Sundance dealmaking was buoyant, the awards season is coming to a head with a number of critically acclaimed movies having done well at the box office, and apparently peak TV is over. Whisper it quietly, but after years of movies being almost a dirty word compared to the lustre of TV, is independent theatrical film staging a comeback?
If the turbocharged and upbeat European Film Market (EFM) — which officially got underway today in Berlin, but has been in swing for a while — is anything to go by, the indie sales and production sectors are in decent health, at least.
Things were looking up even before the market. A week ago we broke news of the biggest North American deal in years for an indie movie when Paramount stumped up around $25M for Michael Gracey’s Better Man with a big theatrical commitment. “That gives you hope,” one movie financier texted at the time.
If the turbocharged and upbeat European Film Market (EFM) — which officially got underway today in Berlin, but has been in swing for a while — is anything to go by, the indie sales and production sectors are in decent health, at least.
Things were looking up even before the market. A week ago we broke news of the biggest North American deal in years for an indie movie when Paramount stumped up around $25M for Michael Gracey’s Better Man with a big theatrical commitment. “That gives you hope,” one movie financier texted at the time.
- 2/15/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman and Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Channing Tatum has booked his next movie role!
The 43-year-old Magic Mike actor has been cast in the new true crime movie Roofman written and directed by Oscar nominee Derek Cianfrance.
The movie is based “on the remarkable story of Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric and charming serial robber who broke into more than 60 McDonald’s overnight via their roofs, then emptied the cash register in the morning after herding staff into freezers. The former U.S. Army Reserve officer became known as the ‘Rooftop Robber’ or ‘Roofman’ and was known for his gentle demeanor and for rarely resorting to violence,” according to Deadline.
Keep reading to find out more…“Convicted and imprisoned in 2000, the plucky criminal escaped jail and then evaded capture by holing up for months in a Toys ‘r Us and Circuit City store in North Carolina. He lived off baby food and would ride bicycles for exercise in the toy store.
The 43-year-old Magic Mike actor has been cast in the new true crime movie Roofman written and directed by Oscar nominee Derek Cianfrance.
The movie is based “on the remarkable story of Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric and charming serial robber who broke into more than 60 McDonald’s overnight via their roofs, then emptied the cash register in the morning after herding staff into freezers. The former U.S. Army Reserve officer became known as the ‘Rooftop Robber’ or ‘Roofman’ and was known for his gentle demeanor and for rarely resorting to violence,” according to Deadline.
Keep reading to find out more…“Convicted and imprisoned in 2000, the plucky criminal escaped jail and then evaded capture by holing up for months in a Toys ‘r Us and Circuit City store in North Carolina. He lived off baby food and would ride bicycles for exercise in the toy store.
- 2/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Seemingly freed from the Marvel machine, Ryan Coogler is set to reunite with Michael B. Jordan on a new project, recently picked up by Warner Bros. THR reports the period thriller will feature the undead, and potentially take place in Jim Crow-era South. While other details are under wraps, there are reports it will feature anime influences and has franchise potential. Production will kick off this April in New Orleans, so expect to learn much more soon.
After circling a few projects, we’ve been waiting to see what feature Derek Cianfrance would take on next in the nearly decade since The Light Between Oceans. He’s now settled on Roofman, which he scripted with Kirt Gunn, with Deadline reporting Channing Tatum will lead as the real-life Jeffrey Manchester, “an eccentric and charming serial robber who broke into more than 60 McDonald’s overnight via their roofs, then emptied the cash...
After circling a few projects, we’ve been waiting to see what feature Derek Cianfrance would take on next in the nearly decade since The Light Between Oceans. He’s now settled on Roofman, which he scripted with Kirt Gunn, with Deadline reporting Channing Tatum will lead as the real-life Jeffrey Manchester, “an eccentric and charming serial robber who broke into more than 60 McDonald’s overnight via their roofs, then emptied the cash...
- 2/9/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Channing Tatum has been set to star in the upcoming true crime feature from Oscar nominee Derek Cianfrance ‘Roofman.’
The feature is based on the incredible story of Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric and charming serial robber who carried out break-ins at over 60 McDonald’s restaurants overnight by accessing them through their roofs. The following morning, he would empty the cash register after herding the staff into the freezers. Despite his criminal activity, the former U.S. Army Reserve officer was known for his gentle demeanour and rarely resorted to violence. He was given the nicknames ‘Rooftop Robber’ or ‘Roofman.’
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In the year 2000, he was convicted and sent to prison. However, he managed to escape and remained at large for several months by hiding in a Toys ‘R Us and Circuit City store located in North Carolina.
The feature is based on the incredible story of Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric and charming serial robber who carried out break-ins at over 60 McDonald’s restaurants overnight by accessing them through their roofs. The following morning, he would empty the cash register after herding the staff into the freezers. Despite his criminal activity, the former U.S. Army Reserve officer was known for his gentle demeanour and rarely resorted to violence. He was given the nicknames ‘Rooftop Robber’ or ‘Roofman.’
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In the year 2000, he was convicted and sent to prison. However, he managed to escape and remained at large for several months by hiding in a Toys ‘R Us and Circuit City store located in North Carolina.
