Exclusive: Prolific TV director Jessica Lowrey has inked with Range Media Partners for management. The signing comes at a pivotal moment in her career, as she looks to expand into features, while mounting TV pilots.
Lowrey is perhaps best known for directing episodes of such series as Starz’s Heels, AMC’s Fear the Walking, USA Network’s Briarpatch, Queen of the South and Shooter, Fox’s The Passage, Paramount Network’s Heathers, and DC Universe/HBO Max’s Doom Patrol, to name a few.
The rising director recently wrapped shooting blocks of HBO’s Perry Mason and Paramount+’s Halo, as well as Prime Video’s Night Sky. Up next for Lowrey is a block of the eight-episode Netflix limited series The Madness, starring Euphoria‘s Colman Domingo. She continues to be represented by WME.
Other recent signings by Range Media Partners that we were first to report on include Academy Award-winning actress,...
Lowrey is perhaps best known for directing episodes of such series as Starz’s Heels, AMC’s Fear the Walking, USA Network’s Briarpatch, Queen of the South and Shooter, Fox’s The Passage, Paramount Network’s Heathers, and DC Universe/HBO Max’s Doom Patrol, to name a few.
The rising director recently wrapped shooting blocks of HBO’s Perry Mason and Paramount+’s Halo, as well as Prime Video’s Night Sky. Up next for Lowrey is a block of the eight-episode Netflix limited series The Madness, starring Euphoria‘s Colman Domingo. She continues to be represented by WME.
Other recent signings by Range Media Partners that we were first to report on include Academy Award-winning actress,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A+E Studios and Range Media Partners have prevailed in a competitive auction surrounding Swedish crime novelist Christoffer Carlsson’s International bestseller Blaze Me a Sun and its follow-up, Under the Storm, securing film and TV rights to both titles.
The announcement comes hot on the heels of Good Morning America‘s naming of Blaze Me a Sun as its Buzz Pick of the Week. The title, first published in the U.S. by Hogarth Books on January 3, tells the tale of a small town’s collective guilt when a serial killer commits his first murder the same night the prime minister is assassinated. Under the Storm has not yet been published in the U.S., though it’s currently available in Sweden.
“We are delighted to be working with Christoffer to adapt Blaze Me A Sun and Under The Storm,” said Range’s Co-Heads of International, Oliver Riddle & Thomas Daley.
The announcement comes hot on the heels of Good Morning America‘s naming of Blaze Me a Sun as its Buzz Pick of the Week. The title, first published in the U.S. by Hogarth Books on January 3, tells the tale of a small town’s collective guilt when a serial killer commits his first murder the same night the prime minister is assassinated. Under the Storm has not yet been published in the U.S., though it’s currently available in Sweden.
“We are delighted to be working with Christoffer to adapt Blaze Me A Sun and Under The Storm,” said Range’s Co-Heads of International, Oliver Riddle & Thomas Daley.
- 1/13/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Range Media Partners has signed actress, writer and producer Antonia Desplat for management.
Desplat most recently starred opposite Charlie Hunnam in Apple TV+’s series Shantaram, based on the novel of the same name by Gregory David Roberts. Prior television credits include ITV’s The Durrells and Victoria, as well as the Netflix drama The Letter for the King.
Desplat’s most recent big-screen role came as part of the ensemble of Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch, which had her appearing alongside Timothée Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton. Additional film credits include MGM’s Operation Finale with Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley and Mélanie Laurent, and the French short film Naissance d’une étoile, in which she starred alongside Oscar nominee Catherine Deneuve.
Desplat is best known on the filmmaking side for producing and starring in the short Held for a Moment. The film won her...
Desplat most recently starred opposite Charlie Hunnam in Apple TV+’s series Shantaram, based on the novel of the same name by Gregory David Roberts. Prior television credits include ITV’s The Durrells and Victoria, as well as the Netflix drama The Letter for the King.
Desplat’s most recent big-screen role came as part of the ensemble of Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch, which had her appearing alongside Timothée Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton. Additional film credits include MGM’s Operation Finale with Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley and Mélanie Laurent, and the French short film Naissance d’une étoile, in which she starred alongside Oscar nominee Catherine Deneuve.
Desplat is best known on the filmmaking side for producing and starring in the short Held for a Moment. The film won her...
- 1/11/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Filmmaker William Brent Bell has signed with Range Media Partners for management in all areas.
Bell is a writer, director and producer who most recently helmed Paramount Players’ Orphan: First Kill, a follow-up to the fan-favorite horror-thriller Orphan, released worldwide by Warner Bros. in 2009. The film picks up with Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman) — the Estonian murderer with the appearance of a child — after she orchestrates a brilliant escape from a psychiatric facility, watching as she travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Julia Stiles also stars.
Bell’s feature directorial credits also include the cult classic 2006 horror film Stay Alive; the box office smash The Devil Inside, which he also co-wrote; and the horror Wer, as well as The Boy and its sequel Brahms: The Boy II.
Bell is currently in post-production on his latest feature, Lord of Misrule — a contemporary folk horror starring Tuppence Middleton,...
Bell is a writer, director and producer who most recently helmed Paramount Players’ Orphan: First Kill, a follow-up to the fan-favorite horror-thriller Orphan, released worldwide by Warner Bros. in 2009. The film picks up with Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman) — the Estonian murderer with the appearance of a child — after she orchestrates a brilliant escape from a psychiatric facility, watching as she travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Julia Stiles also stars.
Bell’s feature directorial credits also include the cult classic 2006 horror film Stay Alive; the box office smash The Devil Inside, which he also co-wrote; and the horror Wer, as well as The Boy and its sequel Brahms: The Boy II.
Bell is currently in post-production on his latest feature, Lord of Misrule — a contemporary folk horror starring Tuppence Middleton,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Range Media Partners has signed acclaimed writer and playwright Stacy Osei-Kuffour, who recently became the first Black woman to pen a feature screenplay for Marvel Studios with the upcoming Blade, starring Mahershala Ali as the titular vampire hunter first brought to life on the big screen in 1998 by Wesley Snipes.
Osei-Kuffour won a WGA Award in 2020 as part of the writing staff behind HBO’s Emmy-winning series Watchmen, from creator Damon Lindelof. She was previously nominated for an Emmy in 2019 for her work on the “Anan Ishii Peters” episode of Hulu’s hit comedy series, PEN15.
Additional television credits on Osei-Kuffour’s part include HBO’s Run and Prime Video’s Hunters, as well as the latter service’s upcoming series The Power, which boasts an all-female writers’ room and will star Rob Delaney and Alice Eve.
Before turning to writing, Osei-Kuffour studied acting at New York University’s Stella Adler Studio of Acting,...
Osei-Kuffour won a WGA Award in 2020 as part of the writing staff behind HBO’s Emmy-winning series Watchmen, from creator Damon Lindelof. She was previously nominated for an Emmy in 2019 for her work on the “Anan Ishii Peters” episode of Hulu’s hit comedy series, PEN15.
Additional television credits on Osei-Kuffour’s part include HBO’s Run and Prime Video’s Hunters, as well as the latter service’s upcoming series The Power, which boasts an all-female writers’ room and will star Rob Delaney and Alice Eve.
Before turning to writing, Osei-Kuffour studied acting at New York University’s Stella Adler Studio of Acting,...
- 9/16/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Range Media Partners has hired Thomas Daley as Co-President of their International division based in London.
Daley joins Oliver Riddle as Co-President and the plan is for them to oversee the development and production of the growing U.S. management firm’s international TV and film content.
The division is working with Range clients to option IP, develop material and produce international-skewing projects. In addition to their first look deals with A+E Studios, FilmNation and Anton Capital, the division has 12 projects with UK and European firms in active development.
Daley joins Heather Kadin (President of Scripted TV) and Mark Herwick (President of Unscripted) as the heads Range Studios.
The executive recently left Universal International Studios, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of UK Creative, as Deadline revealed in June. As part of the senior leadership team he worked closely with Carnival Films, Heyday Television, Working Title, Matchbox Pictures and Lark.
Daley joins Oliver Riddle as Co-President and the plan is for them to oversee the development and production of the growing U.S. management firm’s international TV and film content.
The division is working with Range clients to option IP, develop material and produce international-skewing projects. In addition to their first look deals with A+E Studios, FilmNation and Anton Capital, the division has 12 projects with UK and European firms in active development.
