In today’s film news roundup, DreamWorks Animation hires a Sony vet, indie comedy “Kombucha Cure” gets cast, “Siempre, Luis” gets sold and Women In Film names new board members.
Acquisition
HBO has acquired worldwide television and streaming rights to the documentary feature film “Siempre, Luis,” which had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
First-time filmmaker John James’ film is a portrait of Luis A. Miranda Jr., a Puerto Rican migrant who helped shape New York politics for over three decades. He’s also the father of Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“My first film started as the story of a tireless migrant who built an extraordinary legacy,” said James. “Yet, as I followed Luis Miranda over a lengthy period of time, I couldn’t have imagined that he would see his native Puerto Rico face catastrophic crisis just as our mainland is thrown into bitter political upheaval. We’re excited...
Acquisition
HBO has acquired worldwide television and streaming rights to the documentary feature film “Siempre, Luis,” which had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
First-time filmmaker John James’ film is a portrait of Luis A. Miranda Jr., a Puerto Rican migrant who helped shape New York politics for over three decades. He’s also the father of Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“My first film started as the story of a tireless migrant who built an extraordinary legacy,” said James. “Yet, as I followed Luis Miranda over a lengthy period of time, I couldn’t have imagined that he would see his native Puerto Rico face catastrophic crisis just as our mainland is thrown into bitter political upheaval. We’re excited...
- 2/1/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Jenny Marchick has been named head of feature development for DreamWorks Animation.
Marchick, who was previously senior vp creative for Sony Pictures Animation, will spearhead the building of DreamWorks’ slate of animated films. DreamWorks is producing two to three films a year that are released by Universal. To keep up that pace, the company is looking to expand its pipeline.
Starting Monday, Marchick will be finding and developing projects as well as identifying key talent for Dwa. She will lead a team which will develop a wide range of films drawing from known IP and books as well as original ...
Marchick, who was previously senior vp creative for Sony Pictures Animation, will spearhead the building of DreamWorks’ slate of animated films. DreamWorks is producing two to three films a year that are released by Universal. To keep up that pace, the company is looking to expand its pipeline.
Starting Monday, Marchick will be finding and developing projects as well as identifying key talent for Dwa. She will lead a team which will develop a wide range of films drawing from known IP and books as well as original ...
- 1/31/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jenny Marchick has been named head of feature development for DreamWorks Animation.
Marchick, who was previously senior vp creative for Sony Pictures Animation, will spearhead the building of DreamWorks’ slate of animated films. DreamWorks is producing two to three films a year that are released by Universal. To keep up that pace, the company is looking to expand its pipeline.
Starting Monday, Marchick will be finding and developing projects as well as identifying key talent for Dwa. She will lead a team which will develop a wide range of films drawing from known IP and books as well as original ...
Marchick, who was previously senior vp creative for Sony Pictures Animation, will spearhead the building of DreamWorks’ slate of animated films. DreamWorks is producing two to three films a year that are released by Universal. To keep up that pace, the company is looking to expand its pipeline.
Starting Monday, Marchick will be finding and developing projects as well as identifying key talent for Dwa. She will lead a team which will develop a wide range of films drawing from known IP and books as well as original ...
- 1/31/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In a move signaling an expansion of its output and increased year-round production across multiple platforms, Sony Pictures Animation announced today its slate through 2018 which includes five theatrical features, three television series and one direct-to-video movie.
Kristine Belson, President of Sony Pictures Animation, says:
"We are meaningfully stepping up our level of production, while creating an environment that fosters the best talent. Our goal is to enlarge our presence in the animation landscape with a uniquely diverse slate, and our strategy to get there is to let artists drive the movies creatively."
Tom Rothman, Chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, adds:
"I could not be more proud of the way Kristine Belson has rebuilt Sony Pictures Animation into the boldest home for animation in the industry."
Sony Pictures Animation's slate includes a diverse mix of originals and franchises, some previously announced, each with its own unique style and tone,...
Kristine Belson, President of Sony Pictures Animation, says:
"We are meaningfully stepping up our level of production, while creating an environment that fosters the best talent. Our goal is to enlarge our presence in the animation landscape with a uniquely diverse slate, and our strategy to get there is to let artists drive the movies creatively."
Tom Rothman, Chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, adds:
"I could not be more proud of the way Kristine Belson has rebuilt Sony Pictures Animation into the boldest home for animation in the industry."
Sony Pictures Animation's slate includes a diverse mix of originals and franchises, some previously announced, each with its own unique style and tone,...
- 6/20/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Sony Pictures Animation on Monday afternoon unveiled a blockbuster film and television slate through 2018 that made no secret of the properties the studio values most highly.
