Films
Tanya Wexler to Direct Adaptation of Upcoming Western Comic “Girl With No Name”
Another gun-slinging, ass-kicking anti-heroine has arrived on the scene. “Girl With No Name,” a woman-driven Western comic universe, was unveiled at New York Comic Con on Friday. A...
Maggie Gyllenhaal to Make Directorial Debut with Adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s “The Lost Daughter”
Maggie Gyllenhaal is following in the footsteps of her character on “The Deuce” and stepping behind the camera. The Oscar-nominated actress is set to make her directorial debut with...
Michelle Williams to Portray Astronaut and Teacher Christa McAuliffe in “The Challenger”
It’s a big week for Michelle Williams. The four-time Oscar nominee’s first foray into the superhero genre, “Venom,” hits theaters this Friday, and she just signed on to...
Michaela Coel Musical “Been So Long” Gets Netflix Premiere Date
“Junkhearts” director Tinge Krishnan’s musical “Been So Long” has generated buzz ever since its footage was previewed at Cannes last year. Netflix ultimately walked away...
Nicole Kidman-Starrer “The Female Persuasion” Lands at Amazon
As we previously reported, powerhouse Nicole Kidman and her production company, Blossom Films, have picked up the rights to another Meg Wolitzer best-seller. Now, Variety writes Wolitzer’s...
IFC Midnight Picks Up Jen McGowan’s “Rust Creek”
“Rust Creek,” a survival thriller directed by Jen McGowan and written by Julie Lipson, has been picked up by IFC Midnight. As Variety reports, the distribution company is planning a...
Chloé Zhao Will Direct “The Eternals” for Marvel
Chloé Zhao has booked one hell of a follow-up to indie darling “The Rider.” Variety confirms the Cannes award-winning director will next helm “The Eternals” for Marvel. Zhao...
Julia Hart’s Sci-Fi “Fast Color” Acquired by Codeblack, Gugu Mbatha-Raw Stars
“Fast Color” is heading to theaters. Deadline reports that distribution rights to Julia Hart’s sci-fi have been obtained by Lionsgate’s label Codeblack Films. Gugu Mbatha-Raw (“The...
Kenya Temporarily Lifts Ban on “Rafiki,” Making the Lesbian Love Story Eligible for Oscars
Audiences in Kenya are finally allowed to watch “Rafiki” — for now, at least. A Kenyan judge has temporarily lifted the country’s ban on Wanuri Kahiu’s lesbian romance,...
“The Good Place’s” Tiya Sircar to Topline Netflix Mystery “Good Sam,” Kate Melville Directing
Tiya Sircar is visiting Netflix from “The Good Place.” The recurring star of the NBC afterlife comedy is set to topline a film for the streamer, Deadline reports. Inspired by Dete...
TIFF Horror Pic “The Wind” Lands at IFC Midnight
“The Wind,” a horror-Western from Emma Tammi, made its world premiere earlier this month at the Toronto Film Festival, and now it’s making its way to theaters. A press release has...
International Documentary Association Awards $850,000 to Journalistic Documentaries
Documentary filmmaking is all the more important in the era of “fake news.” So the fact that the International Documentary Association (IDA) has announced a cohort of 12 films that will...
Angelina Jolie to Topline and Produce Revenge Thriller “The Kept”
As “Tomb Raider,” “Wanted,” and “Salt” have shown, Angelina Jolie is not to be trifled with. The Oscar winner is set to headline another thriller, “The...
Production Set on Cynthia Erivo-Led Harriet Tubman Biopic, Kasi Lemmons Directing
Production will soon be underway for Cynthia Erivo-starrer “Harriet.” Over a year and a half after news of the Harriet Tubman biopic originally broke, Focus Features has announced...
Kyra Sedgwick to Direct Supernatural Jennifer Lee Script “The Way Between”
“Frozen” and “A Wrinkle in Time” scribe Jennifer Lee is set to bring another otherworldly story to the big screen, and Kyra Sedgwick is steering the ship. “The...
Jennifer Garner to Star in and Produce “Yes Day” for Netflix
“Yes Day” is coming to Netflix. Jennifer Garner will star in and produce a comedy for the streamer based on Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s best-selling children’s book of the same...
