A new production company is on the mission to bring weird science to life through story.
Neuroscientist and Stanford professor Dr. David Eagleman has teamed up with producers Matt Tauber and Adam Fratto to launch Cognito Entertainment, an independent production company centered around science programming and films. The Los Angeles and Palo Alto-based company has already begun working on scripted television series, documentaries and literary adaptation.
“We are living in an unparalleled moment of scientific advancement,” said Eagleman. “From brains to space to genetics, there are endless mind-blowing stories to share. In a world that sometimes seems upside-down, science can be a source of great inspiration, wonder, and belief.”
In addition to his scientific work, Eagleman is a best-selling author, Guggenheim fellow and Emmy-nominated screenwriter.
In the works is an international film adaptation of Grace Chan’s novel “Every Version of You,” a science fiction story about a pair of...
Neuroscientist and Stanford professor Dr. David Eagleman has teamed up with producers Matt Tauber and Adam Fratto to launch Cognito Entertainment, an independent production company centered around science programming and films. The Los Angeles and Palo Alto-based company has already begun working on scripted television series, documentaries and literary adaptation.
“We are living in an unparalleled moment of scientific advancement,” said Eagleman. “From brains to space to genetics, there are endless mind-blowing stories to share. In a world that sometimes seems upside-down, science can be a source of great inspiration, wonder, and belief.”
In addition to his scientific work, Eagleman is a best-selling author, Guggenheim fellow and Emmy-nominated screenwriter.
In the works is an international film adaptation of Grace Chan’s novel “Every Version of You,” a science fiction story about a pair of...
- 5/10/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Josh Close has joined the cast of Andrea Pallaoro’s Monica.
He’ll appear in the dramatic feature alongside previously announced cast members Trace Lysette (Hustlers), Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects), Emily Browning (American Gods) and Adriana Barraza (Babel).
Monica follows a woman of the same name (Lysette) who returns home to the Midwest for the first time in 20 years to take care of her dying mother (Clarkson). The film will lead the viewer into Monica’s world and state of mind—the pain and fear, needs and desires of a woman, whose journey ultimately illuminates the human condition.
The feature exploring universal themes of abandonment, aging, rejection, acceptance and forgiveness is the second in a women’s trilogy helmed by Pallaoro. It comes on the heels of the director’s 2017 drama, Hannah, which starred Charlotte Rampling.
Pallaoro penned the script for Monica with his longtime writing partner Orlando Tirado.
He’ll appear in the dramatic feature alongside previously announced cast members Trace Lysette (Hustlers), Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects), Emily Browning (American Gods) and Adriana Barraza (Babel).
Monica follows a woman of the same name (Lysette) who returns home to the Midwest for the first time in 20 years to take care of her dying mother (Clarkson). The film will lead the viewer into Monica’s world and state of mind—the pain and fear, needs and desires of a woman, whose journey ultimately illuminates the human condition.
The feature exploring universal themes of abandonment, aging, rejection, acceptance and forgiveness is the second in a women’s trilogy helmed by Pallaoro. It comes on the heels of the director’s 2017 drama, Hannah, which starred Charlotte Rampling.
Pallaoro penned the script for Monica with his longtime writing partner Orlando Tirado.
- 7/26/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: American Gods star Emily Browning has replaced Anna Paquin on feature drama Monica, which got underway this week in Ohio.
As we revealed previously, also starring in the movie from Italian filmmaker Andrea Pallaoro are Trace Lysette (Hustlers), Oscar nominee Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects), and Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel). Paquin was no longer available due to scheduling conflicts.
The Exchange is handling world sales on the drama, which will chart the story of a transgender woman (Lysette) who returns home to the Midwest to care for her dying mother (Clarkson).
From an original screenplay by the director and Orlando Tirado (Hannah), the film is being produced by Christina Dow (Hannah), Eleonora Granata (Medeas), Marina Marzotto (5 Is The Perfect Number), Gina Resnick (Medeas), Christina Sibul (Thirteen) and BAFTA-winning producer Karen Tenkhoff (The Motorcycle Diaries). Executive producer is Steve Stanulis.
Stanulis told us: “We are very excited to be...
As we revealed previously, also starring in the movie from Italian filmmaker Andrea Pallaoro are Trace Lysette (Hustlers), Oscar nominee Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects), and Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel). Paquin was no longer available due to scheduling conflicts.
The Exchange is handling world sales on the drama, which will chart the story of a transgender woman (Lysette) who returns home to the Midwest to care for her dying mother (Clarkson).
