NEW ATTACHMENTS
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Logline: A young soldier hailed as a hero experiences a cavalcade of emotions and events on his last day home before returning back to the war in Iraq in 2005. Studio/ Distributor: Tristar Productions/ Studio 8 Production Company: Ink Factory, Film4 Producers: Marc Platt, Simon Cornwell, Stephen Mark Cornwell, Rhodri Thomas, Ang Lee Writer: Simon Beaufoy Director: Ang Lee Cast: Vin Diesel, Chris Tucker, Kristen Stewart, Steve Martin, Garrett Hedlund, Joe Alwyn Notes: Based on the novel "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk," written by Ben Fountain and published by Ecco on May 1, 2012. SSN Insight: Diesel and Tucker are the latest to round out the production, which starts shooting later this month.
A Cure For Wellness Logline: An employee is sent to rescue his boss from a European “wellness spa” but soon realizes he’s trapped and discovers that the facility has a more sinister purpose than just serving the health needs of its patients. Studio/ Distributor: New Regency/ 20th Century Fox Production Company: Blind Wink Productions Writer: Justin Haythe Director: Gore Verbinski Cast: Dane DeHaan, Mia Goth SSN Insight: Production is slated to start in Europe in June. Verbinski’s last horror film was The Ring in 2002. DeHaan’s breakout role was in 2012’s Chronicle and was recently seen in The Amazing Spider-Man. Goth appeared in Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac: Vol. II, and will next be seen in Everest.
All Eyes On Me Logline: This biopic will follow rapper Tupac Shakur's career, including his time at Death Row Records and his involvement in the rivalry between East coast and West coast rappers, culminating in his murder in 1996. Studio/ Distributor: Open Road Films/ Morgan Creek Productions Production Company: Morgan Creek Productions, Emmett/ Furla/ Oasis Films Producers: James G. Robinson, David C. Robinson, LT Hutton, Randall Emmett, George Furla, John Singleton, Michael Rachmil, Elton Brand Writer: John Singleton, Jeremy Haft, Ed Gonzalez Director: Carl Franklin SSN Insight: Franklin replaces most recent director, John Singleton, but before even that the project was set up at Universal with Antoine Fuqua to direct.
Tron 3 Logline: Storyline is under wraps. Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Production Companies: Biscayne Pictures, Secret Machine Producers: Justin Springer, Jeffrey Silver Writer: Jesse Wigutow Director: Joseph Kosinski Cast: Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde Notes: Sequel to Tron: Legacy (2010) directed by Joseph Kosinski, written by Adam Horowitz & Adam Kitsis and starring Garrett Hedlund and Jeff Bridges. SSN Insight: The two stars from the 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy, have agreed to reprise their roles in Disney’s next film in the franchise.
Moana Logline: A fairytale set in the South Pacific that features a headstrong young heroine, based on ancient Polynesian legend. Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Production Companies: Biscayne Pictures, Secret Machine Producers: Justin Springer, Jeffrey Silver Writer: Jesse Wigutow Director: Ron Clements, John Musker Cast: Dwayne Johnson SSN Insight: Ron Clements and John Musker have previously worked together on Big Hero 6, The Princess and the Frog, Treasure Planet, Hercules, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid.
NEW PROJECTS
Untitled Comedy Pitch Logline: Storyline under wraps Studio/ Distributor: Universal Pictures Production Companies: Apatow Productions Producers: Judd Apatow Writers: Andrew Rannells, Mike Doyle SSN Insight: Story is conceived as a starring vehicle for Rannells, who co-stars in Girls and is also a Grammy winner and Tony nominee for his role in The Book of Mormon. Mindcorp Logline: Storyline is under wraps, but concerns next-generation mind-body experiments and a priest who becomes responsible for the survival of mankind. Studio/ Distributor: Warner Bros. Production Companies: Hollywood Gang Productions Producers: Gianni Nunari Writer: Jose Padihla, Dwayne Worrell Director: Jose Padihla Notes: Based on a short story by Jose Padilha. SSN Insight: Padilha is continuing his hot streak after Sony’s Robocop remake and writer Worrell is the writer whose script, The Wall, was the first that Amazon Studios acquired.
