6’3” actress Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown"), poses for the May 2024 issue of “Vogue” (US) magazine, photographed by Steven Meisel:
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki stars as 'Princess Diana' in "The Crown" (2023).
Click the images to enlarge…...
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki stars as 'Princess Diana' in "The Crown" (2023).
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 4/21/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Actress Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown"), standing at 6’ 3”, poses for “Dior” jewelery:
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki stars as 'Princess Diana' in "The Crown" (2023).
Click the images to enlarge…...
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki stars as 'Princess Diana' in "The Crown" (2023).
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 3/7/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Since making her movie debut in the 2011 comedy A Few Best Men, Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki has been an unmissable presence in film and television. Cast as a secretary, Debicki may only have said a line in A Few Best Men, but her acting brilliance quickly caught the attention of several filmmakers. Almost a decade later, she would play the female lead in one of Christopher Nolan’s high-budget science fiction thrillers, Tenet. Although she’s yet to receive an Oscar nomination, her young, growing, and already successful career is a testament to the fact that Elizabeth Debicki is poised to...
- 3/5/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Actress Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown") poses for the "La Rose Dior" 2023 jewelry collection, photographed by Julien Martinez Leclerc:
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki stars as 'Princess Diana' in "The Crown" (2023).
Click the images to enlarge…...
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki stars as 'Princess Diana' in "The Crown" (2023).
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 11/10/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Actress Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown"), poses for the latest Dior jewelry campaign:
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki stars as 'Princess Diana' in "The Crown" (2023).
Click the images to enlarge…...
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki stars as 'Princess Diana' in "The Crown" (2023).
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 10/26/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Rebel Wilson is stepping into the music industry.
The Australian actress and singer has signed a deal with Warner Music and will have her very own, exceptionally personalized label — Rebellionaire — Deadline reports.
“Take the ‘b’ out of billionaire and replace it with an ‘r’ for Rebel,” she told the publication of her partnership with the recording group, whom was set on partnering after hearing songs from Wilson’s feature directorial debut “The Deb” — a comedy/musical set in Australia.
The first release from Rebellionaire will be “The Deb”’s soundtrack, out late 2024 along with the film’s debut.
Wilson was first introduced to “The Deb” over three years ago via a scholarship program she supports at Sydney’s Australian Theatre for Young People (Atyp).
Read More: Rebel Wilson Reveals She’s Auditioned For New James Bond Movie
“Basically, one young person wins it and then I mentor them for a year,...
The Australian actress and singer has signed a deal with Warner Music and will have her very own, exceptionally personalized label — Rebellionaire — Deadline reports.
“Take the ‘b’ out of billionaire and replace it with an ‘r’ for Rebel,” she told the publication of her partnership with the recording group, whom was set on partnering after hearing songs from Wilson’s feature directorial debut “The Deb” — a comedy/musical set in Australia.
The first release from Rebellionaire will be “The Deb”’s soundtrack, out late 2024 along with the film’s debut.
Wilson was first introduced to “The Deb” over three years ago via a scholarship program she supports at Sydney’s Australian Theatre for Young People (Atyp).
Read More: Rebel Wilson Reveals She’s Auditioned For New James Bond Movie
“Basically, one young person wins it and then I mentor them for a year,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Exclusive: Rebel Wilson has signed with Warner Music and will have her own highly personalized label: Rebellionaire. “Take the ‘b’ out of billionaire and replace it with an ‘r’ for Rebel,” she quipped.
The recording group partnered with Wilson after hearing songs from her feature directorial debut The Deb, a musical set in Australia that is set to begin shooting Down Under in October.
Rebellionaire’s first release will be The Deb’s soundtrack, due out later next year with the film’s launch.
Wilson was introduced to The Deb 3½ years ago through a scholarship program that she supports at Sydney’s Australian Theatre for Young People (Atyp). “Basically, one young person wins it and then I mentor them for a year,” she explained. “And as part of it, they have to pitch a show and write the show and hopefully finish it by the end of the year.”
The...
The recording group partnered with Wilson after hearing songs from her feature directorial debut The Deb, a musical set in Australia that is set to begin shooting Down Under in October.
Rebellionaire’s first release will be The Deb’s soundtrack, due out later next year with the film’s launch.
Wilson was introduced to The Deb 3½ years ago through a scholarship program that she supports at Sydney’s Australian Theatre for Young People (Atyp). “Basically, one young person wins it and then I mentor them for a year,” she explained. “And as part of it, they have to pitch a show and write the show and hopefully finish it by the end of the year.”
The...
- 6/7/2023
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown"), poses for both German and British "Vogue" magazines, wearing Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Dior and a whole lot more, photographed by Scott Trindle:
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki starred as 'Princess Diana' in Season Five of "The Crown" (2022).
Click the images to enlarge…...
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015)...
...followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki also played the lead in the eight-hour TV series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Debicki starred as 'Princess Diana' in Season Five of "The Crown" (2022).
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/7/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki ("Tenet"), poses for "Porter" magazine, wearing Jil Sander, Max Mara and a whole lot more, photographed by Olivia Malone:
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015). followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki played the lead in an eight-hour television series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Click the images to enlarge…...
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015). followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki played the lead in an eight-hour television series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 2/4/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Actress Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown") poses for the Dior "La Rose Dior" jewelry collection, photographed by David Sims:
Debicki's notable film film roles include the Australian-produced feature "A Few Best Men" (2011), as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2011) and a guest-starring role in the Australian TV series "Rake".
In 2015 she played supporting roles in Guy Ritchie's "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", Justin Kurzel's "Macbeth" and the biographical adventure "Everest". In 2016 she starred in the TV series "The Kettering Incident" and the TV miniseries "The Night Manager".
In 2017 Debicki played 'Ayesha', leader of the 'Sovereign' people in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy 2", as 'Jensen' in "The Cloverfield Paradox", Hb's "The Tale", as 'Alice' in Steve McQueen's "Widows", as 'Virginia Woolf' in "Vita & Virginia", followed by "The Burnt Orange Heresy" (2019) and as 'Kat' in Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" (2020). Debicki then played 'Diana, Princess of...
Debicki's notable film film roles include the Australian-produced feature "A Few Best Men" (2011), as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2011) and a guest-starring role in the Australian TV series "Rake".
In 2015 she played supporting roles in Guy Ritchie's "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", Justin Kurzel's "Macbeth" and the biographical adventure "Everest". In 2016 she starred in the TV series "The Kettering Incident" and the TV miniseries "The Night Manager".
In 2017 Debicki played 'Ayesha', leader of the 'Sovereign' people in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy 2", as 'Jensen' in "The Cloverfield Paradox", Hb's "The Tale", as 'Alice' in Steve McQueen's "Widows", as 'Virginia Woolf' in "Vita & Virginia", followed by "The Burnt Orange Heresy" (2019) and as 'Kat' in Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" (2020). Debicki then played 'Diana, Princess of...
- 2/2/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Actress Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown") poses for the Dior "La Rose Dior" jewelry collection, photographed by David Sims:
Debicki's notable film film roles include the Australian-produced feature "A Few Best Men" (2011), as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2011) and a guest-starring role in the Australian TV series "Rake".
In 2015 she played supporting roles in Guy Ritchie's "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", Justin Kurzel's "Macbeth" and the biographical adventure "Everest". In 2016 she starred in the TV series "The Kettering Incident" and the TV miniseries "The Night Manager".
In 2017 Debicki played 'Ayesha', leader of the 'Sovereign' people in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy 2", as 'Jensen' in "The Cloverfield Paradox", Hb's "The Tale", as 'Alice' in Steve McQueen's "Widows", as 'Virginia Woolf' in "Vita & Virginia", followed by "The Burnt Orange Heresy" (2019) and as 'Kat' in Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" (2020). Debicki then played 'Diana, Princess of Wales'...
Debicki's notable film film roles include the Australian-produced feature "A Few Best Men" (2011), as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2011) and a guest-starring role in the Australian TV series "Rake".
In 2015 she played supporting roles in Guy Ritchie's "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", Justin Kurzel's "Macbeth" and the biographical adventure "Everest". In 2016 she starred in the TV series "The Kettering Incident" and the TV miniseries "The Night Manager".
In 2017 Debicki played 'Ayesha', leader of the 'Sovereign' people in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy 2", as 'Jensen' in "The Cloverfield Paradox", Hb's "The Tale", as 'Alice' in Steve McQueen's "Widows", as 'Virginia Woolf' in "Vita & Virginia", followed by "The Burnt Orange Heresy" (2019) and as 'Kat' in Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" (2020). Debicki then played 'Diana, Princess of Wales'...
- 1/4/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Adam Deacon, the BAFTA-winning star of British indie dramas “Kidulthood” and “Adulthood,” will take on his next directorial project with “Sumotherhood.”
Billed as an urban action comedy, the film sees Deacon reteaming with Michael Vu, with whom he collaborated on the 2011 film “Anuvahood” — his first turn in the director’s seat. Joining them for the new project is writing partner and comedy performer Jazzie Zonzolo.
“Sumotherhood” marks Deacon’s return to the industry after a number of years away. The British actor-rapper broke through in the 2006 drama “Kidulthood,” and went on to win BAFTA’s highly coveted Rising Star award in 2012, beating the likes of Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hiddleston. Early in his career, Deacon collaborated on several projects with actor-director Noel Clarke — who was recently subject to multiple sexual misconduct and bullying claims, all of which he denies — but went on to accuse Clarke of bullying and sabotaging his...
Billed as an urban action comedy, the film sees Deacon reteaming with Michael Vu, with whom he collaborated on the 2011 film “Anuvahood” — his first turn in the director’s seat. Joining them for the new project is writing partner and comedy performer Jazzie Zonzolo.
“Sumotherhood” marks Deacon’s return to the industry after a number of years away. The British actor-rapper broke through in the 2006 drama “Kidulthood,” and went on to win BAFTA’s highly coveted Rising Star award in 2012, beating the likes of Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hiddleston. Early in his career, Deacon collaborated on several projects with actor-director Noel Clarke — who was recently subject to multiple sexual misconduct and bullying claims, all of which he denies — but went on to accuse Clarke of bullying and sabotaging his...
- 7/1/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
One of the key castings in the final two seasons of Netflix’s The Crown was revealed on Twitter this morning.
Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki, age 30, will play Princess Diana in the series, which is anticipated to resume in 2022. She appeared in such films as A Few Best Men, The Great Gatsby, Everest, The Night Manager, Guardians of the Galaxy, and will be seen in the forthcoming Tenet.
The Crown has had a rotating cast during its run. The drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times, necessitating changes to match the aging of its characters. Olivia Colman played Queen Elizabeth in seasons three and four, taking over for Claire Foy.
The versatile Debicki won an Aacta Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her Great Gatsby work. She also starred in the Sydney Theatre Company’s The Maids with Cate Blanchett and Isabelle Huppert,...
Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki, age 30, will play Princess Diana in the series, which is anticipated to resume in 2022. She appeared in such films as A Few Best Men, The Great Gatsby, Everest, The Night Manager, Guardians of the Galaxy, and will be seen in the forthcoming Tenet.
The Crown has had a rotating cast during its run. The drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times, necessitating changes to match the aging of its characters. Olivia Colman played Queen Elizabeth in seasons three and four, taking over for Claire Foy.
The versatile Debicki won an Aacta Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her Great Gatsby work. She also starred in the Sydney Theatre Company’s The Maids with Cate Blanchett and Isabelle Huppert,...
- 8/16/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Sneak Peek new images of Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki ("Tenet") in the Summer 2020 issue of "Porter" magazine, wearing Jil Sander, Max Mara and a whole lot more, photographed by Olivia Malone:
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015). followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki played the lead in an eight-hour television series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
In 2017 she portrayed the role of 'Ayesha', leader of the 'Sovereign' people in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Debicki made her film debut in "A Few Best Men" (2011). From an audition tape, director Baz Luhrmann cast her as 'Jordan Baker' in "The Great Gatsby" (2013).
Debicki appeared in the short "Gödel, Incomplete", followed by a 'guest star' appearance in the third season of the Australian TV series "Rake".
She then played the villain in the Guy Ritchie-directed film adaptation of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015). followed by supporting roles in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of "Macbeth".
Debicki played the lead in an eight-hour television series, "The Kettering Incident" and a supporting role as 'Jed', in the miniseries "The Night Manager".
In 2017 she portrayed the role of 'Ayesha', leader of the 'Sovereign' people in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
- 8/1/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Sam Claflin, Freida Pinto and Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson are set to join Olivia Munn in writer-director Dean Craig’s romantic-comedy Love, Wedding, Repeat, we can reveal.
Joel Fry (Game Of Thrones), Allan Mustafa (People Just Do Nothing), Jack Farthing (Official Secrets), Aisling Bea (Living With Yourself) and Tim Key (This Time With Alan Partridge) are also set to appear in the film. Shoot is due to get underway in Rome in early May.
Guglielmo Marchetti (Black Butterfly) of Notorious Pictures and Piers Tempest (The Wife) of Tempo Productions are producing the UK and Italian co-production. Jo Bamford (The Wife) and Andrea Borella (The Truth About Love Is…) are serving as executive producers. Endeavor Content is handling world sales.
The feature centers on Jack who finds himself juggling brotherly duties to ensure his sister Hayley has the wedding of her dreams while unexpectedly being reunited with Dina (Munn), the woman...
Joel Fry (Game Of Thrones), Allan Mustafa (People Just Do Nothing), Jack Farthing (Official Secrets), Aisling Bea (Living With Yourself) and Tim Key (This Time With Alan Partridge) are also set to appear in the film. Shoot is due to get underway in Rome in early May.
Guglielmo Marchetti (Black Butterfly) of Notorious Pictures and Piers Tempest (The Wife) of Tempo Productions are producing the UK and Italian co-production. Jo Bamford (The Wife) and Andrea Borella (The Truth About Love Is…) are serving as executive producers. Endeavor Content is handling world sales.
The feature centers on Jack who finds himself juggling brotherly duties to ensure his sister Hayley has the wedding of her dreams while unexpectedly being reunited with Dina (Munn), the woman...
- 4/18/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
You may know Elizabeth Debicki from “The Great Gatsby” (2013), AMC’s limited series “The Night Manager” (2016) or most likely, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017), as Ayesha, the gold-skinned High Priestess of the Sovereign. But now she is stealing the show in “Widows,” which could help her steal a spot in the Best Supporting Actress Oscar lineup.
Time and time again we’ve seen the academy recognize performers for breakthrough roles. For instance:
1. Timothée Chalamet: nominated for Best Actor for “Call Me By Your Name” (2017)
2. Daniel Kaluuya: nominated for Best Actor for “Get Out” (2017)
3. Lucas Hedges: nominated for Best Supporting Actor for “Manchester By the Sea” (2016)
4. Ruth Negga: nominated for Best Actress for “Loving” (2016)
5. Brie Larson: won Best Actress for “Room” (2015)
6. Alicia Vikander: won Best Supporting Actress for “The Danish Girl” (2015)
7. Felicity Jones: nominated for Best Actress for “The Theory of Everything” (2014)
8. Eddie Redmayne...
Time and time again we’ve seen the academy recognize performers for breakthrough roles. For instance:
1. Timothée Chalamet: nominated for Best Actor for “Call Me By Your Name” (2017)
2. Daniel Kaluuya: nominated for Best Actor for “Get Out” (2017)
3. Lucas Hedges: nominated for Best Supporting Actor for “Manchester By the Sea” (2016)
4. Ruth Negga: nominated for Best Actress for “Loving” (2016)
5. Brie Larson: won Best Actress for “Room” (2015)
6. Alicia Vikander: won Best Supporting Actress for “The Danish Girl” (2015)
7. Felicity Jones: nominated for Best Actress for “The Theory of Everything” (2014)
8. Eddie Redmayne...
- 11/17/2018
- by Luca Giliberti
- Gold Derby
A Few Best Men was greeted as ‘unreleasable’ by a critic in 2012 but went on to make $1.8m at the box office. Will its sequel do the same?
Greeted with a tsunami of bad reviews when it opened in January 2012, director Stephan Elliott’s riotous wedding-gone-wrong comedy A Few Best Men plays, at the peak of its bed-soiling powers, like an Australian version of The Hangover.
It’s the kind of film where a character suddenly finds themselves with a hand up a cross-dressing ram’s anus, a scene or two after smoking weed from a bong made out of an apple juice bottle.
Continue reading...
Greeted with a tsunami of bad reviews when it opened in January 2012, director Stephan Elliott’s riotous wedding-gone-wrong comedy A Few Best Men plays, at the peak of its bed-soiling powers, like an Australian version of The Hangover.
It’s the kind of film where a character suddenly finds themselves with a hand up a cross-dressing ram’s anus, a scene or two after smoking weed from a bong made out of an apple juice bottle.
Continue reading...
- 3/8/2017
- by Luke Buckmaster
- The Guardian - Film News
(l-r).Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall, Shane Jacobson and Kevin Bishop.
The boys are back in 'A Few Less Men', the sequel to Stephan Elliott's 2011 comedy 'A Few Best Men'..If spoke to producer Tania Chambers, a newcomer to the franchise, about jumping onboard, raising the cash and the challenges of shooting in the desert.
'A Few Less Men' opens nationally on March 9 via StudioCanal.
How did you get involved in A Few Less Men?
When I was CEO at Screen Nsw, A Few Best Men was one of the films we financed. So I got to know the producing team. The premiere of the film was shortly after I left Screen Nsw, and I decided that I.d been involved in some of the hard yakka getting the film made and I may as well celebrate with them. They asked what my plans were,...
The boys are back in 'A Few Less Men', the sequel to Stephan Elliott's 2011 comedy 'A Few Best Men'..If spoke to producer Tania Chambers, a newcomer to the franchise, about jumping onboard, raising the cash and the challenges of shooting in the desert.
'A Few Less Men' opens nationally on March 9 via StudioCanal.
How did you get involved in A Few Less Men?
When I was CEO at Screen Nsw, A Few Best Men was one of the films we financed. So I got to know the producing team. The premiere of the film was shortly after I left Screen Nsw, and I decided that I.d been involved in some of the hard yakka getting the film made and I may as well celebrate with them. They asked what my plans were,...
- 3/2/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
(l-r).Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall, Shane Jacobson and Kevin Bishop.
The boys are back in 'A Few Less Men', the sequel to Stephan Elliott's 2011 comedy 'A Few Best Men'..If spoke to producer Tania Chambers, a newcomer to the franchise, about jumping onboard, raising the cash and the challenges of shooting in the desert.
'A Few Less Men' opens nationally on March 9 via StudioCanal.
How did you get involved in A Few Less Men?
When I was CEO at Screen Nsw, A Few Best Men was one of the films we financed. So I got to know the producing team. Shortly after I left Screen Nsw was the premiere of the film, and I decided that I.d been involved in some of the hard yakka getting the film made and I may as well celebrate with them. They asked what my plans were,...
The boys are back in 'A Few Less Men', the sequel to Stephan Elliott's 2011 comedy 'A Few Best Men'..If spoke to producer Tania Chambers, a newcomer to the franchise, about jumping onboard, raising the cash and the challenges of shooting in the desert.
'A Few Less Men' opens nationally on March 9 via StudioCanal.
How did you get involved in A Few Less Men?
When I was CEO at Screen Nsw, A Few Best Men was one of the films we financed. So I got to know the producing team. Shortly after I left Screen Nsw was the premiere of the film, and I decided that I.d been involved in some of the hard yakka getting the film made and I may as well celebrate with them. They asked what my plans were,...
- 3/2/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Xavier Samuel in Spin Out.
He might not be a household name just yet, but Xavier Samuel has seemingly endless projects in the pipeline. If talks to the actor about the purple patch that's seen him star in every other Aussie film this year.
Scan the title credits of this year.s Aussie films and you.ll notice one name popping up again and again: Xavier Samuel.
From the titular character in Miff opener The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, to the lead in Marc Gracie and Tim Ferguson.s B&S ball rom-com Spin Out and in the upcoming sequel to 2011.s Few Best Men, A Few Less Men — Samuel.s having a busy year.
He.s also the lead in David Pulbrook.s thriller Bad Blood — currently in post — and will feature alongside Hugo Weaving in the ABC.s anticipated six-part series Seven Types of Ambiguity.
Despite...
He might not be a household name just yet, but Xavier Samuel has seemingly endless projects in the pipeline. If talks to the actor about the purple patch that's seen him star in every other Aussie film this year.
