As the New Year kicks off for Lionsgate, the studio has bolstered its Motion Picture Group production team with a series of hires and promotions.
Renewing his contract as EVP is James Myers who’ll take on an expanded strategic management role within the department alongside his growing slate of movies. His recent movie include videogame feature adaptation Borderlands starring Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black; the Nicolas Cage satire The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent; the Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy Shotgun Wedding; White Bird: A Wonder Story, a companion film to the 2017 hit and About My Father, which stars comedian Sebastian Maniscalco alongside screen legend Robert De Niro.
Returning to Lionsgate as EVP of Production is Brady Fujikawa, who recently served as Bron Studios head of development. During his previous time at Lionsgate, Fujikawa was also behind some of the studio’s upcoming...
Renewing his contract as EVP is James Myers who’ll take on an expanded strategic management role within the department alongside his growing slate of movies. His recent movie include videogame feature adaptation Borderlands starring Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black; the Nicolas Cage satire The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent; the Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy Shotgun Wedding; White Bird: A Wonder Story, a companion film to the 2017 hit and About My Father, which stars comedian Sebastian Maniscalco alongside screen legend Robert De Niro.
Returning to Lionsgate as EVP of Production is Brady Fujikawa, who recently served as Bron Studios head of development. During his previous time at Lionsgate, Fujikawa was also behind some of the studio’s upcoming...
- 1/11/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Video Version of this Article Photo/Video: George Gershwin/Hollywood Insider YouTube Channel Last week, news dropped of a film inspired by the life and work of George Gershwin in the works, produced by Martin Scorsese and longtime producing partner Irwin Winkler titled ‘Fascinating Rhythm.’ It was also reported that John Carney will direct and co-write the film along with Chris Cluess. If you are unfamiliar with John Carney, watch ‘Once’ as soon as possible. The micro-budget Irish music film is a miracle of a movie. Made on a $100,000 budget with musicians turned actors, the film gave us the Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly” and forever cemented Carney as someone who cares deeply about how musicians and music are presented on film. He followed it up with two other charming and inspiring music-centered films, ‘Begin Again’ and ‘Sing Street.’ Related article: A Tribute to Cannes Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinema,...
- 6/16/2021
- by Jacqueline Postajian
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Lionsgate Wins Rights For Fascinating Rhythm — Lionsgate prevailed in an auction for worldwide rights to make Fascinating Rhythm, the John Carney-directed musical drama inspired by the life of American composer George Gershwin. Carney co-wrote the script with Chris Cluess (Sctv and Night Court). The deal was locked down by Joe Drake, Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. Fascinating Rhythm will [...]
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Continue reading: Fascinating Rhthym: Lionsgate Wins Bidding For Gershwin-Inspired Musical Drama Movie...
- 5/27/2021
- by Ean Marshall
- Film-Book
Studio negotiated deal with Endeavor Content.
Lionsgate has bought the rights to Fascinating Rhythm, the New York-set feature inspired by the music of 20th century American composer George Gershwin that John Carney will direct and Martin Scorsese is producing.
Carney co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Cluess to the film, which will centre on a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City.
The Gershwin estate is on board and the film will feature his music throughout. His noted works include Rhapsody In Blue and An American In Paris.
Scorsese, fellow producer Irwin Winkler, and Carney developed Fascinating Rhythm with Endeavor Content,...
Lionsgate has bought the rights to Fascinating Rhythm, the New York-set feature inspired by the music of 20th century American composer George Gershwin that John Carney will direct and Martin Scorsese is producing.
Carney co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Cluess to the film, which will centre on a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City.
The Gershwin estate is on board and the film will feature his music throughout. His noted works include Rhapsody In Blue and An American In Paris.
Scorsese, fellow producer Irwin Winkler, and Carney developed Fascinating Rhythm with Endeavor Content,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate has acquired the rights to “Fascinating Rhythm,” the next film from “Once” director John Carney that is a musical inspired by the life of George Gershwin.
