Paramount Pictures is beginning development on a sequel to eOne’s Clifford the Big Red Dog.
The live-action family movie based on the 1963 Norman Bridwell children’s classic book, opened on Nov. 10 in theaters and dropped on Paramount+ in homes day and date. The movie has grossed $34.6M stateside to date. Clifford in his first weekend on the studio’s Ott service was the most watched original film to date. No release date has been set yet for the sequel, and it’s yet to be determined whether the film gets a hybrid or exclusive theatrical window.
The news about a Clifford sequel comes in the wake of Paramount greenlighting a sequel to Paw Patrol: The Movie, that movie grossing $130.1M worldwide and buzzed to be a profitable title for the Melrose lot, even with a day and date release stategy on Paramount+ in the U.S.
Clifford the Big Red Dog...
The live-action family movie based on the 1963 Norman Bridwell children’s classic book, opened on Nov. 10 in theaters and dropped on Paramount+ in homes day and date. The movie has grossed $34.6M stateside to date. Clifford in his first weekend on the studio’s Ott service was the most watched original film to date. No release date has been set yet for the sequel, and it’s yet to be determined whether the film gets a hybrid or exclusive theatrical window.
The news about a Clifford sequel comes in the wake of Paramount greenlighting a sequel to Paw Patrol: The Movie, that movie grossing $130.1M worldwide and buzzed to be a profitable title for the Melrose lot, even with a day and date release stategy on Paramount+ in the U.S.
Clifford the Big Red Dog...
- 11/23/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Clifford the Big Red Dog was spotted just outside of Metro Detroit in Allen Park, Michigan taking a break from promoting his new film, Clifford the Big Red Dog. The large red pooch was seen relaxing near the world’s largest tire.
Clifford the Big Red Dog takes a break from promoting his film, next to the world’s largest tire, the Uniroyal tire located on I-94 in Allen Park, Michigan!
When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) meets a magical animal rescuer (John Cleese) who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom (Sienna Guillory) is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) set out on an adventure that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat as our heroes take a bite out of the Big Apple.
Clifford the Big Red Dog takes a break from promoting his film, next to the world’s largest tire, the Uniroyal tire located on I-94 in Allen Park, Michigan!
When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) meets a magical animal rescuer (John Cleese) who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom (Sienna Guillory) is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) set out on an adventure that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat as our heroes take a bite out of the Big Apple.
- 11/8/2021
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Exclusive: In the wake of being quite content with the theatrical and Paramount+ day-and-date release of Paw Patrol, the studio is putting the eOne/New Republic Pictures feature Clifford: The Big Red Dog back on the calendar for Wednesday, Nov. 10 in both theaters and on the ViacomCBS streaming service.
The decision is also due to the ongoing pandemic, the safety for kids 6-11–Clifford‘s main demo and changing consumer behavior. If you remember, Sony moved Ghostbusters: Afterlife out of the Veterans Day stretch there and put it on Nov. 19. Opening Nov. 12 wide, the same weekend as Clifford and aimed at a completely different, older demo is Focus Features’ TIFF-award winning Kenneth Bragnagh childhood biopic Belfast.
Deadline first told you that Paramount moved Clifford the Big Red Dog was moving out off September 17 due to Covid, and kids being unable to be vaccinated. The pic’s world premiere at TIFF was also pulled,...
The decision is also due to the ongoing pandemic, the safety for kids 6-11–Clifford‘s main demo and changing consumer behavior. If you remember, Sony moved Ghostbusters: Afterlife out of the Veterans Day stretch there and put it on Nov. 19. Opening Nov. 12 wide, the same weekend as Clifford and aimed at a completely different, older demo is Focus Features’ TIFF-award winning Kenneth Bragnagh childhood biopic Belfast.
Deadline first told you that Paramount moved Clifford the Big Red Dog was moving out off September 17 due to Covid, and kids being unable to be vaccinated. The pic’s world premiere at TIFF was also pulled,...
- 9/23/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Garner’s family comedy Yes Day is on track to be seen by 53 million households in the first four weeks of its release, Garner said on her Instagram feed Friday. The Miguel Arteta-directed movie was released March 12 on the streaming giant and has already been No. 1 in 50 countries where it has debuted, according to Netflix.
If the projection holds, the pic co-starring Edgar Ramirez would be on track to be the streaming giant’s second-biggest Kids & Family release behind this past season’s The Christmas Chronicles: Part 2, which was seen by 61 million subs in its first month. By comparison, its kids title We Can Be Heroes was projected to be seen by 44 million in its first four weeks.
In Netflix’s metric, a view is counted as any sampling of at least two minutes of programming.
Last year, Netflix released its top 10 films list where the action thriller Extraction was No.
If the projection holds, the pic co-starring Edgar Ramirez would be on track to be the streaming giant’s second-biggest Kids & Family release behind this past season’s The Christmas Chronicles: Part 2, which was seen by 61 million subs in its first month. By comparison, its kids title We Can Be Heroes was projected to be seen by 44 million in its first four weeks.
In Netflix’s metric, a view is counted as any sampling of at least two minutes of programming.
Last year, Netflix released its top 10 films list where the action thriller Extraction was No.
- 3/19/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Are you ready for the weekend? Specifically, are you ready for a Long Weekend? Of course, we’re referring to the rom-com from Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions’ Stage 6 Films.
Long Weekend will make its debut in theaters today and marks the feature directorial debut of Steve Basilone, who also wrote the script.
The rom-com stars Finn Wittrock as Bart who has a serendipitous meeting with Vienna played by Zoë Chao. She’s a little bit of a mystery, but the two end up having a connection and they spend a whirlwind weekend together (hence the title of the movie). As the two fall fast and hard for each other, they dont realize that both carry secrets that could be their undoing… or the chance for a fresh start.
The film also features Casey Wilson, Jim Rash and Damon Wayans, Jr. Long Weekend is produced by Deanna Barillari, Laura Lewis, Theodora Dunlap,...
Long Weekend will make its debut in theaters today and marks the feature directorial debut of Steve Basilone, who also wrote the script.
The rom-com stars Finn Wittrock as Bart who has a serendipitous meeting with Vienna played by Zoë Chao. She’s a little bit of a mystery, but the two end up having a connection and they spend a whirlwind weekend together (hence the title of the movie). As the two fall fast and hard for each other, they dont realize that both carry secrets that could be their undoing… or the chance for a fresh start.
The film also features Casey Wilson, Jim Rash and Damon Wayans, Jr. Long Weekend is produced by Deanna Barillari, Laura Lewis, Theodora Dunlap,...
- 3/12/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Twenty-five years ago, “Yes Day” would have been a dumbed-down high-concept Hollywood family comedy, and you could say it still is. The difference is that now it’s the Netflix version, which means, in this case, that it’s not so much “dumb” as post-psychological. The premise, for anyone who’s a parent, will sound rather catchy. Allison (Jennifer Garner), taken to task by her three children for being a Debbie Downer of a mom — a joyless disciplinarian who’s perpetually saying “No” — agrees to indulge her kids in a Yes Day. That is, for an entire day, she and her husband, the genial Carlos (Edgar Ramirez), will have to say yes to any request, big or small, that the kids make. “No, you can’t do that” isn’t on the table. The idea is that this will act as a kind of do-what-you-please purge for the children — a...
