Film4 exec described new post as Sue Bruce Smith’s “legacy”.
The UK’s Film4 has appointed Universal Pictures executive Stefanie Fahrion to its newly-created post of head of distribution and sales.
Fahrion will take up the role later this month, joining from London-based Universal Pictures Content Group (Upcg) where she is currently director, acquisitions and production.
Her new remit includes overseeing sales and distribution strategy on all Film4 productions, covering studio and streamer partnerships and independently- financed sales agent titles.
Fahrion will assess projects prior to greenlight; will lead on appointing sales agents and devising festival strategy; then will...
The UK’s Film4 has appointed Universal Pictures executive Stefanie Fahrion to its newly-created post of head of distribution and sales.
Fahrion will take up the role later this month, joining from London-based Universal Pictures Content Group (Upcg) where she is currently director, acquisitions and production.
Her new remit includes overseeing sales and distribution strategy on all Film4 productions, covering studio and streamer partnerships and independently- financed sales agent titles.
Fahrion will assess projects prior to greenlight; will lead on appointing sales agents and devising festival strategy; then will...
- 3/8/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Monday, Nov. 23 HanWay Films Closes Sales on ‘Peggy Jo’
HanWay Films has closed multiple international sales for Phillip Noyce’s “Peggy Jo,” with Lily James attached to star as Peggy Jo Tallas, who robbed Texas banks in the early 1990s while posing as a man.
A deal with Universal Pictures Content Group includes Benelux, German speaking Europe, Italy, Portugal, Scandinavia, and the UK. HanWay Films has also closed deals with DeAPlaneta (Spain), Tohokushinsha (Japan), Noori Pictures (South Korea), Shaw (Singapore), Odeon (Greece) and Front Row (Middle East). “Peggy Jo” is being adapted for the screen by “Appaloosa” writer Robert Knott and will be shot in the United States.
“Peggy Jo” is produced by Simon Brooks through his Canyon Creek Films. UTA Independent Film Group is handling the U.S. sale. James’ recent credits include “Rebecca,” “Yesterday,” “Baby Driver” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.”
‘The Vineyard’ Scheduled for 2021 Shoot...
HanWay Films has closed multiple international sales for Phillip Noyce’s “Peggy Jo,” with Lily James attached to star as Peggy Jo Tallas, who robbed Texas banks in the early 1990s while posing as a man.
A deal with Universal Pictures Content Group includes Benelux, German speaking Europe, Italy, Portugal, Scandinavia, and the UK. HanWay Films has also closed deals with DeAPlaneta (Spain), Tohokushinsha (Japan), Noori Pictures (South Korea), Shaw (Singapore), Odeon (Greece) and Front Row (Middle East). “Peggy Jo” is being adapted for the screen by “Appaloosa” writer Robert Knott and will be shot in the United States.
“Peggy Jo” is produced by Simon Brooks through his Canyon Creek Films. UTA Independent Film Group is handling the U.S. sale. James’ recent credits include “Rebecca,” “Yesterday,” “Baby Driver” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.”
‘The Vineyard’ Scheduled for 2021 Shoot...
- 11/23/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Peggy Jo, the upcoming true-crime love story starring Lily James, has sold out internationally for HanWay Films.
The feature, from award-winning director Phillip Noyce, was acquired by the Universal Pictures Content Group in a deal that included Benelux, German speaking Europe, Italy, Portugal, Scandinavia, Turkey, the U.K., Bulgaria, the former Yugoslavia, Czech & Slovak Republics, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Cis, Baltics, Israel, West Indies, South Africa, Hong Kong, the Indian subcontinent, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, South East Asia Pay TV, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Latin America. HanWay has also closed deals with DeAPlaneta (Spain), Tohokushinsha (Japan), Noori Pictures (South Korea), Shaw (Singapore),...
The feature, from award-winning director Phillip Noyce, was acquired by the Universal Pictures Content Group in a deal that included Benelux, German speaking Europe, Italy, Portugal, Scandinavia, Turkey, the U.K., Bulgaria, the former Yugoslavia, Czech & Slovak Republics, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Cis, Baltics, Israel, West Indies, South Africa, Hong Kong, the Indian subcontinent, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, South East Asia Pay TV, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Latin America. HanWay has also closed deals with DeAPlaneta (Spain), Tohokushinsha (Japan), Noori Pictures (South Korea), Shaw (Singapore),...
- 11/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Harry Styles and Lily James are in negotiations to star in an untitled adaptation of “My Policeman,” a novel which Amazon Studios has just won the rights to produce alongside Berlanti Productions, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Michael Grandage, a Tony-winning theater director, will direct the feature film from a script by Ron Nyswaner (“Philadelphia”).
