Films
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Nicole Holofcener Reteaming for Comedy “Beth and Don”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Nicole Holofcener are teaming up on another comedy about relationships and the secrets that undermine them. The respective “Enough Said” star and writer-director...
Dayna Goldfine & Dan Geller’s “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song” Lands at Sony Pictures Classics
Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller’s tribute to the man born with the gift of a golden voice has found a home. Sony Pictures Classics acquired all rights in all media worldwide, excluding France and...
Millicent Simmonds & Rachel Brosnahan Team Up for Drama Based on Helen Keller & Annie Sullivan
Millicent Simmonds is set to play a trailblazing icon in her follow-up to “A Quiet Place Part II.” She’s teaming up with Rachel Brosnahan, the Emmy-winning star of “The...
Toni Collette and Catherine Hardwicke Reunite for “Mafia Mamma”
Toni Collette and Catherine Hardwicke are following up their last collaboration, 2015 tearjerker “Miss You Already,” with a comedy. The pair are reuniting for “Mafia Mamma,”...
Tessa Thompson to Play a Helpline Volunteer in “The Listener”
Slated to hit theaters later this month, Rebecca Hall’s “Passing” sees Tessa Thompson sharing the screen with Ruth Negga in a period drama about old friends who reunite as adults....
Joni Mitchell Doc “50 Years of Blue” Heads to Marketplace, Teresa Griffiths Directs
eOne has kicked off global sales (excluding the U.K.) for the BBC Two feature doc “Joni Mitchell: 50 Years of Blue,” Deadline reports. A look at Mitchell’s creative process for what...
Sophie Hyde’s Emma Thompson-Starrer “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” Acquired by Lionsgate UK
Sophie Hyde and Emma Thompson’s collaboration has found a UK home. A press release announced that Thompson-led comedy-drama “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” Hyde’s third...
Unjoo Moon to Direct Adaptation of YA Novel “Frankly in Love”
From the origin story of a feminist anthem to a faux high school romance, Unjoo Moon has lined up her follow-up to 2019 Helen Reddy biopic “I Am Woman.” She’s been tapped to helm...
Maria Finitzo’s Exploration of Women’s Sexuality “The Dilemma of Desire” Secured by Utopia
Described by director Maria Finitzo as “a film about power, and how power is easily taken when the truth is replaced with a lie,” “The Dilemma of Desire” “talks about...
This Year’s Winner of Venice’s Golden Lion, Audrey Diwan’s “Happening,” Acquired by IFC Films
The winner of Venice Film Festival’s top honor is coming stateside. A press release announced that IFC acquired U.S. rights to Audrey Diwan’s “Happening”...
Keira Knightley to Portray Loretta McLaughlin, Journalist Who Broke the “Boston Strangler” Story
Keira Knightley is set to portray yet another influential writer. Two of her most recent offerings, 2018’s “Colette” and 2020’s “Misbehaviour,” saw her playing...
Céline Dion Doc On the Way, Irene Taylor Will Direct
Not to be overshadowed by Valérie Lemercier’s fictionalized account of her life, Céline Dion is telling her own story. Sony Music Entertainment’s (SME) Premium Content division announced that...
Valérie Lemercier’s Céline Dion-Inspired Pic “Aline” Lands at Roadside Attractions, Samuel Goldwyn Films
A new day has come: audiences stateside are finally going to get the chance to see Valérie Lemercier’s unofficial Céline Dion biopic. Loosely inspired by the life of the French-Canadian...
Niav Conty’s Feature Debut “Small Time” Acquired by Film Arcade
Niav Conty’s feature debut “Small Time” has found a home. Deadline confirms North American rights to the drama have been picked up by indie distributor The Film Arcade. Written,...
“Roswell, New Mexico’s” Heather Hemmens to Make Feature Directorial Debut with “Ella Minnow Pea”
“Roswell, New Mexico” star Heather Hemmens is stepping behind the camera. The actress, whose other on-screen credits include “If Loving You Is Wrong” and...
Claire Scanlon Starts Production on “The People We Hate at the Wedding,” Allison Janney & Kristen Bell Star
Claire Scanlon has kicked off production on her sophomore feature. She’s following up her 2018 Netflix hit “Set It Up” with another rom-com, “The People We Hate at the...
