in the modern era.
Deadline reports that The CW and Warner Bros. TV are developing Dark Shadows: Reincarnation, with Mark B. Perry writing the pilot episode and executive producing with Amasia Entertainment’s Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo, and Tracy Mercer, as well as Tracy Curtis and Cathy Curtis—the daughters of Dan Curtis, the creator of the original Dark Shadows series.
According to Deadline, "re-imagined show will be a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying,...
Deadline reports that The CW and Warner Bros. TV are developing Dark Shadows: Reincarnation, with Mark B. Perry writing the pilot episode and executive producing with Amasia Entertainment’s Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo, and Tracy Mercer, as well as Tracy Curtis and Cathy Curtis—the daughters of Dan Curtis, the creator of the original Dark Shadows series.
According to Deadline, "re-imagined show will be a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying,...
- 9/10/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A new entry in the world of “Dark Shadows” is in the works at The CW, Variety has confirmed.
Based on the original series created by Dan Curtis, the one-hour drama “Dark Shadows: Reincarnation” is described as a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying, and sexy saga of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine — a mysterious, influential, publicity-shy group hiding a ghastly secret: For the past 400 years, they’ve lived under a curse that bedevils their blueblood with every imaginable supernatural creature and horror.
Mark B. Perry is attached to write and executive produce the project. Tracy and Cathy Curtis will also executive produce along with Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo, and Tracy Mercer of Amasia Entertainment. Warner Bros. Television will produce.
The original “Dark Shadows” aired on ABC from 1966 to 1971 for over 1,200 episodes. The series featured a wide variety of supernatural storylines and creatures, but is perhaps best remembered for the vampire character Barnabas Collins,...
Based on the original series created by Dan Curtis, the one-hour drama “Dark Shadows: Reincarnation” is described as a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying, and sexy saga of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine — a mysterious, influential, publicity-shy group hiding a ghastly secret: For the past 400 years, they’ve lived under a curse that bedevils their blueblood with every imaginable supernatural creature and horror.
Mark B. Perry is attached to write and executive produce the project. Tracy and Cathy Curtis will also executive produce along with Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo, and Tracy Mercer of Amasia Entertainment. Warner Bros. Television will produce.
The original “Dark Shadows” aired on ABC from 1966 to 1971 for over 1,200 episodes. The series featured a wide variety of supernatural storylines and creatures, but is perhaps best remembered for the vampire character Barnabas Collins,...
- 9/9/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The CW has given a pilot script order to “Dark Shadows: Reincarnation,” a one-hour gothic horror drama based on the original “Dark Shadows” series by Dan Curtis, TheWrap has learned.
Warner Bros. Television is the studio, and Mark B. Perry will write and executive produce.
The reimagined show will be a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying, and sexy saga of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine — a mysterious, influential, publicity-shy group hiding a ghastly secret: For the past 400 years, they’ve lived under a curse that bedevils their blueblood with every imaginable supernatural creature and horror.
Also Read: CW Superhero Shows 'The Flash,' 'Arrow' and 'Supergirl' to Get Audio Series
Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo, Tracy Curtis and Cathy Curtis will also executive produce, with Tracy Mercer for Amasia Entertainment.
“Reincarnation” is a fitting name for the project, as this is a the third...
Warner Bros. Television is the studio, and Mark B. Perry will write and executive produce.
The reimagined show will be a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying, and sexy saga of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine — a mysterious, influential, publicity-shy group hiding a ghastly secret: For the past 400 years, they’ve lived under a curse that bedevils their blueblood with every imaginable supernatural creature and horror.
Also Read: CW Superhero Shows 'The Flash,' 'Arrow' and 'Supergirl' to Get Audio Series
Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo, Tracy Curtis and Cathy Curtis will also executive produce, with Tracy Mercer for Amasia Entertainment.
“Reincarnation” is a fitting name for the project, as this is a the third...
- 9/9/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The CW and Warner Bros Television have made a deal to develop Dark Shadows: Reincarnation, an hourlong gothic horror drama based on the 1966 Dan Curtis-created cult classic TV soap opera. The pilot will be written by Mark B. Perry, whose credits include Revenge, Ghost Whisperer and Brothers & Sisters. He will be exec producer along with Amasia Entertainment’s Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo and Tracy Mercer, along with Tracy Curtis and Cathy Curtis.
