Updated, 3:14 p.m: 20th Century Studios has shared the first trailer for Vacation Friends 2, the sequel to its hit 2021 buddy comedy, which saw Lil Rel Howery and Yvonne Orji become Vacation Friends with Meredith Hagner and John Cena.
In the second installment, picking up after the passage of a few months, newly married couple Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) invite their uninhibited besties Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), who are also newly married and have a baby, to join them for a vacation when Marcus lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort. His reason for traveling there in the first place is to meet with the owners of the resort to bid on a construction contract for a hotel they own in Chicago. But when Kyla’s incarcerated father Reese (Steve Buscemi) is released from San Quentin and shows up at the resort unannounced at the worst possible moment,...
In the second installment, picking up after the passage of a few months, newly married couple Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) invite their uninhibited besties Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), who are also newly married and have a baby, to join them for a vacation when Marcus lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort. His reason for traveling there in the first place is to meet with the owners of the resort to bid on a construction contract for a hotel they own in Chicago. But when Kyla’s incarcerated father Reese (Steve Buscemi) is released from San Quentin and shows up at the resort unannounced at the worst possible moment,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jake Choi (Single Parents) has signed on to star alongside Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, John Cena and Meredith Hagner in 20th Century Studios’ Vacation Friends sequel Honeymoon Friends for Hulu.
In the original film released to the streamer in August of 2021, an uptight couple (Howery and Orji) makes friends with a rowdy couple (Cena and Hagner) while on vacation in Mexico, but their friendship takes an awkward turn when they get back home.
Clay Tarver directed the buddy comedy from his script co-written by Tom Mullen, Tim Mullen, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, seeing it score Hulu’s biggest opening weekend for an original title, though the Predator franchise prequel Prey has since trumped it. Todd Garner and Timothy M. Bourne produced, with Steve Pink and Sean Robins exec producing.
Details as to the sequel’s plot are being kept under wraps. While unconfirmed, we hear that...
In the original film released to the streamer in August of 2021, an uptight couple (Howery and Orji) makes friends with a rowdy couple (Cena and Hagner) while on vacation in Mexico, but their friendship takes an awkward turn when they get back home.
Clay Tarver directed the buddy comedy from his script co-written by Tom Mullen, Tim Mullen, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, seeing it score Hulu’s biggest opening weekend for an original title, though the Predator franchise prequel Prey has since trumped it. Todd Garner and Timothy M. Bourne produced, with Steve Pink and Sean Robins exec producing.
Details as to the sequel’s plot are being kept under wraps. While unconfirmed, we hear that...
- 10/13/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Vacation Friends” will be back for another wild and raunchy ride, as 20th Century Studios has set a sequel to the couples comedy starring John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji and Meredith Hagner.
“Vacation Friends,” which is now streaming on Hulu, followed Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji), a straight-laced couple who head to Mexico for a romantic getaway. Things immediately go awry and the couple makes friends with the wild and thrill-seeking Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), embarking on a whirlwind bonding adventure during their week away from reality. But when it’s time to return home, the relationship takes an awkward turn as Ron and Kyla aren’t ready for the vacation friendship to end.
Directed by Clay Tarver, “Vacation Friends” was written by Tom Mullen, Tim Mullen, Tarver, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. The movie was produced by Todd Garner and Timothy M. Bourne, with...
“Vacation Friends,” which is now streaming on Hulu, followed Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji), a straight-laced couple who head to Mexico for a romantic getaway. Things immediately go awry and the couple makes friends with the wild and thrill-seeking Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), embarking on a whirlwind bonding adventure during their week away from reality. But when it’s time to return home, the relationship takes an awkward turn as Ron and Kyla aren’t ready for the vacation friendship to end.
Directed by Clay Tarver, “Vacation Friends” was written by Tom Mullen, Tim Mullen, Tarver, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. The movie was produced by Todd Garner and Timothy M. Bourne, with...
- 9/1/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
The brand new trailer and poster are here for 20th Century Studios’ “Vacation Friends,” debuting August 27 streaming globally as a Hulu Original in the U.S. and a Star Original on Star on Disney+ in select international markets. The film stars John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, Meredith Hagner, Robert Wisdom, Andrew Bachelor and Lynn Whitfield.
“Vacation Friends” is 20th Century Studios’ first film to have a global release on the Hulu and Disney+ streaming platforms.
In this raw and raunchy comedy, straight-laced Marcus and Emily are befriended by wild, thrill-seeking partiers Ron and Kyla at a resort in Mexico. Living in the moment, the usually level-headed couple lets loose to enjoy a week of uninhibited fun and debauchery with their new “vacation friends.” Months after their walk on the wild side, Marcus and Emily are horrified when Ron and Kyla show up uninvited at their wedding, creating chaos...
“Vacation Friends” is 20th Century Studios’ first film to have a global release on the Hulu and Disney+ streaming platforms.
In this raw and raunchy comedy, straight-laced Marcus and Emily are befriended by wild, thrill-seeking partiers Ron and Kyla at a resort in Mexico. Living in the moment, the usually level-headed couple lets loose to enjoy a week of uninhibited fun and debauchery with their new “vacation friends.” Months after their walk on the wild side, Marcus and Emily are horrified when Ron and Kyla show up uninvited at their wedding, creating chaos...
- 7/21/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Whether it’s cocaine on a margarita rim in place of salt or mushrooms that Lil Rel Howery should’ve never eaten, John Cena is quite the bad influence in the first trailer for “Vacation Friends,” as everything he touches “turns to drugs,” giving Howery and his bride to be a bad trip in more ways than one.
“Vacation Friends” is a comedy about a couple played by Howery and Yvonne Orji about to have their dream wedding, only for a couple played by Cena and Meredith Hagner to crash it and claim they’re best friends. Turns out the two couples had a week full of debauchery and fun in Mexico together after Howery and Orji met them and decided to let loose.
“Marcus and I crossed paths in Mexico,” Cena says in an impromptu toast at Howery’s wedding. “We got to know each other…intimately!”
“Vacation Friends...
“Vacation Friends” is a comedy about a couple played by Howery and Yvonne Orji about to have their dream wedding, only for a couple played by Cena and Meredith Hagner to crash it and claim they’re best friends. Turns out the two couples had a week full of debauchery and fun in Mexico together after Howery and Orji met them and decided to let loose.
“Marcus and I crossed paths in Mexico,” Cena says in an impromptu toast at Howery’s wedding. “We got to know each other…intimately!”
“Vacation Friends...
- 7/21/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
The trailer for the new drama All My Life starring Jessica Rothe and Solomon Chaus, has just been released. The film is directed by Marc Meyers from a script by Todd Rosenberg. You can check out the trailer above right here on CinemaNerdz!
Based on the powerful true love story that inspired an entire nation, All My Life follows the journey of an engaged couple who make the difficult decision to accelerate their wedding in the wake of a devastating discovery.
Jennifer Carter and Solomon Chau are a sweet, fun-loving, newly engaged couple whose whole life seems ahead of them. But when Sol is diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in December, their plans for a summer wedding become impossible.
In a race against time, Jenn and Sol’s friends and family launch an online fundraiser to help the couple create their dream wedding in just two weeks. In the process,...
Based on the powerful true love story that inspired an entire nation, All My Life follows the journey of an engaged couple who make the difficult decision to accelerate their wedding in the wake of a devastating discovery.
Jennifer Carter and Solomon Chau are a sweet, fun-loving, newly engaged couple whose whole life seems ahead of them. But when Sol is diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in December, their plans for a summer wedding become impossible.
In a race against time, Jenn and Sol’s friends and family launch an online fundraiser to help the couple create their dream wedding in just two weeks. In the process,...
- 10/20/2020
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Universal Pictures will release romantic drama “All My Life” theatrically on Dec. 4, 2020, the studio announced on Monday. The trailer was also released on Monday which you can watch above.
Based on the powerful true love story that inspired an entire nation, “All My Life” follows the journey of an engaged couple who make the difficult decision to accelerate their wedding in the wake of a devastating discovery.
“All My Life” stars Jessica Rothe (the “Happy Death Day” films) as Jennifer Carter, and Harry Shum Jr. (“Crazy Rich Asians”) as Solomon Chau, a sweet, fun-loving, newly engaged couple whose whole life seems ahead of them. But when Solomon is diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in December, their plans for a summer wedding become impossible. In a race against time, Jenn and Sol’s friends and family launch an online fundraiser to help the couple create their dream wedding in just two weeks.
Based on the powerful true love story that inspired an entire nation, “All My Life” follows the journey of an engaged couple who make the difficult decision to accelerate their wedding in the wake of a devastating discovery.
