The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu Trailer — Anna Chi‘s The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu (2021) movie trailer has been released by Freestyle Digital Media. The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu trailer stars Lisa Lu, Michelle Krusiec, Adrian Pasdar, Archie Kao, Brandon Soo Hoo, Rochelle Ying, and Joely Fisher. Crew Donald Martin and Anna Chi wrote the screenplay [...]
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- 3/17/2023
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
“The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu,” a multi-generational comedy starring “Crazy Rich Asians” actor Lisa Lu, is set for a March 17 premiere at the Laemmle Theater in North Hollywood, following the film’s acquisition by Freestyle Digital Media. The coming-of-age story will then have a one-week theatrical run.
Reflective of the feature’s expansive crew of female filmmakers, “The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu” is centered around the challenges of mother-daughter relationships. The film follows Emma (Rochelle Ying), an introverted teenager, on a road-trip up the California coast after her grandmother, Lily (Lu), asks for help breaking out of her nursing home. Along the way, Emma begins to obtain a better understanding of her immigrant mother and their complicated relationship.
Director Anna Chi reunited with screenwriter Donald Martin to pen the project, who she collaborated with on 2008’s “Dim Sum Funeral.” Lu is no stranger to working with Chi either, having appeared...
Reflective of the feature’s expansive crew of female filmmakers, “The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu” is centered around the challenges of mother-daughter relationships. The film follows Emma (Rochelle Ying), an introverted teenager, on a road-trip up the California coast after her grandmother, Lily (Lu), asks for help breaking out of her nursing home. Along the way, Emma begins to obtain a better understanding of her immigrant mother and their complicated relationship.
Director Anna Chi reunited with screenwriter Donald Martin to pen the project, who she collaborated with on 2008’s “Dim Sum Funeral.” Lu is no stranger to working with Chi either, having appeared...
- 3/14/2023
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
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Don’t Look Up, Black-ish and Pachinko were among the winners of the 46th annual Humanitas Prizes announced Friday from a luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
The awards, honoring the craft of screenwriting, featured winners in nine juried categories spanning film and television. These included Don’t Look Up from writer Adam McKay for comedy feature film, The Starling from Matt Harris for drama feature film and Encanto from Charise Castro Smith and Jared Bush for family feature film.
On the TV side, Black-ish writer Robb Chavis prevailed for comedy teleplay, Pachinko creator Soo Hugh won for drama teleplay and Women of the Movement creator Marissa Jo Cerar was tops for limited series, TV movie or special.
Larry Wilmore hosted the event, and presenters included Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Humanitas board president Jenny Bicks. Also honored were...
Don’t Look Up, Black-ish and Pachinko were among the winners of the 46th annual Humanitas Prizes announced Friday from a luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
The awards, honoring the craft of screenwriting, featured winners in nine juried categories spanning film and television. These included Don’t Look Up from writer Adam McKay for comedy feature film, The Starling from Matt Harris for drama feature film and Encanto from Charise Castro Smith and Jared Bush for family feature film.
On the TV side, Black-ish writer Robb Chavis prevailed for comedy teleplay, Pachinko creator Soo Hugh won for drama teleplay and Women of the Movement creator Marissa Jo Cerar was tops for limited series, TV movie or special.
Larry Wilmore hosted the event, and presenters included Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Humanitas board president Jenny Bicks. Also honored were...
- 9/10/2022
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Retiring ABC series “Black-ish” picked up one more honor on Friday, a Humanitas Prize for comedy teleplay, while Apple TV+’s “Pachinko” and ABC’s “Women of the Movement” also were recognized at the event.
Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and hosted by comedian Larry Wilmore, the 46th annual Humanitas Prize event centered on awards and 10,000 cash prizes to screenwriters across ten categories. In addition, Humanitas board president Jenny Bicks presented Filmmakers for Ukraine with the Kieser Award “in recognition of their work to connect the Ukrainian film and TV community impacted by the Russo-Ukrainian War with resources, jobs, and funding to meet basic needs.”
And Jasmine Cephas Jones presented Starz with Voice for Change Award for its #TakeTheLead initiative. Starz president/CEO Jeffrey Hirsch accepted the prize on the network’s behalf. Nkechi Okoro Carroll oversaw the New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Award presentations.
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Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and hosted by comedian Larry Wilmore, the 46th annual Humanitas Prize event centered on awards and 10,000 cash prizes to screenwriters across ten categories. In addition, Humanitas board president Jenny Bicks presented Filmmakers for Ukraine with the Kieser Award “in recognition of their work to connect the Ukrainian film and TV community impacted by the Russo-Ukrainian War with resources, jobs, and funding to meet basic needs.”
And Jasmine Cephas Jones presented Starz with Voice for Change Award for its #TakeTheLead initiative. Starz president/CEO Jeffrey Hirsch accepted the prize on the network’s behalf. Nkechi Okoro Carroll oversaw the New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Award presentations.
Here are this...
- 9/10/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Humanitas has revealed the nominees for this year’s Humanitas Prizes, which recognize “television and film writers whose work explores the human condition in a nuanced way.” The award is given out in nine categories, including comedy, drama and limited series.
This year’s nominees include “Maid,” “This Is Us,” “Queen Sugar,” “Pachinko,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Somebody Somewhere” and “Black-ish.” Winners will be announced at an in-person awards luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 9, 2022.
“The Humanitas Prizes were created to recognize writers whose work explores the beauty and complexity of the human experience and the 2022 nominees do just that,” said Michelle Franke, Humanitas Executive Director. “Ranging in scope, style, and perspective, these stories underscore our bonds, our history and responsibility to each other in the present as well as possibilities for the future. Especially during challenging times, writers dedicate themselves to the stories that connect and entertain us.”
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This year’s nominees include “Maid,” “This Is Us,” “Queen Sugar,” “Pachinko,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Somebody Somewhere” and “Black-ish.” Winners will be announced at an in-person awards luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 9, 2022.
“The Humanitas Prizes were created to recognize writers whose work explores the beauty and complexity of the human experience and the 2022 nominees do just that,” said Michelle Franke, Humanitas Executive Director. “Ranging in scope, style, and perspective, these stories underscore our bonds, our history and responsibility to each other in the present as well as possibilities for the future. Especially during challenging times, writers dedicate themselves to the stories that connect and entertain us.”
Here...
- 6/27/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
After a two-year hiatus, Humanitas has revealed the nominations for its 2022 Humanitas Prizes in nine categories
Winners will receive their trophies during a September 9 in-person ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.
Launched in 1974, the Humanitas Prizes honor film and television writers whose work explores the human condition, with recipients receiving a trophy and a cash prize.
Here are the nominees for the 46th annual Humanitas Prize:
Children’s Teleplay
El Deafo: Written by Cece Bell and Will McRobb
Karma’s World: “Hair Comes Trouble” – Written by Kellie R. Griffin and Halcyon Person
Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), with Love: Written by Alex Galatis
The Babysitters Club: “Claudia and the Sad Goodbye” – Written by Sascha Rothchild
Comedy Feature Film
Don’t Look Up: Written by Adam McKay
Everything Everywhere All At Once: Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
Queen Bees: Written by Donald Martin
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Winners will receive their trophies during a September 9 in-person ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.
