Exclusive: Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Mena Suvari (Grace and Grit) and Cheech Marin (Cheech & Chong) have joined the cast of Fate The Movie, a suspenseful romance that’s being sold at Cannes this week by Highland Film Group.
As previously announced, Faye Dunaway, Harvey Keitel and Andrew McCarthy will also star. Currently shooting in Vancouver, the film’s logline is as follows: It takes a minute to find a special person and an entire lifetime to forget them. While healing at a rehabilitation center after a rescue mission gone wrong, a firefighter Sam Ellis (Routh) connects with Tilly, a stranger from the past. Subsequently, he’s transported through time to find the only thing that can save his soul: his realization of true love.
Jonathan Baker is directing from his own script, also producing for Baker Entertainment Group. Sienna Soho Baker and James Van Patten round out the cast.
“We...
As previously announced, Faye Dunaway, Harvey Keitel and Andrew McCarthy will also star. Currently shooting in Vancouver, the film’s logline is as follows: It takes a minute to find a special person and an entire lifetime to forget them. While healing at a rehabilitation center after a rescue mission gone wrong, a firefighter Sam Ellis (Routh) connects with Tilly, a stranger from the past. Subsequently, he’s transported through time to find the only thing that can save his soul: his realization of true love.
Jonathan Baker is directing from his own script, also producing for Baker Entertainment Group. Sienna Soho Baker and James Van Patten round out the cast.
“We...
- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Mariel Hemingway was spotted on a rare outing as she picked up groceries. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/S_bukley
Golden Globe-nominated actress Mariel Hemingway was grocery shopping at Erewhon Market in Calabasas with her partner Bobby Williams. This is a rare appearance for the couple, who have been primarily out of the public eye since 2011.
Of course, her sweet little dog was along for the outing and seemed to be posing for the photo!
In keeping with her health-conscious style, Mariel is the author of several books about healthy living and fitness.
Wearing sporty shorts, a navy-blue t-shirt, and casual tennis shoes, Mariel appeared quite comfortable for her shopping trip.
Mariel appears to have aged quite well – she looks no different from 18 years ago. While some people might attribute her youthful appearance to good genes, there’s no doubt that Mariel takes great care of herself. She follows a healthy diet and exercises regularly,...
Golden Globe-nominated actress Mariel Hemingway was grocery shopping at Erewhon Market in Calabasas with her partner Bobby Williams. This is a rare appearance for the couple, who have been primarily out of the public eye since 2011.
Of course, her sweet little dog was along for the outing and seemed to be posing for the photo!
In keeping with her health-conscious style, Mariel is the author of several books about healthy living and fitness.
Wearing sporty shorts, a navy-blue t-shirt, and casual tennis shoes, Mariel appeared quite comfortable for her shopping trip.
Mariel appears to have aged quite well – she looks no different from 18 years ago. While some people might attribute her youthful appearance to good genes, there’s no doubt that Mariel takes great care of herself. She follows a healthy diet and exercises regularly,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Connie Cupples
- Monsters and Critics
Stuart Townsend revealed how he researched Ken Wilber to play the philosopher and author in the film adaption of Grace and Grit in his new uInterview. The movie is based on Wilber’s book of the same name, which chronicles the story of his relationship with a woman with terminal cancer. Townsend admitted that he hadn’t […]
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The post Video Exclusive: Stuart Townsend Reveals How He Prepared To Play Ken Wilber In ‘Grace And Grit’ appeared first on uInterview.
- 6/6/2021
- by Marie Fiero
- Uinterview
For a metaphysical love-conquers-all tale, “Grace and Grit” offers very little substance around such lofty concepts as existence, spirituality and romantic harmony. Written and directed by actor-turned-helmer Sebastian Siegel in an adaptation of famous philosopher Ken Wilber’s much admired book, the film unfortunately anchors itself in an exploitative mode, insincerely using terminal illness as inspirational fodder.
