Exclusive: Maude Apatow and Olivia Rosenbloom have partnered to launch Jewelbox Pictures, a film and television production company with an eye towards bold and complex human stories, which already has three films in development.
As the duo tells Deadline, they came to launch a shingle together as best friends who have been working together since high school. “We have both always been drawn to flawed and complicated characters and using comedy as a tool to tell their stories,” Apatow and Rosenbloom stated. “We are so excited to launch Jewelbox and hope it can be a home for artists with distinct voices and perspectives to develop compelling original ideas.”
First up for development on Jewelbox’s slate is Poetic License, which will mark Apatow’s feature directorial debut. Written by Raffi Donatich, the film watches as two inseparable best friends, Sam and Ari, start to unravel as they compete for the affection of Liz,...
As the duo tells Deadline, they came to launch a shingle together as best friends who have been working together since high school. “We have both always been drawn to flawed and complicated characters and using comedy as a tool to tell their stories,” Apatow and Rosenbloom stated. “We are so excited to launch Jewelbox and hope it can be a home for artists with distinct voices and perspectives to develop compelling original ideas.”
First up for development on Jewelbox’s slate is Poetic License, which will mark Apatow’s feature directorial debut. Written by Raffi Donatich, the film watches as two inseparable best friends, Sam and Ari, start to unravel as they compete for the affection of Liz,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy, the “Saturday Night Live” trio better known as Please Don’t Destroy, have released the first trailer for their upcoming movie, “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain,” out Nov. 17 on Peacock.
The film, produced by Judd Apatow, follows the three friends as they search for a fabled treasure. Here’s the official logline: “John Goodman narrates the adventure of Ben, Martin and John, three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers (played by Meg Stalter and X Mayo) and a hypocritical cult leader (Bowen Yang) in the hopes of finding a priceless treasure, only to discover that finding the treasure is the easiest part of their journey. Oh, and Conan O’Brien plays Ben’s dad in it.”
The feature was written by the trio and is directed by “SNL” alum Paul Briganti. After creating hit TikTok and YouTube videos,...
The film, produced by Judd Apatow, follows the three friends as they search for a fabled treasure. Here’s the official logline: “John Goodman narrates the adventure of Ben, Martin and John, three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers (played by Meg Stalter and X Mayo) and a hypocritical cult leader (Bowen Yang) in the hopes of finding a priceless treasure, only to discover that finding the treasure is the easiest part of their journey. Oh, and Conan O’Brien plays Ben’s dad in it.”
The feature was written by the trio and is directed by “SNL” alum Paul Briganti. After creating hit TikTok and YouTube videos,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Zany comedy is alive and well, thanks to Paul Briganti’s Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain. Reminiscent of films like Dude, Where’s My Car, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, and Rat Race, today’s Please Don’t Destroy trailer finds three losers hoping to make a name for themselves by finally uncovering the lost treasure of Foggy Bottom. Unfortunately for the dim-witted trio, everyone and their grandmother knows about the jackpot and will stop at nothing to claim its prize of a rumored $100 million in spoils.
John Goodman narrates the adventure of Ben, Martin, and John, three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers (Meg Stalter and X Mayo), and a hypocritical cult leader (Bowen Yang) in the hopes of finding a priceless treasure, only to discover that finding the treasure is the easiest part of their journey. Oh,...
John Goodman narrates the adventure of Ben, Martin, and John, three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers (Meg Stalter and X Mayo), and a hypocritical cult leader (Bowen Yang) in the hopes of finding a priceless treasure, only to discover that finding the treasure is the easiest part of their journey. Oh,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
These childhood best friends are on a mission to solve the ultimate treasure hunt.
“Saturday Night Live” breakout trio Please Don’t Destroy, comprised of Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy, wrote and star in Peacock film “The Treasure of Foggy Mountain.”
The film follows three best friends on an adventure as they fend off hairless bears and desperate park rangers (X Mayo and Meg Stalter) in search of priceless treasure, a golden bust of Marie Antoinette. Conan O’Brien also stars as Ben’s father, with Bowen Yang in a cameo role as a hypocritical cult leader. John Goodman narrates the film.
The Please Don’t Destroy team started working together in 2017, with their name stemming from a stand-up show hosted by Marshall and Herlihy called Please Don’t Destroy My Farm about corporate greed. The group’s ties to “SNL” have been decades in the making: Higgins’ father Steve Higgins was a writer,...
“Saturday Night Live” breakout trio Please Don’t Destroy, comprised of Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy, wrote and star in Peacock film “The Treasure of Foggy Mountain.”
The film follows three best friends on an adventure as they fend off hairless bears and desperate park rangers (X Mayo and Meg Stalter) in search of priceless treasure, a golden bust of Marie Antoinette. Conan O’Brien also stars as Ben’s father, with Bowen Yang in a cameo role as a hypocritical cult leader. John Goodman narrates the film.
The Please Don’t Destroy team started working together in 2017, with their name stemming from a stand-up show hosted by Marshall and Herlihy called Please Don’t Destroy My Farm about corporate greed. The group’s ties to “SNL” have been decades in the making: Higgins’ father Steve Higgins was a writer,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Back in 2021, "Saturday Night Live" debuted recorded sketches from the comedy group known as Please Don't Destroy. Having carved out a viral comedy presence on social media, the trio of Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, and Ben Marshall have established themselves as the latest successors to The Lonely Island's game-changing SNL Digital Shorts. Frequently, Please Don't Destroy's sketches have been among the best efforts in each new episode of "SNL," such as the one below featuring Taylor Swift. Beyond that, Herlihy, Higgins, and Marshall have also been responsible for writing plenty of other memorable sketches from the past two seasons.
Please Don't Destroy was meant to make their big screen debut this year, having written the script for a feature film produced by longtime comedy filmmakers Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller. The film was slated to be released in theaters this August, but sadly, Variety reports that the yet-to-be-titled Please Don't...
Please Don't Destroy was meant to make their big screen debut this year, having written the script for a feature film produced by longtime comedy filmmakers Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller. The film was slated to be released in theaters this August, but sadly, Variety reports that the yet-to-be-titled Please Don't...
