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A Year and Change 12/1/2014 Logline: After falling off a roof at a New Year’s party, Owen makes some big life changes: He quits drinking, gets to know his estranged son, renews old friendships and falls in love. Production Companies: Unbound Feet Productions, Pebble Hill Films Director: R. Stephen Suettinger Producer(s): Emily Ting Cast: Jamie Chung, Bryan Greenberg, Claire van der Boom, T.R. Knight, Marshall Allman, Jamie Hector Writer(s): R. Stephen Suettinger, Jim Beggarly SSN Insight: Currently seeking distribution, per Slated. This marks Seuttinger’s feature directorial debut. Suettinger also co-wrote the script with Jim Beggarly. Jamie Chung can be heard as the voice of Go Go in “Big Hero 6”.
Beyond Skyline 12/8/2014 Logline: Storyline under wraps, sequel to “Skyline” (2010) directed by Colin & Greg Strause. Studio: Universal Pictures Production Company: Hydraulx Director: Liam O'Donnell Producer(s): Liam O'Donnell, Kristian Andersen, Greg Strause, Colin Strause, Matthew E Chausse Cast: Frank Grillo, Antonio Fargas, Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian Writer(s): Liam O'Donnell, Joshua Cordes Details: Sequel to "Skyline" (2010) directed by Colin & Greg Strause. SSN Insight: Greg and Colin Strause made careers as visual effects artists with films like Galaxy Quest, 300 and The Incredible Hulk. After a series of shorts, the duo made their directorial debut in 2007 with Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem, which grossed $128 million worldwide.
Spectre 12/8/2014 Logline: James Bond springs into action when a cryptic message from his past provides a gateway to the powerful, deceptive, and sinister organization known as SPECTRE, while M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive. Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), Columbia Pictures Production Companies: Danjaq, LLC., Eon Productions Director: Sam Mendes Producer(s): Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson Cast: Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Léa Seydoux Writer(s): Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, John Logan Details: Sequel to "Skyfall" (2012) directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig. The 24th installment of the James Bond franchise, beginning with "Dr. No" in 1962. SSN Insight: Ang Lee, Nicolas Winding Refn and Christopher Nolan were all rumored to be possible directors by the press. Hoyte Van Hotema, hot off lensing Interstellar has been tapped as Director of Photography as well.
The Hateful Eight 12/8/2014 Logline: In the late 19th century, a group of stagecoach passengers – two bounty hunters, a Confederate general, an Englishman, a Frenchman and a female prisoner – become stranded in the mountains during a blizzard and take refuge at Minnie’s Haberdashery. Studio: The Weinstein Company Production Companies: FilmColony, Shiny Penny Productions Director: Quentin Tarantino Executive Producer(s): Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, G Mac Brown Producer(s): Pilar Savone, Richard Gladstein, Stacey Sher, Shannon McIntosh Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern, Michael Madsen, James Remar Writer(s): Quentin Tarantino SSN Insight: On April 19, 2014 a live read of the first draft was performed at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. Performers included Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Roth, Kurt Russell, Amber Tamblyn, Michael Madsen, and Bruce Dern among others. Quentin Tarantino and the producers planned to shoot the project on 65mm film and undergo the widest 70mm film release in more than 20 years, with an expected 35 mm and digital release to follow. Amber Tamblyn had previously been mentioned for a role in the film.
Vincent-N-Roxxy 12/2/2014 Logline: A man and woman go on a crime spree while falling in love. Production Company: Red Band Films Director: Gary Michael Schultz Producer(s): Keith Kjarval Cast: Anton Yelchin, Megalyn Echikunwoke Writer(s): Gary Michael Schutlz SSN Insight: The project was developed at Unified Pictures through Keith Kjarval. It begins lensing in Louisiana. WME is handling the domestic rights, while Fortitude International is repping overseas rights and presented the project at AFM.
Who Gets the Dog? 12/8/2014 Logline: A recently broken-up couple fights over custody of their dog. Production Companies: 2DS Productions, LLC, Epic Pictures Group Director: Steven C. Miller Producer(s): William Ryan, Reid Brody Cast: Alicia Silverstone Writer(s): Matt Wheeler, Rick Rapoza SSN Insight: Eva Longoria was previously attached to star and produce.
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Dad's Army 12/3/2014 Logline: A spy on the loose, along with the arrival of a glamorous journalist, brings chaos and hilarity to a Dover army base in the closing days of World War II. Production Company: DJ Films Limited Director: Oliver Parker Executive Producer(s): No Executive Producer Available. Producer(s): Damian Jones Cast: Toby Jones, Bill Nighy, Tom Courtenay, Michael Gambon, Daniel Mays Writer(s): No Screenplay Available. Details: Project is based on the BBC sitcom, "Dad's Army" written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft and broadcast on the BBC from 1968 to 1977. SSN Insight: Pathe International was previously attached.
