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CNN Films and HBO Max have commissioned a new documentary about Little Richard , from Emmy-winning director Lisa Cortés ( All In: The Fight for Democracy ) of Cortés Filmworks. The film, Little Richard: I Am Everything (w/t), will take a deep dive into the life and career of the iconic musician, who did what he felt, and felt what he did—”at all costs”—presenting never-seen-before archival footage, as well as interviews with loved ones, colleagues, contemporary musicians and historians. Richard Penniman, also known as Little Richard, lived a life as large as his dreams, breaking barriers and becoming a global music superstar. He was a key architect of rock and roll, with his unique sound, performance and bravado launching the fresh and exciting new genre. The creative genius behind tunes ranging from “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally” to “The Magic School Bus Theme” also personified the fearless independence that rock inspired, despite the new music’s ascendance during … [Read more...] about CNN Films, HBO Max Commission Little Richard Doc ‘I Am Everything’ From ‘All In’ Filmmaker Lisa Cortés

EXCLUSIVE : George Miller is distracted. Five minutes into our meeting, he begs forgiveness to take a quick call. And then, on an iPad tilted in his direction, the filmmaker watches as a camera feed from the Australian outback offers him a live view of a pre-shoot for his next feature, Furiosa . His supervising stunt coordinator and second unit director, Guy Norris, whose work with Miller stretches back to 1981’s Mad Max sequel The Road Warrior , is already shooting sequences for the new film. Set 15 years before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road , the film will tell the backstory of Charlize Theron’s enigmatic Furiosa, this time played by Anya Taylor-Joy. “Here I am doing an interview with you halfway across the world, and I’m able to look at this footage being shot far west from where I am and we’re discussing it as we go through the process,” says Miller, marveling at the technology. “It’s amazing, really.” It has been seven years since Fury Road … [Read more...] about Inside George Miller’s 20-Year Quest To Make ‘Three Thousand Years Of Longing’, As ‘Furiosa’ Revs Her Engines – Cannes

EXCLUSIVE: Hulu’s WeWork director Jed Rothstein is forging landmark Sky documentary Once Upon a Time in Londongrad, exploring 14 mysterious deaths in the UK with alleged connections to Russia over two decades. Scroll down for the trailer. Oscar-winning production outfit Rise Films is behind the show in association with Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, BuzzFeed Studios and Concordia Studio. Helmed by investigative reporter Heidi Blake, the doc series is incredibly timely and will examine how Vladimir Putin’s two decades in power have made the UK reliant on Russian money and thereby led to missed opportunities to contain the Kremlin. The deaths, which include high-profiles such as Alexander Litvinenko, will be explored in connection with the hidden underworld of Russian exiles in London, coming as high-profile Russians living in the UK such as former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich face sanctions. The issue has been a hot … [Read more...] about ‘Once Upon A Time In Londongrad’: Sky Greenlights Landmark Doc Series From Hulu’s ‘WeWork’ Director Jed Rothstein

EXCLUSIVE : UK film outfit Lightbulb Film Distribution has picked up well-received Sundance sci-fi comedy Something In The Dirt , marking the company’s biggest acquisition to date. Shot during the pandemic, the intimate film is directed by and starring Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson, the filmmaking duo behind Synchronic and The Endless . For their fifth feature, the pair have taken on a meta mystery. When neighbours John and Levi witness supernatural events in their Los Angeles apartment building, they realise documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives. Down an ever-deeper, darker rabbit hole, their friendship frays as they uncover the dangers of the phenomena, the city and each other. The deal was negotiated with Tatyana Joffe of XYZ Films. Lightbulb plan to release the film theatrically in Q4. Commented Sales and Acquisitions Director, Peter Thompson: “We are delighted to be bringing Something In The Dirt to … [Read more...] about Sundance Pic ‘Something In The Dirt’ Sells To UK Marking Lightbulb’s Biggest Acquisition To Date

Miranda Otto, Jesse Spence and Guy Pearce are among the high-profile stars featuring on Disney+’s debut slate in Australia and New Zealand. Announced at an event at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art, the 2022/23 slate comprises three dramas, four documentaries and two lifestyle/general factual entertainment series. Several are for Disney+’s adult vertical Star. On the scripted drama front, The Clearing is adapted from JP Pomare’s novel ‘In the Clearing’ and is inspired by Australian cult The Family and its founder Anne Hamilton-Byrne, one of the few female cult leaders in history. Teresa Palmer ( A Discovery of Witches ), Miranda Otto ( The Usual Suspects ) and Guy Pearce ( Jack Irish ) lead the cast, alongside the lies of Hazem Shammas ( Safe Harbour ), Mark Coles-Smith ( Mystery Road ), Tom Budge ( Bloom ). Written and created by Matt Cameron ( Jack Irish ) and Elise McCredie ( Stateless ) alongside co-writer Osamah Sami ( Ali’s Wedding … [Read more...] about Disney+ Unveils Debut Australia And New Zealand Slate: Miranda Otto, Jesse Spencer, Guy Pearce Set For Dramas

