The director of Candyman and The Marvels, Nia DaCosta, will direct the second film in Sony’s planned 28 Years Later films.
We’ve waited decades for concrete news regarding more films set in the world of 28 Days Later – and now it’s finally happening, the announcements just keep coming.
In the latest bit of news, Nia DaCosta has been announced as the director of the second film in a planned trilogy of 28 Years Later films. DaCosta is perhaps best known for her work on the recent Marvel movie, The Marvels, but she also helmed the 2021 remake of Candyman and 2019’s Little Woods. She’s also recently shot an adaptation of the Ibsen play, Hedda which stars Tessa Thompson.
While The Marvels is likely the most watched film of her career, the director is keen not to be defined by it. If you recall, she made some comments at...
We’ve waited decades for concrete news regarding more films set in the world of 28 Days Later – and now it’s finally happening, the announcements just keep coming.
In the latest bit of news, Nia DaCosta has been announced as the director of the second film in a planned trilogy of 28 Years Later films. DaCosta is perhaps best known for her work on the recent Marvel movie, The Marvels, but she also helmed the 2021 remake of Candyman and 2019’s Little Woods. She’s also recently shot an adaptation of the Ibsen play, Hedda which stars Tessa Thompson.
While The Marvels is likely the most watched film of her career, the director is keen not to be defined by it. If you recall, she made some comments at...
- 4/11/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
When "28 Days Later" was released in 2002, it heralded the revival of the post-apocalyptic zombie movie after years of the subgenre lying dormant. While the success of the film — directed by Danny Boyle and penned by Alex Garland — kicked off a wave of zombie media that led to not only the return of the subgenre's progenitor, George A. Romero, but also shows like "The Walking Dead" and films like "Shaun of the Dead," "Zombieland" and so on. It didn't necessarily kick off a franchise for itself, however. Despite 2007's "28 Weeks Later" — directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo — being generally well-received, a follow-up failed to happen, despite years of rumors that Boyle was interested in returning to the world of the rage virus.
That's all changed now; not only was it previously announced that Boyle, Garland, and producer Andrew Macdonald would be returning for "28 Years Later," it seems that the...
That's all changed now; not only was it previously announced that Boyle, Garland, and producer Andrew Macdonald would be returning for "28 Years Later," it seems that the...
- 4/10/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Nia DaCosta is in talks to direct the second part of the upcoming “28 Years Later” trilogy from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland.
Previously, she directed and co-wrote “The Marvels” starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, and “Candyman,” a contemporary spiritual sequel of the 1992 cult horror classic of the same name for Universal and Monkeypaw Productions.
“Candyman” opened to No. 1 at the box office, making DaCosta the first Black female director to open at the top of U.S. box office charts. DaCosta made her feature debut with the critically acclaimed “Little Woods,” which she wrote and directed.
When DaCosta sat down with Variety last fall to discuss “The Marvels,” she was proud of checking “direct an MCU” movie off her directors bucket list and looking forward to what came next.
“I did these three films back-to-back,” DaCosta said, referencing “Little Woods,” “Candyman” and “The Marvels.” “They were...
Previously, she directed and co-wrote “The Marvels” starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, and “Candyman,” a contemporary spiritual sequel of the 1992 cult horror classic of the same name for Universal and Monkeypaw Productions.
“Candyman” opened to No. 1 at the box office, making DaCosta the first Black female director to open at the top of U.S. box office charts. DaCosta made her feature debut with the critically acclaimed “Little Woods,” which she wrote and directed.
When DaCosta sat down with Variety last fall to discuss “The Marvels,” she was proud of checking “direct an MCU” movie off her directors bucket list and looking forward to what came next.
“I did these three films back-to-back,” DaCosta said, referencing “Little Woods,” “Candyman” and “The Marvels.” “They were...
- 4/10/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Following the news in January that Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are reuniting to breathe new, infected life into the 28 Days Later/28 Weeks Later film series with a brand new trilogy, we have word on who may be following Boyle in the director's chair after he makes the first film. Nia DaCosta, who went from the indie likes of Little Woods to the Candyman follow-up and the MCU with The Marvels, is in talks to handle the second outing.
According to Deadline, the plan is for Garland to write the whole trilogy and then to switch out directors for each film. Boyle will kick things off, with a plan to handle the first one later this year, with production gearing up on the second after that finishes to as to maintain continuity of storytelling, while each filmmaker will bring their own stamp to their entry.
