Josh Brolin contradicts previous reports that writer-director Christopher McQuarrie is involved in Sicario 3.
The plans for a third Sicario film seem to change with the wind, or at least change with the rather unstable foundations of film production, given how turbulent the last few years have been for the industry.
We first heard back in summer of 2022 that a third entry in the well-regarded series was on the way. One of the series’ stars, Josh Brolin, was out and about promoting his western/sci-fi TV series, Outer Range, and he had this to say: “It’s been written and it’s been rewritten. So it’s out there. We think it deserves a third one if we can make it in the way that we want to make it”.
However, a year later he seemed less optimistic about the film’s chances of happening, saying, “these types of movies...
The plans for a third Sicario film seem to change with the wind, or at least change with the rather unstable foundations of film production, given how turbulent the last few years have been for the industry.
We first heard back in summer of 2022 that a third entry in the well-regarded series was on the way. One of the series’ stars, Josh Brolin, was out and about promoting his western/sci-fi TV series, Outer Range, and he had this to say: “It’s been written and it’s been rewritten. So it’s out there. We think it deserves a third one if we can make it in the way that we want to make it”.
However, a year later he seemed less optimistic about the film’s chances of happening, saying, “these types of movies...
- 4/30/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
I never imagined that Denis Villeneueve’s Sicario would become a franchise, but here we are. It’s been six years since the release of the first sequel, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, but the door is still open for Sicario 3.
Despite previously expressing doubt that Sicario 3 would ever get made, Josh Brolin now seems a little more optimistic. While chatting with The Playlist, Brolin indicated that the project is a little further along. “We are—we’re closer. Yes,” Brolin said. “Molly Smith, who is a really good friend, who is one of the producers of that on Black Label—I said something. I said, ‘It’s never gonna happen!’ and it kind of went everywhere. And she was very reactive, which I appreciated. I appreciate reaction. They’re very much focused on wanting it to happen, but we won’t let it happen until there’s...
Despite previously expressing doubt that Sicario 3 would ever get made, Josh Brolin now seems a little more optimistic. While chatting with The Playlist, Brolin indicated that the project is a little further along. “We are—we’re closer. Yes,” Brolin said. “Molly Smith, who is a really good friend, who is one of the producers of that on Black Label—I said something. I said, ‘It’s never gonna happen!’ and it kind of went everywhere. And she was very reactive, which I appreciated. I appreciate reaction. They’re very much focused on wanting it to happen, but we won’t let it happen until there’s...
- 4/29/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
If you have been longing for more tropical romance lately, then Peacock has you covered as the streaming service is set to become the United States streaming home of the hit British version of “Love Island: All Stars” beginning on Monday, Jan. 29. Hosted by Maya Jama, the show follows legendary U.K. Islanders as they head back to the villa for a second chance at love. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.
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The Love Island franchise returns to South Africa for the first season of “Love Island: All Stars,” hosted by Maya Jama. This new incarnation of the show follows a selection of the most popular contestants from previous editions of the U.K. “Love Island” who...
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The Love Island franchise returns to South Africa for the first season of “Love Island: All Stars,” hosted by Maya Jama. This new incarnation of the show follows a selection of the most popular contestants from previous editions of the U.K. “Love Island” who...
- 1/29/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The British version of Love Island is on the move in the States.
The all stars version of the series is airing on Peacock rather than Hulu, which has aired Love Island UK in the U.S. and will continue to air the summer edition.
Love Island: All Stars, the eleventh season of the dating format, will launch on the NBCUniversal streamer on Monday January 29.
Peacock has been the home of Love Island since it swept in and took the rights to the U.S. version, which had previously aired on CBS for three seasons. It has since aired two seasons of the show and has renewed it through Season 7 as well as spinoff Love Island Games.
The first three episodes premiere on January 29 with new episodes six days a week.
Peacock will air Love Island: All Stars as well as the U.S. version of Love Island and spinoff...
The all stars version of the series is airing on Peacock rather than Hulu, which has aired Love Island UK in the U.S. and will continue to air the summer edition.
Love Island: All Stars, the eleventh season of the dating format, will launch on the NBCUniversal streamer on Monday January 29.
Peacock has been the home of Love Island since it swept in and took the rights to the U.S. version, which had previously aired on CBS for three seasons. It has since aired two seasons of the show and has renewed it through Season 7 as well as spinoff Love Island Games.
The first three episodes premiere on January 29 with new episodes six days a week.
Peacock will air Love Island: All Stars as well as the U.S. version of Love Island and spinoff...
- 1/26/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A third “Sicario” film is on the horizon.
Producers Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill confirmed to Collider that a script is almost complete, albeit without publicly revealing who the screenwriter is nor the director. However, “Mission: Impossible” franchise helmer Christopher McQuarrie and original “Sicario” screenwriter-slash-“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan will both be involved in a third installment.
“We don’t know who’s going to direct yet. It’s all gonna be about timing,” producer Smith said. “We’ve got obviously a wealth of great partners on it, everybody from Taylor Sheridan to Chris McQuarrie as a partner on it, but it’ll all be about the timing and what aligns with everyone’s schedule.”
McQuarrie and Sheridan have not publicly been confirmed as producers.
Luckinbill added that Sheridan is “so busy” with his other project but that he “stays close” to the budding “Sicario 3.”
“[He] will obviously have input, too,...
Producers Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill confirmed to Collider that a script is almost complete, albeit without publicly revealing who the screenwriter is nor the director. However, “Mission: Impossible” franchise helmer Christopher McQuarrie and original “Sicario” screenwriter-slash-“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan will both be involved in a third installment.
“We don’t know who’s going to direct yet. It’s all gonna be about timing,” producer Smith said. “We’ve got obviously a wealth of great partners on it, everybody from Taylor Sheridan to Chris McQuarrie as a partner on it, but it’ll all be about the timing and what aligns with everyone’s schedule.”
McQuarrie and Sheridan have not publicly been confirmed as producers.
Luckinbill added that Sheridan is “so busy” with his other project but that he “stays close” to the budding “Sicario 3.”
“[He] will obviously have input, too,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The creatives behind the gritty Mexican cartel movies, Sicario and Sicario: Day of the Soldado, have gone on to bigger things with Denis Villeneuve working on Dune Part Two and Taylor Sheridan pumping out show after show on Paramount+. Recently it’s been reported that the producers are interested in bringing back Emily Blunt to rejoin Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin for the third installment in the series, “Our idea is to get the cast back together with Benicio, Emily, and Josh, and we’ve got a great story to tell…Benicio, by nature of just working with us most recently, has been probably the closest to it at the moment.”
While the producers, Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill, have their casting intentions, they have yet to find someone who will definitively sit in the director’s chair. However, they did reveal an interesting big-budget name who is involved...
While the producers, Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill, have their casting intentions, they have yet to find someone who will definitively sit in the director’s chair. However, they did reveal an interesting big-budget name who is involved...
