Italian multi-hyphenate Ilaria Borrelli’s Arabic-language feminist drama “The Goat” – featuring Mira Sorvino and John Savage, alongside a stellar Egyptian cast – is set for back-to-back launches at Egypt’s upcoming El Gouna Film Festival, followed by the closing film slot at the Rome Film Festival.
A rare, if not unique, case of an Arab production directed by an Italian, “The Goat” stars young Egyptian TikTok star Jessica Hosam as an 11-year-old pregnant orphan named Hadya who after being forced into marriage becomes the target of a western corporation that seeks to control the only water source in her village. She escapes into the desert with her goat on a journey in search of her father. See trailer above
“She takes the road to freedom alone with her goat whose milk she will use to survive. Sometimes when she drinks the milk she feels her mum is talking to her,” according...
A rare, if not unique, case of an Arab production directed by an Italian, “The Goat” stars young Egyptian TikTok star Jessica Hosam as an 11-year-old pregnant orphan named Hadya who after being forced into marriage becomes the target of a western corporation that seeks to control the only water source in her village. She escapes into the desert with her goat on a journey in search of her father. See trailer above
“She takes the road to freedom alone with her goat whose milk she will use to survive. Sometimes when she drinks the milk she feels her mum is talking to her,” according...
- 9/22/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
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- 11/13/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Austrian playwright and author Peter Handke, perhaps best-known in film circles for his screenplay of Wim Wenders’ classic Wings Of Desire, has won the 2019 Nobel Prize for Literature. Playwright, novelist, screenwriter and director Handke also wrote Wenders’ movie The Goalie’s Anxiety At The Penalty Kick and directed movies including The Left-Handed Woman and The Absence, both of which starred Bruno Ganz. The decision to award Handke won’t be without controversy given his support for the Serbs during the 1990s Yugoslav war, and for speaking at the 2006 funeral of Serb leader Slobodan Milosevic, who was accused of genocide and other war crimes. Meanwhile, Polish novelist and activist Olga Tokarczuk belatedly won the 2018 award, which was delayed by a year after a crisis in the academy sparked by allegations against Jean-Claude Arnault, the husband of Nobel Academy member Katarina Frostenson. Agnieszka Holland adapted one of Tokarczuk’s most celebrated novels into the 2017 movie Spoor.
- 10/10/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, “Artemis” get a screenwriter, Mark Rylance comes on board “Waiting for the Barbarians” and John Travolta’s “The Poison Rose” wraps.
Screenwriter Hired
Fox and New Regency have hired Geneva Robertson-Dworet to adapt its movie version of Andy Weir’s science-fiction novel “Artemis.”
Phil Lord and Chris Miller are directing. Simon Kinberg and Aditya Sood are producing “Artemis,” the follow-up novel by “The Martian” author. Steve Asbell is overseeing the movie for the studio.
“Artemis” follows a woman named Jazz, a directionless twentysomething constrained by her small town, the titular Artemis — the only city on Moon. With debts to pay and a salary that barely covers the rent, she can’t say no when a life-changing opportunity drops in her lap. But she then finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself.
Robertson-Dworet’s recent credits include Marvel’s...
Screenwriter Hired
Fox and New Regency have hired Geneva Robertson-Dworet to adapt its movie version of Andy Weir’s science-fiction novel “Artemis.”
Phil Lord and Chris Miller are directing. Simon Kinberg and Aditya Sood are producing “Artemis,” the follow-up novel by “The Martian” author. Steve Asbell is overseeing the movie for the studio.
“Artemis” follows a woman named Jazz, a directionless twentysomething constrained by her small town, the titular Artemis — the only city on Moon. With debts to pay and a salary that barely covers the rent, she can’t say no when a life-changing opportunity drops in her lap. But she then finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself.
Robertson-Dworet’s recent credits include Marvel’s...
- 7/14/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Famke Janssen and Robert Patrick have joined John Travolta and Morgan Freeman in the crime thriller “The Poison Rose,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Janssen will play Travolta’s love interest in the film. Former high school sweethearts, the two rekindle their romance when she hires him to investigate a murder. Travolta will play a private investigator who enjoys his share of drinking, smoking, and gambling, as well as women in distress.
