It’s a This Is Us reunion of sorts for Gerald McRaney, who joins series creator Dan Fogelman’s new show starring Sterling K. Brown as a Secret Service agent leading the detail for James Marsden’s unnamed president.
In the dearly departed NBC drama, McRaney portrayed Dr. K, who advised Jack and Rebecca to adopt Randall (played by Brown).
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In the dearly departed NBC drama, McRaney portrayed Dr. K, who advised Jack and Rebecca to adopt Randall (played by Brown).
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- 2/23/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: America Ferrera’s hot streak continues, as the Barbie Oscar nom has been set to executive produce and star in Naked by the Window, a series adaptation of the book by Robert Katz, which has landed at Amazon MGM Studios for development following a bidding war.
Originally published in 1990, the book tells the true story of the groundbreaking Cuban artist Ana Mendieta, her formidable impact on the New York art scene, and the controversial trial of her sculptor husband, Carl Andre, for her sudden and tragic death.
Charise Castro Smith (Encanto) will write and exec produce the series, with Plan B also on board to executive produce.
Regarded as one of the most influential Cuban-American artists of the post-wwii era, Mendieta is celebrated for her groundbreaking work in the fields of performance art, sculpture, and land art. Known for works examining themes of identity, feminism, and the relationship between...
Originally published in 1990, the book tells the true story of the groundbreaking Cuban artist Ana Mendieta, her formidable impact on the New York art scene, and the controversial trial of her sculptor husband, Carl Andre, for her sudden and tragic death.
Charise Castro Smith (Encanto) will write and exec produce the series, with Plan B also on board to executive produce.
Regarded as one of the most influential Cuban-American artists of the post-wwii era, Mendieta is celebrated for her groundbreaking work in the fields of performance art, sculpture, and land art. Known for works examining themes of identity, feminism, and the relationship between...
- 2/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Barbara Walters, the Emmy-winning pioneering journalist who paved the way for decades of women journalists in broadcast TV, died on Friday. She was 93.
“Barbara Walters, who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, has died,” tweeted ABC News Friday. Walters worked for ABC from 1976 to her retirement in 2014.
Breaking: Barbara Walters, who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, has died. She was 93. https://t.co/tydwREgTb2 pic.twitter.com/b4jOEHVYFE
— ABC News (@ABC) December 31, 2022
Walters got her start as a writer and segment producer on NBC’s “The Today Show.” By 1974, she became a co-host of the show — and two years later was named the first woman to co-anchor a network’s evening news show when she joined Harry Reasoner on “ABC Evening News.”
From 1979 to 2004, Walters co-hosted and produced...
“Barbara Walters, who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, has died,” tweeted ABC News Friday. Walters worked for ABC from 1976 to her retirement in 2014.
Breaking: Barbara Walters, who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, has died. She was 93. https://t.co/tydwREgTb2 pic.twitter.com/b4jOEHVYFE
— ABC News (@ABC) December 31, 2022
Walters got her start as a writer and segment producer on NBC’s “The Today Show.” By 1974, she became a co-host of the show — and two years later was named the first woman to co-anchor a network’s evening news show when she joined Harry Reasoner on “ABC Evening News.”
From 1979 to 2004, Walters co-hosted and produced...
- 12/31/2022
- by Jethro Nededog and Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Robert Katz, who produced several prestigious movies and TV projects, including 1999’s “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge” and 1993’s “Gettysburg,” has died at 81, his widow, Patricia Brown Katz, confirmed to TheWrap.
Katz, who had been battling lung cancer for several years, died Wednesday morning at the intensive care unit of the Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, California.
While a statement prepared by Katz’s friends listed his birthdate as February 7, 1943, Patricia told TheWrap that he was actually born in 1941 and that his middle initial was “F.” for “Francis, not “A.,” which was reported elsewhere.
Patricia, whom he married in 1992, said, “He was a real man’s man, but also took loving care of me for 30 years. He is sorely, sorely missed. He was still working on projects ’til the day he died. He told me, ‘Don’t tell anybody that I’m ill, if they find out, they won’t let me work anymore.
Katz, who had been battling lung cancer for several years, died Wednesday morning at the intensive care unit of the Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, California.
While a statement prepared by Katz’s friends listed his birthdate as February 7, 1943, Patricia told TheWrap that he was actually born in 1941 and that his middle initial was “F.” for “Francis, not “A.,” which was reported elsewhere.
Patricia, whom he married in 1992, said, “He was a real man’s man, but also took loving care of me for 30 years. He is sorely, sorely missed. He was still working on projects ’til the day he died. He told me, ‘Don’t tell anybody that I’m ill, if they find out, they won’t let me work anymore.
- 6/24/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
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Robert Katz, a producer who worked on notable fact-based projects including Selena, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge and Gettysburg, has died. He was 79.
Katz died Wednesday at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys following a long battle with lung cancer, his family announced.
In 1986, Katz launched Esparza/Katz Productions with Moctesuma Esparza, and they produced more than 20 projects together, including the films Gettysburg (1993), The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1996), the Jennifer Lopez-starring Selena (1997) and Gods and Generals (2003).
