Mattel's next "big" movie may have found its director, as Deadline reports today that Sam Hargrave has closed a deal with Skydance and Mattel Films to helm the toy company's upcoming film "Matchbox." Hargrave is best known as the director of the Netflix film "Extraction" and its sequel; Netflix has said the first film in the franchise is one of the most-watched original movies it's ever released.
Mattel, the company that brought fans a billion-dollar "Barbie" movie, is clearly looking for another huge hit, and based on his track record at Netflix, Hargrave is able to get audiences seated. The first "Extraction" film dropped in 2020, starred Chris Hemsworth, and was reportedly watched by 99 million households during its first month on the streamer. While Netflix's data and viewership measurements are notoriously opaque, that's still a hell of a number, and it's one that could translate to success when it comes to "Matchbox.
Mattel, the company that brought fans a billion-dollar "Barbie" movie, is clearly looking for another huge hit, and based on his track record at Netflix, Hargrave is able to get audiences seated. The first "Extraction" film dropped in 2020, starred Chris Hemsworth, and was reportedly watched by 99 million households during its first month on the streamer. While Netflix's data and viewership measurements are notoriously opaque, that's still a hell of a number, and it's one that could translate to success when it comes to "Matchbox.
- 5/7/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: After successfully launching the Extraction film franchise at Netflix, director Sam Hargrave has his eyes set on another potential franchise with a piece of IP that is revving its engines to get out the gate. Sources tell Deadline that Skydance and Mattel Films have closed a deal with Hargrave to direct a live-action movie based on Matchbox, Mattel’s iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line. David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper are penning the script.
Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce alongside Robbie Brenner for Mattel Films. The project will be shepherded by Aimee Rivera for Skydance and Elizabeth Bassin and Andrew Scannell for Mattel Films.
The iconic Matchbox brand was invented in 1953 by automotive enthusiast Jack Odell to solve a challenge for his daughter, who was allowed to take a toy to school only if it was small enough to fit in a matchbox.
Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce alongside Robbie Brenner for Mattel Films. The project will be shepherded by Aimee Rivera for Skydance and Elizabeth Bassin and Andrew Scannell for Mattel Films.
The iconic Matchbox brand was invented in 1953 by automotive enthusiast Jack Odell to solve a challenge for his daughter, who was allowed to take a toy to school only if it was small enough to fit in a matchbox.
- 5/7/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Skydance is headed to the Bermuda Triangle with their upcoming adventure thriller Bermuda, and Deadline reports that Marc Webb (The Amazing Spider-Man) will now direct.
As you may recall, Scott Derrickson (Sinister) had previously been attached to direct.
Deadline details, “While the studio has been working on the project for some time, this version is still in early days with no writer attached; until the WGA strike ends, that won’t change.”
“Insiders add that once the strike ends and a writer can be attached, Webb would consult on the script but is not expected to co-write,” Deadline’s report continues this morning.
The upcoming movie “will be set in the mysterious patch of the Caribbean where planes and ships have gone missing over the years.”
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce Bermuda for Skydance.
Aimee Rivera will oversee for Skydance.
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As you may recall, Scott Derrickson (Sinister) had previously been attached to direct.
Deadline details, “While the studio has been working on the project for some time, this version is still in early days with no writer attached; until the WGA strike ends, that won’t change.”
“Insiders add that once the strike ends and a writer can be attached, Webb would consult on the script but is not expected to co-write,” Deadline’s report continues this morning.
The upcoming movie “will be set in the mysterious patch of the Caribbean where planes and ships have gone missing over the years.”
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce Bermuda for Skydance.
Aimee Rivera will oversee for Skydance.
The post ‘Bermuda’ – Marc Webb Directing...
- 9/20/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Marc Webb has closed a deal to direct Skydance’s long-in-development Bermuda Triangle action-adventure titled “Bermuda,” according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
The logline is being kept under wraps.
Although Skydance has been developing “Bermuda” for a while, the current version is still in its initial stages, and no writer is currently attached to it until the WGA strike ends. Webb will consult on the script, but it is not expected to take up co-writing duties.