“All My Life” stars Jessica Rothe (the “Happy Death Day” films) as Jennifer Carter, and Harry Shum Jr. (“Crazy Rich Asians”) as Solomon Chau, a sweet, fun-loving, newly engaged couple whose whole life seems ahead of them. But when Solomon is diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in December, their plans for a summer wedding become impossible. In a race against time, Jenn and Sol’s friends and family launch an online fundraiser to help the couple create their dream wedding in just two weeks.
- 10/19/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Production scheduled for first quarter 2021.
Olga Kurylenko will star in the upcoming feature Run, the latest addition to 13 Films’ virtual Cannes market sales roster.
Steven C. Miller will direct the story about a woman who receives a curt message from her high-ranking CIA operative husband telling her to flee and must uncover his dark secrets in order to save her family.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins are producing through Broken Road Productions. Tannaz Anisi and Greg Schenz serve as executive producers through 13 Films, which is arranging financing and packaging the project.
Chris Roach and John W. Richardson, best known...
Olga Kurylenko will star in the upcoming feature Run, the latest addition to 13 Films’ virtual Cannes market sales roster.
Steven C. Miller will direct the story about a woman who receives a curt message from her high-ranking CIA operative husband telling her to flee and must uncover his dark secrets in order to save her family.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins are producing through Broken Road Productions. Tannaz Anisi and Greg Schenz serve as executive producers through 13 Films, which is arranging financing and packaging the project.
Chris Roach and John W. Richardson, best known...
- 6/24/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Mr. Mercedes star Breeda Wool is set to star opposite Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney, and Ann Dowd in Mass, an indie drama from first-time feature director Fran Kranz. Written by Kranz, the pic takes place in the aftermath of a violent tragedy that affects the lives of two couples in different ways. 7 Eccles Street financed the pic and will produce with Kranz and Casey Wilder Mott of 5B Productions. Wool, who will be co-starring in the Marianna Palka-directed film, Collection, recently recurred on the third season Netflix’s Glow. The Innovative and Bold Management & Production repped actress also starred in the indie feature, Mother’s Little Helpers, which premiered at SXSW.
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Anjali Bhimani has been added to the cast of Universal’s All My Life, the film inspired by the life of Jenn Carter and her husband Solomon Chau. Jessica Rothe and...
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Anjali Bhimani has been added to the cast of Universal’s All My Life, the film inspired by the life of Jenn Carter and her husband Solomon Chau. Jessica Rothe and...
- 12/20/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Ever Carradine is set to appear in All My Life, Universal’s romantic drama inspired by the life of Jenn Carter and her husband Solomon Chau, who will be played by Jessica Rothe and Harry Shum Jr. Marc Meyers is directing the piece, which revolves around the love, life and laughter circle of a young couple as they plan their wedding in the face of devastating news. Jay Pharoah, Marielle Scott, Michael Masini, Chrissie Fit, Greg Vrotsos, Kyle Allen, and Keala Settle also co-star. Todd Rosenberg wrote the script, which Todd Garner and Sean Robins are producing for their Broken Road Productions banner. Carradine is repped by Gersh Agency.
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Shameless star Shanola Hampton has been added to the cast of Grace, joining Kristin Davis, Greer Grammer, and Dermot Mulroney in the indie thriller from Anna Elizabeth James. The pic follows a bestselling female novelist...
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Shameless star Shanola Hampton has been added to the cast of Grace, joining Kristin Davis, Greer Grammer, and Dermot Mulroney in the indie thriller from Anna Elizabeth James. The pic follows a bestselling female novelist...
- 11/22/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress and singer Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) is set to join Jessica Rothe and Harry Shum Jr. in universal Pictures’ All My Life which is inspired by the real-life story of Jenn Carter and her husband Solomon Chau.
Directed by Marc Meyers (My Friend Dahmer), All My Life is based on Todd Rosenberg’s 2017 Black List script which details the true story of Chau and Carter, a young couple planning their wedding in the face of devastating news. Rothe is set to play a character inspired by Carter, while Shum will portray a character based on Chau. Details about Settle’s role are being kept under wraps.
The film also stars Michael Masini, Chrissie Fit and Greg Vrotsos. Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce for their Broken Road Productions banner. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Sara Scott and Director of Development Lexi Barta will oversee the...
Directed by Marc Meyers (My Friend Dahmer), All My Life is based on Todd Rosenberg’s 2017 Black List script which details the true story of Chau and Carter, a young couple planning their wedding in the face of devastating news. Rothe is set to play a character inspired by Carter, while Shum will portray a character based on Chau. Details about Settle’s role are being kept under wraps.
The film also stars Michael Masini, Chrissie Fit and Greg Vrotsos. Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce for their Broken Road Productions banner. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Sara Scott and Director of Development Lexi Barta will oversee the...
- 11/20/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Mario Cantone has joined the cast of Universal Pictures’ bittersweet tale “All My Life.”
The film is inspired by the true story of Jenn Carter and her husband, Solomon Chau, a young couple who, as they planned their wedding found out that Chau had liver cancer. In the face of their devastating news, Chau and Carter moved the date up and raised more than $52,000 through a GoFundMe account to ensure they got the wedding of their dreams. They were married four months before he died on the day they were originally supposed to be married.
Cantone’s role was not disclosed, but the leads will be played by “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Glee” star Harry Shum Jr. (Chau) and “Happy Death Day’s” Jessica Rothe (Carter). Chrissie Fit, Jay Pharoah, Marielle Scott and Kyle Allen also recently joined the cast.
Also Read: Paul Feig Monster Movie 'Dark Army'...
The film is inspired by the true story of Jenn Carter and her husband, Solomon Chau, a young couple who, as they planned their wedding found out that Chau had liver cancer. In the face of their devastating news, Chau and Carter moved the date up and raised more than $52,000 through a GoFundMe account to ensure they got the wedding of their dreams. They were married four months before he died on the day they were originally supposed to be married.
Cantone’s role was not disclosed, but the leads will be played by “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Glee” star Harry Shum Jr. (Chau) and “Happy Death Day’s” Jessica Rothe (Carter). Chrissie Fit, Jay Pharoah, Marielle Scott and Kyle Allen also recently joined the cast.
Also Read: Paul Feig Monster Movie 'Dark Army'...
- 11/19/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Jay Pharoah has joined the cast of Universal’s drama “All My Life.”
Actors Marielle Scott and Kyle Allen will also appear in the film alongside the previously announced cast of Jessica Rothe and Harry Shum Jr.
Directed by Marc Meyers, “All My Life” is inspired by the true story of Jenn Carter and her husband, Solomon Chau, a young couple planning their wedding in the face of devastating news.
Todd Rosenberg wrote the script, which was featured on the Black List in 2017. Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce for their Broken Road Productions banner. Universal’s senior vp of production Sara Scott and director of development Lexi Barta will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.
Best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live,” Pharoah was most recently seen in Steven Soderbergh’s “Unsane” and also had a recurring role on ABC’s “A Million Little Things.
Actors Marielle Scott and Kyle Allen will also appear in the film alongside the previously announced cast of Jessica Rothe and Harry Shum Jr.
Directed by Marc Meyers, “All My Life” is inspired by the true story of Jenn Carter and her husband, Solomon Chau, a young couple planning their wedding in the face of devastating news.
Todd Rosenberg wrote the script, which was featured on the Black List in 2017. Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce for their Broken Road Productions banner. Universal’s senior vp of production Sara Scott and director of development Lexi Barta will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.
Best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live,” Pharoah was most recently seen in Steven Soderbergh’s “Unsane” and also had a recurring role on ABC’s “A Million Little Things.
- 11/12/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Universal’s forthcoming romantic drama All My Life has added Michael Masini, Chrissie Fit and Greg Vrotsos. The trio join previously announced stars Jessica Rothe and Harry Shum Jr.
All My Life will be directed by Marc Meyers (My Friend Dahmer) and is based on Todd Rosenberg’s 2017 Black List script details the true story of Solomon Chau and Jennifer Carter, a young couple planning their wedding in the face of devastating news. Rothe is set to play a character inspired by Carter, while Shum will portray a character based on Chau.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce via their Broken Road Productions banner. Universal Pictures Svp Production Sara Scott and Director of Development Lexi Barta are set to oversee the...
All My Life will be directed by Marc Meyers (My Friend Dahmer) and is based on Todd Rosenberg’s 2017 Black List script details the true story of Solomon Chau and Jennifer Carter, a young couple planning their wedding in the face of devastating news. Rothe is set to play a character inspired by Carter, while Shum will portray a character based on Chau.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce via their Broken Road Productions banner. Universal Pictures Svp Production Sara Scott and Director of Development Lexi Barta are set to oversee the...
- 11/4/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Players is diving into geek culture, optioning the film rights to comic Planet of the Nerds.
Todd Garner, who recently produced Isn't It Romantic and Tag, is producing with his Broken Road partner Sean Robins.
