BBC Storyville, Fulwell 73 label Bitachon 365 and MGM Television have boarded Israeli network Hot 8’s upcoming feature doc on the tragedy that befell the Supernova Music Festival on October 7.
Deadline revealed that Bad Boys studio Sipur was producing the doc several months ago and it has since been given the working title We Will Dance Again.
Helmed by The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes‘s Yariv Mozer, the doc offers new interviews and previously unseen exclusive footage of the tragic Supernova Music Festival massacre, which was the catalyst for the ongoing and horrific Israel-Gaza War. On that day, what began as a celebration of life, love and music for thousands of young people turned into the deadliest terror attack in Israel’s history by Hamas, and more than 200 people were kidnapped – many of whom have still not been returned.
Storyville has acquired for the UK and Fulwell label Bitachon,...
Deadline revealed that Bad Boys studio Sipur was producing the doc several months ago and it has since been given the working title We Will Dance Again.
Helmed by The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes‘s Yariv Mozer, the doc offers new interviews and previously unseen exclusive footage of the tragic Supernova Music Festival massacre, which was the catalyst for the ongoing and horrific Israel-Gaza War. On that day, what began as a celebration of life, love and music for thousands of young people turned into the deadliest terror attack in Israel’s history by Hamas, and more than 200 people were kidnapped – many of whom have still not been returned.
Storyville has acquired for the UK and Fulwell label Bitachon,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The Creator won big at the 22nd annual Visual Effects Society Awards Wednesday night.
The awards were handed out during a ceremony, hosted by actor-comedian Jay Pharoah, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
The Creator took home five awards in the feature competition, including outstanding visual effects in a photoreal feature. The Last of Us was also a top winner in the series categories, scoring four awards, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse led the animation competition with four wins.
Other winners of the night included Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Oppenheimer, Nyad, The Mandalorian and The Flash.
It was previously announced that producer Joyce Cox, who produced VFX on movies including Avatar and The Dark Knight, received the Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony.
Actor-producer-director William Shatner was also previously revealed as the recipient of the award for Creative Excellence in “recognition of his valuable contributions...
The awards were handed out during a ceremony, hosted by actor-comedian Jay Pharoah, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
The Creator took home five awards in the feature competition, including outstanding visual effects in a photoreal feature. The Last of Us was also a top winner in the series categories, scoring four awards, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse led the animation competition with four wins.
Other winners of the night included Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Oppenheimer, Nyad, The Mandalorian and The Flash.
It was previously announced that producer Joyce Cox, who produced VFX on movies including Avatar and The Dark Knight, received the Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony.
Actor-producer-director William Shatner was also previously revealed as the recipient of the award for Creative Excellence in “recognition of his valuable contributions...
- 2/22/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Todd McFarlane has said that 2024 will be the “make or break year” for getting another Spawn project off the ground. And while we have every right to be skeptical on the matter – McFarlane isn’t exactly the most reliable on this front – fans of the character and the 1997 movie may still hold out hope. But will Michael Jai White return for Spawn 2?
As it turns out, Michael Jai White doesn’t give Spawn all that much thought, although he could potentially consider a return. “I really don’t think much about the sequel. If I was invited to do it, then I’d apply myself toward it, but I mean, I think it’s been talked about for a very long time. And it seems that Todd McFarlane has been leading that conversation.” But for White, there would have to be some conditions if he would suit up again. “I...
As it turns out, Michael Jai White doesn’t give Spawn all that much thought, although he could potentially consider a return. “I really don’t think much about the sequel. If I was invited to do it, then I’d apply myself toward it, but I mean, I think it’s been talked about for a very long time. And it seems that Todd McFarlane has been leading that conversation.” But for White, there would have to be some conditions if he would suit up again. “I...
- 1/23/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
“Oppenheimer,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and “The Last of Us” are among the nominees for the Visual Effects Society (Ves) Awards.
Gareth Edwards’ “The Creator” leads the feature film field with seven nominations. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is the top animated contender with seven nominations and 24-time Emmy-nominated drama “The Last of Us” leads the episodic field with six nominations.
“The artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world have come together to create remarkable imagery,” Ves chair Kim Davidson said. “We are seeing best-in-class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies the spirit of innovation. The Ves Awards is the only venue that showcases and honors these outstanding artists across a wide range of disciplines, and we are extremely proud of our nominees.”
The Ves is a global honorary society dedicated to “advancing the arts, sciences and applications of visual effects and to upholding...
Gareth Edwards’ “The Creator” leads the feature film field with seven nominations. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is the top animated contender with seven nominations and 24-time Emmy-nominated drama “The Last of Us” leads the episodic field with six nominations.
“The artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world have come together to create remarkable imagery,” Ves chair Kim Davidson said. “We are seeing best-in-class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies the spirit of innovation. The Ves Awards is the only venue that showcases and honors these outstanding artists across a wide range of disciplines, and we are extremely proud of our nominees.”
The Ves is a global honorary society dedicated to “advancing the arts, sciences and applications of visual effects and to upholding...
- 1/16/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
The Visual Effects Society has composited the nominees for its 22nd annual Ves Awards, which will be handed out next month. Disney’s The Creator and Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse lead the field with seven noms apiece, and HBO’s The Last of Us tops TV with six. See the full list below.
The annual Ves Awards will be handed out during the group’s 22nd annual ceremony February 21 at the Beverly Hilton. They recognize outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in 25 categories spanning features, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on artists who bring this work to life.
“The artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world have come together to create remarkable imagery,” said Kim Davidson, newly elected Ves Chair. “We are seeing best-in-class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies the spirit of innovation.
The annual Ves Awards will be handed out during the group’s 22nd annual ceremony February 21 at the Beverly Hilton. They recognize outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in 25 categories spanning features, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on artists who bring this work to life.
“The artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world have come together to create remarkable imagery,” said Kim Davidson, newly elected Ves Chair. “We are seeing best-in-class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies the spirit of innovation.
- 1/16/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Stephen Fry is set to deliver a deeply person Alternative Christmas Message for U.K. broadcaster Channel 4, in which he will address the rising tide of antisemitism across the world.
Calling for solidarity, Fry, who is an atheist and a humanist, urges the audience to call out antisemitism as they would any other form of racism: “Standing upright means speaking up and calling out venomous slurs and hateful abuse wherever you encounter them.”
“There is real fear stalking the Jewish neighbourhoods of Britain,” he continues. “Jewish people here are becoming fearful of showing themselves. In Britain, in 2023. Can you imagine, Jews afraid to be themselves in the open for fear of reprisal?”
Fry opens the message, which will air shortly after King Charles III’s annual Christmas speech on the BBC, by publicly proclaiming his own Jewishness, a fact he says many people don’t realize. “Indeed sometimes people...
Calling for solidarity, Fry, who is an atheist and a humanist, urges the audience to call out antisemitism as they would any other form of racism: “Standing upright means speaking up and calling out venomous slurs and hateful abuse wherever you encounter them.”
“There is real fear stalking the Jewish neighbourhoods of Britain,” he continues. “Jewish people here are becoming fearful of showing themselves. In Britain, in 2023. Can you imagine, Jews afraid to be themselves in the open for fear of reprisal?”
Fry opens the message, which will air shortly after King Charles III’s annual Christmas speech on the BBC, by publicly proclaiming his own Jewishness, a fact he says many people don’t realize. “Indeed sometimes people...
- 12/18/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
No hostage left behind.
So many of your favorite stars have come together to thank President Biden for his efforts in working to peace amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Amid the news that two American hostages and two Israeli hostages have been released from captivity, Hollywood heavyweights are hoping for the safe return of the 220 innocent people who are still being held hostage by Hamas.
“We are heartened by Friday’s release of the two American hostages, Judith Ranaan and her daughter Natalie Ranaan and by today’s release of two Israelis, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, whose husbands remain in captivity,” the letter read.
The letter continued, “But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive,...