George Gallo will direct from a script he wrote with Richard Salvatore, based on Salvatore’s novel of the same name. Salvatore will produce through his March on Productions with Jeff Elliott (“Imperium”), Oscar Generale (“Speed Kills”), and David Ornston. Sales launched earlier this year at the European Film Market with BondIt Media Capital and Sherborne Media Capital providing financing for the picture.
Janssen is best known as Jean Grey in the “X-Men” franchise and has starred in the “Taken” trilogy opposite Liam Neeson.
Janssen will play Travolta’s love interest in the film. Former high school sweethearts, the two rekindle their romance when she hires him to investigate a murder. Travolta will play a private investigator who enjoys his share of drinking, smoking, and gambling, as well as women in distress.
George Gallo will direct from a script he wrote with Richard Salvatore, based on Salvatore’s novel of the same name. Salvatore will produce through his March on Productions with Jeff Elliott (“Imperium”), Oscar Generale (“Speed Kills”), and David Ornston. Sales launched earlier this year at the European Film Market with BondIt Media Capital and Sherborne Media Capital providing financing for the picture.
Janssen is best known as Jean Grey in the “X-Men” franchise and has starred in the “Taken” trilogy opposite Liam Neeson.
- 5/15/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
John Travolta just had his best experience ever on a movie set -- after 40-plus years in the biz -- and he says it's all thanks to his amazing director, whose name will probably shock you. We got John and his wife, Kelly Preston, at producer Oscar Generale's Bev Hills estate recently -- and he went off about one of the many films he's just completed, and the guy who was at the helm.
- 4/19/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Exclusive: The Vampire Diaries alum Kat Graham has signed on to star in Christmas Calendar, a Netflix holiday pic directed by Bradley Walsh. Quincy Brown (Dope, Fox series Star) has been cast to play Graham’s love interest in the film, which Brad Krevoy is producing.
It follows Abby Sutton (Graham), an aspiring photographer who inherits a magical advent calendar from her deceased grandmother that seems to be predicting her future — and pointing the way to a new romance with a hunky admirer.
In addition, Graham has been cast in The Poison Rose, playing Morgan Freeman’s daughter in the film, which also stars Forest Whitaker and John Travolta as Carson Philips, down-on-his-luck Pi who enjoys his share of drinking, smoking, and gambling. He takes on a case that, like the story goes, starts out appearing fairly routine, slowly reveals itself to be a complex interwoven web of crimes, suspects,...
It follows Abby Sutton (Graham), an aspiring photographer who inherits a magical advent calendar from her deceased grandmother that seems to be predicting her future — and pointing the way to a new romance with a hunky admirer.
In addition, Graham has been cast in The Poison Rose, playing Morgan Freeman’s daughter in the film, which also stars Forest Whitaker and John Travolta as Carson Philips, down-on-his-luck Pi who enjoys his share of drinking, smoking, and gambling. He takes on a case that, like the story goes, starts out appearing fairly routine, slowly reveals itself to be a complex interwoven web of crimes, suspects,...
- 4/4/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Hannibal Classics handles world sales in Cannes.
Saban Films has acquired Us rights from Hannibal Classics to John Luessenhop’s Speed Kills to star John Travolta, Mira Sorvino, Katheryn Winnick, Jordi Molla, James Remar and Kellan Lutz.
Richard Rionda Del Castro will produce the action thriller for Hannibal Classics, Blue Rider Entertainment and Oscar Generale.
Luessenhop and David Aaron Cohen wrote Speed Kills, which follows the true story of speedboat racing champion and multimillionaire Don Aronow who leads a double life that lands him in trouble with the law and drug lords.
Principal photography is set to start at the end of the month in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley said: “John Travolta has the uncanny ability to transform into true, larger than life characters. This high octane, high-end action thriller is the perfect showcase for John’s profound acting prowess.
Hannibal Films’ Del Castro said: “We have a long history of success with Saban...
Saban Films has acquired Us rights from Hannibal Classics to John Luessenhop’s Speed Kills to star John Travolta, Mira Sorvino, Katheryn Winnick, Jordi Molla, James Remar and Kellan Lutz.