Sony has splashed...
According to Deadline, the plan is for Garland to write the whole trilogy and then to switch out directors for each film. Boyle will kick things off, with a plan to handle the first one later this year, with production gearing up on the second after that finishes to as to maintain continuity of storytelling, while each filmmaker will bring their own stamp to their entry.
Sony has splashed...
- 4/10/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Nia DaCosta is headed to the 28 Years Later franchise.
The filmmaker, who helmed last year’s The Marvels, is in talks to direct the second film in Sony’s upcoming horror trilogy, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Danny Boyle, the director behind the 2002 original movie 28 Days Later, is returning to helm the first sequel film from writer Alex Garland, who penned the first feature.
THR previously reported exclusively that the long-gestating feature follow-up, in addition to a second film, had landed at Sony Pictures, with Garland penning both scripts. At the time, THR reported that Cillian Murphy, who starred in 28 Days Later and won the Oscar earlier this year for his titular role in Oppenheimer, is set to serve as executive producer for the new project and could potentially appear in it.
DaCosta has horror experience as the filmmaker behind Candyman, from Universal and Jason Blum. Her...
The filmmaker, who helmed last year’s The Marvels, is in talks to direct the second film in Sony’s upcoming horror trilogy, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Danny Boyle, the director behind the 2002 original movie 28 Days Later, is returning to helm the first sequel film from writer Alex Garland, who penned the first feature.
THR previously reported exclusively that the long-gestating feature follow-up, in addition to a second film, had landed at Sony Pictures, with Garland penning both scripts. At the time, THR reported that Cillian Murphy, who starred in 28 Days Later and won the Oscar earlier this year for his titular role in Oppenheimer, is set to serve as executive producer for the new project and could potentially appear in it.
DaCosta has horror experience as the filmmaker behind Candyman, from Universal and Jason Blum. Her...
- 4/10/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Over the past decade, Lily James has distinguished herself by building one of the most varied resumes as any film actor her age. After getting her start on British television, James first became known to American audiences in 2012 when she joined the cast of “Downton Abbey” as the love-struck Lady Rose MacClare, a role that earned James two Screen Actors Guild Awards as a member of the show’s ensemble cast.
The actress quickly followed up that television triumph with one on the big screen in the title role of Disney’s live-action “Cinderella,” directed by Kenneth Branagh, which clearly proved her appeal to audiences of all ages. One of the most reliable screen presences in recent years, James showed enormous range in choosing her projects, from such crowd pleasers as “Baby Driver” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” to more intimate films as “The Dig” and “Little Woods,...
The actress quickly followed up that television triumph with one on the big screen in the title role of Disney’s live-action “Cinderella,” directed by Kenneth Branagh, which clearly proved her appeal to audiences of all ages. One of the most reliable screen presences in recent years, James showed enormous range in choosing her projects, from such crowd pleasers as “Baby Driver” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” to more intimate films as “The Dig” and “Little Woods,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Misty Holland and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Primetime Emmy nominee Tessa Thompson’s Viva Maude has closed a multiyear first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
The actress, who has starred in the studio’s movies Creed III and Sylvie’s Love, launched her production company Viva Maude in 2020. The label’s mission is “to influence culture through projects that defy categorization and are manifestly entertaining,” per the press release.
Viva Maude is already in business with Amazon MGM Studios, under its Orion Pictures banner, on Hedda, a reimagination of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play Hedda Gabler, written and directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Thompson. Cameras are currently rolling on the pic.
In 2021, Kishori Rajan, known for her work on Random Acts of Flyness, teamed with Thompson to further expand Viva Maude’s portfolio in production and development, serving as SVP Development & Production. Viva Maude counts a slate of more than 20 movies and TV projects across several genres including narrative,...
The actress, who has starred in the studio’s movies Creed III and Sylvie’s Love, launched her production company Viva Maude in 2020. The label’s mission is “to influence culture through projects that defy categorization and are manifestly entertaining,” per the press release.
Viva Maude is already in business with Amazon MGM Studios, under its Orion Pictures banner, on Hedda, a reimagination of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play Hedda Gabler, written and directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Thompson. Cameras are currently rolling on the pic.
