The Gotham Awards will be the first awards body on the independent circuit to choose its winners for the year on Monday.
On the film side, two Netflix features lead the tally, both from debut women filmmakers — Rebecca Hall’s “Passing” and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter.” There isn’t always an obvious blueprint to predicting this group. As we saw with last year’s two tied categories, things could get interesting at Cipriani Wall Street. The Gotham are just the start of a busy week that has a great influence on the Oscar race. After Monday’s first critics and guild screening of Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” and Wednesday’s unveiling of Guillermo del Toro’s “Nightmare Alley,” Thursday brings us the National Board of Review selections before the New York Film Critics Circle weighs in on Friday.
As for the television side, the Gothams will...
On the film side, two Netflix features lead the tally, both from debut women filmmakers — Rebecca Hall’s “Passing” and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter.” There isn’t always an obvious blueprint to predicting this group. As we saw with last year’s two tied categories, things could get interesting at Cipriani Wall Street. The Gotham are just the start of a busy week that has a great influence on the Oscar race. After Monday’s first critics and guild screening of Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” and Wednesday’s unveiling of Guillermo del Toro’s “Nightmare Alley,” Thursday brings us the National Board of Review selections before the New York Film Critics Circle weighs in on Friday.
As for the television side, the Gothams will...
- 11/28/2021
- by Clayton Davis and Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter and Rebecca Hall’s Passing, both from Netflix, swept the top nominations for the Gotham Awards this year as the independent film honors and awards-season portal unveiled its noms list Thursday morning ahead of an in-person ceremony next month.
The Lost Daughter was nominated in the Best Feature, Breakthrough Director and Screenplay for Gyllenhall, lead performance for Olivia Colman and Supporting Performance for Jessie Buckley. Passing scored four noms including Best Feature.
Others in the Best Feature category include The Green Knight (A24), Pig (Neon) and Test Pattern (Kino Lorber).
Films released from March 1-December 31, 2021 and TV series from Oct. 1, 2020-September 30, 2021 were eligible. See full list of nominations below.
A24 and Netflix each had 10 nominations overall. Others were spread across distributors. A24 titles included Red Rocket; lead performance nods to Taylour Paige...
The Lost Daughter was nominated in the Best Feature, Breakthrough Director and Screenplay for Gyllenhall, lead performance for Olivia Colman and Supporting Performance for Jessie Buckley. Passing scored four noms including Best Feature.
Others in the Best Feature category include The Green Knight (A24), Pig (Neon) and Test Pattern (Kino Lorber).
Films released from March 1-December 31, 2021 and TV series from Oct. 1, 2020-September 30, 2021 were eligible. See full list of nominations below.
A24 and Netflix each had 10 nominations overall. Others were spread across distributors. A24 titles included Red Rocket; lead performance nods to Taylour Paige...
- 10/21/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of a ceremony on November 29, this year’s Gotham Awards nominations have been unveiled, featuring some of the year’s finest cinema. Among the nominations are some personal favorites here at The Film Stage, including Drive My Car, Faya Dayi, The Worst Person in the World (a film that still doesn’t have an actual 2021 U.S. release date), Test Pattern, and El Planeta.
This year, the Gothams made a switch to have all performance categories be gender neutral, with those categories have been restructured into Outstanding Leading and Supporting Performance categories for feature films, joining the already existing Breakthrough Performer category.
Check out the film nominations for the Gotham Awards below.
Best Feature
The Green Knight
David Lowery, director; Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, David Lowery, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, producers (A24)
The Lost Daughter
Maggie Gyllenhaal, director; Osnat Handelsman Keren, Talia Kleinhendler, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Charles Dorfman,...
This year, the Gothams made a switch to have all performance categories be gender neutral, with those categories have been restructured into Outstanding Leading and Supporting Performance categories for feature films, joining the already existing Breakthrough Performer category.
Check out the film nominations for the Gotham Awards below.
Best Feature
The Green Knight
David Lowery, director; Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, David Lowery, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, producers (A24)
The Lost Daughter
Maggie Gyllenhaal, director; Osnat Handelsman Keren, Talia Kleinhendler, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Charles Dorfman,...
- 10/21/2021
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
“The Green Knight,” “The Lost Daughter,” “Passing,” “Pig” and “Test Pattern” will compete for best feature film at the 31st annual Gotham Awards. The event is key stop in the awards season marathon, particularly for lower-budgeted indie fare that is looking to elbow into the Oscars race.
At the Gothams, “Passing,” a black-and-white drama that examines racism and colorist, and “The Lost Daughter,” a searing look at motherhood, led the pack with five nominations apiece. Close behind was “Coda,” a tender look at a teenager who is the only hearing member of a deaf family, earned three nominations including one of breakthrough performer for its star Emilia Jones. “Red Rocket,” the story of a washed-up porn star who returns to his hometown, also nabbed three nominations.
Nominees for the best documentary prize include “Ascension,” “Faya Dayi,” “Flee,” “President,” and “Summer Of Soul.” Best international feature is a race between “Azor,...
At the Gothams, “Passing,” a black-and-white drama that examines racism and colorist, and “The Lost Daughter,” a searing look at motherhood, led the pack with five nominations apiece. Close behind was “Coda,” a tender look at a teenager who is the only hearing member of a deaf family, earned three nominations including one of breakthrough performer for its star Emilia Jones. “Red Rocket,” the story of a washed-up porn star who returns to his hometown, also nabbed three nominations.