- 3/10/2021
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has released a first look trailer for their new feature film “Yes Man” directed by Miguel Arteta; the family flick is an adaptation of the novel written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and has a script from screenwriter Justin Malen. It stars Jennifer Garner, Édgar Ramírez, Jenna Ortega, Julian Lerner, Everly Carganilla, H.E.R., Nat Faxon, Molly Sims, Fortune Feimster, and Arturo Castro.
Continue reading ‘Yes Day’ Trailer: Netflix Family Comedy Starring Jennifer Garner & Édgar Ramírez Coming March 12 at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Yes Day’ Trailer: Netflix Family Comedy Starring Jennifer Garner & Édgar Ramírez Coming March 12 at The Playlist.
- 2/10/2021
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Exclusive: Edgar Ramírez, the double Golden Globe and Emmy nominated actor who played Gianni Versace in FX’s lauded limited series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story has boarded Jennifer Garner’s Netflix movie Yes Day.
Ramírez will play Carlos, the husband to Garner’s character, Allison Torres. He joins Jenna Ortega who we announced is playing Katie Torres, their daughter.
Adapted by Justin Malen (Office Christmas Party), Yes Day is based on the children’s book by Tom Lichtenheld and Amy Krouse Rosenthal. The concept revolves around parents attempting to make it through an entire day by only saying “yes” to their children’s requests, a tradition Garner practices with her own children. With Miguel Arteta (Like a Boss) attached as director, the film is produced by Garner, Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Nicole King, Adam Marshall, Mark Moran and Daniel Rappaport. Entertainment 360 and Grey Matter Productions are also producing.
Ramírez will play Carlos, the husband to Garner’s character, Allison Torres. He joins Jenna Ortega who we announced is playing Katie Torres, their daughter.
Adapted by Justin Malen (Office Christmas Party), Yes Day is based on the children’s book by Tom Lichtenheld and Amy Krouse Rosenthal. The concept revolves around parents attempting to make it through an entire day by only saying “yes” to their children’s requests, a tradition Garner practices with her own children. With Miguel Arteta (Like a Boss) attached as director, the film is produced by Garner, Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Nicole King, Adam Marshall, Mark Moran and Daniel Rappaport. Entertainment 360 and Grey Matter Productions are also producing.
- 10/17/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jenna Ortega has been cast in a lead role in Jennifer Garner’s upcoming Netflix movie Yes Day, in which she stars and also produces.
Ortega will play Katie Torres, the daughter of Allison Torres (Garner). Katie is a willful 14-year-old who craves more independence from her parents. With their Ok of “Yes Day,” however, Katie gets just enough freedom to choke on it. Cameras roll next month in Los Angeles.
Adapted by Justin Malen (Office Christmas Party), Yes Day is based on the children’s book by Tom Lichtenheld and Amy Krouse Rosenthal. The concept revolves around parents attempting to make it through an entire day by only saying “yes” to their children’s requests, a tradition Garner follows with her own children. With Miguel Arteta (Like a Boss) attached as director, the film is produced by Garner, Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Nicole King, Adam Marshall, Mark Moran and Daniel Rappaport.
Ortega will play Katie Torres, the daughter of Allison Torres (Garner). Katie is a willful 14-year-old who craves more independence from her parents. With their Ok of “Yes Day,” however, Katie gets just enough freedom to choke on it. Cameras roll next month in Los Angeles.
Adapted by Justin Malen (Office Christmas Party), Yes Day is based on the children’s book by Tom Lichtenheld and Amy Krouse Rosenthal. The concept revolves around parents attempting to make it through an entire day by only saying “yes” to their children’s requests, a tradition Garner follows with her own children. With Miguel Arteta (Like a Boss) attached as director, the film is produced by Garner, Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Nicole King, Adam Marshall, Mark Moran and Daniel Rappaport.
- 10/10/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Cowles, formerly an executive at Dmg Entertainment whose producing credits include 2017’s Blockers and Chappaquiddick, has joined Alldayeveryday, the production company now expanding its auspices into scripted entertainment.
Cowles will be based in Los Angeles and become an Alldayeveryday partner alongside John Kaplan, Arrow Kruse, Michael Karbelnikoff, working with them and executive producer Peter Kline across the company’s entertainment slate. He brings with him a management roster of writer-directors clients including Patrick Aison, F. Scott Frazier, Chris Borrelli, Taylor Allen & Andrew Logan (Chappaquiddick), Justin Malen, and Ryan O’Nan.
Before Dmg, he worked in production for Judd Apatow and Scott Rudin among others.
“Over the years, Allday has been defined by passionate directors and creative collaborators who lead with a strong artistic point-of-view,” said Kaplan, Allday’s president.
Cowles will be based in Los Angeles and become an Alldayeveryday partner alongside John Kaplan, Arrow Kruse, Michael Karbelnikoff, working with them and executive producer Peter Kline across the company’s entertainment slate. He brings with him a management roster of writer-directors clients including Patrick Aison, F. Scott Frazier, Chris Borrelli, Taylor Allen & Andrew Logan (Chappaquiddick), Justin Malen, and Ryan O’Nan.
Before Dmg, he worked in production for Judd Apatow and Scott Rudin among others.
“Over the years, Allday has been defined by passionate directors and creative collaborators who lead with a strong artistic point-of-view,” said Kaplan, Allday’s president.
- 11/9/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has bought worldwide rights to Jennifer Garner’s “Yes Day,” based on the 2009 children’s book of the same name.
Garner came on board the project earlier this year and will produce and star. Miguel Arteta, who worked with Garner on “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” will direct from a script by Justin Malen.
“Yes Day” is a New York Times best-seller from author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld. On “Yes Day,” kids receive only positive answers from their parents to requests such as pizza for breakfast, late bedtimes, and food fights.
Earlier this year, Garner and her three children — 6-year-old Samuel, 9-year-old Seraphina, and 12-year-old Violet — celebrated their sixth annual “Yes Day.” Entertainment 360 and Grey Matter Productions are producing the project.
It’s the third high-profile movie acquisition this week for Netflix. The streamer also bought Steven Soderbergh’s basketball drama “High Flying Bird,...
Garner came on board the project earlier this year and will produce and star. Miguel Arteta, who worked with Garner on “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” will direct from a script by Justin Malen.
“Yes Day” is a New York Times best-seller from author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld. On “Yes Day,” kids receive only positive answers from their parents to requests such as pizza for breakfast, late bedtimes, and food fights.
Earlier this year, Garner and her three children — 6-year-old Samuel, 9-year-old Seraphina, and 12-year-old Violet — celebrated their sixth annual “Yes Day.” Entertainment 360 and Grey Matter Productions are producing the project.
It’s the third high-profile movie acquisition this week for Netflix. The streamer also bought Steven Soderbergh’s basketball drama “High Flying Bird,...
- 9/13/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer Garner is saying "yes" to Netflix.
