Add Espys host to Peyton Manning’s extensive resume!
The five-time NFL Mvp and two-time Super Bowl champion will host the 2017 Espys this summer, People can exclusively reveal.
“It’s an honor to be asked to host The Espys, and it’s even more meaningful that it’s the 25th year for this incredible event,” Manning, 41, tells People. “The Espys have been a part of my life during my entire career—I can still remember attending my very first show back in 1998 before my rookie season in the NFL.”
“Over the years, The Espys have celebrated some of my favorite athletes and sports moments.
The five-time NFL Mvp and two-time Super Bowl champion will host the 2017 Espys this summer, People can exclusively reveal.
“It’s an honor to be asked to host The Espys, and it’s even more meaningful that it’s the 25th year for this incredible event,” Manning, 41, tells People. “The Espys have been a part of my life during my entire career—I can still remember attending my very first show back in 1998 before my rookie season in the NFL.”
“Over the years, The Espys have celebrated some of my favorite athletes and sports moments.
- 5/16/2017
- by Rose Minutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
[[tmz:video id="0_wbpr10r3"]] Adam Vinatieri did it again ... coming through in the clutch to set a Guinness World Record in field goal kicking -- and TMZ Sports has the video. The 44-year-old (can you believe it?) was gunning to break a speed-kicking record at the NFL Experience in Houston ... 19 field goals from 20 yards out in 60 seconds. Well, shocker ... A.V. wasn't fazed and Crushed the record ... hitting 28 kicks! As a result, BarclayCard will now donate $15,000 to the Pat Tillman...
- 2/4/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri is hoping to be a Super Bowl hero again -- attempting to set a field goal kicking World Record just days before the big game. The future Hall of Famer is gunning to set a speed kicking record -- attempting to hit 20 extra points from 20 yards out in 60 seconds at the NFL Extra Points Charity Kick on Friday. There's A Lot on the line -- if he's successful, Barclaycard has...
- 2/1/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Here’s your daily dose of an indie film, web series, TV pilot, what-have-you in progress — at the end of the week, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite.
In the meantime: Is this a project you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments.
The Rising
Logline: Hundreds of thousands of people were exposed to the risk of chemical illness when the U.S. government and Bp sprayed millions of gallons of toxic dispersants in the Bp Horizon Disaster ‘clean-up’ operations.
Elevator Pitch:
An acclaimed filmmaker turns his lens to the frontlines of the Bp Horizon disaster and the large scale cover-up of the tragic health effects following the infamous spill in 2010, in an upcoming documentary called “The Rising.” The film exposes the true health effects for tens of thousands of people and the ramifications of unregulated corporate power and government collusion to our nation.
In the meantime: Is this a project you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments.
The Rising
Logline: Hundreds of thousands of people were exposed to the risk of chemical illness when the U.S. government and Bp sprayed millions of gallons of toxic dispersants in the Bp Horizon Disaster ‘clean-up’ operations.
Elevator Pitch:
An acclaimed filmmaker turns his lens to the frontlines of the Bp Horizon disaster and the large scale cover-up of the tragic health effects following the infamous spill in 2010, in an upcoming documentary called “The Rising.” The film exposes the true health effects for tens of thousands of people and the ramifications of unregulated corporate power and government collusion to our nation.
- 8/9/2016
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Well this award was absolutely well-deserved! When Halle Berry stepped onto the stage Wednesday night at the 2015 Espy Awards, the actress knew this night wasn't going to be about her. Instead, it was the perfect time to honor another exceptional woman. That special someone was basketball star and army veteran Danielle Green who was on-hand to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. Born and raised in Chicago, Green revealed in a pre-taped video that her childhood was far from perfect. But after developing a love for basketball at eight years old, the 38-year-old went on to obtain a full scholarship at Notre Dame and later enlisted in the Army. While serving her country, Green's arm was...
- 7/16/2015
- E! Online
Joel McHale hosts The 2015 Espys Wednesday, July 15, which air on ABC (8pm Et) for the first time. Celebrities from sports and entertainment gather at the Microsoft Theater (formerly Nokia Theatre) in Los Angeles to honor the major sports achievements of the past year. The Cincinnati Bengals’ Devon Still and his daughter Leah receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award for their fight against cancer. Former Notre Dame basketball player and wounded Iraq war veteran Danielle Green receives the Pat Tillman Award for Service. Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner receives the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Jenner’s honor has sparked some controversy and skepticism, and … Continue reading →
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- 7/15/2015
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
Sports stars claimed some off-the-field glory at Wednesday's 2014 Espy Awards. Drake hosted the ceremony, which aired live on Espn. Michael Sam, the NFL's first openly gay player, received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, following his decision to come out in February. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning took home the best record-breaking performance honor, while U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team athlete Josh Sweeney was awarded the Pat Tillman Award For Service. Photos ESPYs 2014: The Rock, Richard Sherman Celebrate Sports' Big Night Ufc star Ronda Rousey (profiled for THR's sports issue) won best female athlete, while the
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- 7/17/2014
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Multifaceted performer Drake hosts the 2014 Espys, the annual celebration that brings athletes and celebrities together to honor the year’s best in sports. Espn televises the awards show from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, beginning at 9pm Et. Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted by an NFL team, receives the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Stuart Scott will be honored with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award. U.S. Paralympic gold medal sled hockey player and Purple Heart recipient Josh Sweeney is the first to be honored with the new Pat Tillman Award for … Continue reading →
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- 7/16/2014
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman shocked both football fans and his teammates in May 2002 when he turned down a contract offer of $3.6 million over three years to join the U.S. Army in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. On April 22, 2004, Tillman was killed while deployed in Afghanistan in what was initially reported as the result of enemy attack -- but was later revealed as friendly fire. Espn's Outside the Lines filmed a special investigative episode to air on Tuesday's 10-year anniversary of Tillman's death, but no one could have predicted that the show would bring
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- 4/23/2014
- by Debbie Emery
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For the last decade, Steven Elliott has struggled with the horrifying possibility that he fired the fatal shots that killed fellow Army Ranger Pat Tillman during the confusion of a firefight. "It is possible, in my mind, that I hit him," Elliott, 33, told Espn's Outside the Lines in an interview that aired Sunday. Tillman, a former NFL player for the Arizona Cardinals, was killed April 22, 2004, in the mountains of Afghanistan during a gun battle by what the military later determined to be friendly fire. Elliott, 33, who left the Army in 2007, says he has been treated for post-traumatic stress disorder and...
- 4/21/2014
- by Michael Fleeman
- PEOPLE.com
Winning the race might have been the goal, but a group of runners participating in a charity run had bigger priorities Sunday: thanking an elderly veteran for his service. Joe Bell, a World War II veteran who still looks dapper in his military uniform at 95, was simply cheering on runners participating in the 408k race in San Jose, Calif., Sunday when something extraordinary happened. It started as a trickle, but then the runners came in droves, lining up to shake hands with the sweet-looking man and thank him for his service in a video captured by the San Jose Mercury News.