- 10/30/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The Sicario franchise, which started with the critically acclaimed 2015 film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Taylor Sheridan, is set to continue with a third installment. However, the details about the plot, the cast, and the director are still unknown. What we do know is that Christopher McQuarrie, the writer and director of the Mission: Impossible series, will be involved in some capacity with Sicario 3.
McQuarrie’s name was revealed by producers Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill in an interview with Collider1. They said that McQuarrie is a partner on the project, but did not specify what his role will be. McQuarrie has been working with Tom Cruise for over a decade, writing and directing films such as Jack Reacher, Edge of Tomorrow, and three Mission: Impossible movies. He is currently busy with the next Mission: Impossible film, which is expected to resume production in Australia soon.
Smith and...
McQuarrie’s name was revealed by producers Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill in an interview with Collider1. They said that McQuarrie is a partner on the project, but did not specify what his role will be. McQuarrie has been working with Tom Cruise for over a decade, writing and directing films such as Jack Reacher, Edge of Tomorrow, and three Mission: Impossible movies. He is currently busy with the next Mission: Impossible film, which is expected to resume production in Australia soon.
Smith and...
- 10/30/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin are keen to return for 'Sicario 3'.Producers Molly Smith and Thad Luckinbill have revealed that they are planning to bring the trio back for the third movie in the action franchise, even though Blunt's FBI Special Agent Kate Macer did not feature in the 2018 sequel 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado'.Speaking to Collider, Molly said: "Our idea is to get the cast back together with Benicio, Emily, and Josh, and we've got a great story to tell... Benicio, by nature of just working with us most recently, has been probably the closest to it at the moment."But we're keeping all the talent informed. They've stayed close to it. Like Trent said, the strike has just slowed us down a bit on this last draft, but I think everybody is very excited. Everyone sort of knows the framework of the...
- 10/30/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Now that we know that Sicario 3 is as close as ever to happening, producers Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill are hoping – just as much as fans – to bring back the original three stars from the 2015 original, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin and Emily Blunt.
Speaking with Collider, Smith stated that a primary goal for Sicario 3 is to bring back the trio, although only one of whom is considered close to the project at this point. “Our idea is to get the cast back together with Benicio, Emily, and Josh, and we’ve got a great story to tell…Benicio, by nature of just working with us most recently, has been probably the closest to it at the moment.”
Still, those behind Sicario 3 are keeping the aforementioned stars abreast, despite the roadblocks that the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike and the recently settled WGA strike set in place. “But we’re keeping all the talent informed.
Speaking with Collider, Smith stated that a primary goal for Sicario 3 is to bring back the trio, although only one of whom is considered close to the project at this point. “Our idea is to get the cast back together with Benicio, Emily, and Josh, and we’ve got a great story to tell…Benicio, by nature of just working with us most recently, has been probably the closest to it at the moment.”
Still, those behind Sicario 3 are keeping the aforementioned stars abreast, despite the roadblocks that the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike and the recently settled WGA strike set in place. “But we’re keeping all the talent informed.
- 10/29/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The popular action-thriller franchise ‘Sicario’ after its second part in 2018 is now gearing up for a third sequel. Reportedly, actors Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro have expressed interest in returning for ‘Sicario 3’.
Currently in the works, ‘Sicario 3’ producers Molly Smith and Trent Nuckinbill spoke to Collider about the three actors wanting to return. Ahead of the release of their upcoming feature ‘Repitle’, the producer duo said that this would be a particularly interesting film for Blunt and Brolin, as their characters were nowhere to be seen in ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’.
Benicio Del Toro is currently the one who’s most involved with ‘Sicario 3’ as he spent a lot of time with Smith and Nuckinbill on ‘Repitle’. However, this doesn’t mean that Blunt and Brolin are kept out of the loop, as Smith confirmed that the main trio is on board and they all want...
Currently in the works, ‘Sicario 3’ producers Molly Smith and Trent Nuckinbill spoke to Collider about the three actors wanting to return. Ahead of the release of their upcoming feature ‘Repitle’, the producer duo said that this would be a particularly interesting film for Blunt and Brolin, as their characters were nowhere to be seen in ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’.
Benicio Del Toro is currently the one who’s most involved with ‘Sicario 3’ as he spent a lot of time with Smith and Nuckinbill on ‘Repitle’. However, this doesn’t mean that Blunt and Brolin are kept out of the loop, as Smith confirmed that the main trio is on board and they all want...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The popular action-thriller franchise ‘Sicario’ after its second part in 2018 is now gearing up for a third sequel. Reportedly, actors Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro have expressed interest in returning for ‘Sicario 3’.
Currently in the works, ‘Sicario 3’ producers Molly Smith and Trent Nuckinbill spoke to Collider about the three actors wanting to return. Ahead of the release of their upcoming feature ‘Repitle’, the producer duo said that this would be a particularly interesting film for Blunt and Brolin, as their characters were nowhere to be seen in ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’.
Benicio Del Toro is currently the one who’s most involved with ‘Sicario 3’ as he spent a lot of time with Smith and Nuckinbill on ‘Repitle’. However, this doesn’t mean that Blunt and Brolin are kept out of the loop, as Smith confirmed that the main trio is on board and they all want...
Currently in the works, ‘Sicario 3’ producers Molly Smith and Trent Nuckinbill spoke to Collider about the three actors wanting to return. Ahead of the release of their upcoming feature ‘Repitle’, the producer duo said that this would be a particularly interesting film for Blunt and Brolin, as their characters were nowhere to be seen in ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’.
Benicio Del Toro is currently the one who’s most involved with ‘Sicario 3’ as he spent a lot of time with Smith and Nuckinbill on ‘Repitle’. However, this doesn’t mean that Blunt and Brolin are kept out of the loop, as Smith confirmed that the main trio is on board and they all want...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
A third "Sicario" movie still seems to be in the works, and according to an interview producers recently gave Collider, there's a good chance it'll get the original band back together. Producers Trent Luckinbill and Molly Smith spoke to the outlet about the potential third film, revealing that their idea for it involves not just Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin's characters (who both appeared in the less fully embraced sequel "Sicario: Day of the Soldado" in 2018), but also Emily Blunt's, who hasn't been seen since the 2015 original.
"Our idea is to get the cast back together with Benicio, Emily, and Josh, and we've got a great story to tell," Smith told Collider. The last time audiences saw Blunt's FBI special agent Kate Macer, she was mulling over the idea of killing Del Toro's Alejandro, a CIA-trained assassin who oversaw the team's cartel-catching mission and went...
"Our idea is to get the cast back together with Benicio, Emily, and Josh, and we've got a great story to tell," Smith told Collider. The last time audiences saw Blunt's FBI special agent Kate Macer, she was mulling over the idea of killing Del Toro's Alejandro, a CIA-trained assassin who oversaw the team's cartel-catching mission and went...
- 10/28/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Picture Perfect Federation Chairman Patrick Wachsberger, former Co-Chairman of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, stopped by our Zurich Summit studio this past weekend to discuss the progress of his Jv with Federation Entertainment, some of the exciting projects he is working on, and the recent challenge of choosing between The Taste Of Things and Anatomy Of A Fall on France’s Oscar selection committee.
