Takashi Doscher is set to write the script for the movie based on “Ghost of Tsushima,” the blockbuster samurai video game, for Sony Pictures and PlayStation Studios, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
The game crossed a massive milestone in January 2022, selling more than 8 million copies since its July 2020 debut.
The project is in early development, with Chad Stahelski (“John Wick”) attached to direct the film.
The game is developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and centers around samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last surviving member of his clan, who must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. The game was praised for its sprawling, open world gameplay and attention to detail in the samurai era. And it was even catnip for cinephiles and fans of classic Kurosawa...
The game crossed a massive milestone in January 2022, selling more than 8 million copies since its July 2020 debut.
The project is in early development, with Chad Stahelski (“John Wick”) attached to direct the film.
The game is developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and centers around samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last surviving member of his clan, who must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. The game was praised for its sprawling, open world gameplay and attention to detail in the samurai era. And it was even catnip for cinephiles and fans of classic Kurosawa...
- 4/12/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Takashi Doscher is set to write the screenplay for Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions’ film adaptation of the latter’s hugely successful action adventure game Ghost of Tsushima, which crossed a massive milestone in January, with more than 8 million copies sold since its July 2020 debut. The project is in early development.
The game from Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment follows samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last surviving member of his clan, who must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.
As Deadline first told you in March 2021, John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski is attached to direct. Peter Kang is overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing through their company 87Eleven Entertainment. Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan will produce on behalf of PlayStation Productions.
The game from Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment follows samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last surviving member of his clan, who must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.
As Deadline first told you in March 2021, John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski is attached to direct. Peter Kang is overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing through their company 87Eleven Entertainment. Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan will produce on behalf of PlayStation Productions.
- 4/12/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Even as he is about to start production on the fourth John Wick pic, Chad Stahelski continues to stay busy building up his development slate. Sources say he has come on to produce an adaptation of Trevanian’s Shibumi at Warner Bros. He will produce the project through his 87Eleven banner, with partners Alex Young and Jason Spitz joining him as producers. Although there is no attachment at this time, the idea would be to develop the project as a potential directing vehicle in the future.
Published in 1979, the novel by Trevanian (the pseudonym of Rodney William Whitaker) details the struggle between the “Mother Company,” a conspiracy of energy companies that secretly controls much of the Western world, and a highly skilled assassin named Nicholaï Hel.
People close to Stahelski say the novel was a favorite of his while growing up and he was intrigued by adapting it after the studio came to him.
Published in 1979, the novel by Trevanian (the pseudonym of Rodney William Whitaker) details the struggle between the “Mother Company,” a conspiracy of energy companies that secretly controls much of the Western world, and a highly skilled assassin named Nicholaï Hel.
People close to Stahelski say the novel was a favorite of his while growing up and he was intrigued by adapting it after the studio came to him.
- 8/4/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Chad Stahelski, the director behind the “John Wick” film series, is setting his sights on a film adaptation of the hit PlayStation 4 game “Ghost of Tsushima.”
Deadline reported on Thursday that Stahelski will also produce the film adaptation alongside Alex Young and Jason Spitz via their company 87Eleven Entertainment. Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan will produce on behalf of PlayStation Productions. Sucker Punch Productions, which developed the 2020 video game, will serve as an executive producer.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Chad and 87Eleven Entertainment, to bring their vision of Jin’s story to the big screen. We love working with creative partners like Chad, who have a passion for our games, ensuring we can create rich adaptations that will excite our fans and new audiences.” Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, said in a statement to Deadline.
“Ghost of Tsushima” was a critical and commercial success for Sucker Punch...
Deadline reported on Thursday that Stahelski will also produce the film adaptation alongside Alex Young and Jason Spitz via their company 87Eleven Entertainment. Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan will produce on behalf of PlayStation Productions. Sucker Punch Productions, which developed the 2020 video game, will serve as an executive producer.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Chad and 87Eleven Entertainment, to bring their vision of Jin’s story to the big screen. We love working with creative partners like Chad, who have a passion for our games, ensuring we can create rich adaptations that will excite our fans and new audiences.” Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, said in a statement to Deadline.