The real-life saga of a doting couple and their demanding, gradually more harrowing experience with cancer, “Grace and Grit” isn’t the viscerally rousing picture that it thinks it is. Through an overstretched running time and repetitive emotional cues that overstay their welcome, this amateurish exercise falls short of even selling the essentials of the immensely accessible melodrama at its heart, the film’s easiest task.
It sadly feels like Siegel left gaping holes when transposing to screen the truth and the lived-in authenticity of Wilber’s book that has reportedly touched so...
The real-life saga of a doting couple and their demanding, gradually more harrowing experience with cancer, “Grace and Grit” isn’t the viscerally rousing picture that it thinks it is. Through an overstretched running time and repetitive emotional cues that overstay their welcome, this amateurish exercise falls short of even selling the essentials of the immensely accessible melodrama at its heart, the film’s easiest task.
It sadly feels like Siegel left gaping holes when transposing to screen the truth and the lived-in authenticity of Wilber’s book that has reportedly touched so...
- 6/3/2021
- by Tomris Laffly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Quiver Distribution has acquired Martin Guigui’s Drama Drama, with plans to release the teen musical on digital and VOD June 1.
The film, scripted by Guigui and Brian Lukow, centers on five unlikely friends who are called upon to lead an anti-bullying initiative at their high school, teaming up to form a pop music group with a socially conscious message.
Starring in the coming-of-age pic, which features a set of 14 original songs, are newcomers Michelle DeFraites, Ana Golja, Zonta (Breaking Legs), Carlye Tamaren (Golden Boy) and Amelia DeMilo.
Pic is produced by All For One Media, Sprockefeller Pictures and Sunset Pictures. Executive producers include Brian Gold, Ryan R. Johnson and Martin Sprock.
“Drama Drama‘s heartwarming plot, captivating characters and fun music and dance numbers makes it the quintessential teen film,” said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman,...
The film, scripted by Guigui and Brian Lukow, centers on five unlikely friends who are called upon to lead an anti-bullying initiative at their high school, teaming up to form a pop music group with a socially conscious message.
Starring in the coming-of-age pic, which features a set of 14 original songs, are newcomers Michelle DeFraites, Ana Golja, Zonta (Breaking Legs), Carlye Tamaren (Golden Boy) and Amelia DeMilo.
Pic is produced by All For One Media, Sprockefeller Pictures and Sunset Pictures. Executive producers include Brian Gold, Ryan R. Johnson and Martin Sprock.
“Drama Drama‘s heartwarming plot, captivating characters and fun music and dance numbers makes it the quintessential teen film,” said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman,...
- 5/27/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Life, death, and concepts of love entwine in the film “Grace and Grit.” Set among a period that prided itself on self-discovery among ubiquitous overindulgence, the project amplifies one attempt at understanding human connections. Based on the book by Ken Wilber, this true story recreates the details that followed Wilber and wife Treya’s heartbreaking journey.
Read More: ‘Good On Paper’ Trailer: Iliza Shlesinger Stars In Netflix Rom-Com With Margaret Cho Coming In June
Writer and director Sebastian Siegel came to the project with resolve towards its subjects.
Continue reading ‘Grace & Grit’ Trailer: Mena Suvari & Stuart Townsend Try For A Comeback In New Heartbreaking Journey at The Playlist.
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Writer and director Sebastian Siegel came to the project with resolve towards its subjects.
Continue reading ‘Grace & Grit’ Trailer: Mena Suvari & Stuart Townsend Try For A Comeback In New Heartbreaking Journey at The Playlist.
- 5/18/2021
- by Valerie Thompson
- The Playlist
The New Beverly Cinema To Re-Open with Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’
Los Angeles’ New Beverly Cinema, which is owned and operated by Quentin Tarantino, announced on Instagram that it will re-open on June 1 with the director’s latest film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
The picture features posters for both “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “Pulp Fiction” — teasing that Tarantino’s other films might be screened to celebrate the reopening. The historic theater, which is located on 7165 Beverly Blvd., has been closed since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Another picture posted on New Beverly Cinema’s Twitter said, “More info coming soon…”
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Jennifer Jason Leigh To Narrate ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Audiobook
Jennifer Jason Leigh is reuniting with Quentin Tarantino to narrate the audiobook for the...
