Back in 2019, Rebel Wilson starred in a meta romantic comedy called Isn’t It Romantic, which was released by Warner Bros. / New Line Cinema in the United States and Canada and received a Netflix streaming release throughout the rest of the world. Now Deadline reports that Isn’t It Romantic is getting an unexpected sort of follow-up – one that will dive into horror territory! This follow-up is called Isn’t It Scary.
New Line Cinema has hired April Prosser, who earned her first writing credit with the Netflix romantic comedy Look Both Ways, to write the screenplay for Isn’t It Scary. Look Both Ways had the following synopsis: On the eve of her college graduation, Natalie’s life diverges into parallel realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and remains in her hometown to raise her child and another in which she moves to LA to pursue her dream career.
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New Line Cinema has hired April Prosser, who earned her first writing credit with the Netflix romantic comedy Look Both Ways, to write the screenplay for Isn’t It Scary. Look Both Ways had the following synopsis: On the eve of her college graduation, Natalie’s life diverges into parallel realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and remains in her hometown to raise her child and another in which she moves to LA to pursue her dream career.
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- 5/31/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
New Line Cinema is developing a sequel to the 2019 romantic comedy Isn’t It Romantic, but what’s interesting about the follow-up film is that it’s set to poke fun at… horror tropes?
Titled Isn’t It Scary, the upcoming sequel to the Rebel Wilson-starring comedy was announced by Deadline this week, with April Prosser (Look Both Ways) writing the script.
It’s interesting to note that Isn’t It Romantic, which poked fun at rom-com tropes, was directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, known to horror fans as the director of The Final Girls (2015). So maybe it’s not such a stretch that the franchise is dipping its toes into horror. That being said, Deadline’s report doesn’t mention whether or not Strauss-Schulson will return to direct.
In Isn’t It Romantic, which also starred Liam Hemsworth and Betty Gilpin, “A young woman disenchanted with love mysteriously finds herself trapped inside a romantic comedy.
Titled Isn’t It Scary, the upcoming sequel to the Rebel Wilson-starring comedy was announced by Deadline this week, with April Prosser (Look Both Ways) writing the script.
It’s interesting to note that Isn’t It Romantic, which poked fun at rom-com tropes, was directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, known to horror fans as the director of The Final Girls (2015). So maybe it’s not such a stretch that the franchise is dipping its toes into horror. That being said, Deadline’s report doesn’t mention whether or not Strauss-Schulson will return to direct.
In Isn’t It Romantic, which also starred Liam Hemsworth and Betty Gilpin, “A young woman disenchanted with love mysteriously finds herself trapped inside a romantic comedy.
- 5/30/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: New Line Cinema is in early development on Isn’t It Scary, a follow-up to its rom-com Isn’t It Romantic starring Rebel Wilson, multiple sources tell Deadline.
April Prosser (Look Both Ways) has been tapped to pen the script. We’re told Todd Garner will produce for Broken Road Productions, alongside frequent collaborators Gina Mathews and Grant Scharbo of Little Engine Entertainment, though these deals haven’t yet closed, as it’s early days here. No other talent attachments have been formalized at this time.
Playfully subverting and satirizing the conventions of the rom-com genre, Isn’t It Romantic grossed over $48 million worldwide upon its release via Warner Bros in 2019. Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, the film centers on Natalie (Wilson), an Australian architect living in New York City who is cynical about love and romance. The story takes a fantastical turn when Natalie, after a bump on the head,...
April Prosser (Look Both Ways) has been tapped to pen the script. We’re told Todd Garner will produce for Broken Road Productions, alongside frequent collaborators Gina Mathews and Grant Scharbo of Little Engine Entertainment, though these deals haven’t yet closed, as it’s early days here. No other talent attachments have been formalized at this time.
Playfully subverting and satirizing the conventions of the rom-com genre, Isn’t It Romantic grossed over $48 million worldwide upon its release via Warner Bros in 2019. Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, the film centers on Natalie (Wilson), an Australian architect living in New York City who is cynical about love and romance. The story takes a fantastical turn when Natalie, after a bump on the head,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin” has been canceled at Peacock despite the fact the show was previously renewed for a second season.
The spinoff of the “Pitch Perfect” film franchise originally debuted on Peacock in November 2022 and was renewed in January 2023. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the decision was made to cancel the series as the ongoing strikes in Hollywood meant that production was not able to begin as originally scheduled.
The series saw Adam Devine return as Bumper Allen as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin. Along with Devine, the cast of Season 1 included Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland, Lera Abova and Jameela Jamil. Per NBCU, the series scored the biggest comedy premiere in Peacock history, as it was watched by more accounts in its launch weekend than any other Peacock Original comedy to date.
The spinoff of the “Pitch Perfect” film franchise originally debuted on Peacock in November 2022 and was renewed in January 2023. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the decision was made to cancel the series as the ongoing strikes in Hollywood meant that production was not able to begin as originally scheduled.
The series saw Adam Devine return as Bumper Allen as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin. Along with Devine, the cast of Season 1 included Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland, Lera Abova and Jameela Jamil. Per NBCU, the series scored the biggest comedy premiere in Peacock history, as it was watched by more accounts in its launch weekend than any other Peacock Original comedy to date.
- 9/22/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has released the trailer for upcoming series Glamorous, out June 22, which sees Kim Cattrall take on the role of Madelyn Addison, a “supermodel of the world”-turned makeup business mogul who hires a young queer person obsessed with makeup. Think The Devil Wears Prada but makeup instead of fashion.
The trailer follows the life of Marco Mejía — a gender non-conforming queer person played by Miss Benny — after he meets Addison at his department store makeup job. (Think Macy’s.)
“Why does the supermodel of the world start a makeup empire?...
The trailer follows the life of Marco Mejía — a gender non-conforming queer person played by Miss Benny — after he meets Addison at his department store makeup job. (Think Macy’s.)
“Why does the supermodel of the world start a makeup empire?...
- 6/5/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Kim Cattrall faces plenty of drama as the head of a beloved makeup line in the first full trailer for the Netflix series Glamorous.
Cattrall stars as cosmetics mogul Madolyn Addison, who hires gender-nonconforming queer man Marco Mejia (Miss Benny) to help revitalize her Glamorous beauty brand. The series debuts June 22 and also stars Zane Phillips, Jade Payton, Michael Hsu Rosen, Ayesha Harris and Graham Parkhurst.
In the trailer released Monday, Marco is an aspiring beauty expert who is awestruck by Madolyn during their chance encounter. “Why does the supermodel of the world start a makeup empire?” asks Marco, to which Madolyn replies, “Because nobody thought I could.”
Later, the footage shows Marco struggling to feel comfortable at the high-profile company. “Marco, this job isn’t just glitter and glamour,” Cattrall’s character admonishes. “It’s hard work, too.”
Todd Strauss-Schulson (Isn’t It Romantic) directed the Glamorous pilot from a script by Jordon Nardino,...
