Without the help of some brave investors, or the pockets of their makers, the following films would never have existed...
It's now a fairly common mantra that you'd be a fool to put up all of your own personal money into a feature film. By all means invest, but share the risk, or throw a few quid at Kickstarter.
Paying for the bulk of the negative/hard drive yourself, and leaving your own assets exposed? Utter lunacy.
Not that anyone told this lot...
The Passion Of The Christ Paid for by: Mel Gibson
For some time, Mel Gibson had, alongside his acting roles, been heavily invested in his production company, Icon. As such, he had two significant ways to earn money, and he needed both of them when it came to making The Passion Of The Christ.
This is the kind of film that studios run a mile from. All...
It's now a fairly common mantra that you'd be a fool to put up all of your own personal money into a feature film. By all means invest, but share the risk, or throw a few quid at Kickstarter.
Paying for the bulk of the negative/hard drive yourself, and leaving your own assets exposed? Utter lunacy.
Not that anyone told this lot...
The Passion Of The Christ Paid for by: Mel Gibson
For some time, Mel Gibson had, alongside his acting roles, been heavily invested in his production company, Icon. As such, he had two significant ways to earn money, and he needed both of them when it came to making The Passion Of The Christ.
This is the kind of film that studios run a mile from. All...
- 7/31/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Warcraft
Daniel Wu ("New Police Story") and Clancy Brown ("Carnivale") have joined the cast of Duncan Jones' "Warcraft" for Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures. Filming begins in Vancouver next month.
The pair join a cast that includes Paula Patton, Anson Mount, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, Travis Fimmel, Anton Yelchin, Ben Foster, Toby Kebbell. [Source: Screen]
Night at the Museum 3
Ricky Gervais will reprise his role as Dr. McPhee in Shawn Levy's "Night At The Museum 3" at 20th Century Fox.
Ben Stiller is reprising his lead role, and Gervais is back as his boss. Robin Williams also is returning as Teddy Roosevelt in the Christmas 2014 release. [Source: Deadline]
The Next Chapter Of The Purge
Zoe Soul ("Prisoners") has been cast in James DeMonaco's "The Purge" sequel which is apparently going by the title of "The Next Chapter Of The Purge" at Universal Pictures, Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes.
Like this past Summer's sleeper hit,...
Daniel Wu ("New Police Story") and Clancy Brown ("Carnivale") have joined the cast of Duncan Jones' "Warcraft" for Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures. Filming begins in Vancouver next month.
The pair join a cast that includes Paula Patton, Anson Mount, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, Travis Fimmel, Anton Yelchin, Ben Foster, Toby Kebbell. [Source: Screen]
Night at the Museum 3
Ricky Gervais will reprise his role as Dr. McPhee in Shawn Levy's "Night At The Museum 3" at 20th Century Fox.
Ben Stiller is reprising his lead role, and Gervais is back as his boss. Robin Williams also is returning as Teddy Roosevelt in the Christmas 2014 release. [Source: Deadline]
The Next Chapter Of The Purge
Zoe Soul ("Prisoners") has been cast in James DeMonaco's "The Purge" sequel which is apparently going by the title of "The Next Chapter Of The Purge" at Universal Pictures, Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes.
Like this past Summer's sleeper hit,...
- 12/19/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
• Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent), John Cusack (Lee Daniels’ The Butler), and Jason Patric (Speed 2: Cruise Control) will team up with Bruce Willis for The Prince, a Las Vegas-set thriller about a former mob boss who must return to the city when his daughter goes missing. Brian A Miller (House of the Rising Sun) is set to direct. Cusack and Jackson recently appeared together in The Frozen Ground. [Deadline]
• AnnaSophia Robb (The Carrie Diaries) will play a girl with cancer in Conspiracy on Jekyll Island, which is currently shooting in Chicago. Minnie Driver and Frank Grillo are set to star as...
• AnnaSophia Robb (The Carrie Diaries) will play a girl with cancer in Conspiracy on Jekyll Island, which is currently shooting in Chicago. Minnie Driver and Frank Grillo are set to star as...
- 11/26/2013
- by Lindsey Bahr
- EW - Inside Movies
The Bridge's Catalina Sandino Moreno has been cast in the lead role in Castro's Daughter.
Castro's Daughter will chronicle the life of the former Cuban president's exiled child Alina Fernandez, to be played by Sandino Moreno.
Fernandez was born of a love affair between Castro and Cuban socialite Natalia 'Naty' Revuelta in the 1950s.
The film will be directed by Crazy Kind of Love's Sarah Siegel-Magness.
Oscar winner and Crash writer Bobby Moresco and Cuban playwright Nilo Cruz (Anna in the Tropics) have penned the script.
Castro's Daughter is expected to be released in Us cinemas on November 11, 2015. The film has yet to be given a UK release.
Moreno is best known for playing Alma Ruiz in FX's The Bridge, and for her Oscar-nominated performance in Maria Full of Grace.
> Rosario Dawson replaced by Catalina Sandino Moreno in Incarnate
> Michael Cera's Magic Magic debuts first trailer...
Castro's Daughter will chronicle the life of the former Cuban president's exiled child Alina Fernandez, to be played by Sandino Moreno.
Fernandez was born of a love affair between Castro and Cuban socialite Natalia 'Naty' Revuelta in the 1950s.
The film will be directed by Crazy Kind of Love's Sarah Siegel-Magness.
Oscar winner and Crash writer Bobby Moresco and Cuban playwright Nilo Cruz (Anna in the Tropics) have penned the script.
Castro's Daughter is expected to be released in Us cinemas on November 11, 2015. The film has yet to be given a UK release.
Moreno is best known for playing Alma Ruiz in FX's The Bridge, and for her Oscar-nominated performance in Maria Full of Grace.
