Exclusive: Following his massive victory against Tyson Fury to become the newly crowned Undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Oleksandr Usyk has found his next opponent on the big screen as he is set to join the cast of A24’s The Smashing Machine as Mma legend Igor Vovchanchyn. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and Academy Award-nominated Emily Blunt.
The pic is written and directed by Benny Safdie and produced and financed by A24. The film is based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’
The news comes after Johnson revealed the first image from the film which features an unrecognizable Johnson in the corner of the ring getting ready for a match. The...
The pic is written and directed by Benny Safdie and produced and financed by A24. The film is based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’
The news comes after Johnson revealed the first image from the film which features an unrecognizable Johnson in the corner of the ring getting ready for a match. The...
- 5/24/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is doing something different for “The Smashing Machine.” The mixed martial arts biopic is the first film that could get the blockbuster action star some awards attention. And a first-look photo from the film reveals that Johnson looks different than usual.
Studio A24 released the photo on X. It shows Johnson in character as Mark Kerr, a wrestler and Mma fighter. Johnson appears to have some facial prosthetics, his characteristic tattoos are covered up, and his usually bald head sports a wig. He looks a lot like he did when he emerged as a pro wrestling star in the late ‘90s.
First look at Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt. pic.twitter.com/GVC2XIHwGV
— A24 (@A24) May 21, 2024
“The Smashing Machine” is in production now. It follows the life and career of Kerr, a champion in the brutal sport of Brazilian...
Studio A24 released the photo on X. It shows Johnson in character as Mark Kerr, a wrestler and Mma fighter. Johnson appears to have some facial prosthetics, his characteristic tattoos are covered up, and his usually bald head sports a wig. He looks a lot like he did when he emerged as a pro wrestling star in the late ‘90s.
First look at Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt. pic.twitter.com/GVC2XIHwGV
— A24 (@A24) May 21, 2024
“The Smashing Machine” is in production now. It follows the life and career of Kerr, a champion in the brutal sport of Brazilian...
- 5/21/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Dwayne Johnson is reminding fans of his original “The Rock” title for his indie moment in “The Smashing Machine.”
Johnson stars as Mma legend Mark Kerr, who infamously struggled with an addiction to painkillers. Benny Safdie marks his solo directorial debut with the A24 feature. Safdie penned the script based on Kerr’s real-life story and rise in the UFC. Per the initial A24 announcement, Johnson’s most dramatic project yet follows Mma fighter Kerr’s career peak during the “no-holds-barred era of the UFC” in 2000. Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion.
Kerr was previously the subject of the 2002 documentary also titled “The Smashing Machine,” which detailed his Mma career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC, and Pride.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborators on the project since Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired the rights in 2019. A24 later joined as a partner in 2023. Johnson and Dany Garcia...
Johnson stars as Mma legend Mark Kerr, who infamously struggled with an addiction to painkillers. Benny Safdie marks his solo directorial debut with the A24 feature. Safdie penned the script based on Kerr’s real-life story and rise in the UFC. Per the initial A24 announcement, Johnson’s most dramatic project yet follows Mma fighter Kerr’s career peak during the “no-holds-barred era of the UFC” in 2000. Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion.
Kerr was previously the subject of the 2002 documentary also titled “The Smashing Machine,” which detailed his Mma career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC, and Pride.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborators on the project since Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired the rights in 2019. A24 later joined as a partner in 2023. Johnson and Dany Garcia...
- 5/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Dwayne Johnson is nearly unrecognizable in the first look at his upcoming A24 drama “The Smashing Machine,” directed by Benny Safdie and co-starring his “Jungle Cruise” screen partner Emily Blunt. The film casts Johnson as legendary Mma fighter Mark Kerr, who struggled with addiction and his marriage while becoming an icon of the sport. Blunt is starring as Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. The film is currently in production.
While Johnson looks typically ripped as Kerr in “The Smashing Machine” first look, he also appears to be sporting some facial prosthetics to help him transform into the Mma legend. Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Over the course of his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles.
“The Smashing Machine” marks the solo feature directorial debut of Safdie, who collaborated with his brother Josh on A24’s indie hits such...
While Johnson looks typically ripped as Kerr in “The Smashing Machine” first look, he also appears to be sporting some facial prosthetics to help him transform into the Mma legend. Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Over the course of his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles.
“The Smashing Machine” marks the solo feature directorial debut of Safdie, who collaborated with his brother Josh on A24’s indie hits such...
- 5/21/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Emily Blunt has entered into talks to join Dwayne Johnson yet again on the cast of Benny Safdie’s Mma drama ‘The Smashing Machine.’
Blunt is in talks to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. As per the description her character will see her trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world. Johnson will take on the role of Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr. The move marks Johnson’s first dabble at a serious drama.
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The feature is based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce...
Blunt is in talks to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. As per the description her character will see her trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world. Johnson will take on the role of Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr. The move marks Johnson’s first dabble at a serious drama.
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The feature is based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce...
- 3/1/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Negotiations are underway to bring Academy Award-nominated Emily Blunt to the Dwayne Johnson film vehicle The Smashing Machine.
Blunt would play Dawn Staples, the new wife to Mma champion Mark Kerr. While trying to set up a life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.
The film is a drama based on the story of Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC. He struggles with addiction, winning, love, and friendship, set in the year 2000.
During his Mma career, Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, 1994 National Freestyle Champion and 4x Adcc World Submission Champion.
In 2003, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary titled The Smashing Machine, which detailed his Mma career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC and Pride.
The film...
Blunt would play Dawn Staples, the new wife to Mma champion Mark Kerr. While trying to set up a life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.
The film is a drama based on the story of Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC. He struggles with addiction, winning, love, and friendship, set in the year 2000.
During his Mma career, Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, 1994 National Freestyle Champion and 4x Adcc World Submission Champion.
In 2003, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary titled The Smashing Machine, which detailed his Mma career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC and Pride.
The film...
- 3/1/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Emily Blunt is in talks to join Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut “The Smashing Machine,” an A24 feature film starring Dwayne Johnson as Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr, Variety has confirmed. The film will begin production this summer.
Blunt is in talks to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. Per the studio, “While trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.”
The project would reunite Blunt with both Safdie, with whom she starred in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” and Johnson, her co-star from Disney’s 2021 film “Jungle Cruise.”
The film’s logline reads, “‘The Smashing Machine’ is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.”
Dwayne...
Blunt is in talks to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. Per the studio, “While trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.”
The project would reunite Blunt with both Safdie, with whom she starred in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” and Johnson, her co-star from Disney’s 2021 film “Jungle Cruise.”
The film’s logline reads, “‘The Smashing Machine’ is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.”
Dwayne...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld and Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Emily Blunt is in talks to star opposite Dwayne Johnson in A24’s The Smashing Machine, which is written and directed by Benny Safdie.
Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine as real-life mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Blunt would star as Dawn Staples, the new wife to Kerr. Safdie has been developing the project with Johnson, who notably started his career as a professional wrestler, since 2019.
