Exclusive: Nitya Mehra (Baar Baar Dekho) and Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) are teaming with Reel FX Originals on Diya—a new animated feature in the vein of its 2014 20th Century Fox title, The Book of Life. Mehra will direct the new film, with Nayyar serving as executive producer.
Directed by Jorge R. Gutiérrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro, The Book of Life was a tale based in Mexican mythology which followed Manolo (Diego Luna), a bullfighter embarking on a fantastical adventure on the Day of the Dead. Diya will also be a mythology-based fantasy adventure, honing in on the folklore of India.
Shiwani Srivastava (Netflix’s Wedding Season) and Dr. Amy Bhatt wrote the script. Producers are Steve O’Brien and Jared Mass of Reel FX Originals. Nayyar is exec producing through his company, Good Karma Productions, alongside his head of production, Jason Hiro Kim (Gook), with Lucas...
Directed by Jorge R. Gutiérrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro, The Book of Life was a tale based in Mexican mythology which followed Manolo (Diego Luna), a bullfighter embarking on a fantastical adventure on the Day of the Dead. Diya will also be a mythology-based fantasy adventure, honing in on the folklore of India.
Shiwani Srivastava (Netflix’s Wedding Season) and Dr. Amy Bhatt wrote the script. Producers are Steve O’Brien and Jared Mass of Reel FX Originals. Nayyar is exec producing through his company, Good Karma Productions, alongside his head of production, Jason Hiro Kim (Gook), with Lucas...
- 6/6/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix will expand its children’s animation programming slate with the addition of A Tale Dark & Grimm, Dogs In Space and Super Giant Robot Brothers.
The first in the trio of animated series is A Tale Dark & Grimm, based on the best-selling book by Adam Gidwitz. The series follows Hansel and Gretel as they
run away from home to find better parents…or at least ones who won’t chop off their heads! As Hansel and Gretel leave their own story and venture through other classic Grimm fairy tales, unexpected narrators’ guide us through their encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons and even the devil himself.
The series, which features Raini Rodriguez, Andre Robinson, Nicole Byer and Adam Lambert, is produced in partnership with Boat Rocker Studios in association with Novo Media Group and Astro-Nomical Entertainment. Animation services by Boat Rocker’s Jam Filled Entertainment.
Executive producers are David Henrie, James Henrie,...
The first in the trio of animated series is A Tale Dark & Grimm, based on the best-selling book by Adam Gidwitz. The series follows Hansel and Gretel as they
run away from home to find better parents…or at least ones who won’t chop off their heads! As Hansel and Gretel leave their own story and venture through other classic Grimm fairy tales, unexpected narrators’ guide us through their encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons and even the devil himself.
The series, which features Raini Rodriguez, Andre Robinson, Nicole Byer and Adam Lambert, is produced in partnership with Boat Rocker Studios in association with Novo Media Group and Astro-Nomical Entertainment. Animation services by Boat Rocker’s Jam Filled Entertainment.
Executive producers are David Henrie, James Henrie,...
- 6/22/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, “Deadpool 2” hits a box office milestone, SingularDTV buys a sci-fi thriller, and Jared Mass is re-hired by Reel FX.
Box Office
Fox’s “Deadpool 2” has topped $500 million at the worldwide box office in less than two weeks.
“Deadpool 2” has taken in $218.5 million domestically and another $287 million in international markets, led by $28 million in the U.K. and $27 million in South Korea.
The original “Deadpool” stunned the industry two years ago with a $132.4 million debut weekend, which holds the record for an R-rated title, and went on to finish with $330 million domestically and $420 million internationally. Fox decided in January to open the Ryan Reynolds sequel two weeks earlier to get it into theaters a week ahead of “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”
Acquisitions
Blockchain entertainment studio SingularDTV has acquired worldwide rights to the sci-fi thriller “Perfect,” starring Garrett Wareing, Courtney Eaton, and Abbie Cornish.
Box Office
Fox’s “Deadpool 2” has topped $500 million at the worldwide box office in less than two weeks.
“Deadpool 2” has taken in $218.5 million domestically and another $287 million in international markets, led by $28 million in the U.K. and $27 million in South Korea.
The original “Deadpool” stunned the industry two years ago with a $132.4 million debut weekend, which holds the record for an R-rated title, and went on to finish with $330 million domestically and $420 million internationally. Fox decided in January to open the Ryan Reynolds sequel two weeks earlier to get it into theaters a week ahead of “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”
Acquisitions
Blockchain entertainment studio SingularDTV has acquired worldwide rights to the sci-fi thriller “Perfect,” starring Garrett Wareing, Courtney Eaton, and Abbie Cornish.
- 5/30/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Jared Mass has rejoined Reel FX Animation Studios after recently serving as Vice President at Paramount Animation. Mass, who worked as an executive during his initial stint at the company, will head up Reel FX’s Originals Unit as the organization looks to double down on its original content. In his new role, Mass will oversee a slate of animated feature films as well as a range of episodic, streaming, and cross-platform projects.