The re-imagined show will be a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying, and sexy saga of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine — a mysterious, influential, publicity-shy group hiding a ghastly secret: For the past 400 years, they’ve lived under a curse that bedevils their blue blood with every imaginable supernatural creature and horror. The intention here is to harken back to the original, which was so popular it actually saw Shakespearean actor Jonathan Frid become as...
The re-imagined show will be a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying, and sexy saga of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine — a mysterious, influential, publicity-shy group hiding a ghastly secret: For the past 400 years, they’ve lived under a curse that bedevils their blue blood with every imaginable supernatural creature and horror. The intention here is to harken back to the original, which was so popular it actually saw Shakespearean actor Jonathan Frid become as...
- 9/9/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW is taking another crack at Dark Shadows.
The network and Warner Bros. TV are developing a modern update of the Gothic soap, which originally aired as an ABC daytime serial from 1966-71. The new version, titled Dark Shadows: Reincarnation, would be a present-day continuation of the story, which centers on the supernaturally afflicted Collins family.
Mark B. Perry (Revenge, Ghost Whisperer), a self-professed fan of the original series, is writing the pilot. He will executive produce with Amasia Entertainment's Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo and Tracy Mercer, as well as Tracy and Cathy Curtis, the daughters of series creator Dan ...
The network and Warner Bros. TV are developing a modern update of the Gothic soap, which originally aired as an ABC daytime serial from 1966-71. The new version, titled Dark Shadows: Reincarnation, would be a present-day continuation of the story, which centers on the supernaturally afflicted Collins family.
Mark B. Perry (Revenge, Ghost Whisperer), a self-professed fan of the original series, is writing the pilot. He will executive produce with Amasia Entertainment's Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo and Tracy Mercer, as well as Tracy and Cathy Curtis, the daughters of series creator Dan ...
Exclusive: Chicago playwright Joshua Rollins is adding movie and TV chapters to his story. His feature film screenplay World Breaker and one-hour drama Doppel have been optioned by Amasia Entertainment. The news comes as Michael Helfant and Bradley Gallo's indie production/finance outfit launched a TV division in February with veteran film/TV exec Tracy Mercer at the helm. Mercer brought in both Rollins projects and will shepherd development. The sci-fi pic World Breaker…...
- 5/4/2017
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Chicago playwright Joshua Rollins is adding movie and TV chapters to his story. His feature film screenplay World Breaker and one-hour drama Doppel have been optioned by Amasia Entertainment. The news comes as Michael Helfant and Bradley Gallo's indie production/finance outfit launched a TV division in February with veteran film/TV exec Tracy Mercer at the helm. Mercer brought in both Rollins projects and will shepherd development. The sci-fi pic World Breaker…...
- 5/4/2017
- Deadline
Michael Helfant and Bradley Gallo’s Amasia Entertainment has launched a TV division with veteran film/TV exec Tracy Mercer at the helm. Mercer, who most recently served as a feature film and TV exec at Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary’s Revelations Entertainment, will serve as Svp of the new division. While focusing primarily on television, Tracy also will contribute to Amasia's feature film slate on select projects. As the head of development at Revelations, Mercer was…...
- 2/14/2017
- Deadline TV
Focus Features’ specialty label Focus World has acquired domestic distribution rights to Richard Loncraine's comedy “Ruth & Alex,” which stars Diane Keaton and Morgan Freeman, the company announced Wednesday. Cynthia Nixon co-stars in the film, which was written by Charlie Peters, who adapted Jill Ciment's book “Heroic Measures.” The movie made its world premiere earlier this month at the Toronto International Film Festival. Also read: Morgan Freeman Will Join Cast of ‘Ted 2' “Ruth & Alex” was produced by Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer via Morgan Freeman and McCreary's Revelations Entertainment banner, as well as Curtis Burch via his...
- 9/17/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Richard Loncraine’s drama was one of the more favourably received acquisitions titles in Toronto and becomes the latest selection to find a Us home.
Richard Loncraine directed from a screenplay by Charlie Peters. Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton play a couple who over the course of one weekend agonise whether or not to sell their Brooklyn home.
Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer produced through Freeman and McCreary’s Revelations Entertainment alongside Curtis Burch through Latitude Entertainment and Peters.
Freeman served as executive producer with Sam Hoffman, Manu Propria Entertainment’s Richard Toussaint, Wade Barker and Gary Elis, and Latitude Productions’ Bob Gass and Judy Burch Gass.
Wme Global and CAA represented the filmmakers in the deal. Myriad Pictures handles international sales.
Richard Loncraine directed from a screenplay by Charlie Peters. Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton play a couple who over the course of one weekend agonise whether or not to sell their Brooklyn home.
Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer produced through Freeman and McCreary’s Revelations Entertainment alongside Curtis Burch through Latitude Entertainment and Peters.
Freeman served as executive producer with Sam Hoffman, Manu Propria Entertainment’s Richard Toussaint, Wade Barker and Gary Elis, and Latitude Productions’ Bob Gass and Judy Burch Gass.
Wme Global and CAA represented the filmmakers in the deal. Myriad Pictures handles international sales.
- 9/17/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Do you believe? Do you want to believe? Science Channel‘s annual Are We Alone? week is back, starting Sunday, with a week full of unexplained encounters, current research, and possible UFO sightings to feed your interest and/or obsession. Here are all the deets:
Are We Alone? Week Makes Contact This March On Science Channel World Premiere Episodes of Close Encounters and a Special Episode of Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman begins on Sunday, March 2 at 10 Pm Et/Pt
(Silver Spring, Md.) — Seventy-four percent of Americans believe in the existence of aliens – and 15 million believe that they have actually made contact with extraterrestrials. This March, Science Channel returns with its programming event dedicated to one of mankind’s most pressing questions with Are We Alone? – a week-long campaign dedicated to satisfying viewers’ appetite for aliens. The week kicks off on Sunday, March 2 at 10 Pm Et/Pt with the...
Are We Alone? Week Makes Contact This March On Science Channel World Premiere Episodes of Close Encounters and a Special Episode of Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman begins on Sunday, March 2 at 10 Pm Et/Pt
(Silver Spring, Md.) — Seventy-four percent of Americans believe in the existence of aliens – and 15 million believe that they have actually made contact with extraterrestrials. This March, Science Channel returns with its programming event dedicated to one of mankind’s most pressing questions with Are We Alone? – a week-long campaign dedicated to satisfying viewers’ appetite for aliens. The week kicks off on Sunday, March 2 at 10 Pm Et/Pt with the...
- 2/28/2014
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Body of Proof alum Geoffrey Arend has signed on as a series regular opposite Tea Leoni and Tim Daly in CBS’ drama pilot Madam Secretary, from creator/ep Barbara Hall, ep Morgan Freeman and CBS Studios. Written by Hall, the series explores the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State (Leoni) as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life. Arend, repped by UTA and Tge, will play Matt, a speechwriter for Secretary of State McGill (Leoni). Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer also exec produce. Related: 2014 CBS Pilots Friday Night Lights alum Matt Lauria has been tapped for a starring role opposite Frank Grillo in DirecTV’s gritty drama series Navy St., returning to the satcaster where Fnl ended its run. From Byron Balasco and Endemol Studios, the dark family drama is set against the backdrop of Navy Street, a Venice,...
- 2/26/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
This is a big casting coup right off the bat this pilot casting season. CBS has set Tea Leoni as the lead in drama pilot Madam Secretary, from Joan Of Arcadia creator Barbara Hall and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman. The drama, written by Hall, explores the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State (Leoni) as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life. CBS TV Studios is producing with Freeman’s Revelations Entertainment, with the company’s Freeman, Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer executive producing alongside Hall. Leoni has stayed away from network television since 1998 when her NBC sitcom The Naked Truth ended its run. She has been constantly approached for pilots ever since, but her only TV gig in the past 15 years was the 2011 HBO pilot Spring/Fall. Last year, CBS also started pilot casting season in a big way,...
- 1/29/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Tea Leoni is headed back to TV as the star of a CBS drama pilot.
The Jurassic Park II and Tower Heist actress has landed the title role in the network’s Madam Secretary, playing the U.S. Secretary of State. The logline: “About the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life..”