Richard Rionda Del Castro will produce the action thriller for Hannibal Classics, Blue Rider Entertainment and Oscar Generale.
Luessenhop and David Aaron Cohen wrote Speed Kills, which follows the true story of speedboat racing champion and multimillionaire Don Aronow who leads a double life that lands him in trouble with the law and drug lords.
Principal photography is set to start at the end of the month in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley said: “John Travolta has the uncanny ability to transform into true, larger than life characters. This high octane, high-end action thriller is the perfect showcase for John’s profound acting prowess.
Hannibal Films’ Del Castro said: “We have a long history of success with Saban...
- 5/19/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Saban Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to John Luessenhop’s Speed Kills, which will star John Travolta, Mira Sorvino, Katheryn Winnick, Jordi Molla, James Remar and Kellan Lutz.
The action thriller follows the true story of speedboat-racing champion and multimillionaire Don Aronow (Travolta), who leads a double life that lands him in trouble with the law and drug lords.
Richard Rionda Del Castro for Hannibal Classics, Blue Rider Entertainment and Oscar Generale are producing the film, which will begin principal photography at the end of May in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
"John Travolta has the uncanny ability to transform into...
The action thriller follows the true story of speedboat-racing champion and multimillionaire Don Aronow (Travolta), who leads a double life that lands him in trouble with the law and drug lords.
Richard Rionda Del Castro for Hannibal Classics, Blue Rider Entertainment and Oscar Generale are producing the film, which will begin principal photography at the end of May in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
"John Travolta has the uncanny ability to transform into...
- 5/19/2017
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: John Travolta will star as speedboat racing champion Don Aronow in Speed Kills, the John Luessenhop-directed drama backed by Hannibal that will film in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Miami Beach starting May 30. Hannibal's Richard Rionda Del Castro is producing with Oscar Generale and Luillo Ruiz of the Pimienta Film Company in Puerto Rico. Friday Night Lights‘ David Aaron Cohen wrote the script with Luessenhop. Paul Castro, a writer with close personal ties to the…...
- 4/3/2017
- Deadline
It's been a while since John Travolta popped the question to Kelly Preston (they've now been married 23 years), but he polished up those proposal skills to help a pal! On Thursday at amfAR's 21st Cinema Against AIDS Gala in Cannes, the star and his wife were right there when Oscar Generale, a producer on Travolta's upcoming flick Gummy Bear the Movie, got down on one knee to ask for Denny Méndez's hand in marriage. And as you can see, both Travolta, 60, and Preston, 51, were elated when the the stunning bride-to-be said yes! The pair should be able to help their newly engaged pals navigate any rough waters they might encounter once they say their "I do's." While the spouses have...
- 5/23/2014
- E! Online
John Travolta is one great wingman. The celebrated actor, 60, and his wife, Kelly Preston, helped a friend propose to his girlfriend at the Cannes Film Festival this week. The pair, who have been married for close to 23 years, attended amfAR's star-studded 21st Cinema Against AIDS Gala in France on Thursday evening, May 22. They were on hand for the big moment when the proposal took place on the red carpet. Movie producer Oscar Generale (Casino Jack) got down on one knee at the event, offering a [...]...
- 5/23/2014
- Us Weekly
John Travolta is set to play Gummybear (aka. Gummibar), the multi-lingual digital character that has generated 3.6+ billion downloads and become an established global brand, in a $30 million CG animated feature film spin-off.
A phenomenon similar to the 'Crazy Frog', the character is known for performing the Gummy bear-related series of songs on various albums with the help of content partners like Emi, Universal, Warner Music and Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
The 3D feature will be produced in Montreal by Oscar Generale ("Casino Jack"), Transfilm's Jonathan Vanger ("Upside Down") and the UK Spice Factory's ("The Merchant of Venice"). Animation houses in Montreal, China and Korea and are in discussions with directors.
George Gallo ("Bad Boys") penned the script in which Gummy and his friends - a vegetarian vampire bat, a cat and a chameleon -fighting to save an alien planet from destruction. Production is slated to begin on September 29th.