Launched in 1974, the Humanitas Prizes honor film and television writers whose work explores the human condition, with recipients receiving a trophy and a cash prize.
Here are the nominees for the 46th annual Humanitas Prize:
Children’s Teleplay
El Deafo: Written by Cece Bell and Will McRobb
Karma’s World: “Hair Comes Trouble” – Written by Kellie R. Griffin and Halcyon Person
Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), with Love: Written by Alex Galatis
The Babysitters Club: “Claudia and the Sad Goodbye” – Written by Sascha Rothchild
Comedy Feature Film
Don’t Look Up: Written by Adam McKay
Everything Everywhere All At Once: Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
Queen Bees: Written by Donald Martin
tick, tick…Boom!:...
- 6/27/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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Humanitas has announced the nominees for the 46th annual Humanitas Prizes, which celebrates the craft of screenwriting. Across nine juried categories, which include both television and film, 45 writers are nominated for their work.
Among the nominees are Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson (comedy teleplay) and Academy Award-winning Coda writer-director Sian Heder (drama feature film). Adam McKay, who was nominated for an Oscar this year for Netflix’s Don’t Look Up, also received a nom for comedy feature film, along with Everything Everywhere All At Once scribes and directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
“The Humanitas Prizes were created to recognize writers whose work explores the beauty and complexity of the human experience and the 2022 nominees do just that,” said Humanitas executive director Michelle Franke in a statement. “Ranging in scope, style, and perspective, these stories underscore our bonds, our history and...
Humanitas has announced the nominees for the 46th annual Humanitas Prizes, which celebrates the craft of screenwriting. Across nine juried categories, which include both television and film, 45 writers are nominated for their work.
Among the nominees are Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson (comedy teleplay) and Academy Award-winning Coda writer-director Sian Heder (drama feature film). Adam McKay, who was nominated for an Oscar this year for Netflix’s Don’t Look Up, also received a nom for comedy feature film, along with Everything Everywhere All At Once scribes and directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
“The Humanitas Prizes were created to recognize writers whose work explores the beauty and complexity of the human experience and the 2022 nominees do just that,” said Humanitas executive director Michelle Franke in a statement. “Ranging in scope, style, and perspective, these stories underscore our bonds, our history and...
- 6/27/2022
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Vipco have another exciting release out now on DVD, American Cannibals. Directed by C.D. Ruiz3 and John Rainwaters, American Cannibals stars Donald Martin, Michael Vincent Miceli and Masha Pichugina. Synopsis: An amateur documentary crew trying to make a name for themselves, sets out to do an expose on modern day “real” vampires. This is a Limited edition, first [...]
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- 2/19/2022
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
MGM has picked up several global territories on well-regarded comedy-drama “Queen Bees,” starring Ellen Burstyn, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, Ann-Margret and James Caan.
The film is directed by Michael Lembeck and written by Donald Martin. Arclight Films has sold distribution rights to MGM for the territories of Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Iceland, U.K., Middle East, Greece, Portugal/Portuguese-speaking Africa, Cis/Russia, India, South Africa, Pan Asia Pay TV, Caribbean Basin and Latin America. Additional international distribution deals have also been signed with Kismet for Australia and New Zealand, Cannonball Films for Spain and Monolith for Poland.
Arclight Films previously sold the North American rights to Gravitas Ventures, who released “Queen Bees” in theatres and on demand in June in the U.S. and Canada.
While her house undergoes repairs, fiercely independent senior Helen (Oscar winner Burstyn) moves into a nearby retirement community, where she encounters all sorts of characters.
The film is directed by Michael Lembeck and written by Donald Martin. Arclight Films has sold distribution rights to MGM for the territories of Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Iceland, U.K., Middle East, Greece, Portugal/Portuguese-speaking Africa, Cis/Russia, India, South Africa, Pan Asia Pay TV, Caribbean Basin and Latin America. Additional international distribution deals have also been signed with Kismet for Australia and New Zealand, Cannonball Films for Spain and Monolith for Poland.
Arclight Films previously sold the North American rights to Gravitas Ventures, who released “Queen Bees” in theatres and on demand in June in the U.S. and Canada.
While her house undergoes repairs, fiercely independent senior Helen (Oscar winner Burstyn) moves into a nearby retirement community, where she encounters all sorts of characters.
- 9/10/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Arclight Films has sold Michael Lembeck’s comedy-drama Queen Bees to a host of international territories.
MGM has picked up Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Iceland, UK, Middle East, Greece, Portugal/Portuguese-speaking Africa, Cis/Russia, India, South Africa, Pan Asia Pay TV, Caribbean Basin and Latin America on the title. In addition, Kismet has taken Australia and New Zealand, Cannonball Films has taken Spain and Monolith has picked up Poland.
Gravitas Ventures released the movie in North America on June 11.
The pic stars Ellen Burstyn, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, Ann-Margret and James Caan. Donald Martin wrote the screenplay, which follows a fiercely independent senior who moves into a retirement community while her home undergoes repairs. Once there, she encounters lusty widows, cutthroat bridge tournaments and a hotbed of bullying ‘mean girls’ the likes of which she hasn’t encountered since high school.
Pic is an Astute Films production with Harrison Powell,...
MGM has picked up Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Iceland, UK, Middle East, Greece, Portugal/Portuguese-speaking Africa, Cis/Russia, India, South Africa, Pan Asia Pay TV, Caribbean Basin and Latin America on the title. In addition, Kismet has taken Australia and New Zealand, Cannonball Films has taken Spain and Monolith has picked up Poland.
Gravitas Ventures released the movie in North America on June 11.
The pic stars Ellen Burstyn, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, Ann-Margret and James Caan. Donald Martin wrote the screenplay, which follows a fiercely independent senior who moves into a retirement community while her home undergoes repairs. Once there, she encounters lusty widows, cutthroat bridge tournaments and a hotbed of bullying ‘mean girls’ the likes of which she hasn’t encountered since high school.
Pic is an Astute Films production with Harrison Powell,...
- 9/10/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
If you didn’t Meet The Blacks in 2016, they’re back this weekend in Deon Taylor’s second horror-comedy installment.
The first film was a send-up of The Purge. This one – The House Next Door: Meet The Blacks 2 — goes gothic. Star Mike Epps returns as Carl Black, about to face off with a neighbor from hell, Dr. Mamuwalde (Katt Williams). He’s a pimp who may or may not be a vampire and Carl’s got to figure out what he’s up to in the middle of the night before it’s too late for him and his family.
“In 2016, I made this little movie that cost $900,000. We put it out there ourselves, independently, cut our own trailers, did our own marketing,” Taylor told Deadline. It made $9.1 million. His credits since include Fatale and Black and Blue, “but everywhere I would go, people would say, “Are you going...
