Cinema Management Group has reported brisk sales on Kensuke’s Kingdom featuring Cillian Murphy on the back of wins at the British Animation Awards for best picture, best screenplay and best original music.
Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired the film for North America; Modern Films for the UK & Ireland; Movies Inspired for Italy Periscoop for Benelux; Arthouse Traffic for Ukraine; New Horizon for Poland; Playarte for Brazil; and Cinetopia for Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. Encore Inflight acquired worldwide airline rights.
Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse) and adapted for screen by Frank Cottrell-Boyce,...
Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired the film for North America; Modern Films for the UK & Ireland; Movies Inspired for Italy Periscoop for Benelux; Arthouse Traffic for Ukraine; New Horizon for Poland; Playarte for Brazil; and Cinetopia for Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. Encore Inflight acquired worldwide airline rights.
Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse) and adapted for screen by Frank Cottrell-Boyce,...
- 5/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
In today’s TV news roundup, Freeform ordered “Last Summer” to pilot and PBS announced five new members of its board of directors.
Dates
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” will return to Bravo for its 10th season on Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Aydin return as cast members. Danielle Staub will make appearances this season, as well.
First Looks
Susan Sarandon has lent her voice to the 10th season of Adult Swim‘s “Robot Chicken“ in a sketch that sees beloved characters from “Popeye” get tips on how to engage Generation Z, which Variety has obtained exclusively. The stop-motion animated comedy returns for this milestone season Sept. 29 with two back-to-back episodes.
Development
Freeform has ordered the one-hour thriller “Last Summer” to pilot from eOne. Taking place in the summers between 1993-95, the drama details the abduction of a...
Dates
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” will return to Bravo for its 10th season on Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Aydin return as cast members. Danielle Staub will make appearances this season, as well.
First Looks
Susan Sarandon has lent her voice to the 10th season of Adult Swim‘s “Robot Chicken“ in a sketch that sees beloved characters from “Popeye” get tips on how to engage Generation Z, which Variety has obtained exclusively. The stop-motion animated comedy returns for this milestone season Sept. 29 with two back-to-back episodes.
Development
Freeform has ordered the one-hour thriller “Last Summer” to pilot from eOne. Taking place in the summers between 1993-95, the drama details the abduction of a...
- 9/25/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sally Hawkins (The Shape Of Water), Cillian Murphy (Inception), Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai) and Raffey Cassidy (The Killing Of A Sacred Deer) are to voice the animated adaptation of War Horse scribe Michael Morpurgo’s novel Kensuke’s Kingdom.
The children’s book tells the story of Michael, who is taken by his family on a round-the-world sailing trip. When a storm strikes he is washed overboard and ends up on a remote island in the Pacific where he struggles to survive on his own. He soon realizes there is someone close by, someone who is watching over him and helping him to stay alive.
Sherlock Gnomes animator Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry (Junk) will direct the adventure story with an ecological message whose script comes from Frank Cottrell-Boyce (The Railway Man). Bankside is handling sales at the Efm and has previously closed pre-sales in France (Le Pacte...
The children’s book tells the story of Michael, who is taken by his family on a round-the-world sailing trip. When a storm strikes he is washed overboard and ends up on a remote island in the Pacific where he struggles to survive on his own. He soon realizes there is someone close by, someone who is watching over him and helping him to stay alive.
Sherlock Gnomes animator Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry (Junk) will direct the adventure story with an ecological message whose script comes from Frank Cottrell-Boyce (The Railway Man). Bankside is handling sales at the Efm and has previously closed pre-sales in France (Le Pacte...
- 2/7/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Bankside Films boards feature animation from Ethel & Ernest producers.
Kensuke’s Kingdom, the feature animation based on a Michael Morpurgo’s 1999 children’s novel from the team behind Ethel & Ernest, has secured a sales deal ahead of Cannes with UK outfit Bankside Films.
The Railway Man screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce has adapted Morpurgo’s novel for the screen. Producers are Sarah Radclyffe, who co-founded UK powerhouse Working Title, Camilla Deakin and Ruth Fielding, the co-founders of Ethel & Ernest animation studio Lupus Films, with Barnaby Spurrier (Somers Town) and Stephan Roelants (Ernest & Celestine).
