Created by Bruce Timm, the 1992-released Batman: The Animated series is often recognized as the greatest animated offering of the DC character ever produced. The series, released in 1992, ranks high among the best-animated shows of all time, and actually gave fans a character that has come to be recognized as an integral aspect of the Batman fandom, in the form of Harley Quinn.
Bruce Timm will not be happy if he finds out! | Wikimedia Commons
Regardless, in 2004, the Michael Goguen and Duane Capizzi-created The Batman animated series was released. The narrative in this one followed the titular character in his early years of crime-fighting, and only included the likes of Bruce Wayne and his famous butler Alfred Pennyworth, and actually had to alter a range of popular characters’ appearances in order to include them in the narrative.
Still, it appears as though the fan sentiment has somewhat changed in recent times,...
Bruce Timm will not be happy if he finds out! | Wikimedia Commons
Regardless, in 2004, the Michael Goguen and Duane Capizzi-created The Batman animated series was released. The narrative in this one followed the titular character in his early years of crime-fighting, and only included the likes of Bruce Wayne and his famous butler Alfred Pennyworth, and actually had to alter a range of popular characters’ appearances in order to include them in the narrative.
Still, it appears as though the fan sentiment has somewhat changed in recent times,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. Animation has produced multiple animated shows with their most popular character Batman as the protagonist. Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series was one of the defining shows based on the character that has a long-lasting legacy. The show starred Kevin Conroy as the Caped Crusader and was the beginning of the Dcau.
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Burbank, CA – The early years of the Caped Crusader get a closer examination as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) brings the fully-remastered The Batman: The Complete Series to Blu-ray for the very first time. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the 65-episode box set will be distributed February 1, 2022 by Wbhe on Blu-ray+Digital ($69.99 Srp) in the United States, and a Blu-ray only package ($79.98 Srp) in Canada.
The six-time Emmyâ Award-winning series premiered on September 11, 2004 on Kids’ WB before eventually shifting to Cartoon Network for subsequent seasons. The Batman: The Complete Series follows 20-something-year-old Bruce Wayne’s early adventures as he balances his daytime persona as a bachelor billionaire with his nighttime guise as a caped crimefighter. Along the way, Batman is joined by allies Robin and Batgirl as they combat Gotham City’s Rogues’ Gallery, including updated versions of his familiar foes as well as a bevy of rarely...
The six-time Emmyâ Award-winning series premiered on September 11, 2004 on Kids’ WB before eventually shifting to Cartoon Network for subsequent seasons. The Batman: The Complete Series follows 20-something-year-old Bruce Wayne’s early adventures as he balances his daytime persona as a bachelor billionaire with his nighttime guise as a caped crimefighter. Along the way, Batman is joined by allies Robin and Batgirl as they combat Gotham City’s Rogues’ Gallery, including updated versions of his familiar foes as well as a bevy of rarely...
- 11/18/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Burbank, CA, (August 11, 2017) – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment returns to the roots of DC’s greatest Super Heroes – and their unifying moment – with the celebratory release of Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Steelbook, and DVD on October 3, 2017.
For the new Commemorative Edition of the popular 2008 PG-13 animated film, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has produced an all-new featurette spotlighting the late Darwyn Cooke. The comic book author and artist’s seminal work, DC: The New Frontier, received an Eisner, Harvey and Shuster Award, and that six-issue comic book limited series served as the key source material from which the film was adapted. Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition also features box art from Cooke’s canon of dazzling New Frontier imagery.
Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition is the epic tale of the founding of the Justice League. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation,...
For the new Commemorative Edition of the popular 2008 PG-13 animated film, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has produced an all-new featurette spotlighting the late Darwyn Cooke. The comic book author and artist’s seminal work, DC: The New Frontier, received an Eisner, Harvey and Shuster Award, and that six-issue comic book limited series served as the key source material from which the film was adapted. Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition also features box art from Cooke’s canon of dazzling New Frontier imagery.
Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition is the epic tale of the founding of the Justice League. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation,...
- 8/11/2017
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
This morning, Warner Bros. announced a new blu-ray version of the animated Justice League movie originally release back in 2008; complete with a collectible steelbook version and a new featurette. Come inside for all the details!