Martin Scorsese and Irwin Winkler are set to produce the film, which Carney is directing and co-writing with Chris Cluess.
“Fascinating Rhythm” is not a biopic but is described as a young woman’s magical journey through the past and present of New York City, as inspired by Gershwin.
The movie is being made in collaboration with the George Gershwin estate, which is providing the filmmakers with the rights to American Songbook standards such as “Fascinating Rhythm,” “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “’S Wonderful” and many more. It also includes the song score of “Porgy and Bess,” which yielded “Summertime,” “I Loves You Porgy” and “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” in addition to his classical works “Rhapsody in Blue,...
Martin Scorsese and Irwin Winkler are set to produce the film, which Carney is directing and co-writing with Chris Cluess.
“Fascinating Rhythm” is not a biopic but is described as a young woman’s magical journey through the past and present of New York City, as inspired by Gershwin.
The movie is being made in collaboration with the George Gershwin estate, which is providing the filmmakers with the rights to American Songbook standards such as “Fascinating Rhythm,” “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “’S Wonderful” and many more. It also includes the song score of “Porgy and Bess,” which yielded “Summertime,” “I Loves You Porgy” and “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” in addition to his classical works “Rhapsody in Blue,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lionsgate prevailed in an auction for worldwide rights to make Fascinating Rhythm, the John Carney-directed musical drama based inspired by the life of American composer George Gershwin. Carney co-wrote the script with Chris Cluess (Sctv and Night Court). The deal was locked down by Joe Drake, Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
Fascinating Rhythm will tell the story of a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City, infused with Gershwin’s life and music. Irwin Winkler is producing with Martin Scorsese, along with Charles Winkler and David Winkler. It will be fast tracked by Lionsgate.
From the time he debuted as a directed with the celebrated Once, Carney has shown a strong flair for injecting a musical shorthand into films that also have included Begin Again and Sing Street, and he was showrunner of Modern Love. He has been poised for a big mainstream movie breakout,...
Fascinating Rhythm will tell the story of a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City, infused with Gershwin’s life and music. Irwin Winkler is producing with Martin Scorsese, along with Charles Winkler and David Winkler. It will be fast tracked by Lionsgate.
From the time he debuted as a directed with the celebrated Once, Carney has shown a strong flair for injecting a musical shorthand into films that also have included Begin Again and Sing Street, and he was showrunner of Modern Love. He has been poised for a big mainstream movie breakout,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran PR executive Sharon Liggins has joined Endeavor Content as senior vice president of communications.
Liggins most recently served as vice president of publicity for Ava Duvernay’s narrative change collective Array. In her new role with Endeavor Content, Liggins will oversee the strategic direction of communications activities across the studio’s many divisions, including film and television production, sales, and distribution, and joins the senior leadership team led by co-presidents Graham Taylor and Chris Rice.
“Sharon has an impeccable track record of sustained excellence across many platforms and genres of content,” Taylor and Rice said announcing Liggins’ appointment. “Her record as a creative campaign strategist and strategic advisor uniquely suit her to the next chapter in our continued growth, and we are excited by the exceptional knowledge and passion that she brings to the team at Endeavor Content.”
Liggins will be based in Los Angeles and the appointment is effective immediately.
Liggins most recently served as vice president of publicity for Ava Duvernay’s narrative change collective Array. In her new role with Endeavor Content, Liggins will oversee the strategic direction of communications activities across the studio’s many divisions, including film and television production, sales, and distribution, and joins the senior leadership team led by co-presidents Graham Taylor and Chris Rice.
“Sharon has an impeccable track record of sustained excellence across many platforms and genres of content,” Taylor and Rice said announcing Liggins’ appointment. “Her record as a creative campaign strategist and strategic advisor uniquely suit her to the next chapter in our continued growth, and we are excited by the exceptional knowledge and passion that she brings to the team at Endeavor Content.”
Liggins will be based in Los Angeles and the appointment is effective immediately.
- 5/17/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
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