A 2002 HBO doc also titled The Smashing Machine detailed Kerr’s professional career and his rise through the fighting world, as well as his battle with an addiction to pain killers that led to an overdose. Kerr earned the nickname “The Smashing Machine” with his no-holds-barred fighting style.
A24 will finance the film, as well as produce alongside Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush and David Koplan.
Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine as real-life mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Blunt would star as Dawn Staples, the new wife to Kerr. Safdie has been developing the project with Johnson, who notably started his career as a professional wrestler, since 2019.
A 2002 HBO doc also titled The Smashing Machine detailed Kerr’s professional career and his rise through the fighting world, as well as his battle with an addiction to pain killers that led to an overdose. Kerr earned the nickname “The Smashing Machine” with his no-holds-barred fighting style.
A24 will finance the film, as well as produce alongside Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush and David Koplan.
- 2/29/2024
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood Actor Dwayne Johnson is set to step into the shoes of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr. A24 announced that the actor, 51, will portray the Mma and UFC champion in the upcoming film ‘The Smashing Machine’ from filmmaker Benny Safdie, reports People magazine.
“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honoured to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” A24’s Noah Sacco said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Safdie, 37, previously worked with his brother Josh Safdie as the co-director of ‘Uncut Gems’, which starred Adam Sandler, and ‘Good Time’ starring Robert Pattinson.
As per People, ‘The Smashing Machine’ will be Safdie’s first solo project as both writer and director. Johnson, Safdie, Dany Garcia, Eli Bush and David Koplan are producing the film.
The movie...
“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honoured to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” A24’s Noah Sacco said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Safdie, 37, previously worked with his brother Josh Safdie as the co-director of ‘Uncut Gems’, which starred Adam Sandler, and ‘Good Time’ starring Robert Pattinson.
As per People, ‘The Smashing Machine’ will be Safdie’s first solo project as both writer and director. Johnson, Safdie, Dany Garcia, Eli Bush and David Koplan are producing the film.
The movie...
- 12/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hollywood Actor Dwayne Johnson is set to step into the shoes of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr. A24 announced that the actor, 51, will portray the Mma and UFC champion in the upcoming film ‘The Smashing Machine’ from filmmaker Benny Safdie, reports People magazine.
“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honoured to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” A24’s Noah Sacco said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Safdie, 37, previously worked with his brother Josh Safdie as the co-director of ‘Uncut Gems’, which starred Adam Sandler, and ‘Good Time’ starring Robert Pattinson.
As per People, ‘The Smashing Machine’ will be Safdie’s first solo project as both writer and director. Johnson, Safdie, Dany Garcia, Eli Bush and David Koplan are producing the film.
The movie...
“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honoured to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” A24’s Noah Sacco said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Safdie, 37, previously worked with his brother Josh Safdie as the co-director of ‘Uncut Gems’, which starred Adam Sandler, and ‘Good Time’ starring Robert Pattinson.
As per People, ‘The Smashing Machine’ will be Safdie’s first solo project as both writer and director. Johnson, Safdie, Dany Garcia, Eli Bush and David Koplan are producing the film.
The movie...
- 12/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Dwayne Johnson has joined Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut Mma movie ‘The Smashing Machine’ at A24.
Johnson will take on the role of Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr. The move marks Johnson’s first dabble at a serious drama.
The feature is based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
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Kerr is an American former wrestler and Mma icon, was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Throughout his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles. In 2003, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary, also titled “The Smashing Machine.”
Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce alongside Safdie’s Out for the Count banner,...
Johnson will take on the role of Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr. The move marks Johnson’s first dabble at a serious drama.
The feature is based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
Also in news – Introducing the 2024 Efp European Shooting Stars!
Kerr is an American former wrestler and Mma icon, was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Throughout his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles. In 2003, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary, also titled “The Smashing Machine.”
Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce alongside Safdie’s Out for the Count banner,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Who was it who said ‘never tell me the odds’? And was it uttered in some distant galaxy’s asteroid hail, or just the butt of a colonoscopy joke? The great gambol of Uncut Gems (2019) lay in its play around predetermined outcomes: how could the Celtics lose? How did you think this would end? The Safdie Brothers saw in sporting spectacle an elementally stressful catharsis: no matter who wins, someone loses. Accept the mystery or obsess over it—some things are set in stones.
Returning to the well of outsize televised ambition and strong predictor shows, A24 has announced The Smashing Machine, the story of real-life Mma fighter Mark Kerr, with WWE veteran Dwayne Johnson slated to play the lead. The film will mark the solo directing debut of Benny Safdie, who also wrote the screenplay. A24 will produce and finance alongside Safdie’s Out For the Count, Eli Bush,...
Returning to the well of outsize televised ambition and strong predictor shows, A24 has announced The Smashing Machine, the story of real-life Mma fighter Mark Kerr, with WWE veteran Dwayne Johnson slated to play the lead. The film will mark the solo directing debut of Benny Safdie, who also wrote the screenplay. A24 will produce and finance alongside Safdie’s Out For the Count, Eli Bush,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Frank Falisi
- The Film Stage
Benny Safdie has set his solo directorial debut with “The Smashing Machine,” an A24 feature film starring Dwayne Johnson as Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr.
Per A24, the film marks “The Rock’s move into his most dramatic project and role yet.” The movie’s logline reads: “‘The Smashing Machine’ is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.”
Kerr, an American former wrestler and Mma icon, was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Over the course of his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles. In 2003, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary, also titled “The Smashing Machine.”
Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce alongside...
Per A24, the film marks “The Rock’s move into his most dramatic project and role yet.” The movie’s logline reads: “‘The Smashing Machine’ is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.”
Kerr, an American former wrestler and Mma icon, was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Over the course of his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles. In 2003, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary, also titled “The Smashing Machine.”
Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce alongside...
- 12/13/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson will play Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds barred era of UFC, in A24’s The Smashing Machine.
The movie, which the studio is producing and financing, puts them back in business with Benny Safdie, who co-directed and co-wrote one of their big hits, Uncut Gems ($50 million at the domestic box office). Safdie also wrote the script for The Smashing Machine.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborators on the project since Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired rights in 2019. The pic will follow Kerr’s struggle with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks will produce alongside Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush and David Koplan.
Kerr is a former wrestler and mixed martial artist. During his Mma career he was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion,...
The movie, which the studio is producing and financing, puts them back in business with Benny Safdie, who co-directed and co-wrote one of their big hits, Uncut Gems ($50 million at the domestic box office). Safdie also wrote the script for The Smashing Machine.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborators on the project since Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired rights in 2019. The pic will follow Kerr’s struggle with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks will produce alongside Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush and David Koplan.
Kerr is a former wrestler and mixed martial artist. During his Mma career he was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson will be taking his most dramatic role to date in a new A24 project from one half of the Uncut Gems team, Benny Safdie.
Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine as real-life mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Safdie, who wrote and will direct the feature (his first solo directorial effort), has been developing the project with Johnson, who notably started his career as a professional wrestler, since 2019.
A 2002 HBO doc also titled The Smashing Machine details Kerr’s professional career and his rise through the fighting world, as well as his battle with an addiction to pain killers that lead to an overdose. Kerr earned the nickname “The Smashing Machine” due to no-holds-barred fighting style.
A24 will finance the film, as well as produce alongside Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, Safdie’s Out for the Count banner,...
Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine as real-life mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Safdie, who wrote and will direct the feature (his first solo directorial effort), has been developing the project with Johnson, who notably started his career as a professional wrestler, since 2019.
A 2002 HBO doc also titled The Smashing Machine details Kerr’s professional career and his rise through the fighting world, as well as his battle with an addiction to pain killers that lead to an overdose. Kerr earned the nickname “The Smashing Machine” due to no-holds-barred fighting style.
A24 will finance the film, as well as produce alongside Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, Safdie’s Out for the Count banner,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Benny Safdie is set to make his solo directing debut with A24’s “The Smashing Machine” about Mma fighter Mark Kerr.
Real-life WWE alum Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will return to his roots to portray Kerr onscreen in the biopic, capturing Kerr’s rise in the UFC. Per the A24 announcement, Johnson’s most dramatic project yet follows Mma fighter Kerr’s career peak during the “no-holds-barred era of the UFC” in 2000. Two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion Kerr’s struggles with addiction, competition, and his love life will be captured in the film.
A24 will produce and finance “The Smashing Machine,” which is written by Safdie. Lead star Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce alongside Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush, and David Koplan.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborators on the project since Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired the rights in...
Real-life WWE alum Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will return to his roots to portray Kerr onscreen in the biopic, capturing Kerr’s rise in the UFC. Per the A24 announcement, Johnson’s most dramatic project yet follows Mma fighter Kerr’s career peak during the “no-holds-barred era of the UFC” in 2000. Two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion Kerr’s struggles with addiction, competition, and his love life will be captured in the film.
A24 will produce and finance “The Smashing Machine,” which is written by Safdie. Lead star Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce alongside Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush, and David Koplan.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborators on the project since Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired the rights in...
- 12/13/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Spirited, Fleishman Is in Trouble, The English and The Handmaid’s Tale finale.
Spirited premiere
Apple celebrated the global premiere of Spirited in New York on Monday, with stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Tracy Morgan, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Loren Woods, Marlow Barkley, Aimee Carrero, Andrea Anders and Jen Tullock. Filmmakers in attendance included director, writer and producer Sean Anders; producers George Dewey, John Morris, Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan executive producer Diana Pokorny; and composers and EPs Justin Paul and Benj Pasek.
Aimee Carrero, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page and Sean Anders Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell
Fleishman Is in Trouble premiere
Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan, Adam Brody, Meara Mahoney Gross and...
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Spirited, Fleishman Is in Trouble, The English and The Handmaid’s Tale finale.
Spirited premiere
Apple celebrated the global premiere of Spirited in New York on Monday, with stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Tracy Morgan, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Loren Woods, Marlow Barkley, Aimee Carrero, Andrea Anders and Jen Tullock. Filmmakers in attendance included director, writer and producer Sean Anders; producers George Dewey, John Morris, Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan executive producer Diana Pokorny; and composers and EPs Justin Paul and Benj Pasek.
Aimee Carrero, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page and Sean Anders Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell
Fleishman Is in Trouble premiere
Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan, Adam Brody, Meara Mahoney Gross and...
- 11/11/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(Welcome to ...And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.)
"A Christmas Carol" is one of the truly classic Christmas stories from any medium. Originally written by Charles Dickens, the story has been adapted many times before on both the big and small screen. There is the 1938 film, the 2009 adaptation starring Jim Carrey and, of course, Bill Murray's comedy favorite "Scrooged."
Well, the folks at Apple TV+ have decided it's time to take another crack at this one, in musical form, with two of the biggest stars around in the form of Ryan Reynolds ("Deadpool") and Will Ferrell ("Step Brothers"). For those who are eager to see what a big-budget holiday musical starring those two looks like, we're here to help. Here is everything you need to know about "Spirited.
"A Christmas Carol" is one of the truly classic Christmas stories from any medium. Originally written by Charles Dickens, the story has been adapted many times before on both the big and small screen. There is the 1938 film, the 2009 adaptation starring Jim Carrey and, of course, Bill Murray's comedy favorite "Scrooged."
Well, the folks at Apple TV+ have decided it's time to take another crack at this one, in musical form, with two of the biggest stars around in the form of Ryan Reynolds ("Deadpool") and Will Ferrell ("Step Brothers"). For those who are eager to see what a big-budget holiday musical starring those two looks like, we're here to help. Here is everything you need to know about "Spirited.
- 11/2/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Apple Original Films today unveiled the official trailer for its new holiday musical comedy Spirited, starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer.
The synopsis: Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future. For the first time, A Christmas Carol is told from the perspective of the ghosts in this hilarious musical twist on the classic Dickens tale.
From director Sean Anders, written by Anders and John Morris, with original songs by Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land) and production numbers choreographed by Chloe Arnold (The Late Late Show with James Corden), this modern retelling of the...
The synopsis: Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future. For the first time, A Christmas Carol is told from the perspective of the ghosts in this hilarious musical twist on the classic Dickens tale.
From director Sean Anders, written by Anders and John Morris, with original songs by Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land) and production numbers choreographed by Chloe Arnold (The Late Late Show with James Corden), this modern retelling of the...
- 11/2/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple Original Films has debuted the full trailer for the holiday musical comedy feature ‘Spirited.’
Delving into the wonderful world of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ this musical is given a comedy rebirth with the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer leading the cast.
‘La La Land’ duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have imparted their musical stylings for the musical numbers. Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley and Jen Tullock also star.
Sean Anders and John Morris wrote the film with Anders directing. Anders, Morris, Reynolds, George Dewey, Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan produce.
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The film will release on November 18th release on the Apple TV+ service.
The post “I’m the guy you’re gonna haunt?” New trailer drops for ‘Spirited’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
Delving into the wonderful world of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ this musical is given a comedy rebirth with the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer leading the cast.
‘La La Land’ duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have imparted their musical stylings for the musical numbers. Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley and Jen Tullock also star.
Sean Anders and John Morris wrote the film with Anders directing. Anders, Morris, Reynolds, George Dewey, Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan produce.
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The film will release on November 18th release on the Apple TV+ service.
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- 11/2/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Spirited, a holiday-themed musical comedy starring Will Ferrell (Elf) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) is set to receive a theatrical release on November 11th, with an Apple TV+ release to follow just one week later on November 18th. With those dates swiftly approaching, a new trailer for the film has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.
