Exclusive: Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham and The Nightingale‘s Aisling Franciosi have joined the cast of Three Point Capital and David Permut Production’s movie Twinless. They will star opposite previously announced Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney.
Sweeney is also writing and directing the pic which follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group, and form an unlikely bromance.
O’Brien and Miky Lee are EPs. Alex Astrachan, Director of Development at Permut Presentations is co-producer. Republic Pictures has worldwide rights to the film.
Three Point Capital is financing the feature with Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron and Liz Destro also serving as executive producers.
Graham is known for playing Lorelai Gilmore on the hit CW series, Gilmore Girls. She’s also starred in such movies as Flash of Genius, The Answer Man with Jeff Daniels, Evan Almighty with Steve Carell, Because I Said So opposite Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore,...
Sweeney is also writing and directing the pic which follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group, and form an unlikely bromance.
O’Brien and Miky Lee are EPs. Alex Astrachan, Director of Development at Permut Presentations is co-producer. Republic Pictures has worldwide rights to the film.
Three Point Capital is financing the feature with Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron and Liz Destro also serving as executive producers.
Graham is known for playing Lorelai Gilmore on the hit CW series, Gilmore Girls. She’s also starred in such movies as Flash of Genius, The Answer Man with Jeff Daniels, Evan Almighty with Steve Carell, Because I Said So opposite Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Saban Films announced today the acquisition of worldwide rights to the upcoming comedy The 4:30 Movie, directed and written by Kevin Smith.
Set in the summer of 1986, The 4:30 Movie is a coming-of-age story about three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams (Siena Agudong) to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
Set in the mobile phoneless, social media-free era of the ’80s, Smith shot The 4:30 Movie at his Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey—the same movie theater he haunted every weekend as a teenager. Two years ago, Smith and his co-owners saved the century-old Atlantic Highlands bijou from demolition, renaming it after his podcast theater.
The cast features an all-star ensemble that includes Ken Jeong,...
Set in the summer of 1986, The 4:30 Movie is a coming-of-age story about three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams (Siena Agudong) to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
Set in the mobile phoneless, social media-free era of the ’80s, Smith shot The 4:30 Movie at his Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey—the same movie theater he haunted every weekend as a teenager. Two years ago, Smith and his co-owners saved the century-old Atlantic Highlands bijou from demolition, renaming it after his podcast theater.
The cast features an all-star ensemble that includes Ken Jeong,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The 4:30 Movie is the sixteenth feature film from director Kevin Smith – and as reported on Deadline (plus Smith’s own social media accounts), this film has officially secured a distribution deal that will see it reaching theatres sometime this summer! Saban Films has picked up the worldwide rights to The 4:30 Movie, which Smith will be taking on a multi-city national tour that will be followed by a nationwide theatrical rollout. Specific dates have not yet been revealed.
Set in the summer of 1986, this one is a coming-of-age comedy that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
Austin Zajur (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark), Nicholas Cirillo...
Set in the summer of 1986, this one is a coming-of-age comedy that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
Austin Zajur (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark), Nicholas Cirillo...
- 4/2/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Saban Films has acquired worldwide rights to The 4:30 Movie, the latest film written and directed by Kevin Smith (Clerks). The film marks the second collaboration for Saban and Smith, on the heels of 2019’s Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, which scored one of the top-per theatre average openings of the year amongst titles like Parasite and Avengers: Endgame.
Set in the summer of 1986, the coming-of-age comedy follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams (Siena Agudong) to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
The 4:30 Movie also stars Ken Jeong (The Hangover), Sam Richardson (Veep), Genesis Rodriguez (Tusk), Justin Long (Barbarian), Jason Lee (Almost Famous...
Set in the summer of 1986, the coming-of-age comedy follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams (Siena Agudong) to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
The 4:30 Movie also stars Ken Jeong (The Hangover), Sam Richardson (Veep), Genesis Rodriguez (Tusk), Justin Long (Barbarian), Jason Lee (Almost Famous...
- 4/2/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Dylan O’Brien is set to headline in James Sweeney’s dark comedy Twinless, which the latter wrote and will also star in. Republic Pictures has taken global rights to the movie. Cameras are currently rolling on the movie in Portland, Or. O’Brien will executive produce.
The pic follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group. An unlikely bromance develops between them. Twinless follow Sweeney’s directorial debut, Straight Up, which notched the filmmaker a Best First Screenplay nom at the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards.
Three Point Capital is financing the film with Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron and Liz Destro also serving as EPs.
Twinless is produced by Academy Award nominated producer David Permut and Permut Presentations whose most recent Netflix movie, Rustin, garnered Colman Domingo a Best Actor Oscar nomination.
Miky Lee (Parasite) Vice Chairwoman of Cj and who most recently executive...
The pic follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group. An unlikely bromance develops between them. Twinless follow Sweeney’s directorial debut, Straight Up, which notched the filmmaker a Best First Screenplay nom at the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards.
Three Point Capital is financing the film with Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron and Liz Destro also serving as EPs.
Twinless is produced by Academy Award nominated producer David Permut and Permut Presentations whose most recent Netflix movie, Rustin, garnered Colman Domingo a Best Actor Oscar nomination.
Miky Lee (Parasite) Vice Chairwoman of Cj and who most recently executive...
- 2/15/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
SXSW top brass have announced an additional 50 titles in the remaining line-up for next month, with world premieres of Alice Lowe’s Timestalker, Dev Patel’s Monkey Man, and Sydney Sweeney starrer Immaculate among the selection.
Playing in Headliner are Monkey Man, Patel’s feature directorial debut revenge story; Michael Mohan’s Immaculate, which Neon will distribute in the US and stars Sweeney as a nun; and A24’s New Year’s Eve comedy sci-fi Y2K starring Rachel Zegler.
Among Narrative Spotlight selections are Lowe’s UK reincarnation rom-com Timestalker (pictured) sold by HanWay Films and starring herself and...
Playing in Headliner are Monkey Man, Patel’s feature directorial debut revenge story; Michael Mohan’s Immaculate, which Neon will distribute in the US and stars Sweeney as a nun; and A24’s New Year’s Eve comedy sci-fi Y2K starring Rachel Zegler.
Among Narrative Spotlight selections are Lowe’s UK reincarnation rom-com Timestalker (pictured) sold by HanWay Films and starring herself and...
- 2/7/2024
- ScreenDaily
The lineup for the 2024 SXSW Film & TV festival has been announced, with the additions of Dev Patel’s action thriller Monkey Man as a headliner. Also joining the lineup is the Sydney Sweeney starring nun horror Immaculate and Y2K, the comedy from SNL alum Kyle Mooney that stars Rachel Zegler.
These films join previously announced centerpiece screenings including the Ryan Gosling starrer The Fall Guy, Anne Hathaway romance The Idea of You, and the Jake Gyllenhaal led Road House remake, the latter of which will open the fest.
As for television, the Bon Jovi docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will bow at the fest along with Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told. These are joining the previously announced premiere of Netflix’s Three Body Problem.
Elsewhere in the lineup is the Nicolas Cage starrer Arcadian, the Lucy Boynton sci-fi feature The Greatest Hits, Rudy Mancuso’s Música,...
These films join previously announced centerpiece screenings including the Ryan Gosling starrer The Fall Guy, Anne Hathaway romance The Idea of You, and the Jake Gyllenhaal led Road House remake, the latter of which will open the fest.
As for television, the Bon Jovi docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will bow at the fest along with Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told. These are joining the previously announced premiere of Netflix’s Three Body Problem.
Elsewhere in the lineup is the Nicolas Cage starrer Arcadian, the Lucy Boynton sci-fi feature The Greatest Hits, Rudy Mancuso’s Música,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival has unveiled its full lineup ahead of the March 8 opening night.
