Exclusive: Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) has been tapped for a role in Lionsgate’s Good Fortune, the debut feature of Master of None and Parks and Rec star Aziz Ansari, in which he also stars alongside Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, and Keke Palmer.
Oh’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the movie. Ansari directed from his own script and also produced alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Aniz Adam Ansari and Jonathan McCoy exec producing. At Lionsgate, the film is overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
The film is the second Ansari has looked to direct, on the heels of the Searchlight dramedy Being Mortal, which was shut down amid complaints of inappropriate behavior on the part of cast member Bill Murray in 2022. Previously, he’s helmed his 2022 comedy special Nightclub Comedian for Netflix, as well as 11 episodes of Master of None,...
Oh’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the movie. Ansari directed from his own script and also produced alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Aniz Adam Ansari and Jonathan McCoy exec producing. At Lionsgate, the film is overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
The film is the second Ansari has looked to direct, on the heels of the Searchlight dramedy Being Mortal, which was shut down amid complaints of inappropriate behavior on the part of cast member Bill Murray in 2022. Previously, he’s helmed his 2022 comedy special Nightclub Comedian for Netflix, as well as 11 episodes of Master of None,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Emmy winning actress Keke Palmer is joining Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut, ‘Good Fortune’, which also stars the ‘Parks & Recreation’ and ‘Master of None’ alum, Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. Palmer was originally set to star in Ansari’s previous directorial debut at Searchlight, ‘Being Mortal’, before that movie was shut down by the studio over alleged inappropriate conduct by star Bill Murray, reports Deadline.
Palmer, in the wake of that experience, had nothing but praise for Ansari when Deadline spoke to her at the Nope premiere in summer 2022. Rogen also was set to star in ‘Being Mortal’.
“I had a wonderful time filming,” Palmer told Deadline at the ‘Nope’ premiere. “Aziz Ansari is one of the coolest people that I ever met. That was the coolest experience, but I don’t know anything more than that”.
Her role in ‘Good Fortune’ is under wraps. Ansari writes,...
Palmer, in the wake of that experience, had nothing but praise for Ansari when Deadline spoke to her at the Nope premiere in summer 2022. Rogen also was set to star in ‘Being Mortal’.
“I had a wonderful time filming,” Palmer told Deadline at the ‘Nope’ premiere. “Aziz Ansari is one of the coolest people that I ever met. That was the coolest experience, but I don’t know anything more than that”.
Her role in ‘Good Fortune’ is under wraps. Ansari writes,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Keke Palmer has joined the cast of “Good Fortune,” a comedy from Aziz Ansari.
She’ll star alongside Ansari, who wrote and directed the film in his debut feature, as well as Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves.
Palmer’s role, as well as the entire plot of the movie, is being kept under wraps. Lionsgate is backing “Good Fortune,” which is currently in production in Los Angeles.
“Keke is a delight to work with,” Ansari said in a statement. “I’m so happy she’s a part of our cast and even more excited to provide a quote for this press release announcing her casting.”
“Good Fortune” is Ansari’s second attempt to make his directorial debut. The star of “Parks and Recreation” and creator of Netflix’s “Master of None” was previously working on the comedic drama “Being Mortal” for Searchlight. But production was infinitely suspended in 2022 over complaints...
She’ll star alongside Ansari, who wrote and directed the film in his debut feature, as well as Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves.
Palmer’s role, as well as the entire plot of the movie, is being kept under wraps. Lionsgate is backing “Good Fortune,” which is currently in production in Los Angeles.
“Keke is a delight to work with,” Ansari said in a statement. “I’m so happy she’s a part of our cast and even more excited to provide a quote for this press release announcing her casting.”
“Good Fortune” is Ansari’s second attempt to make his directorial debut. The star of “Parks and Recreation” and creator of Netflix’s “Master of None” was previously working on the comedic drama “Being Mortal” for Searchlight. But production was infinitely suspended in 2022 over complaints...
- 1/30/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Two-time Emmy winner Keke Palmer is boarding Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, Good Fortune at Lionsgate, which also stars the Parks & Recreation alum, Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen.
Palmer was originally set to star in Ansari’s previous directorial debut at Searchlight, Being Mortal, before that movie was shut down by the studio over alleged inappropriate conduct by star Bill Murray. Palmer, in the wake of that experience, had nothing but praise for Ansari when Deadline spoke to her at the Nope premiere in summer 2022.
“I had a wonderful time filming,” Palmer told us at Nope. “Aziz Ansari is one of the coolest people that I ever met. That was the coolest experience, but I don’t know anything more than that.”
Her role in Good Fortune is under wraps. Ansari writes, directs, and stars in the comedy; which is produced by Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang and Ansari, and...
Palmer was originally set to star in Ansari’s previous directorial debut at Searchlight, Being Mortal, before that movie was shut down by the studio over alleged inappropriate conduct by star Bill Murray. Palmer, in the wake of that experience, had nothing but praise for Ansari when Deadline spoke to her at the Nope premiere in summer 2022.
“I had a wonderful time filming,” Palmer told us at Nope. “Aziz Ansari is one of the coolest people that I ever met. That was the coolest experience, but I don’t know anything more than that.”
Her role in Good Fortune is under wraps. Ansari writes, directs, and stars in the comedy; which is produced by Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang and Ansari, and...
