Exclusive: A&E IndieFilms, the feature production arm of the A&E Network, has partnered with Asylum Entertainment to make the feature documentary Happy Valley. It’s about the drama that rocked the Penn State University community after it was learned school officials covered up allegations that former Nittany Lions assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky allegedy abused a youth in the showers of the school locker room. The docu will be produced by Passion Pictures’ John Battsek, whose One Day In September won the Oscar, and director Amir Bar-Lev. They teamed previously with A&E IndieFilms on My Kid Could Paint That and the superb sports-themed expose The Tillman Story. Asylum produced The Kennedys. Bob DeBitetto, David McKillop and Molly Thompson will be exec producers for A&E IndieFilms. Asylum principals Jonathan Koch and Steve Michaels will produce with Battsek. Koch, who is Asylum Entertainment’s president, served his youth...
- 5/22/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Happy Valley teams filmmakers John Battsek and Amir Bar-Lev with A&E IndieFilms and Asylum Entertainment A&E Network's feature documentary production arm A&E IndieFilms has partnered with Asylum Entertainment (“The Kennedys") to produce Happy Valley. Directed by Amir Bar-Lev and produced by John Battsek of Passion Pictures, who collaborated on The Tillman Story, Happy Valley tells of the Penn State University community that was rocked in 2011 by charges of sexual abuse involving former Nittany Lions assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Production is set to start this month with Asylum Entertainment's Jonathan Koch and Steve Michaels producing while Bob DeBitetto, David McKillop and Molly Thompson are serving as executive producers for A&E IndieFilms...
- 5/22/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Joel Surnow, the co-creator of 24 and the man behind the Emmy-winning miniseries The Kennedys, is moving into features, tackling a passion project whose roots were planted more than 35 years ago. Surnow will direct Small Time, a semi-autobiographical indie drama that he wrote and is producing. Executive producing are Jonathan Koch and Steve Michaels through their production banner Asylum Entertainment. The story centers on a used car dealer in Los Angeles who is still in love with his ex-wife and is dealing with a son that wants to forego college to work alongside his father
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- 3/14/2012
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Last night the Producers Guild of America (PGA) gave out awards for achievement in films and television released in 2011. The big winner was The Artist, which took home the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. As the winner of this award takes the Best Picture Oscar three times out of four, any betting on the top Oscar honor is pretty much over at this point. Read on for the full list of winners. The PGA website provides the list. In each case I've left the full slate of nominees, and winners are bolded. I'm happy to see the excellent A Tribe Calle Quest doc, Beats, Rhymes and Life, picking up the award for best documentary. The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: The Artist Producer: Thomas Langmann Bridesmaids Producers: Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend The Descendants Producers: Jim Burke,...
- 1/22/2012
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
By Sean O’Connell
hollywoodnews.com: It’s beginning to look a bit like a landslide. The Producers Guild of America is the latest group to reward Michel Hazanavicius’ “The Artist” with its year-end Best Picture honors, paving the way for what could be Oscar domination next month.
The black-and-white and predominantly silent film has been picking up top prizes throughout the season, winning Best Picture awards at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards and the Golden Globes. On accepting the PGA distinction, producer Thomas Langmann said that when they “dreamed of making ‘The Artist,’ we knew we were dreaming of writing a love letter to American cinema.”
Oscar nominations arrive on Tuesday morning, and “The Artist” is expected to lead all films with the most nominations. It’s best to caution against landslide victories in what amounts to “the primaries.” Last year, David Fincher’s “The Social Network” did very...
hollywoodnews.com: It’s beginning to look a bit like a landslide. The Producers Guild of America is the latest group to reward Michel Hazanavicius’ “The Artist” with its year-end Best Picture honors, paving the way for what could be Oscar domination next month.
The black-and-white and predominantly silent film has been picking up top prizes throughout the season, winning Best Picture awards at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards and the Golden Globes. On accepting the PGA distinction, producer Thomas Langmann said that when they “dreamed of making ‘The Artist,’ we knew we were dreaming of writing a love letter to American cinema.”