Daley joins Heather Kadin (President of Scripted TV) and Mark Herwick (President of Unscripted) as the heads Range Studios.
The executive recently left Universal International Studios, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of UK Creative, as Deadline revealed in June. As part of the senior leadership team he worked closely with Carnival Films, Heyday Television, Working Title, Matchbox Pictures and Lark.
- 9/14/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Judy Greer, Paul Sparks, Alison Pill, Tracy Letts, Annie Parisse, Kate Arrington and Alexander Skarsgard are set to star in the adaptation of Eric Larue, with Michael Shannon making his directorial debut on the film that is currently in production.
Written by Brett Neveu, the film is based on Neveu’s play of the same name and follows the mother of a 17-year-old boy, who shot and killed three of his classmates. As she faces a meeting of the mothers of the other boys, and a long-delayed visit to her son in prison, the story becomes not about the violence but about what we choose to think and do in order to survive trauma.
The film is produced by Sarah Green from Brace Cove Productions, Karl Hartman from Big Indie Pictures, and Jina Panebianco from CaliWood Pictures. Jeff Nichols, R. Wesley Sierk III, Byron Wetzel, Meghan Schumacher, Declan Baldwin and John D.
Written by Brett Neveu, the film is based on Neveu’s play of the same name and follows the mother of a 17-year-old boy, who shot and killed three of his classmates. As she faces a meeting of the mothers of the other boys, and a long-delayed visit to her son in prison, the story becomes not about the violence but about what we choose to think and do in order to survive trauma.
The film is produced by Sarah Green from Brace Cove Productions, Karl Hartman from Big Indie Pictures, and Jina Panebianco from CaliWood Pictures. Jeff Nichols, R. Wesley Sierk III, Byron Wetzel, Meghan Schumacher, Declan Baldwin and John D.
- 7/28/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Michael Shannon is set to make his directorial debut with Eric Larue, a movie based on the Brett Neveu play that debuted in 2002 at A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, where Shannon is a founding member. Neveu is also adapting the script.
The film had been scheduled to shoot in Arkansas. But since the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v Wade triggered that state’s Act 180 of 2019 which bans nearly all abortions, including cases of rape and incest, the filmmakers have withdrawn from Arkansas and will now be shooting in and around Wilmington, Nc.
For Neveu, Eric Larue‘s origin as a play was in response to the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. The play premiered in 2002 at the Red Orchid. Almost 15 years after its debut, Shannon was directing the play Traitor (which is a new retelling of Neveu’s An Enemy of the People...
The film had been scheduled to shoot in Arkansas. But since the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v Wade triggered that state’s Act 180 of 2019 which bans nearly all abortions, including cases of rape and incest, the filmmakers have withdrawn from Arkansas and will now be shooting in and around Wilmington, Nc.
For Neveu, Eric Larue‘s origin as a play was in response to the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. The play premiered in 2002 at the Red Orchid. Almost 15 years after its debut, Shannon was directing the play Traitor (which is a new retelling of Neveu’s An Enemy of the People...
- 7/5/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
The Inevitable Foundation, a non-profit funding and mentoring mid-career disabled screenwriters, has set Sam Dunnewold and Anton Ray as its Screenwriting Fellows for Spring 2022.
Through the Fellowship, each will receive a 40,000 grant and 12 months of bespoke mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities with entertainment industry leaders. They join Fall 2021 Fellows Shaina Ghuraya, Greg Machlin and Aoife Baker, as well as Spring 2021 Fellows Shani Am. Moore and Kalen Feeney.
The foundation, whose funders include Netflix, Amazon, WarnerMedia, AMC Networks, Ford Foundation and Nielsen Foundation, has received hundreds of applications for the Fellowship over the last year. Inevitable’s commitment to diversity and intersectionality is highlighted in their applicant base, with 58 of applicants identifying as female or nonbinary, 53 identifying as Bipoc and 46 identifying as Lgbtqia+.
Dunnewold is a Minnesota-born Carleton College graduate who honed his comedy voice as an editor at places like The Onion, Funny or Die and Team Coco before moving...
Through the Fellowship, each will receive a 40,000 grant and 12 months of bespoke mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities with entertainment industry leaders. They join Fall 2021 Fellows Shaina Ghuraya, Greg Machlin and Aoife Baker, as well as Spring 2021 Fellows Shani Am. Moore and Kalen Feeney.
The foundation, whose funders include Netflix, Amazon, WarnerMedia, AMC Networks, Ford Foundation and Nielsen Foundation, has received hundreds of applications for the Fellowship over the last year. Inevitable’s commitment to diversity and intersectionality is highlighted in their applicant base, with 58 of applicants identifying as female or nonbinary, 53 identifying as Bipoc and 46 identifying as Lgbtqia+.
Dunnewold is a Minnesota-born Carleton College graduate who honed his comedy voice as an editor at places like The Onion, Funny or Die and Team Coco before moving...
- 6/2/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
It has been nearly two years since a group of the best and brightest young agents and partners told their bosses they were stepping away from their million-dollar salaries to follow former eOne strategy officer and CAA television veteran Peter Micelli and be the founding partners of a new management company, Range Media Partners.
They made their dramatic pivot at the height of industry instability; movie theaters remained closed from Covid, production was slow to rebound as no one was writing Covid policies, and that meant no completion bonds; and studio tentpoles were being unloaded to streamers. The rep business was also in flux, with the WGA bent on eradicating the packages and affiliated productions that had increasingly fueled agency coffers.
So, a consortium of agents from CAA, UTA, WME and other firms, repping such A-listers as Bradley Cooper, Tom Hardy, Keira Knightley, Emilia Clarke and Ramy Youssef, decided to embrace change,...
They made their dramatic pivot at the height of industry instability; movie theaters remained closed from Covid, production was slow to rebound as no one was writing Covid policies, and that meant no completion bonds; and studio tentpoles were being unloaded to streamers. The rep business was also in flux, with the WGA bent on eradicating the packages and affiliated productions that had increasingly fueled agency coffers.
So, a consortium of agents from CAA, UTA, WME and other firms, repping such A-listers as Bradley Cooper, Tom Hardy, Keira Knightley, Emilia Clarke and Ramy Youssef, decided to embrace change,...
- 5/23/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
A+E Networks has taken a minority stake in management and production firm Range Media Partners. No financial details are being disclosed but the stake is believed to be in the high teens percent and the deal in the $50 million ballpark, with Range’s valuation at around $300 million. That is a hefty valuation, especially for a company that is just a year and a half old. It is close to what one of Hollywood biggest, most established management-production companies, 3 Arts, sold for in 2018 after 27 years in the business.
The investment, spearheaded by Paul Buccieri, President & Chairman, A+E Networks, and Range CEO Peter Micelli, will see A+E Studios, A+E Networks’ production arm led by Barry Jossen, become a co-production partner for scripted TV projects emerging from Range. It also gives A+E Networks, which operates the likes of A&e, History and Lifetime, a first-look deal on factual television content...
The investment, spearheaded by Paul Buccieri, President & Chairman, A+E Networks, and Range CEO Peter Micelli, will see A+E Studios, A+E Networks’ production arm led by Barry Jossen, become a co-production partner for scripted TV projects emerging from Range. It also gives A+E Networks, which operates the likes of A&e, History and Lifetime, a first-look deal on factual television content...
- 3/4/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A+E Networks has set a broad content production and business development venture with Range Media Partners, the talent management startup that launched 16 months ago by CAA and Entertainment One alum Peter Micelli.
As part of the deal, A+E Networks has taken a minority stake in Range, which has grown quickly with a roster of talent managers and executives, from across film, TV, music, talent representation, production, activism, branded content and venture strategy. A+E Networks is home to cable stalwarts A&e Network, History and Lifetime, the A+E Studios banner and a growing collection of Fast streaming channels.
The deal calls for A+E Studios to serve as Range’s production partner on scripted project. A+E Networks also has a first-look deal with Range for unscripted projects for its networks and production imprints Category 6 Media and Six West Media.
The expansive pact came about in part because the...
As part of the deal, A+E Networks has taken a minority stake in Range, which has grown quickly with a roster of talent managers and executives, from across film, TV, music, talent representation, production, activism, branded content and venture strategy. A+E Networks is home to cable stalwarts A&e Network, History and Lifetime, the A+E Studios banner and a growing collection of Fast streaming channels.
