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Film is making a comeback as the prestige choice of such A-listers as Christopher Nolan, P.T. Anderson and Quentin Tarantino, who embrace its warm, natural aesthetic — particularly appealing for period pieces. Another incentive to use 35mm is last year’s Kodak deal with major studios to keep the manufacture of film stock alive.
And the choice of shooting on 35mm or Super 16mm film is having a clear impact on this season’s cinematography Oscar race, including Best Picture frontrunner “La La Land,” “Fences,” “Silence,” “Jackie,” “Loving,” “Hidden Figures,” “Nocturnal Animals” and “Gold.”
“La La Land”
Damien Chazelle’s romantic musical with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as star-struck lovers trying to succeed in Hollywood could only be shot on film for its CinemaScope, Technicolor-like splendor. And for Swedish cinematographer Linus Sandgren (“American Hustle”), who grew up watching art films as well as MGM musicals, it was the perfect retro nod to La’s bittersweet,...
And the choice of shooting on 35mm or Super 16mm film is having a clear impact on this season’s cinematography Oscar race, including Best Picture frontrunner “La La Land,” “Fences,” “Silence,” “Jackie,” “Loving,” “Hidden Figures,” “Nocturnal Animals” and “Gold.”
“La La Land”
Damien Chazelle’s romantic musical with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as star-struck lovers trying to succeed in Hollywood could only be shot on film for its CinemaScope, Technicolor-like splendor. And for Swedish cinematographer Linus Sandgren (“American Hustle”), who grew up watching art films as well as MGM musicals, it was the perfect retro nod to La’s bittersweet,...
- 11/10/2016
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
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On the back of buzzy premieres in Berlinale and most recently SXSW, Jeff Nichols has earned acclaim for his fourth film, which marks his first collaboration with a major studio and makes its way into Us cinemas on Friday through Warner Bros.
Nichols regular Michael Shannon stars alongside Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Sam Shepard and newcomer Jaeden Lieberher in Midnight Special, which retains the film-maker’s signature ‘slow-burn tension build’ and ups the ante. His latest film is a sci-fi thriller with car chases, special effects, low-lit cinematography, and a powerful story of a father’s love for his son.
Back in his hometown of Austin, Texas, for SXSW, Nichols spoke to Tiffany Pritchard about the transition from indie to mainstream, and why that matters not when it comes to telling stories and touching the hearts of audiences.
Many are likening Midnight Special to Take Shelter, both in its underlying supernatural elements and its focus...
Nichols regular Michael Shannon stars alongside Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Sam Shepard and newcomer Jaeden Lieberher in Midnight Special, which retains the film-maker’s signature ‘slow-burn tension build’ and ups the ante. His latest film is a sci-fi thriller with car chases, special effects, low-lit cinematography, and a powerful story of a father’s love for his son.
Back in his hometown of Austin, Texas, for SXSW, Nichols spoke to Tiffany Pritchard about the transition from indie to mainstream, and why that matters not when it comes to telling stories and touching the hearts of audiences.
Many are likening Midnight Special to Take Shelter, both in its underlying supernatural elements and its focus...
- 3/17/2016
- ScreenDaily
It isn’t often that a movie remotely related to Jeff Nichols‘ Midnight Special will actually offer you insight from a set of pictures, but this quirky, sci-fi effort gives you a lot to think about with this set of images.
If you aren’t familiar with Nichols, the writer/director of the underappreciated Mud and Take Shelter is quickly proving himself one of the best storytellers in the game.
If you aren’t familiar with Midnight Special, the film stars Michael Shannon as a father who is on the run with his son Alton (Jaeden Lieberher). Alton has mysterious powers, and his father just wants to keep him away from people, but that turns into an escalating chase as more an more people get involved in the hunt.
That opens a lot of doors, and at the same time doesn’t tell you much, but the images offer a bit more.
If you aren’t familiar with Nichols, the writer/director of the underappreciated Mud and Take Shelter is quickly proving himself one of the best storytellers in the game.
If you aren’t familiar with Midnight Special, the film stars Michael Shannon as a father who is on the run with his son Alton (Jaeden Lieberher). Alton has mysterious powers, and his father just wants to keep him away from people, but that turns into an escalating chase as more an more people get involved in the hunt.
That opens a lot of doors, and at the same time doesn’t tell you much, but the images offer a bit more.
- 2/27/2016
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Kirsten Dunst, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Michael Shannon, Jaeden Lieberher and Jeff Nichols Weltpremiere Midnight Special, Berlinale 2016
Jeff Nichols’ must-see Midnight Special had its World Premiere in Berlin on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival .
Peter Debruge (Variety) says in his Berlin film review, Midnight Special “puts an original spin on the road movie, ending with a spectacular sci-fi finale on par with Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
A provocative, genre-defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human, it follows a father, Roy (Michael Shannon), who goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), a boy with mysterious powers that even Roy himself cannot comprehend.
What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Risking everything, Roy is committed to helping Alton reach his ultimate purpose,...
