A24 continues its streak of betting the farm on promising new storytellers and adds a foray into new-to-A24 genre territory. The entertainment company has greenlit Isaiah Saxon's fantasy epic "The Legend of Ochi," which will mark Saxon's feature debut and star Willem Dafoe ("The Lighthouse") and Finn Wolfhard ("Ghostbusters: Afterlife"). Saxon and Encyclopedia Pictura will produce alongside Traci Carlson and Richard Peete under the Neighborhood Watch banner, and Jonathan Wang with Year of the Rat. "The Legend of Ochi" is executive produced by The Russo Brothers, Mike Larocca and Angela Russo-Otstot of Agbo, Louise Lovegrove, and Alex Plapinger.
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- 11/10/2021
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
Exclusive: A24 has has assembled an all-star cast including Willem Dafoe, Emily Watson, Finn Wolfhard and Helena Zengel for Isaiah Saxon’s fantasy epic The Legend of Ochi. The film will mark Saxon’s debut feature and is based on his original characters, world and screenplay.
The Legend of Ochi follows a young girl (Zengel) who runs away from home and learns to communicate with an elusive animal species known as Ochi. The film will include an original score by composer and Dirty Projectors founder Dave Longstreth, a frequent collaborator of Saxon’s animation and film studio Encyclopedia Pictura.
Encyclopedia Pictura co-founder Saxon has directed music videos and projects for Björk, Panda Bear, Dirty Projectors, Kanye West and Grizzly Bear. Encyclopedia Pictura is currently developing an animated series at Apple, and its animated pilot for Cartoon Network, DIY, is based on DIY.org, an online community it co-founded to teach kids practical skills.
The Legend of Ochi follows a young girl (Zengel) who runs away from home and learns to communicate with an elusive animal species known as Ochi. The film will include an original score by composer and Dirty Projectors founder Dave Longstreth, a frequent collaborator of Saxon’s animation and film studio Encyclopedia Pictura.
Encyclopedia Pictura co-founder Saxon has directed music videos and projects for Björk, Panda Bear, Dirty Projectors, Kanye West and Grizzly Bear. Encyclopedia Pictura is currently developing an animated series at Apple, and its animated pilot for Cartoon Network, DIY, is based on DIY.org, an online community it co-founded to teach kids practical skills.
- 11/10/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
If you knew nothing about “The Humans” aside from the title and the first 30 seconds of its just-released official trailer, you might think it’s a horror film.
“I keep seeing these ads for that zombie show on TV,” a woman’s voice says. “It’s awful. I can’t believe people want to watch that kind of stuff at night. There’s enough going on in the real world to give me the creeps.”
Cut to Brigid (Beanie Feldstein) telling her dad, Erik (Richard Jenkins), to lean closer to the window because he can’t get cellphone reception.
Seems ominous, right?
Even the official description of the film, based on Stephen Karam’s Tony-winning 2015 play, hints at some supernatural situations: Erik Blake has gathered three generations of his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside and eerie things start...
“I keep seeing these ads for that zombie show on TV,” a woman’s voice says. “It’s awful. I can’t believe people want to watch that kind of stuff at night. There’s enough going on in the real world to give me the creeps.”
Cut to Brigid (Beanie Feldstein) telling her dad, Erik (Richard Jenkins), to lean closer to the window because he can’t get cellphone reception.
Seems ominous, right?
Even the official description of the film, based on Stephen Karam’s Tony-winning 2015 play, hints at some supernatural situations: Erik Blake has gathered three generations of his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside and eerie things start...
- 9/17/2021
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
John Boyega has dropped out of the upcoming Netflix film “Rebel Ridge” midshoot citing “family reasons,” according to a Netflix spokesperson.
“’Rebel Ridge’ is pausing temporarily as we look to recast John Boyega, who needed to leave the project for family reasons,” a Netflix Spokesperson said in a statement to TheWrap. “We remain committed to Jeremy Saulnier’s extraordinary film and look forward to resuming production. We look forward to continuing our partnership with John Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions, in addition to our upcoming film ‘They Cloned Tyrone,’ in which he also stars.”
The film commenced production in Louisiana on May 3. A replacement for the “Star Wars” headliner is underway. Production was initially supposed to begin in April of last year but was postponed due to the pandemic.
