1 - BREAKING NEWS

{Exclusive} YA Novel “Cell 7” Presents A Sinister New Look At Reality TV

November 17, 2015 0

Cell 7 is set in a world where a reality TV show has replaced the criminal justice system. Written by YA author Kerry Drewery, the novel is an exciting new title on the rights market, presenting a powerful new look at the death penalty.

2 - FILM NEWS

Jared Leto Departs As Luke Evans Boards “The Girl On The Train”

November 4, 2015 0

Rising star and leading man Luke Evans has been tapped for a key role, a part that Jared Leto was once circling. Evans will be playing the husband of Megan (Haley Bennett), who becomes a suspect after her disappearance.

2 - FILM NEWS

James McAvoy To Lead Romantic Thriller Adaptation “Submergence”

November 2, 2015 0

The pic follows two lovers separated by thousands of miles and engaged in dangerous situations, who find comfort in their memories of their intense romance the previous Christmas. McAvoy will play James Moore, a man who endures captivity by jihadist fighters in Somalia.

2 - FILM NEWS

Natalie Dormer Takes On Acting And Writing Duties With “In Darkness”

October 29, 2015 0

Natalie Dormer is proving herself to be a force to be reckoned with, taking on the lead role in a new thriller she co-wrote with director Anthony Byrne. The Game of Thrones actress will play a blind musician who overhears a murder in the apartment above her.

2 - FILM NEWS

James McAvoy To Star With Charlize Theron In “Coldest City”

October 16, 2015 0

James McAvoy will be joining the Charlize Theron-led drama, which centers on two spies during the Cold War, just days before the fall of the Berlin wall. Both of the operatives hunt for a list detailing the names of Cold War spies, on both sides, before it gets into enemy hands.

2 - FILM NEWS

From Vogue To V-Day: Kate Winslet Will Play Lee Miller In The Amazing Story Of Her Life

October 13, 2015 0

Kate Winslet is going right from playing Joanna Hoffman for Steve Jobs to another historically important woman, Lee Miller, who went from fashion model to photojournalist over the course of her extraordinary life.

2 - FILM NEWS

Henry Cavill & Luke Evans Join Nicholas Hoult’s War Drama “Sand Castle”

October 8, 2015 0

Henry Cavill and Luke Evans have joined the Nicholas Hoult-led war drama Sand Castle, set to be directed by Fernando Coimbra. Coimbra, known for Netflix’s Narcos, will helm based on an original script by Chris Roessner.

2 - FILM NEWS

“Power Rangers” Casts Naomi Scott As The Pink Ranger

October 8, 2015 0

The first ranger has been cast as newcomer Naomi Scott takes on the role of Pink Ranger in the Power Rangers feature reboot. The film will begin shooting in Vancouver in early 2016.

1 - BREAKING NEWS

{Exclusive} Harrowing Survival Story “Last Man Off” Making Waves On Rights Market

September 25, 2015 0

The rights to Matt Lewis’s incredible true story, Last Man Off, are beginning to make waves on the marketplace, with several buyers showing interest in his tale of heroism and survival on the Arctic seas.

7 - IN DEVELOPMENT (DB)

Last Man Off (Film Rights)

September 25, 2015 0

The incredible true story of the crew of Antarctic research vessel the Sudur Havid, and their tale of heroism and survival on the high seas after a deadly storm forced them to abandon ship.

2 - FILM NEWS

Winslet, Stone And Colman Are All Interested In “The Lobster”-Director Yorgos Lanthimos’ Next Project

September 24, 2015 0

Hot off his success with The Lobster, Yorgos Lanthimos is drawing A-listers to his next project, The Favourite and quickly becoming one of Europe’s hottest directors.

1 - BREAKING NEWS

{Exclusive} Michael Fassbender, Henry Cavill & Charlie Hunnam In The Mix For Red Hot Spec “THE VIRGINIAN”

September 15, 2015 3

Sources exclusive to The Tracking Board report that CAA is working to package the script with a star and that Michael Fassbender, Henry Cavill and Charlie Hunnam are circling the historical action/drama.

7 - IN DEVELOPMENT (DB)

Lady Macbeth (Sales)

September 15, 2015 0

Adaptation of 1865 novella that follows a 19th century young bride sold into marriage to a middle-aged man.

2 - FILM NEWS

“Damien” Actor Bradley James Is “Underworld: Next Generation”s New Villain

September 9, 2015 0

The antichrist Damian will now be fighting against our vampire and Lycan friends.