Cattrall stars as cosmetics mogul Madolyn Addison, who hires gender-nonconforming queer man Marco Mejia (Miss Benny) to help revitalize her Glamorous beauty brand. The series debuts June 22 and also stars Zane Phillips, Jade Payton, Michael Hsu Rosen, Ayesha Harris and Graham Parkhurst.
In the trailer released Monday, Marco is an aspiring beauty expert who is awestruck by Madolyn during their chance encounter. “Why does the supermodel of the world start a makeup empire?” asks Marco, to which Madolyn replies, “Because nobody thought I could.”
Later, the footage shows Marco struggling to feel comfortable at the high-profile company. “Marco, this job isn’t just glitter and glamour,” Cattrall’s character admonishes. “It’s hard work, too.”
Todd Strauss-Schulson (Isn’t It Romantic) directed the Glamorous pilot from a script by Jordon Nardino,...
- 6/5/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin” has been renewed for Season 2 at Peacock.
The comedy series spinoff of the “Pitch Perfect” film franchise originally debuted on the streamer on the Nov. 23. The series sees Adam Devine return as Bumper Allen as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.
“We knew fans of the ‘Pitch Perfect’ franchise were going to sing the praises of ‘Bumper in Berlin’ and enjoy seeing a new side of Adam Devine’s character,” said Susan Rovner, chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Along with our partners at Utv, Megan Amram, Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman crafted an incredibly unique and charming story with new takes on iconic songs. We can’t wait to dive further into this new hit with Peacock audiences.”
Along with Devine, the cast of Season 1 includes Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland,...
The comedy series spinoff of the “Pitch Perfect” film franchise originally debuted on the streamer on the Nov. 23. The series sees Adam Devine return as Bumper Allen as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.
“We knew fans of the ‘Pitch Perfect’ franchise were going to sing the praises of ‘Bumper in Berlin’ and enjoy seeing a new side of Adam Devine’s character,” said Susan Rovner, chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Along with our partners at Utv, Megan Amram, Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman crafted an incredibly unique and charming story with new takes on iconic songs. We can’t wait to dive further into this new hit with Peacock audiences.”
Along with Devine, the cast of Season 1 includes Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland,...
- 1/9/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock will aca-keep the music going on Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin.
The streamer has picked up a second season of the comedy series, in which Adam Devine reprises his role from the Pitch Perfect movie franchise. The show follows his character, Bumper Allen, as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes a hit there.
“We knew fans of the Pitch Perfect franchise were going to sing the praises of Bumper in Berlin and enjoy seeing a new side of Adam Devine’s character,” said Susan Rovner, chairman entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Along with our partners at Utv, [showrunner] Megan Amram and [executive producers] Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman crafted an incredibly unique and charming story with new takes on iconic songs. We can’t wait to dive further into this new hit with Peacock audiences.”
NBCU says Bumper in Berlin is...
The streamer has picked up a second season of the comedy series, in which Adam Devine reprises his role from the Pitch Perfect movie franchise. The show follows his character, Bumper Allen, as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes a hit there.
“We knew fans of the Pitch Perfect franchise were going to sing the praises of Bumper in Berlin and enjoy seeing a new side of Adam Devine’s character,” said Susan Rovner, chairman entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Along with our partners at Utv, [showrunner] Megan Amram and [executive producers] Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman crafted an incredibly unique and charming story with new takes on iconic songs. We can’t wait to dive further into this new hit with Peacock audiences.”
NBCU says Bumper in Berlin is...
- 1/9/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: In the new series for Peacock, several years after we last saw him in “Pitch Perfect,” Adam Devine’s Bumper Allen moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.
Review: If you ever asked yourself which character from the Pitch Perfect franchise was worth getting their own spin-off, Adam Devine’s Bumper Allen was probably at the bottom of the list. An antagonist in the first film and a side character in the sequel, Bumper shifts the focus from the competitive world of acapella music to Germany. With fellow Pitch Perfect 2 alum Flula Borg reprising his role as Pieter Kramer, Bumper in Berlin is everything the series title makes it out to be and not much more. While it has some harmless laughs and fun musical moments, this series misses the point of why people connected so much with...
Review: If you ever asked yourself which character from the Pitch Perfect franchise was worth getting their own spin-off, Adam Devine’s Bumper Allen was probably at the bottom of the list. An antagonist in the first film and a side character in the sequel, Bumper shifts the focus from the competitive world of acapella music to Germany. With fellow Pitch Perfect 2 alum Flula Borg reprising his role as Pieter Kramer, Bumper in Berlin is everything the series title makes it out to be and not much more. While it has some harmless laughs and fun musical moments, this series misses the point of why people connected so much with...
- 11/25/2022
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
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The first time Bumper Allen (Adam Devine) meets music producer Thea (Lera Abova) in Peacock’s Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin, she’s skeptical about his chances of making it as a singer. He has, she brusquely declares, a “backpfeifengesicht — a face that is deserving of a slap.”
Bumper, who’s heard it before, takes her comment in stride: “It’s my round cheeks, coupled with my whole personality.” Indeed, Bumper’s slappability is precisely what made him so fun in the first Pitch Perfect — his ever-present smirk and bullying ways made him not only easy to hate, but fun to root against.
As Bumper well knows, however, not every member of an ensemble is destined to break out as a solo act, and that unfortunately proves to be the case in his eponymous TV spinoff. The series, created by Megan Amram and Elizabeth Banks,...
The first time Bumper Allen (Adam Devine) meets music producer Thea (Lera Abova) in Peacock’s Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin, she’s skeptical about his chances of making it as a singer. He has, she brusquely declares, a “backpfeifengesicht — a face that is deserving of a slap.”
Bumper, who’s heard it before, takes her comment in stride: “It’s my round cheeks, coupled with my whole personality.” Indeed, Bumper’s slappability is precisely what made him so fun in the first Pitch Perfect — his ever-present smirk and bullying ways made him not only easy to hate, but fun to root against.
As Bumper well knows, however, not every member of an ensemble is destined to break out as a solo act, and that unfortunately proves to be the case in his eponymous TV spinoff. The series, created by Megan Amram and Elizabeth Banks,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Grief is a common thread in many horror films. It often plays a minor role in the film, or as you'll see from our list, grief lies at the heart of a film's emotional core. It drives the story forward and grounds the character(s) in realism when spooky things start to happen. In dealing with the supernatural, the occult, a masked killer, or any manner of other genre foes, the protagonists learn how to finally process their grief and slay their demons. The external forces are sometimes the least of their worries.
For the sake of our list, we take a look at grief as a direct response to death. Grief, as we know, can result from any sort of loss, from the death of a pet to a lost friendship. Below, we picked through decades of films to compile the 14 best titles depicting grief, each possessing a mood and approach all their own.
For the sake of our list, we take a look at grief as a direct response to death. Grief, as we know, can result from any sort of loss, from the death of a pet to a lost friendship. Below, we picked through decades of films to compile the 14 best titles depicting grief, each possessing a mood and approach all their own.