Oscar nominations arrive on Tuesday morning, and “The Artist” is expected to lead all films with the most nominations. It’s best to caution against landslide victories in what amounts to “the primaries.” Last year, David Fincher’s “The Social Network” did very...
- 1/22/2012
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
John Goodman, The Artist Motion Pictures Darryl F. Zanuck Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures * The Artist Producer: Thomas Langmann Bridesmaids Producers: Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend The Descendants Producers: Jim Burke, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Producers: Ceán Chaffin, Scott Rudin The Help Producers: Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Brunson Green Hugo Producers: Graham King, Martin Scorsese The Ides Of March Producers: George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Brian Oliver Midnight In Paris Producers: Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum Moneyball Producers: Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz, Brad Pitt War Horse Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures * The Adventures Of Tintin Producers: Peter Jackson, Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg Cars 2 Producer: Denise Ream Kung Fu Panda 2 Producer: Melissa Cobb Puss In Boots Producers: Joe M. Aguilar, Latifa Ouaou Rango Producers: John B. Carls, Gore Verbinski Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures * Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels...
- 1/22/2012
- by Steve Montgomery
- Alt Film Guide
The Producers Guild of America has announced the nominees for their 2012 film and TV awards.
The Producers Guild Awards (PGA) nominees include the obvious choices such as The Artist, The Descendants, and Hugo, but also some films that have not often been mentioned in the build-up to the Oscars, including Moneyball, The Help, The Ides of March. Among the TV nominees, as well, are 30 Rock, Modern Family, Game of Thrones, and Mad Men.
The PGA has also chosen ten nominees this year for Best picture, but the Oscars will choose between five and ten. Here are the nominees:
The theatrical motion picture nominees are:
Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures:
The Artist
Producer: Thomas Langmann
Bridesmaids
Producers: Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend
The Descendants
Producers: Jim Burke, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Producers: Ceán Chaffin, Scott Rudin
The Help
Producers: Michael Barnathan,...
The Producers Guild Awards (PGA) nominees include the obvious choices such as The Artist, The Descendants, and Hugo, but also some films that have not often been mentioned in the build-up to the Oscars, including Moneyball, The Help, The Ides of March. Among the TV nominees, as well, are 30 Rock, Modern Family, Game of Thrones, and Mad Men.
The PGA has also chosen ten nominees this year for Best picture, but the Oscars will choose between five and ten. Here are the nominees:
The theatrical motion picture nominees are:
Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures:
The Artist
Producer: Thomas Langmann
Bridesmaids
Producers: Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend
The Descendants
Producers: Jim Burke, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Producers: Ceán Chaffin, Scott Rudin
The Help
Producers: Michael Barnathan,...
- 1/4/2012
- by Charlie Derry
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Producers Guild of America has announced their nominations for the PGA Awards and it's hard not to agree with every movie on the list. All of the ones I've seen are great films, and the ones I haven't seen I've heard are amazing. The only two on the list I haven't watched are The Artist and The Descendants, both of which I'm looking forward to seeing. I'd love Hugo or War Horse to take home the top prize though. Those were my two favorite movies of 2011. The winners will be announced on January 21st, 2012; check out the full press released with the list of nominations below and tell us what you think! What would you like to see win?
Here's the Press Release:
Los Angeles, CA (January 3, 2012) – The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the motion picture and long-form television nominations for the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards.
Here's the Press Release:
Los Angeles, CA (January 3, 2012) – The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the motion picture and long-form television nominations for the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards.
- 1/3/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Universal Pictures Kristen Wiig in “Bridesmaids”
The movies “Bridesmaids,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and “Midnight in Paris” were among the nominees announced today for the 2012 Producers Guild Awards.
The awards, which go to TV and film producers, often help forecast the Oscar nominees and winners.
The fact that “Bridesmaids” made the list is an indication that the light comedy may be in the running for some major nominations when the Oscars roll around. A number of expected movies,...
