Steven Soderbergh will make his theatrical producing debut with The Fears, a new work premiering Off-Broadway this spring.
The play, written by Emma Sheanshang (Every Girl Gets Her Man, Greetings From Tim Buckley) and directed by Dan Algrant (Sex and the City, People I Know), will run at the Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York starting April 25. Opening night is scheduled for May 18.
Soderbergh most recently directed Magic Mike’s Last Dance, after breaking out with films such as Traffic, Erin Brockovich and the Ocean’s series. In addition to his film work, Soderbergh has worked as a theatrical director, creating and directing the play Tot Mom at the Sydney Theatre Company in December 2009 and directing the world premiere of Scott Z. Burns’ play The Library at New York’s Public Theater in April 2014. He said he was drawn to this piece because of the writing.
The play, written by Emma Sheanshang (Every Girl Gets Her Man, Greetings From Tim Buckley) and directed by Dan Algrant (Sex and the City, People I Know), will run at the Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York starting April 25. Opening night is scheduled for May 18.
Soderbergh most recently directed Magic Mike’s Last Dance, after breaking out with films such as Traffic, Erin Brockovich and the Ocean’s series. In addition to his film work, Soderbergh has worked as a theatrical director, creating and directing the play Tot Mom at the Sydney Theatre Company in December 2009 and directing the world premiere of Scott Z. Burns’ play The Library at New York’s Public Theater in April 2014. He said he was drawn to this piece because of the writing.
- 2/16/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fully realizing its underdog appeal, the cheeky musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder slayed the competition this morning with a whopping 10 Tony nominations, including nods for both of its tireless leading men, Jefferson Mays and Bryce Pinkham. Neil Patrick Harris’ return to Broadway after a decade yielded him his first-ever Tony nomination for the celebrated revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which netted an impressive eight nods. (Had it been eligible as a new musical, Hedwig probably would have easily tied Guide, as score and book would have been slam dunks). Trailing these shows with seven...
- 4/29/2014
- by Jason Clark
- EW.com - PopWatch
Producers Jeffrey Richards, John N. Hart Jr. and Jerry Frankel, in association with the American Repertory Theater A.R.T., have announced that the limited engagement of the critically-acclaimedrevival of the American Repertory Theater A.R.T. production of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre 222 W 45th Street will host post-show talkbacks with the cast on Thursday, January 30, and Thursday, February 6, 2014.
- 1/30/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York – The current Broadway revival of The Glass Menagerie, which made the 2013 year-end top 10 lists of numerous theater critics, has recouped its $2.6 million investment, leaving an additional seven weeks of profit for the limited engagement. Producers Jeffrey Richards, John N. Hart Jr. and Jerry Frankel confirmed the news on Tuesday. Originally staged at American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Mass., the production transferred to Broadway’s Booth Theatre with its entire four-member cast intact. Zachary Quinto makes his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony winner Cherry Jones, with Celia Keenan-Bolger and Brian J.
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- 1/7/2014
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Glass Menagerie starts off the New Year with some good news Producers Jeffrey Richards, John N. Hart Jr. and Jerry Frankel, in association with the American Repertory Theater A.R.T., are pleased to announce that the limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of the American Repertory Theater A.R.T. production of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre 222 W 45th Street has recouped its 2.6 million investment. The production, which began performances on Thursday, September 5, 2013, and officially opened on Thursday, September 26, 2013, will play its final performance on Sunday, February 23, 2014.
- 1/7/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Producers Jeffrey Richards, John N. Hart Jr. and Jerry Frankel, in association with the American Repertory Theater A.R.T., have announced that the limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie, which was originally on sale for 17 weeks only, through January 5, 2014, has extended and will now play its final performance on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at the Booth Theatre 222 W 45th Street. Previews began Thursday, September 5th, and Opening Night was Thursday, September 26th.
- 10/3/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Producers Jeffrey Richards, John N. Hart Jr., and Jerry Frankel, in association with the American Repertory Theater A.R.T., have announced a student rush policy for the 17-week limited engagement of the revival of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre 222 W 45th Street. Previews begin Thursday, September 5th. Opening night will be Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller.
- 9/4/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Producers Jeffrey Richards and John N. Hart Jr., in association with the American Repertory Theater A.R.T., have announced that the box office will open on Thursday, August 8th for the 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre 222 W 45th Street with performances beginning Thursday, September 5, 2013, and an opening night set for Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller.
- 8/7/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Producers Jeffrey Richards and John N. Hart Jr., in association with the American Repertory Theater A.R.T., are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre 222 W 45th Street with performances beginning Thursday, September 5, 2013, and an opening night set for Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller.
- 5/16/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
A new poster is in from Greetings from Tim Buckley, the true story of the rise of Jeff Buckley, starring Penn Badgley. Daniel Algrant directs the drama as well as scripting alongside Davie Brendel and Emma Sheanshang. Also in the cast are Fright Night reboot star Imogen Poots and William Sadler. John Hart produces with Partick Milling Smith, Amy Nauiokas and Frederick Zollo. Tim Buckley premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, and finds release via Tribeca Film and Focus World on May 3, 2013. You can catch it prior to its theatrical release on iTunes and VOD from April 16th onwards.