- 3/4/2014
- by Kathy Ehrich Dowd
- PEOPLE.com
On December 13, celebrities from the worlds of cinema, sports, music and television came together to provide our nation's heroes with a once in a lifetime event. Only thing is, the soldiers had no idea what lied in wait for them!
Cerritos College played host to twenty-eight unsuspecting service men and women who believed they'd been gathered to play a casual game of flag football to benefit Got Your 6 and the Pat Tillman Foundation. Unbeknownst to them, more than 12,000 fans were eagerly awaiting to cheer them on as they entered the jam-packed stadium. And the surprises didn't stop there.
After they were split into two teams, the soldiers were surprised to find their coaches were the legendary Bobby Bowden and Urban Meyer. Then each team was given a pro to play alongside when Kurt Warner and Marcus Allen took sides. Finally, they discovered Owen Wilson would also be playing, while Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet served as sideline...
Cerritos College played host to twenty-eight unsuspecting service men and women who believed they'd been gathered to play a casual game of flag football to benefit Got Your 6 and the Pat Tillman Foundation. Unbeknownst to them, more than 12,000 fans were eagerly awaiting to cheer them on as they entered the jam-packed stadium. And the surprises didn't stop there.
After they were split into two teams, the soldiers were surprised to find their coaches were the legendary Bobby Bowden and Urban Meyer. Then each team was given a pro to play alongside when Kurt Warner and Marcus Allen took sides. Finally, they discovered Owen Wilson would also be playing, while Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet served as sideline...
- 12/27/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
On this week's installment of "Stars Earn Stripes" (Mon., 9 p.m. Et on NBC), teams were tasked with climbing down a rope from a helicopter in flight to take out a fuel supply. Then, they had to rappel down an eight story building and take out three more targets. Nick Lachey and his military partner were teamed up with Terry Crews and his for the challenge.
Lachey was left dumbstruck after watching Todd Palin freefall from the helicopter, but he was determined to do it for his team. That's not to say he didn't nearly quit the competition out of fear. But he stuck with it.
"When you’re in a band, even in a boy band, you become one of the squad," he explained. "This competition is no different. You don’t want to let your team down."
Unfortunately, Crews and Lachey took the longest to complete the mission...
Lachey was left dumbstruck after watching Todd Palin freefall from the helicopter, but he was determined to do it for his team. That's not to say he didn't nearly quit the competition out of fear. But he stuck with it.
"When you’re in a band, even in a boy band, you become one of the squad," he explained. "This competition is no different. You don’t want to let your team down."
Unfortunately, Crews and Lachey took the longest to complete the mission...
- 8/21/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Huffington Post
The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that George Clooney, Academy Award®-winning actor (Syriana) and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker (Good Night And Good Luck., The Ides Of March), and Academy Award®-nominated producer/screenwriter Grant Heslov (Good Night And Good Luck., The Ides Of March) have signed on as producers of August: Osage County, the upcoming screen adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by Tracy Letts. Academy Award winners Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts star as mother and daughter in the film, directed by John Wells from Letts’ screen adaptation. Clooney and Heslov join producers Steve Traxler and Jean Doumanian. The announcement was made by TWC Co-Chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein.
Said Clooney, “Grant and I are thrilled to work on this project. It’s already a great cast and great material and I can’t think of anyone better than Harvey to put this all together. And...
Said Clooney, “Grant and I are thrilled to work on this project. It’s already a great cast and great material and I can’t think of anyone better than Harvey to put this all together. And...
- 6/18/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Dimension Films has announced that their Robert Rodriquez and Frank Miller directed Sin City sequel Sin City: A Dame To Kill For will be released on October 4th 2013. There aren't really any other details revealed. I loved the first film and I imagine this will be just as good.
Here's the Full Press Release:
Frank Miller’S Sin City: A Dame To Kill For In Theaters Nationwide On October 4, 2013
Original Cast Members Mickey Rourke And Jessica Alba Return For The Highly Anticipated Sequel
New York, NY (14 May 2012) — Dimension Films announced today that the highly anticipated sequel Frank Miller’S Sin City: A Dame To Kill For will open nationwide on October 4, 2013. Casting is underway, with original cast members returning to work with directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, from their script co-written by Academy Award® winner William Monahan . Academy Award® nominee Mickey Rourke and Jessica Alba are already confirmed to return.
Here's the Full Press Release:
Frank Miller’S Sin City: A Dame To Kill For In Theaters Nationwide On October 4, 2013
Original Cast Members Mickey Rourke And Jessica Alba Return For The Highly Anticipated Sequel
New York, NY (14 May 2012) — Dimension Films announced today that the highly anticipated sequel Frank Miller’S Sin City: A Dame To Kill For will open nationwide on October 4, 2013. Casting is underway, with original cast members returning to work with directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, from their script co-written by Academy Award® winner William Monahan . Academy Award® nominee Mickey Rourke and Jessica Alba are already confirmed to return.
- 5/18/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
The Weinstein Company is gearing up for its biggest year of family friendly entertainment yet with multiple animated films coming to theaters in 2013. Buoyed by the heat that Escape From Planet Earth is generating and the inside buzz that is building on the project, TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein announced the slate and release dates for TWC’s upcoming animated films. In addition to Escape From Planet Earth, upcoming releases include: Santapprentice, The Trick Or Treaters and Leo The Lion.
Said TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein, “Following the success of The Lorax, Rango and the continued achievements of some of the industry’s most successful animated filmmakers, we are producing animation with comedic stories that the entire family can enjoy. Escape From Planet Earth already boasts a great cast including Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Brendan Fraser,James Gandolfini, Craig Robinson and Rob Corddry. We will be utilizing all of our relationships...
Said TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein, “Following the success of The Lorax, Rango and the continued achievements of some of the industry’s most successful animated filmmakers, we are producing animation with comedic stories that the entire family can enjoy. Escape From Planet Earth already boasts a great cast including Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Brendan Fraser,James Gandolfini, Craig Robinson and Rob Corddry. We will be utilizing all of our relationships...
- 4/24/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Getty Images Videogame Developer Ken Levine
The day before I was scheduled to meet with Ken Levine, I caught a brief glimpse of him walking around the floor of Pax East. I didn’t recognize him at first, but standing in a long line of devotees and cosplayers—fans who dress up in elaborately constructed costumes of their favorite characters—a low and fevered murmur spread through the crowd. “That’s Ken Levine!” a woman nearby whispered excitedly. She was...
The day before I was scheduled to meet with Ken Levine, I caught a brief glimpse of him walking around the floor of Pax East. I didn’t recognize him at first, but standing in a long line of devotees and cosplayers—fans who dress up in elaborately constructed costumes of their favorite characters—a low and fevered murmur spread through the crowd. “That’s Ken Levine!” a woman nearby whispered excitedly. She was...