Bryce Dallas Howard Will Direct and Produce a Disney+ Reboot of “Flight of the Navigator”
Bryce Dallas Howard’s feature narrative directorial debut is on the way. The “Jurassic World” actress and “Dads” helmer is set to produce and direct a gender-swapped...
Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks’ Genre Pic “Alone With You” Lands at Dark Star Pictures
“Alone With You” has found a home ahead of its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. Dark Star Pictures landed North American rights to the thriller with a queer couple at its center....
Tribeca Winner “Jacinta” Lands at Hulu
Hulu is adding a Tribeca Film Festival award-winner to its slate. A press release announced that the streamer landed “Jacinta,” a documentary exploring drug addiction and...
Becky Read’s “The Fight Before Christmas” Doc Acquired by Apple
One man’s ill-fated mission to bring “Joy to the World” — and specifically his neighborhood — is heading to Apple TV+. The streamer has acquired global rights to...
Charlotte Gainsbourg’s Portrait of Her Mother, “Jane By Charlotte,” Lands at Utopia
“Jane By Charlotte” has secured U.S. distribution ahead of its North American premiere at this month’s New York Film Festival. A portrait of singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane...
Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, & Effie T. Brown Join Forces to Produce “Sorcerority” Adaptation
Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, and Effie T. Brown are joining the “Sorcerority.” The trio are producing a feature film based on the fantasy graphic novel “Sorcerority,”...
Joanna Gleason Will Make Feature Writing and Directing Debut with “The Grotto”
Joanna Gleason is making her way from the enchanted forests of fairy tales to “The Grotto.” The actress — who won a Tony for her work in the original run of “Into the...
Kasi Lemmons to Direct Whitney Houston Biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” Naomi Ackie to Star
Just a few weeks after the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” hit theaters there’s word that another female music icon is getting her own feature film. “Harriet” and...
Svetlana Cvetko to Direct “One Nation Under Earl,” Shining a Light on Immigrant Stories
Svetlana Cvetko has lined up her next feature. She will follow up “Show Me What You Got,” a romance about three boundary-breaking Millennials released earlier this year, with “One...
Victoria Mahoney to Direct “Old Guard” Sequel, Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne Reprising Roles
It’s official: Victoria Mahoney is now a member of “The Old Guard.” The filmmaker and history-making “Star Wars” second unit director has been tapped to helm the sequel...
Qiong Wang’s “All About My Sisters” Acquired by Icarus Films
“All About My Sisters” has secured distribution ahead of its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival. A press release announced that Icarus Films snagged North American...
Ninja Thyberg to Write and Direct “Witches of Eastwick” Remake for Warner Bros.
Ninja Thyberg is forming her own coven. The “Pleasure” filmmaker has been tapped to write and direct a remake of the 1987 dark comedy “The Witches of Eastwick” for Warner...
Amanda Lipitz’s New Doc “Found” Acquired by Netflix, Gets Release Date
“Found,” Amanda Lipitz’s documentary about three adopted teens and their unexpected connection, has landed at Netflix. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the streamer acquired...
Jurnee Smollett and Misha Green Reteaming for Black Canary Standalone Pic at HBO Max
We haven’t seen the last of the DCEU’s Black Canary — or of Jurnee Smollett and Misha Green’s creative collaborations. The duo — who have previously worked together on...
Debbie Lum’s College Application Doc “Try Harder!” Lands at Greenwich Entertainment
The hells of the high-pressure college application process are headed to the screen. Greenwich Entertainment has snagged North American distribution rights to “Try Harder!,” Debbie...
Mina Shum Attached to Write and Direct Feature “This Is Always” for Amazon Studios
TIFF favorite Mina Shum has a new project on the horizon. The Canadian filmmaker is set to write, direct, and exec produce “This Is Always,” a feature film in development at Amazon...
Tara Nicole Whitaker Making Feature Directorial Debut with Animated Pic “Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk”
Tara Nicole Whitaker has contributed to the animation of titles such as “Gravity Falls” and “DuckTales,” illustrated books like “Shady Baby” and the “My Baby Loves”...
Lisa Taddeo’s Novel “Animal” Acquired by MGM and Plan B, Taddeo to Adapt
The film rights to the debut novel “Animal” from No.1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Taddeo have been acquired by MGM and Plan B Entertainment, with the latter to produce as part...