- 4/2/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
A new poster is in from Greetings from Tim Buckley, the true story of the rise of Jeff Buckley, starring Penn Badgley. Daniel Algrant directs the drama as well as scripting alongside Davie Brendel and Emma Sheanshang. Also in the cast are Fright Night reboot star Imogen Poots and William Sadler. John Hart produces with Partick Milling Smith, Amy Nauiokas and Frederick Zollo. Tim Buckley premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, and finds release via Tribeca Film and Focus World on May 3, 2013. You can catch it prior to its theatrical release on iTunes and VOD from April 16th onwards.
- 4/2/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
John Tiffanys production of Once, winner of eight 2012 Tony awards including Best New Musical, will open in the West End in Spring 2013. With book by award-winning Irish playwright and screenwriter Enda Walsh, the London production of Once will open at the Phoenix Theatre on 9 April, with previews from 16 March 2013. Currently booking to 30 November 2013, Once will be produced in the West End by Barbara Broccoli, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Frederick Zollo, Brian Carmody, Michael G. Wilson, Orin Wolf and Michael Rose Limited in association with New York Theatre Workshop. Prior to its West End opening Once will run at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin from 22 February 9 March 2013.
- 11/27/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Jeff Goldblum stars in Seminar by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Sam Gold and produced by Jeffrey Finn, Jill Furman, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Roy Furman, David Ian, David Mirvish, Amy Nauiokas and James Spry, in its West Coast Premiere at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre. The show opened on October 17, and runs through November 18, 2012. Check out photos from Seminar's opening night arrivals, bows and after party below...
- 10/18/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Jeff Goldblum stars in Seminar by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Sam Gold and produced by Jeffrey Finn, Jill Furman, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Roy Furman, David Ian, David Mirvish, Amy Nauiokas and James Spry, in its West Coast Premiere at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre. The show opened on October 17, and runs through November 18, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production highlights below.
- 10/18/2012
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Jeff Goldblum will star in Seminar by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Sam Gold and produced by Jeffrey Finn, Jill Furman, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Roy Furman, David Ian, David Mirvish, Amy Nauiokas and James Spry, in its West Coast Premiere at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre. The show begins previews tonight, October 10, opens on October 17, and runs through November 18, 2012.
- 10/10/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Producers of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Once announced today that the production has recouped its capitalization after only 21 weeks (169 performances), faster than any new Broadway musical in more than a decade. Once is produced by Barbara Broccoli, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Frederick Zollo, Brian Carmody, Michael G. Wilson, Orin Wolf, The Shubert Organization and Executive Producer Robert Cole, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. Once opened on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, and went on to win eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The production was also named Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critic Circle and Lucille Lortel Awards. Once features a book by award-winning Irish playwright & screenwriter, Enda Walsh (Penelope, Hunger, The New Electric Ballroom), the Academy Award-winning music and lyrics of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, direction by the acclaimed John Tiffany...
- 8/13/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz will join Katie Holmes on Broadway this fall in Dead Accounts, the new comedy by Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack OBrien. This limited engagement of Dead Accounts, produced by Jeffrey Finn, John N. Hart Jr., David Mirvish, and The Shubert Organization, will begin previews on Saturday, November 3 and open Wednesday, November 28 at the Music Box Theatre 239 West 45th Street.
- 8/8/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Jeff Goldblum will star in Seminar by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Sam Gold and produced by Jeffrey Finn, Jill Furman, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Roy Furman, David Ian, David Mirvish, Amy Nauiokas and James Spry, in its West Coast Premiere at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre. The show begins previews October 10, opens on October 17, and runs through November 18, 2012.
- 8/1/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
"Once," the Broadway adaptation of the 2006 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, took home the most awards at the 2012 Tony Awards. It won eight, including Best Musical and Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Steve Kazee.
The full winners list:
Best Play
Clybourne Park
Author: Bruce Norris
Producers: Jujamcyn Theaters, Jane Bergère, Roger Berlind/Quintet Productions, Eric Falkenstein/Dan Frishwasser, Ruth Hendel/Harris Karma Productions, Jtg Theatricals, Daryl Roth, Jon B. Platt, Center Theatre Group, Lincoln Center Theater, Playwrights Horizons
Other Desert Cities
Author: Jon Robin Baitz
Producers: Lincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Bernard Gersten, Bob Boyett
Peter and the Starcatcher
Author: Rick Elice
Producers: Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, Disney Theatrical Productions, Suzan & Ken Wirth/DeBartolo Miggs, Catherine Schreiber/Daveed Frazier & Mark Thompson, Jack Lane, Jane Dubin, Allan S. Gordon/Adam S. Gordon, Baer & Casserly/Nathan Vernon, Rich Affanato/Peter Stern, Brunish & Trinchero/Laura Little Productions,...