“Jared is a top-notch executive and producer whose sense of story, taste in material, and leadership qualities have always been impressive. We are thrilled to welcome Jared back home and look forward to him leading the charge on acquiring and producing our original IP,” said the Reel FX’s Chairman and CEO Steve O’Brien.
In an effort to achieve the aim for content growth, the company recently opened a large feature animation complex in Montreal...
“Jared is a top-notch executive and producer whose sense of story, taste in material, and leadership qualities have always been impressive. We are thrilled to welcome Jared back home and look forward to him leading the charge on acquiring and producing our original IP,” said the Reel FX’s Chairman and CEO Steve O’Brien.
In an effort to achieve the aim for content growth, the company recently opened a large feature animation complex in Montreal...
- 5/29/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
The sunny backdrop of summer camp takes a dark turn in The Hive, a sci-fi horror film recently acquired by Nerdist. Before releasing the film in theaters and digital platforms this fall, Nerdist will first screen The Hive at San Diego Comic-Con.
Press Release: "Burbank, Calif.--(Business Wire)--This fall, Chris Hardwick’s Nerdist Industries brings you a new vision of terror with sci-fi horror film The Hive, the first release under his Nerdist Presents film label. Nerdist is bringing the film to Comic-Con for fans to get their first look at the future of horror; a film James Gunn calls, “The most horrifying love story ever!”
From the producer of Scream, Nerdist Presents The Hive turns the contagion genre on its proverbial bleeding ear. The cross-genre thriller starring Gabriel Basso (Kings of Summer, Super 8), Kathryn Prescott (MTV’s Finding Carter, Skins), Jacob Zachar (Greek) and Gabrielle Walsh (Vampire Diaries,...
Press Release: "Burbank, Calif.--(Business Wire)--This fall, Chris Hardwick’s Nerdist Industries brings you a new vision of terror with sci-fi horror film The Hive, the first release under his Nerdist Presents film label. Nerdist is bringing the film to Comic-Con for fans to get their first look at the future of horror; a film James Gunn calls, “The most horrifying love story ever!”
From the producer of Scream, Nerdist Presents The Hive turns the contagion genre on its proverbial bleeding ear. The cross-genre thriller starring Gabriel Basso (Kings of Summer, Super 8), Kathryn Prescott (MTV’s Finding Carter, Skins), Jacob Zachar (Greek) and Gabrielle Walsh (Vampire Diaries,...
- 6/24/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Danny DeVito is set to direct the indie comedy "Honeymoon With Dad" at Tapestry Films and Reel FX Creative Studios reports Variety.
The story follows an accountant who, after being left at the altar, winds up going on his would-be honeymoon with his estranged and larger-than-life father. Scott Atkinson and Tegan West penned the script.
It's not certain whether DeVito is interested in also starring in the project, but it is possible. Shooting will take place during DeVito's next hiatus from his work on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". Michael Schreiber, Peter Abrams, Cary Granat and Jared Mass will produce.
The story follows an accountant who, after being left at the altar, winds up going on his would-be honeymoon with his estranged and larger-than-life father. Scott Atkinson and Tegan West penned the script.
It's not certain whether DeVito is interested in also starring in the project, but it is possible. Shooting will take place during DeVito's next hiatus from his work on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". Michael Schreiber, Peter Abrams, Cary Granat and Jared Mass will produce.
- 10/11/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The man has dancing in his blood.
Duane Adler, who co-wrote "Step Up" and "Save the Last Dance," has been hired to rework the screenplay for the teen dance drama "Jump Around," which he also will direct for Wind Dancer Prods.
Wind Dancer execs Matt Williams ("What Women Want") and Judd Payne ("Passengers") will produce with Granat Entertainment VP Jared Mass, who brought the project to the company. Wind Dancer's David McFadzean and Dete Meserve will exec produce.
Firdosi Wharton originally wrote the "Jump Around" script, about a group of teenagers who form a double-dutch jump-roping team at their high school and compete for a spot in an international competition. Double Dutch this year became an official varsity sport in New York City schools.
"We went to the Apollo Theater this year to see these kids in action, and the dance moves are truly ground-breaking," Williams said.
Adler, repped by Icm and Blain & Associates,...
Duane Adler, who co-wrote "Step Up" and "Save the Last Dance," has been hired to rework the screenplay for the teen dance drama "Jump Around," which he also will direct for Wind Dancer Prods.
Wind Dancer execs Matt Williams ("What Women Want") and Judd Payne ("Passengers") will produce with Granat Entertainment VP Jared Mass, who brought the project to the company. Wind Dancer's David McFadzean and Dete Meserve will exec produce.
Firdosi Wharton originally wrote the "Jump Around" script, about a group of teenagers who form a double-dutch jump-roping team at their high school and compete for a spot in an international competition. Double Dutch this year became an official varsity sport in New York City schools.
"We went to the Apollo Theater this year to see these kids in action, and the dance moves are truly ground-breaking," Williams said.