- 5/8/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The upcoming film from Please Don’t Destroy — the comedy trio that broke out online before being picked up by Saturday Night Live to produce the show’s digital shorts — will debut on Universal’s sister streamer Peacock on Nov. 17.
The untitled film was initially planned for a theatrical release on Aug. 18, but that date will now be taken over by R-rated dog comedy Strays. (Strays was previously set to open opposite Transformers: Rise of the Beasts on June 9. It will now open the same weekend as DC superhero movie Blue Beetle.) It is unclear why the Please Don’t Destroy project was moved to Peacock.
Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy, who make up Please Don’t Destroy, wrote and star in the film, which, according to the synopsis, “centers on three childhood friends who live and work together, and question where their lives are headed — if anywhere at all.
The untitled film was initially planned for a theatrical release on Aug. 18, but that date will now be taken over by R-rated dog comedy Strays. (Strays was previously set to open opposite Transformers: Rise of the Beasts on June 9. It will now open the same weekend as DC superhero movie Blue Beetle.) It is unclear why the Please Don’t Destroy project was moved to Peacock.
Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy, who make up Please Don’t Destroy, wrote and star in the film, which, according to the synopsis, “centers on three childhood friends who live and work together, and question where their lives are headed — if anywhere at all.
- 5/8/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal Pictures has changed its release plans for its as-yet-untitled buddy comedy from comedians Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy — the SNL writing trio collectively known as Please Don’t Destroy. While the film was previously set to hit theaters on August 18th, it will now debut exclusively on Peacock on November 17th.
Produced by Judd Apatow for Apatow Productions and Jimmy Miller for Mosaic, the film centers on three childhood friends who live and work together, and question where their lives are headed — if anywhere at all. Completely ill-equipped and out of their element, they set off to find a lost treasure rumored to be buried in their local mountains. They subsequently discover that finding the treasure is actually the easiest part of the adventure.
Shot last summer during SNL‘s off-season with the late-night series’ Paul Briganti at the helm, the comedy is penned by Marshall, Higgins and Herlihy,...
Produced by Judd Apatow for Apatow Productions and Jimmy Miller for Mosaic, the film centers on three childhood friends who live and work together, and question where their lives are headed — if anywhere at all. Completely ill-equipped and out of their element, they set off to find a lost treasure rumored to be buried in their local mountains. They subsequently discover that finding the treasure is actually the easiest part of the adventure.
Shot last summer during SNL‘s off-season with the late-night series’ Paul Briganti at the helm, the comedy is penned by Marshall, Higgins and Herlihy,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A new buddy comedy from Please Don’t Destroy, the writing trio of “Saturday Night Live” fame, will no longer play in theaters. Instead, the untitled movie will premiere exclusively on Peacock, the streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, on Nov. 17.
Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy, better known as Please Don’t Destroy, wrote the film, which was produced by Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller. The story centers on three childhood friends who live and work together. When the threesome decides they don’t like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain. They discover that finding the treasure is actually the easiest part of the adventure.
Universal didn’t give a reason for the move from theaters (it was set to release on Aug. 18) to streaming, but it’s been a tough environment for theatrical comedies.
Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy, better known as Please Don’t Destroy, wrote the film, which was produced by Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller. The story centers on three childhood friends who live and work together. When the threesome decides they don’t like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain. They discover that finding the treasure is actually the easiest part of the adventure.
Universal didn’t give a reason for the move from theaters (it was set to release on Aug. 18) to streaming, but it’s been a tough environment for theatrical comedies.
- 5/8/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
One of the most acclaimed studio comedies in recent memory will soon be available from the comfort of your couch, in your preferred method of consumption. The movie in question is "Bros," the gay romcom starring Billy Eichner and directed by Nicholas Stoller, of "Neighbors" fame, not to mention that it was produced by Judd Apatow. The point is, this movie has a great pedigree of talent, with our own Sarah Milner giving it a glowing review out of TIFF. Now, for those who may have missed it in theaters, the time has come to watch it at home.
But the question becomes, what's the best way to watch "Bros" at home? Is it going to be available on a major streaming service? Is it available through digital retailers? And what about a Blu-ray release for lovers of physical media out there? We've got all of the information you need right here but,...
But the question becomes, what's the best way to watch "Bros" at home? Is it going to be available on a major streaming service? Is it available through digital retailers? And what about a Blu-ray release for lovers of physical media out there? We've got all of the information you need right here but,...
- 11/28/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Peacock has announced that the groundbreaking romantic comedy Bros — the first from a major studio to center on two gay men — will begin streaming exclusively on the platform on December 2nd.
The film directed by Nicholas Stoller is a smart, swoony and heartfelt story about gay men — played by Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane—maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy. Its cast also includes Ts Madison, Miss Lawrence, Symone, Guillermo Diaz, Guy Branum, Monica Raymund, Jim Rash, Harvey Fierstein, Bowen Yang, Amanda Bearse, Dot-Marie Jones, and many more.
Eichner and Stoller penned the script. Stoller also produced alongside Judd Apatow and Josh Church, with Eichner exec producing.
While Bros world premiered to critical acclaim at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival, it had a disappointing showing upon its September theatrical release via Universal Pictures, grossing just over 14.6M worldwide. Its co-writer and star Eichner made history with Bros,...
The film directed by Nicholas Stoller is a smart, swoony and heartfelt story about gay men — played by Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane—maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy. Its cast also includes Ts Madison, Miss Lawrence, Symone, Guillermo Diaz, Guy Branum, Monica Raymund, Jim Rash, Harvey Fierstein, Bowen Yang, Amanda Bearse, Dot-Marie Jones, and many more.
Eichner and Stoller penned the script. Stoller also produced alongside Judd Apatow and Josh Church, with Eichner exec producing.
While Bros world premiered to critical acclaim at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival, it had a disappointing showing upon its September theatrical release via Universal Pictures, grossing just over 14.6M worldwide. Its co-writer and star Eichner made history with Bros,...
- 11/28/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Pictures Proudly Presents… A Boy Meets Bro Love Story. From The Producer Of Trainwreck And Bridesmaids, And The Director Of Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Billy Eichner And Luke MacFarlane In Bros. Rated R. Only In Theaters September 30th.