If you missed out on Justice League: The New Frontier back when it released in 2008, or simply want a chance to revisit the great animated adventure, you'll get your chance early in October. WB is bringing a swanky new commemorative edition of the movie to blu-ray on October 3rd. While the basics remain the same, they are including a brand new featurette about the iconic storyline's creator.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment returns to the roots of DC’s greatest Super Heroes – and their unifying moment – with the celebratory release of Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Steelbook, and DVD on October 3, 2017.
For the new Commemorative Edition of the popular 2008 PG-13 animated film,...
If you missed out on Justice League: The New Frontier back when it released in 2008, or simply want a chance to revisit the great animated adventure, you'll get your chance early in October. WB is bringing a swanky new commemorative edition of the movie to blu-ray on October 3rd. While the basics remain the same, they are including a brand new featurette about the iconic storyline's creator.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment returns to the roots of DC’s greatest Super Heroes – and their unifying moment – with the celebratory release of Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Steelbook, and DVD on October 3, 2017.
For the new Commemorative Edition of the popular 2008 PG-13 animated film,...
- 8/11/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Michael Goguen, a prominent Silicon Valley investor, is firing back after a breach of contract lawsuit accused him of human trafficking and sexual abuse over a time span of 13 years. Sequoia Capital parted ways with longtime venture capital partner Goguen, 52, after a suit was filed in San Mateo County Superior Court last week on behalf of Amber Lauren Baptiste, Goguen's sexual partner for over a decade. According to court documents obtained by The Guardian, "Goguen abused Baptiste sexually, physically and emotionally for over 13 years. When [Baptiste] could no longer tolerate his behavior, Mr. Goguen signed a contract to pay (Baptiste) $40 million...
- 3/15/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
The Film Department, the indie production and distribution company which Mark Gill and Neil Sacker founded in 2007, no longer plans to go public.
The company said Wednesday that it has withdrawn its registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and that it is negotiating with private investors to raise $200 million in equity and debt that will be used to finance the production and distribution of five to 10 films per year.
In charting the new course, the company cited several developments: It has signed a U.S. home entertainment deal with Fox, and it has an output deal, through the Weinstein Co., with Showtime.
The Film Department said that it's improved its financial position over the past 12 months by more than $75 million, by paying off more than $60 million in debt and raising $15 million in additional private equity. In that same period the company has also generated more than...
The company said Wednesday that it has withdrawn its registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and that it is negotiating with private investors to raise $200 million in equity and debt that will be used to finance the production and distribution of five to 10 films per year.
In charting the new course, the company cited several developments: It has signed a U.S. home entertainment deal with Fox, and it has an output deal, through the Weinstein Co., with Showtime.
The Film Department said that it's improved its financial position over the past 12 months by more than $75 million, by paying off more than $60 million in debt and raising $15 million in additional private equity. In that same period the company has also generated more than...
- 8/4/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kathy Bates and Whoopi Goldberg are the latest actors to join the cast of The Film Department's "Earthbound."Kate Hudson, Gael Garcia Bernal, Rosemany DeWitt, Lucy Punch, Romany Malco, Steven Weber and Treat Williams have already been cast.According to Variety, production began January 18 in New Orleans.Nicole Kassell ("The Woodsman") is directing from a screenplay by Gren Wells.The film centers on a free spirited, terminally ill young woman (Hudson) who unexpectedly falls in love with her doctor (Bernal). John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen executive producing.
- 2/5/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Kathy Bates and Whoopi Goldberg have joined the cast of Nicole Kassell's love story "Earthbound," starring Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal, which is currently filming in New Orleans.
The production, fully financed by the Film Department, also stars Rosemarie DeWitt, Lucy Punch, Romany Malco, Steven Weber and Treat Williams.
Producing are John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder, with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen as executive producers.
Bates most recently starred in "The Blind Side." Goldberg will next be heard as one of the voices in "Toy Story 3."...
The production, fully financed by the Film Department, also stars Rosemarie DeWitt, Lucy Punch, Romany Malco, Steven Weber and Treat Williams.
Producing are John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder, with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen as executive producers.
Bates most recently starred in "The Blind Side." Goldberg will next be heard as one of the voices in "Toy Story 3."...
