Exclusive: Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired domestic rights to Valiant One, a military action thriller starring Chase Stokes (Outer Banks) and Lana Condor (To All the Boys franchise), slating it for release in theaters nationwide on January 24, 2025. Check out a first-look still above.
Marking the feature directorial debut of producer Steve Barnett, the film watches as a routine mission goes awry when a U.S. army helicopter crashes deep within North Korean territory. Now, a team of non-combat tech specialists, led by Captain Edward Brockman (Stokes), must navigate the hostile terrain and fend off North Korean forces as they desperately race to escort a civilian tech specialist across the treacherous Demilitarized Zone.
A Monarch Media production written by Barnett and Eric Tipton, with counsel from former members of the U.S. Military, CIA and Department of Defense, Valiant One also stars Desmin Borges (Only Murders in the Building) and Callan Mulvey...
Marking the feature directorial debut of producer Steve Barnett, the film watches as a routine mission goes awry when a U.S. army helicopter crashes deep within North Korean territory. Now, a team of non-combat tech specialists, led by Captain Edward Brockman (Stokes), must navigate the hostile terrain and fend off North Korean forces as they desperately race to escort a civilian tech specialist across the treacherous Demilitarized Zone.
A Monarch Media production written by Barnett and Eric Tipton, with counsel from former members of the U.S. Military, CIA and Department of Defense, Valiant One also stars Desmin Borges (Only Murders in the Building) and Callan Mulvey...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has shared the official trailer and poster for director Richard Linklater’s new romantic action comedy Hit Man, starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona. The film will open in select theaters on Friday, May 24, and then will start streaming on Netflix on June 7.
Based on Skip Hollandsworth’s Texas Monthly article, Hit Man will be available to stream in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, and Iceland. The movie is rated R for language throughout, sexual content, and some violence.
Written by Linklater and Powell, the movie was inspired by an unbelievable true story: a straight-laced professor discovers he has a hidden talent as a fake hitman. He meets his match in a client who steals his heart and ignites a powder keg of deception, delight, and mixed-up identities.
The cast includes Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio,...
Based on Skip Hollandsworth’s Texas Monthly article, Hit Man will be available to stream in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, and Iceland. The movie is rated R for language throughout, sexual content, and some violence.
Written by Linklater and Powell, the movie was inspired by an unbelievable true story: a straight-laced professor discovers he has a hidden talent as a fake hitman. He meets his match in a client who steals his heart and ignites a powder keg of deception, delight, and mixed-up identities.
The cast includes Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Exclusive: Monarch Media, 11-time Emmy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Point Grey Pictures, Lylas Pictures and Giant Ant Films are teaming to bring Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me, to the big screen as a feature-length animated film.
Along with Louis-Dreyfus, the cast includes Abbi Jacobson, Bryan Cranston, Samira Wiley, Beanie Feldstein, Seth Rogen, Wanda Sykes, Bowen Yang, Pamela Adlon and Sarah Silverman.
In Tangles, when Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her. She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease — and the imperfect beauty of her family — in order to become the daughter they need.
Leavitt adapted her novel for film along with Trev Renney and Leah Nelson.
Along with Louis-Dreyfus, the cast includes Abbi Jacobson, Bryan Cranston, Samira Wiley, Beanie Feldstein, Seth Rogen, Wanda Sykes, Bowen Yang, Pamela Adlon and Sarah Silverman.
In Tangles, when Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her. She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease — and the imperfect beauty of her family — in order to become the daughter they need.
Leavitt adapted her novel for film along with Trev Renney and Leah Nelson.
- 4/2/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Special effects legend Greg Nicotero is the creative supervisor on the Shudder series inspired by the George A. Romero / Stephen King anthology Creepshow, he directed more than forty episodes of The Walking Dead, and he’s now an executive producer on the Walking Dead spin-off The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Now Deadline reports that Nicotero will also be executive producing a TV series adaptation of the post-apocalyptic novel Swan Song, written by Robert McCammon. Nicotero will be directing the pilot episode of the series as well.
Coming our way from Monarch Media and Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten’s Monster Agency Productions, this action horror series has this set-up: Following the U.S. government’s nuclear showdown with an unprecedented malevolent enemy, America as it was is gone forever. Now the remaining citizens must fight to stay alive in a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies.
Coming our way from Monarch Media and Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten’s Monster Agency Productions, this action horror series has this set-up: Following the U.S. government’s nuclear showdown with an unprecedented malevolent enemy, America as it was is gone forever. Now the remaining citizens must fight to stay alive in a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies.
- 1/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Longtime “The Walking Dead” executive producer/director and “Creepshow” showrunner Greg Nicotero has a new genre action series in the works with “Swan Song,” based on Robert McCammon‘s bestselling post-apocalyptic novel. Deadline reports that Nicotero is on board to executive produce and direct the pilot episode.
In Swan Song, “following the U.S. government’s nuclear showdown with an unprecedented malevolent enemy, America as it was is gone forever. Now the remaining citizens must fight to stay alive in a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies.”
While Nicotero will helm the pilot, the search for a series’ writer is underway.
“Being a longtime fan of Robert’s novels, his story of survival in a world forever changed by political mistrust and international intrigue intertwined with a supernatural force has always been one of my favorites,” Nicotero told Deadline. “The time is perfect to delve into this world.
In Swan Song, “following the U.S. government’s nuclear showdown with an unprecedented malevolent enemy, America as it was is gone forever. Now the remaining citizens must fight to stay alive in a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies.”
While Nicotero will helm the pilot, the search for a series’ writer is underway.
“Being a longtime fan of Robert’s novels, his story of survival in a world forever changed by political mistrust and international intrigue intertwined with a supernatural force has always been one of my favorites,” Nicotero told Deadline. “The time is perfect to delve into this world.
- 1/24/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) reunites with filmmaker Richard Linklater for Netflix’s Hit Man, a dark comedy so weird it’s hard to believe it’s inspired by a true story. The one-minute teaser stars Powell as a hitman who enjoys pie and promises to eliminate a pretty potential client’s problems. But all is not as it seems…
Glen Powell and director Richard Linklater previously worked together on Fast Food Nation, Everybody Wants Some!! and Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood. With Hit Man, Powell also collaborated with Linklater on the screenplay.
