Exclusive: Tracey Lincoln has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Community and Brand Partnerships at Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment, the company’s President Justin Wilkes announced on Wednesday.
Lincoln joins from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s Parkwood Entertainment, where she led social strategy and execution as Director, Social Media Strategy. In her new role, she will spearhead social strategy across Imagine’s upcoming releases and library, creating original short-form content, working with social creators to develop long-form projects, and expanding brand partnerships.
Her hiring comes as Imagine continues to build considerable momentum in brand-driven entertainment that has produced award-winning short-form, long-form, scripted and unscripted entertainment with brands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Proctor & Gamble, Ford, Major League Baseball and a recently announced partnership with Lvmh.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tracey Lincoln to our team,” stated Marc Gilbar, President of Imagine Brands. “Storytelling on social platforms will only continue to grow,...
Lincoln joins from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s Parkwood Entertainment, where she led social strategy and execution as Director, Social Media Strategy. In her new role, she will spearhead social strategy across Imagine’s upcoming releases and library, creating original short-form content, working with social creators to develop long-form projects, and expanding brand partnerships.
Her hiring comes as Imagine continues to build considerable momentum in brand-driven entertainment that has produced award-winning short-form, long-form, scripted and unscripted entertainment with brands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Proctor & Gamble, Ford, Major League Baseball and a recently announced partnership with Lvmh.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tracey Lincoln to our team,” stated Marc Gilbar, President of Imagine Brands. “Storytelling on social platforms will only continue to grow,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Thanks to films like Call Me by Your Name and Bones and All, Luca Guadagnino has established himself as a filmmaker who knows how to narrate complex stories with such charm that will end up leaving you speechless. And now, the Italian director will soon be coming out with yet another masterpiece as he teams up with renowned actress, Julia Roberts.
A still from Call Me by Your Name
While we do not doubt that Luca Guadagnino is going to hit a home run once again with After the Hunt, several sources have something to say that makes us even more confident in the filmmaker’s upcoming art. According to those who had the privilege of reading the script of After the Hunt, the film could have some similarities with a critically acclaimed film starring Cate Blanchett – Tár.
Luca Guadagnino’s Upcoming Film Reminds People of Tár Luca Guadagnino in...
A still from Call Me by Your Name
While we do not doubt that Luca Guadagnino is going to hit a home run once again with After the Hunt, several sources have something to say that makes us even more confident in the filmmaker’s upcoming art. According to those who had the privilege of reading the script of After the Hunt, the film could have some similarities with a critically acclaimed film starring Cate Blanchett – Tár.
Luca Guadagnino’s Upcoming Film Reminds People of Tár Luca Guadagnino in...
- 3/27/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Amazon MGM Studios has acquired Imagine Entertainment’s thriller After The Hunt with Luca Guadagnino directing and Julia Roberts attached to star.
Nora Garrett wrote the screenplay about a college professor at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues, and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
Brian Grazer and Allan Mandelbaum are producing for Imagine alongside Guadagnino for Frenesy. Executive producers are Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment, and Garrett.
Allan Mandelbaum brought the screenplay to Imagine and worked with CAA to get it to Guadagnino and Roberts.
Nora Garrett wrote the screenplay about a college professor at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues, and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
Brian Grazer and Allan Mandelbaum are producing for Imagine alongside Guadagnino for Frenesy. Executive producers are Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment, and Garrett.
Allan Mandelbaum brought the screenplay to Imagine and worked with CAA to get it to Guadagnino and Roberts.
- 3/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Luca Guadagnino is set to direct Julia Roberts in a dramatic thriller called “After the Hunt” that has landed at Amazon MGM Studios, an individual with knowledge of the project told IndieWire.
Imagine Entertainment had the rights to the film package and script from writer Nora Garrett, and the project has now landed with Amazon MGM after it attracted a lot of interest around town as a hot spec script. Producer Allan Mandelbaum brought the script into Imagine and worked with CAA to get it to both Guadagnino and Roberts.
“After the Hunt” is described as an intense dramatic thriller about a college professor who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues, and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
No word on release date or whether the film will be Guadagnino’s next project to shoot,...
Imagine Entertainment had the rights to the film package and script from writer Nora Garrett, and the project has now landed with Amazon MGM after it attracted a lot of interest around town as a hot spec script. Producer Allan Mandelbaum brought the script into Imagine and worked with CAA to get it to both Guadagnino and Roberts.
“After the Hunt” is described as an intense dramatic thriller about a college professor who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues, and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
No word on release date or whether the film will be Guadagnino’s next project to shoot,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Julia Roberts and director Luca Guadagnino are teaming up on “After the Hunt,” a thriller set at Amazon MGM.
According to the official logline, the movie follows Roberts as a college professor who “finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues.” As she navigates the difficult situation, “a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.” Additional cast members will be announced at a later date.
First-time screenwriter Nora Garrett wrote the script and will executive produce with Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment. Imagine Entertainment executives Brian Grazer and Allan Mandelbaum are producing the film with Guadagnino on behalf of his company Frenesy.
Guadagnino, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker of “Call Me by Your Name” and the upcoming tennis love-triangle drama “Challengers,” is staying busy. He’s also directing “Separate Rooms,” an adaptation of the novel by...
According to the official logline, the movie follows Roberts as a college professor who “finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues.” As she navigates the difficult situation, “a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.” Additional cast members will be announced at a later date.
First-time screenwriter Nora Garrett wrote the script and will executive produce with Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment. Imagine Entertainment executives Brian Grazer and Allan Mandelbaum are producing the film with Guadagnino on behalf of his company Frenesy.
Guadagnino, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker of “Call Me by Your Name” and the upcoming tennis love-triangle drama “Challengers,” is staying busy. He’s also directing “Separate Rooms,” an adaptation of the novel by...
- 3/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: After coming together at warp speed over the past month, the Imagine Entertainment package After the Hunt from screenwriter Nora Garrett has landed at Amazon MGM Studios with Julia Roberts attached to star and Luca Guadagnino on board to direct, Deadline hears.
Garrett penned the script, and Brian Grazer and Allan Mandelbaum will produce for Imagine Entertainment, with Call Me By Your Name Oscar nominee Guadagnino producing through his Frenesy banner. Garrett will also exec produce along with Imagine’s Karen Lunder.
The film is an intense dramatic thriller about a college professor (Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light. Allan Mandelbaum brought the script into Imagine and worked with CAA to get it to top talent like Guadagnino and Roberts.
Garrett penned the script, and Brian Grazer and Allan Mandelbaum will produce for Imagine Entertainment, with Call Me By Your Name Oscar nominee Guadagnino producing through his Frenesy banner. Garrett will also exec produce along with Imagine’s Karen Lunder.
The film is an intense dramatic thriller about a college professor (Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light. Allan Mandelbaum brought the script into Imagine and worked with CAA to get it to top talent like Guadagnino and Roberts.
- 3/26/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Imagine Entertainment has hired Jeb Brody to be President of Imagine Features. Brody had most recently been President of Amblin Partners, which was downsized by Steven Spielberg. Imagine founders Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are bringing Brody aboard to lean more heavily into feature films.
Karen Lunder, who ran the division and produced the films Thirteen Lives and the upcoming release Eden, is becoming a fulltime producer for Imagine, where she will work on a slate of high-priority projects.