So many of your favorite stars have come together to thank President Biden for his efforts in working to peace amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Amid the news that two American hostages and two Israeli hostages have been released from captivity, Hollywood heavyweights are hoping for the safe return of the 220 innocent people who are still being held hostage by Hamas.
“We are heartened by Friday’s release of the two American hostages, Judith Ranaan and her daughter Natalie Ranaan and by today’s release of two Israelis, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, whose husbands remain in captivity,” the letter read.
The letter continued, “But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The making of the Rolling Stones’ forthcoming album, “Hackney Diamonds,” is explored in a new one-hour TV documentary, “The Stones: Still Rolling,” produced by Fulwell 73 and Mercury Studios. Mercury is looking to sell the project at Mipcom, taking place this week in Cannes.
The TV doc is described as “a rare glimpse of the Rolling Stones as they power forward” that is “told vividly through a first-ever roundtable conversation between the band (members)… giving viewers access to places they have never been.”
Director Paul Dugdale is coming off the recent success of “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” and “Adele: One Night Only.” Previous Dugdale credits include “Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour” and “Coldplay: Music of the Spheres — Live at River Plate.”
Said Alice Webb, CEO and co-president of Mercury Studios, in a statement, “Following last year’s ‘My Life as a Rolling Stone’ series, Mercury Studios couldn...
The TV doc is described as “a rare glimpse of the Rolling Stones as they power forward” that is “told vividly through a first-ever roundtable conversation between the band (members)… giving viewers access to places they have never been.”
Director Paul Dugdale is coming off the recent success of “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” and “Adele: One Night Only.” Previous Dugdale credits include “Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour” and “Coldplay: Music of the Spheres — Live at River Plate.”
Said Alice Webb, CEO and co-president of Mercury Studios, in a statement, “Following last year’s ‘My Life as a Rolling Stone’ series, Mercury Studios couldn...
- 10/17/2023
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Plot: Owen Browning is a straight-laced bank manager about to marry the love of his life, Parker. When his bank is held up by the infamous Ghost Bandits during his wedding week, he believes his future in-laws who just arrived in town, are the infamous Out-Laws.
Review: There are few winners in this late phase of the Streaming Wars as accomplished as Adam Sandler. The former SNL funnyman went from box office superstar to a lucrative contract with Netflix, resulting in dozens of mediocre movies and very few good ones. Even when not starring in the films, Happy Madison Productions has released films of a similar ilk which are funny enough for ambient viewing but not nearly good enough for the big screen. The latest Happy Madison movie, The Out-Laws, starring Adam Devine as an average guy whose future in-laws are notorious bank robbers played by Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin.
Review: There are few winners in this late phase of the Streaming Wars as accomplished as Adam Sandler. The former SNL funnyman went from box office superstar to a lucrative contract with Netflix, resulting in dozens of mediocre movies and very few good ones. Even when not starring in the films, Happy Madison Productions has released films of a similar ilk which are funny enough for ambient viewing but not nearly good enough for the big screen. The latest Happy Madison movie, The Out-Laws, starring Adam Devine as an average guy whose future in-laws are notorious bank robbers played by Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin.
- 7/8/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran may be used to pouring out emotions in captivating lyrics, but the global superstar has never been more candid and open with fans than in his new documentary series Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All. Launching on Disney+ in May, the four-part show comes from filmmakers Ben Winston and Ben Turner, who help to shed light on Sheeran’s journey in recent years. The result is a raw and compelling look at how grief can permeate almost every aspect of your life but still not drag you fully under the rolling waves of emotion that rise and fall with the ups and downs that come with it. Focusing on the creation of Sheeran’s latest entry in the Mathematics series of albums, – (Subtract), the show also depicts the challenges faced in the wake of his friend Jamal Edwards’ death and a cancer scare for his wife,...
- 6/2/2023
- TV Insider
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Love Again and Angel City, plus FYCs for Wednesday, The Last of Us and Ted Lasso.
The Last of Us FYC
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey reunited with their Last of Us team for a “For Your Consideration” event in L.A. on April 28.
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin, Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Gabriel Luna, Carolyn Strauss and Murray Bartlett
Wednesday FYC
Netflix held a special Wednesday screening and Q&a at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday with stars Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán and Gwendoline Christie.
Jen Malone, Danny Elfman, Alfred Gough, Luis Guzmán, Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Miles Millar and Yvette Nicole Brown Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Ortega and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Welcome to Wrexham FYC
Ryan Reynolds and...
The Last of Us FYC
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey reunited with their Last of Us team for a “For Your Consideration” event in L.A. on April 28.
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin, Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Gabriel Luna, Carolyn Strauss and Murray Bartlett
Wednesday FYC
Netflix held a special Wednesday screening and Q&a at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday with stars Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán and Gwendoline Christie.
Jen Malone, Danny Elfman, Alfred Gough, Luis Guzmán, Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Miles Millar and Yvette Nicole Brown Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Ortega and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Welcome to Wrexham FYC
Ryan Reynolds and...
- 5/5/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ed Sheeran, who is relatively mum about his private life, is going behind-the-music in his new Disney+ docuseries, touching on subjects like grief, mental health, love and loss.
“I never wanted to make a documentary that was [focused on the] sad pop star and feel sorry for [the] sad pop star,” Sheeran said Tuesday night at the New York City premiere of Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, which debuted Wednesday on Disney+ and follows the singer as he mourns the death of his best friend, supports his wife as she battles cancer while being pregnant and records his new album.
“What I think is really great about the documentary is the themes that it explores, everyone goes through. … Everyone goes through grief. Everyone goes through ups and downs of their mental health.”
“I know exactly what you mean, but the pop star went through some shit,” chimed in moderator and CBS This Morning host Gayle King.
“I never wanted to make a documentary that was [focused on the] sad pop star and feel sorry for [the] sad pop star,” Sheeran said Tuesday night at the New York City premiere of Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, which debuted Wednesday on Disney+ and follows the singer as he mourns the death of his best friend, supports his wife as she battles cancer while being pregnant and records his new album.
“What I think is really great about the documentary is the themes that it explores, everyone goes through. … Everyone goes through grief. Everyone goes through ups and downs of their mental health.”
“I know exactly what you mean, but the pop star went through some shit,” chimed in moderator and CBS This Morning host Gayle King.
- 5/3/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the first two episodes of Blindspotting Season 2 on Starz.
It’s been nine months since Miles (Rafael Casal) and Ashley (Jasmine Cephas-Jones) exchanged their prison nuptials in the Season 1 finale of Blindspotting, and it hasn’t gotten any easier to navigate life without him.
The Season 2 premiere of the Starz series finds Ashley anxiously trying to execute the perfect birthday party for their son Sean. He’s turning seven, and it’s the first birthday he’s celebrating without his dad. But, there’s a beacon of hope, as Ashley and Sean’s first weekend visitation with Miles is approaching. Everyone keeps telling Ashley she should be happy, so why is she miserable?
“No one is ever happy when they’re telling you how happy you should be,” Casal, who also executive produces the series with Daveed Diggs and serves as showrunner, told Deadline.
It’s been nine months since Miles (Rafael Casal) and Ashley (Jasmine Cephas-Jones) exchanged their prison nuptials in the Season 1 finale of Blindspotting, and it hasn’t gotten any easier to navigate life without him.
The Season 2 premiere of the Starz series finds Ashley anxiously trying to execute the perfect birthday party for their son Sean. He’s turning seven, and it’s the first birthday he’s celebrating without his dad. But, there’s a beacon of hope, as Ashley and Sean’s first weekend visitation with Miles is approaching. Everyone keeps telling Ashley she should be happy, so why is she miserable?
“No one is ever happy when they’re telling you how happy you should be,” Casal, who also executive produces the series with Daveed Diggs and serves as showrunner, told Deadline.
- 4/15/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up-and-coming, or well-established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…
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- 4/1/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Disney+ Hotstar announced today the four-part docu-series “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All,” in which Emmy Award-winning producers at Fulwell 73 Productions will take viewers on a journey around the world spotlighting how an unlikely child with a stutter rose to fame to become one of the biggest global music superstars and how his chart-topping hits were born. “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All,” from Disney Branded Television, is set to premiere globally Wednesday, May 3, on Disney+ Hotstar.