Jeff Nichols’ must-see Midnight Special had its World Premiere in Berlin on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival .
Peter Debruge (Variety) says in his Berlin film review, Midnight Special “puts an original spin on the road movie, ending with a spectacular sci-fi finale on par with Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
A provocative, genre-defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human, it follows a father, Roy (Michael Shannon), who goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), a boy with mysterious powers that even Roy himself cannot comprehend.
What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Risking everything, Roy is committed to helping Alton reach his ultimate purpose,...
- 2/15/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Marc Haimes is attached to pen the script for "Nimona," a feature-length film adaptation of Noelle Stevenson's best-selling graphic novel which Fox Animation has just landed.
The story is set in a medieval future where knights go to night clubs riding hover boards and carrying swords. The action follows a young shape-shifter who teams up with a disgraced knight in order to reclaim his honor and overthrow a corrupt regime.
Patrick Osborne, who helmed the Oscar-winning animated short "Feast," will direct. Roy Lee and Adam Stone will produce.
Source: Heat Vision...
The story is set in a medieval future where knights go to night clubs riding hover boards and carrying swords. The action follows a young shape-shifter who teams up with a disgraced knight in order to reclaim his honor and overthrow a corrupt regime.
Patrick Osborne, who helmed the Oscar-winning animated short "Feast," will direct. Roy Lee and Adam Stone will produce.
Source: Heat Vision...
- 6/11/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
It contained 17,576 rooms filled with life-ending obstacles. The titular object in Vincenzo Natali's 1997 thriller, Cube, foreshadowed the psychological and physical torment of the Saw traps to come. If you were unlucky enough to wake up inside it, you were going to have one hell of a time trying to get out. Lionsgate, however, is willingly returning to the cube's confines. The studio is moving forward on a remake of the original film, with a director, writer, and pair of producers already in place.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Saman Kesh is lined up for the director's chair on the Cube remake, which is titled Cubed. Kesh, who helmed the impressive sci-fi short, Controller, will work from a screenplay by Philip Gawthorne (based on a story angle by Kesh). Roy Lee and Jon Spaihts are producing the project, with Vertigo's Adam Stone overseeing it.
"Using the original setup of seven...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Saman Kesh is lined up for the director's chair on the Cube remake, which is titled Cubed. Kesh, who helmed the impressive sci-fi short, Controller, will work from a screenplay by Philip Gawthorne (based on a story angle by Kesh). Roy Lee and Jon Spaihts are producing the project, with Vertigo's Adam Stone overseeing it.
"Using the original setup of seven...
- 5/1/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Warner Bros. has snapped up the rights to Scott Cawthon’s creepy horror series Five Nights at Freddy’s, with Roy Lee, David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith on board to help shepherd the idiosyncratic project to the silver screen.
In a separate statement, Grahame-Smith and Cawthon touched upon the video game franchise’s innate cinematic tendencies, and how Five Nights at Freddy’s will introduce moviegoers to a very particular slice of terror.
“We’re looking forward to working with Scott to make an insane, terrifying and weirdly adorable movie,” said Grahame-Smith.
Cawthon went on to say, “the story really lends itself to being a movie and it taps into a largely unexplored niche of horror that a lot of people will be able to relate to.”
Not word yet on any casting information, though it’s understood the project is being shopped to...
In a separate statement, Grahame-Smith and Cawthon touched upon the video game franchise’s innate cinematic tendencies, and how Five Nights at Freddy’s will introduce moviegoers to a very particular slice of terror.
“We’re looking forward to working with Scott to make an insane, terrifying and weirdly adorable movie,” said Grahame-Smith.
Cawthon went on to say, “the story really lends itself to being a movie and it taps into a largely unexplored niche of horror that a lot of people will be able to relate to.”
Not word yet on any casting information, though it’s understood the project is being shopped to...
- 4/8/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Roy Lee, Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg are all set to produce a film adaptation of the popular indie survival horror video game title "Five Nights at Freddy's" which Warner Bros. Pictures has scored the rights to.
Scott Cawthon created the three games in the series so far with each set in a fictional pizza restaurant. Using security cameras, the player must track the movements of malfunctioning and murderous animatronic animal characters. The aim is to survive five nights, knowing that a giant killer furry could jump out at you at any moment.
Cawthon says: "The story really lends itself to being a movie and it taps into a largely unexplored niche of horror that a lot of people will be able to relate to." The project is currently out to writers, and Adam Stone and Jay Ireland will exec produce.
Source: Heat Vision...
Scott Cawthon created the three games in the series so far with each set in a fictional pizza restaurant. Using security cameras, the player must track the movements of malfunctioning and murderous animatronic animal characters. The aim is to survive five nights, knowing that a giant killer furry could jump out at you at any moment.
Cawthon says: "The story really lends itself to being a movie and it taps into a largely unexplored niche of horror that a lot of people will be able to relate to." The project is currently out to writers, and Adam Stone and Jay Ireland will exec produce.