- 11/12/2022
- by Bee Scott
- Slash Film
Get aca-excited, because the new "Pitch Perfect" spin-off series, "Bumper in Berlin," is coming our way. Rather than focus on the Barden Bellas or any of the other a capella groups we've come to know over the course of the "Pitch Perfect" trilogy, "Bumper in Berlin" is centered around the European adventures of Adam Devine's character, Bumper Allen. The show sees Bumper trying to restart his singing career after "Pitch Perfect 2" star Pieter Krämer (Flula Borg) informs him that a TikTok mashup he's made is going viral in Germany. Hoping to capitalize on his unexpected 15 minutes of fame, Bumper moves to Berlin to try and grow his budding fanbase.
Now in a foreign land, Bumper meets our new cast of characters, like Pieter's assistant Heidi (Sarah Hyland), Pieter's DJ sister Thea Krämer (Lera Abova), and his new rival, singer Gisela (Jameela Jamil), who also happens to be Pieter's ex-girlfriend.
Now in a foreign land, Bumper meets our new cast of characters, like Pieter's assistant Heidi (Sarah Hyland), Pieter's DJ sister Thea Krämer (Lera Abova), and his new rival, singer Gisela (Jameela Jamil), who also happens to be Pieter's ex-girlfriend.
- 11/2/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Bumper Allen is going overseas to hit the aca-stage once again.
In the first trailer for Peacock’s forthcoming “Pitch Perfect” spinoff series “Bumper in Berlin,” Adam Devine’s Bumper has some new challenges to conquer on his path to international superstardom –– including Jameela Jamil.
NBC will air the premiere episode of the series and a sneak peek at the season on Nov. 28 following Monday night’s episode of “The Voice,” the network announced. All episodes of “Bumper in Berlin” will be available on Peacock beginning Nov. 23.
Hailing from writer and showrunner Megan Amram, the series follows “Pitch Perfect” fan favorite Bumper, who moves to Berlin in an attempt to revive his music career after one of his songs becomes popular in Germany. Other cast members include Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland and Lera Abova.
The trailer opens with a reinvigorated Bumper who quickly takes off from his security job at...
In the first trailer for Peacock’s forthcoming “Pitch Perfect” spinoff series “Bumper in Berlin,” Adam Devine’s Bumper has some new challenges to conquer on his path to international superstardom –– including Jameela Jamil.
NBC will air the premiere episode of the series and a sneak peek at the season on Nov. 28 following Monday night’s episode of “The Voice,” the network announced. All episodes of “Bumper in Berlin” will be available on Peacock beginning Nov. 23.
Hailing from writer and showrunner Megan Amram, the series follows “Pitch Perfect” fan favorite Bumper, who moves to Berlin in an attempt to revive his music career after one of his songs becomes popular in Germany. Other cast members include Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland and Lera Abova.
The trailer opens with a reinvigorated Bumper who quickly takes off from his security job at...
- 11/2/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Todd Strauss-Schulson is on board to direct Netflix’s drama series Glamorous.
Strauss-Schulson will direct and exec produce the pilot episode and the second episode of the series, which stars Miss Benny and Kim Cattrall.
It marks his second pilot this year, having been brought on board to direct and exec produce the pilot episode of Peacock’s Pitch Perfect spinoff series.
Glamorous, which originally had been ordered to pilot at The CW in 2019, tells the story of Marco Mejia, played by Miss Benny, a gender-nonconforming queer young man whose life seems to be stuck in place until he lands a job working for legendary makeup mogul Madolyn Addison, played by Cattrall. It’s Marco’s first chance to figure out what he wants out of life, who he actually is and what it really means for him to be queer.
Cattrall’s Madolyn Addison, a veteran from the Golden Age of Supermodels,...
Strauss-Schulson will direct and exec produce the pilot episode and the second episode of the series, which stars Miss Benny and Kim Cattrall.
It marks his second pilot this year, having been brought on board to direct and exec produce the pilot episode of Peacock’s Pitch Perfect spinoff series.
Glamorous, which originally had been ordered to pilot at The CW in 2019, tells the story of Marco Mejia, played by Miss Benny, a gender-nonconforming queer young man whose life seems to be stuck in place until he lands a job working for legendary makeup mogul Madolyn Addison, played by Cattrall. It’s Marco’s first chance to figure out what he wants out of life, who he actually is and what it really means for him to be queer.
Cattrall’s Madolyn Addison, a veteran from the Golden Age of Supermodels,...
- 7/28/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Peacock TV series “Pitch Perfect” has added to its growing cast. Joining Adam Devine, whose character, Bumper, the show is centered around, are “Modern Family” alum Sarah Hyland, “The Good Place” star Jameela Jamil and Lera Abova from the 2019 film “Anna,” all in series regular roles.
It was previously announced that Flula Borg, from the popular film franchise, is returning alongside Devine, reprising the role of Piëter Krämer. All three newcomers to the series have connections to both characters.
Hyland will play Heidi, described by Peacock as “Piëter and Bumper’s cheery and slightly odd American assistant. While working on Bumper’s team by day, she secretly harbors dreams of being a singer-songwriter herself and moonlights by performing original songs in a Berlin cabaret.”
Jamil is playing Gisela, “a bombastic and flashy up-and-coming German pop star.” She is “Piëter’s ex-girlfriend and Bumper’s main rival [at] the German Unity Day concert.
It was previously announced that Flula Borg, from the popular film franchise, is returning alongside Devine, reprising the role of Piëter Krämer. All three newcomers to the series have connections to both characters.
Hyland will play Heidi, described by Peacock as “Piëter and Bumper’s cheery and slightly odd American assistant. While working on Bumper’s team by day, she secretly harbors dreams of being a singer-songwriter herself and moonlights by performing original songs in a Berlin cabaret.”
Jamil is playing Gisela, “a bombastic and flashy up-and-coming German pop star.” She is “Piëter’s ex-girlfriend and Bumper’s main rival [at] the German Unity Day concert.
- 3/4/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Peacock's "Pitch Perfect" spinoff series just found its director. Todd Strauss-Schulson, the filmmaker behind the meta slasher flick, "The Final Girls" and the similarly self-aware rom-com parody "Isn't It Romantic," is officially entering his a capella phase. Strauss-Schulson has signed on to direct the first two episodes of the spinoff series, also titled "Pitch Perfect." The project marks the directors return to television, after helming episodes of Amazon Prime Video's "Betas" and MTV series like "Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous" and "The Inbetweeners." The director most recently wrapped on his latest film, "Silent Retreat," a comedy starring Isabella Rossellini, Jack...
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- 2/11/2022
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Todd Strauss-Schulson and Adam Devine are reuniting for a third time as the former has signed on to direct and exec produce the pilot episode of Peacock’s Pitch Perfect (w/t) spinoff series
Strauss-Schulson has previously worked with the actor on 2015 comedy slasher film The Final Girls and 2019 rom-com Isn’t Is Romantic.
He will direct the first two episodes of the series and exec produce the pilot episode.
Richie Keen, who directed Peacock’s Bust Down and NBC’s Kenan, is the producing director and an exec producer across the season.
