It appears that Tribeca Film does indeed have a ferocious appetite these days especially for films that played at the recent edition of the Tribeca Film Fest. Today’s catch Struck By Lightning - is Brian Dannelly’s long awaited sophomore feature and also happens to be the break-out in terms of writing cred for actor Chris Colfer. A late 2012 theatrical release is planned coinciding with probably new episodes from television’s Glee.
Gist: With a cast that also includes Allison Janney, Dermot Mulroney and Christina Hendricks, this centers around High school senior Carson Phillips (Chris Colfer) was destined for bigger things than his close-minded small town could ever offer. He was on a path to greatness, but destiny had a different plan when he was suddenly killed by a bolt of lightning in his school parking lot.
Worth Noting: Colfer most recently penned the television movie, The Little Leftover Witch.
Gist: With a cast that also includes Allison Janney, Dermot Mulroney and Christina Hendricks, this centers around High school senior Carson Phillips (Chris Colfer) was destined for bigger things than his close-minded small town could ever offer. He was on a path to greatness, but destiny had a different plan when he was suddenly killed by a bolt of lightning in his school parking lot.
Worth Noting: Colfer most recently penned the television movie, The Little Leftover Witch.
- 6/19/2012
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Glee star Chris Colfer is quietly becoming a Hollywood mogul. Aside from acting on Glee, Colfer has sold a pilot to The Disney Channel called The Little Leftover Witch, which is based on the children’s book by Florence Laughlin. Colfer is currently working on the project as a producer and writer.
In addition to those projects, he wrapped up filming the teen flick Struck by Lightning, which he stars in, produces, and wrote. Having all those responsibilities on a movie can’t be easy, especially for a young professional. We spoke to Colfer and asked him what he learned about himself while making the film.
Struck by Lightning will be released in theatres sometime in 2012, but in the meantime, catch Colfer on Glee airing 8/7 central Tuesday nights on Fox. Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/Foxallaccess
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In addition to those projects, he wrapped up filming the teen flick Struck by Lightning, which he stars in, produces, and wrote. Having all those responsibilities on a movie can’t be easy, especially for a young professional. We spoke to Colfer and asked him what he learned about himself while making the film.
Struck by Lightning will be released in theatres sometime in 2012, but in the meantime, catch Colfer on Glee airing 8/7 central Tuesday nights on Fox. Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/Foxallaccess
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- 11/30/2011
- by foxallaccess
- Fox All Access
Allison Janney will star alongside Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning, the indie coming-of-age comedy written by the "Glee" star.
The young star, who is also penning a pilot for Disney called "The Little Leftover Witch," based on a book by Florence Laughlin, and has a two-book deal with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, took to Twitter to announce the news from a "Glee Live" tour stop in London.
@chriscolfer: Struck By Lightning news!!! Allison Janney is my mom!!! I couldn't be more thrilled!”
Janney and Colfer were spotted lunching together two months ago, leaving some fans to speculate she might make a guest appearance on "Glee."
According to Variety, the movie begins when Colfer's character is struck and killed by a lightning bolt, with the rest of the film told in flashbacks that chronicle his blackmail-filled quest to publish a literary magazine.
The movie, directed by Brian Dannelly...
The young star, who is also penning a pilot for Disney called "The Little Leftover Witch," based on a book by Florence Laughlin, and has a two-book deal with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, took to Twitter to announce the news from a "Glee Live" tour stop in London.
@chriscolfer: Struck By Lightning news!!! Allison Janney is my mom!!! I couldn't be more thrilled!”
Janney and Colfer were spotted lunching together two months ago, leaving some fans to speculate she might make a guest appearance on "Glee."
According to Variety, the movie begins when Colfer's character is struck and killed by a lightning bolt, with the rest of the film told in flashbacks that chronicle his blackmail-filled quest to publish a literary magazine.
The movie, directed by Brian Dannelly...
- 6/29/2011
- by Rae Votta
- Huffington Post
As it were possible to love Chris Colfer any more.
The "Glee" star has signed a two-book deal with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. The deal will see his original adventure series, "The Land of Stories" hitting shelves next summer.
"When I was 10-years-old, I promised myself that if I ever had the opportunity to write this book, I would jump at the chance," Colfer says. "This book has been at the core of my imagination for a long time and I'm excited and nervous to share it."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The Land of Stories" will target readers between 8 and 12-years-old, telling the story of twins Alex and Connor Bailey as they face a modern world laced with fairytales.