Since launching in 2019, Picture Perfect Federation has added outposts in Italy, UK, Germany and Israel.
Wachsberger, who won a Best Picture Oscar for Coda two years ago, tells us he “considered retirement for about 15 minutes” after leaving Lionsgate but explains why Picture Perfect has given him a new lease on life. You can watch the video of our chat above.
Among high-profile projects coming up for the company are Coda director Sian Heder’s next film, The Impossible Us, and The Department, the English-language TV...
Since launching in 2019, Picture Perfect Federation has added outposts in Italy, UK, Germany and Israel.
Wachsberger, who won a Best Picture Oscar for Coda two years ago, tells us he “considered retirement for about 15 minutes” after leaving Lionsgate but explains why Picture Perfect has given him a new lease on life. You can watch the video of our chat above.
Among high-profile projects coming up for the company are Coda director Sian Heder’s next film, The Impossible Us, and The Department, the English-language TV...
- 10/4/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been five years since the release of Sicario: Day of the Soldado, but fans are still waiting for Sicario 3 to come around and complete the trilogy. While some haven’t been optimistic that it will happen, including franchise star Josh Brolin, others are more hopeful.
In fact, Sicario producers Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill recently told THR that Sicario 3 is “very close” to happening.
“We’re very close,” Smith said. “As Trent just mentioned, it’s one of the projects where we’re ready to put the train on the tracks as soon as the strike ends and our path is cleared. So we’re very excited to get that whole band back together. Taylor [Sheridan] always envisioned it as a trilogy, so we have to close it out right. There’s no point in making it unless we can do justice to the true fans of Sicario.
In fact, Sicario producers Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill recently told THR that Sicario 3 is “very close” to happening.
“We’re very close,” Smith said. “As Trent just mentioned, it’s one of the projects where we’re ready to put the train on the tracks as soon as the strike ends and our path is cleared. So we’re very excited to get that whole band back together. Taylor [Sheridan] always envisioned it as a trilogy, so we have to close it out right. There’s no point in making it unless we can do justice to the true fans of Sicario.
- 9/28/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Black Label Media, consisting of sisters Molly and Rachel Smith and twin brothers Trent and Thad Luckinbill, have returned to the screen with their calling card: a Benicio Del Toro-led crime thriller.
The independent production and finance company, most known for producing the Sicario films and co-financing La La Land, is set to release Grant Singer’s Reptile this Friday on Netflix, and it’s another example of Black Label’s commitment to preserving mid-budget films, as well as genres that are less prioritized now by the major studios.
Knowing how Del Toro works from their previous two Sicario films, Black Label teamed him up early with Reptile co-writer/director Singer and co-writer Benjamin Brewer, so that he didn’t have to present his own rewrites and suggestions during production. And due to the pandemic shutdown, the added collaboration time has now resulted in Del Toro’s first co-writing credit on a feature film.
The independent production and finance company, most known for producing the Sicario films and co-financing La La Land, is set to release Grant Singer’s Reptile this Friday on Netflix, and it’s another example of Black Label’s commitment to preserving mid-budget films, as well as genres that are less prioritized now by the major studios.
Knowing how Del Toro works from their previous two Sicario films, Black Label teamed him up early with Reptile co-writer/director Singer and co-writer Benjamin Brewer, so that he didn’t have to present his own rewrites and suggestions during production. And due to the pandemic shutdown, the added collaboration time has now resulted in Del Toro’s first co-writing credit on a feature film.
- 9/27/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This minute-long clip from Netflix’s Reptile is short on dialogue but incredibly intense. The scene focuses on Benicio Del Toro chasing a shooter who’s attempting to take out the cops pursuing him.
In addition to Benicio Del Toro, the neo-noir crime thriller stars Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Frances Fisher, and Ato Essandoh. Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Del Toro was also busy behind the scenes, co-writing the screenplay with director Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer. Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, and Thad Luckinbill produced, and Del Toro, Rick Yorn, and Rachel Smith executive produced.
Benicio Del Toro as Tom Nichols and Alicia Silverstone as Judy Nichols in ‘Reptile’ (Photo Cr. Daniel McFadden/Netflix © 2023)
Reptile was originally scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 3, 2023, but has moved up a bit and will play in select theaters on September 22nd. It will...
In addition to Benicio Del Toro, the neo-noir crime thriller stars Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Frances Fisher, and Ato Essandoh. Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Del Toro was also busy behind the scenes, co-writing the screenplay with director Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer. Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, and Thad Luckinbill produced, and Del Toro, Rick Yorn, and Rachel Smith executive produced.
Benicio Del Toro as Tom Nichols and Alicia Silverstone as Judy Nichols in ‘Reptile’ (Photo Cr. Daniel McFadden/Netflix © 2023)
Reptile was originally scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 3, 2023, but has moved up a bit and will play in select theaters on September 22nd. It will...
- 9/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Netflix is a haven for crime thriller fans with such popular hits as Making a Murderer, the David Fincher series Mindhunter, and the recent Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. The streaming service has just released the trailer for a new thriller that sees the reunion of Excess Baggage stars Benicio Del Toro and Alicia Silverstone, Reptile. The film also stars Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.” Del Toro boasts about the film’s twists and turns, “I liked the unpredictability. There were a couple of what I like to call ‘Oh, shit...
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.” Del Toro boasts about the film’s twists and turns, “I liked the unpredictability. There were a couple of what I like to call ‘Oh, shit...
- 8/21/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Benicio Del Toro is a cold-blooded sleuth in Netflix film “Reptile.”
The Oscar winner stars in, co-wrote, and executive produces the murder mystery thriller, which is helmed by music video director Grant Singer.
Per the official synopsis, following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective (Del Toro) attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Alicia Silverstone, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Director Singer co-wrote the script with Del Toro and Benjamin Brewer, with the film marking Singer’s feature debut. He recently told Entertainment Weekly that “Reptile” has a “multifaceted sense of deception” due to the mind-bending structure of the storytelling.
Del Toro told Variety that working with Singer was a “little...
The Oscar winner stars in, co-wrote, and executive produces the murder mystery thriller, which is helmed by music video director Grant Singer.
Per the official synopsis, following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective (Del Toro) attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Alicia Silverstone, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Director Singer co-wrote the script with Del Toro and Benjamin Brewer, with the film marking Singer’s feature debut. He recently told Entertainment Weekly that “Reptile” has a “multifaceted sense of deception” due to the mind-bending structure of the storytelling.
Del Toro told Variety that working with Singer was a “little...
- 8/21/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Benicio Del Toro is bringing a slippery crime story to the big screen.
The Oscar winner stars in and executive produces “Reptile,” written and directed by Grant Singer and co-written by Benjamin Brewer. Del Toro plays a detective who has an existential crisis while trying to solve the murder of a real estate agent.
Per the official synopsis, following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Alicia Silverstone, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Director Singer makes his feature debut with the mystery film after helming music videos for artists like Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. Singer told Entertainment Weekly that the film has a “multifaceted...