- 1/30/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
When Lionsgate first announced that they were developing a genre project called Cobweb, the company – which had previously brought us horror films like The Devil’s Rejects, Cabin Fever, the Hostel films, and of course the Saw franchise – said they were doing so with the intention of taking back their “ownership” of horror. But the movie doesn’t seem to have made much of an impact since reaching theatres at the end of last month. We previously heard that Cobweb will be getting a Blu-ray, DVD, and digital release on September 12th (copies of the Blu-ray and DVD releases can be pre-ordered at This Link)… but now it has been revealed that the digital release is actually going to happen this Friday, August 11th! The digital version of the film can be pre-ordered right Here.
Our own Tyler Nichols thought the movie was good enough to give it an 8/10 review.
Directed by Samuel Bodin,...
Our own Tyler Nichols thought the movie was good enough to give it an 8/10 review.
Directed by Samuel Bodin,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Four and a half years ago, Lionsgate – a studio that had once been a prominent force in the horror genre, with releases like The Devil’s Rejects, Cabin Fever, the Hostel films, and of course the Saw franchise – announced that they were developing a genre project called Cobweb with the intention of taking back their “ownership” of horror. The film was given a theatrical release at the end of last month… but we haven’t heard anything about how it’s done at the domestic box office. It hasn’t been listed on any box office charts. The only number we have is a worldwide total that’s just under $2 million. So it seems not many people have seen Cobweb. Maybe it will do better when it reaches home video. Lionsgate will be giving the film a Blu-ray and digital release on September 12th, and copies can be pre-ordered at This Link.
- 8/3/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Four and a half years ago, Lionsgate – a studio that had once been a prominent force in the horror genre, with releases like The Devil’s Rejects, Cabin Fever, the Hostel films, and of course the Saw franchise – announced that they were developing a genre project called Cobweb with the intention of taking back their “ownership” of horror. We’re now just one week away from having the chance to see the finished film, as Cobweb will be receiving a theatrical release on July 21st… and now a clip from the movie has arrived online, offering a preview of an awkward house visit scene. You can check it out in the embed above.
Directed by Samuel Bodin, who created Netflix’s short-lived French horror series Marianne, from a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin (Leatherface), Cobweb has the following synopsis: Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside...
Directed by Samuel Bodin, who created Netflix’s short-lived French horror series Marianne, from a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin (Leatherface), Cobweb has the following synopsis: Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside...
- 7/14/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Who — or what — is knocking on the wall? That’s the mystery at the center of Samuel Bodin’s feature directorial debut, “Cobweb,” which unveiled its first trailer on Wednesday.
As the trailer lays out, a young boy named Peter is hearing a chronic knocking behind his bedroom wall. But his overly amiable parents, played with menacing glee by Lizzy Caplan (“Fatal Attraction”) and Antony Starr (“The Boys”), chalk it up to his overactive imagination. But as Peter becomes more afraid, the question is whether his parents might be involved in something horrifying.
There’s an old-school “Tales From the Crypt” vibe to everything, though the movie is playing up its echoes of “Barbarian,” aided by the fact that producer Roy Lee worked on both features. Caplan and Starr seem perfectly suited to playing frightening parents with a secret, more so if you’ve watched their previous work over the last year or so.
As the trailer lays out, a young boy named Peter is hearing a chronic knocking behind his bedroom wall. But his overly amiable parents, played with menacing glee by Lizzy Caplan (“Fatal Attraction”) and Antony Starr (“The Boys”), chalk it up to his overactive imagination. But as Peter becomes more afraid, the question is whether his parents might be involved in something horrifying.
There’s an old-school “Tales From the Crypt” vibe to everything, though the movie is playing up its echoes of “Barbarian,” aided by the fact that producer Roy Lee worked on both features. Caplan and Starr seem perfectly suited to playing frightening parents with a secret, more so if you’ve watched their previous work over the last year or so.
- 6/14/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Four and a half years ago, Lionsgate – a studio that had once been a prominent force in the horror genre, with releases like The Devil’s Rejects, Cabin Fever, the Hostel films, and of course the Saw franchise – announced that they were developing a genre project called Cobweb with the intention of taking back their “ownership” of horror. We’ll have the chance to see just how impressive and unnerving the movie turned out to be when Cobweb receives a theatrical release on July 21st… and with that date just one month away, a trailer for the film has arrived online. You can watch it in the embed above.
Directed by Samuel Bodin, who created Netflix’s short-lived French horror series Marianne, from a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin (Leatherface), Cobweb has the following synopsis: Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside his bedroom wall – a...
Directed by Samuel Bodin, who created Netflix’s short-lived French horror series Marianne, from a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin (Leatherface), Cobweb has the following synopsis: Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside his bedroom wall – a...
- 6/14/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Lizzy Caplan, who can currently be seen in the Paramount+ streaming series version of Fatal Attraction, stars in the upcoming horror film Cobweb, which Lionsgate will be giving a theatrical release on July 21st. In the build-up to the film’s release, an image from it has been unveiled, and this one features Caplan’s character. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Four and a half years have gone by since it was announced that Lionsgate – a studio that had once been a prominent force in the horror genre, with releases like The Devil’s Rejects, Cabin Fever, the Hostel films, and of course the Saw franchise – was developing a genre project called Cobweb with the intention of taking back their “ownership” of horror. Our chance to see just how impressive and unnerving the movie turned out to be is now just two months away.