- 4/20/2012
- by Yannick LeJacq
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
HollywoodNews.com: After a recent plea to the MPAA by Bully teen Alex Libby and The Weinstein Company (TWC) Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein failed – by one vote – to get the film its deserved PG-13 rating, TWC is choosing to move forward with releasing the film unrated by the MPAA on March 30.
Furthering proof that the R rating for some language is inappropriate for a film that’s meant to educate and help parents, teachers, school officials and children with what’s become an epidemic in schools around the country, the fight against the rating continues on. The outpour of support by politicians, schools, parents, celebrities and activists for the film’s mission to be seen by those it was made for – children – has been overwhelming. Nearly half a million people have signed Michigan high school student and former bullying victim Katy Butler’s petition on Change.org to urge the MPAA to lower the rating.
Furthering proof that the R rating for some language is inappropriate for a film that’s meant to educate and help parents, teachers, school officials and children with what’s become an epidemic in schools around the country, the fight against the rating continues on. The outpour of support by politicians, schools, parents, celebrities and activists for the film’s mission to be seen by those it was made for – children – has been overwhelming. Nearly half a million people have signed Michigan high school student and former bullying victim Katy Butler’s petition on Change.org to urge the MPAA to lower the rating.
- 3/26/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
This question originally appeared on Quora. Jen Evans, Fashion Junkie. 1. Starting with the least similar themes, the set-up of Panem is composed of the Capitol and 12 (at first) Districts that each have a special manufacturing specialty in contributing to the Capitol's comfort. The U.S. has a capital, the District of Columbia, and in this way they have in common is that both governments are centralized. Although we have 50 states which also have their own sets of laws, Federal laws usually take precedence over state laws. We also have certain states that specialize in manufacturing certain goods. Coal? West Virginia (District 12). Fabrics? North Carolina and Massachusetts (District 8). Seafood? Alaska (District 4). Fruits and vegetables? California (District 11). Lumber and paper? Washington (District 7). And the list goes on. 2. Although the U.S. has representatives from all 50 states represented by Congress, the governing body operates out of the Capitol by one head of state,...
- 3/14/2012
- by Quora
- Moviefone
On Monday, The Weinstein Company (TWC) ran a highly successful campaign on Twitter to drive awareness around the issue of bullying in the United States. The #BullyMovie effort, inspired by the film Bully, which will be in theaters on March 30, resulted in a significant spike in conversation around the issue of bullying and a massive 100x increase in conversation about the film on Twitter.
On Wednesday, Ellen Degeneres discussed “Bully” and had Katy Butler, the 17 year old who wants to repeal the R-rating for the film, on her show.
“We believe this movie has real power to raise awareness and increase empathy for this important issue. That belief has been confirmed for us in the last few days,” said TWC President of Marketing Stephen Bruno. “Not only did the Twitter campaign inspire a jaw-dropping number of conversations, it drove people to act, which has been our goal from the beginning with this film campaign.
On Wednesday, Ellen Degeneres discussed “Bully” and had Katy Butler, the 17 year old who wants to repeal the R-rating for the film, on her show.
“We believe this movie has real power to raise awareness and increase empathy for this important issue. That belief has been confirmed for us in the last few days,” said TWC President of Marketing Stephen Bruno. “Not only did the Twitter campaign inspire a jaw-dropping number of conversations, it drove people to act, which has been our goal from the beginning with this film campaign.
- 3/7/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Following a hearing Thursday morning, The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced that it has lost an appeal of the R rating given to its forthcoming documentary Bully by the Motion Picture Association of America. The MPAA’s Classification and Rating Administration originally bestowed the R on the basis of some language that is used in the film, an urgent and intimate look at America’s bullying crisis by award-winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch.
Although more than half of the appeals board felt that the movie should be rated PG-13, the MPAA rules stipulate that a two-thirds vote is necessary to overturn. The final tally was one vote short of the number needed to reverse the decision.
The appeal board’s decision eliminates the potential for Bully to reach a mass national audience of students through screenings at U.S. middle and high schools, where the film could be used as a tool...
Although more than half of the appeals board felt that the movie should be rated PG-13, the MPAA rules stipulate that a two-thirds vote is necessary to overturn. The final tally was one vote short of the number needed to reverse the decision.
The appeal board’s decision eliminates the potential for Bully to reach a mass national audience of students through screenings at U.S. middle and high schools, where the film could be used as a tool...
- 2/24/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We first told you that The Weinstein Company's (TWC) new anti-bullying documentary, "Bully," was given an R rating and that Harvey Weinstein is being joined by Alex Libby, one of the bullied children documented in the film directed by Lee Hirsch, to appeal the MPAA rating today.
Well, the verdict is in, and "Bully" loses its MPAA appeal by merely one vote! Now, the film retains its R rating and TWC is considering taking a leave of absence from the MPAA.
You know what sucks? This documentary that Must be shown in middle schools and high schools everywhere will now have a limited showing because young kids are not old enough for its R rating!
The MPAA could not even give this film a PG-13 rating! Why the R rating? Because of its strong language! Strong language is used, I'm sure, to prove a point, and not in an obscene kind of R-rating way!
Well, the verdict is in, and "Bully" loses its MPAA appeal by merely one vote! Now, the film retains its R rating and TWC is considering taking a leave of absence from the MPAA.
You know what sucks? This documentary that Must be shown in middle schools and high schools everywhere will now have a limited showing because young kids are not old enough for its R rating!
The MPAA could not even give this film a PG-13 rating! Why the R rating? Because of its strong language! Strong language is used, I'm sure, to prove a point, and not in an obscene kind of R-rating way!
- 2/24/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Netflix Inc. and The Weinstein Company today announced a new multi-year licensing agreement that will make foreign language, documentary and certain other movies from The Weinstein Company exclusively available for Netflix members in the U.S. to watch instantly.
The Artist, the most honored film of the year with 17 awards for Best Picture and ten Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, will make its pay TV debut exclusively on Netflix rather than on traditional premium cable.
Written and directed by Michel Hazanavicius and starring Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo, “The Artist” brings to life the dawn of talking pictures in an original and deeply entertaining way. The film’s many honors include the Golden Globe for Best Picture/ Comedy or Musical and Best Picture Awards from the Producers Guild of America, British Academy of Film and Television, the London Critics Circle and NY Film Critics Circle. It has garnered numerous prestigious awards for Hazanavicius,...
The Artist, the most honored film of the year with 17 awards for Best Picture and ten Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, will make its pay TV debut exclusively on Netflix rather than on traditional premium cable.
Written and directed by Michel Hazanavicius and starring Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo, “The Artist” brings to life the dawn of talking pictures in an original and deeply entertaining way. The film’s many honors include the Golden Globe for Best Picture/ Comedy or Musical and Best Picture Awards from the Producers Guild of America, British Academy of Film and Television, the London Critics Circle and NY Film Critics Circle. It has garnered numerous prestigious awards for Hazanavicius,...
