Ranking up there with “Ryan Coogler rebooting The X-Files” as one of the most unexpected pieces of news today is the announcement that The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman will be producing a remake of the 1956 horror film The Mole People (watch it Here) for Universal Pictures. Deadline reports that the project was pitched by Christopher Winterbauer, director of the HBO Max Original Moonshot, who will be writing the screenplay. The news is surprising because The Mole People isn’t exactly one of the most popular titles in the Universal library.
Directed by Virgil Vogel from a screenplay written by László Görög, The Mole People told the story of three archaeologists who come upon an unusual race of albino beings who shun all forms of light and have mutant mole men as their slaves. Because of their “magical cylinders of fire” (what we know as flashlights), these archaeologists are treated...
Directed by Virgil Vogel from a screenplay written by László Görög, The Mole People told the story of three archaeologists who come upon an unusual race of albino beings who shun all forms of light and have mutant mole men as their slaves. Because of their “magical cylinders of fire” (what we know as flashlights), these archaeologists are treated...
- 3/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
"Keep moving forward." "It's the only direction we have." Vertical has revealed a fun trailer for Wyrm, an awkward indie comedy from filmmaker Christopher Winterbauer. This was his feature debut, adapting his own short film (that we posted back in 2019), and it initially premiered in 2019 at Fantastic Fest. It's never been released until now, and in the meantime Winterbauer made a movie for HBO called Moonshot. In an alternative 1990s that feels equal parts Yorgos Lanthimos and Todd Solondz (but gentler), an awkward teen must complete a school requirement in which students wear electronic collars that detach only upon their first kiss. Scary! Will he pass his Level One or end held back and embarrassed? They definitely sounds like a cousin to Lanthimos' The Lobster. It stars Theo Taplitz as Wyrm, Lulu Wilson, Sosie Bacon, Natasha Rothwell, Paula Pell, Azure Brandi; with Tommy Dewey, Dan Bakkedahl, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage,...
- 5/13/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
A sharp script, solid direction and an able crew give this classic mis-matched boy-girl story a satisfyingly fun sci-fi spin
This is a smarter-than-it-sounds sci-fi romcom, the kind Gen-z kids would presumably dig. It sends a seemingly mismatched boy-girl couple – poor, hapless but good-hearted Walt and super-competent but neurotic swot Sophie (Lana Condor from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) into space following their respective romantic partners who have already flown ahead to a much-coveted colony on Mars. So while the overall project is a heterosexual space-rom, along the way there are sprightly touches: thoughtful world-building; snarky jabs at billionaire space entrepreneurs (Zach Braff co-stars as a capricious Elon Muskian tech overlord); and a cute lesbian couple with commitment issues (Cameron Esposito and Sunita Deshpande).
Most welcome of all is the generous sprinkling of good one-liners thanks to screenwriter Max Taxe’s witty script, solid direction from Christopher Winterbauer,...
This is a smarter-than-it-sounds sci-fi romcom, the kind Gen-z kids would presumably dig. It sends a seemingly mismatched boy-girl couple – poor, hapless but good-hearted Walt and super-competent but neurotic swot Sophie (Lana Condor from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) into space following their respective romantic partners who have already flown ahead to a much-coveted colony on Mars. So while the overall project is a heterosexual space-rom, along the way there are sprightly touches: thoughtful world-building; snarky jabs at billionaire space entrepreneurs (Zach Braff co-stars as a capricious Elon Muskian tech overlord); and a cute lesbian couple with commitment issues (Cameron Esposito and Sunita Deshpande).
Most welcome of all is the generous sprinkling of good one-liners thanks to screenwriter Max Taxe’s witty script, solid direction from Christopher Winterbauer,...
- 4/19/2022
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
Moonshot Review — Moonshot (2022) Film Review, a movie directed by Christopher Winterbauer and written by Max Taxe and starring Cole Sprouse, Lana Condor, Zach Braff, Peter Woodward, Henson Milam, Lukas Gage, Sarah Stipe, Kabby Borders, Mason Gooding, Drez Ryan, Christine Adams, Chelsea Alana Rivera, Emily Rudd, Najah Bradley, Kathrine Barnes, Michelle Buteau and [...]
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Continue reading: Film Review: Moonshot (2022): A Sweet Romantic Comedy but Too Little Zach Braff...