“When I was 14, I worked with Rick for the first time,” said Powell in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “And at that point, I thought, ‘Oh, my gosh, he’s one of the greats. I’m getting to be on a film set, a Richard Linklater film set.’ And now it’s 20 years later,...
Glen Powell and director Richard Linklater previously worked together on Fast Food Nation, Everybody Wants Some!! and Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood. With Hit Man, Powell also collaborated with Linklater on the screenplay.
“When I was 14, I worked with Rick for the first time,” said Powell in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “And at that point, I thought, ‘Oh, my gosh, he’s one of the greats. I’m getting to be on a film set, a Richard Linklater film set.’ And now it’s 20 years later,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Exclusive: Swan Song, Robert McCammon’s bestselling post-apocalyptic novel, is getting the small-screen treatment. Monarch Media and Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten’s Monster Agency Productions are teaming on an action/genre series based on the horror novel.
In Swan Song, following the U.S. government’s nuclear showdown with an unprecedented malevolent enemy, America as it was is gone forever. Now the remaining citizens must fight to stay alive in a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies.
Longtime The Walking Dead executive producer/director Nicotero and Witten will executive produce through Monster Agency, and Steve Barnett, Alan Powell and Vicky Patel will executive produce through Monarch Media, along with McCammon. Brandi Hagedorn will co-produce. Nicotero will also direct the pilot. A search is underway for a writer.
“Being a longtime fan of Robert’s novels, his story of survival in a world forever...
In Swan Song, following the U.S. government’s nuclear showdown with an unprecedented malevolent enemy, America as it was is gone forever. Now the remaining citizens must fight to stay alive in a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies.
Longtime The Walking Dead executive producer/director Nicotero and Witten will executive produce through Monster Agency, and Steve Barnett, Alan Powell and Vicky Patel will executive produce through Monarch Media, along with McCammon. Brandi Hagedorn will co-produce. Nicotero will also direct the pilot. A search is underway for a writer.
“Being a longtime fan of Robert’s novels, his story of survival in a world forever...
- 1/19/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
As the dual strike continues to chug along, the buzziest title of the fall festivals has found a home. The Richard Linklater-directed Hit Man, which was co-written by and stars Top Gun: Maverick breakout Glen Powell, has landed at Netflix after interest from multiple buyers, mostly the streaming services. Netflix landed it in a $20 million deal.
Hit Man tells the story of a real-life, mild-mannered psychology professor (Powell) who also posed as undercover hitman for the New Orleans police. But when he breaks protocol to help a desperate woman (played by Adria Arjona) trying to flee an abusive boyfriend, the character finds himself becoming one of his false personas, falling for the woman and flirting with turning into a criminal himself. The feature is based on a 2001 Texas Monthly true-crime article from Skip Hollandsworth, who worked with Linklater on Bernie.
Out of the Venice Film Festival, Hit Man received positive reviews.
Hit Man tells the story of a real-life, mild-mannered psychology professor (Powell) who also posed as undercover hitman for the New Orleans police. But when he breaks protocol to help a desperate woman (played by Adria Arjona) trying to flee an abusive boyfriend, the character finds himself becoming one of his false personas, falling for the woman and flirting with turning into a criminal himself. The feature is based on a 2001 Texas Monthly true-crime article from Skip Hollandsworth, who worked with Linklater on Bernie.
Out of the Venice Film Festival, Hit Man received positive reviews.
- 9/18/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix shelled out a staggering $20 million for “Hit Man,” a (sort of) true-crime comedy from director Richard Linklater and star Glen Powell. The streaming service has acquired rights in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and other key international territories.
The movie, which played to enthusiastic crowds at Venice and Toronto film festivals, has been one of the few notable sales from this year’s fall festival circuit. Netflix also acquired Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut “Woman of the Hour” out of TIFF for $11 million, while A24 nabbed the Colman Domingo-led “Sing Sing.” But deals have been slow to come together for other movies on the market, such as Chris Pine’s “Poolman” or Viggo Mortensen’s “The Dead Don’t Hurt.”
“Hit Man” follows Powell as Gary Johnson, a part-time teacher who moonlights as a mysterious gun man for hire. But there’s a catch in hiring him to...
The movie, which played to enthusiastic crowds at Venice and Toronto film festivals, has been one of the few notable sales from this year’s fall festival circuit. Netflix also acquired Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut “Woman of the Hour” out of TIFF for $11 million, while A24 nabbed the Colman Domingo-led “Sing Sing.” But deals have been slow to come together for other movies on the market, such as Chris Pine’s “Poolman” or Viggo Mortensen’s “The Dead Don’t Hurt.”
“Hit Man” follows Powell as Gary Johnson, a part-time teacher who moonlights as a mysterious gun man for hire. But there’s a catch in hiring him to...
- 9/18/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has acquired Richard Linklater and Glen Powell’s buzzy “Hit Man,” TheWrap has learned. With a reported payout of $20 million, this marks the second major buy for the streaming giant amid this year’s Venice and Toronto film festivals following their reported $11 million acquisition of Anna Kendrick’s “Woman of the Hour.”
“Hit Man” stars Powell, who co-wrote the screenplay with Linklater based on a Skip Hollandsworth-penned “Texas Monthly” article. The film concerns an alleged master assassin who is secretly working for the cops. Adria Arjona plays an apparently battered wife who inspires enough sympathy from the faux killer to make him consider doing the job for real.
Ben Croll wrote in his review for TheWrap that the picture “is a deliriously entertaining star vehicle, a throwback to the low-concept, high-reward studio crowd-pleasers built around a comic persona and designed to showcase a gifted performer’s range.”
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“Hit Man” stars Powell, who co-wrote the screenplay with Linklater based on a Skip Hollandsworth-penned “Texas Monthly” article. The film concerns an alleged master assassin who is secretly working for the cops. Adria Arjona plays an apparently battered wife who inspires enough sympathy from the faux killer to make him consider doing the job for real.