Leoni’s last series was the comedy The Naked Truth, which ran on ABC in 1995 and then jumped to NBC through 1998. Madam Secretary is from writer Barbara Hall (Judging Amy) with executive producers Morgan Freeman,...
The Jurassic Park II and Tower Heist actress has landed the title role in the network’s Madam Secretary, playing the U.S. Secretary of State. The logline: “About the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life..”
Leoni’s last series was the comedy The Naked Truth, which ran on ABC in 1995 and then jumped to NBC through 1998. Madam Secretary is from writer Barbara Hall (Judging Amy) with executive producers Morgan Freeman,...
- 1/29/2014
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
CBS is stepping into the political arena with its latest pilot order. The network has placed an order for the drama pilot “Madam Secretary,” which counts Morgan Freeman among its executive producers. The pilot will chronicle the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life. Also read: ‘Under the Dome,’ ‘Extant’ Get Premiere Dates From CBS “Joan of Arcadia” creator Barbara Hall is writing as well as executive producing. Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer are also executive producing the pilot, which comes from CBS.
- 1/28/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
CBS has ordered a drama pilot about “the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life.”So naturally one immediately thinks of … Madeleine Albright, right?The order comes after NBC planned a Hillary Clinton miniseries and CNN ordered a Hillary Clinton documentary series and both projects died in development after facing strong protest from the Republican National Committee, which vowed a boycott of the networks should they launch projects that potentially glamorize the presumed 2016 Democratic nominee.CBS’ pilot is titled Madam Secretary and...
- 1/28/2014
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
CBS has given a pilot green light to Madame Secretary, from Joan Of Arcadia creator Barbara Hall and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman. The drama, written by Hall, explores the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life. CBS TV Studios is producing with Freeman’s Revelations Entertainment, with the company’s Freeman, Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer executive producing alongside Hall. While NBC, ABC and Fox are pretty much done with their drama pilot orders, CBS is just starting. This marks the network’s first drama pilot pickup. CBS also has straight-to-series drama Battle Creek.
- 1/28/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Production of Revelations Entertainment’s comedy Life Itself is underway in New York City starring starring Academy Award® winners Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton and Cynthia Nixon.
This marks the first time that Freeman and Keaton have worked together.
The film is directed by award-winning director Richard Loncraine (The Gathering Storm, My One and Only, Firewall, Wimbledon, Richard III), and is based on the acclaimed novel “Heroic Measures” by Jill Ciment, from a screenplay written by Charlie Peters (My One and Only, Krippendorf’s Tribe, Three Men and A Little Lady, Blame It On Rio).
Life Itself tells the story of one comic and eventful weekend in the life of Ruth (Keaton) and Alex (Freeman), an aging New York couple who have finally decided to sell their Brooklyn apartment of 40 years. They fear that they are getting too old to climb the stairs, and Ruth’s realtor niece (Nixon) has convinced...
This marks the first time that Freeman and Keaton have worked together.
The film is directed by award-winning director Richard Loncraine (The Gathering Storm, My One and Only, Firewall, Wimbledon, Richard III), and is based on the acclaimed novel “Heroic Measures” by Jill Ciment, from a screenplay written by Charlie Peters (My One and Only, Krippendorf’s Tribe, Three Men and A Little Lady, Blame It On Rio).
Life Itself tells the story of one comic and eventful weekend in the life of Ruth (Keaton) and Alex (Freeman), an aging New York couple who have finally decided to sell their Brooklyn apartment of 40 years. They fear that they are getting too old to climb the stairs, and Ruth’s realtor niece (Nixon) has convinced...
- 10/8/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Earlier this week I connected by phone with Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman -- which is probably the closest that I will ever come to speaking with God -- to discuss Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman, the Science Channel series about the mysteries of the universe that Freeman narratives and executive produces with Lori McCreary, his longtime producing partner at Revelations Entertainment, James Younger, who joined us on the call, and Tracy Mercer. Last month, the series was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Non Fiction Series, alongside PBS's American Masters, PBS's The Abolitionists, History's The Men Who Built America
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- 8/21/2013
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hillary Clinton is providing inspiration for one potential TV project and problems for another.
As TVLine previously reported, the former secretary of state and possible 2016 presidential candidate is the subject of an announced NBC miniseries starring Diane Lane.