Brody will oversee the Features development team which includes SVP Film Allan Mandelbaum, and Joyce Choi. As part of this expansion, Choi has been promoted to Director of Development.
Brody is a well regarded exec and producer who has experience in films large and small, from the Sundance hit Little Miss Sunshine to the studio franchise Fifty Shades of Grey and the Sam Mendes-directed 1917. Brody came to Amblin from Secret Hideout,...
Karen Lunder, who ran the division and produced the films Thirteen Lives and the upcoming release Eden, is becoming a fulltime producer for Imagine, where she will work on a slate of high-priority projects.
Brody will oversee the Features development team which includes SVP Film Allan Mandelbaum, and Joyce Choi. As part of this expansion, Choi has been promoted to Director of Development.
Brody is a well regarded exec and producer who has experience in films large and small, from the Sundance hit Little Miss Sunshine to the studio franchise Fifty Shades of Grey and the Sam Mendes-directed 1917. Brody came to Amblin from Secret Hideout,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar-winning director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind) is currently in production on a new film, a survival thriller formerly known as Origin of the Species and now going by the title Eden, and The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that the cast has been rounded out by Felix Kammerer (All Quiet on the Western Front), Toby Wallace (Babyteeth), Paul Gleeson (The Thin Red Line), Ignacio Gasparini (Como Hermanas), and Richard Roxburgh, whose previous credits include Moulin Rouge, Rake, Mission: Impossible II, Van Helsing, and Elvis.
Kammerer, Wallace, Gleeson, Gasparini, and Roxburgh join previously announced cast members Vanessa Kirby (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning), Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes), Ana de Armas (Knives Out), and Daniel Bruhl (The Alienist). Kirby and Sweeney took over roles that were previously assigned to Alicia Vikander and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Deadline notes that Eden is based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a...
Kammerer, Wallace, Gleeson, Gasparini, and Roxburgh join previously announced cast members Vanessa Kirby (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning), Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes), Ana de Armas (Knives Out), and Daniel Bruhl (The Alienist). Kirby and Sweeney took over roles that were previously assigned to Alicia Vikander and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Deadline notes that Eden is based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a...
- 12/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A group of actors are headed to Eden. Ron Howard has added to the cast of his feature, which is currently in production in Australia, with a small unit also filming in the Galapagos.
Richard Roxburgh, Felix Kammerer, Toby Wallace, Paul Gleeson, Ignacio Gasparini and Nicholas Denton join a cast that includes previously announced stars Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, Ana de Armas and Daniel Brühl.
The film is based on real-life events and hails from Tetris scribe Noah Pink.
“Based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a remote island in the Galapagos, Eden is a provocative and surprising survival thriller about the lengths we will go in pursuit of happiness,” reads the logline for the film.
Howard will produce with Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment. Also producing are AGC Studios’ Stuart Ford, as well as Bill Connor and Patrick Newall.
Roxburgh was recently seen...
Richard Roxburgh, Felix Kammerer, Toby Wallace, Paul Gleeson, Ignacio Gasparini and Nicholas Denton join a cast that includes previously announced stars Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, Ana de Armas and Daniel Brühl.
The film is based on real-life events and hails from Tetris scribe Noah Pink.
“Based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a remote island in the Galapagos, Eden is a provocative and surprising survival thriller about the lengths we will go in pursuit of happiness,” reads the logline for the film.
Howard will produce with Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment. Also producing are AGC Studios’ Stuart Ford, as well as Bill Connor and Patrick Newall.
Roxburgh was recently seen...
- 12/7/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Believe it or not, Eddie Murphy never has attempted to dive into the holiday movie genre in his 40-year-plus career in films, but with Candy Cane Lane he has found an ideal premise to add to his ever-growing filmography of family-friendly comedies along the lines of Daddy Day Care, Dr. Dolittle, and countless others.
He reunites after 30 years with his Boomerang director Reginald Hudlin, along with screenwriter Kelly Younger. The latter came up with the idea based on his own experiences growing up in El Segundo, CA, and spending time every Christmas on the real Candy Cane Lane, a local event created in 1949 showcasing a neighborhood that dazzles with its decorations, with each family trying to outdo the other in spectacular holiday fashion.
It wasn’t much of a leap to invent an all-out special effects-driven action comedy fantasy around the setting, and that is exactly what they done. And...
He reunites after 30 years with his Boomerang director Reginald Hudlin, along with screenwriter Kelly Younger. The latter came up with the idea based on his own experiences growing up in El Segundo, CA, and spending time every Christmas on the real Candy Cane Lane, a local event created in 1949 showcasing a neighborhood that dazzles with its decorations, with each family trying to outdo the other in spectacular holiday fashion.
It wasn’t much of a leap to invent an all-out special effects-driven action comedy fantasy around the setting, and that is exactly what they done. And...
- 11/30/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
After being forced to push the Season 3 premiere date for its hit comedy Ghosts to February 15, 2024 amidst this summer’s dual strikes, CBS is readying for its return to production, star Danielle Pinnock has revealed.
“We start shooting on Saturday. I fly down to Montreal. We’re going back, baby!” exclaimed Pinnock tonight, in conversation with Deadline at the red carpet premiere for her new Amazon MGM holiday film, Candy Cane Lane. “We did a table read — those scripts are good!”
Pinnock expects the show to shoot “only 10 episodes this season,” rather than the 18+ that have been put out in its first two go-rounds, because of both strike-forced delays and the fact that her co-star Sheila Carrasco is expecting her first child. Still, she teased, “those episodes are fierce and the audiences should prepare themselves.”
Developed for CBS by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, who serve as showrunners, Ghosts adapts...
“We start shooting on Saturday. I fly down to Montreal. We’re going back, baby!” exclaimed Pinnock tonight, in conversation with Deadline at the red carpet premiere for her new Amazon MGM holiday film, Candy Cane Lane. “We did a table read — those scripts are good!”
Pinnock expects the show to shoot “only 10 episodes this season,” rather than the 18+ that have been put out in its first two go-rounds, because of both strike-forced delays and the fact that her co-star Sheila Carrasco is expecting her first child. Still, she teased, “those episodes are fierce and the audiences should prepare themselves.”
Developed for CBS by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, who serve as showrunners, Ghosts adapts...
- 11/29/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment is partnering with Wattpad Webtoon Studios to develop a feature adaptation of Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell, the hit comic from the creator known as Unfins, which has thus far garnered more than 160 million views on digital comic publishing platform, Webtoon.
Attached to script the live-action take is Cody Blue Snider, a veteran of the commercial and music video worlds, who is best known for his award-winning shorts All That Remains and Fool’s Day. Imagine will produce alongside Wattpad Webtoon Studios, with Karen Lunder and Allan Mandelbaum overseeing for Imagine, and Aron Levitz, David Madden and Lindsey Weems Ramey overseeing for Wattpad Webtoon.
Unfins’ Ringo Award-nominated comic tells the story of Paul, a hapless high schooler madly in love with “the girl next door.” After mistakenly summoning The Great Duke of Hell, Astaroth, Paul offers his soul...
Attached to script the live-action take is Cody Blue Snider, a veteran of the commercial and music video worlds, who is best known for his award-winning shorts All That Remains and Fool’s Day. Imagine will produce alongside Wattpad Webtoon Studios, with Karen Lunder and Allan Mandelbaum overseeing for Imagine, and Aron Levitz, David Madden and Lindsey Weems Ramey overseeing for Wattpad Webtoon.