Directed by Sean Anders (Daddy’s Home), who also wrote the screenplay with John Morris, Spirited features original songs from Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land) and production numbers choreographed by Chloe Arnold (The Late Late Show with James Corden). The film has the following synopsis:
Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host...
Directed by Sean Anders (Daddy’s Home), who also wrote the screenplay with John Morris, Spirited features original songs from Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land) and production numbers choreographed by Chloe Arnold (The Late Late Show with James Corden). The film has the following synopsis:
Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host...
- 11/2/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The first trailer for Apple’s upcoming “Spirited” is here! Watch as Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell team up to haunt each other and sing snark through the most wonderful time of the year.
From director Sean Anders (“Daddy’s Home”) and featuring a script from Anders and John Morris, the musical comedy is also the latest project from Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul – so you know these show-stopping tunes are going to be your newest Christmasy earworms.
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer also stars with “Hadestown” Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.
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Per an official synopsis of the feature: “Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns...
From director Sean Anders (“Daddy’s Home”) and featuring a script from Anders and John Morris, the musical comedy is also the latest project from Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul – so you know these show-stopping tunes are going to be your newest Christmasy earworms.
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer also stars with “Hadestown” Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.
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2022 Movie Release Dates: A Schedule of Films Coming This Year
Per an official synopsis of the feature: “Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns...
- 11/2/2022
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
The Ghost of Christmas Present is putting a modern twist on a beloved tale of holidays past.
Apple Original film “Spirited” stars Will Ferrell as the Ghost of Christmas Present who selects grumpy corporate executive Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) as his newest project. However, Clint soon flips the script on the Christmas spirit and instead visits the spirit’s past, present, and future.
Inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol,” the musical film also stars Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock. “Daddy’s Home” helmer Sean Anders directs from a script he co-wrote the script John Morris.
“Spirited” features original songs penned by “Dear Evan Hansen” and “La La Land” Oscar and Tony Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
“The rumors stop here. Will and I did Not lip sync our dancing in ‘Spirited,'” Reynolds joked in a teaser video he recently tweeted,...
Apple Original film “Spirited” stars Will Ferrell as the Ghost of Christmas Present who selects grumpy corporate executive Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) as his newest project. However, Clint soon flips the script on the Christmas spirit and instead visits the spirit’s past, present, and future.
Inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol,” the musical film also stars Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock. “Daddy’s Home” helmer Sean Anders directs from a script he co-wrote the script John Morris.
“Spirited” features original songs penned by “Dear Evan Hansen” and “La La Land” Oscar and Tony Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
“The rumors stop here. Will and I did Not lip sync our dancing in ‘Spirited,'” Reynolds joked in a teaser video he recently tweeted,...
- 11/2/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Apple Original Films has debuted the teaser trailer for the holiday musical comedy feature ‘Spirited.’
Delving into the wonderful world of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ this musical is given a comedy rebirth with the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer leading the cast.
‘La La Land’ duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have imparted their musical stylings for the musical numbers. Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley and Jen Tullock also star.
Sean Anders and John Morris wrote the film with Anders directing. Anders, Morris, Reynolds, George Dewey, Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan produce.
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The film will release on November 18th release on the Apple TV+ service.
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Delving into the wonderful world of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ this musical is given a comedy rebirth with the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer leading the cast.
‘La La Land’ duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have imparted their musical stylings for the musical numbers. Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley and Jen Tullock also star.
Sean Anders and John Morris wrote the film with Anders directing. Anders, Morris, Reynolds, George Dewey, Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan produce.
Also in trailers – Millie Bobby Brown & Henry Cavill star in new trailer for ‘Enola Homes 2’
The film will release on November 18th release on the Apple TV+ service.
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- 10/13/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Apple Original Films released the first teaser trailer for the holiday musical comedy Spirited starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell. The film takes a different approach to the classic A Christmas Carol story, with the teaser introducing Reynolds as its version of Scrooge and Ferrell as the Ghost of Christmas Present who has a problem remembering he’s first “save’s” name.
“Sweet kid. One crutch,” recalls Ferrell as the Ghost before rattling off Little Larry, Micro Mike, and Super Small Steve, much to Reynolds’ annoyance. There’s also a little dancing, some holiday magic, and a brief appearance by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
The cast also includes Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock. Sean Anders (Daddy’s Home) directed and co-wrote the screenplay with John Morris. La La Land‘s Oscar-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote original tunes for the holiday musical,...
“Sweet kid. One crutch,” recalls Ferrell as the Ghost before rattling off Little Larry, Micro Mike, and Super Small Steve, much to Reynolds’ annoyance. There’s also a little dancing, some holiday magic, and a brief appearance by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
The cast also includes Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock. Sean Anders (Daddy’s Home) directed and co-wrote the screenplay with John Morris. La La Land‘s Oscar-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote original tunes for the holiday musical,...
- 10/12/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Click here to read the full article.
Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell team for a spirited take on A Christmas Carol in the first teaser for their upcoming holiday movie musical.
On Wednesday, Apple TV+ dropped a video preview for Spirited, which sees Reynolds starring as Clint Briggs, a Scrooge-like character visited on Christmas Eve by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.
Ferrell plays the Ghost of Christmas Present, who has the tables turned on him by Briggs, with the ghostly host ultimately reexamining his own past, present and future. The minute-and-a-half teaser is light on plot but does offer a glimpse of the story’s colorful and comedic take on the Charles Dickens classic, told from the perspective of the ghosts.
The trailer kicks off with an animated tap sequence which eventually comes to life as Reynolds and Ferrell — two of Hollywood’s favorite comedic riffers — play...
Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell team for a spirited take on A Christmas Carol in the first teaser for their upcoming holiday movie musical.
On Wednesday, Apple TV+ dropped a video preview for Spirited, which sees Reynolds starring as Clint Briggs, a Scrooge-like character visited on Christmas Eve by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.
Ferrell plays the Ghost of Christmas Present, who has the tables turned on him by Briggs, with the ghostly host ultimately reexamining his own past, present and future. The minute-and-a-half teaser is light on plot but does offer a glimpse of the story’s colorful and comedic take on the Charles Dickens classic, told from the perspective of the ghosts.
The trailer kicks off with an animated tap sequence which eventually comes to life as Reynolds and Ferrell — two of Hollywood’s favorite comedic riffers — play...
- 10/12/2022
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds are ringing in the holidays with a new musical. Apple TV+ has released the first teaser for “Spirited,” an upcoming Christmas movie that sees the two comedic actors teaming up — and squaring off in a tap-dancing battle.
Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novella “A Christmas Carol,” “Spirited” focuses on the Ghost of Christmas Present, portrayed in the original story as a Father Christmas-esque figure. In the (mostly) streaming film, Ferrell plays the spirit, who spends every year selecting a new corrupted person to be visited by him and the ghosts of Christmases Past and Future. However, when he chooses Clint Briggs (Reynolds) as the ghosts’ new project, he winds up getting the script flipped on him by the savvy businessman, who forces the spirit to go through his own past, present, and future.