Source: Heat Vision...
- 4/8/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Ever wanted to trade in your car for Han Solo's ride? Though it's not a new model and doesn't exactly fit in with the glamrous side of George Lucas' galaxy that's far, far away, the Millennium Falcon is still one of the most desired spacecrafts among Star Wars fans and has been assembled here on Earth in countless physical models and CGI depictions. But despite not being the latest and greatest from a long time ago, the cost of building the Millennium Falcon is steeper than you might think, as shown in NeoMam Studios' new infographic. Also included in our sci-fi round-up are details on Bryan Singer taking on a big screen adaptation of The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, one of Robert A. Heinlein's most beloved and thought-provoking novels, as well as news on who will write the screenplay adaptation of the yet-to-be-released dystopian Ya thriller, Stone Rider,...
- 3/6/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
William Brent Bell (The Devil Inside, Wer) has just signed on for more supernatural shenanigans according to Deadline. Per the site, the next project on Bell's plate will be The Inhabitant. Read on for the details.
The flick is said to be in the vein of The Conjuring. Lakeshore Entertainment’s Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Vertigo’s Roy Lee, Matt Berenson (A Place Beyond The Pines), Jim Wedaa, and Adam Stone are producing from a script by Stacey Menear.
Yeah, that ain't much to go on but...
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The flick is said to be in the vein of The Conjuring. Lakeshore Entertainment’s Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Vertigo’s Roy Lee, Matt Berenson (A Place Beyond The Pines), Jim Wedaa, and Adam Stone are producing from a script by Stacey Menear.
Yeah, that ain't much to go on but...
For more information go here!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
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Connect the cuts in the comments section below!
- 7/14/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
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Exclusive: The Devil Inside‘s helmer William Brent Bell been hired to direct a supernatural thriller called The Inhabitant said to be in the vein of The Conjuring. Lakeshore Entertainment’s Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Vertigo’s Roy Lee, Matt Berenson (A Place Beyond The Pines), Jim Wedaa and Adam Stone are producing from a script by Stacey Menear. The Devil Inside was released last year and did incredible business. The movie was done on a shoestring budget ($1M+) and made over $101.7M worldwide for the filmmakers and distributor Paramount. Talk about a profitable film. Bell is repped by ICM Partners and Jackoway Tyerman […]...
- 7/14/2014
- Deadline
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed its 276-member-strong class of 2013.
The list, published by The Hollywood Reporter, includes actors, cinematographers, designers, directors, documentarians, executives, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, "members-at-large," musicians, producers, PR folks, short filmmakers and animators, sound technicians, visual effects artists, and writers.
Jason Bateman, Rosario Dawson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Milla Jovovich, Lucy Liu, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Mortimer, Sandra Oh, Jason Schwartzman, and Michael Peña are among the roster of actors, while "The Heat" and "Bridesmaids" helmer Paul Feig made the directors' cut.
"We did not change our criteria at all," says Academy president Hawk Koch of this year's larger-than-usual class. "Yes, this year there is a tremendous amount of women, a tremendous amount of people of color, people from all walks of life. This year, we asked the branches to look at everybody who wasn't in the Academy but who deserved to be.
The list, published by The Hollywood Reporter, includes actors, cinematographers, designers, directors, documentarians, executives, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, "members-at-large," musicians, producers, PR folks, short filmmakers and animators, sound technicians, visual effects artists, and writers.
Jason Bateman, Rosario Dawson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Milla Jovovich, Lucy Liu, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Mortimer, Sandra Oh, Jason Schwartzman, and Michael Peña are among the roster of actors, while "The Heat" and "Bridesmaids" helmer Paul Feig made the directors' cut.
"We did not change our criteria at all," says Academy president Hawk Koch of this year's larger-than-usual class. "Yes, this year there is a tremendous amount of women, a tremendous amount of people of color, people from all walks of life. This year, we asked the branches to look at everybody who wasn't in the Academy but who deserved to be.
- 7/4/2013
- by Laura Larson
- Moviefone
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the 276 members of the entertainment industry invited to join organization. The list includes actors, directors, documentarians, executives, film editors, producers and more. Of those listed below, those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2013. "These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today," said Academy President Hawk Koch in a press release. "Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy." Koch also told Variety, "In the past eight or nine years, each branch could only bring in X amount of members. There were people each branch would have liked to get in but couldn't. We asked them to be more inclusive of the best of the best, and each branch was excited, because they got...
- 6/28/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
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The Academy just added 276 Oscar voters.
That’s 100 more than last year, and part of an easing of a longstanding cap on the number of new members allowed to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences each year.
AMPAS usually adds between 130 and 180 new members, replacing those who have quit or passed away. The membership now stands around 6,000.
Jason Bateman, Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emmanuelle Riva, and Chris Tucker are among the actors who have been invited to join, the organization announced today.
Other interesting additions: the musician Prince, Girls and Tiny Furniture writer/director/actress Lena Dunham,...
