The death of movie producer Jc Spink has been ruled an accidental drug overdose by the Los Angeles Coroners Office. Spink, who shepherded titles like “The Hangover,” “We’re the Millers” and “A History of Violence” with partner Chris Bender, was found dead at his West Hollywood home in April. His autopsy report indicates his death was accidental and cited “multiple drug intoxication.” Also Read: The Big Heart of Jc Spink Remembered by Hollywood's Players Originally from Philadelphia, Spink was one half of Benderspink, the management-production company that he founded with Bender. The college pals were assistants at management-production company Zide-Perry Productions before striking.
- 7/13/2017
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Updated, 3:55 Pm: The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office said today that producer and Benderspink co-founder J.C. Spink died of an accidental overdose or “multiple drug intoxication.” The report did not specify which drugs were involved. Previously, April 19: J.C. Spink, the Hollywood film producer one half of the management and production company Benderspink, who was a machine when it came to script sales, has died, it was confirmed by the Los Angeles…...
- 7/12/2017
- Deadline
The Hangover producer J.C. Spink died of an accidental drug overdose, Ed Winter, spokesman for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's officer, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Spink died April 18 at his home in West Hollywood. He was 45.
A full autopsy report will be released in the near future, Winter said.
Spink was one half of Benderspink, the management-production banner that he founded with Chris Bender.
Spink had numerous credits to his name, including the Hangover trilogy, The Butterfly Effect, the Ride Along films and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for producing A...
Spink died April 18 at his home in West Hollywood. He was 45.
A full autopsy report will be released in the near future, Winter said.
Spink was one half of Benderspink, the management-production banner that he founded with Chris Bender.
Spink had numerous credits to his name, including the Hangover trilogy, The Butterfly Effect, the Ride Along films and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for producing A...
- 7/12/2017
- by Ryan Parker
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The agencies and management companies of Hollywood were thin on the ground on Thursday morning. Instead, the pews at the All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Beverly Hills were packed with agents, managers, producers and executives who gathered to remember the larger-than-life producer and manager J.C. Spink, who died on April 18. He was forty-five. Too young. Producer of 37 films. Co-founder of the management company Bender-Spinks. A burly, bawdy, garrulous force, Spink seemed to be born for Hollywood. Here’s how he would get people on the phone, instructing his staff: “Just let him know: bad news.” Also Read: Jc Spink,...
- 5/4/2017
- by Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
Keep one eye on your TV screens, because Samara is looking to make house calls with Paramount Home Media Distribution's Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD release of Rings on May 2nd (following its April 21st Digital HD release), and we've we've been provided with two Blu-ray / DVD combo pack copies to give away to lucky Daily Dead readers who are ready to brave the seven-day curse.
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Prize Details: (2) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray / DVD combo pack copy (including Digital HD) of Rings.
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:
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2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Rings Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
- 5/1/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In 1998, while I was living with my parents in New Jersey, Fox Searchlight offered me a small amount of money to rewrite a movie for them. When I came to Los Angeles for my first big notes meeting ever, Lisa Fragner, one of the Fox execs, said I should meet with a couple of her friends who were just starting a management company.
So one afternoon I went to Chris Bender's and J.C. Spink's house, which doubled as their office during the day. I thought that was cool, two friends that struck out on their own, started their own...
So one afternoon I went to Chris Bender's and J.C. Spink's house, which doubled as their office during the day. I thought that was cool, two friends that struck out on their own, started their own...
- 4/24/2017
- by Brian Lynch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Benderspink co-founder specialised in spec scripts.
J.C. Spink, executive producer of The Hangover trilogy and a producer on A History Of Violence, died on Tuesday night at his home in West Hollywood. He was 45.
No cause of death was immediately known and an autopsy has yet to be carried out.
Originally from Philadelphia, Spink co-founded the management-production company Benderspink with his partner, fellow Bucknell University graduate and fellow Zide-Perry Productions assistant Chris Bender.
The two ran the company together for 18 years, until they parted ways last year.
In their first year of operation, the producing-management duo, who specialised in spec screenplays, sold more than 20 scripts and helped set up American Pie, which grossed $235m globally.
Highlights included a first-look deal with New Line Cinema, where they set up such films as The Butterfly Effect, Monster-In-Law, and We’re The Millers.
Benderspink’s big spec sales led to the latter two films, as well as...
J.C. Spink, executive producer of The Hangover trilogy and a producer on A History Of Violence, died on Tuesday night at his home in West Hollywood. He was 45.
No cause of death was immediately known and an autopsy has yet to be carried out.
Originally from Philadelphia, Spink co-founded the management-production company Benderspink with his partner, fellow Bucknell University graduate and fellow Zide-Perry Productions assistant Chris Bender.
The two ran the company together for 18 years, until they parted ways last year.
In their first year of operation, the producing-management duo, who specialised in spec screenplays, sold more than 20 scripts and helped set up American Pie, which grossed $235m globally.
Highlights included a first-look deal with New Line Cinema, where they set up such films as The Butterfly Effect, Monster-In-Law, and We’re The Millers.
Benderspink’s big spec sales led to the latter two films, as well as...
- 4/20/2017
- ScreenDaily
J.C. Spink, the gregarious producer and Hollywood hustler behind many of the top big-screen comedies in the 2000s, has died. He was 45.
Spink died Tuesday night at his home in West Hollywood, his brother, Brian Spink, told The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death was immediately known, and an autopsy will be performed, he said.
Spink, who hailed from Philadelphia, was one half of Benderspink, the management-production banner that he founded with Chris Bender.
Spink and Bender both graduated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa., and were assistants at management-production outfit Zide-Perry Productions before striking out on their own in 1998,...
Spink died Tuesday night at his home in West Hollywood, his brother, Brian Spink, told The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death was immediately known, and an autopsy will be performed, he said.
