The Benedict Andrews-directed adaptation of David Harrower’s play “Blackbird” Is far more than a filmed theatrical piece, as the filmmaker takes advantage of what film can do that theater can’t.
The intense drama starring Rooney Mara, Ben Mendelsohn and Riz Ahmed is based on David Harrower’s play Blackbird.
The rights of upcoming drama Una, based on David Harrower’s Olivier-winning play Blackbird, have been secured by distributor Swen. They are an established distributor in Latin America and is starting to get involved in distribution Stateside via a deal with Eammon Films and Vision Films.
Lionsgate is looking to add Ben Mendelsohn to the cast of Robin Hood: Origins. The Emmy-winning actor is in negotiations to step into the villainous role of the Sheriff of Nottingham opposite Taron Egerton, who is set to play the titular hero.
An all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.
An all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.
An all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.
Rebels set out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.
Best-selling author Emma Forrest has lined up a star-studded cast for her directorial debut Untogether including Rogue One villain Ben Mendelsohn, Jamie Dornan, and real-life sisters Jemima Kirke and Lola Kirke. This will be the first major feature film the Kirke sisters star in together.
Director Joe Wright is teaming once more with Focus Features to release his upcoming film about Winston Churchill, Darkest Hour. It’s set to begin filming in the fall and has added several big-name stars to its cast, alongside star Gary Oldman who has been attached since April.
A group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.
Rebels set out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.
Rebels set out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.
Mark Rylance is close to pushing the start button on Ready Player One at Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow. The Oscar-winning Bridge of Spies actor is in negotiations for Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Ernest Cline’s best-selling novel.
Rebels set out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.
Rebels set out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.
Tye Sheridan has landed the coveted lead role in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Ready Player One. Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, and DreamWorks are collaborating to make the film based on the bestselling novel by Ernest Cline.
Steven Spielberg has found his villain for the feature adaptation Ready Player One offering the role of the main antagonist to Ben Mendelsohn. He would star opposite Olivia Cooke who was previously cast as the female lead.
The 2015 Independent Spirit Awards nominations are out! The ceremony was founded by Film Independent, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers. Check out this year’s nominations here!
The first of the announced Star Wars spinoffs, Rogue One will take place between Episode III and Episode IV, but stray closer chronologically to A New Hope and will follow a band of resistance fighters on a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans.
The “Dark Knight Rises” star is in talks to join the upcoming “Star Wars” spin-off.
Logline: A Scottish teenager moves to the American Wild West to reunite with the woman he loves but must team up with a mysterious man for protection when the risks of the frontier become too dangerous.
Logline: Robin Hood returns from fighting in The Crusades to find that Sherwood Forest is rife with corruption and evil. He forms a band of outlaws and they take matters into their own hands.
When the black sheep son of a respected family threatens to expose dark secrets from their past, sibling loyalties are put to the test.
Logline: In 1940, Winston Churchill faces his greatest decision — make a deal with Hitler to end the war and surrender, or to fight on against all odds.
A round-up of today’s distribution sales, deals, and awards at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
A family of adult siblings whose secrets and scars are revealed when their black sheep brother returns home.
Logline: Centers on a woman who tracks down the man she had a sexual relationship with as a child who went to prison as a result of their affair.
Logline: An aging man abandons his family and career to start a new life, but when he ends up at a party surrounded by his ex-wife’s friends, he realizes that the life he ran away from may be the thing he needs the most.
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