Directed by Samuel Bodin,...
Four and a half years have gone by since it was announced that Lionsgate – a studio that had once been a prominent force in the horror genre, with releases like The Devil’s Rejects, Cabin Fever, the Hostel films, and of course the Saw franchise – was developing a genre project called Cobweb with the intention of taking back their “ownership” of horror. Our chance to see just how impressive and unnerving the movie turned out to be is now just two months away.
Directed by Samuel Bodin,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s finally that time. Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret – Only in Theatres April 28.
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.
The film also stars Benny Safdie and is written for the screen...
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.
The film also stars Benny Safdie and is written for the screen...
- 4/20/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This week, Lionsgate launched the #MargaretMoments initiative, with a new clip featuring special appearances from Marge Simpson, Gillian Jacobs, Sosie Bacon, Mayim Bialik, Sophia Bush, and a message from Judy Blume herself!
What is a Margaret Moment?
The moments that shape us, that move us, that live with us forever. Share your stories – embarrassing, awkward, wonderful and everything in between – with #MargaretMoments to your social pages or upload to this site here for the chance to be featured on our pages.
Synopsis
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humour, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and...
What is a Margaret Moment?
The moments that shape us, that move us, that live with us forever. Share your stories – embarrassing, awkward, wonderful and everything in between – with #MargaretMoments to your social pages or upload to this site here for the chance to be featured on our pages.
Synopsis
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humour, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and...
- 4/7/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Four and a half years ago, it was announced that Lionsgate – a studio that had once been a prominent force in the horror genre, with releases like The Devil’s Rejects, Cabin Fever, the Hostel films, and of course the Saw franchise – was developing a genre project called Cobweb with the intention of taking back their “ownership” of horror. Soon, we’re finally going to have the chance to see just how impressive Cobweb is. Lionsgate has revealed that they’ll be giving the film a theatrical release on July 21st.
Directed by Samuel Bodin, who created Netflix’s short-lived French horror series Marianne, from a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin (Leatherface), Cobweb has the following synopsis: Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside his bedroom wall – a tapping that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter’s fear intensifies, he believes that...
Directed by Samuel Bodin, who created Netflix’s short-lived French horror series Marianne, from a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin (Leatherface), Cobweb has the following synopsis: Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside his bedroom wall – a tapping that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter’s fear intensifies, he believes that...
- 4/3/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The official trailer for for the new film adaptation of the Judy Blume classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret from Lionsgate has just been released, and you can check it out right here on CinemaNerdz!
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved...
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved...
- 1/13/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
On Thursday, Lionsgate released the first official full-length trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved 1970 novel “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.”
The new film is written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, who previously directed 2016’s “The Edge of Seventeen,” which was nominated for several awards at the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes, and Toronto Film Critics Association to name a few. Like that project, Craig’s new film is produced in part by James L. Brooks.
Here’s the official breakdown provided by Lionsgate: “For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ has impacted generations with its timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey,...
The new film is written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, who previously directed 2016’s “The Edge of Seventeen,” which was nominated for several awards at the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes, and Toronto Film Critics Association to name a few. Like that project, Craig’s new film is produced in part by James L. Brooks.
Here’s the official breakdown provided by Lionsgate: “For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ has impacted generations with its timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Caillou Pettis
- Gold Derby
The first trailer for Lionsgate’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved young adult classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret dropped on Thursday.
Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and Benny Safdie star along with newcomer Abby Ryder Fortson in the big-screen take, written and directed by Edge of Seventeen helmer Kelly Fremon Craig. In the two-minute look at the 1970s-set film, Fortson portrays 11-year-old Margaret, uprooted from her New York City home where she’s close to her grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), and moved to the New Jersey suburbs by her parents, played by McAdams and Safdie.
It’s a tricky adjustment that sees Margaret having to quickly make new friends at a new school — an endeavor that becomes even more complicated by the fact that she’s “going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty,” according to the film’s loglines. It’s an awkwardly relatable...
Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and Benny Safdie star along with newcomer Abby Ryder Fortson in the big-screen take, written and directed by Edge of Seventeen helmer Kelly Fremon Craig. In the two-minute look at the 1970s-set film, Fortson portrays 11-year-old Margaret, uprooted from her New York City home where she’s close to her grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), and moved to the New Jersey suburbs by her parents, played by McAdams and Safdie.
It’s a tricky adjustment that sees Margaret having to quickly make new friends at a new school — an endeavor that becomes even more complicated by the fact that she’s “going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty,” according to the film’s loglines. It’s an awkwardly relatable...
- 1/12/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the most famous books about growing up and facing your awkward years amidst a revolutionary decade will be hitting the screens. Are You There, God? It’s Margaret has been a prolific pre-teen piece of literature and has been adapted into a feature care of a filmmaker with another “confused adolescence” story under her belt, Kelly Fremon Craig, who has explored more contemporary themes with The Edge of Seventeen starring the wonderful Hailee Steinfeld.
Here, we get newcomer Abby Ryder Fortson, taking the unenviable task of displaying young vulnerability in an ever-changing world. She is surrounded by a cast of notable award-nominated and winning actresses, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.
The official synopsis from Lionsgate reads: For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid...
Here, we get newcomer Abby Ryder Fortson, taking the unenviable task of displaying young vulnerability in an ever-changing world. She is surrounded by a cast of notable award-nominated and winning actresses, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.
