Silver Linings Playbook star Bradley Cooper to star in Hollywood version of German box-office hit, with a view to directing
Bradley Cooper could become the latest actor to go behind the cameras after signing on to star in and potentially direct a Warner Bros remake of the German blockbuster Kokowääh.
The original film starred actor-director Til Schweiger with his real-life daughter Emma Tiger Schweiger and was Germany's biggest movie of 2011 at the box office. It centres on a carefree bachelor who discovers that his friend's daughter may be his own biological child, resulting from a one-night stand eight years previously. The film's title derives from a poor pronunciation of "coq au vin" by a German speaker.
Cooper, whose star has risen dramatically in Hollywood following his Oscar nomination for the offbeat romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook, is to play the bachelor, who must juggle a relationship with his newly discovered...
Bradley Cooper could become the latest actor to go behind the cameras after signing on to star in and potentially direct a Warner Bros remake of the German blockbuster Kokowääh.
The original film starred actor-director Til Schweiger with his real-life daughter Emma Tiger Schweiger and was Germany's biggest movie of 2011 at the box office. It centres on a carefree bachelor who discovers that his friend's daughter may be his own biological child, resulting from a one-night stand eight years previously. The film's title derives from a poor pronunciation of "coq au vin" by a German speaker.
Cooper, whose star has risen dramatically in Hollywood following his Oscar nomination for the offbeat romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook, is to play the bachelor, who must juggle a relationship with his newly discovered...
- 3/1/2013
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Unlike his Silver Linings Playbook co-star Bradley Cooper didn’t take home the Oscar for best actor, but he’s not to bummed about it. Now that Awards season is over, he can start focusing on his future projects. He does have a lot on his plate already, but he’s just attached himself to star and possibly direct a remake of Kokowaah.
Released in 2011, was Germany’s most successful film that year. Directed, starring and co-written by Til Schweiger, the film also featured the actor’s real-life daughter, Emma Tiger Schweiger and follows the drama that emerges when a writer, Henry, learns he has an eight-year old daughter, Magdalena. Kokowaah “explores the relationship between two men – carefree bachelor Henry and devoted husband and father Trevor–when they are forced to re-evaluate their lives after discovering the reality behind the paternity of Trevor’s daughter Maddy.”
Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair...
Released in 2011, was Germany’s most successful film that year. Directed, starring and co-written by Til Schweiger, the film also featured the actor’s real-life daughter, Emma Tiger Schweiger and follows the drama that emerges when a writer, Henry, learns he has an eight-year old daughter, Magdalena. Kokowaah “explores the relationship between two men – carefree bachelor Henry and devoted husband and father Trevor–when they are forced to re-evaluate their lives after discovering the reality behind the paternity of Trevor’s daughter Maddy.”
Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair...
- 2/28/2013
- by Laura Frances
- LRMonline.com
Bradley Cooper has signed on for the remake of Kokowääh.
The Hangover actor will star in the comedy and potentially make it his directorial debut, according to Deadline.
The 2011 German film was written and directed by Til Schweiger.
He starred alongside his daughter Emma Tiger Schweiger in the tale of a carefree writer who discovers that he has an 8-year-old daughter.
Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair adapted the screenplay for the English-language version, with Scott Rothman and Rajiv Joseph currently working on a rewrite.
Cooper will produce the Kokowääh remake with Sheroum Kim.
The actor is nominated for his recent role in Silver Linings Playbook.
Watch the trailer for Silver Linings Playbook below:...
The Hangover actor will star in the comedy and potentially make it his directorial debut, according to Deadline.
The 2011 German film was written and directed by Til Schweiger.
He starred alongside his daughter Emma Tiger Schweiger in the tale of a carefree writer who discovers that he has an 8-year-old daughter.
Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair adapted the screenplay for the English-language version, with Scott Rothman and Rajiv Joseph currently working on a rewrite.
Cooper will produce the Kokowääh remake with Sheroum Kim.
The actor is nominated for his recent role in Silver Linings Playbook.
Watch the trailer for Silver Linings Playbook below:...