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger will produce for Skydance. Aimee Rivera will oversee the project for Skydance.
Coming off the hugely successful “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” Skydance’s live-action film slate includes “Heart of Stone,” “Spy Kids: Armageddon” and “The Old Guard 2” for Netflix as well as “The Family Plan,” “The Gorge,” and “Mayday” for Apple TV+ and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two.
The logline is being kept under wraps.
Although Skydance has been developing “Bermuda” for a while, the current version is still in its initial stages, and no writer is currently attached to it until the WGA strike ends. Webb will consult on the script, but it is not expected to take up co-writing duties.
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger will produce for Skydance. Aimee Rivera will oversee the project for Skydance.
Coming off the hugely successful “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” Skydance’s live-action film slate includes “Heart of Stone,” “Spy Kids: Armageddon” and “The Old Guard 2” for Netflix as well as “The Family Plan,” “The Gorge,” and “Mayday” for Apple TV+ and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two.
- 9/19/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Marc Webb, best known for helming The Amazing Spider-Man and its sequel, has signed on to direct the long-in-development Bermuda Triangle movie at Skydance Media.
The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and ships have disappeared under mysterious circumstances over the centuries. The theories behind these disappearances range from plausible explanations, such as extreme weather and currents, to the paranormal, with everything from UFOs to parallel universes to technology from the lost city of Atlantis taking the blame. Plenty of possibilities for a movie.
The Bermuda Triangle movie has been in development at Skydance for quite some time, with Sam Raimi and Scott Derrickson both attached to direct the project at various points. However, it seems that the project has gone back to square one. Deadline reports the project is still in the early stages with no writer attached.
The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and ships have disappeared under mysterious circumstances over the centuries. The theories behind these disappearances range from plausible explanations, such as extreme weather and currents, to the paranormal, with everything from UFOs to parallel universes to technology from the lost city of Atlantis taking the blame. Plenty of possibilities for a movie.
The Bermuda Triangle movie has been in development at Skydance for quite some time, with Sam Raimi and Scott Derrickson both attached to direct the project at various points. However, it seems that the project has gone back to square one. Deadline reports the project is still in the early stages with no writer attached.
- 9/19/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Marc Webb charting a course for the Bermuda Triangle. The filmmaker is attached to direct Bermuda for Skydance, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Skydance has been developing Bermuda for some time, with Spider-Man director Sam Raimi at one point attached, and filmmaker stepping in Scott Derrickson boarding in 2020 after exiting his Doctor Strange sequel. (Chris Evans was attached to star in that iteration.)
The latest incarnation has no actors attached or script, with a writer to be hired after the WGA strike concludes. The feature takes inspiration on the section of the Caribbean that where planes and ships are said to have vanished, never to be seen again.
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce, with Aimee Rivera overseeing for Skydance.
Skydance most recently put out Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1, and had a $1.49 billion hit with Top Gun: Maverick last year.
Webb broke out with 500 Days of Summer...
Skydance has been developing Bermuda for some time, with Spider-Man director Sam Raimi at one point attached, and filmmaker stepping in Scott Derrickson boarding in 2020 after exiting his Doctor Strange sequel. (Chris Evans was attached to star in that iteration.)
The latest incarnation has no actors attached or script, with a writer to be hired after the WGA strike concludes. The feature takes inspiration on the section of the Caribbean that where planes and ships are said to have vanished, never to be seen again.
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce, with Aimee Rivera overseeing for Skydance.
Skydance most recently put out Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1, and had a $1.49 billion hit with Top Gun: Maverick last year.
Webb broke out with 500 Days of Summer...
- 9/19/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Skydance’s long-in-development Bermuda Triangle action-adventure pic Bermuda has landed a director as Marc Webb has closed a deal to helm the project.
While the studio has been working on the project for some time, this version is still in early days with no writer has been attached; until the WGA strike ends, that won’t change. Insiders add that once the strike ends and a writer can be attached, Webb would consult on the script but is not expected to co-write.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, except for the fact that it will be set in the mysterious patch of the Caribbean where planes and ships have gone missing over the years.