Nominees for the best documentary prize include “Ascension,” “Faya Dayi,” “Flee,” “President,” and “Summer Of Soul.” Best international feature is a race between “Azor,...
- 10/21/2021
- by Brent Lang and Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Neon announced that “Pig” will be available to rent or own on digital starting Tuesday, Aug. 3.
The film, directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff, was released in theaters just two weeks ago on July 16. It will be available on VOD platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, Spectrum and more.
Cage plays an off-the-grid truffle hunter who returns to Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped. Variety’s Michael Nordine praised the “National Treasure” actor, writing in his review, “Less revenge thriller than intimate character study, ‘Pig’ is above all else a reminder that Cage is among the most gifted, fearless actors working today… The Oscar winner delivers his best performance in years as a chef-turned-recluse who briefly reenters society.”
The film currently holds a 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 82 percent on Metacritic.
Predicting next...
The film, directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff, was released in theaters just two weeks ago on July 16. It will be available on VOD platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, Spectrum and more.
Cage plays an off-the-grid truffle hunter who returns to Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped. Variety’s Michael Nordine praised the “National Treasure” actor, writing in his review, “Less revenge thriller than intimate character study, ‘Pig’ is above all else a reminder that Cage is among the most gifted, fearless actors working today… The Oscar winner delivers his best performance in years as a chef-turned-recluse who briefly reenters society.”
The film currently holds a 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 82 percent on Metacritic.
Predicting next...
- 8/2/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
In his new movie “Pig,” Nicolas Cage is on a mission to reclaim something cherished that was taken from him: his prized pet pig that hunts truffles.
“Pig” is a revenge thriller starring Cage and Alex Wolff. Cage plays Rob, a truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness who must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved pig after she’s kidnapped. Early looks at the film have shown Cage bearded, grizzled and bloodied. And the first trailer for the film, released on Thursday, is much darker than you might expect.
Making his directorial debut on “Pig” is Michael Sarnoski, who developed the story with Vanessa Block. Neon will release the film theatrically next month after first teasing footage at last year’s Berlin Film Festival.
Many of Cage’s recent films have shown a darker, more surreal side to the actor, including “Mandy,...
“Pig” is a revenge thriller starring Cage and Alex Wolff. Cage plays Rob, a truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness who must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved pig after she’s kidnapped. Early looks at the film have shown Cage bearded, grizzled and bloodied. And the first trailer for the film, released on Thursday, is much darker than you might expect.
Making his directorial debut on “Pig” is Michael Sarnoski, who developed the story with Vanessa Block. Neon will release the film theatrically next month after first teasing footage at last year’s Berlin Film Festival.
Many of Cage’s recent films have shown a darker, more surreal side to the actor, including “Mandy,...
- 6/17/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
In early 2020, Neon purchased the rights to Gunda (the docu film) and Pig which had completed production in late December of 2019. Shot in the backdrop of Portland, Oregon, writer/director Michael Sarnoski got to direct Nicolas Cage in what we imagine was an angry Nicolas Cage. Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin are also onboard. Sarnoski directed a trio of shorts and television work prior to.
Gist: This follows a mushroom forager (Cage) whose beloved pig goes missing.
Production Co./Producers: Vanessa Block, Dimitra Tsingou, Ben Giladi, Nicolas Cage.
Prediction: Midnight.
U.S. Distributor: Neon.
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Gist: This follows a mushroom forager (Cage) whose beloved pig goes missing.
Production Co./Producers: Vanessa Block, Dimitra Tsingou, Ben Giladi, Nicolas Cage.
Prediction: Midnight.
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- 11/20/2020
- by Eric Lavallée
- IONCINEMA.com
Len Blavatnik’s AI Film served as majority financier.
Neon has acquired Us rights to Pig, the revenge thriller that stars Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff from Hereditary.
Michael Sarnoski directed and Cage produced with Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures, and Cage’s Saturn Pictures.
Pig centres on a truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness and must return to his past in Portland after his beloved foraging pig is kidnapped.
Vanessa Block wrote the screenplay and produced with Dimitra Tsingou, Thomas Benski, Ben Giladi, David Carrico, Adam Paulsen, Dori Rath, Joseph Restaino, and Steve Tisch.
Escape Artists...
Neon has acquired Us rights to Pig, the revenge thriller that stars Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff from Hereditary.
Michael Sarnoski directed and Cage produced with Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures, and Cage’s Saturn Pictures.
Pig centres on a truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness and must return to his past in Portland after his beloved foraging pig is kidnapped.
Vanessa Block wrote the screenplay and produced with Dimitra Tsingou, Thomas Benski, Ben Giladi, David Carrico, Adam Paulsen, Dori Rath, Joseph Restaino, and Steve Tisch.
Escape Artists...
- 3/26/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Neon has acquired the domestic distribution rights to “Pig,” a revenge thriller starring Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff from first-time director Michael Sarnoski, the distributor announced Thursday.
“Pig” started production in September and the filmmakers teased footage of the film at the Berlin Film Festival. Neon plans to release the film theatrically, with plans to be announced at a later date.
“Pig” follows a truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness and must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped.
Also Read: Neon Acquires Worldwide Rights to Amy Seimetz's SXSW Film 'She Dies Tomorrow'
The thriller is based on a story from Sarnoski and Vanessa Block. Cage produced the film alongside Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures and Cage’s Saturn Pictures.