“My Policeman” is a 2012 novel by Bethan Roberts set in the 1950s in Brighton and follows a gay policeman who, due to the constraints on homosexual relationships of the era, ends up marrying a woman despite his love of another man. When his wife gets jealous of her husband’s other lover, she gets his lover arrested for indecency.
Production is expected to start on the film next summer.
Greg Berlanti is producing the film alongside Sarah Schechter and Robbie Rogers for Berlanti Productions, as well as Cora Palfrey and Philip Herd...
Michael Grandage, a Tony-winning theater director, will direct the feature film from a script by Ron Nyswaner (“Philadelphia”).
“My Policeman” is a 2012 novel by Bethan Roberts set in the 1950s in Brighton and follows a gay policeman who, due to the constraints on homosexual relationships of the era, ends up marrying a woman despite his love of another man. When his wife gets jealous of her husband’s other lover, she gets his lover arrested for indecency.
Production is expected to start on the film next summer.
Greg Berlanti is producing the film alongside Sarah Schechter and Robbie Rogers for Berlanti Productions, as well as Cora Palfrey and Philip Herd...
- 9/18/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Elisabeth Moss is going from Hand Maiden to ax murderer.
Moss will star as Candy Montgomery in Universal Content Productions limited series “Candy” about the infamous Texas murderer and her victim, Betty Gore. The series will be shopped to premium and streaming platforms.
“Candy” will be written by Robin Veith with Nick Antosca executive producing; both worked on Hulu’s true-crime limited series, “The Act.” Alex Hedlund and Moss will also executive produce, along with Lindsey McManus. Jim Atkinson & John Bloom will serve as consulting producers.
Also Read: Lily James to Star in True Crime Thriller 'Peggy Jo' From Director Phillip Noyce
Here is the logline for the project: In 1980 Texas, Candy Montgomery (Moss) seemingly had it all – loving husband with a good job, a daughter and a son, a nice house in the brand new suburbs – so why did she kill her friend from church with an ax?...
Moss will star as Candy Montgomery in Universal Content Productions limited series “Candy” about the infamous Texas murderer and her victim, Betty Gore. The series will be shopped to premium and streaming platforms.
“Candy” will be written by Robin Veith with Nick Antosca executive producing; both worked on Hulu’s true-crime limited series, “The Act.” Alex Hedlund and Moss will also executive produce, along with Lindsey McManus. Jim Atkinson & John Bloom will serve as consulting producers.
Also Read: Lily James to Star in True Crime Thriller 'Peggy Jo' From Director Phillip Noyce
Here is the logline for the project: In 1980 Texas, Candy Montgomery (Moss) seemingly had it all – loving husband with a good job, a daughter and a son, a nice house in the brand new suburbs – so why did she kill her friend from church with an ax?...
- 7/7/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
When this year’s Cannes market migrated online, some worried that it might have a negative impact on the business. As it turns out, it’s a lot easier to close international pre-sales when jumping from meeting to meeting means logging into various Zoom rooms, rather than squeezing through throngs of people on the Croisette. Agents and buyers say that while nothing can compare to in-person meetings at Cannes, this week’s virtual markets were productive and offered a blueprint for pandemic-era dealmaking.
In fact, if the Cannes markets are any indication, buyers are hungry for big deals, despite the uncertainty that surrounds whether audiences are comfortable returning to theaters.
While the the country’s three largest circuits all plan to reopen all their locations in July, Warner Bros. this week pushed back for a second time the summer’s highest-profile film, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” this time from July...
In fact, if the Cannes markets are any indication, buyers are hungry for big deals, despite the uncertainty that surrounds whether audiences are comfortable returning to theaters.
While the the country’s three largest circuits all plan to reopen all their locations in July, Warner Bros. this week pushed back for a second time the summer’s highest-profile film, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” this time from July...
- 6/27/2020
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
As part of its Cannes Market presentations, HanWay Films arranged for Phillip Noyce to tell buyers about its true-crime love story “Peggy Jo,” which he will direct, with “Baby Driver” and “Yesterday” actress Lily James starring. The film is loosely based on the true-story of the life of Texan Peggy Jo Tallas, who takes to robbing banks while posing as a man.
Noyce said that when he read the script he “just got caught up by the character, the love story, the sense of adventure, the pure escapist entertainment of the whole thing.” When he learned that Peggy Jo really existed – robbing banks in Texas for many years back in the late 80s and early 90s – that helped him develop the project.
Although James is younger than the real character, many of the details are the same, Noyce said, such as the aging infirm mother, she cares for, her relationship with her brother,...
Noyce said that when he read the script he “just got caught up by the character, the love story, the sense of adventure, the pure escapist entertainment of the whole thing.” When he learned that Peggy Jo really existed – robbing banks in Texas for many years back in the late 80s and early 90s – that helped him develop the project.
Although James is younger than the real character, many of the details are the same, Noyce said, such as the aging infirm mother, she cares for, her relationship with her brother,...
- 6/25/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
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