> Rosario Dawson replaced by Catalina Sandino Moreno in Incarnate
> Michael Cera's Magic Magic debuts first trailer...
- 11/25/2013
- Digital Spy
Colombian actress Catalina Sandino Moreno, who earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in “Maria Full of Grace,” is set to star in the historical drama “Castro’s Daughter,” it was announced Saturday by Mankind Entertainment and Smokewood Entertainment Group. Sarah Siegel-Magness is directing ”Castro’s Daughter,” which was written by Oscar winner Bobby Moresco (“Crash”) and acclaimed Cuban playwright Nilo Cruz (“Anna in the Tropics”), who was the first Hispanic to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Sandino Moreno will play Fidel Castro’s exiled daughter Alina Fernandez, who was the result of an extramarital love affair Castro had with wealthy Cuban socialite Natalia.
- 11/23/2013
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
The unholy bastard child of a low budget after school drama and the limpest, most derivative romantic comedy imaginable, Crazy Kind of Love attempts to exist as both a frothy coming of age story and a more sombre drama, and it completely fails at both. So little feels genuine that it begs the question if those involved are in actuality idiot savants and have crafted one of the most subtle parodies of all time.
The most genuine compliment I can pay to this wreck is that everything at play is mostly harmless, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s not still insulting to the viewer. If the on-the-nose musical cues and the atrociously contrived meet-cute between our young leads aren’t enough to drive you stir crazy early on, Crazy Kind of Love will soon use up its third, fourth and umpteenth strike as it continues to show absolutely...
The most genuine compliment I can pay to this wreck is that everything at play is mostly harmless, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s not still insulting to the viewer. If the on-the-nose musical cues and the atrociously contrived meet-cute between our young leads aren’t enough to drive you stir crazy early on, Crazy Kind of Love will soon use up its third, fourth and umpteenth strike as it continues to show absolutely...
- 6/2/2013
- by Simon Brookfield
- We Got This Covered
This is the second batch of clips we've added recently for the Phase 4 Films release starring Virginia Madsen, Sam Trammell, Zach Gilford, Amanda Crew, Graham Rogers, Madeline Zima, Kristoffer Ryan Winters, Anthony Lapaglia, Aly Michalka, Lin Shaye, Eva Longoria, Christopher Atkins and Camryn. The romantic comedy helmed by Sarah Siegel-Magness, opens in theaters on May 31st. While re-evaluating her life as a newly single mother, a woman relies on her carefree son and his awkward brother to keep their lives interesting. When an unlikely romance blossoms between the youngest son and the new girl in town, she realizes the key to her happiness can be found where she least expects it, and there's only one kind of love worth living for - the crazy kind.
- 5/31/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
After earning an Oscar nomination as a producer on the gritty breakout film "Precious," Sarah Siegel-Magness has decided to take on something a bit lighter. Actually, a lot lighter. And even more, she's stepped things up by making her directorial debut on a film penned by Karen McCullah Lutz ("Legally Blonde," "The House Bunny") and based on the book "Angel Angel" by April Stevens. "Crazy Kind Of Love" brings together Virginia Madsen, "Friday Night Lights" thesp Zach Gilford and "True Blood" star Sam Trammell in a tale that follows a mother, in the midst of re-evaluating her life, who leans on her stoner son and his brother for support. But a romance between the younger son and the girl next door could be the key the mother needs to move on. And in this exclusive clip, we see that Madsen's character is clearly out of her element and adjusting to the changes in her life.
- 5/30/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Phase 4 Films has sent along new new Crazy Kind of Love Clips; a romantic comedy also known as Long Time Gone, starring Virginia Madsen, Sam Trammell, Zach Gilford and Amanda Crew. Sarah Siegel-Magness directs from the screenplay by Karen McCullah Lutz based on the novel by April Stevens. While re-evaluating her life as a newly single mother, a woman relies on her carefree son and his awkward brother to keep their lives interesting. When an unlikely romance blossoms between the youngest son and the new girl in town, she realizes the key to her happiness can be found where she least expects it, and there's only one kind of love worth living for - the crazy kind. Also in the cast of Crazy Kind of Love are Graham Rogers, Madeline Zima, Kristoffer Ryan Winters, Anthony Lapaglia, Aly Michalka, Lin Shaye, Eva Longoria and Christopher Atkins.
- 5/29/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Exclusive: Smokewood Entertainment has just inked a script deal for Killshot, a feature thriller set against the backdrop of the top-secret CIA program that researched and utilized a teachable psychic-based protocol called Remote Viewing for use in real-world military spy operations and battlefield situations. Screenwriter Paige Cameron, who’s writing a Salvador Dali film for Imagine Entertainment, has been tapped to develop and co-write the script with Oscar-nominated Precious producer Sarah Siegel-Magness. Siegel-Magness will produce with her husband and Smokewood co-founder Gary Magness. Siegel-Magness called Cameron “a gifted storyteller who is a quickly emerging talent. We are both proud to be able to bring this factual story into the light and explore its implications for the future as well as the part we, as a society, play in shaping that future through our thoughts and beliefs.” Partly inspired by the real-life involvement of decorated military intelligence officer Major Ed A.
- 2/4/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Phase 4 Films has acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to Sarah Siegel-Magness' "Long Time Gone," a drama starring Virginia Madsen, Amanda Crew and Zach Gilford. Madsen plays Augusta, a Connecticut resident who has a nervous breakdown after discovering her husband is having an affair. Her son tries to comfort her with the help of his older brother (Gilford) and live-in girlfriend (Crew). Anthony Lapaglia and Eva Longoria also star in the directorial debut of Siegel-Magness, who produced "Precious." "We are thrilled to be working with Sarah on her directorial debut after her past...
