Shogun director Jonathan van Tulleken will lead a TV adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley’s debut novel, The Loney.
In a competitive situation, New Regency Television International acquired rights to the book and has attached van Tulleken, who will direct and executive-produce the initial episodes of the upcoming Blade Runner 2099.
Van Tulleken will work with New Regency Television International execs Ed Rubin, Emma Broughton and Beth Pattinson out of the company’s UK office. Shōgun, which he directed for Disney+, has been one of the most streamed originals of 2024 to date.
The Loney, Hurley’s first novel, was a Sunday Times bestseller, tells the story of two brothers on a journey through northwest England where they encounter unnerving secrets and become enmeshed in a series of terrifying events that shape their lives forever. It has attracted praise from the likes of Stephen King and won the the British Book Awards’ Book of the Year.
In a competitive situation, New Regency Television International acquired rights to the book and has attached van Tulleken, who will direct and executive-produce the initial episodes of the upcoming Blade Runner 2099.
Van Tulleken will work with New Regency Television International execs Ed Rubin, Emma Broughton and Beth Pattinson out of the company’s UK office. Shōgun, which he directed for Disney+, has been one of the most streamed originals of 2024 to date.
The Loney, Hurley’s first novel, was a Sunday Times bestseller, tells the story of two brothers on a journey through northwest England where they encounter unnerving secrets and become enmeshed in a series of terrifying events that shape their lives forever. It has attracted praise from the likes of Stephen King and won the the British Book Awards’ Book of the Year.
- 5/1/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“Shogun” director Jonathan van Tulleken is set to direct the screen adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley’s debut novel “The Loney.”
Van Tulleken will also executive produce the project, which is produced by New Regency Television after they scooped up the television rights to the novel following a competitive bidding process. New Regency’s London-based team, comprised of Ed Rubin, Emma Broughton, and Beth Pattinson, will work with him on the project.
Described as a “chilling horror” story, “The Loney” has been translated into twenty languages.
“The Loney tells the gripping story of two brothers on a journey through northwest England where they encounter unnerving secrets and become enmeshed in a series of terrifying events that shape their lives forever,” reads the logline.
Hurley has also written “Devil’s Day” and “Starve Acre,” the latter of which has been turned into a film starring Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark.
“I...
Van Tulleken will also executive produce the project, which is produced by New Regency Television after they scooped up the television rights to the novel following a competitive bidding process. New Regency’s London-based team, comprised of Ed Rubin, Emma Broughton, and Beth Pattinson, will work with him on the project.
Described as a “chilling horror” story, “The Loney” has been translated into twenty languages.
“The Loney tells the gripping story of two brothers on a journey through northwest England where they encounter unnerving secrets and become enmeshed in a series of terrifying events that shape their lives forever,” reads the logline.
Hurley has also written “Devil’s Day” and “Starve Acre,” the latter of which has been turned into a film starring Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark.
“I...
- 5/1/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Ridley Scott’s production company has a new UK television chief.
Sharon Hughff, who was previously Creative Director, Scripted Television at eOne in the UK, has been named Head of Television at Scott Free UK.
Reporting to Scott Free’s Cco David W Zucker, and President of Television, Clayton Krueger, Hughff will oversee development and production for the company’s slate of scripted programming out of London.
It comes two years after Hughff joined eOne from The Crown producer Left Bank, where she produced series including Netflix’s White Lines and Sky/Cinemax series Strike Back.
She most recently exec produced the adaptation of Amor Towles’ A Gentleman in Moscow for Paramount+ and Showtime, which premieres later this month. The series stars Ewan McGregor and was written by Ben Vanstone.
Previous credits at Left Bank, where she was an executive producer include an adaptation of Louise Penny’s Three Pines...
Sharon Hughff, who was previously Creative Director, Scripted Television at eOne in the UK, has been named Head of Television at Scott Free UK.
Reporting to Scott Free’s Cco David W Zucker, and President of Television, Clayton Krueger, Hughff will oversee development and production for the company’s slate of scripted programming out of London.
It comes two years after Hughff joined eOne from The Crown producer Left Bank, where she produced series including Netflix’s White Lines and Sky/Cinemax series Strike Back.
She most recently exec produced the adaptation of Amor Towles’ A Gentleman in Moscow for Paramount+ and Showtime, which premieres later this month. The series stars Ewan McGregor and was written by Ben Vanstone.
Previous credits at Left Bank, where she was an executive producer include an adaptation of Louise Penny’s Three Pines...
- 3/26/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Smith has been cast in the action thriller ‘Sugar Bandits,’ which is based on the Chuck Hogan book ‘Devils in Exile.’
The story centres on an Iraq War veteran who teams up with a crew of fellow vets to target the drug trade in Boston.
Hogan’s writing credits include ‘The Town’ and ‘The Strain’ (which he co-wrote with Guillermo del Toro) — wrote the screenplay.
Also in news – Leo Woodall & Quintessa Swindell set for conspiracy thriller ‘Prime Target’
Smith and Jon Mone will produce through Westbrook Studios with Ryan Shimazaki overseeing; Stuart Ford will produce for AGC Studios, which is fully financing the film; and Richard Abate will produce for 3 Arts Entertainment.
Smith’s upcoming movies include the untitled fourth ‘Bad Boys’ film, which is still in production, alongside the upcoming sequel to Zombie hit ‘I Am Legend,’ which is set to co-star Michael B. Jordan and see...
The story centres on an Iraq War veteran who teams up with a crew of fellow vets to target the drug trade in Boston.
Hogan’s writing credits include ‘The Town’ and ‘The Strain’ (which he co-wrote with Guillermo del Toro) — wrote the screenplay.
Also in news – Leo Woodall & Quintessa Swindell set for conspiracy thriller ‘Prime Target’
Smith and Jon Mone will produce through Westbrook Studios with Ryan Shimazaki overseeing; Stuart Ford will produce for AGC Studios, which is fully financing the film; and Richard Abate will produce for 3 Arts Entertainment.
Smith’s upcoming movies include the untitled fourth ‘Bad Boys’ film, which is still in production, alongside the upcoming sequel to Zombie hit ‘I Am Legend,’ which is set to co-star Michael B. Jordan and see...
- 2/15/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Prime Target is headed to Apple TV+. The streaming service has ordered the new conspiracy thriller starring Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. Eight episodes will be produced for the first season of the series.
The Prime Target series will follow a young mathematician (Woodall) on the verge of a major breakthrough that will hold the key to every computer in the world, but some will try to stop him before he succeeds. Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babbett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, Ali Suliman, Fra Fee, and Joseph Mydell also star in the series.
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The Prime Target series will follow a young mathematician (Woodall) on the verge of a major breakthrough that will hold the key to every computer in the world, but some will try to stop him before he succeeds. Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babbett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, Ali Suliman, Fra Fee, and Joseph Mydell also star in the series.
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- 2/15/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
‘One Day’ actor, Leo Woodall and ‘Black Adam’ star Quintessa Swindell have been set to lead Apple TV+’s conspiracy thriller ‘Prime Target’.