The Oscar winner stars in and executive produces “Reptile,” written and directed by Grant Singer and co-written by Benjamin Brewer. Del Toro plays a detective who has an existential crisis while trying to solve the murder of a real estate agent.
Per the official synopsis, following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Alicia Silverstone, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Director Singer makes his feature debut with the mystery film after helming music videos for artists like Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. Singer told Entertainment Weekly that the film has a “multifaceted...
- 8/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Justin Timberlake as Will Grady in ‘Reptile’ (Photo Cr. Netflix © 2023)
The first photos from writer/director Grant Singer’s Reptile give away nothing about the story, but that’s the point. “I think the movie will be exciting to people who like to watch something where you don’t know where it’s leading you, where a film is going to have twists and turns and deceive you. And people who like things that are intense and visceral and suspenseful, I think they’ll find something exciting in this,” said first-time feature film director Singer in an interview with EW.
The first five photos feature the neo-noir crime thriller’s stars, including Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Frances Fisher, and Ato Essandoh. Benicio Del Toro, who’s also a co-writer along with Singer and Benjamin Brewer, is shown in three photos including one with his 1997 Excess Baggage co-star Alicia Silverstone.
The cast also includes Eric Bogosian,...
The first photos from writer/director Grant Singer’s Reptile give away nothing about the story, but that’s the point. “I think the movie will be exciting to people who like to watch something where you don’t know where it’s leading you, where a film is going to have twists and turns and deceive you. And people who like things that are intense and visceral and suspenseful, I think they’ll find something exciting in this,” said first-time feature film director Singer in an interview with EW.
The first five photos feature the neo-noir crime thriller’s stars, including Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Frances Fisher, and Ato Essandoh. Benicio Del Toro, who’s also a co-writer along with Singer and Benjamin Brewer, is shown in three photos including one with his 1997 Excess Baggage co-star Alicia Silverstone.
The cast also includes Eric Bogosian,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Netflix streaming service has just unveiled the first images from their upcoming thriller Reptile, which stars Benicio Del Toro and Justin Timberlake. The film is scheduled to start streaming on October 6th, and you can take a look at the characters played by Del Toro and Timberlake (and some of their co-stars) in the images at the bottom of this article.
In addition to starring in the film, Del Toro also worked on the screenplay with director Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer, and also served as an executive producer. The script Del Toro, Singer, and Brewer crafted together has the following synopsis: Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Del Toro and Timberlake are joined in the cast by Eric Bogosian,...
In addition to starring in the film, Del Toro also worked on the screenplay with director Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer, and also served as an executive producer. The script Del Toro, Singer, and Brewer crafted together has the following synopsis: Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Del Toro and Timberlake are joined in the cast by Eric Bogosian,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
When Is The Netflix Movie Reptile Coming? Well, Netflix has joined forces with Black Label Media to create the highly anticipated thriller “Reptile,” featuring the renowned actor Benicio Del Toro in the lead role.
The film is scheduled to make its grand debut at the TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) in 2023, followed by its release on Netflix during the Fall of the same year.
This exciting project has been created by the talented music video director Grant Singer, whose portfolio boasts collaborations with top-tier artists like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Lorde, among others.
“Reptile” marks Singer’s first venture into feature film direction. The screenplay is co-written by Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer, known for their work on “The Trust” and “Beneath Contempt.”
As the production house behind hits like “La La Land” and “Sicario,” Black Label Media will handle the production and financing of “Reptile,” with Molly Smith,...
The film is scheduled to make its grand debut at the TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) in 2023, followed by its release on Netflix during the Fall of the same year.
This exciting project has been created by the talented music video director Grant Singer, whose portfolio boasts collaborations with top-tier artists like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Lorde, among others.
“Reptile” marks Singer’s first venture into feature film direction. The screenplay is co-written by Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer, known for their work on “The Trust” and “Beneath Contempt.”
As the production house behind hits like “La La Land” and “Sicario,” Black Label Media will handle the production and financing of “Reptile,” with Molly Smith,...
- 7/30/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Devotion streaming on Paramount + beginning January 8, 2023. Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment/Paramount +
Buy On Digital January 8, 2023 With Never-before-seen Bonus Content Watch The Film On Paramount+ January 8, 2023
Paramount+ and Paramount Home Entertainment have announced that the epic and inspirational true story Devotion will be available to stream on Paramount+ and will be available to purchase on Digital beginning Sunday, Jan. 8 in the U.S. and Canada.
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Additional cast include Christina Jackson (“Swagger”), Thomas Sadoski (“The Newsroom”) and Joe Jonas.
Buy On Digital January 8, 2023 With Never-before-seen Bonus Content Watch The Film On Paramount+ January 8, 2023
Paramount+ and Paramount Home Entertainment have announced that the epic and inspirational true story Devotion will be available to stream on Paramount+ and will be available to purchase on Digital beginning Sunday, Jan. 8 in the U.S. and Canada.
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Additional cast include Christina Jackson (“Swagger”), Thomas Sadoski (“The Newsroom”) and Joe Jonas.
- 1/5/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
A movie that somewhat flew under the radar (pun intended) this year is the war drama, Devotion. Jonathan Majors, whose star is on the rise with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania coming out along with Creed III, shows his chops as the leading man in this historical air combat film that is based on a true story. Devotion is set to be available for purchase with never-before-seen bonus content on Digital in the U.S. and Canada as well as streaming on Paramount+ this January 8.
The official synopsis reads,
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices...
The official synopsis reads,
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices...
- 1/5/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The Black Reel Awards has revealed its nominations for their 23rd Annual ceremony.
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King, about the warrior women of the country of Dahomey, and Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, about a superhero from the fictional African nation of Wakanda and a memorial to Chadwick Boseman, are tied at 14 nominations.
Two other films joined the ranks of double-digit nominations: MGM’s Till and A24’s The Inspection.
Independent studio A24 garnered 11 nominations across all categories. However, Amazon Studios landed a record three nominations in the Outstanding Independent Film category for Master, Nanny, and Emergency. Perennial powerhouse, Disney Studios nabbed the most nominations for a studio with 15.
Viola Davis landed her sixth Outstanding Actress nomination for her work in The Woman King, becoming the most recognized individual in the Actress category in Black Reel Award (Bolts) history. At the same time, director Elegance Bratton received...
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King, about the warrior women of the country of Dahomey, and Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, about a superhero from the fictional African nation of Wakanda and a memorial to Chadwick Boseman, are tied at 14 nominations.
Two other films joined the ranks of double-digit nominations: MGM’s Till and A24’s The Inspection.
Independent studio A24 garnered 11 nominations across all categories. However, Amazon Studios landed a record three nominations in the Outstanding Independent Film category for Master, Nanny, and Emergency. Perennial powerhouse, Disney Studios nabbed the most nominations for a studio with 15.
Viola Davis landed her sixth Outstanding Actress nomination for her work in The Woman King, becoming the most recognized individual in the Actress category in Black Reel Award (Bolts) history. At the same time, director Elegance Bratton received...