Taking place in Austin, Texas from March 8 through 16, the annual festival has announced its Headliner films including Dev Patel’s directorial debut “Monkey Man,” “Immaculate” starring Sydney Sweeney, and “SNL” alum Kyle Mooney’s comedy “Y2K.” These join the previously announced lineup of titles.
“Monkey Man” stars writer/director Patel as Kid, an anonymous man who seeks revenge against the government leaders who murdered his mother. Oscar winner Jordan Peele produces the feature and moved the project from Netflix to Universal, reportedly so the movie could have a theatrical release.
Nun horror movie “Immaculate,” from Neon, reunites actress/producer Sweeney with her “The Voyeurs” director Michael Mohan.
Both films are among the 50 additional projects revealed as part of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival. As previously announced, Netflix series “3 Body Problem” and Doug Liman...
Taking place in Austin, Texas from March 8 through 16, the annual festival has announced its Headliner films including Dev Patel’s directorial debut “Monkey Man,” “Immaculate” starring Sydney Sweeney, and “SNL” alum Kyle Mooney’s comedy “Y2K.” These join the previously announced lineup of titles.
“Monkey Man” stars writer/director Patel as Kid, an anonymous man who seeks revenge against the government leaders who murdered his mother. Oscar winner Jordan Peele produces the feature and moved the project from Netflix to Universal, reportedly so the movie could have a theatrical release.
Nun horror movie “Immaculate,” from Neon, reunites actress/producer Sweeney with her “The Voyeurs” director Michael Mohan.
Both films are among the 50 additional projects revealed as part of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival. As previously announced, Netflix series “3 Body Problem” and Doug Liman...
- 2/7/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: After world premiering at the 2023 Tribeca Festival, the custody battle drama Our Son, starring Billy Porter (Pose), Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast), and newcomer Christopher Woodley, has set release plans with Vertical. Directed by Bill Oliver, from his script written with Peter Nickowitz, the indie is set to hit select theaters December 8th.
Other titles opening that day include Searchlight’s Poor Things starring Emma Stone, Studio Ghibli/Gkids’ The Boy and the Heron, Kino Lorber’s thriller La Syndicaliste, Outsider Pictures doc Elis and Tom, Janus Films’ doc Anselm, and Republic Pictures’ The End We Start From.
Also starring Andrew Rannells (A Simple Favor), Robin Weigert (Deadwood), Kate Burton (Grey’s Anatomy), and Phylicia Rashad (Creed III), Our Son depicts the next step in the zeitgeist of Lgbtqia+ equality: the right to divorce. Married for 13 years, aspiring artist Gabriel (Porter) and his ambitious partner Nicky (Evans) appear to...
Other titles opening that day include Searchlight’s Poor Things starring Emma Stone, Studio Ghibli/Gkids’ The Boy and the Heron, Kino Lorber’s thriller La Syndicaliste, Outsider Pictures doc Elis and Tom, Janus Films’ doc Anselm, and Republic Pictures’ The End We Start From.
Also starring Andrew Rannells (A Simple Favor), Robin Weigert (Deadwood), Kate Burton (Grey’s Anatomy), and Phylicia Rashad (Creed III), Our Son depicts the next step in the zeitgeist of Lgbtqia+ equality: the right to divorce. Married for 13 years, aspiring artist Gabriel (Porter) and his ambitious partner Nicky (Evans) appear to...
- 11/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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Nearly 30 years after its cinematic debut, I assure you, the Quick Stop is open once again thanks to "Clerks III." After trying to manifest this project in a number of different ways since the release of the second film in 2006, fan-favorite filmmaker Kevin Smith is finally presenting the third chapter in Dante Hicks and Randal Graves' story in a theater near you. And interestingly enough, this movie brings the New Jersey native all the way back to his first chapter as the characters that kickstarted his career back in the early '90s are now making their own movie about working in a convenience store.
To avoid the real tragedy of showing up at the theater when you're not even supposed to be there today,...
Nearly 30 years after its cinematic debut, I assure you, the Quick Stop is open once again thanks to "Clerks III." After trying to manifest this project in a number of different ways since the release of the second film in 2006, fan-favorite filmmaker Kevin Smith is finally presenting the third chapter in Dante Hicks and Randal Graves' story in a theater near you. And interestingly enough, this movie brings the New Jersey native all the way back to his first chapter as the characters that kickstarted his career back in the early '90s are now making their own movie about working in a convenience store.
To avoid the real tragedy of showing up at the theater when you're not even supposed to be there today,...
- 8/15/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Clerks III Trailer — Kevin Smith‘s Clerks III (2022) movie trailer has been released by Lionsgate. The Clerks III trailer stars Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman, Jason Mewes, and Kevin Smith. Crew Kevin Smith wrote the screenplay for Clerks III. “It’s produced by Liz Destro, Jordan Monsanto, Kevin Smith.” Poster Clerks [...]
Continue reading: Clerks III (2022) Movie Trailer: Dante & Randal Return in Kevin Smith’s Comedy Film...
Continue reading: Clerks III (2022) Movie Trailer: Dante & Randal Return in Kevin Smith’s Comedy Film...
- 7/7/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
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A massive heart attack has Randal deciding to make a movie about his life working at the Quick Stop convenience store, as fans got a sneak peek when the official trailer for Kevin Smith’s Clerks 3 dropped Wednesday.
As Lionsgate and Fathom Events get set to bring the sequel to theaters for two nights only, on Sept. 13 and 15, the trailer sees Randal, played by Jeff Anderson, tap fellow clerks Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob, played by Smith, to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store that started it all.
In February 2018, Smith tweeted a selfie from a hospital bed after telling his fans that he had survived a “massive” heart attack. The Clerks director added: “If I hadn’t canceled show 2 to go to the hospital, I would’ve died tonight. But for now, I’m still above ground!
A massive heart attack has Randal deciding to make a movie about his life working at the Quick Stop convenience store, as fans got a sneak peek when the official trailer for Kevin Smith’s Clerks 3 dropped Wednesday.
As Lionsgate and Fathom Events get set to bring the sequel to theaters for two nights only, on Sept. 13 and 15, the trailer sees Randal, played by Jeff Anderson, tap fellow clerks Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob, played by Smith, to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store that started it all.
In February 2018, Smith tweeted a selfie from a hospital bed after telling his fans that he had survived a “massive” heart attack. The Clerks director added: “If I hadn’t canceled show 2 to go to the hospital, I would’ve died tonight. But for now, I’m still above ground!
- 7/6/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The slacker heroes of Kevin Smith’s seminal comedy “Clerks” are reuniting once more for “Clerks III” – and this time, they’re growing up and not sitting around waiting for something to happen. That’s right: Instead of just watching movies, they’re going to make their own.
That’s the very “meta” premise of Smith’s “Clerks III,” which Smith first told TheWrap years ago was inspired by his heart attack. It now sees Randal (Jeff Anderson) suffer his own heart attack, which galvanizes him to enlist Dante (Brian O’Halloran) and his other buddies to make a movie about what it’s like working in a convenience store and hanging out with guys like Jay and Silent Bob who forever loiter outside.
“Jay and Silent Bob are like C3PO and R2D2. They’ve been here since the first movie, which is the last time they were cool.
That’s the very “meta” premise of Smith’s “Clerks III,” which Smith first told TheWrap years ago was inspired by his heart attack. It now sees Randal (Jeff Anderson) suffer his own heart attack, which galvanizes him to enlist Dante (Brian O’Halloran) and his other buddies to make a movie about what it’s like working in a convenience store and hanging out with guys like Jay and Silent Bob who forever loiter outside.
“Jay and Silent Bob are like C3PO and R2D2. They’ve been here since the first movie, which is the last time they were cool.
- 7/6/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Oh, what hatred of a toxic boss can drive you to do.