Los Angeles’ New Beverly Cinema, which is owned and operated by Quentin Tarantino, announced on Instagram that it will re-open on June 1 with the director’s latest film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
The picture features posters for both “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “Pulp Fiction” — teasing that Tarantino’s other films might be screened to celebrate the reopening. The historic theater, which is located on 7165 Beverly Blvd., has been closed since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Another picture posted on New Beverly Cinema’s Twitter said, “More info coming soon…”
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Jennifer Jason Leigh To Narrate ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Audiobook
Jennifer Jason Leigh is reuniting with Quentin Tarantino to narrate the audiobook for the...
- 5/17/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Quiver Distribution has landed North American rights to “Grace and Grit,” starring Mena Suvari and Stuart Townsend. It will release the film in theaters, as well as on digital and on-demand June 4.
The film is based on the 1991 book by philosopher Ken Wilber that tells the true story of his wife Treya’s five-year battle with illness, treatment and death as the couple falls deeper in love.
“Grace and Grit” is written and directed by British-American filmmaker Sebastian Siegel as his debut feature. Siegel produces alongside Eric Brenner and Lucas Jarach. Suvari and Townsend play fated lovers Treya and Ken Wilber, with Mariel Hemingway and Frances Fisher also starring.
“Sebastian depicts Ken Wilber’s life through a passionate lens as he pays respect to the couple’s journey with Mena Suvari and Stuart Townsend bringing heart and soul to this deeply moving story,” said Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman, co-presidents of Quiver.
The film is based on the 1991 book by philosopher Ken Wilber that tells the true story of his wife Treya’s five-year battle with illness, treatment and death as the couple falls deeper in love.
“Grace and Grit” is written and directed by British-American filmmaker Sebastian Siegel as his debut feature. Siegel produces alongside Eric Brenner and Lucas Jarach. Suvari and Townsend play fated lovers Treya and Ken Wilber, with Mariel Hemingway and Frances Fisher also starring.
“Sebastian depicts Ken Wilber’s life through a passionate lens as he pays respect to the couple’s journey with Mena Suvari and Stuart Townsend bringing heart and soul to this deeply moving story,” said Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman, co-presidents of Quiver.
- 3/31/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Mena Suvari and Frances Fisher have signed on to star in Grace and Grit, the indie feature adaptation of Ken Wilber’s book of the same title. Stuart Townsend, Mariel Hemingway, Lydia Hearst, Nick Stahl, Rebekah Graf, and Tara Subkoff also co-star in the Sebastian Siegel-directed film, which is currently in production.
Siegel penned the screenplay. It’s based on a true story of the five-year courageous journey of Treya Wilber (Suvari) and Ken Wilber (Townsend), through their falling in love, marriage, and challenge to overcome illness and meaning to find love beyond life. The story takes place in the mid-1980’s between Muir Beach, Tahoe, and Boulder, Colorado.
Siegel is also producing the pic with Lucas Jarach and Eric Brenner. Jim Jacobsen will serve as exec producer via Skyline Entertainment, which is financing.
Suvari, who broke onto the scene with her roles in American Pie and American Beauty,...
Siegel penned the screenplay. It’s based on a true story of the five-year courageous journey of Treya Wilber (Suvari) and Ken Wilber (Townsend), through their falling in love, marriage, and challenge to overcome illness and meaning to find love beyond life. The story takes place in the mid-1980’s between Muir Beach, Tahoe, and Boulder, Colorado.
Siegel is also producing the pic with Lucas Jarach and Eric Brenner. Jim Jacobsen will serve as exec producer via Skyline Entertainment, which is financing.
Suvari, who broke onto the scene with her roles in American Pie and American Beauty,...
- 11/15/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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