Fremantle is getting into the Rachel Weisz business.
The international production powerhouse has signed a first-look and development deal with Astral Projection, the production company run by the Oscar-winning actress and her Dead Ringers producer Polly Stokes.
The three-year deal will see Fremantle become the primary home for all of Astral Projection’s TV and film projects. Astral will work closely with Fremantle’s Global Drama division under Global Drama CEO Christian Vesper and COO Seb Shorr, as well as its international distribution team.
“We are thrilled to have found such experienced and trusting partners in Fremantle,” said Weisz in a statement. “As soon as we met Christian and Seb, we knew they were a perfect fit for our taste and energy and that this would be a brilliant home for Astral.”
Added Stokes: “We want to tell stories that are surprising and affirming — that find joy in unexpected and daring places.
The international production powerhouse has signed a first-look and development deal with Astral Projection, the production company run by the Oscar-winning actress and her Dead Ringers producer Polly Stokes.
The three-year deal will see Fremantle become the primary home for all of Astral Projection’s TV and film projects. Astral will work closely with Fremantle’s Global Drama division under Global Drama CEO Christian Vesper and COO Seb Shorr, as well as its international distribution team.
“We are thrilled to have found such experienced and trusting partners in Fremantle,” said Weisz in a statement. “As soon as we met Christian and Seb, we knew they were a perfect fit for our taste and energy and that this would be a brilliant home for Astral.”
Added Stokes: “We want to tell stories that are surprising and affirming — that find joy in unexpected and daring places.
- 3/7/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Astral Projection, the production company set up by Oscar winner Rachel Weisz and British executive producer Polly Stokes has signed a new first-look and development deal with Fremantle.
The three-year deal will see Fremantle become the primary home for all TV and film projects for Astral Projection, which co-produced “Dead Ringers,” Amazon’s six-part psychological thriller in which Weisz played both lead roles in a gender-swapped reimagining of the 1988 David Cronenberg film. Stokes, a former creative executive at Film4, and Weisz have a long-standing relationship and are building a slate of projects with Rebecca Servadio as Astral’s literary consultant.
The deal was spearheaded by Fremantle CEO of global drama Christian Vesper and COO of global drama Seb Shorr. It was negotiated by Fran Denny, Fremantle’s VP legal and business affairs of global drama, and James Kay and Jessica Hudson for Sheridans on behalf of Astral Projection.
“We are...
The three-year deal will see Fremantle become the primary home for all TV and film projects for Astral Projection, which co-produced “Dead Ringers,” Amazon’s six-part psychological thriller in which Weisz played both lead roles in a gender-swapped reimagining of the 1988 David Cronenberg film. Stokes, a former creative executive at Film4, and Weisz have a long-standing relationship and are building a slate of projects with Rebecca Servadio as Astral’s literary consultant.
The deal was spearheaded by Fremantle CEO of global drama Christian Vesper and COO of global drama Seb Shorr. It was negotiated by Fran Denny, Fremantle’s VP legal and business affairs of global drama, and James Kay and Jessica Hudson for Sheridans on behalf of Astral Projection.
“We are...
- 3/7/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
“Close to You,” the Elliot Page-starring drama directed by BAFTA winner Dominic Savage, will be introduced to international buyers at the European Film Market by former Charades exec Jean-Félix Dealberto.
The film, which was written by Savage and Page, and also stars Hillary Baack (“Sound of Metal”), had its world premiere in Toronto, where Greenwich Entertainment acquired U.S. distribution rights.
“Close to You” follows Sam (Page), who moved to Toronto from his small town on Lake Ontario, Canada, and finally decides to return home to visit his family for his dad’s birthday. On his journey, he has a chance encounter with a friend from high school (Baack) that sparks old feelings. It is on this trip where Sam can finally confront long-buried feelings, a first love that was never properly resolved, his relationship with his family and a newfound love and confidence in himself.
The film was...
The film, which was written by Savage and Page, and also stars Hillary Baack (“Sound of Metal”), had its world premiere in Toronto, where Greenwich Entertainment acquired U.S. distribution rights.
“Close to You” follows Sam (Page), who moved to Toronto from his small town on Lake Ontario, Canada, and finally decides to return home to visit his family for his dad’s birthday. On his journey, he has a chance encounter with a friend from high school (Baack) that sparks old feelings. It is on this trip where Sam can finally confront long-buried feelings, a first love that was never properly resolved, his relationship with his family and a newfound love and confidence in himself.
The film was...
- 2/15/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
UK film companies are now eligible to apply for the BBC’s £1.5m Small Indie Fund.
How To Have Sex production outfit Wild Swim Films, Emily Morgan’s Quiddity Films and Scotland-based barry crerar are among the 57 companies being supported this year through the BBC’s Small Indie Fund.
