Bold Films has tapped studio executive-turned-producer, screenwriter and showrunner Jeff Kleeman as its new chief executive officer.
Kleeman, who has served has the president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production since 2012, replaces Gary Michael Walters, who is exiting to launch his own venture after nearly 20 years with the company.
In his new role, Kleeman will oversee Bold’s current operations and expansion plans. Some of his areas of focus will be building strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on international, and leveraging Bold’s existing IP as well as new IP to generate multiple revenue streams. He will report to Bold Films chairman David Litvak.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
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Kleeman, who has served has the president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production since 2012, replaces Gary Michael Walters, who is exiting to launch his own venture after nearly 20 years with the company.
In his new role, Kleeman will oversee Bold’s current operations and expansion plans. Some of his areas of focus will be building strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on international, and leveraging Bold’s existing IP as well as new IP to generate multiple revenue streams. He will report to Bold Films chairman David Litvak.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
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- 4/14/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Jeff Kleeman, former president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production, has been tapped as the new CEO of Bold Films.
DeGeneres’ former producing partner replaces Gary Michael Walters, who left Bold Films in March after being with the company for two decades and has now launched his own media venture, Walters Media Group.
As the CEO, Kleeman — who transitioned from a studio executive to a producer, screenwriter and showrunner — will be reporting to David Litvak, the chairman of Bold Films.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
Kleeman will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and expansion plans in his new role. He will work with Jon Oakes, executive vp of development and productions,...
DeGeneres’ former producing partner replaces Gary Michael Walters, who left Bold Films in March after being with the company for two decades and has now launched his own media venture, Walters Media Group.
As the CEO, Kleeman — who transitioned from a studio executive to a producer, screenwriter and showrunner — will be reporting to David Litvak, the chairman of Bold Films.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
Kleeman will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and expansion plans in his new role. He will work with Jon Oakes, executive vp of development and productions,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Executive will report to Bold chairman David Litvak.
Producer, screenwriter and showrunner Jeff Kleeman has been named Bold Films CEO in the wake of Gary Michael Walters’ depature.
Kleeman most recently served as president of Ellen DeGeneres’s A Very Good Production which he joined in 2012.
The new CEO will report to Bold chairman David Litvak and oversee the company’s operations and expansion plans, building strategic partnerships with a particular focus on international.
He will also leverage Bold’s existing IP and new IP to generate multiple revenue streams working alongside EVP of development and productions Jon Oakes and creative executive Sophia Kalin.
Producer, screenwriter and showrunner Jeff Kleeman has been named Bold Films CEO in the wake of Gary Michael Walters’ depature.
Kleeman most recently served as president of Ellen DeGeneres’s A Very Good Production which he joined in 2012.
The new CEO will report to Bold chairman David Litvak and oversee the company’s operations and expansion plans, building strategic partnerships with a particular focus on international.
He will also leverage Bold’s existing IP and new IP to generate multiple revenue streams working alongside EVP of development and productions Jon Oakes and creative executive Sophia Kalin.
- 4/14/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Jeff Kleeman has stepped in as CEO for Bold Films, taking over for Gary Michael Walters, whose March departure from the company after nearly 20 years was just announced.
The studio executive-turned-producer, screenwriter and showrunner comes to the company from Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production, where he’s served as President since 2012, overseeing work on 26 series, specials and movies amounting to over 1,615 hours of live-action and animated content.
Kleeman will report to Bold Chairman David Litvak, overseeing the company’s current operations, as well as its plans for expansion. He’ll now focus on building strategic partnerships, with a particular eye on international, while looking to leverage both existing Bold IP and new IP to generate multiple revenue streams.
Kleeman’s appointment comes at a time when Bold Films is looking to take on a more global footprint in development and production, as it continues to develop feature-length projects for both theatrical and streaming,...
The studio executive-turned-producer, screenwriter and showrunner comes to the company from Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production, where he’s served as President since 2012, overseeing work on 26 series, specials and movies amounting to over 1,615 hours of live-action and animated content.
Kleeman will report to Bold Chairman David Litvak, overseeing the company’s current operations, as well as its plans for expansion. He’ll now focus on building strategic partnerships, with a particular eye on international, while looking to leverage both existing Bold IP and new IP to generate multiple revenue streams.
Kleeman’s appointment comes at a time when Bold Films is looking to take on a more global footprint in development and production, as it continues to develop feature-length projects for both theatrical and streaming,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Bold Film’s longtime CEO Gary Michael Walters has stepped down to launch his own venture, Walters Media Group.
Walters Media Group will focus on the development of studio-caliber film and television projects, independent film financing and production, and strategic consultancy to high-net-worth investors and media companies, Walters announced Thursday.
“I am deeply appreciative of all the support Bold Films have given me over the past two decades,” Walters said in a statement. “I will miss my Bold family, but I have been yearning to create my own company for some time, and I am very excited to announce my upcoming slate shortly.”
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Walters, who has been with Bold Film since its founding in 2004, has produced as well as executive produced all of the company’s film and television projects, including “Whiplash” starring Miles Teller and Jk Simmons,...
Walters Media Group will focus on the development of studio-caliber film and television projects, independent film financing and production, and strategic consultancy to high-net-worth investors and media companies, Walters announced Thursday.
“I am deeply appreciative of all the support Bold Films have given me over the past two decades,” Walters said in a statement. “I will miss my Bold family, but I have been yearning to create my own company for some time, and I am very excited to announce my upcoming slate shortly.”
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Walters, who has been with Bold Film since its founding in 2004, has produced as well as executive produced all of the company’s film and television projects, including “Whiplash” starring Miles Teller and Jk Simmons,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Bold Film’s longtime CEO Gary Michael Walters has stepped down to form Walters Media Group.
Walters has been with Bold Film since its founding in 2004 and served as producer and executive producer on all of the company’s film and television projects, including Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash” starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons; Dan Gilroy’s “Nightcrawler” with Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed; and “Drive” starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston and Oscar Isaac.
Other notable projects that Walter worked on at Bold Films include the action thriller “No Escape,” featuring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan, and the apocalyptic thriller “Legion,” with Paul Bettany and Dennis Quaid. More recently, Walters was Emmy-nominated for HBO’s “Oslo” and produced Netflix’s “The Guilty” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Antoine Fuqua.
