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‘Tomb Raider’ Reboot Adds ‘Into the Badlands’ Star Daniel Wu (Exclusive)
10 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Daniel Wu is set to join the reboot of WB/MGM/Gk Films’ “Tomb Raider,” the latest adaptation of the popular video game, starring Alicia Vikander as the iconic character Lara Croft.
Warner Bros. recently announced the movie — from Norwegian director Roar Uthaug — will be released on March 16, 2018.
Wu will play Lu Ren, a ship captain who partners with Croft on a quest to find her father.
MGM joined the project in 2013, acquiring rights to the video game to develop the feature in partnership with Graham King’s Gk Films. King, who obtained “Tomb Raider” in 2011 from Square Enix, will serve as producer.
Cassidy Lange is overseeing production for MGM and Niija Kuykendall is handling production for Warner Bros.
The original “Tomb Raider” video game was released in 1996 by London-based Eidos Interactive, which is now part of Square Enix. Square Enix released a reboot in 2013 with a younger, 21-year-old Croft »
- Justin Kroll
Taraji P. Henson to Headline Screen Gems’ ‘Proud Mary’
10 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“Hidden Figures” star Taraji P. Henson will go from math to mayhem for her next role as she’s set to play a hit woman in Screen Gems’ “Proud Mary,” TheWrap has learned. The film follows a contract killer whose life is upended when she meets a young boy who awakens a dormant maternal instinct within her. There is no director attached yet to the project, which is scheduled to begin production in Boston this April. Also Read: Taraji P Henson on 'Duty' She Felt to Make Historic Drama 'Hidden Figures' (Video) John Stewart Newman and Christian Swegal wrote the movie, »
- Matt Pressberg
'Fantastic Beasts' Leads Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Feature Nominations
14 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them earned three nominations, leading the feature competition of the Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) Awards, Feb. 19 at The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live.
Earning two apiece in features were La La Land, Nocturnal Animals, Zoolander 2, Doctor Strange, Hail, Caesar!, Loving and Suicide Squad.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has already released its shortlist for the makeup and hair styling category. That list includes aforementioned Hail, Caesar! and Suicide Squad; Deadpool, Florence Foster Jenkins and Star Trek Beyond, which earned one MUAHS nomination apiece; and The Dressmaker and »
- Carolyn Giardina
Zoe Saldana Joins the Voice Cast of ‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ (Exclusive)
13 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Hasbro and Lionsgate have signed Zoe Saldana for the voice cast of the animated “My Little Pony: The Movie,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Previously announced voice cast members include Sia, Liev Schreiber, Taye Diggs, Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Uzo Aduba, and Michael Pena. Lionsgate is releasing “My Little Pony” on Oct. 6, 2017.
Jayson Thiessen is directing from a screenplay by Meghan McCarthy, writer and producer of the “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic” animated series.
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The story centers on the “Mane 6” characters — Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity — embarking on a journey to meet new friends and challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.
The regular television voice cast of Tara Strong, Ashleigh Ball, Andrea Libman, Tabitha St. Germain, and Cathy Weseluck is returning.
The pic is being »
- Dave McNary
Ariana Grande, John Legend to Re-Record ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Title Song for Live-Action Adaptation
6 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Ariana Grande and John Legend will re-record the iconic “Beauty and the Beast” title song for the upcoming live-action adaptation. The ballad was previously performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, and went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Song and Best Score in 1991. Angela Lansbury sang the song in the voice of her character, Mrs. Potts, in the film. The new rendition of the classic song is produced by Ron Fair. He was brought in to produce by Disney’s president of music & soundtracks Mitchell Leib, who also brought Grande and Legend to the project. Leib and. »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
Anna Kendrick in Talks to Play Female Santa Claus for Disney Movie
7 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Anna Kendrick is in negotiations to star in Disney's Nicole, a tale of a female Santa Claus.
Marc Lawrence is attached to direct, while Suzanne Todd, who worked with the studio on Alice in Wonderland, is producing.
Lawrence also wrote the script, whose details are being kept on ice. The twist, however, is that it is a holiday family adventure that centers on the coming of a female Santa.
Disney has done well in the past with tales of old St. Nick, having a hit franchise with the Tim Allen-starring Santa Clause trilogy, which launched in 1994.