Spink, who hailed from Philadelphia, was one half of Benderspink, the management-production banner that he founded with Chris Bender.
Spink and Bender both graduated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa., and were assistants at management-production outfit Zide-Perry Productions before striking out on their own in 1998,...
- 4/19/2017
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Samara returned to the big screen this past February, and this spring she'll be making house calls. If you're not afraid of falling victim to the seven-day curse, then you'll be pleased to know that Rings will be available on Digital HD beginning April 21st, followed by a May 2nd release on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD.
Press Release: Hollywood, Calif. – The legend of Samara takes a chilling turn in the new chapter of the hit Ring franchise, Rings, which comes calling on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand May 2, 2017 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Dare to watch on Digital HD two weeks early on April 21.
When a radical college professor (Johnny Galecki, “The Big Bang Theory”) finds the mysterious video rumored to kill viewers seven days after watching, he enlists his students in a dangerous experiment to uncover the secrets behind the Samara legend. When the deadly video goes viral,...
Press Release: Hollywood, Calif. – The legend of Samara takes a chilling turn in the new chapter of the hit Ring franchise, Rings, which comes calling on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand May 2, 2017 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Dare to watch on Digital HD two weeks early on April 21.
When a radical college professor (Johnny Galecki, “The Big Bang Theory”) finds the mysterious video rumored to kill viewers seven days after watching, he enlists his students in a dangerous experiment to uncover the secrets behind the Samara legend. When the deadly video goes viral,...
- 4/4/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
After two decades in the Hollywood trenches together, Chris Bender and J.C. Spink are splitting up and dissolving their management-production company BenderSpink, TheWrap has learned. The duo have been considering a split for several months, though it is said to be amicable. Both Bender and Spink intend to start their own management-production companies. It’s unclear whether BenderSpink executives Jake Weiner and Jake Wagner or rising star Scott Stoops will follow either Bender or Spink to their new companies. Also Read: How Ed Helms' 'Vacation' Role Could (Finally) Make Him a Movie Star After meeting at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania,...
- 5/17/2016
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Update with statement: Chris Bender and Jc Spink announced today they are calling it quits on Benderspink, the pair’s 18-year-old management and production company. Both will start new ventures, we’re told; Spink no longer works at the company’s offices. "We started Benderspink in our late 20's almost 18 years ago,” a joint statement said. “We could not be more proud of what we've worked on together and are excited for the next chapter in each of our lives." The duo’s…...
- 5/17/2016
- Deadline
Update with statement: Chris Bender and Jc Spink announced today they are calling it quits on Benderspink, the pair’s 18-year-old management and production company. Both will start new ventures, we’re told; Spink no longer works at the company’s offices. "We started Benderspink in our late 20's almost 18 years ago,” a joint statement said. “We could not be more proud of what we've worked on together and are excited for the next chapter in each of our lives." The duo’s…...
- 5/17/2016
- Deadline TV
Fasten your seatbelts and brace yourselves for another wild ride when Kevin Hart (Get Hard, The Wedding Ringer) and Ice Cube (22 Jump Street, Barbershop) return in the hilarious, action-packed comedy, Ride Along 2, coming to Digital HD on April 12, 2016, and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on April 26, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD feature even more of the duo’s hysterical banter and explosive fun with deleted scenes, gag reel, never-before-seen bonus material, including a hilarious new recruitment video “Ride Along With Us” and “The Ride Diaries” with Kevin Hartand Ice Cube!
Ride Along 2 reunites the partners and brothers-in-law-to-be as they take on new crime in Miami. The absurdity quickly unfolds while tough cop and all-around cool guy James (Ice Cube) works to solve a major case with the mouthy wannabe Ben (Kevin Hart). In the riotous sequel to the action-comedy hit that first...
Ride Along 2 reunites the partners and brothers-in-law-to-be as they take on new crime in Miami. The absurdity quickly unfolds while tough cop and all-around cool guy James (Ice Cube) works to solve a major case with the mouthy wannabe Ben (Kevin Hart). In the riotous sequel to the action-comedy hit that first...
- 4/28/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
George Lopez will play the title character in Infinite Entertainment Now’s Aloha Santa, with Jonathan Yudis directing.
George Lopez has been set to star in Infinite Entertainment Now’s Aloha Santa, which will start production in Hawaii in December.
Lopez will play Santa Claus, who crash lands in Hawaii and must figure out a way to get home in time for Christmas. Jonathan Yudis (Pocahontas 2), who co-wrote the film with Adam ‘Tex’ Davis and Mike Davis, will direct.
Yudis will produce with Eric Gilliom and Dominique Telson and executive producers are Jc Spink, Jaime Foxx, Mark Bakshi, Gato Scatena and Jordan Rosner.
“We’re thrilled that the multi-talented and hilarious George Lopez has signed on to play the lead,” said Yudis. “This film is a true gift to the world in that it offers a new twist to the legend of Santa and combines Christmas and aloha spirit into a new comedy classic.”...
George Lopez has been set to star in Infinite Entertainment Now’s Aloha Santa, which will start production in Hawaii in December.
Lopez will play Santa Claus, who crash lands in Hawaii and must figure out a way to get home in time for Christmas. Jonathan Yudis (Pocahontas 2), who co-wrote the film with Adam ‘Tex’ Davis and Mike Davis, will direct.
Yudis will produce with Eric Gilliom and Dominique Telson and executive producers are Jc Spink, Jaime Foxx, Mark Bakshi, Gato Scatena and Jordan Rosner.
“We’re thrilled that the multi-talented and hilarious George Lopez has signed on to play the lead,” said Yudis. “This film is a true gift to the world in that it offers a new twist to the legend of Santa and combines Christmas and aloha spirit into a new comedy classic.”...
- 10/6/2015
- ScreenDaily
George Lopez will play the title character in Infinite Entertainment Now’s Aloha Santa, with Jonathan Yudis directing.