The eight-episode series features a brilliant young math post-graduate, Edward Brooks, played by Woodall, on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders, a female Nsa agent, played by Swindell, who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behaviour. Together they start to piece the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.
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The cast also includes Academy Award nominee and BAFTA Award winner Stephen Rea (The Crying Game...
The eight-episode series features a brilliant young math post-graduate, Edward Brooks, played by Woodall, on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders, a female Nsa agent, played by Swindell, who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behaviour. Together they start to piece the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.
Also in news – First look images emerge for season 2 of ‘Extraordinary’
The cast also includes Academy Award nominee and BAFTA Award winner Stephen Rea (The Crying Game...
- 2/14/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
White Lotus and One Day breakout Leo Woodall is leading an Apple TV+ thriller opposite Black Adam star Quintessa Swindell about a young maths graduate who discovers the secret to prime numbers, with Ridley Scott producing.
Woodall will play Edward Brook in Prime Target and Scott’s indie Scott Free is producing with New Regency. The show is created by Sherlock scribe Steve Thompson.
Woodall, who is having a moment following performances in HBO’s White Lotus and new Netflix adaptation One Day, is a maths graduate on the verge of succeeded in finding a pattern in prime numbers, which would hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders (Swindell), a female Nsa agent, who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behavior.
Woodall will play Edward Brook in Prime Target and Scott’s indie Scott Free is producing with New Regency. The show is created by Sherlock scribe Steve Thompson.
Woodall, who is having a moment following performances in HBO’s White Lotus and new Netflix adaptation One Day, is a maths graduate on the verge of succeeded in finding a pattern in prime numbers, which would hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders (Swindell), a female Nsa agent, who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behavior.
- 2/14/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off his work in Netflix’s One Day, Leo Woodall is now set to lead Prime Target, a conspiracy thriller ordered at Apple TV+ on Wednesday.
Spanning eight episodes, Prime Target stars Woodall (who also made a splash in The White Lotus‘ sophomore season) as Edward Brooks, a brilliant young math post-graduate on the verge of a major breakthrough: If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he’ll hold the key to every computer in the world.
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Spanning eight episodes, Prime Target stars Woodall (who also made a splash in The White Lotus‘ sophomore season) as Edward Brooks, a brilliant young math post-graduate on the verge of a major breakthrough: If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he’ll hold the key to every computer in the world.
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- 2/14/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
“One Day” star Leo Woodall and “Black Adam’s” Quintessa Swindell are set to lead a new thriller series for Apple TV+ titled “Prime Target.”
Created by Steve Thompson (“Sherlock”) and produced by New Regency with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free, the eight-episode drama follows a mathematical genius as he’s plunged into a troubling conspiracy just as he’s about to make a major computational breakthrough.
Woodall plays math post-graduate Edward Brooks, who’s on the verge of working out how to access every computer in the world via a unique mathematical pattern when he realizes an someone is trying to stop him. Swindell takes on the role of Nsa agent Taylah Sanders, whose job is to watch and report on mathematicians with world-changing ideas.
“Together they start to piece together the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of,” reads the logline.
Rounding out the cast are Stephen Rea...
Created by Steve Thompson (“Sherlock”) and produced by New Regency with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free, the eight-episode drama follows a mathematical genius as he’s plunged into a troubling conspiracy just as he’s about to make a major computational breakthrough.
Woodall plays math post-graduate Edward Brooks, who’s on the verge of working out how to access every computer in the world via a unique mathematical pattern when he realizes an someone is trying to stop him. Swindell takes on the role of Nsa agent Taylah Sanders, whose job is to watch and report on mathematicians with world-changing ideas.
“Together they start to piece together the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of,” reads the logline.
Rounding out the cast are Stephen Rea...
- 2/14/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Directed by Oscar nominee Paul Schrader based on his original script, Master Gardener follows Narvel Roth (Joel Edgerton), the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He’s as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (three-time Oscar nominee Sigourney Weaver). When Mrs. Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threaten them all.
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- 8/27/2023
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
(Welcome to Under the Radar, a column where we spotlight specific movies, shows, trends, performances, or scenes that caught our eye and deserved more attention ... but otherwise flew under the radar. In this edition: Paul Schrader is back and as provocative as ever with "Master Gardener," "Unrest" meets politics and philosophy in the middle, and "Land of Gold" puts a new spin on road trip movies.)
We should probably address the elephant in the room, right? The longer this writers' strike marches on, the clearer it becomes that we've reached a pivotal inflection point in this industry. Writers, the lifeblood of the entire moviemaking business, are rightfully fed up with a studio system that has progressively disenfranchised the most vulnerable (and irreplaceable) creative talent. As much as top-level studio executives forced the hands of writers through unfair wages, the insidious practice of "mini-rooms," and the worrisome possibilities involving A.I.
We should probably address the elephant in the room, right? The longer this writers' strike marches on, the clearer it becomes that we've reached a pivotal inflection point in this industry. Writers, the lifeblood of the entire moviemaking business, are rightfully fed up with a studio system that has progressively disenfranchised the most vulnerable (and irreplaceable) creative talent. As much as top-level studio executives forced the hands of writers through unfair wages, the insidious practice of "mini-rooms," and the worrisome possibilities involving A.I.
- 6/1/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Plot: The film follows Narvel Roth, the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill. When Mrs. Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threaten them all.
Review: Paul Schrader’s career has always been one of extreme highs and lows. While his writing and directing efforts are typically tagged with his credits on Raging Bull and Taxi Driver, Schrader’s output in the 2000s has been wildly inconsistent. But, since his 2017 masterpiece First Reformed, the filmmaker has delivered a solid follow-up in 2021’s The Card Counter and looks to complete a loose thematic trilogy with Master Gardener. With an exceptional lead performance by...
Review: Paul Schrader’s career has always been one of extreme highs and lows. While his writing and directing efforts are typically tagged with his credits on Raging Bull and Taxi Driver, Schrader’s output in the 2000s has been wildly inconsistent. But, since his 2017 masterpiece First Reformed, the filmmaker has delivered a solid follow-up in 2021’s The Card Counter and looks to complete a loose thematic trilogy with Master Gardener. With an exceptional lead performance by...
- 5/26/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Universal’s “Fast X” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £5.8 million ($7.3 million), according to numbers released by Comscore.
In second place, Disney’s “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” continued its strong run in the territory, adding £2.8 million in its third weekend for a total of £28.9 million. In its seventh weekend, Universal’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” earned £544,283 in third position for a total of £51.8 million.
Lionsgate’s “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” debuted in fourth place with £327,197. Rounding off the top five was another debut, Sony’s “Beau Is Afraid,” with £231,370. The other debut in the top 10 was Trafalgar Releasing’s “Don Giovanni – Met Opera 2023,” which bowed in ninth position with £99,842.
Coming up, the Royal Opera House is opening its ballet “Sleeping Beauty” theatrically mid-week on May 24, while Trafalgar is opening concert film “Roger Waters – This Is Not A Drill – Live From...