“Ghost of Tsushima” was a critical and commercial success for Sucker Punch...
- 3/26/2021
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
The popular PlayStation video game “Ghost of Tsushima” is getting a film adaptation from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions. “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski will helm the film.
“Ghost of Tsushima” follows the samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last remaining member of his clan. He must abandon the traditions that guided him as a warrior to protect the Japanese island of Tsushima during a Mongol invasion. The game was released for the PlayStation 4 on July 17, 2020, and became an instant hit, selling more than 6.5 million copies. Sucker Punch Productions developed the game, and it was published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz will produce the film adaptation via their company 87Eleven Entertainment. Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan will produce for PlayStation Productions. Sucker Punch Productions will serve as executive producers, with Peter Kang overseeing the project.
At last year’s Game Awards, “Ghost of Tsushima” was nominated for game of the year,...
“Ghost of Tsushima” follows the samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last remaining member of his clan. He must abandon the traditions that guided him as a warrior to protect the Japanese island of Tsushima during a Mongol invasion. The game was released for the PlayStation 4 on July 17, 2020, and became an instant hit, selling more than 6.5 million copies. Sucker Punch Productions developed the game, and it was published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz will produce the film adaptation via their company 87Eleven Entertainment. Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan will produce for PlayStation Productions. Sucker Punch Productions will serve as executive producers, with Peter Kang overseeing the project.
At last year’s Game Awards, “Ghost of Tsushima” was nominated for game of the year,...
- 3/25/2021
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
A movie based on “Ghost of Tsushima,” the blockbuster samurai video game from 2020, is in the works at Sony Pictures and PlayStation Studios, and “John Wick” filmmaker Chad Stahelski is attached to direct.
The game is developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and centers around samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last surviving member of his clan, who must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.
“Ghost of Tsushima” sold 6.5 million copies since its debut last July. It was praised for its sprawling, open world gameplay and attention to detail in the samurai era. And it was even catnip for cinephiles and fans of classic Kurosawa samurai movies for the ability to play it entirely in black and white and in Japanese with English subtitles, a real challenge to read and process...
The game is developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and centers around samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last surviving member of his clan, who must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.
“Ghost of Tsushima” sold 6.5 million copies since its debut last July. It was praised for its sprawling, open world gameplay and attention to detail in the samurai era. And it was even catnip for cinephiles and fans of classic Kurosawa samurai movies for the ability to play it entirely in black and white and in Japanese with English subtitles, a real challenge to read and process...
- 3/25/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are developing a film adaptation of the hugely successful action adventure game Ghost of Tsushima, with Chad Stahelski attached to direct. The game recently crossed a massive milestone of selling over 6.5 million copies since its July 2020 debut.
The game is developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and centers around samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last surviving member of his clan, who must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing through their company 87Eleven Entertainment. Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan will produce on behalf of PlayStation Productions. Sucker Punch Productions will serve as Executive Producers. Peter Kang is overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Chad and 87Eleven Entertainment, to...
The game is developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and centers around samurai warrior Jin Sakai, the last surviving member of his clan, who must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing through their company 87Eleven Entertainment. Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan will produce on behalf of PlayStation Productions. Sucker Punch Productions will serve as Executive Producers. Peter Kang is overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Chad and 87Eleven Entertainment, to...
- 3/25/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Action-adventure game Ghost of Tsushima is getting the big-screen treatment.
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Production are developing a film adaptation, with John Wick’s’ Chad Stahelski to direct. Ghost of Tsushima is set in feudal Japan during the first Mongol invasion in 1274 and follows protagonist Jin Sakai, one of the last remaining samurai warriors, who becomes a ghost fighter in order to ward off the brutal enemies.
The action adventure game, from developer Sucker Punch — known for the Infamous franchise — debuted on PlayStation 4 platform in 2020.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing the film adaptation through their company 87ElevenEntertainment. Asad Qizilbash ...