Yes Day, a comedy based on the children's book of the same name that Garner is set to star in and produce, has been picked up by the streamer.
Miguel Arteta, who worked with Garner on Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, will direct from a script by Justin Malen (Father Figures), who adapted the New York Times best-seller from author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld.
The premise of the film is that parents set one day a year where they say "yes" to their kids'...
Yes Day, a comedy based on the children's book of the same name that Garner is set to star in and produce, has been picked up by the streamer.
Miguel Arteta, who worked with Garner on Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, will direct from a script by Justin Malen (Father Figures), who adapted the New York Times best-seller from author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld.
The premise of the film is that parents set one day a year where they say "yes" to their kids'...
- 9/12/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Garner is saying "yes" to Netflix.
Yes Day, a comedy based on the children's book of the same name that Garner is set to star in and produce, has been picked up by the streamer.
Miguel Arteta, who worked with Garner on Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, will direct from a script by Justin Malen (Father Figures), who adapted the New York Times best-seller from author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld.
The premise of the film is that parents set one day a year where they say "yes" to their kids'...
Yes Day, a comedy based on the children's book of the same name that Garner is set to star in and produce, has been picked up by the streamer.
Miguel Arteta, who worked with Garner on Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, will direct from a script by Justin Malen (Father Figures), who adapted the New York Times best-seller from author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld.
The premise of the film is that parents set one day a year where they say "yes" to their kids'...
- 9/12/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Owen Wilson (“The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Zoolander 2”) and Ed Helms (“The Hangover” films, “We’re the Millers”) star in the Alcon Entertainment comedy “Father Figures,” marking the directorial debut of veteran cinematographer Lawrence Sher (“The Hangover” films).
Wilson and Helms are Kyle and Peter Reynolds, brothers whose eccentric mother raised them to believe their father had died when they were young. When they discover this to be a lie, they set out together to find their real father, and end up learning more about their mother than they probably ever wanted to know.
The film also stars J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”), comedian Katt Williams, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback-turned-actor Terry Bradshaw, Ving Rhames (the “Mission Impossible” films), Harry Shearer (“The Simpsons”), and Oscar nominee June Squibb (“Nebraska”), with Oscar winner Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”), and Oscar nominee Glenn Close (“Albert Nobbs,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as the twins’ mother.
Wilson and Helms are Kyle and Peter Reynolds, brothers whose eccentric mother raised them to believe their father had died when they were young. When they discover this to be a lie, they set out together to find their real father, and end up learning more about their mother than they probably ever wanted to know.
The film also stars J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”), comedian Katt Williams, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback-turned-actor Terry Bradshaw, Ving Rhames (the “Mission Impossible” films), Harry Shearer (“The Simpsons”), and Oscar nominee June Squibb (“Nebraska”), with Oscar winner Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”), and Oscar nominee Glenn Close (“Albert Nobbs,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as the twins’ mother.
- 12/12/2017
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Stars: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston, Kate McKinnon, Courtney B. Vance, Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Jamie Chung | Written by Justin Malen, Laura Solon, Dan Mazer | Directed by Josh Gordon, Will Speck
Josh Gordon and Will Speck, co-directors of one of, if not The, greatest ice-skating comedy ever (Blades of Glory), re-team for another buddy comedy that once again mixes gross-out humour and heartfelt laughs – this time in a story set in the world of office politics. Think Animal House for the tech generation…
Reminiscent of the Seth Rogen flick The Night Before, Office Christmas Party is very much in the same vein: an ensemble cast in a crazy scenario, featuring raunchy comedy and some totally outrageous situations and it’s all set over the Christmas holiday season. It also shares a similar taste in songs, in fact the two films could...
Josh Gordon and Will Speck, co-directors of one of, if not The, greatest ice-skating comedy ever (Blades of Glory), re-team for another buddy comedy that once again mixes gross-out humour and heartfelt laughs – this time in a story set in the world of office politics. Think Animal House for the tech generation…
Reminiscent of the Seth Rogen flick The Night Before, Office Christmas Party is very much in the same vein: an ensemble cast in a crazy scenario, featuring raunchy comedy and some totally outrageous situations and it’s all set over the Christmas holiday season. It also shares a similar taste in songs, in fact the two films could...
- 11/15/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
ABC is developing Lawyer Up, a legal comedy series from Office Christmas Party co-writer Justin Malen and Scott Stuber, Jamie Tarses and Dylan Clark’s Bluegrass FanFare. ABC Studios, where the company is based, is the studio. Written and co-executive produced by Malen, the single-camera Lawyer Up centers on a straight-laced, recent Harvard Law grad who fails the bar exam which forces her to work for her two morally ambiguous older siblings in their small law firm. Malen…...
- 12/15/2016
- Deadline TV
Office Christmas Party Paramount Pictures Reviewed by: Harvey Karten, Shockya Grade: B Director: Josh Gordon, Will Speck Written by: Justin Malen, Laura Solon, Dan Mazer from a story by Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, Timothy Dowling Cast: Jennifer Aniston, T.J. Miller, Jason Bateman, Kate McKinnon, Olivia Munn, Courtney B. Vance Screened at: Regal E-Walk, NYC, 12/6/16 Opens: December 9, 2016 Some decades back, high school teachers (like me) enjoyed Christmas parties before they were called Holiday Parties or End-of-Season affairs. But because of some new rules that bureaucrats at the Department of Education thought up, these parties could no longer be held on school grounds. No matter: it’s not as [ Read More ]
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- 12/13/2016
- by Harvey Karten
- ShockYa
Stars: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston, Kate McKinnon, Courtney B. Vance, Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Jamie Chung | Written by Justin Malen, Laura Solon, Dan Mazer | Directed by Josh Gordon, Will Speck
Josh Gordon and Will Speck, co-directors of one of, if not The, greatest ice-skating comedy ever (Blades of Glory), re-team for another buddy comedy that once again mixes gross-out humour and heartfelt laughs – this time in a story set in the world of office politics. Think Animal House for the tech generation…
Reminiscent of last years The Night Before, Office Christmas Party is very much in the same vein: an ensemble cast in a crazy scenario, featuring raunchy comedy and some totally outrageous situations and it’s all set over the Christmas holiday season. It also shares a similar taste in songs, in fact the two films could switch out...
Josh Gordon and Will Speck, co-directors of one of, if not The, greatest ice-skating comedy ever (Blades of Glory), re-team for another buddy comedy that once again mixes gross-out humour and heartfelt laughs – this time in a story set in the world of office politics. Think Animal House for the tech generation…
Reminiscent of last years The Night Before, Office Christmas Party is very much in the same vein: an ensemble cast in a crazy scenario, featuring raunchy comedy and some totally outrageous situations and it’s all set over the Christmas holiday season. It also shares a similar taste in songs, in fact the two films could switch out...