- 2/22/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
John Wells To Direct Adaptation Of Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize And Tony Award-winning Play Principal Photography Slated For Fall 2012
The Weinstein Company announced today that Academy Award®-winning actresses Julia Roberts (Eat Pray Love) and Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady) are attached to August: Osage County, based on the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning play by Tracy Letts, and directed by John Wells (“Shameless”, The Company Men). The announcement was made by TWC Co-Chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein.
Said Roberts, “After seeing Meryl Streep’s mesmerizing portrayal as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, it has me even more excited and proud to co star with her.”
“I’m delighted and feel very privileged to have the opportunity to direct Meryl and Julia in this magnificent piece written by Tracy Letts,” said Wells. “Meryl’s extraordinary body of work made her the only conceivable choice to play Violet. Coupled...
The Weinstein Company announced today that Academy Award®-winning actresses Julia Roberts (Eat Pray Love) and Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady) are attached to August: Osage County, based on the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning play by Tracy Letts, and directed by John Wells (“Shameless”, The Company Men). The announcement was made by TWC Co-Chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein.
Said Roberts, “After seeing Meryl Streep’s mesmerizing portrayal as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, it has me even more excited and proud to co star with her.”
“I’m delighted and feel very privileged to have the opportunity to direct Meryl and Julia in this magnificent piece written by Tracy Letts,” said Wells. “Meryl’s extraordinary body of work made her the only conceivable choice to play Violet. Coupled...
- 2/16/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Dimension Films have announced the hiring of screenwriter Matt Lieberman to pen a remake of the 1986 cult favorite Short Circuit. An Honors film grad from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Lieberman wrote a draft of the Doctor Dolittle sequel Doctor Dolittle: First Dog, and another couple projects that have never gone into production, including Disney's Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. He's a graduate of the Disney screenwriting program, and has uncredited worked on a bunch of the Disney live-action film projects from the past few years. Despite my jab headline, Lieberman seems like an up-and-comer. He is set to work closely with director Tim Hill (Hop, Alvin and the Chipmunks). The press release says that "details of the new take are currently being kept under wraps" but its pretty obvious that they are aiming for something much tamer than the original film. It is very clear...
- 2/3/2012
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
With The Crow legal dispute between The Weinstein Co. and Relativity Media resolved, the two movie studios can move forward with its production. Today the two studios announced that F. Javier Gutierrez will direct the movie and use a script that will be penned by Jesse Wigutow.
The Crow will be based on James O’Barr’s 1989 comic book of the same name, and Stephen Norrington will pen its script. The film will continue to focus on a musician who dies while unsuccessfully trying to save his fiancée’s life from an attack. One year later, he is resurrected from the dead and is bent on revenge on those who took his and his fiancée’s life.
[comingsoon]
Relativity, Edward R. Pressman and Dimension Films Attach F. Javier Gutiérrez to Direct
The Crow
Writer Jesse Wigutow Signs on to Pen Script
(Beverly Hills, Calif.) January 24, 2012 – Relativity Media’s Co-President, Tucker Tooley,...
The Crow will be based on James O’Barr’s 1989 comic book of the same name, and Stephen Norrington will pen its script. The film will continue to focus on a musician who dies while unsuccessfully trying to save his fiancée’s life from an attack. One year later, he is resurrected from the dead and is bent on revenge on those who took his and his fiancée’s life.
[comingsoon]
Relativity, Edward R. Pressman and Dimension Films Attach F. Javier Gutiérrez to Direct
The Crow
Writer Jesse Wigutow Signs on to Pen Script
(Beverly Hills, Calif.) January 24, 2012 – Relativity Media’s Co-President, Tucker Tooley,...
- 1/25/2012
- by Mike Lee
- FusedFilm
HollywoodNews.com: The Weinstein Company announced today that they will feature a live Q&A session with director Michel Hazanavicius, and star Bérénice Bejo live online, beginning at approximately 1:30Pm Pt/4:30Pm Et. The event will feature the director and actress, just days after the film was named Best Picture by the Producers Guild of America and the Golden Globes.
The Q&A will be streamed online at www.theartistmovie.net and www.facebook.com/theartist.twc allowing film fans across the world to submit questions and participate in a discussion with the cast and crew on the making of the film. The Weinstein Company hosted a similar event with the ensemble cast of The Artist earlier this month as well as last year with the film, The King’S Speech and had over 20,000 questions submitted in a 30 minute period during the Q&A. The Artist has been...
The Q&A will be streamed online at www.theartistmovie.net and www.facebook.com/theartist.twc allowing film fans across the world to submit questions and participate in a discussion with the cast and crew on the making of the film. The Weinstein Company hosted a similar event with the ensemble cast of The Artist earlier this month as well as last year with the film, The King’S Speech and had over 20,000 questions submitted in a 30 minute period during the Q&A. The Artist has been...
- 1/23/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Ten years later, is it too soon for television to have some fun with the events of September 11, 2001? I've been wondering about this since the November 20 episode of Fox's often controversial Family Guy, a hugely popular animated comedy series that is known not only for its razor-sharp humor but also its merciless lack of sensitivity. In that episode, two of the characters took several trips back in time, at one point preventing 9/11 and at another making sure that it happened.
Clearly, Family Guy goes too far on so regular a basis that a vague sense of offense fatigue shields it from critical or cultural attack. Everyone and everything has been the target of series creator Seth MacFarlane and his cohorts throughout the history of the show, so if everyone is equally offended then we should all be okay with it, right?
I'm guessing a number of people might answer "wrong,...
Clearly, Family Guy goes too far on so regular a basis that a vague sense of offense fatigue shields it from critical or cultural attack. Everyone and everything has been the target of series creator Seth MacFarlane and his cohorts throughout the history of the show, so if everyone is equally offended then we should all be okay with it, right?
I'm guessing a number of people might answer "wrong,...
- 12/15/2011
- by Ed Martin
- Aol TV.
The Weinstein Company announced this morning that four-time Academy Award nominee Kenneth Branagh will participate in a live webcast Q&A from Sweden where he is currently on the set of .Wallander..
The event will take place Today, Thursday, December 8th at 2:00 Pm Est.
The Q&A will be streaming online exclusively at The Huffington Post allowing film fans across the country a unique opportunity to submit questions and participate in a discussion with Mr. Branagh regarding the making of My Week With Marilyn, working with the film.s terrific ensemble cast and Branagh.s own illustrious career. Additionally, fans can ask questions via Facebook and Twitter. The Weinstein Company hosted a similar event last year with the film .The King.s Speech. and had over 20,000 questions submitted in a 30 minute period during the Q&A. Please visit the live chat at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kenneth-branagh/making-my-week-with-maril_b_1136692.html,...
The event will take place Today, Thursday, December 8th at 2:00 Pm Est.
