As a passionate film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to step into my new role where I will lead the charge for Disney Live Action’s theatrical lineup. My mission is to propel the creation and production of films that tap into the rich trove of stories and characters housed within the studio. Additionally, I will support original projects that ignite our imagination and add fresh perspectives to the cinematic landscape.
The proposed project, currently being marketed at Berlin’s EFM, is a modern adaptation of Mauro Bolognini’s 1977 cult film “Gran Bollito.” In this movie, Shelley Winters played the role of a serial killer who used her victims’ remains to create soap, cake, and cookies.
Based on the logline, “The Applebaum Curse” is being considered for a continuous one-hour drama series featuring Claire Danes in the main role. In this series, Danes will not only play the lead character but also function as an executive producer. On the other hand, Holzman will take up dual roles as both writer and executive producer, as well as overseeing the show as a showrunner.
The trailer starts off indicating that the series, created by 20th Television, derives from numerous tales, viewpoints, hazards, decipherings, and allegations. Although the formal summary doesn’t state this, the program is loosely based on Natalia Grace, a young girl with an uncommon type of dwarfism, who was adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett in 2010.
Despite the challenges she’s faced through nearly nine decades of experiences marked by highs and lows, Fonda welcomes the chance for a triumphant finale. “Let me make this clear,” she shares with EbMaster, “I’ve been loathed. I understand what it means to feel threatened. Strangers have approached me with warm smiles on their faces only to get almost nose-to-nose and say, ‘I’d like to slit your throat.’ I’ve received death threats and more. So to be admired is incredible.
Jaques Audiard first gained acclaim with his initial feature, “Inner City” (“Etat des lieux”), a gritty depiction of life within a crime-infested housing project that garnered a César Award nomination. Subsequently, he directed “Ma 6-t va crack-er” and “Assault on Precinct 13,” two introspective films dealing with gang violence. His most significant achievement is the epic two-part thriller “Mesrine,” where Vincent Cassel portrayed the brutal yet captivating criminal Jacques Mesrine, for which Audiard received the best director award at Cesar Awards. He also guided Mel Gibson in “Blood Father,” a film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016.
With an overwhelming number of around a million streaming apps constantly releasing new shows, viewers tend to concentrate on popular or already successful content, often overlooking hidden gems. For every hit like “Stranger Things”, there are numerous other shows that struggle to make an impact after their debut. As you delve deeper into the content of any particular streaming service, you’re likely to discover forgotten titles that have been around for quite some time.
Actors Adam Nagaitis, Josef Davies, and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis have signed on for an upcoming Apple TV+ production that explores an alternate historical scenario.
Adrienne Roark, who became president of Paramount Global’s news division in August of last year, informed her team on Thursday that she will be departing the company at the end of February to accept a position at Tegna, a television-station group that was previously associated with Gannett. A representative from CBS News verified Roark’s announcement, but chose not to provide further comment.
Haugerud chuckles, saying he’s extremely relieved it’s all done, as it’s been quite a lengthy process. Creating these three films wasn’t overly challenging, but getting them out so swiftly proved to be,” he admits, adding that the saga was initially meant to culminate with ‘Dreams.’