Their television work included the 1997 TNT miniseries Rough Riders (1997), featuring Tom Berenger as Teddy Roosevelt; the 1999 HBO telefilm Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, which starred Halle Berry and received an Emmy nomination for outstanding made for TV movie; and the 2006 HBO telefilm Walkout.
Katz landed an Oscar nomination in the best short film, live action category for Shoeshine (1987).
Born in Los Angeles on Feb. 7, 1943, Katz served with the U.S. Marines as a jet fighter pilot.
Robert Katz, a producer who worked on notable fact-based projects including Selena, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge and Gettysburg, has died. He was 79.
Katz died Wednesday at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys following a long battle with lung cancer, his family announced.
In 1986, Katz launched Esparza/Katz Productions with Moctesuma Esparza, and they produced more than 20 projects together, including the films Gettysburg (1993), The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1996), the Jennifer Lopez-starring Selena (1997) and Gods and Generals (2003).
Their television work included the 1997 TNT miniseries Rough Riders (1997), featuring Tom Berenger as Teddy Roosevelt; the 1999 HBO telefilm Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, which starred Halle Berry and received an Emmy nomination for outstanding made for TV movie; and the 2006 HBO telefilm Walkout.
Katz landed an Oscar nomination in the best short film, live action category for Shoeshine (1987).
Born in Los Angeles on Feb. 7, 1943, Katz served with the U.S. Marines as a jet fighter pilot.
- 6/23/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired U.S. rights to Art of Love, the romantic drama from writer-director Betty Kaplan that stars Esai Morales and Tigertail‘s Kunjue Li. It will now be released in domestic theaters and on digital July 22.
The film was originally titled Simone, which is the name of the 2013 Eduardo Lalo novel on which it is based. Set in Puerto Rico, the plot centers on a mysterious, erotic and haunting love story of a writer-professor at a leading university and an aspiring student from the immigrant Chinese community.
Caterina Murino, Joanna Cassidy Braulio Castillo, Zoribel Fonalledas, Bruno Irizarry, Eli Cay, Mélanie Ramos and Aris Mejias also star in the pic, which was released in Puerto Rico last fall.
Peter Rawley and Frances Lausell are producers; executive producers are the Sifre Group, Morris Ruskin, Robert Katz and the Phoenix Fund in Puerto Rico.
Check out the trailer...
The film was originally titled Simone, which is the name of the 2013 Eduardo Lalo novel on which it is based. Set in Puerto Rico, the plot centers on a mysterious, erotic and haunting love story of a writer-professor at a leading university and an aspiring student from the immigrant Chinese community.
Caterina Murino, Joanna Cassidy Braulio Castillo, Zoribel Fonalledas, Bruno Irizarry, Eli Cay, Mélanie Ramos and Aris Mejias also star in the pic, which was released in Puerto Rico last fall.
Peter Rawley and Frances Lausell are producers; executive producers are the Sifre Group, Morris Ruskin, Robert Katz and the Phoenix Fund in Puerto Rico.
Check out the trailer...
- 6/8/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures has secured the North American distribution to rights The Secret: Dare to Dream, starring Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas. Gravitas has partnered with Roadside Attractions to release the film in theaters on April 17.
The pic, which hails from tri-g Films, was directed by Sweet Home Alabama helm Andy Tennant and inspired by Rhonda Byrne’s 2006 Nyt bestseller, The Secret. Adapted by Bekah Brunstetter, Tennant, and Rick Parks, the plot centers around Miranda Wells (Holmes), a hard-working young widow struggling to raise three children on her own. A powerful storm brings a devastating challenge and a mysterious man, Bray Johnson (Lucas), into her life. In just a few short days, Bray’s presence re-ignites the family’s spirit, but he carries a secret—and that secret could change everything.
Celia Weston and Jerry O’Connell co-star. Producers are Byrne, Robert Cort, Paul Hanson, Joe Gelchion, Matthew George, and Robert Katz.
The pic, which hails from tri-g Films, was directed by Sweet Home Alabama helm Andy Tennant and inspired by Rhonda Byrne’s 2006 Nyt bestseller, The Secret. Adapted by Bekah Brunstetter, Tennant, and Rick Parks, the plot centers around Miranda Wells (Holmes), a hard-working young widow struggling to raise three children on her own. A powerful storm brings a devastating challenge and a mysterious man, Bray Johnson (Lucas), into her life. In just a few short days, Bray’s presence re-ignites the family’s spirit, but he carries a secret—and that secret could change everything.
Celia Weston and Jerry O’Connell co-star. Producers are Byrne, Robert Cort, Paul Hanson, Joe Gelchion, Matthew George, and Robert Katz.
- 11/22/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Principal photography commenced earlier this week in New Orleans.
Covert Media has reported a strong response to The Secret Movie starring Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas based on the global self-help publishing phenomenon The Secret, led by deals in Australia, Germany and Spain.
Covert has licensed the Afm sales title in: Australia (Village Roadshow); Germany and Spain (Wild Bunch); Scandinavia (Sandrew Metronome); Middle East (Gulf Films); Latin America (Imagem); Taiwan (Moviecloud); Benelux (Dutch Film Works); Cis (Top Film); Portugal (Lusomundo); India (PVR); and Indonesia (Cgv).