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce Bermuda for Skydance. Aimee Rivera will oversee for Skydance.
Best known for his breakout comedy (500) Days of Summer, Webb most recently directed Disney’s live-action...
While the studio has been working on the project for some time, this version is still in early days with no writer has been attached; until the WGA strike ends, that won’t change. Insiders add that once the strike ends and a writer can be attached, Webb would consult on the script but is not expected to co-write.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, except for the fact that it will be set in the mysterious patch of the Caribbean where planes and ships have gone missing over the years.
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce Bermuda for Skydance. Aimee Rivera will oversee for Skydance.
Best known for his breakout comedy (500) Days of Summer, Webb most recently directed Disney’s live-action...
- 9/19/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Mission Impossible’ and ‘Dune’ star Rebecca Ferguson is in final negotiations to star in Tim Miller’s adaptation of ‘Best Served Cold.’
Based on Joe Abercrombie’s bestselling book of the same name the film tells the story of the legendary mercenary Monza Murcatto (Ferguson), the betrayal that ostracizes her, and her ensuing quest for revenge that will forever change a nation.
Originally published as part of Abercrombie’s ‘First Law World’ series in the summer of 2009, Abercrombie has also adapted the story for the screen.
Also in news – Will Ferrell eyed for David O. Russell’s John Madden feature
Producers on the project are Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, Aaron Ryder, Miller for Blur Studios, and Abercrombie. Aimee Rivera will oversee the project for Skydance.
Ferguson currently exec produces and stars on ‘Silo‘, a dystopian sci-fi series adapting the Wool novels by Hugh Howey, which...
Based on Joe Abercrombie’s bestselling book of the same name the film tells the story of the legendary mercenary Monza Murcatto (Ferguson), the betrayal that ostracizes her, and her ensuing quest for revenge that will forever change a nation.
Originally published as part of Abercrombie’s ‘First Law World’ series in the summer of 2009, Abercrombie has also adapted the story for the screen.
Also in news – Will Ferrell eyed for David O. Russell’s John Madden feature
Producers on the project are Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, Aaron Ryder, Miller for Blur Studios, and Abercrombie. Aimee Rivera will oversee the project for Skydance.
Ferguson currently exec produces and stars on ‘Silo‘, a dystopian sci-fi series adapting the Wool novels by Hugh Howey, which...
- 5/31/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible franchise) is in final talks to star in Best Served Cold, a new film based on Joe Abercrombie’s bestselling book of the same name, which Tim Miller (Deadpool) will direct for Skydance.
Originally published as part of Abercrombie’s First Law World series in the summer of 2009, Best Served Cold tells the story of the legendary mercenary Monza Murcatto (Ferguson), the betrayal that ostracizes her, and her ensuing quest for revenge that will forever change a nation.
Abercrombie adapted his novel for the screen. Producers on the film will include Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, Aaron Ryder, Miller for Blur Studios, and Abercrombie. Aimee Rivera will oversee the project for Skydance.
Best known for roles in the Dune and Mission: Impossible franchises, Ferguson currently exec produces and stars on Silo, a dystopian sci-fi series adapting the Wool novels by Hugh Howey,...
Originally published as part of Abercrombie’s First Law World series in the summer of 2009, Best Served Cold tells the story of the legendary mercenary Monza Murcatto (Ferguson), the betrayal that ostracizes her, and her ensuing quest for revenge that will forever change a nation.
Abercrombie adapted his novel for the screen. Producers on the film will include Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, Aaron Ryder, Miller for Blur Studios, and Abercrombie. Aimee Rivera will oversee the project for Skydance.
Best known for roles in the Dune and Mission: Impossible franchises, Ferguson currently exec produces and stars on Silo, a dystopian sci-fi series adapting the Wool novels by Hugh Howey,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Peter Farrelly is looking to get back in to the genre that helped launch his career. Sources tell Deadline that the Oscar winner is partnering with Skydance on the new action comedy Balls Up that he will direct from a script by Deadpool scribes Paul Wernick & Rhett Reese.