The full winners list:
Best Play
Clybourne Park
Author: Bruce Norris
Producers: Jujamcyn Theaters, Jane Bergère, Roger Berlind/Quintet Productions, Eric Falkenstein/Dan Frishwasser, Ruth Hendel/Harris Karma Productions, Jtg Theatricals, Daryl Roth, Jon B. Platt, Center Theatre Group, Lincoln Center Theater, Playwrights Horizons
Other Desert Cities
Author: Jon Robin Baitz
Producers: Lincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Bernard Gersten, Bob Boyett
Peter and the Starcatcher
Author: Rick Elice
Producers: Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, Disney Theatrical Productions, Suzan & Ken Wirth/DeBartolo Miggs, Catherine Schreiber/Daveed Frazier & Mark Thompson, Jack Lane, Jane Dubin, Allan S. Gordon/Adam S. Gordon, Baer & Casserly/Nathan Vernon, Rich Affanato/Peter Stern, Brunish & Trinchero/Laura Little Productions,...
- 6/11/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
A scuffle has broken out over the film adaptation of The White Tiger, the 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel by Aravind Adiga about a racist, homicidal chauffeur in India involved in a class struggle. Among the producers on the film is John Hart (Revolutionary Road, Boys Don't Cry). The script is penned by Oscar-nominated writer Todd Field (In the Bedroom, Little Children). But now the American production companies making the movie are locked in a battle with the film's India-based financier that puts the movie in question. Watchtower Media Ventures, a Mumbai-based producer that put up
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- 6/6/2012
- by Eriq Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Once," a contained sweet musical set in an Irish pub, leads the 66th Annual Tony Awards nominations with 11 nods. Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory") and Kristin Chenoweth ("Gcb") announced the nominees from the New York Public Library for Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
The incredibly vibrant Broadway season comes to a climax Sunday, June 10, with the broadcast of the annual awards. Neil Patrick Harris hosts the CBS live awards show from Manhattan's Beacon Theater.
"Once," based on the 2006 film, features musician-actors playing instruments and enchanting the audience. The Gershwin brothers continue to rack up honors, with two of their well known scores fueling two musicals with 10 nominations each: "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It."
The very different and quite wonderful "Peter and the Starcatcher" came in at nine. The show that explains how Captain Hook and Peter Pan became who they...
The incredibly vibrant Broadway season comes to a climax Sunday, June 10, with the broadcast of the annual awards. Neil Patrick Harris hosts the CBS live awards show from Manhattan's Beacon Theater.
"Once," based on the 2006 film, features musician-actors playing instruments and enchanting the audience. The Gershwin brothers continue to rack up honors, with two of their well known scores fueling two musicals with 10 nominations each: "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It."
The very different and quite wonderful "Peter and the Starcatcher" came in at nine. The show that explains how Captain Hook and Peter Pan became who they...
- 5/1/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Reuters ‘Once’ with Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti.
In a diverse theater season with no clear frontrunner, the Tony Award nominations announced Tuesday morning swept across the board, with nods to major star vehicles like “Death of a Salesman,” offbeat newcomers including the new musical “Once,” work by Broadway veterans such as “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and classic revivals with “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.”
As expected, “Death of a Salesman” scored big. The play with a...
In a diverse theater season with no clear frontrunner, the Tony Award nominations announced Tuesday morning swept across the board, with nods to major star vehicles like “Death of a Salesman,” offbeat newcomers including the new musical “Once,” work by Broadway veterans such as “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and classic revivals with “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.”
As expected, “Death of a Salesman” scored big. The play with a...
- 5/1/2012
- by Ellen Gamerman
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Even before the show opened last night Off-Broadway, producers Barbara Broccoli, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Frederick Zollo, Brian Carmody, Michael G. Wilson, and Executive Producer Robert Cole announced today that Once, the new musical based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film, will play Broadways Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre this spring. Previews will begin Tuesday, February 28, 2012 with opening night set for Sunday, March 18, 2012. Tickets for the Broadway run will go on sale Wednesday, December 7 at 1201am via Telecharge.com or by phone at 212-239-6200 .BroadwayWorld was there for the off-Broadway opening last night and brings you full coverage from he evening below...
- 12/7/2011
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
Even before the show opened today Off-Broadway, producers Barbara Broccoli, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Frederick Zollo, Brian Carmody, Michael G. Wilson, and Executive Producer Robert Cole announced today that Once, the new musical based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film, will play Broadways Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre this spring. Previews will begin Tuesday, February 28, 2012 with opening night set for Sunday, March 18, 2012. Tickets for the Broadway run will go on sale Wednesday, December 7 at 1201am via Telecharge.com or by phone at 212-239-6200.
- 12/7/2011
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
#27. Greetings from Tim Buckley - Daniel Algrant Which Jeff Buckley film will get out of the gate first? It's looking like Greetings from Tim Buckley - the non-biopic directed by Daniel Algrant (People I Know) might have the Sundance advantage as it was wrapped in the late summer. Park City's Main Street loves the movie and music tie-ins and cinematographer Andrij Parekh (Blue Valentine and Half Nelson) brought his magic to the film. Gist: Written by Algrant, Emma Sheanshang and David Brendel, this follows the true story of the days leading up to Jeff Buckley’s eminent 1991 performance at his father’s tribute concert in St. Ann’s Church. Through a romance with a young woman working at the concert, he comes to understand the father who abandoned him. Culminating in a cathartic performance of his father’s most famous songs, Jeff’s debut stuns the audience and launches his...
