Exclusive: Oscar-nominated Carol star Rooney Mara is in talks to play Mary Magdalene in The King’s Speech producer See-Saw’s anticipated project, which is gathering steam.
Universal Pictures International Productions is partnering with See-Saw Films on the biopic of the enigmatic spiritual figure who was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
Garth Davis will direct the film written by Helen Edmundson and Philippa Goslett. Production is due to begin this summer on the project which is looking like a typically blue-ribbon affair from The King’s Speech and Top of The Lake team See-Saw.
See-Saw’s Iain Canning and Emile Sherman will produce. Davis and See-Saw recently teamed on upcoming feature Lion, starring Mara, Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel, as well as on hit TV series Top Of The Lake.
The film will be overseen at Universal by Upip managing director of Peter Kujawski and recently appointed co-managing director Robert Walak. Universal will release...
Universal Pictures International Productions is partnering with See-Saw Films on the biopic of the enigmatic spiritual figure who was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
Garth Davis will direct the film written by Helen Edmundson and Philippa Goslett. Production is due to begin this summer on the project which is looking like a typically blue-ribbon affair from The King’s Speech and Top of The Lake team See-Saw.
See-Saw’s Iain Canning and Emile Sherman will produce. Davis and See-Saw recently teamed on upcoming feature Lion, starring Mara, Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel, as well as on hit TV series Top Of The Lake.
The film will be overseen at Universal by Upip managing director of Peter Kujawski and recently appointed co-managing director Robert Walak. Universal will release...
- 2/2/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Today we have the first photo from the upcoming "Hacksaw Ridge" film, which is directed by Mel Gibson (Braveheart, Passion of the Christ, Apocalypto) and starring Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Rachel Griffiths, Teresa Palmer, Richard Roxburgh, and Gibson's son Milo. Check it out below. The new movie is written by Robert Schenkkan and Randall Wallace (Braveheart) and tells the true story of Demond Doss (Garfield), who was drafted into World War II at the age of 23, but refused to kill or carry a weapon. He ended up as a medic and was given the Us congressional Medal of Honor for his numerous acts of bravery and sacrifice in the line of duty. "Hacksaw Bridge" is currently filming and is expected to hit theaters next year. Photo: (click to enlarge)...
- 10/1/2015
- WorstPreviews.com
Screen Australia.s decision to hand back the rights of 1,200 titles to the producers, effective July 1, will result in the reissue on DVD and pay TV of some films and TV productions that have long been out of circulation.
While few if any producers expect to get rich from regaining the rights, the move has been widely welcomed.
The agency has clarified that the concession applies to all projects, including features, miniseries, series and telemovies funded by the Film Finance Corp. and during Screen Australia.s first year, that were released or broadcast in the seven years prior to December 31 2008.
The handover has been brought forward by six months. All rights minus a 1% copyright fee revert back to producers.
Producer Matt Carroll is looking forward to exploring the potential of new revenue sources for Passion, his 1993 drama about composer Percy Grainger, which starred Richard Roxburgh. Beyond Films handled the film directed by Peter Duncan.
While few if any producers expect to get rich from regaining the rights, the move has been widely welcomed.
The agency has clarified that the concession applies to all projects, including features, miniseries, series and telemovies funded by the Film Finance Corp. and during Screen Australia.s first year, that were released or broadcast in the seven years prior to December 31 2008.
The handover has been brought forward by six months. All rights minus a 1% copyright fee revert back to producers.
Producer Matt Carroll is looking forward to exploring the potential of new revenue sources for Passion, his 1993 drama about composer Percy Grainger, which starred Richard Roxburgh. Beyond Films handled the film directed by Peter Duncan.
- 6/29/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia.s decision to hand back the rights of 1,200 titles to the producers, effective July 1, is likely to result in the reissue on DVD and pay TV of some films and TV productions that have long been out of circulation.
While few if any producers expect to get rich from regaining the rights, the move has been widely welcomed.
The agency has clarified that the concession applies to all projects, including features, miniseries, tv series and telemovies funded by the Film Finance Corp. and during Screen Australia.s first year, that were released or broadcast in the seven years prior to December 31 2008.
The handover has been brought forward by six months.
