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‘Jessica Jones’ Star David Tennant Cast in ‘Bad Samaritan’
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“Jessica Jones” star David Tennant has been cast in Dean Devlin‘s “Bad Samaritan,” Devlin’s Electric Entertainment announced Thursday. The film is set to begin shooting later this year in Portland, Oregon. Brandon Boyce wrote the screenplay, while Electric’s Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan are producing along with Devlin. The film follows two young car valets who use their business to burglarize homes of the patrons. One day, they attempt to steal from the wrong house, which changes their lives forever. See Video: David Tennant Roasts Donald Trump Over Brexit Comments Tennant is best known for his role »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
Amazon Prime Video Takes U.S. Rights to Australian Drama ‘The Kettering Incident’ (Exclusive)
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Amazon Prime Video has acquired exclusive U.S. rights from BBC Worldwide North America to season one of Australian drama “The Kettering Incident.” The show, which stars Elizabeth Debicki (“The Night Manager”) and Matthew Le Nevez (“Offspring”), will be available to Amazon subscribers from Sept. 30.
“The Kettering Incident,” which won the Special Jury Prize at the Series Mania Festival in Paris, was co-created by Tasmanian writer Victoria Madden (Lynda La Plante’s “Trial and Retribution,” “The Bill,” “Halifax Fp”) and producer Vincent Sheehan (“Animal Kingdom,” “The Hunter,” “The Rover”), and shot entirely in Tasmania.
The series tells the story of Anna Macy (Debicki), a doctor who left the town of Kettering when she was 14, shortly after her best friend disappeared while they were playing in the forest. “Anna returns 15 years later to a town struggling to survive — torn apart by clashes between environmentalists and loggers. Anna’s reappearance causes a stir. Theories »
- Leo Barraclough
Nicolas Cage’s ‘Dog Eat Dog’ Scheduled for November Release
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RLJ Entertainment has acquired all North American rights to the action thriller “Dog Eat Dog,” starring Willem Dafoe, Nicolas Cage and Christopher Matthew Cook.
Paul Schrader directed from a script by Matthew Wilder, based on the novel by Edward Bunker. The film first premiered at the 69th Cannes Film Festival as the closing night title in the Directors’ Fortnight and will have its North American premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival in September.
Rlj plans a November release in theaters and on demand. The deal was negotiated by Mark Ward on behalf of Rlj Entertainment and Mark Earl Burman of Adme on behalf of the filmmakers.
“Dog Eat Dog” focuses on a trio of ex-cons who botch a kidnapping, get on the wrong side of the mob and become the city’s most wanted fugitives.
The film is produced by Mark Earl Burman, Gary Hamilton, Brian Beckmann and David Hillary »
- Dave McNary
Holt McCallany, Peter Fonda Starring in Comedy ‘Ogilvy Fortune’ (Exclusive)
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Peter Fonda and Holt McCallany will star in caper comedy “The Ogilvy Fortune” with Andrew Dice Clay and Richard Lewis cast in supporting roles, Variety has learned exclusively.
Frank Peluso will direct from his screenplay, which traces the search for lost pirate treasure hidden inside a Caribbean Island hotel days before it’s due for demolition. Shooting is set to begin in February at Pinewood Studios in the Dominican Republic.
Jimmy Holcomb of Opsis Entertainment is producing and Luis Gonzalez-Bunster and Rolando Gonzalez-Bunster (CEO of InterEnergy) are financing and producing the project. Nancy Nayor and Bruce Rubenstein are executive producing.
Nick Cassavetes will serve as executive producer and continue his longstanding working relationship with Peluso, who was an associate producer of “Alpha Dog.”
Fonda will next be seen opposite Melissa Leo in the feature “The Most Hated Woman in America,” produced by Elizabeth Banks for Netflix. Fonda recently »
- Dave McNary
‘The Light Between Oceans’ Clips: Michael Fassbender Is the Perfect Father and Husband
1 hour ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander have incredible chemistry in Derek Cianfrance’s upcoming drama “The Light Between Oceans,” and now we have two new clips from the movie to prove it.