Ben Croll wrote in his review for TheWrap that the picture “is a deliriously entertaining star vehicle, a throwback to the low-concept, high-reward studio crowd-pleasers built around a comic persona and designed to showcase a gifted performer’s range.”
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- 9/18/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Netflix closed a $20 million deal on Hit Man, making the biggest deal at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and of the year for that matter. After the Richard Linklater-directed noir comic thriller debuted to raves at Venice, the film was expected to fetch the biggest deal of the fall festivals so far. Hit Man did not disappoint. Hit Man stars Top Gun Maverick’s Glen Powell and Adria Arjona (Andor) playing the most unlikely romantic partners, in performances that will boost each of their careers. Especially Powell, who co-wrote with Linklater what will be a major star turn for him. Netflix got US, UK, Australia/New Zealand, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, and Iceland. There is also a theatrical component to the deal, I’ve heard.
Heading into its final weekend, TIFF had been slow so far on the deal front, but this...
Heading into its final weekend, TIFF had been slow so far on the deal front, but this...
- 9/18/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures’ faith-focused label Affirm Films and Monarch Media have launched a trailer for Christmas musical film “Journey to Bethlehem.”
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Adam Anders, who was a music producer on “Glee.” A retelling of the the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus, the film is a live-action Christmas musical weaving classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith and new pop songs.
The cast includes Fiona Palomo (“Outer Banks”) as Mary, Milo Manheim (“Prom Pact”) as Joseph, Antonio Banderas (“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”) as Herod, Stephanie Gil (“Fatima”), Rizwan Manji (“Schitt’s Creek”), Geno Segers (“Perfect Harmony”), Omid Djalili (“Gladiator”), Joel Smallbone and Lecrae.
Anders penned the script along with Peter Barsocchini (“High School Musical”) and wrote the music with Nikki Anders (“Glee”) and Peer Astrom (“Rock of Ages”). The film is produced by Anders, Alan Powell and Steve Barnett through Monarch Media,...
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Adam Anders, who was a music producer on “Glee.” A retelling of the the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus, the film is a live-action Christmas musical weaving classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith and new pop songs.
The cast includes Fiona Palomo (“Outer Banks”) as Mary, Milo Manheim (“Prom Pact”) as Joseph, Antonio Banderas (“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”) as Herod, Stephanie Gil (“Fatima”), Rizwan Manji (“Schitt’s Creek”), Geno Segers (“Perfect Harmony”), Omid Djalili (“Gladiator”), Joel Smallbone and Lecrae.
Anders penned the script along with Peter Barsocchini (“High School Musical”) and wrote the music with Nikki Anders (“Glee”) and Peer Astrom (“Rock of Ages”). The film is produced by Anders, Alan Powell and Steve Barnett through Monarch Media,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein (I Feel Pretty) have closed deals to write and direct Big Pink, an English-language remake of the Spanish dramedy La lista de los deseos for Monarch Media.
Related Story James Gray To Direct ‘Ezekiel Moss’ At Focus Related Story 'I Feel Pretty' Duo Abby Kohn & Marc Silverstein Board Senior Citizen Esports Team Movie For Ubisoft Related Story 'Curb Your Enthusiasm': Reports Of HBO Show's Demise Have Been "Greatly Exaggerated," Says EP Jeff Schaffer
Like the original 2020 film written and directed by Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo, the remake will be a heartwarming and funny tale about a group of women from different generations who, after completing treatment for breast cancer, go on a road trip adventure and learn to live life to the fullest.
Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce through their Monarch Media shingle, with their Monarch partner Vicky Patel exec producing.
Related Story James Gray To Direct ‘Ezekiel Moss’ At Focus Related Story 'I Feel Pretty' Duo Abby Kohn & Marc Silverstein Board Senior Citizen Esports Team Movie For Ubisoft Related Story 'Curb Your Enthusiasm': Reports Of HBO Show's Demise Have Been "Greatly Exaggerated," Says EP Jeff Schaffer
Like the original 2020 film written and directed by Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo, the remake will be a heartwarming and funny tale about a group of women from different generations who, after completing treatment for breast cancer, go on a road trip adventure and learn to live life to the fullest.
Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce through their Monarch Media shingle, with their Monarch partner Vicky Patel exec producing.
- 4/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Fiona Palomo is Mary, Milo Manheim is Joseph and Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas is King Herod in Sony Affirm’s upcoming untitled holiday musical centered around the Nativity.
The movie is currently in production with Monarch Media on the coast of Spain for a Nov. 10 theatrical release.
Award-winning music producer Adam Anders is making his feature directorial debut and wrote the script along with Peter Barsocchini (High School Musical franchise) and wrote the music with Nikki Anders and Peer Astrom.
Logline: A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical celebration for the entire family, weaves classic Christmas melodies into new pop songs in a music-infused retelling...
The movie is currently in production with Monarch Media on the coast of Spain for a Nov. 10 theatrical release.
Award-winning music producer Adam Anders is making his feature directorial debut and wrote the script along with Peter Barsocchini (High School Musical franchise) and wrote the music with Nikki Anders and Peer Astrom.
Logline: A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical celebration for the entire family, weaves classic Christmas melodies into new pop songs in a music-infused retelling...
- 2/23/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Glen Powell stars as hitman who secretly works for the police.
AGC Studios head Stuart Ford has announced that Shivani Rawat’s ShivHans Pictures and Monarch Media have boarded as co-financiers Richard Linklater’s action comedy Hitman as production gets underway in New Orleans.
Austin Amelio, Retta, and Molly Bernard have joined the ensemble cast led by Glen Powell and Adria Arjona in the story of the most sought-after hitman in New Orleans who secretly works for the police.
When he breaks protocol to help a desperate woman (Arjona) trying to get away from an abusive boyfriend, he finds himself...