The first film was a send-up of The Purge. This one – The House Next Door: Meet The Blacks 2 — goes gothic. Star Mike Epps returns as Carl Black, about to face off with a neighbor from hell, Dr. Mamuwalde (Katt Williams). He’s a pimp who may or may not be a vampire and Carl’s got to figure out what he’s up to in the middle of the night before it’s too late for him and his family.
“In 2016, I made this little movie that cost $900,000. We put it out there ourselves, independently, cut our own trailers, did our own marketing,” Taylor told Deadline. It made $9.1 million. His credits since include Fatale and Black and Blue, “but everywhere I would go, people would say, “Are you going...
- 6/11/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
A love story set in a retirement home is a sweet premise, and when you stack the cast with greats like Ellen Burstyn, James Caan, Jane Curtin, Ann-Margret, Christopher Lloyd, and Loretta DeVine, greatness is expected. But in director MIchael Lembeck’s “Queen Bees,” the overly simplistic nature of the script becomes both pragmatic and detrimental, never allowing any character the depth they are owed while providing just enough of a formulaic plot, one that asks nothing more than for you to enjoy the ensemble.
Helen (Burstyn) is an independent woman in her 80s whose daughter Laura and grandson Peter are getting worried about her living alone. The matriarch constantly refuses her daughter’s suggestions about moving into a nearby retirement community until the day Helen accidentally sets her kitchen on fire. She finally agrees to live in the retirement community, for one month, until her home repairs are completed.
Helen (Burstyn) is an independent woman in her 80s whose daughter Laura and grandson Peter are getting worried about her living alone. The matriarch constantly refuses her daughter’s suggestions about moving into a nearby retirement community until the day Helen accidentally sets her kitchen on fire. She finally agrees to live in the retirement community, for one month, until her home repairs are completed.
- 6/11/2021
- by Yolanda Machado
- The Wrap
There will always been a place in the world for older-skewing movies as pleasant as “Queen Bees,” a lightweight but likable comedy set primarily in a retirement community where close friendships are forged — sometimes reluctantly, sometimes immediately — and autumnal romance can blossom. For years, their natural habitat has been bargain-matinee multiplex screenings, where over-50 ticketbuyers might attend solo, in groups or accompanied by children and/or grandchildren. More recently, viewing options have expanded to include the modern miracle of VOD. But any way you look at it, director Michael Lembeck’s indie offering is bound to please nearly anyone in its target demographic who isn’t easily offended by unmistakable indications that, as the old saying goes, although there’s snow on the roof, fire can still burn in the hearth.
Ellen Burstyn heads the unusually strong cast of familiar faces as Helen Wilson, a fiercely independent retired schoolteacher who...
Ellen Burstyn heads the unusually strong cast of familiar faces as Helen Wilson, a fiercely independent retired schoolteacher who...
- 6/11/2021
- by Joe Leydon
- Variety Film + TV
Michael Lembeck directed from screenplay by Donald Martin.
Arclight Films has commenced talks with AFM buyers on Astute Films’ rom-com A Very Senior High featuring an ensemble cast led by Ellen Burstyn, James Caan and Ann-Margret.
Company chairman Gary Hamilton and his team represents worldwide rights and will be screening the film, formerly known as Never Too Late, for the first time at the virtual market.
Burstyn plays Helen, an independent widow who moves into a residential home and must learn how to negotiate cliques, powerplays and flirtatious suitors. Her life is changed when she learns to love again. Caan plays Dan,...
Arclight Films has commenced talks with AFM buyers on Astute Films’ rom-com A Very Senior High featuring an ensemble cast led by Ellen Burstyn, James Caan and Ann-Margret.
Company chairman Gary Hamilton and his team represents worldwide rights and will be screening the film, formerly known as Never Too Late, for the first time at the virtual market.
Burstyn plays Helen, an independent widow who moves into a residential home and must learn how to negotiate cliques, powerplays and flirtatious suitors. Her life is changed when she learns to love again. Caan plays Dan,...
- 11/10/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Stars: Amanda Crew, Adam Brody, Zoë Belkin, Sheila McCarthy, Booth Savage, Krista Bridges, Michael Miranda, Dayo Ade, David Tompa | Written by Donald Martin | Directed by Rob Heydon
Directed by Rob Heydon, suburban chiller Isabelle just about gets the job done, though it lacks focus and misses several opportunities to make its scares actually mean something.
Adam Brody (The O.C.) stars as Matt Kane, a successful, middle-class lawyer who moves into a spacious new house with his heavily pregnant wife Larissa (Silicon Valley‘s Amanda Crew). However, after meeting her creepy neighbour Ann (Sheila McCarthy), Larissa collapses and is rushed to hospital, where she loses the baby and spends a minute clinically dead while on the operating table.
When she returns home, Larissa begins seeing and hearing things in the house, including the sound of her baby crying. As Matt becomes increasingly concerned for his wife’s well-being, they become suspicious...
Directed by Rob Heydon, suburban chiller Isabelle just about gets the job done, though it lacks focus and misses several opportunities to make its scares actually mean something.
Adam Brody (The O.C.) stars as Matt Kane, a successful, middle-class lawyer who moves into a spacious new house with his heavily pregnant wife Larissa (Silicon Valley‘s Amanda Crew). However, after meeting her creepy neighbour Ann (Sheila McCarthy), Larissa collapses and is rushed to hospital, where she loses the baby and spends a minute clinically dead while on the operating table.
When she returns home, Larissa begins seeing and hearing things in the house, including the sound of her baby crying. As Matt becomes increasingly concerned for his wife’s well-being, they become suspicious...
- 3/28/2019
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
In today’s film news roundup, Elizabeth Mitchell boards “Welcome to Pine Grove!,” “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” hits a box office milestone, and Lionsgate signs a music publishing deal.
Casting
Elizabeth Mitchell has joined the cast of romantic comedy “Welcome to Pine Grove!” and will play the daughter of Ellen Burstyn’s character.
Michael Lembeck is directing from a screenplay by Donald Martin based on a story by Harrison Powell, inspired by his grandmother’s own experience of moving into a retirement community. The Astute Films production is currently filming in Atlanta.
Burstyn plays an independent widow who reluctantly moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community after accidentally setting her home on fire and realizes that it is like being in high school all over again. Mitchell plays a successful real estate agent with a complicated relationship with her mother. The cast includes James Caan as the love interest of Burstyn’s character and Ann-Margret,...
Casting
Elizabeth Mitchell has joined the cast of romantic comedy “Welcome to Pine Grove!” and will play the daughter of Ellen Burstyn’s character.
Michael Lembeck is directing from a screenplay by Donald Martin based on a story by Harrison Powell, inspired by his grandmother’s own experience of moving into a retirement community. The Astute Films production is currently filming in Atlanta.
Burstyn plays an independent widow who reluctantly moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community after accidentally setting her home on fire and realizes that it is like being in high school all over again. Mitchell plays a successful real estate agent with a complicated relationship with her mother. The cast includes James Caan as the love interest of Burstyn’s character and Ann-Margret,...