- 12/9/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Chicago – “Office Christmas Party” summons up a few jolly ho-ho-ho’s, but can’t quite deliver even one decent belly laugh you’d expect, considering the talented cast chock full of funny folks. It’s halfway decent premise is drowned in a sea of unfulfilled potential and weak material that the ensemble can only do so much to save.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Jason Bateman is stuck playing another variation on his nice guy persona. He’s a recently divorced middle manager at a corporate data server company in Chicago, working for the party boy son (T.J. Miller) of the company’s deceased founder. Bateman is too good for the material he’s given but he is consistently able to wring some humor and even warmth out of moments in the middle of the predictable run of the mill mayhem. The other highlight is “SNL’s” Kate McKinnon, generating the highest joke-to-laugh batting average of the bunch.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Jason Bateman is stuck playing another variation on his nice guy persona. He’s a recently divorced middle manager at a corporate data server company in Chicago, working for the party boy son (T.J. Miller) of the company’s deceased founder. Bateman is too good for the material he’s given but he is consistently able to wring some humor and even warmth out of moments in the middle of the predictable run of the mill mayhem. The other highlight is “SNL’s” Kate McKinnon, generating the highest joke-to-laugh batting average of the bunch.
- 12/9/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – The raucous party movie has become a reliable staple in movieland, and now a production tackles the holiday soiré, and all that can go wrong. “Office Christmas Party” is co-directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, who also gave us “Blades of Glory” and “The Switch.”
The story features T.J. Miller and Jennifer Aniston as the brother and sister who has inherited their father’s computer business. Miller runs the Chicago office, which is under performing. Aniston’s character wants to shut the branch down, but Miller thinks an epic holiday party will convince a potential client (Courtney B. Vance) to sign on and save the company, and enlists the aide of officemates portrayed by Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn and Kate McKinnon. The movie is filled with wild and funny takes on celebrating the holiday ritual, and shows off the city of Chicago in all of its winter glory.
The story features T.J. Miller and Jennifer Aniston as the brother and sister who has inherited their father’s computer business. Miller runs the Chicago office, which is under performing. Aniston’s character wants to shut the branch down, but Miller thinks an epic holiday party will convince a potential client (Courtney B. Vance) to sign on and save the company, and enlists the aide of officemates portrayed by Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn and Kate McKinnon. The movie is filled with wild and funny takes on celebrating the holiday ritual, and shows off the city of Chicago in all of its winter glory.
- 12/7/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Raunchy R-rated holiday comedies are becoming a new tradition in Hollywood. Last year saw the excellent The Night Before riding into theaters. Now, after last week’s Bad Santa 2, comes next week’s Office Christmas Party, which has had a brand new trailer gifted to us today.
Starring Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, Kate McKinnon, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney B. Vance, Olivia Munn and Jillian Bell, the newest film from directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon (Blades of Glory) finds an annual high-end office Christmas party taking a turn for the worst when sex, drugs, violence and lots of alcohol consumption enter the equation.
While this new trailer doesn’t necessarily highlight on anything that hasn’t been seen in the previous ads, it does demonstrate the scope of madness that will be on display here. With each comedy attempting to be bigger and badder than the last, Office Christmas Party will,...
Starring Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, Kate McKinnon, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney B. Vance, Olivia Munn and Jillian Bell, the newest film from directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon (Blades of Glory) finds an annual high-end office Christmas party taking a turn for the worst when sex, drugs, violence and lots of alcohol consumption enter the equation.
While this new trailer doesn’t necessarily highlight on anything that hasn’t been seen in the previous ads, it does demonstrate the scope of madness that will be on display here. With each comedy attempting to be bigger and badder than the last, Office Christmas Party will,...
- 12/2/2016
- by Will Ashton
- We Got This Covered
Jennifer Aniston is definitely entertaining the idea of a return to the small screen.
The 47-year-old actress -- who starred on Friends from1994 to 2004 -- appears on Netflix's Chelsea on Dec. 9, and admits that she has thought about coming back to TV. Host Chelsea Handler suggests to her longtime friend that she create a show with her Office Christmas Party co-star, Jason Bateman, writer Justin Malen and executive producer Will Speck.
Watch: Jennifer Aniston Talks Her Sweet Thanksgiving Surprise From Justin Theroux, Opens Up About Her Moving Op-Ed
"We're so all over that. Television is where it's at," Aniston -- -- whose husband, Justin Theroux, currently stars on HBO's The Leftovers -- responds.
"I really do believe the shows are more interesting," she adds. "There's more opportunity for women ...unless they want you as a superhero."
That being said, the A-lister would be "psyched" if someone asked her to take on such a role. "I would want...
The 47-year-old actress -- who starred on Friends from1994 to 2004 -- appears on Netflix's Chelsea on Dec. 9, and admits that she has thought about coming back to TV. Host Chelsea Handler suggests to her longtime friend that she create a show with her Office Christmas Party co-star, Jason Bateman, writer Justin Malen and executive producer Will Speck.
Watch: Jennifer Aniston Talks Her Sweet Thanksgiving Surprise From Justin Theroux, Opens Up About Her Moving Op-Ed
"We're so all over that. Television is where it's at," Aniston -- -- whose husband, Justin Theroux, currently stars on HBO's The Leftovers -- responds.
"I really do believe the shows are more interesting," she adds. "There's more opportunity for women ...unless they want you as a superhero."
That being said, the A-lister would be "psyched" if someone asked her to take on such a role. "I would want...
- 12/1/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Sometimes you need one writer, and sometimes you need...five, apparently.
Even though the "Writer's Room" concept that certain film studios have borrowed from the TV industry tends to be used for large scale franchises (Universal has set one up for its slate of Classic Monster movies), it looks like Warner Bros and Robert Downey Jr. want to use that concept for Sherlock Holmes 3. This move, which is typically used in order to make sure that there's a common thread and tone throughout a series of films, means that the threequel now has five writers helping to shape the script.
Variety is reporting that Nicole Perlman (Guardians of The Galaxy), Gary Whitta (Rogue One), Justin Malen (Baywatch), Kieren Fitzgerald (Snowden), and Geneva Dworet-Robertson (Tomb Raider) have all been hired to write Sherlock Holmes 3.
The third film in the rebooted series has been a priority for Warner Bros for quite some time,...
Even though the "Writer's Room" concept that certain film studios have borrowed from the TV industry tends to be used for large scale franchises (Universal has set one up for its slate of Classic Monster movies), it looks like Warner Bros and Robert Downey Jr. want to use that concept for Sherlock Holmes 3. This move, which is typically used in order to make sure that there's a common thread and tone throughout a series of films, means that the threequel now has five writers helping to shape the script.
Variety is reporting that Nicole Perlman (Guardians of The Galaxy), Gary Whitta (Rogue One), Justin Malen (Baywatch), Kieren Fitzgerald (Snowden), and Geneva Dworet-Robertson (Tomb Raider) have all been hired to write Sherlock Holmes 3.
The third film in the rebooted series has been a priority for Warner Bros for quite some time,...
- 10/28/2016
- by Mario-Francisco Robles
- LRMonline.com
Paramount, Universal and Legendary aren’t the only studios in Hollywood that have taken to the concept of a writers’ room; Variety brings word today that Warner Bros. has drafted in an assembly of screenwriting talent for Sherlock Holmes 3.