The trailer contains many references to the original “Christmas Carol,” which seemingly...
Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novella “A Christmas Carol,” “Spirited” focuses on the Ghost of Christmas Present, portrayed in the original story as a Father Christmas-esque figure. In the (mostly) streaming film, Ferrell plays the spirit, who spends every year selecting a new corrupted person to be visited by him and the ghosts of Christmases Past and Future. However, when he chooses Clint Briggs (Reynolds) as the ghosts’ new project, he winds up getting the script flipped on him by the savvy businessman, who forces the spirit to go through his own past, present, and future.
The trailer contains many references to the original “Christmas Carol,” which seemingly...
- 10/12/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Deck the halls with boughs of holly with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds this year. The comedy duo will be co-starring in a new interpretation of the Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. The new film, Spirited, is a comedy musical from writer and director Sean Anders, who helmed both the Daddy’s Home films, also starring Ferrell. The new film is an Apple Original and will be gift wrapped for subscribers of AppleTV+ this holiday season.
The new trailer has just been released by Apple and also provides this official synopsis:
“Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future. For the first time, ‘A...
The new trailer has just been released by Apple and also provides this official synopsis:
“Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future. For the first time, ‘A...
- 10/12/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Click here to read the full article.
Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell’s upcoming holiday film Spirited — a musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol — will open in theaters on Nov. 11 before making its global debut on Apple TV+ Nov. 18 ahead of Thanksgiving.
Apple Original Films announced its release plans for the high-profile movie on Friday. It’s not yet clear how many cinemas Spirited will play in, since many exhibitors aren’t keen to carry a film that’s hitting the home so quickly now that the box office is recovering from the pandemic.
For its part — much like its rivals — Apple Original Films’ main focus is making compelling content for its streaming service, versus waging a full-fledged theatrical run that requires a major marketing spend.
Streamers generally don’t report theatrical grosses. A traditional Hollywood event pic will open in 3,000 to 4,000 screens, while an event title from...
Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell’s upcoming holiday film Spirited — a musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol — will open in theaters on Nov. 11 before making its global debut on Apple TV+ Nov. 18 ahead of Thanksgiving.
Apple Original Films announced its release plans for the high-profile movie on Friday. It’s not yet clear how many cinemas Spirited will play in, since many exhibitors aren’t keen to carry a film that’s hitting the home so quickly now that the box office is recovering from the pandemic.
For its part — much like its rivals — Apple Original Films’ main focus is making compelling content for its streaming service, versus waging a full-fledged theatrical run that requires a major marketing spend.
Streamers generally don’t report theatrical grosses. A traditional Hollywood event pic will open in 3,000 to 4,000 screens, while an event title from...
- 9/23/2022
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Poster for Apple Original Films’ ‘Spirited’ starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds
Apple Original Films is taking an unusual approach to building the buzz for Spirited. Instead of the usual movie posters, Apple’s opted to release four behind-the-scenes posters for what they’re describing as a modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story A Christmas Carol.
The posters feature the musical’s stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spencer. And Reynolds mentioned the posters’ release on Twitter, tweeting, “For some reason, these are called iPosters.” (It’s Friday and my brain’s in weekend mode so it took me a minute to figure out the joke.)
The cast also includes Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock. Sean Anders and John Morris co-wrote the screenplay, with Anders directing. Anders, Morris, Reynolds, Ferrell, George Dewey, Jessica Elbaum, and David Koplan produced.
Apple Original Films is taking an unusual approach to building the buzz for Spirited. Instead of the usual movie posters, Apple’s opted to release four behind-the-scenes posters for what they’re describing as a modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story A Christmas Carol.
The posters feature the musical’s stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spencer. And Reynolds mentioned the posters’ release on Twitter, tweeting, “For some reason, these are called iPosters.” (It’s Friday and my brain’s in weekend mode so it took me a minute to figure out the joke.)
The cast also includes Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock. Sean Anders and John Morris co-wrote the screenplay, with Anders directing. Anders, Morris, Reynolds, Ferrell, George Dewey, Jessica Elbaum, and David Koplan produced.
- 9/23/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Apple Original Films announced today that the highly anticipated holiday musical comedy, Spirited, a modern rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story “A Christmas Carol,” starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds will premiere in theaters on November 11 and globally on Apple TV+ on November 18, 2022! Check out some behind-the-scenes teaser art from the film below!
About The Film Genre: Comedy, Family, Musical MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 Cast: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, Jen Tullock Director: Sean Anders Screenplay: Sean Anders, John Morris Producer: Sean Anders, John Morris, Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, David Koplan
Spirited will premiere in theaters on November 11
and globally on Apple TV+ on November 18, 2022!
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About The Film Genre: Comedy, Family, Musical MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 Cast: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, Jen Tullock Director: Sean Anders Screenplay: Sean Anders, John Morris Producer: Sean Anders, John Morris, Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, David Koplan
Spirited will premiere in theaters on November 11
and globally on Apple TV+ on November 18, 2022!
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- 9/23/2022
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Apple Sets Theatrical, Streaming Dates For Movie Musical ‘Spirited’ With Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds
Apple Original Films will premiere holiday musical comedy Spirited in theaters Nov. 11 and globally on Apple TV+ Nov. 18.
The modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story ‘A Christmas Carol’ directed by Sean Anders stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley and Jen Tullock.
Think Dickens’ heartwarming tale of a scrooge visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve, but funnier and with huge musical numbers. The soundtrack features new songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Written by Anders and John Morris.
Produced by Anders, Morris, Reynolds, George Dewey, Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, David Koplan.
The modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story ‘A Christmas Carol’ directed by Sean Anders stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley and Jen Tullock.
Think Dickens’ heartwarming tale of a scrooge visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve, but funnier and with huge musical numbers. The soundtrack features new songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Written by Anders and John Morris.
Produced by Anders, Morris, Reynolds, George Dewey, Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, David Koplan.
- 9/23/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ has announced the release date for the new musical comedy, Spirited. The Apple original is described as “A modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story ‘A Christmas Carol.’” The film will be released in a limited theater run on November 11 this year and then will be available to stream on the streaming service on November 18.
Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock. The film is directed by Sean Anders, director of comedies such as the Daddy’s Home films, Horrible Bosses 2, and Instant Family. Anders also co-wrote the movie and shares writing duties with frequent collaborator John Morris, whose own credits include the same movies.
The film comes from the production companies of the two stars, including Maximum Effort Productions and Gloria Sanchez Productions. Ferrell and Reynolds will be producing alongside writers and director Anders and Morris,...
Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock. The film is directed by Sean Anders, director of comedies such as the Daddy’s Home films, Horrible Bosses 2, and Instant Family. Anders also co-wrote the movie and shares writing duties with frequent collaborator John Morris, whose own credits include the same movies.