- 2/3/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Film Department has picked up "True Memoirs of an International Assassin," an action-comedy spec written by Jeff Morris.
Michael De Luca, Alissa Phillips, Mark Gill and Robert Katz will produce. Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen are executive producing, and Scott Nemes acts as co-producer.
"Memoirs" focuses on an accountant who writes a novel about the life he wishes he had, that of a fearless assassin. He sells the book, the publisher labels it a memoir, and the world comes to believe he is his alter ego. When he goes on vacation to Belize, he finds himself coerced into killing the country's prime minister and must now become the hero he's always written about but never dreamed he'd be.
"Memoirs" landed on Franklin Leonard's Black List in December. Morris, repped by Wme and Art/Work Entertainment, also has "Dork Recess" set up with Davis Entertainment for Fox.
Michael De Luca, Alissa Phillips, Mark Gill and Robert Katz will produce. Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen are executive producing, and Scott Nemes acts as co-producer.
"Memoirs" focuses on an accountant who writes a novel about the life he wishes he had, that of a fearless assassin. He sells the book, the publisher labels it a memoir, and the world comes to believe he is his alter ego. When he goes on vacation to Belize, he finds himself coerced into killing the country's prime minister and must now become the hero he's always written about but never dreamed he'd be.
"Memoirs" landed on Franklin Leonard's Black List in December. Morris, repped by Wme and Art/Work Entertainment, also has "Dork Recess" set up with Davis Entertainment for Fox.
- 1/19/2010
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rosemarie DeWitt has signed onto join the cast of the Film Department’s upcoming romance film “Earthbound”. She will join Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal in the film, which is about a terminally-ill woman who falls in love with her doctor. Nicole Kassell is directing based on a script by Gren Wells. “Earthbound” will be starting production later this month in Louisiana. John Davis, Robert Katz, Mark Gill, and Adam Schroeder are all on-board to produce the project. Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen will be executive producing. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for more on “Earthbound”. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: Variety.com)...
- 1/6/2010
- by Costa Koutsoutis
- ShockYa
Lucy Punch has joined the cast of The Film Department's "Earthbound."According to The Hollywood Reporter, shooting begins this month in Louisiana. Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal have already been cast."The Woodsman" director Nicole Kassell is directing from a screenplay by Gren Wells.The film follows a woman (Hudson) who learns she has cancer before meeting a new man. Punch will play her best friend.John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing. Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen are executive producers.Punch will be seen in the upcoming Universal comedy "Young Americans;" the DreamWorks comedy "Dinner for Schmucks;" and Woody Allen's "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger."...
- 1/5/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is released today in a variety of formats: Blu-Ray Hi-Def edition, a special edition 2-disc DVD, and a single disc DVD. Warner Home Video will distribute the action-packed movie, which will also be available OnDemand and Pay-Per-View as well as available for download that same day.
As you know by now, this animated feature is based on the Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness graphic novel collecting Superman/Batman #1-6. Bruce Timm is executive producer. Michael Goguen is supervising producer. Sam Liu is directing a script written by veteran Stan Berkowitz.
In the film, United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his “partner in crime,” Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite – and recruit help...
As you know by now, this animated feature is based on the Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness graphic novel collecting Superman/Batman #1-6. Bruce Timm is executive producer. Michael Goguen is supervising producer. Sam Liu is directing a script written by veteran Stan Berkowitz.
In the film, United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his “partner in crime,” Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite – and recruit help...
- 9/29/2009
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
All week we’ve been bringing you an exclusive interview each day with a member of the cast or crew from the upcoming DC Animated DVD Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. From screenwriter Stan Berkowitz to art director Michael Goguen to casting director Andrea Romano and even the voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy. Today, we’ve decided to save a great one for last.
Clancy Brown is both fortunate and unfortunate enough to be recognized by face and voice in TV and film. Fortunate because he’s had enough consistent work since starting acting in 1983, and unfortunate because just about every one of those roles casts him as the bad guy.
From The Kurgen in Highlander to Brother Crowe in Carnivále to Mr. Crabs in Spongebob Squarepants and of course, Lex Luthor in just about every DC Animated production. Check out our interview with Clancy below where he discusses the...