A phenomenon similar to the 'Crazy Frog', the character is known for performing the Gummy bear-related series of songs on various albums with the help of content partners like Emi, Universal, Warner Music and Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
The 3D feature will be produced in Montreal by Oscar Generale ("Casino Jack"), Transfilm's Jonathan Vanger ("Upside Down") and the UK Spice Factory's ("The Merchant of Venice"). Animation houses in Montreal, China and Korea and are in discussions with directors.
George Gallo ("Bad Boys") penned the script in which Gummy and his friends - a vegetarian vampire bat, a cat and a chameleon -fighting to save an alien planet from destruction. Production is slated to begin on September 29th.
- 2/10/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
John Travolta is set to play Gummy Bear, also known as Gummibar in the Us. Since its launch in May 2012, it has generated 3.6+ billion downloads and has become an established global brand, growing organically. Gummy is averaging over 20 million new users per month over the social networks and is available in 30 languages with major content partners Emi, Universal, Warner Music and Sony BMG Music Entertainment. The film will be produced in Montreal for the big screen in 3D/2D and produced by Oscar Generale in La ( Casino Jack ), Jonathan Vanger of Transfilm ( Upside Down , Brick Mansions ) in Canada and Spice Factory in the UK ( The Merchant Of Venice ). The producers are in talks with animation houses in Montreal, China and Korea and are in discussions with directors....
- 2/9/2014
- Comingsoon.net
- Adrien Brody joins his real-life girlfriend (fab looking Elsa Pataky) for a piece of horror-erotica from legendary director Dario Argento. Producers have found extra money for the shoot, meaning that they were able to replace Ray Liotta in the lead role and grab more star power allure with Brody. Based on a screenplay by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller, Giallo sees Emmanuelle Seigner take the role of a flight attendant (once assigned to Dario's daughter Asia) who pairs with the detective (Brody) on a race against time to save her sister, a super model (Elsa Pataky), from a serial killer who has snatched her.THR reports that the picture will be produced by Rafael Primorac and Richard Rionda Del Castro. Production is set to start May 12 in Torino, Italy. Brody is exec producing along with Oscar Generale, Claudio Argento, Luis De Val, David Milner, Billy Dietrich, Patricia Eberle, Donald Barton and John Hicks.
- 4/11/2008
- IONCINEMA.com
Adrien Brody, Emmanuelle Seigner and Elsa Pataky have signed on to star in Giallo, the latest thriller from Italian horrormeister Dario Argento.
Giallo revolves around an American flight attendant who teams with an Italian investigator to search for her missing sister who has been abducted by a serial killer known only as Yellow.
The term "giallo" means "yellow" in Italian and also refers to the Italian pulp, horror and erotic genre of film and literature. Argento has built his name with movies that combine horror and eroticism such as 1977's Suspiria and last year's The Mother of Tears.
Giallo might mark the first time an actor of Brody's caliber has starred in an Argento film.
The film, from a screenplay by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller, will be produced by Rafael Primorac and Richard Rionda Del Castro.
Production is set to start May 12 in Torino, Italy, with postproduction work done in Los Angeles.
Brody is exec producing along with Oscar Generale, Claudio Argento, Luis De Val, David Milner, Billy Dietrich, Patricia Eberle, Donald Barton and John Hicks.
Giallo revolves around an American flight attendant who teams with an Italian investigator to search for her missing sister who has been abducted by a serial killer known only as Yellow.
The term "giallo" means "yellow" in Italian and also refers to the Italian pulp, horror and erotic genre of film and literature. Argento has built his name with movies that combine horror and eroticism such as 1977's Suspiria and last year's The Mother of Tears.
Giallo might mark the first time an actor of Brody's caliber has starred in an Argento film.
The film, from a screenplay by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller, will be produced by Rafael Primorac and Richard Rionda Del Castro.
Production is set to start May 12 in Torino, Italy, with postproduction work done in Los Angeles.
Brody is exec producing along with Oscar Generale, Claudio Argento, Luis De Val, David Milner, Billy Dietrich, Patricia Eberle, Donald Barton and John Hicks.
- 4/10/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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