- 8/3/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Jj Feild has secured the role of Roy Luns in the James Mangold-directed biopic about the battle between Ford and Ferrari at the 1966 Le Mans World Championship, which is set up at 20th Century Fox. Christian Bale and Matt Damon topline the pic which follows the true story of automotive visionary Carroll Shelby (Damon), British driver Ken Miles (Bale) and a team of American engineers and designers who were dispatched by Ford with the mission of building from scratch a new race car to defeat the perennially dominant Ferrari at the iconic Le Mans race. Feild’s Roy Luns is the British head of Ford Advanced vehicles in England and the right hand man and confidant to Enzo Ferrari. Chernin Entertainment is producing. Feild appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger and starred in AMC’s Turn: Washington’s Spies series. He’s repped by Paradigm, Mosaic, and Bloom,...
- 8/2/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to Pine Grove! has added new residents. Emmy winning actors Ann-Margret, Lloyd, Loretta Devine, Jane Curtin are joining Ellen Burstyn and James Caan in the Michael Lembeck-directed romantic comedy set in a retirement home.
Described as Mean Girls meets Golden Girls, the storyline centers on Helen (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school — full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. What she initially avoids leads her to exactly what she has been missing: new friendships and a chance at love again with newcomer Dan (Caan).
Janet (Curtin) is the self-appointed ruler of the Queen B’s who feels that Pine Grove is her own personal kingdom. Although a member of the clique,...
Described as Mean Girls meets Golden Girls, the storyline centers on Helen (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school — full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. What she initially avoids leads her to exactly what she has been missing: new friendships and a chance at love again with newcomer Dan (Caan).
Janet (Curtin) is the self-appointed ruler of the Queen B’s who feels that Pine Grove is her own personal kingdom. Although a member of the clique,...
- 8/1/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Producer Astute Films has signed Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Christopher Lloyd and Loretta Devine.
Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Christopher Lloyd and Loretta Devine are set to join the cast of Astute Films’ romantic comedy Welcome To Pine Grove!
The new additions join stars Ellen Burstyn and James Caan on the film, about the occupants of a senior community. Currently shooting in the Us state of Georgia, the comedy has Michael Lembeck directing from a screenplay by Donald Martin.
Astute Films’ Harrison Powell, Dominique Telson and Fred Bernstein are producing, with Rick Jackson and Claudine Marrotte serving as executive producers.
Telson commented: “We...
Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Christopher Lloyd and Loretta Devine are set to join the cast of Astute Films’ romantic comedy Welcome To Pine Grove!
The new additions join stars Ellen Burstyn and James Caan on the film, about the occupants of a senior community. Currently shooting in the Us state of Georgia, the comedy has Michael Lembeck directing from a screenplay by Donald Martin.
Astute Films’ Harrison Powell, Dominique Telson and Fred Bernstein are producing, with Rick Jackson and Claudine Marrotte serving as executive producers.
Telson commented: “We...
- 8/1/2018
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, and Christopher Lloyd have joined the cast of the romantic comedy “Welcome to Pine Grove!,” starring Ellen Burstyn and James Caan.
Michael Lembeck is directing from a screenplay by Donald Martin. The Astute Films production is currently filming in Atlanta.
Burstyn portrays a widow who reluctantly moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community after accidentally setting her home on fire — and quickly realizes that it’s just like being back in high school where mean girls rule. Curtin plays the self-appointed ruler, Devine portrays a free spirit, and Ann-Margret’s character is looking for husband number six.
Martin wrote the screenplay based on a story by Harrison Powell, inspired by his grandmother’s own experience of moving into a retirement community. Astute Films’ Powell, Dominique Telson, and Fred Bernstein will produce. Rick Jackson and Claudine Marrotte are executive producing.
“We are thrilled this amazing cast...
Michael Lembeck is directing from a screenplay by Donald Martin. The Astute Films production is currently filming in Atlanta.
Burstyn portrays a widow who reluctantly moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community after accidentally setting her home on fire — and quickly realizes that it’s just like being back in high school where mean girls rule. Curtin plays the self-appointed ruler, Devine portrays a free spirit, and Ann-Margret’s character is looking for husband number six.
Martin wrote the screenplay based on a story by Harrison Powell, inspired by his grandmother’s own experience of moving into a retirement community. Astute Films’ Powell, Dominique Telson, and Fred Bernstein will produce. Rick Jackson and Claudine Marrotte are executive producing.
“We are thrilled this amazing cast...
- 8/1/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
The romantic comedy Welcome to Pine Grove! has added Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, Christopher Lloyd and Elizabeth Mitchell.
They join Ellen Burstyn and James Caan in the indie to be directed by Michael Lembeck and based on a screenplay by Donald Martin.
Welcome to Pine Grove! follows Helen Wilson (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors.
Caan will play Dan Simpson, the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest. Curtin will play the self-appointed ruler of the ...
They join Ellen Burstyn and James Caan in the indie to be directed by Michael Lembeck and based on a screenplay by Donald Martin.
Welcome to Pine Grove! follows Helen Wilson (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors.
Caan will play Dan Simpson, the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest. Curtin will play the self-appointed ruler of the ...
The romantic comedy Welcome to Pine Grove! has added Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, Christopher Lloyd and Elizabeth Mitchell.
They join Ellen Burstyn and James Caan in the indie to be directed by Michael Lembeck and based on a screenplay by Donald Martin.
Welcome to Pine Grove! follows Helen Wilson (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors.
Caan will play Dan Simpson, the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest. Curtin will play the self-appointed ruler of the ...
They join Ellen Burstyn and James Caan in the indie to be directed by Michael Lembeck and based on a screenplay by Donald Martin.
Welcome to Pine Grove! follows Helen Wilson (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors.
Caan will play Dan Simpson, the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest. Curtin will play the self-appointed ruler of the ...
Ellen Burstyn and James Caan have been set to star in Welcome to Pine Grove!, a romantic comedy set at a senior-living center. Michael Lembeck (Tooth Fairy) is directing a script by Donald Martin. Astute Films, which is co-producing Stx’s upcoming Taraji P Henson-Sam Rockwell pic The Best of Enemies, is producing and financing. Shooting is set to begin later this summer.
The story, from Harrison Powell and inspired by his grandmother’s experiences moving into a retirement community, centers on Helen (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school — full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. What she initially avoids leads her to exactly what she has been missing: new friendships and a chance at love again with newcomer Dan (Caan).
Powell is producing with Dominique Telson and Fred Bernstein, with Rick Jackson and Claudine Marrotte executive producing.
The story, from Harrison Powell and inspired by his grandmother’s experiences moving into a retirement community, centers on Helen (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school — full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. What she initially avoids leads her to exactly what she has been missing: new friendships and a chance at love again with newcomer Dan (Caan).
Powell is producing with Dominique Telson and Fred Bernstein, with Rick Jackson and Claudine Marrotte executive producing.
- 7/26/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Ellen Burstyn and James Caan are starring in the romantic comedy “Welcome to Pine Grove!” with shooting expected to begin later this summer.