Based on M.L. Stedman’s 2012 best-selling novel of the same name, the film tells the the story of a couple, Tom Sherbourne (Fassbender) and Isabel Graysmark (Vikander), who marry and live on a small island. As their love flourishes, their happiness is marred by their inability to start a family. Wishing for a child of their own, one day a castaway baby washes ashore and Isabel believes her prayers have been answered, while Tom is torn between reporting the child and keeping her as their own.
The new clips show Fassbender is a charming light, making him seem like the perfect husband and father.
Read More: ‘The Light Between Oceans’ First Look: Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander’s Happy Family »
- Liz Calvario
Points North Institute Announces 2016 Forum Program, Including Masterclasses With Ezra Edelman and Kirsten Johnson
1 hour ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
The Points North Institute has unveiled unveiled the lineup for its eighth annual Points North Forum. The three-day documentary-focused conference program runs concurrently with the Camden International Film Festival (Ciff) from September 16 – 18 at the historic Camden Opera House and Rockport Opera House in Camden and Rockport, Maine.
This year’s program will include four masterclasses focused on directing, editing, producing and interactive media, panel discussions, case studies, networking events and the seventh annual Points North Pitch, part of the yearlong Points North Fellowship for six filmmakers with feature documentaries in development. Those masterclasses will be taught by director Ezra Edelman, director and cinematographer Kirsten Johnson, producer Julie Goldman, veteran editor Joe Bini and interactive media pioneer Hugues Sweeney of the National Film Board of Canada.
A full conference schedule and list of industry delegates can be found online, right here. For filmmakers looking to crack various aspects of »
- Kate Erbland
The Rock Named World’s Highest-Paid Actor, Earning Nearly $20 Million More Than Highest-Paid Actress, Jennifer Lawrence
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tops Forbes’ list of the highest-paid actors in the world this year, bringing in nearly $65 million over the past year. His work on the “Fast and Furious” franchise and “San Andreas” helped him dethroned Robert Downey, Jr., who had held the title for three consecutive years.
Jennifer Lawrence tops the list of highest-paid actresses, with a total of $46 million — nearly $20 million less than The Rock. (She comes in sixth overall, behind Jackie Chan, Matt Damon, Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp.) For all the attention that Hollywood’s pay disparity has received in recent months and years, little appears to have changed. Full list below:
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Dwayne Johnson – $64.5 million Jackie Chan – $61 million Matt Damon – $55 million Tom Cruise – $53 million Johnny Depp – $48 million Ben Affleck – $43 million Vin Diesel – $35 million Shah Rukh Khan – $33 million Robert Downey, »
- Michael Nordine
Emmy Predictions 2016: Editing Contenders Raise the Narrative Bar for TV
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While “Game of Thrones” achieved epic greatness with the ambitious “Battle of the Bastards,” “Better Call Saul” got even better in Season 2 with a looser and more experimental vibe. They’re squaring off for best drama series editing, with “Got” the likely winner.
Meanwhile, “The People v. O.J. Simpson,” which captured the “Trial of the Century” as a telling precursor to current racial strife, has the edge over the trippy “Fargo” prequel in the limited series/movie editing race.
“The Battle of the Bastards” brings to a head the heated feud between Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) and his army of Wildlings, and the Boltons, led by nemesis Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon). Director Miguel Sapochni used “Ran” as dramatic inspiration and the military strategy of Hannibal as reference with both armies trying to lure the other into the center and then attack from the sides.
Editor Tim Porter poured through 100 hours of footage, »
- Bill Desowitz
‘Citizen Jane’ Exclusive Poster: New Documentary Explores The Life Of Urban Activist Jane Jacobs
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In a time when it feels like the integrity of urban neighborhoods are constantly at risk, it’s important to look back at history and discover the people who fought to maintain those neighborhoods and keep them out of the hands of power broker and developers. Matt Tyrnauer’s new documentary “Citizen Jane: Battle For The City” explores the life of legendary writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs, who battled to save history New York City neighborhoods from the redevelopment plans of the ruthless Robert Moses in the 1960s.
