Keke Palmer had a hell of a 2022, starring in Jordan Peele's excellent scary, funny blockbuster "Nope," earning critical praise for her portrayal of Emerald Haywood. Then, she hosted the best episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 48, proving she still had those comedic chops she'd developed during her younger years at Nickelodeon.
Even if the 2023 Oscars did completely ignore "Nope," there's no doubt Palmer came out of the whole thing with a buzz surrounding her. Which should help build anticipation for her newly announced comedy project, "The Backup."
As first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Palmer will enlist the help of Kevin Hart's production skills and Hartbeat production company for the movie, which is being overseen by Universal and was announced in mid-March 2023. The actress will also produce the film, which is in the early stages of pre-production and promises to showcase Palmer's comedic sensibilities. Those were on full...
Even if the 2023 Oscars did completely ignore "Nope," there's no doubt Palmer came out of the whole thing with a buzz surrounding her. Which should help build anticipation for her newly announced comedy project, "The Backup."
As first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Palmer will enlist the help of Kevin Hart's production skills and Hartbeat production company for the movie, which is being overseen by Universal and was announced in mid-March 2023. The actress will also produce the film, which is in the early stages of pre-production and promises to showcase Palmer's comedic sensibilities. Those were on full...
- 3/26/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
If you were pining for another miraculous plane landing movie after last year’s Plane, Prime Video now brings you a film that is based on the incredible true story of a private aircraft that suddenly loses its pilot and the father of the family of passengers having no choice but to step up. On a Wing and a Prayer features Dennis Quaid and Heather Graham as the matriarch and patriarch put in the difficult position of ensuring the safety of their family. You can check out the trailer in the embed above.
The official synopsis from Prime Video reads,
“In this extraordinary true story of faith and survival, On a Wing and a Prayer follows a family’s harrowing journey to land a plane safely after their pilot unexpectedly dies mid-flight. With no experience flying the twin-engine aircraft, Doug White struggles to save his entire family from seemingly certain tragedy.
The official synopsis from Prime Video reads,
“In this extraordinary true story of faith and survival, On a Wing and a Prayer follows a family’s harrowing journey to land a plane safely after their pilot unexpectedly dies mid-flight. With no experience flying the twin-engine aircraft, Doug White struggles to save his entire family from seemingly certain tragedy.
- 3/7/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Dennis Quaid and Heather Graham in ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video/Boris Martin © Amazon Content Services LLC)
Prime Video’s unveiled the first official photo from On a Wing and a Prayer, an inspirational drama based on a true story. The new photo shows Dennis Quaid (Blue Miracle) at the controls of an airplane with Heather Graham (Love Guaranteed) as his co-pilot. Jesse Metcalfe also stars.
Per Prime Video: “In this extraordinary true story of faith and survival, On a Wing and a Prayer follows passenger Doug White’s (Quaid) harrowing journey to safely land a plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger after their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight.”
The film reunites Quaid with his Soul Surfer and Reagan director Sean McNamara. Brian Egeston wrote the screenplay and Autumn Bailey-Ford, Roma Downey, and Karl Horstmann produce. Marco Henry executive produces and the film’s subject,...
Prime Video’s unveiled the first official photo from On a Wing and a Prayer, an inspirational drama based on a true story. The new photo shows Dennis Quaid (Blue Miracle) at the controls of an airplane with Heather Graham (Love Guaranteed) as his co-pilot. Jesse Metcalfe also stars.
Per Prime Video: “In this extraordinary true story of faith and survival, On a Wing and a Prayer follows passenger Doug White’s (Quaid) harrowing journey to safely land a plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger after their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight.”
The film reunites Quaid with his Soul Surfer and Reagan director Sean McNamara. Brian Egeston wrote the screenplay and Autumn Bailey-Ford, Roma Downey, and Karl Horstmann produce. Marco Henry executive produces and the film’s subject,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Considered one of the most influential actors of the 20th century, even hearing the name "Al Pacino" triggers the response of "Oh, this is gonna be good." One of the few performers to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, Pacino's next project brings him into a territory he doesn't often explore: the world of indie dramas.
Pacino is set to star in the upcoming "Billy Knight," the feature directorial debut of writer/director Alec Griffen Roth. Roth is the son of legendary screenwriter and producer Eric Roth, so it'll be fascinating to see whether or not the apple falls far from the tree on this one.
Here's what we know about "Billy Knight" so far.
What Is Billy Knight About?
Per The Hollywood Reporter, "Billy Knight" is about a pair of grad school students named Alex and Emily, who are working their way toward becoming filmmakers. Alex is...
Pacino is set to star in the upcoming "Billy Knight," the feature directorial debut of writer/director Alec Griffen Roth. Roth is the son of legendary screenwriter and producer Eric Roth, so it'll be fascinating to see whether or not the apple falls far from the tree on this one.