Astute Films is the production company. Producers are Harrison Powell, Dominique Telson, and Fred Bernstein. Executive producers are Rick Jackson and Claudine Marrotte.
Burstyn will play a widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. Caan plays the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest.
Donald Martin wrote the screenplay based on a story by Powell, which was inspired by his grandmother’s own experience of moving into a retirement community.
“’Welcome to Pine Grove!’ is ‘Mean Girls’ meets ‘Golden Girls’ in a senior community,” said Powell. “We wanted to make a film that inspires others because it is never too late to make friends, to laugh, to dance,...
Astute Films is the production company. Producers are Harrison Powell, Dominique Telson, and Fred Bernstein. Executive producers are Rick Jackson and Claudine Marrotte.
Burstyn will play a widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. Caan plays the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest.
Donald Martin wrote the screenplay based on a story by Powell, which was inspired by his grandmother’s own experience of moving into a retirement community.
“’Welcome to Pine Grove!’ is ‘Mean Girls’ meets ‘Golden Girls’ in a senior community,” said Powell. “We wanted to make a film that inspires others because it is never too late to make friends, to laugh, to dance,...
- 7/26/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Ellen Burstyn and James Caan are set to star in the romantic comedy Welcome to Pine Grove!
Donald Martin wrote the screenplay, based on a story by Harrison Powell, which is described as Mean Girls meets Golden Girls. Michael Lembeck (Santa Clause 2, The Tooth Fairy) is directing.
Welcome to Pine Grove! follows Helen Wilson (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. Caan will play Dan Simpson, the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest.
Powell, Dominique Telson and Fred ...
Donald Martin wrote the screenplay, based on a story by Harrison Powell, which is described as Mean Girls meets Golden Girls. Michael Lembeck (Santa Clause 2, The Tooth Fairy) is directing.
Welcome to Pine Grove! follows Helen Wilson (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. Caan will play Dan Simpson, the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest.
Powell, Dominique Telson and Fred ...
- 7/26/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ellen Burstyn and James Caan are set to star in the romantic comedy Welcome to Pine Grove!
Donald Martin wrote the screenplay, based on a story by Harrison Powell, which is described as Mean Girls meets Golden Girls. Michael Lembeck (Santa Clause 2, The Tooth Fairy) is directing.
Welcome to Pine Grove! follows Helen Wilson (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. Caan will play Dan Simpson, the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest.
Powell, Dominique Telson and Fred ...
Donald Martin wrote the screenplay, based on a story by Harrison Powell, which is described as Mean Girls meets Golden Girls. Michael Lembeck (Santa Clause 2, The Tooth Fairy) is directing.
Welcome to Pine Grove! follows Helen Wilson (Burstyn), an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. Caan will play Dan Simpson, the hot new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn’s love interest.
Powell, Dominique Telson and Fred ...
- 7/26/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Exclusive: Sid Ganis, Sigurjon Sighvatsson executive producers on Cannes-bound sales title.
Lakeshore International will commence talks with buyers on the Croisette this week on the psychological thriller Wanting that stars previously announced Adam Brody and Amanda Crew.
Robert Heydon produces the project and Sid Ganis and Sigurjon Sighvatsson serve as executive producers with Donald Martin and Rey Cuerdo.
The project, now in post, centres on a couple who move into their dream all-American home in New England with high hopes of starting a family.
When they are shattered by a miscarriage, a malevolent presence begins to manipulate the wife’s fragile mind, causing her husband to doubt her sanity.
It is only after a local medium reveals the menacing supernatural cause that the couple release they must fight the evil spirit that wants to claim their lives.
Filipino genre filmmaker Yam Laranas, who served as cinematographer on The Road, directs.
Brody starred...
Lakeshore International will commence talks with buyers on the Croisette this week on the psychological thriller Wanting that stars previously announced Adam Brody and Amanda Crew.
Robert Heydon produces the project and Sid Ganis and Sigurjon Sighvatsson serve as executive producers with Donald Martin and Rey Cuerdo.
The project, now in post, centres on a couple who move into their dream all-American home in New England with high hopes of starting a family.
When they are shattered by a miscarriage, a malevolent presence begins to manipulate the wife’s fragile mind, causing her husband to doubt her sanity.
It is only after a local medium reveals the menacing supernatural cause that the couple release they must fight the evil spirit that wants to claim their lives.
Filipino genre filmmaker Yam Laranas, who served as cinematographer on The Road, directs.
Brody starred...
- 5/15/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
After finding international success with his spiritual teachings through best-selling books The Power of Now and A New Earth, author and counselor Eckhart Tolle set his sights on children in 2008 with Milton’s Secret and its blatantly synergistic subtitle to those previous works “An Adventure of Discovery through Then, When, and the Power of Now.” Written in collaboration with Robert S. Friedman and illustrator Frank Riccio, this tale focuses upon the titular eleven-year old (soon-to-be twelve) boy as an example of the internal transformative power we all possess to stop letting the past and future dictate our actions. With help from his grandfather Howard, Milton discovers how to live in the now as the proactive person he wants to be rather than the reactive one he had become.
Adapted by director Barnet Bain and co-writers Sara B. Cooper and Donald Martin, the cinematic version of this children’s book retains...
Adapted by director Barnet Bain and co-writers Sara B. Cooper and Donald Martin, the cinematic version of this children’s book retains...
- 9/28/2016
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
After spending time on screen this year with Fast cars and hulking heroes, Michelle Rodriguez is switching gears for a new role. She’s joined the adaptation of kid’s book Milton’s Secret.Rodriguez will become part of a cast that already includes Donald Sutherland, David Sutcliffe, Mia Kirshner, Sheila McCarthy and Hays Welford. Barnet Bain is in the director’s chair, working from a script he adapted alongside Donald Martin and Sandra Cooper.The book, published in 2009 by The Power Of Now author Eckhart Tolle and co-writer Robert Friedman, was an attempt to translate his live-in-the-moment philosophy for a younger readership. The Milton of the title is the story's young protagonist (William Ainscough), who learns to overcome his fear of bullies and other childhood nightmares by living in the moment, and ceasing to "project his past fears into the future". Sutherland is his grandfather and instead of packing...
- 10/8/2015
- EmpireOnline
Donald Sutherland ("The Hunger Games") has joined Barnet Bain's upcoming $5 million film adaptation of Eckhart Tolle and Robert Friedman's children's novel "Milton's Secret".
"The Hunger Games" villain will play the grandfather of the story's central character, Milton, a young boy who is dealing with being bullied in school and discovers that his obsession with preteen fears prevent him from finding true happiness.
Sutherland replaces Peter Fonda, who was previously attached, and filming begins this fall in southern Ontario. Bain, Donald Martin and Sandra Cooper penned the script.
Source: THR...
"The Hunger Games" villain will play the grandfather of the story's central character, Milton, a young boy who is dealing with being bullied in school and discovers that his obsession with preteen fears prevent him from finding true happiness.
Sutherland replaces Peter Fonda, who was previously attached, and filming begins this fall in southern Ontario. Bain, Donald Martin and Sandra Cooper penned the script.