The Pitch Perfect series, which has received a straight-to-series order at the NBCU streamer, follows Devine’s vocal villain Bumper Allen, several years after viewers saw him in the films. Invited by his old friend Pieter Krämer, played by Flula Borg, Bumper moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.
Strauss-Schulson has previously worked with the actor on 2015 comedy slasher film The Final Girls and 2019 rom-com Isn’t Is Romantic.
He will direct the first two episodes of the series and exec produce the pilot episode.
Richie Keen, who directed Peacock’s Bust Down and NBC’s Kenan, is the producing director and an exec producer across the season.
The Pitch Perfect series, which has received a straight-to-series order at the NBCU streamer, follows Devine’s vocal villain Bumper Allen, several years after viewers saw him in the films. Invited by his old friend Pieter Krämer, played by Flula Borg, Bumper moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.
- 2/10/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The tea leaves aren’t difficult to read: China and Hollywood can bid adieu to any attempts at in-depth cultural collaboration for the foreseeable future as relations between Tinseltown and the world’s largest film market enter a new, unprecedented chapter.
In wide-ranging interviews conducted by Variety, a dozen producers, studio executives and industry org representatives have said that 2022 will be a chapter marked not only by bilateral friction between the two superpowers, but by the Chinese film industry’s decoupling from the broader global film industry as a whole, as the country turns inward under President Xi Jinping.
Under the veil of Covid-19 isolationism, the past two years have seen Beijing unwinding the Deng Xiaoping-era policies of reform, opening up its economy and shifting back towards a top-down management system for content creation in ways that will affect Chinese creatives in the years to come.
In this new frontier,...
In wide-ranging interviews conducted by Variety, a dozen producers, studio executives and industry org representatives have said that 2022 will be a chapter marked not only by bilateral friction between the two superpowers, but by the Chinese film industry’s decoupling from the broader global film industry as a whole, as the country turns inward under President Xi Jinping.
Under the veil of Covid-19 isolationism, the past two years have seen Beijing unwinding the Deng Xiaoping-era policies of reform, opening up its economy and shifting back towards a top-down management system for content creation in ways that will affect Chinese creatives in the years to come.
In this new frontier,...
- 12/21/2021
- by Rebecca Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Jason Statham and Miramax are partnering for a third time with The Bee Keeper, a spec script by Kurt Wimmer which the studio has shelled out seven figures for.
A September 2022 production start is being eyed in London and Atlanta.
The Bee Keeper is a lightning-paced thriller deeply steeped in the mythology of Bee Keeping. Miramax is currently searching for a director. Statham, Wimmer and Miramax CEO Bill Block are set to produce.
“The Bee Keeper explores universal themes with an unconventional story that will have fans sitting on the edge of their seats. We’re excited to bring another iconic and irresistible film to audiences around the globe,” said Block.
Statham recently shot Miramax’s Untitled Guy Ritchie Project aka Five Eyes and starred in Ritchie and Miramax’s Wrath of Man which has grossed close to $104M at the global box office. Miramax’s previous Ritchie movie,...
A September 2022 production start is being eyed in London and Atlanta.
The Bee Keeper is a lightning-paced thriller deeply steeped in the mythology of Bee Keeping. Miramax is currently searching for a director. Statham, Wimmer and Miramax CEO Bill Block are set to produce.
“The Bee Keeper explores universal themes with an unconventional story that will have fans sitting on the edge of their seats. We’re excited to bring another iconic and irresistible film to audiences around the globe,” said Block.
Statham recently shot Miramax’s Untitled Guy Ritchie Project aka Five Eyes and starred in Ritchie and Miramax’s Wrath of Man which has grossed close to $104M at the global box office. Miramax’s previous Ritchie movie,...
- 8/27/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chinese-American actor and rapper Victor Ma will star alongside Colin Firth in STXfilms and Tencent Pictures’ action comedy tentatively titled New York Will Eat You Alive.
We first told you about the movie last November, which is based on Jia Haibo’s Tencent digital comic book Zombie Brother. In the film, Ma will star as Bai, a successful biotech engineer who has to lead his group of friends across a New York City overrun with zombies in order to save the world.
STX is releasing the Todd Strauss-Schulson directed film in the U.S. and UK and through its foreign output partners with Tencent distributing in China.
“Victor is a true star in the making,” said STXfilms Motion Picture Group Chairman Adam Fogelson. “He has the kind of magnetic screen presence and talent that makes casting fun. We believe this film has real franchise potential and are excited about...
We first told you about the movie last November, which is based on Jia Haibo’s Tencent digital comic book Zombie Brother. In the film, Ma will star as Bai, a successful biotech engineer who has to lead his group of friends across a New York City overrun with zombies in order to save the world.
STX is releasing the Todd Strauss-Schulson directed film in the U.S. and UK and through its foreign output partners with Tencent distributing in China.
“Victor is a true star in the making,” said STXfilms Motion Picture Group Chairman Adam Fogelson. “He has the kind of magnetic screen presence and talent that makes casting fun. We believe this film has real franchise potential and are excited about...
- 5/5/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Producers STXfilms and Tencent Pictures have cast Oscar winner Colin Firth ("Kingsman") to star in a live-action 'comedy' adaptation of anime comics title "Zombie Brother", to be directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson:
"...'XiaoFei' used to be an ordinary guy from 'H' city. But after the spring water was contaminated with a virus, he unexpectedly encountered the people living in H City becoming zombies one by one and gradually evolving. Can XiaoFei escape from H city and find his girlfriend 'Wei?..."
"We always wanted to cast this in a way that would give life to the source material and elevate the action and you can't achieve that goal any better than hiring Colin Firth," said STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson.
"From 'The King's Speech to 'Kingsman', Colin always gives an Oscar-caliber performance. We're thrilled to be reuniting with him in a role that will allow him to have fun while...
"...'XiaoFei' used to be an ordinary guy from 'H' city. But after the spring water was contaminated with a virus, he unexpectedly encountered the people living in H City becoming zombies one by one and gradually evolving. Can XiaoFei escape from H city and find his girlfriend 'Wei?..."
"We always wanted to cast this in a way that would give life to the source material and elevate the action and you can't achieve that goal any better than hiring Colin Firth," said STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson.
"From 'The King's Speech to 'Kingsman', Colin always gives an Oscar-caliber performance. We're thrilled to be reuniting with him in a role that will allow him to have fun while...
- 1/16/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In today's horror highlights, watch the short films Eternally and Rat, and read a Q&a from the creators of Beast Mode!
Watch the Short Film Eternally: "My name is Tim Montijo. I am a filmmaker and composer living in Los Angeles. I am a huge horror fan and spent the last 5 months in quarantine making my animated short "Eternally". It has Zombies, gore, and lots of horror references. But it also has alot of heart. It was a monumental amount of work. I hope you can take a moment to check it out, and let me know what you think!"
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Watch the Short Film Rat from Todd Strauss-Schulson: "Over the course of the 4 days leading up to the election, I went to SoHo with a few friends, in the middle of the night, to shoot something weird and sweet and melancholy to match our moods and try...
