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Custody 4/30/2015 Logline: A judge presides over a custody case that takes a powerful emotional toll on everybody involved. Production Company(s): Lucky Monkey Pictures, JuVee, Mustard & Co, Greenlight Group Director: James Lapine Executive Producer(s): Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Daryl Roth, Sandy Robertson, Gregory P Shockro Producer(s): Lauren Versel, Katie Mustard, James Lapine, Roy Furman Cast: Viola Davis, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Hayden Panettiere, Ellen Burstyn, Tony Shalhoub Writer(s): James Lapine SSN Insight: Lapine has won three Tony Awards and been nominated for 12 times. He was nominated for an Emmy and won a Peabody for his HBO documentary “Six by Sondheim”.
Good Humor 5/4/2015 Logline: A love story of Kenny Parker and Lolita Nowicki, each struggling with their own brand of demons, who first meet by chance in Chicago and form a pact to travel across country to the Golden Gate Bridge to commit suicide together. Production Company(s): Mockingbird Pictures Director: Rob Spera Producer(s): Julie Lynn, Bonnie Curtis Cast: Chris Messina, Abigail Spencer Writer(s): Jared Rappaport SSN Insight: Part of JuntoBox Films’ Feature Film Incubator co-chaired by Forest Whitaker. The Incubator is an in-depth story development and production readiness program for narrative feature film projects with budgets of $2.5 million or less.
Independence Day 2 5/4/2015 Logline: Enemy aliens return to Earth. Studio: 20th Century Fox Production Company(s): Centropolis Entertainment, Electric Entertainment Director: Roland Emmerich Executive Producer(s): Ute Emmerich Producer(s): Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser Cast: Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Vivica A. Fox, Liam Hemsworth, Jessie Usher Writer(s): James A Woods, Nicolas Wright, Carter Blanchard, James Vanderbilt, Dean Devlin Notes: Sequel to "Independence Day" (1996) directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Will Smith and Bill Pullman. SSN Insight: Will Smith was previously mentioned to star. Michael B. Jordan was previously in discussions to join the cast.
Inferno 4/29/2015 Logline: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is drawn into the nightmarish world of Dante's "Inferno" when he follows its clues to stop a worldwide plague. Studio: Columbia Pictures Production Company(s): Imagine Entertainment Director: Ron Howard Executive Producer(s): Anna Culp, Todd Hallowell Producer(s): Ron Howard, Brian Grazer Cast: Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Omar Sy, Irrfan Khan, Sidse Babett Knudsen Writer(s): David Koepp Notes: Based on the novel "Inferno" written by Dan Brown and published by Doubleday on May 14, 2013. The Robert Langdom novel series includes Angels & Demons (2000), The Da Vinci Code (2003), The Lost Symbol (2009) and Inferno (2013). SSN Insight: The previous film in the series, Angels & Demons, based on the first book in the series, grossed $486 million worldwide.
Nine Lives 5/4/2015 Logline: After a terrible accident, a workaholic businessman finds himself trapped in the body of the family cat. Production Company(s): EuropaCorp Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Cast: Kevin Spacey, Christopher Walken, Malina Weissman, Robbie Amell, Jennifer Garner Writer(s): Daniel Antoniazzi, Ben Shiffrin, Gwyn Lurie SSN Insight: Project marks the first time Christopher Walken and Kevin Spacey have acted together onscreen in feature film.
The Birth of a Nation 5/4/2015 Logline: The true story of Nat Turner, the educated slave and preacher who led a violent slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831. Production Company(s): Phantom Four Director: Nate Parker Producer(s): Kevin Turen, Nnamdi Asomugha Cast: Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Aunjanue Ellis, Colman Domingo Writer(s): Nate Parker SSN Insight: This film marks the feature directorial debut for Parker who was last seen in the cast of the film Beyond the Lights.