“I am deeply appreciative of all the support Bold Films have given me over the past two decades,...
Walters has been with Bold Film since its founding in 2004 and served as producer and executive producer on all of the company’s film and television projects, including Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash” starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons; Dan Gilroy’s “Nightcrawler” with Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed; and “Drive” starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston and Oscar Isaac.
Other notable projects that Walter worked on at Bold Films include the action thriller “No Escape,” featuring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan, and the apocalyptic thriller “Legion,” with Paul Bettany and Dennis Quaid. More recently, Walters was Emmy-nominated for HBO’s “Oslo” and produced Netflix’s “The Guilty” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Antoine Fuqua.
“I am deeply appreciative of all the support Bold Films have given me over the past two decades,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Bold Films’ longtime CEO Gary Michael Walters has stepped down to form his own venture, Walters Media Group.
The new company will focus on developing high-profile film and TV projects, independent film financing and production and consulting for film investors and media companies.
“I am deeply appreciative of all the support Bold Films have given me over the past two decades. I will miss my Bold family, but I have been yearning to create my own company for some time, and I am very excited to announce my upcoming slate shortly,” Walters said in a statement.
Walters has been at Bold Films since its founding in 2004 and produced as well as executive produced film and TV projects, including critical hits like Whiplash, directed by Damien Chazelle, and Nightcrawler, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed and directed by Dan Gilroy.
Walters’ other credits includes Drive, starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston,...
The new company will focus on developing high-profile film and TV projects, independent film financing and production and consulting for film investors and media companies.
“I am deeply appreciative of all the support Bold Films have given me over the past two decades. I will miss my Bold family, but I have been yearning to create my own company for some time, and I am very excited to announce my upcoming slate shortly,” Walters said in a statement.
Walters has been at Bold Films since its founding in 2004 and produced as well as executive produced film and TV projects, including critical hits like Whiplash, directed by Damien Chazelle, and Nightcrawler, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed and directed by Dan Gilroy.
Walters’ other credits includes Drive, starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bold Films’ longtime CEO Gary Michael Walters has stepped down from his position to form Walters Media Group.
Walters Media Group will devote itself to developing studio-caliber film and television projects; independent film financing and production; and strategic consultancy to high-net-worth investors and media companies.
Walters’ canon at Bold Films includes the Oscar winning Damien Chazelle movie Whiplash starring Miles Teller and Jk Simmons, The Oscar-nominated Nightcrawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed, directed by Dan Gilroy; The Cannes winning and Oscar nominated Drive starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Oscar Isaac, and Albert Brooks. Commercial successes included action thriller No Escape starring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan, and apocalyptic horror feature Legion with Paul Bettany and Dennis Quaid. Most recently, Walters was Emmy-nominated for HBO’s Oslo and produced Netflix’s The Guilty starring Jake Gyllenhaal, directed by Antoine Fuqua.
“I am deeply appreciative of all the support...
Walters Media Group will devote itself to developing studio-caliber film and television projects; independent film financing and production; and strategic consultancy to high-net-worth investors and media companies.
Walters’ canon at Bold Films includes the Oscar winning Damien Chazelle movie Whiplash starring Miles Teller and Jk Simmons, The Oscar-nominated Nightcrawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed, directed by Dan Gilroy; The Cannes winning and Oscar nominated Drive starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Oscar Isaac, and Albert Brooks. Commercial successes included action thriller No Escape starring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan, and apocalyptic horror feature Legion with Paul Bettany and Dennis Quaid. Most recently, Walters was Emmy-nominated for HBO’s Oslo and produced Netflix’s The Guilty starring Jake Gyllenhaal, directed by Antoine Fuqua.
“I am deeply appreciative of all the support...
- 4/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Producer has worked on Drive, Nightcrawler, Whiplash.
Gary Michael Walters has stepped down as longtime Bold Films CEO and launched Walters Media Group.
The new company will focus on the development of studio-calibre film and television, independent film financing and production, and strategic consultancy to high-net-worth investors and media companies.
Walters has been with Bold Films since it was established in 2004 and he has produced and served as executive producer on all of Bold’s film and television projects, including Whiplash starring Miles Teller and Jk Simmons, Nightcrawler with Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed, and Drive starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan,...
Gary Michael Walters has stepped down as longtime Bold Films CEO and launched Walters Media Group.
The new company will focus on the development of studio-calibre film and television, independent film financing and production, and strategic consultancy to high-net-worth investors and media companies.
Walters has been with Bold Films since it was established in 2004 and he has produced and served as executive producer on all of Bold’s film and television projects, including Whiplash starring Miles Teller and Jk Simmons, Nightcrawler with Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed, and Drive starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: New Regency, Bold Films and Permut Productions’ Chippendales movie, which tells the wild story about the male exotic dancing enterprise, is gaining momentum. Sources tell Deadline that Seth Rogen and Elle Fanning are in talks to join the cast. Dev Patel is already on board to star with Craig Gillespie set to direct. If deals close, the project would mark a reunion for Rogen and Gillespie, who just wrapped production on the anticipated Pam and Tommy series for Hulu that bows in February. New Regency is co-financing Chippendales with Bold Films.
David Permut, who has been shepherding the project for two decades, will produce with New Regency and Bold Film. David Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak and Svetlana Metkina of Bold Films are also producing.
Lauren Blum and Rebecca Angelo are rewriting the script after Craig Williams and Isaac Adamson penned previous drafts.
The movie will follow Steve...
David Permut, who has been shepherding the project for two decades, will produce with New Regency and Bold Film. David Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak and Svetlana Metkina of Bold Films are also producing.
Lauren Blum and Rebecca Angelo are rewriting the script after Craig Williams and Isaac Adamson penned previous drafts.
The movie will follow Steve...
- 12/9/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
New Regency has boarded Dev Patel’s upcoming “Chippendales” project as a co-financier with Bold Films, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
“Cruella” director Craig Gillespie is attached to direct the project.
David Permut, who has been trying to get the project off the ground for 20 years, will produce the project with New Regency and Bold Films. David Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak and Svetlana Metkina are also producing for Bold.