Kiernan Shipka stars as bright-eyed intern Lou Simms, who starts her apprenticeship at Hollywood production studio Fountain Pictures to learn from the best of the best, CEO Joyce Holt (Diane Kruger), in “Swimming with Sharks.” Yet Lou’s dreams of stardom seem to come with a darker edge as her complex plot against Joyce unravels. It was no accident that Lou was selected to join Fountain Pictures, and she’s going to do more than just get her feet wet in the secrets of the studio.
Part “The Assistant,” part “All About Eve,” the Roku Channel original warns that “proximity to greatness is intoxicating”…and deadly.
“Swimming with Sharks” debuted its trailer during Roku’s first-ever SXSW event. The series is set to premiere on April 15, with all six 30-minute episodes streaming for free on The Roku Channel.
Kiernan Shipka stars as bright-eyed intern Lou Simms, who starts her apprenticeship at Hollywood production studio Fountain Pictures to learn from the best of the best, CEO Joyce Holt (Diane Kruger), in “Swimming with Sharks.” Yet Lou’s dreams of stardom seem to come with a darker edge as her complex plot against Joyce unravels. It was no accident that Lou was selected to join Fountain Pictures, and she’s going to do more than just get her feet wet in the secrets of the studio.
Part “The Assistant,” part “All About Eve,” the Roku Channel original warns that “proximity to greatness is intoxicating”…and deadly.
“Swimming with Sharks” debuted its trailer during Roku’s first-ever SXSW event. The series is set to premiere on April 15, with all six 30-minute episodes streaming for free on The Roku Channel.
- 3/14/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“You have no brain. No judgement calls are necessary. What you think means nothing. What you feel means nothing. You are here for me. You are here to protect my interests and to serve my needs.”
That’s the iconic line spewed by a toxic movie producer to his rattled assistant in “Swimming With Sharks,” the 1994 George Huang film. Within the industry, the movie has been referenced as hyperrealistic and the subject of many inside jokes. Today, however, Variety can exclusively reveal the first trailer for a full-stop reboot of the property from creator Kathleen Robertson.
A flagship original from Roku, the current “Swimming With Sharks” brings two forces to be reckoned with in Diane Kruger, the take-no-prisoners studio chief, and Kiernan Shipka, her cunning intern who will stop at nothing to become her professional idol. The series will drop in full on April 15 on The Roku Channel. The show...
That’s the iconic line spewed by a toxic movie producer to his rattled assistant in “Swimming With Sharks,” the 1994 George Huang film. Within the industry, the movie has been referenced as hyperrealistic and the subject of many inside jokes. Today, however, Variety can exclusively reveal the first trailer for a full-stop reboot of the property from creator Kathleen Robertson.
A flagship original from Roku, the current “Swimming With Sharks” brings two forces to be reckoned with in Diane Kruger, the take-no-prisoners studio chief, and Kiernan Shipka, her cunning intern who will stop at nothing to become her professional idol. The series will drop in full on April 15 on The Roku Channel. The show...
- 3/14/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Gritty, psychological scripted drama “Swimming With Sharks,” starring Kiernan Shipka and Diane Kruger, will debut on The Roku Channel this April. The leads were previously announced back in February 2020, when the series was previously under Quibi. Donald Sutherland, Ross Butler, Thomas Dekker, Finn Jones, Erica Alexander and Gerardo Celasco also star alongside Shipka and Kruger.
“Swimming With Sharks” will feature six half-hour episodes. Kruger (“In the Fade”) will play Joyce Holt, studio head of Fountain Pictures, while Shipka will play Joyce’s intern, Lou Simms, who develops an extreme obsession with her boss. The show follows the great undertakings Lou — who is anything but a naive newcomer to the industry — will go to get closer to Joyce.
“Historically, Hollywood has always represented reinvention, rebirth. Starting over. There has never been a better time to embrace that” said showrunner and creator Kathleen Robertson in a statement. “My goal was to subvert...
“Swimming With Sharks” will feature six half-hour episodes. Kruger (“In the Fade”) will play Joyce Holt, studio head of Fountain Pictures, while Shipka will play Joyce’s intern, Lou Simms, who develops an extreme obsession with her boss. The show follows the great undertakings Lou — who is anything but a naive newcomer to the industry — will go to get closer to Joyce.
“Historically, Hollywood has always represented reinvention, rebirth. Starting over. There has never been a better time to embrace that” said showrunner and creator Kathleen Robertson in a statement. “My goal was to subvert...
- 2/1/2022
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Roku will release Quibi’s reboot series of Swimming With Sharks, starring Diane Kruger and Kiernan Shipka, this spring.
The Lionsgate-produced series is written and produced by Kathleen Robertson, and directed by Tucker Gates, with Chris Cowles and Liz Destro also executive producing.
Set to make its Roku debut in April, Swimming With Sharks follows Lou Simms (Shipka), an intern at Fountain Pictures. She seems like a naïve Hollywood newcomer, awestruck by the studios’ notorious CEO, Joyce Holt (Kruger). In truth, Lou has done extensive research on Joyce and landing this internship was no happy accident. As Lou’s obsession grows, she will do anything to get close to her idol.
Swimming With Sharks touts six 30-minute episodes and also features Donald Sutherland, Thomas Dekker, Finn Jones, Erica Alexander, Ross Butler and Gerardo Celasco. Stephen Israel, Jay Cohen and Dana Brunetti also serve as executive producers.
Before moving over to Roku,...
The Lionsgate-produced series is written and produced by Kathleen Robertson, and directed by Tucker Gates, with Chris Cowles and Liz Destro also executive producing.
Set to make its Roku debut in April, Swimming With Sharks follows Lou Simms (Shipka), an intern at Fountain Pictures. She seems like a naïve Hollywood newcomer, awestruck by the studios’ notorious CEO, Joyce Holt (Kruger). In truth, Lou has done extensive research on Joyce and landing this internship was no happy accident. As Lou’s obsession grows, she will do anything to get close to her idol.
Swimming With Sharks touts six 30-minute episodes and also features Donald Sutherland, Thomas Dekker, Finn Jones, Erica Alexander, Ross Butler and Gerardo Celasco. Stephen Israel, Jay Cohen and Dana Brunetti also serve as executive producers.
Before moving over to Roku,...
- 2/1/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
The original Clerks was, arguably, geek culture’s first major shot across the mainstream bow upon its Oct. 1994 release. With the film having rode Cannes Film Festival buzz from earlier that year, the print-media-proliferated story of a regular dude from New Jersey selling his precious comic book collection to help fund his $27,575 indie passion project stoked a cultural curiosity that money couldn’t buy. Of course, said curiosity yielded the breakthrough of a lifetime for the dude in question, Kevin Smith. Now, some 27 years and several shared-universe films later, the filmmaker and recent Masters of the Universe visionary reveals that Clerks III will provide the ultimate onscreen homage to his watershed original: A Jay & Silent Bob dance number.
The wrap of principal photography for Clerks III was announced by director Smith in a celebratory tweet accompanied by a photo of the cast and producers inside of Quick Stop Groceries, specifically...
The wrap of principal photography for Clerks III was announced by director Smith in a celebratory tweet accompanied by a photo of the cast and producers inside of Quick Stop Groceries, specifically...
- 9/1/2021
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Kevin Smith has been talking up a “Clerk III” for nearly a decade. Finally, a sequel to his 1994 indie-defining cult classic and the 2006 (far less indie-defining) “Clerks II” is becoming a reality. Lionsgate has acquired worldwide rights to Smith’s third outing in the series, which is now in pre-production in New Jersey and is set to start shooting next month on location.
Smith wrote the screenplay and will direct the film, with all major actors reprising their original roles, including Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Smith as Silent Bob, and Rosario Dawson as Becky. The film is set to be produced by Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto.