2 - FILM NEWS

Lea Seydoux Offered “Gambit” Role Opposite Channing Tatum

August 24, 2015 0

The French actress, known for her work in Blue is The Warmest Color and Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol and who was reported to be the frontrunner for the X-Men spinoff, has now been offered the role.

2 - FILM NEWS

Lydia Wilson Joins “STAR TREK BEYOND”

August 19, 2015 0

Lydia Wilson is the latest addition to the third reboot film of the Gene Roddenberry universe.

2 - FILM NEWS

Marc Webb Set With Rosamund Pike Joining “Gifted” And Chris Evans Joining “The Only Living Boy”

August 17, 2015 0

Marc Webb is keeping busy with two films that have some amazing stars attached.

2 - FILM NEWS

Tom Hardy To Lead Vertigo Comics’ “100 Bullets” For New Line

August 11, 2015 0

The critically acclaimed Vertigo comic, created by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso, is the first adaptation to move forward at New Line after Warner Bros. transferred their DC Comics offshoot’s titles to the sibling studio.

3 - TELEVISION NEWS

PILOT, TV & SERIES SALES & CASTING (8.7.15)

August 7, 2015 0

A round-up of this week’s pilot and series TV casting and sales!

2 - FILM NEWS

Taron Egerton Is In Early Talks For “ROBIN HOOD: ORIGINS”

August 6, 2015 0

Will a Kingsman be taking up arms against Prince John?

1 - BREAKING NEWS

{TB Exclusive} Eddie Redmayne Walking Down The Yellow-Brick “Road To Oz”

August 5, 2015 11

Eddie Redmayne will play L. Frank Baum in Road to Oz, the biographical drama recounting the early days of the author who wrote the iconic children’s story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With his involvement, producers are now ready to secure a director for the project.

3 - TELEVISION NEWS

PILOT, TV & SERIES SALES & CASTING (7.31.15)

July 31, 2015 0

A round-up of this week’s pilot and series TV casting and sales!

2 - FILM NEWS

“Gone Girl” meet “Mad Men”: Rosamund Pike Joins Jon Hamm In “High Wire Act”

July 20, 2015 0

Oscar-nominated Gone Girl star Rosamund Pike will join Jon Hamm in the upcoming Radar Pictures political thriller High Wire Act. The Machinist helmer Brad Anderson is set to direct the project from a script by Bourne franchise writer Tony Gilroy.

2 - FILM NEWS

“Game Of Thrones” Star Kit Harington To Lead Thriller “Brimstone”

June 24, 2015 0

Described as a tale of retribution, Harington will play an outlaw influential to the story, a role previously held by Robert Pattinson. He joins Dakota Fanning, Guy Pearce, Carice van Houten, Paul Anderson, Jack Roth, and Carla Juri.

Film Rights Tracker (SM-DB)

THE MARK AND THE VOID (FILM RIGHTS)

June 17, 2015 0

A miserable banker becomes enticed to enjoy life when a struggling writer convinces him to pursue a beautiful waitress, but soon discovers that the writer may have a covert agenda as the bank he works for is set on a course for catastrophe.

2 - FILM NEWS

Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower” Taps “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” Writer Nikolaj Arcel To Direct

June 2, 2015 0

Known for adapting the 2009 Swedish version of “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”, Arcel has written and directed the film “A Royal Affair”, starring “Ex Machina” actress Alicia Vikander and Mads Mikkelsen, star of NBC’s “Hannibal”.

2 - FILM NEWS

“Belle” Director Amma Asante Boards “A United Kingdom” Starring David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike

May 27, 2015 0

She will direct David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike in the film following the true story of Seretse Khama, heir to the throne of Botswana, who married an English office worker Ruth Williams in 1948.

2 - FILM NEWS

UNTITLED BEE GEES BIOPIC (SALES)

May 21, 2015 0

Follows the lives of the Gibb brothers from their humble beginnings in Australia to their rise to the top of the charts, followed by their fall and undeniable rise again as one of the most iconic and acclaimed groups in the history of music with one of the best-selling albums of all time, Saturday Night Fever.

1 - BREAKING NEWS

{TB EXCLUSIVE} “Love Actually” Director Richard Curtis To Pen Bee Gees Biopic

May 21, 2015 0

The biopic will follow the lives of the Gibb brothers from their humble beginnings in Australia to their rise to the top of the charts, followed by their fall and undeniable rise again as one of the most iconic and acclaimed groups in the history of music

2 - FILM NEWS

Ewan McGregor To Voice Classic “Beauty and the Beast” Character Lumiere

April 21, 2015 0

The A-lister joins the impressive cast of the Disney live-action musical.