Unfins’ Ringo Award-nominated comic tells the story of Paul, a hapless high schooler madly in love with “the girl next door.” After mistakenly summoning The Great Duke of Hell, Astaroth, Paul offers his soul...
- 11/20/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Eddie Murphy returns with his big, goofy smile in the new trailer for the family Christmas comedy Candy Cane Lane from Prime Video. Murphy is reunited with director Reginald Hudlin, who directed him in the 1992 comedy Boomerang. While Boomerang was a very adult-oriented film, this new film jumps over to the other side of the spectrum with a family-friendly tone. While earlier images and trailers showcased more of a Christmas decoration-type comedy, the new footage reveals an adventure aspect as Jillian Bell, who plays the magical elf, Pepper, shows to be more trouble than previously thought.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts...
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts...
- 11/8/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The latest trailer for Amazon’s “Candy Cane Lane” is little different than the previous announcement teaser, just with more visuals and slightly more exposition offered up.
It’s the same beat, with Murphy as a husband/father who takes the concept of Christmas decorations way too far and accidentally sells his soul to an evil elf played by Jillian Bell. That wish brings about not world peace but the 12 Days of Christmas coming to life via unleashing PG-rated chaos on the town.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, “Candy Cane Lane” co-stars Murphy and Bell alongside Tracee Ellis Ross, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome and the always welcome Stephen Tobolowsky. Murphy is a producer alongside Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder and Charisse Hewitt-Webster...
It’s the same beat, with Murphy as a husband/father who takes the concept of Christmas decorations way too far and accidentally sells his soul to an evil elf played by Jillian Bell. That wish brings about not world peace but the 12 Days of Christmas coming to life via unleashing PG-rated chaos on the town.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, “Candy Cane Lane” co-stars Murphy and Bell alongside Tracee Ellis Ross, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome and the always welcome Stephen Tobolowsky. Murphy is a producer alongside Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder and Charisse Hewitt-Webster...
- 11/8/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Sydney Sweeney and Vanessa Kirby have joined the cast of 'Eden'.The pair have signed up to star in Ron Howard's survival thriller, which goes into production at the end of November, and replace Alicia Vikander and Daisy Edgar-Jones in the project.Sydney and Vanessa join previously announced stars Jude Law, Ana de Armas and Daniel Bruhl while the celebrated composer Hans Zimmer will provide the score for the project in his tenth collaboration with Howard.The movie, which was previously titled 'Origin of Species', is based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a remote island in the Galapagos and charts the lengths that humans will go to in the pursuit of happiness.Howard has been keen to tell the story for 15 years - ever since he first visited the Galapagos Island where the real-life events took place. Prior to the pandemic, he teamed up with 'Tetris...
- 10/31/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Oscar-winning director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind) is planning to head into production on his latest film, a survival thriller formerly known as Origin of the Species and now going by the title Eden, at the end of November – and with just weeks to go before cameras start rolling, Howard has rounded out his lead cast with Vanessa Kirby (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning) and Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria).
Kirby and Sweeney are taking over roles that were previously assigned to Alicia Vikander and Daisy Edgar-Jones. Their co-stars include Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes), Ana de Armas (Knives Out), and Daniel Bruhl (The Alienist). Howard had a solid cast put together before Vikander and Edgar-Jones dropped out, and the cast remains strong with Kirby and Sweeney as their replacements.
Deadline notes that Eden is based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a remote island in the Galapagos and charts the lengths...
Kirby and Sweeney are taking over roles that were previously assigned to Alicia Vikander and Daisy Edgar-Jones. Their co-stars include Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes), Ana de Armas (Knives Out), and Daniel Bruhl (The Alienist). Howard had a solid cast put together before Vikander and Edgar-Jones dropped out, and the cast remains strong with Kirby and Sweeney as their replacements.
Deadline notes that Eden is based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a remote island in the Galapagos and charts the lengths...
- 10/30/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Oscar winner Ron Howard is heading into production at the end of November on survival thriller Eden, which was previously named Origin Of Species.
Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby, who will next be seen starring in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon opposite Joaquin Phoenix, and Euphoria and White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney have joined the previously announced Jude Law, Ana de Armas and Daniel Bruhl. The two actresses replace Alicia Vikander and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Also joining the buzzy project is composing maestro Hans Zimmer, marking the tenth collaboration between the two Oscar winners, which began back in ’91 with Backdraft.
Based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a remote island in the Galapagos, the movie charts the lengths humans will go in pursuit of happiness.
Howard has wanted to tell the story for 15 years, ever since he first visited the Galapagos Island where the real-life events took place. Just before the...
Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby, who will next be seen starring in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon opposite Joaquin Phoenix, and Euphoria and White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney have joined the previously announced Jude Law, Ana de Armas and Daniel Bruhl. The two actresses replace Alicia Vikander and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Also joining the buzzy project is composing maestro Hans Zimmer, marking the tenth collaboration between the two Oscar winners, which began back in ’91 with Backdraft.
Based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a remote island in the Galapagos, the movie charts the lengths humans will go in pursuit of happiness.
Howard has wanted to tell the story for 15 years, ever since he first visited the Galapagos Island where the real-life events took place. Just before the...
- 10/30/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Christmas is both a joyous and stressful time. Regardless of which one rings true for you, who doesn’t wish for each year’s holiday to be the best ever? Candy Cane Lane from Prime Video is that cautionary tale for being careful what you wish for. Eddie Murphy adds to his family-friendly movie filmography with this new Christmas comedy from Reginald Hudlin, who brought us House Party and directed Murphy in 1992’s Boomerang. Prime Video recently released the details, images and poster. Today, Amazon has released the trailer for the new holiday film.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic...
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic...
- 10/12/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Eddie Murphy has spent much of the last 27 years making kid-friendly flicks like “Imagine That” and “Daddy Daycare.” As such, it’s a little surprising that “Candy Cane Lane” represents his first Christmas/holiday flick. That’s the hook for this latest Amazon Prime original feature.
This brief teaser doesn’t so much explain the premise as lays out the protagonist, showing Murphy as a loving husband and father who nonetheless takes the concept of Christmas decorations a bit too far. He essentially sells his soul to a magical elf played by Jillian Bell for a holiday-related wish. Alas, much to his family’s chagrin, that wish is not world peace or a new album from Drake.
Murphy’s wish causes a spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, unleashing PG-rated chaos on the town. One can surmise that all parties learn that Christmas is not about winning...
This brief teaser doesn’t so much explain the premise as lays out the protagonist, showing Murphy as a loving husband and father who nonetheless takes the concept of Christmas decorations a bit too far. He essentially sells his soul to a magical elf played by Jillian Bell for a holiday-related wish. Alas, much to his family’s chagrin, that wish is not world peace or a new album from Drake.
Murphy’s wish causes a spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, unleashing PG-rated chaos on the town. One can surmise that all parties learn that Christmas is not about winning...
- 10/12/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Eddie Murphy is going from “You People” to yuletide, following up his Netflix comedy with his first Christmas feature. Prime Video released the trailer for “Candy Cane Lane” Thursday morning, providing a first look at Murphy’s magical holiday adventure.
The footage reveals Murphy playing a father in the holiday spirit who accepts a magical wish offered by a pushy elf (Jillian Bell) to help his family win the neighborhood decoration contest. His competitive edge may have some unintended consequences. Tracee Ellis Ross also stars as Murphy’s wife, with Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome and Stephen Tobolowsky also among the cast.