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Production are developing a film adaptation, with John Wick’s’ Chad Stahelski to direct. Ghost of Tsushima is set in feudal Japan during the first Mongol invasion in 1274 and follows protagonist Jin Sakai, one of the last remaining samurai warriors, who becomes a ghost fighter in order to ward off the brutal enemies.
The action adventure game, from developer Sucker Punch — known for the Infamous franchise — debuted on PlayStation 4 platform in 2020.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing the film adaptation through their company 87ElevenEntertainment. Asad Qizilbash ...
- 3/25/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Action-adventure game Ghost of Tsushima is getting the big-screen treatment.
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Production are developing a film adaptation, with John Wick’s’ Chad Stahelski to direct. Ghost of Tsushima is set in feudal Japan during the first Mongol invasion in 1274 and follows protagonist Jin Sakai, one of the last remaining samurai warriors, who becomes a ghost fighter in order to ward off the brutal enemies.
The action adventure game, from developer Sucker Punch — known for the Infamous franchise — debuted on PlayStation 4 platform in 2020.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing the film adaptation through their company 87ElevenEntertainment. Asad Qizilbash ...
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Production are developing a film adaptation, with John Wick’s’ Chad Stahelski to direct. Ghost of Tsushima is set in feudal Japan during the first Mongol invasion in 1274 and follows protagonist Jin Sakai, one of the last remaining samurai warriors, who becomes a ghost fighter in order to ward off the brutal enemies.
The action adventure game, from developer Sucker Punch — known for the Infamous franchise — debuted on PlayStation 4 platform in 2020.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing the film adaptation through their company 87ElevenEntertainment. Asad Qizilbash ...
- 3/25/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jamie Foxx is reteaming with Netflix after having recently starred in the streamer’s Project Power to headline another movie exclusive to the platform, this one a comedy in which he plays a vampire hunter.
Day Shift, as the film is titled, will see Oscar-winning actor and box office draw Foxx as its star. However, the director’s chair will be occupied by an untested talent in J.J. Perry, a second unit and stunt coordinator from major films such as Fast & Furious 9, The Fate of the Furious, Bloodshot and the John Wick franchise. Perry will work off a script by burgeoning screenwriter Tyler Tice that was revised by Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum). Pertinent to the former credit, Chad Stahelski, who directed the John Wick films, is serving as a producer here.
Foxx’s starring role in Day Shift is being officially described as “a hard working,...
Day Shift, as the film is titled, will see Oscar-winning actor and box office draw Foxx as its star. However, the director’s chair will be occupied by an untested talent in J.J. Perry, a second unit and stunt coordinator from major films such as Fast & Furious 9, The Fate of the Furious, Bloodshot and the John Wick franchise. Perry will work off a script by burgeoning screenwriter Tyler Tice that was revised by Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum). Pertinent to the former credit, Chad Stahelski, who directed the John Wick films, is serving as a producer here.
Foxx’s starring role in Day Shift is being officially described as “a hard working,...
- 10/20/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Jamie Foxx will star in and executive produce “Day Shift” for Netflix, the streamer announced on Tuesday.
JJ Perry, a second unit director and stunt coordinator whose credits include “Fast & Furious 9,” “The Fate of the Furious” and the “John Wick” franchise, will make his directorial debut with “Day Shift.”
Tyler Tice wrote the screenplay, with current revisions by Shay Hatten (“John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum”). Producers are Chad Strahelski (“John Wick”) and Jason Spitz for 87Eleven Entertainment, and Shaun Redick (“Get Out”) and Yvette Yates Redick for Impossible Dream Entertainment. Foxx is executive producing alongside producing partner Datari Turner and Peter Baxter.
In “Day Shift,” Foxx stars as a hard-working, blue-collar dad who wants to provide for his 8-year-old daughter — but his regular job cleaning pools in the San Fernando Valley is just a front for his real source of income: hunting and killing vampires.
The deal extends...
JJ Perry, a second unit director and stunt coordinator whose credits include “Fast & Furious 9,” “The Fate of the Furious” and the “John Wick” franchise, will make his directorial debut with “Day Shift.”