- 11/9/2011
- IONCINEMA.com
Hengameh Panahi.s Production and Sales Outfit also Handling Chicken With Plums from the directors of the acclaimed film Persepolis, and Jacques Audiard’s Rust And Bone starring Academy Award-winner Marion Cotillard
Company to Present Slate at the Upcoming 2011 Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, On (September 13, 2010).International production and sales outfit Celluloid Dreams, headed by Hengameh Panahi, has acquired worldwide rights to the highly anticipated film Greetings From Tim Buckley starring Penn Badgley, Imogen Poots, Frank Wood, Norbert Leo Butz, Jessica Stone, Bill Sadler, and Frank Bello. Dan Algrant (People I Know, Naked in New York) is directing the script he co-wrote with Emma Sheanshang and David Brendel.
Greetings From Tim Buckley follows artist Jeff Buckley.s (Badgley) eminent 1991 performance at his father.s tribute concert in St. Ann.s Church. Through a romance with a young woman working at the concert, he comes to understand the father who abandoned him.
Company to Present Slate at the Upcoming 2011 Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, On (September 13, 2010).International production and sales outfit Celluloid Dreams, headed by Hengameh Panahi, has acquired worldwide rights to the highly anticipated film Greetings From Tim Buckley starring Penn Badgley, Imogen Poots, Frank Wood, Norbert Leo Butz, Jessica Stone, Bill Sadler, and Frank Bello. Dan Algrant (People I Know, Naked in New York) is directing the script he co-wrote with Emma Sheanshang and David Brendel.
Greetings From Tim Buckley follows artist Jeff Buckley.s (Badgley) eminent 1991 performance at his father.s tribute concert in St. Ann.s Church. Through a romance with a young woman working at the concert, he comes to understand the father who abandoned him.
- 9/13/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Title: Ins Greetings from Tim Buckley Director: Dan Algrant Screenwriter: David Brendel, Emma Sheanshang Producer(s): Smuggler Films' John Hart and Patrick Milling Smith, Frederick Zollo Cast: Penn Badgley and Imogen Poots Filming in: New York City Comments: Ins Imogene Directors: Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini Screenwriter: Michelle Morgan Producer(s): Anonymous Content's Alix Madigan, Maven Pictures's Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler Cast: Kristen Wiig, Darren Criss and Annette Bening Filming in: New Jersey Comments: Ins Only God Forgives Director/Screenwriter: Nicholas Winding Refn Producer(s): Lene Børglum - (Executive Producer on Valhalla Rising) Cast: Ryan Gosling, Kristin Scott Thomas, Yayaying, Vithaya Pansringarm Filming in: Thailand Comments: Cannes' Drive What Maisie Knew Directors: Scott MeGehee and David Siegel Screenwriters: Carroll Cartwright and Nancy Doyne Producers: William Teitler, Charles Weinstock and Red Crown Prod.'s Daniela Taplin LundbergCast: Alexander Skarsgård, Julianne Moore, Steve CooganFilming...
- 8/15/2011
- IONCINEMA.com
Title: Ins Greetings from Tim Buckley Director: Dan Algrant Screenwriter: David Brendel, Emma Sheanshang Producer(s): Smuggler Films' John Hart and Patrick Milling Smith, Frederick Zollo Cast: Penn Badgley and Imogen Poots Filming in: New York City Comments: Ins Imogene Directors: Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini Screenwriter: Michelle Morgan Producer(s): Anonymous Content's Alix Madigan, Maven Pictures's Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler Cast: Kristen Wiig, Darren Criss and Annette Bening Filming in: New Jersey Comments: Ins Only God Forgives Director/Screenwriter: Nicholas Winding Refn Producer(s): Lene Børglum - (Executive Producer on Valhalla Rising) Cast: Ryan Gosling, Kristin Scott Thomas, Yayaying, Vithaya Pansringarm Filming in: Thailand Comments: Cannes' Drive What Maisie Knew Directors: Scott MeGehee and David Siegel Screenwriters: Carroll Cartwright and Nancy Doyne Producers: William Teitler, Charles Weinstock and Red Crown Prod.'s Daniela Taplin LundbergCast: Alexander Skarsgård, Julianne Moore, Steve CooganFilming...
- 8/14/2011
- IONCINEMA.com
Greetings from Tim Buckley to star Penn Badgley as Jeff Buckley. "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley has boarded the indie biopic from A-z Productions, Second Chance Productions and Smuggler Films. Badgley will play Tim Buckley's son Jeff in the story focusing on the days leading up to Jeff Buckley's 1991 performance at his father's tribute concert in St. Ann's Church, reports Variety. Pic will also look at his coming to understand the father who left him. Patrick Milling Smith, John N. Hart and Fred Zollo are producing Greetings from Tim Buckley while Brian Carmody, Jill Footlick and Ben Limberg are serving as executive producers.
- 6/21/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Greetings from Tim Buckley to star Penn Badgley as Jeff Buckley. "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley has boarded the indie biopic from A-z Productions, Second Chance Productions and Smuggler Films. Badgley will play Tim Buckley's son Jeff in the story focusing on the days leading up to Jeff Buckley's 1991 performance at his father's tribute concert in St. Ann's Church, reports Variety. Pic will also look at his coming to understand the father who left him. Patrick Milling Smith, John N. Hart and Fred Zollo are producing Greetings from Tim Buckley while Brian Carmody, Jill Footlick and Ben Limberg are serving as executive producers.