Further details have closed in: Switzerland (Ascot Elite); South Africa (Empire Entertainment); Singapore (Shaw); Philippines...
Covert Media has reported a strong response to The Secret Movie starring Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas based on the global self-help publishing phenomenon The Secret, led by deals in Australia, Germany and Spain.
Covert has licensed the Afm sales title in: Australia (Village Roadshow); Germany and Spain (Wild Bunch); Scandinavia (Sandrew Metronome); Middle East (Gulf Films); Latin America (Imagem); Taiwan (Moviecloud); Benelux (Dutch Film Works); Cis (Top Film); Portugal (Lusomundo); India (PVR); and Indonesia (Cgv).
Further details have closed in: Switzerland (Ascot Elite); South Africa (Empire Entertainment); Singapore (Shaw); Philippines...
- 11/2/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Veteran stars Jerry O’Connell (Billions, Sliders) and Celia Weston (The Intern, Dead Man Walking) have signed on to appear alongside Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas in The Secret Movie, based on the best-selling self-help book The Secret.
The film — from director Andy Tennant (Hitch, Sweet Home Alabama) — centers on a young widow with three children who hires a handyman to fix her house, only to realize that, as he grows closer to the family, he carries a secret connection to her past.
Joe Gelchion’s Tri-g, Matthew George’s Savvy Media Holdings and Robert Katz under his Shine Box banner recently boarded the ...
The film — from director Andy Tennant (Hitch, Sweet Home Alabama) — centers on a young widow with three children who hires a handyman to fix her house, only to realize that, as he grows closer to the family, he carries a secret connection to her past.
Joe Gelchion’s Tri-g, Matthew George’s Savvy Media Holdings and Robert Katz under his Shine Box banner recently boarded the ...
- 11/1/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Veteran stars Jerry O’Connell (Billions, Sliders) and Celia Weston (The Intern, Dead Man Walking) have signed on to appear alongside Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas in The Secret Movie, based on the best-selling self-help book The Secret.
The film — from director Andy Tennant (Hitch, Sweet Home Alabama) — centers on a young widow with three children who hires a handyman to fix her house, only to realize that, as he grows closer to the family, he carries a secret connection to her past.
Joe Gelchion’s Tri-g, Matthew George’s Savvy Media Holdings and Robert Katz under his Shine Box banner recently boarded the ...
The film — from director Andy Tennant (Hitch, Sweet Home Alabama) — centers on a young widow with three children who hires a handyman to fix her house, only to realize that, as he grows closer to the family, he carries a secret connection to her past.
Joe Gelchion’s Tri-g, Matthew George’s Savvy Media Holdings and Robert Katz under his Shine Box banner recently boarded the ...
- 11/1/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: A Private War producers Matthew George and Joe Gelchion and Law Abiding Citizen producer Robert Katz are joining the production team for Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas pic The Secret.
Gelchion’s Tri-g, George’s Savvy Media Holdings and Katz’s Shine Box will fully finance the previously announced film, which will begin shoot in New Orleans next month. Neil Sacker negotiated the deal and served as outside counsel through Skadden Arps. Covert Media handles international sales.
The love story drama, directed by Andy Tennant (Hitch) is based on the popular self-help book and film of the same name by Rhonda Byrne. Written by Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us), producers also include Robert Cort (Robert Cort Productions), Byrne and Paul Hanson (Covert). Christopher H. Warner (Wind River) will serve as executive producer.
The film will follow a hard-working widow with three children who hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm.
Gelchion’s Tri-g, George’s Savvy Media Holdings and Katz’s Shine Box will fully finance the previously announced film, which will begin shoot in New Orleans next month. Neil Sacker negotiated the deal and served as outside counsel through Skadden Arps. Covert Media handles international sales.
The love story drama, directed by Andy Tennant (Hitch) is based on the popular self-help book and film of the same name by Rhonda Byrne. Written by Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us), producers also include Robert Cort (Robert Cort Productions), Byrne and Paul Hanson (Covert). Christopher H. Warner (Wind River) will serve as executive producer.
The film will follow a hard-working widow with three children who hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm.
- 9/24/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
©2015 Alcon Entertainment, LLC Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros.
The Chilean miners – whose miraculous rescue from a collapsed mine five years ago today captivated more than a billion people around the world – reunited in Rome on Tuesday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the day they emerged from the mine.
In the Eternal City, the miners were applauded at a special anniversary screening of Alcon Entertainment’s and Warner Bros. Pictures’ inspiring drama The 33, where they were joined by director Patricia Riggen and producer Mike Medavoy.
The film not only reveals the remarkable story of their survival against the odds but of the families, whose unwavering faith and support was instrumental in the rescue, and of the international team of rescuers, who would not give up until they brought the miners home.
The 33 opens nationwide in Us theaters on November 13, 2015, exactly one month after the five-year anniversary of the rescue.
The Chilean miners – whose miraculous rescue from a collapsed mine five years ago today captivated more than a billion people around the world – reunited in Rome on Tuesday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the day they emerged from the mine.