In second place, Disney’s “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” continued its strong run in the territory, adding £2.8 million in its third weekend for a total of £28.9 million. In its seventh weekend, Universal’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” earned £544,283 in third position for a total of £51.8 million.
Lionsgate’s “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” debuted in fourth place with £327,197. Rounding off the top five was another debut, Sony’s “Beau Is Afraid,” with £231,370. The other debut in the top 10 was Trafalgar Releasing’s “Don Giovanni – Met Opera 2023,” which bowed in ninth position with £99,842.
Coming up, the Royal Opera House is opening its ballet “Sleeping Beauty” theatrically mid-week on May 24, while Trafalgar is opening concert film “Roger Waters – This Is Not A Drill – Live From...
- 5/23/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Paul Schrader is one of the most iconic voices in cinema today. From his brilliant script that created a legend with Martin Scorsese’s classic Taxi Driver, to the thought-provoking First Reformed with Ethan Hawke, he’s a true master. His latest effort is a thoughtful and intriguing tale about a man with a secret past who embarks on an unexpected love triangle. Yet this is a Paul Schrader feature, so you will find several layers with these characters. Master Gardener features an incredible cast including Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver, and the terrific Quintessa Swindell. And not surprisingly, it features a sharp script from the writer/director himself.
I recently sat down with Sigourney Weaver and Joel Edgerton to discuss their latest. And while my camera took a moment to click, once it did, it was a fascinating chat. Both of these incredible talents opened up about living in this world,...
I recently sat down with Sigourney Weaver and Joel Edgerton to discuss their latest. And while my camera took a moment to click, once it did, it was a fascinating chat. Both of these incredible talents opened up about living in this world,...
- 5/22/2023
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
A person sits at a desk, in a room so stark and tidy it might belong to a monk or a model prisoner, writing in a notebook. His inner monologue plays as a voiceover, drier than sandpaper; in this case, it’s a horticulture lecture about French and British gardens. If you were not aware that you were watching the opening shots of a Paul Schrader film, you’d think you were witnessing a parody of one. For 50-plus years, the legendary screenwriter and director has turned a stable of...
- 5/20/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
As Sanctuary, Zachary Wigon’s twisted tale of a dominatrix and her wealthy client, opens in NY and LA, David Lancaster of producer Rumble Films recalls a speedy 18-day shoot on a custom-made set in Brownsville, Brooklyn in late summer of 2021. It was Covid, so not the easiest time for indie financing.
It world premiered in Toronto, Neon picked it up. Rumble is pretty prolific with projects including Whiplash, Night Crawler, Eye In The Sky, Drive and Donnybrook. It lost one project to a lack of pandemic insurance and more recently saw another fall away since it wouldn’t have been finished shooting by the end of June – when actor and director contracts expires and they could potentially be on strike alongside writers. “It’s a tricky world,” he said.
He’s in Cannes with eOne horror thriller Visitation by Nicolas Pesce starring Olivie Cooke and Isla Johnston that finished...
It world premiered in Toronto, Neon picked it up. Rumble is pretty prolific with projects including Whiplash, Night Crawler, Eye In The Sky, Drive and Donnybrook. It lost one project to a lack of pandemic insurance and more recently saw another fall away since it wouldn’t have been finished shooting by the end of June – when actor and director contracts expires and they could potentially be on strike alongside writers. “It’s a tricky world,” he said.
He’s in Cannes with eOne horror thriller Visitation by Nicolas Pesce starring Olivie Cooke and Isla Johnston that finished...
- 5/19/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
After a slight lapse with 2021’s subpar The Card Counter, writer/director Paul Schrader returns to solid, provocative form in this captivating character study of an emotionally detached horticulturalist with a dark past who is forced to reconnect with traits he once embraced, and now hates, to save someone he loves. On paper, Master Gardener’s plot can easily be streamlined into a sentence long synopsis but Schrader’s film, like it’s protagonist, is enriched with depth and complexity.
An electrifying Joel Edgerton plays Narvel Roth, the master gardener of the title who works for wealthy dowager/land owner Norma Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver). In the run up to her annual charity auction, Norma asks Narvel if he could take on her great niece, Maya (Quintessa Swindell), as an apprentice to help with the extra work. Narvel reluctantly agrees but soon finds himself bonding with Mia, who also has a...
An electrifying Joel Edgerton plays Narvel Roth, the master gardener of the title who works for wealthy dowager/land owner Norma Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver). In the run up to her annual charity auction, Norma asks Narvel if he could take on her great niece, Maya (Quintessa Swindell), as an apprentice to help with the extra work. Narvel reluctantly agrees but soon finds himself bonding with Mia, who also has a...
- 5/19/2023
- by Daniel Goodwin
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
We’re three weeks into the summer movie season, and it’s looking much like previous months where only one or two movies are doing well, while all else flounders. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
This week’s high-profile release is “Fast X,” the 10th installment of the Universal franchise that began in 2001 with “The Fast and the Furious,” a surprise hit at the time, making stars of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. Both of them returned in 2009 for the fourth movie “Fast & Furious,” directed by Justin Lin, who stuck around for three movies including 2021’s “F9.”
Lin left “Fast X” as director, to be replaced by Louis Letterier but Lin’s screenplay was used for what will be the first part of the finale for the entire franchise. Originally, it was meant to be a two-part finale, but Diesel recently stated it would actually be a three-parter,...
This week’s high-profile release is “Fast X,” the 10th installment of the Universal franchise that began in 2001 with “The Fast and the Furious,” a surprise hit at the time, making stars of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. Both of them returned in 2009 for the fourth movie “Fast & Furious,” directed by Justin Lin, who stuck around for three movies including 2021’s “F9.”
Lin left “Fast X” as director, to be replaced by Louis Letterier but Lin’s screenplay was used for what will be the first part of the finale for the entire franchise. Originally, it was meant to be a two-part finale, but Diesel recently stated it would actually be a three-parter,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver in Master GardenerPhoto: Magnolia Pictures
A man sits at a desk, writing in his journal while the camera circles him. It’s an image that’s been repeated in every film of Paul Schrader’s recent loose trilogy. The three films are connected by this image...
A man sits at a desk, writing in his journal while the camera circles him. It’s an image that’s been repeated in every film of Paul Schrader’s recent loose trilogy. The three films are connected by this image...
- 5/17/2023
- by Murtada Elfadl
- avclub.com
"Master Gardener' is the new 'indie' crime thriller written and directed by Paul Schrader, starring Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver and Quintessa Swindell, opening May 19, 2023 in theaters:
"... 'Narvel Roth' (Edgerton) is the meticulous horticulturist of 'Gracewood Gardens', a beautiful estate owned by wealthy dowager 'Mrs. Haverhill' (Weaver). When she orders Roth to take on her troubled great-niece 'Maya' (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice, his life is thrown into chaos and dark secrets from his past emerge..."