The plot centers around Randal who, after suffering a massive heart attack, enlists the help of Dante, Elisa, Jay, and Silent Bob to make a movie about his life, set at the original convenience store...
Smith wrote the screenplay and will direct the film, with all major actors reprising their original roles, including Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Smith as Silent Bob, and Rosario Dawson as Becky. The film is set to be produced by Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto.
The plot centers around Randal who, after suffering a massive heart attack, enlists the help of Dante, Elisa, Jay, and Silent Bob to make a movie about his life, set at the original convenience store...
- 7/19/2021
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Lionsgate has picked up the worldwide rights to Kevin Smith’s Clerks 3, the long-gestating sequel to the indie film cult classic.
Smith wrote the script and will direct, with all major castmembers returning, including Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Smith as Silent Bob, and Rosario Dawson as Becky. Clerks 3 is in preproduction in New Jersey and will begin production in August, with Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto producing.
In Clerks 3, Randal enlists fellow clerks Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob following a massive heart attack to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store ...
Smith wrote the script and will direct, with all major castmembers returning, including Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Smith as Silent Bob, and Rosario Dawson as Becky. Clerks 3 is in preproduction in New Jersey and will begin production in August, with Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto producing.
In Clerks 3, Randal enlists fellow clerks Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob following a massive heart attack to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store ...
- 7/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Lionsgate has picked up the worldwide rights to Kevin Smith’s Clerks 3, the long-gestating sequel to the indie film cult classic.
Smith wrote the script and will direct, with all major castmembers returning, including Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Smith as Silent Bob, and Rosario Dawson as Becky. Clerks 3 is in preproduction in New Jersey and will begin production in August, with Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto producing.
In Clerks 3, Randal enlists fellow clerks Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob following a massive heart attack to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store ...
Smith wrote the script and will direct, with all major castmembers returning, including Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Smith as Silent Bob, and Rosario Dawson as Becky. Clerks 3 is in preproduction in New Jersey and will begin production in August, with Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto producing.
In Clerks 3, Randal enlists fellow clerks Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob following a massive heart attack to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store ...
- 7/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Smith’s “Clerks III” has been acquired for release by Lionsgate. The second sequel to Smith’s indie comedy classic will begin filming next month.
Lionsgate took worldwide rights to “Clerks III,” and the film that Smith wrote and will direct is in pre-production now in New Jersey.
The complete “Clerks” cast — including Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Kevin Smith as Silent Bob and Rosario Dawson as Becky — will return for the third film.
Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto are producing.
Way back in October 2019, Smith told TheWrap exclusively about the story for “Clerks III,” saying it was inspired by the director’s own heart attack from 2018 that led to his inspiring comeback.
“Randal has a heart attack, decides that he came so close to death and his life has meant nothing. There’s nobody to memorialize him, he has no family or anything like that,...
Lionsgate took worldwide rights to “Clerks III,” and the film that Smith wrote and will direct is in pre-production now in New Jersey.
The complete “Clerks” cast — including Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Kevin Smith as Silent Bob and Rosario Dawson as Becky — will return for the third film.
Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto are producing.
Way back in October 2019, Smith told TheWrap exclusively about the story for “Clerks III,” saying it was inspired by the director’s own heart attack from 2018 that led to his inspiring comeback.
“Randal has a heart attack, decides that he came so close to death and his life has meant nothing. There’s nobody to memorialize him, he has no family or anything like that,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lionsgate has acquired worldwide rights to Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, which is in pre-production in New Jersey and will begin production next month.
Smith has written the screenplay and will direct, with all major cast members set to reprise their roles: Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Smith as Silent Bob, and Rosario Dawson as Becky. The film will be produced by Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto.
In Clerks III, following a massive heart attack, Randal enlists Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store that started it all.
Smith said, “There’s a saying from the Tao that goes something like ‘To be great is to go on. To go on is to go far. To go far is to return.’ Thanks to Lionsgate, we get to return to where it all...
Smith has written the screenplay and will direct, with all major cast members set to reprise their roles: Jeff Anderson as Randal, Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Jay Mewes as Jay, Smith as Silent Bob, and Rosario Dawson as Becky. The film will be produced by Liz Destro and Jordan Monsanto.
In Clerks III, following a massive heart attack, Randal enlists Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store that started it all.
Smith said, “There’s a saying from the Tao that goes something like ‘To be great is to go on. To go on is to go far. To go far is to return.’ Thanks to Lionsgate, we get to return to where it all...
- 7/19/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures has picked up North American distribution rights to Fully Realized Humans, an indie comedy from director Joshua Leonard. The film, which screened at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, will get a day-and-date release on July 30.
Leonard co-wrote and co-stars alongside Jess Weixler in what is described as an honest and hilarious portrait of a married couple on the precipice of parenthood. The pic follows Jackie (Weixler) and Elliot (Leonard) who, with less than a month until the birth of their first child, embark on a madcap odyssey of self-discovery in an attempt to rid themselves of the inherited dysfunction of their own upbringings.
Ross Partridge, Janicza Bravo, Jennifer Lafleur, Beth Grant, Tom Bower, and Michael Chieffo co-star. Leonard also produced the pic with Chelsea Bo and Sean Drummond. Gravitas Ventures Vice President of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi negotiated the deal with Ben Schwartz and Josh Braun of Submarine.
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Gravitas has...
Leonard co-wrote and co-stars alongside Jess Weixler in what is described as an honest and hilarious portrait of a married couple on the precipice of parenthood. The pic follows Jackie (Weixler) and Elliot (Leonard) who, with less than a month until the birth of their first child, embark on a madcap odyssey of self-discovery in an attempt to rid themselves of the inherited dysfunction of their own upbringings.
Ross Partridge, Janicza Bravo, Jennifer Lafleur, Beth Grant, Tom Bower, and Michael Chieffo co-star. Leonard also produced the pic with Chelsea Bo and Sean Drummond. Gravitas Ventures Vice President of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi negotiated the deal with Ben Schwartz and Josh Braun of Submarine.
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Gravitas has...
- 5/14/2021
- by Patrick Hipes and Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Erika Alexander (Black Lightning), Gerardo Celasco (How to Get Away With Murder), and Ross Butler (13 Reasons Why) have been cast opposite Kiernan Shipka and Diane Kruger in Quibi’s drama series Swimming With Sharks.
Billed as a contemporary update of George Huang’s 1994 film that both celebrates and skewers the Hollywood studio system, the Lionsgate-produced series is written and produced by Kathleen Robertson, and directed by Tucker Gates, with Chris Cowles also producing.
In the series adaptation with a female twist, Lou (Shipka), a young female assistant, works for Joyce (Kruger), a sole female studio head, at a company filled with manipulators, schemers and intrigue, but little do they know Lou is poised to outwit them all.
Alexander will play Meredith, a best-selling author who is being wooed for the rights to her books. She uses her sought-after status to leverage a surprising amount of power, proving she...
Billed as a contemporary update of George Huang’s 1994 film that both celebrates and skewers the Hollywood studio system, the Lionsgate-produced series is written and produced by Kathleen Robertson, and directed by Tucker Gates, with Chris Cowles also producing.
In the series adaptation with a female twist, Lou (Shipka), a young female assistant, works for Joyce (Kruger), a sole female studio head, at a company filled with manipulators, schemers and intrigue, but little do they know Lou is poised to outwit them all.
Alexander will play Meredith, a best-selling author who is being wooed for the rights to her books. She uses her sought-after status to leverage a surprising amount of power, proving she...
- 2/28/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Kiernan Shipka and Diane Kruger are set as the leads in Swimming With Sharks, Quibi’s drama series from Lionsgate.
Billed as a contemporary update of George Huang’s 1994 film that both celebrates and skewers the Hollywood studio system, the series is written and produced by Kathleen Robertson (Murder in the First), and directed by Tucker Gates (Homeland), with Chris Cowles also producing.