- 4/12/2022
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
Moonshot follows Walt (Cole Sprouse) and Sophie (Lana Condor) as they join forces in order to be reunited with their significant others. The two embark upon a lively journey that winds up taking them both wildly and unexpectedly off course. A romantic comedy with a twist from director Christopher Winterbauer. Moonshot premieres on HBO Max […]
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- 3/10/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
"Who sneaks onto spaceships?!" HBO has revealed the first official trailer for Moonshot, a sci-fi romantic comedy "with a twist" from filmmaker Christopher Winterbauer. So what is the wacky concept for this one? In a future where Mars is terraformed and colonized by the best humanity has to offer, two college students wind up joining forces and sneak onboard a space shuttle to the red planet in order to be united with their significant others. Cole Sprouse and Lana Condor star - plus Mason Gooding, Emily Rudd, Zach Braff, and Lukas Gage. This looks extraordinarily cheesy and so fake. It's not even entertaining fake, it's just bad. The concept is so obvious, they literally say it in the trailer - a metaphor for "if you find that person you would cross the entire universe for" that means something. But it all feels saccharine and extra campy. Here's the first official...
- 3/10/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
HBO Max has set premiere dates for three movies: Moonshot, Father of the Bride and the New Line reboot of 1990s comedy House Party.
Moonshot shifts its drop date on the service from March 24 to March 31. The pic from director Christopher Winterbauer, is a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist, set in a future where Mars is terraformed and colonized by the best humanity has to offer. Two very different college students wind up joining forces and sneak onboard a space shuttle to the red planet in order to be united with their significant others. Written by Max Taxe, the movie stars Cole Sprouse, Lana Condor, Mason Gooding, Emily Rudd, and Zach Braff. Producers are Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jill McElroy, Jenna Sarkin. EPs are Mike McGrath, Richard Brener, Nikki Ramey, Paulina Sussman, Dana Fox, Michelle Morrissey.
The Gaz Alazraki reboot of Father of the Bride is set for June 16 this year.
Moonshot shifts its drop date on the service from March 24 to March 31. The pic from director Christopher Winterbauer, is a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist, set in a future where Mars is terraformed and colonized by the best humanity has to offer. Two very different college students wind up joining forces and sneak onboard a space shuttle to the red planet in order to be united with their significant others. Written by Max Taxe, the movie stars Cole Sprouse, Lana Condor, Mason Gooding, Emily Rudd, and Zach Braff. Producers are Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jill McElroy, Jenna Sarkin. EPs are Mike McGrath, Richard Brener, Nikki Ramey, Paulina Sussman, Dana Fox, Michelle Morrissey.
The Gaz Alazraki reboot of Father of the Bride is set for June 16 this year.
- 2/15/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. has announced release dates for several films including DC’s “Blue Beetle,” directed by Angel Manuel Soto, which is now due Aug. 18, 2023. The superhero saga was originally set to premiere on HBO Max, but will now start its run exclusively in theaters.
Starring “Cobra Kai” actor Xolo Maridueña, “Blue Beetle” will focus on the most recent version of Blue Beetle, introduced in 2006, as the Mexican-American teen Jaime Reyes. “I have so much pride in getting to be a part of this project with Angel, someone like him,” Maridueña told Variety when he was cast. Along with “Batgirl,” it had originally been developed as an HBO Max project.
“The Last Train to New York,” based on Korean zombie movie “Train to Busan,” will open April 21, 2023. Timo Tjahjanto directs from a script by Gary Dauberman, with James Wan producing.
Meanwhile, animated Wizard of Oz feature “Toto,” told from the Pov of the titular pooch,...
Starring “Cobra Kai” actor Xolo Maridueña, “Blue Beetle” will focus on the most recent version of Blue Beetle, introduced in 2006, as the Mexican-American teen Jaime Reyes. “I have so much pride in getting to be a part of this project with Angel, someone like him,” Maridueña told Variety when he was cast. Along with “Batgirl,” it had originally been developed as an HBO Max project.
“The Last Train to New York,” based on Korean zombie movie “Train to Busan,” will open April 21, 2023. Timo Tjahjanto directs from a script by Gary Dauberman, with James Wan producing.
Meanwhile, animated Wizard of Oz feature “Toto,” told from the Pov of the titular pooch,...
- 12/17/2021
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Steven Soderbergh’s original thriller Kimi, starring Zoë Kravitz (The Batman), will stream exclusively on HBO Max beginning February 10, Warner Bros. Pictures announced today.
The film from New Line Cinema and HBO Max watches as an agoraphobic Seattle tech worker uncovers evidence of a crime.