The film comes from the production companies of the two stars, including Maximum Effort Productions and Gloria Sanchez Productions. Ferrell and Reynolds will be producing alongside writers and director Anders and Morris,...
- 9/23/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Sunita Mani has joined the cast of Apple Original Films’ Spirited, starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer. Mani will play Past, known as The Ghost of Christmas Past, in the musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story A Christmas Carol that will feature all original music.
The pic will be directed by Sean Anders, who also serves as writer alongside writing partner John Morris. In addition to starring, Reynolds will produce through his Maximum Effort banner, as will Ferrell, who will produce through his Gloria Sanchez Productions alongside Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan. George Dewey serves as executive producer for Maximum Effort.
Best known for her role of Arthie on the Netflix series Glow as well as the hit USA series Mr. Robot, Mani recently wrapped production on the HBO limited series Scenes from a Marriage and was most recently seen in the Apple TV+ series Servant.
The pic will be directed by Sean Anders, who also serves as writer alongside writing partner John Morris. In addition to starring, Reynolds will produce through his Maximum Effort banner, as will Ferrell, who will produce through his Gloria Sanchez Productions alongside Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan. George Dewey serves as executive producer for Maximum Effort.
Best known for her role of Arthie on the Netflix series Glow as well as the hit USA series Mr. Robot, Mani recently wrapped production on the HBO limited series Scenes from a Marriage and was most recently seen in the Apple TV+ series Servant.
- 6/24/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has signed a multi-year first look TV deal with Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum’s Gloria Sanchez Productions, the streaming company confirmed.
The Netflix deal comes as the production company’s “Dead to Me” is heading into its second season on the streamer. Ferrell will also star alongside Rachel McAdams in the Sanchez-produced film “Eurovision,” that will premiere on Netflix in May. Sanchez separately has a film deal with Paramount.
The company, a subsidiary of Ferrell and Adam McKay’s Gary Sanchez Productions, also named Brittney Segal to be Head of TV and David Koplan to be Head of Film. Elbaum founded Gloria Sanchez Productions as a sister company to Gary Sanchez, with a focus on female voices in comedy.
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The company is just branching into TV; along with “Dead to Me” the company is behind truTV’s “I’m Sorry,...
The Netflix deal comes as the production company’s “Dead to Me” is heading into its second season on the streamer. Ferrell will also star alongside Rachel McAdams in the Sanchez-produced film “Eurovision,” that will premiere on Netflix in May. Sanchez separately has a film deal with Paramount.
The company, a subsidiary of Ferrell and Adam McKay’s Gary Sanchez Productions, also named Brittney Segal to be Head of TV and David Koplan to be Head of Film. Elbaum founded Gloria Sanchez Productions as a sister company to Gary Sanchez, with a focus on female voices in comedy.
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The company is just branching into TV; along with “Dead to Me” the company is behind truTV’s “I’m Sorry,...
- 1/24/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell’s Gloria Sanchez Productions has made a multi-year nonexclusive first look TV deal with Netflix. The company separately made a multi-year Paramount feature deal. The company has also named Brittney Segal to be Head of TV and David Koplan to be Head of Film. The Netflix deal comes on the heels of the success of Dead to Me, which is now in post-production on its second season. The Gloria Sanchez-produced David Dobkin-directed Eurovision, starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams and written by Ferrell and Andrew Steele, premieres on Netflix this May.
Ferrell is in Sundance this weekend to launch the Searchlight Pictures film Downhill opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus, before its February 14th theatrical release.
Gloria Sanchez’s recent film credits include the awards season contenders Hustlers and Booksmart, and next up is the Kristen Wiig Annie Mumolo-starrer Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
Ferrell is in Sundance this weekend to launch the Searchlight Pictures film Downhill opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus, before its February 14th theatrical release.
Gloria Sanchez’s recent film credits include the awards season contenders Hustlers and Booksmart, and next up is the Kristen Wiig Annie Mumolo-starrer Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
- 1/24/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Ferrell is strengthening his relationship with Netflix.
The actor and producer's Gloria Sanchez Productions, which he heads with Jessica Elbaum, has signed a first-look deal with the streamer. Separately, the company has signed a feature deal with Paramount.
The company has also named Brittney Segal and David Koplan heads of TV and film, respectively.
"We're thrilled to continue to build upon Gloria Sanchez’s strong slate of female-driven storytelling at the highest level," Ferrell and Elbaum said in a statement. "While celebrating that brand mission, we are excited to expand our scope to include ...
The actor and producer's Gloria Sanchez Productions, which he heads with Jessica Elbaum, has signed a first-look deal with the streamer. Separately, the company has signed a feature deal with Paramount.
The company has also named Brittney Segal and David Koplan heads of TV and film, respectively.
"We're thrilled to continue to build upon Gloria Sanchez’s strong slate of female-driven storytelling at the highest level," Ferrell and Elbaum said in a statement. "While celebrating that brand mission, we are excited to expand our scope to include ...
- 1/24/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
When the autobiographical novel “Papillon” was published in France in 1969, it was hailed as “the greatest adventure story of all time” — and that description set the tone of the 1973 film adaptation starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman as two prisoners trying to escape a penal colony in Guiana.
But Michael Noer, the Danish director of a new remake starring Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek taking on the parts played by McQueen and Hoffman, respectively, says he had more than an action/buddy movie in mind while shooting the real-life drama about Parisian safecracker Henri “Papillon” Charrière (Hunnam), who was framed for murder and formed an unlikely friendship with counterfeiter Louis Dega (Malek) while planning his escape from the penal colony in the 1940s.
Noer envisioned an unlikely love story of inmates-turned-soulmates.
“That was the first thing I wrote on the side of the pages as I was skimming through the...
But Michael Noer, the Danish director of a new remake starring Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek taking on the parts played by McQueen and Hoffman, respectively, says he had more than an action/buddy movie in mind while shooting the real-life drama about Parisian safecracker Henri “Papillon” Charrière (Hunnam), who was framed for murder and formed an unlikely friendship with counterfeiter Louis Dega (Malek) while planning his escape from the penal colony in the 1940s.
Noer envisioned an unlikely love story of inmates-turned-soulmates.
“That was the first thing I wrote on the side of the pages as I was skimming through the...
- 8/20/2018
- by James Patrick Herman
- Variety Film + TV
“I’ll underwrite any escape you can arrange,” the millionaire prisoner tells his framed fellow inmate. Only problem is, their penitentiary is a remote island, and “there’s no way off.”
Tell that to Henri “Papillon” Charrière — who intones, “There’s always a way.” Then again, the punishment for attempted escape is two years in solitary. One’s second attempt is met with a life sentence on said Devil’s Island.
Here is the first trailer for Papillon, director Michael Noer’s remake of the 1973 film that starred Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman and was co-penned by Dalton Trumbo. Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek step into their respective roles as safecracker Charrière and quirky counterfeiter Louis Dega. Together, the mismatched pair navigate a gauntlet of bullets, whips, even sharks as they struggle for to attain freedom.