- 12/16/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The makers of the aerial war epic film ‘Devotion’, where pop icon Joe Jonas makes his acting debut, have moved its India release from November 25 to December 2. Based on the bestselling book written by Adam Makos, the film also stars Jonathan Majors and Glenn Powell playing celebrated wingmen in the movie.
‘Devotion’ is a true story from the Korean War about two elite US Navy fighter pilots — Jesse Brown, who was the first black aviator in US Navy history. and his compatriot and dear friend, Tom Hunder. The action takes place during a brutal battle in the Korean War.
Thomas Sadoski will be seen as the commanding officer; Powell and Majors play the parts of Hunder and Brown, respectively. ‘Devotion’also stars Christina Jackson in a lead role.
The film has been produced by Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill through Black Label. PVR Pictures is distributing the film in India.
‘Devotion’ is a true story from the Korean War about two elite US Navy fighter pilots — Jesse Brown, who was the first black aviator in US Navy history. and his compatriot and dear friend, Tom Hunder. The action takes place during a brutal battle in the Korean War.
Thomas Sadoski will be seen as the commanding officer; Powell and Majors play the parts of Hunder and Brown, respectively. ‘Devotion’also stars Christina Jackson in a lead role.
The film has been produced by Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill through Black Label. PVR Pictures is distributing the film in India.
- 11/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Some of “Devotion” director Jd Dillard’s earliest memories are of the rumbling of F/A-18 jet engines.
“It’s quite abstract,” Dillard tells Variety over Zoom, recounting his sense memories of being about four years old, toddling around the Blue Angels headquarters in Pensacola, Fla. The filmmaker’s father, Bruce Dillard, was stationed there after becoming the second African American to fly with the Navy flight demonstration squadron.
“I remember shapes. I remember the nose of an F-18,” Dillard continues. ”I remember the little pylons that hold up the railing next to the entrance, the smell of the wax that they clean the planes with, and the noise that rumbles your chest.”
A few weeks ago, as part of the promotion for “Devotion” — which tells the story of the unbreakable bond forged between elite Navy aviators and Korean War heroes Ensign Jesse L. Brown (Jonathan Majors) and Lt. Thomas Hudner...
“It’s quite abstract,” Dillard tells Variety over Zoom, recounting his sense memories of being about four years old, toddling around the Blue Angels headquarters in Pensacola, Fla. The filmmaker’s father, Bruce Dillard, was stationed there after becoming the second African American to fly with the Navy flight demonstration squadron.
“I remember shapes. I remember the nose of an F-18,” Dillard continues. ”I remember the little pylons that hold up the railing next to the entrance, the smell of the wax that they clean the planes with, and the noise that rumbles your chest.”
A few weeks ago, as part of the promotion for “Devotion” — which tells the story of the unbreakable bond forged between elite Navy aviators and Korean War heroes Ensign Jesse L. Brown (Jonathan Majors) and Lt. Thomas Hudner...
- 11/22/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Disenchanted, Glass Onion, Wednesday, Devotion and The Menu.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of the Knives Out sequel on Monday at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, with writer-director Rian Johnson, producer Ram Bergman and stars Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline and Kate Hudson. Original Knives Out castmembers Jamie Lee Curtis, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell also made an appearance.
(Back) Madelyn Cline, Jessica Henwick, Kathryn Hahn, Edward Norton, Leslie Odom Jr., Noah Segan, (front) Netflix chief marketing officer content acquisition Marian Lee, Kate Hudson, Netflix global film content acquisition vp Scott Stuber, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Netflix studio film content acquisition director Nick Nesbitt,...
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Disenchanted, Glass Onion, Wednesday, Devotion and The Menu.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of the Knives Out sequel on Monday at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, with writer-director Rian Johnson, producer Ram Bergman and stars Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline and Kate Hudson. Original Knives Out castmembers Jamie Lee Curtis, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell also made an appearance.
(Back) Madelyn Cline, Jessica Henwick, Kathryn Hahn, Edward Norton, Leslie Odom Jr., Noah Segan, (front) Netflix chief marketing officer content acquisition Marian Lee, Kate Hudson, Netflix global film content acquisition vp Scott Stuber, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Netflix studio film content acquisition director Nick Nesbitt,...
- 11/18/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The second trailer for the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," dropped today, and we've already got goosebumps. Directed by the brilliant Kasi Lemmons, this celebration of one of the greatest vocalists to ever walk the earth is the latest biopic from the producers who created the Academy Award-winning film about Freddie Mercury, "Bohemian Rhapsody." Whitney Houston's life has been at the center of public speculation for decades, and her untimely death only exacerbated tabloid obsessions. Fortunately, based on everything we know about "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," Lemmons' film starring Naomi Ackie is an empathetic look at the woman remembered as "The Voice."
The new trailer intercuts footage from the film against the sound of Whitney Houston belting out "I Will Always Love You," a surefire way to pull on the emotional heartstrings of anyone watching. There are shots of crowds cheering her name, Oprah Winfrey introducing her to an audience,...
The new trailer intercuts footage from the film against the sound of Whitney Houston belting out "I Will Always Love You," a surefire way to pull on the emotional heartstrings of anyone watching. There are shots of crowds cheering her name, Oprah Winfrey introducing her to an audience,...
- 11/9/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
On Wednesday, Sony Pictures Entertainment officially released the second full-length trailer for the upcoming biographical musical-drama film “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” which focuses on the life and legacy of American pop sensation, Whitney Houston.
The film is directed by “Harriet” filmmaker Kasi Lemmons, from a screenplay written by Anthony McCarten, who previously wrote the musical biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” centered around the rock band Queen, and the historical drama “Darkest Hour.” Both of those films won Oscars for the respective leads, Rami Malek and Gary Oldman.
You can watch the new trailer here:
Naomi Ackie leads the cast as Whitney Houston and is joined by Stanely Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Tamara Tunie, Ashton Sanders, and Clarke Peters.
McCarten, Pat Houston, Clive Davis, Larry Mestel, Denis O’Sullivan, Jeff Kalligheri, Matt Jackson, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, Thad Luckinbill, Matt Solloway, and Christina Papagjika serve as producers on the project under the TriStar Pictures,...
The film is directed by “Harriet” filmmaker Kasi Lemmons, from a screenplay written by Anthony McCarten, who previously wrote the musical biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” centered around the rock band Queen, and the historical drama “Darkest Hour.” Both of those films won Oscars for the respective leads, Rami Malek and Gary Oldman.
You can watch the new trailer here:
Naomi Ackie leads the cast as Whitney Houston and is joined by Stanely Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Tamara Tunie, Ashton Sanders, and Clarke Peters.
McCarten, Pat Houston, Clive Davis, Larry Mestel, Denis O’Sullivan, Jeff Kalligheri, Matt Jackson, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, Thad Luckinbill, Matt Solloway, and Christina Papagjika serve as producers on the project under the TriStar Pictures,...
- 11/9/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Gold Derby
Naomi Ackie’s greatest challenge of all? Transforming into the “Greatest Love of All” singer Whitney Houston.