The Q&A will be streaming online exclusively at The Huffington Post allowing film fans across the country a unique opportunity to submit questions and participate in a discussion with Mr. Branagh regarding the making of My Week With Marilyn, working with the film.s terrific ensemble cast and Branagh.s own illustrious career. Additionally, fans can ask questions via Facebook and Twitter. The Weinstein Company hosted a similar event last year with the film .The King.s Speech. and had over 20,000 questions submitted in a 30 minute period during the Q&A. Please visit the live chat at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kenneth-branagh/making-my-week-with-maril_b_1136692.html,...
- 12/8/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Getty Images Channing Tatum
With over 652,00 Twitter followers and 300,000 fans on Facebook, actor Channing Tatum knows a thing or two about engaging with his fans online. Most recently, the 31-year-old star of the upcoming “21 Jump Street” participated in an online screening of his action film “The Eagle” on the “virtual theater” site Constellation TV.
Tatum happily opened up to the audience, sharing details about his “chicken legs” and what steps were necessary to prevent his Roman armor from burning his manhood — a detail his sister,...
With over 652,00 Twitter followers and 300,000 fans on Facebook, actor Channing Tatum knows a thing or two about engaging with his fans online. Most recently, the 31-year-old star of the upcoming “21 Jump Street” participated in an online screening of his action film “The Eagle” on the “virtual theater” site Constellation TV.
Tatum happily opened up to the audience, sharing details about his “chicken legs” and what steps were necessary to prevent his Roman armor from burning his manhood — a detail his sister,...
- 11/19/2011
- by Michelle Kung
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films have announced the home video release of director Robert Rodriguez‘s fourth installment in the Spy Kids franchise, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World. The film stars Jessica Alba, Joel McHale, Jeremy Piven, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook.
Check out the trailer and press release, along with info on pre-ordering your copy below!
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Official Press Release:
Anchor Bay Entertainment And Dimension Films Enter A New Generation With Spy Kids: All The Time In The World On Blu-ray™ And DVD The Fourth Film In The Popular Spy Kids Film Franchise, Spy Kids: All The Time In The World Heads To Retail On November 22, 2011
Beverly Hills, CA – Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films announced today the home video release of the fourth film in the action-packed family film franchise, Spy Kids...
Check out the trailer and press release, along with info on pre-ordering your copy below!
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Official Press Release:
Anchor Bay Entertainment And Dimension Films Enter A New Generation With Spy Kids: All The Time In The World On Blu-ray™ And DVD The Fourth Film In The Popular Spy Kids Film Franchise, Spy Kids: All The Time In The World Heads To Retail On November 22, 2011
Beverly Hills, CA – Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films announced today the home video release of the fourth film in the action-packed family film franchise, Spy Kids...
- 9/28/2011
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Anchor Bay Entertainment And Dimension Films Enter A New Generation With
Spy Kids: All The Time In The World
On Blu-ray. And DVD
The Fourth Film In The Popular Spy Kids Film Franchise, Spy Kids: All The Time In The World Heads To Retail On November 22, 2011
Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films announced today the home video release of the fourth film in the action-packed family film franchise, Spy Kids: All The Time In The World, from dynamo director Robert Rodriguez (Sin City). Lead by Jessica Alba (Little Fockers), Spy Kids: All The Time In The World features a talented ensemble cast that includes funnyman Joel McHale (TV.s .Community.), comedian Ricky Gervais (TV.s .The Office.), Jeremy Piven (HBO.s .Entourage.), Danny Trejo (Machete), Rowan Blanchard (The Back-up Plan), andnewcomer Mason Cook.along with the franchise.s long-standing cast members Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara,...
Spy Kids: All The Time In The World
On Blu-ray. And DVD
The Fourth Film In The Popular Spy Kids Film Franchise, Spy Kids: All The Time In The World Heads To Retail On November 22, 2011
Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films announced today the home video release of the fourth film in the action-packed family film franchise, Spy Kids: All The Time In The World, from dynamo director Robert Rodriguez (Sin City). Lead by Jessica Alba (Little Fockers), Spy Kids: All The Time In The World features a talented ensemble cast that includes funnyman Joel McHale (TV.s .Community.), comedian Ricky Gervais (TV.s .The Office.), Jeremy Piven (HBO.s .Entourage.), Danny Trejo (Machete), Rowan Blanchard (The Back-up Plan), andnewcomer Mason Cook.along with the franchise.s long-standing cast members Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara,...
- 9/26/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
HollywoodNews.com: The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that Tom Quinn and Jason Janego have joined forces with TWC Co-Chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein to create a new TWC label to bring new films and other specialty entertainment to audiences simultaneously across multiple digital and traditional platforms. Quinn and Janego will serve as Co-Presidents of the yet-to-be named label, which will be based in New York. The announcement was made by TWC COO David Glasser.
Quinn and Janego were among the first in the film industry to explore the potential of emerging digital platforms and were in the vanguard of developing new strategies for alternative distribution during their tenures at Magnolia Pictures, where they were Senior Vice President and Head of Legal & Business Affairs, respectively. In 2005, Magnolia became one of the first distributors to implement the day/date releasing, premiering Steven Soderbergh’s Bubble and Alex Gibney’s Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room...
Quinn and Janego were among the first in the film industry to explore the potential of emerging digital platforms and were in the vanguard of developing new strategies for alternative distribution during their tenures at Magnolia Pictures, where they were Senior Vice President and Head of Legal & Business Affairs, respectively. In 2005, Magnolia became one of the first distributors to implement the day/date releasing, premiering Steven Soderbergh’s Bubble and Alex Gibney’s Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room...
- 9/6/2011
- by Anastasia Alvarado
- Hollywoodnews.com
Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Rob Corddry,
James Gandolfini and Craig Robinson Provide The Character Voices In This Fun-Filled Alien Break-Out Tale
New York, NY August 2, 2011 . The Weinstein Company (TWC) and Rainmaker Entertainment announced today the all-star voice cast for Escape From Planet Earth which includes Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Rob Corddry, James Gandolfini and Craig Robinson. The 3D animated family comedy is currently in full production.
The announcement was made today by Donna Gigliotti, TWC.s President of Production, and Catherine Winder, President and Executive Producer, Rainmaker Entertainment. Both Gigliotti and Winder serve as producers on the animated feature film.
Escape From Planet Earth is directed by Cal Brunker, best known for his work on the animated feature films Despicable Me, 9 and Horton Hears A Who! Producers Gigliotti and Winder are joined by Rainmaker.s Luke Carroll as a producer on the film. TWC...
James Gandolfini and Craig Robinson Provide The Character Voices In This Fun-Filled Alien Break-Out Tale
New York, NY August 2, 2011 . The Weinstein Company (TWC) and Rainmaker Entertainment announced today the all-star voice cast for Escape From Planet Earth which includes Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Rob Corddry, James Gandolfini and Craig Robinson. The 3D animated family comedy is currently in full production.
The announcement was made today by Donna Gigliotti, TWC.s President of Production, and Catherine Winder, President and Executive Producer, Rainmaker Entertainment. Both Gigliotti and Winder serve as producers on the animated feature film.