“Pig” is also produced by Dimitra Tsingou, Thomas Benski, Ben Giladi, David Carrico,...
“Pig” started production in September and the filmmakers teased footage of the film at the Berlin Film Festival. Neon plans to release the film theatrically, with plans to be announced at a later date.
“Pig” follows a truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness and must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped.
Also Read: Neon Acquires Worldwide Rights to Amy Seimetz's SXSW Film 'She Dies Tomorrow'
The thriller is based on a story from Sarnoski and Vanessa Block. Cage produced the film alongside Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures and Cage’s Saturn Pictures.
“Pig” is also produced by Dimitra Tsingou, Thomas Benski, Ben Giladi, David Carrico,...
- 3/26/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Neon, the U.S. distributor behind Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar winner “Parasite,” has won domestic rights to “Pig,” a revenge thriller from Nicolas Cage and first time filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, Variety has learned.
The Tom Quinn-led company came out ahead in a heated bidding war that ignited last week involving numerous competitors, sources said.
The deal is a glimmer of hope in an industry paralyzed by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, especially for movie theaters. Despite the timely demand for finished streaming content, and Neon’s partnership with Hulu, “Pig” will be released in theaters, at a to-be-determined date.
Writer-director Sarnoski’s film sees Cage as a reclusive truffle hunter in Oregon whose prize hunting pig is kidnapped, forcing him to return to old stomping grounds in Portland and confront his past. “Hereditary” actor Alex Wolff co-stars. The script is based on a story by Sarnoski and Vanessa Block,...
The Tom Quinn-led company came out ahead in a heated bidding war that ignited last week involving numerous competitors, sources said.
The deal is a glimmer of hope in an industry paralyzed by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, especially for movie theaters. Despite the timely demand for finished streaming content, and Neon’s partnership with Hulu, “Pig” will be released in theaters, at a to-be-determined date.
Writer-director Sarnoski’s film sees Cage as a reclusive truffle hunter in Oregon whose prize hunting pig is kidnapped, forcing him to return to old stomping grounds in Portland and confront his past. “Hereditary” actor Alex Wolff co-stars. The script is based on a story by Sarnoski and Vanessa Block,...
- 3/26/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
New members include filmmakers Lynne Ramsay, Haifaa al-Mansour, Fox Searchlight’s Kate Gardiner and Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
- 12/4/2019
- by 1101184¦Orlando Parfitt¦38¦
- ScreenDaily
Nicolas Cage is a truffle hunter who wants his pig back in “Pig,” which started production Monday in Oregon. The film, which Michael Sarnoski will direct from his own script, will also star Alex Wolff (“Hereditary”).
Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures and Cage’s Saturn Pictures are producing in association with Escape Artists and Sweet Tomato Films, which are co-financing alongside the majority financier, Len Blavatnik’s AI Film. Endeavor Content will handle worldwide sales.
The script is based on a story by Sarnoski and Vanessa Block, who will also produce. Oscar-winner Cage, who is producing, will play a truffle hunter living alone in the wilderness in Oregon. When his beloved foraging pig is kidnapped, he must journey into Portland – and his long-abandoned past – to recover her.
“What began as a very personal project has transformed into a labor of love for so many talented people,” Sarnoski said. “I...
Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures and Cage’s Saturn Pictures are producing in association with Escape Artists and Sweet Tomato Films, which are co-financing alongside the majority financier, Len Blavatnik’s AI Film. Endeavor Content will handle worldwide sales.
The script is based on a story by Sarnoski and Vanessa Block, who will also produce. Oscar-winner Cage, who is producing, will play a truffle hunter living alone in the wilderness in Oregon. When his beloved foraging pig is kidnapped, he must journey into Portland – and his long-abandoned past – to recover her.
“What began as a very personal project has transformed into a labor of love for so many talented people,” Sarnoski said. “I...
- 9/23/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff are set to star in Michael Sarnoski’s “Pig,” which is set to begin production on Monday.
Sarnoski, who wrote the script based on his and Vanessa Block’s story, will direct and produce.
“Pig” follows a truffle hunter (Cage), who lives alone in Oregon. When his foraging pig is kidnapped, he must head into Portland to recover her.
See Video: Alex Wolff Really Did Bleed From His Eyebrow During Scene From 'Human Capital'
Block, Cage, Dimitra Tsingou, Thomas Benski, Ben Giladi, David Carrico, Adam Paulsen, Dori Rath, Joseph Restaino and Steve Tisch will produce.
“What began as a very personal project has transformed into a labor of love for so many talented people,” Sarnoski said in a statement. “I’m thrilled for us all to be bringing this strange world to life.”
Cage most recently starred in the Sundance title “Mandy,” and his upcoming...
Sarnoski, who wrote the script based on his and Vanessa Block’s story, will direct and produce.
“Pig” follows a truffle hunter (Cage), who lives alone in Oregon. When his foraging pig is kidnapped, he must head into Portland to recover her.
See Video: Alex Wolff Really Did Bleed From His Eyebrow During Scene From 'Human Capital'
Block, Cage, Dimitra Tsingou, Thomas Benski, Ben Giladi, David Carrico, Adam Paulsen, Dori Rath, Joseph Restaino and Steve Tisch will produce.
“What began as a very personal project has transformed into a labor of love for so many talented people,” Sarnoski said in a statement. “I’m thrilled for us all to be bringing this strange world to life.”