The Lake 4/30/2015 Logline: A group of Navy SEALS try to solve a long-forgotten mystery while they’re looking for treasure in a lake in war-torn Serbia. Production Company(s): EuropaCorp Director: Steven Quale Producer(s): Luc Besson Cast: Sullivan Stapleton, J.K. Simmons, Charlie Bewley, Clemens Schick, Diarmaid Murtagh Writer(s): Richard Wenk, Luc Besson SSN Insight: Besson is also a producer on Tell No One (Remake) awaiting release, Warrior’s Gate in preproduction, Shut In in production and The Transporter Refueled, and Underground in active development.
The Tree House 5/4/2015 Logline: A group of neighborhood friends find themselves at war with some bullies who want to take their tree house away from them. Production Company(s): Bottomed Out Entertainment Director: David Mickey Evans Executive Producer(s): Teresa Walker Producer(s): Scott Walker, Brett O’Keeffe, Carlo Peter-Andrew Dall’Olmo, Jay W. Lee Cast: Chris Noth, C.J. Adams, Erika Bierman, Garret Ryans Writer(s): Scott Walker, Brett O’Keeffe SSN Insight: Noth recently wrapped on the feature film Chronically Metropolitan and has been cast in Attachment and Sea Isle which are in active development.
Warrior's Gate 5/4/2015 Logline: A teenager magically appears in China to transform into a Kung Fu warrior and save a princess from danger. Production Company(s): EuropaCorp, Fundamental Films Director: Matthias Hoene Producer(s): Luc Besson, Mark Gao Writer(s): Robert Kamen, Luc Besson SSN Insight: Besson is also a producer on Tell No One (Remake) awaiting release, The Lake in preproduction, Shut In in production and The Transporter Refueled, and Underground in active development.
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Katie Says Goodbye 4/30/2015 Logline: A teenage waitress prostitutes herself while chasing her dreams in San Francisco. Production Company(s): Relic Pictures, Parallell Cinema Director: Wayne Roberts Executive Producer(s): Sean Durkin, Antonio Campos, Josh Mond Producer(s): Eric Schultz, Jacob Wasserman, Kimberly Parker, Carlo Sirtori Cast: Olivia Cooke, Mireille Enos, Christopher Abbott, James Belushi, Mary Steenburgen Writer(s): Wayne Roberts SSN Insight: This marks Cooke’s first deal since her breakout performance in the Sundance hit, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Durkin also directed and wrote the indie hit Martha Marcy May Marlene
Manchester-by-the-Sea 4/30/2015 Logline: A slacker who is working as a plumber in Boston returns to Manchester after his brother’s death, where he finds him in the care of his 16-year old nephew and is devastated by a past tragedy. Production Company(s): Pearl Street Films, The Media Farm Director: Kenneth Lonergan Executive Producer(s): Declan Baldwin Producer(s): Gigi Pritzker, Chris Moore, Matt Damon Cast: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler Writer(s): Kenneth Lonergan SSN Insight: Pre-production was scheduled to start on September 8, 2014. Matt Damon was previously attached to star. Previously in development at OddLot Entertainment.
Money Monster 5/3/2015 Logline: After a man loses all his money in the stock market by following the advice of a Wall Street TV host, he takes the money adviser hostage on live television. Studio: TriStar Productions Production Company(s): Smokehouse Pictures, The Allegiance Theater Director: Jodie Foster Executive Producer(s): Timothy Crane Producer(s): Daniel Dubiecki, Lara Alameddine, George Clooney, Grant Heslov Cast: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell, Caitriona Balfe, Dominic West Writer(s): Jamie Linden, Jim Kouf, Alan DiFiore SSN Insight: IM Global was previously attached to finance with Stuart Ford attached as a producer.
Pete's Dragon (Remake) 5/1/2015 Logline: Pete, following the death of his parents in a car crash when he was four, escaped to the forest and became best friends with a dragon, who raised him - but Pete and the dragon now face unprecedented threats to the way of life they've come to know and love. Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Production Company(s): Whitaker Entertainment Director: David Lowery Producer(s): Jim Whitaker Cast: Oakes Fegley, Oona Laurence, Robert Redford, Wes Bentley, Michael C Hall Writer(s): David Lowery, Toby Halbrooks, Pete Chiarelli Notes: Remake of the film "Pete's Dragon" (1977) directed by Don Chaffey and starring Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy and Jim Dale. SSN Insight: David Lowery wrote and directed the gritty Ain’t Them Bodies Saints and has signed on to direct To Be Two, The Yellow Birds and the Old Man and the Gun all in active delopment.
