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City of Tiny Lights 4/27/2015 Logline: The Pakistani/Indian subculture of London is seen through the eyes of ex-Mujahedeen private eye Tommy Akhtar. Production Company(s): Cowboy Films, NDF International Ltd, Sixteen Films, BBC Films Director: Pete Travis Producer(s): Ado Yoshizaki Cassuto, Charles Steel, Rebecca O'Brien Cast: Riz Ahmed, Roshan Seth, Cush Jumbo, Billie Piper Writer(s): Patrick Neate Notes: Based on the novel "City of Tiny Lights" written by Patrick Neate and published by Viking in 2005. SSN Insight: Director Pete Travis’ credits include Vantage Point, Endgame and Dredd. The movie will be released in the UK and Ireland next year by Icon Film Distribution. Protagonist Pictures is handling international sales.
Deepwater Horizon 4/27/2015 Logline: Based on the true events that occurred on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, the story chronicles the courage of those who worked on the Deepwater Horizon and the extreme moments of bravery and survival in the face of what would become one of the biggest man-made disasters in world history. Studio: Summit Entertainment, LLC Production Company(s): Leverage Management, Di Bonaventura Pictures, Participant Media, Closest To The Hole Productions Director: Peter Berg Producer(s): Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, David Womark Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Gina Rodriguez, Liam Neeson, Michael Keaton, Dylan O'Brien Writer(s): J.C. Chandor, Matthew Michael Carnahan, Matthew Sand Notes: Based on the article "Deepwater Horizon’s Final Hour" written by David Barstow, David Rohde, and Stephanie Saul and published in the New York Times on December 25, 2010. SSN Insight: Ric Roman Waugh previously in negotiations to direct. J.C. Chandor was previously attached to direct.
Devil's Gate 4/27/2015 Logline: An FBI agent aims to solve a missing persons case in a deeply rural area, but when she discovers that mysterious creatures may be responsible for the crime, she must tap into every reserve of her courage and smarts to survive and deal with unprecedented, and highly deadly, threats. Production Company(s): Inferno Pictures, Caramel Films, MTS Films Director: Clay Staub Executive Producer(s): Skyler Mednick Producer(s): Scott Mednick, Andre Rouleau, Valerie d'Auteuil, Ian Dimerman, Brendon Sawatzky Cast: Amanda Schull, Milo Ventimiglia, Shawn Ashmore, Bridget Regan, Jonathan Frakes Writer(s): Peter Aperlo, Clay Staub SSN Insight: Chris Samwells was previously attached to produce via his Extraordinary Features. Jennifer Connelly and Adam Beach were previously mentioned to star.
The Girl in the Photographs 4/20/2015 Logline: When a beautiful young woman discovers a series of grisly photographs, she's spooked into ditching her small town and her dead-end job, but as she attempts to enter the big city fashion industry, she finds deeper horrors that are tailor-made for her. Production Company(s): Al-Ghanim Entertainment Director: Nick Simon Executive Producer(s): Wes Craven, Nawaf Alghanim, Brandon Michael Vayda, Krystal Vayda Producer(s): Andrea Chung, Thomas Mahoney Cast: Halston Sage, Kal Penn Writer(s): Osgood Perkins, Robert Morast, Nick Simon SSN Insight: Shooting to take place in Canada. CAA is handling North American rights.
The Layover 4/27/2015 Logline: A pair of lifelong best friends on vacation find that their plane has been rerouted to St. Louis due to a hurricane warning. Production Company(s): Unified Pictures, Bron Studios Director: William H. Macy Executive Producer(s): Patricia Cox Producer(s): Keith Kjarval, Aaron Gilbert Cast: Lea Michele, Kate Upton, William H. Macy, Alexandra Daddario Writer(s): David Hornsby, Lance Krall SSN Insight: Hornsby and Krall have worked together on FXX’s It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
The Woods 4/27/2015 Logline: On a camping trip, a group of college students discover they are not alone. Studio: Lionsgate Production Company(s): Vertigo Entertainment, Snoot Entertainment Director: Adam Wingard Producer(s): Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Keith Calder, Jessica Wu Writer(s): Simon Barrett SSN Insight: Wingard has directed several horror films including A Horrible Way to Die, The ABCs of Death, You’re Next and The Guest. Thirteen Hours 4/27/2015 Logline: The true story of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Special Mission Compound and an CIA Annex in Benghazi on the eleventh anniversary of 9/11 through firsthand accounts. Studio: Paramount Pictures Production Company(s): 3 Arts Entertainment Director: Michael Bay Executive Producer(s): Richard Abate Producer(s): Erwin Stoff Cast: John Krasinski, Pablo Schreiber, James Badge Dale, David Denman, Max Martini Writer(s): Chuck Hogan Notes: Based on the book "Thirteen Hours: A Firsthand Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi" written by author Mitchell Zuckoff with surviving members of the Annex Security Team who fought the battle, published by Twelve September 9, 2014. SSN Insight: Bay is also producing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequel which is in production and will be the director/producer on Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon which is in active development.