Escape From Planet Earth is directed by Cal Brunker, best known for his work on the animated feature films Despicable Me, 9 and Horton Hears A Who! Producers Gigliotti and Winder are joined by Rainmaker.s Luke Carroll as a producer on the film. TWC...
- 8/2/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Warner Bros is putting together quite a package to adapt the 2003 Jon Krakauer book Under The Banner Of Heaven.In the deal coming together, Milk and J Edgar scribe Dustin Lance Black will write the script for Ron Howard to direct. Howard and his Imagine Entertainment partner Brian Grazer will produce with Shannon Costello, Jason Bateman and Stephanie Davis. Under the Banner Of Heaven focuses on two brothers who murdered the wife and infant daughter of their younger brother. The killers claimed they were acting on orders from God, consistent with their interpretation of a fundamentalist interpretation that goes back to the formation of Mormonism. The brothers were members of a splinter group called the School of Prophets, which adhered to original tenets of the faith that included polygamy and a belief that true believers could speak directly with God. These were rooted as the faith grew to a mainstream appeal,...
- 7/19/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
James Marsh makes documentaries, like the Academy Award-winning "Man on Wire," and fiction films, like "The King" and "Red Riding: 1980." But whatever kind of movie he's making, Marsh says, he's looking for the same thing: character-driven stories.
"Those are the kinds of films I make," Marsh told me during our conversation earlier this spring in Lower Manhattan. "There are many other types of documentary films too, but I like to deal with preexisting stories that you reconstruct and to some extent dramatize by the very act of making a film and making the choices that you make."
His latest work of character-driven reconstruction is the fascinating and moving "Project Nim," a documentary that is all the more fascinating and moving for the fact that the character driving said reconstruction is a chimpanzee. Nim Chimpsky was raised from birth by a group of scientists, professors, and researchers from Columbia University as...
"Those are the kinds of films I make," Marsh told me during our conversation earlier this spring in Lower Manhattan. "There are many other types of documentary films too, but I like to deal with preexisting stories that you reconstruct and to some extent dramatize by the very act of making a film and making the choices that you make."
His latest work of character-driven reconstruction is the fascinating and moving "Project Nim," a documentary that is all the more fascinating and moving for the fact that the character driving said reconstruction is a chimpanzee. Nim Chimpsky was raised from birth by a group of scientists, professors, and researchers from Columbia University as...
- 7/4/2011
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
Love Story Stars Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough, James D.Arcy And Oscar Isaac
New York, NY, June 29, 2011 . The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it will release Madonna.s .W.E.. on December 9, 2011 in New York and Los Angeles. The film will expand to additional markets in December, with wide release anticipated by mid-January. Madonna.s narrative feature directorial debut, W.E. is co-written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian, produced by Madonna and Kris Thykier and executive produced by Scott Franklin (Black Swan). It stars Abbie Cornish (Limitless), Andrea Riseborough (Never Let Me Go), James D.Arcy (Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World), Oscar Isaac (Drive), Natalie Dormer (.The Tudors.), Richard Coyle (Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time), James Fox (Sherlock Holmes) and Laurence Fox (.Inspector Lewis.). The announcement was made by TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein and TWC President of Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment Erik Lomis.
New York, NY, June 29, 2011 . The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it will release Madonna.s .W.E.. on December 9, 2011 in New York and Los Angeles. The film will expand to additional markets in December, with wide release anticipated by mid-January. Madonna.s narrative feature directorial debut, W.E. is co-written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian, produced by Madonna and Kris Thykier and executive produced by Scott Franklin (Black Swan). It stars Abbie Cornish (Limitless), Andrea Riseborough (Never Let Me Go), James D.Arcy (Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World), Oscar Isaac (Drive), Natalie Dormer (.The Tudors.), Richard Coyle (Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time), James Fox (Sherlock Holmes) and Laurence Fox (.Inspector Lewis.). The announcement was made by TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein and TWC President of Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment Erik Lomis.
- 6/29/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Dimension Films Takes Moviegoers To A Whole New Dimension
New York, NY – Dimension Films announced has that Spy Kids: All The Time In The World is taking moviegoers to a whole new dimension in 4D with Aromascope. Cutting edge filmmaker and director of the highly popular Spy Kids franchise, Robert Rodriguez, was one of the first to re-introduce audiences to 3D since its inception in the 1950s. After many years away from the cultural mindset Rodriguez brought back a whole new wave and rebirth of 3D into mainstream cinema in 2003 with Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. The film impressed and entertained audiences and went on to gross close to $200 million.This innovative and celebrated franchise will now be the first to introduce audiences to the new adventure of 4D where they will have 8 special opportunities throughout the movie to access the action interactively through smell. The introduction of scent...
New York, NY – Dimension Films announced has that Spy Kids: All The Time In The World is taking moviegoers to a whole new dimension in 4D with Aromascope. Cutting edge filmmaker and director of the highly popular Spy Kids franchise, Robert Rodriguez, was one of the first to re-introduce audiences to 3D since its inception in the 1950s. After many years away from the cultural mindset Rodriguez brought back a whole new wave and rebirth of 3D into mainstream cinema in 2003 with Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. The film impressed and entertained audiences and went on to gross close to $200 million.This innovative and celebrated franchise will now be the first to introduce audiences to the new adventure of 4D where they will have 8 special opportunities throughout the movie to access the action interactively through smell. The introduction of scent...
- 6/27/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
So we'll get to see Madonna's feature film directorial debut after all. While Lady Gaga was busy trying to dominate the music scene, Madonna was hard at work making "W.E." a romantic drama co-written and produced by the Queen of Pop. Here's the official plot:
W.E tells the story of two fragile but determined women - Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish) and Wallis Simpson - separated by more than six decades. In 1998, lonely New Yorker Winthrop is obsessed with what she perceives as the ultimate love story: King Edward VIII's abdication of the British throne for the woman he loved, American divorcee Wallis Simpson. But Winthrop's research, including several visits to the Sotheby's auction of the Windsor Estate, reveals that the couple's life together was not as perfect as she thought. Weaving back and forth in time, the film intertwines Wally's journey of discovery in New York with...
W.E tells the story of two fragile but determined women - Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish) and Wallis Simpson - separated by more than six decades. In 1998, lonely New Yorker Winthrop is obsessed with what she perceives as the ultimate love story: King Edward VIII's abdication of the British throne for the woman he loved, American divorcee Wallis Simpson. But Winthrop's research, including several visits to the Sotheby's auction of the Windsor Estate, reveals that the couple's life together was not as perfect as she thought. Weaving back and forth in time, the film intertwines Wally's journey of discovery in New York with...
- 6/14/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Abbie Cornish, James D’Arcy, Andrea Riseborough
Star In Romantic Drama
Madonna’s Feature Film Directorial Debut – 2011 Release Planned.