The deal calls for A+E Studios to serve as Range’s production partner on scripted project. A+E Networks also has a first-look deal with Range for unscripted projects for its networks and production imprints Category 6 Media and Six West Media.
The expansive pact came about in part because the...
- 3/4/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Longtime ICM Partners agent Jeff Barry has joined Range Media Partners, where he will head up the company’s international TV department.
He arrives at the management company — founded by a trove of top representatives who defected from the legacy agencies over the past two years — as a partner. He will be tasked with building out numerous Range verticals including literary and scripted studio divisions.
Barry had been with ICM since 2008, where he specialized in helping international writers, directors and actors crossover into Hollywood. Barry is one of many stalwart agents expected to find other gigs as ICM awaits a formal acquisition by CAA.
“If the last few years have taught us anything, it is that the future of television and film is international. There is a strong demand and interest in global content, and for the dynamic creators who tell these stories,” Barry said of the new gig. “Range...
He arrives at the management company — founded by a trove of top representatives who defected from the legacy agencies over the past two years — as a partner. He will be tasked with building out numerous Range verticals including literary and scripted studio divisions.
Barry had been with ICM since 2008, where he specialized in helping international writers, directors and actors crossover into Hollywood. Barry is one of many stalwart agents expected to find other gigs as ICM awaits a formal acquisition by CAA.
“If the last few years have taught us anything, it is that the future of television and film is international. There is a strong demand and interest in global content, and for the dynamic creators who tell these stories,” Barry said of the new gig. “Range...
- 2/7/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Range Media Partners has inked Silent Night director and writer Camille Griffin.
The Keira Knightley-Matthew Goode drama horror feature repped Griffin’s feature directorial debut and made its world premiere at Toronto last year.
AMC+ and Rlje Films picked up stateside rights to the movie which follows Nell (Knightley), Simon (Goode), and their son Art who are ready to welcome friends and family for what promises to be a perfect Christmas gathering. Perfect except for one thing: everyone is going to die. Roman Griffin Davis and Annabelle Wallis also star and the pic was produced by Marv. Silent Night won Best Screenplay and The Audience Award in the official selection at The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
In addition to Range, Griffin is co-repped with CAA.
Previously, Griffin wrote and directed seven short films that screened at over 20 international film festivals. She originally trained in...
The Keira Knightley-Matthew Goode drama horror feature repped Griffin’s feature directorial debut and made its world premiere at Toronto last year.
AMC+ and Rlje Films picked up stateside rights to the movie which follows Nell (Knightley), Simon (Goode), and their son Art who are ready to welcome friends and family for what promises to be a perfect Christmas gathering. Perfect except for one thing: everyone is going to die. Roman Griffin Davis and Annabelle Wallis also star and the pic was produced by Marv. Silent Night won Best Screenplay and The Audience Award in the official selection at The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
In addition to Range, Griffin is co-repped with CAA.
Previously, Griffin wrote and directed seven short films that screened at over 20 international film festivals. She originally trained in...
- 1/14/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Range Media Partners has signed award-winning screenwriter, director, novelist, cinematographer, and musician S. Craig Zahler, Deadline has learned.
“We are deeply honored to partner with UTA and work with Craig. There’s one Zahler on the planet. And that’s for good reason. He’s a true multi hyphenate. And a singular voice in writing directing and pure creation,” Michael Cooper of Range Media Partners tells Deadline.
Zahler is most widely known as the writer, director, and co-composer for the Independent Spirit Award nominated film Bone Tomahawk starring Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, and Richard Jenkins. The film was nominated in the categories of Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor.
Recently, Zahler wrote and directed Brawl in Cell Block 99, a New York Times Critic’s Pick, starring Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Carpenter, and Don Johnson. The movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival and went on to critical acclaim.
“We are deeply honored to partner with UTA and work with Craig. There’s one Zahler on the planet. And that’s for good reason. He’s a true multi hyphenate. And a singular voice in writing directing and pure creation,” Michael Cooper of Range Media Partners tells Deadline.
Zahler is most widely known as the writer, director, and co-composer for the Independent Spirit Award nominated film Bone Tomahawk starring Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, and Richard Jenkins. The film was nominated in the categories of Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor.
Recently, Zahler wrote and directed Brawl in Cell Block 99, a New York Times Critic’s Pick, starring Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Carpenter, and Don Johnson. The movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival and went on to critical acclaim.
- 12/10/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emma Roberts, John Gallagher Jr. and two-time Oscar nominee Michael Shannon will topline Spencer Squire’s first feature, Abandoned, which is also the first to be fully financed through the partnership between Vertical Entertainment and Three Point Capital.
The recently wrapped thriller written by Squire, Jessica Scott, and Erik Patterson follows a mother, father, and infant son as they move into a remote farmhouse, which harbors a dark, tragic history. As their home’s past is revealed, the mother’s fragility escalates to a state of psychosis that jeopardizes her own safety and that of her newborn son.
Roberts is producing with Robert Ogden Barnum, Eric Binns, and Byron Wetzel, with Neal Dodson, Andrew Gans, David Gendron, Neil Gobioff, Rich Goldberg, Peter Jarowey, Ali Jazayeri, Shawn Paonessa, Oliver Ridge, Zachary Quinto, Viviana Zarragoitia, Michael Reiser, Delos Chang,...
The recently wrapped thriller written by Squire, Jessica Scott, and Erik Patterson follows a mother, father, and infant son as they move into a remote farmhouse, which harbors a dark, tragic history. As their home’s past is revealed, the mother’s fragility escalates to a state of psychosis that jeopardizes her own safety and that of her newborn son.
Roberts is producing with Robert Ogden Barnum, Eric Binns, and Byron Wetzel, with Neal Dodson, Andrew Gans, David Gendron, Neil Gobioff, Rich Goldberg, Peter Jarowey, Ali Jazayeri, Shawn Paonessa, Oliver Ridge, Zachary Quinto, Viviana Zarragoitia, Michael Reiser, Delos Chang,...
- 10/26/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Range Media Partners has launched a new international division and hired Oliver Riddle as head of international content.
As head, Riddle will oversee the development and production of Range Media’s international film and television content, with an initial focus on content originating out of Europe. Riddle will join Range manager and producer Caroline Marques in London.
Riddle previously oversaw strategy and operations for Netflix’s international original film team, where he worked closely with David Kosse to build a slate of high-budget European films including Paolo Sorrentino’s “Hand of God.” Prior to his international work, Riddle worked for Netflix’s English language original film team in Los Angeles, providing strategic and financial counsel for Scott Stuber’s feature film slate.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Pete, Rich and the rest of the Range team,” said Riddle. “It was clear from our first conversations that they share my...
As head, Riddle will oversee the development and production of Range Media’s international film and television content, with an initial focus on content originating out of Europe. Riddle will join Range manager and producer Caroline Marques in London.
Riddle previously oversaw strategy and operations for Netflix’s international original film team, where he worked closely with David Kosse to build a slate of high-budget European films including Paolo Sorrentino’s “Hand of God.” Prior to his international work, Riddle worked for Netflix’s English language original film team in Los Angeles, providing strategic and financial counsel for Scott Stuber’s feature film slate.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Pete, Rich and the rest of the Range team,” said Riddle. “It was clear from our first conversations that they share my...
- 10/12/2021
- by Katie Song
- Variety Film + TV
Range Media Partners is expanding with the launch of an International Division, and has hired Oliver Riddle to serve as Head of International Content.
In his new role, Riddle will oversee the development and production of the company’s international film and TV content, with an initial focus on that originating in Europe. He will be based in London, working alongside manager and producer Caroline Marques.
“We are thrilled to welcome Oli to Range,” said Founding Partner, Rich Cook. “The globalization of content is undeniable and we’re incredibly excited to launch Range Media International in our continued efforts to embrace voices from around the world and bring their stories to life.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining Pete [Micelli], Rich and the rest of the Range team,” added Riddle. “It was clear from our first conversations that they share my excitement for amplifying international stories to a global audience. They...
In his new role, Riddle will oversee the development and production of the company’s international film and TV content, with an initial focus on that originating in Europe. He will be based in London, working alongside manager and producer Caroline Marques.
