Moviegoers not far removed from the isolating strains of lockdown may find The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 strikes a chord. Distributor Bleecker Street and director Joshua Zeman hope so as the doc, a shift from the helmer’s true crime roots, opens in 75 theaters.
Digital release is set for July 16.
The film is a cinematic quest for the 52 Hertz Whale, which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other of its species. The whale, discovered in 1989, became a global sensation over the past three decades — including songs about it by British indie rock band Amber Run and K-pop’s BTS.
Zeman, who said he had childhood ambitions to be a marine biologist and loved Jacques Cousteau, was floored by the story and spent ten years trying to make the...
Digital release is set for July 16.
The film is a cinematic quest for the 52 Hertz Whale, which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other of its species. The whale, discovered in 1989, became a global sensation over the past three decades — including songs about it by British indie rock band Amber Run and K-pop’s BTS.
Zeman, who said he had childhood ambitions to be a marine biologist and loved Jacques Cousteau, was floored by the story and spent ten years trying to make the...
- 7/9/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Bleecker Street has secured North American rights to “The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52,” a new documentary from Joshua Zeman. The film will be released in theaters on July 9.
The documentary centers on the “52 Hertz Whale,” which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale.
“The team of scientists and filmmakers take the audience on a wild search for this mysterious creature,” said Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street. “They follow in the steps of the great intrepid explorers searching for nature’s wonders, but also a greater understanding of man’s place in the world and what we must do to ensure its survival.”
Bleecker Street recently released the “The World to Come,” a historical romance with Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby, as well as the Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci drama “Supernova” and the Julia Garner drama “The Assistant.
The documentary centers on the “52 Hertz Whale,” which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale.
“The team of scientists and filmmakers take the audience on a wild search for this mysterious creature,” said Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street. “They follow in the steps of the great intrepid explorers searching for nature’s wonders, but also a greater understanding of man’s place in the world and what we must do to ensure its survival.”
Bleecker Street recently released the “The World to Come,” a historical romance with Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby, as well as the Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci drama “Supernova” and the Julia Garner drama “The Assistant.
- 3/16/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Bleecker Street has taken North American rights to Joshua Zeman’s documentary, The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52.
A theatrical release is set for July 9 followed by VOD.
The docu follows the quest to find the 52 Hertz Whale, which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale.
The pick-up deal was brokered between Kent Sanderson and Avy Eschenasy of Bleecker Street with CAA Media Finance and Evan Krauss of Eisner, Llp on behalf of the filmmakers.
“The team of scientists and filmmakers take the audience on a wild search for this mysterious creature,” said Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street in a statement. “They follow in the steps of the great intrepid explorers searching for nature’s wonders, but also a greater understanding of man’s place in the world and what we must do to ensure its survival.
A theatrical release is set for July 9 followed by VOD.
The docu follows the quest to find the 52 Hertz Whale, which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale.
The pick-up deal was brokered between Kent Sanderson and Avy Eschenasy of Bleecker Street with CAA Media Finance and Evan Krauss of Eisner, Llp on behalf of the filmmakers.
“The team of scientists and filmmakers take the audience on a wild search for this mysterious creature,” said Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street in a statement. “They follow in the steps of the great intrepid explorers searching for nature’s wonders, but also a greater understanding of man’s place in the world and what we must do to ensure its survival.
- 3/16/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Worldview Entertainment announced it will finance and produce Joshua Zeman’s documentary 52.
The film will chronicle the search for the loneliest whale in the world. Zeman will direct from a treatment he wrote.
Lucy Cooper at Alldayeveryday is producing with Adrian Grenier through his label, Reckless Productions, and Zeman of Gigantic Pictures.
Worldview’s Christopher Woodrow, Molly Conners, Sarah E Johnson and Maria Cestone are the executive producers.
The film will chronicle the search for the loneliest whale in the world. Zeman will direct from a treatment he wrote.
Lucy Cooper at Alldayeveryday is producing with Adrian Grenier through his label, Reckless Productions, and Zeman of Gigantic Pictures.
Worldview’s Christopher Woodrow, Molly Conners, Sarah E Johnson and Maria Cestone are the executive producers.