Scan the title credits of this year.s Aussie films and you.ll notice one name popping up again and again: Xavier Samuel.
From the titular character in Miff opener The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, to the lead in Marc Gracie and Tim Ferguson.s B&S ball rom-com Spin Out and in the upcoming sequel to 2011.s Few Best Men, A Few Less Men — Samuel.s having a busy year.
He.s also the lead in David Pulbrook.s thriller Bad Blood — currently in post — and will feature alongside Hugo Weaving in the ABC.s anticipated six-part series Seven Types of Ambiguity.
Despite...
- 10/25/2016
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Xavier Samuel in Spin Out.
He might not be a household name just yet, but Xavier Samuel has seemingly endless projects in the pipeline. If talks to the actor about the purple patch that's seen him star in every other Aussie film this year.
Scan the title credits of this year.s Aussie films and you.ll notice one name popping up again and again: Xavier Samuel.
From the titular character in Miff opener The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, to the lead in Marc Gracie and Tim Ferguson.s B&S ball rom-com Spin Out and in the upcoming sequel to 2011.s Few Best Men, A Few Less Men — Samuel.s having a busy year.
He.s also the lead in David Pulbrook.s thriller Bad Blood — currently in post — and will feature alongside Hugo Weaving in the ABC.s anticipated six-part series Seven Types of Ambiguity.
Despite...
He might not be a household name just yet, but Xavier Samuel has seemingly endless projects in the pipeline. If talks to the actor about the purple patch that's seen him star in every other Aussie film this year.
Scan the title credits of this year.s Aussie films and you.ll notice one name popping up again and again: Xavier Samuel.
From the titular character in Miff opener The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, to the lead in Marc Gracie and Tim Ferguson.s B&S ball rom-com Spin Out and in the upcoming sequel to 2011.s Few Best Men, A Few Less Men — Samuel.s having a busy year.
He.s also the lead in David Pulbrook.s thriller Bad Blood — currently in post — and will feature alongside Hugo Weaving in the ABC.s anticipated six-part series Seven Types of Ambiguity.
Despite...
- 10/25/2016
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
The Bleeding Steel team.
Film production spend in Sydney was worth around $50 million in the last year, according to the City of Sydney.
In 2015—16, the City of Sydney.s film liaison team approved more than 1,300 film and photo shoots across Sydney, including 31 major TV drama series and feature films..
City of Sydney CEO, Monica Barone, said the city has streamlined the application process, making filming in the city easier and cementing Sydney.s lead over other Australian cities as a top film location.
.With China set to overtake the Us as the biggest movie market, we can expect an increase in the number of Asian film productions in Sydney. This puts the spotlight on the best our city has to offer, attracting interest, tourists and investment that supports jobs and the local economy," said Barone.
.Our dedicated film liaison officer provides valuable assistance to producers in scouting and securing filming locations,...
Film production spend in Sydney was worth around $50 million in the last year, according to the City of Sydney.
In 2015—16, the City of Sydney.s film liaison team approved more than 1,300 film and photo shoots across Sydney, including 31 major TV drama series and feature films..
City of Sydney CEO, Monica Barone, said the city has streamlined the application process, making filming in the city easier and cementing Sydney.s lead over other Australian cities as a top film location.
.With China set to overtake the Us as the biggest movie market, we can expect an increase in the number of Asian film productions in Sydney. This puts the spotlight on the best our city has to offer, attracting interest, tourists and investment that supports jobs and the local economy," said Barone.
.Our dedicated film liaison officer provides valuable assistance to producers in scouting and securing filming locations,...
- 8/31/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
(l-r):.Kevin Bishop,.Xavier Samuel and.Kris Marshall.in A Few Less Men.
A Few Less Men, the sequel to Stephan Elliott's 2011 comedy A Few Best Men, was helmed by Mark Lamprell, the screenwriter of Babe: Pig in the City and director of 2000's My Mother Frank and 2013's Goddess.
Lamprell came on board after reading the script by Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral), who wrote the original film.
"It was lovely working on somebody else's screenplay because it was a really solid screenplay structurally," Lamprell said. "I could see that there was a really good movie in there. Dean's a very accomplished writer. The whole guts of it were laid out before me.".
Lamprell, who got his start at Kennedy Miller making Bts documentaries such as The Making of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), describes A Few Less Men as "a silly comedy.".
"It's not high-brow wit.
A Few Less Men, the sequel to Stephan Elliott's 2011 comedy A Few Best Men, was helmed by Mark Lamprell, the screenwriter of Babe: Pig in the City and director of 2000's My Mother Frank and 2013's Goddess.
Lamprell came on board after reading the script by Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral), who wrote the original film.
"It was lovely working on somebody else's screenplay because it was a really solid screenplay structurally," Lamprell said. "I could see that there was a really good movie in there. Dean's a very accomplished writer. The whole guts of it were laid out before me.".
Lamprell, who got his start at Kennedy Miller making Bts documentaries such as The Making of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), describes A Few Less Men as "a silly comedy.".
"It's not high-brow wit.
- 6/23/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Executive producer and production legal advisor Bryce Menzies has been appointed to the ScreenWest board. Announcing Menzies. appointment today, Wa Culture and the Arts Minister John Day said the move came at an important time for the state's production sector. .It.s an exciting time to join the ScreenWest board, with the Liberal National Government recently announcing the $16 million Western Australian Regional Film Fund which aims to attract significant levels of production from within Australia and internationally,. Mr Day said. .I welcome Mr Menzies and the wealth of knowledge he will bring to his new ScreenWest role. .The regional film fund promises to give Wa a serious competitive edge, so I expect ScreenWest will be even busier than usual as Mr Menzies takes up his position.. Menzies has a long history in the industry, as executive producer on films such as Son of a Gun, Red Dog, A Few Best Men and Two Hands.
- 6/23/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Kevin Bishop in A Few Less Men.
Arclight Films have released a first look at A Few Less Men, the sequel to 2011's A Few Best Men..
The new film sees Goddess' Mark Lamprell taking over directing duties from Priscilla's Stephan Elliot, and will be released by StudioCanal in Australia and Nz.
The film was produced by Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers and Share Stallings and written by Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral), and footage is currently being screened to buyers in Cannes.
.From a talented group of filmmakers with a proven track record of delivering strong, entertaining stories with broad appeal, A Few Less Men is sure to satisfy audiences in Australia and abroad", said StudioCanal Australia and New Zealand Chief Executive Elizabeth Trotman..
"Here at StudioCanal we are so pleased to be on board and are looking forward to developing an exciting campaign.
Arclight Films have released a first look at A Few Less Men, the sequel to 2011's A Few Best Men..
The new film sees Goddess' Mark Lamprell taking over directing duties from Priscilla's Stephan Elliot, and will be released by StudioCanal in Australia and Nz.
The film was produced by Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers and Share Stallings and written by Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral), and footage is currently being screened to buyers in Cannes.
.From a talented group of filmmakers with a proven track record of delivering strong, entertaining stories with broad appeal, A Few Less Men is sure to satisfy audiences in Australia and abroad", said StudioCanal Australia and New Zealand Chief Executive Elizabeth Trotman..
"Here at StudioCanal we are so pleased to be on board and are looking forward to developing an exciting campaign.
- 5/15/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Mark Lamprell’s sequel to A Few Best Men is being introduced at Efm.
Arclight Films is showing first footage to Berlin buyers on A Few Less Men, the comedy sequel to its hit A Few Best Men [pictured].
Executive producer Gary Hamilton and his team have already struck deals in Australia and New Zealand (StudioCanal), Italy (Lucky Red), pan-Eastern Europe (Modus Vivendi), pan-Middle East (Italia Films), Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia (Eastwood Holdings), and Vietnam (Galaxy).
Producers Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers, Share Stallings, and Gorean Films Limited produce the story based on a screenplay by Dean Craig about two friends who must transport their friend’s coffin to London after they are stranded in the Australian bush.
Mark Lamprell directed A Few Less Men and Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall, and Kevin Bishop reprise their roles.
Arclight Films’ Efm sales slate includes psychedelic thriller Happy Birthday featuring an appearance by Aerosmith frontman Steve Tyler, and 3-D horror...
Arclight Films is showing first footage to Berlin buyers on A Few Less Men, the comedy sequel to its hit A Few Best Men [pictured].
Executive producer Gary Hamilton and his team have already struck deals in Australia and New Zealand (StudioCanal), Italy (Lucky Red), pan-Eastern Europe (Modus Vivendi), pan-Middle East (Italia Films), Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia (Eastwood Holdings), and Vietnam (Galaxy).
Producers Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers, Share Stallings, and Gorean Films Limited produce the story based on a screenplay by Dean Craig about two friends who must transport their friend’s coffin to London after they are stranded in the Australian bush.
Mark Lamprell directed A Few Less Men and Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall, and Kevin Bishop reprise their roles.
Arclight Films’ Efm sales slate includes psychedelic thriller Happy Birthday featuring an appearance by Aerosmith frontman Steve Tyler, and 3-D horror...
- 2/14/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Daniel Radcliffe is heading down under for the production of Jungle in Queensland.
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Queensland is set host the production of major international film, Jungle, which will provide about 100 screen industry jobs and inject $5.4 million into the local economy.
The Arclight Films/Screen Australia production, starring Daniel Radcliffe, is based on Yossi Ghinsberg's bestselling memoir of the same name and will be shot in South East Queensland as well as at Village Roadshow studios.
Jungle is produced by Dana Lustig (Dancing at the Blue Laguna, Thousand Kisses Keep), Gary Hamilton (Lord of War, Bait 3D, The Bank Job), Mike Gabrawy (Resident Evil, Bait 3D, Outcast), and Greg Mclean (Wolf Creek, The Darkness). Executive producer is Todd Fellman (Bait 3D, A Few Best Men).
Queensland-based producer Todd Fellman (Daybreakers, Mental), of Story Bridge Films, is behind the production and is working with Arclight Films.
It is directed by Greg McLean (Wolf Creek,...
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Queensland is set host the production of major international film, Jungle, which will provide about 100 screen industry jobs and inject $5.4 million into the local economy.
The Arclight Films/Screen Australia production, starring Daniel Radcliffe, is based on Yossi Ghinsberg's bestselling memoir of the same name and will be shot in South East Queensland as well as at Village Roadshow studios.