Among those selected are Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy), Justin Malen (Baywatch), Rogue One scribe Gary Whitta, Geneva Dworet-Robertson (Tomb Raider) and Kieran Fitzgerald, whose last credit was for Oliver Stone’s button-pressing Snowden. That’s quite the cast of names, and though it’s often the case that a studio will recruit a crack team of scribes to fine-tune a franchise, Variety states that the idea behind Sherlock Holmes 3 is to extract all the possible ideas for the upcoming threequel, before deciding which is best to take the franchise forward.
And we do mean franchise. Robert Downey Jr., who has headlined the previous two installments as the famed sleuth,...
Among those selected are Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy), Justin Malen (Baywatch), Rogue One scribe Gary Whitta, Geneva Dworet-Robertson (Tomb Raider) and Kieran Fitzgerald, whose last credit was for Oliver Stone’s button-pressing Snowden. That’s quite the cast of names, and though it’s often the case that a studio will recruit a crack team of scribes to fine-tune a franchise, Variety states that the idea behind Sherlock Holmes 3 is to extract all the possible ideas for the upcoming threequel, before deciding which is best to take the franchise forward.
And we do mean franchise. Robert Downey Jr., who has headlined the previous two installments as the famed sleuth,...
- 10/28/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Robert Downey Jr. and Warner Bros. are looking to get things rolling on Sherlock Holmes 3, and they’ve hired a team of writers to help shape the story and script. According to Variety, the writers room that has been set up for the film includes Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy), Justin Malen (Baywatch), Gary Whitta (Rogue One), Geneva Dworet-Robertson (Tomb Raider), and Kieran Fitzgerald (Snowden).
It’s interesting that they set up a writers room like this for one movie. Most writers rooms are for big franchises that will have multiple films. For example, Paramount Pictures set up a writers room for Transformers and Universal Pictures set one for their upcoming slate of monster movies. According to the report:
This is a rare case in which a room is being set up for just one film. However one source said that in this case it makes sense to gather a good group,...
It’s interesting that they set up a writers room like this for one movie. Most writers rooms are for big franchises that will have multiple films. For example, Paramount Pictures set up a writers room for Transformers and Universal Pictures set one for their upcoming slate of monster movies. According to the report:
This is a rare case in which a room is being set up for just one film. However one source said that in this case it makes sense to gather a good group,...
- 10/28/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Despite the fact that there are plenty of other ways to get your Sherlock Holmes fix these days, Robert Downey Jr. is determined to keep his take on the detective in the mix. Variety reports that Team Downey, Warner Bros., and Village Roadshow have assembled a writers’ room for Sherlock Holmes 3. It’s something of a murderer’s row of people that have worked on big blockbusters, some of which have yet to come out: There’s Guardians Of The Galaxy’s Nicole Perlman, Baywatch’s Justin Malen, Rogue One’s Gary Whitta, Tomb Raider’s Geneva Dworet-Robertson, and Snowden’s Kieran Fitzgerald. With all those names someone should be able to come up with a worthy mystery. Variety acknowledges that a writers’ room for a single movie is a “rare” thing, but explains the idea is to avoid frequent rewrites.
In addition to Downey, the franchise stars Jude...
In addition to Downey, the franchise stars Jude...
- 10/28/2016
- by Esther Zuckerman
- avclub.com
Variety is reporting that Warner Bros., Village Roadshow, and Team Downey have put together a writers' room with several top names, including Nicole Perlman (Captain Marvel; Guardians of the Galaxy), Justin Malen (Baywatch), Gary Whitta (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Geneve Dworet-Robertson (Tomb Raider), and Kieran Fitzgerald (Snowden). This is only the first step in making the long-rumored film a reality, but it's sounding more and more likely that it goes on floors late next year or early 2018 after Robert Downey Jr. (Captain America: Civil War) fulfills his commitments on Marvel Studios' highly anticipated Avengers: Infinity War, which is expected to begin its long production schedule next February. In addition to Downey, Jude Law (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword) is also expected to return as Dr. John Watson and Guy Ritchie (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), who helmed the first two films, is once again expected...
- 10/28/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law will return for another Sherlock Holmes film - but there's a script problem to hurdle first...
Warner Bros is the latest studio to try the writers’ room approach for one of its movies, with an eye on finally getting this particular project off the ground. The film in question is Sherlock Holmes 3, that Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law are set to star in. It’s been in gestation for some time now, and it seems as though getting the screenplay right is the current hurdle.
As such, the assorted companies behind the sequel – Robert Downey Jr’s Team Downey production outfit, Warner Bros, and Village Roadshow – are bringing together a bunch of writers to sit in a room and work it out.
They are Guardians Of The Galaxy’s Nicole Perlman, Baywatch’s Justin Malen, Star Wars: Rogue One’s Gary Whitta,...
Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law will return for another Sherlock Holmes film - but there's a script problem to hurdle first...
Warner Bros is the latest studio to try the writers’ room approach for one of its movies, with an eye on finally getting this particular project off the ground. The film in question is Sherlock Holmes 3, that Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law are set to star in. It’s been in gestation for some time now, and it seems as though getting the screenplay right is the current hurdle.
As such, the assorted companies behind the sequel – Robert Downey Jr’s Team Downey production outfit, Warner Bros, and Village Roadshow – are bringing together a bunch of writers to sit in a room and work it out.
They are Guardians Of The Galaxy’s Nicole Perlman, Baywatch’s Justin Malen, Star Wars: Rogue One’s Gary Whitta,...
- 10/28/2016
- Den of Geek
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Ed Helms and Owen Wilson are men in search of answers in the new trailer for the upcoming comedy film, Bastards. The project is the directorial debut of The Hangover cinematographer Lawrence Sher, and is the first feature-length script from Justin Malen (Trophy Wife) to reach the big screen. With high stakes and hijinks, the movie sets itself as some comedic relief for the new year, with its post-Christmas release window.
The winning elements of this trailer include the way in which the collection of older men approached by Peter and Kyle Reynolds recall their mother (Glenn Close). These wistful memories, dripping with lust, serve to teach these young siblings a valuable lesson – that the image they hold of their mother is not the only version of her that ever existed.
While it is doubtful that Bastards will emerge as ‘Comedy Of The...
Ed Helms and Owen Wilson are men in search of answers in the new trailer for the upcoming comedy film, Bastards. The project is the directorial debut of The Hangover cinematographer Lawrence Sher, and is the first feature-length script from Justin Malen (Trophy Wife) to reach the big screen. With high stakes and hijinks, the movie sets itself as some comedic relief for the new year, with its post-Christmas release window.
The winning elements of this trailer include the way in which the collection of older men approached by Peter and Kyle Reynolds recall their mother (Glenn Close). These wistful memories, dripping with lust, serve to teach these young siblings a valuable lesson – that the image they hold of their mother is not the only version of her that ever existed.
While it is doubtful that Bastards will emerge as ‘Comedy Of The...