Advance Screening Tues, Sept 27th 7pm at AMC Esquire Cine
The screening will be filled on a first come first served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early. Seats will not be guaranteed. Rated R.
Enter at the link below. Winners will be selected
Sweepstakes Link:
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Universal Pictures’ Bros is the first romantic comedy from a major studio about two gay men and the first to feature an entirely LGBTQ+ principal cast. Star and co-writer Billy Eichner, director Nicholas Stoller, producer Judd Apatow and the cast discuss the vision behind this hilarious and history-making new film. Bros arrives in theaters everywhere September 30.
This fall, Universal Pictures proudly...
Advance Screening Tues, Sept 27th 7pm at AMC Esquire Cine
The screening will be filled on a first come first served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early. Seats will not be guaranteed. Rated R.
Enter at the link below. Winners will be selected
Sweepstakes Link:
http://gofobo.com/cFZFn48332
Universal Pictures’ Bros is the first romantic comedy from a major studio about two gay men and the first to feature an entirely LGBTQ+ principal cast. Star and co-writer Billy Eichner, director Nicholas Stoller, producer Judd Apatow and the cast discuss the vision behind this hilarious and history-making new film. Bros arrives in theaters everywhere September 30.
This fall, Universal Pictures proudly...
- 9/14/2022
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Late-night legend Conan O’Brien, SNL cast member Bowen Yang, Hacks breakout Meg Stalter, Emmy nominee X Mayo (The Daily Show) and Nichole Sakura (Maggie) have joined the cast of Universal’s untitled buddy comedy from Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy—the SNL comedy trio best known as Please Don’t Destroy.
The recently-announced film currently in production in North Carolina tackles the story of three childhood friends who live and work together. The trio decides they don’t like where their lives are headed and set off to find gold treasure rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain. In addition to writing the screenplay, Marshall, Higgins and Herlihy are exec producing and leading the film, which SNL‘s Paul Briganti is directing.
Apatow Productions’ Judd Apatow is producing alongside Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller, with Apatow Productions’ Josh Church, Mosaic’s M. Riley and Sam Hansen, and Michael Sledd...
The recently-announced film currently in production in North Carolina tackles the story of three childhood friends who live and work together. The trio decides they don’t like where their lives are headed and set off to find gold treasure rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain. In addition to writing the screenplay, Marshall, Higgins and Herlihy are exec producing and leading the film, which SNL‘s Paul Briganti is directing.
Apatow Productions’ Judd Apatow is producing alongside Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller, with Apatow Productions’ Josh Church, Mosaic’s M. Riley and Sam Hansen, and Michael Sledd...
- 7/27/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Please Don’t Destroy, the comedy trio of “Saturday Night Live” fame, is putting together a starry cast for its upcoming buddy comedy.
Conan O’Brien, “SNL” star Bowen Yang, “Hacks” breakout Meg Stalter, comedian X Mayo and “Superstore” actor Nichole Sakura have joined the untitled movie, which is set at Universal Pictures.
As previously announced, Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy — the threesome behind Please Don’t Destroy — will star in the movie in addition to writing the screenplay.
“SNL” alum Paul Briganti is directing the comedy, with Judd Apatow set to produce. The movie is currently in production in North Carolina. It’s set to be released in theaters on Aug. 18, 2023.
The film follows three childhood friends who live and work together. When the trio decides they don’t like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be buried in a nearby mountain.
Conan O’Brien, “SNL” star Bowen Yang, “Hacks” breakout Meg Stalter, comedian X Mayo and “Superstore” actor Nichole Sakura have joined the untitled movie, which is set at Universal Pictures.
As previously announced, Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy — the threesome behind Please Don’t Destroy — will star in the movie in addition to writing the screenplay.
“SNL” alum Paul Briganti is directing the comedy, with Judd Apatow set to produce. The movie is currently in production in North Carolina. It’s set to be released in theaters on Aug. 18, 2023.
The film follows three childhood friends who live and work together. When the trio decides they don’t like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be buried in a nearby mountain.
- 7/27/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Please Don’t Destroy – the comedy trio consisting of Ben Marshall, Martin Herlihy, and John Higgins – are set to make their big-screen debut in an adventure-comedy feature for Judd Apatow and Universal.
The comedians, who rose to fame with their pre-recorded sketches throughout Season 47 of “Saturday Night Live”, will write and star in the untitled film about three friends who live and work together. Finding themselves in a rut, they set off for the adventure of a lifetime when they hear a rumor that gold is buried in a nearby mountain.
Paul Briganti, an “SNL” segment director who has also helmed episodes of “Chad,” “At Home With Amy Sedaris” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” has been tapped to direct. Alongside Apatow for Apatow Productions, Jimmy Miller will produce for Mosaic.
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The comedians, who rose to fame with their pre-recorded sketches throughout Season 47 of “Saturday Night Live”, will write and star in the untitled film about three friends who live and work together. Finding themselves in a rut, they set off for the adventure of a lifetime when they hear a rumor that gold is buried in a nearby mountain.
Paul Briganti, an “SNL” segment director who has also helmed episodes of “Chad,” “At Home With Amy Sedaris” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” has been tapped to direct. Alongside Apatow for Apatow Productions, Jimmy Miller will produce for Mosaic.
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- 7/20/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Universal Pictures has acquired an untitled buddy comedy from Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy, the comedy trio known as Please Don’t Destroy.
Apatow Productions’ Judd Apatow and Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller are producing the feature which is being directed by SNL alum Paul Briganti. Shooting is currently underway in North Carolina and will hit theaters on Aug. 18, 2023.
The film tackles the story of three childhood friends who live and work together. The trio decides they don’t like where their lives are headed and set off to find gold treasure rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain.
Please Don’t Destroy met at NYU and started performing together in NYC. During the pandemic, the trio caught fire and grew a massive cult following with their self-produced videos online. They were hired as writers on the latest Season 47 of Saturday Night Live (SNL) and were also tapped...
Apatow Productions’ Judd Apatow and Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller are producing the feature which is being directed by SNL alum Paul Briganti. Shooting is currently underway in North Carolina and will hit theaters on Aug. 18, 2023.
The film tackles the story of three childhood friends who live and work together. The trio decides they don’t like where their lives are headed and set off to find gold treasure rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain.