- 11/6/2012
- by Lucas Shaw
- The Wrap
Phase 4 Films has acquired Us and Canadian rights to "Long Time Gone," the directorial debut of "Precious" producer Sarah Siegel-Magness. The film stars Virginia Madsen, Amanda Crew, Zach Gilford, Anthony Lapaglia and Eva Longoria. The film centers on a woman (Madsen), whose life is thrown into disarray when she discovers her husband's infidelity. She suffers a nervous breakdown and her son becomes determined to help her with the aid of his estrangd older brother. The film is based on April Stevens' novel "Angel Angel," and produced by Bobbi Sue Lather, Gary Magness and Karen McCullah Lutz ("Legally Blonde"), who also penned the script. Phase 4 plans a theatrical, VOD and digital release in Spring 2013.
- 11/6/2012
- by Beth Hanna
- Thompson on Hollywood
Phase 4 Films has acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to “Long Time Gone,” the directorial debut of Oscar-nominated “Precious” producer Sarah Siegel-Magness. The specialty distributor plans a day-and-date release in theatres and on VOD and digital platforms in the spring. Virginia Madsen, Amanda Crew, Zach Gilford, Anthony Lapaglia, Eva Longoria and Sam Trammell star in the story of a Connecticut wife and mother who suffers a nervous breakdown after her philandering husband leaves her and the efforts of her sons to try and provide comfort. Karen McCullah Lutz (“Legally Blonde”) adapted the screenplay from the April Stevens novel “Angel Angel.” Bobbi Sue Luther, Gary Magness of Smokewood Entertainment and Lutz produced. Read More: Phase 4 Films Acquires Keanu Reeves Drama 'generation Um...' for U.S. and Canada “We are thrilled to be working with Sarah on her directorial debut after her past success as a...
- 11/6/2012
- by Jay A. Fernandez
- Indiewire
Sarah Siegel-Magness' Long Time Gone Lands at Phase 4 Phase 4 Films has picked up U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to Long Time Gone, starring Virginia Madsen, Amanda Crew and Zach Gilford as well as Anthony Lapaglia, Eva Longoria and Sam Trammell, reports Variety. Long Time Gone is scripted by Karen McCullah Lutz and based on the April Stevens' novel "Angel Angel." The film stars Madsen as a woman living an ideal life, who's thrown into turmoil after she learns that her husband's having an affair. Bobbi Sue Luther, Gary Magness and Lutz produce.
- 11/6/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Sarah Siegel-Magness' Long Time Gone Lands at Phase 4 Phase 4 Films has picked up U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to Long Time Gone, starring Virginia Madsen, Amanda Crew and Zach Gilford as well as Anthony Lapaglia, Eva Longoria and Sam Trammell, reports Variety. Long Time Gone is scripted by Karen McCullah Lutz and based on the April Stevens' novel "Angel Angel." The film stars Madsen as a woman living an ideal life, who's thrown into turmoil after she learns that her husband's having an affair. Bobbi Sue Luther, Gary Magness and Lutz produce.
- 11/6/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Sam Trammell Shifts To Long Time Gone
Sam Trammell, also known as Sam Merlotte, hometown bar-owner, stickler landlord, and resident Bon Temps shapeshifter of True Blood, has joined the cast of Long Time Gone, the directorial debut of Sarah Siegel-Magness. Trammell will play a supporting character, a landscaper who hires the lead characters' son.
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Sam Trammell, also known as Sam Merlotte, hometown bar-owner, stickler landlord, and resident Bon Temps shapeshifter of True Blood, has joined the cast of Long Time Gone, the directorial debut of Sarah Siegel-Magness. Trammell will play a supporting character, a landscaper who hires the lead characters' son.
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- 9/28/2011
- by Emily Estep
- We Got This Covered
[1] Good things keep coming for the stars of Animal Kingdom, as Jacki Weaver lands a role in David O. Russell's The Silver Linings Playbook. Weaver will play Bradley Cooper's mother in the film, based on Matthew Quick's novel about a former high school teacher (Cooper) who’s just been released from a four-year stint at a mental institution into the care of his mother. Upon his release, the protagonist initially tries to win back his ex-wife but eventually falls into a romance with an eccentric young widow (Jennifer Lawrence). Also signed on for the project is Robert De Niro in an unnamed part. Chris Tucker was said to be in talks [2] for the part of Cooper's pal from the institution, but the latest reports don't mention him, so I'm guessing he's out. The Silver Linings Playbook is set to begin shooting this fall. [The Hollywood Reporter [3]] After the jump, Paul Bettany...
- 9/28/2011
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
Sam Trammell ("True Blood") and Zach Gilford ("Friday Night Lights") are joining Sarah Siegel-Magness' indie directorial debut "Long Time Gone" at Smokewood Entertainment reports True Blood Online.
The story follows a broken family who must cope when Gordie Iris, (Anthony Lapaglia) leaves his wife, Augusta (Virginia Madsen), for another woman. Their disparate sons, Matthew (Gilford) and Henry (newcomer Graham Rogers), have no idea what to do when their mother refuses to come out of her bedroom for days on end which turns into weeks.
When carefree Bette (Amanda Crew) enters their lives, her outlook on the world revolutionizes the way each has been viewing this situation. Trammell plays ‘Jeff,’ an easy-going landscaper, who hires Henry as a day laborer and befriends his distraught mother.
Karen McCullah (“The Ugly Truth,” “Legally Blonde”) wrote the screenplay based upon April Stevens’ novel "Angel, Angel". Bobbi Sue Luther, Gary Magness and McCullah are producing.
The story follows a broken family who must cope when Gordie Iris, (Anthony Lapaglia) leaves his wife, Augusta (Virginia Madsen), for another woman. Their disparate sons, Matthew (Gilford) and Henry (newcomer Graham Rogers), have no idea what to do when their mother refuses to come out of her bedroom for days on end which turns into weeks.