The movies “Bridesmaids,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and “Midnight in Paris” were among the nominees announced today for the 2012 Producers Guild Awards.
The awards, which go to TV and film producers, often help forecast the Oscar nominees and winners.
The fact that “Bridesmaids” made the list is an indication that the light comedy may be in the running for some major nominations when the Oscars roll around. A number of expected movies,...
- 1/3/2012
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Chicago – The Producers Guild of America announced their final nominees this morning for the Producers Guild Awards, celebrating the year of producing in film and television. While documentary film categories and multiple television categories had already been announced, the nominees for motion pictures, animated motion pictures, and long-form television were official this morning.
The nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures went to the producers of the following films: The Artist, Bridesmaids, The Descendants, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Help, Hugo, The Ides of March, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, and War Horse.
The producers nominated from animated films are the producers of The Adventures of Tintin, Cars 2, Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss in Boots, and Rango. The long-form television nominees, which includes movies of the week and mini-series, were the producers of Cinema Verite, Downton Abbey, The Kennedys, Mildred Pierce,...
The nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures went to the producers of the following films: The Artist, Bridesmaids, The Descendants, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Help, Hugo, The Ides of March, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, and War Horse.
The producers nominated from animated films are the producers of The Adventures of Tintin, Cars 2, Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss in Boots, and Rango. The long-form television nominees, which includes movies of the week and mini-series, were the producers of Cinema Verite, Downton Abbey, The Kennedys, Mildred Pierce,...
- 1/3/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
We really can’t say that 2011 is behind us until award season is finished, and as we get closer to the coveted Academy Awards in February, various other guilds and organizations are recognizing the best that 2011 had to offer. Today the Producers Guild of America announced their nominees for Best Picture. The PGA is generally a good indicator as to which movies will be nominated for best Picture when the Oscars roll around.
There are some pretty safe picks. Movies like War Horse, The Artist, The Descendants, and Hugo all made the list, but its Bridesmaids that came completely out of no where.
Below is the full press release of those that are nominated. This includes animated films and television shows. As you can see there are a lot of movies you expect to see on this list with a few surprises on it as well.
Los Angeles, CA (January...
There are some pretty safe picks. Movies like War Horse, The Artist, The Descendants, and Hugo all made the list, but its Bridesmaids that came completely out of no where.
Below is the full press release of those that are nominated. This includes animated films and television shows. As you can see there are a lot of movies you expect to see on this list with a few surprises on it as well.
Los Angeles, CA (January...
- 1/3/2012
- by Mike Lee
- FusedFilm
George Clooney, The Ides of March Terrence Malick/The Tree Of Life, Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive, Clint Eastwood/J. Edgar Bypassed: PGA Award Nominations Motion Pictures Darryl F. Zanuck Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures The Artist Producer: Thomas Langmann Bridesmaids Producers: Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend The Descendants Producers: Jim Burke, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Producers: Ceán Chaffin, Scott Rudin The Help Producers: Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Brunson Green Hugo Producers: Graham King, Martin Scorsese The Ides Of March Producers: George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Brian Oliver Midnight In Paris Producers: Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum Moneyball Producers: Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz, Brad Pitt War Horse Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures The Adventures Of Tintin Producers: Peter Jackson, Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg Cars 2 Producer: Denise Ream Kung Fu Panda 2 Producer: Melissa Cobb Puss In Boots Producers: Joe M. Aguilar,...
- 1/3/2012
- by Anna Robinson
- Alt Film Guide
Nominations came out today for the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards and the 8-part miniseries The Kennedys is in the running for the David L. Wolper Producer of the Year in Long-Form Television award.
The award encompasses both movies of the week and miniseries. For The Kennedys the producer nominees include Jon Cassar, Jonathan Koch, Stephen Kronish, Steve Michaels, Michael Prupas, Jamie Paul Rock, and Joel Surnow. The awards winners will be announced on January 21, 2012.