Plot details have been kept under wraps on the project that is directed by “Blue Ruin” and “Green Room” director Jeremy Saulnier.
“’Rebel Ridge’ is pausing temporarily as we look to recast John Boyega, who needed to leave the project for family reasons,” a Netflix Spokesperson said in a statement to TheWrap. “We remain committed to Jeremy Saulnier’s extraordinary film and look forward to resuming production. We look forward to continuing our partnership with John Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions, in addition to our upcoming film ‘They Cloned Tyrone,’ in which he also stars.”
The film commenced production in Louisiana on May 3. A replacement for the “Star Wars” headliner is underway. Production was initially supposed to begin in April of last year but was postponed due to the pandemic.
Plot details have been kept under wraps on the project that is directed by “Blue Ruin” and “Green Room” director Jeremy Saulnier.
- 6/3/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
John Boyega has left Netflix movie “Rebel Ridge” mid-shoot, citing “family reasons” as the cause for his sudden exit.
While production is paused, Netflix is currently working to replace the “Star Wars” actor within the next few days. Filming for “Rebel Ridge” started on May 3 in Louisiana.
“‘Rebel Ridge’ is pausing temporarily as we look to re-cast John Boyega who needed to leave the project for family reasons,” a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement. “We remain committed to Jeremy Saulnier’s extraordinary film and look forward to resuming production. We look forward to continuing our partnership with John Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions, in addition to our upcoming film ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ in which he also stars.”
Starring Don Johnson, James Badge Dale, James Cromwell, AnnaSophia Robb, Emory Cohen, Erin Doherty, Zsane Jhe and Al Vicente, “Rebel Ridge” is said to explore systemic inequality in America in the context of action,...
While production is paused, Netflix is currently working to replace the “Star Wars” actor within the next few days. Filming for “Rebel Ridge” started on May 3 in Louisiana.
“‘Rebel Ridge’ is pausing temporarily as we look to re-cast John Boyega who needed to leave the project for family reasons,” a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement. “We remain committed to Jeremy Saulnier’s extraordinary film and look forward to resuming production. We look forward to continuing our partnership with John Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions, in addition to our upcoming film ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ in which he also stars.”
Starring Don Johnson, James Badge Dale, James Cromwell, AnnaSophia Robb, Emory Cohen, Erin Doherty, Zsane Jhe and Al Vicente, “Rebel Ridge” is said to explore systemic inequality in America in the context of action,...
- 6/3/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: John Boyega has exited Netflix movie Rebel Ridge mid-shoot with “family reasons” cited by the streamer as cause for the abrupt departure.
The production is currently paused but we understand Netflix is working hard to find a replacement for the Star Wars actor and someone is likely to be drafted in in the next few days. Filming began on May 3rd in Louisiana.
A Netflix spokesperson told us: “Rebel Ridge is pausing temporarily as we look to re-cast John Boyega who needed to leave the project for family reasons. We remain committed to Jeremy Saulnier’s extraordinary film and look forward to resuming production. We look forward to continuing our partnership with John Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions, in addition to our upcoming film They Cloned Tyrone in which he also stars.”
This is an unusual turn. Lead actors seldom exit projects mid-shoot. We wish Boyega well with whatever he is dealing with.
The production is currently paused but we understand Netflix is working hard to find a replacement for the Star Wars actor and someone is likely to be drafted in in the next few days. Filming began on May 3rd in Louisiana.
A Netflix spokesperson told us: “Rebel Ridge is pausing temporarily as we look to re-cast John Boyega who needed to leave the project for family reasons. We remain committed to Jeremy Saulnier’s extraordinary film and look forward to resuming production. We look forward to continuing our partnership with John Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions, in addition to our upcoming film They Cloned Tyrone in which he also stars.”
This is an unusual turn. Lead actors seldom exit projects mid-shoot. We wish Boyega well with whatever he is dealing with.
- 6/3/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: AnnaSophia Robb and Emory Cohen are the latest to join the cast of Rebel Ridge, Netflix’s high-velocity thriller from writer and director Jeremy Saulnier. They join previously announced stars John Boyega, Don Johnson, James Badge Dale, Zsane Jhe and James Cromwell.
The pic explores systemic American injustice in the context of action, suspense and black humor. Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino and Saulnier are producing the project, with Macon Blair and Louise Lovegrove serving as executive producers.