When carefree Bette (Amanda Crew) enters their lives, her outlook on the world revolutionizes the way each has been viewing this situation. Trammell plays ‘Jeff,’ an easy-going landscaper, who hires Henry as a day laborer and befriends his distraught mother.
Karen McCullah (“The Ugly Truth,” “Legally Blonde”) wrote the screenplay based upon April Stevens’ novel "Angel, Angel". Bobbi Sue Luther, Gary Magness and McCullah are producing.
- 9/27/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
"True Blood" star Sam Trammell has shape-shifted himself into something even more dynamic than a collie – the actor is turning himself into a real-life movie star.
Collider reports that Trammell has signed on to play Jeff, a landscaper who serves as a source of comfort to a distraught divorcee in "Precious" producer Sarah Siegel-Magness' directorial debut, "Long Time Gone," an adaptation of April Stevens' novel "Angel, Angel."
The indie, produced by Smokewood Entertainment, centers on a family who begins to unravel when Gordie, the man of the house, played by Anthony Lapaglia, leaves behind his wife and children to pursue a relationship with another woman.
Virginia Madsen stars as Augusta, Gordie's scorned wife, who suffers a breakdown following her husband's betrayal. "Friday Night Lights" star Zach Gilford trades "clear eyes, full, hearts, can't lose" for "just get mom out of bed" as his motto, playing Augusta's son who...
Collider reports that Trammell has signed on to play Jeff, a landscaper who serves as a source of comfort to a distraught divorcee in "Precious" producer Sarah Siegel-Magness' directorial debut, "Long Time Gone," an adaptation of April Stevens' novel "Angel, Angel."
The indie, produced by Smokewood Entertainment, centers on a family who begins to unravel when Gordie, the man of the house, played by Anthony Lapaglia, leaves behind his wife and children to pursue a relationship with another woman.
Virginia Madsen stars as Augusta, Gordie's scorned wife, who suffers a breakdown following her husband's betrayal. "Friday Night Lights" star Zach Gilford trades "clear eyes, full, hearts, can't lose" for "just get mom out of bed" as his motto, playing Augusta's son who...
- 9/27/2011
- by Sarah Crow
- NextMovie
Long Time Gone casts Sam Trammell opposite Virginia Madsen and Anthony Lapaglia. The "True Blood" star has joined the indie drama which Smokewood Entertainment is producing. Sarah Siegel-Magness, the company's co-founder and producer of Precious, makes her making her directorial debut on Long Time Gone. The story tells of a broken family whose father (Lapaglia) leaves his wife (Madsen) for another woman. The sons are left confused as to what to do next after mom locks herself in her bedroom and doesn't come out days that turn into weeks. Trammell is in as an easy-going landscaper who sons one son and becomes friends with the mother.
- 9/27/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Long Time Gone casts Sam Trammell opposite Virginia Madsen and Anthony Lapaglia. The "True Blood" star has joined the indie drama which Smokewood Entertainment is producing. Sarah Siegel-Magness, the company's co-founder and producer of Precious, makes her making her directorial debut on Long Time Gone. The story tells of a broken family whose father (Lapaglia) leaves his wife (Madsen) for another woman. The sons are left confused as to what to do next after mom locks herself in her bedroom and doesn't come out days that turn into weeks. Trammell is in as an easy-going landscaper who sons one son and becomes friends with the mother.
- 9/27/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
* Aly Michalka, last seen getting her belly piercing ripped out by Leighton Meester in The Roommate, has joined the cast of Long Time Gone, the directorial debut of producer Sarah Siegel-Magness(Precious). The film stars Meg Ryan as a woman who suffers a nervous breakdown after her husband leaves her. Michalka will play a local girl who went to school with one of Ryan's two sons, and finds...
- 8/29/2011
- by Travis Hopson
- Punch Drunk Critics
Smokewood Entertainment's Long Time Gone stars Meg Ryan in Sarah Siegel-Magness' directorial debut in a story of a woman suffering from a nervous breakdown after her cheating husband leaves her. Variety reports that Graham Rogers and Zach Gilford are co-starring as the two sons who, along with Gilford's girlfriend played by Amanda Crew, try to comfort Ryan. AMichalka will play Janine, a local girl who attended the same high school as Rogers who's attracted to him, despite being older. Zima is Annie, a hippie who works at a food co-op and gets fixed up with Gilford...
- 8/26/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Smokewood Entertainment's Long Time Gone stars Meg Ryan in Sarah Siegel-Magness' directorial debut in a story of a woman suffering from a nervous breakdown after her cheating husband leaves her. Variety reports that Graham Rogers and Zach Gilford are co-starring as the two sons who, along with Gilford's girlfriend played by Amanda Crew, try to comfort Ryan. AMichalka will play Janine, a local girl who attended the same high school as Rogers who's attracted to him, despite being older. Zima is Annie, a hippie who works at a food co-op and gets fixed up with Gilford...
- 8/26/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Graham Rogers has joined Sarah Siegel-Magness' directorial debut "Long Time Gone" at Smokewood Entertainment says Variety.
Meg Ryan plays a woman who suffers a nervous breakdown after her cheating husband leaves her. Rogers is playing her 18-year-old son Henry, a kind stoner and school dropout determined to comfort her with the help of his estranged older brother (Zach Gilford) and live-in girlfriend (Amanda Crew).
Karen McCullah Lutz wrote the script based on April Stevens' novel "Angel, Angel". Bobbi Sue Luther, Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness are producing and shooting kicks off this Fall.
Meg Ryan plays a woman who suffers a nervous breakdown after her cheating husband leaves her. Rogers is playing her 18-year-old son Henry, a kind stoner and school dropout determined to comfort her with the help of his estranged older brother (Zach Gilford) and live-in girlfriend (Amanda Crew).