AGC Studios head Stuart Ford has announced that Shivani Rawat’s ShivHans Pictures and Monarch Media have boarded as co-financiers Richard Linklater’s action comedy Hitman as production gets underway in New Orleans.
Austin Amelio, Retta, and Molly Bernard have joined the ensemble cast led by Glen Powell and Adria Arjona in the story of the most sought-after hitman in New Orleans who secretly works for the police.
When he breaks protocol to help a desperate woman (Arjona) trying to get away from an abusive boyfriend, he finds himself...
- 10/4/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Richard Linklater’s action comedy “Hitman” has begun production in New Orleans for AGC Studios, with actors Austin Amelio, Retta and Molly Bernard joining the cast.
“Hitman” stars Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, and was announced ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, where it was first introduced to buyers. Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios is co-financing the movie with leading indie financiers Shivani Rawat’s ShivHans Pictures and Monarch Media.
Powell, who plays Hangman in Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick,” stars in the project as a Houston cop who’s been working undercover as the most in-demand hitman in Houston, until one day he breaks protocol in order to help a desperate woman (Arjona) trying to escape an abusive boyfriend. The project is based on a Texas Monthly article.
“Hitman” is directed by Linklater from an original screenplay by the “Before Sunrise” director and Powell. Alongside Powell and Arjona (“Father of The Bride...
“Hitman” stars Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, and was announced ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, where it was first introduced to buyers. Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios is co-financing the movie with leading indie financiers Shivani Rawat’s ShivHans Pictures and Monarch Media.
Powell, who plays Hangman in Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick,” stars in the project as a Houston cop who’s been working undercover as the most in-demand hitman in Houston, until one day he breaks protocol in order to help a desperate woman (Arjona) trying to escape an abusive boyfriend. The project is based on a Texas Monthly article.
“Hitman” is directed by Linklater from an original screenplay by the “Before Sunrise” director and Powell. Alongside Powell and Arjona (“Father of The Bride...
- 10/4/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Graphic novels aren’t just for collecting superhero story arcs. The literary format also tells devastating and informative tales of real-life trauma. I recommend reading The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott by Zoe Thorogood if you want a potent dose of reality wrapped in a yarn about bravery, exploration of self, and literal oncoming darkness. However, today we’re talking about Tangles, an upcoming animated feature from Monarch Media, Point Grey Pictures, Lylas Pictures, and Giant Ant. The collaboration is happening thanks to Sarah Leavitt‘s graphic novel memoir, Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me.
Giant Ant’s Leah Nelson is directing Tangles, which has the following synopsis: When Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her.
Giant Ant’s Leah Nelson is directing Tangles, which has the following synopsis: When Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her.
- 9/21/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Monarch Media, Point Grey Pictures, Lylas Pictures and Giant Ant are teaming to produce an animated feature based on Sarah Leavitt’s acclaimed memoir, Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me.
The synopsis for Leavitt’s 2010 graphic novel: When Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her. She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease – and the imperfect beauty of her family – in order to become the daughter they need.
The Tangles film will be directed by Giant Ant principal Leah Nelson. Vicky Patel, Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce through Monarch Media, along with Seth Rogen through Point Grey Pictures and Lauren Miller Rogen through Lylas Pictures.
UTA Independent Film Group...
The synopsis for Leavitt’s 2010 graphic novel: When Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her. She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease – and the imperfect beauty of her family – in order to become the daughter they need.
The Tangles film will be directed by Giant Ant principal Leah Nelson. Vicky Patel, Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce through Monarch Media, along with Seth Rogen through Point Grey Pictures and Lauren Miller Rogen through Lylas Pictures.
UTA Independent Film Group...
- 9/21/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!), Kenny Ortega (Julie and the Phantoms) and producers Alan Powell, Steve Barnett and Vicky Patel of Monarch Media are teaming for the docuseries 1300 Miles to Broadway. Inspired by Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp, the series introduces 8th to 12th graders to the world of performing arts through master classes in acting, singing and dancing, and goes on the emotional journey with them as they prepare for a future as performers.
Chenoweth launched Broadway Bootcamp at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center in her Oklahoma hometown of Broken Arrow in 2015, to give talented local kids a taste of real Broadway talent, working with them one-on-one. She brought Broadway director, actor and producer Richard Jay-Alexander into the fold four years ago to strengthen the program. All editions of the camp have taken place in-person with the exception of 2021’s, which was held virtually amidst the pandemic, with kids from 33 states and 8 countries participating.
Chenoweth launched Broadway Bootcamp at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center in her Oklahoma hometown of Broken Arrow in 2015, to give talented local kids a taste of real Broadway talent, working with them one-on-one. She brought Broadway director, actor and producer Richard Jay-Alexander into the fold four years ago to strengthen the program. All editions of the camp have taken place in-person with the exception of 2021’s, which was held virtually amidst the pandemic, with kids from 33 states and 8 countries participating.
- 9/8/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Savannah Lee Smith and Owen Patrick Joyner have been cast in Monarch Media’s musical feature Something Here. The film was previously referred to as the Untitled Florida Georgia Line Project.
Tk McKamy is set to direct, from a screenplay written by Alan Powell (A Week Away), Steve Barnett and David Bush. Barnett and Powell are producing through their Monarch Media shingle. Executive producers include Monarch’s Vicky Patel, actor/singer-songwriter/producer Jordan Fisher and Florida Georgia Line vet Tyler Hubbard. Music for the film is written and produced by Hubbard, Sam Sumser and Sean Small, and Paul Becker will oversee choreography. Production begins in North Carolina on November 13.
The film follows Samantha “Sam” Abrams (Smith), a witty, studious and street-smart high school senior from New York City, adjusting to a new reality after her family relocates to a rural southern community in Tennessee. Once the culture shock wears off,...
Tk McKamy is set to direct, from a screenplay written by Alan Powell (A Week Away), Steve Barnett and David Bush. Barnett and Powell are producing through their Monarch Media shingle. Executive producers include Monarch’s Vicky Patel, actor/singer-songwriter/producer Jordan Fisher and Florida Georgia Line vet Tyler Hubbard. Music for the film is written and produced by Hubbard, Sam Sumser and Sean Small, and Paul Becker will oversee choreography. Production begins in North Carolina on November 13.