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"... 'Narvel Roth' (Edgerton) is the meticulous horticulturist of 'Gracewood Gardens', a beautiful estate owned by wealthy dowager 'Mrs. Haverhill' (Weaver). When she orders Roth to take on her troubled great-niece 'Maya' (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice, his life is thrown into chaos and dark secrets from his past emerge..."
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- 5/10/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Paul Schrader will not keep mum.
On Monday night, the filmmaker spoke at Santa Monica’s Aero Theatre between screenings of “First Reformed” (2017) and “The Card Counter” (2021). He’s been making the promo rounds of late, whether sharing his new digs on Facebook or being interviewed by New York Magazine or, most recently, The New Yorker.
His distributors often ask him to refrain from Facebook posting ahead of the release of his new film — in this case “Master Gardener”, starring the romantic triangle of Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver, and Quintessa Swindell, which played well at Venice. It’s the concluding film in Schrader’s lonely-man-in-a-room trilogy, including “First Reformed” and “The Card Counter.” And yet the indefatigable Schrader is still posting, weighing in on A.I., among other things, and during the conversation, he also spoke about the tricky movie he’s written and now hopes Elisabeth Moss will star in and direct.
On Monday night, the filmmaker spoke at Santa Monica’s Aero Theatre between screenings of “First Reformed” (2017) and “The Card Counter” (2021). He’s been making the promo rounds of late, whether sharing his new digs on Facebook or being interviewed by New York Magazine or, most recently, The New Yorker.
His distributors often ask him to refrain from Facebook posting ahead of the release of his new film — in this case “Master Gardener”, starring the romantic triangle of Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver, and Quintessa Swindell, which played well at Venice. It’s the concluding film in Schrader’s lonely-man-in-a-room trilogy, including “First Reformed” and “The Card Counter.” And yet the indefatigable Schrader is still posting, weighing in on A.I., among other things, and during the conversation, he also spoke about the tricky movie he’s written and now hopes Elisabeth Moss will star in and direct.
- 5/9/2023
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Since May 2, members of the Writers Guild of America have been on strike in demand of higher minimum wages, overhauled residuals, and various other issues brought up during negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. One particularly contentious issue is the use of artificial intelligence in screenwriting, which WGA leadership has requested be regulated in order to protect writers’ working standards such as compensation, credits, and residuals.
Now, filmmaker and elite Facebook poster Paul Schrader is weighing in on the issue. In a post published Thursday, Schrader called the WGA’s position on AI “a fascinating conundrum,” saying he believes it is inevitable that the technology will become a major tool in screenwriting.
“The Guild doesn’t fear AI as much as it fears not getting paid. Burrow into that logic. It’s apparent that AI will become a force in film entertainment” Schrader wrote. “Do you...
Now, filmmaker and elite Facebook poster Paul Schrader is weighing in on the issue. In a post published Thursday, Schrader called the WGA’s position on AI “a fascinating conundrum,” saying he believes it is inevitable that the technology will become a major tool in screenwriting.
“The Guild doesn’t fear AI as much as it fears not getting paid. Burrow into that logic. It’s apparent that AI will become a force in film entertainment” Schrader wrote. “Do you...
- 5/7/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
If gardening is the art of manipulating crops, those with roots and blossoms that require scrupulous nurturing, then horticulturist Narvel Roth is the best and worst guy for the job in writer-director Paul Schrader’s silently haunting minimalist epic, “Master Gardener.”
Played by a brooding and elegantly sturdy Joel Edgerton, Narvel Roth seems suited for the job on the one hand, as he is the meticulous kind. With a strikingly angular face, slim-fit overalls, not a hair out of place in his neatly parted cut and a name as peculiarly formal as its owner, you could almost sniff Narvel’s thoroughness in every plant and flora he tends to.
Then again, perhaps he is not all that suited for the post, either. A shady past as a former neo-Nazi and tough-guy-for-hire haunts Narvel, despite his current honorable occupation at the stately mansion, Gracewood Gardens. How could he be expected to...
Played by a brooding and elegantly sturdy Joel Edgerton, Narvel Roth seems suited for the job on the one hand, as he is the meticulous kind. With a strikingly angular face, slim-fit overalls, not a hair out of place in his neatly parted cut and a name as peculiarly formal as its owner, you could almost sniff Narvel’s thoroughness in every plant and flora he tends to.
Then again, perhaps he is not all that suited for the post, either. A shady past as a former neo-Nazi and tough-guy-for-hire haunts Narvel, despite his current honorable occupation at the stately mansion, Gracewood Gardens. How could he be expected to...
- 5/4/2023
- by Tomris Laffly
- The Wrap
Clockwise from top left: They Cloned Tyrone (Photo: Netflix); Master Gardener (Photo: Magnolia Pictures); War Pony (Photo: Momentum Pictures); Theater Camp (Photo: Searchlight Pictures), Past Lives (Photo: A24)Graphic: Karl Gustafson
By this point in the year, we already know what summer blockbusters to expect in 2023. Sure, there are a few superhero flicks,...
By this point in the year, we already know what summer blockbusters to expect in 2023. Sure, there are a few superhero flicks,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Jen Lennon, Mark Keizer, and Cindy White
- avclub.com
Magnolia Pictures has launched the full trailer for Paul Schrader’s new thriller feature ‘Master Gardener.’
The film follows Narvel Roth (award-winner Joel Edgerton), the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs Haverhill (three-time Academy Award® nominee Sigourney Weaver). When Mrs Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threatens them all.
Directed by Academy Award® nominee Paul Schrader based on his original screenplay, the film also stars Esai Morales.
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The film follows Narvel Roth (award-winner Joel Edgerton), the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs Haverhill (three-time Academy Award® nominee Sigourney Weaver). When Mrs Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threatens them all.
Directed by Academy Award® nominee Paul Schrader based on his original screenplay, the film also stars Esai Morales.
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- 3/29/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The first trailer has arrived for “Master Gardener”, the latest from writer-director Paul Schrader.
Schrader, screenwriter of such films as “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull”, has assembled an impressive cast headed by Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver and Quintessa Swindell.
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The film focuses on Narvel Roth (Edgerton), meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens, where he’s devoted his life to tending to the grounds of the historic estate owned by wealthy widow Mrs. Haverhill (Weaver).
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When his employer insists that he take her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Swindell) under his wing as his a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threaten them all.
“Master Gardener” debuts on May 19.
Schrader, screenwriter of such films as “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull”, has assembled an impressive cast headed by Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver and Quintessa Swindell.
Read More: ‘Taxi Driver’/’Raging Bull’ Screenwriter Paul Schrader Slams Clint Eastwood’s ‘Cry Macho: ‘It Fails In Every Area’
The film focuses on Narvel Roth (Edgerton), meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens, where he’s devoted his life to tending to the grounds of the historic estate owned by wealthy widow Mrs. Haverhill (Weaver).
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When his employer insists that he take her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Swindell) under his wing as his a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threaten them all.
“Master Gardener” debuts on May 19.