Screenwriters Lauren Blum and Rebecca Angelo are rewriting the script. Craig Williams and Isaac Adamson wrote previous drafts of the script.
Patel is attached to play “Chippendales” founder Steve Banerjee, who went from pumping gas at his Mobil Gas station in Playa del Vista to launching the first “male exotic dance night for ladies only,” which went on to become an ’80s phenomenon. Banerjee would eventually get caught in a sting operation by the FBI...
“Cruella” director Craig Gillespie is attached to direct the project.
David Permut, who has been trying to get the project off the ground for 20 years, will produce the project with New Regency and Bold Films. David Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak and Svetlana Metkina are also producing for Bold.
Screenwriters Lauren Blum and Rebecca Angelo are rewriting the script. Craig Williams and Isaac Adamson wrote previous drafts of the script.
Patel is attached to play “Chippendales” founder Steve Banerjee, who went from pumping gas at his Mobil Gas station in Playa del Vista to launching the first “male exotic dance night for ladies only,” which went on to become an ’80s phenomenon. Banerjee would eventually get caught in a sting operation by the FBI...
- 7/30/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: We are hearing that New Regency has boarded Craig Gillespie’s Chippendales film project starring Dev Patel as co-financier with Bold Films.
Deadline previously reported on the Permut Productions movie with Bold attached. David Permut, who has been shepherding the project for two decades, will produce with New Regency and Bold Films. David Litvak,, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak and Svetlana Metkina of Bold Films are also producing.
Lauren Blum and Rebecca Angelo are rewriting the script with Craig Williams and Isaac Adamson having penned previous drafts.
The Chippendales movie will follow Steve Banerjee (Patel), who emigrated from India to Playa del Rey to chase the dream of fame and fortune. Bored with pumping gas in the Mobil station he owned, he found an outlet for his entrepreneurial dreams when he acquired the struggling L.A. rock club Destiny II. He transformed it with a new name and theme...
Deadline previously reported on the Permut Productions movie with Bold attached. David Permut, who has been shepherding the project for two decades, will produce with New Regency and Bold Films. David Litvak,, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak and Svetlana Metkina of Bold Films are also producing.
Lauren Blum and Rebecca Angelo are rewriting the script with Craig Williams and Isaac Adamson having penned previous drafts.
The Chippendales movie will follow Steve Banerjee (Patel), who emigrated from India to Playa del Rey to chase the dream of fame and fortune. Bored with pumping gas in the Mobil station he owned, he found an outlet for his entrepreneurial dreams when he acquired the struggling L.A. rock club Destiny II. He transformed it with a new name and theme...
- 7/30/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Ethan Hawke, Peter Sarsgaard, Riley Keough, Byron Bowers, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, David Castañeda, Christina Vidal and Paul Dano have joined Jake Gyllenhaal in the Netflix thriller “The Guilty.”
Antoine Fuqua is directing from a script by Nic Pizzolatto (“True Detective”), based on the Gustav Moller-helmed Danish drama “Den Skyldige,” which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The pic takes place over the course of a single morning at a 911 dispatch center with a call operator — played by Gyllenhaal — trying to save a caller in grave danger, but then discovering that nothing is as it seems, and facing the truth is the only way out.
Adrian Martinez, Bill Burr, Beau Knapp and Edi Patterson are also joining the cast. Gyllenhaal is producing along with Riva Marker for Nine Stories; Fuqua and Kat Samick for Fuqua Films; Scott Greenberg; Bold Films’ Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina; and Amet Entertainment’s David Haring.
Antoine Fuqua is directing from a script by Nic Pizzolatto (“True Detective”), based on the Gustav Moller-helmed Danish drama “Den Skyldige,” which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The pic takes place over the course of a single morning at a 911 dispatch center with a call operator — played by Gyllenhaal — trying to save a caller in grave danger, but then discovering that nothing is as it seems, and facing the truth is the only way out.
Adrian Martinez, Bill Burr, Beau Knapp and Edi Patterson are also joining the cast. Gyllenhaal is producing along with Riva Marker for Nine Stories; Fuqua and Kat Samick for Fuqua Films; Scott Greenberg; Bold Films’ Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina; and Amet Entertainment’s David Haring.
- 11/13/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Peter Sarsgaard, Riley Keough and Bill Burr are joining Jake Gyllenhaal in “The Guilty,” Netflix announced on Friday.
Also joining the cast are Byron Bowers, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, David Castañeda, Christina Vidal, Paul Dano, Ethan Hawke, Adrian Martinez, Beau Knapp and Edi Patterson.
Antoine Fuqua is directing, while Nic Pizzolatto (“True Detective”) is writing the thriller, based on the Gustav Moller-directed Danish drama “Den Skyldige,” which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
The film will take place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center, where operator Joe Bayler (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger. However, he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems.
The film will be produced by Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker, along with Fuqua and Kat Samick through his Fuqua Films; Scott Greenberg; Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina for Bold Films...
Also joining the cast are Byron Bowers, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, David Castañeda, Christina Vidal, Paul Dano, Ethan Hawke, Adrian Martinez, Beau Knapp and Edi Patterson.
Antoine Fuqua is directing, while Nic Pizzolatto (“True Detective”) is writing the thriller, based on the Gustav Moller-directed Danish drama “Den Skyldige,” which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
The film will take place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center, where operator Joe Bayler (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger. However, he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems.
The film will be produced by Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker, along with Fuqua and Kat Samick through his Fuqua Films; Scott Greenberg; Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina for Bold Films...
- 11/13/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
The Guilty, the dramatic thriller which Netflix recently picked up in a $30 million deal, has added Ethan Hawke (First Reformed), Peter Sarsgaard (The Batman), Riley Keough (The Devil All The Time) plus more starry talent who will be joining previously announced star Jake Gyllenhaal.
Antoine Fuqua is at the helm, directing from a screenplay by True Detective series creator Nic Pizzolatto.
Additional casting includes Paul Dano (The Batman), Byron Bowers (Concrete Cowboys), Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Dolemite is My Name), David Castañeda (The Umbrella Academy), Christina Vidal (7 Days to Vegas), Adrian Martinez (Stumptown), Bill Burr (The King of Staten Island), Beau Knapp (The Good Lord Bird), and Edi Patterson (Knives Out).