The multi-platform roster includes features of Spider-Man, Emojimovie and new instalments in the Hotel Transylvania and Smurfs franchises, as well as a TV outing for Ghostbusters.
Emojimovie: Express Yourself will open in August 2017 and explores the world of the characters beloved by cell phone users. Anthony Leondis directs from a screenplay he wrote with Eric Siegel. Michelle Raimo Kouyate produces.
Smurfs: The Lost Village is earmarked for April 7, 2017. Kelly Asbury directs from a screenplay by Stacey Harman and Pamela Ribon based on the characters and works of Peyo. Jordan Kerner produces and the voice cast includes Demi Lovato, Jack McBrayer, Joe Manganiello, Danny Pudi, Rainn Wilson and Mandy Patinkin.
Christmas story The Star (working title) is being made in association with The Jim Henson Company and set for December 8, 2017. Timothy Reckart directs...
The multi-platform roster includes features of Spider-Man, Emojimovie and new instalments in the Hotel Transylvania and Smurfs franchises, as well as a TV outing for Ghostbusters.
Emojimovie: Express Yourself will open in August 2017 and explores the world of the characters beloved by cell phone users. Anthony Leondis directs from a screenplay he wrote with Eric Siegel. Michelle Raimo Kouyate produces.
Smurfs: The Lost Village is earmarked for April 7, 2017. Kelly Asbury directs from a screenplay by Stacey Harman and Pamela Ribon based on the characters and works of Peyo. Jordan Kerner produces and the voice cast includes Demi Lovato, Jack McBrayer, Joe Manganiello, Danny Pudi, Rainn Wilson and Mandy Patinkin.
Christmas story The Star (working title) is being made in association with The Jim Henson Company and set for December 8, 2017. Timothy Reckart directs...
- 6/20/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Sony Pictures Animation is developing “The Lamb,” an animated movie inspired by the Nativity story that DeVon Franklin will produce under his newly-minted company Franklin Entertainment. Based on an original pitch by Tom Sheridan, the film will feature both laughs and heart, as well as an all-animal cast. Sony Animation intends to produce an inspiring, respectful and entertaining take on the famous Nativity story while remaining accessible to a broad audiences. Sony Pictures Animation's Michelle Ramio Kouyate, Jenny Marchick and Daniel Inkeles will oversee the project for the studio.
- 9/2/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Disney has an apparent hit with the Maleficent. The tent pole that re-imagined Sleeping Beauty from the perspective of its villain has already amassed $93 million domestically, and in just 7 days. Now Sony is looking to re-imagine an iconic villainess of their own, but they are reaching far beyond fairy tales, all the way back to ancient myths. Indie Wire reports Sony Pictures Animation is developing Medusa, an animated adventure that will give a new perspective on the snake-headed beastie of Greek mythology. The studio bought the pitch for this from Jenny Marchick and Daniel Inkeles, but Sony got serious about Medusa's potential when they attached Lauren Faust to helm. Lauren Faust has a storied history in animation, working on cartoon shows like The Powerpuff Girls, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, and Super Best Friends. But she became a goddess among geeks when she rebooted the My Little Pony franchise with...
- 6/6/2014
- cinemablend.com
Sony Pictures Animation today announced the acquisition of an original animated comedy feature pitch by Todd Alcott and Holly Golden entitled Medusa, which will tell an all-new story behind the infamous snake-headed lady from Greek mythology. Emmy® winner Lauren Faust, who rebooted the My Little Pony franchise in 2010 and turned it into the current My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic phenomenon with an ever-growing fanbase of all ages, is attached to direct the feature.
Sony Pictures Animation president of production Michelle Raimo Kouyate will supervise production, along with Jenny Marchick and Daniel Inkeles. Kouyate states:
"After hearing the ingeniously funny pitch from Todd and Holly, we could immediately see the enormous potential in the idea. And when Lauren Faust, a uniquely gifted animation filmmaker with a real talent for relating to audiences, connected with the project, we knew the combination of her vision and their story would create something extraordinary.
Sony Pictures Animation president of production Michelle Raimo Kouyate will supervise production, along with Jenny Marchick and Daniel Inkeles. Kouyate states:
"After hearing the ingeniously funny pitch from Todd and Holly, we could immediately see the enormous potential in the idea. And when Lauren Faust, a uniquely gifted animation filmmaker with a real talent for relating to audiences, connected with the project, we knew the combination of her vision and their story would create something extraordinary.