Source: THR...
- 7/24/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Currently enjoying some high-profile villainy as The Hunger Games' Coriolanus Snow, Donald Sutherland has just signed up for another adaptation of a rather different kids' book. He's joined the cast of Milton's Secret, from the book by Eckhart Tolle and Robert Friedman. Barnet Bain (the producer of What Dreams May Come) co-wrote the screenplay with Donald Martin and Sandra Cooper, and will direct.Tolle is a spiritual public speaker and author, probably best known for his self-help book The Power Of Now. The slim Milton's Secret, published in 2009, was an attempt to translate his live-in-the-moment philosophy for a younger readership. The Milton of the title is the story's young protagonist, who learns to overcome his fear of bullies and other childhood nightmares by living in the moment, and ceasing to "project his past fears into the future".Sutherland will play Milton's grandfather: a role previously occupied by Peter Fonda,...
- 7/24/2015
- EmpireOnline
Buck Productions, Riverside Entertainment and Hulo Films announced on Thursday that the Canadian icon will star in the coming-of-age drama.
Milton’s Secret is based on the book of the same name by Eckhart Tolle, author of the celebrated self-help book The Power Of Now.
Barnet Bain is confirmed to direct and principal photography is earmarked for autumn in Toronto. Additional cast will be announced shortly.
Milton’s Secret focuses on an anxious 11-year-old boy whose visiting grandfather teaches him to live in the present. Donald Martin and Sandra B Cooper adapted the screenplay.
Sean Buckley produces for Buck Productions alongside Fred Fuchs for Riverside Entertainment and Stephen Huszar and Ryan Lockwood for Hulo Films.
Milton’s Secret is based on the book of the same name by Eckhart Tolle, author of the celebrated self-help book The Power Of Now.
Barnet Bain is confirmed to direct and principal photography is earmarked for autumn in Toronto. Additional cast will be announced shortly.
Milton’s Secret focuses on an anxious 11-year-old boy whose visiting grandfather teaches him to live in the present. Donald Martin and Sandra B Cooper adapted the screenplay.
Sean Buckley produces for Buck Productions alongside Fred Fuchs for Riverside Entertainment and Stephen Huszar and Ryan Lockwood for Hulo Films.
- 7/23/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Eckhart Tolle is best known for his self-help books like "The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment" and "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life.s Purpose," two books that likely won't ever find their way to the big screen. But such is not the case with Milton's Secret, the story that Tolle wrote with Robert Friedman - and not only is a film adaptation in the works, the project has just landed its first actor. The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Peter Fonda, the two-time Oscar nominee best known for performances in films like Easy Rider and Ulee's Gold, has signed on for a key part in the developing movie. Set to be adapted by Barnet Bain (who is also directing) and Donald Martin, the film will tell the story of an eight-year-old boy named Martin who begins to fear going to school because of a bully...
- 3/27/2013
- cinemablend.com
Peter Fonda will star in the upcoming film adaptation of Milton's Secret, based on the children's book by Eckhart Tolle and Robert Friedman. The two-time Oscar nominee, who became famous for co-writing and starring in 1969's Easy Rider, will play the grandfather of the story's central character, Milton, a young boy who is dealing with being bullied in school. Story: Peter Fonda Joins 'Copperhead' Movie Shoot in New Brunswick Barnet Bain, a producer on What Dreams May Come and Homeless to Harvard, will direct the family drama, and he wrote the script with Donald Martin. Bain is also
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- 3/27/2013
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Toronto – Canadian independent producer Multiple Media Entertainment is working with Bedlam Productions, a partner on the Oscar-winning The King’s Speech, to develop a mini series entitled Magna Carta. The scripted Canada-u.K. co-production, likely to be a series of 10 one-hour episodes, has Canadian writer Donald Martin on board to write a script. The project, to be shot in the U.K. and post-produced in Canada, will tie in with the 800th anniversary of King John sealing a charter that is regarded as the foundation of British law in 1215. Michael Taylor, Drew Craig,
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- 8/27/2012
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
TNT has some pretty cool shows on, Falling Skies and Southland are my personal favorites. The Closer is a really enjoyable show as well. The Fall/Winter schedule has been released for the networks lineup. Keep reading for all the details.
Let us know what your favorite show is on TNT?
Official Press Release:
After scoring its most successful summer of original programming ever, including the launch of mega-hit Falling Skies, TNT is set to heat up the fall and winter with a terrific lineup of popular and acclaimed original series and a showcase of new original movies. The drama network’s slate includes the return of basic cable’s top two series of all time, The Closer, starring 2010 Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick, and Rizzoli & Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander; all-new episodes of the hit caper series Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; and a new season of the critically acclaimed Southland.
Let us know what your favorite show is on TNT?
Official Press Release:
After scoring its most successful summer of original programming ever, including the launch of mega-hit Falling Skies, TNT is set to heat up the fall and winter with a terrific lineup of popular and acclaimed original series and a showcase of new original movies. The drama network’s slate includes the return of basic cable’s top two series of all time, The Closer, starring 2010 Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick, and Rizzoli & Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander; all-new episodes of the hit caper series Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; and a new season of the critically acclaimed Southland.
- 8/23/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
TNT and TBS, which staged their Upfront presentation today in New York, are making bold moves to bolster their remarkably strong foundations in original programming. The networks are developing extensive new lineups of scripted and unscripted series and making a new push into half-hour comedy in partnership with some of the top talents in the industry, from award-winning actors to acclaimed producers, writers and best-selling authors.
This year marks the beginning of production of the final season of the blockbuster hit, The Closer, starring Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick. TNT confirmed today that it has ordered a 10-episode season of Major Crimes, a series set in the Los Angeles Police Department that promises to become television’s next great crime drama. The seventh and final season of The Closer will include 15 episodes in 2011 and six in summer 2012, leading into the launch of Major Crimes, starring Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica). McDonnell has...
This year marks the beginning of production of the final season of the blockbuster hit, The Closer, starring Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick. TNT confirmed today that it has ordered a 10-episode season of Major Crimes, a series set in the Los Angeles Police Department that promises to become television’s next great crime drama. The seventh and final season of The Closer will include 15 episodes in 2011 and six in summer 2012, leading into the launch of Major Crimes, starring Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica). McDonnell has...
- 5/18/2011
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
It looks like Andy Richter will be stepping from behind the podium on Conan to another podium (I am guessing) for a new game show on TBS entitled Pyramid. The show is reportedly a modern-day take on the iconic game show that began asThe $10,000 Pyramid.
I really enjoye watching Men of A Certain Age, and highly recommend it. The new shows don't really catch my interest yet, aside from Pyramid. Check out the full lineup below and share your thoughts on what shows you are most interested in seeing.
TNT scripted series in development
Untitled Kip Koenig/John Wells Productions Project – Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, this drama follows a family of cops who uncover the mystical and often crime-ridden world of a small town where things aren’t as they appear. The project comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television, Kip Koenig (Grey’s Anatomy) and John Wells Productions (Southland,...