- 9/16/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Owen Wilson and Ed Helms are two figures that have found great success in the area of R-rated raunchy comedies, with films like Wedding Crashers, The Hangover, Hall Pass, and We're The Millers on their combined resumés. Now they're set to combine their formidable comedic forces on Bastards, a film that will serve as the feature directorial debut of The Hangover cinematographer Lawrence Sher and was written by rising star Justin Malen (Office Christmas Party, Baywatch).
You can check out the brand-spanking new Bastards trailer right here:
The premise, about a couple of brothers on a road trip to find their biological father, is simple and effective. The cast of supporting players, which includes J.K. Simmons, Katt Williams, Ving Rhames, and Glenn Close, is promising. In short, Bastards looks like it could be a lot of fun.
Bastards will arrive at a theater near you on January 27.
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You can check out the brand-spanking new Bastards trailer right here:
The premise, about a couple of brothers on a road trip to find their biological father, is simple and effective. The cast of supporting players, which includes J.K. Simmons, Katt Williams, Ving Rhames, and Glenn Close, is promising. In short, Bastards looks like it could be a lot of fun.
Bastards will arrive at a theater near you on January 27.
Source: Warner Bros
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- 9/16/2016
- by Mario-Francisco Robles
- LRMonline.com
Christmas is a time for good cheer and family gatherings, but it’s also a time to get drunk and cause crazy shenanigans. Such is the basis for the new wacky comedy “Office Christmas Party,” which boasts a murderer’s row of comedy stars and promises outrageous fun. The film follows CEO Carol Vanstone (Jennifer Aniston) as she tries to close down the branch run by her hard-partying brother Clay (T.J. Miller). In an effort to save their jobs, Clay and his Cto (Jason Bateman) rally their co-workers for an epic office Christmas party in order to impress a potential client, but of course, everything goes awry.
Watch the trailer for the film below.
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The film is directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, who previously directed the smash comedy “Blades of Glory,” starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder,...
Watch the trailer for the film below.
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The film is directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, who previously directed the smash comedy “Blades of Glory,” starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder,...
- 7/26/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Beijing-based filmmaker Dayyan Eng has started shooting contemporary comedy fantasy Wished, with a hot ensemble cast including Xia Yu, Yan Ni, Victoria Song and Pan Binlong.
Produced by Eng’s Colordance Pictures, the film follows a 30-year-old career guy who runs into a magical ‘celestial being’ at a point when he is becoming disillusioned with life. She tells him she can make all his wishes come true – including those from childhood.
“He’s typical of a lot of young guys, especially the so-called post-80’s generation in China, who thought they would own the world after leaving college, but after being out in the real world start questioning what the definition of success is, and what it means to be happy in life,” says Eng.
Edko Films (Monster Hunt) and Union Films (The Mermaid) are jointly distributing the film. Eng is producing with Han Zhang, and also co-wrote the script with Justin Malen (aka Mai Hongwen...
Produced by Eng’s Colordance Pictures, the film follows a 30-year-old career guy who runs into a magical ‘celestial being’ at a point when he is becoming disillusioned with life. She tells him she can make all his wishes come true – including those from childhood.
“He’s typical of a lot of young guys, especially the so-called post-80’s generation in China, who thought they would own the world after leaving college, but after being out in the real world start questioning what the definition of success is, and what it means to be happy in life,” says Eng.
Edko Films (Monster Hunt) and Union Films (The Mermaid) are jointly distributing the film. Eng is producing with Han Zhang, and also co-wrote the script with Justin Malen (aka Mai Hongwen...
- 7/14/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Clifford the Big Red Dog has found a new forever home. Paramount is moving forward with a movie adaptation of the popular kids’ book series, setting Justin Malen (Baywatch) to write the script. The studio adopted the project after Universal decided to give it up. If you’ve not heard of Clifford the Big Red Dog, well, he’s […]
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- 6/30/2016
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
Though Universal first adopted Clifford the Big Red Dog, tentatively placing a big-screen movie on course for release in 2016, Deadline brings word that the giant canine has now found a home at Paramount.
Enlisting screenwriter Justin Malen (Baywatch), it’s understood the rejuvenated feature film will incorporate both CGI and live-action sequences in a manner not dissimilar to Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book.
A product of celebrated author and cartoonist Norman Bridwell, Clifford the Big Red Dog first roared to life all the way back in the early ’60s, going on to become a fixture of childhoods nationwide through Bridwell’s own novels and the eventual TV adaptations. Now, a bona fide feature film is in the works.
Orbiting around Emily Elizabeth, a pint-sized young girl who grows up in a rural community, Clifford kicks into gear when, inexplicably, Emily’s loveable birthday present grows to be 25 feet tall.
Enlisting screenwriter Justin Malen (Baywatch), it’s understood the rejuvenated feature film will incorporate both CGI and live-action sequences in a manner not dissimilar to Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book.
A product of celebrated author and cartoonist Norman Bridwell, Clifford the Big Red Dog first roared to life all the way back in the early ’60s, going on to become a fixture of childhoods nationwide through Bridwell’s own novels and the eventual TV adaptations. Now, a bona fide feature film is in the works.
Orbiting around Emily Elizabeth, a pint-sized young girl who grows up in a rural community, Clifford kicks into gear when, inexplicably, Emily’s loveable birthday present grows to be 25 feet tall.
- 6/30/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Paramount Pictures has picked up the film rights to the beloved children's book series "Clifford the Big Red Dog" and is developing it as a live-action/CG hybrid feature (ala "The Smurfs," "Garfield").
Justin Malen, who penned the upcoming "Baywatch" film, will adapt the script from the 75-book strong series created by Norman Bridwell in 1963. The story follows the 25-foot-tall canine and his owner, the young Emily Elizabeth, and their misadventures together.
The books were previously adapted into a video series in the 1980s, two television series, and a 2004 animated film. David Bowers ("Astro Boy") was attached to helm this film when it was previously setup at Universal Pictures.
Source: Deadline...
Justin Malen, who penned the upcoming "Baywatch" film, will adapt the script from the 75-book strong series created by Norman Bridwell in 1963. The story follows the 25-foot-tall canine and his owner, the young Emily Elizabeth, and their misadventures together.
The books were previously adapted into a video series in the 1980s, two television series, and a 2004 animated film. David Bowers ("Astro Boy") was attached to helm this film when it was previously setup at Universal Pictures.
Source: Deadline...
- 6/30/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Paramount Pictures has adopted Clifford The Big Red Dog, after Universal Pictures put the pooch to the curb. Paramount sparked to a pitch by Justin Malen, who’ll write the script for a film that will be a live-action/CG hybrid. Universal had developed it for years, and even once dated the picture for release in early 2016. When Silvertongue Films’ Deb Forte decided to take the material in a new direction, Universal let the option lapse. Clifford was launched in…...
- 6/30/2016
- Deadline
Harry Shearer, who is probably best known for voicing a total of 23 characters on The Simpsons for over two decades (including Mr. Burns and Ned Flanders) has just joined the cast of the feature comedy Bastards. The film marks the directorial debut of cinematographer Lawrence Sher (The Hangover). Justin Malen (Bad Teacher 2) wrote the screenplay for the film about twin brothers (Ed Helms and Owen Wilson) who start searching for their real father when they realize their…...
