Expanding their canvas with their John Wick filmmaker even further, Lionsgate has signed a second production deal with Chad Stahelski that will see the filmmaker and his 87Eleven Entertainment label producing original action fare for the studio. It’s a multi-year first look.
The announcement comes just weeks after Stahelski signed on to direct a reimagination of the Highlander franchise as his next feature film, while also taking on creative oversight of the Highlander and John Wick franchises across film, television, and all multimedia platforms. Recently, to jazz up John Wick spinoff Ballerina even more, the Ana de Aramas action movie was delayed a year to summer 2025, first weekend of June, so that additional action scenes could be shot and added.
“Chad and his team at 8711 Entertainment are profoundly talented filmmakers and creative collaborators,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair Adam Fogelson. “They raise the bar of excellence on every project they take on,...
The announcement comes just weeks after Stahelski signed on to direct a reimagination of the Highlander franchise as his next feature film, while also taking on creative oversight of the Highlander and John Wick franchises across film, television, and all multimedia platforms. Recently, to jazz up John Wick spinoff Ballerina even more, the Ana de Aramas action movie was delayed a year to summer 2025, first weekend of June, so that additional action scenes could be shot and added.
“Chad and his team at 8711 Entertainment are profoundly talented filmmakers and creative collaborators,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair Adam Fogelson. “They raise the bar of excellence on every project they take on,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
John Wick franchise director Chad Stahelski has signed a first look production deal with Lionsgate.
Stahelski and his 87Eleven Entertainment banner will bring the Hollywood studio original action movies to collaborate on, with an eye to establishing future movie franchises. The production agreement is separate from a recently announced deal with Lionsgate that gives Stahelski oversight of two franchises: Highlander and John Wick, the latter of which has spanned four films directed by Stahelski and starring Keanu Reeves.
Those films, and Stahelksi’s stunt-focused 87Eleven Entertainment, have been praised for reinventing the action genre. In light of that success, the multi-year first-look production deal, unveiled by Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, extends and expands the pact between the studio and the John Wick director.
“Chad and his team at 8711 Entertainment are profoundly talented filmmakers and creative collaborators. They raise the bar of excellence on every project they take on,...
Stahelski and his 87Eleven Entertainment banner will bring the Hollywood studio original action movies to collaborate on, with an eye to establishing future movie franchises. The production agreement is separate from a recently announced deal with Lionsgate that gives Stahelski oversight of two franchises: Highlander and John Wick, the latter of which has spanned four films directed by Stahelski and starring Keanu Reeves.
Those films, and Stahelksi’s stunt-focused 87Eleven Entertainment, have been praised for reinventing the action genre. In light of that success, the multi-year first-look production deal, unveiled by Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, extends and expands the pact between the studio and the John Wick director.
“Chad and his team at 8711 Entertainment are profoundly talented filmmakers and creative collaborators. They raise the bar of excellence on every project they take on,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) has been tapped to write and direct Lionsgate’s forthcoming live-action adaptation of the manga classic Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto.
Specifics as to Cretton’s take on the material are under wraps.
One of the world’s most popular IP, Naruto has sold over 250 million copies in more than 60 countries and territories. The manga follows the journey of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja with dreams of becoming leader of his village. He faces an uphill battle in this mission, given the fact that the Nine-Tailed Fox spirit sealed within him at birth once brought destruction upon the place. Previously, the source material has spawned an anime adaptation, as well as video games, numerous anime films, sequel series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and more.
Producers on the Naruto film include Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu for Arad Productions,...
Specifics as to Cretton’s take on the material are under wraps.
One of the world’s most popular IP, Naruto has sold over 250 million copies in more than 60 countries and territories. The manga follows the journey of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja with dreams of becoming leader of his village. He faces an uphill battle in this mission, given the fact that the Nine-Tailed Fox spirit sealed within him at birth once brought destruction upon the place. Previously, the source material has spawned an anime adaptation, as well as video games, numerous anime films, sequel series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and more.
Producers on the Naruto film include Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu for Arad Productions,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has closed a deal with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton to write and direct a live-action film adaptation of the manga classic “Naruto.” The announcement was made today by Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
The movie will be based on the manga created by Masashi Kishimoto. “Naruto” has printed over 250 million copies in more than 60 countries and territories. It follows adolescent ninja Naruto Uzumaki, who dreams of becoming his community’s protector and leader known as the village ninja.
“It was a true honor to meet Kishimoto-san in Tokyo and hear his expansive vision for his creation,” said Cretton. “We are very excited to collaborate and bring ‘Naruto’ to the big screen.”
Masashi Kishimoto said, “When I heard of Destin’s attachment, it happened to be right after watching a blockbuster action film of his, and I thought he...
The movie will be based on the manga created by Masashi Kishimoto. “Naruto” has printed over 250 million copies in more than 60 countries and territories. It follows adolescent ninja Naruto Uzumaki, who dreams of becoming his community’s protector and leader known as the village ninja.
“It was a true honor to meet Kishimoto-san in Tokyo and hear his expansive vision for his creation,” said Cretton. “We are very excited to collaborate and bring ‘Naruto’ to the big screen.”
Masashi Kishimoto said, “When I heard of Destin’s attachment, it happened to be right after watching a blockbuster action film of his, and I thought he...
- 2/23/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
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Lionsgate has unveiled plans for the yacht rock musical comedy Sailing, with Woody Harrelson in talks to star.
The jukebox musical comedy will follow the trials and tribulations of a group of 1970s musicians discovering the smooth sounds and lifestyle from yacht rock. The soft rock music genre dominated FM radio during that period.
Harrelson recently starred in Venom: Let There Be Carnage. His upcoming work includes The Man From Toronto, opposite Kevin Hart, and the HBO TV series The White House Plumbers. Chris D’Arienzo, creator of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages, sold the pitch for Sailing along with Jeremy Plager, who will develop and produce with MegaMix (Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer) and Harrelson.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Jeremy, Jonathan, Gillian, Chris, and Woody, and we’re confident that it will not only have a phenomenal soundtrack, but...
Lionsgate has unveiled plans for the yacht rock musical comedy Sailing, with Woody Harrelson in talks to star.
The jukebox musical comedy will follow the trials and tribulations of a group of 1970s musicians discovering the smooth sounds and lifestyle from yacht rock. The soft rock music genre dominated FM radio during that period.
Harrelson recently starred in Venom: Let There Be Carnage. His upcoming work includes The Man From Toronto, opposite Kevin Hart, and the HBO TV series The White House Plumbers. Chris D’Arienzo, creator of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages, sold the pitch for Sailing along with Jeremy Plager, who will develop and produce with MegaMix (Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer) and Harrelson.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Jeremy, Jonathan, Gillian, Chris, and Woody, and we’re confident that it will not only have a phenomenal soundtrack, but...