Pics from Aislinn Clarke & Tinna Hrafnsdóttir Among Boudica Films’ New Female-Led Projects
Boudica Films, the Rebecca Long and Ian Davies-led UK film fund that supports women-centric and -made pics, has announced its latest slate of projects. Per Screen Daily, two movies about...
Laura Moss to Make Feature Debut with “Frankenstein”-Inspired “After Birth”
A retooling of the “Frankenstein” tale is in development, and this version of Mary Shelley’s classic story centers on women. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Fangoria has...
Aleshea Harris to Adapt Her Award-Winning Play “Is God Is” for the Screen
“Is God Is” is heading to the big screen. Aleshea Harris will adapt her award-winning play about twin sisters on the revenge trail for Scott Rudin and A24, Broadway World...
Halle Berry to Direct and Star in MMA Drama “Bruised”
Halle Berry is set to channel Amanda Nunes and Ronda Rousey in her next pic. Deadline reports that the Oscar-winning actress will make her directorial debut with “Bruised,” a mixed...
Pic About Aviation Pioneer Pancho Barnes in the Works
Florence “Pancho” Barnes soared her way into history books, and now the trailblazer will have her story told on the screen. Genius Produced, a developer and producer of online learning...
TIFF Deals: “The Elephant Queen,” “Maiden,” and “Aniara”
Dozens of films are screening daily at the Toronto International Film Festival, but the fest is also a business hub. Just as many deals are being made behind the scenes, and these are just a few that...
TIFF News: Gemma Arterton to Topline Phyllis Nagy’s Dusty Springfield Biopic
Gemma Arterton is going to the Toronto International Film Festival with one film and leaving with another. The Hollywood Reporter confirms the “Vita and Virginia” actress will portray...
“Liyana” Acquired by Abramorama
Abramorama has snagged the rights to “Liyana,” a documentary featuring South African storyteller Gcina Mhlophe. Directed by Amanda and Aaron Kopp, the film made its world premiere at the...
Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan Will Sing to the Queen in “Military Wives”
Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan are teaming up and showing off their pipes. Variety confirms that the pair have signed on to star in “Military Wives,” a feature inspired by a BBC...
Adina Pintilie’s Berlinale Winner “Touch Me Not” Snagged by Kino Lorber
“Touch Me Not” has secured North American distribution prior to its North American premiere at next month’s Toronto International Film Festival. Kino Lorber scored rights to the...
Sundance Institute Fellow Tayarisha Poe Directing Her First Feature Film
Tayarisha Poe’s “Selah and the Spades” is officially making its way to the big screen. According to Deadline, Poe is helming the film from her own script, marking her feature...
Amma Asante’s “Where Hands Touch” Acquired by Vertical
Amma Asante’s latest has secured distribution in advance of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Deadline reports that Vertical Entertainment snagged North American...
Natalie Portman to Direct and Star as Twins in Pic About Ann Landers and Dear Abby Advice Columns
As an Oscar-winning actress with more than 20 years of experience in the industry and a directing credit under her belt, Natalie Portman has no doubt been asked for plenty of advice. She’s set...
Lillian Yu Sells Chinese Holiday-Themed Rom-Com Spec to New Line
Inclusivity sells. The success of “Crazy Rich Asians” has proven — yet again — that audiences aren’t only interested in stories about white men. The industry is taking...
Julianne Moore-Starrer “Gloria Bell” Goes to A24
“Gloria Bell” won’t be introduced to audiences for a few weeks, but she’s already found fans in A24. The company acquired U.S. rights to the Julianne Moore-starrer in advance...
Constance Wu Holiday Horror Pic “All the Creatures Were Stirring” Secures VOD Release
In addition to being the first studio film with a predominantly Asian cast in 25 years, as well as a critical and (most likely) commercial success, “Crazy Rich Asians” just goes to show...
Sarah Jessica Parker-Starrer “Here and Now” Acquired
Sarah Jessica Parker’s showing off her vocal chops in “Here And Now.” The “Sex and the City” alumna plays a singer-songwriter in the pic, which just secured...