Tyler Tice wrote the screenplay, with current revisions by Shay Hatten (“John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum”). Producers are Chad Strahelski (“John Wick”) and Jason Spitz for 87Eleven Entertainment, and Shaun Redick (“Get Out”) and Yvette Yates Redick for Impossible Dream Entertainment. Foxx is executive producing alongside producing partner Datari Turner and Peter Baxter.
In “Day Shift,” Foxx stars as a hard-working, blue-collar dad who wants to provide for his 8-year-old daughter — but his regular job cleaning pools in the San Fernando Valley is just a front for his real source of income: hunting and killing vampires.
The deal extends...
- 10/20/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Jamie Foxx is back at Netflix with Day Shift, a vampire hunter feature which is being directed by first-time feature director JJ Perry. John Wick franchise director Chad Stahelski and Jason Spitz are producing for 87Eleven Entertainment along with Shaun Redick (BlackKklansman) and Yvette Yates Redick (Malicious) for Impossible Dream Entertainment.
Foxx, who also serves as an executive producer, will star as a hard-working blue-collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted 8-year old daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income, hunting and killing vampires.
Tyler Tice penned the original script, which was discovered by the Impossible Dream team when Tice won the Slamdance Writing Competition Grand Prize. The current revisions are by Shay Hatten, the screenwriter behind John Wick: Chapter 3, and the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4 as well as Zack Snyder...
Foxx, who also serves as an executive producer, will star as a hard-working blue-collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted 8-year old daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income, hunting and killing vampires.
Tyler Tice penned the original script, which was discovered by the Impossible Dream team when Tice won the Slamdance Writing Competition Grand Prize. The current revisions are by Shay Hatten, the screenwriter behind John Wick: Chapter 3, and the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4 as well as Zack Snyder...
- 10/20/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Jamie Foxx is starring in and executive producing the Netflix vampire comedy “Day Shift,” with JJ Perry making his directorial debut.
Foxx will portray a hard working, blue collar dad who wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted 8-year-old daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income — hunting and killing vampires. The script is written by Tyler Tice with current revisions by Shay Hatten (“John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”).
Producers are Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” franchise) and Jason Spitz for 87Eleven Entertainment; Shaun Redick (“Get Out”) and Yvette Yates Redick for Impossible Dream Entertainment. Foxx is executive producing with Datari Turner and Peter Baxter.
Foxx won a best actor Oscar for “Ray” and was nominated in the supporting actor category for “Collateral.” He also starred in the legal drama “Just Mercy” and nabbed the supporting actor trophy at...
Foxx will portray a hard working, blue collar dad who wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted 8-year-old daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income — hunting and killing vampires. The script is written by Tyler Tice with current revisions by Shay Hatten (“John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”).
Producers are Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” franchise) and Jason Spitz for 87Eleven Entertainment; Shaun Redick (“Get Out”) and Yvette Yates Redick for Impossible Dream Entertainment. Foxx is executive producing with Datari Turner and Peter Baxter.
Foxx won a best actor Oscar for “Ray” and was nominated in the supporting actor category for “Collateral.” He also starred in the legal drama “Just Mercy” and nabbed the supporting actor trophy at...
- 10/20/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Soul star will play vampire hunter who masquerades as pool cleaner.
Jamie Foxx will star in and serve as executive producer on Netflix vampire film Day Shift.
JJ Perry will make his feature directorial debut after a career as second unit director and stunt coordinator with credits on the upcoming Fast & Furious 9, The Fate Of The Furious, Bloodshot, and the John Wick franchise.
Tyler Tice wrote the screenplay with revisions by Shay Hatten about a blue collar father whose pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income hunting down vampires.
Foxx, who will next...
Jamie Foxx will star in and serve as executive producer on Netflix vampire film Day Shift.
JJ Perry will make his feature directorial debut after a career as second unit director and stunt coordinator with credits on the upcoming Fast & Furious 9, The Fate Of The Furious, Bloodshot, and the John Wick franchise.
Tyler Tice wrote the screenplay with revisions by Shay Hatten about a blue collar father whose pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income hunting down vampires.