Jungle is produced by Dana Lustig (Dancing at the Blue Laguna, Thousand Kisses Keep), Gary Hamilton (Lord of War, Bait 3D, The Bank Job), Mike Gabrawy (Resident Evil, Bait 3D, Outcast), and Greg Mclean (Wolf Creek, The Darkness). Executive producer is Todd Fellman (Bait 3D, A Few Best Men).
Queensland-based producer Todd Fellman (Daybreakers, Mental), of Story Bridge Films, is behind the production and is working with Arclight Films.
It is directed by Greg McLean (Wolf Creek,...
- 2/11/2016
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
Arclight Films has announced the start of principal Photography in Perth, Western Australia, on A Few Less Men and a slew of key pre-sales.
Rights to Mark Lamprell’s sequel to A Few Best Men have gone in Australia and New Zealand (StudioCanal), Italy (Lucky Red), Middle East (Italia Films), Eastern Europe (Modus Vivendi), Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia (Eastwood Holdings) and Vietnam (Galaxy).
Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Kevin Bishop reprise their roles in the story of men who must take their friend’s coffin back to London after a crash landing leaves them stranded in the Australian bush. Dean Craig once again is the writer.
Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers and Share Stallings and Gorean Films Limited are producing and Ingenious, Screen Australia, ScreenWest and Lotterywest, Arclight Films, New Oz and The Post Lounge are co-financiers.
Craig, Arclight chief Gary Hamilton, Mark Lazarus, James Vernon and Josh Kesselman served as executive producers.
Shane Jacobson, [link...
Rights to Mark Lamprell’s sequel to A Few Best Men have gone in Australia and New Zealand (StudioCanal), Italy (Lucky Red), Middle East (Italia Films), Eastern Europe (Modus Vivendi), Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia (Eastwood Holdings) and Vietnam (Galaxy).
Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Kevin Bishop reprise their roles in the story of men who must take their friend’s coffin back to London after a crash landing leaves them stranded in the Australian bush. Dean Craig once again is the writer.
Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers and Share Stallings and Gorean Films Limited are producing and Ingenious, Screen Australia, ScreenWest and Lotterywest, Arclight Films, New Oz and The Post Lounge are co-financiers.
Craig, Arclight chief Gary Hamilton, Mark Lazarus, James Vernon and Josh Kesselman served as executive producers.
Shane Jacobson, [link...
- 11/4/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Arclight Films has announced the start of principal Photography in Perth, Western Australia, on A Few Less Men and a slew of key pre-sales.
Rights to Mark Lamprell’s sequel to A Few Best Men have gone in Australia and New Zealand (StudioCanal), Italy (Lucky Red), Middle East (Italia Films), Eastern Europe (Modus Vivendi), Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia (Eastwood Holdings) and Vietnam (Galaxy).
Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Kevin Bishop reprise their roles in the story of men who must take their friend’s coffin back to London after a crash landing leaves them stranded in the Australian bush. Dean Craig once again is the writer.
Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers and Share Stallings and Gorean Films Limited are producing and Ingenious, Screen Australia, ScreenWest and Lotterywest, Arclight Films, New Oz and The Post Lounge are co-financiers.
Craig, Arclight chief Gary Hamilton, Mark Lazarus, James Vernon and Josh Kesselman served as executive producers.
Shane Jacobson, [link...
Rights to Mark Lamprell’s sequel to A Few Best Men have gone in Australia and New Zealand (StudioCanal), Italy (Lucky Red), Middle East (Italia Films), Eastern Europe (Modus Vivendi), Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia (Eastwood Holdings) and Vietnam (Galaxy).
Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Kevin Bishop reprise their roles in the story of men who must take their friend’s coffin back to London after a crash landing leaves them stranded in the Australian bush. Dean Craig once again is the writer.
Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers and Share Stallings and Gorean Films Limited are producing and Ingenious, Screen Australia, ScreenWest and Lotterywest, Arclight Films, New Oz and The Post Lounge are co-financiers.
Craig, Arclight chief Gary Hamilton, Mark Lazarus, James Vernon and Josh Kesselman served as executive producers.
Shane Jacobson, [link...
- 11/4/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Now filming in Perth,. the sequel to Stephan Elliott's 2011 hit A Few Best Men boasts a supporting cast headed by some top comedic names and a few who are better known for dramas. A Few Less Men sees Shane Jacobson, Ryan Corr, Deborah Mailman, Jeremy Sims, Darren Gilshenan, Lynette Curran, Pamela Shaw and Sacha Horler playing a motley array of characters whom the lead trio encounters on their way back to London. Directed by Mark Lamprell and scripted by Dean Craig, the sequel follows the lads played by Xavier Samuel, Kevin Bishop and Kris Marshall as they transport their mate Luke.s coffin across Australia after a forced plane landing strands them in the middle of the bush. Jacobson is Mungus, whom the lads bump into after he accidentally takes Luke.s coffin home with him. Corr is mad cousin Henry, Mailman is a cop, Sims is a pilot...
- 11/4/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Goddess. Mark Lamprell is directing A Few Less Men, the sequel to Stephan Elliott's 2011 hit comedy A Few Best Men. Lamprell takes over from Not Suitable for Children's Peter Templeman, who was named as the director when Screen Australia announced its investment in the project last month. Scripted by Dean Craig, A Few Less Men will see Xavier Samuel, Kevin Bishop and Kris Marshall reprise their roles as the guys who transport their mate.s coffin across Australia after a forced plane landing strands them in the middle of the bush.
Shooting is set to start on October 26 in Western Australia, produced by Tania Chambers, Laurence Malkin and Share Stallings, their second collaboration after Kill Me Three Times.
Chambers tells If, "The change of director was a very amicable and mutual decision. We continue to look for projects to do with Peter and are very excited to work with Mark.
Shooting is set to start on October 26 in Western Australia, produced by Tania Chambers, Laurence Malkin and Share Stallings, their second collaboration after Kill Me Three Times.
Chambers tells If, "The change of director was a very amicable and mutual decision. We continue to look for projects to do with Peter and are very excited to work with Mark.
- 9/13/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The company has secured a raft of key sales on the comedy follow-up to A Few Best Men and announced from Toronto an October 26 production start in Western Australia.
Deals have closed in Australia and New Zealand (StudioCanal), Italy (Lucky Red), Middle East (Italia Films), Eastern Europe (Modus Vivendi), Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia (Eastwood Holdings) and Vietnam (Galaxy).
Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Kevin Bishop will reprise their roles in the follow-up to the 2011 wedding comedy (pictured) written by Dean Craig.
Mark Lamprell directs and Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers and Share Stallings produce. Financiers include Ingenious, Screen Australia, ScreenWest and LotteryWest, Arclight Films, New Oz and The Post Lounge.
Craig serves as executive producer with Arclight chief Gary Hamilton, Mark Lazarus, James Vernon and Josh Kesselman.
Deals have closed in Australia and New Zealand (StudioCanal), Italy (Lucky Red), Middle East (Italia Films), Eastern Europe (Modus Vivendi), Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia (Eastwood Holdings) and Vietnam (Galaxy).
Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Kevin Bishop will reprise their roles in the follow-up to the 2011 wedding comedy (pictured) written by Dean Craig.
Mark Lamprell directs and Laurence Malkin, Tania Chambers and Share Stallings produce. Financiers include Ingenious, Screen Australia, ScreenWest and LotteryWest, Arclight Films, New Oz and The Post Lounge.
Craig serves as executive producer with Arclight chief Gary Hamilton, Mark Lazarus, James Vernon and Josh Kesselman.
- 9/12/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Oscar winning producer Bruna Papandrea is set to recieve this year's Orry Kelly International Award at the Australians in Film Awards in Los Angeles.
On October 25, Australians in Film will host its annual AiF Awards and Benefit Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles..
Actor, Elizabeth Debicki, has taken out the Breakthrough Talent of 2015 Award..
Presenter Carrie Bickmore will be master of ceremonies at this year.s awards, which celebrates the achievements of Australians working in Hollywood and also recognises the contribution of individuals to the Australian film industry.
.The Orry Kelly International Award is given to an Australian who has paved the way for other Australians in the entertainment industry and who has provided much support, mentoring and inspiration to others..
Papandrea's credits include Milk, Wild and Gone Girl.
Previous Orry Kelly honorees have included director Baz Luhrmann, film executive Greg Coote and filmmaking collective, Blue Tongue Films.
On October 25, Australians in Film will host its annual AiF Awards and Benefit Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles..
Actor, Elizabeth Debicki, has taken out the Breakthrough Talent of 2015 Award..
Presenter Carrie Bickmore will be master of ceremonies at this year.s awards, which celebrates the achievements of Australians working in Hollywood and also recognises the contribution of individuals to the Australian film industry.
.The Orry Kelly International Award is given to an Australian who has paved the way for other Australians in the entertainment industry and who has provided much support, mentoring and inspiration to others..
Papandrea's credits include Milk, Wild and Gone Girl.
Previous Orry Kelly honorees have included director Baz Luhrmann, film executive Greg Coote and filmmaking collective, Blue Tongue Films.
- 9/9/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Guy Ritchie’s spy-themed GQ fashion shoot. Pure popcorn nonsense, sleek and chic and vaguely funny, but instantly forgettable. I’m “biast” (pro): nothing
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
I’ve literally just come from a multiplex showing of The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and already I’ve forgotten it. I seem to recall not disliking it while it was unspooling, so I guess that’s good? Now, though, I’m struggling to come up with a reason for the existence of this movie at all. Was there a demand for a big-screen version of the 60s TV show that I was unaware of? Or has Hollywood simply run out of old properties to do over? Is there a trend thinktank working somewhere in New York or London that is desperately trying to get us all into Cold War chic...
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
I’ve literally just come from a multiplex showing of The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and already I’ve forgotten it. I seem to recall not disliking it while it was unspooling, so I guess that’s good? Now, though, I’m struggling to come up with a reason for the existence of this movie at all. Was there a demand for a big-screen version of the 60s TV show that I was unaware of? Or has Hollywood simply run out of old properties to do over? Is there a trend thinktank working somewhere in New York or London that is desperately trying to get us all into Cold War chic...
- 8/14/2015
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Sony Pictures Australian rom-com Spin Out starring Xavier Samuel and Morgan Griffin is set for a Shepparton, Victoria shoot.
The film, originally titled Circle Work, will start shooting in the Victorian country town from August 18.