But our sister site Deadline reports that the project was the reason behind the Republican National Committee voting Friday to block the Peacock Net — as well as CNN, which is planning to air a documentary on Clinton in 2014 — from hosting Gop primary debates.
Not long after the Rnc’s vote, NBC released a statement that leaves the project’s future up in the air.
As TVLine previously reported, the former secretary of state and possible 2016 presidential candidate is the subject of an announced NBC miniseries starring Diane Lane.
But our sister site Deadline reports that the project was the reason behind the Republican National Committee voting Friday to block the Peacock Net — as well as CNN, which is planning to air a documentary on Clinton in 2014 — from hosting Gop primary debates.
Not long after the Rnc’s vote, NBC released a statement that leaves the project’s future up in the air.
- 8/17/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: While NBC is grappling with controversy triggered by its planned miniseries about Former Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton, CBS is putting in development a drama series about a fictional female Secretary of State. Madame Secretary, from Joan Of Arcadia creator Barbara Hall and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, explores the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life. Hall is writing the project, from CBS TV Studios and Freeman’s Revelations Entertainment. She is executive producing with Revelations’ Freeman, Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer. Hall is with UTA, Brillstein Entertainment and Ziffren Brittenham; Freeman is with CAA. NBC’s mini Hillary, which has led to the network’s exclusion from Gop primary presidential debates, recounts Clinton’s life as a wife, mother, politician and cabinet member from 1998 to the present, including her four-year stint as Secretary of State.
- 8/16/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Myriad Pictures has announced that Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton will star in "Life Itself", a heartwarming comedy directed by Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon, Firewall). The film's based on the acclaimed "Heroic Measures" novel written by Jill Ciment which Charlie Peters is adapting for the screen. Revelations Entertainment is producing "Life Itself" in association with Latitude Productions. Producers are Curtis Burch, Lori McCreary, Tracy Mercer and Peters while Freeman serves as executive producer via Revelations. "Life Itself" tell the story of one eventful weekend in the life of Ruth (Keaton) and Alex (Freeman), an aging New York couple who have finally decided to sell their East Village apartment of 40 years. They fear that they are getting too old...
- 5/19/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton are set to star in the Richard Loncraine-directed comedy Life Itself at Myriad Pictures, Revelations Entertainment and Latitude Productions.
Based on the Jill Ciment novel Heroic Measures, the story follows a long-married New York couple who find themselves swept into an emotional and comical real estate bidding war when they put their beloved downtown apartment on the market.
The soon must come to terms with the possibility of moving from the home where they have spent most of their adult lives. Charlie Peters adapted the screenplay.
Lori McCreary, Curtis Burch, and Tracy Mercer are producing.
Source: Deadline...
Based on the Jill Ciment novel Heroic Measures, the story follows a long-married New York couple who find themselves swept into an emotional and comical real estate bidding war when they put their beloved downtown apartment on the market.
The soon must come to terms with the possibility of moving from the home where they have spent most of their adult lives. Charlie Peters adapted the screenplay.
Lori McCreary, Curtis Burch, and Tracy Mercer are producing.
Source: Deadline...
- 5/18/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Los Angeles (August 18, 2010) . Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and Los Angeles Film Festival, has announced the 12 screenwriters and film projects selected for its 11th annual Screenwriters Lab, sponsored by the Writers Guild of America, West. Taking place in Los Angeles from August 12 until September 16, the Screenwriters Lab is an intensive six-week program designed to help writers improve their craft, and take their current scripts to the next level in a nurturing, yet challenging creative environment. Screenwriter and producer Meg LeFauve resumes duties as this year.s Lab Instructor, and Lab Mentors and Guest Speakers include Nicole Holofcener (Please Give), Erin Cressida Wilson (Chloe), José Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries), Josh Olson (A History of Violence), and Kay Schaber-Wolf (WGAw).
.Our Labs have always attracted a high level of talent from different backgrounds and disciplines, and this year is no exception,. said Director of Talent Development Josh Welsh.
.Our Labs have always attracted a high level of talent from different backgrounds and disciplines, and this year is no exception,. said Director of Talent Development Josh Welsh.
- 8/18/2010
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Warner Bros. is pre-emptively picking up an untitled comedy spec by Josh Cagan and Greg Coolidge to which Morgan Freeman is attached to star and Peter Segal is eyeing to direct.