Please Don’t Destroy met at NYU and started performing together in NYC. During the pandemic, the trio caught fire and grew a massive cult following with their self-produced videos online. They were hired as writers on the latest Season 47 of Saturday Night Live (SNL) and were also tapped...
- 7/20/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Universal Pictures has picked up an untitled buddy comedy from Saturday Night Live writers Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy, also known as the Please Don’t Destroy comedy group.
The film portrays three childhood friends who live and work together, don’t like where their lives are headed, and set off to find gold treasure rumored to be buried on a nearby mountain.
Production has begun in North Carolina, and Universal Pictures plans an Aug. 18, 2023, release. SNL directing alum Paul Briganti is helming the movie after he recently wrapped his fifth season as a director on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show.
Apatow Productions’ Judd Apatow and Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller are producing the buddy comedy. The Please Don’t Destroy trio of Marshall, Higgins and Herlihy met at New York University and started performing together.
During the pandemic, their comedy...
Universal Pictures has picked up an untitled buddy comedy from Saturday Night Live writers Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy, also known as the Please Don’t Destroy comedy group.
The film portrays three childhood friends who live and work together, don’t like where their lives are headed, and set off to find gold treasure rumored to be buried on a nearby mountain.
Production has begun in North Carolina, and Universal Pictures plans an Aug. 18, 2023, release. SNL directing alum Paul Briganti is helming the movie after he recently wrapped his fifth season as a director on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show.
Apatow Productions’ Judd Apatow and Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller are producing the buddy comedy. The Please Don’t Destroy trio of Marshall, Higgins and Herlihy met at New York University and started performing together.
During the pandemic, their comedy...
- 7/20/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Saturday Night Live” breakouts Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy — the comedy trio better known as Please Don’t Destroy — are preparing for their big-screen debut.
Universal Pictures has acquired a buddy comedy from the writing trio, with plans to release the movie in theaters on Aug. 18, 2023. Judd Apatow is producing the yet-to-be-titled film.
Marshall, Higgins and Herlihy will write the movie, which centers on three childhood friends who live and work together. When the threesome decides they don’t like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain.
Please Don’t Destroy, who met at New York University, were hired as writers on the 47th season of “SNL” and tasked with creating digital shorts a la The Lonely Island. Their biggest hits to date include “Three Sad Virgins” featuring Taylor Swift and Pete Davidson, “Good Variant,...
Universal Pictures has acquired a buddy comedy from the writing trio, with plans to release the movie in theaters on Aug. 18, 2023. Judd Apatow is producing the yet-to-be-titled film.
Marshall, Higgins and Herlihy will write the movie, which centers on three childhood friends who live and work together. When the threesome decides they don’t like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain.
Please Don’t Destroy, who met at New York University, were hired as writers on the 47th season of “SNL” and tasked with creating digital shorts a la The Lonely Island. Their biggest hits to date include “Three Sad Virgins” featuring Taylor Swift and Pete Davidson, “Good Variant,...
- 7/20/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Universal’s Bros, the gay romantic comedy starring, co-written and executive produced by Billy Eichner, is heading to the Toronto Film Festival for its world premiere ahead of its Sept. 30 release.
Bros. is billed as a smart, swoony and heartfelt story about gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Luke Macfarlane, Ts Madison, Miss Lawrence, Symone, Guillermo Diaz, Guy Branum, Monica Raymund, Jim Rash, Harvey Fierstein, Bowen Yang, Amanda Bearse, Dot-Marie Jones, Jai Rodriguez and more will also star.
Nicholas Stoller directs and co-wrote. The film is produced by Judd Apatow, Stoller and Josh Church and is executive produced by Eichner and Karl Frankenfield.
This is the fourth world premiere to be announced for Toronto after Netflix’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out story, Clement Virgo’s Brother and the Paramount Players/Paramount+ movie On the Come Up from Emmy nominee Sanaa Lathan.
Bros. is billed as a smart, swoony and heartfelt story about gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Luke Macfarlane, Ts Madison, Miss Lawrence, Symone, Guillermo Diaz, Guy Branum, Monica Raymund, Jim Rash, Harvey Fierstein, Bowen Yang, Amanda Bearse, Dot-Marie Jones, Jai Rodriguez and more will also star.
Nicholas Stoller directs and co-wrote. The film is produced by Judd Apatow, Stoller and Josh Church and is executive produced by Eichner and Karl Frankenfield.
This is the fourth world premiere to be announced for Toronto after Netflix’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out story, Clement Virgo’s Brother and the Paramount Players/Paramount+ movie On the Come Up from Emmy nominee Sanaa Lathan.
- 7/15/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Billy Eichner’s romantic comedy “Bros” featuring a fully LGBTQ+ cast and directed by Nicholas Stoller will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Nicholas Stoller’s film joins a lineup that so far includes the “Knives Out” sequel “Glass Onion” from Rian Johnson and Sanaa Lathan’s “On the Come Up.”
The 47th annual TIFF runs Sept. 8-18.
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The “Billy on the Street” and “Parks and Recreation” star Eichner wrote and stars in “Bros,” making him the first openly gay man to do so in his own major studio film. “Bros” stars Luke Macfarlane, Amanda Bearse, Guy Branum, Guillermo Díaz, Dot-Marie Jones, Miss Lawrence, Eve Lindley, Ts Madison, Jim Rash and Monica Raymund.
Described as a smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about how hard it is to find another tolerable human being to go through life with,...
Nicholas Stoller’s film joins a lineup that so far includes the “Knives Out” sequel “Glass Onion” from Rian Johnson and Sanaa Lathan’s “On the Come Up.”
The 47th annual TIFF runs Sept. 8-18.
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- 7/15/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Click here to read the full article.
The Toronto Film Festival is set to give Nicholas Stoller’s romantic comedy Bros, starring Billy Eichner, a world premiere in September.
Universal Pictures’ Bros is billed as the first major studio film with an all-openly LGBTQ principal cast and will have a high-profile red carpet launch at TIFF. Eichner and Stoller co-wrote Bros, which is produced by Judd Apatow.
The ensemble cast includes Luke Macfarlane, Amanda Bearse, Guy Branum, Guillermo Díaz, Dot-Marie Jones, Miss Lawrence, Eve Lindley, Ts Madison, Jim Rash and Monica Raymund. All of the principal heterosexual roles will be played by openly LGBTQ performers.