Watch the Short Film Eternally: "My name is Tim Montijo. I am a filmmaker and composer living in Los Angeles. I am a huge horror fan and spent the last 5 months in quarantine making my animated short "Eternally". It has Zombies, gore, and lots of horror references. But it also has alot of heart. It was a monumental amount of work. I hope you can take a moment to check it out, and let me know what you think!"
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Watch the Short Film Rat from Todd Strauss-Schulson: "Over the course of the 4 days leading up to the election, I went to SoHo with a few friends, in the middle of the night, to shoot something weird and sweet and melancholy to match our moods and try...
- 11/30/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
If you’ve been perusing the internet since the election, there’s a good chance that you’ve encountered images and photos of a human dressed as a giant rat scrounging around New York City, dragging a giant slice of pizza or riding the subway. Though this is fairly typical of New York and all its weirdness, the […]
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- 11/27/2020
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Looking to exploit the spread of the 'Covid-19' China virus, producers STX and Tencent Pictures have cast Oscar winner Colin Firth ("Kingsman") to star in a live-action 'comedy' adaptation of Chinese anime, comics title "Zombie Brother", to be directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson:
"...'XiaoFei' used to be an ordinary guy from 'H' city. But after the spring water was contaminated with a virus, he unexpectedly encountered the people living in H City becoming zombies one by one and gradually evolving. Can XiaoFei escape from H city and find his girlfriend 'Wei?..."
"We always wanted to cast this in a way that would give life to the source material and elevate the action and you can't achieve that goal any better than hiring Colin Firth," said STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson.
"From 'The King's Speech to 'Kingsman', Colin always gives an Oscar-caliber performance. We're thrilled to be...
"...'XiaoFei' used to be an ordinary guy from 'H' city. But after the spring water was contaminated with a virus, he unexpectedly encountered the people living in H City becoming zombies one by one and gradually evolving. Can XiaoFei escape from H city and find his girlfriend 'Wei?..."
"We always wanted to cast this in a way that would give life to the source material and elevate the action and you can't achieve that goal any better than hiring Colin Firth," said STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson.
"From 'The King's Speech to 'Kingsman', Colin always gives an Oscar-caliber performance. We're thrilled to be...
- 11/7/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Colin Firth will star in New York Will Eat You Alive, an adaptation of the digital comic Zombie Brother. Todd Strauss-Schulson, director of the excellent horror-comedy The Final Girls, is helming the film, which is about a group of New Yorkers trying to survive a monster apocalypse. Alex Rubens (Keanu), Dan Gregor (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and Doug Mand (Dolittle) all had a […]
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- 11/7/2020
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Colin Firth Set to Star in New York Will Eat You Alive — STXFilms and Tencent Pictures have signed on Colin Firth to star in the tentatively titled New York Will Eat You Alive, the zombie action comedy based on the comic Zombie Brother. Todd Strauss-Schulson — known for Isn’t It Romantic — is attached to [...]
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- 11/6/2020
- by Scott Mariner
- Film-Book
Colin Firth will star in an action comedy and zombie movie tentatively titled “New York Will Eat You Alive” for STXfilms and Tencent that’s based on the popular “Zombie Brothers” digital comics and anime series from China.
“Zombie Brothers” is about a group of New Yorkers traveling the city to survive and discover the source of a monster apocalypse and zombie outbreak. Todd Strauss-Schulson (“Final Girls”) will direct the film from a screenplay by Alex Rubens with current revisions by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand.
The digital comic book launched in 2011 and has seen more than 28 billion views over 516 episodes, and the animated series has seen 3.7 billion views in its first two seasons. And “Zombie Brothers” has even been adapted into a popular stage play that has seen sold out shows across China.
“New York Will Eat You Alive” will be co-produced by Tencent Pictures, STXfilms, and Channing Tatum,...
“Zombie Brothers” is about a group of New Yorkers traveling the city to survive and discover the source of a monster apocalypse and zombie outbreak. Todd Strauss-Schulson (“Final Girls”) will direct the film from a screenplay by Alex Rubens with current revisions by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand.
The digital comic book launched in 2011 and has seen more than 28 billion views over 516 episodes, and the animated series has seen 3.7 billion views in its first two seasons. And “Zombie Brothers” has even been adapted into a popular stage play that has seen sold out shows across China.
“New York Will Eat You Alive” will be co-produced by Tencent Pictures, STXfilms, and Channing Tatum,...
- 11/6/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Oscar-winner Colin Firth has signed on to star in New York Will Eat You Alive (tentative title), the STXfilms and Tencent Pictures action-comedy based on the digital comic Zombie Brother.
Todd Strauss-Schulson (Isn’t It Romantic) is attached to direct the adaptation, which is being co-produced by Tencent, STXfilms, Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin, and Peter Kiernan’s Free Association, and Ged Doherty of Above The Line Productions.
Alex Rubens wrote the screenplay with current revisions by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. Created by Jia Haibo, Zombie Brother is one of the most popular titles on Tencent’s digital comics and animation platform. The comic book is said to have over 28 billion views, while its animated series has amassed more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons. The franchise has also been adapted into a stage play.
Firth’s casting announcement was made today by Adam Fogelson, Chairman of the STXfilms Motion Picture Group,...
Todd Strauss-Schulson (Isn’t It Romantic) is attached to direct the adaptation, which is being co-produced by Tencent, STXfilms, Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin, and Peter Kiernan’s Free Association, and Ged Doherty of Above The Line Productions.
Alex Rubens wrote the screenplay with current revisions by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. Created by Jia Haibo, Zombie Brother is one of the most popular titles on Tencent’s digital comics and animation platform. The comic book is said to have over 28 billion views, while its animated series has amassed more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons. The franchise has also been adapted into a stage play.
Firth’s casting announcement was made today by Adam Fogelson, Chairman of the STXfilms Motion Picture Group,...
- 11/6/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine, Priyanka Chopra, Betty Gilpin, Brandon Scott Jones, Jennifer Saunders | Written by Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox, Katie Silberman | Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson
Isn’t it Romantic, directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson (The Final Girls), is produced by and also stars Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson; with Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine and Priyanka Chopra in a gloriously subverted romantic comedy. One that revels in the absurdly ridiculous conventions of the genre it derives from, with a razor-sharp screenplay that is full of life and energising wit.
The screenplay by Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox and Katie Silberman is the strongest and standout aspect of this fabulously meta-production. Think along the same lines of what Tim Miller’s Deadpool achieves (or Strauss-Schulson’s The Final Girls for that matter) in its satirical approach but replace the generic convention commentary from superhero genre to the romantic comedy sub-genre and...
Isn’t it Romantic, directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson (The Final Girls), is produced by and also stars Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson; with Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine and Priyanka Chopra in a gloriously subverted romantic comedy. One that revels in the absurdly ridiculous conventions of the genre it derives from, with a razor-sharp screenplay that is full of life and energising wit.
The screenplay by Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox and Katie Silberman is the strongest and standout aspect of this fabulously meta-production. Think along the same lines of what Tim Miller’s Deadpool achieves (or Strauss-Schulson’s The Final Girls for that matter) in its satirical approach but replace the generic convention commentary from superhero genre to the romantic comedy sub-genre and...