The project is being directed by Neil Boyle,...
Kensuke’s Kingdom, the feature animation based on a Michael Morpurgo’s 1999 children’s novel from the team behind Ethel & Ernest, has secured a sales deal ahead of Cannes with UK outfit Bankside Films.
The Railway Man screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce has adapted Morpurgo’s novel for the screen. Producers are Sarah Radclyffe, who co-founded UK powerhouse Working Title, Camilla Deakin and Ruth Fielding, the co-founders of Ethel & Ernest animation studio Lupus Films, with Barnaby Spurrier (Somers Town) and Stephan Roelants (Ernest & Celestine).
The project is being directed by Neil Boyle,...
- 5/1/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake, and he's had enough from the look of things. A Very Scary Xmas II kicks off on December 11th in New York. Also in this round-up: details on the Fantastic Phantasmagoria as well as information on Double Take's free Ultimate Night of the Living Dead issue and Kickstarter information / trailer for Brave New Jersey.
A Very Scary Xmas II: Press Release: "Hauppauge, NY (December 2015) -- Naughty or Nice no longer matters as Santa has had just about enough! The lists have gotten longer, the kids are ungrateful and somewhere along the way they took the sugar out of the cookies and put almonds in the milk! It's enough to drive an elf crazy...matter of fact, drive All the elves crazy! So watch out as you stroll 34th St. and be extra careful in the Elf Asylum! This Holiday...
A Very Scary Xmas II: Press Release: "Hauppauge, NY (December 2015) -- Naughty or Nice no longer matters as Santa has had just about enough! The lists have gotten longer, the kids are ungrateful and somewhere along the way they took the sugar out of the cookies and put almonds in the milk! It's enough to drive an elf crazy...matter of fact, drive All the elves crazy! So watch out as you stroll 34th St. and be extra careful in the Elf Asylum! This Holiday...
- 12/4/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Ghost stories will never be the same again … Just in time for Halloween, DreamWorks Animation has a big treat for audiences: legendary funny man Bill Murray will join the all-star cast of B.O.O.: Bureau Of Otherworldly Operations as villainous ghost, Addison Drake.
Jennifer Coolidge, best known for her role as Stifler’s mom in American Pie will play Carol Sue, a bubbly transitions-relations officer and Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer will play the tough as nails Sr. B.O.O. officer, Captain Book.
The trio will join the previously announced Seth Rogen, Melissa McCarthy, Rashida Jones and Matt Bomer in this original film set to be released by Twentieth Century Fox on June 5, 2015.
“Bill Murray is the perfect actor to bring this character to life – or should I say ‘after-life?” said Director Tony Leondis. “Along with Jennifer and Octavia, this is a dream cast. I can’t imagine a team...
Jennifer Coolidge, best known for her role as Stifler’s mom in American Pie will play Carol Sue, a bubbly transitions-relations officer and Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer will play the tough as nails Sr. B.O.O. officer, Captain Book.
The trio will join the previously announced Seth Rogen, Melissa McCarthy, Rashida Jones and Matt Bomer in this original film set to be released by Twentieth Century Fox on June 5, 2015.
“Bill Murray is the perfect actor to bring this character to life – or should I say ‘after-life?” said Director Tony Leondis. “Along with Jennifer and Octavia, this is a dream cast. I can’t imagine a team...
- 11/1/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Seth Rogen is to voice the lead ghost in 'Boo U.' The Canadian actor - who has previously voiced roles in 'Monsters vs. Aliens' and 'Kung Fu Panda' - will portray a ghost who must return to spook school to learn how to be better at what he does. Tony Leondis is directing the project, which will be made in 3-D, while Courtney Pledger and Gil Netter are producing. 'The Simpsons Movie' scriptwriter Jon Vitti is on board to create the story. 'Boo U.' is among a number of animations set to be released through DreamWorks Animation in the near future, with ..