George Lopez has been set to star in Infinite Entertainment Now’s Aloha Santa, which will start production in Hawaii in December.
Lopez will play Santa Claus, who crash lands in Hawaii and must figure out a way to get home in time for Christmas. Jonathan Yudis (Pocahontas 2), who co-wrote the film with Adam ‘Tex’ Davis and Mike Davis, will direct.
Yudis will produce with Eric Gilliom and Dominique Telson and executive producers are Jc Spink, Jaime Foxx, Mark Bakshi, Gato Scatena and Jordan Rosner.
“We’re thrilled that the multi-talented and hilarious George Lopez has signed on to play the lead,” said Yudis. “This film is a true gift to the world in that it offers a new twist to the legend of Santa and combines Christmas and aloha spirit into a new comedy classic.”...
George Lopez has been set to star in Infinite Entertainment Now’s Aloha Santa, which will start production in Hawaii in December.
Lopez will play Santa Claus, who crash lands in Hawaii and must figure out a way to get home in time for Christmas. Jonathan Yudis (Pocahontas 2), who co-wrote the film with Adam ‘Tex’ Davis and Mike Davis, will direct.
Yudis will produce with Eric Gilliom and Dominique Telson and executive producers are Jc Spink, Jaime Foxx, Mark Bakshi, Gato Scatena and Jordan Rosner.
“We’re thrilled that the multi-talented and hilarious George Lopez has signed on to play the lead,” said Yudis. “This film is a true gift to the world in that it offers a new twist to the legend of Santa and combines Christmas and aloha spirit into a new comedy classic.”...
- 10/6/2015
- ScreenDaily
"Flight of the Conchords" star Bret McKenzie is being brought on board to pen songs for Disney's long gestating musical comedy "Bob the Musical".
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon is in talks to work on the film which Michel Hazanavicius ("The Artist") is set to direct. Tripp Vinson, Chris Bender, Jc Spink and Beau Flynn are producing.
Tom Cruise is circling the lead role of a regular guy who, after an accident, can suddenly hear the inner songs of everyone’s heart as his reality is instantly turned into a musical - much to his dismay.
McKenzie wrote songs for "The Muppets" movie and won an Oscar for best original song with "Man or Muppet."
Source: THR...
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon is in talks to work on the film which Michel Hazanavicius ("The Artist") is set to direct. Tripp Vinson, Chris Bender, Jc Spink and Beau Flynn are producing.
Tom Cruise is circling the lead role of a regular guy who, after an accident, can suddenly hear the inner songs of everyone’s heart as his reality is instantly turned into a musical - much to his dismay.
McKenzie wrote songs for "The Muppets" movie and won an Oscar for best original song with "Man or Muppet."
Source: THR...
- 7/27/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
As much as I want to support Elizabeth Banks' endeavors jumping behind the camera, between her non-distinctive touch to Pitch Perfect 2 to her equally unremarkable short in Movie 43, I can't quite say I'm a fan of what she's brought to the table thus far. But I like to think of myself as a pretty open-minded guy, and maybe she can turn my opinion with what looks to be her sophomore feature, an adaptation of Victoria Aveyard's Ya novel "Red Queen". Banks currently is in negotiations to helm the project for Universal, called a mix between "Game of Thrones," X-Men, Cinderella and her own Hunger Games. This would be a much bigger production than the $29 million budgeted one she spearheaded before, but based on her sequel's impressive box office numbers (they've already greenlit Pitch Perfect 3 as well), she's likely got enough clout to get herself in the door.
- 6/12/2015
- by Will Ashton
- Rope of Silicon
It seems that Elizabeth Banks’ directorial outing on Pitch Perfect 2 was only a prelude. The actress, producer and budding director is now targeting Universal’s Ya adaptation of Red Queen as another helming project. Sources say she is in negotiations to board the project, which has shades of Hunger Games, X-Men, Game of Thrones and Cinderella. The project would be a major step up for Banks as far as budget and scope for a visual effects–driven feature. Producing are Jake Weiner, Chris Bender and Jc Spink of Benderspink. Pouya Shahbazian is also producing. The Ya fantasy is
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- 6/11/2015
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Elizabeth Banks ("Pitch Perfect 2") is in negotiations to helm the film adaptation of the young adult novel "Red Queen" at Universal Pictures.
A blending of "Hunger Games," "Cinderella" and "X-Men," the story is set in a world divided by blood color with the 'elite' sporting silver blood and supernatural powers as opposed to regular people with red blood and no powers.
When a red blooded street urchin saves her best friend, she is brought before the king and queen, where she suddenly displays special powers. To hide this startling news, the king invents a past for her as a lost princess and sets her up to marry one of his sons.
She soon finds herself conflicted as she becomes part of the silver world while at the same time aiding a group plotting a red rebellion. Gennifer Hutchison adapted the script.
Jake Weiner, Chris Bender, Jc Spink and Pouya Shahbazian are producing.
A blending of "Hunger Games," "Cinderella" and "X-Men," the story is set in a world divided by blood color with the 'elite' sporting silver blood and supernatural powers as opposed to regular people with red blood and no powers.
When a red blooded street urchin saves her best friend, she is brought before the king and queen, where she suddenly displays special powers. To hide this startling news, the king invents a past for her as a lost princess and sets her up to marry one of his sons.
She soon finds herself conflicted as she becomes part of the silver world while at the same time aiding a group plotting a red rebellion. Gennifer Hutchison adapted the script.
Jake Weiner, Chris Bender, Jc Spink and Pouya Shahbazian are producing.
- 6/11/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Following on from the critical and box-office success of his indie horror tale "It Follows," filmmaker David Robert Mitchell is developing the crime-themed TV series "Mr. Postman" for Universal Cable Productions.