Lawrence may be best »
- Borys Kit
Plot Details Emerge for Rupert Wyatt’s New Sci-Fi Movie ‘Captive State’
14 hours ago | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) and John Goodman are reuniting for Captive State, an original science-fiction story the director wrote with his wife, Erica Beeney. Up until now, the story was under wraps, but details have now come out about the film, previously described as “very grounded and relatable to our world.” The story involves Chicago, extraterrestrials, […]
The post Plot Details Emerge for Rupert Wyatt’s New Sci-Fi Movie ‘Captive State’ appeared first on /Film. »
- Jack Giroux
Exciting, Extensive Synopsis Revealed For Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘The Avenging Silence’
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Nicolas Winding Refn tends to play it close to the vest when it comes to his upcoming movies, but the details he’s dropped so far about “The Avenging Silence” have been tantalizing. Bond veterans Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (“Casino Royale,” “Quantum Of Solace,” “Skyfall,” “Spectre“) are writing the script for the film, with the director saying early last year that the project was borne out of his desire to make “a big extravagant action film.” Then over the summer, the filmmaker teased that the movie would be inspired by Ian Fleming‘s seminal Bond book “Dr.
Continue reading Exciting, Extensive Synopsis Revealed For Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘The Avenging Silence’ at The Playlist. »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Dax Shepard & Michael Pena Are On Patrol In First Trailer For ‘CHiPs’
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While a movie based on the ’70s drama “CHiPs” seems silly, that’s everyone thought about “21 Jump Street” at first, until Phil Lord and Chris Miller showed that it’s possible to really shake the dust off an aging property. And yet, our reservations remain for “CHiPs” mostly because we’re not quite ready to put our faith in Dax Shepard as writer, director and star (but hey, we’d be more than happy to be proven wrong).
Continue reading Dax Shepard & Michael Pena Are On Patrol In First Trailer For ‘CHiPs’ at The Playlist. »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Cameraperson and O.J.: Made in America Top the 2017 Cinema Eye Honors
56 minutes ago | Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news »
The Cinema Eye Honors, which has been celebrating exceptional documentary filmmaking since 2007, wrapped its first decade tonight with its annual awards ceremony, hosted by documentary director Steve James, at the Museum of the Moving Image. Kirsten Johnson’s memoiristic meditation on documentary image-making, Cameraperson was the big winner, taking home three awards, including Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in Editing and Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, while Ezra Edelman’s sprawling O.J.: Made in America won two: Outstanding Achievement in Directing and Outstanding Achievement in Production. Other winners included Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos’s Netflix series Making a Murderer (Outstanding […] »
- Scott Macaulay
‘Cameraperson’ Leads Cinema Eye Honors With Three Wins Including Top Award
1 hour ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Recognizing the best in documentary filmmaking, the 10th annual Cinema Eye Honors was held tonight at the Museum of the Moving Image, and in the end, the Kirsten Johnson-directed Cameraperson took home the night’s top honor, Outstanding Nonfiction Feature. The film, a cinematic memoir comprised of footage shot by Johnson over a decade, also won awards for Outstanding Editing and Outstanding Cinematography. Coming in second with two awards was, unsurprisingly, likely… »
‘Cameraperson’ Beats ‘O.J.: Made In America’ For Top Award At 10th Annual Cinema Eye Honors
1 hour ago | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
The 2017 Cinema Eye Honors were handed out in Astoria, Queens on Wednesday night and the top prize did not go to the doc that has dominated awards season so far, “O.J.: Made in America.” Instead, Kristen Johnson’s “Cameraperson” took the award for Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking. “Cameraperson” also won the Cinematography and Editing prizes. Ezra Edelman‘s “O.J.” took key awards in Direction and Outstanding Production which is warded to the producers.
Continue reading ‘Cameraperson’ Beats ‘O.J.: Made In America’ For Top Award At 10th Annual Cinema Eye Honors at The Playlist. »
- Gregory Ellwood
‘Cameraperson’ Wins Top Prize at 10th Annual Cinema Eye Honors
2 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Kirsten Johnson’s “Cameraperson” took home three awards at the 10th annual Cinema Eye Honors Wednesday night, including the top prize of outstanding nonfiction feature.
Oscar frontrunner “O.J.: Made in America” was awarded for directing (Ezra Edelman) and producing (Edelman and Caroline Waterlow).
Full list of winners below.
Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking
Outstanding Achievement in Direction
Ezra Edelman, “Oj: Made in America”
Outstanding Achievement in Editing
Nels Bangerter, “Cameraperson”
Outstanding Achievement in Production
Ezra Edelman and Caroline Waterlow, “Oj: Made in America”
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography
Kirsten Johnson, “Cameraperson”
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Score
David Byrne, LeeAnn Rossi and Aaron Rosenblum, “Contemporary Color”
Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design or Animation
Keith Maitland and Craig Staggs, “Tower”
Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film
“Hooligan Sparrow” (Nanfu Wang)
Audience Choice Prize
“Gleason”
Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Films Made for Television
Spotlight Award
“Those Who »
- Kristopher Tapley
Adam Fields Sues, Says Ryan Kavanaugh Fraudently Lured Him to Relativity
2 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Adam Fields claims that Ryan Kavanaugh fraudulently induced him to take a job as co-president of Relativity Media, in a lawsuit that charges the industry veteran was lied to, ostracized and even physically threatened during his short tenure at the crippled film company.