The official synopsis from Lionsgate reads: For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid...
- 1/12/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Judy Blume’s beloved novel, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” is almost ready to hit the big screen. The first trailer was released by Lionsgate on Thursday.
The “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” film is written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, best known for her 2016 feature directorial debut “Edge of Seventeen.” The movie closely follows the plot of the original Blume novel, which focuses on 11 year-old Margaret Simon, a sixth grader who moves with her parents from New York City to the suburb of Farbrook, N.J. A child of an interfaith marriage — between a Jewish father and a Christian mother — Margaret struggles with her relationship to religion, and prays frequently to God despite living in a secular household. The book follows Margaret as she goes on a spiritual journey, while adjusting to her new surroundings and dealing with the onset of puberty.
Upon publication,...
The “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” film is written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, best known for her 2016 feature directorial debut “Edge of Seventeen.” The movie closely follows the plot of the original Blume novel, which focuses on 11 year-old Margaret Simon, a sixth grader who moves with her parents from New York City to the suburb of Farbrook, N.J. A child of an interfaith marriage — between a Jewish father and a Christian mother — Margaret struggles with her relationship to religion, and prays frequently to God despite living in a secular household. The book follows Margaret as she goes on a spiritual journey, while adjusting to her new surroundings and dealing with the onset of puberty.
Upon publication,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Fifty years after “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?” was published, Judy Blume’s seminal young-adult novel is finally headed to the big screen. Lionsgate released on Thursday a trailer for the adaptation, starring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Benny Safdie and Abby Ryder Fortson.
Set in the early ’70s, big changes are in store for 11-year-old Margaret Simon (Ryder Fortson) when her family leaves New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, just as she’s on the cusp of adolescence.
“Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret,” she prays before starting her first day at her new school. “Please, just do this one thing for me: let me be normal and regular like everybody else, just please please please please please!”
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Margaret and her new friends are equally freaked out and...
Set in the early ’70s, big changes are in store for 11-year-old Margaret Simon (Ryder Fortson) when her family leaves New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, just as she’s on the cusp of adolescence.
“Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret,” she prays before starting her first day at her new school. “Please, just do this one thing for me: let me be normal and regular like everybody else, just please please please please please!”
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The Evolution of Rachel McAdams: From ‘Mean Girls’ to ‘Game Night’ (Photos)
Margaret and her new friends are equally freaked out and...
- 1/12/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Lionsgate has revealed first look images featuring Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates on behalf of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Check them out right here on CinemaNerdz!
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and...
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and...
- 1/11/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Rachel McAdams as Barbara Dimon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ (Photo Credit: Dana Hawley)
Lionsgate’s released the first four photos from the upcoming film adaptation of Judy Blume’s popular book Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. The batch of new photos arrives a little over three months out from the movie’s planned April 28, 2023 theatrical release.
The images feature Rachel McAdams as Barbara, Kathy Bates as Sylvia, Benny Safdie as Herb, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret.
Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen) adapted Blume’s book and directed the family-friendly project. Craig also serves as a producer along with Judy Blume, James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Lorraine Brooks, and Aldric La’auli Porter. Jonathan McCoy executive produces.
Lionsgate released the following synopsis of the 2023 film:
“For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic...
Lionsgate’s released the first four photos from the upcoming film adaptation of Judy Blume’s popular book Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. The batch of new photos arrives a little over three months out from the movie’s planned April 28, 2023 theatrical release.
The images feature Rachel McAdams as Barbara, Kathy Bates as Sylvia, Benny Safdie as Herb, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret.
Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen) adapted Blume’s book and directed the family-friendly project. Craig also serves as a producer along with Judy Blume, James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Lorraine Brooks, and Aldric La’auli Porter. Jonathan McCoy executive produces.
Lionsgate released the following synopsis of the 2023 film:
“For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic...
- 1/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon, Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon, and Benny Safdie as Herb Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley
Lionsgate has revealed first look images featuring Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates on behalf of Are You There God? It’S Me, Margaret. The movie arrives in theaters on April 28, 2023.
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother,...
Lionsgate has revealed first look images featuring Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates on behalf of Are You There God? It’S Me, Margaret. The movie arrives in theaters on April 28, 2023.
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother,...
- 1/10/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Ginger and the Snaps once said growing up is hard to do, and they weren’t kidding. Puberty is a gift and a curse unto itself. Add moving to a new city and family drama to the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Lionsgate has revealed a gallery of images for Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. The stills depict themes and characters from Judy Blume‘s classic novel, which some say is required reading for individuals in the throes of adolescents. The Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret images give a glimpse of the emotional journey to come, which arrives in theaters on April 28, 2023.
Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen) directed and wrote the adaptation based on the book by Judy Blume. James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Kelly Fremon Craig, Judy Blume, Amy Lorraine Brookes, and Aldric La’auli Porter produce,...
Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen) directed and wrote the adaptation based on the book by Judy Blume. James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Kelly Fremon Craig, Judy Blume, Amy Lorraine Brookes, and Aldric La’auli Porter produce,...
- 1/10/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Lionsgate has wrapped production on Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, its feature adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel.
“It was a real privilege collaborating with this spectacular cast & crew to bring Judy Blume’s beloved book to life,” said writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig. “I can’t wait to share with the world what we created together.”