The film follows Samantha “Sam” Abrams (Smith), a witty, studious and street-smart high school senior from New York City, adjusting to a new reality after her family relocates to a rural southern community in Tennessee. Once the culture shock wears off,...
- 11/8/2021
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Monarch Media has optioned Leah Kunnath’s comedy script Foreign and Familiar, and are currently setting it up as a film, which Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce for the company.
Loosely based on Kunnath’s own teen years, Foreign and Familiar tells the story of a rebellious first-generation Indian-American teen who embarrasses her traditional Indian family, resulting in her parents sending her to high school in India to learn more about her culture.
Monarch’s Vicky Patel will executive produce the project with Adam Goldworm of Aperture Entertainment.
Kunnath’s first comedy feature script earned her a fellowship position with the Blacklist’s Minority Report initiative, and was also a semifinalist at the Austin Film Festival.
Other projects in the works at Monarch, from Barnett, Powell and Patel, include Chris Pratt starrer The Black Belt, which Paul Briganti is directing from the Black List script by Randall Green,...
Loosely based on Kunnath’s own teen years, Foreign and Familiar tells the story of a rebellious first-generation Indian-American teen who embarrasses her traditional Indian family, resulting in her parents sending her to high school in India to learn more about her culture.
Monarch’s Vicky Patel will executive produce the project with Adam Goldworm of Aperture Entertainment.
Kunnath’s first comedy feature script earned her a fellowship position with the Blacklist’s Minority Report initiative, and was also a semifinalist at the Austin Film Festival.
Other projects in the works at Monarch, from Barnett, Powell and Patel, include Chris Pratt starrer The Black Belt, which Paul Briganti is directing from the Black List script by Randall Green,...
- 10/25/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Saturday Night Live” director Paul Briganti is set to direct Chris Pratt in the indie comedy “The Black Belt” for Monarch Media, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
The coming-of-age film will star Pratt as an eccentric uncle who trains his shy teenage nephew in the ways of karate. Pratt will produce the film through his banner Indivisible Productions, alongside producing partner Jon Schumache, and Monarch Media’s Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce and UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Pratt and Indivisible Productions have a first look deal with Universal Pictures, which has worked with Pratt on the “Jurassic World” trilogy. Among the projects being developed by the studio is the action film “Saigon Bodyguards,” which will be produced by “Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo.
Monarch Media is developing an original country musical with Florida Georgia Line,...
The coming-of-age film will star Pratt as an eccentric uncle who trains his shy teenage nephew in the ways of karate. Pratt will produce the film through his banner Indivisible Productions, alongside producing partner Jon Schumache, and Monarch Media’s Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce and UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Pratt and Indivisible Productions have a first look deal with Universal Pictures, which has worked with Pratt on the “Jurassic World” trilogy. Among the projects being developed by the studio is the action film “Saigon Bodyguards,” which will be produced by “Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo.
Monarch Media is developing an original country musical with Florida Georgia Line,...
- 7/7/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Saturday Night Live director Paul Briganti will helm Monarch Media’s Chris Pratt indie feature comedy The Black Belt.
The 2020 Black List script by Randall Green follows a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate, and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way.
Pratt, as we previously told you, will produce and star in the movie via his Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher, and Monarch Media principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will serve as EP. UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Briganti has directed some of the most viral segments and shorts over the past few seasons, including Melissa McCarthy as former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, Donald Glover in the rap video “Friendos,” Brad Pitt as Dr. Anthony Fauci and David Harbour as “The Grouch.”
“I’m so excited to...
The 2020 Black List script by Randall Green follows a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate, and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way.
Pratt, as we previously told you, will produce and star in the movie via his Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher, and Monarch Media principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will serve as EP. UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Briganti has directed some of the most viral segments and shorts over the past few seasons, including Melissa McCarthy as former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, Donald Glover in the rap video “Friendos,” Brad Pitt as Dr. Anthony Fauci and David Harbour as “The Grouch.”
“I’m so excited to...
- 7/7/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Briganti, one of the key directors for Saturday Night Live, has boarded Chris Pratt’s indie comedy, The Black Belt.
Pratt is starring and producing the project through his banner, Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher. Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell are also producing, with the company’s Vicky Patel exec producing.
Written as a spec by Randall Green, Black Belt is described as a comedic coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for expertise in karate, and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way. Pratt will play the uncle.
The ...
Pratt is starring and producing the project through his banner, Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher. Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell are also producing, with the company’s Vicky Patel exec producing.
Written as a spec by Randall Green, Black Belt is described as a comedic coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for expertise in karate, and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way. Pratt will play the uncle.
The ...
Paul Briganti, one of the key directors for Saturday Night Live, has boarded Chris Pratt’s indie comedy, The Black Belt.
Pratt is starring and producing the project through his banner, Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher. Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell are also producing, with the company’s Vicky Patel exec producing.
Written as a spec by Randall Green, Black Belt is described as a comedic coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for expertise in karate, and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way. Pratt will play the uncle.
The ...
Pratt is starring and producing the project through his banner, Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher. Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell are also producing, with the company’s Vicky Patel exec producing.
Written as a spec by Randall Green, Black Belt is described as a comedic coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for expertise in karate, and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way. Pratt will play the uncle.
The ...
Exclusive: In the wake of seeing her Apple TV+ movie Palmer starring Justin Timberlake becoming the streamer’s most viewed ever in a debut weekend, scribe Cheryl Guerriero is writing I Have Something to Tell You for Monarch Media.
The project is inspired by Guerriero’s own experience. In 2003, with a video camera hidden in her family’s kitchen, Guerriero, with the help of her sister, came out to her conservative, religious parents. She subsequently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show with her mother to help educate the audience on how difficult the coming-out process can be.
Monarch principals Alan Powell and Steve Barnett will produce I Have Something to Tell You, and Guerriero and Monarch principal Vicky Patel will serve as EPs.