- 5/18/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
See images from Hesher, starring Joseph Gordon Levitt, Natalie Portman and Rainn Wilson. Spencer Susser directs as well as writing the screenplay alongside David Michod for the release which opens May 13th. Also in the cast of Hesher are Devin Brochu,, Audrey Wasilewski and Lyle Kanouse. Hesher premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and is produced by Lucy Cooper, Scott Prisand, Spencer Susser and Matt Weaver. Loud music. Pornography. Burning sh*t to the ground. These are a few of Hesher's favorite things. And they are what Hesher (Joseph Gordon Levitt) brings to the lives of Tj (Devin Brochu), Paul (Rainn Wilson), and Nicole (Natalie Portman) when he takes up residence in Tj's garage uninvited...
- 4/8/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See images from Hesher, starring Joseph Gordon Levitt, Natalie Portman and Rainn Wilson. Spencer Susser directs as well as writing the screenplay alongside David Michod for the release which opens May 13th. Also in the cast of Hesher are Devin Brochu,, Audrey Wasilewski and Lyle Kanouse. Hesher premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and is produced by Lucy Cooper, Scott Prisand, Spencer Susser and Matt Weaver. Loud music. Pornography. Burning sh*t to the ground. These are a few of Hesher's favorite things. And they are what Hesher (Joseph Gordon Levitt) brings to the lives of Tj (Devin Brochu), Paul (Rainn Wilson), and Nicole (Natalie Portman) when he takes up residence in Tj's garage uninvited...
- 4/8/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Park City -- A new distributor has made its mark at Sundance and a veteran indie is back in the game as the result of two film pickups on Thursday. Several more sales were brewing.
The film and video division of independent book publisher Hannover House ponied up about $2 million for "Twelve," director Joel Schumacher's look at drug-dealing among privileged Manhattan teens that will play Friday as the fest's closing feature. Roeg Sutherland, who co-heads CAA's film finance group with Micah Green, shepherded the deal.
Meanwhile, Newmarket Films re-entered the fest market, picking up domestic rights to the Natalie Portman-produced drama "Hesher," starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, in a deal in the $1 million range.
Late Thursday, as most buyers were leaving town, several other deals were said to be imminent. Some bigger fish were looking to catch the documentary "Catfish," the Weinstein Co. remained the leading candidate to march...
The film and video division of independent book publisher Hannover House ponied up about $2 million for "Twelve," director Joel Schumacher's look at drug-dealing among privileged Manhattan teens that will play Friday as the fest's closing feature. Roeg Sutherland, who co-heads CAA's film finance group with Micah Green, shepherded the deal.
Meanwhile, Newmarket Films re-entered the fest market, picking up domestic rights to the Natalie Portman-produced drama "Hesher," starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, in a deal in the $1 million range.
Late Thursday, as most buyers were leaving town, several other deals were said to be imminent. Some bigger fish were looking to catch the documentary "Catfish," the Weinstein Co. remained the leading candidate to march...
- 1/28/2010
- by By Gregg Goldstein and Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This is Susser's directorial debut, and if we base ourselves on his 2008 short I Love Sarah Jane, we may just have a diamond in the rough. Love the destructive nature of the lead character and look forward in seeing how this film treats the weird rapport between friendship and bullying - which is featured front, right and center in this film. - #90. Hesher Director: Spencer SusserWriter(s): David Michôd and SusserProducers: Lucy Cooper, Johnny Lin, Natalie Portman, Scott Prisand, Win Sheridan, Matt Weaver and SusserDistributor: Rights Available. The Gist: T.J, a 13 year old boy and his Father, both devastated by the tragic loss of the Mother/Wife, are now living with the elderly Grandma. On his way to school one day, T.J has a chance encounter with Hesher, a late 20's year old with a troubled past (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)...(more) Cast: Gordon-Levitt, Rainn Wilson and Portman.
- 1/11/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Hesher I have plenty of images for films that will be showing at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, but I have been previewing so many images lately I don't want this site to turn into some sort of image machine where people don't read anymore so I am going to space them out a little bit. However, when I have your first look at Natalie Portman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Spencer Susser's Hesher it seems a little silly to hold out.
The film is written by Susser and David Michod from a story by Brian Charles Frank, in which an awkward 13-year-old boy living with his pill-popping father (Rainn Wilson) and grandmother. His mother recently passed away and a loser twenty-something named Hesher (Gordon-Levitt) has entered the young man's life serving as both a good and bad influence. Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper,...