- 7/15/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Woody Harrelson is in negotiations to lead the ensemble of “Sailing,” a new comedy musical by “Rock of Ages” creator Chris D’Arienzo, for Lionsgate.
Taking place in the late ’70s, the film will chronicle the adventures of a group of musicians as they make their way into the sounds and lifestyle of “yacht rock,” a variation of soft rock that came to prominence on FM radio during that era.
Jeremy Plager, who worked with D’Arienzo to sell the pitch, will develop and produce with Harrelson and Megamix’s Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer as part of the production banner’s first-look deal with Lionsgate.
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“Everything about the yacht rock vibe, ethos and lifestyle will be brought on board this fun and hilarious nostalgic comedy,” said Lionsgate president of production Erin Westerman in a release. “We’re...
Taking place in the late ’70s, the film will chronicle the adventures of a group of musicians as they make their way into the sounds and lifestyle of “yacht rock,” a variation of soft rock that came to prominence on FM radio during that era.
Jeremy Plager, who worked with D’Arienzo to sell the pitch, will develop and produce with Harrelson and Megamix’s Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer as part of the production banner’s first-look deal with Lionsgate.
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“Everything about the yacht rock vibe, ethos and lifestyle will be brought on board this fun and hilarious nostalgic comedy,” said Lionsgate president of production Erin Westerman in a release. “We’re...
- 7/15/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Three-time Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson is in talks to join Lionsgate’s ensemble 1970s jukebox musical Sailing from Rock of Ages creator Chris D’Arienzo.
Project is billed as a bunch of musicians in the late 1970s as they discover the smooth sounds and smoother lifestyle that is yacht rock, the soft rock music genre that took over FM radio during that era.
D’Arienzo sold the pitch with Jeremy Plager, who will develop and produce with MegaMix (Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer) and Harrelson.
Speaking of yachts, Harrelson recently starred as the hysterical, Marxist captain of one in the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winning comedy Triangle of Sadness.
“Everything about the yacht rock vibe, ethos and lifestyle will be brought on board this fun and hilarious nostalgic comedy,” said Lionsgate president of production Erin Westerman. “We’re thrilled to be working with Jeremy, Jonathan, Gillian, Chris, and Woody,...
Project is billed as a bunch of musicians in the late 1970s as they discover the smooth sounds and smoother lifestyle that is yacht rock, the soft rock music genre that took over FM radio during that era.
D’Arienzo sold the pitch with Jeremy Plager, who will develop and produce with MegaMix (Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer) and Harrelson.
Speaking of yachts, Harrelson recently starred as the hysterical, Marxist captain of one in the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winning comedy Triangle of Sadness.
“Everything about the yacht rock vibe, ethos and lifestyle will be brought on board this fun and hilarious nostalgic comedy,” said Lionsgate president of production Erin Westerman. “We’re thrilled to be working with Jeremy, Jonathan, Gillian, Chris, and Woody,...
- 7/15/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lionsgate has picked up an action comedy pitch from writers Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith and Mamrie Hart for Zoë Bell to direct, inspired by the stuntwoman’s viral short film Boss Bitch Fight Challenge.
The new project will be produced by Rob Tapert and Romel Adam alongside Rock Shaink and Dash Aiken for Romark Entertainment. Smith and Hart will also executive produce. In the short, Bell is home and bored during the pandemic lockdown, and picks a fight with her Boss Bitch friends. Glorious mayhem ensues.
Meredith Wieck and Scott O’Brien will oversee the project for Lionsgate. The deal was negotiated on behalf of the studio by Bonnie Stylides.
Bell began her filmmaking career with producer Tapert on the cult TV classic Xena: Warrior Princess. She then continued on to forge a decades-long collaboration with two-time Oscar winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino as a stuntwoman and actress in films such as Kill Bill and Death Proof,...
The new project will be produced by Rob Tapert and Romel Adam alongside Rock Shaink and Dash Aiken for Romark Entertainment. Smith and Hart will also executive produce. In the short, Bell is home and bored during the pandemic lockdown, and picks a fight with her Boss Bitch friends. Glorious mayhem ensues.
Meredith Wieck and Scott O’Brien will oversee the project for Lionsgate. The deal was negotiated on behalf of the studio by Bonnie Stylides.
Bell began her filmmaking career with producer Tapert on the cult TV classic Xena: Warrior Princess. She then continued on to forge a decades-long collaboration with two-time Oscar winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino as a stuntwoman and actress in films such as Kill Bill and Death Proof,...
- 4/13/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lionsgate bought a whopper of a spec package in Wayland. In competition, Lionsgate took the spec script by Simon Kinberg off the table with a progress to production commitment to make the movie. Jessica Chastain will produce, and her The Eyes of Tammy Faye helmer Michael Showalter will direct. Production is eyed for next year.
Wayland is an ensemble drama thriller that has shades of A Simple Plan and Knives Out. Kinberg will produce with Audrey Chon (who runs his Genre Films shingle), and Chastain and Kelly Carmichael (who runs her Freckle Films shingle). Showalter will be executive producer. Chastain would certainly be welcomed to be among the ensemble cast if she wants, but right now her commitment is as producer.
This is only the second spec Kinberg wrote in the last 20 years since he broke on the scene with his spec Mr. & Mrs. Smith and then got busy writing and producing blockbusters.
Wayland is an ensemble drama thriller that has shades of A Simple Plan and Knives Out. Kinberg will produce with Audrey Chon (who runs his Genre Films shingle), and Chastain and Kelly Carmichael (who runs her Freckle Films shingle). Showalter will be executive producer. Chastain would certainly be welcomed to be among the ensemble cast if she wants, but right now her commitment is as producer.
This is only the second spec Kinberg wrote in the last 20 years since he broke on the scene with his spec Mr. & Mrs. Smith and then got busy writing and producing blockbusters.
- 11/2/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the highlights of last year’s Chicago Bulls docuseries “The Last Dance” was Dennis Rodman’s wild trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals, and now that trip will be turned into a film by Lionsgate called “48 Hours In Vegas.”
Rodman will serve as an executive producer on the film with “Animaniacs” writer Jordan Vandina penning the script and Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Aditya Sood producing through Lord Miller. Ari Lubet and Will Allegra will also serve as executive producers.
Rodman’s vacation was the subject of a cliffhanger ending during episode 3 of “The Last Dance.” Rodman, who had taken on more responsibility on the team while Scottie Pippen was out with an injury during the 1998 NBA season, was pushed to the brink of burnout, leading to a meeting between him, Michael Jordan and head coach Phil Jackson.
“When Scottie was out, Dennis was a model citizen,...