It was launched in 2020, and supports the growth of small independent production companies from across the UK with turnovers below £10m. It has previously focused on drama, entertainment, comedy, factual, daytime and children’s TV content outfits, however this year, for the first time, it has included BBC Film..
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How To Have Sex production outfit Wild Swim Films, Emily Morgan’s Quiddity Films and Scotland-based barry crerar are among the 57 companies being supported this year through the BBC’s Small Indie Fund.
It was launched in 2020, and supports the growth of small independent production companies from across the UK with turnovers below £10m. It has previously focused on drama, entertainment, comedy, factual, daytime and children’s TV content outfits, however this year, for the first time, it has included BBC Film..
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- 1/16/2024
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
A further £502,882 has been allocated.
Enys Men, Pretty Red Dress and Quiddity Films are among the recipients of an additional 12 awards that have been issued by the UK Global Screen Fund (Gsf).
A total of £502,882 has been allocated through the £7m fund’s international distribution and international business development strands. The awards are financed through the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms), and adminsterd by the BFI.
Three of the seven titles receiving international distribution awards are represented by sales agent Protagonist Pictures – Mark Jenkin’s psychological horror Enys Men, the debut feature of former...
Enys Men, Pretty Red Dress and Quiddity Films are among the recipients of an additional 12 awards that have been issued by the UK Global Screen Fund (Gsf).
A total of £502,882 has been allocated through the £7m fund’s international distribution and international business development strands. The awards are financed through the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms), and adminsterd by the BFI.
Three of the seven titles receiving international distribution awards are represented by sales agent Protagonist Pictures – Mark Jenkin’s psychological horror Enys Men, the debut feature of former...
- 3/3/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
British singer-songwriter George Ezra, best known for hit singles “Shotgun,” “Paradise” and “Budapest,” will star in feature documentary “End to End.”
The documentary is from producers Richard Yee (“An Idiot Abroad”), Catherine Miller and Fiona Neilson (“Oasis:Supersonic”) and is directed by Adam Scarborough and Christy Tattershall.
Protagonist Pictures is handling worldwide sales and will introduce the hot project to buyers at the upcoming European Film Market, while runs alongside the Berlin Film Festival. U.K. rights are held by Lorton Entertainment.
The film follows Ezra, who makes a journey across the U.K., walking 1,200 miles in 95 days from the most southerly point of England, Lands End, to the northern tip of the U.K., John O’Groats. On the journey he discovers and reconnects with the country after months of isolation, while reflecting on his relationship to his music and fame. With several musical stops along the way, Ezra performs...
The documentary is from producers Richard Yee (“An Idiot Abroad”), Catherine Miller and Fiona Neilson (“Oasis:Supersonic”) and is directed by Adam Scarborough and Christy Tattershall.
Protagonist Pictures is handling worldwide sales and will introduce the hot project to buyers at the upcoming European Film Market, while runs alongside the Berlin Film Festival. U.K. rights are held by Lorton Entertainment.
The film follows Ezra, who makes a journey across the U.K., walking 1,200 miles in 95 days from the most southerly point of England, Lands End, to the northern tip of the U.K., John O’Groats. On the journey he discovers and reconnects with the country after months of isolation, while reflecting on his relationship to his music and fame. With several musical stops along the way, Ezra performs...
- 2/2/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Review
A BBC review set up to establish the facts around the decision to appoint Martin Bashir as religious affairs correspondent in September 2016 has found that the tainted journalist was not re-hired to cover up the controversy around his infamous Princess Diana interview on the “Panorama” program.
The review was conducted by former BBC nations and regions director Ken MacQuarrie.
“Although there were some shortcomings in the process by which he was re-employed, I am satisfied that that he was ultimately appointed because his knowledge and experience were considered to be the best match to the requirements for the role at that time,” MacQuarrie said. “I have found no evidence that Martin Bashir was re-hired to contain and/or cover up the events surrounding the 1995 ‘Panorama’ program. In my view, that theory is entirely unfounded.”
In May, an independent investigation into the interview found that the public broadcaster “fell short...
A BBC review set up to establish the facts around the decision to appoint Martin Bashir as religious affairs correspondent in September 2016 has found that the tainted journalist was not re-hired to cover up the controversy around his infamous Princess Diana interview on the “Panorama” program.
The review was conducted by former BBC nations and regions director Ken MacQuarrie.
“Although there were some shortcomings in the process by which he was re-employed, I am satisfied that that he was ultimately appointed because his knowledge and experience were considered to be the best match to the requirements for the role at that time,” MacQuarrie said. “I have found no evidence that Martin Bashir was re-hired to contain and/or cover up the events surrounding the 1995 ‘Panorama’ program. In my view, that theory is entirely unfounded.”
In May, an independent investigation into the interview found that the public broadcaster “fell short...
- 6/14/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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