For the first time, global superstar Ed Sheeran opens the doors to a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music. This series follows Ed after he learns of life-changing news and reveals his hardships and triumphs during the most challenging period of his life. Blending exclusive, never-before-seen personal archive, present-day actuality, authentic interviews with his wife and loved ones,...
For the first time, global superstar Ed Sheeran opens the doors to a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music. This series follows Ed after he learns of life-changing news and reveals his hardships and triumphs during the most challenging period of his life. Blending exclusive, never-before-seen personal archive, present-day actuality, authentic interviews with his wife and loved ones,...
- 3/21/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Ed Sheeran shares a behind-the-scenes look at his private life with the Disney+ documentary series Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All. The four-part docuseries dives into Sheeran’s background and reveals details on some of his biggest hits as well as his personal influences.
“I’ve always been very guarded in my personal and private life; the only documentary I’ve ever made has been one that focused on my songwriting,” stated Sheeran. “Disney approached me to make a four-part documentary, and it felt like the right time to open the door and let people in. I hope people enjoy it.”
David Soutar directed the docuseries and Fulwell 73’s Ben Winston and Ben Turner served as executive producers.
“In this docuseries, we’re going to reveal a side of Ed Sheeran that fans have never seen before,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Together with Fulwell 73, we’ve...
“I’ve always been very guarded in my personal and private life; the only documentary I’ve ever made has been one that focused on my songwriting,” stated Sheeran. “Disney approached me to make a four-part documentary, and it felt like the right time to open the door and let people in. I hope people enjoy it.”
David Soutar directed the docuseries and Fulwell 73’s Ben Winston and Ben Turner served as executive producers.
“In this docuseries, we’re going to reveal a side of Ed Sheeran that fans have never seen before,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Together with Fulwell 73, we’ve...
- 3/20/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Image Source: Disney
Ed Sheeran is giving his fans an inside look at his musical journey and so much more in a forthcoming intimate docuseries for Disney+. Per the streamer, the four-part event, directed by David Soutar and produced by Fulwell 73 Productions, titled "Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All," will reveal "how an unlikely child with a stutter rose to fame to become one of the biggest global music superstars and how his chart-topping hits were born" - but that's not all.
"For the first time, global superstar Ed Sheeran opens the doors to a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music," Disney+ declares in the documentary's description. The new docuseries also follows Sheeran after he learns "life-changing news" - like the death of his longtime friend and original career architect, music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards - and...
Ed Sheeran is giving his fans an inside look at his musical journey and so much more in a forthcoming intimate docuseries for Disney+. Per the streamer, the four-part event, directed by David Soutar and produced by Fulwell 73 Productions, titled "Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All," will reveal "how an unlikely child with a stutter rose to fame to become one of the biggest global music superstars and how his chart-topping hits were born" - but that's not all.
"For the first time, global superstar Ed Sheeran opens the doors to a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music," Disney+ declares in the documentary's description. The new docuseries also follows Sheeran after he learns "life-changing news" - like the death of his longtime friend and original career architect, music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards - and...
- 3/20/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Ed Sheeran is opening up about his unseen journey of loss in a new four-part docuseries, “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All.”
The series, which premieres May 3 on Disney+, centers on both the singer-songwriter’s unlikely rise to fame as well as the personal matters of love and loss that inspire his chart-topping music. “Everything in my life sort of got so much better once Cherry got into it,” the artist says of his wife in the trailer released Monday. “Now, I’ve got[ten] married, and I’m a dad who has two daughters.”
What Sheeran identifies as a “peak” quickly went downhill as Cherry faced health problems and his best friend Jamal Edwards, who the pop singer has previously credited with launching his career, passed away suddenly.
“You guys said you want to make a documentary, and I went, ‘yeah, and it should be me in the studio...
The series, which premieres May 3 on Disney+, centers on both the singer-songwriter’s unlikely rise to fame as well as the personal matters of love and loss that inspire his chart-topping music. “Everything in my life sort of got so much better once Cherry got into it,” the artist says of his wife in the trailer released Monday. “Now, I’ve got[ten] married, and I’m a dad who has two daughters.”
What Sheeran identifies as a “peak” quickly went downhill as Cherry faced health problems and his best friend Jamal Edwards, who the pop singer has previously credited with launching his career, passed away suddenly.
“You guys said you want to make a documentary, and I went, ‘yeah, and it should be me in the studio...
- 3/20/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
A four-part docuseries, Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, will spotlight how an unlikely child with a stutter rose to fame and how his chart-topping hits were born.
From Emmy-winning producers Fulwell 73 Productions and Disney Branded Television, the series is set for a global debut May 3 on Disney+.
In Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, billed as a definitive view into Sheeran’s private life, he shares thoughts about how this difficult time has influenced him and his new music.
Here’s the trailer:
Sheeran’s upcoming sixth studio album, “ – ” (pronounced “Subtract”), is set to be released May 5 through Atlantic in the U.S., Atlantic/Asylum Records in the UK, and Atlantic/Warner Music in the rest of world, with the lead single “Eyes Closed” arriving March 24.
“I’ve always been very guarded in...
From Emmy-winning producers Fulwell 73 Productions and Disney Branded Television, the series is set for a global debut May 3 on Disney+.
In Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, billed as a definitive view into Sheeran’s private life, he shares thoughts about how this difficult time has influenced him and his new music.
Here’s the trailer:
Sheeran’s upcoming sixth studio album, “ – ” (pronounced “Subtract”), is set to be released May 5 through Atlantic in the U.S., Atlantic/Asylum Records in the UK, and Atlantic/Warner Music in the rest of world, with the lead single “Eyes Closed” arriving March 24.
“I’ve always been very guarded in...
- 3/20/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ has landed a four-part Ed Sheeran docu series, “The Sum of It All,” that is set to premiere May 3.
The project comes from Disney Branded Television and Fulwell 73 Productions (“Adele: One Night Only”). It coincides with the May 5 release of Sheeran’s latest album, ” -” (aka “Subtract”), from Atlantic. “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All” promises to offer a candid look into the British star, his family and his rise to superstardom after suffering with a stutter as a child.
“I’ve always been very guarded in my personal and private life; the only documentary I’ve ever made has been one that focused on my songwriting,” Sheeran said. “Disney approached me to make a four-part documentary, and it felt like the right time to open the door and let people in. I hope people enjoy it.”
All four installments of “Sum of It All” will drop on...
The project comes from Disney Branded Television and Fulwell 73 Productions (“Adele: One Night Only”). It coincides with the May 5 release of Sheeran’s latest album, ” -” (aka “Subtract”), from Atlantic. “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All” promises to offer a candid look into the British star, his family and his rise to superstardom after suffering with a stutter as a child.
“I’ve always been very guarded in my personal and private life; the only documentary I’ve ever made has been one that focused on my songwriting,” Sheeran said. “Disney approached me to make a four-part documentary, and it felt like the right time to open the door and let people in. I hope people enjoy it.”
All four installments of “Sum of It All” will drop on...
- 3/20/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
“The Late Late Show With James Corden” might be making its final curtain call on CBS this spring, but CBS Studios is continuing its partnership with Fulwell 73, the production company behind the late-night show and much more.
Fulwell 73 has re-upped its first-look development deal with CBS Studios for three more years, Variety has learned.
A person familiar with the agreement says the renewal deal began last fall. Under the pact, Fulwell 73 will continue to develop scripted, alternative and digital projects for the studio across broadcast, cable, streaming and digital platforms.
Fulwell 73 first inked a deal with CBS Studios in 2016. The company has been in business with CBS since 2015 when Corden began hosting “The Late Late Show,” which became a mega success for the company that has been defined by countless viral moments during its run.
In the years since, the company has been booming with projects across properties, and...
Fulwell 73 has re-upped its first-look development deal with CBS Studios for three more years, Variety has learned.