Cage most recently starred in the Sundance title “Mandy,” and his upcoming...
- 9/23/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Sweet Tomato Films, AI Film on board as co-financiers.
Nicolas Cage and Hereditary star Alex Wolff will star in Pig from Pulse Films, which is scheduled to begin production in Oregon today (23).
Michael Sarnoski will direct from his screenplay based on a story he wrote with Vanessa Block, who is on board as producer.
The project from Pulse Films’ scripted film slate tells of a truffle hunter (Cage) who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness and must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped
Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures...
Nicolas Cage and Hereditary star Alex Wolff will star in Pig from Pulse Films, which is scheduled to begin production in Oregon today (23).
Michael Sarnoski will direct from his screenplay based on a story he wrote with Vanessa Block, who is on board as producer.
The project from Pulse Films’ scripted film slate tells of a truffle hunter (Cage) who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness and must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped
Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures...
- 9/23/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage and Hereditary‘s Alex Wolff have boarded Michael Sarnoski’s Pig.
The feature project, which began production today, follows a truffle hunter, played by Cage, who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness. When his beloved foraging pig is kidnapped, he must journey into Portland – and his long-abandoned past – to recover her.
Sarnoski based his script off a story he co-wrote with Vanessa Block, who is also producing with Dimitra Tsingou, Thomas Benski, Ben Giladi, David Carrico, Adam Paulsen, Dori Rath, Joseph Restaino, Steve Tisch and Cage.
Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures and Cage’s Saturn Pictures are producing in association with Escape Artists and Sweet Tomato Films. The film will be majority financed by Len Blavatnik’s AI Film with co-finance from Escape Artists & Sweet Tomato Films. Endeavor Content is repping the project’s worldwide rights.
“What began as a very personal project has transformed...
The feature project, which began production today, follows a truffle hunter, played by Cage, who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness. When his beloved foraging pig is kidnapped, he must journey into Portland – and his long-abandoned past – to recover her.
Sarnoski based his script off a story he co-wrote with Vanessa Block, who is also producing with Dimitra Tsingou, Thomas Benski, Ben Giladi, David Carrico, Adam Paulsen, Dori Rath, Joseph Restaino, Steve Tisch and Cage.
Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures and Cage’s Saturn Pictures are producing in association with Escape Artists and Sweet Tomato Films. The film will be majority financed by Len Blavatnik’s AI Film with co-finance from Escape Artists & Sweet Tomato Films. Endeavor Content is repping the project’s worldwide rights.
“What began as a very personal project has transformed...
- 9/23/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Pulse Films and Left Handed Films producing project.
Pulse Films and Left Handed Films have completed the cast on their UK drama Mughal Mowgli, which has now begun shooting in London.
Joining Riz Ahmed in the feature are this year’s Royal Television Society Breakthrough Award winner Nabhaan Rizwan, who won the prize for his work on BBC/Amazon series Informer.
Also newly added to the film are Aiysha Hart, whose credits include Colette and Line Of Duty, Sex Education actor Anjana Vasan, Mary Poppins Returns actor Sudha Bhuchar, and The Valley actor Alyy Khan.
The project is the feature directing debut of Bassam Tariq,...
Pulse Films and Left Handed Films have completed the cast on their UK drama Mughal Mowgli, which has now begun shooting in London.
Joining Riz Ahmed in the feature are this year’s Royal Television Society Breakthrough Award winner Nabhaan Rizwan, who won the prize for his work on BBC/Amazon series Informer.
Also newly added to the film are Aiysha Hart, whose credits include Colette and Line Of Duty, Sex Education actor Anjana Vasan, Mary Poppins Returns actor Sudha Bhuchar, and The Valley actor Alyy Khan.
The project is the feature directing debut of Bassam Tariq,...
- 3/21/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Pulse Films and Infernal Affairs director Andrew Lau have optioned English-language screen rights to Chinese comic book series Teddy Boy, the source material for Lau’s hit 90’s crime movie franchise Young And Dangerous.
Thomas Benski, Dimitra Tsingou and Brian Levy will be producing for Pulse. Lau and his producing partner Andrew Loo will be producing for Initial A. The project will be developed with an eye towards a feature film or an episodic series and Gangs Of London outfit Pulse is now out to writers and filmmakers with the intriguing material. The deal was done with Chinese publisher Concord Publishing.
Written by Hong Kong artist Kai-Ming Man and inked by Yu-Kwok Lun, Teddy Boy follows protagonist Ho-Nam Chan’s dizzying ascent through the ranks of the Hong Kong triad hierarchy. The celebrated series explores loyalty, brotherhood, politics and corruption as well as the intergenerational conflicts and power struggles...
Thomas Benski, Dimitra Tsingou and Brian Levy will be producing for Pulse. Lau and his producing partner Andrew Loo will be producing for Initial A. The project will be developed with an eye towards a feature film or an episodic series and Gangs Of London outfit Pulse is now out to writers and filmmakers with the intriguing material. The deal was done with Chinese publisher Concord Publishing.
Written by Hong Kong artist Kai-Ming Man and inked by Yu-Kwok Lun, Teddy Boy follows protagonist Ho-Nam Chan’s dizzying ascent through the ranks of the Hong Kong triad hierarchy. The celebrated series explores loyalty, brotherhood, politics and corruption as well as the intergenerational conflicts and power struggles...
- 3/11/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Pulse Films, Silvertown Films, BBC, Vice team for feature project.
