Exclusive: Operation Othello, a Shakespeare-inspired virtual reality series pilot, produced by Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions in collaboration with Oculus, is part of the official 2019 lineup for Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film Xr Arcade. A work-in-progress prototype of the pilot episode will be featured at the Fest which runs May 14-19.
The pilot, adapted from Shakespeare’s Othello, is set in the world of an elite naval special force’s unit sometime in the near future. It stars Tennon as Captain Othello and in a gender twist, Mary Chieffo (Star Trek: Discovery), who adapted the experience for Vr, in the traditionally male role of Ensign Iago.
On the impact of Vr, Tennon says: “We believe Immersive Media is an integral part of the future of storytelling and presents a unique opportunity to bring a voice to the voiceless. As an ‘empathy machine,’ we’re excited...
The pilot, adapted from Shakespeare’s Othello, is set in the world of an elite naval special force’s unit sometime in the near future. It stars Tennon as Captain Othello and in a gender twist, Mary Chieffo (Star Trek: Discovery), who adapted the experience for Vr, in the traditionally male role of Ensign Iago.
On the impact of Vr, Tennon says: “We believe Immersive Media is an integral part of the future of storytelling and presents a unique opportunity to bring a voice to the voiceless. As an ‘empathy machine,’ we’re excited...
- 5/14/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Shaun The Sheep director Darren Walsh will helm the feature.
Kaleidoscope Film Distribution (Kfd) is handling world sales on animated feature Danny Diamondback, which Aardman Animation alumni Darren Walsh (Shaun The Sheep TV series) will direct the story of a young rattlesnake with a musical talent in his tail.
The film is based on the children’s novella of the same name, first published by Harper Collins and written by illustrator and production designer Barry Jackson (How The Grinch Stole Christmas).
Jackson has written the script and will be heading up production design on the project.
Siege Train Studios’ Curtis Augspurger (Valiant), Matthew Hampton and Cora Palfrey will produce the film alongside Jackson. Bibo Bergeron (Shark Tale) will serve as executive producer.
Kaleidoscope Film Distribution (Kfd) is handling world sales on animated feature Danny Diamondback, which Aardman Animation alumni Darren Walsh (Shaun The Sheep TV series) will direct the story of a young rattlesnake with a musical talent in his tail.
The film is based on the children’s novella of the same name, first published by Harper Collins and written by illustrator and production designer Barry Jackson (How The Grinch Stole Christmas).
Jackson has written the script and will be heading up production design on the project.
Siege Train Studios’ Curtis Augspurger (Valiant), Matthew Hampton and Cora Palfrey will produce the film alongside Jackson. Bibo Bergeron (Shark Tale) will serve as executive producer.
- 5/17/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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