A person familiar with the agreement says the renewal deal began last fall. Under the pact, Fulwell 73 will continue to develop scripted, alternative and digital projects for the studio across broadcast, cable, streaming and digital platforms.
Fulwell 73 first inked a deal with CBS Studios in 2016. The company has been in business with CBS since 2015 when Corden began hosting “The Late Late Show,” which became a mega success for the company that has been defined by countless viral moments during its run.
In the years since, the company has been booming with projects across properties, and...
- 3/1/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Fulwell 73, the company behind The Late Late Show with James Corden, is staying in business with CBS Studios.
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The company has extended its first-look deal with the Paramount-owned studio for another three years. The extension comes after the producer struck its first deal with the studio back in 2016.
This time, however, it seems that there was competition from elsewhere as Deadline understands that Fulwell 73 held talks with rivals.
The deal will include scripted, alternative and digital TV for the studio for broadcast, cable, streaming and other digital platforms.
Fulwell 73 is preparing for...
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The company has extended its first-look deal with the Paramount-owned studio for another three years. The extension comes after the producer struck its first deal with the studio back in 2016.
This time, however, it seems that there was competition from elsewhere as Deadline understands that Fulwell 73 held talks with rivals.
The deal will include scripted, alternative and digital TV for the studio for broadcast, cable, streaming and other digital platforms.
Fulwell 73 is preparing for...
- 3/1/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fulwell 73, the production company behind shows including “The Kardashians” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden” has expended its exec ranks with new hires and promotions, Variety can confirm.
Ryann Lauckner and Paul Loban have both joined the London and Los Angeles-based company while Emma Conway and Murray James have both been promoted..
Lauckner joins from Asylum Entertainment Group as chief strategy and operating officer, a role in which she’s tasked with overseeing U.S. operations, managing company strategy, driving business development and instigating partnership opportunities (most recently Fulwell acquired a minority stake in Jesse Collins Entertainment). Based in L.A., Lauckner will report to Fulwell partners Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, Ben Turner, Gabe Turner and James Corden.
Conway, whose EP credits include Fulwell shows “The Kardashians,” “Friends: The Reunion” and “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl,” has been promoted from head of unscripted to executive VP of unscripted programming.
Ryann Lauckner and Paul Loban have both joined the London and Los Angeles-based company while Emma Conway and Murray James have both been promoted..
Lauckner joins from Asylum Entertainment Group as chief strategy and operating officer, a role in which she’s tasked with overseeing U.S. operations, managing company strategy, driving business development and instigating partnership opportunities (most recently Fulwell acquired a minority stake in Jesse Collins Entertainment). Based in L.A., Lauckner will report to Fulwell partners Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, Ben Turner, Gabe Turner and James Corden.
Conway, whose EP credits include Fulwell shows “The Kardashians,” “Friends: The Reunion” and “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl,” has been promoted from head of unscripted to executive VP of unscripted programming.
- 1/23/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Fulwell 73 Productions is teaming up with NBA Entertainment to produce a docuseries that will follow the 2023 basketball playoffs, Variety has learned exclusively.
The 10-part docuseries, which is currently untitled, will soon be brought to market. The project is described as the “defining series on the league’s annual marquee event.”
Fulwell 73 is behind “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “Carpool Karaoke,” “The Kardashians,” the Grammy awards, the “Friends” reunion and Adele’s Emmy-winning CBS special, among others. The production company also has produced nearly a dozen sports docs, including Amazon’s “All or Nothing: Juventus,” which followed the Juventus football club in the Italian Premier League for the 2020-21 season, and the Netflix documentary “Sunderland ‘til I Die,” which chronicled the English club through the 2017-18 season.
The NBA docuseries will be executive produced by Ben Winston, one of Fulwell 73’s founding partners, who said in a statement,...
The 10-part docuseries, which is currently untitled, will soon be brought to market. The project is described as the “defining series on the league’s annual marquee event.”
Fulwell 73 is behind “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “Carpool Karaoke,” “The Kardashians,” the Grammy awards, the “Friends” reunion and Adele’s Emmy-winning CBS special, among others. The production company also has produced nearly a dozen sports docs, including Amazon’s “All or Nothing: Juventus,” which followed the Juventus football club in the Italian Premier League for the 2020-21 season, and the Netflix documentary “Sunderland ‘til I Die,” which chronicled the English club through the 2017-18 season.
The NBA docuseries will be executive produced by Ben Winston, one of Fulwell 73’s founding partners, who said in a statement,...
- 10/19/2022
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Jesse Collins Entertainment has received a minority investment from Fulwell 73, Variety has learned.
The deal expands opportunities for both companies, which will continue to produce independently, in addition to collaborating. Both companies are known for producing live event and unscripted content with high-caliber talent, and previously worked together on the Grammy Awards.
Financial terms of deal between the Jesse Collins Company and Fulwell 73 were not disclosed. Jesse Collins Entertainment continues to be a majority Black-owned company with full autonomy and creative control.
Jesse Collins Entertainment is established in the award show space and music entertainment genre, having been behind “The American Music Awards,” “BET Awards,” “Soul Train Awards,” “BET Hip Hop Awards,” plus miniseries, “The New Edition Story” and “The Bobby Brown Story.”
The company has an immense amount of projects across scripted, unscripted, game shows, competition series, talk shows, children’s shows, specials and more. Credits include “Real Husbands of Hollywood,...
The deal expands opportunities for both companies, which will continue to produce independently, in addition to collaborating. Both companies are known for producing live event and unscripted content with high-caliber talent, and previously worked together on the Grammy Awards.
Financial terms of deal between the Jesse Collins Company and Fulwell 73 were not disclosed. Jesse Collins Entertainment continues to be a majority Black-owned company with full autonomy and creative control.
Jesse Collins Entertainment is established in the award show space and music entertainment genre, having been behind “The American Music Awards,” “BET Awards,” “Soul Train Awards,” “BET Hip Hop Awards,” plus miniseries, “The New Edition Story” and “The Bobby Brown Story.”
The company has an immense amount of projects across scripted, unscripted, game shows, competition series, talk shows, children’s shows, specials and more. Credits include “Real Husbands of Hollywood,...
- 6/21/2022
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
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Ben Winston never planned on entering an eighth year at his CBS Television City office, a bright room now stuffed with memorabilia from an ascendant Hollywood tenure that’s brought him 11 Emmys. The Brit, 40, arrived in 2015 with every intention of returning to London upon fulfilling his nine-month contract to help launch a late night talk show with longtime pal and fellow British import James Corden. He just kept sticking around. Now, as Corden preps a 2023 exit from The Late Late Show — and, likely, L.A. — his frequent producing partner is staying put. “I thought I was coming for a few months, and now I have two American children,” Winston says over Zoom in early June. “[My wife] Meredith loves it here, and so do the kids. I’m in real trouble.”
There’s also other work … like, a lot of it. In the past 15 months alone,...
Ben Winston never planned on entering an eighth year at his CBS Television City office, a bright room now stuffed with memorabilia from an ascendant Hollywood tenure that’s brought him 11 Emmys. The Brit, 40, arrived in 2015 with every intention of returning to London upon fulfilling his nine-month contract to help launch a late night talk show with longtime pal and fellow British import James Corden. He just kept sticking around. Now, as Corden preps a 2023 exit from The Late Late Show — and, likely, L.A. — his frequent producing partner is staying put. “I thought I was coming for a few months, and now I have two American children,” Winston says over Zoom in early June. “[My wife] Meredith loves it here, and so do the kids. I’m in real trouble.”
There’s also other work … like, a lot of it. In the past 15 months alone,...
- 6/16/2022
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
James Corden will reportedly head back home to the U.K. after his time on The Late Late Show With James Corden ends in spring 2023. The late-night talk show host announced his departure in April, saying he always planned for the series to be just one chapter of his life, not the main event. Corden’s Fulwell 73 co-founder, Ben Turner, said the production company is “really excited to get James back in the U.K.” while speaking at the Banff World Media Festival in Alberta, Canada, according to Variety. “[Corden] has just got so many strings to his bow, and ‘Late’ is a big commitment that’s taken up so much of his time,” Turner said. “We’re just really excited about having him back in the U.K., and all the stuff that that entails, but it is a big moment for us.” As for whether Corden, Turner, and Fulwell...