“We are thrilled to welcome Oli to Range,” said Founding Partner, Rich Cook. “The globalization of content is undeniable and we’re incredibly excited to launch Range Media International in our continued efforts to embrace voices from around the world and bring their stories to life.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining Pete [Micelli], Rich and the rest of the Range team,” added Riddle. “It was clear from our first conversations that they share my excitement for amplifying international stories to a global audience. They...
- 10/12/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to Swing, the indie coming-of-age drama set in the world of elite rowing. Michael Mailer directed and Oscar nominee Michael Shannon stars in the film, which is getting a fall theatrical platform release after a planned festival run.
The screenplay is from Vojin Gjaja, a former armor officer in the U.S. Army who was an oarsman at Columbia University. Set in in 1999, it centers on a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year at an Ivy League college whose lives are changed forever when an Army veteran (Shannon) takes over as coach of their dysfunctional rowing team. Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton and Alex MacNicoll also star along with Ash Santos, Lilly Krug and David James Elliott.
Daniel Dávila, Lucas Jarach, Gjaja, Robert Ogden Barnum, Frank Buchs, Shannon and Byron Wetzel produced Swing, whose executive producers include Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss,...
The screenplay is from Vojin Gjaja, a former armor officer in the U.S. Army who was an oarsman at Columbia University. Set in in 1999, it centers on a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year at an Ivy League college whose lives are changed forever when an Army veteran (Shannon) takes over as coach of their dysfunctional rowing team. Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton and Alex MacNicoll also star along with Ash Santos, Lilly Krug and David James Elliott.
Daniel Dávila, Lucas Jarach, Gjaja, Robert Ogden Barnum, Frank Buchs, Shannon and Byron Wetzel produced Swing, whose executive producers include Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss,...
- 8/19/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Bert Marcus, founder and CEO of Bert Marcus Productions, has signed with Range Media Partners. Marcus will be represented by a core team consisting of Matt Graham, Cj Cook, Tyler Henry, Ben Grayson and Rich Cook.
“Bert is a creative engine, his mind works at a million miles an hour,” Graham, Range Media Partners’ co-founder and managing partner, said announcing the signing. “He is always finding the most interesting way into a world as a storyteller which is what has made his films so sticky. We believe his creativity, experience and resources are a force multiplier for us on the unscripted side of our business. We are beyond thrilled to collaborate with such a talent.”
Bert Marcus Productions creates and oversees unscripted feature film and television content, while Bert Marcus Film is the company’s scripted feature film and television arm, working toward the company’s overall mission to “craft distinctive,...
“Bert is a creative engine, his mind works at a million miles an hour,” Graham, Range Media Partners’ co-founder and managing partner, said announcing the signing. “He is always finding the most interesting way into a world as a storyteller which is what has made his films so sticky. We believe his creativity, experience and resources are a force multiplier for us on the unscripted side of our business. We are beyond thrilled to collaborate with such a talent.”
Bert Marcus Productions creates and oversees unscripted feature film and television content, while Bert Marcus Film is the company’s scripted feature film and television arm, working toward the company’s overall mission to “craft distinctive,...
- 7/14/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Anna Cobb has inked with Range Media Partners, and has also joined Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All which is currently shooting in the Ohio tri-state area.
The 18-year old New York-based actress won the role after a nationwide search. She broke out earlier this year in the Sundance movie We’re All Going to the World’s Fair which tells the story of Casey, who alone in her attic bedroom, becomes immersed in an online role-playing horror game, wherein she begins to document the changes that may or may not be happening to her.
Cobb joins the previously announced cast of Bones and All Timothee Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Taylor Russell, Mark Rylance, Andre Holland, Jessica Harper, Chloe Sevigny, Francesca Scorsese and David Gordon Green. The pic is an adaptation of the Camille DeAngelis novel scripted by Guadagnino’s long-time collaborator David Kajganich.
Utopia is set to release We’re All...
The 18-year old New York-based actress won the role after a nationwide search. She broke out earlier this year in the Sundance movie We’re All Going to the World’s Fair which tells the story of Casey, who alone in her attic bedroom, becomes immersed in an online role-playing horror game, wherein she begins to document the changes that may or may not be happening to her.
Cobb joins the previously announced cast of Bones and All Timothee Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Taylor Russell, Mark Rylance, Andre Holland, Jessica Harper, Chloe Sevigny, Francesca Scorsese and David Gordon Green. The pic is an adaptation of the Camille DeAngelis novel scripted by Guadagnino’s long-time collaborator David Kajganich.
Utopia is set to release We’re All...
- 6/24/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Heavy Metal magazine, the influential sci-fi and fantasy publisher, has set a significant intellectual property deal with Range Media Partners.
In partnering with the upstart management company, Heavy Metal hopes to leverage its library for film and TV projects. The publisher is credited as an inspiration behind “Blade Runner” and “The Fifth Element,” and also authored the official “Alien” graphic novel beginning in 1979.
In step with the announcement, Heavy Metal has named Tommy Coriale as president and studio head. Coriale comes from Diga Studios and will oversee development, packaging, deals and production for Heavy Metal. He will serve as executive producer on scripted, unscripted, podcasting and publishing.
“I am still pinching myself that Heavy Metal is the brand I get to help shepherd off the page. Joining forces with Matt and David is a dream come true, and now with Range by our side as both partners and facilitators we are poised to make history,...
In partnering with the upstart management company, Heavy Metal hopes to leverage its library for film and TV projects. The publisher is credited as an inspiration behind “Blade Runner” and “The Fifth Element,” and also authored the official “Alien” graphic novel beginning in 1979.
In step with the announcement, Heavy Metal has named Tommy Coriale as president and studio head. Coriale comes from Diga Studios and will oversee development, packaging, deals and production for Heavy Metal. He will serve as executive producer on scripted, unscripted, podcasting and publishing.
“I am still pinching myself that Heavy Metal is the brand I get to help shepherd off the page. Joining forces with Matt and David is a dream come true, and now with Range by our side as both partners and facilitators we are poised to make history,...
- 4/27/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Range Media Partners and Legendary Television have teamed to develop and co-finance a series adaptation of the Ken Follett novel “The Evening and the Morning.”
The book is a prequel to Follett’s 1989 novel “The Pillars of the Earth.” It is set in 997 Ce, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns. In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined: A young boatbuilder’s life is turned upside down when the only home he’s ever known is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in; A Norman noblewoman marries for love,...
The book is a prequel to Follett’s 1989 novel “The Pillars of the Earth.” It is set in 997 Ce, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns. In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined: A young boatbuilder’s life is turned upside down when the only home he’s ever known is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in; A Norman noblewoman marries for love,...
- 3/30/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Aaron and Jordan Kandell , the identical twin brother screenwriters and producers, have signed with Range Media partners.
Operating through the banner Twin Ink, their previous credits include Disney’s award winning animated film “Moana” and the 2018 feature “Adrift,” starring Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin — helping the duo establish a reputation for world-building around projects inspired by true stories and four-quadrant family fare.
“Institutions don’t matter, relationships do, and for the past decade we have formed an unbreakable bond with Tanya Cohen, a tireless cheerleader and champion who we will follow to the ends of the earth,” the brothers told Variety, referencing the former WME partner who recently moved to Range. “Fortunately this move only required crossing Wilshire. We are honored to be a humble drop in the sea of talent Range Media Partners represents, and excited to join a family of fierce and fearless advocates. Without Rich Cook our...
Operating through the banner Twin Ink, their previous credits include Disney’s award winning animated film “Moana” and the 2018 feature “Adrift,” starring Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin — helping the duo establish a reputation for world-building around projects inspired by true stories and four-quadrant family fare.
“Institutions don’t matter, relationships do, and for the past decade we have formed an unbreakable bond with Tanya Cohen, a tireless cheerleader and champion who we will follow to the ends of the earth,” the brothers told Variety, referencing the former WME partner who recently moved to Range. “Fortunately this move only required crossing Wilshire. We are honored to be a humble drop in the sea of talent Range Media Partners represents, and excited to join a family of fierce and fearless advocates. Without Rich Cook our...
- 3/5/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: South African filmmaker Michael Matthews has signed with Range Media Partners.
“Tanya Cohen and Rich Cook have been with me since my first feature Five Fingers for Marseilles,” said Matthews. “With their talent and incredible work ethic, I’m excited to join them and the Range Media team!”