“When I learned that Alan and Steve were interested in turning a part of my life into a movie, I was truly honored,” said Guerriero. “I’m...
The project is inspired by Guerriero’s own experience. In 2003, with a video camera hidden in her family’s kitchen, Guerriero, with the help of her sister, came out to her conservative, religious parents. She subsequently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show with her mother to help educate the audience on how difficult the coming-out process can be.
Monarch principals Alan Powell and Steve Barnett will produce I Have Something to Tell You, and Guerriero and Monarch principal Vicky Patel will serve as EPs.
“When I learned that Alan and Steve were interested in turning a part of my life into a movie, I was truly honored,” said Guerriero. “I’m...
- 2/3/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Adam Anders, the producer of Netflix’s The Prom and the longtime executive music producer of the mutli-award winning series Glee, will make his directorial debut early next year on the Monarch Media, Space + Art Entertainment and Story Collective musical feature Road To Bethlehem.
The project is written by Netflix series I Am Not Okay With This scribe and EP Christy Hall. The film will shoot at the Jerusalem movie set in Utah.
Monarch Media is financing the project, with company principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell set to produce. Anders will also produce through his Anders Media, Inc. banner, along with Brandt Andersen through his Space + Art Entertainment banner and Stephen Meinen and Ryan Busse through their Story Collective banner. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce. The film’s original music will be written and produced by Anders, Nikki Anders, and Peer Astrom. Anders and Astrom co-wrote...
The project is written by Netflix series I Am Not Okay With This scribe and EP Christy Hall. The film will shoot at the Jerusalem movie set in Utah.
Monarch Media is financing the project, with company principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell set to produce. Anders will also produce through his Anders Media, Inc. banner, along with Brandt Andersen through his Space + Art Entertainment banner and Stephen Meinen and Ryan Busse through their Story Collective banner. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce. The film’s original music will be written and produced by Anders, Nikki Anders, and Peer Astrom. Anders and Astrom co-wrote...
- 12/15/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Pratt is all set to feature in the upcoming karate comedy flick 'The Black Belt'.
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star has been officially signed on to star and produce the upcoming indie comedy, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
Backed by Monarch Media, the film is described as a coming-of-age story that follows a shy, unassuming teenager on a quest for an expertise in karate and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way.
Though it is not confirmed, Chris Pratt will play the boy’s uncle who is determined to become a karate expert. He will produce the film through his banner, Indivisible Productions alongside his partner Jon Schumacher, per THR.
Monarch Media's Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will also produce 'The Black Belt', while Vicky Patel will serve as an executive producer.
Chris Pratt’s Indivisible Productions is currently working on an action film titled...
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star has been officially signed on to star and produce the upcoming indie comedy, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
Backed by Monarch Media, the film is described as a coming-of-age story that follows a shy, unassuming teenager on a quest for an expertise in karate and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way.
Though it is not confirmed, Chris Pratt will play the boy’s uncle who is determined to become a karate expert. He will produce the film through his banner, Indivisible Productions alongside his partner Jon Schumacher, per THR.
Monarch Media's Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will also produce 'The Black Belt', while Vicky Patel will serve as an executive producer.
Chris Pratt’s Indivisible Productions is currently working on an action film titled...
- 12/10/2020
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
Chris Pratt has signed on to star in and produce the karate and coming-of-age comedy ‘The Black Belt’.
The feature focuses on a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate and his unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way.
Randall Green wrote the comedy which will see Pratt produce the film through his banner Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher, and Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce.
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After starring in Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movies as Star-Lord/Peter Quill and the ‘Jurassic World’ films Pratt has become a household name. He has been keeping himself busy of late filming ‘The Tomorrow War’ and the upcoming ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’. He is also attached to ‘Saigon Bodyguards,’ the TV series ‘The Terminal List...
The feature focuses on a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate and his unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way.
Randall Green wrote the comedy which will see Pratt produce the film through his banner Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher, and Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce.
Also in news – Glasgow Film Festival 2021 Announce Opening & Closing Gala Films
After starring in Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movies as Star-Lord/Peter Quill and the ‘Jurassic World’ films Pratt has become a household name. He has been keeping himself busy of late filming ‘The Tomorrow War’ and the upcoming ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’. He is also attached to ‘Saigon Bodyguards,’ the TV series ‘The Terminal List...
- 12/10/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Indie studio Monarch Media announced on Wednesday that Chris Pratt is set to star and produce their upcoming comedy “The Black Belt,” with Randall Green (“Space Jam: A New Legacy”) writing the screenplay.
The coming-of-age film will star Pratt as an eccentric uncle who trains his shy teenage nephew in the ways of karate. Pratt will produce the film through his banner Indivisible Productions, alongside producing partner Jon Schumache, and Monarch Media’s Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce and UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Pratt and Indivisible Productions have a first look deal with Universal Pictures, which has worked with Pratt on the “Jurassic World” trilogy. Among the projects being developed by the studio is the action film “Saigon Bodyguards,” which will be produced by “Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo.
Monarch Media is developing an original...
The coming-of-age film will star Pratt as an eccentric uncle who trains his shy teenage nephew in the ways of karate. Pratt will produce the film through his banner Indivisible Productions, alongside producing partner Jon Schumache, and Monarch Media’s Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce and UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Pratt and Indivisible Productions have a first look deal with Universal Pictures, which has worked with Pratt on the “Jurassic World” trilogy. Among the projects being developed by the studio is the action film “Saigon Bodyguards,” which will be produced by “Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo.
Monarch Media is developing an original...
- 12/9/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Chris Pratt has signed on to produce and is attached to star in the coming-of-age independent comedy “The Black Belt.”
The film centers on a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate and his unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way.
Pratt will produce the film through his banner Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher, and Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce. Randall Green wrote the spec script. UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Pratt became a worldwide star after headlining Disney-Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies as Star-Lord/Peter Quill and the “Jurassic World” films as dinosaur handler Owen Grady. He founded Indivisible Productions to tell stories across all platforms including film, television, and digital technologies.