The redo is scripted by Aaron Guzikowski based on Charriere’s books Papillon and Banco,...
Tell that to Henri “Papillon” Charrière — who intones, “There’s always a way.” Then again, the punishment for attempted escape is two years in solitary. One’s second attempt is met with a life sentence on said Devil’s Island.
Here is the first trailer for Papillon, director Michael Noer’s remake of the 1973 film that starred Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman and was co-penned by Dalton Trumbo. Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek step into their respective roles as safecracker Charrière and quirky counterfeiter Louis Dega. Together, the mismatched pair navigate a gauntlet of bullets, whips, even sharks as they struggle for to attain freedom.
The redo is scripted by Aaron Guzikowski based on Charriere’s books Papillon and Banco,...
- 5/22/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek star in the adventure based on the bestselling 1969 memoir of convicted French felon and fugitive Henri Charriere.
Papillon shot for 51 days in Belgrade, Serbia, as well as various locations in Montenegro and the Mediterranean Film Studioswater tanks in Malta.
Michael Noer directs from a screenplay by Aaron Guzikowski. The story charts Charriere’s escape attempts from the brutal penal colony on French Guiana.
Red Granite’s Joey McFarland, David Koplan and Riza Aziz produce with Ram Bergman and Roger Corbi.
Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman starred in the 1973 version.
Condé Nast Entertainment has hired Bruce Perlmutter as senior vice-president of production to oversee the company’s digital video content. Perlmutter most recently produced BuzzFeed’s live election night coverage, and the Heaven Sent live skydiving event for Fox, Facebook Live and Snapchat. FilmRise has acquired North American rights to Nancy Buirski’s documentary By Sidney Lumet. The film premiered...
Papillon shot for 51 days in Belgrade, Serbia, as well as various locations in Montenegro and the Mediterranean Film Studioswater tanks in Malta.
Michael Noer directs from a screenplay by Aaron Guzikowski. The story charts Charriere’s escape attempts from the brutal penal colony on French Guiana.
Red Granite’s Joey McFarland, David Koplan and Riza Aziz produce with Ram Bergman and Roger Corbi.
Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman starred in the 1973 version.
Condé Nast Entertainment has hired Bruce Perlmutter as senior vice-president of production to oversee the company’s digital video content. Perlmutter most recently produced BuzzFeed’s live election night coverage, and the Heaven Sent live skydiving event for Fox, Facebook Live and Snapchat. FilmRise has acquired North American rights to Nancy Buirski’s documentary By Sidney Lumet. The film premiered...
- 12/5/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Mr. Robot star Rami Malek is negotiating to star with Charlie Hunnam in Papillon, the remake of the 1973 classic film. Hunnam will play the role originated by Steve McQueen and Malek is in talks to play the role originated by Dustin Hoffman. The film will shoot in September, directed by Michael Noer (Northwest) from a script by Prisoners writer Aaron Guzikowski. The picture is backed by Red Granit and Joey McFarland, riza aziz, David Koplan, Ram Bergman and…...
- 8/3/2016
- Deadline
Exclusive: Charlie Hunnam stars in the re-telling of the 1973 classic.
Red Granite International’s Danny Dimbort and Christian Mercuri have begun sales here on Papillon starring Charlie Hunnam.
The film is styled as a contemporary and gritty re-telling of Franklin J. Schaffner’s 1973 classic that starred Steve McQueen as Henri Charrière, a petty criminal sent to the notorious Devil’s Island penal colony in French Guiana after he is unjustly convicted of murder.
Charrière befriends a counterfeiter who offers to fund his escape in return for protection.
Danish director Michael Noer is lining up to start production outside the Us this summer from a script by Aaron Guzikowski. CAA represents Us rights to the classic adventure story.
Riza Aziz, Joey McFarland, Ram Bergman and Roger Corbi produce, while Dimbort and Mercuri are among the executive producers with David Koplan, Yan-Fischer-Romanovsky, Joshua D. Mauer, Terrence Chang and Martin Hellstern.
Red Granite International’s Danny Dimbort and Christian Mercuri have begun sales here on Papillon starring Charlie Hunnam.
The film is styled as a contemporary and gritty re-telling of Franklin J. Schaffner’s 1973 classic that starred Steve McQueen as Henri Charrière, a petty criminal sent to the notorious Devil’s Island penal colony in French Guiana after he is unjustly convicted of murder.
Charrière befriends a counterfeiter who offers to fund his escape in return for protection.
Danish director Michael Noer is lining up to start production outside the Us this summer from a script by Aaron Guzikowski. CAA represents Us rights to the classic adventure story.
Riza Aziz, Joey McFarland, Ram Bergman and Roger Corbi produce, while Dimbort and Mercuri are among the executive producers with David Koplan, Yan-Fischer-Romanovsky, Joshua D. Mauer, Terrence Chang and Martin Hellstern.
- 5/12/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Two decades after Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels’ endearingly dense pairing spun slapstick comedy into box office gold in Dumb and Dumber, the long-awaited sequel, Dumb and Dumber To, arrives on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack and On Demand on February 17, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber; There’s Something about Mary; Me, Myself and Irene) the Dumb and Dumber To Blu-ray Combo Pack offers hilarious extra belly laughs including an alternate opening, deleted and extended scenes, and a multi-part feature that takes viewers behind the scenes of the no-holds-barred comedy.
The side-splitting sequel also stars Rob Riggle (The Hangover, 21 Jump Street), Kathleen Turner (Marley & Me, Romancing the Stone), Laurie Holden (“The Walking Dead,” Silent Hill), Rachel Melvin (My Funny Valentine, “Days of Our Lives”), and Steve Tom(“Major Crimes,” Seven Pounds).
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their signature roles as...
The side-splitting sequel also stars Rob Riggle (The Hangover, 21 Jump Street), Kathleen Turner (Marley & Me, Romancing the Stone), Laurie Holden (“The Walking Dead,” Silent Hill), Rachel Melvin (My Funny Valentine, “Days of Our Lives”), and Steve Tom(“Major Crimes,” Seven Pounds).
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their signature roles as...
- 2/13/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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Paramount Pictures and Red Granite Pictures in association with Gary Sanchez Productions announced today that Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are set to star in Daddy’S Home.
Daddy’S Home follows a mild-mannered radio executive (Ferrell) who strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father (Wahlberg) arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.
Sean Anders (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “That’S My Boy”) will direct.
Wahlberg and Ferrell previously starred together in the comedy The Other Guys . In August of 2010, St. Louis beat out big cities in The Other Guys contest on Facebook and hosted the “The Other Guys Other Premiere.” Both actors were on hand for the red carpet premiere.
Red Granite Pictures will co-produce and co-finance the film, which Paramount Pictures will distribute worldwide.
Paramount Pictures and Red Granite Pictures in association with Gary Sanchez Productions announced today that Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are set to star in Daddy’S Home.