Lori McCreary, Freeman's producing partner at the duo's Revelations Entertainment banner, will produce with Segal and his producing partner, Callahan Filmworks' Michael Ewing. Freeman will exec produce.
The script, which had a working title of "Dirty Old Men," revolves around an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life and his best friend and wingman for the past 40 years (Freeman) who does everything to break up the new couple. The tone is described as similar to "Wedding Crashers" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."
The studio would love to have Jack Nicholson reteam with Freeman on the film; the pair starred in Warners' 2007 hit comedy "The Bucket List." Nicholson is not attached to the project but is aware of it.
Lori McCreary, Freeman's producing partner at the duo's Revelations Entertainment banner, will produce with Segal and his producing partner, Callahan Filmworks' Michael Ewing. Freeman will exec produce.
The script, which had a working title of "Dirty Old Men," revolves around an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life and his best friend and wingman for the past 40 years (Freeman) who does everything to break up the new couple. The tone is described as similar to "Wedding Crashers" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."
The studio would love to have Jack Nicholson reteam with Freeman on the film; the pair starred in Warners' 2007 hit comedy "The Bucket List." Nicholson is not attached to the project but is aware of it.
- 11/1/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Radha Mitchell has joined Morgan Freeman, Antonio Banderas in Mimi Leder's crime thriller The Code
Mitchell plays a temptress whose romantic liaison with a thief (Banderas) threatens to come between him and his partner in crime, her godfather (Freeman).
The feature is a co-production between Nu Image/Millennium Films, Revelations Entertainment, Equity Pictures and First Look Studios, with financing provided by Grosvenor Park.
The film begins shooting later this month in New York, followed by Nu Image's Nu Boyana Film Center in Bulgaria. The project was developed in-house at Revelations by Tracy Mercer and brought to Millennium. Ted Humphrey and Reuben Leder wrote the screenplay.
Mitchell's credits include Melinda and Melinda, Rogue and The Children of Huang Shi....
Mitchell plays a temptress whose romantic liaison with a thief (Banderas) threatens to come between him and his partner in crime, her godfather (Freeman).
The feature is a co-production between Nu Image/Millennium Films, Revelations Entertainment, Equity Pictures and First Look Studios, with financing provided by Grosvenor Park.
The film begins shooting later this month in New York, followed by Nu Image's Nu Boyana Film Center in Bulgaria. The project was developed in-house at Revelations by Tracy Mercer and brought to Millennium. Ted Humphrey and Reuben Leder wrote the screenplay.
Mitchell's credits include Melinda and Melinda, Rogue and The Children of Huang Shi....
- 10/6/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Revelations Entertainment co-founders Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary have formed Global Revelations, hiring Ann Dubinet as president to develop a star-driven, international-oriented slate for the production company.
GR also will rely on former Myriad Pictures distribution president Dubinet to forge alliances with European, Asian and Latin American studios and financiers in addition to developing equity and hedge fund portfolios through her relationships with international co-producers and bankers.
A selection of upcoming features that GR is producing, budgeted at $20 million-$75 million, will be unveiled at the Festival de Cannes. Dubinet will team with Revelations production executive Tracy Mercer on global production strategy for the company's features.
Before her role overseeing sales and distribution at Myriad, Dubinet was president and CEO of film-financing company Alchemy Filmworks. She earlier headed the international division of production/sales at Island/World, which was acquired by PolyGram. Dubinet also was Samuel Goldwyn Co. president of international distribution from 1985-90.
GR also will rely on former Myriad Pictures distribution president Dubinet to forge alliances with European, Asian and Latin American studios and financiers in addition to developing equity and hedge fund portfolios through her relationships with international co-producers and bankers.
A selection of upcoming features that GR is producing, budgeted at $20 million-$75 million, will be unveiled at the Festival de Cannes. Dubinet will team with Revelations production executive Tracy Mercer on global production strategy for the company's features.
Before her role overseeing sales and distribution at Myriad, Dubinet was president and CEO of film-financing company Alchemy Filmworks. She earlier headed the international division of production/sales at Island/World, which was acquired by PolyGram. Dubinet also was Samuel Goldwyn Co. president of international distribution from 1985-90.
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