Karen McCullah Lutz wrote the script based on April Stevens' novel "Angel, Angel". Bobbi Sue Luther, Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness are producing and shooting kicks off this Fall.
- 8/25/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
When John Schultz was in elementary school, his favorite classroom activity was when the teacher would hand out a vocabulary list of 20 words and he would have to write a story that employed all of them. "I loved that challenge of here's what you have to work with. Make it work," Schultz said.
It shouldn't be all that surprising then that the director is making his third indie feature, but it is refreshing that with this week's "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer," he's aiming to entertain today's elementary school kids by working in the indie world's least prolific genre, the family film. Oddly, in the considerably more ungoverned area of the medium that's wide open to personal coming-of-age stories and cinematic anarchy, few are made with the intention of appealing to all audiences.
Less unusual has been Schultz's career path, though it still might strike some as peculiar.
It shouldn't be all that surprising then that the director is making his third indie feature, but it is refreshing that with this week's "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer," he's aiming to entertain today's elementary school kids by working in the indie world's least prolific genre, the family film. Oddly, in the considerably more ungoverned area of the medium that's wide open to personal coming-of-age stories and cinematic anarchy, few are made with the intention of appealing to all audiences.
Less unusual has been Schultz's career path, though it still might strike some as peculiar.
- 6/10/2011
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
The show-business bug bit Sarah Siegel-Magness when she was just 8 years old and her father, while on a business trip to Hollywood, brought her to the set of the seminal TV show "M*A*S*H." Recalls Siegel-Magness, "That was the coolest experience of my entire life. I never really forgot that." Though she would go on to enjoy other, profitable careers—at age 15 she opened her own tea kiosk in her hometown of Boulder, Colo., and founded the fashion line So Low—her heart never truly left the movies. After meeting filmmaker Lee Daniels, Siegel-Magness and her husband, Gary Magness, signed up as producers on the 2008 film "Tennessee." They then scored Oscar nominations as producers of Daniels' 2009 film "Precious." But Siegel-Magness' latest project is a definite departure from those heavy dramas; "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" is the first in what will hopefully be a series of films.
- 6/8/2011
- by help@backstage.com (Jenelle Riley)
- backstage.com
In 2000, the world first met Judy Moody, the amusingly mercurial heroine of Megan McDonald.s bestselling book series. Since then, the adventurous tyke has inspired eight additional books and the series has sold a phenomenal 14 million copies in 23 languages. Now Judy is poised to make her big screen debut in Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. Have a listen as director John Schultz, producer Sarah Siegel-Magness, executive producer Bobbi Sue Luthor, author Megan McDonald and the actors talk about the film in this new Behind-the-Scenes Featurette.
Synopsis:
When her best-laid plans for a summer full of fun go comically awry, an imaginative young girl creates her own vacation adventures in Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. Based on the beloved, bestselling book series by Megan McDonald, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is an irresistible and delightfully funny treat for adventure-loving kids and adults.
This summer, Judy...
Synopsis:
When her best-laid plans for a summer full of fun go comically awry, an imaginative young girl creates her own vacation adventures in Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. Based on the beloved, bestselling book series by Megan McDonald, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is an irresistible and delightfully funny treat for adventure-loving kids and adults.
This summer, Judy...
- 6/6/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
See new movie clips from Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, starring Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham, Parris Mosteller, Janet Varney, Kristoffer Ryan Winters, Garrett Ryan, Preston Bailey, Jaleel White, Ashley Boettcher, Taylar Hender and Cameron Bryce. We also have interview clips with many of the cast above as well as direct John Schultz, creator and screenwriter Megan McDonald, producer Sarah Siegel-Magness, executive producers Andrew Sugerman and Bobbi Sue Luther as well as recording artist Camryn. Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is based on the children’s book series which written by Megan McDonald and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. The family film looks like good fun for the kids. Don't forget to check out the behind-the-scenes videos as well.
- 6/3/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See new movie clips from Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, starring Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham, Parris Mosteller, Janet Varney, Kristoffer Ryan Winters, Garrett Ryan, Preston Bailey, Jaleel White, Ashley Boettcher, Taylar Hender and Cameron Bryce. We also have interview clips with many of the cast above as well as direct John Schultz, creator and screenwriter Megan McDonald, producer Sarah Siegel-Magness, executive producers Andrew Sugerman and Bobbi Sue Luther as well as recording artist Camryn. Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is based on the children’s book series which written by Megan McDonald and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. The family film looks like good fun for the kids. Don't forget to check out the behind-the-scenes videos as well.
- 6/3/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See new movie clips from Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, starring Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham, Parris Mosteller, Janet Varney, Kristoffer Ryan Winters, Garrett Ryan, Preston Bailey, Jaleel White, Ashley Boettcher, Taylar Hender and Cameron Bryce. We also have interview clips with many of the cast above as well as direct John Schultz, creator and screenwriter Megan McDonald, producer Sarah Siegel-Magness, executive producers Andrew Sugerman and Bobbi Sue Luther as well as recording artist Camryn. Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is based on the children’s book series which written by Megan McDonald and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. The family film looks like good fun for the kids. Don't forget to check out the behind-the-scenes videos as well.
- 6/3/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Here's a look at some interesting and/or noteworthy projects that were recently added to IMDbPro's database of development titles:
The Nymphomaniac – Cannes' headline-grabbing, definitely-not-a-Nazi filmmaker Lars von Trier continues to stir up controversy with his next project – a film that may or may not be pornographic.
Three Mississppi – Mark Wahlberg's got another chance to let his peacock fly with funnyman Will Ferrell. The Other Guys duo reunite for this Warner Bros. comedy about neighborhood rivals whose annual friendly football game gets a little out of hand. Ferrell produces through his Gary Sanchez production company.
Long Time Gone – Meg Ryan is in negotiations to star in this family drama from Precious producer Sarah Siegel-Magness. Filming is expected to begin this fall.