- 6/13/2022
- TV Insider
James Corden will be heading back to the U.K. after he wraps on “The Late Late Show” next spring, according to his Fulwell 73 co-founder Ben Turner.
Turner, a founding partner of Corden’s production company, told Variety he’s “really excited to get James back in the U.K.” Turner was speaking as part of the Banff World Media Festival in Alberta, Canada, where the British director-producer was discussing the company’s Disney+ show “Among the Stars.”
“[Corden] has just got so many strings to his bow, and ‘Late’ is a big commitment that’s taken up so much of his time,” said Turner. “We’re just really excited about having him back in the U.K., and all the stuff that that entails, but it is a big moment for us.”
Asked whether the London and LA-based Fulwell 73 will continue working with CBS on its next late-night...
Turner, a founding partner of Corden’s production company, told Variety he’s “really excited to get James back in the U.K.” Turner was speaking as part of the Banff World Media Festival in Alberta, Canada, where the British director-producer was discussing the company’s Disney+ show “Among the Stars.”
“[Corden] has just got so many strings to his bow, and ‘Late’ is a big commitment that’s taken up so much of his time,” said Turner. “We’re just really excited about having him back in the U.K., and all the stuff that that entails, but it is a big moment for us.”
Asked whether the London and LA-based Fulwell 73 will continue working with CBS on its next late-night...
- 6/13/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Richard E. Grant bags guest role in ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ retelling
Withnail & I star Richard E. Grant has joined Disney+’s live-action drama Nautilus, with Muki Zubis (This is Going to Hurt) Benedict Hardie (The Luminaries), Jacob Collins Levy (Young Wallander) and Luke Arnold (Black Sails) also signing up to the cast. The show, from Moonriver TV and Seven Stories, is currently shooting at Village Roadshow Studios in Queensland, Australia. The show tells Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea from the point of view of Indian prince Captain Nemo (Shazad Latif) for the first time. Grant will guest star as the leader of Karajaan, a port town Nemo and his crew encounter on their adventures.
Vue International appoints Chief Operating Officer
Privately-held European cinema operator Vue International has hired Claire Arksey as Chief Operating Officer. She joins from clothing store Urban Outfitters, where she was responsible for 269 standalone stores across 14 countries.
Withnail & I star Richard E. Grant has joined Disney+’s live-action drama Nautilus, with Muki Zubis (This is Going to Hurt) Benedict Hardie (The Luminaries), Jacob Collins Levy (Young Wallander) and Luke Arnold (Black Sails) also signing up to the cast. The show, from Moonriver TV and Seven Stories, is currently shooting at Village Roadshow Studios in Queensland, Australia. The show tells Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea from the point of view of Indian prince Captain Nemo (Shazad Latif) for the first time. Grant will guest star as the leader of Karajaan, a port town Nemo and his crew encounter on their adventures.
Vue International appoints Chief Operating Officer
Privately-held European cinema operator Vue International has hired Claire Arksey as Chief Operating Officer. She joins from clothing store Urban Outfitters, where she was responsible for 269 standalone stores across 14 countries.
- 5/19/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ian McKellen is among the stars of Ken McMullen’s Hamlet Within, a part-documentary feature investigating the mythology around the Shakespeare play, which is headed to the Cannes Market.
The Art Cinema and Scape Films co-production will be released as an Nft collection on newly formed Blockchain ecosystem platform Cineverse, which allows filmmakers, distributors and producers to market their features directly.
The film will launch in Cannes at an event on May 21, with Screenbound International Pictures selling it at the market.
Hamlet Within is billed as a “radical cinematic investigation into the myth of Hamlet, its origins and its enduring appeal across cultures and systems of beliefs.” Part-doc and part-fictional discourse, it is shot in five acts and framed by a prelude and an epilogue and billed as “a collage of acted monologues and staged dialogues referencing Hamlet’s most famous soliloquies.”
It will feature the likes of the...
The Art Cinema and Scape Films co-production will be released as an Nft collection on newly formed Blockchain ecosystem platform Cineverse, which allows filmmakers, distributors and producers to market their features directly.
The film will launch in Cannes at an event on May 21, with Screenbound International Pictures selling it at the market.
Hamlet Within is billed as a “radical cinematic investigation into the myth of Hamlet, its origins and its enduring appeal across cultures and systems of beliefs.” Part-doc and part-fictional discourse, it is shot in five acts and framed by a prelude and an epilogue and billed as “a collage of acted monologues and staged dialogues referencing Hamlet’s most famous soliloquies.”
It will feature the likes of the...
- 5/12/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Kim Kardashian owes Ben Winston a massage.
In 2021, Winston was ready to take a vacation. His company, Fulwell 73, had just wrapped production on HBO Max’s highly anticipated “Friends” reunion and the Grammy Awards, not to mention James Corden’s “Late Late Show,” which has been airing on CBS since 2015 with five episodes per week.
Earlier last year, Corden, one of Winston’s producing partners, had bumped into Kris Jenner in Palm Springs, where they both own second homes. Corden, already friendly with Jenner, who had been a guest on his show, spoke to the momager about her family’s new Hulu reality show, which would follow 20 ground-breaking seasons of E!’s “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”
Jenner told Corden she was just starting to take meetings with production companies. They set up a Zoom and he bought her a pair of Gucci pajamas as a thank you gift. “I said,...
In 2021, Winston was ready to take a vacation. His company, Fulwell 73, had just wrapped production on HBO Max’s highly anticipated “Friends” reunion and the Grammy Awards, not to mention James Corden’s “Late Late Show,” which has been airing on CBS since 2015 with five episodes per week.
Earlier last year, Corden, one of Winston’s producing partners, had bumped into Kris Jenner in Palm Springs, where they both own second homes. Corden, already friendly with Jenner, who had been a guest on his show, spoke to the momager about her family’s new Hulu reality show, which would follow 20 ground-breaking seasons of E!’s “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”
Jenner told Corden she was just starting to take meetings with production companies. They set up a Zoom and he bought her a pair of Gucci pajamas as a thank you gift. “I said,...
- 4/27/2022
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Documentary
Comcast-owned pay TV service Sky U.K. has released the first trailer for “Super Greed: The Fight for Football.” Produced by Fulwell 73, the 90-minute film charts the rise and rapid fall of the European Super League. In Apr. 2021, owners and executives of the 12 most powerful clubs in world soccer attempted to launch a new competition that would secure their club’s financial future for the next 23 years. The Super League created a fury of opposition from the entire soccer world and collapsed in just 48 hours. “Super Greed: The Fight for Football” tells the inside story of the league through the eyes of those who helped bring it down.
Contributors include president of UEFA, Aleksander Čeferin; president of La Liga, Javier Tebas; chairman of Crystal Palace Fc, Steve Parish; MP for Liverpool, West Derby, Ian Byrne; soccer writer, Nicky Bandini; Arsenal Supporters’ Trust spokesperson, Tim Payton; and Chelsea Supporters’ Trust member,...
Comcast-owned pay TV service Sky U.K. has released the first trailer for “Super Greed: The Fight for Football.” Produced by Fulwell 73, the 90-minute film charts the rise and rapid fall of the European Super League. In Apr. 2021, owners and executives of the 12 most powerful clubs in world soccer attempted to launch a new competition that would secure their club’s financial future for the next 23 years. The Super League created a fury of opposition from the entire soccer world and collapsed in just 48 hours. “Super Greed: The Fight for Football” tells the inside story of the league through the eyes of those who helped bring it down.
Contributors include president of UEFA, Aleksander Čeferin; president of La Liga, Javier Tebas; chairman of Crystal Palace Fc, Steve Parish; MP for Liverpool, West Derby, Ian Byrne; soccer writer, Nicky Bandini; Arsenal Supporters’ Trust spokesperson, Tim Payton; and Chelsea Supporters’ Trust member,...