Based on an original pitch from Wernick & Reese, the project was developed with Skydance. Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger are producing along with Wernick & Reese and Andrew Muscato. Aimee Rivera will oversee the project for Skydance.
Plot details are unknown but sources say the tone will fit right in with those classic comedies like Dumb & Dumber and Kingpin that Farrelly directed with his brother Bobby that made the Farrellys two of the biggest names in comedy during the 1990s and 2000s. Peter Farrelly is currently in production on the Amazon pic Ricky Stanicky starring Zac Efron,...
Based on an original pitch from Wernick & Reese, the project was developed with Skydance. Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger are producing along with Wernick & Reese and Andrew Muscato. Aimee Rivera will oversee the project for Skydance.
Plot details are unknown but sources say the tone will fit right in with those classic comedies like Dumb & Dumber and Kingpin that Farrelly directed with his brother Bobby that made the Farrellys two of the biggest names in comedy during the 1990s and 2000s. Peter Farrelly is currently in production on the Amazon pic Ricky Stanicky starring Zac Efron,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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Once a month, Tanya Saracho’s Ojalá Production’s headquarters in Los Angeles transforms into a safe circle of trust for the Latina Squad — where more than 80 Latin executives gather to recommend projects and up-and-comers to their Hollywood peers whose companies may be a better fit.
The uber-connected Latina Squad may seem like a well-kept industry secret. But within the entertainment industry powers-that-be, the coalition is making moves. Founded by Ojalá’s head of development and production Christine Dávila in 2021, the group consists of female executives who get together to discuss their creative needs, provide emotional support and share about the film and television projects they’re working on. The high-powered Squad includes CBS’ Adriana Martínez Barrón, Showtime’s Danielle De Jesus, Entertainment One’s Jacqueline Sacerio and Skydance’s Aimee Rivera, who tell The Hollywood Reporter that countless success stories have come out of their meet-ups,...
Once a month, Tanya Saracho’s Ojalá Production’s headquarters in Los Angeles transforms into a safe circle of trust for the Latina Squad — where more than 80 Latin executives gather to recommend projects and up-and-comers to their Hollywood peers whose companies may be a better fit.
The uber-connected Latina Squad may seem like a well-kept industry secret. But within the entertainment industry powers-that-be, the coalition is making moves. Founded by Ojalá’s head of development and production Christine Dávila in 2021, the group consists of female executives who get together to discuss their creative needs, provide emotional support and share about the film and television projects they’re working on. The high-powered Squad includes CBS’ Adriana Martínez Barrón, Showtime’s Danielle De Jesus, Entertainment One’s Jacqueline Sacerio and Skydance’s Aimee Rivera, who tell The Hollywood Reporter that countless success stories have come out of their meet-ups,...
- 12/21/2022
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A live-action movie based on the Matchbox die-cast toy vehicles is in development at Skydance Media and Mattel.
This is the 15th feature production Mattel has in the works after American Girl, Barney, Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Major Matt Mason, Masters of the Universe, Polly Pocket, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Thomas & Friends, Uno, View-Master, Wishbone, the Christmas Balloon and Barbie, the latter a Warner Bros title currently filming with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the icon roles of Barbie and Ken.
“For nearly 70 years, Matchbox has carried enormous cultural relevance and inspired generations of kids to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see in the world every day with what they dream their own world to be,” said Robbie Brenner, Executive Producer of Mattel Films. “We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story for the big screen that evokes the same,...
This is the 15th feature production Mattel has in the works after American Girl, Barney, Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Major Matt Mason, Masters of the Universe, Polly Pocket, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Thomas & Friends, Uno, View-Master, Wishbone, the Christmas Balloon and Barbie, the latter a Warner Bros title currently filming with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the icon roles of Barbie and Ken.
“For nearly 70 years, Matchbox has carried enormous cultural relevance and inspired generations of kids to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see in the world every day with what they dream their own world to be,” said Robbie Brenner, Executive Producer of Mattel Films. “We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story for the big screen that evokes the same,...