- 8/19/2010
- Virgin Media - Movies
DreamWorks Animation is developing a new untitled ghost project that is competing for a fourth-quarter 2012 release date, says The Hollywood Reporter. The project, referred to as "Boo U.," recently picked up writer Jon Vitti ( The Simpsons Movie ), who will pen the screenplay. The storyline centers on a ghost who is bad at his job and must return to ghost school. The project will be directed by Tony Leondis ( Igor ) and executive produced by Gil Netter and Courtney Pledger. This is "Super Secret Ghost Project" talked about in this report.
- 6/19/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
DreamWorks Animation must be spooked.
The studio is pushing forward with a new untitled ghost project that is competing for a fourth-quarter 2012 release slot.
The project, referred to internally as "Boo U.," recently picked up writer Jon Vitti ("The Simpsons Movie"), who will pen the screenplay. The story line centers on a ghost who is bad at his job and must return to ghost school.
The project will be directed by Tony Leondis ("Igor") and executive produced by Gil Netter and Courtney Pledger.
Another ghost-centric film, referred to as "Freakers," is being written by Joe Syracuse & Lisa Addario ("Surf's Up") and centers on a ghost story told from the ghosts' point of view, in their world.
A third ghost-related story idea is in the pitch stage.
In late May, Dwa CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, whose contract recently was extended to 2013, said a "supersecret ghost project" was on the books for a potential late-2012 slot.
The studio is pushing forward with a new untitled ghost project that is competing for a fourth-quarter 2012 release slot.
The project, referred to internally as "Boo U.," recently picked up writer Jon Vitti ("The Simpsons Movie"), who will pen the screenplay. The story line centers on a ghost who is bad at his job and must return to ghost school.
The project will be directed by Tony Leondis ("Igor") and executive produced by Gil Netter and Courtney Pledger.
Another ghost-centric film, referred to as "Freakers," is being written by Joe Syracuse & Lisa Addario ("Surf's Up") and centers on a ghost story told from the ghosts' point of view, in their world.
A third ghost-related story idea is in the pitch stage.
In late May, Dwa CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, whose contract recently was extended to 2013, said a "supersecret ghost project" was on the books for a potential late-2012 slot.
- 6/18/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
DreamWorks Animation is developing a new untitled ghost project that is competing for a fourth-quarter 2012 release date, says The Hollywood Reporter . The project, referred to as "Boo U.," recently picked up writer Jon Vitti ( The Simpsons Movie ), who will pen the screenplay. The storyline centers on a ghost who is bad at his job and must return to ghost school. The project will be directed by Tony Leondis ( Igor ) and executive produced by Gil Netter and Courtney Pledger. This is "Super Secret Ghost Project" talked about in this report .
- 6/18/2009
- Comingsoon.net
London -- Mike Newell, who's tackled fantasy before with "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," has signed on to direct Brilliant Films' adaptation of the children's classic "Box of Delights," based on the 1935 novel by John Masefield.
Brilliant, which announced the project Monday, is funding the development of the project through their own fund and the project is the latest fruit of Brilliant's relationship with U.K. talent agency Independent.
Sarah Radclyffe, Courtney Pledger, and Esther Douglas are attached to produce "Delights" while Brilliant Films president Joe Abrams and Rory Gilmartin will executive produce alongside Newell. Frank Cottrell Boyce ("24 Hour Party People") is adapting the screenplay.
The fantasy adventure, originally published in 1935 and first adapted for U.K. radio 50 years ago, was made into a BBC television series in the 1980s. The story sees 12-year-old Kay caught up in a magical world when he finds himself in possession of a time-travelling device,...
Brilliant, which announced the project Monday, is funding the development of the project through their own fund and the project is the latest fruit of Brilliant's relationship with U.K. talent agency Independent.
Sarah Radclyffe, Courtney Pledger, and Esther Douglas are attached to produce "Delights" while Brilliant Films president Joe Abrams and Rory Gilmartin will executive produce alongside Newell. Frank Cottrell Boyce ("24 Hour Party People") is adapting the screenplay.
The fantasy adventure, originally published in 1935 and first adapted for U.K. radio 50 years ago, was made into a BBC television series in the 1980s. The story sees 12-year-old Kay caught up in a magical world when he finds himself in possession of a time-travelling device,...