BAFTA award winner Ackie stars as the late icon for musical biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” in theaters December 21. The film, written by Oscar-nominated “Bohemian Rhapsody” screenwriter Anthony McCarten and directed by Kasi Lemmons, charts Houston’s life and legacy, starting with her groundbreaking record deal with Clive Davis, played by Stanley Tucci.
“My dream: Sing what I want to sing, be who I want to be,” Ackie as Houston says in the trailer. While Houston is criticized for not being “Black enough” and her tumultuous marriage to Bobby Brown (Ashton Sanders) makes headlines, the biopic focuses on her early days as a New Jersey choir girl who became the bestselling and most awarded recording artist of all time. The “no-holds-barred portrait” gives a never-before-seen look at Houston’s “complicated and multi-faceted” career.
BAFTA award winner Ackie stars as the late icon for musical biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” in theaters December 21. The film, written by Oscar-nominated “Bohemian Rhapsody” screenwriter Anthony McCarten and directed by Kasi Lemmons, charts Houston’s life and legacy, starting with her groundbreaking record deal with Clive Davis, played by Stanley Tucci.
“My dream: Sing what I want to sing, be who I want to be,” Ackie as Houston says in the trailer. While Houston is criticized for not being “Black enough” and her tumultuous marriage to Bobby Brown (Ashton Sanders) makes headlines, the biopic focuses on her early days as a New Jersey choir girl who became the bestselling and most awarded recording artist of all time. The “no-holds-barred portrait” gives a never-before-seen look at Houston’s “complicated and multi-faceted” career.
- 9/15/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Naomi Ackie makes viewers want to dance with her portrayal of Whitney Houston in the trailer for the upcoming biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
TriStar Pictures has dropped the first extended look at the film, set to release in theaters on Dec. 21, delivering all the vibrant energy onstage and off that Houston was known for. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Oscar nominee Anthony McCarten, the biopic is being produced by music icon and executive Clive Davis.
The film serves as a “no-holds-barred” portrait of the award-winning and beloved woman and vocalist, tracing Houston’s emotional, inspiring and personal journey from the church choir to her stunning breakthrough into the music industry and her knock-out (and record-setting) performances and songs, including her memorable 1991 Super Bowl rendition of the national anthem.
In the trailer, which is soundtracked to the Houston hit of the same name,...
Naomi Ackie makes viewers want to dance with her portrayal of Whitney Houston in the trailer for the upcoming biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
TriStar Pictures has dropped the first extended look at the film, set to release in theaters on Dec. 21, delivering all the vibrant energy onstage and off that Houston was known for. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Oscar nominee Anthony McCarten, the biopic is being produced by music icon and executive Clive Davis.
The film serves as a “no-holds-barred” portrait of the award-winning and beloved woman and vocalist, tracing Houston’s emotional, inspiring and personal journey from the church choir to her stunning breakthrough into the music industry and her knock-out (and record-setting) performances and songs, including her memorable 1991 Super Bowl rendition of the national anthem.
In the trailer, which is soundtracked to the Houston hit of the same name,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Director Jd Dillard says he grew up hearing all about his own father’s experiences as the second African American Blue Angels pilot, so naturally when Adam Makos’ book Devotion came out he was instantly intrigued about adapting it to the screen. The book tells the story of the friendship and, yes, devotion (where the title comes from in part) of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who made a big difference in one of the Korean War’s most intense battles in the early 1950s. But the story has great significance as it really tells the extraordinary tale of Jesse Brown, who became the first Black aviator in Navy history, and together with his unique friendship and working relationship with Tom Hudner the pair became legend as authentic Navy wingmen heroes.
Coming just a few months after the gigantic success of Top Gun: Maverick, this Sony Pictures release, which...
Coming just a few months after the gigantic success of Top Gun: Maverick, this Sony Pictures release, which...
- 9/13/2022
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell are taking off in the official trailer for “Devotion,” the new drama set to release this Thanksgiving.
Based on the nonfiction book by Adam Makos, “Devotion” focuses on the military careers of Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), two elite Navy fighter pilots who served during the Korean War. In spite of the racism that Brown experiences as one of the first Black aviators, he forms a close camaraderie with the white Hudner, and the two go on to work together as wingmen in several battles, including the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
Along with Majors and Powell, “Devotion” also stars Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski. J.D. Dillard directs the film from a screenplay by J.D. Dillard from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. H. Stewart. Dillard and Powell executive produce while Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill produce for Columbia Pictures.
Based on the nonfiction book by Adam Makos, “Devotion” focuses on the military careers of Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), two elite Navy fighter pilots who served during the Korean War. In spite of the racism that Brown experiences as one of the first Black aviators, he forms a close camaraderie with the white Hudner, and the two go on to work together as wingmen in several battles, including the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
Along with Majors and Powell, “Devotion” also stars Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski. J.D. Dillard directs the film from a screenplay by J.D. Dillard from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. H. Stewart. Dillard and Powell executive produce while Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill produce for Columbia Pictures.
- 8/1/2022
- by Clayton Davis and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Sony has decided to push Devotion to Wednesday, Nov. 23, as a wide release.
The Culver City, CA studio previously planned an October rollout that included going limited on Oct. 14, an Oct. 21 expansion and wide break on Oct. 28.
On its new date, Devotion joins Disney’s animated Strange World, Universal/Amblin’s Steven Spielberg autobio pic The Fabelmans, an untitled movie from Neon and United Artists Releasing’s Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All. The weekend before, on Nov. 18, brings Universal’s newsroom drama She Said, and Searchlight’s The Menu.
The J.D. Dillard directed aerial war movie follows the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star.
Pic’s screenplay is by Jake Crane & Jonathan A. H. Stewart, based on the book by Adam Makos.
The Culver City, CA studio previously planned an October rollout that included going limited on Oct. 14, an Oct. 21 expansion and wide break on Oct. 28.
On its new date, Devotion joins Disney’s animated Strange World, Universal/Amblin’s Steven Spielberg autobio pic The Fabelmans, an untitled movie from Neon and United Artists Releasing’s Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All. The weekend before, on Nov. 18, brings Universal’s newsroom drama She Said, and Searchlight’s The Menu.
The J.D. Dillard directed aerial war movie follows the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star.
Pic’s screenplay is by Jake Crane & Jonathan A. H. Stewart, based on the book by Adam Makos.
- 7/6/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
When domestic worker Lucia Aguilar talks about Netflix’ hit series “Maid,” she does not echo the frequent criticisms found in publications, including mitú, TheWrap, questioning the choice of a white “maid” (Margaret Qualley) as the lead character– when, as mitú reported, 65 of U.S. cleaning women are Latinas whose stories often go untold. No — Aguilar, a domestic labor activist and part-time nanny who serves as an adviser to Hollywood through the National Domestic Workers Alliance (Nwda), gets heated when she describes Qualley’s character, a struggling single mom, trying on the homeowner’s cashmere wraps, sampling expensive wine, taking a dip in the ocean-view hot tub and switching on the state-of-the-art Av system in a luxurious home when she’s finished her cleaning job. Never, Aguilar said during a discussion that also included another entertainment industry adviser, Allen Galeon, who has provided in-home care for the elderly since 2008, and Nwda president Ai-jen Poo.