Rodman will serve as an executive producer on the film with “Animaniacs” writer Jordan Vandina penning the script and Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Aditya Sood producing through Lord Miller. Ari Lubet and Will Allegra will also serve as executive producers.
Rodman’s vacation was the subject of a cliffhanger ending during episode 3 of “The Last Dance.” Rodman, who had taken on more responsibility on the team while Scottie Pippen was out with an injury during the 1998 NBA season, was pushed to the brink of burnout, leading to a meeting between him, Michael Jordan and head coach Phil Jackson.
“When Scottie was out, Dennis was a model citizen,...
- 8/30/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Dennis Rodman’s Infamous ‘48 Hours in Vegas’ to Get Feature Treatment From Lord Miller for Lionsgate
Dennis Rodman’s infamous 48-hour bender in Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals is set to become a feature film from Lionsgate and Lord Miller.
Rodman, then a star player for the Chicago Bulls, asked his coach Phil Jackson if he could take a 48-hour vacation in Las Vegas in the middle of the NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz. Even though the Bulls were on the cusp of their second three-peat championship in eight years, Jackson consented, and a sports legend was born. While Rodman and his teammate Michael Jordan detailed these events in the ESPN docuseries “The Last Dance,” the movie will take its own path with the story.
“48 Hours in Vegas” will follow Rodman on his journey, as the player and his anxious assistant Gm develop an unexpected friendship amid the player’s Sin City revelry.
Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Aditya Sood will produce for Lord Miller,...
Rodman, then a star player for the Chicago Bulls, asked his coach Phil Jackson if he could take a 48-hour vacation in Las Vegas in the middle of the NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz. Even though the Bulls were on the cusp of their second three-peat championship in eight years, Jackson consented, and a sports legend was born. While Rodman and his teammate Michael Jordan detailed these events in the ESPN docuseries “The Last Dance,” the movie will take its own path with the story.
“48 Hours in Vegas” will follow Rodman on his journey, as the player and his anxious assistant Gm develop an unexpected friendship amid the player’s Sin City revelry.
Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Aditya Sood will produce for Lord Miller,...
- 8/30/2021
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: After aggressively pursuing rights, Lionsgate has come on to the spec 48 Hours In Vegas, which is inspired by the crazy story of how NBA star Dennis Rodman went on a madcap adventure with his skittish assistant Gm in the middle of the 1998 NBA Finals. The film will detail a budding friendship that neither one of them ever thought was possible but will end up solving both of their problems.
The film will be produced by Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Aditya Sood for Lord Miller. Ari Lubet, Will Allegra and Rodman will executive produce. The screenplay will be written by Jordan VanDina.
“There’s only one Dennis Rodman. In 1998, there was nobody on Earth who’d be more fun – or maybe more dangerous – to party with. And yet that’s not even half of who he is,” said Nathan Kahane, president of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group. “This movie...
The film will be produced by Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Aditya Sood for Lord Miller. Ari Lubet, Will Allegra and Rodman will executive produce. The screenplay will be written by Jordan VanDina.
“There’s only one Dennis Rodman. In 1998, there was nobody on Earth who’d be more fun – or maybe more dangerous – to party with. And yet that’s not even half of who he is,” said Nathan Kahane, president of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group. “This movie...
- 8/30/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lionsgate has put Revenge Wedding, a new comedy, in the works with Jordan Schur of Suretone Pictures, Andrew O’Connor of What If It Barks Films, and Kristin Burr of Burr! Productions.
Jessica Friedman of Burr! will co-produce. The storyline, as we hear, is being kept secret.
Erin Westerman, president of Production for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said, “This is going to make a fantastic romantic comedy. It has such a juicy fun premise and we’re excited to be working with Jordan, Andrew and Kristin to find a writer with whom we can develop it.”
Schur, who beyond Suretone Pictures is also a partner in Mimran Schur Pictures, which recently produced The Kid, distributed by Lionsgate and directed by Vincent D’Onofrio and starring Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, Jake Schur, and Chris Pratt. He is producing Suretone’s upcoming Creepers to be directed by Marc Klasfeld. He has produced Stone,...
Jessica Friedman of Burr! will co-produce. The storyline, as we hear, is being kept secret.
Erin Westerman, president of Production for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said, “This is going to make a fantastic romantic comedy. It has such a juicy fun premise and we’re excited to be working with Jordan, Andrew and Kristin to find a writer with whom we can develop it.”
Schur, who beyond Suretone Pictures is also a partner in Mimran Schur Pictures, which recently produced The Kid, distributed by Lionsgate and directed by Vincent D’Onofrio and starring Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, Jake Schur, and Chris Pratt. He is producing Suretone’s upcoming Creepers to be directed by Marc Klasfeld. He has produced Stone,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Studio negotiated deal with Endeavor Content.
Lionsgate has bought the rights to Fascinating Rhythm, the New York-set feature inspired by the music of 20th century American composer George Gershwin that John Carney will direct and Martin Scorsese is producing.
Carney co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Cluess to the film, which will centre on a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City.
The Gershwin estate is on board and the film will feature his music throughout. His noted works include Rhapsody In Blue and An American In Paris.
Scorsese, fellow producer Irwin Winkler, and Carney developed Fascinating Rhythm with Endeavor Content,...
Lionsgate has bought the rights to Fascinating Rhythm, the New York-set feature inspired by the music of 20th century American composer George Gershwin that John Carney will direct and Martin Scorsese is producing.
Carney co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Cluess to the film, which will centre on a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City.
The Gershwin estate is on board and the film will feature his music throughout. His noted works include Rhapsody In Blue and An American In Paris.
Scorsese, fellow producer Irwin Winkler, and Carney developed Fascinating Rhythm with Endeavor Content,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate has acquired the rights to “Fascinating Rhythm,” the next film from “Once” director John Carney that is a musical inspired by the life of George Gershwin.
Martin Scorsese and Irwin Winkler are set to produce the film, which Carney is directing and co-writing with Chris Cluess.
“Fascinating Rhythm” is not a biopic but is described as a young woman’s magical journey through the past and present of New York City, as inspired by Gershwin.
The movie is being made in collaboration with the George Gershwin estate, which is providing the filmmakers with the rights to American Songbook standards such as “Fascinating Rhythm,” “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “’S Wonderful” and many more. It also includes the song score of “Porgy and Bess,” which yielded “Summertime,” “I Loves You Porgy” and “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” in addition to his classical works “Rhapsody in Blue,...
Martin Scorsese and Irwin Winkler are set to produce the film, which Carney is directing and co-writing with Chris Cluess.
“Fascinating Rhythm” is not a biopic but is described as a young woman’s magical journey through the past and present of New York City, as inspired by Gershwin.