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In 1960, Jacobs’s book “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” sent shockwaves through the architecture and planning worlds, with its exploration of the consequences of modern planners’ and architects’ reconfiguration of cities. She singlehandedly helped change the way people look at urban living, »
- Vikram Murthi
‘Single By 30’ Review: Harry Shum Jr. Is The Asian Heartthrob America Needs
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
As their first first viral video attests, Wesley Chan and Philip Wang have made it their life’s mission as filmmakers to prove one thing: Asian men are sexy. With Harry Shum Jr. (“Glee”) as the leading man in their new mini-series, “Single By 30,” the point is moot. In the series, Shum plays Peter, a nice guy living in Los Angeles working for the family business. With his thirtieth birthday approaching, and his parents thirsting for grandkids, Peter decides he needs to step up his dating game. When his party-loving friend Mark (Eric Ochoa) makes a Facebook event for what was supposed to be a quiet celebration, Peter’s high school crush shows up.
Read More: Anna Akana: How the Star of ‘Miss 2059’ Is Turning Online Fame Into an Empire
The recently single Joanna (Kina Grannis) reminds Peter of a pact they once made: If they were »
- Jude Dry
‘Game of Aces’ Exclusive Clip: Wwi Thriller Follows The Recovery of a Downed German Double Agent In The Arabian Desert
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The Arabian desert is one of the most desolate places on Earth, a barren wasteland that stretches out like a body. The new World War I thriller “Game of Aces” finds itself in the desolate heart of that body and follows the story of a German double agent awaiting rescue. Captain Jackson Cove (Chris Klein), an American pilot flying for the British allied forces, has been tasked to recover Captain Josef von Zimmerman (Werner Daehn) and the information he’s carrying for the Allies. Joined by a young English nurse and German translator Eleanor Morgan (Victoria Summer), the two struggle to find Zimmerman, but when they do, he’s severely injured and suffering from amnesia. Soon, the mission disintegrates into a sandstorm of deceit, confusion and danger, and Cove and Morgan must find a way out. Watch an exclusive clip below.
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- Vikram Murthi
‘The Lost Boys’ Will Now Be An Anthology TV Series On The CW
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Known most recently as the network with almost every superhero show, The CW also loves their vampires. The network features not one, but two vampire shows in their lineup, with “The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals.” According to Deadline, with at least one of the shows ending soon, the network is interested in moving forward […]
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- Charles Dean
Women at the Emmys: The Behind-the-Scenes Nominees We’re Rooting For
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Discussing the representation of women in Hollywood is never, you know, a fun topic, especially when it comes to below-the-line departments. In 2016, there are still glaring examples of a lack of progress for women.
While an improvement over years past, here’s just a quick sampling of accomplishments women were not recognized for: narration, music composition, writing in many categories, stunt coordination… There are plenty of categories, as well, where only one or two women were nominated, often with a male partner — such as Writing for a Comedy, where the sole female nominee is Sharon Horgan alongside Rob Delaney for “Catastrophe.”
But rather than dwell on that, let’s acknowledge some of the accomplished nominees who have a chance to be recognized for their achievements this year. Because regardless of gender, they’re awesome.
Susanne Bier, “The Night Manager” (AMC)
Outstanding Direction for a Limited Series
Coming from the feature world, »
- Liz Shannon Miller
Melanie Lynskey Is Always Willing to Wait for the Right Part (And It’s Paying Off) — Girl Talk
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Girl Talk is a weekly look at women in film — past, present and future.
Melanie Lynskey was just 16 when she first broke into Hollywood, thanks to a bold and bright turn opposite Kate Winslet in Peter Jackson’s fact-based “Heavenly Creatures.” Since then, she’s carved out a career that’s wholly her own, one that includes roles in tiny indies like “Hello I Must Be Going” and big studio films like “Sweet Home Alabama,” exceedingly popular television series like “Two and a Half Men” (when asked about the roles she’s recognized most for, Lynskey laughed and said, “At the airport, it’s ‘Two and Half Men'”) and critical darlings like “Togetherness” — and just about everything in between.
