Films
Tina Fey Is Adapting the “Mean Girls” Musical for the Big Screen
Gretchen Wieners is getting yet another shot to make fetch happen. A film adaptation of the “Mean Girls” musical is in the works, a press release has announced. Based on the 2004 cult...
Megan McDonnell to Write “Captain Marvel 2,” Marvel Looking to Hire a Female Filmmaker to Direct
Megan McDonnell is writing the next chapter of Carol Danvers’ epic journey, taking Brie Larson “higher, further, faster” than ever before. Already part of the Marvel family, the...
Issa López Will Write and Direct “Lost Souls” for Fox Searchlight
Issa López’s profile continues to rise. The award-winning “Tigers Are Not Afraid” filmmaker has been tapped to write and direct “Lost Souls” for Fox Searchlight....
Chelsea Winstanley Forms New Production Company, Will Make Her Feature Directorial Debut
Chelsea Winstanley is flying high. She recently made history as the first indigenous woman producer to score an Oscar nod for Best Picture, for “Jojo Rabbit.” Now she’s launched a...
Billie Holiday Doc “Billie” Lands at Greenwich Entertainment
Greenwich Entertainment, the distributor behind “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” one of 2019’s top docs, will release Billie Holiday documentary “Billie” this...
Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady Team Up with Ronan Farrow for HBO Doc About Threats Against Journalists
Oscar-nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady will examine the threats, intimidation, and violence used to silence journalists with Ronan Farrow for their next project. Deadline confirms...
Peggy Holmes Will Direct “Luck”
Peggy Holmes is boarding “Luck.” She’s replacing Alessandro Carloni as director on the Skydance Animation feature due to the latter’s “creative differences” with...
Mélanie Laurent to Write and Direct Adaptation of “The Mad Women’s Ball”
Just over a month after word came that Mélanie Laurent will direct Elle and Dakota Fanning in an adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s “The Nightingale” comes news that she’s...
Jillian Bell and Isla Fisher to Topline Sharon Maguire Disney+ Comedy “Godmothered”
Isla Fisher will wish upon a star to mixed results in a new Disney+ comedy. The “Blithe Spirit” star has signed on to topline “Godmothered” alongside Jillian Bell, who just...
“Advocate” Acquired by PBS’ “POV”
“Advocate” is headed to the small screen. A press release confirmed that PBS’ “POV” has acquired U.S. broadcast rights to Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe...
Nisha Ganatra to Direct a Pic About an Indian Boy Band for Universal
Nisha Ganatra is singing another tune. The “Late Night” helmer is currently in post-production on “Covers,” a romance set in the Los Angeles music scene, and now word comes...
Greta Thunberg Doc in the Works at Hulu
Hulu is paying tribute to Time’s 2019 Person of the Year. The streamer will premiere an original doc about climate activist Greta Thunberg in 2020, Deadline reports. Tentatively titled...
Mo’Nique Will Hunt Down Racist Killers in “Mother Trucker”
Mo’Nique is on the war path. The actress and stand-up comedian is set to star in indie pic “Mother Trucker,” Variety confirms. The action-adventure sees her embarking on a cross-country...
Chrissy Metz Is Bringing “Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds” Adaptation to Amazon
Chrissy Metz is eyeing the top of Africa’s highest mountain. The “This Is Us” breakout is set to produce — and possibly star — in a film adaptation of Kara Richardson...
Elle Fanning & Dakota Fanning Will Play Sisters in Mélanie Laurent’s Adaptation of “The Nightingale”
Elle Fanning is re-teaming with her “Galveston” director, and this time she’ll be joined by her sister, Dakota Fanning. The pair are signed on to topline Mélanie Laurent’s...
Susanna Fogel’s Next Film Will Take on Russian Interference in the 2016 Election
Susanna Fogel will follow up “The Spy Who Dumped Me” with another outrageous tale of espionage, geopolitics, and women caught up in messes created by powerful, ridiculous men — only...
Mary J. Blige Doc in the Works at Amazon
Oscar-winning filmmaker Vanessa Roth is directing a documentary about the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige. The untitled Amazon Studios project is currently in development, a press release...
