Netflix has greenlit a trio of series across Japan, Australia and Taiwan, featuring top talent.
Japanese sitcom “Let’s Get Divorced” follows a rookie politician and his actor wife who struggle with their marriage life and they decide to split up. However, their parents and agents don’t allow them to do it. It is co-written by Japan’s top scriptwriters Kankuro Kudo and Shizuka Oishi and the cast includes Tori Matsuzaka, Riisa Naka, Ryo Nishikido, Yuka Itaya, Koji Yamamoto and Arata Furuta.
The series is directed by Fuminori Kaneko, Ryosuke Fukuda and Takuya Sakaue and the TBS Sparkle production is produced by Aki Isoyama and Itsumi Katsuno with Naomi Satoh executive producing for Netflix. It will bow in 2023.
“Boy Swallows Universe” is an adaptation of bestselling Australian author Trent Dalton’s novel of the same name. “‘Boy Swallows Universe’ is about a boy who receives a message on a...
Japanese sitcom “Let’s Get Divorced” follows a rookie politician and his actor wife who struggle with their marriage life and they decide to split up. However, their parents and agents don’t allow them to do it. It is co-written by Japan’s top scriptwriters Kankuro Kudo and Shizuka Oishi and the cast includes Tori Matsuzaka, Riisa Naka, Ryo Nishikido, Yuka Itaya, Koji Yamamoto and Arata Furuta.
The series is directed by Fuminori Kaneko, Ryosuke Fukuda and Takuya Sakaue and the TBS Sparkle production is produced by Aki Isoyama and Itsumi Katsuno with Naomi Satoh executive producing for Netflix. It will bow in 2023.
“Boy Swallows Universe” is an adaptation of bestselling Australian author Trent Dalton’s novel of the same name. “‘Boy Swallows Universe’ is about a boy who receives a message on a...
- 3/4/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Crime thriller, “The Unknown Man” has been confirmed to shoot in South Australia, when film productions resume after the coronavirus crisis. The film is produced by and co-stars Joel Edgerton opposite the U.K.’s Sean Harris.
“The Unknown Man” is written and directed by Thomas M Wright, director of Acute Misfortune, and known for his performances in Jane Campion’s “Top of the Lake” and Warwick Thornton’s “Sweet Country.”
The story involves two strangers who meet and strike up a friendship. But what one does not know is that the other man is a veteran undercover police officer working to secure a conviction for an unsolved murder committed years earlier. The project was originally announced at Berlin’s European Film Market in February this year.
Production involves See-Saw Films and Anonymous Content. Producers are Edgerton of Blue Tongue Films, along with Emile Sherman, Iain Canning and Rachel Gardner of See-Saw Films,...
“The Unknown Man” is written and directed by Thomas M Wright, director of Acute Misfortune, and known for his performances in Jane Campion’s “Top of the Lake” and Warwick Thornton’s “Sweet Country.”
The story involves two strangers who meet and strike up a friendship. But what one does not know is that the other man is a veteran undercover police officer working to secure a conviction for an unsolved murder committed years earlier. The project was originally announced at Berlin’s European Film Market in February this year.
Production involves See-Saw Films and Anonymous Content. Producers are Edgerton of Blue Tongue Films, along with Emile Sherman, Iain Canning and Rachel Gardner of See-Saw Films,...
- 4/20/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Joel Edgerton will produce and star in Thomas M Wright’s ‘The Unknown Man’.
Amid turbulent times for the sector, Screen Australia has some positive news, announcing production funding for three feature films, four television series, a children’s series and two online projects.
Overall, the projects, including Thomas M Wright’s The Unknown Man, produced by See-Saw Films and Anonymous Content, and starring Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris, will share in $8.5 million of production funding.
Other projects include family drama The Midwife from Playmaker Media for Nine; a comedy created by Kitty Flanagan called Entitled for the ABC, and the debut feature film from artist Del Kathryn Barton, Puff, produced by Causeway Films.
“We’re blown away by the projects in this slate and it’s great to see such a wide range of genres. I am particularly delighted to support Puff, the directorial debut of renowned artist Del Kathryn Barton,...