The Night Of star Riz Ahmed will lead the cast of Mughal Mowgli, the UK feature he is also producing through his banner Left Handed Films.
The project marks the fiction feature of director Bassam Tariq. It will follow a British Pakistani rapper who, on the cusp of his first world tour, is struck down by an illness that threatens to derail his big break.
Ahmed also co-wrote the screenplay with Tariq. Producers are Pulse Films’ Thomas Benski and Bennett McGhee of Silvertown Films, with Michael Peay from Left Handed Films.
The Night Of star Riz Ahmed will lead the cast of Mughal Mowgli, the UK feature he is also producing through his banner Left Handed Films.
The project marks the fiction feature of director Bassam Tariq. It will follow a British Pakistani rapper who, on the cusp of his first world tour, is struck down by an illness that threatens to derail his big break.
Ahmed also co-wrote the screenplay with Tariq. Producers are Pulse Films’ Thomas Benski and Bennett McGhee of Silvertown Films, with Michael Peay from Left Handed Films.
- 3/6/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Riz Ahmed is producing and starring in the music drama “Mughal Mowgli,” which he has co-written with director Bassam Tariq.
The spiritual drama follows a British Pakistani rapper who, on the cusp of his first world tour, is struck down by an illness that threatens to derail his big break.
Ahmed is producing through his Left Handed Films with Pulse Films’ Thomas Benski and Bennett McGhee, along with Michael Peay. BBC Films, Cinereach, Sffilm Invest, Vice Studios, and Ryot Films have boarded the project as financiers.
The executive producers are Dimitra Tsingou for Pulse Films, Eva Yates for BBC Films, and Suroosh Alvi for Vice Studios. Pulse Films will produce in association with Silvertown Films and Left Handed Films.
Ahmed won an Emmy for his role in HBO’s “The Night Of” and went on to star in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” Jacques Audiard’s “The Sisters Brothers,...
The spiritual drama follows a British Pakistani rapper who, on the cusp of his first world tour, is struck down by an illness that threatens to derail his big break.
Ahmed is producing through his Left Handed Films with Pulse Films’ Thomas Benski and Bennett McGhee, along with Michael Peay. BBC Films, Cinereach, Sffilm Invest, Vice Studios, and Ryot Films have boarded the project as financiers.
The executive producers are Dimitra Tsingou for Pulse Films, Eva Yates for BBC Films, and Suroosh Alvi for Vice Studios. Pulse Films will produce in association with Silvertown Films and Left Handed Films.
Ahmed won an Emmy for his role in HBO’s “The Night Of” and went on to star in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” Jacques Audiard’s “The Sisters Brothers,...
- 3/6/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Pulse producer Lucas Ochoa has also been promoted to Cco.
UK production outfit Pulse Films has hired Dimitra Tsingou as President of the scripted division.
Tsingou was previously COO & president of production at Protagonist Pictures where her credits included The Florida Project and Lady Macbeth.
Tsingou will concentrate on business expansion to help implement the studio’s scripted content strategy.
Pulse producer Lucas Ochoa has also been promoted to Cco and will oversee the scripted slate of films and TV shows, as well as show running.
Pulse projects include Sundance title Skate Kitchen and Netflix pick-up Kingdom Of Us, and multiple Bifa winner American Honey.
UK production outfit Pulse Films has hired Dimitra Tsingou as President of the scripted division.
Tsingou was previously COO & president of production at Protagonist Pictures where her credits included The Florida Project and Lady Macbeth.
Tsingou will concentrate on business expansion to help implement the studio’s scripted content strategy.
Pulse producer Lucas Ochoa has also been promoted to Cco and will oversee the scripted slate of films and TV shows, as well as show running.
Pulse projects include Sundance title Skate Kitchen and Netflix pick-up Kingdom Of Us, and multiple Bifa winner American Honey.
- 8/2/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Skate Kitchen and American Honey production outfit Pulse Films is bolstering its scripted film and TV division with the hire of Protagonist Pictures COO & President Of Production Dimitra Tsingou.
Tsingou, who joins as President of the scripted division from August 15, will concentrate on business expansion and strategy. Meanwhile, long-time Pulse producer Lucas Ochoa is being promoted to Cco and will be the creative driver for the scripted unit, overseeing and developing the slate.
At Protagonist, Tsingou ran operations and production finance activities, including on in-house development and production, and also worked on corporate strategy. Her Protagonist credits included The Florida Project, Lady Macbeth and Free Fire. She left the firm last week and a replacement at the London-based sales outfit has not been set.
Tsingou was previously at Film4 in business affairs, where she worked on The Lobster and American Honey, and had stints at Swarovski Entertainment, Aramid Capital and Future Films.
Tsingou, who joins as President of the scripted division from August 15, will concentrate on business expansion and strategy. Meanwhile, long-time Pulse producer Lucas Ochoa is being promoted to Cco and will be the creative driver for the scripted unit, overseeing and developing the slate.
At Protagonist, Tsingou ran operations and production finance activities, including on in-house development and production, and also worked on corporate strategy. Her Protagonist credits included The Florida Project, Lady Macbeth and Free Fire. She left the firm last week and a replacement at the London-based sales outfit has not been set.
Tsingou was previously at Film4 in business affairs, where she worked on The Lobster and American Honey, and had stints at Swarovski Entertainment, Aramid Capital and Future Films.