The comic tackles today’s pop culture dominance by all things geek through the eyes of the group that previously held top status…the jocks. The story tells of high school jocks from the 1980s who are accidentally frozen by an experimental cryogenics device, and revived almost 40 years later. They awake in today’s computer-driven, superhero movie-loving world, now ruled by nerds, and react the only ...
Todd Garner, who recently produced Isn't It Romantic and Tag, is producing with his Broken Road partner Sean Robins.
The comic tackles today’s pop culture dominance by all things geek through the eyes of the group that previously held top status…the jocks. The story tells of high school jocks from the 1980s who are accidentally frozen by an experimental cryogenics device, and revived almost 40 years later. They awake in today’s computer-driven, superhero movie-loving world, now ruled by nerds, and react the only ...
- 10/25/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount Players is diving into geek culture, optioning the film rights to comic Planet of the Nerds.
Todd Garner, who recently produced Isn't It Romantic and Tag, is producing with his Broken Road partner Sean Robins.
The comic tackles today’s pop culture dominance by all things geek through the eyes of the group that previously held top status…the jocks. The story tells of high school jocks from the 1980s who are accidentally frozen by an experimental cryogenics device, and revived almost 40 years later. They awake in today’s computer-driven, superhero movie-loving world, now ruled by nerds, and react the only ...
Todd Garner, who recently produced Isn't It Romantic and Tag, is producing with his Broken Road partner Sean Robins.
The comic tackles today’s pop culture dominance by all things geek through the eyes of the group that previously held top status…the jocks. The story tells of high school jocks from the 1980s who are accidentally frozen by an experimental cryogenics device, and revived almost 40 years later. They awake in today’s computer-driven, superhero movie-loving world, now ruled by nerds, and react the only ...
- 10/25/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Exclusive: Jessica Rothe is set to star in Universal Pictures’ All My Life, inspired by the true story of Jenn Carter and her husband Solomon Chau.
The pic, directed by Marc Meyers (My Friend Dahmer) and based on Todd Rosenberg’s 2017 Black List script, follows a young couple as they plan their wedding in the face of devastating news. Rothe will play the bride inspired by Carter.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce for their Broken Road Productions banner. Universal’s Svp of Production Sara Scott and Director of Development Lexi Barta will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.
Rothe just wrapped the Amazon’s series Utopia, an adaptation of the U.K. series, written by Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Gillian Flynn. Rothe is also currently executive producing and starring in Delilah, a comedy pilot for HBO Max, based on a pitch she developed with Sharon Horgan...
The pic, directed by Marc Meyers (My Friend Dahmer) and based on Todd Rosenberg’s 2017 Black List script, follows a young couple as they plan their wedding in the face of devastating news. Rothe will play the bride inspired by Carter.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce for their Broken Road Productions banner. Universal’s Svp of Production Sara Scott and Director of Development Lexi Barta will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.
Rothe just wrapped the Amazon’s series Utopia, an adaptation of the U.K. series, written by Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Gillian Flynn. Rothe is also currently executive producing and starring in Delilah, a comedy pilot for HBO Max, based on a pitch she developed with Sharon Horgan...
- 9/11/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
A new batch of actors is ready to fight in the forthcoming Mortal Kombat feature at New Line. Deadline has confirmed that Wu Assassins star Lewis Tan, The Meg‘s Jessica McNamee and Josh Lawson have joined the lead ensemble of the movie adaptation of the popular martial arts video game franchise.
Tan, who has also appeared in AMC’s Into the Badlands and Deadpool 2, has been cast in an undisclosed lead role, while McNamee will step into the role of Sonya Blade and Lawson will portray Kano. They will join the previously announced cast that includes Tadanobu Asano as Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jackson “Jax” Bridges, Sisi Stringer as Mileena, Joe Taslim as Sub Zero and Ludi Lin as Liu Kang.
The film’s plot has been kept under wraps, but it will be cut from the same cloth as the 1992 movie adaptation, which was followed up with 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.
Tan, who has also appeared in AMC’s Into the Badlands and Deadpool 2, has been cast in an undisclosed lead role, while McNamee will step into the role of Sonya Blade and Lawson will portray Kano. They will join the previously announced cast that includes Tadanobu Asano as Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jackson “Jax” Bridges, Sisi Stringer as Mileena, Joe Taslim as Sub Zero and Ludi Lin as Liu Kang.
The film’s plot has been kept under wraps, but it will be cut from the same cloth as the 1992 movie adaptation, which was followed up with 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.
- 8/26/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The forthcoming Mortal Kombat film from New Line has set the actors who will play some of the iconic characters from the popular video game. Ludi Lin, newcomer Sisi Stringer and Mechad Brooks will play Liu Kang, Mileena and Jackson “Jax” Bridges. respectively. In addition, Tadanobu Asano is in final negotiations to play Raiden.
The latest cast members join Joe Taslim, who landed the role of Sub-Zero.
First-time director Simon McQuoid is at the helm of this reboot, which is being produced by James Wan and Todd Garner. Greg Russo wrote the current screenplay. The new fantasy-action Mortal Kombat is the third film inspired by the video game, following 1995’s Mortal Kombat and 1997’s Mortal Kombat Annihilation.
Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear and Sean Robins will serve as executive producers.
Mortal Kombat is scheduled...
The latest cast members join Joe Taslim, who landed the role of Sub-Zero.
First-time director Simon McQuoid is at the helm of this reboot, which is being produced by James Wan and Todd Garner. Greg Russo wrote the current screenplay. The new fantasy-action Mortal Kombat is the third film inspired by the video game, following 1995’s Mortal Kombat and 1997’s Mortal Kombat Annihilation.
Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear and Sean Robins will serve as executive producers.
Mortal Kombat is scheduled...
- 8/16/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Mortal Kombat is hitting the big screen once again in a highly-anticipated reboot of the beloved ‘90s video game franchise.
Though details of the project have remained largely under wraps, cast and crew have slowly started to emerge as shooting, set to begin later this year, inches closer.
Mortal Kombat started as a video game in the early ‘90s and has since evolved into a massive franchise comprised of movies, TV shows, comic books and even a theatrical stage show that toured in the mid-‘90s.
The series, a fantasy fighting game featuring a large lineup of characters from different realms of a fictional universe,...
Though details of the project have remained largely under wraps, cast and crew have slowly started to emerge as shooting, set to begin later this year, inches closer.
Mortal Kombat started as a video game in the early ‘90s and has since evolved into a massive franchise comprised of movies, TV shows, comic books and even a theatrical stage show that toured in the mid-‘90s.
The series, a fantasy fighting game featuring a large lineup of characters from different realms of a fictional universe,...
- 7/10/2019
- by Rachel DeSantis
- PEOPLE.com
Joe Taslim has signed on to star as Sub-Zero in “Mortal Kombat” for New Line Cinema.
Taslim broke out in the 2011 Indonesian actioner “The Raid.” He appeared in “Fast and Furious 6” and “The Night Comes for Us,” and currently stars in the Cinemax series “Warrior.”
New Line noted that the video game “Mortal Kombat 11” was released in April and has become the most successful launch in franchise history. While it was critically panned, New Line’s 1995 “Mortal Kombat” movie grossed over $120 million worldwide and its sequel, “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation,” took in $50 million two years later.
Sub-Zero was one of the original characters featured in the Midway game, which debuted in 1992 with a story focusing on the monk Liu Kang working to save Earth from an evil sorcerer. The development of the first game was originally based on an idea that Ed Boon and John Tobias had of making a video game starring Jean-Claude Van Damme,...
Taslim broke out in the 2011 Indonesian actioner “The Raid.” He appeared in “Fast and Furious 6” and “The Night Comes for Us,” and currently stars in the Cinemax series “Warrior.”
New Line noted that the video game “Mortal Kombat 11” was released in April and has become the most successful launch in franchise history. While it was critically panned, New Line’s 1995 “Mortal Kombat” movie grossed over $120 million worldwide and its sequel, “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation,” took in $50 million two years later.
Sub-Zero was one of the original characters featured in the Midway game, which debuted in 1992 with a story focusing on the monk Liu Kang working to save Earth from an evil sorcerer. The development of the first game was originally based on an idea that Ed Boon and John Tobias had of making a video game starring Jean-Claude Van Damme,...
- 7/9/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Joe Taslim (Fast & Furious 6), a veteran of the Indonesian national judo team, has locked down the role of Sub-Zero in New Line’s upcoming reboot of Mortal Kombat , the iconic video game introduced in 1992.
Taslim, who stars in the Cinemax series Warrior, made his screen debut in the Iko Uwais-directed cult film The Raid. His other credits include The Night Comes For Us.
Originally developed by Midway Games, the martial arts mainstay is closing in on an all-time sales total of 50 million copies sold. The latest iteration of the game, Mortal Kombat 11, hit stores in April in the brand’s biggest launch to date.