Matthews most recently directed the critically-acclaimed adventure film, Love & Monsters starring Dylan O’Brien and Jessica Henwick for Paramount and 21 Laps, which was a hit PVOD release in fall of 2020 and will be released internationally by Netflix in April 2021. The film was hailed by critics as “One of the best surprises of 2020”, “Throwback to the Amblin-era fantasy adventure films”, “With surprising emotional depth” and debuted at #1 on iTunes and Amazon Prime. He first got attention for his contemporary African Spaghetti Western Five Fingers For Marseilles which was written by Drummond and premiered at TIFF in 2017 in the Discovery Program.
“Michael is a...
“Tanya Cohen and Rich Cook have been with me since my first feature Five Fingers for Marseilles,” said Matthews. “With their talent and incredible work ethic, I’m excited to join them and the Range Media team!”
Matthews most recently directed the critically-acclaimed adventure film, Love & Monsters starring Dylan O’Brien and Jessica Henwick for Paramount and 21 Laps, which was a hit PVOD release in fall of 2020 and will be released internationally by Netflix in April 2021. The film was hailed by critics as “One of the best surprises of 2020”, “Throwback to the Amblin-era fantasy adventure films”, “With surprising emotional depth” and debuted at #1 on iTunes and Amazon Prime. He first got attention for his contemporary African Spaghetti Western Five Fingers For Marseilles which was written by Drummond and premiered at TIFF in 2017 in the Discovery Program.
“Michael is a...
- 3/2/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Golden Globe- and Critics Choice-nominated showrunners, screenwriters and producers Meredith Lavender and Marcie Ulin have signed with Range Media Partners and ICM Partners.
The duo most recently served as the showrunners/executive producers of HBO Max’s hit series The Flight Attendan,t which was recognized with two Golden Globes nominations including Best Television Series-Musical/Comedy and Best Actress-Musical/Comedy for Kaley Cuoco; two Critics Choice nominations including Best Comedy Series and Best Actress for Cuoco; two SAG Award nominations including comedy ensemble and Actress for Cuoco; and a WGA Award nomination. The series ranked as HBO Max’s No. 1 show during its run and promptly received a Season 2 pickup after its Season 1 finale.
Previously, Lavender and Ulin were EPs on ABC’s Nashville, on which they both received a 2013 WGA New TV Series nomination. Lavender is also co-founder of the Atlanta-based production company Georgia Born.
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The duo most recently served as the showrunners/executive producers of HBO Max’s hit series The Flight Attendan,t which was recognized with two Golden Globes nominations including Best Television Series-Musical/Comedy and Best Actress-Musical/Comedy for Kaley Cuoco; two Critics Choice nominations including Best Comedy Series and Best Actress for Cuoco; two SAG Award nominations including comedy ensemble and Actress for Cuoco; and a WGA Award nomination. The series ranked as HBO Max’s No. 1 show during its run and promptly received a Season 2 pickup after its Season 1 finale.
Previously, Lavender and Ulin were EPs on ABC’s Nashville, on which they both received a 2013 WGA New TV Series nomination. Lavender is also co-founder of the Atlanta-based production company Georgia Born.
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- 2/9/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Range Media Partners has promoted associates Austin Lantero, Laura Reddy, Jen Trofa and Paige Wandling to manager.
Range Media Partners was founded in September by Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Matt Graham, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel, and Jack Whigham. The start-up management firm is promoting from within as they continue to sign business and grow the company.
Lantero began his career at NBCUniversal in the Finance & Strategy Department. He then segued into representation by starting in the CAA Mailroom, rising to become the first assistant for Motion Picture Department Head Jack Whigham.
Reddy produced for ABC News Nightline and ABC’s documentary unit, Lincoln Square Productions. Some of her producing projects include Back To The Beginning With Christiane Amanpour, Cosby: The Women Speak for A&e, and Let It Fall directed by John Ridley. Prior to joining Range,...
Range Media Partners was founded in September by Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Matt Graham, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel, and Jack Whigham. The start-up management firm is promoting from within as they continue to sign business and grow the company.
Lantero began his career at NBCUniversal in the Finance & Strategy Department. He then segued into representation by starting in the CAA Mailroom, rising to become the first assistant for Motion Picture Department Head Jack Whigham.
Reddy produced for ABC News Nightline and ABC’s documentary unit, Lincoln Square Productions. Some of her producing projects include Back To The Beginning With Christiane Amanpour, Cosby: The Women Speak for A&e, and Let It Fall directed by John Ridley. Prior to joining Range,...
- 12/15/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Range Media, a newly-formed talent management and brand development firm established in September by former agents from CAA, UTA, and WME, has tapped Kai Gayoso to lead of its digital business. He has also been named a partner at the company.
In this role, Gayoso -- who most recently served as a strategic partner manager for creators and emerging talent at Facebook -- will lead representation for digital talent at Range, and work with clients across the company to develop individualized digital strategies, per The Hollywood Reporter.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kai to the Range Media team," co-founding partner Dave Bugliari told the Reporter in a statement. "His reputation precedes him as a forward-thinking strategist with a deep understanding of the multimedia landscape."
Range reps talent across film, TV, music, and digital. Its founders include Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies,...
In this role, Gayoso -- who most recently served as a strategic partner manager for creators and emerging talent at Facebook -- will lead representation for digital talent at Range, and work with clients across the company to develop individualized digital strategies, per The Hollywood Reporter.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kai to the Range Media team," co-founding partner Dave Bugliari told the Reporter in a statement. "His reputation precedes him as a forward-thinking strategist with a deep understanding of the multimedia landscape."
Range reps talent across film, TV, music, and digital. Its founders include Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies,...
- 10/12/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Exclusive: Range Media Partners has signed Vince Vaughn, the latest big name to join the upstart management company, which has been ramping up since its September launch.
Vaughn did not have a manager and remains repped by WME on the agency side.
The move comes as Vaughn is next up starring alongside Kathryn Newton in Freaky, the Blumhouse body-swap thriller that hits theaters via Universal on November 13. He is set to go into production on STX’s Queenpins, the comedy about the largest counterfeit coupon scam in U.S. history that also stars Kristen Bell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Paul Walter Hauser.
Vaughn’s film credits since his breakout in Swingers include Old School, Wedding Crashers, The Break Up, Hacksaw Ridge and Seberg. In TV, he most recently played Freddy Funkhouser on Season 10 of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.
As a producer, Vaughn’s Wild West Picture Show is behind among...
Vaughn did not have a manager and remains repped by WME on the agency side.
The move comes as Vaughn is next up starring alongside Kathryn Newton in Freaky, the Blumhouse body-swap thriller that hits theaters via Universal on November 13. He is set to go into production on STX’s Queenpins, the comedy about the largest counterfeit coupon scam in U.S. history that also stars Kristen Bell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Paul Walter Hauser.
Vaughn’s film credits since his breakout in Swingers include Old School, Wedding Crashers, The Break Up, Hacksaw Ridge and Seberg. In TV, he most recently played Freddy Funkhouser on Season 10 of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.
As a producer, Vaughn’s Wild West Picture Show is behind among...
- 10/7/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Gregory Johnson has joined Range Media Partners, the management and brand development firm, as a partner. He will have a focus on entrepreneurs and activists across the multimedia landscape. He joins the team of Range Media Partners managers Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Matt Graham, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel, and Jack Whigham. Johnson most recently served as founder and CEO of 5 Streams, a talent management and strategic planning firm focused on supporting world class creatives who were overlooked by Hollywood’s traditional gatekeepers.
His client roster includes writer/directors Jeanine Daniels, Nikki Taylor-Roberts, musicians D Smoke and Christen Lien, youth activists Taylor Richardson aka Astronaut Starbright, Havana Chapman-Edwards, along with other multi-hyphenate talent.
“I have had the good fortune of knowing Greg for ten years – he is a Renaissance man with a heart of gold,...
His client roster includes writer/directors Jeanine Daniels, Nikki Taylor-Roberts, musicians D Smoke and Christen Lien, youth activists Taylor Richardson aka Astronaut Starbright, Havana Chapman-Edwards, along with other multi-hyphenate talent.
“I have had the good fortune of knowing Greg for ten years – he is a Renaissance man with a heart of gold,...