In the series adaptation, Lou (Shipka), a young female assistant, works for Joyce (Kruger), a sole female studio head, at a company filled with manipulators, schemers and intrigue, but little do they know Lou is poised to outwit them all.
Lou and Joyce give a female twist to the characters played in the movie by Frank Whaley and Kevin Spacey, respectively.
Dana Brunetti, Spacey’s former producing partner, and Liz Destro serve as executive producers alongside Jay Cohen and Stephen Israel,...
Billed as a contemporary update of George Huang’s 1994 film that both celebrates and skewers the Hollywood studio system, the series is written and produced by Kathleen Robertson (Murder in the First), and directed by Tucker Gates (Homeland), with Chris Cowles also producing.
In the series adaptation, Lou (Shipka), a young female assistant, works for Joyce (Kruger), a sole female studio head, at a company filled with manipulators, schemers and intrigue, but little do they know Lou is poised to outwit them all.
Lou and Joyce give a female twist to the characters played in the movie by Frank Whaley and Kevin Spacey, respectively.
Dana Brunetti, Spacey’s former producing partner, and Liz Destro serve as executive producers alongside Jay Cohen and Stephen Israel,...
- 2/10/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announces the Fuller House’s final season premiere date, Hgtv provides a Variety exclusive to the reboot of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and Freeform announces the premiere date for Josh Thomas’ new comedy “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay.”
Dates
Hgtv provided Variety with an exclusive trailer for the reboot of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which premieres Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. Est with Jesse Tyler Ferguson appearing as the new host. Designers Breegan Jane, Carrie Lockly and Darren Keefe will be the series designers while special guest appearances will include Anthony Anderson, Derek Hough, Ty Pennington, LeAnn Rimes, Own’s Laila Ali, Food Network’s Tyler Florence and Hgtv stars David Bromstad, Tamara Day, Tarek El Moussa and Jasmine Roth.
FX announced “A Christmas Carol,” will premiere Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Est before airing again on Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Dates
Hgtv provided Variety with an exclusive trailer for the reboot of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which premieres Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. Est with Jesse Tyler Ferguson appearing as the new host. Designers Breegan Jane, Carrie Lockly and Darren Keefe will be the series designers while special guest appearances will include Anthony Anderson, Derek Hough, Ty Pennington, LeAnn Rimes, Own’s Laila Ali, Food Network’s Tyler Florence and Hgtv stars David Bromstad, Tamara Day, Tarek El Moussa and Jasmine Roth.
FX announced “A Christmas Carol,” will premiere Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Est before airing again on Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.
- 11/21/2019
- by Lorraine Wheat
- Variety Film + TV
Quibi has given a series order to a series adaptation of the 1994 movie “Swimming With Sharks,” the company announced on Wednesday.
Kathleen Robertson will write and executive produce the Lionsgate series, which is described as “a contemporary update of George Huang’s original film that both celebrates and skewers the Hollywood studio system. In this adaptation, a young female assistant is at the center of a studio filled with manipulators, schemers and intrigue, but little do they know she is poised to outwit them all.”
Released in 1994, the original “Swimming With Sharks” film starred Spacey as Buddy Ackerman, an influential movie mogul who turns out to be the boss from hell when he hires Guy (Frank Whaley), a naive young writer, as his assistant.
Also Read: Zac Efron Is Ready to Explore a Deserted Island in New Quibi Adventure Series
Tucker Gates will direct the adaptation, with Chris Cowles serving as producer.
Kathleen Robertson will write and executive produce the Lionsgate series, which is described as “a contemporary update of George Huang’s original film that both celebrates and skewers the Hollywood studio system. In this adaptation, a young female assistant is at the center of a studio filled with manipulators, schemers and intrigue, but little do they know she is poised to outwit them all.”
Released in 1994, the original “Swimming With Sharks” film starred Spacey as Buddy Ackerman, an influential movie mogul who turns out to be the boss from hell when he hires Guy (Frank Whaley), a naive young writer, as his assistant.
Also Read: Zac Efron Is Ready to Explore a Deserted Island in New Quibi Adventure Series
Tucker Gates will direct the adaptation, with Chris Cowles serving as producer.
- 11/20/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Swimming with Sharks will infest the shortform waters. Quibi has ordered a Lionsgate-produced drama series that will be a contemporary update of the 1994 movie. Kathleen Robertson (Murder in the First) will write and produce the series, for which production will begin in February.
Tucker Gates (Homeland) will direct Swimming with Sharks, with Chris Cowles also producing. Dana Brunetti and Liz Destro will serve as executive producers alongside Jay Cohen and Stephen Israel, who Ep’d the movie.
Billed as a contemporary update of George Huang’s 1994 film that both celebrates and skewers the Hollywood studio system, the series follows a young female assistant who is at the center of a studio filled with manipulators, schemers and intrigue. Little do they know she is poised to outwit them all.
The movie starred Kevin Spacey as the insufferable studio exec and Frank Whaley as the put-upon assistant.
“We’re thrilled to...
Tucker Gates (Homeland) will direct Swimming with Sharks, with Chris Cowles also producing. Dana Brunetti and Liz Destro will serve as executive producers alongside Jay Cohen and Stephen Israel, who Ep’d the movie.
Billed as a contemporary update of George Huang’s 1994 film that both celebrates and skewers the Hollywood studio system, the series follows a young female assistant who is at the center of a studio filled with manipulators, schemers and intrigue. Little do they know she is poised to outwit them all.
The movie starred Kevin Spacey as the insufferable studio exec and Frank Whaley as the put-upon assistant.
“We’re thrilled to...
- 11/20/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Jay and Silent Bob are getting rebooted, this time for a sequel to a spinoff in Kevin Smith’s “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” of which Smith shared the trailer for his new film at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday.
The self-referential movie and finds the two lovable slackers and stoners trying to stop another remake of one of their own comics from happening…again.
This time though, the duo are fathers. As they set off on the road to Hollywood again, Mewes’s character meets his old fling and his love child named Millennium Falcon (Harley Quinn Smith). She’s even got her own silent best friend.
Also Read: 'Supergirl' Star Melissa Benoist Joins Kevin Smith's 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot'
“Can you take us to Hollywood with you,” Falcon asks. “Either you take us to Hollywood, or I stab you both to death on...
The self-referential movie and finds the two lovable slackers and stoners trying to stop another remake of one of their own comics from happening…again.
This time though, the duo are fathers. As they set off on the road to Hollywood again, Mewes’s character meets his old fling and his love child named Millennium Falcon (Harley Quinn Smith). She’s even got her own silent best friend.
Also Read: 'Supergirl' Star Melissa Benoist Joins Kevin Smith's 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot'
“Can you take us to Hollywood with you,” Falcon asks. “Either you take us to Hollywood, or I stab you both to death on...
- 7/18/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Melissa Benoist, the star of “Supergirl,” has joined the cast of Kevin Smith’s “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot,” Smith announced on Instagram on Thursday.
The film is a satire about Jay and Silent Bob racing to Hollywood to prevent a reboot of their comic book superhero movie “Bluntman and Chronic” from being made, and in the rebooted version, Benoist will play the actress set to take the role of a now female Chronic.
“And we gave her some pants *before* the good folks at @supergirlcw!,” the director joked on Instagram, noting how Benoist’s hero wears a skirt on the CW show.
Also Read: Kevin Smith to Perform Live Reading of Unmade 'Clerks III' Script
Jason Mewes and Smith are reprising their roles as Jay and Silent Bob, the two lovable slackers made popular in Smith’s “Clerks” and in subsequent films, including their own “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
The film is a satire about Jay and Silent Bob racing to Hollywood to prevent a reboot of their comic book superhero movie “Bluntman and Chronic” from being made, and in the rebooted version, Benoist will play the actress set to take the role of a now female Chronic.