The film also reunites Murphy with his “Boomerang” director Reginald Hudlin. Kelly Younger wrote the film, while Murphy, Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder and Charisse Hewitt-Webster serve as producers.
The footage reveals Murphy playing a father in the holiday spirit who accepts a magical wish offered by a pushy elf (Jillian Bell) to help his family win the neighborhood decoration contest. His competitive edge may have some unintended consequences. Tracee Ellis Ross also stars as Murphy’s wife, with Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome and Stephen Tobolowsky also among the cast.
The film also reunites Murphy with his “Boomerang” director Reginald Hudlin. Kelly Younger wrote the film, while Murphy, Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder and Charisse Hewitt-Webster serve as producers.
- 10/12/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Eddie Murphy is facing off with angry geese, enchanted ceramic Christmas villagers and one havoc-wreaking elf in the first trailer for Candy Cane Lane.
Prime Video released the teaser for Eddie Murphy’s first holiday film on Thursday, offering a fuller look at the adventure comedy where Christmas wishes go awry. The film reunites the actor and comedian with director Reginald Hudlin and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since 1992’s Boomerang.
Murphy stars as Chris Carver, a man on a mission to win his annual Christmas home decoration contest — a desire not shared by his rather exasperated family. But when he and his youngest daughter stumble upon a Christmas store, his dream of “the best Christmas ever” — winning the contest — becomes a nightmare after an elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) grants his wish, literally.
“What’s Christmas without a little terror?” she asks Chris before waving away the...
Prime Video released the teaser for Eddie Murphy’s first holiday film on Thursday, offering a fuller look at the adventure comedy where Christmas wishes go awry. The film reunites the actor and comedian with director Reginald Hudlin and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since 1992’s Boomerang.
Murphy stars as Chris Carver, a man on a mission to win his annual Christmas home decoration contest — a desire not shared by his rather exasperated family. But when he and his youngest daughter stumble upon a Christmas store, his dream of “the best Christmas ever” — winning the contest — becomes a nightmare after an elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) grants his wish, literally.
“What’s Christmas without a little terror?” she asks Chris before waving away the...
- 10/12/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon is offering a first look at Candy Cane Lane, its holiday comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, which is set to begin streaming globally December 1st. Check out a series of stills from the pic, along with a new teaser poster below.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the film is the first to emerge from Murphy’s three-picture and first-look film deal with Amazon Studios, which was signed on the heels of Coming 2 America‘s success, after coming over to the platform from Paramount during the pandemic. Based on the childhood holiday experiences of Kelly Younger, who penned the script, the film is about man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life,...
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the film is the first to emerge from Murphy’s three-picture and first-look film deal with Amazon Studios, which was signed on the heels of Coming 2 America‘s success, after coming over to the platform from Paramount during the pandemic. Based on the childhood holiday experiences of Kelly Younger, who penned the script, the film is about man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Eddie Murphy made a big comeback with his acclaimed performance in Dolemite Is My Name from Netflix. He followed it up with Coming 2 America, which reunited him with his Dolemite director, Craig Brewer. Murphy would appear in Netflix’s You People, and he’s got a new sequel to one of his most beloved films on the way with the upcoming Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. While it may seem like he’s attempting to recapture his edge, it looks as if Eddie hasn’t exactly put the family films behind him. He will reunite with his director of the 1992 film Boomerang, Reginald Hudlin, for a Christmas comedy for Prime Video titled Candy Cane Lane.
Amazon has recently released some first-look stills from the movie as well as the new poster. Stay tuned this Thursday for the release of the trailer.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy...
Amazon has recently released some first-look stills from the movie as well as the new poster. Stay tuned this Thursday for the release of the trailer.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy...
- 10/10/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Eddie Murphy is seeing a new renaissance with his acclaimed performance in Netflix’s Dolemite Is My Name. He reunited with the director of that film for the sequel to one of his most beloved films, Coming 2 America. He will be releasing a new Beverly Hills Cop sequel for Netflix. Now, Amazon has released details for a new Christmas comedy with Murphy as he reunites with his Boomerang director, Reginald Hudlin, for Candy Cane Lane.
The holiday film stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, D.C. Young Fly, Riki Lindhome,
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, Danielle Pinnock, and Timothy Simons.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy...
The holiday film stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, D.C. Young Fly, Riki Lindhome,
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, Danielle Pinnock, and Timothy Simons.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy...
- 9/5/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The Eddie Murphy-Tracee Ellis Ross holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane has a Prime Video premiere date. Also starring Jillian Bell, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, D.C. Young Fly and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, the pic begins streaming globally on December 1.
Murphy plays Chris, a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. Chris inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Ellis Ross) and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters and save Christmas for everyone.
The film reunites director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy and producer Brian Grazer...
Murphy plays Chris, a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. Chris inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Ellis Ross) and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters and save Christmas for everyone.
The film reunites director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy and producer Brian Grazer...
- 9/5/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Eddie Murphy is spreading magical mayhem with his new film Candy Cane Lane.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, the holiday comedy is set to debut globally Dec. 1 on Prime Video. Alongside Murphy, who is starring in his first holiday movie role, is an all-star cast, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd.
The comedy icon stars as Chris, a man set on winning his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After he inadvertently strikes a deal with Pepper, an elf (Jillian Bell), to increase his probability of winning, she casts a spell to bring the 12 Days of Christmas to life. It’s a move by the mischievous spirit that wreaks havoc on Chris’ entire town.
In the face of a ruined holiday for his family, Chris — with help from his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross) and their three children — races against...
Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, the holiday comedy is set to debut globally Dec. 1 on Prime Video. Alongside Murphy, who is starring in his first holiday movie role, is an all-star cast, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd.
The comedy icon stars as Chris, a man set on winning his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After he inadvertently strikes a deal with Pepper, an elf (Jillian Bell), to increase his probability of winning, she casts a spell to bring the 12 Days of Christmas to life. It’s a move by the mischievous spirit that wreaks havoc on Chris’ entire town.
In the face of a ruined holiday for his family, Chris — with help from his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross) and their three children — races against...
- 9/5/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prime Video has announced that Christmas movie “Candy Cane Lane,” starring Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, will be released exclusively on the streaming platform on Dec. 1.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, “Candy Cane Lane” follows Murphy as Chris, a man who is determined to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After unintentionally striking a deal with an elf (Jillian Bell) to improve his odds of winning, she casts a spell bringing to life the 12 Days of Christmas, and chaos ensues for the whole town. Chris must then work to save Christmas for his family and community, an endeavor that entails battling magical creatures. The screenplay is written by Kelly Younger and inspired by his childhood experiences on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo.
Ross stars as Chris’s wife, Carol. The movie also stars Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton,...
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, “Candy Cane Lane” follows Murphy as Chris, a man who is determined to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After unintentionally striking a deal with an elf (Jillian Bell) to improve his odds of winning, she casts a spell bringing to life the 12 Days of Christmas, and chaos ensues for the whole town. Chris must then work to save Christmas for his family and community, an endeavor that entails battling magical creatures. The screenplay is written by Kelly Younger and inspired by his childhood experiences on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo.