- 6/14/2022
- by Diane Haithman
- The Wrap
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to Black Label Media’s Reptile, setting Oscar nominee Justin Timberlake to star opposite Oscar winner Benicio Del Toro, whose casting had already been announced.
The film picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Prolific music video director Grant Singer is helming the pic in his feature directorial debut. He wrote the script with Benjamin Brewer.
Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill are producing for Black Label Media, with Black Label’s Seth Spector co-producing. Del Toro and Rachel Smith are exec producing.
Timberlake most recently played the title role in the Apple Original Film Palmer.
The film picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Prolific music video director Grant Singer is helming the pic in his feature directorial debut. He wrote the script with Benjamin Brewer.
Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill are producing for Black Label Media, with Black Label’s Seth Spector co-producing. Del Toro and Rachel Smith are exec producing.
Timberlake most recently played the title role in the Apple Original Film Palmer.
- 8/26/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: David Bryan, composer and lyricist for Broadway’s upcoming Diana: The Musical has signed with Verve for representation as a writer and composer across theater, film and television.
Bryan, a founding member and keyboardist of the classic rock band Bon Jovi, is the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist of the 2009 Broadway musical Memphis. He and frequent collaborator Joe Dipietro co-wrote Memphis, as well as the lyrics for Diana (Dipietro wrote the musical’s book).
Diana begins previews Dec. 1 at Broadway’s Longacre Theater, with an opening night on Dec. 16. A special presentation of the musical is scheduled to air on Netflix Friday, October 1.
In addition to Memphis – which won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Orchestrations and was subsequently developed for a 2011 film by producer Molly Smith and Black Label Media – Bryan and Dipietro also wrote the 2008 Off Broadway musical The Toxic Avenger. Upcoming from Bryan...
Bryan, a founding member and keyboardist of the classic rock band Bon Jovi, is the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist of the 2009 Broadway musical Memphis. He and frequent collaborator Joe Dipietro co-wrote Memphis, as well as the lyrics for Diana (Dipietro wrote the musical’s book).
Diana begins previews Dec. 1 at Broadway’s Longacre Theater, with an opening night on Dec. 16. A special presentation of the musical is scheduled to air on Netflix Friday, October 1.
In addition to Memphis – which won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Orchestrations and was subsequently developed for a 2011 film by producer Molly Smith and Black Label Media – Bryan and Dipietro also wrote the 2008 Off Broadway musical The Toxic Avenger. Upcoming from Bryan...
- 5/14/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Filmmaker Siân Heder, whose Sundance hit Coda was recently sold to Apple for a festival record of $25M, is set to direct and write a feature take of Sarah Lotz’s upcoming 2022 novel Impossible.
The Penguin Group Berkley Books novel tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself. The two are meant to be together, but fate has other plans. They have an instant connection after a misdirected email lands in Bee’s inbox, and over time they develop real feelings for each other. Eventually, Nick and Bee come to the conclusion that they have to meet in person, yet when they both arrive at their planned destination, they discover it’s love at the right time, but in the completely wrong place.
Patrick Wachsberger...
The Penguin Group Berkley Books novel tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself. The two are meant to be together, but fate has other plans. They have an instant connection after a misdirected email lands in Bee’s inbox, and over time they develop real feelings for each other. Eventually, Nick and Bee come to the conclusion that they have to meet in person, yet when they both arrive at their planned destination, they discover it’s love at the right time, but in the completely wrong place.
Patrick Wachsberger...
- 4/29/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the success of Sundance-winning “Coda,” Patrick Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation is reteaming with up-and-coming writer-helmer Siân Heder on her next directorial outing, “Impossible.” Picture Perfect Federation is developing the contemporary romantic comedy with Black Label Media.
“Impossible” is based on a novel of the same title written by Sarah Lotz, and is being produced by Wachsberger and Ashley Stern via Picture Perfect Federation; Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill via Black Label Media; and Sherry Marsh via Marsh Entertainment.
“Impossible” tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself. The two are meant to be together, but fate has other plans.
“I am pleased to once again work with the incredibly talented Siân Heder, one of the world’s most promising writer/directors,...
“Impossible” is based on a novel of the same title written by Sarah Lotz, and is being produced by Wachsberger and Ashley Stern via Picture Perfect Federation; Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill via Black Label Media; and Sherry Marsh via Marsh Entertainment.
“Impossible” tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself. The two are meant to be together, but fate has other plans.
“I am pleased to once again work with the incredibly talented Siân Heder, one of the world’s most promising writer/directors,...
- 4/29/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Heder wrote and will direct project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of same name.
Patrick Wachsberger and writer-director Siân Heder are reuniting following their Sundance sensation Coda, with Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation teaming with Black Label Media and Marsh Entertainment to develop the rom-com feature Impossible.
Heder wrote and will direct the project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of the same name about Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself.
The two are meant to be together,...
Patrick Wachsberger and writer-director Siân Heder are reuniting following their Sundance sensation Coda, with Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation teaming with Black Label Media and Marsh Entertainment to develop the rom-com feature Impossible.
Heder wrote and will direct the project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of the same name about Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself.
The two are meant to be together,...
- 4/29/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Film is based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Lotz
“Coda” director Sian Heder is reuniting with the film’s producer Patrick Wachsberger and his Picture Perfect Federation to develop a feature film titled “Impossible.”
Heder will write and directed the project, based on a novel of the same name written by Sarah Lotz. Ashley Stern is also producing via Picture Perfect Federation, alongside Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill for Black Label Media, as well as Sherry Marsh for Marsh Entertainment.
“Impossible” tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is disappointed in himself, and Bee, his soon-to-be ex-wife. Their relationships starts over a misdirected email that lands in Bee’s inbox, and they develop feelings for each other over time. However, when they meet in person, they realize it’s love at the right time, but at not the wrong place.
“‘Impossible’ takes an...
“Coda” director Sian Heder is reuniting with the film’s producer Patrick Wachsberger and his Picture Perfect Federation to develop a feature film titled “Impossible.”
Heder will write and directed the project, based on a novel of the same name written by Sarah Lotz. Ashley Stern is also producing via Picture Perfect Federation, alongside Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill for Black Label Media, as well as Sherry Marsh for Marsh Entertainment.
“Impossible” tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is disappointed in himself, and Bee, his soon-to-be ex-wife. Their relationships starts over a misdirected email that lands in Bee’s inbox, and they develop feelings for each other over time. However, when they meet in person, they realize it’s love at the right time, but at not the wrong place.
“‘Impossible’ takes an...
- 4/29/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Heder wrote and will direct project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of same name.
Patrick Wachsberger and writer-director Siân Heder are reuniting following their Sundance sensation Coda, with Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation teaming with Black Label Media and Marsh Entertainment to develop the feature Impossible.
Heder wrote and will direct the project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of the same name about Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself.
The two are meant to be together,...