That’s 100 more than last year, and part of an easing of a longstanding cap on the number of new members allowed to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences each year.
AMPAS usually adds between 130 and 180 new members, replacing those who have quit or passed away. The membership now stands around 6,000.
Jason Bateman, Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emmanuelle Riva, and Chris Tucker are among the actors who have been invited to join, the organization announced today.
Other interesting additions: the musician Prince, Girls and Tiny Furniture writer/director/actress Lena Dunham,...
- 6/28/2013
- by Anthony Breznican
- EW - Inside Movies
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 276 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2013.
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy.”
The 2013 invitees are:
Actors
Jason Bateman – “Up in the Air,” “Juno”
Miriam Colon – “City of Hope,” “Scarface”
Rosario Dawson – “Rent,” “Frank Miller’s Sin City”
Kimberly Elise – “For Colored Girls,” “Beloved”
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – “Lincoln,” “The Dark Knight Rises”
Charles Grodin – “Midnight Run,” “The Heartbreak Kid”
Rebecca Hall – “Iron Man 3,” “The Town”
Lance Henriksen – “Aliens,” “The Terminator”
Jack Huston – “Not Fade Away,” “Factory Girl”
Milla Jovovich – “Resident Evil,...
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy.”
The 2013 invitees are:
Actors
Jason Bateman – “Up in the Air,” “Juno”
Miriam Colon – “City of Hope,” “Scarface”
Rosario Dawson – “Rent,” “Frank Miller’s Sin City”
Kimberly Elise – “For Colored Girls,” “Beloved”
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – “Lincoln,” “The Dark Knight Rises”
Charles Grodin – “Midnight Run,” “The Heartbreak Kid”
Rebecca Hall – “Iron Man 3,” “The Town”
Lance Henriksen – “Aliens,” “The Terminator”
Jack Huston – “Not Fade Away,” “Factory Girl”
Milla Jovovich – “Resident Evil,...
- 6/28/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 276 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2013. “These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy.” The 2013 invitees are: Actors Jason Bateman – “Up in the Air,” “Juno” Miriam Colon – “City of Hope,” “Scarface” Rosario Dawson – “Rent,” “Frank Miller’s Sin City” Kimberly Elise – “For Colored Girls,” “Beloved” Joseph Gordon-Levitt – “Lincoln,” “The Dark Knight Rises” Charles Grodin – “Midnight Run,” “The Heartbreak Kid” Rebecca Hall – “Iron Man 3,” “The Town” Lance Henriksen – “Aliens,” “The Terminator” Jack Huston – “Not Fade Away,” “Factory Girl” Milla Jovovich – “Resident Evil,...
- 6/28/2013
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Mud
Directed by: Jeff Nichols
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Shannon
Running Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 26, 2013
Plot: Two young men in Arkansas (Sheridan and Lofland) decide to help a man who is mysteriously hiding from civilization (McConaughey).
Who’S It For? Fans of McConaughey 2.0, Take Shelter, and other slowly paced American dramas.
Overall
The McConaughey Revolution continues with Mud, a film from Take Shelter director Jeff Nichols who apparently wrote this role for McConaughey before movies like Magic Mike, Killer Joe, and even Bernie made audiences reconsider his acting potential. Here, McConaughey is once again in compelling form, physically recognizable by being constantly shirtless and still handsome, but yet mysterious in what he brings to an already intriguing character. As Mud, McConaughey is able to best utilize the two aspects he can bring as an actor – he can seem larger than life,...
Directed by: Jeff Nichols
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Shannon
Running Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 26, 2013
Plot: Two young men in Arkansas (Sheridan and Lofland) decide to help a man who is mysteriously hiding from civilization (McConaughey).
Who’S It For? Fans of McConaughey 2.0, Take Shelter, and other slowly paced American dramas.
Overall
The McConaughey Revolution continues with Mud, a film from Take Shelter director Jeff Nichols who apparently wrote this role for McConaughey before movies like Magic Mike, Killer Joe, and even Bernie made audiences reconsider his acting potential. Here, McConaughey is once again in compelling form, physically recognizable by being constantly shirtless and still handsome, but yet mysterious in what he brings to an already intriguing character. As Mud, McConaughey is able to best utilize the two aspects he can bring as an actor – he can seem larger than life,...
- 4/26/2013
- by Nick Allen
- The Scorecard Review
In 2011 writer/director Jeff Nichols dazzled film fans with a dream-like tale set in the heartland called Take Shelter which featured a fabulous, shoulda’ been Oscar nominated performance by Michael Shannon along with great supporting turns by Jessica Chastain and Kathy Baker. Now Nichols returns to a similar setting for Mud. The earlier film took place on the dusty plains, while the new work floats on the water surrounding a sleepy Arkansas town that’s seen more prosperous days. Shelter used inventive special effects for its nightmare plot, but Mud has no such fearsome images as it weaves its tale of love, loss, and growing up. The new film also showcases several terrific performances that should be remembered later in the year during awards season.