Foxx, who will next...
- 10/20/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Lionsgate has purchased Arcana, a spec script by Predators scribes Michael Finch & Alex Litvak that will be developed for John Wick helmer Chad Stahelski to direct. The film is a gritty urban fantasy set in the hidden world of magical clans.
Stahelski will produce through 87Eleven Entertainment. Stahelski is currently working on John Wick 4 for Lionsgate. 87Eleven Entertainment’s Stahelski, Jason Spitz and Alex Young will produce. Finch and Litvak will be executive producers.
The scribes most recently sold an explosive franchise launcher, Versus, to Universal with 87North producing, and they have Medieval set at Sony.
Stahelski is represented by WME and attorney Tara Kole. Finch is represented by Verve Talent and Literary Agency. Litvak is repped by Jon Huddle of Fourth Wall Entertainment.
James Myers and Chelsea Kujawa are overseeing the project for Lionsgate. Phil Strina negotiated the deal for Lionsgate.
Stahelski will produce through 87Eleven Entertainment. Stahelski is currently working on John Wick 4 for Lionsgate. 87Eleven Entertainment’s Stahelski, Jason Spitz and Alex Young will produce. Finch and Litvak will be executive producers.
The scribes most recently sold an explosive franchise launcher, Versus, to Universal with 87North producing, and they have Medieval set at Sony.
Stahelski is represented by WME and attorney Tara Kole. Finch is represented by Verve Talent and Literary Agency. Litvak is repped by Jon Huddle of Fourth Wall Entertainment.
James Myers and Chelsea Kujawa are overseeing the project for Lionsgate. Phil Strina negotiated the deal for Lionsgate.
- 8/17/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
“John Wick” co-director Chad Stahelski will produce New Line’s adaptation of the acclaimed South Korean blockbuster “The Man From Nowhere,” according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
Stahelski will also reunite with “John Wick” screenwriter Derek Kolstad who will write the script for the remake. The duo collaborated together on all three “John Wick” movies where each installment has nearly doubled the box office of the previous installment. The franchise has grossed $579 million in worldwide box office.
“The Man From Nowhere” opened #1 at the Korean box office in 2010 and held the number one spot for five weeks ultimately becoming the market’s highest grossing film in 2010. The original South Korean film centers on a quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past takes on a drug-and-organ trafficking ring in hope of saving the child who is his only friend.
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Stahelski will also reunite with “John Wick” screenwriter Derek Kolstad who will write the script for the remake. The duo collaborated together on all three “John Wick” movies where each installment has nearly doubled the box office of the previous installment. The franchise has grossed $579 million in worldwide box office.
“The Man From Nowhere” opened #1 at the Korean box office in 2010 and held the number one spot for five weeks ultimately becoming the market’s highest grossing film in 2010. The original South Korean film centers on a quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past takes on a drug-and-organ trafficking ring in hope of saving the child who is his only friend.
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- 8/6/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The partnership between the team behind the John Wick franchise continues as we are hearing Chad Stahelski is coming on to produce New Line’s remake of the 2010 South Korean Pic The Man From Nowhere, with Derek Kolstad penning the script. Stathelski directed all three John Wick films with Kolstad serving as writer. That franchise continues to be a monster at the box-office with the most recent film grossing $326 million at the Worldwide box-office.
The Man From Nowhere was the highest grossing film in South Korea during its year of release making $42M. The pic, directed and written by Jeong-beom Lee opened to No. 1 and held that spot for five weeks. The original film centered around a quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past who takes on a drug-and-organ trafficking ring in hope of saving the child who is his only friend.
Stahelski will produce with Jason Spitz through their 87Eleven Entertainment production banner.
The Man From Nowhere was the highest grossing film in South Korea during its year of release making $42M. The pic, directed and written by Jeong-beom Lee opened to No. 1 and held that spot for five weeks. The original film centered around a quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past who takes on a drug-and-organ trafficking ring in hope of saving the child who is his only friend.