Based on Gustav Moller’s Danish drama Den Skyldige, the Fuqua-directed pic takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center. Call operator Joe Bayler (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger...
Antoine Fuqua is at the helm, directing from a screenplay by True Detective series creator Nic Pizzolatto.
Additional casting includes Paul Dano (The Batman), Byron Bowers (Concrete Cowboys), Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Dolemite is My Name), David Castañeda (The Umbrella Academy), Christina Vidal (7 Days to Vegas), Adrian Martinez (Stumptown), Bill Burr (The King of Staten Island), Beau Knapp (The Good Lord Bird), and Edi Patterson (Knives Out).
Based on Gustav Moller’s Danish drama Den Skyldige, the Fuqua-directed pic takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center. Call operator Joe Bayler (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger...
- 11/13/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott will star in the political drama “Oslo” for HBO that is currently in production in Prague, and the film is based on the award-winning stage play of the same name by Tony winner J.T. Rogers.
Marc Platt, Kristie Macosko Krieger, David Litvak and Steven Spielberg are executive producing the film that HBO hopes to make available on HBO Max and to air on HBO beginning next year.
“Oslo” is about the negotiations that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords, and it stars the “His Dark Materials” star Wilson as a Norwegian foreign minister as well as “Fleabag” star Scott as a Norwegian sociologist and Wilson’s husband. The story looks at the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple that led to the landmark peace treaty.
Rogers, who wrote the stage play “Oslo,...
Marc Platt, Kristie Macosko Krieger, David Litvak and Steven Spielberg are executive producing the film that HBO hopes to make available on HBO Max and to air on HBO beginning next year.
“Oslo” is about the negotiations that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords, and it stars the “His Dark Materials” star Wilson as a Norwegian foreign minister as well as “Fleabag” star Scott as a Norwegian sociologist and Wilson’s husband. The story looks at the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple that led to the landmark peace treaty.
Rogers, who wrote the stage play “Oslo,...
- 11/9/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott are among the cast of Oslo, the HBO original movie that is now rolling cameras in Prague.
Pic is written by Tony Award winner J.T. Rogers, who also wrote the stage play, and directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher. The plot is based on a true story of negotiations between implacable enemies — the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords.
The movie will air on HBO and stream on HBO Max next year. It is executive produced by Marc Platt of Marc Platt Productions (La La Land), Kristie Macosko Krieger (The Post) and Steven Spielberg of DreamWorks Pictures, and David Litvak of Bold Films.
Also starring in Oslo are Salim Dau, Waleed Zuaiter, Jeff Wilbusch, Igal Naor, Dov Glickman, Rotem Keinan, Itzik Cohen,...
Pic is written by Tony Award winner J.T. Rogers, who also wrote the stage play, and directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher. The plot is based on a true story of negotiations between implacable enemies — the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords.
The movie will air on HBO and stream on HBO Max next year. It is executive produced by Marc Platt of Marc Platt Productions (La La Land), Kristie Macosko Krieger (The Post) and Steven Spielberg of DreamWorks Pictures, and David Litvak of Bold Films.
Also starring in Oslo are Salim Dau, Waleed Zuaiter, Jeff Wilbusch, Igal Naor, Dov Glickman, Rotem Keinan, Itzik Cohen,...
- 11/9/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott will star in an HBO movie that counts Steven Spielberg among its executive producers.
The two actors head the cast for Oslo, based on the Tony Award-winning play by J.T. Rogers that details the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords.
Rogers is adapting his play, with Tony winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) directing the Prague-based production. Spielberg executive produces via DreamWorks Pictures alongside Marc Platt, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Bold Films’ David Litvak....
The two actors head the cast for Oslo, based on the Tony Award-winning play by J.T. Rogers that details the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords.
Rogers is adapting his play, with Tony winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) directing the Prague-based production. Spielberg executive produces via DreamWorks Pictures alongside Marc Platt, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Bold Films’ David Litvak....
- 11/9/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott will star in an HBO movie that counts Steven Spielberg among its executive producers.
The two actors head the cast for Oslo, based on the Tony Award-winning play by J.T. Rogers that details the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords.
Rogers is adapting his play, with Tony winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) directing the Prague-based production. Spielberg executive produces via DreamWorks Pictures alongside Marc Platt, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Bold Films’ David Litvak....
The two actors head the cast for Oslo, based on the Tony Award-winning play by J.T. Rogers that details the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords.
Rogers is adapting his play, with Tony winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) directing the Prague-based production. Spielberg executive produces via DreamWorks Pictures alongside Marc Platt, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Bold Films’ David Litvak....
- 11/9/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jake Gyllenhaal‘s series-regular TV debut is officially set at HBO. The Academy Award-nominated actor will executive-produce and star in a limited series adaptation of Norwegian author Jo Nesbo’s 2014 novel The Son, TVLine has learned.
Described as a “tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption,” The Son will be written by Lenore Zion and directed by Denis Villeneuve. They will also executive-produce alongside Gyllenhaal, Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, Riva Marker and Athena Wickham.
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Described as a “tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption,” The Son will be written by Lenore Zion and directed by Denis Villeneuve. They will also executive-produce alongside Gyllenhaal, Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, Riva Marker and Athena Wickham.
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- 10/20/2020
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Jake Gyllenhaal left cinephiles buzzing last month after revealing on “Team Deakins” podcast that he was working on a reunion project with his “Prisoners” and “Enemy” director Denis Villeneuve. Now comes official word from HBO that the reunion project is “The Son,” an upcoming limited series based on the bestselling novel by author Jo Nesbø. The novel was billed as “a tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption.” Gyllenhaal will star as Sonny Lofthus, an escaped convict and opioid addict on the run from the law who can’t recall his past. Villeneuve will direct the series.
Per HBO’s official release: “Gyllenhaal and Villeneuve are also set to serve as executive producers of the series, with the former producing through his Nine Stories’ banner along with his partner Riva Marker. Kilter Films’ Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will join as executive producers along with Kilter Films’ Athena Wickham.
