Archive for November, 2009

TNT axes the BAR

“Raising the Bar” was axed from TNTs lineup.

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INVASION SELLS TO SUMMIT

Summit has snatched up Spec script INVASION from Ben Magid (who wrote a kick ass horror take on Peter Pan “PAN” a few years back). Script sold for $250k against $575k. Original Spec outing HERE.

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FULL MOON (SPEC)

FULL MOON Logline: When a fire ignites in a remote area of Yellowstone National Park, a team of smoke jumpers are called upon to extinguish the blaze. But the growing fire becomes the least of their problems when a vicious pack of werewolves descend upon them. Horror/Action in the vein of DOG SOLDIERS meets BACKDRAFT. [...]

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BEAUTIFUL CREATURES (SALES)

Name: BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Logline: Ethan Wate, a popular high school student, hates living in a small in South Carolina where nothing happens—until he meets and becomes bewitched by Lena Duchanne, a 16-year old whose family has moved back to town and who wishes for a mundane life. The star-crossed couple has to confront an age [...]

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WASKA (SALES)

Name: WASKA Logline: When his 3-year-old son accidentally dies on a fishing trip, a single father tries to make sense of what happened against a divided town. Writer: Catherine Trieschmann Director: Gaby Dellal Prod Co: Process Media Producer: Tim Perell Shirley Vercruysse Genre: Drama Info: Based on the novel “Angels Crest” written by Leslie Schwartz. [...]

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Nantell signs on as new VP of Jinks/Cohen

Former manager Nick Nantell has joined Jinks/Cohen as their new VP.

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New director signs on to help out ALBA and RODRIGUEZ

Director Mabrouk el Mechri has signed on to direct the comic book adaptation “The Insiders” which is being produced by Robert Rodriguez and set to star Jessica Alba. Who is Mabrouk el Mechri? He’s the guy who directed festival favorite “JCVD.” To see the updated original listing click HERE.

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New Iron Man 2 movie poster released… with a new character

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GREENGRASS ditched BOURNE

Director Paul Greengrass has exited the 4th installment in the Bourne Franchise. Matt Damon is still officially attached.

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Stephen King returns to TV

Syfy has signed on to pick up 13 episodes of “Haven,” a thriller based on Stephen King’s novella “The Colorado Kid.” “Haven” centers on a spooky town in Maine where cursed folk live normal lives in exile. When those curses start returning, FBI agent Audrey Parker is brought in to keep those supernatural forces at [...]

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McConaughey sets up “ROOSTER TALES” at Fox

Fox has partnered with Matthew McConaughey to develop an animated TV comedy based on his brother’s life. “Rooster Tales” follows the world of a beer-swilling, redneck sheriff who marries a much younger woman from Mexico. The man soon realizes, however, that he’s gained not only a wife but an entire clan — 114 members and [...]

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PANIC ATTACK (SALES)

Name: PANIC ATTACK Logline: Kept Under Wraps. Centers on an attack by giant robots all across the globe. Director: Fede Alvarez Prod Co: Ghost House Pictures Vertigo Entertainment Producer: Sam Raimi Robert Tapert Roy Lee Doug Davison Nate Kahane (exec) Genre: Action Sci-fi Price: $750,000 against $1.5 million Info: Based on a short film Fede [...]

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MUCHACHO DEL FLAMENCO (SALES)

Name: MUCHACHO DEL FLAMENCO Logline: Pablo is a bright 13 year-old Spanish boy who has an undiscovered talent: the ability to dance. However, his mother is a severe, single lawyer whose main concern for him is success in school and in his future professional life. When Pablo’s grandmother, a Flamenco guitarist, dancer and former star, [...]

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UNTITLED MEDIAPRO/WOODY ALLEN PROJECT (SALES)

Name: UNTITLED MEDIAPRO/WOODY ALLEN PROJECT Logline: Kept Under Wraps. Writer: Woody Allen Agency: ICM Mngmnt: MBST Director: Woody Allen Prod Co: Mediapro Producer: Javier Méndez Jaume Roures Genre: Drama Comedy Info: Carla Bruni will star.

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GRABBERS (SALES)

Name: GRABBERS Logline: When an island off the coast of Ireland is invaded by blood sucking monsters, the locals discover that getting drunk is the only way to survive. Writer: Kevin Lehane Mngmnt: Circle of Confusion Director: Jon Wright Prod Co: Forward Films Producer: Jon Wright Genre: Comedy Horror Info: Spec.

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UNTITLED WARNER BROS/BRAD INGELSBY PROJECT (SALES)

Name: UNTITLED WARNER BROS/BRAD INGELSBY PROJECT Logline: Kept Under Wraps. Writer: Brad Ingelsby Agency: WME Mngmnt: Energy Ent. Prod Co: ROOM 101, Inc. Energy Entertainment Studio: Warner Bros. Producer: Brooklyn Weaver Steven Schneider Genre: Action Info: Niija Kuykendall and Matt Reilly will oversee.

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THE HOBBIT DELAYED!

The Hobbit was once again delayed, but this time by producers Peter Jackson and Guillermo Del Toro to “rework the script.”