- 9/29/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Range Media Partners has locked 17 more clients for the new management/production company. This comes as its lineup of ground floor partners has changed as Lucinda Moorhead, who left UTA to join Range, has decided she will instead stay with the agency and not join the upstart venture.
On the heels of its launch earlier this month, the new Range clients range from talent to filmmakers and TV writer/producers. The company has also confirmed the clients Deadline first reported would be joining the new company.
On the talent side, Range Media Partners has signed Alessandro Nivola, Alyssa Milano, Andrew Lincoln, Eric Singer, Shea Whigham, and Vincent Cassell. Also coming are filmmakers Baltasar Kormakur, Gareth Edwards; The Raid: Redemption director Gareth Evans (who continues to be repped by Management 360); Jc Chandor; Patrick Hughes (The Hitman’s Bodyguard); Ric Roman Waugh; and Martin Zandvliet.
On the TV writer/producer side, the new clients are Jackie Clarke; Gracie Glassmeyer; Rene Gube; and Rosa Handelman.
They join an original influx of clients that includes Naomi Ackie, Michael Bay, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Jessie Buckley, Jerrod Carmichael, Emilia Clarke, Bradley Cooper, Johnny Depp, Taron Egerton, Michael Fassbender, Luca Guadagnino, Tom Hardy, Stephan James, Anna Kendrick, Taylor Kitsch, Keira Knightley, Danny McBride/Rough House Pictures, Martin McDonagh, Michael Shannon and Ramy Youssef.
We hear that Moorhead’s deal with Range did not close and that UTA made her a strong offer to stay at the agency.
The exit of Moorhead means that the ground floor partners at Range Media Partners are Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Matt Graham, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel, and Jack Whigham.
On the heels of its launch earlier this month, the new Range clients range from talent to filmmakers and TV writer/producers. The company has also confirmed the clients Deadline first reported would be joining the new company.
On the talent side, Range Media Partners has signed Alessandro Nivola, Alyssa Milano, Andrew Lincoln, Eric Singer, Shea Whigham, and Vincent Cassell. Also coming are filmmakers Baltasar Kormakur, Gareth Edwards; The Raid: Redemption director Gareth Evans (who continues to be repped by Management 360); Jc Chandor; Patrick Hughes (The Hitman’s Bodyguard); Ric Roman Waugh; and Martin Zandvliet.
On the TV writer/producer side, the new clients are Jackie Clarke; Gracie Glassmeyer; Rene Gube; and Rosa Handelman.
They join an original influx of clients that includes Naomi Ackie, Michael Bay, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Jessie Buckley, Jerrod Carmichael, Emilia Clarke, Bradley Cooper, Johnny Depp, Taron Egerton, Michael Fassbender, Luca Guadagnino, Tom Hardy, Stephan James, Anna Kendrick, Taylor Kitsch, Keira Knightley, Danny McBride/Rough House Pictures, Martin McDonagh, Michael Shannon and Ramy Youssef.
We hear that Moorhead’s deal with Range did not close and that UTA made her a strong offer to stay at the agency.
The exit of Moorhead means that the ground floor partners at Range Media Partners are Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Matt Graham, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel, and Jack Whigham.
- 9/24/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Range Media Partners, the splashy new management venture led by a host of former agents from the big four Hollywood talent shops, has set up a music division.
The group has tapped Matt Graham, the founder and president of L.A.-based Brnd Mgmt, to run the unit with his partner Jack Minihan. Brnd focused on management and brand development, and brings with them clients including Grammy-nominated acts like country group Midland, rapper Wale, and Edm star Nicky Romero.
Other Brnd managers joining the new company include Jordan Dettmer, Stephanie Marks, Alicia Mathews, and associate Isaac Zepeda. Prior to forming Brnd, Graham was one of the initial members of Scooter Braun Projects, serving as senior manager. He’s also consulted at Awesomeness TV and Netflix.
“In challenging times like these, artists need forward-thinking partners to help navigate the many ways in which to monetize their creativity and diversify their businesses,...
The group has tapped Matt Graham, the founder and president of L.A.-based Brnd Mgmt, to run the unit with his partner Jack Minihan. Brnd focused on management and brand development, and brings with them clients including Grammy-nominated acts like country group Midland, rapper Wale, and Edm star Nicky Romero.
Other Brnd managers joining the new company include Jordan Dettmer, Stephanie Marks, Alicia Mathews, and associate Isaac Zepeda. Prior to forming Brnd, Graham was one of the initial members of Scooter Braun Projects, serving as senior manager. He’s also consulted at Awesomeness TV and Netflix.
“In challenging times like these, artists need forward-thinking partners to help navigate the many ways in which to monetize their creativity and diversify their businesses,...
- 9/11/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Saban Films has acquired North American rights to Seth Savoy’s directorial debut “Echo Boomers” ahead of its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, the company announced on Thursday. The film stars Patrick Schwarzenegger, Alex Pettyfer, Oliver Cooper, Hayley Law, Gilles Geary, Lesley Ann Warren, and Michael Shannon.
The crime-drama was written by Savoy, Kevin Bernhardt and Jason Miller in his writing debut. Miller also produced alongside Speakeasy’s James Langer, Mike Ware, Matthew G. Zamias, Lucas Jarach, Kelly Mi Li, Jeff G. Waxman and Wetzel Entertainment Group’s Byron Wetzel and Sean Kaplan.
“Echo Boomers” centers on a group of disillusioned twenty-somethings, who use Chicago as their playground by breaking into the homes of its richest citizens, stealing from the rich and giving to themselves.
Bill Bromiley and Jonathan Saba brokered the deal for Saban Films along with Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros on behalf of the filmmakers.
The crime-drama was written by Savoy, Kevin Bernhardt and Jason Miller in his writing debut. Miller also produced alongside Speakeasy’s James Langer, Mike Ware, Matthew G. Zamias, Lucas Jarach, Kelly Mi Li, Jeff G. Waxman and Wetzel Entertainment Group’s Byron Wetzel and Sean Kaplan.
“Echo Boomers” centers on a group of disillusioned twenty-somethings, who use Chicago as their playground by breaking into the homes of its richest citizens, stealing from the rich and giving to themselves.
Bill Bromiley and Jonathan Saba brokered the deal for Saban Films along with Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros on behalf of the filmmakers.
- 9/10/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Range Media Partners has set as a co-founding partner Matt Graham. The founder/president of LA-based music management company Brnd Mgmt, becomes Head of Music and will launch Range’s music touring business. He joins the team of Range Media Partners managers Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel, and Jack Whigham.
Graham will be joined by Brnd Mgmt Partner/Gm Jack Minihan, who previously worked for Warner Music and The Creed Co. He will serve as Range’s EVP of Music, and they are bringing their Brnd Mgmt’s existing team of managers: Jordan Dettmer, Stephanie Marks, and Alicia Mathews; and associate Isaac Zepeda. The goal is to expand and build out a forward-thinking music department representing artists of all genres, while developing and acquiring key assets in records, publishing and content,...
Graham will be joined by Brnd Mgmt Partner/Gm Jack Minihan, who previously worked for Warner Music and The Creed Co. He will serve as Range’s EVP of Music, and they are bringing their Brnd Mgmt’s existing team of managers: Jordan Dettmer, Stephanie Marks, and Alicia Mathews; and associate Isaac Zepeda. The goal is to expand and build out a forward-thinking music department representing artists of all genres, while developing and acquiring key assets in records, publishing and content,...
- 9/10/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Saban Films has acquired the North American distribution rights to Seth Savoy’s directorial debut “Echo Boomers” ahead of the launch of the Toronto film market.
The crime drama stars Patrick Schwarzenegger, Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer, Hayley Law, Lesley Ann Warren (“Jobs”), and Oliver Cooper (“Californication”).
The film follows a group of disillusioned twenty-somethings, who use Chicago as their playground by breaking into the homes of its wealthiest citizens, stealing from the rich and taking for themselves.
Savoy wrote the script with Kevin Bernhardt, and Jason Miller. Miller is also producing alongside Speakeasy’s James Langer, Mike Ware, Matthew G. Zamias, Lucas Jarach, Kelly Mi Li, Jeff G. Waxman and Wetzel Entertainment Group’s Byron Wetzel and Sean Kaplan.
“We are thrilled to be working with Seth Savoy in his directorial debut. This is a wild tale brought to life by an all-star cast at their best. The film will keep audiences on their toes,...