Next Showing:
The Kennedys - Trailer
The controversial 8-part television movie event you weren't supposed to see
Link | Posted 1/3/2012 by reelz
Hollywood Dailies | The Kennedys | Jon Cassar | Michael Prupas | Steve Michaels | Stephen Kronish | Joel Surnow | Jonathan Koch | Jamie Paul Rock | The Kennedys...
The award encompasses both movies of the week and miniseries. For The Kennedys the producer nominees include Jon Cassar, Jonathan Koch, Stephen Kronish, Steve Michaels, Michael Prupas, Jamie Paul Rock, and Joel Surnow. The awards winners will be announced on January 21, 2012.
Next Showing:
The Kennedys - Trailer
The controversial 8-part television movie event you weren't supposed to see
Link | Posted 1/3/2012 by reelz
Hollywood Dailies | The Kennedys | Jon Cassar | Michael Prupas | Steve Michaels | Stephen Kronish | Joel Surnow | Jonathan Koch | Jamie Paul Rock | The Kennedys...
- 1/3/2012
- by reelz reelz
- Reelzchannel.com
Here's your best indicator yet as to what the crop of nominations for the Best Picture Oscar is likely to be. The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has announced its nominations for 2011 awards, which will be doled out on January 21. The ten films nominated for the PGA's top honor include expected pictures such as The Artist, The Descendants and War Horse. There are no real surprises, but the growing Oscar chances for The Help won't be hurt by getting a PGA nomination (would be slightly wild to see Chris Columbus, a producer on The Help, with an Oscar), and Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris makes an appearance on the list, too. There are a couple surprises, though, in the form of Bridesmaids and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo -- the Judd Apatow and Scott Rudin effects in full force there. With 5-10 Best Picture nominations possible for this year's Oscars,...
- 1/3/2012
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
HollywoodNews.com: The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the motion picture and long-form television nominations for the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards. The categories include: The Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures; The Producers Guild of America Producer of the Year Award in Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures; and The David L. Wolper Producer of the Year Award in Long-Form Television. The documentary film category and other television category nominations were already announced by the Guild in December 2011.
All 2012 Producers Guild Award winners will be announced on January 21, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This year, the Producers Guild will also award special honors to Leslie Moonves (Milestone Award), Steven Spielberg (David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures), Don Mischer (Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television), Stan Lee (Vanguard Award), and In The Land Of Blood And Honey (The Stanley Kramer Award...
All 2012 Producers Guild Award winners will be announced on January 21, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This year, the Producers Guild will also award special honors to Leslie Moonves (Milestone Award), Steven Spielberg (David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures), Don Mischer (Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television), Stan Lee (Vanguard Award), and In The Land Of Blood And Honey (The Stanley Kramer Award...
- 1/3/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
ReelzChannel announced Monday it has entered in to a production deal with Asylum Entertainment to develop and produce original scripted series for the network. The channel became fast partners with Asylum’s Jonathan Koch, Steve Michaels, and Executive Producer Joel Surnow after picking up The Kennedys mini-series just seven weeks before its world premiere date.
With the TV movie event The Kennedys, ReelzChannel saw record viewership. The eight-part movie drew nearly two million viewers.
ReelzChannel CEO Stan E. Hubbard said the channel wants to continue the successful partnership with Asylum.
In acquiring The Kennedys one of our goals was to bring a quality of programming to our network of a kind that we have not been able to do before. In the few short weeks we had to market and promote the The Kennedys, it became clear that our interests, approach and vision are in close alignment with Asylum Entertainment and Joel Surnow.
With the TV movie event The Kennedys, ReelzChannel saw record viewership. The eight-part movie drew nearly two million viewers.
ReelzChannel CEO Stan E. Hubbard said the channel wants to continue the successful partnership with Asylum.
In acquiring The Kennedys one of our goals was to bring a quality of programming to our network of a kind that we have not been able to do before. In the few short weeks we had to market and promote the The Kennedys, it became clear that our interests, approach and vision are in close alignment with Asylum Entertainment and Joel Surnow.
- 5/23/2011
- by reelz reelz
- Reelzchannel.com
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