Indivisible has a first-look deal with Universal Pictures, and the companies announced on Nov.
The film centers on a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate and his unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way.
Pratt will produce the film through his banner Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher, and Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will executive produce. Randall Green wrote the spec script. UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Pratt became a worldwide star after headlining Disney-Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies as Star-Lord/Peter Quill and the “Jurassic World” films as dinosaur handler Owen Grady. He founded Indivisible Productions to tell stories across all platforms including film, television, and digital technologies.
Indivisible has a first-look deal with Universal Pictures, and the companies announced on Nov.
- 12/9/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Pratt has boarded the Monarch Media indie comedy The Black Belt which he will produce through his Indivisible Productions label and star.
The Black Belt is a coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate, and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way. Randall Green wrote the spec script.
Pratt will produce with his producing partner Jon Schumacher, and Monarch Media principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will serve as EP. UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Green wrote the Netflix feature The Perfect Date, starring Noah Centineo and Laura Marano. Presently, he is adapting Christopher McDougall’s Running with Sherman, also for Netflix, and worked on Warner Brothers’ upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy. Previously, he was a writer on the hit Showtime series Billions.
Pratt’s Indivisible Productions has...
The Black Belt is a coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate, and the unorthodox uncle who guides him along the way. Randall Green wrote the spec script.
Pratt will produce with his producing partner Jon Schumacher, and Monarch Media principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel will serve as EP. UTA Independent Film Group will oversee film sales and distribution.
Green wrote the Netflix feature The Perfect Date, starring Noah Centineo and Laura Marano. Presently, he is adapting Christopher McDougall’s Running with Sherman, also for Netflix, and worked on Warner Brothers’ upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy. Previously, he was a writer on the hit Showtime series Billions.
Pratt’s Indivisible Productions has...
- 12/9/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Platt and Jon Schumacher producing coming-of-age tale through Indivisible Productions.
Jurassic World and Guardians Of The Galaxy star Chris Pratt will star in comedy The Black Belt, which UTA Independent Film Group represents for sales.
Randall Green wrote the spec script about a shy teen who wants to become a karate expert and the unorthodox uncle who guides him.
Platt and Jon Schumacher are producing through their Indivisible Productions alongside Monarch Media and principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel is executive producer.
Indivisible Productions has a first-look deal with Universal Pictures and has assembled a slate that includes Saigon Bodyguards,...
Jurassic World and Guardians Of The Galaxy star Chris Pratt will star in comedy The Black Belt, which UTA Independent Film Group represents for sales.
Randall Green wrote the spec script about a shy teen who wants to become a karate expert and the unorthodox uncle who guides him.
Platt and Jon Schumacher are producing through their Indivisible Productions alongside Monarch Media and principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell. Monarch principal Vicky Patel is executive producer.
Indivisible Productions has a first-look deal with Universal Pictures and has assembled a slate that includes Saigon Bodyguards,...
- 12/9/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Chris Pratt is becoming an indie sensei.
The star of mega studio movies Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World has signed on to star in and produce The Black Belt, an indie comedy from Monarch Media.
Pratt will produce the film through his banner, Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher. Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell are also producing, with the company’s Vicky Patel exec producing.
Written as a spec by Randall Green, Black Belt is described as a comedic coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for expertise in karate, and the unorthodox ...
The star of mega studio movies Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World has signed on to star in and produce The Black Belt, an indie comedy from Monarch Media.
Pratt will produce the film through his banner, Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher. Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell are also producing, with the company’s Vicky Patel exec producing.
Written as a spec by Randall Green, Black Belt is described as a comedic coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for expertise in karate, and the unorthodox ...
- 12/9/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Chris Pratt is becoming an indie sensei.
The star of mega studio movies Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World has signed on to star in and produce The Black Belt, an indie comedy from Monarch Media.
Pratt will produce the film through his banner, Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher. Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell are also producing, with the company’s Vicky Patel exec producing.
Written as a spec by Randall Green, Black Belt is described as a comedic coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate, and ...
The star of mega studio movies Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World has signed on to star in and produce The Black Belt, an indie comedy from Monarch Media.
Pratt will produce the film through his banner, Indivisible Productions, with producing partner Jon Schumacher. Monarch Media and its principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell are also producing, with the company’s Vicky Patel exec producing.
Written as a spec by Randall Green, Black Belt is described as a comedic coming-of-age story about a shy, unassuming teen boy on a quest for an expertise in karate, and ...
- 12/9/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Monarch Media has teamed with award-winning, record-setting country music duo Florida Georgia Line, made up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian “Bk” Kelley, and award-winning director Tk McKamy to produce an Untitled Country Musical feature film.
Monarch principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce. Hubbard and Kelley will executive produce along with Monarch principal Vicky Patel. McKamy will produce in some capacity and has an eye toward directing the film.
Hubbard and Kelley will create both original music and reimagine country music classics. Along with McKamy, they have worked closely with Powell and Barnett on the story for the film., which is being kept under wraps.
“There is a feeling that only a great country song can give you,” said Powell. “It can make you smile bigger or cry harder than any other genre and frankly, our goal is to create a film that captures those feelings and puts...
Monarch principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce. Hubbard and Kelley will executive produce along with Monarch principal Vicky Patel. McKamy will produce in some capacity and has an eye toward directing the film.
Hubbard and Kelley will create both original music and reimagine country music classics. Along with McKamy, they have worked closely with Powell and Barnett on the story for the film., which is being kept under wraps.
“There is a feeling that only a great country song can give you,” said Powell. “It can make you smile bigger or cry harder than any other genre and frankly, our goal is to create a film that captures those feelings and puts...
- 11/20/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Florida Georgia Line and Monarch Media are partnering for an original country movie musical that will see the Grammy-nominated duo, Tyler Hubbard and Brian “Bk” Kelley, create both original music and reimagine country classics.
Plot details for the untitled feature are being kept under wraps, but is described as a “classic movie musical with contemporary sensibilities.”
Principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce for Monarch, which is behind Netflix’s faith-based musical A Week Away. Hubbard and Kelley will executive produce along with Monarch’s Vicky Patel.