Bros is also produced by Stoller and Josh Church and is executive produced by Eichner and Karl Frankenfield.
Universal is set to release Bros on Sept. 30, and the film has already had trailer drops and talent appearances at CinemaCon. Toronto returns for a 47th edition from Sept.
The Toronto Film Festival is set to give Nicholas Stoller’s romantic comedy Bros, starring Billy Eichner, a world premiere in September.
Universal Pictures’ Bros is billed as the first major studio film with an all-openly LGBTQ principal cast and will have a high-profile red carpet launch at TIFF. Eichner and Stoller co-wrote Bros, which is produced by Judd Apatow.
The ensemble cast includes Luke Macfarlane, Amanda Bearse, Guy Branum, Guillermo Díaz, Dot-Marie Jones, Miss Lawrence, Eve Lindley, Ts Madison, Jim Rash and Monica Raymund. All of the principal heterosexual roles will be played by openly LGBTQ performers.
Bros is also produced by Stoller and Josh Church and is executive produced by Eichner and Karl Frankenfield.
Universal is set to release Bros on Sept. 30, and the film has already had trailer drops and talent appearances at CinemaCon. Toronto returns for a 47th edition from Sept.
- 7/15/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Bros,” one of the first romantic comedies from a major studio to feature an almost entirely 2Slgbtqia+ cast, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The film stars Billy Eichner of “Billy on the Street” fame. Eichner wrote the script for “Bros” with Nicholas Stoller, who also directs. Stoller also directed “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Get Him to the Greek,” and, like those films, “Bros” is produced by Judd Apatow. Universal is distributing the movie, which centers on two gay men with commitment issues who find themselves gradually falling in love. Luke Macfarlane (“Killjoys”) plays the object of Eichner’s affection. In another milestone, Eichner is the first openly gay man to co-write and star in his own major studio film.
“Bros” opens in theaters on Sept. 30, 2022. Toronto runs from Sept. 8 through Sept. 18 and is looking to return in-person with a major Hollywood presence. Last year,...
The film stars Billy Eichner of “Billy on the Street” fame. Eichner wrote the script for “Bros” with Nicholas Stoller, who also directs. Stoller also directed “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Get Him to the Greek,” and, like those films, “Bros” is produced by Judd Apatow. Universal is distributing the movie, which centers on two gay men with commitment issues who find themselves gradually falling in love. Luke Macfarlane (“Killjoys”) plays the object of Eichner’s affection. In another milestone, Eichner is the first openly gay man to co-write and star in his own major studio film.
“Bros” opens in theaters on Sept. 30, 2022. Toronto runs from Sept. 8 through Sept. 18 and is looking to return in-person with a major Hollywood presence. Last year,...
- 7/15/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Fest unveils second world premiere this week after Sanaa Lathan directorial debut.
Universal’s gay romantic comedy Bros will get its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September.
Billy Eichner stars in the story about two men with commitment problems who try to have a relationship. Eichner co-wrote the screenplay with director Nicholas Stoller, and Judd Apatow, Stoller and Josh Church produced. Eichner and Karl Frankenfield served as executive producers.
Eichner is the first openly gay man to co-write and star in his own major studio film. Bros features an entirely 2Slgbtqia+ principal cast including Luke Macfarlane,...
Universal’s gay romantic comedy Bros will get its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September.
Billy Eichner stars in the story about two men with commitment problems who try to have a relationship. Eichner co-wrote the screenplay with director Nicholas Stoller, and Judd Apatow, Stoller and Josh Church produced. Eichner and Karl Frankenfield served as executive producers.
Eichner is the first openly gay man to co-write and star in his own major studio film. Bros features an entirely 2Slgbtqia+ principal cast including Luke Macfarlane,...
- 7/15/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Billy Eichner in the new trailer for “Bros” stumbles into love with a guy that he can’t possibly imagine would see him as his type, referring to his co-star Luke McFarlane in the trailer as like “the gay Tom Brady.”
In fact, he can be so bro-ey, sending Eichner’s character a Gif of Michael Scott dancing in a flirty text, that he wonders how gay he could really be.
“‘Office’ Gif? This person isn’t gay,” Eichner jokes.
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In fact, while “Bros” has rightfully made waves of headlines for being the first studio romantic comedy to feature a cast of entirely LGBTQ+ actors, the new trailer for Eichner’s film shows that the Lgbqt+ community is hardly a monolith and certainly doesn’t always get along. It shows Eichner on the board of a new LGBTQ+ museum...
In fact, he can be so bro-ey, sending Eichner’s character a Gif of Michael Scott dancing in a flirty text, that he wonders how gay he could really be.
“‘Office’ Gif? This person isn’t gay,” Eichner jokes.
Also Read:
11 Stars Who Have Come Out as LGBTQ+ in 2022 (Photos)
In fact, while “Bros” has rightfully made waves of headlines for being the first studio romantic comedy to feature a cast of entirely LGBTQ+ actors, the new trailer for Eichner’s film shows that the Lgbqt+ community is hardly a monolith and certainly doesn’t always get along. It shows Eichner on the board of a new LGBTQ+ museum...
- 6/16/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Jai Rodriguez (Bosch: Legacy) has wrapped a role in Nicholas Stoller’s groundbreaking LGBTQ+ rom-com Bros for Universal Pictures. He’s set to star alongside previously announced cast members including Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Ts Madison, Miss Lawrence, Symone, Guillermo Diaz, Guy Branum, Monica Raymund, Jim Rash, Harvey Fierstein, Bowen Yang, Amanda Bearse, Dot-Marie Jones and more.
Bros is the first romantic comedy from a major studio about two gay men. The film written by Eichner and Macfarlane is billed as a smart, swoony and heartfelt story about gay men—played by Eichber and Macfarlane—maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy. Pic is scheduled to arrive in theaters on September 30th.
Judd Apatow is producing the project alongside Stoller and Josh Church, with Eichner exec producing. The film is a co-production of Stoller’s Global Solutions and Apatow’s Apatow Productions. Universal’s...