Ross stars as Chris’s wife, Carol. The movie also stars Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Imagine Entertainment has struck a pre-emptive film rights deal for Whalefall, the next anticipated novel from best-selling author Daniel Kraus. The deal for the book option was reached ahead of its August 8 publication by MTV Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
Agreements of the sort are not frequently come upon these days, amid the SAG-AFTRA and the WGA strikes. The idea here is, of course, to develop Whalefall for the big screen, at the point when Hollywood is again back up and running. No development will be done and no writing services will be rendered here until new guild contracts are struck.
Already generating critical acclaim from early readers and immense buzz within the world of publishing, the book is described as The Martian meets 127 Hours. The story follows a scuba diver in search of his deceased father’s remains who gets swallowed by an 80-foot, 60-ton sperm...
Agreements of the sort are not frequently come upon these days, amid the SAG-AFTRA and the WGA strikes. The idea here is, of course, to develop Whalefall for the big screen, at the point when Hollywood is again back up and running. No development will be done and no writing services will be rendered here until new guild contracts are struck.
Already generating critical acclaim from early readers and immense buzz within the world of publishing, the book is described as The Martian meets 127 Hours. The story follows a scuba diver in search of his deceased father’s remains who gets swallowed by an 80-foot, 60-ton sperm...
- 8/1/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Producers: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Karen Lunder
Executive Producers: Zach Galifianakis, Douglas S. Jones
Directors: Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash, Jr.
Writer: Kristin Gore.
Director of Photography: Steven Meizler
Production Designer: Molly Hughes
Costume Designer: Reńee Ehrlich Kalfus
Editor: Jane Rizzo
Composers: Nathan Barr
Cast: Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook, Geraldine Viswanathan, Tracey Bonner, Carl Clemons-Hopkins
An AppleTV+ release, The Beanie Bubble examines a phenomenon of a certain era when the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold. Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history.…...
Executive Producers: Zach Galifianakis, Douglas S. Jones
Directors: Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash, Jr.
Writer: Kristin Gore.
Director of Photography: Steven Meizler
Production Designer: Molly Hughes
Costume Designer: Reńee Ehrlich Kalfus
Editor: Jane Rizzo
Composers: Nathan Barr
Cast: Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook, Geraldine Viswanathan, Tracey Bonner, Carl Clemons-Hopkins
An AppleTV+ release, The Beanie Bubble examines a phenomenon of a certain era when the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold. Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history.…...
- 7/20/2023
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Apple Original Films’ The Beanie Bubble explores the true story behind the toy craze that took over the world in the late 1990s. The trailer introduces the key players, including Ty Warner – the man who took credit for creating the cute little stuffed animals.
Zach Galifianakis (Baskets) stars as Ty Warner. The cast also includes Elizabeth Banks (Cocaine Bear), Sarah Snook (Succession), and Geraldine Viswanathan (Broken Hearts Gallery).
Per Apple Original Films: “Why did the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold? Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history. The Beanie Bubble is an inventive story about what and who we value, and the unsung heroes whose names didn’t appear on the heart-shaped tag.”
Married duo Emmy Award nominee Kristin Gore and Grammy Award-winning lead singer of Ok Go...
Zach Galifianakis (Baskets) stars as Ty Warner. The cast also includes Elizabeth Banks (Cocaine Bear), Sarah Snook (Succession), and Geraldine Viswanathan (Broken Hearts Gallery).
Per Apple Original Films: “Why did the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold? Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history. The Beanie Bubble is an inventive story about what and who we value, and the unsung heroes whose names didn’t appear on the heart-shaped tag.”
Married duo Emmy Award nominee Kristin Gore and Grammy Award-winning lead singer of Ok Go...
- 6/22/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Remember when Beanie Babies broke the Internet? Well, the iconic toy is now landing its own biopic for audiences to see what it truly takes to build a plush stuffed animal from scratch.
Apple’s “The Beanie Bubble” charts the rise and fall of the ingenious collectible stuffed animals, with Elizabeth Banks and Zach Galifianakis playing the real-life toy titans who invented the craze. In a twist of nostalgic toy-driven fate, “The Beanie Bubble” opens in select theaters the same weekend as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”
Per the official synopsis, why did the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold? Ty Warner (Galifianakis) was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history.
“Succession” star Sarah Snook portrays Warner’s wife (and one third of the love triangle alongside Banks) while “Blockers” breakout Geraldine Viswanathan is a...
Apple’s “The Beanie Bubble” charts the rise and fall of the ingenious collectible stuffed animals, with Elizabeth Banks and Zach Galifianakis playing the real-life toy titans who invented the craze. In a twist of nostalgic toy-driven fate, “The Beanie Bubble” opens in select theaters the same weekend as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”
Per the official synopsis, why did the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold? Ty Warner (Galifianakis) was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history.
“Succession” star Sarah Snook portrays Warner’s wife (and one third of the love triangle alongside Banks) while “Blockers” breakout Geraldine Viswanathan is a...
- 6/22/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Apple Original Films on Tuesday unveiled the theatrical and streaming release dates, as well as first-look photos for its true-life dramedy The Beanie Bubble, starring Zach Galifianakis (Baskets), Elizabeth Banks (Call Jane), Sarah Snook (Succession) and Geraldine Viswanathan (Cat Person). The film marking the feature directorial debut of Emmy nominee Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash, Jr. will premiere in select theaters on July 21st before bowing globally on Apple TV+ on July 28th.
Based on a script by Gore, The Beanie Bubble asks the following question: Why, in the 1990s, did the world suddenly start treating the stuffed animals known as Beanie Babies like gold? Ty Warner (Galifianakis) was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history. Pic is described as a story about what and who we value, and the unsung heroes whose names...
Based on a script by Gore, The Beanie Bubble asks the following question: Why, in the 1990s, did the world suddenly start treating the stuffed animals known as Beanie Babies like gold? Ty Warner (Galifianakis) was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history. Pic is described as a story about what and who we value, and the unsung heroes whose names...
- 5/16/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Normal People and Where the Crawdads Sing star Daisy Edgar-Jones is the latest star attached to Oscar winner Ron Howard’s next movie Origin of Species, which is a hot project at the Cannes Market.
The in-demand Jones is in talks to join the buzzy project which — as we told you Sunday — already has Oscar nominee Ana De Armas (No Time to Die), Oscar nominee Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes) and Golden Globe nominee Daniel Brühl (All Quiet on the Western Front) attached and Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (Tomb Raider) in talks to join. There are likely more good names to come.
Howard’s Imagine Entertainment is behind the movie with Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios financing and selling with CAA Media Finance on the Riviera.
Related: Cannes Film Festival Full Coverage
Shoot is being lined up for Q4 2023 in Queensland, Australia. Script comes from Noah Pink (Tetris) and producers...
The in-demand Jones is in talks to join the buzzy project which — as we told you Sunday — already has Oscar nominee Ana De Armas (No Time to Die), Oscar nominee Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes) and Golden Globe nominee Daniel Brühl (All Quiet on the Western Front) attached and Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (Tomb Raider) in talks to join. There are likely more good names to come.
Howard’s Imagine Entertainment is behind the movie with Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios financing and selling with CAA Media Finance on the Riviera.
Related: Cannes Film Festival Full Coverage
Shoot is being lined up for Q4 2023 in Queensland, Australia. Script comes from Noah Pink (Tetris) and producers...
- 5/16/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Ana De Armas, Jude Law and Daniel Brühl have joined the growing cast of Ron Howard’s survival thriller ‘Origin of the Species.’