In 2021, Kishori Rajan, known for her work on Random Acts of Flyness, teamed with Thompson to further expand Viva Maude’s portfolio in production and development, serving as SVP Development & Production. Viva Maude counts a slate of more than 20 movies and TV projects across several genres including narrative,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios’ Orion Pictures has entered production on Hedda, its reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play Hedda Gabler, announcing the addition of six to its cast. Newcomers include Imogen Poots (Baltimore), Tom Bateman (Thirteen Lives), Finbar Lynch (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Mirren Mack (The Witcher: Blood Origins), Jamael Westman (Hamilton), and Saffron Hocking (Top Boy).
The actors join an ensemble that also includes Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, and Nicholas Pinnock, as previously announced.
Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler revolves around Hedda Tesman, a newlywed stifled by societal norms. Frustrated and trapped, she resorts to manipulation and destructive actions. As secrets unravel, the play explores themes of power, gender roles, and the tragic consequences of societal expectations in the late 19th century.
Directing from her own script is Nia DaCosta, the filmmaker behind Uni’s newest Candyman horror pic and the acclaimed crime drama Little Woods. Producers include Plan B,...
The actors join an ensemble that also includes Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, and Nicholas Pinnock, as previously announced.
Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler revolves around Hedda Tesman, a newlywed stifled by societal norms. Frustrated and trapped, she resorts to manipulation and destructive actions. As secrets unravel, the play explores themes of power, gender roles, and the tragic consequences of societal expectations in the late 19th century.
Directing from her own script is Nia DaCosta, the filmmaker behind Uni’s newest Candyman horror pic and the acclaimed crime drama Little Woods. Producers include Plan B,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
What a difference five years can make. This time back in 2018, Marvel Studios was on a red hot streak and was gearing up for the release of "Captain Marvel," another sure-to-be box office gem to add to its figurative Infinity Gauntlet. It's easy to forget just how much awful people on the internet had it out for the House of Ideas' first solo woman-led Marvel Cinematic Universe film, especially when star Brie Larson dared to use her platform to highlight the staggering lack of inclusivity among the ranks of the press. But despite the chorus of clowns online chanting "Go woke, go broke," the film handily became a member of the coveted billion-dollar club.
("Captain Marvel" isn't even that "woke," for the record, though that's another discussion.)
Now, the "Captain Marvel" sequel, "The Marvels", has set a new franchise low for MCU box office domestic opening weekends. Coupled with the film's middling reviews,...
("Captain Marvel" isn't even that "woke," for the record, though that's another discussion.)
Now, the "Captain Marvel" sequel, "The Marvels", has set a new franchise low for MCU box office domestic opening weekends. Coupled with the film's middling reviews,...
- 11/13/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
When Nia DaCosta was offered the job to direct The Marvels, she already had studio experience with 2021’s Candyman. But that doesn’t mean she didn’t ask her friends for advice before joining the big machine that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. DaCosta spoke to a large swath of directors from Marvel’s roster, including Black Panther‘s Ryan Coogler, Eternals‘ Chloé Zhao and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings‘ Destin Daniel Cretton.
“I talked to a lot of Marvel directors,” DaCosta tells The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s such a specific experience and they make movies in such a unique way, it was really cool to get some insider knowledge.” Of everyone she talked to, DaCosta says Guardians of the Galaxy‘s James Gunn was perhaps the most helpful.
“He really contextualized what we were doing and how hard it was,” DaCosta says. “Sort of reframing the way you think about it.
“I talked to a lot of Marvel directors,” DaCosta tells The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s such a specific experience and they make movies in such a unique way, it was really cool to get some insider knowledge.” Of everyone she talked to, DaCosta says Guardians of the Galaxy‘s James Gunn was perhaps the most helpful.
“He really contextualized what we were doing and how hard it was,” DaCosta says. “Sort of reframing the way you think about it.
- 11/10/2023
- by Ryan Fish
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Palme d’Or winner ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ opens in 160 cinemas.
Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels heads the new films in UK-Ireland cinemas this weekend, looking to boost the fortunes of the long-running superhero franchise.
The Marvels opens in 665 cinemas through Disney. This is slightly fewer than recent Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) titles Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 (708), Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania (680) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (704); the last MCU film to open on fewer screens was Chloe Zhao’s Eternals in 2021 (646).