The movie is being made in collaboration with the George Gershwin estate, which is providing the filmmakers with the rights to American Songbook standards such as “Fascinating Rhythm,” “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “’S Wonderful” and many more. It also includes the song score of “Porgy and Bess,” which yielded “Summertime,” “I Loves You Porgy” and “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” in addition to his classical works “Rhapsody in Blue,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lionsgate prevailed in an auction for worldwide rights to make Fascinating Rhythm, the John Carney-directed musical drama based inspired by the life of American composer George Gershwin. Carney co-wrote the script with Chris Cluess (Sctv and Night Court). The deal was locked down by Joe Drake, Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
Fascinating Rhythm will tell the story of a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City, infused with Gershwin’s life and music. Irwin Winkler is producing with Martin Scorsese, along with Charles Winkler and David Winkler. It will be fast tracked by Lionsgate.
From the time he debuted as a directed with the celebrated Once, Carney has shown a strong flair for injecting a musical shorthand into films that also have included Begin Again and Sing Street, and he was showrunner of Modern Love. He has been poised for a big mainstream movie breakout,...
Fascinating Rhythm will tell the story of a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City, infused with Gershwin’s life and music. Irwin Winkler is producing with Martin Scorsese, along with Charles Winkler and David Winkler. It will be fast tracked by Lionsgate.
From the time he debuted as a directed with the celebrated Once, Carney has shown a strong flair for injecting a musical shorthand into films that also have included Begin Again and Sing Street, and he was showrunner of Modern Love. He has been poised for a big mainstream movie breakout,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate Developing Horror Film ‘Video Nasty’ With Seth Rogen, Greg Silverman Producing (Exclusive)
Lionsgate has acquired the horror spec script “Video Nasty” for Seth Rogen’s Point Grey and Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures to produce, Variety has learned exclusively.
“Video Nasty,” written by Chris Thomas Devlin, centers on three teens who rent a cursed VHS and are pulled into an ’80s slasher movie that threatens to trap them forever. Point Grey’s Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Josh Fagen and James Weaver will produce along with Stampede Ventures’ Silverman and Jon Berg.
While no deal is in place, “50/50” director Jonathan Levine is eyeing the project to possibly direct and produce along with his producing partner Gillian Bohrer. Levine, who also directed “Long Shot,” “Snatched” and “The Night Before,” is represented by CAA and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.
No cast has been set. Rogen and Goldberg formed Point Grey in 2011 and the banner has produced “50/50,” “Blockers,” the two “Neighbors” movies, the raunchy animated hit “Sausage Party,...
“Video Nasty,” written by Chris Thomas Devlin, centers on three teens who rent a cursed VHS and are pulled into an ’80s slasher movie that threatens to trap them forever. Point Grey’s Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Josh Fagen and James Weaver will produce along with Stampede Ventures’ Silverman and Jon Berg.
While no deal is in place, “50/50” director Jonathan Levine is eyeing the project to possibly direct and produce along with his producing partner Gillian Bohrer. Levine, who also directed “Long Shot,” “Snatched” and “The Night Before,” is represented by CAA and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.
No cast has been set. Rogen and Goldberg formed Point Grey in 2011 and the banner has produced “50/50,” “Blockers,” the two “Neighbors” movies, the raunchy animated hit “Sausage Party,...
- 11/11/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has signed Marc Forster to direct the drama “White Bird: A Wonder Story,” a year after buying the feature films rights to the R.J. Palacio graphic novel.
The studio adapted Palacio’s popular book “Wonder” into a 2017 feature film starring Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts. “Wonder” was an impressive performer at the box office with $330 million worldwide.
“White Bird” centers on a young Jewish girl hidden away by a boy and his family in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Recounted by Grandmere to her grandson, Julian (a character first introduced to audiences in “Wonder”), the story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges and even save lives.
Forster’s directing credits include “Neverland,” which was nominated for a best picture Academy Award; “Christopher Robin”; “World War Z”; “Quantum of Solace”; “The Kite Runner”; and “Stranger Than Fiction.” He will direct “White Bird” from a screenplay by Mark Bomback.
The studio adapted Palacio’s popular book “Wonder” into a 2017 feature film starring Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts. “Wonder” was an impressive performer at the box office with $330 million worldwide.
“White Bird” centers on a young Jewish girl hidden away by a boy and his family in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Recounted by Grandmere to her grandson, Julian (a character first introduced to audiences in “Wonder”), the story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges and even save lives.
Forster’s directing credits include “Neverland,” which was nominated for a best picture Academy Award; “Christopher Robin”; “World War Z”; “Quantum of Solace”; “The Kite Runner”; and “Stranger Than Fiction.” He will direct “White Bird” from a screenplay by Mark Bomback.
- 10/29/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
World War Z filmmaker Marc Forster has boarded Lionsgate’s feature adaptation of White Bird: A Wonder Story, a creative graphic novel drawn from the universe of the 2017 Lionsgate-Mandeville Films hit pic Wonder which grossed $306M WW. Forster returns to the studio where he directed the Oscar-winning Monster’s Ball 19 years ago.
In White Bird: A Wonder Story from author R.J. Palacio, Julian Albans, the 11-year-old bully who left Beecher Prep, is still waiting for that insight when he is visited by his Grandmère from Paris and is transformed by her remarkable story of compassion and courage. Grandmère’s fairy-tale life before the war abruptly changes as the Nazis occupy France, and the outcast classmate who she once shunned becomes her savior and best friend.
Scribe Mark Bomback is adapting White Bird, his previous credits include The Art of Racing in the Rain, War for the Planet of the Apes.
In White Bird: A Wonder Story from author R.J. Palacio, Julian Albans, the 11-year-old bully who left Beecher Prep, is still waiting for that insight when he is visited by his Grandmère from Paris and is transformed by her remarkable story of compassion and courage. Grandmère’s fairy-tale life before the war abruptly changes as the Nazis occupy France, and the outcast classmate who she once shunned becomes her savior and best friend.
Scribe Mark Bomback is adapting White Bird, his previous credits include The Art of Racing in the Rain, War for the Planet of the Apes.
- 10/29/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Marc Forster is set to direct “White Bird: A Wonder Story,” the follow-up to the 2017 Lionsgate film “Wonder” based on R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel, Lionsgate announced Thursday.
“White Bird” is set in the same universe as “Wonder” and is the story of an 11-year-old bully seen in the first film who gets a visit from his grandmother from Paris and learns about her fairy-tale childhood before she’s forced to escape from the Nazis in occupied France.
Mark Bomback wrote the screenplay based on Palacio’s graphic novel. The producers behind “Wonder,” Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman, are also producing “White Bird,” as is Palacio.