Sub-Zero, a frosty ninja, is one of the original characters in the combat tournament game along with Johnny Cage, Kano, Liu Kang, Raiden, Scorpion, Sonya Blade, Goro, Shang Tsung, and Reptile.
This will be Round Three for Mortal Kombat as a feature-film property.Resident Evil director Paul W.
Taslim, who stars in the Cinemax series Warrior, made his screen debut in the Iko Uwais-directed cult film The Raid. His other credits include The Night Comes For Us.
Originally developed by Midway Games, the martial arts mainstay is closing in on an all-time sales total of 50 million copies sold. The latest iteration of the game, Mortal Kombat 11, hit stores in April in the brand’s biggest launch to date.
Sub-Zero, a frosty ninja, is one of the original characters in the combat tournament game along with Johnny Cage, Kano, Liu Kang, Raiden, Scorpion, Sonya Blade, Goro, Shang Tsung, and Reptile.
This will be Round Three for Mortal Kombat as a feature-film property.Resident Evil director Paul W.
- 7/9/2019
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
Indonesian actor/martial artist Joe Taslim has been cast as Sub-Zero in New Line Cinema’s epic-action film “Mortal Kombat.” The film is set to shoot in South Australia later this year, an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap.
The film, produced by “Aquaman” director James Wan and based on the hugely successful video game franchise, will hit theaters on March 5, 2021. Simon McQuoid will direct in his feature directorial debut. The current screenplay is by Greg Russo.
Developed by Midway Games in 1992, “Mortal Kombat” is a series of horror/fantasy-themed fighting games in which a group of martial artists (and a God) are assembled to compete in a series of fights against demonic opponents in order to prevent the destruction of earth. “Mortal Kombat 11,” the franchise’s latest installment, was released in April and has become the most successful launch in franchise history.
The first game was notorious for its depiction of extreme gore, especially via finishing moves called “fatalities,” in which fights were ended by actions like ripping a beating heart from an opponent’s chest or pulling their head and spine from their body, among others.
The fatality feature was expanded upon in subsequent games escalating both the gore and the black comedy, and fatalities remain a staple of the series. Since 1992, 24 games have been released.
“Mortal Kombat” will be the franchise’s third live-action adaptation, following 1995’s “Mortal Kombat” and “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” in 1997. The franchise also spawned a direct-to-video animated prequel, “Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins,” in 1995, as well as a stage show.
Also Read: Ronda Rousey to Voice Sonya Blade in 'Mortal Kombat 11': Watch the Trailer Here (Video)
Wan and Todd Garner are producing, with Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear, and Sean Robins executive producing.
Taslim made his screen debut in Iko Uwais’s cult action movie, “The Raid.” Taslim currently stars in the Cinemax series “Warrior” and appeared in “Fast and Furious 6” and the acclaimed “The Night Comes For Us.”
Taslim is repped by ICM Partners.
The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
Read original story ‘Mortal Kombat': Joe Taslim Joins Cast as Sub-Zero At TheWrap...
The film, produced by “Aquaman” director James Wan and based on the hugely successful video game franchise, will hit theaters on March 5, 2021. Simon McQuoid will direct in his feature directorial debut. The current screenplay is by Greg Russo.
Developed by Midway Games in 1992, “Mortal Kombat” is a series of horror/fantasy-themed fighting games in which a group of martial artists (and a God) are assembled to compete in a series of fights against demonic opponents in order to prevent the destruction of earth. “Mortal Kombat 11,” the franchise’s latest installment, was released in April and has become the most successful launch in franchise history.
The first game was notorious for its depiction of extreme gore, especially via finishing moves called “fatalities,” in which fights were ended by actions like ripping a beating heart from an opponent’s chest or pulling their head and spine from their body, among others.
The fatality feature was expanded upon in subsequent games escalating both the gore and the black comedy, and fatalities remain a staple of the series. Since 1992, 24 games have been released.
“Mortal Kombat” will be the franchise’s third live-action adaptation, following 1995’s “Mortal Kombat” and “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” in 1997. The franchise also spawned a direct-to-video animated prequel, “Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins,” in 1995, as well as a stage show.
Also Read: Ronda Rousey to Voice Sonya Blade in 'Mortal Kombat 11': Watch the Trailer Here (Video)
Wan and Todd Garner are producing, with Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear, and Sean Robins executive producing.
Taslim made his screen debut in Iko Uwais’s cult action movie, “The Raid.” Taslim currently stars in the Cinemax series “Warrior” and appeared in “Fast and Furious 6” and the acclaimed “The Night Comes For Us.”
Taslim is repped by ICM Partners.
The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
Read original story ‘Mortal Kombat': Joe Taslim Joins Cast as Sub-Zero At TheWrap...
- 7/9/2019
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
New Line's Mortal Kombat movie has found its Sub-Zero.
Actor and martial artist Joe Taslim will be playing the superpowered fighter in the live-action adaptation of the video game.
James Wan and his Atomic Monster banner are producing the movie, which will be the feature debut of veteran commercial director Simon McQuoid. Todd Garner will also produce, with Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear and Sean Robins executive producing.
While the plot of the movie remains unknown, the video game centers on a massive roster of character fighters from different realms in a fictional universe battling for supremacy. ...
Actor and martial artist Joe Taslim will be playing the superpowered fighter in the live-action adaptation of the video game.
James Wan and his Atomic Monster banner are producing the movie, which will be the feature debut of veteran commercial director Simon McQuoid. Todd Garner will also produce, with Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear and Sean Robins executive producing.
While the plot of the movie remains unknown, the video game centers on a massive roster of character fighters from different realms in a fictional universe battling for supremacy. ...
New Line's Mortal Kombat movie has found its Sub-Zero.
Actor and martial artist Joe Taslim will be playing the superpowered fighter in the live-action adaptation of the video game.
James Wan and his Atomic Monster banner are producing the movie, which will be the feature debut of veteran commercial director Simon McQuoid. Todd Garner will also produce, with Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear and Sean Robins executive producing.
While the plot of the film remains unknown, the video game centers on a massive roster of character fighters from different realms in a fictional universe battling for supremacy. Greg Russo penned ...
Actor and martial artist Joe Taslim will be playing the superpowered fighter in the live-action adaptation of the video game.
James Wan and his Atomic Monster banner are producing the movie, which will be the feature debut of veteran commercial director Simon McQuoid. Todd Garner will also produce, with Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear and Sean Robins executive producing.
While the plot of the film remains unknown, the video game centers on a massive roster of character fighters from different realms in a fictional universe battling for supremacy. Greg Russo penned ...
Based on the fantasy fighting video game launched in 1992, Mortal Kombat has spawned a number of spin-off games and films to become one of the most successful franchises in video game history.
New Line Cinema’s highly anticipated new version will be led by Australian Producer James Wan and award-winning commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, who is also making his feature directorial debut.
Pre-production on Mortal Kombat will commence later this month with production later this year. The film will be shot on Adelaide Studios’ Sound Stages, utilising local crews and acting talent, with post-production in South Australia’s internationally acclaimed visual effects and post-production facilities. Wan said South Australia would be perfectly suited for the fantasy-action project:
I’m really happy and excited to be bringing another show back to Australia with Mortal Kombat, especially after having such a great experience filming Aquaman. Now we get to experience South Australia...
New Line Cinema’s highly anticipated new version will be led by Australian Producer James Wan and award-winning commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, who is also making his feature directorial debut.
Pre-production on Mortal Kombat will commence later this month with production later this year. The film will be shot on Adelaide Studios’ Sound Stages, utilising local crews and acting talent, with post-production in South Australia’s internationally acclaimed visual effects and post-production facilities. Wan said South Australia would be perfectly suited for the fantasy-action project:
I’m really happy and excited to be bringing another show back to Australia with Mortal Kombat, especially after having such a great experience filming Aquaman. Now we get to experience South Australia...
- 5/15/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
If the words "finish him" are permanently carved into your brain from years of late-night video gaming sessions with friends and family, then you may be pleased to know that a new Mortal Kombat movie is moving forward at New Line Cinema, with the filming location now selected.
Multiple sources, including Variety, report that Mortal Kombat is set to begin pre-production in Australia this month, with filming expected to begin later this year at Adelaide Studios’ Sound Stages.
As initially reported several years ago, James Wan is still on board to produce and Simon McQuoid will make his feature-length directorial debut. McQuoid will work from a screenplay by Greg Russo, based on the video game franchise that kicked off in 1992 and pits players against each other in fights to the death.
Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear, Sean Robins will executive produce Mortal Kombat, with Todd Garner also producing the film.
Multiple sources, including Variety, report that Mortal Kombat is set to begin pre-production in Australia this month, with filming expected to begin later this year at Adelaide Studios’ Sound Stages.
As initially reported several years ago, James Wan is still on board to produce and Simon McQuoid will make his feature-length directorial debut. McQuoid will work from a screenplay by Greg Russo, based on the video game franchise that kicked off in 1992 and pits players against each other in fights to the death.
Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear, Sean Robins will executive produce Mortal Kombat, with Todd Garner also producing the film.
- 5/14/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A new film in the hit “Mortal Kombat” franchise is to begin pre-production this month in Australia. “Aquaman” director James Wan will be producing for New Line Cinema.
Confirmation of the project came Tuesday from Steven Marshall, premier of South Australia; David Pisoni, South Australia’s minister for innovation and skills; and former Village Roadshow executive Greg Basser, who is acting as production consultant.
The current screenplay is by Greg Russo (the upcoming “Highwaymen”). The film will be directed by award-winning commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, who is making his feature directorial debut.
Todd Garner also produces, with Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear, and Sean Robins are executive producing.
The video-game adaptation film is expected to use the Adelaide Studios’ Sound Stages, use Australian crews, and do post-production and visual effects work in the state. Marshall said that “Mortal Kombat” will create an estimated 580 jobs and 1,500 extras employed, along...
Confirmation of the project came Tuesday from Steven Marshall, premier of South Australia; David Pisoni, South Australia’s minister for innovation and skills; and former Village Roadshow executive Greg Basser, who is acting as production consultant.
The current screenplay is by Greg Russo (the upcoming “Highwaymen”). The film will be directed by award-winning commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, who is making his feature directorial debut.
Todd Garner also produces, with Larry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael Clear, and Sean Robins are executive producing.
The video-game adaptation film is expected to use the Adelaide Studios’ Sound Stages, use Australian crews, and do post-production and visual effects work in the state. Marshall said that “Mortal Kombat” will create an estimated 580 jobs and 1,500 extras employed, along...
- 5/14/2019
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for March 2019, including "Batwoman", "Frankenstein", "The Lost Boys" and a whole lot more:
Feature Film
Little Fish
Local Production Company: Little Fish Pictures Inc.
Director: Chad Hartigan
Producer: Chris Ferguson, Jesse Savath, Jj Dubois
Mar 11/19 - Apr 12/19
Playing With Fire
Local Production Company: Formula M Productions Inc.
Director: Andrew Fickman
Producer: Todd Garner, Sean Robins, Matt Dines
Feb 04/19 - Mar 29/19
The Boy II
Local Production Company: The Boy Film Productions Inc.
Director: William Brent Bell
Producer: Tom Rosenberg, Richard Wright, Gary Lucchesi
Jan 28/19 - Mar 08/19
To All The Boys 2
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Susan Johnson
Producer: Chris Foss
Mar 25/19 - May 06/19
TV Pilot
Batwoman
Local Production Company: Renraw Production Services Inc.
Director: Marcos Siega
Producer: Jae Marchant
Mar 04/19 - Mar 25/19
Frankenstein
Local Production Company: Vbc Pilot Productions Inc.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Mar 19/19 - Apr 05/19
Next...
Feature Film
Little Fish
Local Production Company: Little Fish Pictures Inc.
Director: Chad Hartigan
Producer: Chris Ferguson, Jesse Savath, Jj Dubois
Mar 11/19 - Apr 12/19
Playing With Fire
Local Production Company: Formula M Productions Inc.
Director: Andrew Fickman
Producer: Todd Garner, Sean Robins, Matt Dines
Feb 04/19 - Mar 29/19
The Boy II
Local Production Company: The Boy Film Productions Inc.
Director: William Brent Bell
Producer: Tom Rosenberg, Richard Wright, Gary Lucchesi
Jan 28/19 - Mar 08/19
To All The Boys 2
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Susan Johnson
Producer: Chris Foss
Mar 25/19 - May 06/19
TV Pilot
Batwoman
Local Production Company: Renraw Production Services Inc.
Director: Marcos Siega
Producer: Jae Marchant
Mar 04/19 - Mar 25/19
Frankenstein
Local Production Company: Vbc Pilot Productions Inc.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Mar 19/19 - Apr 05/19
Next...
- 3/1/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
"Death is only the beginning" when a morgue worker receives a new arrival that doesn't want to rest in peace in The Possession of Hannah Grace, and with the horror film coming to Blu-ray and DVD on February 26th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, we've been provided with an exclusive bonus features clip to share with Daily Dead readers!
Watch actress Kirby Johnson (who plays Hannah Grace in the the film) begin a tour of the morgue in our exclusive bonus features clip below, and check here to catch up on all of our coverage of The Possession of Hannah Grace, including our interviews with Johnson and Shay Mitchell and highlights from our time on the set of the movie.
From the Press Release: Culver City, Calif. – Death is only the beginning in the heart pounding horror thriller The Possession Of Hannah Grace, debuting on Digital February 19 and on Blu-ray...
Watch actress Kirby Johnson (who plays Hannah Grace in the the film) begin a tour of the morgue in our exclusive bonus features clip below, and check here to catch up on all of our coverage of The Possession of Hannah Grace, including our interviews with Johnson and Shay Mitchell and highlights from our time on the set of the movie.
From the Press Release: Culver City, Calif. – Death is only the beginning in the heart pounding horror thriller The Possession Of Hannah Grace, debuting on Digital February 19 and on Blu-ray...
- 2/25/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Judy Greer is set to star opposite John Cena in Paramount Players’ upcoming Playing With Fire from director Andy Fickman.
The Halloween star will play Dr. Amy Hicks in the pic who is the love interest to Cena’s John Carson. In Playing With Fire, a depot in the remote Eastern Sierras becomes an unlikely safe haven for a trio of orphaned kids who are determined to stay together after learning of Social Services’ plan to send them to separate foster homes.
Matt Lieberman wrote the film and Todd Garner’s Broken Road is producing for Paramount Players. Sean Robins is also producing. Matt Dines is the Paramount executive overseeing the project.
Greer can next be seen in Nick Hamm’s John DeLorean biopic Driven alongside Jason Sudeikis and Lee Pace which made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival last fall. She is also starring in Richard Linklater...
The Halloween star will play Dr. Amy Hicks in the pic who is the love interest to Cena’s John Carson. In Playing With Fire, a depot in the remote Eastern Sierras becomes an unlikely safe haven for a trio of orphaned kids who are determined to stay together after learning of Social Services’ plan to send them to separate foster homes.
Matt Lieberman wrote the film and Todd Garner’s Broken Road is producing for Paramount Players. Sean Robins is also producing. Matt Dines is the Paramount executive overseeing the project.
Greer can next be seen in Nick Hamm’s John DeLorean biopic Driven alongside Jason Sudeikis and Lee Pace which made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival last fall. She is also starring in Richard Linklater...
- 1/17/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
"Death is only the beginning" when a morgue worker receives a new arrival that doesn't want to rest in peace in The Possession of Hannah Grace. If you missed the macabre movie in theaters this past holiday season, you can watch it on Digital beginning February 19th, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on February 26th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Below, we have the official press release with full home media details (including special features), and in case you missed it, check here to catch up on all of our coverage of The Possession of Hannah Grace, including our video interview with star Shay Mitchell and highlights from our time on set.
Press Release: Culver City, Calif. – Death is only the beginning in the heart pounding horror thriller The Possession Of Hannah Grace, debuting on Digital February 19 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD February 26 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Below, we have the official press release with full home media details (including special features), and in case you missed it, check here to catch up on all of our coverage of The Possession of Hannah Grace, including our video interview with star Shay Mitchell and highlights from our time on set.
Press Release: Culver City, Calif. – Death is only the beginning in the heart pounding horror thriller The Possession Of Hannah Grace, debuting on Digital February 19 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD February 26 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
- 1/14/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Brianna Hildebrand, who is best known as the Deadpool franchise's resident angsty teen, is in talks to join John Cena in the family comedy Playing With Fire.
The Paramount Players project follows wildfire fighters that spend Christmas weekend at the station taking care of three rambunctious kids they rescued. Hildebrand will be playing the eldest of the orphaned siblings, Brynn.
Andy Fickman will direct. Dan Ewen wrote the original spec with Matt Lieberman (The Christmas Chronicles, The Addams Family) handling the most recent rewrite. Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce via Broken Road Productions. Matt Dines is overseeing for ...
The Paramount Players project follows wildfire fighters that spend Christmas weekend at the station taking care of three rambunctious kids they rescued. Hildebrand will be playing the eldest of the orphaned siblings, Brynn.
Andy Fickman will direct. Dan Ewen wrote the original spec with Matt Lieberman (The Christmas Chronicles, The Addams Family) handling the most recent rewrite. Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce via Broken Road Productions. Matt Dines is overseeing for ...
- 1/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Brianna Hildebrand, who is best known as the Deadpool franchise's resident angsty teen, is in talks to join John Cena in the family comedy Playing With Fire.