Running for 15 years and counting, the MCU is still the highest-grossing film franchise both in UK-Ireland and worldwide.
Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels heads the new films in UK-Ireland cinemas this weekend, looking to boost the fortunes of the long-running superhero franchise.
The Marvels opens in 665 cinemas through Disney. This is slightly fewer than recent Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) titles Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 (708), Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania (680) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (704); the last MCU film to open on fewer screens was Chloe Zhao’s Eternals in 2021 (646).
Running for 15 years and counting, the MCU is still the highest-grossing film franchise both in UK-Ireland and worldwide.
- 11/10/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Nia DaCosta survived the roller coaster of making “The Marvels,” but London’s rush hour traffic threatens to make her sick.
It’s late October, weeks from the Nov. 10 release of the $250 million superhero movie, and DaCosta is conducting a Zoom interview from the back seat of a car as it inches toward her home. “I apologize for the motion,” she says.
The setting is apropos for how DaCosta’s life has played out over the past seven years — racing from one project to the next. DaCosta was 28 when her debut feature, “Little Woods,” starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James, won the Nora Ephron Award for female filmmakers at the Tribeca Film Festival. Then, with 2021’s “Candyman,” she became the first Black female director to hit No. 1 at the box office on opening weekend. When that milestone was announced, she was already on set for “The Marvels.” At 31, DaCosta became...
It’s late October, weeks from the Nov. 10 release of the $250 million superhero movie, and DaCosta is conducting a Zoom interview from the back seat of a car as it inches toward her home. “I apologize for the motion,” she says.
The setting is apropos for how DaCosta’s life has played out over the past seven years — racing from one project to the next. DaCosta was 28 when her debut feature, “Little Woods,” starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James, won the Nora Ephron Award for female filmmakers at the Tribeca Film Festival. Then, with 2021’s “Candyman,” she became the first Black female director to hit No. 1 at the box office on opening weekend. When that milestone was announced, she was already on set for “The Marvels.” At 31, DaCosta became...
- 11/9/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Have we finally reached peak blockbuster running time? In the last year alone, the space has been flooded with kidney-testing lengths — “Killers of the Flower Moon” (206 minutes and no intermissions allowed!), “Avatar: The Way of Water” (192 minutes), “Oppenheimer” (180 minutes), “John Wick: Chapter 4” and “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” (both 169 minutes), and “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part 1” (163 minutes) — but there are some signs that this particular worm has turned.
The most significant example is this week’s release of “The Marvels” (Disney), which is the shortest film in MCU history at “only” 105 minutes. “Avengers: Endgame,” MCU’s biggest hit, clocked in at 181 minutes. The four most recent MCU franchise entries were 126 minutes or fewer, with “Thor: Love and Thunder” under two hours. In all, eight MCU films were less than two hours, which makes the difference a matter of degree.
“The Marvels” director Nia DaCosta, whose two previous features were...
The most significant example is this week’s release of “The Marvels” (Disney), which is the shortest film in MCU history at “only” 105 minutes. “Avengers: Endgame,” MCU’s biggest hit, clocked in at 181 minutes. The four most recent MCU franchise entries were 126 minutes or fewer, with “Thor: Love and Thunder” under two hours. In all, eight MCU films were less than two hours, which makes the difference a matter of degree.
“The Marvels” director Nia DaCosta, whose two previous features were...
- 11/9/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann and Dana Harris-Bridson
- Indiewire
Filmmaker Nia DaCosta isn’t a stranger to stories about the power of vengefulness or forgiveness. Her directorial debut “Little Woods” sees its protagonist (Tessa Thompson) trying to create a life when local vengeance gets in the way, while “Candyman” sees artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) get ever closer to folklore’s Candyman, the vengeful spirit of a wrongly murdered man who can overtake your life if you whisper enough times into a mirror.
Continue reading The Marvels’ Review: Nia DaCosta’s Superhero Adventure Explores Revenge In A Successful But Naggingly Familiar Lark at The Playlist.
Continue reading The Marvels’ Review: Nia DaCosta’s Superhero Adventure Explores Revenge In A Successful But Naggingly Familiar Lark at The Playlist.
- 11/8/2023
- by Jeff Ewing
- The Playlist
The Marvels is almost here!
The final trailer for Nia DaCosta‘s upcoming MCU movie was unveiled during ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast on Monday (November 6) and features a surprise revelation.