Renée Wolfe will be coming on board as an executive producer. Alex Young will also serve as an executive producer.
“White Bird” was published by Alfred A. Knopf and hit bookstores last October. Palacio’s books have sold more than 15 million copies...
“White Bird” is set in the same universe as “Wonder” and is the story of an 11-year-old bully seen in the first film who gets a visit from his grandmother from Paris and learns about her fairy-tale childhood before she’s forced to escape from the Nazis in occupied France.
Mark Bomback wrote the screenplay based on Palacio’s graphic novel. The producers behind “Wonder,” Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman, are also producing “White Bird,” as is Palacio.
Renée Wolfe will be coming on board as an executive producer. Alex Young will also serve as an executive producer.
“White Bird” was published by Alfred A. Knopf and hit bookstores last October. Palacio’s books have sold more than 15 million copies...
- 10/29/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Mark Bomback adapts R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel.
Lionsgate has signed Marc Forster to direct White Bird: A Wonder Story, building out from the studio’s 2017 $305m global hit Wonder.
Mark Bomback adapted R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel and Wonder producers David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman of Mandeville Films reprise their roles alongside Palacio also serving as producer.
White Bird: A Wonder Story centres on Julian Albans, the 11-year-old bully from the original feature, who has a life-changing encounter with this grandmother from France
Her seemingly perfect life as a youngster before the war changed under Nazi occupation and...
Lionsgate has signed Marc Forster to direct White Bird: A Wonder Story, building out from the studio’s 2017 $305m global hit Wonder.
Mark Bomback adapted R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel and Wonder producers David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman of Mandeville Films reprise their roles alongside Palacio also serving as producer.
White Bird: A Wonder Story centres on Julian Albans, the 11-year-old bully from the original feature, who has a life-changing encounter with this grandmother from France
Her seemingly perfect life as a youngster before the war changed under Nazi occupation and...
- 10/29/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
“Don’t Breathe” filmmaker Fede Alvarez is set to direct the film “16 States,” a spec script package that Lionsgate won in a contested auction, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who wrote the upcoming Disney film with Dwayne Johnson “Jungle Cruise,” wrote the script. “16 States” is a pandemic, zombie thriller in the vein of the Will Smith film “I Am Legend.”
Requa and Ficarra will also produce along with Charlie Gogolak of Zaftig Films, as will Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment. Alvarez, Shintaro Shimosawa and Rodolfo Sayagues of Bad Hombre are also producers.
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“16 States” reunites Alvarez with Joe Drake, Nathan Kahane and Erin Westerman, who lead the film group for Lionsgate. Drake and Kahane produced Alvarez’s “Don’t Breathe...
John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who wrote the upcoming Disney film with Dwayne Johnson “Jungle Cruise,” wrote the script. “16 States” is a pandemic, zombie thriller in the vein of the Will Smith film “I Am Legend.”
Requa and Ficarra will also produce along with Charlie Gogolak of Zaftig Films, as will Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment. Alvarez, Shintaro Shimosawa and Rodolfo Sayagues of Bad Hombre are also producers.
Also Read: 'Don't Breathe 2' Has a Script but 'Evil Dead 2' Does Not, Says Fede Alvarez
“16 States” reunites Alvarez with Joe Drake, Nathan Kahane and Erin Westerman, who lead the film group for Lionsgate. Drake and Kahane produced Alvarez’s “Don’t Breathe...
- 4/10/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lionsgate won an auction for 16 States, a thriller scripted by John Requa & Glenn Ficarra (Jungle Cruise This is Us), to be directed by Fede Alvarez, who helmed the genre hits Don’t Breathe and Evil Dead.
They are keeping plot tight, but think road trip during a zombie pandemic. Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Miri Yoon are producing with Zaftig Films’ Requa, Ficarra and Charlie Gogolak. Bad Hombre’s Alvarez, Shintaro Shimosawa and Rodolfo Sayagues are also producing.
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Package got competitive but Lionsgate film group’s Joe Drake, Nathan Kahane and Erin Westerman have a strong history with Alvarez. Drake and Kahane produced Alvarez’ Don’t Breathe and Evil Dead, when they were partners...
They are keeping plot tight, but think road trip during a zombie pandemic. Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Miri Yoon are producing with Zaftig Films’ Requa, Ficarra and Charlie Gogolak. Bad Hombre’s Alvarez, Shintaro Shimosawa and Rodolfo Sayagues are also producing.
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Package got competitive but Lionsgate film group’s Joe Drake, Nathan Kahane and Erin Westerman have a strong history with Alvarez. Drake and Kahane produced Alvarez’ Don’t Breathe and Evil Dead, when they were partners...
- 4/10/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has signed a multiyear first-look deal with producer Kristin Burr and her Burr! Productions, the distributor announced on Wednesday.
Burr is a 20-year former Disney executive who shepherded the studio’s biggest comedies and romantic comedies, and produced films such as Disney’s “Christopher Robin” and Paramount’s “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” through Burr! Productions.
Burr joined Disney in 1997 as a creative executive. Before transitioning into producing in 2017, she held the title of executive vice P of production at the studio. Her credits include “Sweet Home Alabama,” “The Proposal,” “The Prestige,” “The Muppets” and “Freaky Friday.” One of her final projects at Disney was “Mary Poppins Returns.”
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At Lionsgate, Burr is also working on projects like “Milk (Mother I’d Like to Kill),” which is directed by Dan Trachtenberg.
Burr is a 20-year former Disney executive who shepherded the studio’s biggest comedies and romantic comedies, and produced films such as Disney’s “Christopher Robin” and Paramount’s “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” through Burr! Productions.
Burr joined Disney in 1997 as a creative executive. Before transitioning into producing in 2017, she held the title of executive vice P of production at the studio. Her credits include “Sweet Home Alabama,” “The Proposal,” “The Prestige,” “The Muppets” and “Freaky Friday.” One of her final projects at Disney was “Mary Poppins Returns.”
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At Lionsgate, Burr is also working on projects like “Milk (Mother I’d Like to Kill),” which is directed by Dan Trachtenberg.
- 1/29/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Lionsgate has signed producer Kristin Burr and her company, Burr! Productions to an overall multi-year film production deal.
She is the latest filmmaker to partner with the studio, following Lionsgate’s deals with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver and their production company Point Grey Pictures, filmmaker Chad Stahelski, director Jonathan Levine, and producer Stephen “Doctor” Love.
A Disney exec of 20 years, Burr’s producing credits include Disney’s Christopher Robin and Paramount/Walden Media’s Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
The deal was announced today by Nathan Kahane, President of the Motion Picture Group, who said, “Kristin will be a key pillar for us as we step up our activity in the live-action family space. She develops films in this arena that elevate the genre and are distinctive, fresh and authentic. She is one of the most talented producers working today and will be a tremendous...