Cherry – James Franco, Heather Graham and Dev Patel are set to appear in this independent drama about an 18-year-old woman who moves to Los Angeles and becomes a porn actress. Stephen Elliott directs the film, which plans to shoot this summer.
Children of the Revolution – One of a handful of documentaries Julien Temple (The Future Is Unwritten) is developing in his "cities and music" series. This one examines Rio's cultural, political and technical revolutions from the 1970s to present.
The Nymphomaniac – Cannes' headline-grabbing, definitely-not-a-Nazi filmmaker Lars von Trier continues to stir up controversy with his next project – a film that may or may not be pornographic.
Three Mississppi – Mark Wahlberg's got another chance to let his peacock fly with funnyman Will Ferrell. The Other Guys duo reunite for this Warner Bros. comedy about neighborhood rivals whose annual friendly football game gets a little out of hand. Ferrell produces through his Gary Sanchez production company.
Long Time Gone – Meg Ryan is in negotiations to star in this family drama from Precious producer Sarah Siegel-Magness. Filming is expected to begin this fall.
Cherry – James Franco, Heather Graham and Dev Patel are set to appear in this independent drama about an 18-year-old woman who moves to Los Angeles and becomes a porn actress. Stephen Elliott directs the film, which plans to shoot this summer.
Children of the Revolution – One of a handful of documentaries Julien Temple (The Future Is Unwritten) is developing in his "cities and music" series. This one examines Rio's cultural, political and technical revolutions from the 1970s to present.
- 5/27/2011
- by Eric Greene
- IMDbPro News
Sarah Siegel-Magness, one of the three Oscar-nominated producers of Lee Daniels‘ 2009 hit Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire, will be making her directorial debut with Long Time Gone. She’ll be working from a Karen McCullah screenplay — based on April Stevens‘ novel Angel, Angel — and will be producing the pic alongside Bobbi Sue Luther and Gary Magness.
And, most notably, Meg Ryan is currently in talks to star in the film. Ironically, with a film titled Little Black Train, Ryan is also in the works of stepping behind the camera for the first time. [Variety]
The “story follows a broken family which is healed when the girlfriend of the youngest son moves in and changes their lives forever.” To read more about the source material, head over to the novel’s Amazon page or check out the synopsis below.
In her engaging debut novel, a quirky study of a dysfunctional suburban family,...
And, most notably, Meg Ryan is currently in talks to star in the film. Ironically, with a film titled Little Black Train, Ryan is also in the works of stepping behind the camera for the first time. [Variety]
The “story follows a broken family which is healed when the girlfriend of the youngest son moves in and changes their lives forever.” To read more about the source material, head over to the novel’s Amazon page or check out the synopsis below.
In her engaging debut novel, a quirky study of a dysfunctional suburban family,...
- 5/27/2011
- by Danny King
- The Film Stage
Meg Ryan is in talks to star in the drama "Long Time Gone."According to Variety, producer Sarah Siegel-Magness ("Precious") will make her directorial debut on the film.The film is based on the novel "Angel, Angel" by April Stevens.Karen McCullah wrote the adaptation.The film centers on a damaged family that begins the healing process upon the arrival of the girlfriend of the youngest son at their home.Bobbi Sue Luther, Gary Magness and McCullah are producing through Magness' Smokewood Entertainment. Andrew Sugerman and Seth Jaret are executive producing. Production begins in the fall. Ryan was recently in "Serious Moonlight" and "The Women."...
- 5/26/2011
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Long Time Gone
Meg Ryan is in advanced negotiations to star in the indie drama "Long Time Gone" which "Precious" producer Sarah Siegel-Magness will direct.
The story centers on a broken family that finds itself healed when the girlfriend of the youngest son moves in and is adapted from April Stevens' novel "Angel, Angel". Shooting begins this Fall in Los Angeles. [Source: The L.A. Times]
R.I.P.D.
He's been linked for a while, now Jeff Bridges has been confirmed to be cast alongside Ryan Reynolds in Universal's supernatural tentpole "R.I.P.D."
Reynolds plays a recently slain police officer who joins the Rest In Peace Department and tries to find his own murderer. Bridges will play veteran cop in the department. [Source: The Wrap]
Oz: The Great And Powerful
Joey King ("Ramona and Beezus") will play China Girl in Sam Raimi's "Oz: The Great And Powerful" at Disney Pictures.
In the story, the character is made entirely of porcelain...
Meg Ryan is in advanced negotiations to star in the indie drama "Long Time Gone" which "Precious" producer Sarah Siegel-Magness will direct.
The story centers on a broken family that finds itself healed when the girlfriend of the youngest son moves in and is adapted from April Stevens' novel "Angel, Angel". Shooting begins this Fall in Los Angeles. [Source: The L.A. Times]
R.I.P.D.
He's been linked for a while, now Jeff Bridges has been confirmed to be cast alongside Ryan Reynolds in Universal's supernatural tentpole "R.I.P.D."
Reynolds plays a recently slain police officer who joins the Rest In Peace Department and tries to find his own murderer. Bridges will play veteran cop in the department. [Source: The Wrap]
Oz: The Great And Powerful
Joey King ("Ramona and Beezus") will play China Girl in Sam Raimi's "Oz: The Great And Powerful" at Disney Pictures.
In the story, the character is made entirely of porcelain...
- 5/26/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Filed under: Movie News
One-time romantic-comedy queen Meg Ryan hasn't been seen much on the big screen recently, but the 'When Harry Met Sally' star is now in talks for a new film and possibly to make her directorial debut.
In 'Long Time Gone,' Ryan would play the mother of a broken family that is healed when the girlfriend of the youngest son moves in and, in true Hollywood fashion, "changes their lives forever."