The crime drama stars Patrick Schwarzenegger, Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer, Hayley Law, Lesley Ann Warren (“Jobs”), and Oliver Cooper (“Californication”).
The film follows a group of disillusioned twenty-somethings, who use Chicago as their playground by breaking into the homes of its wealthiest citizens, stealing from the rich and taking for themselves.
Savoy wrote the script with Kevin Bernhardt, and Jason Miller. Miller is also producing alongside Speakeasy’s James Langer, Mike Ware, Matthew G. Zamias, Lucas Jarach, Kelly Mi Li, Jeff G. Waxman and Wetzel Entertainment Group’s Byron Wetzel and Sean Kaplan.
“We are thrilled to be working with Seth Savoy in his directorial debut. This is a wild tale brought to life by an all-star cast at their best. The film will keep audiences on their toes,...
- 9/10/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
The new management firm co-founded by former eOne executive Peter Micelli has launched with the group of agents who left in an exodus from top agencies like WME, CAA and UTA back in August, and the firm is now called Range Media Partners.
The new company is backed by Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures, as well as with participation from former New York Knicks Coach David Fizdale, former Microsoft Cmo Mich Mathews-Spradlin, and Grubhub Founder and CEO Matt Maloney.
The company’s founders all have a joint stake of ownership in the company. Alongside Micelli, they include: Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel and Jack Whigham. An additional founding member who will lead a music division will be announced soon.
“We are incredibly proud to begin this exciting adventure together,” the founders said in a joint statement.
The new company is backed by Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures, as well as with participation from former New York Knicks Coach David Fizdale, former Microsoft Cmo Mich Mathews-Spradlin, and Grubhub Founder and CEO Matt Maloney.
The company’s founders all have a joint stake of ownership in the company. Alongside Micelli, they include: Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel and Jack Whigham. An additional founding member who will lead a music division will be announced soon.
“We are incredibly proud to begin this exciting adventure together,” the founders said in a joint statement.
- 9/2/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
With sights set on shaking up the competitive entertainment-industry representation landscape, Peter Micelli and a group of high-profile defectors from super-agencies including CAA, UTA and WME have launched a new management firm that will target Hollywood’s most powerful potential clients for bespoke representation services.
The new company, Range Media Partners, is backed by Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures. The founders, all of whom have an ownership stake in the new company, include Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel, and Jack Whigham. An additional founder set to head the music division will be announced at a later date.
“We are incredibly proud to begin this exciting adventure together,” the founders said in a joint statement. “Each of us brings something unique and impactful to the table that contributes to our company’s mission and overall success.
The new company, Range Media Partners, is backed by Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures. The founders, all of whom have an ownership stake in the new company, include Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel, and Jack Whigham. An additional founder set to head the music division will be announced at a later date.
“We are incredibly proud to begin this exciting adventure together,” the founders said in a joint statement. “Each of us brings something unique and impactful to the table that contributes to our company’s mission and overall success.
- 9/2/2020
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
The upstart management company that Deadline revealed on August 23 would be launched by Pete Micelli with principal backing from hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen, now has a name — Range Media Partners — additional new backing through Microsoft Cmo Mich Matthews-Spradlin and Grubhub founder/CEO Matt Maloney. The company will launch with three more dealmakers who’ll become part owners along with the other agents transitioning to the manager side of the street.
Sandra Kang from CAA Global Brands Group, CAA Foundation’s Rachel Kropa, and manager Byron Wetzel (a New York-based manager who runs Wetzel Entertainment Group and has management clients including Michael Shannon) will round out the lineup of principals, with an additional founding member about to be named to lead a music division. They will join exiting CAA agents Dave Bugliari, Michael Cooper, Mick Sullivan and Jack Whigham, UTA agents Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Susie Fox, Chelsea McKinnies & Lucinda Moorhead...
Sandra Kang from CAA Global Brands Group, CAA Foundation’s Rachel Kropa, and manager Byron Wetzel (a New York-based manager who runs Wetzel Entertainment Group and has management clients including Michael Shannon) will round out the lineup of principals, with an additional founding member about to be named to lead a music division. They will join exiting CAA agents Dave Bugliari, Michael Cooper, Mick Sullivan and Jack Whigham, UTA agents Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Susie Fox, Chelsea McKinnies & Lucinda Moorhead...
- 9/2/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
A week after their high-profile exits, agents who represented A-list clients ranging from Michael Bay and Margot Robbie to Zac Efron and Tiffany Haddish have launched Range Media Partners, a new management and brand development company.
Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan and Jack Whigham, who left agencies CAA, UTA, and WME, are the founding partners in the new company. New York-based manager Byron Wetzel also joined last week.
The initial focus will be on film and television talent, but the company said ...
Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan and Jack Whigham, who left agencies CAA, UTA, and WME, are the founding partners in the new company. New York-based manager Byron Wetzel also joined last week.
The initial focus will be on film and television talent, but the company said ...
A week after their high-profile exits, agents who represented A-list clients ranging from Michael Bay and Margot Robbie to Zac Efron and Tiffany Haddish have launched Range Media Partners, a new management and brand development company.
Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan and Jack Whigham, who left agencies CAA, UTA, and WME, are the founding partners in the new company. New York-based manager Byron Wetzel also joined last week.
The initial focus will be on film and television talent, but the company said ...
Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Sandra Kang, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Peter Micelli, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan and Jack Whigham, who left agencies CAA, UTA, and WME, are the founding partners in the new company. New York-based manager Byron Wetzel also joined last week.
The initial focus will be on film and television talent, but the company said ...
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are set to star in director Michael Maren’s comedy “Shriver.” Fortitude International is selling international rights and CAA Media Finance is representing domestic rights at the Cannes Virtual Market.
Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King are also in the cast. Marren is directing from his own script, based on a novel of the same name by Chris Belden.
“Shriver” is set at a small college, which is desperate to make a splash in the literary world and believe they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. But the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality. With nothing to lose, this Shriver accepts the invitation...
Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King are also in the cast. Marren is directing from his own script, based on a novel of the same name by Chris Belden.
“Shriver” is set at a small college, which is desperate to make a splash in the literary world and believe they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. But the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality. With nothing to lose, this Shriver accepts the invitation...
- 6/25/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are set to star in a comedy called “Shriver” that is set in the literary world, it was announced Thursday.
Michael Maren is writing and directing “Shriver” based on a novel of the same name by Chris Belden. Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King round out the cast for the film that’s being introduced to buyers at the Cannes Virtual Market.
In “Shriver,” a small college, desperate to make a splash in the literary world, thinks they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality.
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Michael Maren is writing and directing “Shriver” based on a novel of the same name by Chris Belden. Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King round out the cast for the film that’s being introduced to buyers at the Cannes Virtual Market.
In “Shriver,” a small college, desperate to make a splash in the literary world, thinks they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality.
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- 6/25/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are to star in director Michael Maren’s comedy Shriver, with Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King rounding out the cast.
Fortitude is launching sales this week at virtual Cannes and CAA reps domestic.
In the film, a small college, desperate to make a splash in the literary world, thinks they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality. With nothing to lose, this Shriver accepts the invitation to attend the college’s literary festival. There he finds himself surrounded by adoring fans, an eccentric group of writers and wannabe writers and meets a professor of English who captures his heart.
Fortitude is launching sales this week at virtual Cannes and CAA reps domestic.
In the film, a small college, desperate to make a splash in the literary world, thinks they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality. With nothing to lose, this Shriver accepts the invitation to attend the college’s literary festival. There he finds himself surrounded by adoring fans, an eccentric group of writers and wannabe writers and meets a professor of English who captures his heart.
- 6/25/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Production is set to resume after lockdown.
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph have joined Michael Maren’s comedy Shriver, a Fortitude International sales title at the Cannes virtual market.
Production is set to resume after the lockdown on the mistaken identity comedy about an illiterate handyman adopted by a small university as a missing famous writer.
Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King round out the cast.
Maren adapted the screenplay from the novel of the same name by Chris Belden. CaliWood Pictures’ Jina Panebianco and Michael J. Reiser are producing...
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph have joined Michael Maren’s comedy Shriver, a Fortitude International sales title at the Cannes virtual market.
Production is set to resume after the lockdown on the mistaken identity comedy about an illiterate handyman adopted by a small university as a missing famous writer.
Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King round out the cast.