Robb recently appeared in miniseries The Act and Little Fires Everywhere, both on Hulu. She’ll next co-star in the Peacock limited series Dr. Death, as well as in Eytan Rockaway’s Meyer Lansky biopic Lansky. Robb is repped by CAA, Untitled and Schreck Rose.
Cohen, whose credits include The Place Beyond the Pines and Netflix’s The Oa, will soon be seen in the dark comedy Big Gold Brick...
The pic explores systemic American injustice in the context of action, suspense and black humor. Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino and Saulnier are producing the project, with Macon Blair and Louise Lovegrove serving as executive producers.
Robb recently appeared in miniseries The Act and Little Fires Everywhere, both on Hulu. She’ll next co-star in the Peacock limited series Dr. Death, as well as in Eytan Rockaway’s Meyer Lansky biopic Lansky. Robb is repped by CAA, Untitled and Schreck Rose.
Cohen, whose credits include The Place Beyond the Pines and Netflix’s The Oa, will soon be seen in the dark comedy Big Gold Brick...
- 4/19/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Kelly Reichard’s First Cow, based on her frequent collaborator Jonathan Raymond’s 2004 novel The Half Life, brings new life to pre-statehood Oregon and the early Americans seeking to stake their claim in the burgeoning Pacific Northwest.
The A24 film, which is up for three Film Independent Spirit Awards including best feature and best director among its string of honors from critics groups this awards season, centers on the friendship between a kind-hearted cook named Cookie (John Magaro) and King-Lu (Orion Lee), an entrepreneurial-minded Chinese salesman. When the outsiders cook up a plan to sell sweet treats, the first bovine in the area becomes their cash cow – but with a catch.
When penning his novel, Raymond said he wanted to write about American history in a way that was “against or contrary to East-to-West manifest destiny.” Featuring more than just white settlers, Raymond said he sought to spotlight the internationality of 1820s global capitalism,...
The A24 film, which is up for three Film Independent Spirit Awards including best feature and best director among its string of honors from critics groups this awards season, centers on the friendship between a kind-hearted cook named Cookie (John Magaro) and King-Lu (Orion Lee), an entrepreneurial-minded Chinese salesman. When the outsiders cook up a plan to sell sweet treats, the first bovine in the area becomes their cash cow – but with a catch.
When penning his novel, Raymond said he wanted to write about American history in a way that was “against or contrary to East-to-West manifest destiny.” Featuring more than just white settlers, Raymond said he sought to spotlight the internationality of 1820s global capitalism,...
- 2/9/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Knives Out and Watchmen star Don Johnson has been cast alongside John Boyega in the Netflix film Rebel Ridge from writer/director Jeremy Saulnier. Also joining the cast are Erin Doherty (The Crown), James Badge Dale, Zsane Jhe and Oscar Nominee James Cromwell.
The pic is described as a deeply human yet high-velocity thriller that explores systemic American injustice in the context of bone-breaking action, ever-coiling suspense, and pitch-black humor.
Saulnier, Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp, and Vincent Savino are producing the project with exec producers Macon Blair and Louise Lovegrove...
The pic is described as a deeply human yet high-velocity thriller that explores systemic American injustice in the context of bone-breaking action, ever-coiling suspense, and pitch-black humor.
Saulnier, Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp, and Vincent Savino are producing the project with exec producers Macon Blair and Louise Lovegrove...
- 2/25/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Don Johnson, James Badge Dale, Zsane Jhe, James Cromwell and “The Crown” breakout Erin Doherty are set to join John Boyega in Netflix’s “Rebel Ridge,” a thriller from “Green Room” writer-director Jeremy Saulnier, Variety has learned.
Like the 2013 crime drama “Green Room,” Saulnier’s upcoming movie is said to be a high-velocity thriller that explores systemic American injustices through intense action sequences, suspense and dark humor.
Saulnier recently teamed with Netflix on “Hold the Dark,” an action-thriller starring Jeffrey Wright and Alexander Skarsgard.
Filmscience and Bonneville Pictures will co-produce “Rebel Ridge,” along with Saulnier, Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp and Vincent Savino. Macon Blair is executing producing. Louise Lovegrove will exec produce.
Johnson is coming off a strong 2019 with two major hits, starting with acclaimed HBO limited series “Watchmen” followed by the Oscar-nominated “Knives Out.” He is repped by CAA and Edelstein Laird & Sobel.