The film is based on the novel, 'Angel, Angel,' by April Stevens. 'Precious' producer Sarah Siegel-Magness will make this her first directorial effort. Production is set to start this fall.
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One-time romantic-comedy queen Meg Ryan hasn't been seen much on the big screen recently, but the 'When Harry Met Sally' star is now in talks for a new film and possibly to make her directorial debut.
In 'Long Time Gone,' Ryan would play the mother of a broken family that is healed when the girlfriend of the youngest son moves in and, in true Hollywood fashion, "changes their lives forever."
The film is based on the novel, 'Angel, Angel,' by April Stevens. 'Precious' producer Sarah Siegel-Magness will make this her first directorial effort. Production is set to start this fall.
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- 5/26/2011
- by Sharon Knolle
- Moviefone
What happened to Meg Ryan? It doesn't feel like it was that long ago when she was starring in movies like Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally or even You've Got Mail. Be it the old adage about women's expiration date in Hollywood, the bad plastic surgery or the fact that she started appearing in some really bad movies, her career hasn't exactly gone well in the last decade. For that reason, the title of her newest project makes total sense. According to Variety, Ryan is currently in talks to star in Long Time Gone for first time director Sarah Siegel-Magness. The film would be the actress' first since Serious Midnight in 2009. The story centers on a broken family that only begins to heal itself when the teenage son's girlfriend moves into the house and "changes their lives forever." Ryan will play the family matriarch who, after learning that...
- 5/26/2011
- cinemablend.com
Variety is reporting Relativity Media acquired the domestic distribution rights to “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.” The movie adaptation is based on the children’s book series written by Megan McDonald, which has sold over 13 million copies and in 23 languages. The script is written by McDonald and Kathy Waugh. The books follow the humorous adventures of a third grader, Judy Moody. “Judy Moody has an enormous fan base the world over,” said Sarah Siegel-Magness, a producer of the film. “We are excited to partner with the savvy team at Relativity to bring this beloved character to the big screen.” The film stars Jordana Beatty and Heather Graham. It is directed by John Schultz. It is slated for theater release in the spring of 2011.Source: Variety...
- 2/2/2011
- LRMonline.com
Relativity Media is taking charge of theatrical marketing and distribution for best-selling children’s book adaptation Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer in the United States, with plans to release the film this summer.
The film stars Australian actress Jordana Beatty (Superman Returns) as Judy Moody along with Heather Graham (The Hangover).
The film keeps track of Judy Moody’s exciting activities in which she gets started with the most unforgettable summer of her life with the help and joy of her younger brother Stink (the role went to Parris Mosteller) and playful Aunt Opal (played by aforementioned Heather Graham). The screenplay, written by co-writer Kathy Waugh (Peep and the Big Wide World) and Megan McDonald, is based on the characters in McDonald’s popular kiddie book series, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds and published by Candlewick Press.
There are nine adventures in the bestselling series, in excess of 13 million copies in print worldwide,...
The film stars Australian actress Jordana Beatty (Superman Returns) as Judy Moody along with Heather Graham (The Hangover).
The film keeps track of Judy Moody’s exciting activities in which she gets started with the most unforgettable summer of her life with the help and joy of her younger brother Stink (the role went to Parris Mosteller) and playful Aunt Opal (played by aforementioned Heather Graham). The screenplay, written by co-writer Kathy Waugh (Peep and the Big Wide World) and Megan McDonald, is based on the characters in McDonald’s popular kiddie book series, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds and published by Candlewick Press.
There are nine adventures in the bestselling series, in excess of 13 million copies in print worldwide,...
- 2/2/2011
- by Nikola Mraovic
- Filmofilia
Relativity Media will theatrically market and distribute Smokewood Entertainment’s feature film “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.” Directed by John Schultz (“Like Mike,” “Aliens in the Attic”), the film stars Australian actress Jordana Beatty (“Superman Returns”) as Judy Moody and Heather Graham (“The Hangover”).
The film chronicles Judy Moody’s adventures in which she sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life with the help of her little brother Stink (Parris Mosteller) and fun-loving Aunt Opal (Graham). The script, penned by Kathy Waugh (“Peep and the Big Wide World”) and Megan McDonald, is based on the characters in McDonald’s popular children’s book series. There are nine adventures in the best-selling series, with more than 13 million copies in print worldwide, and translations in 22 languages. McDonald has written a novel inspired by the film’s script which will be published May 24.
Producing are Smokewood’s Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness,...
The film chronicles Judy Moody’s adventures in which she sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life with the help of her little brother Stink (Parris Mosteller) and fun-loving Aunt Opal (Graham). The script, penned by Kathy Waugh (“Peep and the Big Wide World”) and Megan McDonald, is based on the characters in McDonald’s popular children’s book series. There are nine adventures in the best-selling series, with more than 13 million copies in print worldwide, and translations in 22 languages. McDonald has written a novel inspired by the film’s script which will be published May 24.
Producing are Smokewood’s Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness,...
- 2/1/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Relativity Media will theatrically market and distribute Smokewood Entertainment’s feature film “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.” Directed by John Schultz (“Like Mike,” “Aliens in the Attic”), the film stars Australian actress Jordana Beatty (“Superman Returns”) as Judy Moody and Heather Graham (“The Hangover”).
The film chronicles Judy Moody’s adventures in which she sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life with the help of her little brother Stink (Parris Mosteller) and fun-loving Aunt Opal (Graham). The script, penned by Kathy Waugh (“Peep and the Big Wide World”) and Megan McDonald, is based on the characters in McDonald’s popular children’s book series. There are nine adventures in the best-selling series, with more than 13 million copies in print worldwide, and translations in 22 languages. McDonald has written a novel inspired by the film’s script which will be published May 24.
Producing are Smokewood’s Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness,...