Clancy Brown is both fortunate and unfortunate enough to be recognized by face and voice in TV and film. Fortunate because he’s had enough consistent work since starting acting in 1983, and unfortunate because just about every one of those roles casts him as the bad guy.
From The Kurgen in Highlander to Brother Crowe in Carnivále to Mr. Crabs in Spongebob Squarepants and of course, Lex Luthor in just about every DC Animated production. Check out our interview with Clancy below where he discusses the...
- 9/25/2009
- by Matt Raub
- The Flickcast
All week long, we’ve been bringing you daily exclusive interviews with some of the folks behind the scenes for DC’s newest animated venture, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, which gets a release next Tuesday. Monday, we had a chat with the screenwriter of the feature, Stan Berkowitz, then yesterday executive producer Michael Goguen on adapting the comic to the animated screen.
In continuing with that fashion, we got a chance to speak with legendary casting director Andrea Romano out at Comic-Con, and she was more than elated to discuss getting the “dream team” back together in Tim Daley, Kevin Conroy, and Clancy Brown as Superman, Batman, and Lex Luthor respectively.
Check out the video after the jump, as we discuss the team coming back together, some of the cameos we may or may not see, and what Clancy Brown’s original idea was for Superman: The Animated Series.
In continuing with that fashion, we got a chance to speak with legendary casting director Andrea Romano out at Comic-Con, and she was more than elated to discuss getting the “dream team” back together in Tim Daley, Kevin Conroy, and Clancy Brown as Superman, Batman, and Lex Luthor respectively.
Check out the video after the jump, as we discuss the team coming back together, some of the cameos we may or may not see, and what Clancy Brown’s original idea was for Superman: The Animated Series.
- 9/23/2009
- by Matt Raub
- The Flickcast
This week we’re bringing you lots of new interviews with some of the people behind the scenes of the new DC Animated DVD Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Yesterday, we talked to screenwriter Stan Berkowitz on both adapting Jeph Loeb’s original story and possible plans for cameos in the film.
Today, we bring you an interview of a different ilk. Introducing Michael Goguen, who some may know by name, but most know by style. MIchael has been working in as a character developer and producer for animated series for nearly 20 years. He had worked on the original Batman: The Animated Series, as producing The Spectacular Spider-Man and another DC animated DVD in Justice League: New Frontier.
Michael was able to speak with us on animating Ed McGuinness’ art style (which is already quite animated) into something slightly darker and more coherent to the adaptation. Check out the interview after the jump,...
Today, we bring you an interview of a different ilk. Introducing Michael Goguen, who some may know by name, but most know by style. MIchael has been working in as a character developer and producer for animated series for nearly 20 years. He had worked on the original Batman: The Animated Series, as producing The Spectacular Spider-Man and another DC animated DVD in Justice League: New Frontier.
Michael was able to speak with us on animating Ed McGuinness’ art style (which is already quite animated) into something slightly darker and more coherent to the adaptation. Check out the interview after the jump,...
- 9/22/2009
- by Matt Raub
- The Flickcast
Gael Garcia Bernal is in negotiations to join Kate Hudson in the cast of the romantic film “Earthbound,” about a terminally ill woman who falls in love with her doctor. The film is set to go into production January 18th, 2010. Nicole Kassell is directing the project off of a script by Gren Wells. John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder will produce the project, with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen executive producing. “Earthbound” will be financed by Gill and Sacker’s The Film Department. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from “Earthbound”. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: Variety.com)...
- 9/18/2009
- by Costa Koutsoutis
- ShockYa
Gael Garcia Bernal is in negotiations to join Kate Hudson in the romantic film "Earthbound."The film is about a terminally ill woman who falls in love with her doctor. Production is set to begin on January 18, 2010.According to Variety, Nicole Kassell ("The Woodsman") will direct Gren Wells' script.John Davis, Mark Gill, Robert Katz and Adam Schroeder are producing with Neil Sacker and Michael Goguen executive producing.
- 9/17/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Chicago – All of you fans of “The Dark Knight” and the amazing new game “Batman: Arkham Asylum” should mark your calendar for the next promising release in the legacy of Bruce Wayne, DC Universe’s latest straight-to-dvd release, the highly anticipated “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies,” landing in stores on September 29th, 2009. We’ll have a review for you later this month, but for now we have a new clip to make sure you mark your calendars.