The film is written by Susser and David Michod from a story by Brian Charles Frank, in which an awkward 13-year-old boy living with his pill-popping father (Rainn Wilson) and grandmother. His mother recently passed away and a loser twenty-something named Hesher (Gordon-Levitt) has entered the young man's life serving as both a good and bad influence. Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper,...
- 12/4/2009
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Natalie Portman revealed her pink undies when she shot a fighting scene for her upcoming flick "Hesher" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 13. Wearing a pink tank top and a green skirt, she cuddled on her co-star's back to practice her role as Nichole.
Shooting the scene at the venue, Natalie was seen getting angry to her co-star, who was a bully young guy. She then tried to defense herself against the bully. The 27-year-old actress, subsequently, got involved in physical altercation.
"Hester" is a comedy film produced by Lucy Cooper, Natalie Portman, Scott Prisand, Spencer Susser, and Matt Weaver in association with Corner Store Entertainment. The story centers on a loser who comes into the life of an "awkward" 13-year-old boy, who is living with a "pill-popping" father and grandmother.
Other cast of the movie include Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson. The film itself is set to hit U.
Shooting the scene at the venue, Natalie was seen getting angry to her co-star, who was a bully young guy. She then tried to defense herself against the bully. The 27-year-old actress, subsequently, got involved in physical altercation.
"Hester" is a comedy film produced by Lucy Cooper, Natalie Portman, Scott Prisand, Spencer Susser, and Matt Weaver in association with Corner Store Entertainment. The story centers on a loser who comes into the life of an "awkward" 13-year-old boy, who is living with a "pill-popping" father and grandmother.
Other cast of the movie include Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson. The film itself is set to hit U.
- 5/14/2009
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson have joined Natalie Portman in "Hesher" - an indie dramedy being directed by Spencer Susser. The story centers on a loser twentysomething who invades the life of an awkward 13-year-old who is living with a pill-popping father and grandmother. Gordon-Levitt is playing the title character, a good and bad influence on the boy's life. Wilson is the dad trying to keep his family together after the death of his wife. Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper, plays a supermarket worker for whom the kid falls for after she saves him from a bully. Matt Weaver and Scott Prisand also are producing, while Scot Armstrong...
- 4/30/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Spencer Susser's indie comedy Hesher has attracted a ridiculously likeable cast -- which sounds weird, but do you really know anyone who doesn't like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman, or Rainn Wilson? Exactly. It's like the definition of likeable.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the story centers around an awkward 13-year-old (is there any other kind?) who finds his life turned upside down by a twenty-something loser named Hesher, who moves in with the boy and his pill-popping father and grandmother. The family is in rough shape after the death of the boy's mother (hence the pill popping) and Hesher ends up having a good and bad influence on the situation. Wilson will play the father, and Gordon-Levitt the title role of Hesher. Portman is playing a supermarket employee who saves the boy from bullies, and becomes an object of his adoration. Portman wll also be co-producing the film with Lucy Cooper,...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the story centers around an awkward 13-year-old (is there any other kind?) who finds his life turned upside down by a twenty-something loser named Hesher, who moves in with the boy and his pill-popping father and grandmother. The family is in rough shape after the death of the boy's mother (hence the pill popping) and Hesher ends up having a good and bad influence on the situation. Wilson will play the father, and Gordon-Levitt the title role of Hesher. Portman is playing a supermarket employee who saves the boy from bullies, and becomes an object of his adoration. Portman wll also be co-producing the film with Lucy Cooper,...
- 4/30/2009
- by Elisabeth Rappe
- Cinematical
Well this just shot to the top of my most anticipated indie projects! Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson have joined Natalie Portman in the indie dramedy Hesher, being directed by Spencer Susser. The story centers on a loser twenty-something (Gordon-Levitt) who invades the life of an awkward 13-year-old boy who is living with a pill-popping father and grandmother. Wilson will play the dad trying to keep his family together after the death of his wife. Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper, will play a supermarket worker for whom the kid falls for after she saves him from a bully. Read on for more details. While this may be the directorial debut of Spencer Susser, you'll probably want to start memorizing that name. Susser directed a fantastic zombie short film called I Love Sarah Jane (watch it online right here) that showed a whole lot of promise and...