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is a timeless coming-of-age story centered on Margaret Simon (Abby Ryder Fortson), a sixth grader who is questioning everything about adolescence and puberty, searching the universe for whatever answers she can find. With her mother and grandmother trying to guide her through a time when everything is changing, they too find that you never stop questioning your path and defining what is meaningful in your life.
The other members of Margaret’s family are played by Oscar nominee Rachel McAdams, Oscar winner Kathy Bates...
“It was a real privilege collaborating with this spectacular cast & crew to bring Judy Blume’s beloved book to life,” said writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig. “I can’t wait to share with the world what we created together.”
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is a timeless coming-of-age story centered on Margaret Simon (Abby Ryder Fortson), a sixth grader who is questioning everything about adolescence and puberty, searching the universe for whatever answers she can find. With her mother and grandmother trying to guide her through a time when everything is changing, they too find that you never stop questioning your path and defining what is meaningful in your life.
The other members of Margaret’s family are played by Oscar nominee Rachel McAdams, Oscar winner Kathy Bates...
- 7/1/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
In the first trailer for “Happiest Season,” Abby (Kristen Stewart) plans to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Mackenzie Davis) after she meets her family at their traditional Christmas dinner, only to realize they don’t even know their daughter is gay.
So what does Harper end up calling Abby when they arrive? Her roommate/orphan? Who is also straight? “Have they ever met a lesbian?” “Schitt’s Creek” star Daniel Levy asks in the trailer.
Clea DuVall’s film puts a comedic, rom-com, holiday spin on a tough coming-out moment for LGBTQ couples. Hulu describes “Happiest Season” as “a holiday romantic comedy that hilariously captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family’s acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.”
“Do you know how painful it’s been to see the person that I love hide me?” Abby asks Harper in the trailer, to which she responds,...
So what does Harper end up calling Abby when they arrive? Her roommate/orphan? Who is also straight? “Have they ever met a lesbian?” “Schitt’s Creek” star Daniel Levy asks in the trailer.
Clea DuVall’s film puts a comedic, rom-com, holiday spin on a tough coming-out moment for LGBTQ couples. Hulu describes “Happiest Season” as “a holiday romantic comedy that hilariously captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family’s acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.”
“Do you know how painful it’s been to see the person that I love hide me?” Abby asks Harper in the trailer, to which she responds,...
- 11/9/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis bring holiday cheer in the first trailer for the lesbian Christmas rom-com “Happiest Season.”
“Happiest Season” follows Abby (Stewart), who plans on proposing to Harper (Davis) at Harper’s family holiday party. But things change when Abby discovers that her girlfriend has yet to come out to her conservative family.
“I am scared that if I tell them who I really am, I will lose them,” Harper says tearfully in the trailer. “I am not hiding you, I am hiding me.”
“Everybody’s story is different. Just because Harper isn’t ready, doesn’t mean she doesn’t love you,” Dan Levy’s character John later says when he comes to “rescue” his friend Abby, who the family thinks is Harper’s orphan friend.
The movie was penned by the writing team of Clea DuVall and Mary Holland. The pic marks DuVall’s directorial debut on a major studio feature.
“Happiest Season” follows Abby (Stewart), who plans on proposing to Harper (Davis) at Harper’s family holiday party. But things change when Abby discovers that her girlfriend has yet to come out to her conservative family.
“I am scared that if I tell them who I really am, I will lose them,” Harper says tearfully in the trailer. “I am not hiding you, I am hiding me.”
“Everybody’s story is different. Just because Harper isn’t ready, doesn’t mean she doesn’t love you,” Dan Levy’s character John later says when he comes to “rescue” his friend Abby, who the family thinks is Harper’s orphan friend.
The movie was penned by the writing team of Clea DuVall and Mary Holland. The pic marks DuVall’s directorial debut on a major studio feature.
- 11/9/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
Potential international theatrical releases to be finalised in the coming weeks.
Sony Pictures and eOne are bypassing a theatrical release of Kristen Stewart LGBTQ+ rom-com Happiest Season and have licensed US rights to Hulu for a November digital launch .
Sony Pictures and eOne co-financed the film and will retain rights in Canada and the rest of the world.
International plans, including potential theatrical releases, will be finalised in the coming weeks.
Clea DuVall’s feature will debut in the US as a Hulu Original film on November 25.
The story centres on a young woman (Stewart) who questions the girlfriend she...
Sony Pictures and eOne are bypassing a theatrical release of Kristen Stewart LGBTQ+ rom-com Happiest Season and have licensed US rights to Hulu for a November digital launch .
Sony Pictures and eOne co-financed the film and will retain rights in Canada and the rest of the world.
International plans, including potential theatrical releases, will be finalised in the coming weeks.
Clea DuVall’s feature will debut in the US as a Hulu Original film on November 25.
The story centres on a young woman (Stewart) who questions the girlfriend she...
- 10/20/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Hulu said Tuesday that has acquired U.S. rights to Clea DuVall’s Happiest Season, the holiday romantic comedy starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis that had been aiming for a November 25 theatrical release from Sony Pictures. With the deal today, the pic will now bypass U.S. big screens and premiere on the streamer as a Hulu Original film on that date.
Sony and eOne co-financed the film and retain distribution rights in Canada and the rest of the world. The studio said overseas plans, which could include theatrical releases, will be finalized later.