Prolific and award-winning country music video director T.K. McKamy, a longtime collaborator ...
Plot details for the untitled feature are being kept under wraps, but is described as a “classic movie musical with contemporary sensibilities.”
Principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce for Monarch, which is behind Netflix’s faith-based musical A Week Away. Hubbard and Kelley will executive produce along with Monarch’s Vicky Patel.
Prolific and award-winning country music video director T.K. McKamy, a longtime collaborator ...
- 11/19/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Florida Georgia Line and Monarch Media are partnering for an original country movie musical that will see the Grammy-nominated duo, Tyler Hubbard and Brian “Bk” Kelley, create both original music and reimagine country classics.
Plot details for the untitled feature are being kept under wraps, but is described as a “classic movie musical with contemporary sensibilities.”
Principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce for Monarch, which is behind Netflix’s faith-based musical A Week Away. Hubbard and Kelley will executive produce along with Monarch’s Vicky Patel.
Prolific and award-winning country music video director T.K. McKamy, a longtime collaborator ...
Plot details for the untitled feature are being kept under wraps, but is described as a “classic movie musical with contemporary sensibilities.”
Principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powell will produce for Monarch, which is behind Netflix’s faith-based musical A Week Away. Hubbard and Kelley will executive produce along with Monarch’s Vicky Patel.
Prolific and award-winning country music video director T.K. McKamy, a longtime collaborator ...
- 11/19/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Monarch Media has picked up the rights to Ken Scott’s best-selling biography Do the Birds Still Sing in Hell?
Black List screenwriter Jayson Rothwell has adapted the biopic into a feature film musical. In Do the Birds Still Sing in Hell, cocky British WWII soldier Jim Greasley has sacrificed himself over 200 times by escaping from a German Pow camp to both be with the woman he loved –the camp Commander’s personal translator– and to return to camp with food and supplies for fellow prisoners in order to keep them alive.
Monarch principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powel will produce through Monarch Media along with Bernie Goldmann. Monarch Media principal Vicky Patel will executive produce.
“I have been obsessed with this amazing love story for a long time,” said Barnett. “Along with my partners at Monarch Media, Alan and Vicky, and our producing partner on the project, Bernie Goldmann,...
Black List screenwriter Jayson Rothwell has adapted the biopic into a feature film musical. In Do the Birds Still Sing in Hell, cocky British WWII soldier Jim Greasley has sacrificed himself over 200 times by escaping from a German Pow camp to both be with the woman he loved –the camp Commander’s personal translator– and to return to camp with food and supplies for fellow prisoners in order to keep them alive.
Monarch principals Steve Barnett and Alan Powel will produce through Monarch Media along with Bernie Goldmann. Monarch Media principal Vicky Patel will executive produce.
“I have been obsessed with this amazing love story for a long time,” said Barnett. “Along with my partners at Monarch Media, Alan and Vicky, and our producing partner on the project, Bernie Goldmann,...
- 10/28/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has acquired the global rights to the faith-based musical film “A Week Away,” the streamer announced on Wednesday.
Roman White, who has been nominated for 11 Emmy Awards and has worked with artists like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, is directing. Kali Bailey and Alan Powell are writing the screenplay, after the original idea for the music was conceived by Powell himself.
Steve Barnett, Gabe Vasquez and Powell are producing, while Vicky Patel is executive producing. Corby Pons is co-executive producing, while White is co-producing. Bailee Madison is associate producer.
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Madison stars alongside Kevin Quinn, Sherri Shepherd, David Koechner and newcomers Jahbril Cook, Kat Conner Sterling and Iain Tucker. The film was shot in Nashville, Tennessee.
“A Week Away” follows troubled teen Will Hawkins (Quinn), whose run-in...
Roman White, who has been nominated for 11 Emmy Awards and has worked with artists like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, is directing. Kali Bailey and Alan Powell are writing the screenplay, after the original idea for the music was conceived by Powell himself.
Steve Barnett, Gabe Vasquez and Powell are producing, while Vicky Patel is executive producing. Corby Pons is co-executive producing, while White is co-producing. Bailee Madison is associate producer.
Also Read: 'I Still Believe' Film Review: Kj Apa Croons His Way Through Another Saccharine Faith-Based Biopic
Madison stars alongside Kevin Quinn, Sherri Shepherd, David Koechner and newcomers Jahbril Cook, Kat Conner Sterling and Iain Tucker. The film was shot in Nashville, Tennessee.
“A Week Away” follows troubled teen Will Hawkins (Quinn), whose run-in...
- 4/29/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Adding to its growing slate of family-friendly films, Netflix has secured the global distribution rights to A Week Away, the faith-based musical starring The Good Witch’s Bailee Madison, Kevin Quinn (Adventures in Babysitting), Sherri Shepherd (Ride Along 2) and David Koechner (Anchorman).
Based on an original idea by Alan Powell and directed by Roman White, the pic centers around Will Hawkins (Quinn), a troubled teen who has a run-in with the law that puts him at an important crossroad: go to juvenile detention or attend a Christian summer camp. At first a fish-out-of-water, Will opens his heart, discovers love with a camp regular (Madison), and a sense of belonging in the last place he expected to find it.
Additional cast includes Jahbril Cook, Kat Conner Sterling, and Iain Tucker. The film, which was shot in Nashville, will feature reimagined songs from some of the biggest hits in Contemporary Christian...
Based on an original idea by Alan Powell and directed by Roman White, the pic centers around Will Hawkins (Quinn), a troubled teen who has a run-in with the law that puts him at an important crossroad: go to juvenile detention or attend a Christian summer camp. At first a fish-out-of-water, Will opens his heart, discovers love with a camp regular (Madison), and a sense of belonging in the last place he expected to find it.
Additional cast includes Jahbril Cook, Kat Conner Sterling, and Iain Tucker. The film, which was shot in Nashville, will feature reimagined songs from some of the biggest hits in Contemporary Christian...
- 4/29/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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