- 4/30/2009
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson will join Natalie Portman in the indie drama "Hesher" which Spencer Susser is helming. Susser wrote the script with David Michod. The story tells follows a thirteen year-old boy called T.J. who, along with his father, moves in with his grandmother after losing his mother in a tragic car accident. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is plays the twentysomething loser title character who becomes T.J.'s mentor as well as getting him into trouble. Wilson plays the father and Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper, is playing a supermarket worker who T.J. falls for after she saves him from a bully.The movie stars filming next week in Los Angeles. ...
- 4/30/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson have joined Natalie Portman in Hesher , an indie dramedy being directed by Spencer Susser, says The Hollywood Reporter . The story centers on a loser twentysomething who invades the life of an awkward 13-year-old who is living with a pill-popping father and grandmother. Gordon-Levitt is playing the title character, a good and bad influence on the boy's life. Wilson is the dad trying to keep his family together after the death of his wife. Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper, plays a supermarket worker for whom the kid falls for after she saves him from a bully. Susser wrote the script with David Michod. The movie begins shooting next week in Los Angeles.
- 4/30/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson will join Natalie Portman in the indie drama "Hesher" which Spencer Susser is helming. Susser wrote the script with David Michod. The story tells follows a thirteen year-old boy called T.J. who, along with his father, moves in with his grandmother after losing his mother in a tragic car accident. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is plays the twentysomething loser title character who becomes T.J.'s mentor as well as getting him into trouble. Wilson plays the father and Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper, is playing a supermarket worker who T.J. falls for...
- 4/30/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Hollywood Reporter brings word Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson will join Natalie Portman in the Spencer Susser directed indie dramedy Hesher. The film centers on an awkward 13-year-old boy living with his pill-popping father (Wilson) and grandmother. His mother recently passed away and a loser twenty-something named Hesher (Gordon-Levitt) has entered the young man's life serving as both a good and bad influence. Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper, plays a supermarket worker for whom the kid falls for after she saves him from a bully. Gordon-Levitt is apparently really excited about the project, so much so he has written a short piece on Hesher at his blog writing: Before starting work for Mr. Nolan [on Inception], I'm doing this independent film called Hesher. I love it. Don't wanna tell you too much about it, specifically, because personally, I prefer watching movies that I don't yet know much about.
- 4/30/2009
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
The trades are reporting that Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson have signed on to star alongside Natalie Portman in the indie dramedy Hesher. The film is the feature directorial debut of music video director Spencer Susser. The story centers on a loser twenty-something who invades the life of an awkward 13-year-old who is living with a pill-popping father and grandmother. Gordon-Levitt is playing the title character, a good and bad influence on the boy's life. Wilson is the dad trying to keep his family together after the death of his wife. Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper (A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Transamerica), plays a supermarket worker for whom the kid falls for after she saves him from a bully. Susser wrote the script with David Michod. Matt Weaver (The Heartbreak Kid), Scott Prisand and Scot Armstrong (Old School) are also producing. Production begins next week in Los Angeles.
- 4/30/2009
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson have joined Natalie Portman in "Hesher," an indie dramedy being directed by Spencer Susser.
The story centers on a loser twentysomething who invades the life of an awkward 13-year-old who is living with a pill-popping father and grandmother.
Gordon-Levitt is playing the title character, a good and bad influence on the boy's life. Wilson is the dad trying to keep his family together after the death of his wife.
Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper, plays a supermarket worker for whom the kid falls for after she saves him from a bully.
Matt Weaver and Scott Prisand also are producing, while Scot Armstrong ("Old School") exec produces. Susser wrote the script with David Michod.
CAA packaged the film and is co-representing the film's North American distribution rights with Endeavor.
The movie begins shooting next week in Los Angeles.
CAA-repped Gordon-Levitt, who stars...
The story centers on a loser twentysomething who invades the life of an awkward 13-year-old who is living with a pill-popping father and grandmother.
Gordon-Levitt is playing the title character, a good and bad influence on the boy's life. Wilson is the dad trying to keep his family together after the death of his wife.
Portman, who is producing the film with Lucy Cooper, plays a supermarket worker for whom the kid falls for after she saves him from a bully.
Matt Weaver and Scott Prisand also are producing, while Scot Armstrong ("Old School") exec produces. Susser wrote the script with David Michod.
CAA packaged the film and is co-representing the film's North American distribution rights with Endeavor.
The movie begins shooting next week in Los Angeles.
CAA-repped Gordon-Levitt, who stars...
- 4/29/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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