- 2/28/2013
- Digital Spy
According to Deadline, Bradley Cooper is attached to star in and potentially direct Warner Bros.’ upcoming English-language remake of Til Schweiger‘s Kokowaah. Released in 2011, Kokowaah was Germany’s most successful film that year. Also starring and co-written by Schweiger (alongside Bela Jarzyk), the film also features the actor’s real-life daughter, Emma Tiger Schweiger and follows the drama that emerges when a writer, Henry, learns he has an eight-year old daughter, Magdalena. Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair adapted the screenplay for the new version which will now be rewritten by Scott Rothman and Rajiv Joseph. Cooper, who was just nominated for an Academy Award for his...
- 2/28/2013
- by Vesna Sunrider
- Filmofilia
Bradley Cooper is attached to star in and potentially direct Warner Bros.' upcoming English-language remake of Til Schweiger's Kokowääh , Deadline reports. Released in 2011, Kokowääh was Germany's most successful film that year. Also starring and co-written by Schweiger (alongside Béla Jarzyk), the film also features the actor's real-life daughter, Emma Tiger Schweiger and follows the drama that emerges when a writer, Henry, learns he has an eight-year old daughter, Magdalena. Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair adapted the screenplay for the new version which will now be rewritten by Scott Rothman & Rajiv Joseph. Cooper, who was just nominated for an Academy Award for his role in David O. Russell's Silver Linings Playbook , will also produce alongside Sheroum Kim...
- 2/27/2013
- Comingsoon.net
While in the Us Til Schweiger has been best-known as the muscle-bound and charismatic supporting player showcased in such action flicks as Inglorious Basterds and The Three Musketeers. But in his native Germany this rugged actor is not only one of the nation's biggest stars, but also a heralded writer, director, and comedian. Last year, Schweiger directed his seventh feature, the charming comedy Kokowaah, in which he starred opposite his nine-year-old daughter, Emma Tiger Schweiger, which may be the coolest celebrity kid name ever. The family-friendly feature centered on a conceited playboy who is forced to abruptly change his life when a young girl appears on his doorstep insisting she's his long-lost daughter. Kokowaah went on to earn 30.3 million (nearly $40 million) in Germany, making it the country's most successful release of 2011. Now this achievement has caught the notice of Warner Bros., which THR reveals has signed on to produce a...
- 1/19/2012
- cinemablend.com
Do the movies that best represent modern German cinema have crossover appeal, or are they lost in translation?
Scanning overseas box office charts is like strolling the aisles of a foreign supermarket. The old familiar produce is still there and still prominent, although it sits cheek-by-jowl with local cuisine that can seem exotic, enticing or off-putting, depending on your predilections.
So yes, German audiences, like their British counterparts, are currently devouring The King's Speech, Rango, Black Swan and True Grit. They are also partial to films such as Der ganz grobe traum, Dschungelkind and Ya Sonra? The year's biggest hit, meanwhile, is Kokowääh, which has earned a phenomenal €26m (£22.5m) after just five weeks on general release.
So what is Kokowääh, and what makes it so good? A cursory investigation leaves me none the wiser. "Anybody who likes KeinOhrHasen or ZweiOhrKüeken will love Kokowääh," promises an enthusiastic user on IMDb.
Scanning overseas box office charts is like strolling the aisles of a foreign supermarket. The old familiar produce is still there and still prominent, although it sits cheek-by-jowl with local cuisine that can seem exotic, enticing or off-putting, depending on your predilections.
So yes, German audiences, like their British counterparts, are currently devouring The King's Speech, Rango, Black Swan and True Grit. They are also partial to films such as Der ganz grobe traum, Dschungelkind and Ya Sonra? The year's biggest hit, meanwhile, is Kokowääh, which has earned a phenomenal €26m (£22.5m) after just five weeks on general release.
So what is Kokowääh, and what makes it so good? A cursory investigation leaves me none the wiser. "Anybody who likes KeinOhrHasen or ZweiOhrKüeken will love Kokowääh," promises an enthusiastic user on IMDb.
- 3/14/2011
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.