The story follows a mailman who investigates the dark mysteries within his all-American town after a horrific event occurs on his own street.
Mitchell will direct and executive produce alongside Chris Bender, J.C. Spink and Jake Weiner. The project is Mitchell's first one for TV.
Source: The Live Feed...
The story follows a mailman who investigates the dark mysteries within his all-American town after a horrific event occurs on his own street.
Mitchell will direct and executive produce alongside Chris Bender, J.C. Spink and Jake Weiner. The project is Mitchell's first one for TV.
Source: The Live Feed...
- 4/24/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Another poster for M. Night Shyamalan’s The Visit has been released, once again stressing grandma's strict rules. Also included in our latest round-up are details on an upcoming modern day-set film adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart, as well as information on an in-development mystery series from It Follows writer/director David Robert Mitchell.
The Visit: A Blumhouse Productions and Blinding Edge Pictures film from Universal Pictures, M. Night Shyamalan's The Visit will hit theaters in September:
"Writer/director/producer M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, Unbreakable) and producer Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity, The Purge and Insidious series) welcome you to Universal Pictures’ The Visit. Shyamalan returns to his roots with the terrifying story of a brother and sister who are sent to their grandparents’ remote Pennsylvania farm for a weeklong trip. Once the children discover that the elderly couple is involved in something deeply disturbing,...
The Visit: A Blumhouse Productions and Blinding Edge Pictures film from Universal Pictures, M. Night Shyamalan's The Visit will hit theaters in September:
"Writer/director/producer M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, Unbreakable) and producer Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity, The Purge and Insidious series) welcome you to Universal Pictures’ The Visit. Shyamalan returns to his roots with the terrifying story of a brother and sister who are sent to their grandparents’ remote Pennsylvania farm for a weeklong trip. Once the children discover that the elderly couple is involved in something deeply disturbing,...
- 4/23/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Whether It Follows is granted a sequel or it’s decided that the terror should end there, the film’s visionary creator David Robert Mitchell is moving forward into new pastures. Per Deadline, the director has signed on to develop a show for Universal Cable Productions and Benderspink called Mr. Postman. Described with broad strokes as a crime series, the brief logline suggests it may share more than a passing resemblance (i.e. we’re already a bit unnerved) to his previous outing.
“It follows a mailman who investigates the dark mysteries within his all-American town after a horrific event occurs on his own street.”
In terms of behind the camera duties, Mitchell will write and executive produce along with Benderspink’s Chris Bender, Jc Spink and Jake Weiner. There’s no word on whether the writer-producer will do triple duty and also direct, but one thing’s for certain,...
“It follows a mailman who investigates the dark mysteries within his all-American town after a horrific event occurs on his own street.”
In terms of behind the camera duties, Mitchell will write and executive produce along with Benderspink’s Chris Bender, Jc Spink and Jake Weiner. There’s no word on whether the writer-producer will do triple duty and also direct, but one thing’s for certain,...
- 4/23/2015
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
It Follows writer/director David Robert Mitchell is making his first foray into TV. Universal Cable Prods and Benderspink are developing his crime series Mr. Postman. It follows a mailman who investigates the dark mysteries within his all-American town after a horrific event occurs on his own street. Mitchell is set to direct and executive produce alongside Benderspink’s Chris Bender, Jc Spink and Jake Weiner. The move also signals a further expansion into the horror…...
- 4/23/2015
- Deadline TV
Apostle Paul
Hugh Jackman is slated star in the faith-based feature "Apostle Paul" at Warner Bros. Pictures. Jackman, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Todd and Chris Clarke are slated to produce with Matt Cook penning the script.
Jackman would play the Jewish man of God (also known as Saul of Tarsus) who crossed over to speak to the Romans and preach the word. Paul is credited with writing 14 of 27 books in the New Testament. [Source: Deadline]
It Follows
Radius-twc is expanding its micro-budget horror film "It Follows" by additional 437 locations for a total of 1,655 theaters this coming weekend. David Robert Mitchell's film has strong word of mouth and a 95% 'fresh' rating on the Rotten Tomatoes site. [Source: Variety]
American Drifter
Relativity has picked up "The Butterfly Effect" scribe Eric Bress' drama script "American Drifter". Jc Spink and Chris Bender will produce. The story centers on a man raised by his eccentric father...
Hugh Jackman is slated star in the faith-based feature "Apostle Paul" at Warner Bros. Pictures. Jackman, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Todd and Chris Clarke are slated to produce with Matt Cook penning the script.
Jackman would play the Jewish man of God (also known as Saul of Tarsus) who crossed over to speak to the Romans and preach the word. Paul is credited with writing 14 of 27 books in the New Testament. [Source: Deadline]
It Follows
Radius-twc is expanding its micro-budget horror film "It Follows" by additional 437 locations for a total of 1,655 theaters this coming weekend. David Robert Mitchell's film has strong word of mouth and a 95% 'fresh' rating on the Rotten Tomatoes site. [Source: Variety]
American Drifter
Relativity has picked up "The Butterfly Effect" scribe Eric Bress' drama script "American Drifter". Jc Spink and Chris Bender will produce. The story centers on a man raised by his eccentric father...
- 4/1/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Disney is working on a live-action adaptation of Mulan.
The studio has bought a script written by Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek, which focuses on the Chinese legend that inspired the 1998 animated adventure.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chris Bender and Jc Spink - who collaborated on We're the Millers - will serve as producers on the latest live-action project.
Mulan told the story of a young woman who pretends to be a man so she can follow in her father's footsteps and join the army. The film earned Disney $304.3 million (£205.4m) worldwide.
It comes in the wake of Disney's recent adaptations of Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent and Cinderella.
Earlier this month, Cinderella topped the Us box office by taking $70 million (£47m) over its opening weekend.
In addition to Mulan, Disney is also working on live-action versions of The Jungle Book, Dumbo and Beauty and the Beast.