Here's what we know about "Billy Knight" so far.
What Is Billy Knight About?
Per The Hollywood Reporter, "Billy Knight" is about a pair of grad school students named Alex and Emily, who are working their way toward becoming filmmakers. Alex is...
- 9/29/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Al Pacino will star in the upcoming drama “Billy Knight” opposite Charlie Heaton of “Stranger Things” fame.
Diana Silvers, best known for her work in “Ma” and “Space Force,” rounds out the cast of writer and director Alec Griffen Roth’s debut feature film.
“Billy Knight” follows grad school students Alex (Heaton) and Emily (Silvers) who dream of becoming filmmakers. In addition to wanting to make it in the movie business, Alex is also grappling with the death of his father, a failed screenwriter. The only thing Alex’s father left him was a box of unfinished scripts and a handkerchief with the name “Billy Knight” embroidered on it. Those clues send Alex on a quest to find the mysterious and reclusive Billy Knight.
“Billy Knight is a love letter to cinema, a fantasy steeped in the history of this great art-form. It’s also the tale of two struggling artists,...
Diana Silvers, best known for her work in “Ma” and “Space Force,” rounds out the cast of writer and director Alec Griffen Roth’s debut feature film.
“Billy Knight” follows grad school students Alex (Heaton) and Emily (Silvers) who dream of becoming filmmakers. In addition to wanting to make it in the movie business, Alex is also grappling with the death of his father, a failed screenwriter. The only thing Alex’s father left him was a box of unfinished scripts and a handkerchief with the name “Billy Knight” embroidered on it. Those clues send Alex on a quest to find the mysterious and reclusive Billy Knight.
“Billy Knight is a love letter to cinema, a fantasy steeped in the history of this great art-form. It’s also the tale of two struggling artists,...
- 9/28/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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Al Pacino has joined Charlie Heaton and Diana Silvers on Alec Griffen Roth’s love letter to cinema Billy Knight as the producers prepare for a production start in Los Angeles this week.
Autumn Bailey-Ford and Cameron Burnett of Prominent Productions are producing alongside Sevier Crespo and Amanda Kiely. Sarah Sarandos serves as executive producer with Josh Clayton, Kirk Martin, and Peter Bortel of Our World Films.
Heaton and Silvers portray grad school students who grapple with their aspiring careers as filmmakers.
Alex must deal with the grief of losing his father, a failed screenwriter...
Al Pacino has joined Charlie Heaton and Diana Silvers on Alec Griffen Roth’s love letter to cinema Billy Knight as the producers prepare for a production start in Los Angeles this week.
Autumn Bailey-Ford and Cameron Burnett of Prominent Productions are producing alongside Sevier Crespo and Amanda Kiely. Sarah Sarandos serves as executive producer with Josh Clayton, Kirk Martin, and Peter Bortel of Our World Films.
Heaton and Silvers portray grad school students who grapple with their aspiring careers as filmmakers.
Alex must deal with the grief of losing his father, a failed screenwriter...
- 9/28/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Al Pacino, “Stranger Things” star Charlie Heaton and “Booksmart” actress Diana Silvers will all lead the cast of upcoming indie drama “Billy Knight,” which kicks off production this week in Los Angeles.
Alec Griffin Roth wrote the film and is making his directorial debut on the project, which is described as a love letter to Hollywood and cinema.
“Billy Knight” follows grad school students, Alex (Heaton) and Emily (Silvers), as they traverse their aspiring careers as filmmakers. Alex is simultaneously grappling with the grief of losing his father, a failed screenwriter. The only thing Alex’s father left him was a box of unfinished scripts and a handkerchief with the name “Billy Knight” embroidered on it. Consumed with the desire to discover his identity, Alex embarks on a magical Hollywood adventure to track down this mysterious and reclusive Billy Knight (Pacino) all while navigating the line between fiction and reality.
Alec Griffin Roth wrote the film and is making his directorial debut on the project, which is described as a love letter to Hollywood and cinema.
“Billy Knight” follows grad school students, Alex (Heaton) and Emily (Silvers), as they traverse their aspiring careers as filmmakers. Alex is simultaneously grappling with the grief of losing his father, a failed screenwriter. The only thing Alex’s father left him was a box of unfinished scripts and a handkerchief with the name “Billy Knight” embroidered on it. Consumed with the desire to discover his identity, Alex embarks on a magical Hollywood adventure to track down this mysterious and reclusive Billy Knight (Pacino) all while navigating the line between fiction and reality.
- 9/28/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Distribution slate kicks off with Mine 9; Disappearance is first sales title.