Mud is centered around two boys around 13 or 14 years-old, just on the cusp of adulthood. Ellis (Tye Sheridan) lives in a ramshackle house on the...
Mud is centered around two boys around 13 or 14 years-old, just on the cusp of adulthood. Ellis (Tye Sheridan) lives in a ramshackle house on the...
- 4/25/2013
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Gemma Arterton and Anna Kendrick have been set to star alongside Ryan Reynolds in The Voices, the Marjane Satrapi-directed psychological thriller that is being co-produced by 1984 Private Defense Contractors and Mandalay Vision. Filming is about to start in Berlin, with script by Paranormal Activity‘s Michael R. Perry. Reynolds plays a lovable but strange bathtub factory worker who yearns for the attention of a woman in accounting. When their relationship takes a sudden murderous turn, Jerry’s evil “talking” cat and benevolent “talking” dog lead him down a fantastical path that ultimately brings him to salvation. Arterton just wrapped Runner, Runner opposite Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake, and was last seen in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. Kendrick is coming off the sleeper hit Pitch Perfect. Both are repped by CAA. 1984 Private Defense Contractors’ Adi Shankar and Spencer Silna are producing with Mandalay Vision’s Matthew Rhodes, and Roy Lee.
- 4/22/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Ryan Reynolds is in talks to star in The Voices for director Marjane Satrapi (Persepolis). The Black Listed script was written by Paranormal Activity‘s Michael Perry.
If cast Reynolds will play Jerry Hickfang…
“… a lovable but strange bathtub factory worker who yearns for the attention of a woman in accounting. When their relationship takes a sudden murderous turn, Jerry’s evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog lead him down a fantastical path that ultimately brings him to salvation.”
This the first I’ve heard of The Voices, but I have to say I’m in full support of any film that showcases the inherent evil of cats.
Matthew Rhodes and Cathy Schulman are producing for Manderlay Films along with Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Mandalay Senior Vice President Adam Stone. Filming is expected to start in early 2013.
Source: Deadline...
If cast Reynolds will play Jerry Hickfang…
“… a lovable but strange bathtub factory worker who yearns for the attention of a woman in accounting. When their relationship takes a sudden murderous turn, Jerry’s evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog lead him down a fantastical path that ultimately brings him to salvation.”
This the first I’ve heard of The Voices, but I have to say I’m in full support of any film that showcases the inherent evil of cats.
Matthew Rhodes and Cathy Schulman are producing for Manderlay Films along with Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Mandalay Senior Vice President Adam Stone. Filming is expected to start in early 2013.
Source: Deadline...
- 10/10/2012
- by Philip Sticco
- LRMonline.com
Quite often we sit around looking at our pets and wondering just what the hell they're thinking in their tiny little minds. If only they could speak. Here's the catch... what if they could be heard and were evil? Ryan Reynolds may be finding out for himself soon enough!
According to Deadline, Mandalay Vision and Vertigo Entertainment are in early talks with Ryan Reynolds to star in The Voices, a psychological thriller that will be directed by Marjane Satrapi from a script by Paranormal Activity’s Michael R. Perry.
Mandalay Vision will finance the film, and Mandalay’s Matthew Rhodes and Cathy Schulman are producing with Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee. Mandalay Senior Vice President Adam Stone will also produce. Casting is under way, and the intention is to begin production in the early part of 2013.
Synopsis
Jerry, a schizophrenic worker at a bathtub factory, accidentally kills an attractive woman from accounting.
According to Deadline, Mandalay Vision and Vertigo Entertainment are in early talks with Ryan Reynolds to star in The Voices, a psychological thriller that will be directed by Marjane Satrapi from a script by Paranormal Activity’s Michael R. Perry.
Mandalay Vision will finance the film, and Mandalay’s Matthew Rhodes and Cathy Schulman are producing with Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee. Mandalay Senior Vice President Adam Stone will also produce. Casting is under way, and the intention is to begin production in the early part of 2013.
Synopsis
Jerry, a schizophrenic worker at a bathtub factory, accidentally kills an attractive woman from accounting.
- 10/10/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: Mandalay Vision and Vertigo Entertainment are in early talks with Ryan Reynolds to star in The Voices, a psychological thriller that will be directed by Marjane Satrapi from a script by Paranormal Activity’s Michael R. Perry. The script made the Black List, and Satrapi got an Oscar nom for Best Animated Feature for her first film Persepolis, adapted from her semi-autobiographical novel. Mandalay Vision is financing the film, and with Mandalay Vision’s Matthew Rhodes and Cathy Schulman are producing with Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Mandalay Senior Vice President Adam Stone. The film begins production early next year. Reynolds is in talks to play Jerry Hickfang, a lovable but strange bathtub factory worker who yearns for the attention of a woman in accounting. When their relationship takes a sudden murderous turn, Jerry’s evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog lead him down a fantastical path...