Watch the trailer...
The studio has bought a script written by Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek, which focuses on the Chinese legend that inspired the 1998 animated adventure.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chris Bender and Jc Spink - who collaborated on We're the Millers - will serve as producers on the latest live-action project.
Mulan told the story of a young woman who pretends to be a man so she can follow in her father's footsteps and join the army. The film earned Disney $304.3 million (£205.4m) worldwide.
It comes in the wake of Disney's recent adaptations of Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent and Cinderella.
Earlier this month, Cinderella topped the Us box office by taking $70 million (£47m) over its opening weekend.
In addition to Mulan, Disney is also working on live-action versions of The Jungle Book, Dumbo and Beauty and the Beast.
Watch the trailer...
- 3/31/2015
- Digital Spy
Let's get down to business! Coming off the (glass slipper) heels of Cinderella success, Disney fans will be thrilled to hear that another live-action film is in the works. The studio has confirmed that they are going to bring Mulan to the big screen. Disney has purchased a script from writing duo Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek with Chris Bender and J.C. Spink attached to produce the film, which centers on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, the female warrior who was the main character in the 1998 animated film. No casting details or release date has been announced. Mulan will be added to the growing list of Disney live-action films. Casting was just announced for the highly...
- 3/31/2015
- E! Online
Hot on the heels of the success of Cinderella, it's time for the House of Mouse to turn another one of their animated hits into a live-action film. THR reports Disney is now developing a live-action retelling of Mulan, the Chinese legend about a female warrior who disguises herself as a man in order to go to war in place of her father. Writing duo Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek (in their first feature film deal) have been hired to script the first pass at the project, but there will likely be a rewrite by another more established scribe before it goes in front of cameras. It's great that they brought female writers on to start. Chris Bender and J.C. Spink (of Benderspink) are producing the new adaptation, and it's a smart project for them to jump on board. Considering all the live-action adaptations so far have brought all the...
- 3/30/2015
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Disney have decided to follow-up the rousing success of Cinderella earlier this month with yet another live-action re-telling of one of one of the company.s beloved animated films. It.s been officially announced that they've decided to give Mulan the updated big screen treatment. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to reveal Disney.s plans, and they.ve also announced that Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek have been brought on to write the new Mulan. J.C. Spink and Chris Bender will produce the live-action remake too. Their job will be to adapt 1998.s Mulan for a modern audience. And it will be a hard act to follow. Mulan tells the story of Fa Mulan, a young woman who decides to dress and disguise herself as a man in order to join the Chinese army in place of her elderly father. After her family learns of Mulan.s decision ...
- 3/30/2015
- cinemablend.com
"Alice In Wonderland," "Malificent," "Cinderella," "Beauty & The Best," "Dumbo"....Disney has certainly found what they think is a winning live-action formula, and frankly I'm just surprised they haven't tried to cram all of this into one shared universe. Either way, another animated movie from the Disney vault is getting a live-action redo. THR reports that "Mulan" is getting a remake. There's a script in place from Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek, and Chris Bender and J.C. Spink (who both worked on "We're The Millers") are producing. The original movie did decent business in 1998, earning $336 million worldwide, along with a Golden Globe nomination, and it spawned the 2005 sequel, "Mulan II," which went straight to DVD, and that Disney would probably prefer you just forget about. So it's proven itself once, and Disney is betting on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan working again. No word...
- 3/30/2015
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
With Cinderella currently grossing $355 million world wide, it looks like Disney have lined up their next live action remake, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the House of Mouse are moving forward with another big screen outing for Mulan, once again adapting the ancient Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, a female warrior who disguises herself as a man to take her aging father's place in the military. No word if wise cracking dragon Mushu (originally voiced by Eddie Murphy) will be along for the ride. Written by the screen writing team of Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin, no director is attached to the project at this early stage, but We're The Millers' Chris Bender and J.C. Spink are on board to produce. Currently without a release date, Mulan slots into Disney's slate of upcoming live action retelling's of their calssic cartoons, including The Jungle Book (due out next year...
- 3/30/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
After the runaway success of its (fantastic) Cinderella adaptation, Disney is hard at work developing more live-action takes on its classic animated films. And with Beauty and the Beast already in the works with Emma Watson starring, the studio is currently mulling Mulan as its next live-action retelling.
Disney has picked up a script by writing duo Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek that centers on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, a female warrior and the focus of Disney’s 1998 animated hit. The pair don’t have any feature credits yet, but they wrote for the Know Theatre of Cincinnati and rewrote an Amazon Studios script.
Chris Bender and J.C. Spink (We’re the Millers) are taking producing roles in the project, which is on the fast track as Disney works to capitalize on Cinderella‘s success. Since opening three weeks ago, the Lily James-starring pic has earned $336.2 million worldwide.
Disney has picked up a script by writing duo Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek that centers on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, a female warrior and the focus of Disney’s 1998 animated hit. The pair don’t have any feature credits yet, but they wrote for the Know Theatre of Cincinnati and rewrote an Amazon Studios script.
Chris Bender and J.C. Spink (We’re the Millers) are taking producing roles in the project, which is on the fast track as Disney works to capitalize on Cinderella‘s success. Since opening three weeks ago, the Lily James-starring pic has earned $336.2 million worldwide.
- 3/30/2015
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
One more film has been added to Disney’s ever-growing list of live action reboots of their animated classics, and it isn’t Bambi starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
THR is reporting that Disney has purchased a script of a live action version of Mulan, their 1998 animated hit about a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to go to war in place of her father.
Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek wrote the script, and Mulan is to be produced by Chris Bender and J.C. Spink (We’re the Millers).
An adaptation of Mulan sounds like the best and arguably most difficult reimagining Disney has dreamed up yet. Mulan is the fiercest and most feminist charged of all the Disney princesses. The story itself deals with subject matter that couldn’t be more topical. But it’ll also be an opportunity to give an Asian American actress some...