The Emmy winning actor has also been busy scripting the Disney Channel pilot, "The Little Leftover Witch," as well as an independent feature titled "Struck by Lightning."
"Chris...
The "Glee" star has signed a two-book deal with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. The deal will see his original adventure series, "The Land of Stories" hitting shelves next summer.
"When I was 10-years-old, I promised myself that if I ever had the opportunity to write this book, I would jump at the chance," Colfer says. "This book has been at the core of my imagination for a long time and I'm excited and nervous to share it."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The Land of Stories" will target readers between 8 and 12-years-old, telling the story of twins Alex and Connor Bailey as they face a modern world laced with fairytales.
The Emmy winning actor has also been busy scripting the Disney Channel pilot, "The Little Leftover Witch," as well as an independent feature titled "Struck by Lightning."
"Chris...
- 6/9/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Filed under: Reality-Free, Celebrity Interviews
If you weren't aware of who Chris Colfer was a year ago, you probably know who he is now. He won a Golden Globe for his role as Kurt Hummel on the smash Fox hit 'Glee,' and Kurt has been featured prominently in a storyline about bullying this season.
But that's not all; Colfer also signed a deal to write a live-action pilot for the Disney Channel called 'The Little Leftover Witch,' and 'Struck By Lightning,' a movie based on his screenplay, is going into pre-production with Colfer as one of the stars. Oh, and he also made the Time 100 list of most influential people. Again, not a bad year for a guy who won't turn 21 until next week.
So between the show, whose New York finale just finished shooting last week, the 'Glee' summer tour, the many interviews he's doing,...
If you weren't aware of who Chris Colfer was a year ago, you probably know who he is now. He won a Golden Globe for his role as Kurt Hummel on the smash Fox hit 'Glee,' and Kurt has been featured prominently in a storyline about bullying this season.
But that's not all; Colfer also signed a deal to write a live-action pilot for the Disney Channel called 'The Little Leftover Witch,' and 'Struck By Lightning,' a movie based on his screenplay, is going into pre-production with Colfer as one of the stars. Oh, and he also made the Time 100 list of most influential people. Again, not a bad year for a guy who won't turn 21 until next week.
So between the show, whose New York finale just finished shooting last week, the 'Glee' summer tour, the many interviews he's doing,...
- 5/17/2011
- by Joel Keller
- Aol TV.
Chris Colfer has confirmed reports that he is developing a show for the Disney Channel. Last month, it emerged that the Glee star had sold a pilot to the network. The Little Leftover Witch, which is based on a children's book by Florence Laughlin, focuses on a young witch who joins a family after crash-landing into their house. Colfer has now confirmed in an interview with Access Hollywood that he is working on the project. "I'm in the process of developing the pilot with them right now," (more)...
- 5/4/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Glee's Chris Colfer proved to be more than a talented song and dance guy in a high school glee club on Fox’s popular network comedy. According to Deadline, Colfer, 20, achieved Renaissance man status when he sold his pilot based on the Florence Laughlin children’s book The Little Leftover Witch to the Disney Channel. Fans described Little Leftover Witch as falling into the same fantasy box as Wizards of Waverly Place, with a tale of a young witch who moves in with a family after she crashes into their home while riding her broom.
- 4/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Glee's Chris Colfer proved to be more than a talented song and dance guy in a high school glee club on Fox’s popular network comedy. According to Deadline, Colfer, 20, achieved Renaissance man status when he sold his pilot based on the Florence Laughlin children’s book The Little Leftover Witch to the Disney Channel. Fans described Little Leftover Witch as falling into the same fantasy box as Wizards of Waverly Place, with a tale of a young witch who moves in with a family after she crashes into their home while riding her broom.
- 4/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Glee's Chris Colfer proved to be more than a talented song and dance guy in a high school glee club on Fox’s popular network comedy. According to Deadline, Colfer, 20, achieved Renaissance man status when he sold his pilot based on the Florence Laughlin children’s book The Little Leftover Witch to the Disney Channel. Fans described Little Leftover Witch as falling into the same fantasy box as Wizards of Waverly Place, with a tale of a young witch who moves in with a family after she crashes into their home while riding her broom.
- 4/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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