- 7/19/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Another iconic Mattel brand is racing off the toy shelves and onto the big screen. Mattel Films and Skydance Media are developing a live-action film based on the Matchbox vehicles toy line.
Created in 1953 by automotive expert Jack Odell, Matchbox are a series of die-cast vehicle models that take their name from the fact that they can fit inside a matchbox. Over 70 years, the brand has expanded to include larger models, action figures, collectibles and other products. According to Mattel, one Matchbox car is sold every second.
“For nearly 70 years, Matchbox has carried enormous cultural relevance and inspired generations of kids to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see in the world every day with what they dream their own world to be,” Robbie Brenner, executive producer of Mattel Films, said in a statement. “We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story...
Created in 1953 by automotive expert Jack Odell, Matchbox are a series of die-cast vehicle models that take their name from the fact that they can fit inside a matchbox. Over 70 years, the brand has expanded to include larger models, action figures, collectibles and other products. According to Mattel, one Matchbox car is sold every second.
“For nearly 70 years, Matchbox has carried enormous cultural relevance and inspired generations of kids to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see in the world every day with what they dream their own world to be,” Robbie Brenner, executive producer of Mattel Films, said in a statement. “We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story...
- 7/19/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
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Joining the ranks of Polly Pocket, Uno and Masters of the Universe, Matchbox is the latest toy line to get the movie treatment from Mattel Films.
Mattel is partnering with Skydance for the project based on the toy vehicle line, which was popularized in the ’50s and ’60s as miniatures of cars that were small enough to fit in a — you guessed it — matchbox. According to Mattel, one Matchbox car is sold every second.
David Coggeshall, who was behind Paramount’s Orphan: First Kill and Lee Daniels’s upcoming untitled Netflix possession thriller, is writing the screenplay for the project. For Mattel Films, the Matchbox project will be led by Elizabeth Bassin and Andrew Scannell. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Aimee Rivera will oversee for Skydance Media.
Mattel has a packed development slate, which includes projects that range from American Girl...
Joining the ranks of Polly Pocket, Uno and Masters of the Universe, Matchbox is the latest toy line to get the movie treatment from Mattel Films.
Mattel is partnering with Skydance for the project based on the toy vehicle line, which was popularized in the ’50s and ’60s as miniatures of cars that were small enough to fit in a — you guessed it — matchbox. According to Mattel, one Matchbox car is sold every second.
David Coggeshall, who was behind Paramount’s Orphan: First Kill and Lee Daniels’s upcoming untitled Netflix possession thriller, is writing the screenplay for the project. For Mattel Films, the Matchbox project will be led by Elizabeth Bassin and Andrew Scannell. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Aimee Rivera will oversee for Skydance Media.
Mattel has a packed development slate, which includes projects that range from American Girl...
- 7/19/2022
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A live-action “Matchbox” movie, inspired by the iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line, is being developed by Skydance Media and Mattel Films, the companies announced on Tuesday.
The screenplay will be written by three-time Black Lister David Coggeshall, who wrote the upcoming “Orphan: First Kill” for Paramount as well as Lee Daniels’s untitled Netflix possession thriller filming in Pittsburgh and drafts of “Thundercats” for Warner Bros.
“For nearly 70 years, Matchbox has carried enormous cultural relevance and inspired generations of kids to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see in the world every day with what they dream their own world to be,” Mattel Films executive producer Robbie Brenner said in a statement. “We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story for the big screen that evokes the same, imaginative spirit of this beloved Mattel franchise and delights fans of all ages.
The screenplay will be written by three-time Black Lister David Coggeshall, who wrote the upcoming “Orphan: First Kill” for Paramount as well as Lee Daniels’s untitled Netflix possession thriller filming in Pittsburgh and drafts of “Thundercats” for Warner Bros.
“For nearly 70 years, Matchbox has carried enormous cultural relevance and inspired generations of kids to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see in the world every day with what they dream their own world to be,” Mattel Films executive producer Robbie Brenner said in a statement. “We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story for the big screen that evokes the same, imaginative spirit of this beloved Mattel franchise and delights fans of all ages.