- 10/9/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
The talking pet genre has always had a loyal following, from Cats & Dogs to An American Tail: Fievel Goes West to the mecca, Homeward Bound. But it’s almost always been a purely family, kids friendly genre. That is, until now. Last week, Mandalay Vision and Vertigo Entertainment announced plans to produce Marjane Satrapi’s psychological thriller The Voices from a script by Paranormal Activity’s Michael R. Perry. Satrapi’s name will sound familiar to fans of the Oscar nominated animated film Persepolis, a movie she co-directed and wrote from her own comic book.
But that’s enough from me, let me direct you to the press release that details all the goodies:
Los Angeles, CA-August 5, 2012- Mandalay Vision announced today they will produce, along with Vertigo Entertainment, Academy Award-nominated director Marjane Satrapi’s psychological thriller “The Voices,” which she will direct from an original script by Michael R. Perry...
But that’s enough from me, let me direct you to the press release that details all the goodies:
Los Angeles, CA-August 5, 2012- Mandalay Vision announced today they will produce, along with Vertigo Entertainment, Academy Award-nominated director Marjane Satrapi’s psychological thriller “The Voices,” which she will direct from an original script by Michael R. Perry...
- 8/13/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
"Persepolis" director Marjane Satrapi is set to helm the psychological thriller "The Voices" at Mandalay Vision and Vertigo Entertainment says Deadline.
Michael R. Perry ("Paranormal Activity") penned the script about a lovable but strange bathtub factory worker who yearns for the attention of a woman in accounting.
When their relationship takes a sudden murderous turn, Jerry’s evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog lead him down a fantastical path to salvation.
Matthew Rhodes, Roy Lee, Adam Stone and Cathy Schulman are producing and casting is now underway. Shooting aims to kick off early next year.
Michael R. Perry ("Paranormal Activity") penned the script about a lovable but strange bathtub factory worker who yearns for the attention of a woman in accounting.
When their relationship takes a sudden murderous turn, Jerry’s evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog lead him down a fantastical path to salvation.
Matthew Rhodes, Roy Lee, Adam Stone and Cathy Schulman are producing and casting is now underway. Shooting aims to kick off early next year.
- 8/8/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Pets. Sometimes you look at them and wonder to yourself just what the hell they could be thinking. What if you could tune in? What if you could hear every word? In The Voices these cats and dogs are thinking about a lot more than just Beggin' Strips and milk rings.
Deadline reports that Mandalay Vision and Vertigo Entertainment will team on The Voices, a psychological thriller that will be directed by Marjane Satrapi from a script by Paranormal Activity’s Michael R. Perry. As some background, the script made the Black List previously, and Satrapi got an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature for her first film, Persepolis, adapted from her semi-autobiographical novel.
Mandalay Vision will finance the film, and Mandalay’s Matthew Rhodes and Cathy Schulman are producing with Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee. Mandalay Senior Vice President Adam Stone will also produce. Casting is under way, and...
Deadline reports that Mandalay Vision and Vertigo Entertainment will team on The Voices, a psychological thriller that will be directed by Marjane Satrapi from a script by Paranormal Activity’s Michael R. Perry. As some background, the script made the Black List previously, and Satrapi got an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature for her first film, Persepolis, adapted from her semi-autobiographical novel.
Mandalay Vision will finance the film, and Mandalay’s Matthew Rhodes and Cathy Schulman are producing with Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee. Mandalay Senior Vice President Adam Stone will also produce. Casting is under way, and...
- 8/7/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: Mandalay Vision and Vertigo Entertainment will team on The Voices, a psychological thriller that will be directed by Marjane Satrapi from a script by Paranormal Activity’s Michael R. Perry. The script made the Black List, and Satrapi got an Oscar nom for Best Animated Feature for her first film Persepolis, adapted from her semi-autobiographical novel. Mandalay Vision will finance the film, and Mandalay Vision’s Matthew Rhodes and Cathy Schulman are producing with Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee. Mandalay Senior Vice President Adam Stone will also produce. Casting is underway, and the intention is to begin production in the early part of 2013. Jerry Hickfang is a lovable but strange bathtub factory worker who yearns for the attention of a woman in accounting. When their relationship takes a sudden murderous turn, Jerry’s evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog lead him down a fantastical path that ultimately brings him to salvation.
- 8/7/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Matthew McConaughey gives the best performance of his career as a fugitive befriended by two Mississippi boys
Screening right at the end of the festival, Jeff Nichols's film Mud made an urgent late bid for the Palme d'Or. An atmospheric thriller and coming-of-age tale set on a slow bend in the Mississippi river, Mud has the look and feel of an American indie classic. It is a surefire best picture nominee at next year's Oscars and likely to win some kind of award at Cannes, receiving the warmest applause of the festival at its morning press screening.
Mud takes its name from its lead character, played by Matthew McConaughey, delivering the best performance of his career (and his second at the festival, after The Paperboy) as a fugitive holed up on an island in the Mississippi after murdering a rival for his lover Juniper (Reese Witherspoon). Mud is wanted...