Stahelski will produce with Jason Spitz through their 87Eleven Entertainment production banner.
- 8/5/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
John Wick director Chad Stahelski is reuniting with that action franchise’s writer, Derek Kolstad, to tackle an English-language remake of The Man from Nowhere, a South Korean action movie set up at New Line.
Kolstad will write the script while Stahelski will produce with Jason Spitz through their 87Eleven Entertainment production banner. Cj E&m will also produce.
Nowhere is a project that keeps the Wick men definitively on brand, featuring a near-unstoppable former killer on a quest for some stylish vengeance. In this case, the 2010 movie told of a quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past who takes on a ...
Kolstad will write the script while Stahelski will produce with Jason Spitz through their 87Eleven Entertainment production banner. Cj E&m will also produce.
Nowhere is a project that keeps the Wick men definitively on brand, featuring a near-unstoppable former killer on a quest for some stylish vengeance. In this case, the 2010 movie told of a quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past who takes on a ...
John Wick director Chad Stahelski is reuniting with that action franchise’s writer, Derek Kolstad, to tackle an English-language remake of The Man from Nowhere, a South Korean action movie set up at New Line.
Kolstad will write the script while Stahelski will produce with Jason Spitz through their 87Eleven Entertainment production banner. Cj E&m will also produce.
Nowhere is a project that keeps the Wick men definitively on brand, featuring a near-unstoppable former killer on a quest for some stylish vengeance. In this case, the 2010 movie told of a quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past who takes on a ...
Kolstad will write the script while Stahelski will produce with Jason Spitz through their 87Eleven Entertainment production banner. Cj E&m will also produce.
Nowhere is a project that keeps the Wick men definitively on brand, featuring a near-unstoppable former killer on a quest for some stylish vengeance. In this case, the 2010 movie told of a quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past who takes on a ...
‘A Quiet Place 2’s Andrew Form & Brad Fuller Team With Chad Stahelski For Paramount Fast Car Vehicle
Exclusive: A Quiet Place producers Andrew Form and Brad Fuller have set at Paramount an action movie described as a high-concept spin capturing the spirit of the great car movies, with a unique central relationship at its center. Chad Stahelski is eyeing to direct; Andre Nemec and Josh Appelbaum will write the script. Form and Fuller will produce through their Par-based Fully Formed Entertainment, along with Stahelski through his 87eleven Entertainment banner. Midnight Radio’s Nemec & Applebaum will also be producers and 87eleven’s Jason Spitz will be executive producer.
Stahelski co-directed the first John Wick and directed its blockbuster followups and is eyeing John Wick 4 and a possible revamp of Highlander. Nemec & Applebaum worked with Form & Fuller on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise and are separately writing Beverly Hills Cop 4.
Form and Fuller hatched Fully Formed after parting ways with Platinum Dunes partner Michael Bay. Fuller & Form...
Stahelski co-directed the first John Wick and directed its blockbuster followups and is eyeing John Wick 4 and a possible revamp of Highlander. Nemec & Applebaum worked with Form & Fuller on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise and are separately writing Beverly Hills Cop 4.
Form and Fuller hatched Fully Formed after parting ways with Platinum Dunes partner Michael Bay. Fuller & Form...
- 3/3/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chad Stahelski, the former stuntman who debuted as co-director on John Wick and has subsequently helmed three Keanu Reeves hits with a fourth coming along with film and TV spinoffs, is ramping up 87eleven Entertainment, a new offshoot of the overall company 87eleven Action Design that he formed years back with his John Wick co-director David Leitch. To run the new production company, Stahelski has brought in longtime Wme agent Jason Spitz, and Stahelski has berthed the production company to a first look film deal at Lionsgate. The deal was cemented by Joe Drake, Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
Spitz spent 24 years as an agent, joining Endeavor from ICM in 1996 and becoming the seventh dealmaker to join that fledgling percentery, long before it became Wme. He had been a partner there and over the years repped such directors and writers as Aaron Sorkin, Chris Columbus, David Frankel,...