Fields’ suit against Kavanaugh charges that Relativity “operated closer to the cantina scene in Star Wars than a normal production company,” and that Kavanaugh “grossly exaggerated and misrepresented Relativity’s financial outlook and its ability to produce films.”
The company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy last April, but has struggled to raise capital and to produce or release films. Mostly employees were furloughed over the holidays and not brought back after the New Year. Kavanaugh and Dana Brunetti, who he hired to oversee the film operation, have both reportedly stepped away from their executive positions at the Beverly Hills-based company.
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- James Rainey
Unlicensed L.A. Talent Agency Charged With Scamming Child Actor
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has filed criminal charges against operators of an unlicensed talent agency for allegedly unlawfully charging the parent of an underage child for fees and photographs.
“The promise of Hollywood has lured thousands of people from around the globe to pursue careers in television and movies,” Feuer said. “Unfortunately, that promise also attracts unscrupulous individuals who would take advantage of those hopes and dreams. My office will hold accountable those who prey on aspiring performers to the full extent of the law.”
Patrick Arnold Simpson, 48, Paul Atteukenian, 51 and their business Network International Models & Talent were each charged with seven criminal counts including violating the Krekorian Act (advance fees for talent services); operating without a “Child Performer Service Permit”, falsely representing that the business was a licensed talent agency, petty theft, attempted grand theft and criminal conspiracy.
Simpson and Atteukenian could face up to four years in jail and $33,500 in fines. »
- Dave McNary
‘What Lies Upstream’ First Clips: Slamdance Docu Blows Open West Virginia Water Contamination Scandal
3 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Exclusive: Prepare to clinch your fists and yell at your computer screen. The documentary What Lies Upstream from writer-director Cullen Hoback takes an unflinching deep dive into the aftermath of the January 2014 Elk River chemical spill that dumped up to 10,000 gallons of crude 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol – used as a froth floation agent to separate coal from other minerals in a tank of water – into West Virginia’s Elk River. The incident left up to 300,000 residents… »
‘Lion’ To Screen At World Economic Forum In Davos
3 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Unicef and the Un Foundation have set a screening of Lion at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, January 18. The screening will be part of a program to highlight the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development, launched and signed by 193 world leaders at the Un General Assembly in 2015. The goal is to eradicate extreme poverty and climate change, among other things. In a statement, producers Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Angie Fielder said the… »
Channing Tatum Closes Deal to Star in ‘Triple Frontier’
4 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
After reports surfaced of Channing Tatum and Tom Hardy’s interest in the long-in-development Paramount thriller “Triple Frontier,” it now looks like the two are very close to teaming up.
Sources tell Variety that Tatum has officially closed his deal to star in the South American crime thriller, while Hardy is in final negotiations to finalize his deal.
This marks the biggest step toward the movie getting a greenlight since it was announced that Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal were developing the project in 2009. Bigelow has since left the project as director, and was replaced by J.C. Chandor. Boal is still on as a writer and producer.
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Charles Roven and Alex Gartner of Atlas Entertainment are also producing.
The film is set in the notorious border zone between Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil where the Iguazu and Parana rivers converge »
- Justin Kroll
Producer Steven Paul Buys Distributor Echo Bridge
4 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Veteran independent producer Steven Paul has acquired distributor Echo Bridge Acquisition Corp. for an undisclosed price, Variety has learned exclusively.
Paul heads a group of investors that made the deal, which includes a library of more than 2,700 films. He will become chairman of Echo Bridge and has tapped Matthew Smith, previously head of Anderson Home Entertainment, as CEO.
Echo Bridge is based in La Crosse, Wis., where it operates from a 125,000 square-foot distribution facility. Echo Bridge has a longtime direct relationship with WalMart, and distributes products to more than 20,000 retail outlets and 40,000 kiosks.
Paul’s Sp Releasing has also signed a distribution agreement with Echo Bridge for its slate of films.
“We are very excited to have acquired Echo Bridge as it is the only independent distributor with direct distribution to such an array of outlets,” Paul said. “With Matthew Smith at the helm we believe Ebac will now become »
- Dave McNary
Peter Dinklage Joins ‘Avengers: Infinity Wars,’ Spider-Man & More ‘Guardians’ Confirmed To Appear
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Marvel is getting ready for their next mega movie, “Avengers: Infinity War.” A two part-er, although they’ve apparently dropped Part 1 and Part 2 as the subtitled for each film, the super hero studio is ramping up casting and tonight it’s been revealed that “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage is in early talks for a key role. What character he’ll actually be playing is unknown at the moment, but given his diminutive size and the storyline, many people are already speculating he’ll play Uatu The Watcher.
Continue reading Peter Dinklage Joins ‘Avengers: Infinity Wars,’ Spider-Man & More ‘Guardians’ Confirmed To Appear at The Playlist. »
- The Playlist
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