- 3/29/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
"Master Gardener' is the new 'indie' crime thriller written and directed by Paul Schrader, starring Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver and Quintessa Swindell, opening May 19, 2023 in theaters:
"... 'Narvel Roth' (Edgerton) is the meticulous horticulturist of 'Gracewood Gardens', a beautiful estate owned by wealthy dowager 'Mrs. Haverhill' (Weaver). When she orders Roth to take on her troubled great-niece 'Maya' (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice, his life is thrown into chaos and dark secrets from his past emerge..."
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"... 'Narvel Roth' (Edgerton) is the meticulous horticulturist of 'Gracewood Gardens', a beautiful estate owned by wealthy dowager 'Mrs. Haverhill' (Weaver). When she orders Roth to take on her troubled great-niece 'Maya' (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice, his life is thrown into chaos and dark secrets from his past emerge..."
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- 3/28/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Gardening is a belief in the future. A belief that things will happen according to plan." Magnolia Pictures has unveiled the official trailer for the latest Paul Schrader movie - this one titled Master Gardener, which first premiered at the 2022 Venice Film Festival last fall. It also played at the New York Film Festival and a few others, which a theatrical release set for May 2023 coming up soon this summer movie season. The film is about man named Narvel Roth, a meticulous horticulturist who is seriously devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill. Joel Edgerton stars as the titular "master gardener", who has a mysterious past that is revealed throughout the film. The cast also includes Sigourney Weaver, Quintessa Swindell, Eduardo Losan, Esai Morales, Rick Cosnett, Victoria Hill, & Amy Le. Good film. I reviewed this positively out of Venice last year,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
With a career resurgence thanks to First Reformed, Paul Schrader decided to form a trilogy (and perhaps beyond) of like-minded character studies. His third outing of the series, Master Gardener, premiered on the fall festival circuit last year and will now head into theaters at the start of the summer from Magnolia Pictures. Ahead of the release, the first trailer has now arrived for the film starring Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver, and Quintessa Swindell
Edgerton stars as Narvel Roth, the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Weaver). When Mrs. Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Swindell) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threaten them all.
Rory O’Connor said in his review,...
Edgerton stars as Narvel Roth, the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Weaver). When Mrs. Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Swindell) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threaten them all.
Rory O’Connor said in his review,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
The only thing better than Paul Schrader’s Facebook posts is Paul Schrader’s movies, and his latest is only two months away. Magnolia Pictures has released the first trailer for “Master Gardener,” the 24th directorial effort from the “First Reformed” and “American Gigolo” filmmaker, on Tuesday.
A crime thriller written and directed by Schrader, “Master Gardener” stars Joel Edgerton as Narvel Roth, a brilliant horticulturist working at the Gracewoods Gardens estate. Devoted to his work, Roth is forced by his employer, wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver), to take on her troubled great-niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice. Initially closed off, Roth slowly warms to his young charge, and the two form a close intergenerational friendship. But Roth has numerous secrets and an extremely unsavory past that he hides from Maya, and when the truth comes out, it threatens the peaceful existence he’s worked to maintain.
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A crime thriller written and directed by Schrader, “Master Gardener” stars Joel Edgerton as Narvel Roth, a brilliant horticulturist working at the Gracewoods Gardens estate. Devoted to his work, Roth is forced by his employer, wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver), to take on her troubled great-niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice. Initially closed off, Roth slowly warms to his young charge, and the two form a close intergenerational friendship. But Roth has numerous secrets and an extremely unsavory past that he hides from Maya, and when the truth comes out, it threatens the peaceful existence he’s worked to maintain.
The...
- 3/28/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
“Taxi Driver” screenwriter Paul Schrader is back with another dark tale of a man struggling to leave his past behind with “Master Gardener,” which will be released by Magnolia Pictures on May 19.
In his 2018 Oscar-nominated directorial debut “First Reformed,” Schrader told the story of a pastor and former military chaplain struggling with the death of his son in Iraq and his growing sense of hopelessness over climate change. His 2021 follow-up “The Card Counter” followed a former Guantanamo Bay prison guard whose spartan life of penance is interrupted when a young man comes to him with a plan to murder his torturous commanding officer.
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Now, “Master Gardener,” which premiered at last year’s Venice Film Festival, stars Joel Edgerton as Narvel, a brilliant gardener who is asked by his wealthy employer Norma (Sigourney Weaver...
In his 2018 Oscar-nominated directorial debut “First Reformed,” Schrader told the story of a pastor and former military chaplain struggling with the death of his son in Iraq and his growing sense of hopelessness over climate change. His 2021 follow-up “The Card Counter” followed a former Guantanamo Bay prison guard whose spartan life of penance is interrupted when a young man comes to him with a plan to murder his torturous commanding officer.
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Now, “Master Gardener,” which premiered at last year’s Venice Film Festival, stars Joel Edgerton as Narvel, a brilliant gardener who is asked by his wealthy employer Norma (Sigourney Weaver...
- 3/28/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Zachary Levi is having the last word on the “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” post-credits scene.
Levi claimed in an Instagram post that a sequence in which his title superhero character is asked to join the Justice Society was changed. Levi’s comments come amid rumors that “Black Adam” star and producer Dwayne Johnson blocked actors Quintessa Swindell and Aldis Hodge from reprising their respective roles as Cyclone and Hawkman in the slated “Shazam!” scene. Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee instead play their “Peacemaker” and “The Suicide Squad” roles as the recruiters to the Justice Society.
Johnson’s Black Adam will not be included in the Dcu moving forward amid the restructuring of the franchise under co-heads Peter Safran and James Gunn.
Levi reposted a report from The Wrap alleging Johnson’s involvement in having the post-credits scene was altered. Levi captioned, “The truth will set you free” in the Instagram Stories repost.
Levi claimed in an Instagram post that a sequence in which his title superhero character is asked to join the Justice Society was changed. Levi’s comments come amid rumors that “Black Adam” star and producer Dwayne Johnson blocked actors Quintessa Swindell and Aldis Hodge from reprising their respective roles as Cyclone and Hawkman in the slated “Shazam!” scene. Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee instead play their “Peacemaker” and “The Suicide Squad” roles as the recruiters to the Justice Society.
Johnson’s Black Adam will not be included in the Dcu moving forward amid the restructuring of the franchise under co-heads Peter Safran and James Gunn.
Levi reposted a report from The Wrap alleging Johnson’s involvement in having the post-credits scene was altered. Levi captioned, “The truth will set you free” in the Instagram Stories repost.
- 3/24/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Almost a week after “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” opened in theaters and bombed at the box office, Zachary Levi took to Instagram to weigh in on a whole lot of drama surrounding the DC comic book tentpole. In a video, the actor confirmed that plans for the “Fury of the Gods” post-credits scene — in which Shazam is recruited to join the Justice Society — were “thwarted,” although he did not say by who.
A report from The Wrap published after “Fury of the God’s” opening weekend claimed that Dwayne Johnson sabotaged the “Shazam” post-credits scene by blocking “Black Adam” characters Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell) and Hawkman (Aldis Hodge) from appearing in it. Johnson headlined “Black Adam” and aimed to start a new thread of the DC Universe built around his character facing off against Henry Cavill’s Superman. “Black Adam” also underperformed at the box office, and both Johnson and...