Per HBO’s official release: “Gyllenhaal and Villeneuve are also set to serve as executive producers of the series, with the former producing through his Nine Stories’ banner along with his partner Riva Marker. Kilter Films’ Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will join as executive producers along with Kilter Films’ Athena Wickham.
- 10/20/2020
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Jake Gyllenhaal will star in and executive produce the HBO limited series, “The Son” alongside Denis Villeneuve and “Westworld” creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy.
The series is based on Jo Nesbo’s novel of the same name and is described as a tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption.
Villeneuve will direct and writer Lenore Zion will serve as showrunner. Riva Marker of Gyllenhaal’s Nine Stories will executive produce alongside Kilter Films’ Athena Wickham. Bold Films’ David Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak and Svetlana Metkina also serve as executive producers with Jo Nesbø and Niclas Salomonsson. Nine Stories Productions, Kilter Films and Bold Films will produce in association with Warner Bros. Television.
“Jonah and Lisa are a formidable creative force and we are excited to collaborate with them again, alongside the brilliant Lenore, to adapt Jo Nesbø’s novel,” said Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President,...
The series is based on Jo Nesbo’s novel of the same name and is described as a tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption.
Villeneuve will direct and writer Lenore Zion will serve as showrunner. Riva Marker of Gyllenhaal’s Nine Stories will executive produce alongside Kilter Films’ Athena Wickham. Bold Films’ David Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak and Svetlana Metkina also serve as executive producers with Jo Nesbø and Niclas Salomonsson. Nine Stories Productions, Kilter Films and Bold Films will produce in association with Warner Bros. Television.
“Jonah and Lisa are a formidable creative force and we are excited to collaborate with them again, alongside the brilliant Lenore, to adapt Jo Nesbø’s novel,” said Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President,...
- 10/20/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Breaking: HBO has given a series order to an adaptation of the Jo Nesbo novel The Son with Jake Gyllenhaal on board to star and his Prisoners director Denis Villeneuve on board to direct. Gyllenhaal and Villeneuve will also exec produced the limited series with Gyllenhaal producing through his Nine Stories’ banner along with his partner Riva Marker. Kilter Films’ Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will join as exec producers along with Kilter Films Athena Wickham. Nolan and Joy will showrun along with Lenore Zion who is also executive producing.
The series is based on from the #1 New York Times bestselling novel which is described as a tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption. The story follows Sonny Lofthus, an escaped convict: an opioid addict who can’t recall his past, on the run from the law toward an unknown truth.
The Son was the first...
The series is based on from the #1 New York Times bestselling novel which is described as a tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption. The story follows Sonny Lofthus, an escaped convict: an opioid addict who can’t recall his past, on the run from the law toward an unknown truth.
The Son was the first...
- 10/20/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has greenlit a limited series adaptation of the Jo Nesbø novel “The Son” with Jake Gyllenhaal attached to star and executive produce, Variety has learned.
“The Son” is described as a tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption. Gyllenhaal will executive produce under his Nine Stories Productions banner along with Riva Marker. Lenore Zion will serve as writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner. In addition, Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct and executive produce.
“Westworld” creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will executive produce and serve as co-showrunners via Kilter Films with Athena Wickham of Kilter also executive producing. Bold Films’ David Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak, and Svetlana Metkina also serve as executive producers with Nesbø and Niclas Salomonsson. Nine Stories Productions, Kilter Films, and Bold Films will produce in association with Warner Bros. Television.
“Jonah and Lisa are a formidable creative force and...
“The Son” is described as a tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption. Gyllenhaal will executive produce under his Nine Stories Productions banner along with Riva Marker. Lenore Zion will serve as writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner. In addition, Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct and executive produce.
“Westworld” creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will executive produce and serve as co-showrunners via Kilter Films with Athena Wickham of Kilter also executive producing. Bold Films’ David Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak, and Svetlana Metkina also serve as executive producers with Nesbø and Niclas Salomonsson. Nine Stories Productions, Kilter Films, and Bold Films will produce in association with Warner Bros. Television.
“Jonah and Lisa are a formidable creative force and...
- 10/20/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to Antoine Fuqua and Jake Gyllenhaal’s package “The Guilty,” a dramatic thriller based on the Danish drama, “Den Skyldige,” directed by Gustav Moller.
“True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto wrote the script. The film will be produced by Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker, along with Fuqua and Kat Samick through his Fuqua Films; Scott Greenberg; Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina for Bold Films; and Amet Entertainment’s David Haring.
The film will take place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center, where call operator Joe Bayler (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger. However, he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems.
Annie Marter, Moller and Lina Flint will executive produce with Christian Mercuri and Jon Oakes. Bold Films financed the drama with Amet Entertainment.
Fuqua and Gyllenhaal first collaborated on 2015’s “Southpaw.
“True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto wrote the script. The film will be produced by Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker, along with Fuqua and Kat Samick through his Fuqua Films; Scott Greenberg; Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina for Bold Films; and Amet Entertainment’s David Haring.
The film will take place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center, where call operator Joe Bayler (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger. However, he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems.
Annie Marter, Moller and Lina Flint will executive produce with Christian Mercuri and Jon Oakes. Bold Films financed the drama with Amet Entertainment.
Fuqua and Gyllenhaal first collaborated on 2015’s “Southpaw.
- 9/23/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: In a $30 million deal, Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to The Guilty, with Jake Gyllenhaal starring and Antoine Fuqua directing a dramatic thriller based on the Gustav Möller-directed Danish drama Den Skyldige that premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Deadline revealed a week ago that the package was being brought to the marketplace by Endeavor Content with a script by True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto.
Netflix moved quickly. The streamer has been very aggressive in recent weeks, acquiring the Halle Berry-directed Bruised for $20 million just before it screened as a work in progress at the Toronto Film Festival; Pieces of a Woman for $10 million, and the Sam Levinson-directed Zendaya-John David Washington starrer Malcolm & Marie for $30 million, all out of the TIFF market. Netflix now bolsters its slate with The Guilty, a film expected to begin production before year’s end.
It takes place over the course...