Alicia Vikander has also entered into negotiations to join.
Based on two different accounts of the same true story, the film is being described as “a darkly comic tale of murder and survival, set around a group of eclectic characters who abandon civilization for the Galapagos. They are all searching for the answer to that ever-pressing question that plagues us all: what is the meaning of life.”
Also in news – Shailene Woodley & Cara Delevingne cast in biopic ‘The Murderous Miss Highsmith’
Howard’s Imagine Entertainment are behind the project. Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder from Imagine are producing.
Howard is coming off the Amazon Thai cave rescue thriller Thirteen Lives. The pic starred Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton.
The post Ana De Armas, Jude Law...
Alicia Vikander has also entered into negotiations to join.
Based on two different accounts of the same true story, the film is being described as “a darkly comic tale of murder and survival, set around a group of eclectic characters who abandon civilization for the Galapagos. They are all searching for the answer to that ever-pressing question that plagues us all: what is the meaning of life.”
Also in news – Shailene Woodley & Cara Delevingne cast in biopic ‘The Murderous Miss Highsmith’
Howard’s Imagine Entertainment are behind the project. Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder from Imagine are producing.
Howard is coming off the Amazon Thai cave rescue thriller Thirteen Lives. The pic starred Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton.
The post Ana De Armas, Jude Law...
- 5/15/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: We told you about Ron Howard’s survival thriller Origin of Species last fall and the project now has a killer cast with Oscar nominee Ana De Armas (No Time To Die), Oscar nominee Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes) and Golden Globe nominee Daniel Brühl (All Quiet On The Western Front) attached and Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (Tomb Raider) in talks to join.
Howard’s Imagine Entertainment are behind the buzz project with CAA Media Finance and Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, the latter which is newly aboard to finance and will be selling at the upcoming Cannes market.
Shoot is being lined up for Q4, 2023, in Queensland, Australia. Script comes from Noah Pink (Tetris).
Based on two different accounts of the same true story, the film is being described as an “a darkly comic tale of murder and survival, set around a group of eclectic characters who abandon civilization for the Galapagos.
Howard’s Imagine Entertainment are behind the buzz project with CAA Media Finance and Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, the latter which is newly aboard to finance and will be selling at the upcoming Cannes market.
Shoot is being lined up for Q4, 2023, in Queensland, Australia. Script comes from Noah Pink (Tetris).
Based on two different accounts of the same true story, the film is being described as an “a darkly comic tale of murder and survival, set around a group of eclectic characters who abandon civilization for the Galapagos.
- 5/14/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
After the release of “Thirteen Lives,” Amazon is apparently hoping to stay in business with Imagine Entertainment. Amazon Studios has inked a new, multiyear first-look film deal with Imagine Entertainment, the production company co-founded and chaired by Ron Howard and Brian Glazer, it was announced Friday.
Under the terms of this new deal, Amazon Studios will have first look dibs on the narrative and documentary features Imagine Entertainment produces, and the first opportunity to secure distribution rights for the production company’s projects.
Last year, Amazon distributed two projects from Imagine Entertainment through Prime Video: “Thirteen Lives,” which was directed by Howard, and the documentary “Lucy and Desi,” from Amy Poehler. Next month, Amazon will release Imagine’s documentary “Judy Blume Forever,” and is set to distribute future Imagine projects like “Candy Cane Lane” starring Eddie Murphy and a spy action-comedy “The U.S.P.S.”
“Whether it’s a...
Under the terms of this new deal, Amazon Studios will have first look dibs on the narrative and documentary features Imagine Entertainment produces, and the first opportunity to secure distribution rights for the production company’s projects.
Last year, Amazon distributed two projects from Imagine Entertainment through Prime Video: “Thirteen Lives,” which was directed by Howard, and the documentary “Lucy and Desi,” from Amy Poehler. Next month, Amazon will release Imagine’s documentary “Judy Blume Forever,” and is set to distribute future Imagine projects like “Candy Cane Lane” starring Eddie Murphy and a spy action-comedy “The U.S.P.S.”
“Whether it’s a...
- 3/31/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Amazon Studios has struck a first-look deal with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment.
The multiyear pact will give the streamer a look at narrative features and documentaries that Imagine intends to produce after earlier projects they collaborated on, including Lucy and Desi, Thirteen Lives and Judy Blume Forever, which Prime Video will release on April 21.
Imagine, which had an earlier first-look deal with Apple, also has the spy action-comedy The U.S.P.S. in development at Amazon Studios.
“Whether it’s a captivating drama like Thirteen Lives or a poignant documentary like Lucy and Desi, the team at Imagine Entertainment has an incredible gift for storytelling,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon and MGM Studios, said in a statement.
Grazer and Howard’s Imagine has long been one of the biggest names in Hollywood, holding one of the richest deals in town at Universal for decades before segueing to tie-ups with streamers.
The multiyear pact will give the streamer a look at narrative features and documentaries that Imagine intends to produce after earlier projects they collaborated on, including Lucy and Desi, Thirteen Lives and Judy Blume Forever, which Prime Video will release on April 21.
Imagine, which had an earlier first-look deal with Apple, also has the spy action-comedy The U.S.P.S. in development at Amazon Studios.
“Whether it’s a captivating drama like Thirteen Lives or a poignant documentary like Lucy and Desi, the team at Imagine Entertainment has an incredible gift for storytelling,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon and MGM Studios, said in a statement.
Grazer and Howard’s Imagine has long been one of the biggest names in Hollywood, holding one of the richest deals in town at Universal for decades before segueing to tie-ups with streamers.
- 3/31/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon Studios has closed an exclusive multiyear first-look film deal with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment, the company announced on Friday.
Under the pact, Amazon Studios will have a first look on narrative features and documentaries Imagine Entertainment intends to produce.
“Whether it’s a captivating drama like ‘Thirteen Lives’ or a poignant documentary like ‘Lucy and Desi,’ the team at Imagine Entertainment has an incredible gift for storytelling,” Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios said in a statement. “As we look forward to more exciting projects on the horizon, we are honored to make our longstanding relationship official and to bring more powerful, engaging stories to audiences around the world.”
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Under the pact, Amazon Studios will have a first look on narrative features and documentaries Imagine Entertainment intends to produce.
“Whether it’s a captivating drama like ‘Thirteen Lives’ or a poignant documentary like ‘Lucy and Desi,’ the team at Imagine Entertainment has an incredible gift for storytelling,” Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios said in a statement. “As we look forward to more exciting projects on the horizon, we are honored to make our longstanding relationship official and to bring more powerful, engaging stories to audiences around the world.”
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“Brian, Ron, and I, along with our entire team at Imagine including Karen Lunder, President of Imagine Features, and Sara Bernstein, President of Imagine Documentaries,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Amazon Studios has closed an exclusive multiyear first-look film deal with Imagine Entertainment. In making Amazon its new movie home, co-founders Brian Grazer and Ron Howard will give Amazon first look on narrative features and documentaries Imagine intends to produce.
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Imagine’s deal had been at Apple. The Amazon deal comes just ahead of Prime Video’s April 21 release of the Amazon Studios/Imagine Entertainment’s documentary Judy Blume Forever. The film documents the life and legacy of trailblazing author Judy Blume, a seminal author to young girls whose best known work Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, has...