Samuel (Fury, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn . Part 2, A Few Best Men) will star alongside Griffin (San Andreas, Louder Than Words, Charlie & Boots) and be supported by a talented group of actors that include Lincoln Lewis (Gallipoli, Tomorrow When the War Began), Melissa Bergland (Winners and Losers, Relative Happiness), Tessa James (Love Child, Home and Away) and Brooke McClymont, of Australia¹s number one country group, The McClymonts. .
The film follows a relationship between two long-time friends, Billy (Samuel) and Lucy (Griffin) who are both in denial over their desire for each other. .
But as change beckons, they must confront their feelings amidst the backdrop of their town.s Ute Muster and annual B&S...
The film, originally titled Circle Work, will start shooting in the Victorian country town from August 18.
Samuel (Fury, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn . Part 2, A Few Best Men) will star alongside Griffin (San Andreas, Louder Than Words, Charlie & Boots) and be supported by a talented group of actors that include Lincoln Lewis (Gallipoli, Tomorrow When the War Began), Melissa Bergland (Winners and Losers, Relative Happiness), Tessa James (Love Child, Home and Away) and Brooke McClymont, of Australia¹s number one country group, The McClymonts. .
The film follows a relationship between two long-time friends, Billy (Samuel) and Lucy (Griffin) who are both in denial over their desire for each other. .
But as change beckons, they must confront their feelings amidst the backdrop of their town.s Ute Muster and annual B&S...
- 8/12/2015
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
Backing also allocated to China-Australia co-production The Nest.
Investment from Screen Australia means filming is set to go ahead on A Few Less Men, the sequel to 2011 ensemble comedy A Few Best Men.
At the same board meeting, the government agency also backed Kimble Rendall’s The Nest, a China-Australia co-production to be primarily made in Australia.
Arclight Films International will represent both films.
A Few Less Men will see Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Kevin Bishop return to their roles as hapless friends, who become stranded in the Australian bush with a friend’s body after their plane makes a forced landing.
It is understood that Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect), who played Daphne in the first film, will not reprise her role.
A Few Best Men screenwriter Dean Craig (Death At A Funeral) will return to pen the sequel, although he will not direct as previously reported.
Peter Templeman will take on directing duties, marking his second...
Investment from Screen Australia means filming is set to go ahead on A Few Less Men, the sequel to 2011 ensemble comedy A Few Best Men.
At the same board meeting, the government agency also backed Kimble Rendall’s The Nest, a China-Australia co-production to be primarily made in Australia.
Arclight Films International will represent both films.
A Few Less Men will see Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Kevin Bishop return to their roles as hapless friends, who become stranded in the Australian bush with a friend’s body after their plane makes a forced landing.
It is understood that Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect), who played Daphne in the first film, will not reprise her role.
A Few Best Men screenwriter Dean Craig (Death At A Funeral) will return to pen the sequel, although he will not direct as previously reported.
Peter Templeman will take on directing duties, marking his second...
- 8/4/2015
- by Sandy.George@me.com (Sandy George)
- ScreenDaily
Kimble Rendall.s 3D action adventure The Nest, a sequel to A Few Best Men and a TV drama starring Rebecca Gibney are being co-funded by Screen Australia.
The agency is investing $3.19 million in the three projects, a remarkable economic multiplier as the combined budgets are $38.4 million.
An official Australian/Chinese co-production, The Nest tells of the discovery of a well-preserved mummified Emperor from 200 BC China, which unleashes a 2,000 year-old nightmare.
Arclight Films, which produced Rendall.s Chinese hit Bait 3D, is producing through Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye and Mark Lazarus with a Chinese partner yet to be identified.
Shooting in Australia and China is due to start in the fourth quarter with an international cast. Tait Brady.s Label is the Australian distributor.
Rendall has been developing the script since he finished Bait. "I was researching Chinese history," he tells If today on the line from Beijing.. "The Nest...
The agency is investing $3.19 million in the three projects, a remarkable economic multiplier as the combined budgets are $38.4 million.
An official Australian/Chinese co-production, The Nest tells of the discovery of a well-preserved mummified Emperor from 200 BC China, which unleashes a 2,000 year-old nightmare.
Arclight Films, which produced Rendall.s Chinese hit Bait 3D, is producing through Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye and Mark Lazarus with a Chinese partner yet to be identified.
Shooting in Australia and China is due to start in the fourth quarter with an international cast. Tait Brady.s Label is the Australian distributor.
Rendall has been developing the script since he finished Bait. "I was researching Chinese history," he tells If today on the line from Beijing.. "The Nest...
- 8/4/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia has injected almost $1.6 million in funding into eight new projects through its Multiplatform Drama program..
The program is intended to support unorthodox projects released on a variety of platforms.
Screen Australia senior investment manager, Tim Phillips, said the new slate demonstrated the fund.s twin goals of supporting exciting new teams and finding fresh ideas from established talent..
"Funding from Screen Australia helps deliver on the promise and potential of these ideas, and assists content makers release and market their stories worldwide,. he said.
Screen Australia head of production, Sally Caplan, said the fund was both creator and audience focused.
.Adelaide.s RackaRacka and Triptych Pictures are the latest team supported under the fund to deliver views in the many millions with their Versus series," she said..
"For brave local content which is connecting with audiences globally, you need look no further than our Multiplatform fund..
.The eight...
The program is intended to support unorthodox projects released on a variety of platforms.
Screen Australia senior investment manager, Tim Phillips, said the new slate demonstrated the fund.s twin goals of supporting exciting new teams and finding fresh ideas from established talent..
"Funding from Screen Australia helps deliver on the promise and potential of these ideas, and assists content makers release and market their stories worldwide,. he said.
Screen Australia head of production, Sally Caplan, said the fund was both creator and audience focused.
.Adelaide.s RackaRacka and Triptych Pictures are the latest team supported under the fund to deliver views in the many millions with their Versus series," she said..
"For brave local content which is connecting with audiences globally, you need look no further than our Multiplatform fund..
.The eight...
- 7/8/2015
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Selma"
This Oscar nominee for Best Picture is set in 1965, but it still feels timely in 2015. "Selma" chronicles the Selma to Montgomery civil rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (David Oyelowo), resulting in President Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. "Selma" had its digital release on April 21, but it's available on DVD/Blu-ray, Netflix (via DVD/Blu-ray), and Redbox on May 5. The Blu-ray includes deleted and extended scenes, behind-the-scenes documentaries, newsreels, and feature commentary from director Ava DuVernay and Oyelowo. Check out this exclusive clip on the making of the movie.
"Fifty Shades of Grey"
How steamy do you like your "Fifty Shades"? The first movie in the series was available on Digital HD on May...
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Selma"
This Oscar nominee for Best Picture is set in 1965, but it still feels timely in 2015. "Selma" chronicles the Selma to Montgomery civil rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (David Oyelowo), resulting in President Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. "Selma" had its digital release on April 21, but it's available on DVD/Blu-ray, Netflix (via DVD/Blu-ray), and Redbox on May 5. The Blu-ray includes deleted and extended scenes, behind-the-scenes documentaries, newsreels, and feature commentary from director Ava DuVernay and Oyelowo. Check out this exclusive clip on the making of the movie.
"Fifty Shades of Grey"
How steamy do you like your "Fifty Shades"? The first movie in the series was available on Digital HD on May...
- 5/4/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
In May we will see almost 60 titles leave Netflix, but nearly 60 titles are being added. One of the big warnings I will heed is that you’ve got until May 5 to watch Skyfall, so get on that. The Netflix original Grace & Frankie makes its debut on May 8 and stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston.
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, The Boxtrolls, and Fruitvale Station are just some of the great titles heading your way next month. Check out the full list of new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix.
Available May 1
Beyond Clueless (2014)
Jimi: All Is by My Side (2013)
Legally Blonde (2001)
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
Longmire: Season 3
No No: A Dockumentary (2014)
Shameless: Series 10
The Last Waltz (1978)
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)
Underclassman (2015)
Witnesses: Season 1
Available May 2
Lalaloopsy: Festival of Sugary Sweets (2015)
LeapFrog Letter Factory Adventures: Amazing Word Explorers (2015)
Available May 3
Anita (2013)
D.L. Hughley...
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, The Boxtrolls, and Fruitvale Station are just some of the great titles heading your way next month. Check out the full list of new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix.
Available May 1
Beyond Clueless (2014)
Jimi: All Is by My Side (2013)
Legally Blonde (2001)
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
Longmire: Season 3
No No: A Dockumentary (2014)
Shameless: Series 10
The Last Waltz (1978)
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)
Underclassman (2015)
Witnesses: Season 1
Available May 2
Lalaloopsy: Festival of Sugary Sweets (2015)
LeapFrog Letter Factory Adventures: Amazing Word Explorers (2015)
Available May 3
Anita (2013)
D.L. Hughley...
- 4/22/2015
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
May on Netflix brings more high-profile original series, including "Grace and Frankie," starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as two women who bond when their husbands -- Sam Waterston and Martin Sheen -- reveal they're gay and leave their wives to be together. It's from Marta Kauffman, the co-creator of "Friends."
Also new, the sci-fi mystery series "Between," in which a disease has wiped out everyone over 21. Unlike other Netflix series, "Between" will air a new episode every week for six weeks, beginning on May 21. Jennette McCurdy from "iCarly" stars.
And debuting on May 22: A comedy special from Jen Kirkman, best known for her appearances on "Chelsea Lately" and "Drunk History."
Here's a full rundown of what's new on Netflix in May 2015, provided by Netflix. As always, all titles and dates are subject to change. We've also go you covered in terms of what's leaving Netflix in May 2015, in case you were wondering.
Also new, the sci-fi mystery series "Between," in which a disease has wiped out everyone over 21. Unlike other Netflix series, "Between" will air a new episode every week for six weeks, beginning on May 21. Jennette McCurdy from "iCarly" stars.
And debuting on May 22: A comedy special from Jen Kirkman, best known for her appearances on "Chelsea Lately" and "Drunk History."
Here's a full rundown of what's new on Netflix in May 2015, provided by Netflix. As always, all titles and dates are subject to change. We've also go you covered in terms of what's leaving Netflix in May 2015, in case you were wondering.
- 4/22/2015
- by Sharon Knolle
- Moviefone
Go big or go small- just avoid the middle ground in Australian film budgets.
That approach is being advocated by some industry executives and producers in response to the global trend which sees many mid-level films being marginalised.