Maren adapted the screenplay from the novel of the same name by Chris Belden. CaliWood Pictures’ Jina Panebianco and Michael J. Reiser are producing...
- 6/25/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
“Riverdale” star Charles Melton has closed a deal to star in “Swing” opposite Michael Shannon and Alexander Ludwig, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.
Michael Mailer is directing the rowing drama, written by Vojin Gjaja. “Swing” follows a group of friends and rowing teammates during their last year at an Ivy League college in 1999. When an army vet takes over as their coach, their entire lives are changed.
Gjaja wrote the screenplay based on his own experiences as an oarsman at Columbia University. Shannon is also serving as a producer on the film, alongside Robert Ogden Barnum, Lucas Jarach and Byron Wetzel.
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Melton is best known for his role in CW’s “Riverdale” as Reggie Mantle. He also most recently starred in “The Sun Is Also a Star” opposite Yara Shahidi,...
Michael Mailer is directing the rowing drama, written by Vojin Gjaja. “Swing” follows a group of friends and rowing teammates during their last year at an Ivy League college in 1999. When an army vet takes over as their coach, their entire lives are changed.
Gjaja wrote the screenplay based on his own experiences as an oarsman at Columbia University. Shannon is also serving as a producer on the film, alongside Robert Ogden Barnum, Lucas Jarach and Byron Wetzel.
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Melton is best known for his role in CW’s “Riverdale” as Reggie Mantle. He also most recently starred in “The Sun Is Also a Star” opposite Yara Shahidi,...
- 10/23/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Alexander Ludwig is getting ready to Swing. The Vikings actor is set to join Michael Shannon for the Ivy League rowing drama.
Directed by Michael Mailer and written by Vojin Gjaja, Swing follows a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year at an Ivy League college in 1999. Their lives are changed when an army vet takes over as coach of their dysfunctional rowing team. Ludwig is set to play Alex Singleton, the team leader who aspires to make the Olympic rowing team. He is described as “cocky and arrogant with a mean streak”. His teammates aren’t too fond of him but he is the strongest rower among them and his father is the school Athletic Director.
Gjaja is a former armor officer in the United States Army and his screenplay is based on his experiences as an oarsman at Columbia University. Shannon, who also serves...
Directed by Michael Mailer and written by Vojin Gjaja, Swing follows a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year at an Ivy League college in 1999. Their lives are changed when an army vet takes over as coach of their dysfunctional rowing team. Ludwig is set to play Alex Singleton, the team leader who aspires to make the Olympic rowing team. He is described as “cocky and arrogant with a mean streak”. His teammates aren’t too fond of him but he is the strongest rower among them and his father is the school Athletic Director.
Gjaja is a former armor officer in the United States Army and his screenplay is based on his experiences as an oarsman at Columbia University. Shannon, who also serves...
- 10/15/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Patrick Schwarzenegger (Midnight Sun), Gilles Geary (The I-Land) and Hayley Law (Riverdale) are among cast to join Michael Shannon and Alex Pettyfer in feature crime-drama Echo Boomers, which is now under way in Utah.
Based on a true story, the film follows a group of disillusioned twentysomethings who break into and steal from the homes of the rich. Also among cast are Oliver Cooper, Jacob Alexander and Kate Linder.
Seth Savoy is making his directorial debut on the movie which he scripted with Kevin Bernhardt and Jason Miller. Producers are James Langer, Mike D. Ware, Matthew G. Zamias, Lucas Jarach, Byron Wetzel and Sean Kaplan. Nadine de Barros, Jeff Waxman, Frankie Ordoubadi, Eric Brenner and Sandra Siegal are executive producers.
Fortitude International holds foreign rights and launched the project last year at the Afm. CAA Media Finance reps domestic. Schwarzenegger replaced Nick Robinson and Law replaced Britt Robertson.
Schwarzenegger...
Based on a true story, the film follows a group of disillusioned twentysomethings who break into and steal from the homes of the rich. Also among cast are Oliver Cooper, Jacob Alexander and Kate Linder.
Seth Savoy is making his directorial debut on the movie which he scripted with Kevin Bernhardt and Jason Miller. Producers are James Langer, Mike D. Ware, Matthew G. Zamias, Lucas Jarach, Byron Wetzel and Sean Kaplan. Nadine de Barros, Jeff Waxman, Frankie Ordoubadi, Eric Brenner and Sandra Siegal are executive producers.
Fortitude International holds foreign rights and launched the project last year at the Afm. CAA Media Finance reps domestic. Schwarzenegger replaced Nick Robinson and Law replaced Britt Robertson.
Schwarzenegger...
- 8/6/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar nominee Michael Shannon has boarded Swing, a romantic coming-of-age drama set in the world of elite varsity rowing. Howard Deutch is directing with principal photography set for September in New Jersey. Fortitude International will introduce the project to buyers in Cannes.
Written by Vojin Gjaja, a former armor officer in the United States Army, the screenplay is based on his experiences as an oarsman at Columbia University. The story is said to be in the tradition of Friday Night Lights and Dead Poets Society. Set in 1999, it centers on a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year of college whose lives are changed forever when a Vietnam vet (Shannon) takes over as coach of their dysfunctional team.
Swing is produced by Lucas Jarach, Robert Ogden Barnum, Daniel Dávila, Shannon and Byron Wetzel. Fortitude’s Nadine de Barros is exec producing alongside writer Gjaja.
Written by Vojin Gjaja, a former armor officer in the United States Army, the screenplay is based on his experiences as an oarsman at Columbia University. The story is said to be in the tradition of Friday Night Lights and Dead Poets Society. Set in 1999, it centers on a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year of college whose lives are changed forever when a Vietnam vet (Shannon) takes over as coach of their dysfunctional team.
Swing is produced by Lucas Jarach, Robert Ogden Barnum, Daniel Dávila, Shannon and Byron Wetzel. Fortitude’s Nadine de Barros is exec producing alongside writer Gjaja.
- 5/8/2019
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
In a pre-Cannes Film Festival deal, Michael Shannon has come on board to star in the romantic coming-of-age drama “Swing” with Howard Deutch directing.
Principal photography is scheduled to commence in September in New Jersey. Fortitude will introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming Cannes market, which opens May 14.
Shannon is also producing along with Lucas Jarach, Robert Ogden Barnum, Daniel Dávila and Byron Wetzel. Fortitude’s Nadine de Barros is executive producing alongside writer Vojin Gjaja.
The film, described as being in the tradition of “Friday Night Lights” and “Dead Poets Society,” is set in the world of elite varsity rowing circa 1999. The story is centered on a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year of college, whose lives are changed forever when a Vietnam vet, played by Shannon, takes over as coach of their dysfunctional team.
Gjaja, a former officer in the United States Army,...
Principal photography is scheduled to commence in September in New Jersey. Fortitude will introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming Cannes market, which opens May 14.
Shannon is also producing along with Lucas Jarach, Robert Ogden Barnum, Daniel Dávila and Byron Wetzel. Fortitude’s Nadine de Barros is executive producing alongside writer Vojin Gjaja.
The film, described as being in the tradition of “Friday Night Lights” and “Dead Poets Society,” is set in the world of elite varsity rowing circa 1999. The story is centered on a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year of college, whose lives are changed forever when a Vietnam vet, played by Shannon, takes over as coach of their dysfunctional team.
Gjaja, a former officer in the United States Army,...
- 5/8/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Fortitude CEO Nadine de Barros announced today that Academy-award nominee
Michael Shannon has come on board to star in the romantic coming-of-age drama Swing, which Fortitude will introduce to buyers next week in Cannes.
Howard Deutch will direct the film, described as being in the vein of the Dead Poets Society and Friday Night Lights.
Set in the world of elite varsity rowing circa 1999, Swing tells of a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year of university whose lives are changed forever when a Vietnam vet takes over as coach of their dysfunctional team.
Former soldier Vojin Gjaja...
Michael Shannon has come on board to star in the romantic coming-of-age drama Swing, which Fortitude will introduce to buyers next week in Cannes.
Howard Deutch will direct the film, described as being in the vein of the Dead Poets Society and Friday Night Lights.
Set in the world of elite varsity rowing circa 1999, Swing tells of a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year of university whose lives are changed forever when a Vietnam vet takes over as coach of their dysfunctional team.
Former soldier Vojin Gjaja...
- 5/8/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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