Bros is the first romantic comedy from a major studio about two gay men. The film written by Eichner and Macfarlane is billed as a smart, swoony and heartfelt story about gay men—played by Eichber and Macfarlane—maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy. Pic is scheduled to arrive in theaters on September 30th.
Judd Apatow is producing the project alongside Stoller and Josh Church, with Eichner exec producing. The film is a co-production of Stoller’s Global Solutions and Apatow’s Apatow Productions. Universal’s...
- 5/4/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Benito Skinner, the sketch comic and social media star, has joined the cast of Billy Eichner’s forthcoming romantic comedy “Bros.”
Set up at Universal Pictures, the Judd Apatow-produced project has been unveiling its ensemble cast over recent weeks, comprised exclusively of LGBTQ+ talent in principal roles.
Skinner, who was named one of Variety‘s 2021 Comics to Watch, is a digital personality whose deep bench of characters captivates over a million fans on platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. He last appeared on screen in a recurring role on the fourth season of the HBO Max original “Search Party.”
“Bros” is described as a “heartfelt comedy about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe.”
Under the handle “Benny Drama,” Skinner started out creating original comedy skits and parodies for his YouTube channel — taking on pop culture figures like the Kardashian family and singer Shawn Mendes. HIs...
Set up at Universal Pictures, the Judd Apatow-produced project has been unveiling its ensemble cast over recent weeks, comprised exclusively of LGBTQ+ talent in principal roles.
Skinner, who was named one of Variety‘s 2021 Comics to Watch, is a digital personality whose deep bench of characters captivates over a million fans on platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. He last appeared on screen in a recurring role on the fourth season of the HBO Max original “Search Party.”
“Bros” is described as a “heartfelt comedy about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe.”
Under the handle “Benny Drama,” Skinner started out creating original comedy skits and parodies for his YouTube channel — taking on pop culture figures like the Kardashian family and singer Shawn Mendes. HIs...
- 11/5/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Billy Eichner has landed two more bros with Bowen Yang and veteran stage and screen actor Harvey Fierstein.
Yang and Fierstein have joined the ensemble cast of “Bros,” Eichner’s landmark mainstream romantic comedy feature in the works with Judd Apatow and Universal Pictures. The actors join a principal cast comprised exclusively of out, LGBTQ+ individuals.
As part of this casting mandate, all principal heterosexual roles in the film will also be played by queer people. The move reaffirms Universals’s commitment to expand and diversify LGBTQ+ representation on screen. Slated to hit theaters in August 2022, the project is described as a “smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about two two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy.”
Nicholas Stoller is directing from his screenplay co-written with Eichner. Apatow, Stoller and Josh Church are producing with executive producer Eichner.
Yang exploded into the mainstream...
Yang and Fierstein have joined the ensemble cast of “Bros,” Eichner’s landmark mainstream romantic comedy feature in the works with Judd Apatow and Universal Pictures. The actors join a principal cast comprised exclusively of out, LGBTQ+ individuals.
As part of this casting mandate, all principal heterosexual roles in the film will also be played by queer people. The move reaffirms Universals’s commitment to expand and diversify LGBTQ+ representation on screen. Slated to hit theaters in August 2022, the project is described as a “smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about two two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy.”
Nicholas Stoller is directing from his screenplay co-written with Eichner. Apatow, Stoller and Josh Church are producing with executive producer Eichner.
Yang exploded into the mainstream...
- 11/4/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Amanda Bearse (Married…with Children) has found one of the first roles of a newly rebooted screen career in Universal Pictures’ history-making rom-com Bros—the first studio film to feature an entirely LGBTQ+ principal cast, with queer actors taking on queer roles, as well as all heterosexual characters.
She joins an all-star ensemble led by Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane, which also includes Ts Madison, Miss Lawrence, Symone, Guillermo Diaz and Guy Branum.
Bros is billed as a smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about two gay men—played by Eichner and Macfarlane—maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love…Maybe. They’re both very busy.
Bearse will portray the mother of Macfarlane’s character.
Nicholas Stoller is directing from a script he co-wrote with Eichner. Judd Apatow is producing alongside Stoller and Josh Church, with Eichner exec producing. Universal’s Senior EVP of Production Erik Baiers will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.
She joins an all-star ensemble led by Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane, which also includes Ts Madison, Miss Lawrence, Symone, Guillermo Diaz and Guy Branum.
Bros is billed as a smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about two gay men—played by Eichner and Macfarlane—maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love…Maybe. They’re both very busy.
Bearse will portray the mother of Macfarlane’s character.
Nicholas Stoller is directing from a script he co-wrote with Eichner. Judd Apatow is producing alongside Stoller and Josh Church, with Eichner exec producing. Universal’s Senior EVP of Production Erik Baiers will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.
- 10/4/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Judd Apatow to produce.
In what it claims to be the first major studio rom-com about gay men, Universal Pictures has dated Judd Apatow-produced Bros for August 12, 2022.
Billy Eichner co-writes and will star in the story about two gay men finding sex and love.
Nicholas Stoller co-writes and will direct, and Apatow serves as producer with Stoller and Joshua Church.
Eichner is on board as executive producer.
Berlin winner Radu Jude calls out “bullshit of red carpets” at film festivals...
In what it claims to be the first major studio rom-com about gay men, Universal Pictures has dated Judd Apatow-produced Bros for August 12, 2022.
Billy Eichner co-writes and will star in the story about two gay men finding sex and love.
Nicholas Stoller co-writes and will direct, and Apatow serves as producer with Stoller and Joshua Church.
Eichner is on board as executive producer.
Berlin winner Radu Jude calls out “bullshit of red carpets” at film festivals...
- 3/5/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Universal has set “Bros,” a romantic comedy starring and co-written by Billy Eichner, for release on August 12, 2022.
Universal is touting Eichner’s “Bros” as the first openly gay man to star and co-write his own major studio film. And “Bros” is certainly the rare major studio romantic comedy that will feature two gay leads as they each try to maybe, possibly, probably stumble towards love…that is, if they can find the time. They’re both very busy.
Nicholas Stoller is directing “Bros,” and Stoller also co-wrote the screenplay with Eichner. The film is described as a smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about finding sex, love and romance amidst the madness.