She is the latest filmmaker to partner with the studio, following Lionsgate’s deals with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver and their production company Point Grey Pictures, filmmaker Chad Stahelski, director Jonathan Levine, and producer Stephen “Doctor” Love.
A Disney exec of 20 years, Burr’s producing credits include Disney’s Christopher Robin and Paramount/Walden Media’s Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
The deal was announced today by Nathan Kahane, President of the Motion Picture Group, who said, “Kristin will be a key pillar for us as we step up our activity in the live-action family space. She develops films in this arena that elevate the genre and are distinctive, fresh and authentic. She is one of the most talented producers working today and will be a tremendous...
- 1/29/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chad Stahelski, the former stuntman who debuted as co-director on John Wick and has subsequently helmed three Keanu Reeves hits with a fourth coming along with film and TV spinoffs, is ramping up 87eleven Entertainment, a new offshoot of the overall company 87eleven Action Design that he formed years back with his John Wick co-director David Leitch. To run the new production company, Stahelski has brought in longtime Wme agent Jason Spitz, and Stahelski has berthed the production company to a first look film deal at Lionsgate. The deal was cemented by Joe Drake, Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
Spitz spent 24 years as an agent, joining Endeavor from ICM in 1996 and becoming the seventh dealmaker to join that fledgling percentery, long before it became Wme. He had been a partner there and over the years repped such directors and writers as Aaron Sorkin, Chris Columbus, David Frankel,...
Spitz spent 24 years as an agent, joining Endeavor from ICM in 1996 and becoming the seventh dealmaker to join that fledgling percentery, long before it became Wme. He had been a partner there and over the years repped such directors and writers as Aaron Sorkin, Chris Columbus, David Frankel,...
- 12/11/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lionsgate has obtained the rights to Seoul Girls, a comedy feature written by Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson, with a recent revision by Young II Kim.
Wilson will also take on a role in the pic, which follows a Korean American high school girl and her friends who enter a worldwide talent competition to be the opening act for the world’s biggest K-pop boy band. With help from an ex-member of a British girl group and a former K-pop trainee, the Seoul Girls find their voices on the world’s biggest stage.
Wilson will serve as a producer, via her Camp Sugar banner, along with Alison Owen and Debra Hayward of Monumental Pictures. Monumental is one of the producers behind Universal’s soon-to-be-released Cats adaptation, which Wilson co-stars in. Wilson was recently seen on the big screen in Isn’t It Romantic, The Hustle, and Jojo Rabbit.
Wilson will also take on a role in the pic, which follows a Korean American high school girl and her friends who enter a worldwide talent competition to be the opening act for the world’s biggest K-pop boy band. With help from an ex-member of a British girl group and a former K-pop trainee, the Seoul Girls find their voices on the world’s biggest stage.
Wilson will serve as a producer, via her Camp Sugar banner, along with Alison Owen and Debra Hayward of Monumental Pictures. Monumental is one of the producers behind Universal’s soon-to-be-released Cats adaptation, which Wilson co-stars in. Wilson was recently seen on the big screen in Isn’t It Romantic, The Hustle, and Jojo Rabbit.
- 11/19/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has signed producer, entrepreneur and author Stephen “Dr.” Love to a multi-year first-look film development and production deal. Love, through his Made with Love Media banner, currently is producing Shadow Force, the action film starring Kerry Washington and Sterling K. Brown, which the studio recently acquired.
Other forthcoming projects on Love’s slate include the thriller They Cloned Tyrone, directed by Creed 2 screenwriter Juel Taylor, for Netflix; Assisted Living, written by Kay Oyegun, at Paramount; and Notes from a Young Black Chef, based on Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, which will be adapted by Randy McKinnon.
Love produced Creed 2 director Steven Caple Jr.’s first feature The Land, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, was released theatrically by IFC Films and now is on Netflix. He also picked up an Emmy and Cannes Lions Grand Prix for the racially conscious Procter & Gamble commercial “The Talk.”
Love is repped by CAA and Morris Yorn.
Other forthcoming projects on Love’s slate include the thriller They Cloned Tyrone, directed by Creed 2 screenwriter Juel Taylor, for Netflix; Assisted Living, written by Kay Oyegun, at Paramount; and Notes from a Young Black Chef, based on Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, which will be adapted by Randy McKinnon.
Love produced Creed 2 director Steven Caple Jr.’s first feature The Land, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, was released theatrically by IFC Films and now is on Netflix. He also picked up an Emmy and Cannes Lions Grand Prix for the racially conscious Procter & Gamble commercial “The Talk.”
Love is repped by CAA and Morris Yorn.
- 10/2/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has signed a first-look film development and production deal with producer, entrepreneur and author Stephen “Dr.” Love.
Lionsgate recently bought “Shadow Force,” starring Kerry Washington and Sterling K. Brown, which Love is producing through his Made With Love Media company. He’s also producing Juel Taylor’s “They Cloned Tyrone” for Netflix. Love recently set up “Assisted Living,” written by Kay Oyegun, at Paramount Studios along with “Notes From a Young Black Chef,” based on Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, which will be adapted by Randy McKinnon.
“Stephen is producing an extraordinary range of the highest quality short and long form content that speaks viscerally and authentically to audiences,” Joe Drake, chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said. “We want to be in business with storytellers who have a unique world view and a strong slate of ideas that they are developing. We are tremendously excited to be working...
Lionsgate recently bought “Shadow Force,” starring Kerry Washington and Sterling K. Brown, which Love is producing through his Made With Love Media company. He’s also producing Juel Taylor’s “They Cloned Tyrone” for Netflix. Love recently set up “Assisted Living,” written by Kay Oyegun, at Paramount Studios along with “Notes From a Young Black Chef,” based on Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, which will be adapted by Randy McKinnon.
“Stephen is producing an extraordinary range of the highest quality short and long form content that speaks viscerally and authentically to audiences,” Joe Drake, chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said. “We want to be in business with storytellers who have a unique world view and a strong slate of ideas that they are developing. We are tremendously excited to be working...
- 10/2/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has signed a first-look, multi-year film development and production deal with Stephen “Dr.” Love, the Emmy-winning producer and entrepreneur behind the Made With Love Media production company, Lionsgate motion picture group chairman Joe Drake announced Wednesday.
Love is currently producing “Shadow Force” with Kerry Washington and Sterling K. Brown, an action film in the vein of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” that Lionsgate recently acquired.
Love is also producing “They Cloned Tyrone” from Juel Taylor for Netflix, and he recently set up “Assisted Living,” written by Kay Oyegun, at Paramount Studios. He’s also working on another project, “Notes from a Young Black Chef,” based on Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, which will be adapted by Randy McKinnon.