.In light of the recent flight of the indie audiences in Australia and worldwide and the fact that indie films are struggling in the cinematic marketplace, there will be an increasing bifurcation of the production landscape,. predicts Safc CEO Richard Harris.
.There has long been a discussion about what has been dubbed the .dead zone. for feature films, somewhere between $5m-$15m.
.Some Australian producers will continue to see cinema as the main game for their film and therefore they will think about their budget in terms of competing in what is an increasingly difficult theatrical space.
.Others, however, will be . or in many cases already are . thinking about making their film...
That approach is being advocated by some industry executives and producers in response to the global trend which sees many mid-level films being marginalised.
.In light of the recent flight of the indie audiences in Australia and worldwide and the fact that indie films are struggling in the cinematic marketplace, there will be an increasing bifurcation of the production landscape,. predicts Safc CEO Richard Harris.
.There has long been a discussion about what has been dubbed the .dead zone. for feature films, somewhere between $5m-$15m.
.Some Australian producers will continue to see cinema as the main game for their film and therefore they will think about their budget in terms of competing in what is an increasingly difficult theatrical space.
.Others, however, will be . or in many cases already are . thinking about making their film...
- 9/11/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Truth, a Us political drama starring Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford, will start shooting in Sydney in early October.
Redford will play former CBS News anchor Dan Rather with Blanchett as his producer Mary Mapes in the film which will mark the directing debut of screenwriter James Vanderbilt, whose credits include the first two instalments of The Amazing Spider-Man, White House Down and Zodiac.
The plot follows the scandal that ensued after Rather reported on 60 Minutes in 2004 that George W. Bush.s father arranged for him to serve in the National Guard to avoid the Vietnam War draft.
Subsequently CBS launched an investigation into whether the documents quoted in the story were forgeries and Mapes was fired for so-called lapses in judgment.
Rather left CBS News in 2006 and then sued CBS, parent company Viacom and senior management for making him a .scapegoat. in the story. The suit was dismissed by...
Redford will play former CBS News anchor Dan Rather with Blanchett as his producer Mary Mapes in the film which will mark the directing debut of screenwriter James Vanderbilt, whose credits include the first two instalments of The Amazing Spider-Man, White House Down and Zodiac.
The plot follows the scandal that ensued after Rather reported on 60 Minutes in 2004 that George W. Bush.s father arranged for him to serve in the National Guard to avoid the Vietnam War draft.
Subsequently CBS launched an investigation into whether the documents quoted in the story were forgeries and Mapes was fired for so-called lapses in judgment.
Rather left CBS News in 2006 and then sued CBS, parent company Viacom and senior management for making him a .scapegoat. in the story. The suit was dismissed by...
- 8/28/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
After shooting his debut film The Rocket in northern Laos and Thailand, Kim Mordaunt will go back to the region to direct a biopic about the legendary Australian combat photo-journalist Neil Davis.
One Crowded Hour is based on Tim Bowden.s biography of that title and is set in Australia, Vietnam and Cambodia.
For more than 20 years from the early 1960s, Davis brought enduring images of the full horror of war directly from the battlefront to the world.s TV.s screens.
After surviving numerous wars he was killed in September 1985 while filming an attempted coup in the streets of Bangkok. His still-running camera recorded his own death.
Andy Cox is writing the screenplay for producers Todd Fellman (Bait, Mental, A Few Best Men) and Lance Kelleher, with Screen Australia funding development.
.We will shoot mostly in Australia and likely Vietnam but are yet to scout in Asia so we...
One Crowded Hour is based on Tim Bowden.s biography of that title and is set in Australia, Vietnam and Cambodia.
For more than 20 years from the early 1960s, Davis brought enduring images of the full horror of war directly from the battlefront to the world.s TV.s screens.
After surviving numerous wars he was killed in September 1985 while filming an attempted coup in the streets of Bangkok. His still-running camera recorded his own death.
Andy Cox is writing the screenplay for producers Todd Fellman (Bait, Mental, A Few Best Men) and Lance Kelleher, with Screen Australia funding development.
.We will shoot mostly in Australia and likely Vietnam but are yet to scout in Asia so we...
- 7/24/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Our International Sales Agent (Isa) of the Day coverage has resumed for this year's Cannes Film Festival. We will feature successful, upcoming, innovative and trailblazing agents from around the world (during and after the festival) and cover the latest trends in sales and distribution. Beyond the numbers and deals, this segment will also share inspirational and unique stories of how these individuals have evolved and paved their way in the industry, and what they envision for the new waves in global cinema.
Clay Epstein is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Acquisitions for Arclight Films, a leading international film sales company with a strong global reach, including the Easternlight and Darclight brands that rule in the Asian and genre markets. Arclight has a long list of titles that spans across the genres, including epic period action The Last Knights with Clive Owen and Morgan Freeman, family film Paper Planes starring Sam Worthington, thriller Reclaim starring John Cusack, Outcast starring Hyden Christiansen and Nicholas Cage, and the animated adventure Legend of A Rabbit: Martial of Fire 3D.
Clay embarked on his film career in Los Angeles back in the days when Pulp Fiction and El Mariachi were changing the playing field for independent cinema. His broad experience in the film world equips him with a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process - a great advantage and benefit for any of his clients.
Clay shares more about Arclight Films, his experience from the days of the indie film explosion in Los Angeles, and why America's television renaissance is keeping the film business on its toes.
Please share an overview of Arclight Films.
I joined Arclight Films just over two years ago as Vice President of Sales and Acquisitions. Arclight was started 12 years ago by Gary Hamilton, and is an Australian based company with its headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in Sydney, London, Beijing, and Toronto.
We have three divisions of the company, which is more of a branding exercise. Arclight Films is the gold standard, with titles like The Bank Job, Lord of War, and Predestination under its banner.
Darclight is for the edgy genre driven cinema, has nothing to do with budget level, but more with genre. Bait 3D, a 25 million dollar film under Darclight, was number one in the Chinese box office last year. It also carries some of the best award-winning modest budgeted horror films coming from the world of cinema right now. Wolf Creek 1 and 2 also fall under Darclight, as does Grave Encounters 1 & 2.
Our Easternlight division focuses on Asian cinema. We're representing the biggest films coming out of Asia with names like Jet Li, Chow Yun Fat and Donnie Yen. We also sell non-Asian cinema into Asia, and have an aggressive share in this market because of the level of cinema that we're selling. Recent success includes Special ID starring Donnie Yen and Badges of Fury starring Jet Li.
What distinguishes Arclight in the global market?
Let's take China for example. They're looking at commercial films in the west more than noncommercial films in China: cast driven, big budget commercial content, special effects, branded content, 3D big movies, as well as the cast-driven Chinese films. A Jet Li or Donnie Yen film, which might be a limited release in some western territories, will be a number one film throughout Asia, and will earn millions in the box office. We’re excelling in this market, because we truly understand its stars, the content, the filmmakers and especially the cultural idiosyncrasies - this sets us apart from the rest.
We’re also closely tied to the production aspects of half of our slate. This means a combination of development, packaging, and co-production possibilities. There's some incredible cinema coming out of Australia right now. It's a renaissance, and we have many Australian co-productions with support from the Australian film industry. We're developing films that can be made in Australia's film infrastructure with budgets anywhere from 3-4 million up to 20-30 million. Our recent success includes Predestination starring Ethan Hawke, A Few Best Men, and the upcoming sequel A Few Less Men.
We're commercially driven; we know what our distributors want and what the audience is drawn to. We want to be able to make films that they're interested in and that there's a market for. We'll always have some art house films on the lineup because we're all cinephiles, and we need to support those filmmakers too.
How are sales going?
If I take a step back from my sales agent role for a moment, the truth is that the market has become nothing more than selective. Look at other industries. They're selective as well: the tech industry, the automotive industry, and the housing industry. If something doesn't work, if the TV breaks down, if the car does not meet consumer demand, they're not going to sell. If they're not the right shape, and the color's not good, that TV just won't sell. That's what's happening in the film industry. If the films are not what the consumer necessarily wants to see, if the film was not produced well, if the story is off, it's the wrong genre for the market, it just won't do well.
The reason why everyone is saying the market is tough is because yesteryear, you could sell a sub-par film and make money on it. There was an appetite for pure content regardless of quality. Today the challenge is to make a film within a manageable budget that will appeal to a global audience. Unless you have a major hit on your hands, the obstacle we all face is that the cost to produce a film continues to rise while the cost that distributors will pay is creeping downwards.
The market has become selective. The consumers have other choices. They're not going to sit in front of the TV and watch movies all day. There are so many other things that they can do, so we're competing for their free time. We're competing against apps and videogames. We have TV with many amazing series--it's the glory days of TV again. People will sit and watch whole seasons of shows like Breaking Bad, so we're competing for this time as well. What we offer them better be good enough to compete with all the other media that's out there - that's why we all say that it's getting tough.
What do you consider when reviewing potential films?
We all have responsibility to the company, to the audience, to our distributors and our clients. When we evaluate a project, we're thinking whether or not there's an audience. One of the first classes I had in film school said the film is not a film until there's an audience to see it. That stuck with me. I still think about that when I'm evaluating a film. My job is to get an audience for that film. What steps I'll take to get there can be placing it with the right distributor, finding the right festival to launch it at, or finding the right publicist. You have to take different steps depending on the film or the strategy, but my ultimate goal is to find the audience and to identify its potential size.
Please talk about Arclight's current projects.
We have some projects in postproduction including Outcast with Nicholas Cage and Hayden Christensen, Reclaim with John Cusack and Ryan Philippe, and The Last Knights with Clive Owen and Morgan Freeman. They have promos and trailers; we've been successful at securing distribution. It's thrilling to have seen those from go from script stage and then all the way to completion. Nothing beats when you see distributors lining up their release schedules.
We have some films in development that we've just announced: Heart of Darkness and The Nest. I'm looking forward to the next six to twelve months as these films come together.
There are projects that we became involved in during production, and we're lucky enough to be a part of, like Tell, with Jason Lee and Milo Ventimiglia. The distributors' response has been extremely positive.
What is your background?
I wanted to be in the movie business since day one. I never wanted to do anything else. There was a short period when I wanted to be a psychologist, but that was an excuse to avoid failure in what was then a less common field to major in.