- 3/16/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Production is officially underway on the Kardashian-Jenner family’s new Hulu series, and the famous clan has teamed up with Fulwell 73 to produce their first project with the streaming service, Variety has learned exclusively.
Few details have been released about the show, which is currently untitled, but it is described by Hulu as the Kardashian-Jenners’ next chapter as they bring viewers a “new, intimate journey into their lives.”
The project is the first to come from the family’s new content deal at Hulu, following their departure from E! after 20 seasons of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” The multi-year pact with Disney was announced in December 2020 with global content streaming on Hulu in the U.S., Star Plus in Latin America and Disney Plus in all other territories.
With a new show, comes new partners. The Kardashian-Jenners have selected Fulwell 73 as the production company for their upcoming series. Fulwell...
Few details have been released about the show, which is currently untitled, but it is described by Hulu as the Kardashian-Jenners’ next chapter as they bring viewers a “new, intimate journey into their lives.”
The project is the first to come from the family’s new content deal at Hulu, following their departure from E! after 20 seasons of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” The multi-year pact with Disney was announced in December 2020 with global content streaming on Hulu in the U.S., Star Plus in Latin America and Disney Plus in all other territories.
With a new show, comes new partners. The Kardashian-Jenners have selected Fulwell 73 as the production company for their upcoming series. Fulwell...
- 10/28/2021
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Fulwell 73, the production company behind Carpool Karaoke: The Series and Amazon’s Cinderella, has acquired a majority stake in digital media incubator Yoruba Media Labs.
The production company, which also produced Showtime’s Hitsville: The Making of Motown, has formed a joint venture with the LA-based company following the deal.
Yoruba is headed by Wally Eltawashy, who has exec produced HBO’s Jeffrey Wright feature O.G. and Showtime’s The Go-Go’s documentary.
The company works with brand clients to reach audiences in creative ways, including developing original content/IP that can play out in the tech, gaming and ad space.
The partnership will allow Fulwell 73 to expand into these areas of content and will also help it build upon its existing entertainment, comedy and drama programming with brand extensions and digital content.
Eltawashy has worked with brands, tech start-ups and investors including P&g, Volkswagen, Adidas and Molson Coors.
The production company, which also produced Showtime’s Hitsville: The Making of Motown, has formed a joint venture with the LA-based company following the deal.
Yoruba is headed by Wally Eltawashy, who has exec produced HBO’s Jeffrey Wright feature O.G. and Showtime’s The Go-Go’s documentary.
The company works with brand clients to reach audiences in creative ways, including developing original content/IP that can play out in the tech, gaming and ad space.
The partnership will allow Fulwell 73 to expand into these areas of content and will also help it build upon its existing entertainment, comedy and drama programming with brand extensions and digital content.
Eltawashy has worked with brands, tech start-ups and investors including P&g, Volkswagen, Adidas and Molson Coors.
- 10/5/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Independent production company Fulwell 73 has launched Fulwell North, a new office in the North East of England which will serve as a base for the company’s activities in the region.
The office, located at the University of Sunderland, will be operational from Oct. 1. North East executive Mel Rainbow has been appointed to lead the operation and will hire staff on the ground to engage with local partners. Rainbow previously worked on the company’s hit Netflix show “Sunderland ‘Til I Die” as production manager. She will work closely with the Fulwell 73 London team to identify and support local talent, win regional commissions, and establish Fulwell’s presence in the North East.
The move follows recent efforts by broadcasters BBC, ITV and Channel 4 and streamer Netflix, to move out of London and establish beachheads across the country.
Fulwell 73 is already in discussions to enhance local production activity in the region.
The office, located at the University of Sunderland, will be operational from Oct. 1. North East executive Mel Rainbow has been appointed to lead the operation and will hire staff on the ground to engage with local partners. Rainbow previously worked on the company’s hit Netflix show “Sunderland ‘Til I Die” as production manager. She will work closely with the Fulwell 73 London team to identify and support local talent, win regional commissions, and establish Fulwell’s presence in the North East.
The move follows recent efforts by broadcasters BBC, ITV and Channel 4 and streamer Netflix, to move out of London and establish beachheads across the country.
Fulwell 73 is already in discussions to enhance local production activity in the region.
- 9/20/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Indie production outfit Fulwell 73 is expanding its UK operations with a new office in Sunderland that will act as a base for the company’s growing activities in the North of England.
The outfit said its Northern hub would help it discover and support local talent from diverse backgrounds and that it will look to address the skills gap in the local industry, as well as attract talent back to the region who have roots there. The production co added that its goal was to invest in a new physical studio space in the region to further build the local sector.
The office, housed at the University of Sunderland, will open on October 1 and will staff up from the region, a drive that will be led by Mel Rainbow, who has been appointed to lead the Fulwell North operation. Rainbow previously worked on Fulwell’s Netflix doc Sunderland ‘Til I Die.
The outfit said its Northern hub would help it discover and support local talent from diverse backgrounds and that it will look to address the skills gap in the local industry, as well as attract talent back to the region who have roots there. The production co added that its goal was to invest in a new physical studio space in the region to further build the local sector.
The office, housed at the University of Sunderland, will open on October 1 and will staff up from the region, a drive that will be led by Mel Rainbow, who has been appointed to lead the Fulwell North operation. Rainbow previously worked on Fulwell’s Netflix doc Sunderland ‘Til I Die.
- 9/20/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS Studios is developing Broadmoor, a drama series intended for the UK/International premium and streaming market. The series, created by screenwriter/playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, is produced by Fulwell 73, which counts James Corden among its partners, in association with CBS Studios, where the company is based, and Miramax, in which ViacomCBS owns 49%.
Inspired by true events, Broadmoor is based on the famous British high-security psychiatric hospital, originally known as the Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum. It features overlapping stories about the staff, the visitors and, of course, the patients that included maniacs, stranglers, slashers and serial killers. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling 1970s-80s Britain on the edge of violent social change, the series follows a young woman who goes to Broadmoor believing that murderous behavior can be understood, treated, even tamed, only to find she has entered a warehouse for England’s fears, the locked attic where its...
Inspired by true events, Broadmoor is based on the famous British high-security psychiatric hospital, originally known as the Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum. It features overlapping stories about the staff, the visitors and, of course, the patients that included maniacs, stranglers, slashers and serial killers. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling 1970s-80s Britain on the edge of violent social change, the series follows a young woman who goes to Broadmoor believing that murderous behavior can be understood, treated, even tamed, only to find she has entered a warehouse for England’s fears, the locked attic where its...
- 8/26/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The Crown editor Yan Miles and visual effects supervisor Ben Turner are guests in a new episode of The Hollywood Reporter‘s Behind the Screen.
Season 4 of Netflix series The Crown, along with The Mandalorian, earned the most Emmy program nominations this year, with a remarkable 24 apiece. For The Crown that includes nominations for outstanding drama series, and in the creative arts, it includes two for editing and one for special visual effects.
Of the episode “Fairytale” — which follows Charles and Diana’s engagement and concludes on their wedding day — Miles points out that viewers know the history, so ...
Season 4 of Netflix series The Crown, along with The Mandalorian, earned the most Emmy program nominations this year, with a remarkable 24 apiece. For The Crown that includes nominations for outstanding drama series, and in the creative arts, it includes two for editing and one for special visual effects.
Of the episode “Fairytale” — which follows Charles and Diana’s engagement and concludes on their wedding day — Miles points out that viewers know the history, so ...
- 8/12/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The Crown editor Yan Miles and visual effects supervisor Ben Turner are guests in a new episode of The Hollywood Reporter‘s Behind the Screen.
Season 4 of Netflix series The Crown, along with The Mandalorian, earned the most Emmy program nominations this year, with a remarkable 24 apiece. For The Crown that includes nominations for outstanding drama series, and in the creative arts, it includes two for editing and one for special visual effects.