- 7/31/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Dave Bishop appointed CEO; expanded roles for Vanessa Saal, Dimitra Tsingou; Len Rowles joins.
Protagonist Pictures has promoted Dave Bishop to CEO.
The appointment comes as part of an internal management restructure for the diversifying international sales company.
Bishop will oversee Protagonist’s slate of films as a sales agent, as well as the company’s continued push into development, production and finance. Bishop’s former position as head of worldwide acquisitions will be replaced in the coming months.
Dimitra Tsingou, who is chief operating officer, adds the title president of production to her role and she will spearhead the company’s drive into production with Bishop.
Vanessa Saal, who is head of worldwide sales, now takes on the role of managing director, sales and distribution, overseeing the company’s films through all stages of sales and release while working closely with acquisitions and production.
Longstanding head of marketing Bridget Pedgrift rounds out the senior management team.
As...
Protagonist Pictures has promoted Dave Bishop to CEO.
The appointment comes as part of an internal management restructure for the diversifying international sales company.
Bishop will oversee Protagonist’s slate of films as a sales agent, as well as the company’s continued push into development, production and finance. Bishop’s former position as head of worldwide acquisitions will be replaced in the coming months.
Dimitra Tsingou, who is chief operating officer, adds the title president of production to her role and she will spearhead the company’s drive into production with Bishop.
Vanessa Saal, who is head of worldwide sales, now takes on the role of managing director, sales and distribution, overseeing the company’s films through all stages of sales and release while working closely with acquisitions and production.
Longstanding head of marketing Bridget Pedgrift rounds out the senior management team.
As...
- 7/25/2017
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Protagonist Pictures has promoted Head of Worldwide Acquisitions Dave Bishop to CEO as part of a restructure following the exit of Mike Goodridge last month. Bishop will oversee Protagonist's growing slate of prestige films as a sales agent as well as its expanding development, production and finance businesses. As part of the revamp, COO Dimitra Tsingou is adding the title President of Production, and Head of Sales Vanessa Saal will add Managing Director, Sales and…...
- 7/25/2017
- Deadline
Protagonist Pictures has promoted its head of worldwide acquisitions Dave Bishop to CEO, replacing Mike Goodridge who stepped down last month to become artistic director at the Macao International Film Festival.
The announcement, made Tuesday by the U.K. banner's chairman Nigel Williams, comes as part of a major internal management restructuring.
Dimitra Tsingou, currently COO, adds the title president of production to her job, while head of worldwide sales Vanessa Saal takes on the role of managing director, sales and distribution.
Longstanding head of marketing Bridget Pedgrift rounds out the senior management team. A new head of worldwide acquisitions will...
The announcement, made Tuesday by the U.K. banner's chairman Nigel Williams, comes as part of a major internal management restructuring.
Dimitra Tsingou, currently COO, adds the title president of production to her job, while head of worldwide sales Vanessa Saal takes on the role of managing director, sales and distribution.
Longstanding head of marketing Bridget Pedgrift rounds out the senior management team. A new head of worldwide acquisitions will...
- 7/25/2017
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Goodridge has been at the company since 2012.
Mike Goodridge has stepped down from his position as CEO of London-based finance, production and sales company Protagonist Pictures, the company announced today (13 June).
Goodridge will remain on the board of directors and will continue to work with the management on growth and strategy. He will announce his future plans shortly.
He said: “It’s been a bittersweet decision to leave the day-to-day running of Protagonist Pictures behind. I am passionately invested in the brand, the films and the outstanding team of people, but feel that for my personal progression, it is time to change direction. I am delighted that I am able to remain involved on the board of directors and have a voice in the future growth of the company.”
The Protagonist board will look to announce his replacement in the coming weeks.
Previously editor of Screen International, Goodridge joined Protagonist in 2012. During this time company has been...
Mike Goodridge has stepped down from his position as CEO of London-based finance, production and sales company Protagonist Pictures, the company announced today (13 June).
Goodridge will remain on the board of directors and will continue to work with the management on growth and strategy. He will announce his future plans shortly.
He said: “It’s been a bittersweet decision to leave the day-to-day running of Protagonist Pictures behind. I am passionately invested in the brand, the films and the outstanding team of people, but feel that for my personal progression, it is time to change direction. I am delighted that I am able to remain involved on the board of directors and have a voice in the future growth of the company.”
The Protagonist board will look to announce his replacement in the coming weeks.
Previously editor of Screen International, Goodridge joined Protagonist in 2012. During this time company has been...
- 6/13/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
Panelists spotlighted freedom of movement as one of several concerns about a post-Brexit Britain.
At today’s BFI London Film Festival industry panel, which looked at the potential ramifications of Brexit on the UK’s status as a leading international film and TV location, freedom of movement, Creative Europe funding and the potential impact on the sales and production sectors were flagged as key issues.
While Isabel Davis, head of international at the BFI and moderator for the panel, set out reassurances at the start about the UK tax credit being secure and UK co-production treaties remaining intact, panellists expressed different levels of concern over the UK’s impending departure from the EU.
Alex Hope, managing director of leading VFX house Double Negative, noted that, in order for the UK to remain a leader in the visual-effects field, freedom of movement for workers was of paramount importance.
“We want the brightest and the best coming to the...
At today’s BFI London Film Festival industry panel, which looked at the potential ramifications of Brexit on the UK’s status as a leading international film and TV location, freedom of movement, Creative Europe funding and the potential impact on the sales and production sectors were flagged as key issues.