- 7/19/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Russell Crowe and Zac Efron have arrived in Thailand for the production of buddy movie “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.” The film is directed by Peter Farrelly whose 2018 film “Green Book” won three Oscars in 2019, including best picture.
The film is an adaptation of the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War,” written by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue. It is based on the true story of Donohue, who left New York in 1967 to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the army while they were fighting in Vietnam.
As with Spike Lee’s own wartime buddy movie “Da 5 Bloods,” the production is using Thailand as a stand-in for Vietnam.
Skydance Media is producing the film for Apple TV Plus. Brian Currie and Pete Jones co-wrote the script with Farrelly. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger...
The film is an adaptation of the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War,” written by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue. It is based on the true story of Donohue, who left New York in 1967 to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the army while they were fighting in Vietnam.
As with Spike Lee’s own wartime buddy movie “Da 5 Bloods,” the production is using Thailand as a stand-in for Vietnam.
Skydance Media is producing the film for Apple TV Plus. Brian Currie and Pete Jones co-wrote the script with Farrelly. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger...
- 10/21/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Dylan O’Brien is in negotiations to star in Peter Farrelly’s next movie, which is based on the novel “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.”
O’Brien beat out a number of other actors for the part, which was one of the more sought after roles in Hollywood for a leading man in recent weeks. Viggo Mortensen, who previously starred in Farrelly’s last film “Green Book,” has a supporting role in the movie.
Brian Currie and Pete Jones will co-write the script with Farrelly, which is being adapted from Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue’s book. It’s based on the true story of Donohue, who left New York in 1967 to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the Army … while they were fighting in Vietnam.
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Andrew Muscato will serve as producers.
O’Brien beat out a number of other actors for the part, which was one of the more sought after roles in Hollywood for a leading man in recent weeks. Viggo Mortensen, who previously starred in Farrelly’s last film “Green Book,” has a supporting role in the movie.
Brian Currie and Pete Jones will co-write the script with Farrelly, which is being adapted from Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue’s book. It’s based on the true story of Donohue, who left New York in 1967 to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the Army … while they were fighting in Vietnam.
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Andrew Muscato will serve as producers.
- 7/7/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Viggo Mortensen and his “Green Book” director Peter Farrelly are looking to reteam on a new film.
Mortensen is in negotiations to join Farrelly’s new untitled movie based on the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.” According to sources, Mortensen would have a supporting role.
The book, written by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue, is based on the true story of Donohue, who left New York in 1967 to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the Army … while they were fighting in Vietnam.
Brian Currie and Pete Jones will co-write the script with Farrelly. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Andrew Muscato will serve as producers. The project is being overseen at Skydance by Granger, Goldberg and Aimee Rivera.
This movie follows Farrelly’s critically acclaimed “Green Book,” which was nominated for five Academy Awards,...
Mortensen is in negotiations to join Farrelly’s new untitled movie based on the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.” According to sources, Mortensen would have a supporting role.
The book, written by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue, is based on the true story of Donohue, who left New York in 1967 to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the Army … while they were fighting in Vietnam.
Brian Currie and Pete Jones will co-write the script with Farrelly. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Andrew Muscato will serve as producers. The project is being overseen at Skydance by Granger, Goldberg and Aimee Rivera.
This movie follows Farrelly’s critically acclaimed “Green Book,” which was nominated for five Academy Awards,...
- 6/11/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (Nfmla) and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present the InFocus: Latinx & Hispanic Cinema Festival on Sept. 14 at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.
The event gives the opportunity for emerging Latinx filmmakers from around the world to screen their films and network with industry luminaries. This year’s filmmakers hail from Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Spain, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Australia, Canada and the United States and will screen short films over three programs.
Nfmla executive director and co-founder Larry Laboe said the festival tends to stay away from pics dominating the film festival circuit, leaving space for those that would otherwise not be seen. “We’re serving a niche of filmmakers that are in the same caliber of what you see in the big film festivals that just may not have made it in those festivals,” he said.