The Paramount Players project follows wildfire fighters that spend Christmas weekend at the station taking care of three rambunctious kids they rescued. Hildebrand will be playing the eldest of the orphaned siblings, Brynn.
Andy Fickman will direct. Dan Ewen wrote the original spec with Matt Lieberman (The Christmas Chronicles, The Addams Family) handling the most recent rewrite. Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce via Broken Road Productions. Matt Dines is overseeing for ...
The Paramount Players project follows wildfire fighters that spend Christmas weekend at the station taking care of three rambunctious kids they rescued. Hildebrand will be playing the eldest of the orphaned siblings, Brynn.
Andy Fickman will direct. Dan Ewen wrote the original spec with Matt Lieberman (The Christmas Chronicles, The Addams Family) handling the most recent rewrite. Todd Garner and Sean Robins will produce via Broken Road Productions. Matt Dines is overseeing for ...
- 1/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
2Nd Update, 12:53Pm: For the third year in a row, Disney will own the slow post-Thanksgiving period with Ralph Breaks the Internet which according to midday Los Angeles estimates is poised to take $6.6M today, -69% from a week ago with a second weekend of $28.5M at 4,017 theaters, -49% which is in line with the studio’s previous Thanksgiving second weekend holdovers Moana ($28.2M, -50%) and Coco ($27.5M, -46%). Total by Sunday for Ralph 2 through 12 days would be $122M.
MGM/New Line’s Creed II should remain No. 2 at this point in time with $17.5M, -51% for a running 12-day total of $81.8M, that is if Universal/Illumination’s The Grinch stays in third place. The latter is being projected at $3.8M in its fourth Friday, and a fourth weekend of $16.1M, -47% for a running total by Sunday of $201.9M.
Fourth place belongs to Warner Bros.’ Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald...
MGM/New Line’s Creed II should remain No. 2 at this point in time with $17.5M, -51% for a running 12-day total of $81.8M, that is if Universal/Illumination’s The Grinch stays in third place. The latter is being projected at $3.8M in its fourth Friday, and a fourth weekend of $16.1M, -47% for a running total by Sunday of $201.9M.
Fourth place belongs to Warner Bros.’ Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald...
- 11/30/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Possession of Hannah Grace,” an R-rated horror thriller opening from Sony’s Screen Gems, earned $625,000 in Thursday box office previews starting at 7 p.m. in 1,866 locations.
It’s expected to be a slow weekend for new releases post-Thanksgiving, with “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and “Creed II” still expected to hold strong in their second weekends. But the studio is projecting “Hannah Grace” (previously titled “Cadaver”) to open to $3 million behind a production budget of under $10 million.
By comparison, the 2016 film “Incarnate” also opened in the post-Thanksgiving slot and took in $2.5 million in its opening weekend.
Also Read: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' Tops Record Thanksgiving Box Office With $84 Million Opening
“Pretty Little Liars” star Shay Mitchell leads the film about a shocking exorcism that spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young girl.
Mitchell plays Megan Reed who is working the graveyard shift in a morgue...
It’s expected to be a slow weekend for new releases post-Thanksgiving, with “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and “Creed II” still expected to hold strong in their second weekends. But the studio is projecting “Hannah Grace” (previously titled “Cadaver”) to open to $3 million behind a production budget of under $10 million.
By comparison, the 2016 film “Incarnate” also opened in the post-Thanksgiving slot and took in $2.5 million in its opening weekend.
Also Read: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' Tops Record Thanksgiving Box Office With $84 Million Opening
“Pretty Little Liars” star Shay Mitchell leads the film about a shocking exorcism that spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young girl.
Mitchell plays Megan Reed who is working the graveyard shift in a morgue...
- 11/30/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Andy Fickman has signed on to direct the Paramount Players pic “Playing With Fire” starring John Cena, sources tell Variety.
The family comedy revolves around a group of rugged wildfire fighters who meet their match when they rescue a trio of rambunctious children.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins of Broken Road Productions are on board to produce “Playing With Fire.” Paramount Players bought the spec script from Dan Ewen this past February and hired Matt Lieberman to pen a rewrite. Paramount executive VP Matt Dines is overseeing for the studio.
Paramount Pictures launched Paramount Players in June, with veteran producer and executive Brian Robbins at the helm. Robbins is working with Viacom’s Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and Bet to generate projects, while the new division focuses on contemporary properties.
Fickman is currently working on “Heathers: The Musical” on West End with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bill Kenwright producing.
He...
The family comedy revolves around a group of rugged wildfire fighters who meet their match when they rescue a trio of rambunctious children.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins of Broken Road Productions are on board to produce “Playing With Fire.” Paramount Players bought the spec script from Dan Ewen this past February and hired Matt Lieberman to pen a rewrite. Paramount executive VP Matt Dines is overseeing for the studio.
Paramount Pictures launched Paramount Players in June, with veteran producer and executive Brian Robbins at the helm. Robbins is working with Viacom’s Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and Bet to generate projects, while the new division focuses on contemporary properties.
Fickman is currently working on “Heathers: The Musical” on West End with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bill Kenwright producing.
He...
- 11/7/2018
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Last year, I was invited to check out the set of The Possession of Hannah Grace, which will arrive in theaters on November 30th, thanks to Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Entertainment. After an exorcism goes horribly wrong, the body of Hannah Grace is taken to a local morgue, but she doesn't stay dead. Thankfully, we were on set at the perfect time to witness things unravel at the morgue, and I saw firsthand how terrifying and claustrophobic a morgue can be.
Kicking off a series of interviews we conducted on set with a group of journalists, I wanted to share our discussion with producer Sean Robins and writer Brian Sieve, who is no stranger to horror, having been a writer on the Scream and Teen Wolf TV series. Keep an eye out for more interviews with the cast and crew, including Shay Mitchell and Hannah Grace herself, Kirby Johnson.
Kicking off a series of interviews we conducted on set with a group of journalists, I wanted to share our discussion with producer Sean Robins and writer Brian Sieve, who is no stranger to horror, having been a writer on the Scream and Teen Wolf TV series. Keep an eye out for more interviews with the cast and crew, including Shay Mitchell and Hannah Grace herself, Kirby Johnson.
- 10/18/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
John Cena is certainly loving the Hollywood life… Wrestler turned actor Cena is lining up his next role at Paramount Players and has entered into final negotiations for a family comedy, ‘Playing with Fire’.
The comedy is said to revolve around a group of rugged wildfire fighters who meet their match when they rescue a trio of rambunctious children. The role in which Cena would be taking on isn’t made clear but it is no doubt one of the ‘rugged wildfire fighters’. Further casting details are yet to be made available.
Matt Lieberman has penned the script which will be produced by Todd Garner and Sean Robins of Broken Road Productions. Paramount executive VP Matt Dines is overseeing for the studio.
Also in the news – Ryan Coogler to return to the helm of Wakanda for Black Panther 2
The wrestler come, actor, first flexed his acting chops in 2006 in a feature called The Marine.
The comedy is said to revolve around a group of rugged wildfire fighters who meet their match when they rescue a trio of rambunctious children. The role in which Cena would be taking on isn’t made clear but it is no doubt one of the ‘rugged wildfire fighters’. Further casting details are yet to be made available.
Matt Lieberman has penned the script which will be produced by Todd Garner and Sean Robins of Broken Road Productions. Paramount executive VP Matt Dines is overseeing for the studio.
Also in the news – Ryan Coogler to return to the helm of Wakanda for Black Panther 2
The wrestler come, actor, first flexed his acting chops in 2006 in a feature called The Marine.
- 10/16/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
John Cena is in final negotiations to star in the Paramount Players movie “Playing With Fire,” sources tell Variety.
The family comedy revolves around a group of rugged wildfire fighters who meet their match when they rescue a trio of rambunctious children.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins of Broken Road Productions are on board to produce “Playing With Fire.” Paramount Players bought the spec script from Dan Ewen this past February and hired Matt Lieberman to pen a rewrite. Paramount executive VP Matt Dines is overseeing for the studio.
Paramount Pictures launched Paramount Players in June, with veteran producer and executive Brian Robbins at the helm. Robbins is working with Viacom’s Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and Bet to generate projects, while the new division focuses on contemporary properties.
Cena’s latest big-screen role was alongside Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz in the Universal comedy “Blockers,” which ended its theatrical run with $94 million worldwide.
The family comedy revolves around a group of rugged wildfire fighters who meet their match when they rescue a trio of rambunctious children.
Todd Garner and Sean Robins of Broken Road Productions are on board to produce “Playing With Fire.” Paramount Players bought the spec script from Dan Ewen this past February and hired Matt Lieberman to pen a rewrite. Paramount executive VP Matt Dines is overseeing for the studio.
Paramount Pictures launched Paramount Players in June, with veteran producer and executive Brian Robbins at the helm. Robbins is working with Viacom’s Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and Bet to generate projects, while the new division focuses on contemporary properties.