“And we gave her some pants *before* the good folks at @supergirlcw!,” the director joked on Instagram, noting how Benoist’s hero wears a skirt on the CW show.
Also Read: Kevin Smith to Perform Live Reading of Unmade 'Clerks III' Script
Jason Mewes and Smith are reprising their roles as Jay and Silent Bob, the two lovable slackers made popular in Smith’s “Clerks” and in subsequent films, including their own “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
- 7/18/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Content Group acquires all international rights.
Saban Films announced in Sundance on Friday (25) it has picked up North American rights to Kevin Smith’s sequel to his 2001 comedy Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back as part of its new push to board IP early.
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Content Group acquired all international rights to Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, which has commenced production and sees Jason Mewes and Smith reprise their lead roles alongside a number of returning players from the original, as well as a fresh crop of cameos.
Saban Films said it had...
Saban Films announced in Sundance on Friday (25) it has picked up North American rights to Kevin Smith’s sequel to his 2001 comedy Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back as part of its new push to board IP early.
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Content Group acquired all international rights to Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, which has commenced production and sees Jason Mewes and Smith reprise their lead roles alongside a number of returning players from the original, as well as a fresh crop of cameos.
Saban Films said it had...
- 1/25/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Saban Films has acquired North American rights to Kevin Smith’s “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot,” the sequel to the 2001 comedy “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.”
Saban Films said Friday that it has committed to a “substantial” theatrical release. Smith announced on Jan. 2 that he had launched pre-production on the long-promised project with Jay Mewes. Jordan Monsanto of Smodco is producing alongside Destro Film’s Liz Destro.
Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley said, “Jay and Silent Bob is a global franchise which has a very loyal fan base. Partnering with Kevin at script stage on the next chapter of these iconic characters is a huge milestone. This is the beginning of a new initiative at Saban Films, to partner on IP with seasoned filmmakers and talent early on in the creative process all the way through distribution.”
Smith and Mewes made their film debut in the 1994 comedy “Clerks.” Smith wrote,...
Saban Films said Friday that it has committed to a “substantial” theatrical release. Smith announced on Jan. 2 that he had launched pre-production on the long-promised project with Jay Mewes. Jordan Monsanto of Smodco is producing alongside Destro Film’s Liz Destro.
Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley said, “Jay and Silent Bob is a global franchise which has a very loyal fan base. Partnering with Kevin at script stage on the next chapter of these iconic characters is a huge milestone. This is the beginning of a new initiative at Saban Films, to partner on IP with seasoned filmmakers and talent early on in the creative process all the way through distribution.”
Smith and Mewes made their film debut in the 1994 comedy “Clerks.” Smith wrote,...
- 1/25/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Saban Films has picked up the North American rights to Kevin Smith’s Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, the sequel to the 2001 comedy Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
Jason Mewes and Smith are returning to their title roles, alongside a number of other stars from the original Miramax release as well as new faces. Saban Films will release the pic theatrically and production is currently underway.
Jay (Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) were first introduced 25 years ago in Smith’s directorial debut, Clerks, and continued to appear in Smith’s cinematic canon including Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks II, as well as the animated film Jay and Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie. The new movie will take jabs at reboots, remakes, and sequels while simultaneously being all three at the same time.
Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley said, “Jay and Silent...
Jason Mewes and Smith are returning to their title roles, alongside a number of other stars from the original Miramax release as well as new faces. Saban Films will release the pic theatrically and production is currently underway.
Jay (Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) were first introduced 25 years ago in Smith’s directorial debut, Clerks, and continued to appear in Smith’s cinematic canon including Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks II, as well as the animated film Jay and Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie. The new movie will take jabs at reboots, remakes, and sequels while simultaneously being all three at the same time.
Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley said, “Jay and Silent...
- 1/25/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Saban Films has acquired the North American rights to “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot,” Kevin Smith’s upcoming sequel to the 2001 cult stoner comedy “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” the production company announced Friday.
Production is currently underway on the film in which Jason Mewes and Smith are reprising their title roles. Several other actors from the original cast will also return, along with new cameos from across film, TV and music.
Saban Films is planning a “substantial” theatrical release for the sequel. Jordan Monsanto of Smodco is producing alongside Destro Films’ Liz Destro.
Also Read: Stan Lee 'Excelsior!' Tribute Event to Be Hosted by Kevin Smith, Feature Mark Hamill and RZA
Like the original, the new movie will skewer reboots, remakes and sequels, while simultaneously acknowledging that “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” is all three at the same time. Smith explains in a statement that the new...
Production is currently underway on the film in which Jason Mewes and Smith are reprising their title roles. Several other actors from the original cast will also return, along with new cameos from across film, TV and music.
Saban Films is planning a “substantial” theatrical release for the sequel. Jordan Monsanto of Smodco is producing alongside Destro Films’ Liz Destro.
Also Read: Stan Lee 'Excelsior!' Tribute Event to Be Hosted by Kevin Smith, Feature Mark Hamill and RZA
Like the original, the new movie will skewer reboots, remakes and sequels, while simultaneously acknowledging that “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” is all three at the same time. Smith explains in a statement that the new...
- 1/25/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Olivia Taylor Dudley, who currently stars in the Syfy series, The Magicians, and Al Di have signed on to topline Some of Our Stallions, an indie comedy-drama from Silicon Valley producer Carson Mell, who will also co-star.
Mell, who co-wrote the Sundance film, The Long Dumb Road, will write and direct the film, which centers on two best friends struggling with mental illness while searching for the love of their lives. Underlying Tension is financing the film with production slated to commence February 2019 in Vancouver.
Brigsby Bear producer Di will also produce Some of Our Stallions along with Amber Ripley. Executive producers are Liz Destro and Mike Judge.
UTA Independent Film Group is handling sales.
UTA reps the three actors. Dudley and Mell are also repped by Rise Management.
Mell, who co-wrote the Sundance film, The Long Dumb Road, will write and direct the film, which centers on two best friends struggling with mental illness while searching for the love of their lives. Underlying Tension is financing the film with production slated to commence February 2019 in Vancouver.
Brigsby Bear producer Di will also produce Some of Our Stallions along with Amber Ripley. Executive producers are Liz Destro and Mike Judge.
UTA Independent Film Group is handling sales.
UTA reps the three actors. Dudley and Mell are also repped by Rise Management.
- 11/29/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Smith fans will get to play a direct role in whether his comedy series “Hollyweed” moves forward.
The filmmaker behind classic comedies like “Clerks” and “Mallrats” has partnered with Rivit TV to release the pilot for the series that Smith filmed in 2016. Rivit TV aims to enable established creators to connect directly to their fans to watch a free pilot and choose what they are willing to pay for a full season, ultimately determining whether the show is greenlit to go into production.
“Two years ago we shot a pilot for a show called ‘Hollyweed’ and tried to take it out the traditional way but had no luck,” Smith said. “Cut to now, and we get to bring it back to life. Thanks to the good folks at Rivit TV, we raised it from the dead, it’s crazy. Rivit TV was smart enough to take this show and...
The filmmaker behind classic comedies like “Clerks” and “Mallrats” has partnered with Rivit TV to release the pilot for the series that Smith filmed in 2016. Rivit TV aims to enable established creators to connect directly to their fans to watch a free pilot and choose what they are willing to pay for a full season, ultimately determining whether the show is greenlit to go into production.
“Two years ago we shot a pilot for a show called ‘Hollyweed’ and tried to take it out the traditional way but had no luck,” Smith said. “Cut to now, and we get to bring it back to life. Thanks to the good folks at Rivit TV, we raised it from the dead, it’s crazy. Rivit TV was smart enough to take this show and...
- 7/11/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO has picked up to series Los Espookys (working title), its half-hour Spanish-language comedy pilot from Saturday Night Live alum Fred Armisen and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video.