- 10/19/2015
- Deadline
"Mission Impossible" film series regular Ving Rhames is set to join Ed Helms and Owen Wilson in "Bastards" for Alcon Entertainment, Montecito Picture Company and Warner Bros. Pictures.
The story focuses on two brothers whose eccentric mother raised them to believe their father had died when they were young. When they discover this to be a lie, they set out to find their real father. Rhames joins a cast that includes J.K. Simmons and quarterback Terry Bradshaw.
Veteran cinematographer Lawrence Sher makes his directorial debut on the film which begins shooting next month in Atlanta and Miami. Rhames will primarily film his scenes in December.
Justin Malen ("Bad Teacher 2") wrote the screenplay while Ivan Reitman, Ali Bell, Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson will produce.
Source: Alcon Entertainment...
The story focuses on two brothers whose eccentric mother raised them to believe their father had died when they were young. When they discover this to be a lie, they set out to find their real father. Rhames joins a cast that includes J.K. Simmons and quarterback Terry Bradshaw.
Veteran cinematographer Lawrence Sher makes his directorial debut on the film which begins shooting next month in Atlanta and Miami. Rhames will primarily film his scenes in December.
Justin Malen ("Bad Teacher 2") wrote the screenplay while Ivan Reitman, Ali Bell, Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson will produce.
Source: Alcon Entertainment...
- 8/18/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
"Whiplash" actor J.K. Simmons and former pro football player Terry Bradshaw are set to join Ed Helms and Owen Wilson in the comedy "Bastards" for Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Simmons and Bradshaw join the cast as potential father figures to Wilson and Helms' characters - brothers whose eccentric mother raised them to believe their real father died when they were young. When they learn that was a lie, they set out to find him.
Cinematographer Larry Sher ("The Hangover") makes his directorial debut on the film which will begin shooting in September in Atlanta and Miami. Justin Malen ("Bad Teacher 2") wrote the screenplay.
Source: Variety...
Simmons and Bradshaw join the cast as potential father figures to Wilson and Helms' characters - brothers whose eccentric mother raised them to believe their real father died when they were young. When they learn that was a lie, they set out to find him.
Cinematographer Larry Sher ("The Hangover") makes his directorial debut on the film which will begin shooting in September in Atlanta and Miami. Justin Malen ("Bad Teacher 2") wrote the screenplay.
Source: Variety...
- 8/13/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
J.K. Simmons and American Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw are to join Ed Helms and Owen Wilson on the Alcon Entertainment comedy.
Larry Sher makes his feature directorial debut and production is scheduled for September in Atlanta and Miami.
Bastards centres on two brothers whose unconventional mother raised them to believe their father died young. Now grown-up, they set out find their progenitor. Simmons and Bradshaw, who plays himself, portray the potential father figures. Justin Malen wrote the screenplay.
Alcon finances the project and produces with Montecito Picture Company, whose Ivan Reitman serves as producer with Tom Pollock and Ali Bell as well as Alcon co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove. Chris Fenton and Chris Coles are executive producers.
Warner Bros will distributor in the Us via its output deal with Alcon.
Shohreh Aghdashloo has joined Survival Pictures’ epic love story The Promise.
Terry George directs the love triangle story set in the last...
Larry Sher makes his feature directorial debut and production is scheduled for September in Atlanta and Miami.
Bastards centres on two brothers whose unconventional mother raised them to believe their father died young. Now grown-up, they set out find their progenitor. Simmons and Bradshaw, who plays himself, portray the potential father figures. Justin Malen wrote the screenplay.
Alcon finances the project and produces with Montecito Picture Company, whose Ivan Reitman serves as producer with Tom Pollock and Ali Bell as well as Alcon co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove. Chris Fenton and Chris Coles are executive producers.
Warner Bros will distributor in the Us via its output deal with Alcon.
Shohreh Aghdashloo has joined Survival Pictures’ epic love story The Promise.
Terry George directs the love triangle story set in the last...
- 8/13/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The casting earlier today of Zac Efron alongside Dwayne Johnson in the upcoming "Baywatch" movie promises plenty of on-screen beefcake in this big screen take on the popular 1990s series about California beach lifeguards.
One thing that people aren't quite sure on though is the project's tone. Previously it has been described as something akin to the "21 Jump Street" franchise - an action comedy both respectful and playfully sending up its original material. Now comes word from Johnson himself via social media that there's going to be no holding back on the humor as it sounds like the film plans to wear an R rating with pride:
Big News: Welcoming my dude @ZacEfron to #Baywatch. Our movie will be big, fun and Rated R.. Like me when I drink. https://t.co/8DPMJSEG9K
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 10, 2015
It's Big. Me and bud @ZacEfron been talkin' bout this one for a long time.
One thing that people aren't quite sure on though is the project's tone. Previously it has been described as something akin to the "21 Jump Street" franchise - an action comedy both respectful and playfully sending up its original material. Now comes word from Johnson himself via social media that there's going to be no holding back on the humor as it sounds like the film plans to wear an R rating with pride:
Big News: Welcoming my dude @ZacEfron to #Baywatch. Our movie will be big, fun and Rated R.. Like me when I drink. https://t.co/8DPMJSEG9K
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 10, 2015
It's Big. Me and bud @ZacEfron been talkin' bout this one for a long time.
- 8/10/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Baywatch is one of those projects that somehow just keeps dangling out of reach of the studio, in this case, Paramount. But the company seems determined to bring the lifeguard story to our screens, and now has Seth Gordon close to a deal to direct Dwayne Johnson in the film. The show, which became famous for its sun-kissed beaches, attractive lifeguards and The Hoff overseeing it all, has been in the works as a movie for a while, with Paramount looking to take it in an even more overtly comedic direction. The likes of Peter Tolan, Robert Ben Garant (who was also rumoured as a director) and, most recently, Justin Malen, have taken cracks at the script, while Horrible Bosses 2 directors Sean Anders were attached until recently.It appears Paramount isn’t straying too far from the Bosses team – Gordon directed the first film back in 2011 and has worked...
- 7/23/2015
- EmpireOnline
David Hasselhoff has spoken about his reservations over the upcoming Baywatch movie.
Paramount Pictures recently announced plans to make a new film version of the classic TV show starring Dwayne Johnson.
Hasselhoff - who played Mitch Buchannon in the original series from 1989 to 2000 - revealed to Digital Spy that the update has yet to be written.
"The biggest update that I got from the horse's mouth is that the script hasn't been written yet," he said. "Who knows? I wouldn't been surprised if I opened up the papers tomorrow morning and it says Baywatch: The Movie."
The actor explained that he would have preferred to have continued the franchise himself, adding that he hopes it doesn't turn into a "spoof".
"They'll probably make it into a spoof, the same thing [happened] with Knight Rider," he continued.
"It's kind of sad, because I would like to have seen the franchises go on,...
Paramount Pictures recently announced plans to make a new film version of the classic TV show starring Dwayne Johnson.
Hasselhoff - who played Mitch Buchannon in the original series from 1989 to 2000 - revealed to Digital Spy that the update has yet to be written.