Official synopsis: “Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation are set to release the all-new film in a Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def edition, a special edition 2-disc DVD, and a single disc DVD. Warner Home Video will distribute the action-packed movie, which will also be available OnDemand and Pay-Per-View as well as available for download that same day.
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is based on the popular Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel.
Official synopsis: “Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation are set to release the all-new film in a Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def edition, a special edition 2-disc DVD, and a single disc DVD. Warner Home Video will distribute the action-packed movie, which will also be available OnDemand and Pay-Per-View as well as available for download that same day.
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is based on the popular Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel.
- 9/14/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
“Wonder Woman” producer Bruce Timm and director Lauren Montgomery had very little time between that film and their work on “Green Lantern: First Flight,” but luckily they had a sturdy crutch to lean on — Jose Lopez.
Lopez is responsible for a large portion of the designs in “First Flight,” Timm told reporters, and his work on the project was the exact fresh take Timm wanted in order to distinguish the film from his “Justice League” animated series.
“We’ve done quite a bit with the Green Lantern and characters on the ‘Justice League’ [cartoons], including the entire Green Lantern Corps, and we certainly didn’t want to go back and reuse any of those designs,” Timm said. “Jose Lopez, who had worked with Mike Goguen and Jeff Matsuda on the recent ‘The Batman‘ series, was brought to our attention. I looked at his portfolio and I thought, ‘Wow, this guy is really cool.
Lopez is responsible for a large portion of the designs in “First Flight,” Timm told reporters, and his work on the project was the exact fresh take Timm wanted in order to distinguish the film from his “Justice League” animated series.
“We’ve done quite a bit with the Green Lantern and characters on the ‘Justice League’ [cartoons], including the entire Green Lantern Corps, and we certainly didn’t want to go back and reuse any of those designs,” Timm said. “Jose Lopez, who had worked with Mike Goguen and Jeff Matsuda on the recent ‘The Batman‘ series, was brought to our attention. I looked at his portfolio and I thought, ‘Wow, this guy is really cool.
- 6/19/2009
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Splash Page
The Film Department and Anonymous Content are developing Murder, Inc. , signing Ericson Core ( Invincible ) to direct the crime thriller, reports Variety . The Film Department is financing, with Steve Golin, Mark Gill and Robert Katz as producers. Neil Sacker, Michael Goguen and Matt DeRoss will executive produce, with Alix Madigan co-producing. The script, formerly titled "American Way," was written by Brian Kistler as his first out of AFI Film School. The story centers on two estranged brothers whose parents were brutally murdered when they were young. One becomes an FBI agent who decides to get his long-lost brother out of jail to take out the man who killed their parents.
- 4/2/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Oscar-nominee Viola Davis ( Doubt ) will join Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler in the F. Gary Gray-directed psychological thriller Law Abiding Citizen . Also joining the cast are Bruce McGill, Leslie Bibb,, Colm Meaney and Regina Hall. The film began shooting January 21st in Philadelphia and is expected to debut in theatres in 2010. Overture is domestically distributing The Film Department-produced project. The announcement was made by Overture Films' CEO Chris McGurk and COO Danny Rosett along with Mark Gill and Neil Sacker of The Film Department. Gill and Butler will produce along with Lucas Foster, Alan Siegel and Kurt Wimmer. Sacker, Robert Katz and Michael Goguen will executive produce with Jeff Waxman co-producing. Law Abiding Citizen focuses on a man...
- 1/30/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Nick Cassavetes has signed on to direct "The Beautiful and the Damned," the Film Department's period love story about F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayme. The helmer already has circled his Zelda: Keira Knightley is in discussions to play the tempestuous lover.
"Damned" revolves around Zelda Sayre (Knightley) and F. Scott Fitzgerald, who became Jazz Age icons known for living large, soaring high and crashing hard. Although toasts of town in the 1920s, their courtship and marriage was festooned with jealousy and acrimony. Fitzgerald used their relationship as material for his novels, and Sayre -- who tried hard to find an artistic identity of her own and ended up being admitted to a sanitarium -- did the same.
Hanna Weg wrote the screenplay.
Lance Sloane and Devin Sloane producing with Film Department's Mark Gill and Robert Katz.