The film marks reunion for Dale and Saulnier,...
Like the 2013 crime drama “Green Room,” Saulnier’s upcoming movie is said to be a high-velocity thriller that explores systemic American injustices through intense action sequences, suspense and dark humor.
Saulnier recently teamed with Netflix on “Hold the Dark,” an action-thriller starring Jeffrey Wright and Alexander Skarsgard.
Filmscience and Bonneville Pictures will co-produce “Rebel Ridge,” along with Saulnier, Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp and Vincent Savino. Macon Blair is executing producing. Louise Lovegrove will exec produce.
Johnson is coming off a strong 2019 with two major hits, starting with acclaimed HBO limited series “Watchmen” followed by the Oscar-nominated “Knives Out.” He is repped by CAA and Edelstein Laird & Sobel.
The film marks reunion for Dale and Saulnier,...
- 2/25/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to the adventure film “The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot,” starring Sam Elliott.
Written and helmed by Robert D. Krzykowski in his directorial debut, the film also stars Aidan Turner, Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald, Larry Miller and Ellar Coltrane. Rlje Films plans to release the film nationally in theaters, VOD and digital HD in the first quarter of 2019.
“The film’s unique plot will spark great curiosity among audiences,” said Mark Ward, chief acquisitions officer for Rlje Films. “It’s a stunning tale with the legendary Sam Elliott leading a great cast.”
“The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot” premiered in July at the Fantasia Film Festival. The story follows a legendary American war veteran who, decades after serving in WWII and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot. Living a peaceful life in New England,...
Written and helmed by Robert D. Krzykowski in his directorial debut, the film also stars Aidan Turner, Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald, Larry Miller and Ellar Coltrane. Rlje Films plans to release the film nationally in theaters, VOD and digital HD in the first quarter of 2019.
“The film’s unique plot will spark great curiosity among audiences,” said Mark Ward, chief acquisitions officer for Rlje Films. “It’s a stunning tale with the legendary Sam Elliott leading a great cast.”
“The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot” premiered in July at the Fantasia Film Festival. The story follows a legendary American war veteran who, decades after serving in WWII and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot. Living a peaceful life in New England,...
- 10/4/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Rlje Films announced today that they have acquired all North American rights to the upcoming adventure film The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot directed and written by Robert D. Krzykowski and starring A Star Is Born actor Sam Elliott.
The film, which marks Krzykowski directorial debut made its World Premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival and also stars Aidan Turner (Poldark), Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex), Larry Miller (Pretty Woman) and Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood).
The story follows a legendary American war veteran named Calvin Barr (Elliott/Turner) who, decades after serving in WWII and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot. Living a peaceful life in New England, the former veteran is contacted by the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to lead the charge as the creature is carrying a deadly plague and is hidden deep inside the Canadian wilderness.
The film, which marks Krzykowski directorial debut made its World Premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival and also stars Aidan Turner (Poldark), Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex), Larry Miller (Pretty Woman) and Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood).
The story follows a legendary American war veteran named Calvin Barr (Elliott/Turner) who, decades after serving in WWII and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot. Living a peaceful life in New England, the former veteran is contacted by the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to lead the charge as the creature is carrying a deadly plague and is hidden deep inside the Canadian wilderness.
- 10/4/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Distributor plans early 2019 launch on fantasy tale.
Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to the upcoming adventure film The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot.
Robert D. Krzykowski wrote the screenplay and makes his directorial debut on the film starring Sam Elliott, Aidan Turner, Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald, Larry Miller, and Ellar Coltrane from Boyhood.
The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival and centres on legendary American war veteran Calvin Barr who, decades after serving in the Second World War and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot.
Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to the upcoming adventure film The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot.
Robert D. Krzykowski wrote the screenplay and makes his directorial debut on the film starring Sam Elliott, Aidan Turner, Ron Livingston, Caitlin FitzGerald, Larry Miller, and Ellar Coltrane from Boyhood.
The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival and centres on legendary American war veteran Calvin Barr who, decades after serving in the Second World War and assassinating Adolf Hitler, must now hunt down the fabled Bigfoot.
- 10/4/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: On the back of its marquee sales title and awards contender Cake starring Jennifer Aniston, Conquistador Entertainment will kick off sales in Berlin on the drama starring red-hot Ethan Hawke, Paul Giamatti and Johnny Simmons.