- 4/6/2009
- by By Mimi Turner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mike Newell will direct The Box of Delights , based on John Masefield's classic 1930s children's novel about a boy entrusted with a magic box that allows him to travel through time, reports Variety . Frank Cottrell Boyce ( Millions ) is adapting the story. Sarah Radclyffe, Courtney Pledger and Esther Douglas are attached to produce with Brilliant Films' Joe Abrams and Rory Gilmartin receiving executive producer credits alongside Newell. Newell is completing post-production on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and previously directed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire .
- 4/6/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Chicago – This new HollywoodChicago.com slideshow features production stills for films in the recently released 2009 Universal Pictures film slate.
These 2009 Universal Pictures films include “Duplicity,” “The Wolfman,” “State of Play,” “Wild Child,” “Drag Me to Hell,” “Land of the Lost,” “Fast and Furious,” “Funny People” and “Cirque du Freak”. The release dates, cast lists and filmmaker information for these Universal films can be found below.
“Duplicity”
Release date: March 20, 2009
Genre: Caper
Cast: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti
Written and directed by: Tony Gilroy
Produced by: Jennifer Fox, Kerry Orent and Laura Bickford
Executive producer: Ryan Kavanaugh
“The Wolfman”
Release date: April 3, 2009
Genre: Action/Horror
Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Screenplay by: Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self
Based on the motion picture screenplay by: Curt Siodmak
Produced by: Scott Stuber, Benicio Del Toro, Rick Yorn...
These 2009 Universal Pictures films include “Duplicity,” “The Wolfman,” “State of Play,” “Wild Child,” “Drag Me to Hell,” “Land of the Lost,” “Fast and Furious,” “Funny People” and “Cirque du Freak”. The release dates, cast lists and filmmaker information for these Universal films can be found below.
“Duplicity”
Release date: March 20, 2009
Genre: Caper
Cast: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti
Written and directed by: Tony Gilroy
Produced by: Jennifer Fox, Kerry Orent and Laura Bickford
Executive producer: Ryan Kavanaugh
“The Wolfman”
Release date: April 3, 2009
Genre: Action/Horror
Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Screenplay by: Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self
Based on the motion picture screenplay by: Curt Siodmak
Produced by: Scott Stuber, Benicio Del Toro, Rick Yorn...
- 12/1/2008
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
We have fresh synopses and updated cast and crew in from various Universal Pictures releases. Universal has a strong slate of upcoming releases including "Fast and the Furious," "Funny People," "Duplicity," "Drag Me to Hell," "Land of the Lost," "Wild Child," "State of Play," "The Wolfman" and "Cirque du Freak." Of these, I'm looking forward to "The Wolfman," "Cirque du Freak," "State of Play" and "Duplicity" the most. Starting with the Julia Roberts and Clive Owen starrer "Duplicity" and ending with "Cirque du Freak," here are the various synopses and cast and crew information. Duplicity - March 20, 2009 Genre: Caper Cast: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti Written and Directed by: Tony Gilroy Produced by: Jennifer Fox, Kerry Orent, Laura Bickford Executive Producer: Ryan Kavanaugh Oscar® winner Julia Roberts and Clive Owen reunite for Duplicity, from writer/director Tony Gilroy (seven-time Oscar®-nominated Michael Clayton). In the film,...
- 11/26/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
LONDON -- A screen treatment of popular children's fantasy novelist Alan Gibbons' Legendeer trilogy received £98,050 ($171,000) in backing from the U.K. Film Council's Development Fund on Monday, one of six projects to receive backing. Writer Paul Hoffman and producers Sarah Radclyffe and Courtney Pledger at Jigsaw Films have received the funding for an adaptation of Gibbons' stories about a London teen who takes on the forces of darkness. The government-backed Film Council's latest round of funding totals £459,975 ($803,587). The current three-year cycle of funding totaling £15 million ends in March, when a new three-year Development Fund cycle begins with £12 million ($21 million) to disburse.
- 12/16/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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