Pinocchio Logline: A live-action version of the Disney classic about a wooden marionette who dreams of becoming a real boy. Studio/ Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Writer: Peter Hedges Notes: Based on characters from the novel "The Adventures of Pinocchio" written by Carlo Collodi, which was initially serialized between 1881 and 1883. SSN Insight: Disney continues to go to its well of animated classics to turn them into live-action remakes, after The Jungle Book, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Dumbo. This is not the only version of Pinocchio in development; Guillermo del Toro also has a darker version in development. Tim Burton was previously in discussions to direct but has since moved on to direct a live-action Dumbo. The Odyssey Logline: The epic story of the journey home by Odysseus after the fall of Troy is adapted in this film. Studio/ Distributor: Lionsgate Production Companies: Color Force Producers: Nina Jacobson Writer: Peter Craig Director: Francis Lawrence Notes: Based on the epic poem "The Odyssey" written by Homer. SSN Insight: The Hunger Games team of Lawrence, Peter Craig and Nina Jacobson reteam to tell one of the oldest stories around. Lionsgate plans for this to be Lawrence’s next film, after Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. Once Upon a Time in Russia: The Rise of the Oligarchs – A True Story of Ambition, Wealth, Betrayal and Murder Logline: The true stories of Boris Berezovsky, who became the "Godfather of the Kremlin," and his young protégé who built a multibillion-dollar empire, are dramatized. Studio/ Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Production Companies: RatPac Entertainment Producers: Brett Ratner Notes: Based on the book " Once Upon a Time in Russia: The Rise of the Oligarchs — A True Story of Ambition, Wealth, Betrayal, and Murder" written by Ben Mezrich and to be published by Atria Books on June 2, 2015. SSN Insight: Ratner apparently pitched the idea of the book to author Ben Mezrich, who also wrote The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House. The Lamb Logline: The film is inspired by the Nativity Story and features an all-animal cast. Studio/ Distributor: Sony Pictures Animation Production Company: Franklin Entertainment Producers: DeVon Franklin Writer: Tom Sheridan Director: Timothy Reckhart SSN Insight: Reckhart was a 2013 Oscar nominee for his animated short film, Head Over Heels and was listed in Variety’s recent 10 Animators to Watch list. Winnie the Pooh Logline: An adult Christopher Robin returns to the Hundred Acre Wood, the home of his childhood friend Winnie the Pooh. Studio/ Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Production Companies: Taylor Made Producers: Brigham Taylor Writer: Alex Ross Perry SSN Insight: Listen Up Philip writer/ director, Perry, is an interesting hire for the big studio as his last few features, Queen of the Earth and The Color Wheel are very indie.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Logline: In Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, an animatronic animal band performs kiddy songs by day and goes on killing sprees by night. Studio/ Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Production Companies: Vertigo Entertainment, KatzSmith Productions Producers: Roy Lee, Seth Grahame-Smith, David Katzenberg Notes: Based the video game series created by Scott Cawthon. SSN Insight: Project does not yet have a take, but is currently out to writers.
Untitled Time Travel Pitch Logline: Storyline is under wraps. Studio/ Distributor: New Line Cinema Production Companies: Rickard Pictures Producers: John Rickard Writer: Ryan Engle SSN Insight: Writer Engle is also scripting the New Line project Rampage.
Untitled Play-Doh Project Logline: Storyline is under wraps. Studio/ Distributor: 20th Century Fox Production Companies: Hasbro Inc, Chernin Entertainment, Feigco Entertainment Producers: Paul Feig, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping Writer: Jason Micallef Director: Paul Feig SSN Insight: The film is the latest example of studios embracing branded products for tentpole entertainment, and Hasbro has about as much momentum in the branded film realm as anybody.