EXCLUSIVE : Clara Rugaard ( I Am Mother ) and Kit Harington ( Game Of Thrones ) are set to star in a new movie about the life and circle of Frankenstein scribe Mary Shelley. The period film, which will have a contemporary sheen to it, will deal with Mary’s mental struggle to write her seminal novel. Rising Danish actress Rugaard will play Mary Shelley and Harington will be ‘the monster’. The film’s official synopsis reads: “Mary is seduced by her own inner monster catapulting her into a dangerous, destructive psychological romance. Realising the monster is inextricably linked to her own mental state, her only route to salvation is in bringing him to life”. Ferdia Walsh-Peelo ( Coda ) will play Mary’s husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and Sebastian de Souza ( Normal People) will play Byron. Additional casting is underway. Described by producers as a “high-concept, rock’n’roll take” on the Romantic period, the film is on sale at the Cannes market via Metro … [Read more...] about Clara Rugaard & Kit Harington To Star In Mary Shelley Movie ‘Mary’s Monster’ — Metro International & CAA Launch Sales In Cannes

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a first look image from supernatural horror-mystery The Queen Mary , starring Alice Eve and Joel Fry. The title, which is from The Woman In Black outfit White Horse Pictures, is directed by Dracula Untold helmer Gary Shore. Rocket Science is shopping the title at the Cannes market this week and will show a promo at an invitation-only buyer screening. The project follows three interwoven stories covering the violent disintegration of two families onboard a ship in 1938 and present day. Shooting took place aboard the actual Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. Stephen Oliver and Tom Vaughan wrote the script with revisions by Gary Shore. The film is produced by Brett Matthew Tomberlin ( Winchester ) of Imagination Design Works, Thorsten Schumacher of Rocket Science, Lars Sylvest, and Nigel Sinclair and Nicholas Ferrall of White Horse Pictures ( The Woman in Black ). … [Read more...] about ‘The Queen Mary’: First-Look Image From Haunted Ship Horror Starring Alice Eve

EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed prominent Mexican director Pitipol Ybarra, whose latest feature Videocine staring Mauricio Ochmann recently wrapped shooting. Ybarra previously helmed 2018 feature Ya Veremos , also starring Ochmann, which was released by Pantelion/Lionsgate in the U.S. and Videocine in Mexico, grossing an impressive $10M in the latter. He also directed 2013 pic Pulling Strings which took close to $14M globally. Ybarra’s TV work includes on local Netflix series Preso No.1 . The director has strong family ties in Mexico’s entertainment business, including his brother, Epigmenio Ybarra, who owns Argos Comunicacion, one of the biggest television production companies in Mexico. “The next step in my career is working more in the United States and directing more English-language projects. I am excited to work with WME who are helping me cross over to more mainstream, English-language TV and film projects,” commented Ybarra. He continues to be managed by … [Read more...] about Mexican Director Pitipol Ybarra Inks With WME

Little Richard , the wild singer-pianist-songwriter who was one of rock ‘n’ roll’s pioneers, has died at age 87. His death was confirmed by his son, but the cause was not initially given. Later in the morning, Little Richard’s agent Dick Alen told People that the rock icon died from bone cancer. “Little Richard passed away this morning from bone cancer in Nashville. He was living with his brother in Nashville,” Alen said in a statement. “He was battling for a good while, many years. I last spoke to him about two or three weeks ago. I knew he wasn’t well but he never really got into it, he just would say ‘I’m not well.’ He’s been suffering for many years with various aches and pains. He just wouldn’t talk about it much.” Little Richard’s catalog of hits is still performed by many bar bands to this day, and the songs were recorded by such acts as The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Kinks and the Everly Brothers, among many others. Starting with “Tutti … [Read more...] about Little Richard Dies: Rock ‘N’ Roll Pioneer And Seminal Hitmaker Was 87

The much anticipated trailer of Shilpa Shetty's upcoming film Nikamma was unveiled today (May 17) at an event in Mumbai today. The Sabbir Khan directorial also features Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia in pivotal roles. During the media interaction at the trailer launch event, Shilpa was asked about facing challenging times when her husband Raj Kundra get embroiled in an adult film racket case. While the host of the event tried to stop the reporter, Shilpa sportingly chose to answer the question. She said that the event was about her latest film Nikamma and not her personal life and added, "I think we are here to celebrate a new beginning not just for me but our director Sabbir (Khan) and actors Abhimanyu and Shirley who have worked very hard on this movie. I don't think this is about me or my life." However, the Hungama 2 actress did acknowledge that she and and other people had experienced tough times lately, and that the last two years have … [Read more...] about Shilpa Shetty Opens Up On Dealing With Tough Phase In Her Life