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THE FIRST GRADER (SALES)

Name: THE FIRST GRADER Logline: Centers on the true story of 84-year-old Kenyan Kimani Nganga Maruge, who attempted to take advantage of a Kenyan government initiative to give free elementary school education for all. Initially denied access to go to the school with the 6-year-old first-graders, Maruge eventually took the government to court. Writer: Ann [...]

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HOWIE exits TBS

Nina Howie is exiting the VP post overseeing original programming for TBS.

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ABC picks up FARSI

ABC has handed out a pilot order to the single-camera comedy “Funny in Farsi,” with Sonnenfeld on board to direct and executive produce. Based on Firoozeh Dumas’ memoir, the ABC Studios-produced “Farsi” is inspired by the Iranian-born author’s experiences growing up in Newport Beach, Calif., during the 1970s. Dumas was 7 when her dad, an [...]

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SILVERMAN upped at WB

Greg Silverman has been promoted to the newly created post of EXECUTIVE VP of Creative Development and Production at Warner Bros.

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In the efforts of being thankful… THR gives you the TOP TEN FLOPS of the decade

Check it out HERE.

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2nd Asst for A-list film producer

Looking for a rockstar 2nd assistant to extremely busy Film Producer. 2nd assistant will answer directly to the 1st. Candidate MUST have industry experience, but looking for someone who is still very eager to learn and not “over” being a 2nd assistant for a couple years. This job is an amazing opportunity to see all [...]

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LIE TO ME picked up again

Fox’s “Lie to Me” has been picked up for a full season. Networks has ordered nine additional episodes of the human lie detector drama starring Tim Roth.

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Personal Asst – Fashion industry

Extremely busy stylist and fashion editor in need of detail-oriented, very organized and enthusiastic personal assistant. Will be responsible for booking travel, running errands, and maintaining general organization at both her home and office. No task is too big or too small and all while done with a smile. An interest in fashion is a [...]

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Exec Asst for Nickelodeon’s W&A Fellowship

Number one network for kids, Nickelodeon, is looking for an Executive Assistant for its Writing & Artist Fellowship Program in Burbank, CA! Applicants must have at least 1 year production and or Executive Assistant experience. Must be willing to commit 2 YEARS MINIMUM. Assistant will be responsible for supporting Sr. Director, Organizing and updating all [...]

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3 ARTS Asst job

Prestigious Beverly Hills Management Company seeks Assistant to Talent Manager who represents actors. Must have extreme interest in the entertainment industry specifically working with talent. Must be extremely well organized with attention to detail, able to multi-task, resourceful, know the players in town. Previous agency/management company and excellent computer and communication skills are required. The [...]

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REDLEVER JOB – Development Coordinator

RedLever, a full service branded entertainment studio, seeks a Development Coordinator to support the Director of Creative Development. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills and at least 1-2 years experience working in film or tv development/production and a strong desire to work in the digital space. Social media background is [...]

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BAUMBACH’S new film “GREENBERG” gets a trailer… and we love it!

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HARRISON to CBS

CBS has hired former NBC exec Dan Harrison to take on a newly created post as senior VP of strategic development.

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JONES exits LAWYER

Tommy Lee Jones has exited Lakeshore’s upcoming “The Lincoln Lawyer” as both a star and director. Actor Matthew McConaughey is still attached to star.

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UNTITLED “RANDY” FUNNY PEOPLE SPINOFF (SALES)

Name: UNTITLED “RANDY” FUNNY PEOPLE SPINOFF Logline: Story centers on the character “Randy” from the film 2009 film “Funny People.” Writer: Aziz Ansari Jason Woliner Agency: UTA Mngmnt: 3 Arts & Principato/Young Director: Jason Woliner Prod Co: Apatow Productions Producer: Judd Apatow Genre: Comedy Info: PITCH. One of 3 pitches Aziz Ansari and Jason Woliner [...]

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UNTITLED ANSARI/WOLINER SPACE COMEDY (SALES)

Name: UNTITLED ANSARI/WOLINER SPACE COMEDY Logline: Story centers on a disgraced cosmonaut (Ansari) who is forced to return to outer space to clear his name. Writer: Aziz Ansari Jason Woliner Agency: UTA Mngmnt: 3 Arts & Principato/Young Director: Jason Woliner Prod Co: Apatow Productions Producer: Judd Apatow Genre: Comedy Info: PITCH. One of 3 pitches [...]

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LET’S DO THIS (SALES)

Name: LET’S DO THIS Logline: A road movie that centers on two guys who work for a motivational speaker. Writer: Aziz Ansari Jason Woliner Agency: UTA Mngmnt: 3 Arts & Principato/Young Director: Jason Woliner Prod Co: Apatow Productions Producer: Judd Apatow Genre: Comedy Info: PITCH. One of 3 pitches Aziz Ansari and Jason Woliner sold [...]

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KULL (SALES)

Name: KULL Logline: Native to Atlantis, Kull grows up with his family in Tiger Valley until a flood wipe his clan out. Another clan bring him up, but he stands up for a woman destined to burn alive and ends up banned from Atlantis. He sails for the continent and takes up the mercenary way. [...]

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