The film chronicles Judy Moody’s adventures in which she sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life with the help of her little brother Stink (Parris Mosteller) and fun-loving Aunt Opal (Graham). The script, penned by Kathy Waugh (“Peep and the Big Wide World”) and Megan McDonald, is based on the characters in McDonald’s popular children’s book series. There are nine adventures in the best-selling series, with more than 13 million copies in print worldwide, and translations in 22 languages. McDonald has written a novel inspired by the film’s script which will be published May 24.
Producing are Smokewood’s Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness,...
- 2/1/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Relativity Media is taking charge of theatrical marketing and distribution for John Schultz's "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer." The film, based on Megan McDonald's popular children's book series centered around the title character will star Australian actress Jordana Beatty ("Superman Returns") as Judy Moody alongside Heather Graham. McDonald co-wrote the feature film, slated for a summer 2011 wide release. Producer Sarah Siegel-Magness said about the project, "Judy Moody ...
- 2/1/2011
- Indiewire
Relativity has acquired the kiddie-book adaptation "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer," with plans of releasing the John Schultz-directed film wide this summer. Produced by Smokewood Entertainment, the film stars Australian actress Jordana Beatty in the title role, alongside Heather Graham. The film is based on Megan McDondald's best-selling Candlewick Press book series, chronicling the life of a young women who sets out to enjoy a thrilling summer with the help of her aunt (played in the movie version by Graham) and little brother (Parris Mosteller). Smokewood's Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness,...
- 2/1/2011
- The Wrap
Twelve-year-old Australian actress Jordana Beatty will play the title role in the family film "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer." According to Variety, the film is based on the popular children's book series by Megan McDonald that revolves around the adventures of a third-grade girl and her brother.Heather Graham previously joined the cast as Judy.s zany Aunt Opal.John Schultz ("Aliens in the Attic") will direct with shooting set to begin in late August.Kathy Waugh and McDonald adapted the script.Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness ("Precious") are producing through their Smokewood Entertainment production company. Bobbie Sue Luther and Andrew Sugerman will executive produce.Beatty's only film credit to date is a bit part in 2006's "Superman Returns."...
- 7/22/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Heather Graham has booked the role of Aunt Opal in the family film "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer." The film is based on the popular children's book series about the adventures of third-grader Judy Moody. Megan McDonald wrote the eight book series. According to Variety, John Schultz ("Aliens in the Attic") will direct from a script by Kathy Waugh and McDonald. In the books, Aunt Opal is a world-traveling, eccentric personality who babysits Judy and Judy's brother Stink for the summer.The role of Judy has not been cast yet.Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness ("Precious") are producing with an August production date set in L.A.Graham recently wrapped production on the family film "The Flying Machine."...
- 7/1/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Producers Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness ("Precious") are developing a film adaptation of the popular children's book series "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" says Variety.
Author Megan McDonald will co-adapt the script with Kathy Waugh. The series chronicles the humorous adventures of a female third-grader and her brother Stink.
John Schultz ("Aliens in the Attic") will direct and filming kicks off this August in Los Angeles.
Author Megan McDonald will co-adapt the script with Kathy Waugh. The series chronicles the humorous adventures of a female third-grader and her brother Stink.
John Schultz ("Aliens in the Attic") will direct and filming kicks off this August in Los Angeles.
- 5/6/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness, the producers of the critically-acclaimed "Precious" have chosen to make "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" their next film. John Schultz ("Aliens in the Attic") will direct from an Kathy Waugh is adapting the screenplay alongside book author Megan McDonald Schultz Filming starts this August in Los Angeles. According to Variety, the Magnesses, who are producing via their Smokewood Entertainment company, are hoping to turn this film into a franchise . The eight titles in the series of McDonald's books follow the humorous adventures of Judy Moody, third-grader. All are illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.
- 5/6/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
By Jeff Sneider
Parents of 12 year-old aspiring actresses, start getting those headshots ready.
"Precious" producers Gary Magness and Sarah Siegel-Magness are bringing "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" to the bigscreen, reports Variety.
John Schultz ("Aliens in the Attic") will direct the family film from an adapted screenplay by "Judy Moody" author Megan McDonald and Kathy Waugh. The Magnesses will produce through their production compan...
Parents of 12 year-old aspiring actresses, start getting those headshots ready.
"Precious" producers Gary Magness and Sarah Siegel-Magness are bringing "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" to the bigscreen, reports Variety.
John Schultz ("Aliens in the Attic") will direct the family film from an adapted screenplay by "Judy Moody" author Megan McDonald and Kathy Waugh. The Magnesses will produce through their production compan...
- 5/6/2010
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
"Precious" producers Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness are developing family film Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer , based on the popular children's book series, says The Hollywood Reporter . John Schultz ( Aliens in the Attic ) will direct from a script by Kathy Waugh and Megan McDonald, author of the books. Filming will start this August in Los Angeles. Variety says "McDonald's books chronicle the humorous adventures of third-grader Judy Moody. There are eight titles in the series, with more than 12 million copies in print. All are illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. A spin-off series features Judy Moody's brother Stink."...
- 5/5/2010
- Comingsoon.net
The winners of Aspen Shortsfest 2010 were announced Sunday. Among the winners were Norwegian director Anita Killi’s animated film “Angry Man,” the comedy “Seeds of the Fall” from Sweden’s Patrik Eklund and American documentarian Cynthia Wade’s “Born Sweet."
This year's main Shortsfest jury included acclaimed actress Meg Ryan, producer Sarah Siegel-Magness, Academy Award-nominated feature screenwriter David Arata, and Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker Daniel Junge.
This year's main Shortsfest jury included acclaimed actress Meg Ryan, producer Sarah Siegel-Magness, Academy Award-nominated feature screenwriter David Arata, and Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker Daniel Junge.
- 4/12/2010
- Moving Pictures Magazine
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