In the run-up to Afm, former Archstone Distribution president Brady Bowen has launched Los Angeles-based distributor and sales company 123 Go Films, which will focus on sci-fi, action and horror, and target 15 to 20 releases a year.
123 Go Films’ first film in the North American distribution pipeline is Mine 9, a thriller about coal miners trapped underground with only one hour’s oxygen supply after a methane explosion. Eddie Mensore wrote and directed the film, and produced with Autumn Bailey. The film will open on January 7, 2020.
“Mine 9 is...
In the run-up to Afm, former Archstone Distribution president Brady Bowen has launched Los Angeles-based distributor and sales company 123 Go Films, which will focus on sci-fi, action and horror, and target 15 to 20 releases a year.
123 Go Films’ first film in the North American distribution pipeline is Mine 9, a thriller about coal miners trapped underground with only one hour’s oxygen supply after a methane explosion. Eddie Mensore wrote and directed the film, and produced with Autumn Bailey. The film will open on January 7, 2020.
“Mine 9 is...
- 10/29/2019
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Reach, an indie drama that takes on the issue of high school bullying from all sides’ perspectives, is headed to theaters in a deal struck with Freestyle Digital Media and Voltaire Media. The pic starring Garrett Clayton and directed by Leif Rokesh had its world premiere last month at the Dances With Films festival.
Voltaire will release Reach in 10 major markets October 19 day-and-date with Freestyle’s release on digital and VOD. October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
Clayton stars as a socially awkward band geek who divulges to an online pro-suicide support group that he plans to kill himself, revealing that he harbors a deep resentment towards his widowed father (Bojesse Christopher) and that he is constantly bullied by a former childhood best friend (Jordan Doww). When a quirky new kid at school (Johnny James Fiore) befriends him, his plans get sidetracked and he begins to attempt forming stronger relationships with his father,...
Voltaire will release Reach in 10 major markets October 19 day-and-date with Freestyle’s release on digital and VOD. October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
Clayton stars as a socially awkward band geek who divulges to an online pro-suicide support group that he plans to kill himself, revealing that he harbors a deep resentment towards his widowed father (Bojesse Christopher) and that he is constantly bullied by a former childhood best friend (Jordan Doww). When a quirky new kid at school (Johnny James Fiore) befriends him, his plans get sidetracked and he begins to attempt forming stronger relationships with his father,...
- 7/25/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Freestyle Digital Media has bought North American digital rights for “Reach,” a high-school drama about bullying from the perspective of the bully, the bullied, and the bystanders.
“Reach” will debut theatrically through Christian Meoli’s Voltaire Media in 10 major markets on Oct. 19 along with a day and date VOD release.
“The serious topic of bullying resonates with so many children and families these days,” said Freestyle Digital Media acquisitions director Rachel Koehler. “With our acquisition of ‘Reach,’ we at Freestyle are proud to be able to contribute to the conversation by giving the topic the exposure it so richly deserves.”
“Reach” stars Garrett Clayton as a band geek who divulges to an online pro-suicide support group that he plans to kill himself. Although his first attempt is botched, he is determined to find a way to escape his suffering. He is constantly picked on by former childhood friend and school...
“Reach” will debut theatrically through Christian Meoli’s Voltaire Media in 10 major markets on Oct. 19 along with a day and date VOD release.
“The serious topic of bullying resonates with so many children and families these days,” said Freestyle Digital Media acquisitions director Rachel Koehler. “With our acquisition of ‘Reach,’ we at Freestyle are proud to be able to contribute to the conversation by giving the topic the exposure it so richly deserves.”
“Reach” stars Garrett Clayton as a band geek who divulges to an online pro-suicide support group that he plans to kill himself. Although his first attempt is botched, he is determined to find a way to escape his suffering. He is constantly picked on by former childhood friend and school...
- 7/25/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Garrett Clayton, who played high school heartthrob Link in NBC's Hairspray Live!, will star in teen suicide drama Reach.
Clayton will play Steven, a socially awkward genius who has a plan to kill himself because of high school bullies and a strained relationship with his widower father. These plans are sidelined when a quirky new kid enters his life, allowing Steven to reach beyond his comfort zone.
Jordan Doww and Joey Bragg will also star in the feature from director Jarret Tarnol.
Maria Capp will produce Reach, which she co-wrote with Johnny James Fiore and Grant Harling, who will also star. Autumn Bailey and...
Clayton will play Steven, a socially awkward genius who has a plan to kill himself because of high school bullies and a strained relationship with his widower father. These plans are sidelined when a quirky new kid enters his life, allowing Steven to reach beyond his comfort zone.
Jordan Doww and Joey Bragg will also star in the feature from director Jarret Tarnol.
Maria Capp will produce Reach, which she co-wrote with Johnny James Fiore and Grant Harling, who will also star. Autumn Bailey and...
- 4/5/2017
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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