The deal is the latest where a studio has struck a deal with a streamer to distribute its product thanks to low movie theater capacity amid the pandemic.
Directed by DuVall from a screenplay she wrote with Mary Holland stars Stewart as Abby, who is planning to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Davis) during Harper...
Sony and eOne co-financed the film and retain distribution rights in Canada and the rest of the world. The studio said overseas plans, which could include theatrical releases, will be finalized later.
The deal is the latest where a studio has struck a deal with a streamer to distribute its product thanks to low movie theater capacity amid the pandemic.
Directed by DuVall from a screenplay she wrote with Mary Holland stars Stewart as Abby, who is planning to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Davis) during Harper...
- 10/20/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu has acquired the U.S. rights to Clea DuVall’s LGBTQ+ holiday rom-com “Happiest Season,” and will debut the film on the platform on Nov. 25.
Sony Pictures and eOne co-financed the film and will retain the distribution rights in Canada and the rest of the world — overseas plans and theatrical releases will be finalized in coming weeks.
“Happiest Season” stars Kristen Stewart as Abby, who meets her girlfriend Harper’s (Mackenzie Davis) family for the first time at Harper’s annual family Christmas dinner. However, she soon realizes that Harper kept their relationship a secret from her family, and Abby begins to question their relationship.
DuVall also wrote the screenplay with Mary Holland. Marty Bowen and Isaac Klauser produced, while Wyck Godfrey and Jonathan McCoy serve as executive producers. Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Mary Holland, Burl Moseley, Victor Garber and Mary Steenburgen also star.
“I am beyond...
Sony Pictures and eOne co-financed the film and will retain the distribution rights in Canada and the rest of the world — overseas plans and theatrical releases will be finalized in coming weeks.
“Happiest Season” stars Kristen Stewart as Abby, who meets her girlfriend Harper’s (Mackenzie Davis) family for the first time at Harper’s annual family Christmas dinner. However, she soon realizes that Harper kept their relationship a secret from her family, and Abby begins to question their relationship.
DuVall also wrote the screenplay with Mary Holland. Marty Bowen and Isaac Klauser produced, while Wyck Godfrey and Jonathan McCoy serve as executive producers. Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Mary Holland, Burl Moseley, Victor Garber and Mary Steenburgen also star.
“I am beyond...
- 10/20/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Hulu is decking the halls for “Happiest Season,” a rare mainstream holiday comedy centered on two women in love.
The streamer has picked up domestic distribution rights to the Clea DuVall-directed film. Original distributor and co-financier Sony Pictures will retain rights in Canada and the rest of the world.
The move is unsurprising as the coronavirus pandemic leaves many American movie theaters shuttered. The film, led by Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis, will now premiere as a Hulu Original on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
“This holiday season — more than any other — we could all use a little happiness. It was essential to Sony Pictures and to the filmmakers that Clea’s marvelous and fresh holiday-themed romantic comedy come out when the lights are on the trees,” said Nicole Brown, president of TriStar Pictures. “We are excited that Hulu is geared up to make this happen in the U.S. and grateful...
The streamer has picked up domestic distribution rights to the Clea DuVall-directed film. Original distributor and co-financier Sony Pictures will retain rights in Canada and the rest of the world.
The move is unsurprising as the coronavirus pandemic leaves many American movie theaters shuttered. The film, led by Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis, will now premiere as a Hulu Original on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
“This holiday season — more than any other — we could all use a little happiness. It was essential to Sony Pictures and to the filmmakers that Clea’s marvelous and fresh holiday-themed romantic comedy come out when the lights are on the trees,” said Nicole Brown, president of TriStar Pictures. “We are excited that Hulu is geared up to make this happen in the U.S. and grateful...
- 10/20/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Victor Garber, Dan Levy and Mary Steenburgen have been cast in “Happiest Season,” a romantic comedy starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis.
The TriStar Pictures film, from director Clea DuVall, will debut in theaters on Nov. 20. “Happiest Season” follows Stewart’s character, who is planning to propose to her girlfriend (Davis) while at her family’s annual holiday party. She then discovers her partner hasn’t yet come out to her conservative parents (portrayed by Steenburgen and Garber).
Also joining the cast are Ana Gasteyer, Burl Moseley, Sarayu Blue and Jake McDorman.
Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner will produce the film, while Jonathan McCoy and Wyck Godfrey will serve as executive producers. It will be shot on location in Pittsburgh, Pa.
TriStar Pictures will handle worldwide distribution, outside of the United Kingdom and Canada, which will be managed by eOne.
Steenburgen is repped by UTA, Management 360 and Gang Tyre.
The TriStar Pictures film, from director Clea DuVall, will debut in theaters on Nov. 20. “Happiest Season” follows Stewart’s character, who is planning to propose to her girlfriend (Davis) while at her family’s annual holiday party. She then discovers her partner hasn’t yet come out to her conservative parents (portrayed by Steenburgen and Garber).
Also joining the cast are Ana Gasteyer, Burl Moseley, Sarayu Blue and Jake McDorman.
Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner will produce the film, while Jonathan McCoy and Wyck Godfrey will serve as executive producers. It will be shot on location in Pittsburgh, Pa.
TriStar Pictures will handle worldwide distribution, outside of the United Kingdom and Canada, which will be managed by eOne.