- 6/5/2014
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Medusa, the infamous snake-headed lady of Greek mythology, will be slithering onto the big screen in a new animated comedy at Sony. Sony Pictures Animation bought a pitch from Todd Alcott and Holly Golden entitled Medusa, and My Little Pony director Lauren Faust is attached to direct. Michelle Raimo Kouyate, Sony Pictures Animation president of production, will supervise production, along with Jenny Marchick and Daniel Inkeles. Photos: 10 Inappropriately Sexy Cartoon Characters Faust, repped by Metropolis Talent, developed the Hub Network cartoon My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, which spawned the pop culture phenomena and their accompanying terms, "bronies" and "pegasisters.
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- 6/5/2014
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lauren Faust, best known for rebooting the popular My Little Pony franchise, has been hired by Sony Pictures Animation to helm their all new animated film, Medusa. The movie will be a new take on the classic Greek Mythology that will be more accessible for a younger audience (i.e. all the damnation and abuse from the Gods will probably be left out). Come inside to learn more about the upcoming film!
Honestly, I'm kind of interested in this new adaptation. Greek Mythology has always been interesting to me, and Hollywood is making bigger efforts to bring some of those stories to the big screen. A new version of Medusa could be a lot of fun, especially with this director behind it:
Sony Pictures Animation today announced the acquisition of an original animated comedy feature pitch by Todd Alcott and Holly Golden entitled Medusa, which will tell an all-new story...
Honestly, I'm kind of interested in this new adaptation. Greek Mythology has always been interesting to me, and Hollywood is making bigger efforts to bring some of those stories to the big screen. A new version of Medusa could be a lot of fun, especially with this director behind it:
Sony Pictures Animation today announced the acquisition of an original animated comedy feature pitch by Todd Alcott and Holly Golden entitled Medusa, which will tell an all-new story...
- 6/5/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Anne Hathaway just found her next project.
The actress, who is generating awards buzz with her role as a neurotic recovering addict in "Rachel Getting Married," is set to star in Fox's "The Opposite of Love."
The film centers on a commitment-phobic young attorney (Hathaway) who finds her well-constructed life coming apart when she rejects her ready-for-marriage boyfriend.
The project is based on the best-seller by Julie Buxbaum, with Kara Holden adapting the screenplay. Sources say the tone of the film is in the vein of "Jerry Maguire."
Tapestry Films is producing, with Michael Schreiber and Peter Abrams overseeing for the company. Jenny Marchick is overseeing for Fox.
Hathaway told The Hollywood Reporter last week at the "Rachel" premiere that she had taken the summer off and was looking for her next project.
With "Opposite," the actress, best known for her roles in "The Devil Wears Prada" and the "Princess Diaries" films,...
The actress, who is generating awards buzz with her role as a neurotic recovering addict in "Rachel Getting Married," is set to star in Fox's "The Opposite of Love."
The film centers on a commitment-phobic young attorney (Hathaway) who finds her well-constructed life coming apart when she rejects her ready-for-marriage boyfriend.
The project is based on the best-seller by Julie Buxbaum, with Kara Holden adapting the screenplay. Sources say the tone of the film is in the vein of "Jerry Maguire."
Tapestry Films is producing, with Michael Schreiber and Peter Abrams overseeing for the company. Jenny Marchick is overseeing for Fox.
Hathaway told The Hollywood Reporter last week at the "Rachel" premiere that she had taken the summer off and was looking for her next project.
With "Opposite," the actress, best known for her roles in "The Devil Wears Prada" and the "Princess Diaries" films,...
- 9/24/2008
- by By Leslie Simmons and Jay Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney has acquired "Grounded", a script by Paul Davidson for Mandeville's David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman to produce.
The plot of the sci-fi comedy is being kept under wraps.
E-Squared's Chris Emerson is executive producing.
Mandeville's Jenny Marchick brought the script into the studio, where it will be overseen by Todd Murata and Casey Wolfe.
Davidson is known for writing "Consumer Joe", a humor book that collected the author's oddball letters to corporations as well as their replies. He also wrote a book called "The Lost Blogs" and the ABC pilot "The Box".
Davidson is repped by E-Squared and attorney Gary Fenton.
The plot of the sci-fi comedy is being kept under wraps.
E-Squared's Chris Emerson is executive producing.
Mandeville's Jenny Marchick brought the script into the studio, where it will be overseen by Todd Murata and Casey Wolfe.
Davidson is known for writing "Consumer Joe", a humor book that collected the author's oddball letters to corporations as well as their replies. He also wrote a book called "The Lost Blogs" and the ABC pilot "The Box".
Davidson is repped by E-Squared and attorney Gary Fenton.
- 10/31/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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