X-Men: Apocalypse 4/27/2015 Logline: In 1983, ten years after Wolverine traveled to the past to prevent a bleak future, the X-Men team up with Cyclops, Storm, and Jean in a battle to stop an unprecedented apocalypse by an ancient enemy. Studio: 20th Century Fox Production Company(s): Donners' Company, Bad Hat Harry Productions, Marvel Entertainment, Genre Films, Hutch Parker Entertainment Director: Bryan Singer Producer(s): Lauren Shuler Donner, Hutch Parker, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg Cast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Hoult Writer(s): Simon Kinberg Notes: Sequel to the film "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014) directed by Bryan Singer. SSN Insight: Shooting locations include Montreal. Ben Hardy stars in the UK series, EastEnders, and was said to have originally tested for the role of Cyclops, which ultimately went to Tye Sheridan, and was now cast in an undisclosed role. U.S. release date is currently May 27, 2016.
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Ip Man 3 4/25/2015 Logline: Sequel to “Ip Man” centering on Ip Man who participated in matches with other practitioners from the top Wushu schools, as well as Japanese kung-fu warriors in 1920s and ‘30s war-torn China. Production Company(s): Pegasus Motion Pictures Director: Wilson Yip Producer(s): Raymond Wong Pak-Ming Cast: Donnie Yen, Mike Tyson, Lynn Hung Notes: Sequel to Ip Man (China/Hong Kong/2008) starring Donnie Yen and directed by Wilson Yip, and Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster (Hong Kong/2010) also starring Yen and directed by Yip. SSN Insight: Ip Man grossed $21 million and the 2010 sequel grossed $49 million worldwide.
Joy 4/22/2015 Logline: A housewife, struggling to make ends meet, invents a mop that changes her life and makes her a millionaire. Based on a true story. Studio: Fox 2000 Production Company: Davis Entertainment Director: David O. Russell Producer(s): John Davis, John Fox, Ken Mok Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Édgar RamÃrez Writer(s): David O. Russell, Annie Mumolo Details: Based on the true story of Joy Mangano, the inventor of the Miracle Mop. SSN Insight: The film’s release is set for Christmas Day, 2015, and Russell’s films have had luck in winter with Silver Linings Playbook’s release November 16 2012 and American Hustle’s release in December 13 2013. Next up for Russell is the release of Accidental Love starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for a March 20 release.
November Criminals 4/25/2015 Logline: A teenager explores the Washington D.C. underbelly in order to solve the mystery of the death of a fellow student. Production Company(s): Lotus Entertainment, Black Bicycle Entertainment Director: Sacha Gervasi Executive Producer(s): Ara Keshishian, Steven Knight Producer(s): Beth O'Neil, Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, Erika Olde Cast: Chloe Grace Moretz, Catherine Keener, Ansel Elgort, Cory C. Hardrict Writer(s): Sacha Gervasi, Steven Knight Notes: Based on the novel "November Criminals" written by Sam Munson and published by Doubleday on April 20, 2010. SSN Insight: Steven Knight was previously attached to direct. Lisa Cholodenko previously attached to direct.
Officer Downe 4/27/2015 Logline: After a Los Angeles supercop is killed in the line of duty, he’s resurrected and continues to work fighting crime. Production Company(s): Man of Action, Traverse Media, Blackmrkt Incorporated Director: Shawn Crahan Executive Producer(s): Cory Brennan Producer(s): Mark Neveldine, Skip Williamson, Joe Casey, Cole Payne Cast: Kim Coates, Tyler Ross, Lauren Valez, Reno Wilson, Bruno Gunn Writer(s): Joe Casey Notes: Based on the graphic novel "Officer Downe" written by Joe Casey, Illustrated by Chris Burnham and published by Image Comics on July 14, 2010. SSN Insight: Project marks feature directorial debut of Shawn "Clown" Crahan, a percussionist and co-founder of the band Slipknot.
Shifting Gears 4/20/2015 Logline: A group of hard-working underdogs must drive in, and win, a big dirt car race to defeat their dastardly nemesis and save their beloved auto shop. Production Company(s): Tonic Films Director: Jason Winn Producer(s): R Keith Harris, Matt Zboyovski, Lauren Moews Vilchik Cast: M.C. Gainey, R Keith Harris Writer(s): R Keith Harris SSN Insight: Vilchik was nominated for the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards Producer’s Award for “Outstanding Achievement for a Body of Work” and credits include Cabin Fever. Previous wrap date was slated for April 13.