On The Set For 12/2/13: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Starts, ‘Into The Woods’ Wraps

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  The Prince 12/01/2013 Logline: A retired mob enforcer must return to Las Vegas, his former base of operations, to find his missing daughter. Production Companies: Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films, Aperture Films Director: Brian A. Miller Executive Producer: Brandon Grimes Producers: Randall Emmett, George Furla, Adam Goldworm, Barry Brooker, Stan Wertieb, Tim Sullivan, Ho-Sung Pak, Fred Song Cast: Bruce Willis, John Cusack, 50 Cent, Gia Mantegna, Rain Screenwriters: Jeremy Passmore, Andre Fabrizio SSN Insight: Project was previously set up at Worldview Entertainment with Christopher Woodrow attached to produce.   Fifty Shades of Grey 12/02/2013 Logline: A young college woman gets involved in a bondage relationship with a wealthy man. Studio: Universal Pictures Production Companies: Michael De Luca Productions, Trigger Street Productions Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson Producers: Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti, E.L James Cast: Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Dakota Johnson, Eloise Mumford Screenwriters: Kelly Marcel, Patrick Marber ( 1^st polish), Mark Bomback (2^nd polish) Details: Based on the book  Fifty Shades of Grey,  written by E.L. James and published by Vintage on April 3, 2012. SSN Insight: Charlie Hunnam was previously attached to star, then notably dropped out pushing production.  

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  Into the Woods 11/26/2013 Logline: A baker and his wife who desperately want children strike a deal with a Witch. The witch promises to give them a child, but in order to fulfill the demands the baker must set out on a dangerous and perilous adventure. Studio: Walt Disney Studios Production Company: Lucamar Productions Director: Rob Marshall Producers: Rob Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt Cast: Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, James Corden, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt Screenwriter: James Lapine Details: Based on the Broadway musical  Into the Woods, directed by James Lapine, music by Stephen Sondheim, which opened on November 5, 1987 at the Martin Beck Theater. SSN Insight: Project was previously in development at The Jim Henson Company and Storyline.   Dumb and Dumber To 11/25/2013 Logline: When Harry needs a kidney transplant, he hits the road with Lloyd to find his possible illegitimate child who can donate a kidney. Studio: Universal Pictures Production Companies: Red Granite Pictures, Conundrum Entertainment Director: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly Executive Producers: Marc S Fischer Producers: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, Charles B Wessler, Bradley Thomas Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, Rob Riggle Screenwriter: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, Bennett Yellin SSN Insight: The sequel to Dumb and Dumber was previously set up at New Line Cinema. It is looking for a 2014 release to mark the 20th anniversary.