- 6/21/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Greetings from Tim Buckley to star Penn Badgley as Jeff Buckley. "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley has boarded the indie biopic from A-z Productions, Second Chance Productions and Smuggler Films. Badgley will play Tim Buckley's son Jeff in the story focusing on the days leading up to Jeff Buckley's 1991 performance at his father's tribute concert in St. Ann's Church, reports Variety. Pic will also look at his coming to understand the father who left him. Patrick Milling Smith, John N. Hart and Fred Zollo are producing Greetings from Tim Buckley while Brian Carmody, Jill Footlick and Ben Limberg are serving as executive producers.
- 6/21/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Finally, a film about the late Jeff Buckley is set and ready for production. But will fans say "Hallelujah" at the top casting choice?
Smuggler Films announced late Monday that "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley has won the right to play the late rocker in the upcoming film, "Greetings From Tim Buckley." The movie will follow the journey Jeff Buckley took in grappling with the legacy of his late musician father, Tim, leading up to and culminating with his legendary 1991 performance of his father's songs.
Buckley, whose one proper album, "Grace," stunned audiences and made him a cult sensation, drowned in 1997 while swimming in the Wolf River of Tennessee.
Speculation had been rife over who would win the part; based on looks, some thought it might go to James Franco, while Robert Pattinson offered the brooding musician prototype that fit Buckley's public profile.
Instead, it goes to Badgley, a 24-year old who,...
Smuggler Films announced late Monday that "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley has won the right to play the late rocker in the upcoming film, "Greetings From Tim Buckley." The movie will follow the journey Jeff Buckley took in grappling with the legacy of his late musician father, Tim, leading up to and culminating with his legendary 1991 performance of his father's songs.
Buckley, whose one proper album, "Grace," stunned audiences and made him a cult sensation, drowned in 1997 while swimming in the Wolf River of Tennessee.
Speculation had been rife over who would win the part; based on looks, some thought it might go to James Franco, while Robert Pattinson offered the brooding musician prototype that fit Buckley's public profile.
Instead, it goes to Badgley, a 24-year old who,...
- 6/21/2011
- by Jordan Zakarin
- Huffington Post
Penn Badgely has been cast as Jeff Buckley in a upcoming biopic based on the musical artist called Geetings From Tim Buckley. Buckley was a very talented musician and was a rising star, but he died at the age of 30 in 1997. It doesn't look like this is the same biopic that director Jake Scott (Welcome to the Riley's) was working on because this film was written by Dan Algrant, Emma Sheanshang and David Brendel and is being directed by Dan Algrant (People I Know, Naked in New York). So it looks like there are two Jeff Buckley biopics in the works.
This new biopic "follows the true story of the days leading up to Jeff Buckley’s eminent 1991 performance at his father’s tribute concert in St. Ann’s Church. Through a romance with a young woman working at the concert, he comes to understand the father who abandoned him.
This new biopic "follows the true story of the days leading up to Jeff Buckley’s eminent 1991 performance at his father’s tribute concert in St. Ann’s Church. Through a romance with a young woman working at the concert, he comes to understand the father who abandoned him.
- 6/21/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Penn Badgley, who plays Dan Humphrey in "Gossip Girl," has landed the role of the brilliant singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley in "Greetings From Tim Buckley," Smuggler Films announced Monday. The movie, based on a true story, is about the days leading up to Jeff Buckley's noted 1991 performance at his father's tribute concert. Patrick Milling Smith, John N. Hart and Fred Zollo are producing. The movie was written by Dan Algrant, Emma Sheanshang and David Brendel. Dan Algrant is directing. According to Smuggler statement: "Through a romance with a young woman working at the...
- 6/21/2011
- by Joshua L. Weinstein
- The Wrap
Mukul Deora
The award winning satirical book will be the subject of producer Mukul Deora?s upcoming film
Author Arvind Adiga?s Booker Prize winning fictional novel The White Tiger will be produced by Mukul Deora as his first major international project. Mukul will co-produce the motion picture with Patrick Milling Smith and John Hart who produced the 2008 Oscar nominated film Revolutionary Road
Mukul?s production company called Watchtower Entertainment will soon make its debut with Bheja Fry 2, a sequel to the 2007 hit comedy. Mukul, who is thrilled about the exciting development and his foray into world cinema said, ?When entering global cinema, you need a story that connects with everyone. Something that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries with its emotional content. I believe The White Tiger is a universal story; a scathing satire on the journey of a poor man through the corrupt system set in contemporary India! ?
For the uninitiated,...
The award winning satirical book will be the subject of producer Mukul Deora?s upcoming film
Author Arvind Adiga?s Booker Prize winning fictional novel The White Tiger will be produced by Mukul Deora as his first major international project. Mukul will co-produce the motion picture with Patrick Milling Smith and John Hart who produced the 2008 Oscar nominated film Revolutionary Road
Mukul?s production company called Watchtower Entertainment will soon make its debut with Bheja Fry 2, a sequel to the 2007 hit comedy. Mukul, who is thrilled about the exciting development and his foray into world cinema said, ?When entering global cinema, you need a story that connects with everyone. Something that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries with its emotional content. I believe The White Tiger is a universal story; a scathing satire on the journey of a poor man through the corrupt system set in contemporary India! ?