In the Eternal City, the miners were applauded at a special anniversary screening of Alcon Entertainment’s and Warner Bros. Pictures’ inspiring drama The 33, where they were joined by director Patricia Riggen and producer Mike Medavoy.
The film not only reveals the remarkable story of their survival against the odds but of the families, whose unwavering faith and support was instrumental in the rescue, and of the international team of rescuers, who would not give up until they brought the miners home.
The 33 opens nationwide in Us theaters on November 13, 2015, exactly one month after the five-year anniversary of the rescue.
- 10/14/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
On October 13, 2010, the world held its collective breath as the global media broadcast the miraculous rescue of 33 Chilean miners that had been trapped 200 stories below ground for 69 days following the disastrous collapse of a copper-gold mine in Copiapó, Chile. Spurred on by the support and faith of the miners’ families encamped outside the mine, the Chilean miners’ rescue is one of the most moving real-life events of modern times, watched by more than a billion people around the world.
On October 13, 2015, Chilean Consulates across the United States and in Canada will celebrate the five-year anniversary of this daring rescue with events, including special screenings of Alcon Entertainment’s and Warner Bros. Pictures’ new film The 33.
Made with the cooperation of the real-life miners, their families and their rescuers, The 33 opens nationwide on November 13, 2015, exactly one month after the five-year anniversary of the rescue.
Patricia Riggen, director of The 33,...
On October 13, 2015, Chilean Consulates across the United States and in Canada will celebrate the five-year anniversary of this daring rescue with events, including special screenings of Alcon Entertainment’s and Warner Bros. Pictures’ new film The 33.
Made with the cooperation of the real-life miners, their families and their rescuers, The 33 opens nationwide on November 13, 2015, exactly one month after the five-year anniversary of the rescue.
Patricia Riggen, director of The 33,...
- 10/9/2015
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first trailer for the unforgettable true story of The 33.
In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a 100-year-old gold and copper mine.
Over the next 69 days, an international team worked night and day in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped men as their families and friends, as well as millions of people globally, waited and watched anxiously for any sign of hope. But 200 stories beneath the surface, in the suffocating heat and with tensions rising, provisions—and time—were quickly running out.
A story of resilience, personal transformation and triumph of the human spirit, the film takes us to the Earth’s darkest depths, revealing the psyches of the men trapped in the mine, and depicting the courage of both the miners and their families who refused to give up.
In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a 100-year-old gold and copper mine.
Over the next 69 days, an international team worked night and day in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped men as their families and friends, as well as millions of people globally, waited and watched anxiously for any sign of hope. But 200 stories beneath the surface, in the suffocating heat and with tensions rising, provisions—and time—were quickly running out.
A story of resilience, personal transformation and triumph of the human spirit, the film takes us to the Earth’s darkest depths, revealing the psyches of the men trapped in the mine, and depicting the courage of both the miners and their families who refused to give up.
- 7/29/2015
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The La-based company has acquired North America and most international rights to the Chilean mine collapse survival story and will channel the Us release via its Warner Bros output deal on November 13.
Warner Bros will distribute The 33 across the bulk of international markets. Good Universe, whom lead producer Mike Medavoy initially hired some time ago to sell international, continues to service the closed deals.
Fox International holds Latin American rights and will kick off in Chile on August 6 to mark the fifth anniversary of the San Jose mine collapse that took place in the Atacama Desert in the north of the country.
Chinese distribution will be set by Alcon and Alan Zhang, the film’s Chinese executive producer who invested in the project.
Patricia Riggen directed the drama starring Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, Mario Casas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rodrigo Santoro, Gabriel Byrne and James Brolin. The producers sought out Riggen after they saw her work on...
Warner Bros will distribute The 33 across the bulk of international markets. Good Universe, whom lead producer Mike Medavoy initially hired some time ago to sell international, continues to service the closed deals.
Fox International holds Latin American rights and will kick off in Chile on August 6 to mark the fifth anniversary of the San Jose mine collapse that took place in the Atacama Desert in the north of the country.
Chinese distribution will be set by Alcon and Alan Zhang, the film’s Chinese executive producer who invested in the project.
Patricia Riggen directed the drama starring Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, Mario Casas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rodrigo Santoro, Gabriel Byrne and James Brolin. The producers sought out Riggen after they saw her work on...
- 4/28/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The La-based outfit has acquired North America and most international rights to the Chilean mine collapse survival story and will channel the Us release via its Warner Bros output deal on November 13.
Warner Bros will distribute across the bulk of international markets after lead producer Mike Medavoy concluded what he called “amicable” talks with Good Universe to take back the rights.
Fox International handles Latin America, while Chinese distribution will be set between Alcon and a Chinese party that made an investment in the project.
Patricia Riggen directed the drama starring Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, Mario Casas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rodrigo Santoro, Gabriel Byrne and James Brolin.
The 33 is based on true events surrounding the 69-day ordeal of a group of mostly Chilean miners trapped more than 200 stories below ground in 100 degree heat. As the world watched, every miner was eventually rescued.