Patrick Wachsberger and writer-director Siân Heder are reuniting following their Sundance sensation Coda, with Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation teaming with Black Label Media and Marsh Entertainment to develop the feature Impossible.
Heder wrote and will direct the project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of the same name about Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself.
The two are meant to be together,...
- 4/29/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: New York-based firm FilmRise has picked up global distribution rights to drama Broken Diamonds, starring Tony and Grammy-winner Benjamin Platt (Dear Evan Hansen), Lola Kirke (Mozart In The Jungle) and Yvette Nicole Brown (Community).
Produced by La La Land and Sicario backers Black Label Media, the film will get its world premiere tomorrow at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
Pitch Perfect and Dear Evan Hansen star Platt plays a twenty-something writer who, in the wake of his father’s death, sees his dream of moving to Paris put on hold when he must temporarily take care of his mentally ill sister. Above, we can reveal an image from the film.
Written by Steve Waverly, the movie is based on his true-life story about taking care of his older sister who suffers from schizophrenia. Director is Peter Sattler (Camp X-Ray).
FilmRise will handle all broadcast and digital distribution, both domestically and internationally.
Produced by La La Land and Sicario backers Black Label Media, the film will get its world premiere tomorrow at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
Pitch Perfect and Dear Evan Hansen star Platt plays a twenty-something writer who, in the wake of his father’s death, sees his dream of moving to Paris put on hold when he must temporarily take care of his mentally ill sister. Above, we can reveal an image from the film.
Written by Steve Waverly, the movie is based on his true-life story about taking care of his older sister who suffers from schizophrenia. Director is Peter Sattler (Camp X-Ray).
FilmRise will handle all broadcast and digital distribution, both domestically and internationally.
- 3/31/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Serinda Swan is set to play a young Elizabeth Taylor in Black Label Media’s war movie Devotion, which also stars Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell and Christina Jackson. Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski were also recently set to join the cast. Sleight director J.D. Dillard will direct.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Swan will play the iconic actress, who encounters the 32s during their shore leave in Cannes, France.
Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart wrote the screenplay. Black Label’s Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill will produce. Sony Pictures will distribute in North America.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Swan will play the iconic actress, who encounters the 32s during their shore leave in Cannes, France.
Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart wrote the screenplay. Black Label’s Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill will produce. Sony Pictures will distribute in North America.
- 2/4/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Top Gun: Maverick aerial DoP Michael FitzMaurice and Aerial Coordinator/Helicopter Camera Pilot Kevin Larosa Jr are among the crew aboard for fighter pilot movie Devotion, which gets underway next month in Savannah, Georgia.
Sought after pilot Larosa has worked on a string of blockbusters including Spider Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War and Zack Snyder’s upcoming Army Of The Dead. FitzMaurice is well known for movies including Extraction, Ad Astra, Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and Interstellar on which he was the Edge DoP.
Also aboard in the production team are editor Billy Fox (Straight Outta Compton), costume designer Deirdra Govan (The L Word: Generation Q), stunt co-ordinator Keith Woulard (Sicario), makeup department head Jacenda Burkett (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum) and casting director Tamara Notcutt (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before). Dneg is handling VFX.
As we previously covered,...
Sought after pilot Larosa has worked on a string of blockbusters including Spider Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War and Zack Snyder’s upcoming Army Of The Dead. FitzMaurice is well known for movies including Extraction, Ad Astra, Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and Interstellar on which he was the Edge DoP.
Also aboard in the production team are editor Billy Fox (Straight Outta Compton), costume designer Deirdra Govan (The L Word: Generation Q), stunt co-ordinator Keith Woulard (Sicario), makeup department head Jacenda Burkett (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum) and casting director Tamara Notcutt (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before). Dneg is handling VFX.
As we previously covered,...
- 1/21/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Here’s some hot casting. Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski (John Wick) are joining the cast of big-budget war movie Devotion, which is due to get underway next month in the state of Georgia.
We brought you news earlier today that The Good Fight and Outsiders actress Christina Jackson has been cast as the female lead.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one...
We brought you news earlier today that The Good Fight and Outsiders actress Christina Jackson has been cast as the female lead.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one...
- 1/12/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Good Fight and Outsiders actress Christina Jackson has been cast as the female lead in big-budget war movie Devotion, which is due to get underway next month in the state of Georgia.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines. Jackson will play Daisy Brown.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines. Jackson will play Daisy Brown.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A.
- 1/12/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Benicio Del Toro has joined the feature film “Reptile” as star and executive producer, Variety has learned exclusively.
The Black Label Media project will also mark the feature directorial debut of Grant Singer, the prolific music video director whose collaborators include The Weeknd and Taylor Swift.
Del Toro will play Nichols, a hardened New England detective unflinching in his pursuit of a case where nothing is as it seems, one that begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.
Singer wrote the script with Benjamin Brewer. Black Label will produce and finance, led by Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill. Seth Spector will co-produce.
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with one of the most talented emerging filmmakers, Grant Singer on his original script alongside the brilliant Benicio Del Toro,” the Black Label team said in joint statement. “Grant is a bold storyteller who has crafted a sophisticated,...
The Black Label Media project will also mark the feature directorial debut of Grant Singer, the prolific music video director whose collaborators include The Weeknd and Taylor Swift.
Del Toro will play Nichols, a hardened New England detective unflinching in his pursuit of a case where nothing is as it seems, one that begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.
Singer wrote the script with Benjamin Brewer. Black Label will produce and finance, led by Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill. Seth Spector will co-produce.
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with one of the most talented emerging filmmakers, Grant Singer on his original script alongside the brilliant Benicio Del Toro,” the Black Label team said in joint statement. “Grant is a bold storyteller who has crafted a sophisticated,...
- 12/11/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Derek Kolstad, the screenwriter behind the “John Wick” series, is collaborating with Davis Entertainment, Black Label Media and Gunpowder & Sky’s Dust for an adaptation of the South Korean short film “Time Agent.”
Written and directed by Jude Chun, “Time Agent” was originally released by Dust in 2018 and follows an agent who travels to the past to save the future, by making barely-perceptible yet very influential alterations to the timeline. During his mission, he must live in complete isolation, which suits the solitary agent until he runs into a girl about to commit suicide and accidentally saves her life.
“From the moment I saw the short, I recognized a vast and unexplored world hidden within the initial concept eager to be fully realized,” Kolstad said. “Thankfully, the imaginative teams at Gunpowder & Sky and Davis Entertainment saw the potential too, and shared a similar vision for it. Dude, I’m...
Written and directed by Jude Chun, “Time Agent” was originally released by Dust in 2018 and follows an agent who travels to the past to save the future, by making barely-perceptible yet very influential alterations to the timeline. During his mission, he must live in complete isolation, which suits the solitary agent until he runs into a girl about to commit suicide and accidentally saves her life.
“From the moment I saw the short, I recognized a vast and unexplored world hidden within the initial concept eager to be fully realized,” Kolstad said. “Thankfully, the imaginative teams at Gunpowder & Sky and Davis Entertainment saw the potential too, and shared a similar vision for it. Dude, I’m...
- 8/18/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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