Daddy’S Home follows a mild-mannered radio executive (Ferrell) who strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father (Wahlberg) arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.
Sean Anders (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “That’S My Boy”) will direct.
Wahlberg and Ferrell previously starred together in the comedy The Other Guys . In August of 2010, St. Louis beat out big cities in The Other Guys contest on Facebook and hosted the “The Other Guys Other Premiere.” Both actors were on hand for the red carpet premiere.
Red Granite Pictures will co-produce and co-finance the film, which Paramount Pictures will distribute worldwide.
- 11/6/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Paramount Pictures and Red Granite Pictures in association with Gary Sanchez Productions announced today that Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are set to star in “Daddy’S Home.” Red Granite Pictures will co-produce and co-finance the film, which Paramount Pictures will distribute worldwide. The film is expected to begin shooting later this year. Sean Anders (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “That’S My Boy”) will direct the screenplay written by Brian Burns (“Blue Bloods,” “Entourage”), with revision by Anders and John Morris (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “Dumb And Dumber To”), Chris Henchy (“The Campaign,” “The Other Guys”), Adam McKay (“Anchorman 2: The Ledgend Continues,” “The Campaign”) and Etan Cohen (“Men In Black 3,” “Tropic Thunder”).Morris will produce with Ferrell, Henchy and McKay through their Gary Sanchez Productions banner (“Tammy,” “Get Hard”). The executive producers are Riza Aziz, Joey McFarland and David Koplan (“Dumb And Dumber To,” “The Wolf Of Wall Street”) from Red Granite Pictures.
- 11/5/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
Paramount Pictures and Red Granite Pictures in association with Gary Sanchez Productions announced today that Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are set to star in “Daddy’S Home.” Red Granite Pictures will co-produce and co-finance the film, which Paramount Pictures will distribute worldwide. The film is expected to begin shooting later this year.
Sean Anders (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “That’S My Boy”) will direct the screenplay written by Brian Burns (“Blue Bloods,” “Entourage”), with revision by Anders and John Morris (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “Dumb And Dumber To”), Chris Henchy (“The Campaign,” “The Other Guys”), Adam McKay (“Anchorman 2: The Ledgend Continues,” “The Campaign”) and Etan Cohen (“Men In Black 3,” “Tropic Thunder”).
Morris will produce with Ferrell, Henchy and McKay through their Gary Sanchez Productions banner (“Tammy,” “Get Hard”). The executive producers are Riza Aziz, Joey McFarland and David Koplan (“Dumb And Dumber To,” “The Wolf Of Wall Street...
Sean Anders (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “That’S My Boy”) will direct the screenplay written by Brian Burns (“Blue Bloods,” “Entourage”), with revision by Anders and John Morris (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “Dumb And Dumber To”), Chris Henchy (“The Campaign,” “The Other Guys”), Adam McKay (“Anchorman 2: The Ledgend Continues,” “The Campaign”) and Etan Cohen (“Men In Black 3,” “Tropic Thunder”).
Morris will produce with Ferrell, Henchy and McKay through their Gary Sanchez Productions banner (“Tammy,” “Get Hard”). The executive producers are Riza Aziz, Joey McFarland and David Koplan (“Dumb And Dumber To,” “The Wolf Of Wall Street...
- 11/5/2014
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Heretic Films has appointed the producer and entertainment attorney as president. Separately, Mika Pryce has joined Red Granite as creative executive.
Segal (pictured) represented the company as its attorney on the Sundance entry Low Down starring Elle Fanning and John Hawkes, as well as Kevin Pollak’s upcoming Misery Loves Comedy and Slamdance best narrative feature audience award winner Copenhagen.
“Greg brings Heretic extensive experience in all phases of independent film production, as well as a keen knowledge of film finance and domestic and international film distribution,” said CEO Burton Ritchie.
Red Granite hire Mika Pryce will report directly to production president David Koplan and most recently served two years as story editor at Kevin McCormick’s Langley Park Pictures. Her experience includes time at Evolution Media Capital and Lionsgate International.
Segal (pictured) represented the company as its attorney on the Sundance entry Low Down starring Elle Fanning and John Hawkes, as well as Kevin Pollak’s upcoming Misery Loves Comedy and Slamdance best narrative feature audience award winner Copenhagen.
“Greg brings Heretic extensive experience in all phases of independent film production, as well as a keen knowledge of film finance and domestic and international film distribution,” said CEO Burton Ritchie.
Red Granite hire Mika Pryce will report directly to production president David Koplan and most recently served two years as story editor at Kevin McCormick’s Langley Park Pictures. Her experience includes time at Evolution Media Capital and Lionsgate International.
- 9/30/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Former Langley Park Pictures story editor Mika Pryce has been tapped as creative executive at Red Granite Pictures, the indie finance, production and distribution outfit run by Riza Aziz and Joey McFarland. Pryce, who also has worked at Evolution Media Capital and Lionsgate International, will report to Red Granite president of production David Koplan.
Red Granite has Alexandre Aja’s Horns starring Daniel Radcliffe and Juno Temple coming out October 31 via Radius-twc and is behind the Farrelly brothers’ Dumb And Dumber To which Universal releases November 14. On its development slate is The General, based on the story of George Washington, and The Brigands Of Rattleborge, the onetime Black List script about bandits who terrorize a Old West town under the cover of a torrential rain storm.
Red Granite has Alexandre Aja’s Horns starring Daniel Radcliffe and Juno Temple coming out October 31 via Radius-twc and is behind the Farrelly brothers’ Dumb And Dumber To which Universal releases November 14. On its development slate is The General, based on the story of George Washington, and The Brigands Of Rattleborge, the onetime Black List script about bandits who terrorize a Old West town under the cover of a torrential rain storm.
- 9/30/2014
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
Watch fresh clips from Thanks for Sharing, starring Mark Ruffalo and Gwyneth Paltrow. The Lionsgate romantic comedy opens in theaters on September 20th, 2013, and also stars Josh Gad, Alecia Moore and Tim Robbins. Stuart Blumberg directs from a script he wrote with Matt Wilson, this the comic and deeply moving look at a new kind of modern family, as a group of friends in recovery learns to face life together with heart, humor and humility. Gary Gilbert, William Migliore and David Koplan produce.
- 9/15/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
As Red Granite Pictures prepares to expand its slate, the company has tapped veteran indie producer David Koplan to be its head of physical production and development. In his new role, Koplan will work closely with Red Granite chairman Riza Aziz and vice chairman Joey McFarland. Before joining Red Granite, Koplan made a name for himself as a producer on nearly a dozen films including Stuart Blumberg's upcoming film Thanks for Sharing, starring Mark Ruffalo and Gwyneth Paltrow. He also served as an executive producer on Marc Lawrence's upcoming untitled film starring Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei. Koplan's first mission at Red Granite will be diving into the
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- 8/12/2013
- by Tatiana Siegel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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