New York, NY, June 13, 2011 – The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “W.E.,” Madonna’s directorial debut of a feature film. W.E. is a romantic drama co-written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian, produced by Madonna and Kris Thykier and executive produced by Scott Franklin (Black Swan). It stars Abbie Cornish (Limitless), Oscar Isaac (Drive), James D’Arcy (Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World), Andrea Riseborough (Never Let Me Go), Natalie Dormer (“The Tudors”), Richard Coyle (Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time), James Fox (Sherlock Holmes) and Laurence Fox (“Inspector Lewis”). The announcement was made by TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein and President of Production Donna Gigliotti.
Spanning six decades, W.E. juxtaposes a contemporary love story with that of King Edward VIII and American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
Star In Romantic Drama
Madonna’s Feature Film Directorial Debut – 2011 Release Planned.
New York, NY, June 13, 2011 – The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “W.E.,” Madonna’s directorial debut of a feature film. W.E. is a romantic drama co-written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian, produced by Madonna and Kris Thykier and executive produced by Scott Franklin (Black Swan). It stars Abbie Cornish (Limitless), Oscar Isaac (Drive), James D’Arcy (Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World), Andrea Riseborough (Never Let Me Go), Natalie Dormer (“The Tudors”), Richard Coyle (Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time), James Fox (Sherlock Holmes) and Laurence Fox (“Inspector Lewis”). The announcement was made by TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein and President of Production Donna Gigliotti.
Spanning six decades, W.E. juxtaposes a contemporary love story with that of King Edward VIII and American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
- 6/13/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
HollywoodNews.com: The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “W.E.,” Madonna’s directorial debut of a feature film. W.E. is a romantic drama co-written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian, produced by Madonna and Kris Thykier and executive produced by Scott Franklin (Black Swan). It stars Abbie Cornish (Limitless), Oscar Isaac (Drive), James D’Arcy (Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World), Andrea Riseborough (Never Let Me Go), Natalie Dormer (“The Tudors”), Richard Coyle (Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time), James Fox (Sherlock Holmes) and Laurence Fox (“Inspector Lewis”). The announcement was made by TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein and President of Production Donna Gigliotti.
Spanning six decades, W.E. juxtaposes a contemporary love story with that of King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson.
“W.E. is about the nature of true love, and the sacrifices and compromises that are often made.
Spanning six decades, W.E. juxtaposes a contemporary love story with that of King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson.
“W.E. is about the nature of true love, and the sacrifices and compromises that are often made.
- 6/13/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Co-chairman of The Weinstein Company, Bob Weinstein, and Miramax CEO Mike Lang announced at Cannes on Sunday that Dimension Films and Miramax are joining forces to produce The Amityville Horror: The Lost Tapes. Production will start this summer with a projected release date of January 27, 2012 .
Dimension also announced Sunday it has acquired rights to a screenplay for the film by the writing team of Casey La Scala and Daniel Farrands, who will direct and produce, with Jason Blum set to produce.
“I’m thrilled to be working with Bob to reinvent one of the all-time great horror franchises, and I think this new installment will really hit home with a new generation of moviegoers,” Blum said.
TWC and Miramax noted that Blum has previous experience with found footage films having produced both “Paranormal Activity” films, which have grossed close to $400 million worldwide. Jay Anson’s book “The Amityville Horror...
Dimension also announced Sunday it has acquired rights to a screenplay for the film by the writing team of Casey La Scala and Daniel Farrands, who will direct and produce, with Jason Blum set to produce.
“I’m thrilled to be working with Bob to reinvent one of the all-time great horror franchises, and I think this new installment will really hit home with a new generation of moviegoers,” Blum said.
TWC and Miramax noted that Blum has previous experience with found footage films having produced both “Paranormal Activity” films, which have grossed close to $400 million worldwide. Jay Anson’s book “The Amityville Horror...
- 5/16/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In what’s sure to open during this year’s Oscar season, The Weinstein Company has emerged with U.S. distribution rights to The Iron Lady, the Pathe pic that stars Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher. According to Deadline, The Weinstein Company partnered with Ron Burkle and his Yucaipa Company on aquiring the rights, with Alliance distributing the film in Canada.
Weinstein was executive producer on The King’S Speech. The film won 4 Oscars at the 83rd Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Written by award-winning writer Abi Morgan (Sex Traffic, Brick Lane, White Girl), directed by Phyllida Lloyd Cbe (Mamma Mia) and produced by Damian Jones (The History Boys, Adulthood). The film will be executive produced by Francois Ivernel and Cameron McCracken for Pathe, by Tessa Ross for Film4 and by Adam Kulick for Goldcrest.
The Iron Lady tells the compelling story of Margaret Thatcher, a woman who smashed through...
Weinstein was executive producer on The King’S Speech. The film won 4 Oscars at the 83rd Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Written by award-winning writer Abi Morgan (Sex Traffic, Brick Lane, White Girl), directed by Phyllida Lloyd Cbe (Mamma Mia) and produced by Damian Jones (The History Boys, Adulthood). The film will be executive produced by Francois Ivernel and Cameron McCracken for Pathe, by Tessa Ross for Film4 and by Adam Kulick for Goldcrest.
The Iron Lady tells the compelling story of Margaret Thatcher, a woman who smashed through...
- 5/15/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
HollywoodNews.com: Dimension Films and Miramax today announced the production of The Amityville Horror: The Lost Tapes. This is the first film to be produced under the agreement between Miramax and The Weinstein Company to create sequels to some of Miramax’s best-known properties.
Dimension also announced that it has acquired the rights to a new screenplay for the film by Casey La Scala and Daniel Farrands. Farrands and La Scala are also set to direct the film. Production will commence this summer with a release date scheduled for January 27, 2012. The announcement was made today by Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC), and Mike Lang, CEO of Miramax.
The Amityville Horror: The Lost Tapes showcases the events after the time of the original The Amityville Horror book and movie through found footage dating back to 1976. An ambitious female television news intern, on the verge of breaking...
Dimension also announced that it has acquired the rights to a new screenplay for the film by Casey La Scala and Daniel Farrands. Farrands and La Scala are also set to direct the film. Production will commence this summer with a release date scheduled for January 27, 2012. The announcement was made today by Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC), and Mike Lang, CEO of Miramax.
The Amityville Horror: The Lost Tapes showcases the events after the time of the original The Amityville Horror book and movie through found footage dating back to 1976. An ambitious female television news intern, on the verge of breaking...
- 5/15/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
David Hasselhoff heads back to the water in this year.s Piranha 3Dd. He joins the previously announced cast which includes Ving Rhames, Christopher Lloyd, Paul Scheer, Gary Busey, Katrina Bowden, Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, Chris Zylka and David Koechner.
Trading in the sandy beaches of .Baywatch. for terror at The Big Wet Water Park, Hasselhoff will face off with the flesh eating fish of Piranha 3Dd.
A Dimension Films release, Piranha 3Dd opens nationwide on November 23, 2011.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, which has released such popular franchises as Scream, Spy Kids and Scary Movie. Together TWC and Dimension Films have released a broad range of mainstream, genre and specialty films that...