Noah Buschel wrote and directed the Elephant Eye Films production that wrapped principal photography on December 20 in Atlanta.
Wme Global represents Us rights to the story about a gifted and troubled young athlete in his first year at a professional team who enlists the help of a mental coach played by Giamatti to untangle his difficult relationship with his father, played by Hawke.
“Making The Phenom in Atlanta was the best movie experience I’ve ever had,” said Buschel. “The combination of the New York actors mixing with the Atlanta crew was very… I don’t like to use this word, but it was very magical for me. It was a tremendous group, professional but fun, and I had the...
Noah Buschel wrote and directed the Elephant Eye Films production that wrapped principal photography on December 20 in Atlanta.
Wme Global represents Us rights to the story about a gifted and troubled young athlete in his first year at a professional team who enlists the help of a mental coach played by Giamatti to untangle his difficult relationship with his father, played by Hawke.
“Making The Phenom in Atlanta was the best movie experience I’ve ever had,” said Buschel. “The combination of the New York actors mixing with the Atlanta crew was very… I don’t like to use this word, but it was very magical for me. It was a tremendous group, professional but fun, and I had the...
- 2/3/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: On the back of its marquee sales title and awards contender Cake starring Jennifer Aniston, Conquistador Entertainment will kick off sales in Berlin on the drama starring red-hot Ethan Hawke, Paul Giamatti and Johnny Simmons.
Noah Buschel wrote and directed the Elephant Eye Films production that wrapped principal photography on December 20 in Atlanta.
Wme Global represents Us rights to the story about a gifted and troubled young athlete in his first year at a professional team who enlists the help of a mental coach played by Giamatti to untangle his difficult relationship with his father, played by Hawke.
“Making The Phenom in Atlanta was the best movie experience I’ve ever had,” said Buschel. “The combination of the New York actors mixing with the Atlanta crew was very… I don’t like to use this word, but it was very magical for me. It was a tremendous group, professional but fun, and I had the...
Noah Buschel wrote and directed the Elephant Eye Films production that wrapped principal photography on December 20 in Atlanta.
Wme Global represents Us rights to the story about a gifted and troubled young athlete in his first year at a professional team who enlists the help of a mental coach played by Giamatti to untangle his difficult relationship with his father, played by Hawke.
“Making The Phenom in Atlanta was the best movie experience I’ve ever had,” said Buschel. “The combination of the New York actors mixing with the Atlanta crew was very… I don’t like to use this word, but it was very magical for me. It was a tremendous group, professional but fun, and I had the...
- 2/3/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Watch 2 clips from Phil Morrison's All is Bright. Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd star in the comedy from Anchor Bay Films which finds release on October 4th, 2013. Giamatti also produces alongside Michael Hogan, John Brooks Klingenbeck, Jim Tauber, Bruce Toll, Daniel Carey, Elizabeth Giamatti, Sidney Kimmel, Louise Lovegrove and John Penotti. Rene (Rudd) and Dennis (Giamatti) prove Christmas is the season for a good con. A low-level convict fresh out of prison, misanthropic Dennis is unable to find work because of his shady past. Furthermore, he discovers his longtime partner in crime, Rene, has begun a relationship with his ex-wife. Despite their growing animosity toward one another, the two decide to pull one last job together: selling Christmas trees in New York City.
- 10/8/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
What it's about: A man is released from prison in Quebec and is not accepted in his own family. He goes to New York City to sell Christmas trees with the man who has usurped his family life. About the filmmaker: I grew up in North Carolina and moved to NY to go to college in 1985. I made the movie "Junebug," which came out in 2005. What else do you want audiences to know? It stars Paul Giamatti, Paul Rudd, Sally Hawkins, and Amy Landecker. It was written by Melissa James Gibson. The producers were Luca Borghese Daniel Carey, Elizabeth Giamatti, Mike Hogan, Sidney Kimmel, Louise Lovegrove, John Penotti, and Jim Tauber. The Dp was Mott Hupfel. It was edited by Jeff Buchanan. The Production Designer was Mary Frederickson. Costumes were by Ciera Wells. The score is by Graham Reynolds. What do you have in the works? Nothing in the works.
- 4/17/2013
- by Indiewire
- Indiewire
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