I wanted to be an actor, writer and filmmaker. I went to film school when Pulp Fiction came out and Robert Rodriguez was making a name for himself. It was the birth of indie cinema (it was a brand in the early 90's), and I was right in that world as a film student. I remember meeting Robert Rodriguez at a book signing for “Rebel without a Crew” and he was incredibly inspiring. The possibilities seemed endless. Everyone thought that they were going to be the next Tarentino. There was a buzz! People were shooting all over La, such as Paul Thomas Anderson and Ben Stiller. There was a sense that film was breaking away from the studio system, and everyone could go and make an indie film. Inexpensive broadcast quality video was just about to break, but we were still dependent on film.
I learned on 16mm and was always in the labs at school. I spent more money on film processing at the labs than on tuition. I was cutting negatives at the school all night long. There was certainly encouragement to do things in a new and different way, but it's not really embraced when you try to do that in film school. There was a bit of a contradiction there, and my inflated plan to become the next Woody Allen was being stomped on.
I did a few short films and a feature. They were all horrible, but I learned the filmmaking process - that's what's important. I wrote a script. I raised money, and I made it. I learned that process, and I respect it so much; this helps me when I'm evaluating projects and meeting filmmakers. I understand what it takes to make a movie. It's hard to make a good film, and it’s hard to make a bad film. It's a tireless endeavor, and probably one of the most difficult things that a person could do. A filmmaker is so reliant on so many people, so much money and so much time. I am incredibly sympathetic to the endeavor.
Where does your drive come from?
I get passionate for everything I'm working on. I have to, because it influences everyone we work with. Our success relies on this... we're living in a parallel universe with the studios that have the resources to create awareness for its products. They have the marketing and publicity. Sometimes we don't have those means for our films, so we have to find creative ways to get them out there. This is where my drive comes from.
Learn more about Arclight's current lineup.
More About Arclight:
Arclight Films is one of the world’s leading international sales companies for theatrical, television and home video. Arclight Films has sold over 150 motion pictures including the Best Picture Oscar® winner Crash, and Golden Globe® Best Picture Nominee Bobby.
Arclight Films additionally encompasses subsidiary labels Darclight Films, the edgy genre-driven division of the company whose films include the worldwide horror hit Wolf Creek, action thriller Bait 3D and a current slate that includes Wolf Creek 2, and Easternlight, a specialty arm showcasing Asian cinema with the largest film library of any non Asian-based indie film label. Films sold under the Easternlight banner include the worldwide blockbuster Forbidden Kingdom starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, 14 Blades starring Donnie Yen, legendary auteur Chen Kaige's Sacrifice and a live action adaptation of the world-renowned legend Mulan, now in pre-production.
The latest additions to Easternlight include Outcast starring Nicholas Cage, now in post production, Special ID starring Donnie Yen, The Assassins starring Chow Yun Fat and Cannes Film Festival “Directors Fortnight” official selection and Toronto International Film Festival Gala Selection Dangerous Liaisons starring Zhang Ziyi, Cecilia Cheung and Jang Dong Gun.
Some of the latest additions to the Arclight Films’ slate include Last Knights starring Clive Owen and Morgan Freeman, Predestination starring Ethan Hawke, Reclaim starring John Cusack, Paper Planes starring Sam Worthington, and Left Behind starring Nicholas Cage.
Arclight Films maintains a presence at all major motion picture and television festivals and markets with offices in Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong, Beijing and Toronto.
For more information on Arclight Films, please visit www.arclightfilms.com...
Clay Epstein is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Acquisitions for Arclight Films, a leading international film sales company with a strong global reach, including the Easternlight and Darclight brands that rule in the Asian and genre markets. Arclight has a long list of titles that spans across the genres, including epic period action The Last Knights with Clive Owen and Morgan Freeman, family film Paper Planes starring Sam Worthington, thriller Reclaim starring John Cusack, Outcast starring Hyden Christiansen and Nicholas Cage, and the animated adventure Legend of A Rabbit: Martial of Fire 3D.
Clay embarked on his film career in Los Angeles back in the days when Pulp Fiction and El Mariachi were changing the playing field for independent cinema. His broad experience in the film world equips him with a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process - a great advantage and benefit for any of his clients.
Clay shares more about Arclight Films, his experience from the days of the indie film explosion in Los Angeles, and why America's television renaissance is keeping the film business on its toes.
Please share an overview of Arclight Films.
I joined Arclight Films just over two years ago as Vice President of Sales and Acquisitions. Arclight was started 12 years ago by Gary Hamilton, and is an Australian based company with its headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in Sydney, London, Beijing, and Toronto.
We have three divisions of the company, which is more of a branding exercise. Arclight Films is the gold standard, with titles like The Bank Job, Lord of War, and Predestination under its banner.
Darclight is for the edgy genre driven cinema, has nothing to do with budget level, but more with genre. Bait 3D, a 25 million dollar film under Darclight, was number one in the Chinese box office last year. It also carries some of the best award-winning modest budgeted horror films coming from the world of cinema right now. Wolf Creek 1 and 2 also fall under Darclight, as does Grave Encounters 1 & 2.
Our Easternlight division focuses on Asian cinema. We're representing the biggest films coming out of Asia with names like Jet Li, Chow Yun Fat and Donnie Yen. We also sell non-Asian cinema into Asia, and have an aggressive share in this market because of the level of cinema that we're selling. Recent success includes Special ID starring Donnie Yen and Badges of Fury starring Jet Li.
What distinguishes Arclight in the global market?
Let's take China for example. They're looking at commercial films in the west more than noncommercial films in China: cast driven, big budget commercial content, special effects, branded content, 3D big movies, as well as the cast-driven Chinese films. A Jet Li or Donnie Yen film, which might be a limited release in some western territories, will be a number one film throughout Asia, and will earn millions in the box office. We’re excelling in this market, because we truly understand its stars, the content, the filmmakers and especially the cultural idiosyncrasies - this sets us apart from the rest.
We’re also closely tied to the production aspects of half of our slate. This means a combination of development, packaging, and co-production possibilities. There's some incredible cinema coming out of Australia right now. It's a renaissance, and we have many Australian co-productions with support from the Australian film industry. We're developing films that can be made in Australia's film infrastructure with budgets anywhere from 3-4 million up to 20-30 million. Our recent success includes Predestination starring Ethan Hawke, A Few Best Men, and the upcoming sequel A Few Less Men.
We're commercially driven; we know what our distributors want and what the audience is drawn to. We want to be able to make films that they're interested in and that there's a market for. We'll always have some art house films on the lineup because we're all cinephiles, and we need to support those filmmakers too.
How are sales going?
If I take a step back from my sales agent role for a moment, the truth is that the market has become nothing more than selective. Look at other industries. They're selective as well: the tech industry, the automotive industry, and the housing industry. If something doesn't work, if the TV breaks down, if the car does not meet consumer demand, they're not going to sell. If they're not the right shape, and the color's not good, that TV just won't sell. That's what's happening in the film industry. If the films are not what the consumer necessarily wants to see, if the film was not produced well, if the story is off, it's the wrong genre for the market, it just won't do well.
The reason why everyone is saying the market is tough is because yesteryear, you could sell a sub-par film and make money on it. There was an appetite for pure content regardless of quality. Today the challenge is to make a film within a manageable budget that will appeal to a global audience. Unless you have a major hit on your hands, the obstacle we all face is that the cost to produce a film continues to rise while the cost that distributors will pay is creeping downwards.
The market has become selective. The consumers have other choices. They're not going to sit in front of the TV and watch movies all day. There are so many other things that they can do, so we're competing for their free time. We're competing against apps and videogames. We have TV with many amazing series--it's the glory days of TV again. People will sit and watch whole seasons of shows like Breaking Bad, so we're competing for this time as well. What we offer them better be good enough to compete with all the other media that's out there - that's why we all say that it's getting tough.
What do you consider when reviewing potential films?
We all have responsibility to the company, to the audience, to our distributors and our clients. When we evaluate a project, we're thinking whether or not there's an audience. One of the first classes I had in film school said the film is not a film until there's an audience to see it. That stuck with me. I still think about that when I'm evaluating a film. My job is to get an audience for that film. What steps I'll take to get there can be placing it with the right distributor, finding the right festival to launch it at, or finding the right publicist. You have to take different steps depending on the film or the strategy, but my ultimate goal is to find the audience and to identify its potential size.
Please talk about Arclight's current projects.
We have some projects in postproduction including Outcast with Nicholas Cage and Hayden Christensen, Reclaim with John Cusack and Ryan Philippe, and The Last Knights with Clive Owen and Morgan Freeman. They have promos and trailers; we've been successful at securing distribution. It's thrilling to have seen those from go from script stage and then all the way to completion. Nothing beats when you see distributors lining up their release schedules.
We have some films in development that we've just announced: Heart of Darkness and The Nest. I'm looking forward to the next six to twelve months as these films come together.
There are projects that we became involved in during production, and we're lucky enough to be a part of, like Tell, with Jason Lee and Milo Ventimiglia. The distributors' response has been extremely positive.
What is your background?
I wanted to be in the movie business since day one. I never wanted to do anything else. There was a short period when I wanted to be a psychologist, but that was an excuse to avoid failure in what was then a less common field to major in.
I wanted to be an actor, writer and filmmaker. I went to film school when Pulp Fiction came out and Robert Rodriguez was making a name for himself. It was the birth of indie cinema (it was a brand in the early 90's), and I was right in that world as a film student. I remember meeting Robert Rodriguez at a book signing for “Rebel without a Crew” and he was incredibly inspiring. The possibilities seemed endless. Everyone thought that they were going to be the next Tarentino. There was a buzz! People were shooting all over La, such as Paul Thomas Anderson and Ben Stiller. There was a sense that film was breaking away from the studio system, and everyone could go and make an indie film. Inexpensive broadcast quality video was just about to break, but we were still dependent on film.
I learned on 16mm and was always in the labs at school. I spent more money on film processing at the labs than on tuition. I was cutting negatives at the school all night long. There was certainly encouragement to do things in a new and different way, but it's not really embraced when you try to do that in film school. There was a bit of a contradiction there, and my inflated plan to become the next Woody Allen was being stomped on.