Adler, repped by Icm and Blain & Associates,...
- 12/9/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MGM has inked an overall production pact with former Revolution Studios partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and her Goldsmith-Thomas Prods.
During her seven years at Revolution, Goldsmith-Thomas produced such female-driven films as Mona Lisa Smile and Maid in Manhattan.
It marks one of the first production deals inked by the revamped studio. MGM also has a producing pact with Robert Simonds, among others that carried over from the studio's former regime.
"It's a statement to the industry that MGM will be making movies, not just distributing them," said Goldsmith-Thomas, who is negotiating to bring about a half-dozen projects from Revolution with her.
While at Revolution, Goldsmith-Thomas developed and produced a slate of films that included the Brittany Murphy starrer Little Black Book, the Halle Berry topliner Perfect Stranger and several telefilms based on the American Girl dolls.
"The key for me is that they opened up their library to us (for potential remakes)," she said. "When you don't have to get the rights, then you are one step closer to making that movie a reality."
Additionally, Ian Mohr and Jared Mass will join Marisa Yeres as vps development at the shingle.
During her seven years at Revolution, Goldsmith-Thomas produced such female-driven films as Mona Lisa Smile and Maid in Manhattan.
It marks one of the first production deals inked by the revamped studio. MGM also has a producing pact with Robert Simonds, among others that carried over from the studio's former regime.
"It's a statement to the industry that MGM will be making movies, not just distributing them," said Goldsmith-Thomas, who is negotiating to bring about a half-dozen projects from Revolution with her.
While at Revolution, Goldsmith-Thomas developed and produced a slate of films that included the Brittany Murphy starrer Little Black Book, the Halle Berry topliner Perfect Stranger and several telefilms based on the American Girl dolls.
"The key for me is that they opened up their library to us (for potential remakes)," she said. "When you don't have to get the rights, then you are one step closer to making that movie a reality."
Additionally, Ian Mohr and Jared Mass will join Marisa Yeres as vps development at the shingle.
- 6/20/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ken Kwapis has been elected to direct Walden Media's untitled teen mayor project, which is being penned by Lisa Addario and Joe Syracuse. Mike Medavoy and Arnold Messer of Phoenix Pictures are producing.
The project centers on a high school slacker, struggling to come up with something impressive to pad his college applications, who devises the ingenious plan to run for mayor of his town. When to his utter surprise he wins, he realizes that getting into college was the easy part.
Alex Schwartz, Jackie Levine and Jared Mass are overseeing for Walden Media, while David Thwaites shepherds for Phoenix Pictures.
Kwapis directed the upcoming comedy License to Wed, starring Robin Williams, Mandy Moore and John Krasinski, to be released July 4 by Warner Bros. Pictures. Other feature film credits include Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and He Said, She Said. Kwapis, who recently signed on to direct He's Just Not That Into You for New Line, also directed episodes of NBC's The Office.
Kwapis is repped by UTA and Code Entertainment.
The project centers on a high school slacker, struggling to come up with something impressive to pad his college applications, who devises the ingenious plan to run for mayor of his town. When to his utter surprise he wins, he realizes that getting into college was the easy part.
Alex Schwartz, Jackie Levine and Jared Mass are overseeing for Walden Media, while David Thwaites shepherds for Phoenix Pictures.
Kwapis directed the upcoming comedy License to Wed, starring Robin Williams, Mandy Moore and John Krasinski, to be released July 4 by Warner Bros. Pictures. Other feature film credits include Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and He Said, She Said. Kwapis, who recently signed on to direct He's Just Not That Into You for New Line, also directed episodes of NBC's The Office.
Kwapis is repped by UTA and Code Entertainment.
Todd Graff, the writer-director behind the indie film Camp, is back to investigate the pathos of adolescence in the film Will for Walden Media.
Graff will direct the coming-of-age dramedy and is working on a rewrite of the original screenplay by Josh Kagan.
Will centers on a high school outcast and a popular girl who form an unlikely bond through their shared love of music. Assembling a like-minded crew of misfits, the friends form a rock group and perform in the battle of the bands competition at their school.
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Marisa Yeres will produce through Goldsmith-Thomas Prods.
Executive vp production Alex Schwartz and creative executive Jared Mass will represent Walden. Senior vp business legal Frank Smith negotiated the deal on behalf of Walden.
Camp, released by IFC in 2003, was his first directorial effort.
Graff is repped by WMA.
Graff will direct the coming-of-age dramedy and is working on a rewrite of the original screenplay by Josh Kagan.
Will centers on a high school outcast and a popular girl who form an unlikely bond through their shared love of music. Assembling a like-minded crew of misfits, the friends form a rock group and perform in the battle of the bands competition at their school.
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Marisa Yeres will produce through Goldsmith-Thomas Prods.
Executive vp production Alex Schwartz and creative executive Jared Mass will represent Walden. Senior vp business legal Frank Smith negotiated the deal on behalf of Walden.
Camp, released by IFC in 2003, was his first directorial effort.
Graff is repped by WMA.
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