Silence 5/4/2015 Logline: Two 17th century Portuguese missionaries return to Japan to minister to Christians, who've been outlawed. Production Company(s): Winkler Films, Sikelia Productions, Cecchi Gori Pictures, FM Films, LLC Director: Martin Scorsese Executive Producer(s): Dale Brown, Matthew Malek, Tyler Zacharia, George Furla, Chad Verdi Producer(s): Irwin Winkler, Gaston Pavlovich, Randall Emmett, Martin Scorsese, Emma Tillinger Koskoff Cast: Andrew Garfield, Issey Ogata, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano Writer(s): Martin Scorsese, Jay Cocks Notes: Based on the novel "Silence" written by Shusaku Endo and published by Tuttle Publishing 1969. SSN Insight: Graham King was previously attached to produce for GK Films. Daniel Day-Lewis, Gael Garcia Bernal and Benicio Del Toro were previously in discussions to star.
Table 19 4/30/2015 Logline: A story told from the point of view of the collection of strangers grouped together at a wedding's "singles table". Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures Production Company(s): 21 Laps Entertainment, 3311 Productions Director: Jeff Blitz Executive Producer(s): Mark Roberts, Jennifer Dana Producer(s): Shawn Levy, Tom McNulty Cast: Anna Kendrick, Mark Duplass, Craig Robinson, Lisa Kudrow, Stephen Merchant Writer(s): Jeff Blitz, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass SSN Insight: Jay & Mark Duplass were previously attached to direct.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe 5/2/2015 Logline: When father and son coroners investigate the death of beautiful "Jane Doe" they find increasingly bizarre clues. Production Company(s): 42, Impostor Pictures Director: Andre Ovredal Executive Producer(s): Stuart Ford, Matt Jackson, Ben Shields Catlin Producer(s): Fred Berger, Eric Garcia, Rory Aitken, Benjamin Pugh Cast: Emile Hirsch, Brian Cox Writes(s): Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing SSN Insight: Screenplay was included in the 2013 Blood List Martin Sheen was previously attached to the role played by Brian Cox. Goldcrest was previously involved as financier and distributor.
The Infiltrator 4/28/2015 Logline: A customs and excise agent goes undercover as a money launderer and helped orchestrate one of history’s most elaborate stings, getting to the bankers behind the Medellin drug cartel. Production Company(s): Good Films Director: Brad Furman Producer(s): Miriam Segal Cast: Bryan Cranston, John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger, Benjamin Bratt Writer(s): Ellen Brown Furman, Alex Holmes Notes: Based on the book "The Infiltrator: My Secret Life Inside the Dirty Banks Behind Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel" written by Robert Mazur and published by Arcade on April 15 2009. SSN Insight: Previously in development at 2929 Productions.
The Meddler 4/30/2015 Logline: An aging widow from New York City follows her daughter to Los Angeles in hopes of starting a new life after her husband passes away. Production Company(s): Anonymous Content Director: Lorene Scafaria Executive Producer(s): Steve Golin, Susan Sarandon, Shea Kammer Producer(s): Joy Gorman, Paul Green Cast: Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne, J.K. Simmons, Michael McKean, Lucy Punch Writer(s): Lorene Scafaria SSN Insight: Scafaria previously directed Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World. Production begins in Los Angeles. The film was jointly packaged by CAA and UTA, which is coordinating financing and handling domestic rights.
The Neon Demon 4/30/2015 Logline: An aspiring model finds herself in a terrifying predicament with her survival hanging in the balance. Production Company(s): Space Rocket Nation Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Producer(s): Lene Borglum Cast: Elle Fanning, Abbey Lee, Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Jena Malone Writer(s): Nicolas Winding Refn, Mary Laws SSN Insight: France’s Gaumont and Wild Bunch will co-finance and co-distribute the film. They previously partnered on Refn’s 2013 film, Only God Forgives.