Bernardo Velasco, Cassandra Ciangherotti, Ana Fabrega, Julio Torres and Armisen star in the project, fka Mexico City: Only Good Things Happen. Co-written by Armisen, Fabrega and Torres, Los Espookys is set in a strange and dreamy version of present day Mexico City and follows a group of friends turning their love for horror into a peculiar business.
Velasco, an actor, acting coach and casting director, plays Renaldo, the leader of Los Espookys. He’s noble, kind, serene and obsessed with gore. He’s always running out of cellphone minutes.
Mexican actress Ciangherotti plays Ursula, a calm and collected dental assistant. She provides teeth for the group’s monsters. She loves horror and her sister Tati but above all,...
Bernardo Velasco, Cassandra Ciangherotti, Ana Fabrega, Julio Torres and Armisen star in the project, fka Mexico City: Only Good Things Happen. Co-written by Armisen, Fabrega and Torres, Los Espookys is set in a strange and dreamy version of present day Mexico City and follows a group of friends turning their love for horror into a peculiar business.
Velasco, an actor, acting coach and casting director, plays Renaldo, the leader of Los Espookys. He’s noble, kind, serene and obsessed with gore. He’s always running out of cellphone minutes.
Mexican actress Ciangherotti plays Ursula, a calm and collected dental assistant. She provides teeth for the group’s monsters. She loves horror and her sister Tati but above all,...
- 7/2/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Annapurna understood to be closing on Sorry To Bother You.
Sundance deal flow quickened up on Thursday (January 25) as Saban Films acquired North American rights to Lizzie, Magnolia Pictures took Kusama – Infinity, and Spc acquired Puzzle.
Meanwhile Annapurna was understood to be closing worldwide rights on Boots Riley’s sci-fi satire Sorry To Bother You following that film’s premiere in U.S. Dramatic Competition over the weekend.
Saban will partner with Roadside Attractions on a summer theatrical release for Craig William Macneill’s period drama Lizzie, which stars Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart and is based on Bryce Kass’s screenplay about the unsolved 19th century Borden murders.
Sevigny plays Borden, who lives under her father’s domineering control until she meets and falls for the family maid Bridget Sullivan (Stewart) and was subsequently put on trial for the murder of her father and step-mother. Lizzie premiered last Friday in U.S. Dramatic Competition...
Sundance deal flow quickened up on Thursday (January 25) as Saban Films acquired North American rights to Lizzie, Magnolia Pictures took Kusama – Infinity, and Spc acquired Puzzle.
Meanwhile Annapurna was understood to be closing worldwide rights on Boots Riley’s sci-fi satire Sorry To Bother You following that film’s premiere in U.S. Dramatic Competition over the weekend.
Saban will partner with Roadside Attractions on a summer theatrical release for Craig William Macneill’s period drama Lizzie, which stars Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart and is based on Bryce Kass’s screenplay about the unsolved 19th century Borden murders.
Sevigny plays Borden, who lives under her father’s domineering control until she meets and falls for the family maid Bridget Sullivan (Stewart) and was subsequently put on trial for the murder of her father and step-mother. Lizzie premiered last Friday in U.S. Dramatic Competition...
- 1/25/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Following its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival Lizzie, the period piece centered on suspected axe murderer Lizzie Borden, has been acquired by Saban Films for North American distribution.
Starring Chloë Sevigny, Kristen Stewart, and Kim Dickens, Lizzie was directed by Craig William Macneill, who helmed the Candle Cove first season of Channel Zero and 2015's The Boy.
Saban Films plans to team up with Roadside Attractions to bring Lizzie to theaters this summer, and we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details as they are announced.
In case you missed it, check here for our previous live coverage of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, including the acquisition news for other genre films such as Assassination Nation and Revenge.
Press Release: Park City (January 25, 2018) – In a competitive situation, Saban Films has nabbed North American rights to Craig William Macneill’s Lizzie, starring Academy Award Nominee Chloë...
Starring Chloë Sevigny, Kristen Stewart, and Kim Dickens, Lizzie was directed by Craig William Macneill, who helmed the Candle Cove first season of Channel Zero and 2015's The Boy.
Saban Films plans to team up with Roadside Attractions to bring Lizzie to theaters this summer, and we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details as they are announced.
In case you missed it, check here for our previous live coverage of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, including the acquisition news for other genre films such as Assassination Nation and Revenge.
Press Release: Park City (January 25, 2018) – In a competitive situation, Saban Films has nabbed North American rights to Craig William Macneill’s Lizzie, starring Academy Award Nominee Chloë...
- 1/25/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Saban Films, in a competitive situation, has acquired North American rights to Craig William Macneill's Lizzie, starring Chloë Sevigny as accused murderess Lizzie Borden and Kristen Stewart as her maid. The racy period drama, which just had its World Premiere In-Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, was produced by Sevigny, Naomi Despres and Liz Destro. Written by Bryce Kass and based on the unsolved murders of the Borden parents, Lizzie explores the inner workings…...
- 1/25/2018
- Deadline
“The Little Hours” had its world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it was acquired by Otter Media’s Gunpowder & Sky. Now, Jeff Baena’s irreverent and hilarious adaptation of Giovanni Boccaccio’s medieval book “The Decameron” is ready for its theatrical debut this summer, and a red band trailer has just dropped.
Read More: Aubrey Plaza Leads a Hilarious Cast of Sexually Deviant Nuns In Jeff Baena’s ‘The Little Hours’ — Sundance 2017 Review
Written and directed by Baena, “The Little Hours” follows a group of nuns (played by Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Kate Micucci), who lead a non-eventful life in a monastery lead by Father Tommasso (John C. Reilly). When a virile young man named Massetto (Dave Franco) is brought in by Father Tommasso as the new hired hand, the nuns engage in sexual deviance, substance abuse and wicked revelry.
Read More: 50 Movies to See This Summer
Molly Shannon,...
Read More: Aubrey Plaza Leads a Hilarious Cast of Sexually Deviant Nuns In Jeff Baena’s ‘The Little Hours’ — Sundance 2017 Review
Written and directed by Baena, “The Little Hours” follows a group of nuns (played by Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Kate Micucci), who lead a non-eventful life in a monastery lead by Father Tommasso (John C. Reilly). When a virile young man named Massetto (Dave Franco) is brought in by Father Tommasso as the new hired hand, the nuns engage in sexual deviance, substance abuse and wicked revelry.
Read More: 50 Movies to See This Summer
Molly Shannon,...
- 4/18/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
The company that recently acquired FilmBuff has picked up North America and select territories on Jeff Baena’s latest drama.
Baena’s follow-up to Sundance 2016 selection Joshy and Sundance 2014 entry Life After Beth stars Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Kate Micucci as Italian nuns having a hard time keeping their vow of celibacy.
The cast includes Dave Franco, John C Reilly, Molly Shannon, Fred Armisen, Jemima Kirke, Lauren Weedman, Paul Reiser, Adam Pally, Paul Weitz, Jon Gabrus and Nick Offerman.
Liz Destro of Destro Films produced The Little Hours with Plaza. Starstream Media, Bow and Arrow Entertainment, Foton Pictures, Concourse Media and Exhibit served as executive producers.
Jake Hanly and Janet Brown negotiated on behalf of Gunpowder & Sky with Wme Global and CAA for the filmmakers.
Baena’s follow-up to Sundance 2016 selection Joshy and Sundance 2014 entry Life After Beth stars Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Kate Micucci as Italian nuns having a hard time keeping their vow of celibacy.
The cast includes Dave Franco, John C Reilly, Molly Shannon, Fred Armisen, Jemima Kirke, Lauren Weedman, Paul Reiser, Adam Pally, Paul Weitz, Jon Gabrus and Nick Offerman.
Liz Destro of Destro Films produced The Little Hours with Plaza. Starstream Media, Bow and Arrow Entertainment, Foton Pictures, Concourse Media and Exhibit served as executive producers.