Steenburgen is repped by UTA, Management 360 and Gang Tyre.
- 1/22/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Principal photography begins this week in Pittsburgh
Mary Steenburgen, Victor Garber, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy have joined Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis on TriStar Pictures and eOne’s rom-com Happiest Season.
Clea DuVall directs from a screenplay she co-wrote with Mary Holland about a young woman (Stewart) whose plan to propose to her girlfriend (Davis) at her family’s annual holiday party is derailed when she learns her partner hasn’t come out to her conservative parents (Steenburgen and Garber).
Principal photography begins this week in Pittsburgh and TriStar Pictures has scheduled a November 20 release later this year.
Mary Steenburgen, Victor Garber, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy have joined Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis on TriStar Pictures and eOne’s rom-com Happiest Season.
Clea DuVall directs from a screenplay she co-wrote with Mary Holland about a young woman (Stewart) whose plan to propose to her girlfriend (Davis) at her family’s annual holiday party is derailed when she learns her partner hasn’t come out to her conservative parents (Steenburgen and Garber).
Principal photography begins this week in Pittsburgh and TriStar Pictures has scheduled a November 20 release later this year.
- 1/22/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
As filming gets underway this week in Pittsburgh, Pa, the TriStar Pictures and Entertainment One romantic comedy Happiest Season has rounded out its cast for the Kristen Stewart-Mackenzie Davis film.
Joining them in the pic directed and co-written by Clea DuVall is Oscar winning actress Mary Steenburgen, six time Emmy-nominated actor Victor Garber, Golden Globe nominated actress Alison Brie, Independent Spirit Award winning actress Aubrey Plaza and Emmy Award nominee Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek).
Co-written by Mary Holland, Happiest Season follows a young woman (Stewart) whose plan to propose to her girlfriend (Davis) while at her family’s annual holiday party is upended when she discovers her partner hasn’t yet come out to her conservative parents (played by Steenburgen and Garber). The pic hits theaters on Nov. 20. eOne will distribute the pic in UK and Canada.
Also joining the cast is Ana Gasteyer, Burl Moseley (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Sarayu Blue, Jake McDorman (What We Do in The Shadows) as well as Holland. Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner are producing. Jonathan McCoy and Wyck Godfrey are EPs.
Steenburgen is repped by UTA, Management 360 and Gang Tyre. Garber is repped by Lou Coulson Associates, Oscars Abrams Zimel & Associates and Industry Entertainment. Brie is repped by Rise Management, Wme and A.J. Brandenstein at Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Plaza is repped by Mgmt, CAA and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham. Levy is repped by Wme, Great North Artists Management, Mgmt Entertainment and Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner & Gellman.
Gasteyer is repped by The Gersh Agency and Circle of Confusion. Mosely is repped by O’Neill Talent Group and Lara Rosenstock Management. Blue is repped by CAA, D2 Management and Stone, Genow, Smelkinson, Binder & Christopher. McDorman is repped by UTA, Mosaic and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush & Kaller. Holland is repped by ICM Partners, Atlas Artists and Ziffren Brittenham.
Joining them in the pic directed and co-written by Clea DuVall is Oscar winning actress Mary Steenburgen, six time Emmy-nominated actor Victor Garber, Golden Globe nominated actress Alison Brie, Independent Spirit Award winning actress Aubrey Plaza and Emmy Award nominee Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek).
Co-written by Mary Holland, Happiest Season follows a young woman (Stewart) whose plan to propose to her girlfriend (Davis) while at her family’s annual holiday party is upended when she discovers her partner hasn’t yet come out to her conservative parents (played by Steenburgen and Garber). The pic hits theaters on Nov. 20. eOne will distribute the pic in UK and Canada.
Also joining the cast is Ana Gasteyer, Burl Moseley (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Sarayu Blue, Jake McDorman (What We Do in The Shadows) as well as Holland. Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner are producing. Jonathan McCoy and Wyck Godfrey are EPs.
Steenburgen is repped by UTA, Management 360 and Gang Tyre. Garber is repped by Lou Coulson Associates, Oscars Abrams Zimel & Associates and Industry Entertainment. Brie is repped by Rise Management, Wme and A.J. Brandenstein at Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Plaza is repped by Mgmt, CAA and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham. Levy is repped by Wme, Great North Artists Management, Mgmt Entertainment and Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner & Gellman.
Gasteyer is repped by The Gersh Agency and Circle of Confusion. Mosely is repped by O’Neill Talent Group and Lara Rosenstock Management. Blue is repped by CAA, D2 Management and Stone, Genow, Smelkinson, Binder & Christopher. McDorman is repped by UTA, Mosaic and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush & Kaller. Holland is repped by ICM Partners, Atlas Artists and Ziffren Brittenham.
- 1/22/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It was announced on The Today Show this morning that the Blockers filmmakers and cast are giving away Free tickets to special Spring Fling screenings for fans this Wednesday, April 4th!
Find participating locations and more information at BlockersSpringFling.
When three parents discover their daughters’ pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert one-night operation to stop the teens from sealing the deal. Leslie Mann (The Other Woman, This Is 40), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad) and John Cena (Trainwreck, Sisters) star in Blockers, the directorial debut of Kay Cannon (writer of the Pitch Perfect series).