A report from The Wrap published after “Fury of the God’s” opening weekend claimed that Dwayne Johnson sabotaged the “Shazam” post-credits scene by blocking “Black Adam” characters Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell) and Hawkman (Aldis Hodge) from appearing in it. Johnson headlined “Black Adam” and aimed to start a new thread of the DC Universe built around his character facing off against Henry Cavill’s Superman. “Black Adam” also underperformed at the box office, and both Johnson and...
- 3/24/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
DC Studios' latest thorn in its theoretical side may have been finally confirmed. At least, it might have if you want to read between the lines of a passive-aggressive Instagram story. "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" star Zachary Levi has responded to a bombshell report by The Wrap, and it wasn't exactly a denial. Levi posted a screenshot of an Instagram post summarizing the key points from The Wrap's article, captioning it with "the truth will set you free." If you like to analyze emojis, then the upside-down smiley face and raised hands he added will likely have you raising your eyebrows.
Zachary Levi
So, what truth is Levi seemingly hinting at? Well, it may have been that "Black Adam" star and producer Dwayne Johnson helped disconnect the "Shazam!" sequel even further than it already was. That's because he allegedly didn't want his character to fight Shazam, despite the two...
Zachary Levi
So, what truth is Levi seemingly hinting at? Well, it may have been that "Black Adam" star and producer Dwayne Johnson helped disconnect the "Shazam!" sequel even further than it already was. That's because he allegedly didn't want his character to fight Shazam, despite the two...
- 3/22/2023
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
The 23rd annual Black Reel Awards took place Monday, February 6th, with “The Woman King” leading the field, snagging six awards including Best Picture. BAFTA nominee Gina Prince-Bythewood‘s historical epic is inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” was close behind with five wins.
Special honorary award winners were Angela Bassett (Sidney Poitier Trailblazer Award), Effie T. Brown (Vanguard Award), Debra Martin Chase (Oscar Micheaux Impact Award) and Kerry Washington (Ruby Dee Humanitarian Award).
The Black Reel Awards, or the “Bolt”, is an annual American awards ceremony hosted by the Foundation for the Augmentation of African-Americans in Film (Faaaf) to recognize the excellence of African-Americans, as well as the cinematic achievements of the African diaspora, in the global film industry, as assessed by the Foundation’s voting membership.
Special honorary award winners were Angela Bassett (Sidney Poitier Trailblazer Award), Effie T. Brown (Vanguard Award), Debra Martin Chase (Oscar Micheaux Impact Award) and Kerry Washington (Ruby Dee Humanitarian Award).
The Black Reel Awards, or the “Bolt”, is an annual American awards ceremony hosted by the Foundation for the Augmentation of African-Americans in Film (Faaaf) to recognize the excellence of African-Americans, as well as the cinematic achievements of the African diaspora, in the global film industry, as assessed by the Foundation’s voting membership.
- 2/7/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The Woman King that edged out all of the competition at The Black Reel Awards this year. With six wins out of the fourteen nominations, The Woman King nabbed wins for outstanding film, outstanding director, outstanding ensemble, breakthrough actress, outstanding score and outstanding editing.
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s sweeping epic that focused on the women warriors of Dahomey, narrowly overtook Marvel’s superhero film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever which garnered 5 Black Reel wins of its own. Going into the night, Wakanda Forever was tied with The Woman King with fourteen award nominations. With her third Black Reel Award win for Outstanding Costume Design for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the fantastic Ruth E. Carter became the most decorated technical award winner in Black Reel history.
Actress Angela Bassett also made Black Reel history, becoming the first woman ever to win an acting and honorary award in the same year. Ms. Bassett won...
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s sweeping epic that focused on the women warriors of Dahomey, narrowly overtook Marvel’s superhero film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever which garnered 5 Black Reel wins of its own. Going into the night, Wakanda Forever was tied with The Woman King with fourteen award nominations. With her third Black Reel Award win for Outstanding Costume Design for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the fantastic Ruth E. Carter became the most decorated technical award winner in Black Reel history.
Actress Angela Bassett also made Black Reel history, becoming the first woman ever to win an acting and honorary award in the same year. Ms. Bassett won...
- 2/7/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
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“This doesn’t feel like a normal fashion event,” Maggie Rogers said after landing in the lobby just before 8 p.m. on Thursday to attend Celine at The Wiltern, Hedi Slimane’s runway presentation for the French fashion house’s winter ’23 collection. “What I’m so excited for tonight is that being at The Wiltern feels incredibly creative and it has the ability to catch someone off guard. That’s when people get creative, when they can sense creativity in the air and be surprised.”
Rogers was right — this was not an average fashion function. From the moment Celine announced it would be presenting in L.A. by taking over the marquee at the iconic venue on the corner of Western and Wilshire, fashion insiders were buzzing about the spectacle to come.
Slimane, who called L.A. home for years, had not presented...
“This doesn’t feel like a normal fashion event,” Maggie Rogers said after landing in the lobby just before 8 p.m. on Thursday to attend Celine at The Wiltern, Hedi Slimane’s runway presentation for the French fashion house’s winter ’23 collection. “What I’m so excited for tonight is that being at The Wiltern feels incredibly creative and it has the ability to catch someone off guard. That’s when people get creative, when they can sense creativity in the air and be surprised.”
Rogers was right — this was not an average fashion function. From the moment Celine announced it would be presenting in L.A. by taking over the marquee at the iconic venue on the corner of Western and Wilshire, fashion insiders were buzzing about the spectacle to come.
Slimane, who called L.A. home for years, had not presented...
- 12/9/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dwayne Johnson officially joins the DC Extended Universe as Black Adam.
According to Johnson, Black Adam distinguishes himself from superheroes like Superman due to his character’s code of ethics that “blurs the line.” “If you hurt him or, certainly, hurt his people or his family, the Black Adam way is that you die,” Johnson said on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show. “There is no gray; it is black or white.”
Interested in seeing how this unconventional superhero makes his mark? Here’s how to watch “Black Adam.”
When Is “Black Adam” Streaming?
“Black Adam” opened exclusively in theaters on Oct. 21, but will be streaming on HBO Max on Dec. 16.
On Nov. 22, it became available to purchase on Digital. It will be released on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on Jan. 3.
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According to Johnson, Black Adam distinguishes himself from superheroes like Superman due to his character’s code of ethics that “blurs the line.” “If you hurt him or, certainly, hurt his people or his family, the Black Adam way is that you die,” Johnson said on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show. “There is no gray; it is black or white.”
Interested in seeing how this unconventional superhero makes his mark? Here’s how to watch “Black Adam.”
When Is “Black Adam” Streaming?
“Black Adam” opened exclusively in theaters on Oct. 21, but will be streaming on HBO Max on Dec. 16.
On Nov. 22, it became available to purchase on Digital. It will be released on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on Jan. 3.