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“Stephen is producing an extraordinary range of the highest quality short and long form content that speaks viscerally and authentically to audiences,...
Love is currently producing “Shadow Force” with Kerry Washington and Sterling K. Brown, an action film in the vein of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” that Lionsgate recently acquired.
Love is also producing “They Cloned Tyrone” from Juel Taylor for Netflix, and he recently set up “Assisted Living,” written by Kay Oyegun, at Paramount Studios. He’s also working on another project, “Notes from a Young Black Chef,” based on Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, which will be adapted by Randy McKinnon.
Also Read: Kerry Washington and Sterling K Brown Action Film 'Shadow Force' Acquired by Lionsgate
“Stephen is producing an extraordinary range of the highest quality short and long form content that speaks viscerally and authentically to audiences,...
- 10/2/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Global content leader Lionsgate today kicked off its CinemaCon presentation to exhibitors by announcing a joint venture with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, partner James Weaver and their Point Grey Pictures (Pgp) to produce multi-platform content.
Pgp is the successful multi-genre film and television production company behind hit films such as Blockers, Neighbors,Sausage Party, The Night Before, This is the End, the television shows “Future Man,” “Black Monday,” and “Preacher,” as well as Lionsgate’s highly-anticipated Rogen and Charlize Theron romantic comedy event of the summer Long Shot, which won the Audience Award in the Headliners section of SXSW and will be released in the Us and select markets on May 3 before expanding worldwide.
Pgp will continue to operate autonomously under Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver’s leadership while working closely with Lionsgate’s executive teams to develop content for the Company’s motion picture, scripted and unscripted television, digital and location-based entertainment businesses.
Pgp is the successful multi-genre film and television production company behind hit films such as Blockers, Neighbors,Sausage Party, The Night Before, This is the End, the television shows “Future Man,” “Black Monday,” and “Preacher,” as well as Lionsgate’s highly-anticipated Rogen and Charlize Theron romantic comedy event of the summer Long Shot, which won the Audience Award in the Headliners section of SXSW and will be released in the Us and select markets on May 3 before expanding worldwide.
Pgp will continue to operate autonomously under Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver’s leadership while working closely with Lionsgate’s executive teams to develop content for the Company’s motion picture, scripted and unscripted television, digital and location-based entertainment businesses.
- 4/5/2019
- by Andrew Wendowski
- Age of the Nerd
Seth Rogen’s Point Grey Pictures has a signed a multi-platform production deal with Lionsgate, the company announced on Thursday at its CinemaCon presentation.
Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and partner James Weaver are behind the firm, which has produced titles like “Blockers,” “Neighbors,” and the raunchy animated hit “Sausage Party.” The new deal will serve as an incubator for content like motion pictures, TV packages, and potential programming for Lionsgate’s cable channel Starz.
Rogen and partners will retain autonomy over Point Grey. Their first collaboration will be “Long Shot,” the romantic comedy starring Rogen and Charlize Theron, which hits May 3.
“Lionsgate is a leader in entertainment with few equals,” said Rogen, Goldberg, and Weaver. “Over the years we have developed some of our biggest hits with Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane — they have been among our biggest supporters. We are thrilled to be partnering with them, alongside Kevin Beggs in TV,...
Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and partner James Weaver are behind the firm, which has produced titles like “Blockers,” “Neighbors,” and the raunchy animated hit “Sausage Party.” The new deal will serve as an incubator for content like motion pictures, TV packages, and potential programming for Lionsgate’s cable channel Starz.
Rogen and partners will retain autonomy over Point Grey. Their first collaboration will be “Long Shot,” the romantic comedy starring Rogen and Charlize Theron, which hits May 3.
“Lionsgate is a leader in entertainment with few equals,” said Rogen, Goldberg, and Weaver. “Over the years we have developed some of our biggest hits with Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane — they have been among our biggest supporters. We are thrilled to be partnering with them, alongside Kevin Beggs in TV,...
- 4/4/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
‘Long Shot’ to launch in Us on May 3.
Lionsgate used its platform at CinemaCon on Thursday (April 4) to offer the crowd a flavour of what to expect from Rian Johnson’s upcoming murder mystery Knives Out starring Daniel Craig at the head of an all-star cast.
Footage revealed Craig to be one of two sleuths alongside Lakeith Stanfield who arrive at a mansion to investigate the apparent murder of the patriarch (Christopher Plummer) of a hateful family.
The clip contained many familiar tropes from the genre and boasted much dark comedy as Chris Evans spits bile at his relatives, telling...
Lionsgate used its platform at CinemaCon on Thursday (April 4) to offer the crowd a flavour of what to expect from Rian Johnson’s upcoming murder mystery Knives Out starring Daniel Craig at the head of an all-star cast.
Footage revealed Craig to be one of two sleuths alongside Lakeith Stanfield who arrive at a mansion to investigate the apparent murder of the patriarch (Christopher Plummer) of a hateful family.
The clip contained many familiar tropes from the genre and boasted much dark comedy as Chris Evans spits bile at his relatives, telling...
- 4/4/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
‘Long Shot’ to launch in Us on May 3.
Lionsgate kicked off its CinemaCon presentation by announcing a joint venture with Point Grey Pictures’ Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver to produce multi-platform content.
Point Grey Pictures produced SXSW audience award winner Long Shot, the comedy starring Rogen and Charlize Theron that Lionsgate screened to show attendees on Thursday afternoon (4), and the company’s credits include Sausage Party, Neighbors, and Blockers, as well as TV shows Future Man, Black Monday, and Preacher. Long Shot opens in the Us on May 3.
The company will continue to operate autonomously under Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver,...
Lionsgate kicked off its CinemaCon presentation by announcing a joint venture with Point Grey Pictures’ Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver to produce multi-platform content.
Point Grey Pictures produced SXSW audience award winner Long Shot, the comedy starring Rogen and Charlize Theron that Lionsgate screened to show attendees on Thursday afternoon (4), and the company’s credits include Sausage Party, Neighbors, and Blockers, as well as TV shows Future Man, Black Monday, and Preacher. Long Shot opens in the Us on May 3.
The company will continue to operate autonomously under Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver,...
- 4/4/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Point Grey Pictures (PG), along with partner James Weaver, have partnered with Lionsgate to produce multi-platform content, the studio announced during its CinemaCon presentation to exhibitors Thursday.
Pgp will continue to operate autonomously under Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver’s leadership, but will work closely with Lionsgate’s executive teams to develop content for its movie, scripted and unscripted TV, digital and location-based entertainment businesses.