THR is reporting that Disney has purchased a script of a live action version of Mulan, their 1998 animated hit about a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to go to war in place of her father.
Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek wrote the script, and Mulan is to be produced by Chris Bender and J.C. Spink (We’re the Millers).
An adaptation of Mulan sounds like the best and arguably most difficult reimagining Disney has dreamed up yet. Mulan is the fiercest and most feminist charged of all the Disney princesses. The story itself deals with subject matter that couldn’t be more topical. But it’ll also be an opportunity to give an Asian American actress some...
- 3/30/2015
- by Brian Welk
- SoundOnSight
Disney has announced that their 1998 animated feature "Mulan" will be the next film in their toon library to get a live-action re-interpretation.
The studio has bought a script by writing team Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek which follows the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, the female warrior who was the main character in said film. That movie saw the young woman disguise herself as a man so she can take her father's place in the army and go to war.
Chris Bender and J.C. Spink ("We're the Millers") are producing the new movie which will follow in the wake of the huge successes from the company in recent years including "Alice in Wonderland," "Maleficent" and the currently in cinemas "Cinderella" along with upcoming live-action takes on "Beauty and the Beast," "The Jungle Book" and "Dumbo".
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The studio has bought a script by writing team Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek which follows the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, the female warrior who was the main character in said film. That movie saw the young woman disguise herself as a man so she can take her father's place in the army and go to war.
Chris Bender and J.C. Spink ("We're the Millers") are producing the new movie which will follow in the wake of the huge successes from the company in recent years including "Alice in Wonderland," "Maleficent" and the currently in cinemas "Cinderella" along with upcoming live-action takes on "Beauty and the Beast," "The Jungle Book" and "Dumbo".
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- 3/30/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
On the heels of the magical success of Disney's live-action Cinderella, the studio is eyeing another live-action retelling: Mulan. Disney bought a script by writing team Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek that centers on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, the female warrior who was the main character in Disney's 1998 animated film. Chris Bender and J.C. Spink (We're the Millers) are producing the new project vie their banner Benderspink with Jake Weiner. Read More From Cinderella to Elsa (and Back to Cinderella): The Evolution of Disney Princesses (Photos) The 1998 film, directed by Tony Bancroft and
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- 3/27/2015
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Screenwriter Annie Neal is rewriting Agatha at Paramount. The project originated as a spec screenplay by Allison Schroeder which the studio purchased in March 2013. Disruption Entertainment’s Mary Parent and Cale Boyter are still producing the project along with BenderSpink’s Chris Bender, Jake Weiner and Jc Spink. The spec script for Agatha is described as an action adventure in the spirit of Sherlock Holmes meets Romancing the Stone. The story follows what…...
- 3/19/2015
- Deadline
Fresh off the release of Paramount’s original sci-fi movie “Project Almanac,” scribes Andrew Deutschman and Jason Pagan have been hired to rewrite the high school monster movie “Lockdown at Franklin High” for Sony Pictures, Platinum Dunes and Benderspink, TheWrap has learned. Now known simply as “Lockdown,” the story follows a straight-edge teen girl and her rebellious outcast brother as they try to escape from their high school, which is under lockdown due to the threat of a ravenous monster that has been attacking students. Also Read: ‘Spider-Man’ Reboot: Drew Goddard in Talks to Write, Direct for Sony, Marvel Benderspink’s J.C. Spink,...
- 3/6/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Benderspink and Benaroya Pictures are teaming to develop a screen adaptation of the post-apocalyptic comic series "Marksmen".
The story is set in a dystopian future America where civil war over oil resources has left the walled city of New San Diego as the last remaining bastion of peace.
Drake McCoy is the best of the city's guards and leads a small but skilled team to stop an invading army from the Lone Star State laying siege to their home in an attempt to steal the city’s energy technology.
Michael Benaroya, David Baxter and Dave Elliott created the comic and Benaroya will produce with J.C. Spink, Chris Bender, and Jake Weiner.
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The story is set in a dystopian future America where civil war over oil resources has left the walled city of New San Diego as the last remaining bastion of peace.
Drake McCoy is the best of the city's guards and leads a small but skilled team to stop an invading army from the Lone Star State laying siege to their home in an attempt to steal the city’s energy technology.
Michael Benaroya, David Baxter and Dave Elliott created the comic and Benaroya will produce with J.C. Spink, Chris Bender, and Jake Weiner.
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- 12/10/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Post-apocalyptic comic series Marksmen is eyeing a jump to the screen via Benderspink and Benaroya Pictures, who are teaming to produce a feature adaptation of the action-thriller saga. Marksmen takes place in a dystopian future America where civil war over oil resources has left New San Diego as the last remaining bastion of peace and prosperity, protected by walls by the titular militant guards. Drake McCoy is the best of the Marksmen, who leads his small but skilled team as an invading army from the Lone Star State lays siege to their home in an attempt to steal the city’s energy technology.
It’s the latest comic book property to join the development slate at Benderspink, which optioned rights to Marksmen from Benaroya Publishing, who first issued the comic in 2011. The comic was developed in-house by the Kill Your Darlings and Margin Call company’s publishing arm and was created by Michael Benaroya,...
It’s the latest comic book property to join the development slate at Benderspink, which optioned rights to Marksmen from Benaroya Publishing, who first issued the comic in 2011. The comic was developed in-house by the Kill Your Darlings and Margin Call company’s publishing arm and was created by Michael Benaroya,...
- 12/10/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Exclusive: Benderspink Productions has locked a long-in-the-making deal to develop Mark Powers’ critically acclaimed comic series Drafted. The sci-fi epic feature project will follow the story of Earth’s first contact with aliens who arrive to warn humanity of an impending intergalactic invasion. Men, women, and children are conscripted into the battle to save both races’ existence, but just as the invaders are defeated, humans learn they may have been helping the wrong side all along.