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- 12/9/2022
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Take a look at the first 10 minutes of the superhero feature “Black Adam”, based on the DC Comics character, spinning-off from the feature “Shazam!”, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Dwayne Johnson, Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge, Sarah Shahi, Quintessa Swindell and Pierce Brosnan, now available on VOD:
“…nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with almighty powers from Egyptian gods, then imprisoned just as quickly…
“…”Black Adam’ (Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb…
“…ready to unleash a unique form of crime-fighting justice on the modern world…”
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“…nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with almighty powers from Egyptian gods, then imprisoned just as quickly…
“…”Black Adam’ (Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb…
“…ready to unleash a unique form of crime-fighting justice on the modern world…”
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- 11/23/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
For almost a decade-and-a-half, Dwayne Johnson has been developing the Warner Bros./DC film, "Black Adam." We've finally gotten to see the titular antihero on the big screen going up against the Justice Society of America. And we'll likely see more Black Adam in the future if that cameo in the mid-credits scene is anything to go by, especially since Johnson has said that having Black Adam go up against a certain superhero was the whole point of the film.
In addition to Johnson in the lead role, the cast for "Black Adam" includes Aldis Hodge ("One Night in Miami") as Hawkman, Pierce Brosnan ("Mamma Mia!") as Doctor Fate, Noah Centineo ("To All the Boys I've Loved Before") as Atom Smasher, Sarah Shahi ("Sex/Life") as Adrianna, Marwan Kenzari ("Murder on the Orient Express") as Ishmael, Quintessa Swindell ("Voyagers") as Cyclone, Bodhi Sabongui ("A Million Little Things") as Amon, and Mo Amer ("Mo") as Karim.
In addition to Johnson in the lead role, the cast for "Black Adam" includes Aldis Hodge ("One Night in Miami") as Hawkman, Pierce Brosnan ("Mamma Mia!") as Doctor Fate, Noah Centineo ("To All the Boys I've Loved Before") as Atom Smasher, Sarah Shahi ("Sex/Life") as Adrianna, Marwan Kenzari ("Murder on the Orient Express") as Ishmael, Quintessa Swindell ("Voyagers") as Cyclone, Bodhi Sabongui ("A Million Little Things") as Amon, and Mo Amer ("Mo") as Karim.
- 11/21/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The crime thriller had its premiere at Venice and recently screened in New York.
Magnolia Pictures has acquired US rights to Master Gardener, the Paul Schrader thriller that had its world premiere at the Venice festival.
Based on an original screenplay by Schrader, the film stars Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver and Quintessa Swindell in the story of a master gardener on an American estate who is forced to confront his dark past.
The film, which most recently screened at the New York Film Festival, was produced by David Gonzales, Amanda Crittenden and Scott Lastaiti. Ottocento’s Luisa Law, Flickstar’s...
Magnolia Pictures has acquired US rights to Master Gardener, the Paul Schrader thriller that had its world premiere at the Venice festival.
Based on an original screenplay by Schrader, the film stars Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver and Quintessa Swindell in the story of a master gardener on an American estate who is forced to confront his dark past.
The film, which most recently screened at the New York Film Festival, was produced by David Gonzales, Amanda Crittenden and Scott Lastaiti. Ottocento’s Luisa Law, Flickstar’s...
- 11/2/2022
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Magnolia Pictures has snapped up U.S. rights to Master Gardener — the latest starry feature from Academy Award nominee Paul Schrader (First Reformed), which world premiered at this year’s Venice Film Festival and most recently screened at the New York Film Festival. Pic is slated for release next year.
The crime thriller scripted by Schrader — marking the last film in his recent trilogy including First Reformed and The Card Counter — follows Narvel Roth (Loving‘s Joel Edgerton), the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate as to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Avatar‘s Sigourney Weaver). When Mrs. Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Black Adam‘s Quintessa Swindell) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threaten them all.
The crime thriller scripted by Schrader — marking the last film in his recent trilogy including First Reformed and The Card Counter — follows Narvel Roth (Loving‘s Joel Edgerton), the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate as to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Avatar‘s Sigourney Weaver). When Mrs. Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Black Adam‘s Quintessa Swindell) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence, unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past that threaten them all.
- 11/2/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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Magnolia Pictures has picked up the U.S. rights to Paul Schrader’s Master Gardener, the final film in the Schrader-directed trilogy that includes First Reformed and The Card Counter.
Joel Edgerton stars in the crime thriller as Narvel, a master gardener of a grand American estate owned by wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver). But events kicked off by the arrival of Mrs. Haverhill’s wayward and troubled great niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) bring chaos to Narvel’s spartan existence and unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past.
Master Gardener had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival this year.
“Horticulture has never seemed so fraught with mystery and peril as in Master Gardener,” said Magnolia Pictures president Eamonn Bowles, noting that “Paul Schrader, ably abetted by his remarkable cast, finds fertile soil for exploring his fascinatingly complex themes in this truly exceptional thriller.
Magnolia Pictures has picked up the U.S. rights to Paul Schrader’s Master Gardener, the final film in the Schrader-directed trilogy that includes First Reformed and The Card Counter.
Joel Edgerton stars in the crime thriller as Narvel, a master gardener of a grand American estate owned by wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver). But events kicked off by the arrival of Mrs. Haverhill’s wayward and troubled great niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) bring chaos to Narvel’s spartan existence and unlocking dark secrets from a buried violent past.
Master Gardener had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival this year.
“Horticulture has never seemed so fraught with mystery and peril as in Master Gardener,” said Magnolia Pictures president Eamonn Bowles, noting that “Paul Schrader, ably abetted by his remarkable cast, finds fertile soil for exploring his fascinatingly complex themes in this truly exceptional thriller.
- 11/2/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Two months after its Venice Film Festival premiere, Paul Schrader’s “Master Gardener” has finally been acquired for distribution. Magnolia Pictures has picked up the crime thriller, and is set to give it a U.S. theatrical release next year.
“Magnolia has been a class act for over 20 years, and I eagerly anticipate and appreciate their distribution of ‘Master Gardener,’” Schrader said in a statement.
Written and directed by Schrader, “Master Gardener” stars Joel Edgerton as Narvel Roth, a brilliant horticulturist working at the beautiful Gracewoods Gardens estate. Devoted to his work, Roth is forced by his employer, wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver), to take on her troubled great-niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice, and the two slowly form a close bond. However, Roth’s dark past and many sins threaten to catch up with him and destroy the peaceful existence he has worked to maintain.
The film...
“Magnolia has been a class act for over 20 years, and I eagerly anticipate and appreciate their distribution of ‘Master Gardener,’” Schrader said in a statement.
Written and directed by Schrader, “Master Gardener” stars Joel Edgerton as Narvel Roth, a brilliant horticulturist working at the beautiful Gracewoods Gardens estate. Devoted to his work, Roth is forced by his employer, wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver), to take on her troubled great-niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) as his apprentice, and the two slowly form a close bond. However, Roth’s dark past and many sins threaten to catch up with him and destroy the peaceful existence he has worked to maintain.
The film...