Jake Hanly and Janet Brown negotiated on behalf of Gunpowder & Sky with Wme Global and CAA for the filmmakers.
- 1/26/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Gunpowder & Sky has acquired the comedy “The Little Hours,” which premiered on January 19 in the Sundance Film Festival’s Midnight section. The deal for the film was in the low seven-figures, Deadline reports.
Written and directed by Jeff Baena, “The Little Hours” follows three nuns played by Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, and Kate Micucci whose world is disrupted when a young servant (Dave Franco) takes refuge at their convent after escaping from his master. Molly Shannon and John C. Reilly co-star.
Elizabeth Destro and Plaza served as producers on the film. CAA and Wme Global negotiated the sale.
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Written and directed by Jeff Baena, “The Little Hours” follows three nuns played by Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, and Kate Micucci whose world is disrupted when a young servant (Dave Franco) takes refuge at their convent after escaping from his master. Molly Shannon and John C. Reilly co-star.
Elizabeth Destro and Plaza served as producers on the film. CAA and Wme Global negotiated the sale.
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- 1/26/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Exclusive: The Sundance Film Festival deals keep coming. Gunpowder & Sky has made one for low-seven figures for The Little Hours. Written and directed by Life After Beth helmer Jeff Baena, the film revolves around a young servant fleeing from his master who takes refuge at a dysfunctional convent in medieval Tuscany. Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly and Molly Shannon star. Elizabeth Destro and Plaza produced the film that is part of the…...
- 1/26/2017
- Deadline
Concourse Media chiefs Matthew Shreder and James Andrew Felts have scored a coup and will commence sales on the Croisette of Jeff Baena’s dark comedy through their Concourse Film Trade division.
Wme and CAA represent Us rights to The Little Hour, which recently completed principal photography in Italy. The feature marks Baena’s (pictured) third directorial outing after Sundance selections Joshy and Life After Beth.
Alison Brie stars with Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, John C Reilly and Molly Shannon.
Rounding out the key cast are Fred Armisen, Jon Gabrus, Jemima Kirke, Nick Offerman, Adam Pally, Paul Reiser, Lauren Weedman and Paul Weitz. Plot details remain under the proverbial wraps.
Liz Destro of Destro Films produces and StarStream Media and Bow and Arrow Entertainment are financing and serve as executive producers alongside Productivity Media in partnership with Concourse, and Exhibit Entertainment and Foton Pictures.
Lionsgate and Hulu acquired North American rights to Joshy earlier this year...
Wme and CAA represent Us rights to The Little Hour, which recently completed principal photography in Italy. The feature marks Baena’s (pictured) third directorial outing after Sundance selections Joshy and Life After Beth.
Alison Brie stars with Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, John C Reilly and Molly Shannon.
Rounding out the key cast are Fred Armisen, Jon Gabrus, Jemima Kirke, Nick Offerman, Adam Pally, Paul Reiser, Lauren Weedman and Paul Weitz. Plot details remain under the proverbial wraps.
Liz Destro of Destro Films produces and StarStream Media and Bow and Arrow Entertainment are financing and serve as executive producers alongside Productivity Media in partnership with Concourse, and Exhibit Entertainment and Foton Pictures.
Lionsgate and Hulu acquired North American rights to Joshy earlier this year...
- 4/26/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate and Hulu have announced a partnership deal to acquire rights to Sundance darling Joshy.
The movie is filled with stars, and comes from Jeff Baena who made also made a splash at Sundance with his last film, Life After Beth.
Joshy is a unique take on male relationships, and perhaps just males, that centers on the post-wedding-cancellation interactions that take place between friends, and the lengths men will go to in order to not talk about anything.
Following the theatrical release, it will stream exclusively on Hulu.
Lionsgate (NYSE: Lgf) , a premier next generation global content leader, and Hulu announced today that they have joined forces to acquire the North American rights to Jeff Baena’s Joshy, featuring an ensemble cast, including Thomas Middleditch, Adam Pally, Alex Ross Perry, Nick Kroll, Brett Gelman, and Jenny Slate. The film will be released on Lionsgate’s specialty film distribution label, Lionsgate Premiere,...
The movie is filled with stars, and comes from Jeff Baena who made also made a splash at Sundance with his last film, Life After Beth.
Joshy is a unique take on male relationships, and perhaps just males, that centers on the post-wedding-cancellation interactions that take place between friends, and the lengths men will go to in order to not talk about anything.
Following the theatrical release, it will stream exclusively on Hulu.
Lionsgate (NYSE: Lgf) , a premier next generation global content leader, and Hulu announced today that they have joined forces to acquire the North American rights to Jeff Baena’s Joshy, featuring an ensemble cast, including Thomas Middleditch, Adam Pally, Alex Ross Perry, Nick Kroll, Brett Gelman, and Jenny Slate. The film will be released on Lionsgate’s specialty film distribution label, Lionsgate Premiere,...
- 3/2/2016
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Lionsgate and Hulu have jointly acquired Jeff Baena's Joshy for North America after a world premiere at Sundance. The indie comedy stars Thomas Middleditch, Adam Pally, Alex Ross Perry, Nick Kroll, Brett Gelman and Jenny Slate. Joshy portrays Josh (Middleditch) treating what would have been his bachelor party as an opportunity to reconnect with his friends. The pic will be released on Lionsgate’s specialty film distribution label, Lionsgate Premiere, before streaming exclusively on Hulu after a theatrical run. Joshy was produced by Liz Destro, Michael Zakin and Pally, and executive produced by Starstream’s Kim Leadford and Charles Bonan and Bow
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- 3/1/2016
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hulu has made its first significant acquisition of a festival film, joining Lionsgate on North American rights to Jeff Baena’s recent Sundance world premiere.
The deal marks the arrival on the acquisitions scene of another major digital force after well-documented seismic forays by Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Insiders had been predicting for some time that the streaming service known primarily for TV would make a move into film acquisition.
Hulu has a non-exclusive deal with Epix and announced an exclusive documentary output partnership with IFC in Park City, however this marks the first time it has acquired a feature, rather than merely licensed streaming rights.
Hulu, which has brought on more staff of late and expanded its headquarters in Santa Monica’s so-called Silicon Beach, will stream Joshy exclusively after the theatrical run on Lionsgate’s specialty label Lionsgate Premiere.
Joshy premiered in Park City in the Us Dramatic Competition strand and the ensemble cast includes...
The deal marks the arrival on the acquisitions scene of another major digital force after well-documented seismic forays by Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Insiders had been predicting for some time that the streaming service known primarily for TV would make a move into film acquisition.
Hulu has a non-exclusive deal with Epix and announced an exclusive documentary output partnership with IFC in Park City, however this marks the first time it has acquired a feature, rather than merely licensed streaming rights.
Hulu, which has brought on more staff of late and expanded its headquarters in Santa Monica’s so-called Silicon Beach, will stream Joshy exclusively after the theatrical run on Lionsgate’s specialty label Lionsgate Premiere.
Joshy premiered in Park City in the Us Dramatic Competition strand and the ensemble cast includes...
- 3/1/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
TheWrap’s annual indie film business discussion drew executives and creatives from the independent film world. They included Jay Cohen, partner and head of film finance and distribution at The Gersh Agency; Broad Green Cco Daniel Hammond; “Nuts!” director Penny Lane; “Joshy” and “Yoga Hosers” producer Liz Destro; and Vimeo VP and head of acquisitions Sam Toles. The heavyweights discussed companies like Amazon and Netflix dropping millions on pre-festival acquisitions, and how the streaming giants have driven film prices higher than Park City altitudes, during a conversation hosted by TheWrap CEO and Founder Sharon Waxman. “I wouldn’t call it a bubble,...
- 1/27/2016
- by Cassidy Robinson
- The Wrap
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