“Bros” is produced by Judd Apatow, Stoller and Joshua Church, and Billy Eichner also serves as an executive producer on the film.
Eichner is well known for his comedy series “Billy on the Street,” where he parades celebrities through...
Universal is touting Eichner’s “Bros” as the first openly gay man to star and co-write his own major studio film. And “Bros” is certainly the rare major studio romantic comedy that will feature two gay leads as they each try to maybe, possibly, probably stumble towards love…that is, if they can find the time. They’re both very busy.
Nicholas Stoller is directing “Bros,” and Stoller also co-wrote the screenplay with Eichner. The film is described as a smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about finding sex, love and romance amidst the madness.
“Bros” is produced by Judd Apatow, Stoller and Joshua Church, and Billy Eichner also serves as an executive producer on the film.
Eichner is well known for his comedy series “Billy on the Street,” where he parades celebrities through...
- 3/5/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Universal has dated Bros, the new romantic comedy starring, written and executive produced by Billy Eichner for Aug. 12, 2022.
The studio already had the date reserved for an untitled event film. The only other wide entry on that date is an untitled Disney event film.
Universal bills Bros as “the first romantic comedy from a major studio about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy.”
Neighbors franchise filmmaker Nicholas Stoller directs. Pic is produced by Judd Apatow, Stoller and Joshua Church. This is the second movie after Minions: The Rise of Gru that Universal has kept for 2022. Yesterday, the studio announced they were moving their global tentpole F9 from Memorial Day weekend to June 25. Paramount seized the opportunity of that vacancy and moved the long-awaited A Quiet Place Part II from Sept. 17 to May 28.
The studio already had the date reserved for an untitled event film. The only other wide entry on that date is an untitled Disney event film.
Universal bills Bros as “the first romantic comedy from a major studio about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy.”
Neighbors franchise filmmaker Nicholas Stoller directs. Pic is produced by Judd Apatow, Stoller and Joshua Church. This is the second movie after Minions: The Rise of Gru that Universal has kept for 2022. Yesterday, the studio announced they were moving their global tentpole F9 from Memorial Day weekend to June 25. Paramount seized the opportunity of that vacancy and moved the long-awaited A Quiet Place Part II from Sept. 17 to May 28.
- 3/5/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Pictures has set an August 12, 2022 release date for Bros, the Billy Eichner-starring romantic comedy produced by Judd Apatow.
The film will portray two men maybe, possibly, probably stumbling towards love. Eichner co-wrote Bros with The Muppets helmer Nick Stoller, who will direct.
Eichner also starred on the Stoller-created Netflix series Friends From College. Bros is produced by Apatow, Stoller and Joshua Church and is executive produced by Eichner.
Eichner’s other credits include the series Difficult People and American Horror Story, as well as the Emmy-nominated shortform series Billy on the Street. He is repped by UTA, 3 Arts and Ziffren Brittenham.
Stoller, whose feature ...
The film will portray two men maybe, possibly, probably stumbling towards love. Eichner co-wrote Bros with The Muppets helmer Nick Stoller, who will direct.
Eichner also starred on the Stoller-created Netflix series Friends From College. Bros is produced by Apatow, Stoller and Joshua Church and is executive produced by Eichner.
Eichner’s other credits include the series Difficult People and American Horror Story, as well as the Emmy-nominated shortform series Billy on the Street. He is repped by UTA, 3 Arts and Ziffren Brittenham.
Stoller, whose feature ...
Universal Pictures has set an August 12, 2022 release date for Bros, the Billy Eichner-starring romantic comedy produced by Judd Apatow.
The film will portray two men maybe, possibly, probably stumbling towards love. Eichner co-wrote Bros with The Muppets helmer Nick Stoller, who will direct.
Eichner also starred on the Stoller-created Netflix series Friends From College. Bros is produced by Apatow, Stoller and Joshua Church and is executive produced by Eichner.
Eichner’s other credits include the series Difficult People and American Horror Story, as well as the Emmy-nominated shortform series Billy on the Street. He is repped by UTA, 3 Arts and Ziffren Brittenham.
Stoller, whose feature ...
The film will portray two men maybe, possibly, probably stumbling towards love. Eichner co-wrote Bros with The Muppets helmer Nick Stoller, who will direct.
Eichner also starred on the Stoller-created Netflix series Friends From College. Bros is produced by Apatow, Stoller and Joshua Church and is executive produced by Eichner.
Eichner’s other credits include the series Difficult People and American Horror Story, as well as the Emmy-nominated shortform series Billy on the Street. He is repped by UTA, 3 Arts and Ziffren Brittenham.
Stoller, whose feature ...
HBO has given a series order to Crashing, its single-camera comedy pilot directed by comedy powerhouse Judd Apatow and starring comedian Pete Holmes. Written by Holmes, the semi-autobiographical project centers on a sweet, wholesome comedian (Holmes) who, after his wife leaves him, has nowhere to stay but on the couches of New York's finest comics. Apatow and Holmes executive produce, with Holmes' manager Dave Rath serving as a producer alongside Josh Church (Trainwreck)…...
- 1/21/2016
- Deadline TV
Bill Block and John Friedberg have sold out the world on Untitled Lucas/Moore Project to star Leslie Mann following last week’s Us deal with Paramount.
Deals have closed in the UK (Entertainment Film Distributor), Germany (Constantin), Australia (Roadshow Films), Canada (eOne) and Benelux (Dutch Filmworks).
Further rights have gone in Eastern Europe (Freeman-Monolith-Blitz), Middle East (Gulf Film), Switzerland (Ascot Elite) and Israel (United King). Cinesky acquired airlines rights.
Block Entertainment’s Bill Block is producing alongside Judd Apatow and Josh Church for Apatow Productions.
Block Entertainment partner John Friedberg serves as executive producer.
Paramount will release the film wide on April 15, 2016.
Deals have closed in the UK (Entertainment Film Distributor), Germany (Constantin), Australia (Roadshow Films), Canada (eOne) and Benelux (Dutch Filmworks).
Further rights have gone in Eastern Europe (Freeman-Monolith-Blitz), Middle East (Gulf Film), Switzerland (Ascot Elite) and Israel (United King). Cinesky acquired airlines rights.