While Isabel Davis, head of international at the BFI and moderator for the panel, set out reassurances at the start about the UK tax credit being secure and UK co-production treaties remaining intact, panellists expressed different levels of concern over the UK’s impending departure from the EU.
Alex Hope, managing director of leading VFX house Double Negative, noted that, in order for the UK to remain a leader in the visual-effects field, freedom of movement for workers was of paramount importance.
“We want the brightest and the best coming to the...
- 10/7/2016
- by matt.mueller@screendaily.com (Matt Mueller)
- ScreenDaily
The streaming goliath will launch Endgame Entertainment and Protagonist Pictures’ Rooney Mara starrer on its platform and in select theatres through undetermined partners sometime in 2017.
Robert Redford and Jason Segel also star in the sci-fi drama centring on a romance that takes place a year after scientists prove the existence of the afterlife.
Charlie McDowell directs from a screenplay he wrote with Justin Lader and shot in Rhode Island earlier this year. Rounding out the cast are Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough and Ron Canada.
Alex Orlovsky of Verisimilitude produces with Jim Stern of Endgame, which financed The Discovery alongside the film’s international sales agent,...
Robert Redford and Jason Segel also star in the sci-fi drama centring on a romance that takes place a year after scientists prove the existence of the afterlife.
Charlie McDowell directs from a screenplay he wrote with Justin Lader and shot in Rhode Island earlier this year. Rounding out the cast are Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough and Ron Canada.
Alex Orlovsky of Verisimilitude produces with Jim Stern of Endgame, which financed The Discovery alongside the film’s international sales agent,...
- 6/13/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Endgame Entertainment and Protagonist Pictures are co-financing and Protagonist will introduce the love story to buyers next week.
Production is scheduled to begin in Rhode Island in January on the story set in a world where the existence of the afterlife is scientifically proven.
ICM Partners handles Us rights.
Charlie McDowell directs from a screenplay he wrote with Justin Lader. Alex Orlovsky of Verisimilitude produces alongside Jim Stern of Endgame.
Julie Goldstein and Lucas Smith will oversee for Endgame and Mike Goodridge, Dimitra Tsingou and Eddie Vaisman for Protagonist.
Production is scheduled to begin in Rhode Island in January on the story set in a world where the existence of the afterlife is scientifically proven.
ICM Partners handles Us rights.
Charlie McDowell directs from a screenplay he wrote with Justin Lader. Alex Orlovsky of Verisimilitude produces alongside Jim Stern of Endgame.
Julie Goldstein and Lucas Smith will oversee for Endgame and Mike Goodridge, Dimitra Tsingou and Eddie Vaisman for Protagonist.
- 10/27/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Bohemia Group is expanding into New Zealand. The Hollywood-based international management firm has consolidated its yearlong collaboration with Gail Cowan of Gail Cowan Management, who will spearhead the new offices for Bohemia Australasia. Cowan, a longtime talent manager based in Auckland, will bring to the agency a pool of high-profile New Zealand actors, many of whom have had roles in the Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings franchises. CEO Susan Ferris says: “I would like to think that we are leading the charge with this global way of doing business in management, and that you really don’t have to be trapped by geography anymore. Even though we are continuously building and expanding Bohemia, we will always keep our actors’ feet firmly planted on the ground, while they keep their heads in the clouds. Now we can do it without borders.” Ferris also has brought in two new La-based managers: Zach James,...
- 1/22/2015
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Dimitra Tsingou will report to CEO Mike Goodridge.
UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures has appointed Dimitra Tsingou as COO, effective immediately.
Based in London, Tsingou will oversee day-to-day operations with a focus on finance, legal, business affairs, delivery, Hr and office administration.
The former senior business affairs executive at Future Films and Aramid Capital Partners was most recently in a senior legal and business affairs position at Film4 working on projects including Protagonist titles The Lobster and Dark Horse.
Tsingou will report directly to CEO Mike Goodridge.
“I am very pleased that we have brought Dimitra into the Protagonist fold,” said Goodridge. “Her keen intelligence and grasp of the business will be essential as we grow the company to the next level of financing and production capabilities.”...
UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures has appointed Dimitra Tsingou as COO, effective immediately.
Based in London, Tsingou will oversee day-to-day operations with a focus on finance, legal, business affairs, delivery, Hr and office administration.
The former senior business affairs executive at Future Films and Aramid Capital Partners was most recently in a senior legal and business affairs position at Film4 working on projects including Protagonist titles The Lobster and Dark Horse.
Tsingou will report directly to CEO Mike Goodridge.
“I am very pleased that we have brought Dimitra into the Protagonist fold,” said Goodridge. “Her keen intelligence and grasp of the business will be essential as we grow the company to the next level of financing and production capabilities.”...
- 1/21/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Relativity Media has picked up domestic distribution rights to Romeo and Juliet, starring Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth. Variety reports that the Carlo Carlei film adapted from William Shakespeare's work, will find a September 6th, 2013 limited release. Also on board are Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Stellan Skarsgard, Ed Westwick and Leslie Manville. Romeo and Juliet has been reimagined to fit into the 21st Century, scripted by Julian Fellowes who also produces with Ileen Maisel, Lawrence Elman,Simon Bosanquet, Nadja Swarovski, Alexander Koll, Dimitra Tsingou, Andrew Spaulding and Doug Mankoff.