Drafted, which Devil’s Due Entertainment first published in 2007, is also being rebooted as a comic for 2015, with co-creator Powers returning to pen new issues for summer 2015. Powers, original publisher Josh Blaylock of Devil’s Due, and Benderspink will develop the property for the screen and are eyeing large-scale potential for the military sci-fier. “I’ve loved this property for seven years now,” said Jc Spink of Benderspink, “and am so glad to be...
Drafted, which Devil’s Due Entertainment first published in 2007, is also being rebooted as a comic for 2015, with co-creator Powers returning to pen new issues for summer 2015. Powers, original publisher Josh Blaylock of Devil’s Due, and Benderspink will develop the property for the screen and are eyeing large-scale potential for the military sci-fier. “I’ve loved this property for seven years now,” said Jc Spink of Benderspink, “and am so glad to be...
- 11/25/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Exclusive: Entertainment shingle Aspen Comics has signed with management and production company Benderspink. The comic book publisher, founded in 2003 by artist Michael Turner, Frank Mastromauro and Peter Steigerwald, has had properties optioned for the screen before and partnered with Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment on comics The Scourge and Dead Man’s Run. Now it’s looking to expand the reach of its IP, which includes best-selling titles Fathom and Soulfire.
“We are starting to rep comic companies because every one outside of DC and Marvel seem to be underutilized,” said Jc Spink, who’ll lead Aspen’s Benderspink team alongside Head of Management Jake Wagner and Scott Stoops.
Stoops has been wooing Aspen since 2013’s Comic-Con, where the company feted the 15th anniversary of its popular Fathom series, about a young woman who discovers she belongs to an ancient aquatic race that can control water. That comic...
“We are starting to rep comic companies because every one outside of DC and Marvel seem to be underutilized,” said Jc Spink, who’ll lead Aspen’s Benderspink team alongside Head of Management Jake Wagner and Scott Stoops.
Stoops has been wooing Aspen since 2013’s Comic-Con, where the company feted the 15th anniversary of its popular Fathom series, about a young woman who discovers she belongs to an ancient aquatic race that can control water. That comic...
- 11/12/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
In an early Afm deal, Freestyle Releasing and Freestyle Digital Media announced today that they have acquired theatrical and VOD rights to the highly-anticipated horror-comedy Zombeavers, which was directed by Jordan Rubin from a script he wrote with Jon and Al Kaplan.
The film stars Rachel Melvin, Cortney Palm, Jake Weary, Lexi Atkins, Peter Gilroy, and Hutch Dano and was produced by Evan Astrowsky, Chris Lemole, Tim Zajaros, Jake Weiner, Jc Spink and Chris Bender.
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The film stars Rachel Melvin, Cortney Palm, Jake Weary, Lexi Atkins, Peter Gilroy, and Hutch Dano and was produced by Evan Astrowsky, Chris Lemole, Tim Zajaros, Jake Weiner, Jc Spink and Chris Bender.
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- 11/6/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Fox has confirmed a Monster-in-Law TV series.
The network will adapt the 2005 romcom starring Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda into a comedy series consisting of half-hour episodes.
The series will follow a happy couple about to embark on the challenge of parenthood, set against the fraught relationship between the wife and her husband's mother.
Amy B Harris (The Carrie Diaries) and John Riggi (30 Rock) will write the show.
Chris Bender and Jc Spink, the pair who produced the original film, will now produce the series.
Fox recently picked up another small-screen version of a movie, with Steven Spielberg's Minority Report adaptation confirmed to be heading to the network.
Watch the trailer for Monster-in-Law below:...
The network will adapt the 2005 romcom starring Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda into a comedy series consisting of half-hour episodes.
The series will follow a happy couple about to embark on the challenge of parenthood, set against the fraught relationship between the wife and her husband's mother.
Amy B Harris (The Carrie Diaries) and John Riggi (30 Rock) will write the show.
Chris Bender and Jc Spink, the pair who produced the original film, will now produce the series.
Fox recently picked up another small-screen version of a movie, with Steven Spielberg's Minority Report adaptation confirmed to be heading to the network.
Watch the trailer for Monster-in-Law below:...
- 10/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Just when you thought you saw the last of Jane Fonda's needy, nagging Viola Fields, there's a whole new Monster-in-Law coming to Fox. The network confirmed to EW plans for a half-hour, multi-camera comedy from Warner Bros. Television based on the 2005 film starring Fonda and Jennifer Lopez. The series is being written by Amy B. Harris (The Carrie Diaries) and John Riggi (30 Rock). Chris Bender and J.C. Spink, who executive produced the original film it's "loosely inspired by," will executive produce. The series will follow "the very fraught world of a happy couple about to learn the joys and...
- 10/14/2014
- by Emily Blake
- EW - Inside TV
Amy B. Harris ("The Carrie Diaries") and John Riggi ("30 Rock") are teaming to develop a TV series based on the 2005 Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda comedy "Monster-in-Law".
Loosely inspired by the film and serving as a kind of sequel, the show follows a happy couple about to become parents whilst managing the difficult relationship between the wife and her mother-in-law.
Warner Bros. TV will produce the series while Harris, Riggi, Chris Bender and J.C. Spink will serve as executive producers. Robert Luketic directed the film which grossed $155 million worldwide.
Source: Deadline...
Loosely inspired by the film and serving as a kind of sequel, the show follows a happy couple about to become parents whilst managing the difficult relationship between the wife and her mother-in-law.
Warner Bros. TV will produce the series while Harris, Riggi, Chris Bender and J.C. Spink will serve as executive producers. Robert Luketic directed the film which grossed $155 million worldwide.