Oprah, Amy Ziering, & Kirby Dick’s Doc About Sexual Misconduct in Music Industry Goes to Apple
Oprah Winfrey is joining forces with the filmmaking team behind “The Hunting Ground” and “The Invisible War.” The mogul is collaborating with Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick on an...
Elizabeth Banks to Topline and Direct “The Invisible Woman” for Universal
Elizabeth Banks is switching gears from action to horror. The “Charlie’s Angels” director and star is attached to topline and helm “The Invisible Woman” for Universal,...
Andrea Riseborough to Topline Stacey Gregg’s Feature Debut “Here Before”
Andrea Riseborough is set to star in another woman-directed psychological thriller. She’s following up Christina Choe’s “Nancy” with Stacey Gregg’s feature directorial...
Lara Jean Gallagher’s “Clementine” Acquired by Oscilloscope Laboratories
Lara Jean Gallagher’s debut feature has found a home. Oscilloscope Laboratories snagged U.S. rights to “Clementine,” a press release announced. The drama debuted at the Tribeca Film...
Lionsgate Nabs Rebel Wilson-Penned K-Pop Comedy “Seoul Girls”
BTS, Twice, Blackpink, and other K-Pop sensations have taken the world by storm, creating fervent fans stateside and across the globe. The beloved Korean export is set to serve as inspiration behind...
Zoe Saldana and Reed Morano Team Up for Fact-Based CIA Thriller “Sabaya”
Zoe Saldana and Reed Morano are bringing the story of two heroines — one a CIA agent, the other a 15-year-old escaped ISIS captive — to the big screen. The duo are joining forces for...
Regina Hall Will Topline and Exec Produce Mariama Diallo Occult Drama “Master”
Regina Hall’s next project sees her taking on supernatural forces and racism on a college campus. The “Black Monday” actress is set to star and exec produce “Master,” an...
Dawn Porter Is Directing a Doc About Former White House Photographer Pete Souza
As former Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza played an integral role in capturing — and preserving — history in the making. Now Dawn Porter is turning the camera on him....
Karen Cinorre to Make Feature Debut with “Mayday,” an Action Pic About Women Soldiers
Karen Cinorre has kicked off production on her feature directorial debut. Titled “Mayday,” the project is described as “a fantastical female-driven action film.” The indie pic...
Galt Niederhoffer’s “10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up” Acquired by Vision Films
Galt Niederhoffer’s latest has secured distribution. Vision Films scored North American rights to romance “10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up,” Deadline reports. Christina...
Maryam Touzani’s Oscar Hopeful “Adam” Acquired by Strand Releasing
Maryam Touzani’s feature directorial debut, “Adam,” is heading stateside. U.S. rights to the Cannes pic, and Morocco’s selection for the International Feature Oscar, have been...
Andrea Riseborough to Topline Supernatural Thriller “Geechee”
Andrea Riseborough will soon have another thriller under her belt. The star of “Nancy” and “Black Mirror’s” “Crocodile” is attached to lead...
Haifaa Al Mansour to Direct Stephanie Shirley Biopic “Let It Go”
Haifaa Al Mansour is set to direct another biopic about a trailblazing woman. Deadline reports that the “Mary Shelley” helmer has signed on to step behind the camera for “Let It...
Michelle Ashford to Adapt Elizabeth Gilbert Novel “City of Girls”
Michelle Ashford is taking “City of Girls” to the big screen. The “Masters of Sex” creator is on board to adapt Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling novel. A press release...
Nahnatchka Khan Will Explore the World of Cruise Entertainment with “Showboat”
Nahnatchka Khan is steering the “Showboat.” According to Deadline, the “Fresh Off the Boat” creator and “Always Be My Maybe” director will helm the feature comedy...
Jessica Chastain to Star in and Produce Lucía Puenzo’s “Losing Clementine”
Jessica Chastain just took on Pennywise the clown in “It Chapter Two” and the X-Men in “Dark Phoenix,” but she’ll do battle with herself in a new feature. The two-time...
Kay Cannon Is Directing a Biopic About Improv Legends Charna Halpern and Del Close
Kay Cannon is having quite the year. Since April, the “Pitch Perfect” screenwriter and “Blockers” helmer has signed on to direct three feature films: a reimagining of...