Of the episode “Fairytale” — which follows Charles and Diana’s engagement and concludes on their wedding day — Miles points out that viewers know the history, so ...
Season 4 of Netflix series The Crown, along with The Mandalorian, earned the most Emmy program nominations this year, with a remarkable 24 apiece. For The Crown that includes nominations for outstanding drama series, and in the creative arts, it includes two for editing and one for special visual effects.
Of the episode “Fairytale” — which follows Charles and Diana’s engagement and concludes on their wedding day — Miles points out that viewers know the history, so ...
- 8/12/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From extensive world-building to subtle story tweaks, Emmy-nominated visual effects teams do it all.
While movie theaters were shuttered for much of the past year and a half, it was up to TV to provide the grandest scale entertainment. And thanks to more players in the original content game, bigger budgets and better technology, projects delivered in 4K, 5K and even 8K, allowing for stunts and fantastical worlds, specifically, to stand out even more. Nowhere was this more apparent than in the crop of visual effects Emmy nominees.
Nominated in the season or movie visual-effects category, Disney Plus’ “The Mandalorian” continued to wow with its innovative Stagecraft LED walls while building 360-degree virtual sets in its second season. They were all designed to immerse the viewer in the “Star Wars” set universe amid many miniature props, animatronics and practical effects. Meanwhile, that same streamer’s freshman drama “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,...
While movie theaters were shuttered for much of the past year and a half, it was up to TV to provide the grandest scale entertainment. And thanks to more players in the original content game, bigger budgets and better technology, projects delivered in 4K, 5K and even 8K, allowing for stunts and fantastical worlds, specifically, to stand out even more. Nowhere was this more apparent than in the crop of visual effects Emmy nominees.
Nominated in the season or movie visual-effects category, Disney Plus’ “The Mandalorian” continued to wow with its innovative Stagecraft LED walls while building 360-degree virtual sets in its second season. They were all designed to immerse the viewer in the “Star Wars” set universe amid many miniature props, animatronics and practical effects. Meanwhile, that same streamer’s freshman drama “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,...
- 8/4/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Sky will chronicle the rise and rapid fall of the reviled European Super League in a 90-minute documentary from Fulwell 73, the James Corden-backed producer behind sports series including Netflix’s Sunderland ‘Til I Die and Amazon’s All or Nothing: Juventus.
To tell the story of the proposed breakaway league, Fulwell 73, has secured exclusive access to figures from the 12 founding clubs, global soccer leagues and federations, players, and fans. They will paint a dramatic story of an idea that collapsed within 72 hours of being announced, sparking protests across Europe.
Carl Hindmarch (Mark Ronson: From the Heart) directs, while Leo Pearlman, Gabe Turner, Ben Turner, and Richard Thompson executive produce. Richard Cooke is the producer. The commissioners for Sky are Zai Bennett, managing director of content for Sky UK and Ireland; Poppy Dixon, director of documentaries and factual; and Jamie Morris, director of programs.
Dixon said: “The announcement and...
To tell the story of the proposed breakaway league, Fulwell 73, has secured exclusive access to figures from the 12 founding clubs, global soccer leagues and federations, players, and fans. They will paint a dramatic story of an idea that collapsed within 72 hours of being announced, sparking protests across Europe.
Carl Hindmarch (Mark Ronson: From the Heart) directs, while Leo Pearlman, Gabe Turner, Ben Turner, and Richard Thompson executive produce. Richard Cooke is the producer. The commissioners for Sky are Zai Bennett, managing director of content for Sky UK and Ireland; Poppy Dixon, director of documentaries and factual; and Jamie Morris, director of programs.
Dixon said: “The announcement and...
- 6/29/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The stillborn European Super League (Esl) soccer championship, which made global headlines in April before dying a swift death, will be the subject of a new feature documentary from Sky Documentaries and “The Late Late Show With James Corden” producer Fulwell 73.
The film will chart the dramatic announcement of the Esl, which proposed a new annual international competition between the biggest clubs in the game, including 12 founding members from the English Premier League, Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s La Liga. The enterprise lasted just 72 hours after heated reactions around the world from national governments, football’s governing bodies, other clubs, players, managers, pundits and fans secured its demise.
The doc will also explore recent soccer history to give context to the Esl’s inception. Supported by archive footage, the film will feature interviews with figures from the 12 founding clubs, global footballing leagues and federations, players and fans.
The...
The film will chart the dramatic announcement of the Esl, which proposed a new annual international competition between the biggest clubs in the game, including 12 founding members from the English Premier League, Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s La Liga. The enterprise lasted just 72 hours after heated reactions around the world from national governments, football’s governing bodies, other clubs, players, managers, pundits and fans secured its demise.
The doc will also explore recent soccer history to give context to the Esl’s inception. Supported by archive footage, the film will feature interviews with figures from the 12 founding clubs, global footballing leagues and federations, players and fans.
The...
- 6/29/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
MRC Non-Fiction is announcing the production of a new documentary, “Girl You Know It’s True,” about the quick rise and faster fall of Milli Vanilli, the late ’80s pop duo that won the best new artist Grammy and sold more than 10 million records before losing it all amid a musical scandal.
The documentary about Fab Morvan and the late Rob Pilatus will be directed by Luke Korem, who directed and produced the SXSW award-winning non-fiction film “Dealt.” Korem will be a producer on the new film as well, under the banner of his Keep on Running Pictures, alongside producing partner Bradley Jackson and Fulwell 73. The latter company’s Richard Thompson is an executive producer, as is music critic and author Hanif Abdurraqib.
“Milli Vanilli has made an indelible mark on music and pop culture history, yet the truth of what happened is more bizarre than anyone knows,” Korem said.
The documentary about Fab Morvan and the late Rob Pilatus will be directed by Luke Korem, who directed and produced the SXSW award-winning non-fiction film “Dealt.” Korem will be a producer on the new film as well, under the banner of his Keep on Running Pictures, alongside producing partner Bradley Jackson and Fulwell 73. The latter company’s Richard Thompson is an executive producer, as is music critic and author Hanif Abdurraqib.
“Milli Vanilli has made an indelible mark on music and pop culture history, yet the truth of what happened is more bizarre than anyone knows,” Korem said.
- 5/13/2021
- by Roy Trakin
- Variety Film + TV
“The Midnight Sky” and “Soul” were the big film winners at the 19th annual Ves Awards, which were presented on Tuesday night by the Visual Effects Society.
George Clooney’s cautionary sci-fi drama “The Midnight Sky” won two awards, including Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, the Ves category that most closely corresponds to the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Winners in the category have gone on to win the Oscar 10 times in the past 18 years, but the last film to do so was “The Jungle Book” in 2017.
The Pixar film “Soul,” which was shortlisted but not nominated for the VFX Oscar, won five awards, the most of any film or television program. In addition to Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature, it won for its animated character, created environment, effects simulation and virtual cinematography.
“Project Power” also won two awards, while additional film prizes went to “Mank,...
George Clooney’s cautionary sci-fi drama “The Midnight Sky” won two awards, including Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, the Ves category that most closely corresponds to the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Winners in the category have gone on to win the Oscar 10 times in the past 18 years, but the last film to do so was “The Jungle Book” in 2017.
The Pixar film “Soul,” which was shortlisted but not nominated for the VFX Oscar, won five awards, the most of any film or television program. In addition to Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature, it won for its animated character, created environment, effects simulation and virtual cinematography.
“Project Power” also won two awards, while additional film prizes went to “Mank,...
- 4/7/2021
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
George Clooney’s existential sci-fi drama, “The Midnight” Sky,” moved a step closer in the VFX Oscar race Tuesday, taking top honors at the 19th annual Ves Awards. The Netflix film (with VFX by Framestore) also earned the model award for the Aether spacecraft. Strangely, though, the unforgettable Ballet of Blood scene, containing simulated zero-g and remarkable liquid simulation, wasn’t even nominated, yet this highlight could prove decisive if “The Midnight Sky” wins the Oscar.