Producer Matt Carroll is looking forward to exploring the potential of new revenue sources for Passion, his 1993 drama about composer Percy Grainger, which starred Richard Roxburgh. Beyond Films handled the film directed by Peter Duncan.
The topic may...
While few if any producers expect to get rich from regaining the rights, the move has been widely welcomed.
The agency has clarified that the concession applies to all projects, including features, miniseries, tv series and telemovies funded by the Film Finance Corp. and during Screen Australia.s first year, that were released or broadcast in the seven years prior to December 31 2008.
The handover has been brought forward by six months.
Producer Matt Carroll is looking forward to exploring the potential of new revenue sources for Passion, his 1993 drama about composer Percy Grainger, which starred Richard Roxburgh. Beyond Films handled the film directed by Peter Duncan.
The topic may...
- 6/29/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Robert Connolly
Filmmaker Robert Connolly has ended his term as Screen Australia board member early.
The writer, director, producer was due to sit on the board until December 2013, but he finished early due to film-making commitments.
While on the board, Connolly received Screen Australia funding for his project Paper Planes, and also for his adaptation of Tim Winton’s The Turning.
At the time, Screen Australia denied that there was a conflict of interest.
“We have a clear working conflict of interest policy that works,” a spokesperson said. “We don’t exclude working film-makers from our board as we need that expertise. But we have a system in place that works.”
Film financier Greg Smith, who has sat a full term, will also step down from Screen Australia’s board.
Screen Australia chair Glen Boreham said on their departure: “For all their complementary strengths, Robert and Greg both shared one thing: passion.
Filmmaker Robert Connolly has ended his term as Screen Australia board member early.
The writer, director, producer was due to sit on the board until December 2013, but he finished early due to film-making commitments.
While on the board, Connolly received Screen Australia funding for his project Paper Planes, and also for his adaptation of Tim Winton’s The Turning.
At the time, Screen Australia denied that there was a conflict of interest.
“We have a clear working conflict of interest policy that works,” a spokesperson said. “We don’t exclude working film-makers from our board as we need that expertise. But we have a system in place that works.”
Film financier Greg Smith, who has sat a full term, will also step down from Screen Australia’s board.
Screen Australia chair Glen Boreham said on their departure: “For all their complementary strengths, Robert and Greg both shared one thing: passion.
- 7/10/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The government has appointed producer Richard Keddie and actor-producer Claudia Karvan to the Screen Australia board.
Keddie 's recent credits include feature films such as Matching Jack and Little Fish as well as telemovies Hawke and Curtin. He is also a producer of upcoming musical feature Goddess.
Karvan has had a long career as an actor and is currently filming new ABC drama The Time of our Lives in Melbourne. She has also appeared in recent films such as 33 Postcards and Daybreakers. She was also a producer of TV series Spirited and Love My Way, in which she also starred.
Arts minister Simon Crean said Keddie and Karvan would bring a strong mix of business skills and creative experience to the Screen Australia board.
.Mr Keddie and Ms Karvan have both made a major contribution to Australia.s screen industry,. he said in a statement. .As an award-winning film and television documentary producer,...
Keddie 's recent credits include feature films such as Matching Jack and Little Fish as well as telemovies Hawke and Curtin. He is also a producer of upcoming musical feature Goddess.
Karvan has had a long career as an actor and is currently filming new ABC drama The Time of our Lives in Melbourne. She has also appeared in recent films such as 33 Postcards and Daybreakers. She was also a producer of TV series Spirited and Love My Way, in which she also starred.
Arts minister Simon Crean said Keddie and Karvan would bring a strong mix of business skills and creative experience to the Screen Australia board.
.Mr Keddie and Ms Karvan have both made a major contribution to Australia.s screen industry,. he said in a statement. .As an award-winning film and television documentary producer,...
- 7/10/2012
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Passion” in London’s West End was suspended this weekend after actor David Birrell sustained a serious eye injury during a matinee performance on Saturday, the Telegraph reported.
Birrell, who had TV roles in “Coronation Street” and “Midsummer Murders,” among others, was part of a scene, in which his character challenged another to a duel. According to the paper, there was a fault with the gun used on stage, which was meant to fire blanks, but instead hurt the 35-year-old actor.