Emma Stone Signs On for “Cruella” Sequel
We haven’t seen the last of Emma Stone’s Cruella de Vil. According to Deadline, the Oscar winner has signed on to topline the sequel to this year’s “Cruella,” the origin...
Posy Dixon’s Beverly Glenn-Copeland Doc “Keyboard Fantasies” Acquired by Greenwich Entertainment
“The Beverly Glenn-Copeland Story” is heading to the big screen. According to a press release, Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Posy Dixon’s...
Emily Blunt to Play the Pinkerton Agency’s First Woman Detective in Amazon Studios Pic
Emily Blunt is trading in her explorer’s gear for a sleuth’s magnifying glass. The “Jungle Cruise” star will portray Kate Warne, the first woman to become a detective at the...
Lisa D’Apolito to Direct Doc About Ventriloquist Shari Lewis and Her Puppet Lamb Chop
“Love, Gilda” filmmaker Lisa D’Apolito is set to direct another doc about a beloved performer. A press release has announced she will helm “Shari & Lamb Chop,” which...
Sahar Jahani & Mindy Kaling Partner for “Hana Khan Carries On” Adaptation at Amazon Studios
Sahar Jahani is joining forces with Mindy Kaling to offer an updated take on “Shop Around the Corner.” According to Variety, they’re are working on a film adaptation of Uzma...
Rowan Blanchard and Auli’i Cravalho Team Up for Sammi Cohen Queer Coming-of-Age Pic
Rowan Blanchard is getting off the train and heading back to high school. The “Snowpiercer” actress and “Girls Meets World” alumna is set to topline an untitled coming-of-age...
Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic’s Cannes Winner “Murina” Lands U.K.-Ireland Distribution
Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic’s feature directorial debut has secured distribution. Modern Films acquired U.K.-Ireland rights to “Murina,” this year’s winner of Cannes’ Camera...
Hanelle M. Culpepper Will Direct Action Pic “Coyote Blue”
Hanelle M. Culpepper has another feature in the works. The prolific, history-making small screen helmer already has “1000 Miles,” a drama inspired by the true story of an enslaved...
Jennifer Lawrence Set to Play Agent Sue Mengers, Spurring a Bidding War
One of the most acclaimed on-screen talents of her generation is set to pay tribute to a Hollywood legend who made her name behind the scenes. Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence is leading a highly...
Gurinder Chadha Has a Bollywood-Inspired Animated Pic in the Works
Gurinder Chadha is expanding her horizons. Best known for her smash hit “Bend It Like Beckham,” the writer and director is planning to foray into the world of animation. She’s...
Sydney Freeland to Helm Netflix Native American Basketball Pic “Rez Ball”
Sydney Freeland has lined up her third feature. Deadline reports that she’ll follow up 2014’s “Drunktown’s Finest” and 2017’s “Deidra & Laney Rob a...
Women’s Skateboarding Doc Now in Production at Tokyo Games, Jessica Edwards Directing
The first feature film charting the evolution of women’s skateboarding from underground activity to Olympic sport is on the way. A press release has announced production on “Skate...
Tribeca Prize-Winning Rowing Drama “The Novice” Acquired by IFC Films
Lauren Hadaway’s award-winning feature directorial debut has found a home. IFC Films snagged North American rights to the “The Novice,” now slated for release in select theaters,...
Thriller Starring Boxing Champ Kali “K.O.” Reis Lands at IFC Films
“Catch the Fair One,” a thriller toplined by boxer Kali “K.O.” Reis, based on a story of her own creation, is on its way to theaters. According to Variety, IFC Films has acquired U.S....
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter” Acquired by Netflix Ahead of Venice World Premiere
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feature directorial debut has found a home ahead of its world premiere at Venice Film Festival next month. U.S. rights to “The Lost Daughter,” an adaptation of Elena...
Kerry Washington Set to Star in and Exec Produce Netflix Surfing Pic “Rockaway”
Kerry Washington is saying goodbye to Shaker Heights and hello to Rockaway Beach. Variety reports that the Emmy-nominated “Little Fires Everywhere” star is set to to topline and produce a...
Thea Sharrock to Direct Soccer Pic “The Beautiful Game”
Thea Sharrock is making another film based on a true story. She’s set to follow up 2020’s “The One and Only Ivan,” a family pic about a gorilla who makes headlines for his...