From an original screenplay by the director and Orlando Tirado (Hannah), the film is being produced by Christina Dow (Hannah), Eleonora Granata (Medeas), Marina Marzotto (5 Is The Perfect Number), Gina Resnick (Medeas), Christina Sibul (Thirteen) and BAFTA-winning producer Karen Tenkhoff (The Motorcycle Diaries). Executive producer is Steve Stanulis.
Stanulis told us: “We are very excited to be...
- 6/29/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Monica
Produced by Christina Dow, Eleonora Granata, Marina Marzotto, Gina Resnick, Christina Sibul, Karen Tenkhoff
Directed by Andrea Pallaoro
Written by Andrea Pallaoro, Orlando Tirado
Starring: Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson, Anna Paquin, Adriana Barraza
Release Date/Prediction: For a 2021 playdate to occur, Monica would have to go into production in the first three months of the year.
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Produced by Christina Dow, Eleonora Granata, Marina Marzotto, Gina Resnick, Christina Sibul, Karen Tenkhoff
Directed by Andrea Pallaoro
Written by Andrea Pallaoro, Orlando Tirado
Starring: Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson, Anna Paquin, Adriana Barraza
Release Date/Prediction: For a 2021 playdate to occur, Monica would have to go into production in the first three months of the year.
…...
- 1/12/2021
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Exclusive: Trace Lysette (Hustlers), Oscar nominee Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects), Oscar winner Anna Paquin (The Piano) and Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel) are attached to star in the feature film Monica, from Italian filmmaker Andrea Pallaoro.
The Exchange is launching world sales during the Toronto Film Festival on the drama, which will chart the story of a transgender woman (Lysette) who returns home to the Midwest to care for her dying mother (Clarkson). The tale of a fractured family is said to explore themes of abandonment, ageing, acceptance and redemption.
Pallaoro’s 2017 sophomore feature Hannah played at Toronto and Venice, where it won Charlotte Rampling the festival’s best actress prize. His first film, Medeas, also premiered in competition on the Lido.
From an original screenplay by the director and Orlando Tirado (Hannah), the film will be produced by Christina Dow (Hannah), Eleonora Granata (Medeas), Marina Marzotto (5 Is The Perfect Number...
The Exchange is launching world sales during the Toronto Film Festival on the drama, which will chart the story of a transgender woman (Lysette) who returns home to the Midwest to care for her dying mother (Clarkson). The tale of a fractured family is said to explore themes of abandonment, ageing, acceptance and redemption.
Pallaoro’s 2017 sophomore feature Hannah played at Toronto and Venice, where it won Charlotte Rampling the festival’s best actress prize. His first film, Medeas, also premiered in competition on the Lido.
From an original screenplay by the director and Orlando Tirado (Hannah), the film will be produced by Christina Dow (Hannah), Eleonora Granata (Medeas), Marina Marzotto (5 Is The Perfect Number...
- 9/11/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
A group of Hollywood writers and producers of top TV shows and films participated in the fifth International Entertainment Education Conference here to prove that strong and poignant story telling is a catalyst for bringing a positive social change and progress.The visit, whose goal was to teach participants of the four-day conference . which concluded Sunday . on ways to use story telling for social progress, was organised by Us-based University of Southern California..We are thrilled to bring some of Hollywood.s master story tellers to India to share their insights with entertainment education experts from around the world,. said Hollywood Health and Society Programme.s director Sandra de Castro Buffington.It is a programme of the Norman Lear Center at the University of Southern California.s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in Los Angeles..Story telling is a powerful tool for social change which can educate people and...
- 11/20/2011
- Filmicafe
Prominent Hollywood directors and producers gathered in India for a six day visit in order to gather information for medical related show topics. The panel discussion for the very same was held on 12th May at J.W. Marriot where BollySpice was also present.
The panel consisted of well known personalities from the entertainment industry, including President of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India Ramesh Sippy (Director, Producer), Zoanne Clack (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Amol Gupte (Stanley Ka Dabba), Jennifer Cecil (“Private Practice”), Vinita Nanda (Joint COO, Creativeland Pictures), Michael Nash (“Climate Refugees”), Film director Onir, Walt Disney Feature Animation executive Karen Tenkhoff and John Max Burnett III (“The Troop”). The event was held by Hollywood Health and Society in collaboration with the Guild and was hosted by Sandra de Castro Buffington, Director of Hollywood, Health & Society. Sandra basically talked about their work so far as to what is...