- 7/30/2020
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Miramax has named Wolfgang Hammer to become Head of Film, and executive vice president. Hammer most recently had been founder/CEO of Super Deluxe, the Time-Warner funded studio that produced short form video and TV for the millennial audience.
Hammer will oversee the company’s feature film development and production efforts under its new joint venture with Paramount. Hammer will report to Miramax CEO Bill Block.
“I’m excited to be working for Bill Block whom I’ve known for many years and whose style his unparalleled in Hollywood. Together, we aim to create a home to bold filmmakers making outstanding commercial films that not only succeed at the box office, but also stand the test of time,” said Hammer.
Said Block: “Whether it be building a creative business from scratch at Super Deluxe or shepherding unique and bold filmmakers at CBS Films, Wolfgang has proven to be an...
Hammer will oversee the company’s feature film development and production efforts under its new joint venture with Paramount. Hammer will report to Miramax CEO Bill Block.
“I’m excited to be working for Bill Block whom I’ve known for many years and whose style his unparalleled in Hollywood. Together, we aim to create a home to bold filmmakers making outstanding commercial films that not only succeed at the box office, but also stand the test of time,” said Hammer.
Said Block: “Whether it be building a creative business from scratch at Super Deluxe or shepherding unique and bold filmmakers at CBS Films, Wolfgang has proven to be an...
- 5/21/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The ReFrame coalition has awarded 26 feature films released in 2019 with its ReFrame Stamp, which recognizes the top 100-grossing gender-balanced narrative and animated features. The list, which grew from 20 total films that earned the stamp a year ago, includes Booksmart, Captain Marvel, Harriet, Hustlers and Oscar Best Picture nominee Little Women.
This reflects gains for women in the important roles of director, department heads, and women of color leads and co-leads. With an aim to increase the number of women of all backgrounds working in film, TV, and media, the ReFrame Stamp, which is showcased in end credits and appears on IMDb, serves as a mark of distinction for projects that have demonstrated success in gender-balanced hiring. Additional points are awarded to content that has women of color in key positions.
This year’s list included 12 women directors (12 percent) in the top 100 films at the box office compared to 4 in 2018, with...
This reflects gains for women in the important roles of director, department heads, and women of color leads and co-leads. With an aim to increase the number of women of all backgrounds working in film, TV, and media, the ReFrame Stamp, which is showcased in end credits and appears on IMDb, serves as a mark of distinction for projects that have demonstrated success in gender-balanced hiring. Additional points are awarded to content that has women of color in key positions.
This year’s list included 12 women directors (12 percent) in the top 100 films at the box office compared to 4 in 2018, with...
- 2/26/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Channing Tatum is attached to headline and produce Disney’s musical comedy “Bob the Musical,” an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap.
Tatum will produce with his company, Free Association, along with partners Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan. Tripp Vinson and Chris Bender are also attached to produce. There are no other attachments at this time and the studio will be looking to find a director. Jessica Virtue and Allison Erlikhman are overseeing for the studio.
“Bob the Musical” centers on a regular guy whose worst nightmare comes to life after he receives a blow to the head and wakes up to finds that he’s trapped in a musical. The project initially was set in 2004 and is one of the longest projects in development at Disney this century. Tom Cruise previously circled the project.
Also Read: Todd Strauss-Schulson to Direct Channing Tatum's 'Zombie Brother' at STXfilms
Tatum...
Tatum will produce with his company, Free Association, along with partners Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan. Tripp Vinson and Chris Bender are also attached to produce. There are no other attachments at this time and the studio will be looking to find a director. Jessica Virtue and Allison Erlikhman are overseeing for the studio.
“Bob the Musical” centers on a regular guy whose worst nightmare comes to life after he receives a blow to the head and wakes up to finds that he’s trapped in a musical. The project initially was set in 2004 and is one of the longest projects in development at Disney this century. Tom Cruise previously circled the project.
Also Read: Todd Strauss-Schulson to Direct Channing Tatum's 'Zombie Brother' at STXfilms
Tatum...
- 1/23/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
In today’s film news roundup, a Clarence Thomas documentary and “Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always” are getting theatrical releases, and Lionsgate is developing a Rabbids movie.
Release Dates
Manifold Productions has slated “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” to open in theaters nationwide on Jan. 31, Variety has learned exclusively.
The documentary about the conservative U.S. Supreme Court justice will play on at least 50 screens. The film was directed, written and produced by Michael Pack, with Gina Cappo Pack as executive producer. The producers interviewed Thomas and his wife, Virginia, for over 30 hours.
The documentary will air on PBS next year, at least three months after the theatrical release. Thomas denies allegations he sexually harassed law professor Anita Hill. The accusations emerged during his U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing in 1991 before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
“His intellectual journey is just as remarkable,” Pack said. “He was raised...
Release Dates
Manifold Productions has slated “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” to open in theaters nationwide on Jan. 31, Variety has learned exclusively.
The documentary about the conservative U.S. Supreme Court justice will play on at least 50 screens. The film was directed, written and produced by Michael Pack, with Gina Cappo Pack as executive producer. The producers interviewed Thomas and his wife, Virginia, for over 30 hours.
The documentary will air on PBS next year, at least three months after the theatrical release. Thomas denies allegations he sexually harassed law professor Anita Hill. The accusations emerged during his U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing in 1991 before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
“His intellectual journey is just as remarkable,” Pack said. “He was raised...
- 12/13/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: We hear that Lionsgate has closed motion picture rights to produce a hybrid live-action movie based on Ubisoft’s Rabbids video game franchise. Mandeville Films’ Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman, who were behind such mega hits as Beauty and the Beast and Wonder are producing with Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin for Ubisoft Film & Television.
The studio and producers are in advanced talks with Isn’t It Romantic‘s Todd Strauss-Schulson to direct. Alex Young from Mandeville will serve as an executive producer.
The Rabbids video games has sold more than 15M units to date and the animated television show airs in more than 110 countries. Rabbids are wild rabbit-like creatures who like to cause havoc and mischief, speak gibberish and yell “Bwah!” whenever they experience adrenaline rushes. They were initially introduced as antagonists in the mid ’90s video game franchise Rayman before going on to have a successful spinoff life of their own.
The studio and producers are in advanced talks with Isn’t It Romantic‘s Todd Strauss-Schulson to direct. Alex Young from Mandeville will serve as an executive producer.
The Rabbids video games has sold more than 15M units to date and the animated television show airs in more than 110 countries. Rabbids are wild rabbit-like creatures who like to cause havoc and mischief, speak gibberish and yell “Bwah!” whenever they experience adrenaline rushes. They were initially introduced as antagonists in the mid ’90s video game franchise Rayman before going on to have a successful spinoff life of their own.