- 6/11/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Relativity has acquired Us rights to Julian Fellowes’ adaptation of Romeo & Juliet directed by Carlo Carlei and starring Hailee Steinfeld (pictured in True Grit) and Douglas Booth. Separately, Open Road and Endgame Releasing will partner on Homefront.
Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis and Ed Westwick round out the key cast on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers, which has been reimagined for the 21st century.
Relativity will distribute the Amber Entertainment, Swarovski Entertainment and Echo Lake Entertainment co-production on Sept 6.
Ileen Maisel, Lawrence Elman, Julian Fellowes, Nadja Swarovski, Simon Bosanquet, Alexander Koll, Dimitra Tsingou, Doug Mankoff and Andrew Spaulding produced.
Swarovski Entertainment and the Blue Lake Media Fund financed the project. Relativity negotiated the deal with UTA, ICM Partners and attorney Miles Mogulescu.
Open Road and Endgame Releasing have jointly acquired Us rights to Millennium Films’ thriller Homeland starring Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder and Kate Bosworth. Gary Fleder directed from Sylvester Stallone’s adapted screenplay based on...
Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis and Ed Westwick round out the key cast on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers, which has been reimagined for the 21st century.
Relativity will distribute the Amber Entertainment, Swarovski Entertainment and Echo Lake Entertainment co-production on Sept 6.
Ileen Maisel, Lawrence Elman, Julian Fellowes, Nadja Swarovski, Simon Bosanquet, Alexander Koll, Dimitra Tsingou, Doug Mankoff and Andrew Spaulding produced.
Swarovski Entertainment and the Blue Lake Media Fund financed the project. Relativity negotiated the deal with UTA, ICM Partners and attorney Miles Mogulescu.
Open Road and Endgame Releasing have jointly acquired Us rights to Millennium Films’ thriller Homeland starring Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder and Kate Bosworth. Gary Fleder directed from Sylvester Stallone’s adapted screenplay based on...
- 6/11/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Damian Lewis has joined the cast of the new "Romeo and Juliet" film.According to Variety, Carlo Carlie ("Flight of the Innocent") will direct the latest adaptation of the William Shakespeare classic about two teenagers from feuding families who fall in love and whose tragic deaths reunite their respective families.Oscar-nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld will play Juliet.Douglas Booth will play Romeo.Holly Hunter, Ed Westwick, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Paul Wesley, Paul Giamatti, Tom Wisdom, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård, Lesley Manville, Christian Cooke, Tomas Arana, Laura Morante and Leon Vitali have also been cast.Julian Fellowes ("Gosford Park," "The Tourist") wrote the adaptation and will produce along with Garbiele Muccino, Ileen Maisel, Lawrence Elman, Simon Bosanquet, Alexander Koll, Dimitra Tsingou, Doug Mankoff and Andy Spaulding.There have...
- 2/3/2012
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Romeo and Juliet starring Haillee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Ed Westwick, Paul Giamatti adds Tom Wisdom. Carlo Carlie directs the romance from the script by Julian Fellowes, casting Wisdom (a.k.a. the Spartan who gets his head chopped off in Zack Snyder's 300) as Paris in the Shakespearean classic, reports Deadline. Also in the cast are Kodi Smit-McPhee, Christan Cooke and Lesley Manville. Producing are Simon Bosanquet, Dimitra Tsingou, Alexander Knoll, Lawrence Elman, Ileen Maisel, Doug Mankoff and Andrew Spaulding. Romeo and Juliet is being filmed in Italy and executive produced by Maco Cohen, Benedetto Habib, Phil Alberstat and Fabrizio Donvito. Wisdom's other credits include Daniel Adams' The Lightkeepers, Pirate Radio, and TV's Mile High...
- 2/1/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Romeo and Juliet starring Haillee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Ed Westwick, Paul Giamatti adds Tom Wisdom. Carlo Carlie directs the romance from the script by Julian Fellowes, casting Wisdom (a.k.a. the Spartan who gets his head chopped off in Zack Snyder's 300) as Paris in the Shakespearean classic, reports Deadline. Also in the cast are Kodi Smit-McPhee, Christan Cooke and Lesley Manville. Producing are Simon Bosanquet, Dimitra Tsingou, Alexander Knoll, Lawrence Elman, Ileen Maisel, Doug Mankoff and Andrew Spaulding. Romeo and Juliet is being filmed in Italy and executive produced by Maco Cohen, Benedetto Habib, Phil Alberstat and Fabrizio Donvito. Wisdom's other credits include Daniel Adams' The Lightkeepers, Pirate Radio, and TV's Mile High...
- 2/1/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Romeo and Juliet starring Haillee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Ed Westwick, Paul Giamatti adds Tom Wisdom. Carlo Carlie directs the romance from the script by Julian Fellowes, casting Wisdom (a.k.a. the Spartan who gets his head chopped off in Zack Snyder's 300) as Paris in the Shakespearean classic, reports Deadline. Also in the cast are Kodi Smit-McPhee, Christan Cooke and Lesley Manville. Producing are Simon Bosanquet, Dimitra Tsingou, Alexander Knoll, Lawrence Elman, Ileen Maisel, Doug Mankoff and Andrew Spaulding. Romeo and Juliet is being filmed in Italy and executive produced by Maco Cohen, Benedetto Habib, Phil Alberstat and Fabrizio Donvito. Wisdom's other credits include Daniel Adams' The Lightkeepers, Pirate Radio, and TV's Mile High...
- 2/1/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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