Banderas plays Mario Sepulveda, the miner who became known as ‘Super Mario’ for his...
Warner Bros will distribute across the bulk of international markets after lead producer Mike Medavoy concluded what he called “amicable” talks with Good Universe to take back the rights.
Fox International handles Latin America, while Chinese distribution will be set between Alcon and a Chinese party that made an investment in the project.
Patricia Riggen directed the drama starring Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, Mario Casas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rodrigo Santoro, Gabriel Byrne and James Brolin.
The 33 is based on true events surrounding the 69-day ordeal of a group of mostly Chilean miners trapped more than 200 stories below ground in 100 degree heat. As the world watched, every miner was eventually rescued.
Banderas plays Mario Sepulveda, the miner who became known as ‘Super Mario’ for his...
- 4/28/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove's Alcon Entertainment has snapped up North American rights, as well as the majority of international rights, to Chilean mine disaster movie The 33, setting a Nov. 13 release date via Warner Bros. Directed by Patricia Riggen, the drama stars Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, Mario Casas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rodrigo Santoro, Gabriel Byrne and James Brolin. Producer Mike Medavoy developed the project in cooperation with the miners, their families and rescuers. He produced 33 alongside Robert Katz and Edward McGurn. “We don’t acquire many films, but we’re particularly excited to bring this incredible true story of
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- 4/28/2015
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Last year, the London Film Festival was bookended by a pair of Tom Hanks movies. This year, the fest is going in a different direction with opening- and closing-night films set during World War II. The event will open with The Imitation Game on October 8 and now has set David Ayer’s Fury as the capper on October 19. The pic stars Brad Pitt, Shia Labeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, and Jon Bernthal. Pitt and Ayer are confirmed to attend the closing-night festivities in Leicester Square with screenings to be simulcast to cinemas across the UK. The film is set in April 1945 as the Allies make their final push in the European Theater. A battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Pitt) commands a five-man Sherman tank crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines where they face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. Written and directed by Ayer,...
- 8/15/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
The $20m feature about the 2010 rescue of the 33 Chilean workers trapped in the San Jose mine is the first international film to qualify for Colombia’s Law 1556 production incentive.
The 33, which has wrapped production in Colombia, stars Antonio Banderas (pictured with Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos before the start of production last December) alongside Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, Cote de Pablo and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Patricia Riggen directs from a screenplay by Mikko Alanne and the producers are Robert Katz, Edward McGurn and Mike Medavoy.
The production qualified for Colombia’s 40% - 20% rebate programme and the cash payment was wired to the producers 22 weeks after physical production ended.
The incentive is run by the Colombian Film Commission, a division of Proimágenes Colombia.
Colombia’s Dynamo was the production services company and the shoot took place in the Colombian mines in Nemocón outside Bogotá prior to relocating to Chile for exteriors.
“We are very...
The 33, which has wrapped production in Colombia, stars Antonio Banderas (pictured with Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos before the start of production last December) alongside Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, Cote de Pablo and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Patricia Riggen directs from a screenplay by Mikko Alanne and the producers are Robert Katz, Edward McGurn and Mike Medavoy.
The production qualified for Colombia’s 40% - 20% rebate programme and the cash payment was wired to the producers 22 weeks after physical production ended.
The incentive is run by the Colombian Film Commission, a division of Proimágenes Colombia.
Colombia’s Dynamo was the production services company and the shoot took place in the Colombian mines in Nemocón outside Bogotá prior to relocating to Chile for exteriors.
“We are very...
- 8/13/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The $20m feature about the 2010 rescue of the 33 Chilean workers trapped in the San Jose mine is the first international film to qualify for Colombia’s Law 1556 production incentive.
The 33, which has wrapped production in Colombia, stars Antonio Banderas (pictured with Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos before the start of production last December) alongside Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, Cote de Pablo and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Patricia Riggen directs from a screenplay by Mikko Alanne and the producers are Robert Katz, Edward McGurn and Mike Medavoy.
The production qualified for Colombia’s 40% - 20% rebate programme and the cash payment was wired to the producers 22 weeks after physical production ended.
The incentive is run by the Colombian Film Commission, a division of Proimágenes Colombia.
Colombia’s Dynamo was the production services company and the shoot took place in the Colombian mines in Nemocón outside Bogotá prior to relocating to Chile for exteriors.
“We are very...
The 33, which has wrapped production in Colombia, stars Antonio Banderas (pictured with Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos before the start of production last December) alongside Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, Cote de Pablo and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Patricia Riggen directs from a screenplay by Mikko Alanne and the producers are Robert Katz, Edward McGurn and Mike Medavoy.
The production qualified for Colombia’s 40% - 20% rebate programme and the cash payment was wired to the producers 22 weeks after physical production ended.
The incentive is run by the Colombian Film Commission, a division of Proimágenes Colombia.
Colombia’s Dynamo was the production services company and the shoot took place in the Colombian mines in Nemocón outside Bogotá prior to relocating to Chile for exteriors.
“We are very...
- 8/13/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The $20m feature about the 2010 rescue of the 33 Chilean workers trapped in the San Jose mine is the first international film to qualify for Colombia’s Law 1556 production incentive.