For the uninitiated,...
- 5/4/2011
- Chakpak
He's gearing up to earn a different set of stripes altogether. Though it's all centered around a tiger, Mukul Deora, however, isn't the latest addition to the 'Save The Tiger' bandwagon. Rather, the canny producer will be trailing the tiger cinematically. And metaphorically.
In a twist that is likely to gladden the hearts of cinema-enthusiasts, Mukul Deora has in his silent, unobtrusive manner gone ahead and landed one of the most prestigious international projects: The White Tiger. Mukul is crafting a motion picture based on the Booker Prize winning novel (2008) by Aravind Adiga.
Slumdog Millionaire, Black Swan and The King's Speech, all happen to be universal stories that have translated into multiple Academy Award grossers fetching global revenues of more than 0 million each! Mukul is sanguine that The White Tiger too has the innate potential to follow in their tracks.
Moreover, Mukul has joined forces with topline Hollywood...
In a twist that is likely to gladden the hearts of cinema-enthusiasts, Mukul Deora has in his silent, unobtrusive manner gone ahead and landed one of the most prestigious international projects: The White Tiger. Mukul is crafting a motion picture based on the Booker Prize winning novel (2008) by Aravind Adiga.
Slumdog Millionaire, Black Swan and The King's Speech, all happen to be universal stories that have translated into multiple Academy Award grossers fetching global revenues of more than 0 million each! Mukul is sanguine that The White Tiger too has the innate potential to follow in their tracks.
Moreover, Mukul has joined forces with topline Hollywood...
- 5/3/2011
- Bollyspice
According to sources, Mukul Deora has bagged one of the most prestigious international film projects, The White Tiger. Mukul is producing the film based on the Booker prize-winning novel and his partner on the project is ace Hollywood producer John Hart who produced the Academy Award nominated The Revolutionary Road that starred Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet. On collaborating with his Hollywood counterparts, Mukul stated the importance of requiring something that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries with emotional content. Along side Mukul and John, New York based Patrick Milling Smith of Smuggler Films is the producer of the film. Mukul emphasizes on the importance of making films for India and the world. He believes that The White Tiger is a universal story with a scathing satire on the journey of a poor man through the corrupt system set in contemporary India. In addition to his stint with Hollywood, Mukul...
- 5/2/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Producer Mukul Deora has acquired the filming rights of The White Tiger novel.Providing a darkly comical view of modern day life in India through the narration of its protagonist, the novel is the contrast between India's rise as a modern global economy and its working class people who live in crushing poverty.The motion picture that Mukul has taken under his wing is based on the Booker prize winning novel, which is also to be co-produced by Patrick Milling Smith and John Hart. The latter's last film was the Academy Award nominated Revolutionary Road ...
- 5/2/2011
- BusinessofCinema
Director/Writer Susanne Bier is remaking Lucas Belvaux‘s 2009 Rapt. With writer Anders Thomas Jensen assisting in penning the remake, their film follows the same storyline of Belvauz’s film. Rapt‘s plot synopsis: “Inspired by a true story, Rapt follows a corporate chairman who is held for ransom by a group of highly organized criminals while family, the corporation and the police are pitted against each other.” Rapt‘s hostage aspect seems to have shades of The Disappearance of Alice Creed and Inside Man to it. ”Patrick Milling Smith, John Hart (Revolutionary Road) and Greg Shapiro (The Hurt Locker) are producing with Brian Carmody exec producing for Smuggler”. When questioned about the film, Patrick Milling Smith expounded about what the central issues are with the film.
Milling Smith tells me: “The underlying story is definitely a high stakes thriller but at its core it is about human struggle. We...
Milling Smith tells me: “The underlying story is definitely a high stakes thriller but at its core it is about human struggle. We...
- 2/24/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
Exclusive: Susanne Bier's film In a Better World is Denmark's Foreign Language Film nomination for Sunday's Oscars. Now she plans to direct a remake of French kidnapping thriller Rapt for Smuggler Films before the end of this year. The Danish director with Anders Thomas Jensen, her co-writer on In a Better World, have almost finished the screenplay. Patrick Milling Smith, John Hart (Revolutionary Road) and Greg Shapiro (The Hurt Locker) are producing with Brian Carmody exec producing for Smuggler. Inspired by a true story, Rapt follows a corporate chairman who is held for ransom by a group of highly organized criminals while family, the corporation and the police are pitted against each other. The 2009 French original was nominated for a Cesar, the French equivalent of an Oscar. Milling Smith tells me: “The underlying story is definitely a high stakes thriller but at its core it is about human struggle.
- 2/23/2011
- by TIM ADLER in London
- Deadline London
Filed under: Cinematical
If you caught John Carney's indie romance 'Once' and thought it would make a great Broadway production, you aren't alone. Producers John N. Hart Jr., Jeff Sine and Fred Zollo snagged the live theater rights to the film back in 2008 with plans to have it on the stage for the 2010-2011 theater season. They won't make that schedule, but there's good news for fans who've been waiting eagerly to see the live version of the little film that came seemingly out of nowhere.