- 11/2/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Magnolia Pictures has nabbed U.S. rights to “Master Gardener,” a crime thriller from director Paul Schrader.
The movie, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and later screened at New York Film Festival, is based on an original screenplay by Schrader. Magnolia will release “Master Gardener” next year.
“Magnolia has been a class act for over 20 years, and I eagerly anticipate and appreciate their distribution of ‘Master Gardener,’” said Schrader.
Joel Edgerton stars in the film as Narvel Roth, the meticulous horticulturist of an American estate who is forced to confront his dark past. Per the official logline, “He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver). When Mrs. Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence,...
The movie, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and later screened at New York Film Festival, is based on an original screenplay by Schrader. Magnolia will release “Master Gardener” next year.
“Magnolia has been a class act for over 20 years, and I eagerly anticipate and appreciate their distribution of ‘Master Gardener,’” said Schrader.
Joel Edgerton stars in the film as Narvel Roth, the meticulous horticulturist of an American estate who is forced to confront his dark past. Per the official logline, “He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver). When Mrs. Haverhill demands that he take on her wayward and troubled great-niece Maya (Quintessa Swindell) as a new apprentice, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence,...
- 11/2/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the movie "Black Adam."
"Black Adam" has finally arrived in theaters after a 15-year roller coaster of development hell, but was it worth the wait? Critics are mixed — you can see what /Film's own Witney Seibold thought about the film in his "Black Adam" review — while audiences seem far more receptive to the newest DC Extended Universe entry. Both agree that Dwayne Johnson is great as the titular hero, combining subtle dry humor with the stoicism of an antihero straight out of a Sergio Leone Western. Johnson has called this film a labor of love, and his passion and enthusiasm explode on the screen. He's having a ball; by default, most audience members will, too.
In addition to Black Adam, it's exciting to see classic heroes Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell), and Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo) make their big-screen debut.
"Black Adam" has finally arrived in theaters after a 15-year roller coaster of development hell, but was it worth the wait? Critics are mixed — you can see what /Film's own Witney Seibold thought about the film in his "Black Adam" review — while audiences seem far more receptive to the newest DC Extended Universe entry. Both agree that Dwayne Johnson is great as the titular hero, combining subtle dry humor with the stoicism of an antihero straight out of a Sergio Leone Western. Johnson has called this film a labor of love, and his passion and enthusiasm explode on the screen. He's having a ball; by default, most audience members will, too.
In addition to Black Adam, it's exciting to see classic heroes Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell), and Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo) make their big-screen debut.
- 10/24/2022
- by Ben Begley
- Slash Film
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By Marc Butterfield
You can be the destroyer of this world…or you can be its Savior
Black Adam is finally out, and if you haven’t seen it, do. While the first thing that separates the character from a lot of the other superhero movies in the genre, is that, for starters, he’s not a hero. He’s an antihero in its near purest form. Dwayne Johnson, master of shameless self promotion has been touting the greatness of this film for a while now, and this time, beyond a shadow of a doubt, he’s right. And what Black Adam believes is right comes from a place of ultimate struggle… and sacrifice.
Born Teth Adam, the character’s origin story is a tragic one. As penned by Adam Sztykiel and Rory Haines & Sohrab Noshirvani, the film reveals the twist of fate...
By Marc Butterfield
You can be the destroyer of this world…or you can be its Savior
Black Adam is finally out, and if you haven’t seen it, do. While the first thing that separates the character from a lot of the other superhero movies in the genre, is that, for starters, he’s not a hero. He’s an antihero in its near purest form. Dwayne Johnson, master of shameless self promotion has been touting the greatness of this film for a while now, and this time, beyond a shadow of a doubt, he’s right. And what Black Adam believes is right comes from a place of ultimate struggle… and sacrifice.
Born Teth Adam, the character’s origin story is a tragic one. As penned by Adam Sztykiel and Rory Haines & Sohrab Noshirvani, the film reveals the twist of fate...
- 10/23/2022
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It looks like the box office has finally rebounded from a number of dismal months without a single movie opening north of 50 million. The box office savior? Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson and his persistence to bring the DC Comics anti-hero “Black Adam” to the big screen, reteaming with his “Jungle Cruise” director, Jaume Collet-Sera, and a supporting cast of heroes played by Pierce Brosnan, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, and Quintessa Swindell.
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Warner Bros. opened the anti-hero epic into 4,402 theaters with previews starting at 3pm on Thursday that brought in 7.6 million, leading to an opening Friday of 26.8 million. Even though many factors pointed towards the movie being front loaded like other superhero movies, “Black Adam” actually ended up grossing an estimated 67 million for the weekend, making it the best opening at the box office since...
SEENo lie, Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ could become 4th animated Best Picture nominee in Oscars history
Warner Bros. opened the anti-hero epic into 4,402 theaters with previews starting at 3pm on Thursday that brought in 7.6 million, leading to an opening Friday of 26.8 million. Even though many factors pointed towards the movie being front loaded like other superhero movies, “Black Adam” actually ended up grossing an estimated 67 million for the weekend, making it the best opening at the box office since...
- 10/23/2022
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Thanks to a pair of movies featuring some of the world’s biggest movie stars, the domestic box office came alive after a tough fall.
DC and Warner Bros.’ superhero pic Black Adam flew to the top of the weekend chart with a promising 67 million to mark the biggest domestic opening of Dwayne Johnson’s career outside of the primary Fast & Furious franchise. (Johnson’s previous best was Hobbs & Shaw, which launched to 60 million.)
While 67 million would usually be considered a relatively modest start for a big-budget superhero pic, Johnson’s movies are known to have especially strong multiples, which Black Adam will need to cover a production budget in the 195 million to 200 million range, including reshoots.
The big-budget New Line/Warner Bros. movie is playing in 4,350 cinemas domestically, including Imax and premium large-format screens. Critics are mixed about the movie,...
DC and Warner Bros.’ superhero pic Black Adam flew to the top of the weekend chart with a promising 67 million to mark the biggest domestic opening of Dwayne Johnson’s career outside of the primary Fast & Furious franchise. (Johnson’s previous best was Hobbs & Shaw, which launched to 60 million.)
While 67 million would usually be considered a relatively modest start for a big-budget superhero pic, Johnson’s movies are known to have especially strong multiples, which Black Adam will need to cover a production budget in the 195 million to 200 million range, including reshoots.
The big-budget New Line/Warner Bros. movie is playing in 4,350 cinemas domestically, including Imax and premium large-format screens. Critics are mixed about the movie,...
- 10/23/2022
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Black Adam Review — Black Adam (2022) Film Review, a movie directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, written by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani and starring Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Quintessa Swindell, Marwan Kenzari, Bodhi Sabongui, Mohammed Amer, James Cusati-Moyer, Jalon Christian, Benjamin Patterson, Odelya Halevi, Henry Winkler, [...]
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Continue reading: Film Review: Black Adam (2022): Dwayne Johnson’s Science Fiction Movie Looks Great But is Messy and Often Incoherent...
- 10/23/2022
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
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