David Koepp penned the script, with Byron Bowers (No Sudden Move), Jaime Camil (Schmigadoon), Erika Christensen (Traffic), Derek DelGaudio (Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself), Robin Givens (Riverdale), Charles Halford (Logan Lucky), Devin Retray (Side Effects), Jacob Vargas (The 33) and Rita Wilson (the Mamma Mia! films) rounding out the cast.
Koepp also produced alongside Soderbergh’s frequent collaborator Michael Polaire. The filmmaker’s most recent title for the streamer, the star-studded crime thriller No Sudden Move, premiered last July. His next effort for it will be Magic Mike’s Last Dance, which has him reteaming with Magic Mike star Channing Tatum.
HBO Max...
The film from New Line Cinema and HBO Max watches as an agoraphobic Seattle tech worker uncovers evidence of a crime.
David Koepp penned the script, with Byron Bowers (No Sudden Move), Jaime Camil (Schmigadoon), Erika Christensen (Traffic), Derek DelGaudio (Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself), Robin Givens (Riverdale), Charles Halford (Logan Lucky), Devin Retray (Side Effects), Jacob Vargas (The 33) and Rita Wilson (the Mamma Mia! films) rounding out the cast.
Koepp also produced alongside Soderbergh’s frequent collaborator Michael Polaire. The filmmaker’s most recent title for the streamer, the star-studded crime thriller No Sudden Move, premiered last July. His next effort for it will be Magic Mike’s Last Dance, which has him reteaming with Magic Mike star Channing Tatum.
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- 12/17/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Casual alum Tommy Dewey is set as a male lead opposite Eliza Coupe in Fox’s comedy pilot Pivoting, from writer Liz Astrof, Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment and Warner Bros TV.
Written by Astrof and to be directed by Tristram Shapeero, Pivoting follows three women, Amy (Coupe), Jodie and Sarah, after the death of their childhood best friend. Faced with the reality that life is short, in desperate attempts to find happiness, they make a series of impulsive, ill-advised and self-indulgent decisions, strengthening their bond proving it’s never too late to screw up your life.
More from Deadline'Empire' Showrunner Brett Mahoney On Tonight's Covid-19 Induced Series Finale, Possibility Of More, A Cookie Spinoff & No Jussie SmollettEliza Coupe To Star In Fox Comedy Pilot 'Pivoting'; Tristram Shapeero To DirectFox Closes Purchase Of Tubi In Day Of Streaming Deals
Dewey will play Henry. Like the houses he builds as a private contractor,...
Written by Astrof and to be directed by Tristram Shapeero, Pivoting follows three women, Amy (Coupe), Jodie and Sarah, after the death of their childhood best friend. Faced with the reality that life is short, in desperate attempts to find happiness, they make a series of impulsive, ill-advised and self-indulgent decisions, strengthening their bond proving it’s never too late to screw up your life.
More from Deadline'Empire' Showrunner Brett Mahoney On Tonight's Covid-19 Induced Series Finale, Possibility Of More, A Cookie Spinoff & No Jussie SmollettEliza Coupe To Star In Fox Comedy Pilot 'Pivoting'; Tristram Shapeero To DirectFox Closes Purchase Of Tubi In Day Of Streaming Deals
Dewey will play Henry. Like the houses he builds as a private contractor,...
- 4/21/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s not easy growing up. If it’s not someone telling you what to do and how to do it, there’s plenty of stress we can put on ourselves that are only exacerbated by the insecurities we have trying to “fit in.” So, enter technology to that mix and you can easily identify (or empathize) with Wyrm. Yes, that is his real name, and in Christopher Winterbauer‘s coming-of-age film, the titular character navigates the societal norms as well as the loss of a family member.
Following its Fantastic Fest premiere–where it picked up an award for Creative Vision–we sat with director Christopher Winterbauer and producer Helen Estabrook (Whiplash) to find out all about the characters and world of Wyrm.
The Film Stage: Your film was like looking at adolescence through a kaleidoscope. It’s a mix of things I love about the ‘80s, and it was so original.
Following its Fantastic Fest premiere–where it picked up an award for Creative Vision–we sat with director Christopher Winterbauer and producer Helen Estabrook (Whiplash) to find out all about the characters and world of Wyrm.
The Film Stage: Your film was like looking at adolescence through a kaleidoscope. It’s a mix of things I love about the ‘80s, and it was so original.