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Imagine’s deal had been at Apple. The Amazon deal comes just ahead of Prime Video’s April 21 release of the Amazon Studios/Imagine Entertainment’s documentary Judy Blume Forever. The film documents the life and legacy of trailblazing author Judy Blume, a seminal author to young girls whose best known work Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, has...
- 3/31/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Stephanie Sperber has stepped down from her post as President of Imagine Kids & Family after four years to focus on producing. In the interim, the label’s slate will be overseen by Karen Lunder, President of Imagine Features, and Kristen Zolner, President of Imagine Television.
Sperber helped get Kids & Family off the ground; she was brought in by Imagine Entertainment principals Brian Grazer and Ron Howard to run the unit at its January 2019 launch.
Since then, the company has found success with Tiny Chef, investing an the emerging digital IP, which Sperber had found, and scaling it up with a TV series on Nickelodeon and other brand extensions. Imagine Kids & Family’s first live-action series, The Astronauts, earned an Emmy nomination for Children’s or Family Viewing Series. Animated series Bossy Bear just premiered on Nick, and coming up are original movie The Slumber Party for Disney+ and animated...
Sperber helped get Kids & Family off the ground; she was brought in by Imagine Entertainment principals Brian Grazer and Ron Howard to run the unit at its January 2019 launch.
Since then, the company has found success with Tiny Chef, investing an the emerging digital IP, which Sperber had found, and scaling it up with a TV series on Nickelodeon and other brand extensions. Imagine Kids & Family’s first live-action series, The Astronauts, earned an Emmy nomination for Children’s or Family Viewing Series. Animated series Bossy Bear just premiered on Nick, and coming up are original movie The Slumber Party for Disney+ and animated...
- 3/9/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ken Marino, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, and D.C. Young Fly have boarded Prime Video’s holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane, joining previously announced cast members Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, and Danielle Pinnock.
Reginald Hudlin directs off a script by Kelly Younger, inspired by his own childhood holiday experiences.
Story details are being kept under wraps. The movie is shooting in Los Angeles and a part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. The film will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide and marks the first film falling under Murphy’s three-picture and first-look film deal with Amazon Studios.
Eddie Murphy Productions’ Eddie Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster; Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder are producing.
Marino most recently starred in the HBO Max series The Other Two. Other TV credits...
Reginald Hudlin directs off a script by Kelly Younger, inspired by his own childhood holiday experiences.
Story details are being kept under wraps. The movie is shooting in Los Angeles and a part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. The film will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide and marks the first film falling under Murphy’s three-picture and first-look film deal with Amazon Studios.
Eddie Murphy Productions’ Eddie Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster; Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder are producing.
Marino most recently starred in the HBO Max series The Other Two. Other TV credits...
- 2/10/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Justin Wilkes, chief strategy officer of Imagine Entertainment and president of Imagine Documentaries and Brands, has been promoted to president. The company is headed up by Executive Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
With Wilkes’ promotion, co-president of documentaries Sara Bernstein has been named president of documentaries, leading the division.
Wilkes will be working with Imagine’s COO Steve Shikiya, president of features Karen Lunder, president of TV Kristen Zolner, Bernstein, EVP of brands Marc Gilbar and Brooke Posch, president of Jax Media. Jaz Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of Imagine Entertainment. He will continue to work with Alex Gibney and Jigsaw Productions across their slate.
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“Justin is a rare executive who excels across both the business and creative ambitions for the company,” stated Grazer and Howard. “He has a clear direction for expanding potential and growth, and...
With Wilkes’ promotion, co-president of documentaries Sara Bernstein has been named president of documentaries, leading the division.
Wilkes will be working with Imagine’s COO Steve Shikiya, president of features Karen Lunder, president of TV Kristen Zolner, Bernstein, EVP of brands Marc Gilbar and Brooke Posch, president of Jax Media. Jaz Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of Imagine Entertainment. He will continue to work with Alex Gibney and Jigsaw Productions across their slate.
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“Justin is a rare executive who excels across both the business and creative ambitions for the company,” stated Grazer and Howard. “He has a clear direction for expanding potential and growth, and...
- 1/17/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Justin Wilkes, Chief Strategy Officer of Imagine Entertainment and President of Imagine Documentaries and Brands, has been promoted to President of the company, headed by Executive Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
Following Wilkes’ promotion, Co-President of Documentaries Sara Bernstein has been named President Of Documentaries, leading the division.
In his new role, Wilkes will be working closely with Imagine’s COO Steve Shikiya, President of Features Karen Lunder, President of Television Kristen Zolner, President of Documentaries Bernstein, EVP of Brands Marc Gilbar, and Brooke Posch, President of Jax Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Imagine Entertainment. He will also continue to work with Alex Gibney and the team at Jigsaw Productions across their slate.
Wilkes replaces Jax Media’s Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns who left earlier this month after a year-long stint as Presidents of Imagine Entertainment.
The exit of the duo, who departed both Imagine and Jax...
Following Wilkes’ promotion, Co-President of Documentaries Sara Bernstein has been named President Of Documentaries, leading the division.
In his new role, Wilkes will be working closely with Imagine’s COO Steve Shikiya, President of Features Karen Lunder, President of Television Kristen Zolner, President of Documentaries Bernstein, EVP of Brands Marc Gilbar, and Brooke Posch, President of Jax Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Imagine Entertainment. He will also continue to work with Alex Gibney and the team at Jigsaw Productions across their slate.
Wilkes replaces Jax Media’s Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns who left earlier this month after a year-long stint as Presidents of Imagine Entertainment.
The exit of the duo, who departed both Imagine and Jax...
- 1/17/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ghosts standout Danielle Pinnock has landed a supporting role alongside Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross in the holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane from Prime Video.
Details as to the plot of the film, currently filming in Los Angeles as part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program, remain under wraps. But Reginald Hudlin is directing from a script by Kelly Younger, which the scribe based on his own childhood holiday experiences. Jillian Bell, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd will also star, as previously announced.
Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster are producing for Eddie Murphy Productions, along with Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment. The first film to go into production under a three-picture and first-look film deal between Murphy and Amazon Studios, Candy Cane Lane will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Details as to the plot of the film, currently filming in Los Angeles as part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program, remain under wraps. But Reginald Hudlin is directing from a script by Kelly Younger, which the scribe based on his own childhood holiday experiences. Jillian Bell, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd will also star, as previously announced.
Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster are producing for Eddie Murphy Productions, along with Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment. The first film to go into production under a three-picture and first-look film deal between Murphy and Amazon Studios, Candy Cane Lane will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
- 1/13/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Imagine Entertainment has appointed film executive and producer Allan Mandelbaum to serve as senior VP of features.
In his new role, Mandelbaum will support all aspects of development and production across some existing features and new projects at Imagine, the production company founded by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
“I’ve had the privilege of knowing Allan for some time and have always admired his taste, instincts and passionate pursuit of making great films. He will be a tremendous addition to our team,” said Karen Lunder, Imagine Entertainment’s president of features.
Prior to joining Imagine, Mandelbaum worked as head of production at Star Thrower Entertainment, an independent production company he helped launch in 2013. During his nearly 10 years there, Allan oversaw development and production on films ranging from Oscar-nominees “King Richard” and “The Post” to Neon’s social media satire “Ingrid Goes West.”
He produced two films last year, both...
In his new role, Mandelbaum will support all aspects of development and production across some existing features and new projects at Imagine, the production company founded by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
“I’ve had the privilege of knowing Allan for some time and have always admired his taste, instincts and passionate pursuit of making great films. He will be a tremendous addition to our team,” said Karen Lunder, Imagine Entertainment’s president of features.