Spitz spent 24 years as an agent, joining Endeavor from ICM in 1996 and becoming the seventh dealmaker to join that fledgling percentery, long before it became Wme. He had been a partner there and over the years repped such directors and writers as Aaron Sorkin, Chris Columbus, David Frankel,...
- 12/11/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Jimmy Spitz, a longtime distribution executive who worked for years at a number of studios and is the father of Wme motion picture agent Jason Spitz, Lionsgate domestic distribution president David Spitz and 20th Century Fox VP/in-theater marketing Susie Cotliar, died Monday after a long illness. Spitz was very well-regarded around town and was known to have mentored a number of executives during his time in the business. Spitz, who held distribution posts at Savoy Picture…...
- 7/11/2017
- Deadline
Updated With Full List Of Scripts, Writers, And Reps: Catherine The Great, about the rise and life of the famous (sometimes notorious) 18th-Century Russian monarch, was the top vote-getter among 70 scripts chosen for the 2014 Black List of the year’s best un-produced scripts. The screenplay, by Los Angeles writer and producer Kristina Lauren Anderson, was announced as part of an hour-plus process on Twitter and YouTube this morning.
Each of the 70 screenplays on this 10th annual list was chosen by a group of 250 development executives, agents and other Hollywood insiders as among the year’s best un-produced scripts in a process overseen by Franklin Leonard of http://www.blcklst.com. Anderson’s screenplay received 51 votes.
Other notables in the list include writer/actor/director Kenneth Lonergan with Manchester-By-The-Sea, which is being produced by Matt Damon and Chris Moore. Randall Green had two scripts make the list, The Swimsuit Issue and Cartoon Girl.
Each of the 70 screenplays on this 10th annual list was chosen by a group of 250 development executives, agents and other Hollywood insiders as among the year’s best un-produced scripts in a process overseen by Franklin Leonard of http://www.blcklst.com. Anderson’s screenplay received 51 votes.
Other notables in the list include writer/actor/director Kenneth Lonergan with Manchester-By-The-Sea, which is being produced by Matt Damon and Chris Moore. Randall Green had two scripts make the list, The Swimsuit Issue and Cartoon Girl.
- 12/15/2014
- by David Bloom and Jen Yamato
- Deadline
This year’s Blood List has named the 13 best genre scripts around town, and in its sixth year the annual screenplay contest is expanding its scope to include hot books, TV pilots, and young scribes ripe for signing. Taking top honors in 2014 is sci-fi thriller Bird Box from The Thing and Final Destination 5 scribe Eric Heisserer, an apocalyptic tale of a woman trying to lead her children to safety – all three blindfolded – after monsters descend on earth that turn people insane on sight. Universal set Heisserer to adapt the manuscript from Josh Malerman in 2013 for Mama helmer Andy Muschietti. Previous Blood List alumni include Black Swan, Stoker, Warm Bodies, and the upcoming Blumhouse thriller The Boy Next Door.
Like the Black List naming the top unproduced screenplays circulating around Hollywood, the genre-focused Blood List taps exec votes to determine each year’s best unmade horror, sci-fi, and thriller scripts.
Like the Black List naming the top unproduced screenplays circulating around Hollywood, the genre-focused Blood List taps exec votes to determine each year’s best unmade horror, sci-fi, and thriller scripts.
- 10/31/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
New York, NY, April 26, 2012 – Dimension Films announced today that they have acquired U.S. distribution rights to the supernatural thriller Dark Skies, written and directed by Scott Stewart (Priest, Legion). Jason Blum will produce through his Blumhouse Productions (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) alongside Alliance Films who will fully finance the picture. Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Alliance Films’ Charles Layton will executive produce. Alliance Films will distribute in Canada, in the UK (via its Momentum Pictures subsidiary) and in Spain (via Aurum). Octane, Im Global’s genre label, will launch international sales in Cannes. “Jason has done a masterful job over the past several years of breaking new ground and creating huge commercial successes in the supernatural and horror genres,” said Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company. “We are confident that Dark Skies will continue that success.” The film is scheduled to go into production this summer with the logline currently being kept under wraps.
- 4/26/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
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