The comedy is produced by Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen and James Weaver, under their Point Grey Pictures banner (Neighbors, This Is the End), alongside Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg (Harold & Kumar series) and Dmg Entertainment’s Chris Fenton (47 Ronin).
Good Universe’s Nathan Kahane and Joseph Drake (Don’t Breathe, Juno...
Find participating locations and more information at BlockersSpringFling.
When three parents discover their daughters’ pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert one-night operation to stop the teens from sealing the deal. Leslie Mann (The Other Woman, This Is 40), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad) and John Cena (Trainwreck, Sisters) star in Blockers, the directorial debut of Kay Cannon (writer of the Pitch Perfect series).
The comedy is produced by Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen and James Weaver, under their Point Grey Pictures banner (Neighbors, This Is the End), alongside Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg (Harold & Kumar series) and Dmg Entertainment’s Chris Fenton (47 Ronin).
Good Universe’s Nathan Kahane and Joseph Drake (Don’t Breathe, Juno...
- 3/30/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Production is now underway on location in New York City on the New Line Cinema comedy Going In Style, directed by Zach Braff (“Garden State”) and starring Oscar winners Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”), Michael Caine (“The Cider House Rules,” “Hannah and Her Sisters”) and Alan Arkin (“Little Miss Sunshine”).
Freeman, Caine and Arkin team up as lifelong buddies Willie, Joe and Al, who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.
The film also stars two-time Oscar nominee Ann-Margret (“Tommy,” “Carnal Knowledge”) as Annie, a grocery cashier who’s been checking Al out in more ways than one; Peter Serafinowicz...
Freeman, Caine and Arkin team up as lifelong buddies Willie, Joe and Al, who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.
The film also stars two-time Oscar nominee Ann-Margret (“Tommy,” “Carnal Knowledge”) as Annie, a grocery cashier who’s been checking Al out in more ways than one; Peter Serafinowicz...
- 8/11/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
John Cho and Kal Penn reprise their title roles in A Very Harold And Kumar 3D Christmas which picks up six years following their last adventure.
After years of growing apart, Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrives at Kumar.s door on Christmas Eve, his attempt to redirect it to Harold.s house ends with the .high grade. contents - and Harold.s father-in-law.s prize Christmas tree - going up in smoke. With his in-laws out of the house for the day, Harold decides to cover his tracks, rather than come clean. Reluctantly embarking on another ill-advised journey with Kumar through New York City, their search for the perfect replacement tree takes them through party heaven - and almost blows Christmas Eve sky high.
After years of growing apart, Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrives at Kumar.s door on Christmas Eve, his attempt to redirect it to Harold.s house ends with the .high grade. contents - and Harold.s father-in-law.s prize Christmas tree - going up in smoke. With his in-laws out of the house for the day, Harold decides to cover his tracks, rather than come clean. Reluctantly embarking on another ill-advised journey with Kumar through New York City, their search for the perfect replacement tree takes them through party heaven - and almost blows Christmas Eve sky high.
- 10/20/2011
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Burbank, CA, October 12, 2011 . To get a head start on the spirit of holiday giving and celebrate the November 4th theatrical release of New Line Cinema’s “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas,” college students will vote for their school and the chance to have the “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” Munchies Truck Tour visit their campus.
To launch Harold and Kumar’s own version of the twelve days of Christmas, students in twelve cities will select their college/university via Twitter (using specific hashtags for their schools . details can be found at http://www.twitter.com/wbpictures) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/HaroldandKumarMovie) starting Wednesday, October 12th. The campus with the most votes/highest volume of activity in each participating market will earn a visit from the Munchies Truck.
The Munchies truck will feature a special “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” menu and/or signature item. Students...
To launch Harold and Kumar’s own version of the twelve days of Christmas, students in twelve cities will select their college/university via Twitter (using specific hashtags for their schools . details can be found at http://www.twitter.com/wbpictures) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/HaroldandKumarMovie) starting Wednesday, October 12th. The campus with the most votes/highest volume of activity in each participating market will earn a visit from the Munchies Truck.
The Munchies truck will feature a special “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” menu and/or signature item. Students...
- 10/12/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The stars and filmmaker of the new indie film Dirty Girl are speaking up and helping to spread the message, it gets better.
The film tells the story of a pair of mismatched misfits who must discover each other and themselves through a funny and serendipitous friendship. Abe Sylvia’s touching story of growing up in an intolerant place shares the universal message of hope, making it a great fit with author Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better” project.
For more information visit: www.itgetsbetter.org
Synopsis:
Dirty Girl is the story of Danielle (Juno Temple), the dirty girl of Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma, circa 1987. When Danielle.s misbehavior gets her banished to a remedial class, she is paired on a parenting project with Clarke (Jeremy Dozier), an innocent closet-case with no friends. Danielle is determined to get to California to find the father she.s never met,...
The film tells the story of a pair of mismatched misfits who must discover each other and themselves through a funny and serendipitous friendship. Abe Sylvia’s touching story of growing up in an intolerant place shares the universal message of hope, making it a great fit with author Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better” project.
For more information visit: www.itgetsbetter.org
Synopsis:
Dirty Girl is the story of Danielle (Juno Temple), the dirty girl of Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma, circa 1987. When Danielle.s misbehavior gets her banished to a remedial class, she is paired on a parenting project with Clarke (Jeremy Dozier), an innocent closet-case with no friends. Danielle is determined to get to California to find the father she.s never met,...
- 10/5/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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