But that’s a big if in this wide open race that also includes Christopher Nolan’s time-inverted “Tenet” (which is finally available on the Academy’s online voting portal) and dark horse “Love and Monsters,” with its terrific array of Ray Harryhausen-like creatures. In the last four years, the Ves has only aligned with the Academy once (for “The Jungle Book”). Then again, the Ves nod could be enough to put “The Midnight Sky...
But that’s a big if in this wide open race that also includes Christopher Nolan’s time-inverted “Tenet” (which is finally available on the Academy’s online voting portal) and dark horse “Love and Monsters,” with its terrific array of Ray Harryhausen-like creatures. In the last four years, the Ves has only aligned with the Academy once (for “The Jungle Book”). Then again, the Ves nod could be enough to put “The Midnight Sky...
- 4/7/2021
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Updated with full list of winners: George Clooney’s Netflix sci-fi thriller The Midnight Sky, Disney/Pixar’s animated Soul and the Disney+ Star Wars spinoff series The Mandalorian were the marquee winners Tuesday at the 19th annual Ves Awards.
The Visual Effects Society’s annual celebration, which honors the year’s best in film, animation, TV, commercials and video games, was hosted as per usual by Patton Oswalt (and his green monster alter ego) and was presented virtually because of the pandemic.
The well-constructed and engaging show (leave it to the VFX crews to pull that off during the Year of the Zoom Ceremony) included honorary awards presented to Peter Jackson, who received the Ves Lifetime Achievement Award presented by his Lotr star Cate Blanchett and featuring a tribute with Andy Serkis, Naomi Watts, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, James Cameron and Gollum himself in one of several bits of...
The Visual Effects Society’s annual celebration, which honors the year’s best in film, animation, TV, commercials and video games, was hosted as per usual by Patton Oswalt (and his green monster alter ego) and was presented virtually because of the pandemic.
The well-constructed and engaging show (leave it to the VFX crews to pull that off during the Year of the Zoom Ceremony) included honorary awards presented to Peter Jackson, who received the Ves Lifetime Achievement Award presented by his Lotr star Cate Blanchett and featuring a tribute with Andy Serkis, Naomi Watts, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, James Cameron and Gollum himself in one of several bits of...
- 4/7/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Pixar’s “Soul,” George Clooney’s “The Midnight Sky” and “The Mandalorian” led the winners at the 19th annual Visual Effects Society (Ves) Awards.
Comedian Patton Oswalt served as host for the 10th time for the virtual ceremony which celebrated the art of visual effects across 25 categories.
“Soul” was named top animated film, winning five awards. “The Mandalorian” was named best photoreal episode and garnered three awards, and “The Midnight Sky” was named the photoreal feature winner, garnering two awards.
Sacha Baron Cohen presented the Ves Award for Creative Excellence to acclaimed visual effects supervisor, second unit director and director of photography Robert Legato, ASC. Cate Blanchett presented the Ves Lifetime Achievement Award to Peter Jackson. The “Lord of the Rings” filmmaker was lauded in a virtual tribute that featured Andy Serkis, Naomi Watts, Elijah Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, James Cameron and Gollum.
Full List of Winners:
Outstanding Visual Effects...
Comedian Patton Oswalt served as host for the 10th time for the virtual ceremony which celebrated the art of visual effects across 25 categories.
“Soul” was named top animated film, winning five awards. “The Mandalorian” was named best photoreal episode and garnered three awards, and “The Midnight Sky” was named the photoreal feature winner, garnering two awards.
Sacha Baron Cohen presented the Ves Award for Creative Excellence to acclaimed visual effects supervisor, second unit director and director of photography Robert Legato, ASC. Cate Blanchett presented the Ves Lifetime Achievement Award to Peter Jackson. The “Lord of the Rings” filmmaker was lauded in a virtual tribute that featured Andy Serkis, Naomi Watts, Elijah Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, James Cameron and Gollum.
Full List of Winners:
Outstanding Visual Effects...
- 4/7/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
It’s truly a measure of the pandemic that the 19th annual Ves Awards (to be held virtually on April 6) was dominated by Disney+’s “The Mandalorian” with 13 nominations (topped by photoreal episode). Like the Oscar shortlist, there was an absence of big budget, VFX-intensive studio films. But, truth be told, Season 2 of Jon Favreau’s engaging “Star Wars” bounty hunter series offered the industry’s most innovative tech (wrapped around Industrial Light & Magic’s improved StageCraft virtual production system).
Pixar’s “Soul” was the top animation contender with five nominations, while the feature competition was split between “Project Power,” the Netflix superhero film, Robert Zemeckis’ “The Witches” (which streamed on HBO Max), and Disney’s live-action “Mulan” (which streamed on Disney+), each garnering three nominations.
Joining “Project Power” and “The Witches” in the top photoreal feature category were Netflix’s “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” and “The Midnight Sky...
Pixar’s “Soul” was the top animation contender with five nominations, while the feature competition was split between “Project Power,” the Netflix superhero film, Robert Zemeckis’ “The Witches” (which streamed on HBO Max), and Disney’s live-action “Mulan” (which streamed on Disney+), each garnering three nominations.
Joining “Project Power” and “The Witches” in the top photoreal feature category were Netflix’s “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” and “The Midnight Sky...
- 3/2/2021
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
The nominations for the 19th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards have been announced with “The Mandalorian” and “Soul” leading.
“The Mandalorian” leads with 13 nominations including outstanding visual effects in a photoreal episode. “Soul” was next with five nominations, followed by “The Witches” and “Project Power.”
The Ves awards will be handed out in a virtual ceremony and will stream worldwide on April 6.
“Traditions find a way to persist,” said Lisa Cooke, Ves Board Chair. “With vision and a lot of hard work, we are proud to host our annual celebration of the artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world – virtually. We are seeing best in class work that elevates the art of storytelling and engages the audience in new and innovative ways. The Ves Awards is the only venue that showcases and honors these outstanding artists across a wide range of disciplines, and we are extremely proud of all our nominees!
“The Mandalorian” leads with 13 nominations including outstanding visual effects in a photoreal episode. “Soul” was next with five nominations, followed by “The Witches” and “Project Power.”
The Ves awards will be handed out in a virtual ceremony and will stream worldwide on April 6.
“Traditions find a way to persist,” said Lisa Cooke, Ves Board Chair. “With vision and a lot of hard work, we are proud to host our annual celebration of the artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world – virtually. We are seeing best in class work that elevates the art of storytelling and engages the audience in new and innovative ways. The Ves Awards is the only venue that showcases and honors these outstanding artists across a wide range of disciplines, and we are extremely proud of all our nominees!
- 3/2/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The Visual Effects Society today announced the nominees for its 19th annual Ves Awards, which recognize VFX artistry in 25 categories spanning film, TV, animation, commercials and video games. Winners will be announced during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, April 6.
Disney+’s The Mandalorian leads all TV shows and films with 13 noms, and Disney/Pixar’s animated Soul tops the film side with five. Project Power and The Witches tied for second among movies with three noms apiece in a decidedly strange year for VFX-heavy projects.
Vying for the Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature prize are Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, The Midnight Sky, Project Power, Tenet and The Witches. The films up for
Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature are Da 5 Bloods, Extraction, Mank, News of the World and Welcome to Chechnya.
Soul will battle it out for the Visual Effects in an Animated Feature trophy against fellow Pixar pic Onward,...
Disney+’s The Mandalorian leads all TV shows and films with 13 noms, and Disney/Pixar’s animated Soul tops the film side with five. Project Power and The Witches tied for second among movies with three noms apiece in a decidedly strange year for VFX-heavy projects.
Vying for the Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature prize are Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, The Midnight Sky, Project Power, Tenet and The Witches. The films up for
Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature are Da 5 Bloods, Extraction, Mank, News of the World and Welcome to Chechnya.
Soul will battle it out for the Visual Effects in an Animated Feature trophy against fellow Pixar pic Onward,...
- 3/2/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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