The panel consisted of well known personalities from the entertainment industry, including President of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India Ramesh Sippy (Director, Producer), Zoanne Clack (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Amol Gupte (Stanley Ka Dabba), Jennifer Cecil (“Private Practice”), Vinita Nanda (Joint COO, Creativeland Pictures), Michael Nash (“Climate Refugees”), Film director Onir, Walt Disney Feature Animation executive Karen Tenkhoff and John Max Burnett III (“The Troop”). The event was held by Hollywood Health and Society in collaboration with the Guild and was hosted by Sandra de Castro Buffington, Director of Hollywood, Health & Society. Sandra basically talked about their work so far as to what is...
- 5/17/2011
- Bollyspice
A group of six Hollywood professionals, including five writers and producers of television shows and films are in Mumbai for a 6-day visit starting May 8. The aim of this visit is to gain inspiration for future show topics and scripts, especially in the realm of global health.
The writers and producers participating in the trip are: Jennifer Cecil (“Private Practice”), Michael Nash (“Climate Refugees”), Zoanne Clack (“Grey’s Anatomy”), John Max Burnett III (“The Troop”), and Walt Disney Feature Animation executive Karen Tenkhoff.
The visit is organized by Hollywood Health & Society, a program of The Norman Lear Center at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in Los Angeles.
“We are thrilled to bring some of Hollywood’s master storytellers to India to learn from India’s long, rich history of storytelling,” said Sandra de Castro Buffington, Director of Hollywood, Health & Society.
A panel discussion...
The writers and producers participating in the trip are: Jennifer Cecil (“Private Practice”), Michael Nash (“Climate Refugees”), Zoanne Clack (“Grey’s Anatomy”), John Max Burnett III (“The Troop”), and Walt Disney Feature Animation executive Karen Tenkhoff.
The visit is organized by Hollywood Health & Society, a program of The Norman Lear Center at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in Los Angeles.
“We are thrilled to bring some of Hollywood’s master storytellers to India to learn from India’s long, rich history of storytelling,” said Sandra de Castro Buffington, Director of Hollywood, Health & Society.
A panel discussion...
- 5/10/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Some big names from Hollywood will be in Mumbai in the first week of May for a four-day tour of the city. The list includes writer-producer Dr. Neal Baer (Law And Order), producer Dr. Zoanne Clack (Grey's Anatomy, ER), Karen Tenkhoff of Walt Disney Feature Animation, producer Jennifer Cecil (Beverly Hills 90210, Brothers And Sisters, One Tree Hill, Private Practice), the Writers Guild of America’s award-winning writer-producer-director Max Burnett (The Troop) and award-winning film director Michael Nash (Fuel) among others. Accompanied by representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The World Bank and The Hollywood, Health and Society of ...
- 3/24/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Some big names from Hollywood will be in Mumbai in the first week of May for a four-day tour of the city. The list includes writer-producer Dr. Neal Baer (Law And Order), producer Dr. Zoanne Clack (Grey's Anatomy, ER), Karen Tenkhoff of Walt Disney Feature Animation, producer Jennifer Cecil (Beverly Hills 90210, Brothers And Sisters, One Tree Hill, Private Practice), the Writers Guild of America’s award-winning writer-producer-director Max Burnett (The Troop) and award-winning film director Michael Nash (Fuel) among others. Accompanied by representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The World Bank and The Hollywood, Health and Society of ...
- 3/24/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Some big names from Hollywood will be in Mumbai in the first week of May for a four-day tour of the city. The list includes writer-producer Dr. Neal Baer (Law And Order), producer Dr. Zoanne Clack (Grey's Anatomy, ER), Karen Tenkhoff of Walt Disney Feature Animation, producer Jennifer Cecil (Beverly Hills 90210, Brothers And Sisters, One Tree Hill, Private Practice), the Writers Guild of America’s award-winning writer-producer-director Max Burnett (The Troop) and award-winning film director Michael Nash (Fuel) among others. Accompanied by representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The World Bank and The Hollywood, Health and Society of ...
- 3/24/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Some big names from Hollywood will be in Mumbai in the first week of May for a four-day tour of the city. The list includes writer-producer Dr. Neal Baer (Law And Order), producer Dr. Zoanne Clack (Grey's Anatomy, ER), Karen Tenkhoff of Walt Disney Feature Animation, producer Jennifer Cecil (Beverly Hills 90210, Brothers And Sisters, One Tree Hill, Private Practice), the Writers Guild of America’s award-winning writer-producer-director Max Burnett (The Troop) and award-winning film director Michael Nash (Fuel) among others. Accompanied by representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The World Bank and The Hollywood, Health and Society of ...
- 3/24/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
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