Amid turbulent times for the sector, Screen Australia has some positive news, announcing production funding for three feature films, four television series, a children’s series and two online projects.
Overall, the projects, including Thomas M Wright’s The Unknown Man, produced by See-Saw Films and Anonymous Content, and starring Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris, will share in $8.5 million of production funding.
Other projects include family drama The Midwife from Playmaker Media for Nine; a comedy created by Kitty Flanagan called Entitled for the ABC, and the debut feature film from artist Del Kathryn Barton, Puff, produced by Causeway Films.
“We’re blown away by the projects in this slate and it’s great to see such a wide range of genres. I am particularly delighted to support Puff, the directorial debut of renowned artist Del Kathryn Barton,...
- 4/20/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘Butch’.
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
- 2/25/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Joel Edgerton.
Thomas M Wright has cast Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris as the leads in The Unknown Man, a thriller inspired by a real-life Australian sting operation.
See-Saw Films and Anonymous Content will produce the film with funding from Screen Australia, London-based financier, producer and distributor Rocket Science and Stan.
Edgerton’s dance card is rapidly filling up with the announcement that he and Nash Edgerton will direct the TV series Gaslit, which will star Julia Roberts, Sean Penn and Armie Hammer.
Wright’s follow-up to Acute Misfortune, The Unknown Man will follow Edgerton’s Mark and Harris’ Henry, who strike up a friendship after meeting on a plane.
For Henry, who is worn down by a lifetime of physical labour and crime, Mark seems to be his saviour and ally.
What he doesn’t know is that Mark is an undercover cop who is determined to convict him...
Thomas M Wright has cast Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris as the leads in The Unknown Man, a thriller inspired by a real-life Australian sting operation.
See-Saw Films and Anonymous Content will produce the film with funding from Screen Australia, London-based financier, producer and distributor Rocket Science and Stan.
Edgerton’s dance card is rapidly filling up with the announcement that he and Nash Edgerton will direct the TV series Gaslit, which will star Julia Roberts, Sean Penn and Armie Hammer.
Wright’s follow-up to Acute Misfortune, The Unknown Man will follow Edgerton’s Mark and Harris’ Henry, who strike up a friendship after meeting on a plane.
For Henry, who is worn down by a lifetime of physical labour and crime, Mark seems to be his saviour and ally.
What he doesn’t know is that Mark is an undercover cop who is determined to convict him...
- 2/23/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Joel Edgerton, whose credits include “Loving,” “Boy Erased” and “The King,” has signed on to star in and co-produce the See-Saw Films and Anonymous Content true crime thriller “The Unknown Man.” Rocket Science, in partnership with See-Saw’s in-house sales division Cross City Films, will launch the project at the European Film Market in Berlin.
Written and directed by “Top of the Lake” star Thomas M. Wright, the pic tracks an elaborate sting operation that helped resolve an unsolved murder. The film will center on the friendship between a hardened criminal played by Sean Harris, and the undercover officer, played by Edgerton, sent to bring the killer to justice.
Screen Australia and Rocket Science have already locked in major production funding, with an Aussie streaming service acting as a partner.
The film will be produced by Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Rachel Gardner, Kerry Roberts, Kim Hodgert and Edgerton. Simon Gillis,...
Written and directed by “Top of the Lake” star Thomas M. Wright, the pic tracks an elaborate sting operation that helped resolve an unsolved murder. The film will center on the friendship between a hardened criminal played by Sean Harris, and the undercover officer, played by Edgerton, sent to bring the killer to justice.
Screen Australia and Rocket Science have already locked in major production funding, with an Aussie streaming service acting as a partner.
The film will be produced by Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Rachel Gardner, Kerry Roberts, Kim Hodgert and Edgerton. Simon Gillis,...
- 2/21/2020
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris are set to star in an Australian crime drama called “The Unknown Man” from writer and director Thomas M. Wright and from the production company behind “Lion,” See-Saw Films.
The project was announced Friday at the European Film Market at the Berlinale Film Festival, where Rocket Science and See-Saw’s in-house sales arm Cross City Films will be launching the film to buyers. CAA Media Finance are acting as financing agent and are co-representing sales in the Us, and See-Saw Films is producing with Anonymous Content.