Screening right at the end of the festival, Jeff Nichols's film Mud made an urgent late bid for the Palme d'Or. An atmospheric thriller and coming-of-age tale set on a slow bend in the Mississippi river, Mud has the look and feel of an American indie classic. It is a surefire best picture nominee at next year's Oscars and likely to win some kind of award at Cannes, receiving the warmest applause of the festival at its morning press screening.
Mud takes its name from its lead character, played by Matthew McConaughey, delivering the best performance of his career (and his second at the festival, after The Paperboy) as a fugitive holed up on an island in the Mississippi after murdering a rival for his lover Juniper (Reese Witherspoon). Mud is wanted...
- 5/26/2012
- by Jason Solomons
- The Guardian - Film News
Mandalay is continuing its relationship with author Joe Hill, buying the film rights to Hill's short story "Twittering from the Circus of the Dead."According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mandalay picked up the film rights to Hill's novel "Horns" last year.Hill, whose real name is Joseph Hillstrom King, is the son of author Stephen King. Chris Borrelli will write the adaptation for "Twittering" with Todd Lincoln, who wrote and directed the upcoming Warner Bros./Dark Castle supernatural thriller "The Apparition," in talks to direct.Cathy Schulman and Adam Stone will produce through Mandalay."Twittering" is written as tweets from a teenage girl and follows her and her family on a cross country road trip that goes tragically wrong. The short story appeared in an...
- 5/24/2011
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
The body swap comedy formula is getting another go around the yard - this time with pets according to Variety.
New Line Cinema and Mandalay Pictures are developing "Furry Friday", a live-action family film which aims for a four-legged take on the classic body-swapping comedy. This time instead of a mother-daughter swapping minds, it's a dog and a cat.
David H. Steinberg ("Puss in Boots") has been brought onboard to rewrite the script's first draft by Cathy Schulman ("The Illusionist") and Adam Stone ("Limitless"). The latter two will produce the film.
We've seen many versions of the bodyswap formula before, including the Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman-led "The Change-Up" opening this Summer. From two versions of "Freaky Friday", to Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin in "All of Me", Guy Pearce and Claudia Karvan in "Dating the Enemy", Dudley Moore and Kirk Cameron in "Like Father, Like Son", Rob Schneider...
New Line Cinema and Mandalay Pictures are developing "Furry Friday", a live-action family film which aims for a four-legged take on the classic body-swapping comedy. This time instead of a mother-daughter swapping minds, it's a dog and a cat.
David H. Steinberg ("Puss in Boots") has been brought onboard to rewrite the script's first draft by Cathy Schulman ("The Illusionist") and Adam Stone ("Limitless"). The latter two will produce the film.
We've seen many versions of the bodyswap formula before, including the Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman-led "The Change-Up" opening this Summer. From two versions of "Freaky Friday", to Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin in "All of Me", Guy Pearce and Claudia Karvan in "Dating the Enemy", Dudley Moore and Kirk Cameron in "Like Father, Like Son", Rob Schneider...
- 5/24/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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Death Race Producers Accused Of Plagiarism
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The producers of upcoming movie Death Race have been accused of copyright infringement.
Writer Adam Stone claims producer/director Paul W.S. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt have been using his ideas for their movie.
Stone claims the film is based on a script he previously pitched to Anderson and Bolt.
According to the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court on Tuesday, Stone is seeking a court order to stop the film's release.
Death Race is purported to be a remake of the 1975 film, Death Race 2000, but Stone claims it is based on his movie, Joust.
The picture, which stars Jason Statham and Joan Allen, is set for release on Friday.
Stone seeks unspecified damages.
Writer Adam Stone claims producer/director Paul W.S. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt have been using his ideas for their movie.
Stone claims the film is based on a script he previously pitched to Anderson and Bolt.
According to the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court on Tuesday, Stone is seeking a court order to stop the film's release.
Death Race is purported to be a remake of the 1975 film, Death Race 2000, but Stone claims it is based on his movie, Joust.
The picture, which stars Jason Statham and Joan Allen, is set for release on Friday.
Stone seeks unspecified damages.
- 8/21/2008
- WENN
Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race, opening this Friday, is a remake of Roger Corman's cult classic Death Race 2000, but beyond the fact that it's a deadly race, it bears almost no similarity to the original. That means Anderson—who was given a "story by" credit—came up with the new story, right? Not according to this guy. Writer Adam Stone filed a lawsuit claiming that the movie ripped off his screenplay.
- 8/20/2008
- by Arya Ponto
- JustPressPlay.net
Filed under: Celebrities and Controversy, Remakes and Sequels
The upcoming Death Race remake may look nothing like the original (nor have any awesome point collections like the original, which you can see above), but maybe that's because it isn't actually based on the classic cult movie?