Neil Sacker of the Film Department and Michael Goguen are exec producing,...
"Damned" revolves around Zelda Sayre (Knightley) and F. Scott Fitzgerald, who became Jazz Age icons known for living large, soaring high and crashing hard. Although toasts of town in the 1920s, their courtship and marriage was festooned with jealousy and acrimony. Fitzgerald used their relationship as material for his novels, and Sayre -- who tried hard to find an artistic identity of her own and ended up being admitted to a sanitarium -- did the same.
Hanna Weg wrote the screenplay.
Lance Sloane and Devin Sloane producing with Film Department's Mark Gill and Robert Katz.
Neil Sacker of the Film Department and Michael Goguen are exec producing,...
- 9/23/2008
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Catherine Zeta-Jones will star in Bart Freundlich's new May-December romantic comedy for Mark Gill and Neil Sacker's Film Dept. production outfit.
In the untitled feature, Zeta-Jones will play a single New York City mom who captures the eye of her new neighbor, a 25-year-old man. The project seems to mirror real life for the 38-year-old Freundlich, who's married to the 47-year-old Julianne Moore.
The film is set to shoot April 17, and casting hasn't been finalized for the male lead.
Tim Perell, Freundlich, Gill and Robert Katz are producing under the Process production banner. Sacker and Michael Goguen are the executive producers.
The film is one of the first for president Steve Bickel's Film Department Int'l, which will unveil its debut lineup at May's Festival de Cannes, along with the upcoming thriller Law Abiding Citizen starring Gerard Butler and other titles.
It also marks one of the first big deals for Cinetic Media's new management division headed by Bart Walker, who reps Freundlich and Perell.
In the untitled feature, Zeta-Jones will play a single New York City mom who captures the eye of her new neighbor, a 25-year-old man. The project seems to mirror real life for the 38-year-old Freundlich, who's married to the 47-year-old Julianne Moore.
The film is set to shoot April 17, and casting hasn't been finalized for the male lead.
Tim Perell, Freundlich, Gill and Robert Katz are producing under the Process production banner. Sacker and Michael Goguen are the executive producers.
The film is one of the first for president Steve Bickel's Film Department Int'l, which will unveil its debut lineup at May's Festival de Cannes, along with the upcoming thriller Law Abiding Citizen starring Gerard Butler and other titles.
It also marks one of the first big deals for Cinetic Media's new management division headed by Bart Walker, who reps Freundlich and Perell.
- 3/20/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Film Department, the indie production outfit run by Mark Gill and Neil Sacker, has won a bidding war for Galahad, a revisionist King Arthur spec from newcomer Ryan Condal.
Gill and the company's Robert Katz will produce with Energy Entertainment's Brooklyn Weaver.
Galahad retells the classic story by portraying King Arthur as an aging coward whose young, ambitious Queen Guinevere murders him, then blames the crime on Sir Galahad. Galahad must escape near-certain death, vanquish the forces of evil and return Camelot to its rightful glory.
Gill and Sacker liked that it was based on the well-known legend.
"Our business is so dependent on international sales, and something like this is known around the globe," Gill said. "It's also a phenomenally well-written script. It was a nice one to get."
The deal was in the mid-six figures. The Film Department's international division will handle foreign sales.
Sacker, Michael Goguen and Adam Marshall are executive producing. Amanda Coplan will co-produce.
Film Department launched in the summer with the plan to make from four to six movies a year.
Gill and the company's Robert Katz will produce with Energy Entertainment's Brooklyn Weaver.
Galahad retells the classic story by portraying King Arthur as an aging coward whose young, ambitious Queen Guinevere murders him, then blames the crime on Sir Galahad. Galahad must escape near-certain death, vanquish the forces of evil and return Camelot to its rightful glory.
Gill and Sacker liked that it was based on the well-known legend.
"Our business is so dependent on international sales, and something like this is known around the globe," Gill said. "It's also a phenomenally well-written script. It was a nice one to get."
The deal was in the mid-six figures. The Film Department's international division will handle foreign sales.
Sacker, Michael Goguen and Adam Marshall are executive producing. Amanda Coplan will co-produce.
Film Department launched in the summer with the plan to make from four to six movies a year.
- 3/11/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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