"The biggest update that I got from the horse's mouth is that the script hasn't been written yet," he said. "Who knows? I wouldn't been surprised if I opened up the papers tomorrow morning and it says Baywatch: The Movie."
The actor explained that he would have preferred to have continued the franchise himself, adding that he hopes it doesn't turn into a "spoof".
"They'll probably make it into a spoof, the same thing [happened] with Knight Rider," he continued.
"It's kind of sad, because I would like to have seen the franchises go on,...
- 10/24/2014
- Digital Spy
It's time to go back to the beach. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirmed on Friday rumors that he'll be involved in a big-screen adaptation of Baywatch, tweeting, "This is my beach bitch!" Rumors are true... we're making #Baywatch the movie." Sources tell EW that there is not yet a deal in place with Johnson, however. According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, Sean Anders and John Morris (We're the Millers) are on board to direct the Paramount film with Justin Malen rewriting the script. Montecito Pictures is producing alongside Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson, according to THR.
- 10/3/2014
- by Jake Perlman
- EW - Inside Movies
Where once The Hoff ruled the Los Angeles beaches, The Rock will now take over.
Where once The Hoff ruled the Los Angeles beaches, The Rock will now take over. Who needs mouth to mouth?
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirmed via Instagram on Thursday, Oct. 2, that he will star in the new Baywatch movie. The action star wrote: "'This is my beach b**ch!' Rumors are true... we're making #Baywatch the movie. Edgy, raunchy and hopefully, funny as all hell. Cue slo mo running on the beach... #WhoNeedsMouthToMouth #RedShortsBeHugginABrotha."
Photos: Hollywood's Sexiest Shirtless Men
Paramount is moving forward with the beloved TV show becoming a big-screen adaption, and, according to The Hollywood Reporter, they've hired Justin Malen to re-write the script while Sean Anders and John Morris (Horrible Bosses 2, We're the Millers) are set to direct.
The Baywatch movie story line is still unknown but at one point it was "set to revolve around a series...
Where once The Hoff ruled the Los Angeles beaches, The Rock will now take over. Who needs mouth to mouth?
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirmed via Instagram on Thursday, Oct. 2, that he will star in the new Baywatch movie. The action star wrote: "'This is my beach b**ch!' Rumors are true... we're making #Baywatch the movie. Edgy, raunchy and hopefully, funny as all hell. Cue slo mo running on the beach... #WhoNeedsMouthToMouth #RedShortsBeHugginABrotha."
Photos: Hollywood's Sexiest Shirtless Men
Paramount is moving forward with the beloved TV show becoming a big-screen adaption, and, according to The Hollywood Reporter, they've hired Justin Malen to re-write the script while Sean Anders and John Morris (Horrible Bosses 2, We're the Millers) are set to direct.
The Baywatch movie story line is still unknown but at one point it was "set to revolve around a series...
- 10/3/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
As one of the most beloved series of the 1990s, “Baywatch” has been begging to be remade, and now Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has arrived with some good news.
The “Fast and Furious 6” hunk posted a photo via Instagram of himself sitting on a wave runner and looking as buff as ever.
He captioned the snapshot, “This is my beach bitch! Rumors are true… we’re making #Baywatch the movie. Edgy, raunchy and hopefully, funny as all hell. Cue slo mo running on the beach… #WhoNeedsMouthToMouth #RedShortsBeHugginABrotha.”
According to insiders, comedy writer Justin Malen is penning the script while Sean Anders and John Morris (We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses 2) will team up to direct.
The “Fast and Furious 6” hunk posted a photo via Instagram of himself sitting on a wave runner and looking as buff as ever.
He captioned the snapshot, “This is my beach bitch! Rumors are true… we’re making #Baywatch the movie. Edgy, raunchy and hopefully, funny as all hell. Cue slo mo running on the beach… #WhoNeedsMouthToMouth #RedShortsBeHugginABrotha.”
According to insiders, comedy writer Justin Malen is penning the script while Sean Anders and John Morris (We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses 2) will team up to direct.
- 10/3/2014
- GossipCenter
Baywatch: A big-screen version of Baywatch, the TV show that became a smash in syndication in the 1990s, is moving forward with Dwayne Johnson "loosely attached." Sean Anders and John Morris (Horrible Bosses 2) are set to direct. Justin Malen has been hired to rewrite the script, which will evidently lean toward a comic take on the basic premise of Southern California lifeguards. [The Hollywood Reporter] Steve Jobs: Leonardo DiCaprio, who had been in talks to play Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, has bowed out of consideration, reportedly to take a break from acting. The project boasts a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin, based on Walter Isaacson's biography, and will be directed by Danny Boyle. Sony is reportedly aiming high in its search for a star, with Christian...
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- 10/3/2014
- by Peter Martin
- Movies.com
Dwayne Johnson is loosely attached to star in Paramount Pictures' feature film adaptation of Baywatch. The studio seems to be looking to move forward with it quickly right now, and they've hired Justin Malen to do a rewrite of the script and Sean Anders and John Morris (We're the Millers) to direct the feature.
Johnson seems like he will take just about any acting gig. He's starred in great movies, and he's been in utterly crappy ones. Even though I'd hate to see him make another terrible movie, unfortunately it seems like he would fit right in with a movie like this.
The studio has been trying to get the movie off the ground for years, and it looks like they are finally making some headway. According to THR, at one point the story of the film was "set to revolve around a series of shark attacks that led...
Johnson seems like he will take just about any acting gig. He's starred in great movies, and he's been in utterly crappy ones. Even though I'd hate to see him make another terrible movie, unfortunately it seems like he would fit right in with a movie like this.
The studio has been trying to get the movie off the ground for years, and it looks like they are finally making some headway. According to THR, at one point the story of the film was "set to revolve around a series of shark attacks that led...
- 10/3/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Another remake? There must be something in the water. Baywatch is coming to the big screen, Dwayne Johnson confirmed via Instagram. "'This is my beach bitch!' Rumors are true... we're making #Baywatch the movie. Edgy, raunchy and hopefully, funny as all hell. Cue slo mo running on the beach... #WhoNeedsMouthToMouth #RedShortsBeHugginABrotha," The Rock wrote. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures has hired Justin Malen to rewrite the script. Jeremy Garelick and Peter Tolan were among those who'd previously written scripts for the movie. Sean Anders and John Morris, who co-wrote the hit comedy We're the Millers, are attached to direct. Baywatch has been in the...
- 10/3/2014
- E! Online
We've been hearing about a big screen adaptation of the "Baywatch" TV series for many years. And now comes word that Paramount Pictures is pushing forward with the film and has brought on Dwayne Johnson to play the lead role. Johnson confirmed his involvement on Instagram, stating: "This is my beach b*tch! Rumors are true... we're making #Baywatch the movie. Edgy, raunchy and hopefully, funny as all hell. Cue slo-mo running on the beach." The new movie will be directed by Sean Anders (That's My Boy, Horrible Bosses 2) and John Morris (We're the Millers). Justin Malen (Bad Teacher 2) has been hired to rewrite the script.
- 10/3/2014
- WorstPreviews.com
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