The...
The event gives the opportunity for emerging Latinx filmmakers from around the world to screen their films and network with industry luminaries. This year’s filmmakers hail from Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Spain, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Australia, Canada and the United States and will screen short films over three programs.
Nfmla executive director and co-founder Larry Laboe said the festival tends to stay away from pics dominating the film festival circuit, leaving space for those that would otherwise not be seen. “We’re serving a niche of filmmakers that are in the same caliber of what you see in the big film festivals that just may not have made it in those festivals,” he said.
The...
- 9/10/2019
- by Dano Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: In a competitive situation, Skydance has landed Diplomatic Courier, an action pitch that will be written by Kat Wood. Deal was mid to high six figures and Skydance moved aggressively to take it off the table before other studios bid.
The pitch is for a Jason Bourne-type action film that is set in the world of diplomatic couriers, these highly trained government messengers with diplomatic immunity who travel the world delivering highly confidential packages and materials. Skydance exec Aimee Rivera brought in the projects the exec who championed this project and brought it in.
This is the third original feature project for Wood, a former Earth scientist and journalist for the BBC. Since starting a career as a screenwriter, the UK-based scribe has been named as one of the UK’s rising stars. She previously sold her original sci-fi feature screenplay Envoy to Amy Pascal, and she previously...
The pitch is for a Jason Bourne-type action film that is set in the world of diplomatic couriers, these highly trained government messengers with diplomatic immunity who travel the world delivering highly confidential packages and materials. Skydance exec Aimee Rivera brought in the projects the exec who championed this project and brought it in.
This is the third original feature project for Wood, a former Earth scientist and journalist for the BBC. Since starting a career as a screenwriter, the UK-based scribe has been named as one of the UK’s rising stars. She previously sold her original sci-fi feature screenplay Envoy to Amy Pascal, and she previously...
- 6/4/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Peter Farrelly has found his next film after helming this year’s Best Picture Oscar winner “Green Book.”
Farrelly will write and direct the period dramedy “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” (working title) for Skydance, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
The project is based on the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War” by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue. It’s a dramedy based on the true story of John “Chickie” Donohue, who in 1967 left New York to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the Army … while they were fighting in Vietnam.
Also Read: Oscar Box Office: 'Green Book' Scores While 'Vice' Goes Slow After Nominations
Brian Currie and Pete Jones are also credited as writers on the script. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Andrew Muscato are producing,...
Farrelly will write and direct the period dramedy “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” (working title) for Skydance, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
The project is based on the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War” by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue. It’s a dramedy based on the true story of John “Chickie” Donohue, who in 1967 left New York to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the Army … while they were fighting in Vietnam.
Also Read: Oscar Box Office: 'Green Book' Scores While 'Vice' Goes Slow After Nominations
Brian Currie and Pete Jones are also credited as writers on the script. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Andrew Muscato are producing,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Hot on the heels of his Oscar-winning film “Green Book,” Peter Farrelly has found his next movie.
The filmmaker will write and direct an untitled Skydance pic based on the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.”
The book was written by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue, and is based on the true story of Donohue, who left New York in 1967 to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the Army … while they were fighting in Vietnam.
Brian Currie and Pete Jones will co-write the script with Farrelly. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Andrew Muscato will serve as producers. The project is being overseen at Skydance by Granger, Goldberg and Aimee Rivera.
This movie follows Farrelly’s critically acclaimed “Green Book,” which was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning three, including best picture and screenplay,...
The filmmaker will write and direct an untitled Skydance pic based on the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.”
The book was written by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue, and is based on the true story of Donohue, who left New York in 1967 to track down and share a few beers with his childhood buddies in the Army … while they were fighting in Vietnam.
Brian Currie and Pete Jones will co-write the script with Farrelly. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Andrew Muscato will serve as producers. The project is being overseen at Skydance by Granger, Goldberg and Aimee Rivera.
This movie follows Farrelly’s critically acclaimed “Green Book,” which was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning three, including best picture and screenplay,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
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