I did a few short films and a feature. They were all horrible, but I learned the filmmaking process - that's what's important. I wrote a script. I raised money, and I made it. I learned that process, and I respect it so much; this helps me when I'm evaluating projects and meeting filmmakers. I understand what it takes to make a movie. It's hard to make a good film, and it’s hard to make a bad film. It's a tireless endeavor, and probably one of the most difficult things that a person could do. A filmmaker is so reliant on so many people, so much money and so much time. I am incredibly sympathetic to the endeavor.
Where does your drive come from?
I get passionate for everything I'm working on. I have to, because it influences everyone we work with. Our success relies on this... we're living in a parallel universe with the studios that have the resources to create awareness for its products. They have the marketing and publicity. Sometimes we don't have those means for our films, so we have to find creative ways to get them out there. This is where my drive comes from.
Learn more about Arclight's current lineup.
More About Arclight:
Arclight Films is one of the world’s leading international sales companies for theatrical, television and home video. Arclight Films has sold over 150 motion pictures including the Best Picture Oscar® winner Crash, and Golden Globe® Best Picture Nominee Bobby.
Arclight Films additionally encompasses subsidiary labels Darclight Films, the edgy genre-driven division of the company whose films include the worldwide horror hit Wolf Creek, action thriller Bait 3D and a current slate that includes Wolf Creek 2, and Easternlight, a specialty arm showcasing Asian cinema with the largest film library of any non Asian-based indie film label. Films sold under the Easternlight banner include the worldwide blockbuster Forbidden Kingdom starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, 14 Blades starring Donnie Yen, legendary auteur Chen Kaige's Sacrifice and a live action adaptation of the world-renowned legend Mulan, now in pre-production.
The latest additions to Easternlight include Outcast starring Nicholas Cage, now in post production, Special ID starring Donnie Yen, The Assassins starring Chow Yun Fat and Cannes Film Festival “Directors Fortnight” official selection and Toronto International Film Festival Gala Selection Dangerous Liaisons starring Zhang Ziyi, Cecilia Cheung and Jang Dong Gun.
Some of the latest additions to the Arclight Films’ slate include Last Knights starring Clive Owen and Morgan Freeman, Predestination starring Ethan Hawke, Reclaim starring John Cusack, Paper Planes starring Sam Worthington, and Left Behind starring Nicholas Cage.
Arclight Films maintains a presence at all major motion picture and television festivals and markets with offices in Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong, Beijing and Toronto.
For more information on Arclight Films, please visit www.arclightfilms.com...
- 5/25/2014
- by Erin Grover
- Sydney's Buzz
The Trust
Nicolas Cage and "Boardwalk Empire" star Jack Huston are teaming for Alex and Ben Brewer's crime thriller "The Trust" from the Highland Film Group.
The pair play two evil cops who discover a strangely hidden and guarded safe filled with mysterious contents. Their lust for it unexpectedly thrusts them into a deadly well of corruption leaving them fighting for their lives. [Source: THR]
Southpaw
Forest Whitaker is in talks to join Antoine Fuqua's boxing drama "Southpaw" at The Weinstein Company. The story follows a former fighter (Jake Gyllenhaal) who tries to overcome a personal tragedy to recapture glory and help his young daughter.
The Kurt Sutter-scripted drama is also seeking Rachel McAdams to play the female lead, and Lupita Nyong'o to play the social worker watching out for the man. [Source: Deadline]
Knifeman
Tom Hollander and Daniel Mays will play the lead roles in the pilot for AMC's 18th...
Nicolas Cage and "Boardwalk Empire" star Jack Huston are teaming for Alex and Ben Brewer's crime thriller "The Trust" from the Highland Film Group.
The pair play two evil cops who discover a strangely hidden and guarded safe filled with mysterious contents. Their lust for it unexpectedly thrusts them into a deadly well of corruption leaving them fighting for their lives. [Source: THR]
Southpaw
Forest Whitaker is in talks to join Antoine Fuqua's boxing drama "Southpaw" at The Weinstein Company. The story follows a former fighter (Jake Gyllenhaal) who tries to overcome a personal tragedy to recapture glory and help his young daughter.
The Kurt Sutter-scripted drama is also seeking Rachel McAdams to play the female lead, and Lupita Nyong'o to play the social worker watching out for the man. [Source: Deadline]
Knifeman
Tom Hollander and Daniel Mays will play the lead roles in the pilot for AMC's 18th...
- 5/14/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Kevin Bishop, Kris Marshall and Xavier Samuel will reprise their roles in the sequel to Stephan Elliott's 2011 hit comedy A Few Best Men.
Set to shoot next January in Western Australia, A Few Less Men will mark the directing debut of. Dean Craig, who scripted. Death At A Funeral and A Few Best Men.
Craig wrote the sequel, which is said to involve three men in ill-fitting wedding tuxedos, a coffin, travel plans gone inexplicably awry, and more wholly inappropriate behavior.
The script development was funded by Arclight Films, which is launching sales at the Cannes Film Market, and ScreenWest..
Producers Laurence Malkin, Share Stallings and Gary Hamilton, the team behind the original, have partnered with producer Tania Chambers on the sequel. It's the second collaboration in Wa between Malkin, Stallings and Chambers following Kill Me Three Times, the Kriv Stenders-directed darkly comedic thriller starring Simon Pegg, Sullivan Stapleton,...
Set to shoot next January in Western Australia, A Few Less Men will mark the directing debut of. Dean Craig, who scripted. Death At A Funeral and A Few Best Men.
Craig wrote the sequel, which is said to involve three men in ill-fitting wedding tuxedos, a coffin, travel plans gone inexplicably awry, and more wholly inappropriate behavior.
The script development was funded by Arclight Films, which is launching sales at the Cannes Film Market, and ScreenWest..
Producers Laurence Malkin, Share Stallings and Gary Hamilton, the team behind the original, have partnered with producer Tania Chambers on the sequel. It's the second collaboration in Wa between Malkin, Stallings and Chambers following Kill Me Three Times, the Kriv Stenders-directed darkly comedic thriller starring Simon Pegg, Sullivan Stapleton,...
- 5/14/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Arclight arrives in Cannes with sales rights to A Few Less Men, the sequel to its 2011 comedy A Few Best Men.
Kevin Bishop, Kris Marshall and Xavier Samuel will reprise their roles and Dean Craig, who wrote the script with development funding from Arclight Films and ScreenWest, will make his feature directorial debut.
Laurence Malkin, Share Stallings and Arclight chief Gary Hamilton will produce A Few Less Men alongside Tania Chambers. Josh Kesselman will serve as executive producer.
The sequel is set to go before the cameras in Western Australia in January 2015.
Plot details remain under the proverbial wraps but what is known is the story will involve three men in ill-fitting wedding tuxedos, a coffin, travel plans gone inexplicably awry and more wholly inappropriate behavior.
“A Few Less Men is destined to be a success,” said Hamilton.
“We have an extremely talented cast and crew who all work incredibly well together, the result...
Kevin Bishop, Kris Marshall and Xavier Samuel will reprise their roles and Dean Craig, who wrote the script with development funding from Arclight Films and ScreenWest, will make his feature directorial debut.
Laurence Malkin, Share Stallings and Arclight chief Gary Hamilton will produce A Few Less Men alongside Tania Chambers. Josh Kesselman will serve as executive producer.
The sequel is set to go before the cameras in Western Australia in January 2015.
Plot details remain under the proverbial wraps but what is known is the story will involve three men in ill-fitting wedding tuxedos, a coffin, travel plans gone inexplicably awry and more wholly inappropriate behavior.
“A Few Less Men is destined to be a success,” said Hamilton.
“We have an extremely talented cast and crew who all work incredibly well together, the result...
- 5/14/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
A movie based on the Tony-winning Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone is being developed as a Canadian-Australian co-production.
Geoffrey Rush, who played the character known as Man in the Chair in the Australian stage production, is set to reprise the role in the film, which will be directed by Fred Schepisi.
A tongue-in-cheek tribute to the golden era of Broadway musicals, Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin, the plot sees a musical literally bursting to life in the man.s living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to find, and keep, her true love.
The lead Canadian producer is Rhombus Media.s Niv Fichman, whose credits include Silk, Enemy, Blindness, The Red Violin and Antiviral.
Aussie producer Antonia Barnard has confirmed her involvement .in the early stages.. Also aboard is producer Raquelle David, who spent six months with Fichman in Toronto last year developing the project,...
Geoffrey Rush, who played the character known as Man in the Chair in the Australian stage production, is set to reprise the role in the film, which will be directed by Fred Schepisi.
A tongue-in-cheek tribute to the golden era of Broadway musicals, Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin, the plot sees a musical literally bursting to life in the man.s living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to find, and keep, her true love.
The lead Canadian producer is Rhombus Media.s Niv Fichman, whose credits include Silk, Enemy, Blindness, The Red Violin and Antiviral.
Aussie producer Antonia Barnard has confirmed her involvement .in the early stages.. Also aboard is producer Raquelle David, who spent six months with Fichman in Toronto last year developing the project,...
- 4/14/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
An analysis of the Australian films released in cinemas in 2013 makes for grim reading, with a handful of critical and/or commercial successes outnumbered by misfires and under-achievers.
On the positive side, the debut films from directors Kim Mordaunt (The Rocket), Catriona McKenzie (Satellite Boy) and Mark Grentell (Backyard Ashes) unearthed talent with plenty of potential.
The year ended on a strong note with the Boxing Day launch of Jonathan Teplitzy.s The Railway Man, which ranks as the second-highest local grosser behind Baz Luhrmann.s The Great Gatsby, which amassed $27.4 million to become the fifth-biggest Australian title of all time.
Tellingly, the drama starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman raked in more money in its first week than the lifetime earnings of every other title. According to If.s estimate, the combined B.O. tally of the 26 local films and documentaries is $38.88 million, well short of 2012.s $47.9 million.
Only...
On the positive side, the debut films from directors Kim Mordaunt (The Rocket), Catriona McKenzie (Satellite Boy) and Mark Grentell (Backyard Ashes) unearthed talent with plenty of potential.
The year ended on a strong note with the Boxing Day launch of Jonathan Teplitzy.s The Railway Man, which ranks as the second-highest local grosser behind Baz Luhrmann.s The Great Gatsby, which amassed $27.4 million to become the fifth-biggest Australian title of all time.
Tellingly, the drama starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman raked in more money in its first week than the lifetime earnings of every other title. According to If.s estimate, the combined B.O. tally of the 26 local films and documentaries is $38.88 million, well short of 2012.s $47.9 million.
Only...
- 1/5/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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