Netflix moved quickly. The streamer has been very aggressive in recent weeks, acquiring the Halle Berry-directed Bruised for $20 million just before it screened as a work in progress at the Toronto Film Festival; Pieces of a Woman for $10 million, and the Sam Levinson-directed Zendaya-John David Washington starrer Malcolm & Marie for $30 million, all out of the TIFF market. Netflix now bolsters its slate with The Guilty, a film expected to begin production before year’s end.
It takes place over the course...
- 9/23/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Bold Films financing project with Amet Entertainment.
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to the upcoming thriller package The Guilty that reunites director Antoine Fuqua and Jake Gyllenhaal in a deal believed to be around $30m.
True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto is writing the film based on Gustav Moller’s acclaimed Danish Sundance 2018 selection Den Skyldige.
Gyllenhaal will play a call operator at a 911 dispatch centre who, over the course of a single morning, tries to save a caller who appears to be in danger.
Bold Films is financing the drama with Amet Entertainment.
Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker are producing The Guilty,...
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to the upcoming thriller package The Guilty that reunites director Antoine Fuqua and Jake Gyllenhaal in a deal believed to be around $30m.
True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto is writing the film based on Gustav Moller’s acclaimed Danish Sundance 2018 selection Den Skyldige.
Gyllenhaal will play a call operator at a 911 dispatch centre who, over the course of a single morning, tries to save a caller who appears to be in danger.
Bold Films is financing the drama with Amet Entertainment.
Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker are producing The Guilty,...
- 9/23/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Bold Films financing project with Amet Entertainment.
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to the upcoming thriller package The Guilty that reunites director Antoine Fuqua and Jake Gyllenhaal in a deal believed to be around $30m.
True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto is writing the film based on Gustav Moller’s acclaimed Danish drama and Sundance 2018 selection Den Skyldige.
Gyllenhaal will play a call operator at a 911 dispatch centre who, over the course of a single morning, tries to save a caller who appears to be in danger.
Bold Films is financing the drama with Amet Entertainment.
Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories...
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to the upcoming thriller package The Guilty that reunites director Antoine Fuqua and Jake Gyllenhaal in a deal believed to be around $30m.
True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto is writing the film based on Gustav Moller’s acclaimed Danish drama and Sundance 2018 selection Den Skyldige.
Gyllenhaal will play a call operator at a 911 dispatch centre who, over the course of a single morning, tries to save a caller who appears to be in danger.
Bold Films is financing the drama with Amet Entertainment.
Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories...
- 9/23/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Jake Gyllenhaal and the ‘Southpaw’ director Antoine Fuqua are set to reunite for the English language adaptation of the Danish thriller ‘The Guilty’.
Based on the Gustav Moller-directed film, Gyllenhaal will star as call centre operative Joe Bayler. The film is set across a single morning in a 911 dispatch call centre where Joe tries to save a caller in grave danger—but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, and facing the truth is the only way out.
Penned by ‘True Detective’ creator Nic Pizzolatto, Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker, along with Fuqua through his Fuqua Films will produce. Scott Greenberg, Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina for Bold Films and Amet’s David Haring will also serve as producers. Annie Marter, Gustav Moller and Lina Flint will be exec produce.
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Based on the Gustav Moller-directed film, Gyllenhaal will star as call centre operative Joe Bayler. The film is set across a single morning in a 911 dispatch call centre where Joe tries to save a caller in grave danger—but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, and facing the truth is the only way out.
Penned by ‘True Detective’ creator Nic Pizzolatto, Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker, along with Fuqua through his Fuqua Films will produce. Scott Greenberg, Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina for Bold Films and Amet’s David Haring will also serve as producers. Annie Marter, Gustav Moller and Lina Flint will be exec produce.
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- 9/16/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: Jake Gyllenhaal will star and Antoine Fuqua will direct The Guilty, a thriller that is based on the Gustav Moller-directed Danish drama Den Skyldige that premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
It takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center. Call operator Joe Bayler (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger—but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, and facing the truth is the only way out.
Bold Films is financing the drama with Amet Entertainment. Scripted by True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto, the film will be produced by Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker, along with Fuqua through his Fuqua Films, Scott Greenberg, Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina for Bold Films and Amet’s David Haring. Annie Marter, Gustav Moller and Lina Flint will be exec producers with Christian Mercuri.
It takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center. Call operator Joe Bayler (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger—but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, and facing the truth is the only way out.
Bold Films is financing the drama with Amet Entertainment. Scripted by True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto, the film will be produced by Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker, along with Fuqua through his Fuqua Films, Scott Greenberg, Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina for Bold Films and Amet’s David Haring. Annie Marter, Gustav Moller and Lina Flint will be exec producers with Christian Mercuri.
- 9/15/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Fifteen library titles available immediately.
Los Angeles- and London-based finance, production and sales outfit Capstone Group and Los Angeles-based production company Bold Films have announced a worldwide sales partnership heading into Cannes.
Effective immediately, Capstone will represent the Bold Films catalogue and make 15 titles available straight away, including Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive, Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash, and Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler.
Capstone president and CEO Christian Mercuri said, “David is positioning Bold Films for continued success in this ever changing market and we at Capstone are excited for the opportunity to begin working with he and his team.”
“We...
Los Angeles- and London-based finance, production and sales outfit Capstone Group and Los Angeles-based production company Bold Films have announced a worldwide sales partnership heading into Cannes.
Effective immediately, Capstone will represent the Bold Films catalogue and make 15 titles available straight away, including Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive, Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash, and Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler.
Capstone president and CEO Christian Mercuri said, “David is positioning Bold Films for continued success in this ever changing market and we at Capstone are excited for the opportunity to begin working with he and his team.”
“We...
- 4/30/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Christian Mercuri’s Capstone Group has linked with Bold Films and will represent its catalog titles worldwide. The deal spans movies including Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive,” Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash,” and Dan Gilroy’s “Nightcrawler.”
Inked ahead of Cannes, the agreement covers 15 films in all. It was described by the Capstone team as the beginning of the relationship between the two companies, with the potential for more to come. Bold’s recent releases include Neon’s music-drama “Vox Lux,” Bleecker Street’s “Colette,” and Lionsgate’s “Stronger.”
“We are thrilled to begin a highly valued relationship with Christian and Capstone,” said Bold Films’ David Litvak. “This is the first important step in an aggressive effort to monetize the Bold library.”