The 33 stars Antonio Banderas (pictured with Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos before the start of production last December) alongside Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, Cote de Pablo and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Patricia Riggen directs from a screenplay by Mikko Alanne and the producers are Robert Katz, Edward McGurn and Mike Medavoy.
The production qualified for Colombia’s 40% - 20% rebate programme and the cash payment was wired to the producers 22 weeks after physical production ended.
The incentive is run by the Colombian Film Commission, a division of Proimágenes Colombia.
Colombia’s Dynamo was the production services company and the shoot took place in the Colombian mines in Nemocón outside Bogotá prior to relocating to Chile for exteriors.
“We are very pleased to have The 33 showcase the competitive incentive...
The 33 stars Antonio Banderas (pictured with Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos before the start of production last December) alongside Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, Cote de Pablo and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Patricia Riggen directs from a screenplay by Mikko Alanne and the producers are Robert Katz, Edward McGurn and Mike Medavoy.
The production qualified for Colombia’s 40% - 20% rebate programme and the cash payment was wired to the producers 22 weeks after physical production ended.
The incentive is run by the Colombian Film Commission, a division of Proimágenes Colombia.
Colombia’s Dynamo was the production services company and the shoot took place in the Colombian mines in Nemocón outside Bogotá prior to relocating to Chile for exteriors.
“We are very pleased to have The 33 showcase the competitive incentive...
- 8/13/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The 33
Director: Patricia Riggen
Writers: Mikko Alanne, Michael John Bell, Craig Borten, Jose Rivera
Producers: Robert Katz, Edward McGurn, Mike Medavoy
U.S. Distributor: Rights Available
Cast: Rodrigo Santoro, Antonio Banderas, Cote de Pablo, James Brolin, Juliette Binoche, Gabriel Byrne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Naomi Scott, Bob Gunton, Kate del Castillo
The gamble with depicting true-event miraculous survival stories is that it either becomes an ensemble, survival film (here we’re thinking a la Frank Marshall’s Alive replacing snow with cramped spaces or it abides to bold visceral and atmospheric choices a la 127 Hours. Coming off a major flop with Girl in Progress, Patricia Riggen is likely not stuck with a Hollywoodize the Chilean event mandate, and if Juliette Binoche onboard with a breathing a sign of relief.
Gist: Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days.
Release Date:...
Director: Patricia Riggen
Writers: Mikko Alanne, Michael John Bell, Craig Borten, Jose Rivera
Producers: Robert Katz, Edward McGurn, Mike Medavoy
U.S. Distributor: Rights Available
Cast: Rodrigo Santoro, Antonio Banderas, Cote de Pablo, James Brolin, Juliette Binoche, Gabriel Byrne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Naomi Scott, Bob Gunton, Kate del Castillo
The gamble with depicting true-event miraculous survival stories is that it either becomes an ensemble, survival film (here we’re thinking a la Frank Marshall’s Alive replacing snow with cramped spaces or it abides to bold visceral and atmospheric choices a la 127 Hours. Coming off a major flop with Girl in Progress, Patricia Riggen is likely not stuck with a Hollywoodize the Chilean event mandate, and if Juliette Binoche onboard with a breathing a sign of relief.
Gist: Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days.
Release Date:...
- 2/6/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Exclusive: Gabriel Byrne has signed on to star as Andre Sougarret in The 33, alongside Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, Rodrigo Santoro and an award-winning international ensemble cast. Sougarret was the engineering genius who masterminded the miraculous rescue of the 33 trapped miners in Chile in 2010. He became a familiar figure to the worldwide press, appearing before their cameras every day to provide technical info and updates about the search and rescue effort. Produced by Mike Medavoy, Robert Katz and Edward McGurn and directed by Patricia Riggen, The 33 is filming on location in Colombia and will shortly move on to Chile’s stunning Atacama desert. Byrne next will be seen in Vampire Academy. He’s repped by Paradigm and The Agency.
- 1/28/2014
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Exclusive: Shooting is underway in Colombia on the true-life story of the group of mostly Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days following a mine collapse in 2010.
Good Universe kicked off international sales at the Afm on The 33, the first international film to qualify for Colombia’s Law 1556 production incentive.
The new legislation provides 40% rebate on local labour spend, with a 20% savings on items such as catering, transport and hotels.
Principal photography on the $20m Us-Chile-China project kicked off on December 7. Colombia’s Dynamo is the production services company and the shoot will continue into January in the Colombian mines in Nemocón outside Bogotá, before relocating to Chile for exteriors.
Mike Medavoy, Robert Katz and Edward McGurn are producing and Carlos Eugenio Lavin, Leopoldo Enriquez and Alan Zhang serve as executive producers.
Patricia Riggen directs The 33 from a screnenplay by Dallas Buyers Club co-writer Craig Borten and Michael Thomas.
On December...
Good Universe kicked off international sales at the Afm on The 33, the first international film to qualify for Colombia’s Law 1556 production incentive.
The new legislation provides 40% rebate on local labour spend, with a 20% savings on items such as catering, transport and hotels.