- 12/12/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The wild, zany titular Rabbids of Ubisoft's long-running video game series are coming to the big screen, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Lionsgate has acquired the rights to adapt the characters for a hybrid animation/live-action film based on the game franchise. Mandeville Films' Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman will produce alongside Ubisoft Film and Television's Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin. The studio and Mandeville are in advanced talks with Isn't It Romantic helmer Todd Strauss-Schulson to direct. Alex Young from Mandeville will serve as an executive producer. Deadline was the first to report the news.
The film's script, which was ...
Lionsgate has acquired the rights to adapt the characters for a hybrid animation/live-action film based on the game franchise. Mandeville Films' Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman will produce alongside Ubisoft Film and Television's Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin. The studio and Mandeville are in advanced talks with Isn't It Romantic helmer Todd Strauss-Schulson to direct. Alex Young from Mandeville will serve as an executive producer. Deadline was the first to report the news.
The film's script, which was ...
- 12/12/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The wild, zany titular Rabbids of Ubisoft's long-running video game series are coming to the big screen, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Lionsgate has acquired the rights to adapt the characters for a hybrid animation/live-action film based on the game franchise. Mandeville Films' Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman will produce alongside Ubisoft Film and Television's Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin. The studio and Mandeville are in advanced talks with Isn't It Romantic helmer Todd Strauss-Schulson to direct. Alex Young from Mandeville will serve as an executive producer. Deadline was the first to report the news.
The film's script, which was ...
Lionsgate has acquired the rights to adapt the characters for a hybrid animation/live-action film based on the game franchise. Mandeville Films' Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman will produce alongside Ubisoft Film and Television's Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin. The studio and Mandeville are in advanced talks with Isn't It Romantic helmer Todd Strauss-Schulson to direct. Alex Young from Mandeville will serve as an executive producer. Deadline was the first to report the news.
The film's script, which was ...
- 12/12/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Raúl de la Fuente’s and Damian Nenow’s adaptation of Ryszard Kapuściński’s “Another Day of Life” isn’t the first film to combine documentary footage with animated reenactments, but it may be the first one that’ll make you wonder when the tutorial mission will begin, and you can finally start playing along for yourself.
“Another Day of Life” dramatizes three months of journalist Kapuściński’s life in Angola, in the midst of a violent Civil War. The streets were literally clogged with dead bodies, and foreign powers worked their insidious influence from the sidelines in an attempt to maintain their power in the region.
Into this “Cold War chess board” arrives Ryszard Kapuściński, a Polish reporter who usually goes by “Ricardo,” who takes it upon himself to tell the world what’s really happening in this chaotic corner of the world. His goal, he decides, is to...
“Another Day of Life” dramatizes three months of journalist Kapuściński’s life in Angola, in the midst of a violent Civil War. The streets were literally clogged with dead bodies, and foreign powers worked their insidious influence from the sidelines in an attempt to maintain their power in the region.
Into this “Cold War chess board” arrives Ryszard Kapuściński, a Polish reporter who usually goes by “Ricardo,” who takes it upon himself to tell the world what’s really happening in this chaotic corner of the world. His goal, he decides, is to...
- 9/13/2019
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
After tackling the meta worlds of horror and romantic comedies with The Final Girls and Isn’t It Romantic, director Todd Strauss-Schulson will head into comic book territory with an adaptation of the Chinese digital comic book Zombie Brother. If this is the first you’re hearing of the comic, we’ll let you know what it’s all […]
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- 9/11/2019
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
“Isn’t It Romantic” and “Finals Girls” director Todd Strauss-Schulson in talks to direct “Zombie Brother,” an action-comedy from Stx Films and China-based Tencent Pictures.
The film is an adaptation of Tencent’s digital comic book of the same name, which has garnered more than 24 billion views over 241 episodes. “Zombie Brother” has already been adapted into an animated series that has attracted more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons, as well as a stage play.
“Todd is the perfect choice for ‘Zombie Brother.’ His films thrive with a heart, energy, comic pace and visual inventiveness all their own,” said Stx Films chairman Adam Fogelson.
Tencent Pictures, Stx Films and Free Association — Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan’s shingle — will co-produce “Zombie Brother.” Tatum, Carolin, Kiernan and Michael Parets are producing for Free Association with Tencent’s Edward Cheng and Howard Chen as the executive producers and Conor Zorn serving as producer.
The film is an adaptation of Tencent’s digital comic book of the same name, which has garnered more than 24 billion views over 241 episodes. “Zombie Brother” has already been adapted into an animated series that has attracted more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons, as well as a stage play.
“Todd is the perfect choice for ‘Zombie Brother.’ His films thrive with a heart, energy, comic pace and visual inventiveness all their own,” said Stx Films chairman Adam Fogelson.
Tencent Pictures, Stx Films and Free Association — Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan’s shingle — will co-produce “Zombie Brother.” Tatum, Carolin, Kiernan and Michael Parets are producing for Free Association with Tencent’s Edward Cheng and Howard Chen as the executive producers and Conor Zorn serving as producer.
- 9/9/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Todd Strauss-Schulson, the director of “Isn’t It Romantic” and “Final Girls,” is in negotiations to direct “Zombie Brother” at STXfilms and Tencent Pictures, STXfilms chairman of the motion picture group Adam Fogelson and Edward Cheng of Tencent announced Monday.
Channing Tatum is producing the live-action film adaptation of “Zombie Brother,” which is based on a series of digital comics and anime shorts from Tencent. The plot for the film is still under wraps, but the Chinese comic series involves a young man trying to escape from a city with his girlfriend after a virus outbreak. Alex Rubens wrote the screenplay with contributions by Ryan Engle.
Since 2011, the digital comic book has earned more than 24 billion views over 241 episodes, and its animated series has attracted more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons. The franchise has also been adapted into a stage play, which had a record-breaking run of sold-out shows across the region.
Channing Tatum is producing the live-action film adaptation of “Zombie Brother,” which is based on a series of digital comics and anime shorts from Tencent. The plot for the film is still under wraps, but the Chinese comic series involves a young man trying to escape from a city with his girlfriend after a virus outbreak. Alex Rubens wrote the screenplay with contributions by Ryan Engle.
Since 2011, the digital comic book has earned more than 24 billion views over 241 episodes, and its animated series has attracted more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons. The franchise has also been adapted into a stage play, which had a record-breaking run of sold-out shows across the region.
- 9/9/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
STXfilms and Tencent Pictures are in negotiations with Todd Strauss-Schulson to direct the action comedy Zombie Brother, based on the Tencent digital comic and animation franchise. Since 2011, the digital comic book has clocked more than 24 billion views over 241 episodes, and its animated series has attracted more than 3.7B views in its first two seasons. Zombie Brother was also adapted into a stage play. Strauss-Schulson recently directed the Rebel Wilson comedy Isn’t It Romantic for New Line. His prior credits include A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas, and the horror comedy Final Girls. Zombie Brother will be co-produced by Tencent Pictures, STXfilms and Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan’s Free Association. Tatum and Free Association have been attached to produce the project with Tencent going back to March 2017. Stx boarded back in May 2018. “Todd is the perfect choice for Zombie Brother. His films thrive with a heart,...
- 9/9/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Todd Strauss-Schulson (Isn’t It Romantic) to direct.