Prior to joining Imagine, Mandelbaum worked as head of production at Star Thrower Entertainment, an independent production company he helped launch in 2013. During his nearly 10 years there, Allan oversaw development and production on films ranging from Oscar-nominees “King Richard” and “The Post” to Neon’s social media satire “Ingrid Goes West.”
He produced two films last year, both...
- 1/12/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
An all-star ensemble is quickly taking shape for Eddie Murphy’s “Candy Cane Lane,” with six more players joining the cast.
Comedy veterans Robin Thede (“A Black Lady Sketch Show”), Nick Offerman and Chris Redd, plus rising talents Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas (“9-1-1”) and Thaddeus J. Mixson have signed onto the holiday movie alongside Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross and Jillian Bell.
“Candy Cane Lane” is directed by Reginald Hudlin, who reunites with Murphy and producer Brian Grazer following their 1992 hit rom-com “Boomerang.”
While the movie boasts an impressive comedic pedigree, few details have been revealed about its plot. The screenplay comes from Kelly Younger, inspired by his own childhood holiday experiences. The movie is set to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide as the first in Murphy’s three-picture, first-look deal with Amazon Studios.
Thede is best known for creating HBO’s Emmy-winning sketch...
Comedy veterans Robin Thede (“A Black Lady Sketch Show”), Nick Offerman and Chris Redd, plus rising talents Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas (“9-1-1”) and Thaddeus J. Mixson have signed onto the holiday movie alongside Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross and Jillian Bell.
“Candy Cane Lane” is directed by Reginald Hudlin, who reunites with Murphy and producer Brian Grazer following their 1992 hit rom-com “Boomerang.”
While the movie boasts an impressive comedic pedigree, few details have been revealed about its plot. The screenplay comes from Kelly Younger, inspired by his own childhood holiday experiences. The movie is set to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide as the first in Murphy’s three-picture, first-look deal with Amazon Studios.
Thede is best known for creating HBO’s Emmy-winning sketch...
- 1/5/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Jillian Bell Joins Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross In Prime Video’s Holiday Comedy ‘Candy Cane Lane’
Exclusive: Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon) has been tapped to star alongside Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross in the holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane, which Reginald Hudlin is directing for Amazon.
The plot of the film shooting in Los Angeles, as part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program, is under wraps. But its writer, Kelly Younger, based the script on his own childhood holiday experiences. Producers include Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster for Eddie Murphy Productions, and Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment.
Candy Cane Lane is the first film being made under a three-picture and first-look film deal between Murphy and Amazon Studios and will ultimately stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Bell is an Emmy-nominated actress, writer and producer who was previously in business with Prime Video as the exec producer and star of the acclaimed indie Brittany Runs a Marathon,...
The plot of the film shooting in Los Angeles, as part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program, is under wraps. But its writer, Kelly Younger, based the script on his own childhood holiday experiences. Producers include Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster for Eddie Murphy Productions, and Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder for Imagine Entertainment.
Candy Cane Lane is the first film being made under a three-picture and first-look film deal between Murphy and Amazon Studios and will ultimately stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Bell is an Emmy-nominated actress, writer and producer who was previously in business with Prime Video as the exec producer and star of the acclaimed indie Brittany Runs a Marathon,...
- 1/4/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video‘s Candy Cane Lane cast is getting sweeter after adding Tracee Ellis Ross to the holiday comedy starring Eddie Murphy. Reginald Hudlin directs from a script by Kelly Younger. The Candy Cane Lane plot remains a mystery. Still, the film is currently in production in Los Angeles. According to reports, Younger based the idea on his childhood holiday experiences.
Candy Cane Lane is the first of three movies under Murphy’s three-picture deal with Amazon Studios. In addition to starring in the holiday comedy, Murphy will produce alongside Charisse Hewitt-Webster for Eddie Murphey Productions, with Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder through Imagine Entertainment.
As a person of many talents, Ross is an actor, producer, director, musician, and writer. Famous for playing Johnson family matriarch Rainbow on ABC’s Black-ish, Ross also stars as Rachel in the TV movie Bad Girls, as Grace Davis in Nisha Ganatra’s The High Note,...
Candy Cane Lane is the first of three movies under Murphy’s three-picture deal with Amazon Studios. In addition to starring in the holiday comedy, Murphy will produce alongside Charisse Hewitt-Webster for Eddie Murphey Productions, with Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder through Imagine Entertainment.
As a person of many talents, Ross is an actor, producer, director, musician, and writer. Famous for playing Johnson family matriarch Rainbow on ABC’s Black-ish, Ross also stars as Rachel in the TV movie Bad Girls, as Grace Davis in Nisha Ganatra’s The High Note,...
- 1/3/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The 2022 holiday movie season may be winding down, but the 2023 edition is already taking shape: award-winning actor, producer and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross has teamed up with Eddie Murphy for the holiday comedy “Candy Cane Lane.”
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the Amazon Studios-produced movie is currently filming in Los Angeles with a script by Kelly Younger, inspired by his own childhood holiday experiences. The project marks the first time the two comedians will share the screen, though specifics of Ross’ role, like all plot details, are being kept under wraps.
News of the project comes after Ross ended her critically-acclaimed run as star and producer of ABC’s “Black-ish” last spring. For eight seasons, Ross played Rainbow Johnson on the family comedy, winning a Golden Globe and six NAACP Image Awards, as well as five Primetime Emmy and two Critics Choice nominations. Two of the actor’s three other...
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the Amazon Studios-produced movie is currently filming in Los Angeles with a script by Kelly Younger, inspired by his own childhood holiday experiences. The project marks the first time the two comedians will share the screen, though specifics of Ross’ role, like all plot details, are being kept under wraps.
News of the project comes after Ross ended her critically-acclaimed run as star and producer of ABC’s “Black-ish” last spring. For eight seasons, Ross played Rainbow Johnson on the family comedy, winning a Golden Globe and six NAACP Image Awards, as well as five Primetime Emmy and two Critics Choice nominations. Two of the actor’s three other...
- 1/3/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish) has signed on to star alongside Eddie Murphy in Candy Cane Lane — the new holiday comedy that Reginald Hudlin (Sidney) is directing for Prime Video.
Details as to the film’s plot are under wraps. But it’s currently in production in Los Angeles, as part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. The project acquired as a spec is based on the childhood holiday experiences of its writer, Kelly Younger.
Candy Cane Lane is the first film being made under a three-picture and first-look film deal between Murphy and Amazon Studios. The film will ultimately stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster are producing for Eddie Murphy Productions, alongside Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder of Imagine Entertainment.
Ross is best known for her role as Johnson family matriarch Rainbow on ABC’s beloved sit-com Black-ish, which brought her a Golden Globe,...
Details as to the film’s plot are under wraps. But it’s currently in production in Los Angeles, as part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. The project acquired as a spec is based on the childhood holiday experiences of its writer, Kelly Younger.
Candy Cane Lane is the first film being made under a three-picture and first-look film deal between Murphy and Amazon Studios. The film will ultimately stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster are producing for Eddie Murphy Productions, alongside Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder of Imagine Entertainment.
Ross is best known for her role as Johnson family matriarch Rainbow on ABC’s beloved sit-com Black-ish, which brought her a Golden Globe,...
- 1/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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