He was rushed from the Donmar Warehouse theater to a hospital. The theater does not use understudies, so there was no immediate replacement.
A Donmar spokesman told the Telegraph that the actor had indeed suffered an eye injury, but said details were still under investigation. The spokesman confirmed that all performances were cancelled until at least Wednesday and that patrons would be refunded.
Birrell, who had TV roles in “Coronation Street” and “Midsummer Murders,” among others, was part of a scene, in which his character challenged another to a duel. According to the paper, there was a fault with the gun used on stage, which was meant to fire blanks, but instead hurt the 35-year-old actor.
He was rushed from the Donmar Warehouse theater to a hospital. The theater does not use understudies, so there was no immediate replacement.
A Donmar spokesman told the Telegraph that the actor had indeed suffered an eye injury, but said details were still under investigation. The spokesman confirmed that all performances were cancelled until at least Wednesday and that patrons would be refunded.
- 10/4/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
London, Oct 4 – A West End musical has been suspended after an actor was shot in the face by accident during an on-stage duel while performing in Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Passion’.
The incident occurred during a matinee performance of the show, and actor David Birrell, 35, who plays Colonel Ricci in the musical, was rushed from the Donmar Warehouse theatre to hospital with a serious eye injury.
Birrell was taking part in a scene in which his character challenges another to a duel, when there was a fault with the gun, which was meant to fire blanks.
London Ambulance Service was called to the scene and Birrell was then taken to University College Hospital.
Those who witnessed the incident.
The incident occurred during a matinee performance of the show, and actor David Birrell, 35, who plays Colonel Ricci in the musical, was rushed from the Donmar Warehouse theatre to hospital with a serious eye injury.
Birrell was taking part in a scene in which his character challenges another to a duel, when there was a fault with the gun, which was meant to fire blanks.
London Ambulance Service was called to the scene and Birrell was then taken to University College Hospital.
Those who witnessed the incident.
- 10/4/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
A West End production of Stephen Sondheim's "Passion" has been suspended after an actor was accidentally shot in the face during an onstage stunt. David Birrell was admitted to hospital with a serious eye injury following the incident during Saturday's October 2 performance at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
British reports suggest there was a fault with a prop gun used on stage, which was meant to fire blanks. A spokesperson for the venue says, "During the matinee performance of Passion on Saturday David Birrell sustained an injury to his eye for which he is currently being treated in hospital.
"Our priorities are to David's well being and recovery; and to theatregoers who have purchased tickets for performances in the coming days." All shows have been axed until Wednesday, October 6 at the earliest and an investigation is ongoing.
British reports suggest there was a fault with a prop gun used on stage, which was meant to fire blanks. A spokesperson for the venue says, "During the matinee performance of Passion on Saturday David Birrell sustained an injury to his eye for which he is currently being treated in hospital.
"Our priorities are to David's well being and recovery; and to theatregoers who have purchased tickets for performances in the coming days." All shows have been axed until Wednesday, October 6 at the earliest and an investigation is ongoing.
- 10/4/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A West End production of Stephen Sondheim's Passion has been suspended after an actor was accidentally shot in the face during an onstage stunt.
David Birrell was admitted to hospital with a serious eye injury following the incident during Saturday's performance at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
British reports suggest there was a fault with a prop gun used on stage, which was meant to fire blanks.
A spokesperson for the venue says, "During the matinee performance of Passion on Saturday David Birrell sustained an injury to his eye for which he is currently being treated in hospital.
"Our priorities are to David's well being and recovery; and to theatregoers who have purchased tickets for performances in the coming days."
All shows have been axed until Wednesday at the earliest and an investigation is ongoing.
David Birrell was admitted to hospital with a serious eye injury following the incident during Saturday's performance at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
British reports suggest there was a fault with a prop gun used on stage, which was meant to fire blanks.
A spokesperson for the venue says, "During the matinee performance of Passion on Saturday David Birrell sustained an injury to his eye for which he is currently being treated in hospital.
"Our priorities are to David's well being and recovery; and to theatregoers who have purchased tickets for performances in the coming days."
All shows have been axed until Wednesday at the earliest and an investigation is ongoing.
- 10/4/2010
- WENN
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