The Hollywood Reporter posts that writer Adam Stone is determined to stop the release of Death Race, which is scheduled to hit screens this Friday. He's filed a copywright infringement lawsuit claiming that the film is based on a script he pitched to director Paul W. S. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt. He thinks that a copy of the script, Joust, was kept and worked into what seems to be a Death Race 2000 revamp -- one with at least 39 elements that are just like his refused screenplay.
Is this why the film is darker, less campy, and with a lot less reported civilian casualties?...
The upcoming Death Race remake may look nothing like the original (nor have any awesome point collections like the original, which you can see above), but maybe that's because it isn't actually based on the classic cult movie?
The Hollywood Reporter posts that writer Adam Stone is determined to stop the release of Death Race, which is scheduled to hit screens this Friday. He's filed a copywright infringement lawsuit claiming that the film is based on a script he pitched to director Paul W. S. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt. He thinks that a copy of the script, Joust, was kept and worked into what seems to be a Death Race 2000 revamp -- one with at least 39 elements that are just like his refused screenplay.
Is this why the film is darker, less campy, and with a lot less reported civilian casualties?...
- 8/20/2008
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
You could say that Death Race is getting "stone" walled heh. Anyway, I came across this on Bd today and thought I'd share. Basically, writer Adam Stone filed a copyright infringement lawsuit on Tuesday claiming that Paul W.S. Anderson stole his idea for Death Race from a script he pitched to the director for a film called "Joust." Of course, Death Race is 'supposed' to be a remake of Paul Bartel Death Race 2000, but we all know that the only thing Anderson kept is the name. Stone says that at least 39 elements in the soon-to-be released Universal film mirror his "Joust" screenplay. It remains to be seen whether Death Race will indeed be denied a wide release this Friday, as is Stone's desire, but I'm gonna keep my eye on this one.
- 8/20/2008
- QuietEarth.us
I normally don't dabble in courtroom drama or legal logistics / issues when it comes to the movie world, but this little bit of news coming out of The Hollywood Reporter was just too out there to pass up on. Writer Adam Stone is seeking a court order to stop the release of Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race this Friday. Stop it? But why? Stone is filing a copyright infringement lawsuit, claiming that the film is close a script he wrote called Joust, which Stone pitched to Anderson before Anderson turned it down.
- 8/20/2008
- by Ammon Gilbert
- ArrowInTheHead.com
It looks as if Universal Pictures remake of Death Race could be crashing before it even hits the wall. Writer Adam Stone is in a race to stop the release of Universal's film, which is slated to hit theaters everywhere this Friday. The reason? Plagiarism. Read on for the story and watch for news as it develops. Stone claims in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court that the upcoming Universal thriller is based on a script he pitched to the film's producer-director Paul W.S. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt. He seeks a court order stopping the film's release. Stone claims that after the producers passed, Bolt made and kept a copy of his screenplay, titled "Joust," to use as a "blueprint" for Anderson's revision of the script for "Death Race." More inside.
- 8/20/2008
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Writer Adam Stone is in a race to stop the release of Universal's "Death Race."
Stone claims in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court that the upcoming Universal thriller is based on a script he pitched to the film's producer-director Paul W.S. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt. He seeks a court order stopping the film's release.
Stone claims that after the producers passed, Bolt made and kept a copy of his screenplay, titled "Joust," to use as a "blueprint" for Anderson's revision of the script for "Death Race."
While "Death Race" is purported to be a remake of the 1975 film, "Death Race 2000," Stone contends in his lawsuit that it actually is based on "Joust" and that there are at least 39 elements in the soon-to-be released film that mirror his screenplay.
Universal, which is a defendant in the lawsuit, declined comment on the lawsuit.
"Death Race," which stars Jason Statham and Joan Allen, is set for release FridayAug. 22. Stone is asking the court to stop the release of the film.
"Experience in other cases has shown that unless such orders are issued, defendants will simply continue to exploit the infringing motion picture in all media and by all methods at their disposal," the lawsuit states.
Stone seeks unspecified damages.
Stone claims in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court that the upcoming Universal thriller is based on a script he pitched to the film's producer-director Paul W.S. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt. He seeks a court order stopping the film's release.
Stone claims that after the producers passed, Bolt made and kept a copy of his screenplay, titled "Joust," to use as a "blueprint" for Anderson's revision of the script for "Death Race."
While "Death Race" is purported to be a remake of the 1975 film, "Death Race 2000," Stone contends in his lawsuit that it actually is based on "Joust" and that there are at least 39 elements in the soon-to-be released film that mirror his screenplay.
Universal, which is a defendant in the lawsuit, declined comment on the lawsuit.
"Death Race," which stars Jason Statham and Joan Allen, is set for release FridayAug. 22. Stone is asking the court to stop the release of the film.
"Experience in other cases has shown that unless such orders are issued, defendants will simply continue to exploit the infringing motion picture in all media and by all methods at their disposal," the lawsuit states.
Stone seeks unspecified damages.
- 8/19/2008
- by By Leslie Simmons
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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