Cena’s latest big-screen role was alongside Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz in the Universal comedy “Blockers,” which ended its theatrical run with $94 million worldwide.
- 10/15/2018
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
“I got a weird one for ya,” the delivery guy tells the newly hired overnight medical examiner. “Her name is Hannah Grace, and her family was performing an exorcism or something on her. Something went wrong.”
And how.
Here is the first trailer for The Possession of Hannah Grace, starring Pretty Little Liars alum Shay Mitchell. “I believe when you die, you die,” the rookie says.
The logline: A shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young woman. Months later, Megan Reed (Mitchell) is working the graveyard shift in the morgue when she takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver. Locked alone inside the basement corridors, Megan begins to experience horrifying visions and starts to suspect that the body may be possessed by a ruthless demonic force. Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson and Castle alum Stana Katic co-star.
Diederik Van Rooijen directs in the film formerly titled Cadaver...
And how.
Here is the first trailer for The Possession of Hannah Grace, starring Pretty Little Liars alum Shay Mitchell. “I believe when you die, you die,” the rookie says.
The logline: A shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young woman. Months later, Megan Reed (Mitchell) is working the graveyard shift in the morgue when she takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver. Locked alone inside the basement corridors, Megan begins to experience horrifying visions and starts to suspect that the body may be possessed by a ruthless demonic force. Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson and Castle alum Stana Katic co-star.
Diederik Van Rooijen directs in the film formerly titled Cadaver...
- 10/15/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Shay Mitchell has her work cut out for her at her new job.
In the first trailer for “The Possession of Hannah Grace,” Mitchell plays Megan, who is working the graveyard shift at a morgue when she takes in a delivery of a disfigured cadaver. Learning that this happened because of an exorcism gone wrong, Megan starts seeing horrifying visions while locked inside the basement corridors.
“If an exorcism isn’t completed, evil will find a new vessel,” Megan gets told in the trailer — and soon, she starts believing it.
Also Read: 'Pretty Little Liars' Alum Shay Mitchell Drops Apa for UTA (Exclusive)
Diederik Van Rooijen directed based on a screenplay by Brian Sieve. Todd Garner and Sean Robins produced, while Glenn S. Gainor executive produced.
Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson and Stana Katic also star.
Also Read: Shay Mitchell of 'Pretty Little Liars' Cast in Screen...
In the first trailer for “The Possession of Hannah Grace,” Mitchell plays Megan, who is working the graveyard shift at a morgue when she takes in a delivery of a disfigured cadaver. Learning that this happened because of an exorcism gone wrong, Megan starts seeing horrifying visions while locked inside the basement corridors.
“If an exorcism isn’t completed, evil will find a new vessel,” Megan gets told in the trailer — and soon, she starts believing it.
Also Read: 'Pretty Little Liars' Alum Shay Mitchell Drops Apa for UTA (Exclusive)
Diederik Van Rooijen directed based on a screenplay by Brian Sieve. Todd Garner and Sean Robins produced, while Glenn S. Gainor executive produced.
Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson and Stana Katic also star.
Also Read: Shay Mitchell of 'Pretty Little Liars' Cast in Screen...
- 10/15/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Todd Garner is moving his Broken Road Productions banner onto the Paramount lot. Garner has made a two-year first look deal to develop and produce movies for both Paramount Pictures and Paramount Players.
Garner, who makes mainstream comedies and genre films, had most recently been under a deal with Covert Media, where he will continue to product numerous projects he set up. It is a homecoming of sorts for Garner, who started his career in accounting for Paramount Domestic Television, assigned to The Arsenio Hall Show.
“It was a huge success, back when Bill Clinton came on to play his sax and Eddie Murphy would show up,” Garner told Deadline. “I would walk around the lot and couldn’t believe I was on it. It was where I first learned what a creative executive was.” Garner became a creative exec and spent a decade as an exec at Disney rising to co-president of production,...
Garner, who makes mainstream comedies and genre films, had most recently been under a deal with Covert Media, where he will continue to product numerous projects he set up. It is a homecoming of sorts for Garner, who started his career in accounting for Paramount Domestic Television, assigned to The Arsenio Hall Show.
“It was a huge success, back when Bill Clinton came on to play his sax and Eddie Murphy would show up,” Garner told Deadline. “I would walk around the lot and couldn’t believe I was on it. It was where I first learned what a creative executive was.” Garner became a creative exec and spent a decade as an exec at Disney rising to co-president of production,...
- 4/2/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Indie horror director Nicholas Verso will tackle the new feature The Ice Cream Man for Covert Media and Broken Road Productions.
The high-concept horror project from writers Justin Powell and David Charbonier follows two brothers who are terrorized by a sinister being.
Covert's Paul Hanson will produce alongside Todd Garner and Ryan Lewis[/link] of Broken Road. Covert’s Elissa Friedman, Media Content Capital’s Sasha Shapiro and Anton Lessine and Broken Road’s Sean Robins will executive produce.
Covert, which was at this year's Sundance Film Festival with the Hamlet reimagining Ophelia, will fully finance Ice Cream Man and will handle worldwide sales on the...
The high-concept horror project from writers Justin Powell and David Charbonier follows two brothers who are terrorized by a sinister being.
Covert's Paul Hanson will produce alongside Todd Garner and Ryan Lewis[/link] of Broken Road. Covert’s Elissa Friedman, Media Content Capital’s Sasha Shapiro and Anton Lessine and Broken Road’s Sean Robins will executive produce.
Covert, which was at this year's Sundance Film Festival with the Hamlet reimagining Ophelia, will fully finance Ice Cream Man and will handle worldwide sales on the...
- 3/8/2018
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Jon Hamm and Jeremy Renner began production on the film, Tag, as friends pursuing a lifelong game of tag. Production is currently shooting in Atlanta for the new comedy Tag, directed by Jeff Tomsic (Comedy Central’s “Broad City”) for New Line Cinema.
The film’s starring ensemble cast is led by Ed Helms (The “Hangover” movies, “We’re the Millers”), Jake Johnson (TV’s “New Girl”), and Hannibal Buress (“Neighbors”), with Jon Hamm (“Baby Driver,” TV’s “Mad Men”) and Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker, “The Town”).
For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade—risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry “You’re It!” This year, the game coincides with the...
The film’s starring ensemble cast is led by Ed Helms (The “Hangover” movies, “We’re the Millers”), Jake Johnson (TV’s “New Girl”), and Hannibal Buress (“Neighbors”), with Jon Hamm (“Baby Driver,” TV’s “Mad Men”) and Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker, “The Town”).
For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade—risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry “You’re It!” This year, the game coincides with the...
- 7/12/2017
- by info@cinemovie.tv (Super User)
- CineMovie
Following the global success of 2014’s “Godzilla” and this year’s “Kong: Skull Island,” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse: an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.
The film, which began principal photography on June 19, is being directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air,” “The Conjuring” films), and Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai”) and Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”), both reprising their “Godzilla” roles; Kyle Chandler (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Manchester by the Sea”); Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”) in her feature film debut; Bradley Whitford (“Get Out”); Thomas Middleditch (HBO’s “Silicon Valley”); Charles Dance (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”); O’Shea Jackson Jr. (“Straight Outta Compton”); Aisha Hinds (“Star Trek Into Darkness”); and Golden Globe nominee Zhang Ziyi (“Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”).
The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.
Dougherty directs from a script he wrote with Zach Shields. The film is being produced by Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Brian Rogers and Thomas Tull, with Barry H. Waldman, Zach Shields, Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira serving as executive producers and Alexandra Mendes co-producing for Legendary.
Behind the scenes, Dougherty’s creative team includes director of photography Lawrence Sher, whose past credits include “War Dogs” and “Godzilla,” for which he handled additional photography; production designer Scott Chambliss (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”); editor Roger Barton (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” the “Transformers” films); costume designer Louise Migenbach (the “X-Men” and “Hangover” films); and Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron (“Godzilla,” “Ghost in the Shell,” and part of the Oscar-winning team behind “Life of Pi ”).
Filming is taking place mainly in Atlanta, Georgia. A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, the film is currently scheduled for release in March 2019, and will be distributed in 3D and 2D and in select IMAX theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd.
Meanwhile, Tag! You’re It!
Production begins this week on location in Atlanta for the new comedy “Tag,” directed by Jeff Tomsic (Comedy Central’s “Broad City”) for New Line Cinema. The film’s starring ensemble cast is led by Ed Helms (The “Hangover” movies, “We’re the Millers”), Jake Johnson (TV’s “New Girl”), and Hannibal Buress (“Neighbors”), with Jon Hamm (“Baby Driver,” TV’s “Mad Men”) and Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker, “The Town”).