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- 10/13/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Image Comics’ literary-haunting saga Five Ghosts is coming to Syfy, with big producers backing it…
We’re hardly living in a world barren of comic book adaptations on the telly, with Gotham, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Flash and Arrow all gracing our telly-boxes right now.
There’s also Constantine, the Marvel/Netflix Defenders universe, Titans and possibly more coming to our screens in the near future.
Now, Syfy are getting involved - as announced earlier this year, they're developing Five Ghosts as part of their ever-expanding roster. Based on the Image Comics run of the same name, this new TV series will follow the adventures of gifted treasure hunter Fabian Gray.
Fabian has the ability to draw on the abilities of some (unnamed but fairly obvious) ghosts from literary history, dubbed The Wizard, The Detective, The Archer, The Samurai and The Vampire.
Helming the show will be The Hangover and...
We’re hardly living in a world barren of comic book adaptations on the telly, with Gotham, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Flash and Arrow all gracing our telly-boxes right now.
There’s also Constantine, the Marvel/Netflix Defenders universe, Titans and possibly more coming to our screens in the near future.
Now, Syfy are getting involved - as announced earlier this year, they're developing Five Ghosts as part of their ever-expanding roster. Based on the Image Comics run of the same name, this new TV series will follow the adventures of gifted treasure hunter Fabian Gray.
Fabian has the ability to draw on the abilities of some (unnamed but fairly obvious) ghosts from literary history, dubbed The Wizard, The Detective, The Archer, The Samurai and The Vampire.
Helming the show will be The Hangover and...
- 10/9/2014
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Universal Cable Productions has signed a first look deal with Chris Bender, Jc Spink and Jake Weiner's BenderSpink production banner, Ucp announced Wednesday. BenderSpink will develop and produce scripted programming with Ucp for NBCUniversal and external networks. The first project in development under the new deal is “Five Ghosts,” a sci-fi adventure pilot set up at Syfy. Based on the comic book by Frank Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham, the show tells the story of a 1930s-era treasure hunter possessed by five literary ghosts (Merlin, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Musashi and Dracula) whose abilities he can draw on during his adventures.
- 10/8/2014
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Universal Cable Productions is adding to its roster. Chris Bender, J.C. Spink and Jake Weiner's management-production company Benderspink (The Hangover, We're the Millers, The Ring) has inked a first-look deal with the NBCUniversal-owned studio, it was announced Wednesday. They will be charged with developing and producing scripted programming with Ucp for NBCUniversal and outside networks, relying on Bender, Spink and Weiner's feature film successes in comedy and sci-fi. Benderspink's first project under the pact is an adaptation of the Kickstarter-funded Five Ghosts, by Frank Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham, currently in development at Syfy. Five
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- 10/8/2014
- by Philiana Ng
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Principal photography has begun in London on director Ariel Vroman’s thriller Criminal.
Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Ryan Reynolds, Alice Eve and Gal Gadot star in the Millenium Films backed-film written by Douglas Cook and David Weisberg.
Criminal charts how in a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative’s memories, secrets and skills are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous prison inmate in the hopes that he will complete the operative’s mission.
Producers are J.C. Spink, Chris Bender, Mark Gill and Matt O’Toole.
Executive producing is Avi Lerner, Trevor Short, Boaz Davidson, John Thompson, Doug Urbanski, Les Weldon, Christine Crow, Lati Grobman, Christa Campbell and Jason Bloom. Paul Ritchie is co-producer.
Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Ryan Reynolds, Alice Eve and Gal Gadot star in the Millenium Films backed-film written by Douglas Cook and David Weisberg.
Criminal charts how in a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative’s memories, secrets and skills are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous prison inmate in the hopes that he will complete the operative’s mission.
Producers are J.C. Spink, Chris Bender, Mark Gill and Matt O’Toole.
Executive producing is Avi Lerner, Trevor Short, Boaz Davidson, John Thompson, Doug Urbanski, Les Weldon, Christine Crow, Lati Grobman, Christa Campbell and Jason Bloom. Paul Ritchie is co-producer.
- 9/4/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Gal Gadot, the actress who is playing Wonder Woman in the new Warner Bros./DC Entertainment movies, has signed on to join the robust cast of Millennium Films' thriller Criminal. Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gary Oldman and Tommy Lee Jones have already been cast in the movie set to be directed by Ariel Vromen. The story centers on a dead CIA operative's memories, secrets and skills, which were implanted into a dangerous prison inmate (Costner) in hopes that he will stop a diabolical plot. Gadot will play Reynolds' wife. Producing are Chris Bender, J.C. Spink and Matt O'Toole.
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- 8/12/2014
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures is set to meld two different projects about the ancient Greek Gods appearing on contemporary Earth.
The first is "Apollo Rising," based on an original idea by Stan Lee which Lee and "Spider-Man" producer Avi Arad have developed. The second is the spec script "Eternal" by "Red Queen" author Victoria Aveyard.
"Eternal" is a modern interpretation of the story about Greek Gods and the various legendary monsters from Greek mythology coming to modern day Earth. "Apollo Rising" sees the Greek Gods living among humans on Earth in various hidden forms.
Both will be blended together for a new project which Arad, Lee, Michael Costigan, Pouya Shabazian, J.C. Spink and Jake Weiner will produce.
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The first is "Apollo Rising," based on an original idea by Stan Lee which Lee and "Spider-Man" producer Avi Arad have developed. The second is the spec script "Eternal" by "Red Queen" author Victoria Aveyard.
"Eternal" is a modern interpretation of the story about Greek Gods and the various legendary monsters from Greek mythology coming to modern day Earth. "Apollo Rising" sees the Greek Gods living among humans on Earth in various hidden forms.
Both will be blended together for a new project which Arad, Lee, Michael Costigan, Pouya Shabazian, J.C. Spink and Jake Weiner will produce.
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- 8/8/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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