“The Unknown Man” is based on an incredible real-life Australian sting operation. Two men who meet on a plane strike up a conversation that turns into friendship. For Henry Teague (Harris), worn down by a lifetime of physical labor and crime, this is a dream come true. His new friend Mark (Edgerton) becomes his savior and ally. What Henry...
The project was announced Friday at the European Film Market at the Berlinale Film Festival, where Rocket Science and See-Saw’s in-house sales arm Cross City Films will be launching the film to buyers. CAA Media Finance are acting as financing agent and are co-representing sales in the Us, and See-Saw Films is producing with Anonymous Content.
“The Unknown Man” is based on an incredible real-life Australian sting operation. Two men who meet on a plane strike up a conversation that turns into friendship. For Henry Teague (Harris), worn down by a lifetime of physical labor and crime, this is a dream come true. His new friend Mark (Edgerton) becomes his savior and ally. What Henry...
- 2/21/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Golden Globe nominee Joel Edgerton (Loving) and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation star Sean Harris are set to star in crime-drama The Unknown Man for Lion outfit See-Saw Films and Anonymous Content.
The project is based on a real-life Australian sting operation. The story follows two men who meet on a plane and strike up a conversation that turns into friendship. For Henry Teague (Harris), worn down by a lifetime of physical labour and crime, this is a dream come true. His new friend Mark (Edgerton) becomes his saviour and ally. What Henry doesn’t know is that Mark is a seasoned undercover officer – working to convict Henry for an unsolved murder committed years prior.
Rocket Science and Cross City are launching sales at the Efm on the movie which will mark the sophomore feature from writer/director/actor Thomas M Wright (Acute Misfortune).
CAA Media Finance is the financing...
The project is based on a real-life Australian sting operation. The story follows two men who meet on a plane and strike up a conversation that turns into friendship. For Henry Teague (Harris), worn down by a lifetime of physical labour and crime, this is a dream come true. His new friend Mark (Edgerton) becomes his saviour and ally. What Henry doesn’t know is that Mark is a seasoned undercover officer – working to convict Henry for an unsolved murder committed years prior.
Rocket Science and Cross City are launching sales at the Efm on the movie which will mark the sophomore feature from writer/director/actor Thomas M Wright (Acute Misfortune).
CAA Media Finance is the financing...
- 2/21/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Scott Stewart To Adapt & Direct Laura Whitcomb’s Novel ‘A Certain Slant Of Light’ For Amazon Studios
Exclusive: Deadline has learned that Legion and Dark Skies filmmaker Scott Stewart has sold his pitch based on Laura Whitcomb’s best selling novel A Certain Slant of Light in a competitive situation to Amazon Studios. Jeff Okin and Kerry Roberts will produce for Anonymous. Stewart will write and direct the pic.
A Certain Slant of Light from Hmh books tells the story of Helen, the ghost of a young woman who, for a 150 years, has existed as an invisible presence clinging to an ever growing chain of living hosts. Now, while haunting a contemporary high school English teacher, Helen makes the shocking discovery that Billy, a troubled student, is able to see her for the first time since her death. What follows is a mysterious love story about second chances and the things that bind us together in this life and beyond.
“I fell in love with Laura Whitcomb’s beautiful,...
A Certain Slant of Light from Hmh books tells the story of Helen, the ghost of a young woman who, for a 150 years, has existed as an invisible presence clinging to an ever growing chain of living hosts. Now, while haunting a contemporary high school English teacher, Helen makes the shocking discovery that Billy, a troubled student, is able to see her for the first time since her death. What follows is a mysterious love story about second chances and the things that bind us together in this life and beyond.
“I fell in love with Laura Whitcomb’s beautiful,...
- 10/8/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Multiple distributors are bidding for Boy Erased, a provocative drama Joel Edgerton has scripted and will direct based on the memoir by Garrard Conley. Edgerton will star with Manchester By The Sea‘s Lucas Hedges, and Edgerton is courting Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman for supporting roles, I’m told. Edgerton is producing with Anonymous Content’s Kerry Roberts and Steve Golin. Tony Lipp, Kim Hodgert Rebecca Yeldham and Ann Ruark are the exec producers…...
- 6/8/2017
- Deadline
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