The producers announced yesterday that Irish playwright Enda Walsh and Scottish director John Tiffany will team up to adapt the film for the stage with an eye set on a fall opening. The music and lyrics of stars Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova - which were good enough to win the duo an Oscar for Best Original Song - will be...
If you caught John Carney's indie romance 'Once' and thought it would make a great Broadway production, you aren't alone. Producers John N. Hart Jr., Jeff Sine and Fred Zollo snagged the live theater rights to the film back in 2008 with plans to have it on the stage for the 2010-2011 theater season. They won't make that schedule, but there's good news for fans who've been waiting eagerly to see the live version of the little film that came seemingly out of nowhere.
The producers announced yesterday that Irish playwright Enda Walsh and Scottish director John Tiffany will team up to adapt the film for the stage with an eye set on a fall opening. The music and lyrics of stars Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova - which were good enough to win the duo an Oscar for Best Original Song - will be...
- 1/11/2011
- by Mike Bracken
- Cinematical
Filed under: Cinematical
If you caught John Carney's indie romance 'Once' and thought it would make a great Broadway production, you aren't alone. Producers John N. Hart Jr., Jeff Sine and Fred Zollo snagged the live theater rights to the film back in 2008 with plans to have it on the stage for the 2010-2011 theater season. They won't make that schedule, but there's good news for fans who've been waiting eagerly to see the live version of the little film that came seemingly out of nowhere.
The producers announced yesterday that Irish playwright Enda Walsh and Scottish director John Tiffany will team up to adapt the film for the stage with an eye set on a fall opening. The music and lyrics of stars Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova - which were good enough to win the duo an Oscar for Best Original Song - will be...
If you caught John Carney's indie romance 'Once' and thought it would make a great Broadway production, you aren't alone. Producers John N. Hart Jr., Jeff Sine and Fred Zollo snagged the live theater rights to the film back in 2008 with plans to have it on the stage for the 2010-2011 theater season. They won't make that schedule, but there's good news for fans who've been waiting eagerly to see the live version of the little film that came seemingly out of nowhere.
The producers announced yesterday that Irish playwright Enda Walsh and Scottish director John Tiffany will team up to adapt the film for the stage with an eye set on a fall opening. The music and lyrics of stars Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova - which were good enough to win the duo an Oscar for Best Original Song - will be...
- 1/11/2011
- by Mike Bracken
- Moviefone
Scribe William Monahan ("The Departed," "Kingdom of Heaven") is set to pen and direct a new adaptation of Jean Anouilh's 1959 French play "Becket" reports Deadline.
The story is a fictional spin on the friendship between 12th century ruler King Henry II and the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket.
Starting out as good friends who lived a hedonistic lifestyle together, Becket became a reformed devout who tried to preserve the rights of the church against the king and is ultimately murdered.
The play was previously turned into a 1964 film starring Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton which won that film's scribe Edward Anhalt an Oscar.
Monahan is re-adapting the play and plans to change the scope of the story. He tells the site "The world of the Plantagenets was very rich and we'll open the play up into that world and go into the relationships of the Angevin court more than...
The story is a fictional spin on the friendship between 12th century ruler King Henry II and the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket.
Starting out as good friends who lived a hedonistic lifestyle together, Becket became a reformed devout who tried to preserve the rights of the church against the king and is ultimately murdered.
The play was previously turned into a 1964 film starring Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton which won that film's scribe Edward Anhalt an Oscar.
Monahan is re-adapting the play and plans to change the scope of the story. He tells the site "The world of the Plantagenets was very rich and we'll open the play up into that world and go into the relationships of the Angevin court more than...
- 11/15/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
According to reports, Oscar winning writer William Monahan ("The Departed") will write/direct the period feature "Becket", for producers Patrick Milling Smith, John Hart and Brian Carmody.
Monahan will adapt the 1959 French play, "Honour of God" by Jean Anouilh, based on true events, previously adapted in 1964 by Hal Wallis Productions, for the Oscar-nominated Paramount Pictures release "Becket", starring Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton.
Paramount's "Becket", directed by Peter Glenville, was set during the late 12th century, 100 years after the 1066 Norman Conquest of England, that largely removed the Anglo-Saxon ruling class, replacing it with a French-speaking monarchy, aristocracy and clerical hierarchy.
The story line monitors the transformation of 'Thomas Becket', a Saxon protege and facilitator to carousing 'King Henry', who is appointed by the King as the Archbishop of Canterbury, formenting resentment on the part of Henry's Norman noblemen.
After Henry complains, during a drunken rage, that Becket is...
Monahan will adapt the 1959 French play, "Honour of God" by Jean Anouilh, based on true events, previously adapted in 1964 by Hal Wallis Productions, for the Oscar-nominated Paramount Pictures release "Becket", starring Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton.
Paramount's "Becket", directed by Peter Glenville, was set during the late 12th century, 100 years after the 1066 Norman Conquest of England, that largely removed the Anglo-Saxon ruling class, replacing it with a French-speaking monarchy, aristocracy and clerical hierarchy.