Mercuri, who did the deal for Capstone, said: “David is positioning Bold Films for continued success in this ever changing market and we at Capstone are excited for the...
Inked ahead of Cannes, the agreement covers 15 films in all. It was described by the Capstone team as the beginning of the relationship between the two companies, with the potential for more to come. Bold’s recent releases include Neon’s music-drama “Vox Lux,” Bleecker Street’s “Colette,” and Lionsgate’s “Stronger.”
“We are thrilled to begin a highly valued relationship with Christian and Capstone,” said Bold Films’ David Litvak. “This is the first important step in an aggressive effort to monetize the Bold library.”
Mercuri, who did the deal for Capstone, said: “David is positioning Bold Films for continued success in this ever changing market and we at Capstone are excited for the...
- 4/30/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
He may just be coming off the set of the next Spider-man film in which he plays villain Mysterio but Jake Gyllenhaal is already lining up his next project: An English language remake of Oscar entry ‘The Guilty’.
The film follows a police officer under investigation, who’s demoted to desk work at an emergency call centre. When he receives a terrified phone call from a kidnapped woman, he must battle his internal demons in order to save her.
Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker will produce for Nine Stories, alongside Bold Films’ Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak, and Svetlana Metkina. The films original writer/director Gustav Möller and producer Lina Flint will serve as executive producers.
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Gyllenhaal and Marker said; “We saw ‘The Guilty’ at Sundance and were blown away. Möller’s...
The film follows a police officer under investigation, who’s demoted to desk work at an emergency call centre. When he receives a terrified phone call from a kidnapped woman, he must battle his internal demons in order to save her.
Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker will produce for Nine Stories, alongside Bold Films’ Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak, and Svetlana Metkina. The films original writer/director Gustav Möller and producer Lina Flint will serve as executive producers.
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Gyllenhaal and Marker said; “We saw ‘The Guilty’ at Sundance and were blown away. Möller’s...
- 12/11/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Jake Gyllenhaal has signed on to star in a remake of the Danish thriller “The Guilty,” which the actor has acquired the rights to through his Nine Stories production banner along with Bold Films.
The original version, which won the world audience award at Sundance this year and is Denmark’s entry for this year’s Best Foreign Language Oscar, follows a cop with a dark past who has been suspended and relegated to a desk job. One night, he receives a call from a terrified woman, and he must conquer his inner demons to save her.
Gyllenhaal will also produce alongside Nine Stories co-founder Riva Marker, with Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina also producing for Bold Films, which is financing.The original film’s co-writer/director Gustav Möller and producer Lina Flint will serve as executive producers.
“We saw The Guilty at Sundance and were blown away.
The original version, which won the world audience award at Sundance this year and is Denmark’s entry for this year’s Best Foreign Language Oscar, follows a cop with a dark past who has been suspended and relegated to a desk job. One night, he receives a call from a terrified woman, and he must conquer his inner demons to save her.
Gyllenhaal will also produce alongside Nine Stories co-founder Riva Marker, with Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina also producing for Bold Films, which is financing.The original film’s co-writer/director Gustav Möller and producer Lina Flint will serve as executive producers.
“We saw The Guilty at Sundance and were blown away.
- 12/11/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Bold Films, and Jake Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker’s Nine Stories Productions have acquired the rights to remake the Danish thriller “The Guilty,” with Gyllenhaal attached to star.
The pic, which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, won the world cinema audience award and was also named one of the top five foreign language films of 2018 by the National Board of Review. The movie, Denmark’s foreign language film Oscar entry, is also nominated for best screenwriter and best actor at the 2018 European Film Awards.
The movie follows a police officer under investigation, who’s demoted to desk-work at an emergency call center. When he receives a terrified phone call from a kidnapped woman, he must battle his internal demons in order to save her.
Gyllenhaal and Marker will produce for Nine Stories, alongside Bold Films’ Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak, and Svetlana Metkina. Bold Films will finance the pic.
The pic, which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, won the world cinema audience award and was also named one of the top five foreign language films of 2018 by the National Board of Review. The movie, Denmark’s foreign language film Oscar entry, is also nominated for best screenwriter and best actor at the 2018 European Film Awards.
The movie follows a police officer under investigation, who’s demoted to desk-work at an emergency call center. When he receives a terrified phone call from a kidnapped woman, he must battle his internal demons in order to save her.
Gyllenhaal and Marker will produce for Nine Stories, alongside Bold Films’ Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak, and Svetlana Metkina. Bold Films will finance the pic.
- 12/11/2018
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
What might appear to be an homage to David Bowie glitz on its cover, is actually much deeper in Brady Corbet’s Vox Lux which follows the unconventional metamorphosis of a young teenager from school shooting survivor to tortured pop idol.
Similar to how Natalie Portman pulled out all the stops and transformed into a sublime, razor-sharp ballerina for her Oscar-winning role in 2010’s Black Swan, she made certain she was vocally prepped and choreographed before her 10 days of shooting on Vox Lux (the entire film was shot over 22 days). Financing dropped out prior to the pic’s production and delaying its start which provided Portman with extra prep time so she was ready to hit the ground running when filming began.
“It gives you more time when things fall apart, as long as they come back together again,” Portman says.
The film, which is dedicated to Jonathan Demme who...
Similar to how Natalie Portman pulled out all the stops and transformed into a sublime, razor-sharp ballerina for her Oscar-winning role in 2010’s Black Swan, she made certain she was vocally prepped and choreographed before her 10 days of shooting on Vox Lux (the entire film was shot over 22 days). Financing dropped out prior to the pic’s production and delaying its start which provided Portman with extra prep time so she was ready to hit the ground running when filming began.
“It gives you more time when things fall apart, as long as they come back together again,” Portman says.
The film, which is dedicated to Jonathan Demme who...
- 9/12/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with Neon confirmation: Neon has confirmed Deadline’s earlier scoop that it has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Vox Lux, the Natalie Portman movie directed by Brady Corbet that world premiered last week at the Toronto Film Festival. See the official release below the original story.
Previous, Monday Pm: On Monday morning, Mike Fleming, Jr. broke the news that the Brady Corbet-directed Vox Lux starring Natalie Portman was edging towards closing a deal with Neon. The film premiered Sept. 7 at the Elgin Theatre and became one the buzziest acquisition titles at the Toronto Film Festival and Neon has closed the deal.