Daughter of God 12/4/2014 Logline: When a police detective is investigating his partner’s death, a young Latina woman is experiencing strange happenings. Production Companies: Company Films, Grodfilm, Elevated Film Sales, Remark Films Director: Gee Malik Linton Executive Producer(s): Cassian Elwes, Dan Grodnik, Katie Mustard, Curt Kramer, Seth Kramer Producer(s): Keanu Reeves, Gee Malik Linton, Robin Gurland Cast: Keanu Reeves, Ana de Armas, Mira Sorvino Writer(s): Gee Malik Linton SSN Insight: The film marks Reeves’ and Roth’s second collaboration after theupcoming Knock Knock. Fortitude International handled international presales at the Toronto Film Market earlier this year. CAA is handling domestic rights. The estimated budget is $10 million per StudioSystem.
Mechanic: Resurrection 12/11/2014 Logline: This sequel continues to follow the adventures of the elite assassin Arthur Bishop, who is known for his skill in cleanly eliminating targets. Studio: Nu Image/Millennium Films Production Companies: Winkler Films, Off The Chart Entertainment Director: Dennis Gansel Executive Producer(s): No Executive Producer Available. Producer(s): Avi Lerner, Billy Chartoff, David Winkler, Frank DeMartini Cast: Jason Statham, Tommy Lee Jones, Jessica Alba, Michelle Yeoh Writer(s): Philip Shelby, Richard Wenk Details: Sequel to the film "The Mechanic," (2011) directed by Simon West, which was a remake of the 1972 film, directed by Michael Winner and starring Charles Bronson. SSN Insight: Simon West was previously attached to direct.
Sacrifice 12/7/2014 Logline: When Tora and her husband move to his childhood home on the Shetland Islands, off the coast of Scotland, Tora discovers a woman's body buried on their property and fights to discover the truth. Production Companies: Cheyenne Enterprises, Subotica Entertainment, Meyers Media Group Director: Peter Dowling Producer(s): Arnold Rifkin, Peter Lewis, Tristan Orpen Lynch Cast: Radha Mitchell, Rupert Graves, Colm Meaney Writer(s): Peter Dowling Details: Based on the book “Sacrifice” published in 2006 which was an instant success and translated into several European languages as well as shortlisted for the International Thriller Writers' Best First Novel award. SSN Insight: Filming will take place mainly in Dublin, Ireland, New York and in the Shetland Islands, U.K. Of the book, the author S.J. Bolton has commented, ““I thought the story was fascinating but very dark with a creepy atmosphere, and I wanted to see if I could make it work as a contemporary crime novel that is credible in the 21st century.”
The Last Witch Hunter 12/5/2014 Logline: Tormented by the loss of his family and cursed with immortal life, the last witch hunter (Vin Diesel) is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history Studio: Summit Entertainment, LLC Production Companies: Lakeshore Entertainment, One Race Films, Goldmann Pictures, Atmosphere Entertainment MM LLC, Aperture Entertainment Director: Breck Eisner Executive Producer(s): Adam Goldworm, Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Eric Reid Producer(s): Bernie Goldmann, Mark Canton, Vin Diesel, Samantha Vincent Cast: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Michael Caine, Lotte Verbeek Writer(s): Melisa Wallack, Dante W. Harper, Cory Goodman SSN Insight: Timur Bekmambetov previously attached to direct and produce. Summit Entertainment acquired the pitch from Cory Goodman for mid-six figures.
The Lennon Report 12/3/2014 Logline: The stories of the people present at Roosevelt Hospital while staff members were trying to save John Lennon’s life are told. Production Company: Francisco Productions Director: Jeremy Profe Producer(s): Gabriel Francisco, Rafael Francisco Cast: Stef Dawson, David Zayas, Devin Ratray, Richard Kind, Evan Jonigkeit Writer(s): Jeremy Profe, Walter Vincent SSN Insight: Kevin Dillon was previously attached as a member of the cast.
Truth 12/7/2014 Logline: Based on the true story of iconic newscaster Dan Rather’s report that George W. Bush had received preferential treatment to avoid the Vietnam War draft, which resulted in a scandal that damaged Rather’s career. Production Companies: Echo Lake Entertainment, Mythology Entertainment, RatPac Entertainment Director: James Vanderbilt Executive Producer(s): James Packer, Neil Tabatznik, Steven Silver Producer(s): James Vanderbilt, Bradley Fischer, William Sherak, Mikkel Bondesen, Brett Ratner Cast: Robert Redford, Cate Blanchett, Elisabeth Moss, Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace Writer(s): James Vanderbilt Details: Based on the memoir "Truth and Duty: The Press, The President, and the Privilege of Power" written by Mary Mapes and published by St. Martin's Press in 2006.
Unlocked 1/17/2015 Logline: A female CIA interrogator is tricked into getting a terrorist to provide crucial information to the wrong side, forcing her into the middle of a devastating biological attack on London. Studio: No Studio Available. Production Companies: Di Bonaventura Pictures, Silver Reel Partners Director: Michael Apted Executive Producer(s): Erik Howsam Producer(s): Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Georgina Townsley Cast: Noomi Rapace, Michael Douglas, Orlando Bloom Writer(s): Peter O'Brien SSN Insight: Project was previously set up at Warner Bros. Mikael Hafstrom was previously attached to direct.