Stx will distribute in North America and handle international sales excluding China on action comedy Zombie Brother from STXfilms and Tencent Pictures.
Todd Strauss-Schulson (pictured), whose credits include Isn’t It Romantic and A Very Harold And Kumar 3D Christmas, will direct the story based on one of Tencent’s most popular digital comics.
Zombie Brother will follow a lead Chinese character and a group of New Yorkers as they try to survive a zombie apocalypse. Tencent Pictures will release in China.
Tatum, Carolin, Kiernan and Michael Parets are producing for Free Association,...
Stx will distribute in North America and handle international sales excluding China on action comedy Zombie Brother from STXfilms and Tencent Pictures.
Todd Strauss-Schulson (pictured), whose credits include Isn’t It Romantic and A Very Harold And Kumar 3D Christmas, will direct the story based on one of Tencent’s most popular digital comics.
Zombie Brother will follow a lead Chinese character and a group of New Yorkers as they try to survive a zombie apocalypse. Tencent Pictures will release in China.
Tatum, Carolin, Kiernan and Michael Parets are producing for Free Association,...
- 9/9/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Todd Strauss-Schulson, the director of the recent Rebel Wilson comedy Isn’t It Romantic, is in negotiations to helm Zombie Brother, STXfilms’ action comedy based on the popular Chinese manga.
STXfilms is making the movie with Tencent Pictures, the Chinese media conglomerate behind the digital comics and animated episodes spun off from the property. Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan's Free Association is also producing.
According to Stx’s announcement, the comic has garnered more than 24 billion views over 241 installments, and its animated series has attracted more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons....
STXfilms is making the movie with Tencent Pictures, the Chinese media conglomerate behind the digital comics and animated episodes spun off from the property. Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan's Free Association is also producing.
According to Stx’s announcement, the comic has garnered more than 24 billion views over 241 installments, and its animated series has attracted more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons....
Todd Strauss-Schulson, the director of the recent Rebel Wilson comedy Isn’t It Romantic, is in negotiations to helm Zombie Brother, STXfilms’ action comedy based on the popular Chinese manga.
STXfilms is making the movie with Tencent Pictures, the Chinese media conglomerate behind the digital comics and animated episodes spun off from the property. Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan's Free Association is also producing.
According to Stx’s announcement, the comic has garnered more than 24 billion views over 241 installments, and its animated series has attracted more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons....
STXfilms is making the movie with Tencent Pictures, the Chinese media conglomerate behind the digital comics and animated episodes spun off from the property. Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan's Free Association is also producing.
According to Stx’s announcement, the comic has garnered more than 24 billion views over 241 installments, and its animated series has attracted more than 3.7 billion views across its first two seasons....
Stars: Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine, Priyanka Chopra, Betty Gilpin, Brandon Scott Jones, Jennifer Saunders | Written by Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox, Katie Silberman | Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson
Isn’t it Romantic, directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson (The Final Girls), is produced by and also stars Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson; with Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine and Priyanka Chopra in a gloriously subverted romantic comedy. One that revels in the absurdly ridiculous conventions of the genre it derives from, with a razor-sharp screenplay that is full of life and energising wit.
The screenplay by Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox and Katie Silberman is the strongest and standout aspect of this fabulously meta-production. Think along the same lines of what Tim Miller’s Deadpool achieves (or Strauss-Schulson’s The Final Girls for that matter) in its satirical approach but replace the generic convention commentary from superhero genre to the romantic comedy sub-genre and...
Isn’t it Romantic, directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson (The Final Girls), is produced by and also stars Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson; with Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine and Priyanka Chopra in a gloriously subverted romantic comedy. One that revels in the absurdly ridiculous conventions of the genre it derives from, with a razor-sharp screenplay that is full of life and energising wit.
The screenplay by Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox and Katie Silberman is the strongest and standout aspect of this fabulously meta-production. Think along the same lines of what Tim Miller’s Deadpool achieves (or Strauss-Schulson’s The Final Girls for that matter) in its satirical approach but replace the generic convention commentary from superhero genre to the romantic comedy sub-genre and...
- 3/7/2019
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
Todd Strauss Schulson is feeling the love for his latest film Isn’t It Romantic, which saw modest box office success on its Valentine’s Day opening, and the director has already signed onto his next project. Schulson is set to helm the comedy Silent Retreat for Miramax, which he co-wrote with The Lego Movie 2 writer Matthew Fogel. Schulson has […]
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- 2/16/2019
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
“Alita: Battle Angel” is holding a slim lead ahead of “Lego Movie 2’s” second frame with an estimated four-day take of $29.1 million from 3,790 North American locations.
“Lego Movie 2: The Second Part,” meanwhile, is heading for about $25 million for a domestic tally of around $66 million. The two films lead the pack for a relatively sluggish President’s Day weekend, with the top 12 films totaling significantly below last year’s revenues, which were given a massive boost from the $242 million (four-day) premiere of “Black Panther.”
Robert Rodriguez’s cyberpunk action film starring Christoph Waltz and Rosa Salazar scored $7.53 million on Friday. James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis adapted the script from Yukito Kishiro’s manga series “Gunnm,” and the Fox sci-fier holds a 59% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Alita” marks a risk for the studio, with a costly $170 million production budget.
Warner Bros.’ “Lego Movie 2,” starring Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks, has taken...
“Lego Movie 2: The Second Part,” meanwhile, is heading for about $25 million for a domestic tally of around $66 million. The two films lead the pack for a relatively sluggish President’s Day weekend, with the top 12 films totaling significantly below last year’s revenues, which were given a massive boost from the $242 million (four-day) premiere of “Black Panther.”
Robert Rodriguez’s cyberpunk action film starring Christoph Waltz and Rosa Salazar scored $7.53 million on Friday. James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis adapted the script from Yukito Kishiro’s manga series “Gunnm,” and the Fox sci-fier holds a 59% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Alita” marks a risk for the studio, with a costly $170 million production budget.
Warner Bros.’ “Lego Movie 2,” starring Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks, has taken...
- 2/16/2019
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
Like many romantic comedies, Isn’t It Romantic? makes New York City a big part of the story. In fact, there are two versions of The Big Apple in the movie. First, there’s the grungy, dingy real New York City that we all know and love. Then there’s the colorful, vibrant and picturesque version of New […]
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- 2/16/2019
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Plot: An unlucky in love New Yorker (Rebel Wilson), with a hatred of rom-coms, gets hit on the head and wakes up to find herself in the middle of a clichéd rom-com where she’s pursued by a handsome playboy (Luke Hemsworth). Review: Isn’T It Romantic does for rom-coms what The Final Girls did for slasher flicks. No surprise there as they both come from director Todd Strauss-Schulson,…...
- 2/15/2019
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Isn’t It Romantic? is in theaters right now. The story follows a New York architect named Natalie (Rebel Wilson) who works hard to get noticed at her job. But more often than not gets relegated to the sidelines, sent out for coffee instead of presenting her big ideas for her firm’s clients. Life takes an […]
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- 2/15/2019
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
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