In the film, Portman stars as a female pop star who survives a school shooting and becomes famous writing and performing a tribute song to the victims but evolves into a broken woman. Jude Law also stars as the pop star’s manager while Raffey Cassidy plays the singer as a teenager.
Previous, Monday Pm: On Monday morning, Mike Fleming, Jr. broke the news that the Brady Corbet-directed Vox Lux starring Natalie Portman was edging towards closing a deal with Neon. The film premiered Sept. 7 at the Elgin Theatre and became one the buzziest acquisition titles at the Toronto Film Festival and Neon has closed the deal.
In the film, Portman stars as a female pop star who survives a school shooting and becomes famous writing and performing a tribute song to the victims but evolves into a broken woman. Jude Law also stars as the pop star’s manager while Raffey Cassidy plays the singer as a teenager.
- 9/12/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Neon has acquired the rights to “Vox Lux,” the drama starring Natalie Portman that debuted to a very warm reception at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival last week.
As exclusively reported by TheWrap, “Vox Lux” was written and directed by Brady Corbet. The film stars Portman alongside Jude Law and Stacy Martin and follows two sisters who survive a violent tragedy in 1999 and after they compose and perform a song about the experience, launch successful music careers. Eighteen years later, Portman’s character is a mother struggling to navigate her career amid scandals when she’s faced with another act of violence.
The film features original songs by Sia with an original score by Scott Walker.
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Bold Films’ and Andrew Lauren Productions (Alp) financed the film. It was produced by Bold’s Michel Litvak,...
As exclusively reported by TheWrap, “Vox Lux” was written and directed by Brady Corbet. The film stars Portman alongside Jude Law and Stacy Martin and follows two sisters who survive a violent tragedy in 1999 and after they compose and perform a song about the experience, launch successful music careers. Eighteen years later, Portman’s character is a mother struggling to navigate her career amid scandals when she’s faced with another act of violence.
The film features original songs by Sia with an original score by Scott Walker.
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Bold Films’ and Andrew Lauren Productions (Alp) financed the film. It was produced by Bold’s Michel Litvak,...
- 9/11/2018
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Neon has landed Brady Corbet’s “Vox Lux,” a drama about a troubled pop diva that’s drawing some serious awards buzz for star Natalie Portman. The film premiered to largely favorable reviews at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Several studios were interested in nabbing the project.
It is possible that the indie studio could push “Vox Lux” into theaters this year in order to qualify for Oscars, something it did to great success with “I Tonya,” another Toronto acquisition that went on to score an Academy Award for Allison Janney.
“Vox Lux” fits in with Neon’s strategy of partnering with younger, edgier auteurs. The film is only the second feature for Corbet, who previously directed “The Childhood of a Leader.” Previous Neon releases include “Colossal,” “Beach Rats,” and “Ingrid Goes West.” The studio had an arthouse breakout with “Three Identical Strangers,” a documentary about triplets separated...
It is possible that the indie studio could push “Vox Lux” into theaters this year in order to qualify for Oscars, something it did to great success with “I Tonya,” another Toronto acquisition that went on to score an Academy Award for Allison Janney.
“Vox Lux” fits in with Neon’s strategy of partnering with younger, edgier auteurs. The film is only the second feature for Corbet, who previously directed “The Childhood of a Leader.” Previous Neon releases include “Colossal,” “Beach Rats,” and “Ingrid Goes West.” The studio had an arthouse breakout with “Three Identical Strangers,” a documentary about triplets separated...
- 9/11/2018
- by Brent Lang and Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
Natalie Portman is Celeste, a pop star on the verge of a comeback, in “Vox Lux.” A teaser for the film is out ahead of the film’s North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed and written by Brady Corbet, “Vox Lux” is his followup to his award-winning directorial debut “The Childhood of a Leader.” “Vox Lux” already premiered at the Venice Film Festival, garnering rave reviews.
In the 45-second clip, the roars from a crowd build as, who we can assume is Celeste (Portman), makes her way to the stage two minutes before a performance. Mysterious string music begins playing over the scene as the camera follows Celeste from behind as she heads to what appears to be an important performance.
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The film, beginning in 1999, follows a teenage Celeste (Raffey Cassidy), who...
Directed and written by Brady Corbet, “Vox Lux” is his followup to his award-winning directorial debut “The Childhood of a Leader.” “Vox Lux” already premiered at the Venice Film Festival, garnering rave reviews.
In the 45-second clip, the roars from a crowd build as, who we can assume is Celeste (Portman), makes her way to the stage two minutes before a performance. Mysterious string music begins playing over the scene as the camera follows Celeste from behind as she heads to what appears to be an important performance.
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The film, beginning in 1999, follows a teenage Celeste (Raffey Cassidy), who...
- 9/5/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Natalie Portman is an aspiring pop star in a first-look image of Brady Corbet’s “Vox Lux,” which will premiere at the Venice Film Festival next month.
The film is a 21st-century story of Celeste, played by Portman, a pop star who rises to success as a result of unusual circumstances. The project, whose title translates to “Voice of Light,” will have musical elements.
Jude Law, Raffey Cassidy, Jennifer Ehle and Stacy Martin will also star in the drama. Alp’s Andrew Lauren and D.J. Gugenheim will be producing along with Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, Bold Films’ Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina and Brian Young from Three Six Zero Entertainment. Executive producers are Ron Curtis, Mark Gillespie, Svetlana Metkina and Law. Corbet also wrote the screenplay.
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Corbet’s previous film,...
The film is a 21st-century story of Celeste, played by Portman, a pop star who rises to success as a result of unusual circumstances. The project, whose title translates to “Voice of Light,” will have musical elements.
Jude Law, Raffey Cassidy, Jennifer Ehle and Stacy Martin will also star in the drama. Alp’s Andrew Lauren and D.J. Gugenheim will be producing along with Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, Bold Films’ Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina and Brian Young from Three Six Zero Entertainment. Executive producers are Ron Curtis, Mark Gillespie, Svetlana Metkina and Law. Corbet also wrote the screenplay.
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Corbet’s previous film,...
- 8/13/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
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