I really enjoye watching Men of A Certain Age, and highly recommend it. The new shows don't really catch my interest yet, aside from Pyramid. Check out the full lineup below and share your thoughts on what shows you are most interested in seeing.
TNT scripted series in development
Untitled Kip Koenig/John Wells Productions Project – Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, this drama follows a family of cops who uncover the mystical and often crime-ridden world of a small town where things aren’t as they appear. The project comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television, Kip Koenig (Grey’s Anatomy) and John Wells Productions (Southland,...
- 5/18/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
It has been quite a year for Al Pacino after receiving tons of praise and accolades for his portrayal of Jack Kevorkian in HBO’s You Don’t Know Jack.
Now Variety has revealed Pacino may be setting out for a similar road for a film about another real life figure, French artist Henry Matisse titled Masterpiece. The story is said to be focused on the true story of painter/sculptor/printmaker Matisse’s relationship with his 21 year old nurse Monique Bourgeois, who also served as his model and muse and how that culminated in one of the 20th century’s most important works of art: the Chapelle du Rosaire or more commonly referred to as the Matisse chapel.
Produced by indie company Escape Artists, Masterpiece has locked in Canada’s very own Oscar nominated Deepa Mehta for 2006′s sensational Canadian film Water, as director while Donald Martin is the screenwriter attached.
Now Variety has revealed Pacino may be setting out for a similar road for a film about another real life figure, French artist Henry Matisse titled Masterpiece. The story is said to be focused on the true story of painter/sculptor/printmaker Matisse’s relationship with his 21 year old nurse Monique Bourgeois, who also served as his model and muse and how that culminated in one of the 20th century’s most important works of art: the Chapelle du Rosaire or more commonly referred to as the Matisse chapel.
Produced by indie company Escape Artists, Masterpiece has locked in Canada’s very own Oscar nominated Deepa Mehta for 2006′s sensational Canadian film Water, as director while Donald Martin is the screenwriter attached.
- 2/18/2011
- by Alan L
- SoundOnSight
Hollywood veteran Al Pacino is set to play the lead role in Masterpiece, a film by Deepa Mehta about famous Fauvist Henry Matisse.
The story is based on true life episodes in Matisse’s life and will follow the artist’s relationship with his model Monique Bourgeois who was also the painter’s nurse, and muse. Bourgeois was hired by Matisse in 1941, when the painter was in his 70s. He featured her in several of his canvases before the WW2 forced them apart. She became a Dominican nun known as Sister Jaques-Marie , and the pair re-meet face to face in Vence, France, where she inspired him to paint the Chapelle du Rosaire, often known as the Matisse chapel and one of the most significant works of art of the 20th century.
Sister Jacques-Marie, died in 2005. She insisted her relationship with the painter had always been free from sensual desire:
I...
The story is based on true life episodes in Matisse’s life and will follow the artist’s relationship with his model Monique Bourgeois who was also the painter’s nurse, and muse. Bourgeois was hired by Matisse in 1941, when the painter was in his 70s. He featured her in several of his canvases before the WW2 forced them apart. She became a Dominican nun known as Sister Jaques-Marie , and the pair re-meet face to face in Vence, France, where she inspired him to paint the Chapelle du Rosaire, often known as the Matisse chapel and one of the most significant works of art of the 20th century.
Sister Jacques-Marie, died in 2005. She insisted her relationship with the painter had always been free from sensual desire:
I...
- 2/16/2011
- by Nikola Mraovic
- Filmofilia
Pacino set to star in film, directed by Deepa Mehta, about French artist's relationship with his muse, Monique Bourgeois
Al Pacino looks set to play the French artist Henri Matisse in a film about the painter's relationship with his nurse, model and muse, Monique Bourgeois, Variety reports.
No start date has yet been picked for the project, titled Masterpiece, with producers still searching for two female leads. Bourgeois was hired by Matisse in 1941, when the painter was in his 70s. She later became a Dominican nun, and the pair re-encountered each other in Vence, France, where she inspired him to decorate the Chapelle du Rosaire, often known as the Matisse chapel and one of the most important works of art of the 20th century.
Bourgeois, or Sister Jacques-Marie as she was later known, died in 2005. She insisted her relationship with the painter had always been purely platonic. "I never really...
Al Pacino looks set to play the French artist Henri Matisse in a film about the painter's relationship with his nurse, model and muse, Monique Bourgeois, Variety reports.
No start date has yet been picked for the project, titled Masterpiece, with producers still searching for two female leads. Bourgeois was hired by Matisse in 1941, when the painter was in his 70s. She later became a Dominican nun, and the pair re-encountered each other in Vence, France, where she inspired him to decorate the Chapelle du Rosaire, often known as the Matisse chapel and one of the most important works of art of the 20th century.
Bourgeois, or Sister Jacques-Marie as she was later known, died in 2005. She insisted her relationship with the painter had always been purely platonic. "I never really...
- 2/14/2011
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
There are few things I won’t watch Al Pacino do, but save his recent work in Barry Levinson‘s You Don’t Know Jack, the legendary actor has been a bit of a disappointment onscreen in the last few years. That said, news that he’ll be playing master painter Henri Matisse in an upcoming Deepa Mehta (Fire, Earth, Water) directed, Donald Martin-penned biopic (now blandly-titled Masterpiece) puts a little bit of pep in my step. Not being able to attest to the choice of director or writer, the premise alone seems like some nice dramatic fodder for Pacino to paint with.
The film will revolve around “the true story of Matisse’s relationship with his nurse Monique Bourgeois, who also served as the painter’s model and muse” [Variety].
No word yet on who will play Bourgeois, but given Pacino’s involvement, one can only hope for a...
The film will revolve around “the true story of Matisse’s relationship with his nurse Monique Bourgeois, who also served as the painter’s model and muse” [Variety].
No word yet on who will play Bourgeois, but given Pacino’s involvement, one can only hope for a...
- 2/12/2011
- by Conor O'Donnell
- The Film Stage
India-born Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta is all set to direct Hollywood legend Al Pacino in ''Masterpiece'', a biopic on French artist Henri Matisse. The ''Godfather'' star will portray Matisse in the Escape Artist's movie, which will depict the true story of the painter''s relationship with his nurse Monique Bourgeois, who also served as his model and muse. Mehta, best known for her series ''Fire'', ''Earth'' and ''Water'' on India, will direct the Academy-award-winning actor from a script by Donald Martin, the Variety reported. Todd Black, Steve Tisch and Jason Blumenthal will produce, while Chris Coggins will co-produce. The project is currently in development and has no start date, though producers will soon begin casting the two female leads. The 70-year-old actor will next be seen opposite Channing Tatum in Dito Montiel's cop drama, ''The Son of No One''. He's also set to play controversial record...
- 2/12/2011
- Filmicafe
Al Pacino is attached to play French artist Henri Matisse in "Masterpiece" for Escape Artists reports Variety.
Based on a true story, this follows Matisse's relationship with his nurse Monique Bourgeois who was also his model and muse.