For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade—risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry “You’re It!” This year, the game coincides with the wedding of their only undefeated player, which should finally make him an easy target. But he knows they’re coming…and he’s ready. Based on a true story, “Tag” shows how far some guys will go to be the last man standing.
The film also stars Annabelle Wallis (“The Mummy”), Rashida Jones (TV’s “Parks and Recreation”), Isla Fisher (“Now You See Me”) and Leslie Bibb (“Iron Man 2”).
Tomsic directs from a screenplay written by Mark Steilen (TV’s “Mozart in the Jungle”) and Rob McKittrick (“Waiting”), based on the Wall Street Journal article entitled “It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being It.” The film is produced by Todd Garner, Mark Steilen and Sean Robins, with Hans Ritter serving as executive producer. The creative filmmaking team includes director of photography Larry Blanford, editor Josh Crockett, production designer David Sandefur, and costume designer Denise Wingate.
“Tag” is set for a June 29, 2018, release.
The post Warner Bros. Pictures’ Next Godzilla Film And Tag Movie Begin Production appeared first on We Are Movie Geeks.
The film, which began principal photography on June 19, is being directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air,” “The Conjuring” films), and Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai”) and Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”), both reprising their “Godzilla” roles; Kyle Chandler (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Manchester by the Sea”); Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”) in her feature film debut; Bradley Whitford (“Get Out”); Thomas Middleditch (HBO’s “Silicon Valley”); Charles Dance (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”); O’Shea Jackson Jr. (“Straight Outta Compton”); Aisha Hinds (“Star Trek Into Darkness”); and Golden Globe nominee Zhang Ziyi (“Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”).
The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.
Dougherty directs from a script he wrote with Zach Shields. The film is being produced by Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Brian Rogers and Thomas Tull, with Barry H. Waldman, Zach Shields, Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira serving as executive producers and Alexandra Mendes co-producing for Legendary.
Behind the scenes, Dougherty’s creative team includes director of photography Lawrence Sher, whose past credits include “War Dogs” and “Godzilla,” for which he handled additional photography; production designer Scott Chambliss (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”); editor Roger Barton (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” the “Transformers” films); costume designer Louise Migenbach (the “X-Men” and “Hangover” films); and Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron (“Godzilla,” “Ghost in the Shell,” and part of the Oscar-winning team behind “Life of Pi ”).
Filming is taking place mainly in Atlanta, Georgia. A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, the film is currently scheduled for release in March 2019, and will be distributed in 3D and 2D and in select IMAX theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd.
Meanwhile, Tag! You’re It!
Production begins this week on location in Atlanta for the new comedy “Tag,” directed by Jeff Tomsic (Comedy Central’s “Broad City”) for New Line Cinema. The film’s starring ensemble cast is led by Ed Helms (The “Hangover” movies, “We’re the Millers”), Jake Johnson (TV’s “New Girl”), and Hannibal Buress (“Neighbors”), with Jon Hamm (“Baby Driver,” TV’s “Mad Men”) and Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker, “The Town”).
For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade—risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry “You’re It!” This year, the game coincides with the wedding of their only undefeated player, which should finally make him an easy target. But he knows they’re coming…and he’s ready. Based on a true story, “Tag” shows how far some guys will go to be the last man standing.
The film also stars Annabelle Wallis (“The Mummy”), Rashida Jones (TV’s “Parks and Recreation”), Isla Fisher (“Now You See Me”) and Leslie Bibb (“Iron Man 2”).
Tomsic directs from a screenplay written by Mark Steilen (TV’s “Mozart in the Jungle”) and Rob McKittrick (“Waiting”), based on the Wall Street Journal article entitled “It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being It.” The film is produced by Todd Garner, Mark Steilen and Sean Robins, with Hans Ritter serving as executive producer. The creative filmmaking team includes director of photography Larry Blanford, editor Josh Crockett, production designer David Sandefur, and costume designer Denise Wingate.
“Tag” is set for a June 29, 2018, release.
The post Warner Bros. Pictures’ Next Godzilla Film And Tag Movie Begin Production appeared first on We Are Movie Geeks.
- 6/23/2017
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: New Line has set Ed Helms and is negotiating with Tracy Morgan to star in Tag. The studio has set Jeff Tomsic to direct a comedy based on an actual group of friends who for 30 years played a bizarre cross country version of the venerable kids game Tag. The script was written by Mark Steilen and Rob McKittrick, and Todd Garner and Sean Robins are producing with Steilen. The idea for the film came from a Wall Street Journal feature in 2013 about the "Tag…...
- 10/25/2016
- Deadline
Paul Hanson’s Los Angeles-based company has hired double Oscar-winning effects ace Paul Franklin to direct the first film greenlit under the partnership with Broken Road Productions.
Covert Media CEO Hanson is producing Resurface alongside Broken Road Productions’ Todd Garner, whose credits include Knight And Day and True Memoirs Of An International Assassin.
Pete Bridges wrote the action thriller about a scientist and an engineer trapped 35,000ft underwater after an earthquake separates them from their crew.
The project – the first from the two-year first-look deal – is currently in pre-production. Covert is fully financing the project and handles worldwide sales.
Covert’s Elissa Friedman, Media Content Capital’s Sasha Shapiro and Anton Lessine and Broken Road’s Sean Robins and Jeremy Stein serve as executive producers.
Franklin won Academy Awards for his work on Interstellar and Inception.
“We are excited to announce the first film in in our partnership with Covert Media,” said Garner...
Covert Media CEO Hanson is producing Resurface alongside Broken Road Productions’ Todd Garner, whose credits include Knight And Day and True Memoirs Of An International Assassin.
Pete Bridges wrote the action thriller about a scientist and an engineer trapped 35,000ft underwater after an earthquake separates them from their crew.
The project – the first from the two-year first-look deal – is currently in pre-production. Covert is fully financing the project and handles worldwide sales.
Covert’s Elissa Friedman, Media Content Capital’s Sasha Shapiro and Anton Lessine and Broken Road’s Sean Robins and Jeremy Stein serve as executive producers.
Franklin won Academy Awards for his work on Interstellar and Inception.
“We are excited to announce the first film in in our partnership with Covert Media,” said Garner...
- 10/18/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Breaking onto the scene via the über-popular Pretty Little Liars series, Shay Mitchell is now poised to board Cadaver, the new horror-thriller in the works at Screen Gems. The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop, noting that the Canadian actress has closed a deal to headline the dark and brooding drama.
Dreamed up by screenwriter Brian Sieve, Mitchell’s sophomore feature will see the star step into the shoes of “a disgraced ex-cop and recovering addict who takes a job in a graveyard shift at the morgue of the hospital in which she got sober. Soon after a mysterious and brutally massacred body is delivered to the morgue, the woman begins to witness terrorizing and violent murders, leading her to face off against an evil entity.”
Diederik Van Rooijen is behind the lens, flanked by a producing team that comprises Sean Robins and Todd Garner on behalf of Broken Road Productions.
Dreamed up by screenwriter Brian Sieve, Mitchell’s sophomore feature will see the star step into the shoes of “a disgraced ex-cop and recovering addict who takes a job in a graveyard shift at the morgue of the hospital in which she got sober. Soon after a mysterious and brutally massacred body is delivered to the morgue, the woman begins to witness terrorizing and violent murders, leading her to face off against an evil entity.”
Diederik Van Rooijen is behind the lens, flanked by a producing team that comprises Sean Robins and Todd Garner on behalf of Broken Road Productions.
- 6/7/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Paul Hanson has signed a two-year, first look co-financing and co-production deal with the former Revolution Studios partner and producer of Knight And Day and the Paul Blart: Mall Cop franchise.
The Covert Media-Broken Road Productions pact is an important step in bolstering Covert’s standing in the marketplace and ties the company to a proven content provider. It is expected to generate two to four theatrically driven films a year, spanning various genres and budgets.
Covert Media will handle worldwide sales and is working with Garner and his colleagues Sean Robins and Jeremy Stein to package the first projects in time for Toronto. The parties expect to unveil the first titles in the coming weeks.
Garner called the partnership “a match made in heaven” while Hanson (pictured) hailed Garner’s “perfect eye for distinctive, commercial and quality films spanning a wide range of genres.”
Covert Media attended Cannes earlier this month and reported a strong...
The Covert Media-Broken Road Productions pact is an important step in bolstering Covert’s standing in the marketplace and ties the company to a proven content provider. It is expected to generate two to four theatrically driven films a year, spanning various genres and budgets.
Covert Media will handle worldwide sales and is working with Garner and his colleagues Sean Robins and Jeremy Stein to package the first projects in time for Toronto. The parties expect to unveil the first titles in the coming weeks.
Garner called the partnership “a match made in heaven” while Hanson (pictured) hailed Garner’s “perfect eye for distinctive, commercial and quality films spanning a wide range of genres.”
Covert Media attended Cannes earlier this month and reported a strong...
- 5/25/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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