Block Entertainment’s Bill Block is producing alongside Judd Apatow and Josh Church for Apatow Productions.
Block Entertainment partner John Friedberg serves as executive producer.
Paramount will release the film wide on April 15, 2016.
- 5/15/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Paramount Pictures has acquired the Us distribution rights to the currently untitled Lucas & Moore Project, a new female comedy from renowned filmmaking duo Jon Lucas & Scott Moore (writers of The Hangover, 21 & Over) and starring Leslie Mann (The Other Woman, Knocked Up, This Is 40). Lucas and Moore will direct the film which is based on their original screenplay. Paramount will release the film in theaters on April 15, 2016. Block Entertainment and Merced Media are producing alongside Judd Apatow (Bridesmaids, This Is 40, Knocked Up, The 40-year-old Virgin) and Josh Church for Apatow Productions. Lensing begins this summer...
- 5/8/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
The studio has swooped on Us rights to the untitled Lucas & Moore Project in a timely move for international rights holder Bill Block on the eve of Cannes.
Paramount has set an April 15, 2016, release date as Jon Lucas and Scott Moore prepare to start shooting in New York this summer with Leslie Mann in the lead.
Bill Block of sales agent Block Entertainment and Merced Media, the $500m fund Block launched late last year with Merced Capital’s Raj Brinder Singh and PalmStar Media Capital’s Kevin Frakes, produces alongside Singh, Mann’s husband Judd Apatow and his Apatow Productions associate Josh Church.
Lucas and Moore will direct from their original screenplay and their writing credits include The Hangover and 21 & Over.
Block Entertainment partner John Friedberg serves as executive producer.
Paramount has set an April 15, 2016, release date as Jon Lucas and Scott Moore prepare to start shooting in New York this summer with Leslie Mann in the lead.
Bill Block of sales agent Block Entertainment and Merced Media, the $500m fund Block launched late last year with Merced Capital’s Raj Brinder Singh and PalmStar Media Capital’s Kevin Frakes, produces alongside Singh, Mann’s husband Judd Apatow and his Apatow Productions associate Josh Church.
Lucas and Moore will direct from their original screenplay and their writing credits include The Hangover and 21 & Over.
Block Entertainment partner John Friedberg serves as executive producer.
- 5/8/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Merced Media and Block Entertainment announced the untitled female comedy to be produce by Judd Apatow that Bill Block will introduce to buyers on the Croisette.
Leslie Mann will star for Jon Lucas and Scott Moore directing from their original screenplay.
Block Entertainment and Merced Media are producing alongside Apatow and Josh Church for Apatow Productions. Principal photography begins this summer in New York.
Merced Media is fully financing the project with Block and Merced’s Raj Brinder Singh serving as individual producers. Block Entertainment partner John Friedberg will serve as executive producer.
“Lucas and Moore have written a funny and heartfelt script about women and the challenges of motherhood,” said Mann. “I am thrilled to be working with them on this film, and to collaborate for the first time with Block Entertainment and Merced Media.”
Block added: “When we read Lucas and Moore’s script we knew it was a hit and a global female comedy...
Leslie Mann will star for Jon Lucas and Scott Moore directing from their original screenplay.
Block Entertainment and Merced Media are producing alongside Apatow and Josh Church for Apatow Productions. Principal photography begins this summer in New York.
Merced Media is fully financing the project with Block and Merced’s Raj Brinder Singh serving as individual producers. Block Entertainment partner John Friedberg will serve as executive producer.
“Lucas and Moore have written a funny and heartfelt script about women and the challenges of motherhood,” said Mann. “I am thrilled to be working with them on this film, and to collaborate for the first time with Block Entertainment and Merced Media.”
Block added: “When we read Lucas and Moore’s script we knew it was a hit and a global female comedy...
- 4/30/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Bill Block has readied his first big package since forming Block Entertainment with Raj Brinder Singh’s Merced Capital and Kevin Frakes’ PalmStar Media Capital. They are going out to studios today with a package that has Leslie Mann set to anchor an untitled R-rated female-driven comedy that was written and will be directed by The Hangover scribes Jon Lucas & Scott Moore. Pic is being produced by Apatow Productions’ Judd Apatow and Josh Church, alongside Block…...
- 4/30/2015
- Deadline
Principal photography begins today on Columbia Pictures’ action-comedy “The Other Guys,” starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. The film is directed by Adam McKay (Step Brothers, The Procedure, The Landlord) and written by Adam McKay & Chris Henchy(Land of the Lost). The film is a co-production between Gary Sanchez Productions and Mosaic. Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Jimmy Miller, and Patrick Crowley produce. David Householter, Chris Henchy and Kevin Messick are the Executive Producers. Jessica Elbaum and Josh Church serve as Co-Producers.
Set in New York City, “The Other Guys” follows Detective Allen Gamble (Ferrell), a forensic accountant who’s more interested in paperwork than hitting the streets, and Detective Terry Hoitz (Wahlberg), who has been stuck with Allen as his partner ever since an embarrassing public incident with his quick trigger finger. Allen and Terry idolize the city’s top cops, Danson and Manzetti (Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson...
Set in New York City, “The Other Guys” follows Detective Allen Gamble (Ferrell), a forensic accountant who’s more interested in paperwork than hitting the streets, and Detective Terry Hoitz (Wahlberg), who has been stuck with Allen as his partner ever since an embarrassing public incident with his quick trigger finger. Allen and Terry idolize the city’s top cops, Danson and Manzetti (Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson...
- 9/25/2009
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Principal photography started today on Columbia Pictures' action-comedy The Other Guys , starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. The film is directed by Adam McKay and written by Adam McKay & Chris Henchy. The film is a co-production between Gary Sanchez Productions and Mosaic. Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Jimmy Miller, and Patrick Crowley produce. David Householter, Chris Henchy and Kevin Messick are the Executive Producers. Jessica Elbaum and Josh Church serve as Co-Producers. Set in New York City, The Other Guys follows Detective Allen Gamble (Ferrell), a forensic accountant who's more interested in paperwork than hitting the streets, and Detective Terry Hoitz (Wahlberg), who has been stuck with Allen as his partner ever since an embarrassing public incident with his quick...
- 9/23/2009
- Comingsoon.net
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