Pgp is also behind the Rogen and Charlize Theron rom-com “Long Shot,” arriving from Lionsgate this summer. The film won the Audience Award from the Headliners section of SXSW and opens on May 3.
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“Lionsgate is a leader in entertainment with few equals,” Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver said in a statement. “Over the years we have developed some of our biggest hits...
Pgp will continue to operate autonomously under Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver’s leadership, but will work closely with Lionsgate’s executive teams to develop content for its movie, scripted and unscripted TV, digital and location-based entertainment businesses.
Pgp is also behind the Rogen and Charlize Theron rom-com “Long Shot,” arriving from Lionsgate this summer. The film won the Audience Award from the Headliners section of SXSW and opens on May 3.
Also Read: Why Lionsgate Needs 'Hellboy,' 'John Wick 3' and a Charlize Theron-Seth Rogen Rom-Com to Work
“Lionsgate is a leader in entertainment with few equals,” Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver said in a statement. “Over the years we have developed some of our biggest hits...
- 4/4/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Today at CinemaCon, Lionsgate announced a joint venture with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, partner James Weaver and their Point Grey Pictures (Pgp) to produce multi-platform content.
The two companies recently worked together on the Charlize Theron-Rogen pic Long Shot which opens on May 3.
The Point Grey/Lionsgate partnership allows Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver to develop new programming for every platform in Lionsgate’s 360 entertainment ecosystem, including Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, Lionsgate Television, and Starz. Point Grey Pictures will continue to operate autonomously under Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver’s leadership while working closely with Lionsgate’s executive teams to develop content for the Company’s motion picture, scripted and unscripted television, digital and location-based entertainment businesses.
“Lionsgate is a leader in entertainment with few equals,” said Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver. “Over the years we have developed some of our biggest hits with Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane— they have been among our biggest supporters.
The two companies recently worked together on the Charlize Theron-Rogen pic Long Shot which opens on May 3.
The Point Grey/Lionsgate partnership allows Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver to develop new programming for every platform in Lionsgate’s 360 entertainment ecosystem, including Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, Lionsgate Television, and Starz. Point Grey Pictures will continue to operate autonomously under Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver’s leadership while working closely with Lionsgate’s executive teams to develop content for the Company’s motion picture, scripted and unscripted television, digital and location-based entertainment businesses.
“Lionsgate is a leader in entertainment with few equals,” said Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver. “Over the years we have developed some of our biggest hits with Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane— they have been among our biggest supporters.
- 4/4/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has signed a first-look deal with writer-directors Andrew and Jon Erwin and producing partner Kevin Downes, the team behind the latest faith-based box office success I Can Only Imagine. The pact will see the trio develop, produce and direct film and TV projects via their new Kingdom banner, with the aim to expand the studio’s reach in the faith market.
I Can Only Imagine has grossed $83.5 million since its March release via Lionsgate’s sister company Roadside Attractions, that company’s highest-grossing pic to date. It joined fellow Lionsgate success stories in the faith-based marketplace that include the Oscar-nominated Hacksaw Ridge and The Shack.
The Erwin brothers’ previous directing credits include 2015’s Woodlawn, also produced with Downes. Now they join a Lionsgate roster of creatives that include Paul Feig, Eugenio Derbez, Kevin Hart, Justin Simien, Courtney Kemp, and Ed Zwick & Marshall Herskovitz, among others.
“We’re proud to expand our relationship with Andrew,...
I Can Only Imagine has grossed $83.5 million since its March release via Lionsgate’s sister company Roadside Attractions, that company’s highest-grossing pic to date. It joined fellow Lionsgate success stories in the faith-based marketplace that include the Oscar-nominated Hacksaw Ridge and The Shack.
The Erwin brothers’ previous directing credits include 2015’s Woodlawn, also produced with Downes. Now they join a Lionsgate roster of creatives that include Paul Feig, Eugenio Derbez, Kevin Hart, Justin Simien, Courtney Kemp, and Ed Zwick & Marshall Herskovitz, among others.
“We’re proud to expand our relationship with Andrew,...
- 8/9/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
In an expansion in the faith-based market, Lionsgate has signed a film and television first-look deal with Andrew and Jon Erwin and producing partner Kevin Downes, the team behind “I Can Only Imagine.”
The announcement was made Thursday by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake and Television Group chairman Kevin Beggs. As part of the multi-year agreement, the Erwin brothers and Downes will develop, produce, and direct feature films and television programming for Lionsgate under their newly created Kingdom banner.
Lionsgate noted that it has seen successes in the faith-based community, which include “Hacksaw Ridge,” “The Shack,” and “I Can Only Imagine,” the highest-grossing movie in the history of Lionsgate affiliate Roadside Attractions with $83 million domestically on a $7 million budget. The company noted that the Erwin brothers are one of only a handful of directors to have received an A+ CinemaScore twice, having accomplished the feat on “I Can Only Imagine” and “Woodlawn.
The announcement was made Thursday by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake and Television Group chairman Kevin Beggs. As part of the multi-year agreement, the Erwin brothers and Downes will develop, produce, and direct feature films and television programming for Lionsgate under their newly created Kingdom banner.
Lionsgate noted that it has seen successes in the faith-based community, which include “Hacksaw Ridge,” “The Shack,” and “I Can Only Imagine,” the highest-grossing movie in the history of Lionsgate affiliate Roadside Attractions with $83 million domestically on a $7 million budget. The company noted that the Erwin brothers are one of only a handful of directors to have received an A+ CinemaScore twice, having accomplished the feat on “I Can Only Imagine” and “Woodlawn.
- 8/9/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Pact follows studio’s success with Hacksaw Ridge, The Shack, I Can Only Imagine.
Lionsgate has struck a multi-platform film and television first-look deal with Andrew and Jon Erwin and producing partner Kevin Downes, the team behind I Can Only Imagine.
The Erwin Brothers and Downes (pictured) will develop, produce and direct features and TV for the company under their newly created Kingdom label.
The deal follows Lionsgate’s ongoing successes in the faith-based sector on releases like Hacksaw Ridge, The Shack, and most recently, I Can Only Imagine, the highest grossing film in Roadside Attractions’ history that opened in March and grossed $83.5m.
Lionsgate has struck a multi-platform film and television first-look deal with Andrew and Jon Erwin and producing partner Kevin Downes, the team behind I Can Only Imagine.
The Erwin Brothers and Downes (pictured) will develop, produce and direct features and TV for the company under their newly created Kingdom label.
The deal follows Lionsgate’s ongoing successes in the faith-based sector on releases like Hacksaw Ridge, The Shack, and most recently, I Can Only Imagine, the highest grossing film in Roadside Attractions’ history that opened in March and grossed $83.5m.
- 8/9/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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