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EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Tony nominated director Alex Timbers is closed to direct a feature musical adaptation of the Harper Collins Michael Morpurgo book Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz for Warner Bros.. John August penned the script which is loosely based on the book, which tells the story of The Wizard of Oz from the point of view of Dorothy’s loyal companion, and as we all know, they’re not in Kansas anymore. Jared Stern is serving as executive producer, and Derek Frey, who previously ran Tim Burton Productions and was Burton’s producer, will produce. Timbers is in Tony contention this year for directing the Moulin Rouge! musical and when the shutdown occurred had Beetlejuice on Broadway as well. In addition he received a creative credit on David Byrne’s American Utopia. Related Story 'The Little Things' Super Bowl Weekend B.O. On Par With Liam Neeson Pics During Pandemic Timbers’ theater credits … [Read more...] about ‘Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of The Wizard of Oz’ Animated Pic In The Works At Warners With Alex Timbers Directing

In a key tie-up between Hollywood and China , Warner Bros has entered into a joint venture with China Media Capital to develop and produce a slate of Chinese-language films, including global tentpoles, for worldwide distribution. Based in Hong Kong and with offices in Beijing and LA, Flagship Entertainment Group Limited will be 51% owned by CMC, with Hong Kong broadcaster TVB holding 10% of the CMC-led consortium. Warner Bros will own the other 49%. Financial terms were not disclosed in the deal which was announced by the partners today in Beijing. The news comes in anticipation of Chinese President Xi’s visit to the U.S. next week. Plans are to develop, invest in, acquire and produce a wide range of Chinese language films for distribution throughout China and around the world via Warner Bros’ network. The first titles under the new imprint could be released as early as 2016. This confirms — and clarifies — word that first surfaced in late August. CMC is the … [Read more...] about Warner Bros, China Media Capital Form Flagship Entertainment Group; Joint Venture To Make Local-Language Films

UPDATED EXCLUSIVE: As we first told you last month, former Warner Bros . International Marketing EVP Julien Noble is headed to Universal , and will start as the studio’s new President of International Marketing on March 15 in Los Angeles. You can read the internal memo from Universal Global Chief Marketing Officer Michael Moses below. Noble will report to Moses, and be part of the studio’s senior international think tank including distribution boss Veronika Kwan Vandenberg (also a Warner Bros vet) and Niels Swinkels. Noble will also work closely with Dwight Caines, President of Domestic Marketing. Dear Colleagues: I am happy to confirm the good news that Julien Noble is joining Universal as our new President of International Marketing. Related Story Warner Bros. Names Josh Goldstine President of Worldwide Marketing Julien is a dynamic mix of experience, enthusiasm and entrepreneurialism and I’m certain he will be a strategic addition to our team as we … [Read more...] about Warner Bros.’ Julien Noble Officially Named Universal’s New President Of International Marketing – Update

The Time’s Up organization, founded as a movement against sexual harassment, has reacted to the announcement that director Brett Ratner intends to return to work in Hollywood. In November 2017, seven women accused Hollywood filmmaker Brett Ratner of sexual harassment and misconduct, leading Warner Bros to cut off ties with Ratner. As Deadline reported, Millennium Media is reportedly teaming up with Ratner’s RatPac Entertainment on a Milli Vanilli biopic, and is launching sales ahead of the upcoming virtual EFM. The project would mark Ratner’s first feature directing job since the 2014 Hercules . He has since kept a low profile. Today, Tina Tchen , the Time’s Up president and CEO, issued a statement condemning the move. “Time’s Up was born out of the national reckoning on workplace sexual harassment,” said Tchen. “Our movement is a product of countless courageous acts by many survivors, including those who spoke out about what they endured at the hands of … [Read more...] about Time’s Up Slams Notion Of Brett Ratner Comeback: “We Have Not – And Will Not – Forget”

Rose Leslie and Theo James have been tapped as the leads in The Time Traveler’s Wife, HBO ’s drama series based on the novel by Audrey Niffenegger. Adapted by former Dr. Who head writer and Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat, The Time Traveler’s Wife tells the intricate love story of Clare (Leslie) and Henry (James), and a marriage with a problem… time travel. The series marks Game of Thrones alumna’s Leslie return to HBO. Her Claire Abshire is fiery, clever and unstoppable – and for most of her life she’s had an amazing secret. Since she was six years old, Clare has had an imaginary friend: a kind and funny man, sometimes old, sometimes young, who appears in the woods behind her house and tells her tales of the future. Visits from the mysterious Henry are the bright spots in the tedium of her childhood. As the years pass, and she grows into a beautiful young woman, she starts to realize her friend is not imaginary – he’s a time traveler, visiting from the future. … [Read more...] about Rose Leslie & Theo James To Star In ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ HBO Series