Sandra Bullock Will Topline and Produce Nora Fingscheidt’s “Unforgiven” Netflix Adaptation
Sandra Bullock has another woman-directed Netflix pic on the way. The Oscar winner will follow up her role in Susanne Bier’s smash hit “Bird Box,” which she also exec produced, with...
“The Woman Who Loves Giraffes” Lands Distribution
“The Woman Who Loves Giraffes” is heading to theaters. Zeitgeist Films in association with Kino Lorber snagged U.S. rights to Alison Reid’s documentary about Canadian zoologist,...
Lady Gaga Will Star in Biopic About the Gucci Family Dynasty
Lady Gaga played a pop star in the public eye in “A Star Is Born,” and is following up that Oscar-nominated performance with a story about a woman who’s famous for very different...
Danielle Macdonald and Joanna Lumley Team Up for “Falling for Figaro”
“Patti Cake$” breakout Danielle Macdonald and “Absolutely Fabulous” star Joanna Lumley are joining forces on rom-com set in the world of opera singing competitions. The pair...
Rachel Weisz Will Play Elizabeth Taylor in Bert & Bertie’s Next Pic
Rachel Weisz is set to play a fellow Oscar-winning actress. She’s signed on to topline an Elizabeth Taylor biopic with Bert & Bertie attached to direct. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the...
Lucy Boynton to Topline Marianne Faithfull Biopic
Lucy Boynton is stepping up to the mic. Best known for playing the love interest of musicians in Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and coming-of-age pic “Sing...
Jill Soloway Is Heading to Space with Sally Ride Biopic
“Transparent’s” musical series finale dropped less than a month ago, but its Emmy-winning creator, writer, director, and exec producer Jill Soloway is showing no signs of slowing...
Rebecca Lenkiewicz to Pen Movie About NYT Writers Who Helped Bring Down Harvey Weinstein
It’s difficult to overstate the impact that Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey’s investigation into Harvey Weinstein had — and continues to have — on the entertainment industry and...
Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne to Direct Feature Inspired by “Ellen” Head Writer Lauren Pomerantz
“One Mississippi” collaborators Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allyne will bring “Ellen” head writer Lauren Pomerantz’s story to the big screen. The married couple are making...
Rory Kennedy’s Next Doc Will Tackle a Little-Known 1939 Refugee Crisis
Rory Kennedy is revisiting the past to provide timely commentary on the present in a new documentary. The Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning director of “Last Days in Vietnam” will helm an...
Margaret Atwood Doc Coming to Hulu
Hulu just can’t get enough of Margaret Atwood. Already home to an acclaimed adaptation of Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” and currently developing a series based on her...
Josephine Decker Is Bringing “The Sky Is Everywhere” to the Big Screen
Josephine Decker’s latest, Elisabeth Moss-starrer “Shirley,” hasn’t received a release date yet, but the director has already lined up her next feature. Apple and A24 are...
Sonia Sebastián to Direct “The Virgin of Highland Park”
Sonia Sebastián has lined up her next feature. The Spanish filmmaker is set to direct “The Virgin of Highland Park,” Deadline reports. Penelope Ann Miller (“American Crime,”...
Geena Davis to Topline Leena Yadav’s “Cowgirl’s Last Ride”
Geena Davis is headed from the Vegas strip to rugged Texas terrain. The Oscar winner is following up her guest spot as a casino entertainment director on “GLOW” by teaming up with Leena...
Felicity Jones & Shailene Woodley to Topline Augustine Frizzell’s “The Last Letter From Your Lover”
High-profile leading ladies have been cast for Augustine Frizzell’s latest. Back in August it was announced that the “Euphoria” director would helm a feature adaptation of...
“Queen Sugar’s” Felicia Pride Writing Erotic Romance for Universal
Fans of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise and “After,” take note. “Queen Sugar” writer Felicia Pride is writing an erotic romance for Universal Pictures....
“RBG” Directors Betsy West and Julie Cohen Are Making a Julia Child Documentary
Oscar-nominated “RBG” filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen are spotlighting another icon for their next project. The duo are making a documentary about chef and author Julia Child for...