Deepa Mehta ("Water") is attached to direct from a script by Donald Martin. Todd Black, Steve Tisch and Jason Blumenthal will produce. Casting will begin shortly for the two female leads.
Based on a true story, this follows Matisse's relationship with his nurse Monique Bourgeois who was also his model and muse.
Deepa Mehta ("Water") is attached to direct from a script by Donald Martin. Todd Black, Steve Tisch and Jason Blumenthal will produce. Casting will begin shortly for the two female leads.
- 2/12/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Al Pacino will be flexing some serious artistic muscle in his next project. According to Variety, the "Scent of a Woman" actor, who recently won accolades for his portrayal of Jack Kevorkian on HBO, will next play Henri Matisse in the upcoming biopic "Masterpiece." The film focuses on the French artist's relationship with his nurse/muse, Monique Bourgeois. It wiill be produced by Escape Artists, with Escape Artists' Todd Black, Steve Tisch and Jason Blumenthal producing and Chris Coggins co-producing. Deepa Mehta ("Water") is attached to direct, working from a script penned by Donald Martin. The project is...
- 2/11/2011
- The Wrap
Toronto -- The Canadian mini-series Guns, starring Colm Feore and Elisha Cuthbert, was the big winner Wednesday night at the Geminis, Canada's TV awards, with five trophies, including best director for David Sutherland.The two-part TV movie on the CBC about four families swept up in the illegal gun trade in Canada, also earned the team of Sutherland and Jennifer Holness a best writing trophy, and best supporting actor and actress trophies for Cle Bennett and Debra Lynne McCabe.The second night of the Geminis, which honored the best in drama, kids, comedy and variety TV programming on Wednesday night, also gave Kim Cattrall a trophy for best performance in an animated series for her work on Producing Parker, while the CBC series Canada's Super Speller won for best kids non-fiction series.Elsewhere, Stefan Brogen won for best direction in a kids series for his work on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
- 11/4/2010
- backstage.com
Kelly Rowan has signed to star in a series of television films as detective Rebecca Kane. The character has been devised by writer Donald Martin, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The films will follow the adventures of Kane, a secretary to the Chief of Police, who indulges in amateur sleuthing. Actress Rowan is known for playing Kirsten Cohen on (more)...
- 10/5/2010
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
All the latest TV news in easy, snack-sized form.
ABC Family has pulled the plug on "Huge," the show starring Nikki Blonsky as an overweight teen at a weight-loss camp. The other two shows launched this summer with "Huge" were "Pretty Little Liars" and "Melissa & Joey." "Liars" already has a back order, while one for "Melissa & Joey" is considered imminent. [Deadline]
Steven Tyler, Idina Menzel and Ziggy Marley are voicing an upcoming episode of Nickelodeon's "The Wonder Pets!," an Emmy Award-winning preschool series that follows the adventures of three singing classroom pets who use teamwork to save animals in distress. The episode will air Oct. 15 and is an homage to "Alice in Wonderland." [TV Guide]
Kelly Rowan, who played Kirsten Cohen on "The O.C.," is set to star in a series of TV mystery movies. The "Rebecca Kane" wheel of mystery telefilms, created and written by Los Angeles-based Donald Martin, will feature Rowan...
ABC Family has pulled the plug on "Huge," the show starring Nikki Blonsky as an overweight teen at a weight-loss camp. The other two shows launched this summer with "Huge" were "Pretty Little Liars" and "Melissa & Joey." "Liars" already has a back order, while one for "Melissa & Joey" is considered imminent. [Deadline]
Steven Tyler, Idina Menzel and Ziggy Marley are voicing an upcoming episode of Nickelodeon's "The Wonder Pets!," an Emmy Award-winning preschool series that follows the adventures of three singing classroom pets who use teamwork to save animals in distress. The episode will air Oct. 15 and is an homage to "Alice in Wonderland." [TV Guide]
Kelly Rowan, who played Kirsten Cohen on "The O.C.," is set to star in a series of TV mystery movies. The "Rebecca Kane" wheel of mystery telefilms, created and written by Los Angeles-based Donald Martin, will feature Rowan...
- 10/4/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
More Mipcom news
Toronto -- Kelly Rowan ("The O.C.") is to star in a series of TV mystery movies from indie co-producers Breakthrough Entertainment, Salient Point Prods. and Colossal Entertainment.
The "Rebecca Kane" wheel of mystery telefilms, created and written by Los Angeles-based Donald Martin, will feature Rowan as a secretary/sleuth to the chief of police in a sleepy fishing town.
The deal was unveiled at Mipcom by Marina Cordoni, executive producer of movies at Breakthrough.
Colossal Entertainment’s Graham Ludlow is producing the TV mystery movies, now in development.
Salient Point and Colossal Entertainment in 2007 collaborated on an earlier Kelly Rowan-starring TV movie, “In God’s Country,” this time with third partner Shaftesbury Films and for Canadian broadcaster CTV.
Other Canadian deals unveiled at Mipcom include FremantleMedia Enterprises picking up the international distribution and licensing rights to the live-action series "My Babysitter's A Vampire" from indie producer Fresh TV,...
Toronto -- Kelly Rowan ("The O.C.") is to star in a series of TV mystery movies from indie co-producers Breakthrough Entertainment, Salient Point Prods. and Colossal Entertainment.
The "Rebecca Kane" wheel of mystery telefilms, created and written by Los Angeles-based Donald Martin, will feature Rowan as a secretary/sleuth to the chief of police in a sleepy fishing town.
The deal was unveiled at Mipcom by Marina Cordoni, executive producer of movies at Breakthrough.
Colossal Entertainment’s Graham Ludlow is producing the TV mystery movies, now in development.
Salient Point and Colossal Entertainment in 2007 collaborated on an earlier Kelly Rowan-starring TV movie, “In God’s Country,” this time with third partner Shaftesbury Films and for Canadian broadcaster CTV.
Other Canadian deals unveiled at Mipcom include FremantleMedia Enterprises picking up the international distribution and licensing rights to the live-action series "My Babysitter's A Vampire" from indie producer Fresh TV,...
- 10/4/2010
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Toronto -- Canadian indie producer Peace Arch Entertainment is to team with Barnet Bain Films to produce "Milton's Secret," a children's novel by Eckhart Tolle and Robert S. Friedman.
Toronto-based Peace Arch and Emmy-nominated producer Bain acquired the screen rights to Tolle's first work of fiction after the publication of his best-selling nonfiction book "The Power of Now and a New Earth."
"Milton's Secret," to be adapted as a live-action family film by screenwriter Donald Martin, portrays a boy who discovers that his obsession with preteen fears prevent him from finding true happiness.
Toronto-based Peace Arch and Emmy-nominated producer Bain acquired the screen rights to Tolle's first work of fiction after the publication of his best-selling nonfiction book "The Power of Now and a New Earth."
"Milton's Secret," to be adapted as a live-action family film by screenwriter Donald Martin, portrays a boy who discovers that his obsession with preteen fears prevent him from finding true happiness.
- 10/2/2009
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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