Principal photography on the $20m Us-Chile-China project kicked off on December 7. Colombia’s Dynamo is the production services company and the shoot will continue into January in the Colombian mines in Nemocón outside Bogotá, before relocating to Chile for exteriors.
Mike Medavoy, Robert Katz and Edward McGurn are producing and Carlos Eugenio Lavin, Leopoldo Enriquez and Alan Zhang serve as executive producers.
Patricia Riggen directs The 33 from a screnenplay by Dallas Buyers Club co-writer Craig Borten and Michael Thomas.
On December...
- 12/27/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Craig Borten has signed to rewrite/polish The 33, the survival struggle of 33 miners trapped far below the earth after a cave-in in Copiapo, Chile, in 2010. It is Borten’s first job since writing with Melissa Wallack on Dallas Buyers Club, the fact-based drama that generated strong Oscar buzz at the Toronto Film Festival. In another development on the film, Jennifer Lopez has just dropped out of The 33, because of a scheduling problem that cropped up when she committed to a return to American Idol. The 33 will be directed by La Misma Luna’s Patricia Riggen, with Antonio Banderas and Martin Sheen committed to star in the rescue tale that is being produced by Mike Medavoy, Robert Katz and Edward McGurn. Carlos Eugenio Lavin and Leopoldo Enriquez will be exec producers. “These 33 men went into that mine every day for the sake of their families, and they...
- 9/20/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Exclusive: Robert Katz is about to begin discussions to exit as president of Dimension Films, a job that is proving tough to fill for the long term. Katz, a well regarded exec who had been Film Department’s president of production and before that exec veep at Yari Film Group, took the job in late July following Brad Luff’s exit after less than a year. I’m told that the exit is fairly amicable and that it came down to a difference in vision between Katz and his boss, Dimension head Bob Weinstein, who has always been a challenging guy to work for. I’m not sure that Katz really had an opportunity to get on track in such a short time, but clearly the chemistry wasn’t right. Dimension last released Apollo 18, the $5 million budget “found footage” genre thriller that grossed $17.6 million domestic.
- 11/1/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Robert Katz has become Dimension Film's new president, the company announced Wednesday. A former president of production at the Film Department and executive VP of production at the Yari Film Group, Katz arrives as several executives are leaving: Production president Brad Luff left in June, and on Tuesday, executive VP production Matthew Stein stepped away with a non-exclusive producing deal. At Yari, Katz was in charge of production of "Crash," "The Illusionist," and "The Painted Veil." Dimension is owned by the Weinstein Company, and Katz will report to co-chair Bob Weinstein. Katz will...
- 7/20/2011
- by Joshua L. Weinstein
- The Wrap
New York, NY (July 20, 2011) - The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced that Robert Katz has joined the company as President of Dimension Films. In this position, Katz will be involved in all aspects of theatrical releases, including development, production, acquisitions, distribution, marketing and publicity of theatrical motion picture products released by Dimension Films. The announcement was made today by Bob Weinstein, Co-Chairmen of The Weinstein Company. Katz was most recently the President of Production at Film Department and previously the Evp of Production at The Yari Film Group where he was in charge of production on films including Crash, The Illusionist and The Painted Veil. Katz will begin his new position in TWC’s Los Angeles office, reporting to Bob Weinstein. “We are thrilled to have Robert join us at Dimension. He is a great addition to the company and I look forward to a long successful relationship with him in...
- 7/20/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Kathy Bates and Whoopi Goldberg are the latest actors to join the cast of The Film Department's "Earthbound."Kate Hudson, Gael Garcia Bernal, Rosemany DeWitt, Lucy Punch, Romany Malco, Steven Weber and Treat Williams have already been cast.According to Variety, production began January 18 in New Orleans.Nicole Kassell ("The Woodsman") is directing from a screenplay by Gren Wells.The film centers on a free spirited, terminally ill young woman (Hudson) who unexpectedly falls in love with her doctor (Bernal). John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen executive producing.
- 2/5/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Kathy Bates and Whoopi Goldberg have joined the cast of Nicole Kassell's love story "Earthbound," starring Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal, which is currently filming in New Orleans.
The production, fully financed by the Film Department, also stars Rosemarie DeWitt, Lucy Punch, Romany Malco, Steven Weber and Treat Williams.
Producing are John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder, with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen as executive producers.
Bates most recently starred in "The Blind Side." Goldberg will next be heard as one of the voices in "Toy Story 3."...
The production, fully financed by the Film Department, also stars Rosemarie DeWitt, Lucy Punch, Romany Malco, Steven Weber and Treat Williams.
Producing are John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder, with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen as executive producers.
Bates most recently starred in "The Blind Side." Goldberg will next be heard as one of the voices in "Toy Story 3."...
- 2/3/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Film Department ( Law Abiding Citizen ) has acquired True Memoirs of an International Assassin , an action-comedy written by Jeff Morris, reports Variety . The project centers on an ordinary guy who leads the dull life of an accountant by day while at night, he's writing a novel about the life he wishes he had: the tale of a brilliant, fearless, glamorous assassin. When a publisher buys his book, he quits his job and the whole world thinks he really is his alter-ego and when he goes on vacation to Belize, he's met by a drug lord with several trunkloads of weapons, $2 million in cash, and an offer he can't refuse -- to kill the prime minister. Michael De Luca, Alissa Phillips, Film Department co-topper Mark Gill and Robert Katz will produce. Film Department co-chief Neil...