The story line monitors the transformation of 'Thomas Becket', a Saxon protege and facilitator to carousing 'King Henry', who is appointed by the King as the Archbishop of Canterbury, formenting resentment on the part of Henry's Norman noblemen.
After Henry complains, during a drunken rage, that Becket is...
- 11/14/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Exclusive: William Monahan, the Oscar-winning The Departed scribe who made his directing debut on the upcoming London Boulevard, has found his next film. He'll write and direct Becket, a new adaptation of the Jean Anouilh play that was previously turned into a 1964 film that starred Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton. That film, about the friendship and estrangement between King Henry II and the Archbishop of Canterbury, won an Oscar for scribe for Edward Anhalt and was nominated in 11 other categories. Monahan is basing his film on the original text of the 1959 French play. He'll produce with Smuggler Films' Patrick Milling Smith, John Hart and Brian Carmody. They are raising the production financing and plan to start pre-production in the UK early next year. London Boulevard, which stars Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley, opens in the UK November 26 and opens in the Us in February. "It's an adaptation, or re-invigoration,...
- 11/12/2010
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Smuggler Films has scored the film rights to Jean Anouilh's Tony-winning 1960 play "Becket" and have hired playwright Ranjit Bolt to pen a new adaptation says The Hollywood Reporter.
The story centers on Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket who ultimately sided with the church over the crown, bringing him into conflict with his friend King Henry II who gave him the position.
A previous film adaptation starring Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole in 1964 scored twelve Oscar nominations.
John N. Hart, Brian Carmody and Patrick Milling Smith will produce.
The story centers on Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket who ultimately sided with the church over the crown, bringing him into conflict with his friend King Henry II who gave him the position.
A previous film adaptation starring Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole in 1964 scored twelve Oscar nominations.
John N. Hart, Brian Carmody and Patrick Milling Smith will produce.
- 4/1/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The conflict between King Henry II and Thomas Becket is planning a return to the stage, with a potential new film version in the wings.
Smuggler Films has acquired live stage and film rights to Jean Anouilh's 1960 play "Becket" and enlisted translator and playwright Ranjit Bolt to pen a new adaptation.
The play centers on Becket, who was appointed by his friend Henry II as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162 then ultimately sided with the church against the crown.
The play's original Broadway production in 1960 won four Tonys, including best play. Its 1964 film adaptation, starring Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole, went on to earn 12 Academy Award nominations, winning Edward Anhalt the Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
Bolt, nephew of screenwriter Robert Bolt, has translated a number of French plays for productions at Britain's Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He described "Becket" as "the tragedy of a great...
Smuggler Films has acquired live stage and film rights to Jean Anouilh's 1960 play "Becket" and enlisted translator and playwright Ranjit Bolt to pen a new adaptation.
The play centers on Becket, who was appointed by his friend Henry II as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162 then ultimately sided with the church against the crown.
The play's original Broadway production in 1960 won four Tonys, including best play. Its 1964 film adaptation, starring Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole, went on to earn 12 Academy Award nominations, winning Edward Anhalt the Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
Bolt, nephew of screenwriter Robert Bolt, has translated a number of French plays for productions at Britain's Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He described "Becket" as "the tragedy of a great...
- 3/31/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A lot of reciprocal movement from screen to stage. Smuggler Films, the shingle formed by John N. Hart, Brian Carmody and Patrick Milling Smith, have optioned Jean Anouilh's Tony-winning 1960 play Becket and plan to turn it into a film. They've hired playwright/lyricist Ranjit Bolt to write the script. The David Merrick-produced play --the story of King Henry II's decision to appoint Thomas Becket to Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162 to check the ever-growing power of the Church over his subjects, and Becket's risky decision to embrace God over his king--originally paired Laurence Olivier and Anthony Quinn--who alternated roles. The [...]...
- 3/31/2010
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline Hollywood
Smuggler Films has tapped screenwriter Louis Mellis to write “The Princess’ Gangster,” the incredible true story of the affair between England’s Princess Margaret and gangster-turned-film-tough-guy John Bindon in the 1960’s, one of several rumored affairs the royal family member supposedly engaged in throughout her controversial life. Mellis has worked on both the award-winning “Sexy Beast,” which starred Sir Ben Kingsley and Ray Winstone, as well as the upcoming “44 Inch Chest,” which also stars Winstone. Smuggler was formed last year by producer John Hart and video/commercial producers Milling Smith and Brian Carmody. They are also in development of a big-screen adaptation of “The White Tiger”, the novel from [...]...
- 2/2/2010
- by Costa Koutsoutis
- ShockYa
Louis Mellis ("Sexy Beast," "44 Inch Chest") will pen "The Princess' Gangster" for Smuggler Films reports Reuters.
The film deals with the true story of Princess Margaret's affair with late 60's gangster-turned-movie star John Bindon. The man was a brutal gangster who was also a mini-celebrity.
John Hart, Brian Carmody and Patrick Milling Smith will produce. Smuggler is also developing a screen adaptation of Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger."...
The film deals with the true story of Princess Margaret's affair with late 60's gangster-turned-movie star John Bindon. The man was a brutal gangster who was also a mini-celebrity.
John Hart, Brian Carmody and Patrick Milling Smith will produce. Smuggler is also developing a screen adaptation of Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger."...
- 2/1/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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