- 2/9/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Channing Tatum is to star in 'Roofman'.The 43-year-old actor has boarded the cast of the true crime story that is being directed by Derek Cianfrance.The picture is based on the remarkable story of Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric robber who broke into more than 60 McDonald's restaurants overnight via their roofs before emptying the cash registers in the morning after herding staff into freezers.He became known as the 'Rooftop Robber' or 'Roofman' and was known for his gentle demeanour and rarely being violent.Manchester was convicted and imprisoned in 2000 but escaped from jail and evaded capture for months by holing up in a Toys 'R Us and Circuit City store in North Carolina.He survived on baby food and would ride bicycles around the toy store for exercise before being recaptured and sent back to prison after leaving his fingerprints on a DVD in the electronics store.Cianfrance...
- 2/9/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
FilmNation has boarded international sales on the upcoming Derek Cianfrance drama Roofman starring Channing Tatum.
The feature centres on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum), a charming armed robber who makes an elaborate escape from prison and takes refuge in a Toys R Us. Roofman follows Manchester’s months-long odyssey on the lam.
Cianfrance co-wrote the screenplay with Kirt Gunn.
Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker will produce for Limelight alongside Cianfrance’s longtime collaborators Jamie Patricof of Hunting Lane and Lynette Howell Taylor of 51 Entertainment.
Limelight developed the project and will fully finance the film.
CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.
The feature centres on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum), a charming armed robber who makes an elaborate escape from prison and takes refuge in a Toys R Us. Roofman follows Manchester’s months-long odyssey on the lam.
Cianfrance co-wrote the screenplay with Kirt Gunn.
Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker will produce for Limelight alongside Cianfrance’s longtime collaborators Jamie Patricof of Hunting Lane and Lynette Howell Taylor of 51 Entertainment.
Limelight developed the project and will fully finance the film.
CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.
- 2/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
FilmNation has boarded international sales on the upcoming Derek Cianfrance drama Roofman starring Channng Tatum.
The feature centres on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum), a charming armed robber who makes an elaborate escape from prison and takes refuge in a Toys R Us. Roofman follows Manchester’s months-long odyssey on the lam.
Cianfrance co-wrote the screenplay with Kirt Gunn.
Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker will produce for Limelight alongside Cianfrance’s longtime collaborators Jamie Patricof of Hunting Lane and Lynette Howell Taylor of 51 Entertainment.
Limelight developed the project and will fully finance the film.
CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.
The feature centres on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum), a charming armed robber who makes an elaborate escape from prison and takes refuge in a Toys R Us. Roofman follows Manchester’s months-long odyssey on the lam.
Cianfrance co-wrote the screenplay with Kirt Gunn.
Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker will produce for Limelight alongside Cianfrance’s longtime collaborators Jamie Patricof of Hunting Lane and Lynette Howell Taylor of 51 Entertainment.
Limelight developed the project and will fully finance the film.
CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.
- 2/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: In a buzzy EFM package, Channing Tatum is set to star in true crime story Roofman for Oscar nominee Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine).
Pic is based on the remarkable story of Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric and charming serial robber who broke into more than 60 McDonald’s overnight via their roofs, then emptied the cash register in the morning after herding staff into freezers. The former U.S. Army Reserve officer became known as the ‘Rooftop Robber’ or ‘Roofman’ and was known for his gentle demeanor and for rarely resorting to violence.
Convicted and imprisoned in 2000, the plucky criminal escaped jail and then evaded capture by holing up for months in a Toys ‘r Us and Circuit City store in North Carolina. He lived off baby food and would ride bicycles for exercise in the toy store. After reportedly leaving his fingerprints on a Catch Me If You Can DVD in the electronics store,...
Pic is based on the remarkable story of Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric and charming serial robber who broke into more than 60 McDonald’s overnight via their roofs, then emptied the cash register in the morning after herding staff into freezers. The former U.S. Army Reserve officer became known as the ‘Rooftop Robber’ or ‘Roofman’ and was known for his gentle demeanor and for rarely resorting to violence.
Convicted and imprisoned in 2000, the plucky criminal escaped jail and then evaded capture by holing up for months in a Toys ‘r Us and Circuit City store in North Carolina. He lived off baby food and would ride bicycles for exercise in the toy store. After reportedly leaving his fingerprints on a Catch Me If You Can DVD in the electronics store,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman and Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Derek Cianfrance will direct Roofman, the story of Jeffrey Manchester who committed a string of bizarre robberies in the 90s.
Derek Cianfrance, the acclaimed director behind Blue Valentine and The Place Beyond The Pines, has finally set up his next project. The news comes via Jeff Sneider’s newsletter (spotted by World Of Reel).
The director recently left the new The Wolfman film, which will see Ryan Gosling in the title role. He originally replaced Leigh Whannell as the director, but it’s now being reported that Whannell is back in the director’s chair for Universal’s monster movie.
With his schedule now free, Cianfrance is eyeing up the story of Jeffrey Manchester, a man who robbed McDonald’s restaurants in the 90s while living in a branch of Toys R Us. Manchester would break into the restaurants through the roof – hence the film’s title, Roofman – and wait...
Derek Cianfrance, the acclaimed director behind Blue Valentine and The Place Beyond The Pines, has finally set up his next project. The news comes via Jeff Sneider’s newsletter (spotted by World Of Reel).
The director recently left the new The Wolfman film, which will see Ryan Gosling in the title role. He originally replaced Leigh Whannell as the director, but it’s now being reported that Whannell is back in the director’s chair for Universal’s monster movie.
With his schedule now free, Cianfrance is eyeing up the story of Jeffrey Manchester, a man who robbed McDonald’s restaurants in the 90s while living in a branch of Toys R Us. Manchester would break into the restaurants through the roof – hence the film’s title, Roofman – and wait...
- 1/31/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
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