- 1/20/2010
- Comingsoon.net
Rosemarie DeWitt has signed onto join the cast of the Film Department’s upcoming romance film “Earthbound”. She will join Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal in the film, which is about a terminally-ill woman who falls in love with her doctor. Nicole Kassell is directing based on a script by Gren Wells. “Earthbound” will be starting production later this month in Louisiana. John Davis, Robert Katz, Mark Gill, and Adam Schroeder are all on-board to produce the project. Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen will be executive producing. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for more on “Earthbound”. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: Variety.com)...
- 1/6/2010
- by Costa Koutsoutis
- ShockYa
Rosemarie DeWitt ("Rachel Getting Married") has joined the cast of the romantic comedy "Earthbound" for The Film Department.
The story follows a woman (Kate Hudson) who learns she has been stricken with cancer before meeting a new guy (Gael Garcia Bernal).
The trade claims DeWitt will portray the best friend and confidante of Hudson's character. Kathy Bates and Lucy Punch also star, Punch seemingly playing a similar role.
Nicole Kassell ("The Woodsman") directs from a screenplay by Gren Wells. John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing. Filming kicks off this month in Louisiana.
The story follows a woman (Kate Hudson) who learns she has been stricken with cancer before meeting a new guy (Gael Garcia Bernal).
The trade claims DeWitt will portray the best friend and confidante of Hudson's character. Kathy Bates and Lucy Punch also star, Punch seemingly playing a similar role.
Nicole Kassell ("The Woodsman") directs from a screenplay by Gren Wells. John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing. Filming kicks off this month in Louisiana.
- 1/5/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Lucy Punch has joined the cast of The Film Department's "Earthbound."According to The Hollywood Reporter, shooting begins this month in Louisiana. Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal have already been cast."The Woodsman" director Nicole Kassell is directing from a screenplay by Gren Wells.The film follows a woman (Hudson) who learns she has cancer before meeting a new man. Punch will play her best friend.John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing. Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen are executive producers.Punch will be seen in the upcoming Universal comedy "Young Americans;" the DreamWorks comedy "Dinner for Schmucks;" and Woody Allen's "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger."...
- 1/5/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Lucy Punch ("Hot Fuzz," "Ella Enchanted") has been cast in "Earthbound" for the Film Department says The Hollywood Reporter.
The story follows a woman (KateHudson) who learns she has been stricken with cancer before meeting a new guy (Gael Garcia Bernal).
Punch will play the woman's best friend and advertising agency co-worker.
Nicole Kassell ("The Woodsman") directs from a screenplay by Gren Wells. John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing.
Filming kicks off this month in Louisiana.
The story follows a woman (KateHudson) who learns she has been stricken with cancer before meeting a new guy (Gael Garcia Bernal).
Punch will play the woman's best friend and advertising agency co-worker.
Nicole Kassell ("The Woodsman") directs from a screenplay by Gren Wells. John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing.
Filming kicks off this month in Louisiana.
- 1/4/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Gael Garcia Bernal is in negotiations to join Kate Hudson in the cast of the romantic film “Earthbound,” about a terminally ill woman who falls in love with her doctor. The film is set to go into production January 18th, 2010. Nicole Kassell is directing the project off of a script by Gren Wells. John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder will produce the project, with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen executive producing. “Earthbound” will be financed by Gill and Sacker’s The Film Department. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from “Earthbound”. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: Variety.com)...
- 9/18/2009
- by Costa Koutsoutis
- ShockYa
Gael Garcia Bernal is in negotiations to join Kate Hudson in the romantic film "Earthbound."The film is about a terminally ill woman who falls in love with her doctor. Production is set to begin on January 18, 2010.According to Variety, Nicole Kassell ("The Woodsman") will direct Gren Wells' script.John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen executive producing.
- 9/17/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
- #97. Black Water Transit Director: Tony Kaye Writer: Matt Chapman (Runaway Jury)Producers: Michael Cerenzie, Christopher Eberts, Kia Jam, Robert Katz, Paul Parmar, Arnold RifkinDistributor: Rights Available. Capitol Films The Gist: New Orleans is a city in chaos, picking up the pieces after hurricane Katrina. Black Water Transit's owner, Jack Vermillion (Laurence Fishburne) is trying to break away from the life of crime he grew up in and conduct a legitimate business. Jack is tortured by thoughts of his only son Gary, who is in prison endangering his own life with his self destructive behavior and aggressive attitude towards the other inmates. When the mysterious Earl Pike (Karl Urban) approaches Jack to ship an enormous stash of guns, he decides to expose Earl to District Attorney Schick in exchange for Gary's protection. Jack's plan, however, is jeopardised by the fact that Sardoonah (Brittany Snow), a prostitute he has taken under his wing,
- 1/5/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
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