Trading in the sandy beaches of .Baywatch. for terror at The Big Wet Water Park, Hasselhoff will face off with the flesh eating fish of Piranha 3Dd.
A Dimension Films release, Piranha 3Dd opens nationwide on November 23, 2011.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, which has released such popular franchises as Scream, Spy Kids and Scary Movie. Together TWC and Dimension Films have released a broad range of mainstream, genre and specialty films that...
- 5/11/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
TWC Acquires Peter Ho-sun Chan.S Martial Arts, Film Noir Epic, Dragon (Wu Xia), Which Premieres At Cannes On May 14Th
International Superstars Donnie Yen, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tang Wei Co-Star in Action-Packed Tale of Crime, Family and Redemption
Studio Acquires Distribution Rights for the World Outside of Asia
The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired from We Distribution the distribution rights for the world, outside of Asia and French speaking Europe, to the martial arts, film noir epic Dragon (Wu Xia). TF1 are already confirmed to distribute the film in France. The film will have its world premiere as part of the official selection at this year.s Cannes Film Festival. A 2011 theatrical release is expected in the Us.
Director, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, is one of Asia.s most celebrated filmmakers, his critical and box office hits include award winning The Warlords, which he produced and directed,...
International Superstars Donnie Yen, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tang Wei Co-Star in Action-Packed Tale of Crime, Family and Redemption
Studio Acquires Distribution Rights for the World Outside of Asia
The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired from We Distribution the distribution rights for the world, outside of Asia and French speaking Europe, to the martial arts, film noir epic Dragon (Wu Xia). TF1 are already confirmed to distribute the film in France. The film will have its world premiere as part of the official selection at this year.s Cannes Film Festival. A 2011 theatrical release is expected in the Us.
Director, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, is one of Asia.s most celebrated filmmakers, his critical and box office hits include award winning The Warlords, which he produced and directed,...
- 5/11/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Piranha 3D Survivors Return For More Fish Frenzy
Christopher Lloyd (Back To The Future), Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction) and Paul Scheer (The League) have signed on to join the cast of Piranha 3Dd after surviving last year.s feast. The boys are back but will they survive another sharp toothed invasion?
The trio has been added to the menu which includes Katrina Bowden, Gary Busey, Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, Chris Zylka, David Koechner, Meagan Tandy, Paul James Jordan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Hector Jimenez, Adrian Martinez, and Clu Gulager. Piranha 3Dd is currently in production and will splash into theatres nationwide on November 23rd.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, which has released such popular franchises as Scream,...
Christopher Lloyd (Back To The Future), Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction) and Paul Scheer (The League) have signed on to join the cast of Piranha 3Dd after surviving last year.s feast. The boys are back but will they survive another sharp toothed invasion?
The trio has been added to the menu which includes Katrina Bowden, Gary Busey, Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, Chris Zylka, David Koechner, Meagan Tandy, Paul James Jordan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Hector Jimenez, Adrian Martinez, and Clu Gulager. Piranha 3Dd is currently in production and will splash into theatres nationwide on November 23rd.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, which has released such popular franchises as Scream,...
- 5/4/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Katrina Bowden, star of 30 Rock and recently named Esquire Magazine.s 2011 Sexiest Woman Alive, will take a bite out of Piranha 3Dd. Bowden has been added to the menu which includes Gary Busey, Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, Chris Zylka, David Koechner, Meagan Tandy, Paul James Jordan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Hector Jimenez, Adrian Martinez, and Clu Gulager.
Piranha 3Dd is now in production and swimming fast towards its November 23rd release.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, which has released such popular franchises as Scream, Spy Kids and Scary Movie. Together TWC and Dimension Films have released a broad range of mainstream, genre and specialty films that have been commercial and critical successes, most recently...
Piranha 3Dd is now in production and swimming fast towards its November 23rd release.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, which has released such popular franchises as Scream, Spy Kids and Scary Movie. Together TWC and Dimension Films have released a broad range of mainstream, genre and specialty films that have been commercial and critical successes, most recently...
- 5/3/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
New York, NY, April 28, 2011 – Dimension Films has preemptively purchased the spec script The Greys from writer Adam Cohen and from producing partners Sean and Bryan Furst. F. Javier Gutierrez (Tres Dias aka Before The Fall) is set to direct the film. The announcement was made today by Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC). The logline of the sci-fi thriller is currently being kept under wraps.
.We are thrilled to be collaborating on this exciting script with Adam Cohen, Radar Pictures and The Fursts,. said Bob Weinstein. .As a fan, I have wanted to work with F. Javier Gutierrez for some time and am happy to join forces on his English language directorial debut..
Sean and Bryan Furst are producing in partnership with Radar Pictures. Ted Field and Mike Weber. Overseeing for Dimension Films are Svp of Production, Matthew Stein and VP of Production and Creative Affairs, Matthew Signer.
.We are thrilled to be collaborating on this exciting script with Adam Cohen, Radar Pictures and The Fursts,. said Bob Weinstein. .As a fan, I have wanted to work with F. Javier Gutierrez for some time and am happy to join forces on his English language directorial debut..
Sean and Bryan Furst are producing in partnership with Radar Pictures. Ted Field and Mike Weber. Overseeing for Dimension Films are Svp of Production, Matthew Stein and VP of Production and Creative Affairs, Matthew Signer.
- 4/28/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After earning rave reviews from top critics and wild cheers from audiences around the country, Dimension Films has started production on the sequel to Piranha 3D. Principal photography is now underway in Wilmington, Nc on Piranha 3Dd, being directed by John Gulager (Feast).
Synopsis:
There.s something in the water . . . again. And this time no one is safe from the flesh eating fish as they sink their razor sharp teeth into the visitors of the best summer attraction, The Big Wet Water Park.
Featuring a talented ensemble cast including Danielle Panabaker (The Crazies), Matt Bush (Adventureland), Chris Zylka (The Amazing Spiderman), David Koechner (Anchorman), Meagan Tandy (Unstoppable), Paul James Jordan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Hector Jimenez, Adrian Martinez, Clu Gulager and more cast to be announced soon.
Piranha 3Dd is a Dimension Films release, produced by Mark Canton, Marc Toberoff and Joel Soisson. Executive producer Chako van Leeuwen; Co-Produced by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg.
Synopsis:
There.s something in the water . . . again. And this time no one is safe from the flesh eating fish as they sink their razor sharp teeth into the visitors of the best summer attraction, The Big Wet Water Park.
Featuring a talented ensemble cast including Danielle Panabaker (The Crazies), Matt Bush (Adventureland), Chris Zylka (The Amazing Spiderman), David Koechner (Anchorman), Meagan Tandy (Unstoppable), Paul James Jordan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Hector Jimenez, Adrian Martinez, Clu Gulager and more cast to be announced soon.
Piranha 3Dd is a Dimension Films release, produced by Mark Canton, Marc Toberoff and Joel Soisson. Executive producer Chako van Leeuwen; Co-Produced by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg.
- 4/26/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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