But one thing has held true from the start: Lynskey requires great material. She could scarcely ask for better than the kind she got in Clea DuVall’s directorial debut, “The Intervention. »
- Kate Erbland
‘In Order Of Disappearance’ Is A Bitter, Bloody Treat For The Black Of Heart [Review]
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This is a reprint of our review from the 2014 Berlin Film Festival. In case you’re unaware, Lars Von Trier is not the only director to regard Stellan Skarsgård as something of a talisman, as the actor has paired up with director Hans Petter Moland three times previously, most recently with “A Somewhat Gentle Man,” a […]
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- Jessica Kiang
Trailer For HBO’s ‘Three Days Of Terror: The Charlie Hebdo Attacks’ Explores A Tragedy
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It takes an individual with a certain touch to be able to helm a documentary about a terrorist attack still fresh in the minds and hearts of so many people worldwide. Emmy nominee and BAFTA winning producer and director Dan Reed is one such individual, whose filmography of documentaries “Terror in Moscow” (2009), “Terror in […]
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- Elizabeth MacLeod
‘Ice Guardians’ Exclusive Trailer: Sports Doc Explores The History of The Enforcer In The NHL
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Many sports documentaries focus on the inspirational story of an individual or a team overcoming great odds to achieve greatness, but few examine one particular position on a team, especially one so misunderstood and controversial. The new documentary “Ice Guardians” journeys into the lives of those who perform undoubtedly the toughest job within the National Hockey League today: The enforcer, an unofficial role whose job it is to deter and respond to violent play by the opposition.
Read More: Review: Gripping And Historic Hockey Documentary ‘Red Army’
Few understand this position and even fewer appreciate what is involved in becoming one. Born out of self policing an inherently violent game, the role now faces the scrutiny of national newspapers, blogs, and TV news casts. Due to its violent nature, it has drawn opinions from both fans and critics alike. But what led to its spectacular rise? What purpose does it really serve? »
- Vikram Murthi
Mike Birbiglia’s ‘Thank God For Jokes’ (Likely) Headed To Netflix & 8 Other Ama Reveals
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Occasioned by the recent release of “Don’t Think Twice,” Mike Birbiglia took to reddit for an Ama yesterday. The biggest reveal is that he’ll (hopefully) be filming a performance from his “Thank God for Jokes” tour for Netflix, though the comedian/actor/filmmaker had plenty else to say as well:
On the interplay between sadness and comedy: “I’m just trying to dig into the sadness and hopefully find some comedy so that hopefully you can too. I mean, that’s the goal. I’m doing my best.”
On people pronouncing his name wrong: “People keep telling me that local NPR ads for Don’T Think Twice keep saying ‘Mike Ber-Beehl-ia’s movie…’ etc. I think some names are never meant to be learned. Sincerely, Mike Birbigilbug”
Read More: SXSW 2016 Review: Mike Birbiglia’s ‘Don’t Think Twice’ is a Wise Meditation on Improv Comedy
On the sometimes »
- Michael Nordine
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Tackles Democracy In Short Film Starring Edward Snowden, Plus 2 Clips From Oliver Stone’s Movie
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Ahead of next month’s release of the Oliver Stone biopic “Snowden” starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the film’s star had released his own adaptation of sorts. With the help of the Aclu and HitRecord, a short film directed by Gordon-Levitt was posted online this week (via EW). HitRecord is Jgl’s own company, designed to allow a totally collaborative […]
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- Stephanie Ashe
‘Now We’re Talking’ Trailer: Tommy Dewey Toplines Sports Parody Digital Series From LeBron James’ Production Company
3 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
What can two washed up quarterbacks do after their NFL careers are over? How about try their luck on a new playing field: broadcasting. Today go90, along with WB’s Blue Ribbon Content and LeBron James’ Uninterrupted, released the first trailer for the sports-themed comedy “Now We’re Talking.”
The short-form, digital scripted show stars Tommy Dewey and Tug Coker as former pro football quarterbacks, Tug Tanner (Coker) and Tommy Arondall (Dewey), who now find themselves falling from the top of their NFL game to the bottom of their class in sports broadcasting school. The first look shows the ex-rivals forced to work together in their new sportscasting careers.
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In addition to Dewey and Coker, the cast of includes Malcolm Barrett, Molly Ephraim, Fred Melamed, Kevin Bigley and Eamon Sheehan and features a number of »
- Liz Calvario
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