- 10/13/2019
- by Marc Ciafardini
- The Film Stage
"I like your black eye." A must watch short film - one of the best of the year so far. Wyrm is a short written and directed by Christopher Winterbauer, that originally premiered in 2017 and is now available online after playing on the festival circuit for a while. The nerdy-retro short is about a kid in school who must kiss someone in order to have his My.E.Q. Remote Monitoring collar removed. It's making fun of the feeling that you have to achieve some kind of romantic contact in order to progress in life. And while Winterbauer says Lanthimos's The Lobster was an inspiration, he did originally come up with the idea for this when he was 15 and afraid he was behind everyone else kissing a girl. Starring Reid Miller as Wyrm, with Azure Brandi, Skye Popov, Aidan Dorn Wallenstein, Davey Johnson. (And the voice of Bob Odenkirk.) There's...
- 4/30/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Yesterday, the Sundance Film Festival announced the brunt of its 2019 lineup, setting the course for the year of American independent cinema to come. For a small handful of filmmakers, the slate was a dream come true. For many, many others, the news was a crushing disappointment. Several of the projects that IndieWire included in our annual Sundance wish list made the final cut; a huge number of equally tantalizing features did not. And yet, the seemingly monolithic festival is not the end-all be-all that the media (and the movie community as a whole) often makes it out to be. To quote indie veteran Mark Duplass: “Sundance is awesome, but Sundance is not everything.” Just because a movie isn’t privileged to premiere in the thin and rarefied air of Park City doesn’t mean that it’s not worth being excited about — sometimes it just means that it wasn...
- 11/29/2018
- by David Ehrlich, Zack Sharf, Eric Kohn, Tambay Obenson, Kate Erbland and Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Natasha Rothwell, whose acting credits include HBO’s Insecure and the 20th Century Fox movie Love, Simon, is joining Wonder Woman 1984, the Patty Jenkins-directed Warner Bros./DC sequel. Her role is being kept under wraps.
Rothwell joins Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig and Pedro Pascal. The pic is already in production, and Jenkins, Gadot and Pine stopped by over the weekend at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H to show off some early footage.
Rothwell was a writer on Saturday Night Live and is also a co-producer on Insecure, on which she also stars as Kelli. Upcoming for Rothwell: She booked a role in Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog and she stars in Christopher Winterbauer’s indie film Wyrm. She was nominated for a WGA Variety/Sketch award for her work on SNL.
Rothwell is repped by Wme and Edna Cowan Management.
Wonder Woman 1984 opens on November 1, 2019. Last summer,...
Rothwell joins Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig and Pedro Pascal. The pic is already in production, and Jenkins, Gadot and Pine stopped by over the weekend at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H to show off some early footage.
Rothwell was a writer on Saturday Night Live and is also a co-producer on Insecure, on which she also stars as Kelli. Upcoming for Rothwell: She booked a role in Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog and she stars in Christopher Winterbauer’s indie film Wyrm. She was nominated for a WGA Variety/Sketch award for her work on SNL.
Rothwell is repped by Wme and Edna Cowan Management.
Wonder Woman 1984 opens on November 1, 2019. Last summer,...
- 7/25/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Short of the DayEver laughed and cried at the same time?
Breaking up is hard to do. Everybody knows that, there’s a billion songs about it, including one I stole that first sentence from. But some break ups are much, much, much harder than others, and those typically result from one of the two involved parties’ vehement resistance to the dissolution of love. You might not think one such of these situations would be fodder for comedy, but in the case of Break Down, you’d be wrong.
To be sure, Break Down is a dark comedy, but in its darkness there’s a sense of mockery that balances sadness with absurdity, resulting in a short that’s far more laughs than tears. For the audience, at least.
Charlie just wants out of her relationship with David. She has her reasons, she’s even written them down, two full pages, and...
Breaking up is hard to do. Everybody knows that, there’s a billion songs about it, including one I stole that first sentence from. But some break ups are much, much, much harder than others, and those typically result from one of the two involved parties’ vehement resistance to the dissolution of love. You might not think one such of these situations would be fodder for comedy, but in the case of Break Down, you’d be wrong.
To be sure, Break Down is a dark comedy, but in its darkness there’s a sense of mockery that balances sadness with absurdity, resulting in a short that’s far more laughs than tears. For the audience, at least.
Charlie just wants out of her relationship with David. She has her reasons, she’s even written them down, two full pages, and...
- 3/17/2017
- by H. Perry Horton
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
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