Elizabeth Banks Will Star in & Produce Film About Wyoming Maid Who Won a Date with Prince
Elizabeth Banks is bringing one hell of an anecdote to the big screen. The director of the upcoming “Charlie’s Angels” reboot will star in Paramount Players’ adaptation of...
Orion Classics Acquires SXSW Winner “Jinn”
Orion Classics has snagged the North American and Latin American rights to Nijla Mu’min’s feature directorial debut. Deadline reports that the award-winning mother-daughter drama will open in...
Filming Kicks Off on Niki Caro’s “Mulan”
Production has officially kicked off on Disney’s live-action “Mulan.” A press release announced the news. Set to shoot in New Zealand and China, the story about a Chinese warrior...
Actress Lynn Chen to Make Directorial Debut with “I Will Make You Mine”
Lynn Chen is set to helm the final installment of the Goh Nakamura film trilogy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress will direct her first feature, indie “I Will Make You...
Chelsea Stardust Directing Horror Comedy “Satanic Panic”
Chelsea Stardust is taking the reins on “an ‘After Hours’-esque horror comedy with a dash of gore.” Deadline reports Stardust will helm “Satanic Panic” for growing...
Tamra Davis to Direct Robot Comedy “Turned On” for FeigCo. and Fox
Tamra Davis has signed on to direct her first feature in 16 years. Deadline confirms the veteran director will helm artificial intelligence comedy “Turned On” for 20th Century Fox and...
Jennifer Lopez to Star in Lorene Scafaria’s “Hustlers”
Jenny from the Block is taking on the wolves of Wall Street. Variety confirms that Jennifer Lopez will topline “Hustlers,” a pic inspired by Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine...
Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga Will Topline Rebecca Hall’s Directorial Debut
Rebecca Hall is re-teaming with her “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women” director Angela Robinson. The Golden Globe-nominated actress is set to make her directorial debut with...
“Supergirl” Movie in Development
Supergirl is already saving lives on the small screen, but it looks like Kara Zor-El will be flying all the way to multiplexes around the world. Warner Bros. and DC are developing a feature based on...
Ursula Meier to Make English-Language Debut with “Quiet Land”
Ursula Meier is making a major mark at this year’s Locarno Film Festival. The fest just signed a gender parity pledge for which she’s credited as the Godmother, and now word comes that...
Sarah Gavron Filming Drama About Multi-Cultural Schoolgirls in London
“Suffragette” helmer Sarah Gavron is taking on another female-led story. The British filmmaker just kicked off principal photography for a drama about a British-Nigerian girl. Currently...
Nicole Kidman Joins Charlize Theron in Fox News Movie, Margot Robbie in Talks
Annapurna’s “Fair and Balanced” is assembling a hell of a cast. The timely Annapurna pic is inspired by the women who took down Fox News mogul and sexual harasser Roger...
Erin Cressida Wilson to Pen “Indecent Proposal” Remake
“The Girl on the Train” screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson has boarded a new project. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she’s signed on to pen a remake of “Indecent...
Mélanie Laurent’s “Galveston” Acquired by RLJE Films
Mélanie Laurent’s English-language directing debut has found a home. A press release announced that RLJE Films acquired all U.S. rights to Elle Fanning-starrer “Galveston” with a...
Augustine Frizzell to Direct Ryan Reynolds-Starrer “Stoned Alone”
Augustine Frizzell is taking audiences on another drug-fueled adventure. The “Never Goin’ Back” writer-director has signed on to helm “Stoned Alone” for Fox, an R-rated...
Gina Prince-Bythewood to Direct Fantasy Film “The Old Guard”
Gina Prince-Bythewood is taking on another comic adaptation. Already signed on to helm “Silver & Black” based on Marvel characters Silver Sable and Black Cat, the director has been tapped to...
Zoey Deutch to Topline and Produce Tanya Wexler’s “Buffaloed”
Zoey Deutch is getting into the debt collecting business. Deadline reports that the “Set It Up” actress just kicked off production on “Buffaloed,” a dark comedy about a debt...
Melina Matsoukas to Direct “Queen & Slim,” Lena Waithe Penning the Script
Melina Matsoukas has yet another project in the works. Best known for directing Issa Rae-starrer “Insecure” and Beyoncé’s “Formation” video, the rising star will...