Keep reading to find out more…
The two-minute-long trailer features callbacks to the Avengers movies and the war against Thanos before offering an action-packed look at The Marvels.
Most notably, the preview revealed that Tessa Thompson‘s Valkyrie will appear in the movie!
Tessa has worked with Nia in the past, starring in the director’s feature-length debut, Little Woods.
The Marvels features a trio of lead characters: Brie Larson‘s Carol Danvers, Iman Vellani‘s Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris‘ Monica Rambeau.
Here’s the official synopsis: “In Marvel Studios’ The Marvels, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol...
The final trailer for Nia DaCosta‘s upcoming MCU movie was unveiled during ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast on Monday (November 6) and features a surprise revelation.
Keep reading to find out more…
The two-minute-long trailer features callbacks to the Avengers movies and the war against Thanos before offering an action-packed look at The Marvels.
Most notably, the preview revealed that Tessa Thompson‘s Valkyrie will appear in the movie!
Tessa has worked with Nia in the past, starring in the director’s feature-length debut, Little Woods.
The Marvels features a trio of lead characters: Brie Larson‘s Carol Danvers, Iman Vellani‘s Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris‘ Monica Rambeau.
Here’s the official synopsis: “In Marvel Studios’ The Marvels, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol...
- 11/7/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“The Marvels” final trailer has confirmed a super-cameo from Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie.
The new footage debuted during ABC and ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast, and certified fan speculation that Thompson’s “Thor”-franchise hero would appear in the film, partially because she starred in “The Marvels” director Nia DaCosta’s critically acclaimed 2018 debut feature “Little Woods.”
The MCU’s latest movie, which hits U.S. theaters on Friday, stars three heroes — Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Oscar winner Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) and Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani). The trailer looks back at The Avengers’ war against Thanos — including the short team-up sequence where all the MCU’s super-women rally behind Captain Marvel — and sets up the stakes for the trio as they face a formidable new enemy, the Kree revolutionary Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton).
“Be there for the moment that changes everything,” the trailer...
The new footage debuted during ABC and ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast, and certified fan speculation that Thompson’s “Thor”-franchise hero would appear in the film, partially because she starred in “The Marvels” director Nia DaCosta’s critically acclaimed 2018 debut feature “Little Woods.”
The MCU’s latest movie, which hits U.S. theaters on Friday, stars three heroes — Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Oscar winner Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) and Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani). The trailer looks back at The Avengers’ war against Thanos — including the short team-up sequence where all the MCU’s super-women rally behind Captain Marvel — and sets up the stakes for the trio as they face a formidable new enemy, the Kree revolutionary Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton).
“Be there for the moment that changes everything,” the trailer...
- 11/7/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
There is a handful of Hollywood directors who gained recognition for their work on popular franchises, and Marvel Cinematic Universe is certainly one of those. Be honest; how many of you knew about the Russo brothers, James Gunn, Peyton Reed, or Jon Watts before they directed multiple MCU movies? However, when it comes to studio movies, people tend to forget that a producer is a person who’s pulling the strings, and directors are hired to do the job the way they are told.
A director is rarely allowed complete creative freedom in these franchises. Yes, there are some exceptions, like Sam Raimi’s work approach on ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ or Taika Waititi’s comedy style in the last two ‘Thor’ movies. Still, you will rarely find a director who is hired to do an MCU movie alone without any studio interference.
However, although the studio...
A director is rarely allowed complete creative freedom in these franchises. Yes, there are some exceptions, like Sam Raimi’s work approach on ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ or Taika Waititi’s comedy style in the last two ‘Thor’ movies. Still, you will rarely find a director who is hired to do an MCU movie alone without any studio interference.
However, although the studio...
- 9/20/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
Filmmaker Nia DaCosta was skeptical when it came to joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a director, and even called in her own team of “Avengers” for advice. The “Candyman” helmer revealed to Vanity Fair that, before signing on to direct “The Marvels,” she contacted fellow MCU filmmakers Chloé Zhao, James Gunn, and Taika Waititi to confirm that Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige was worth working for.
“Are they going to kill me and destroy my soul?,” DaCosta recalled asking her fellow filmmakers, all of whom, like DaCosta, joined the superhero fray after directing independent features. “Is Kevin Feige a bad man? And they were like, ‘No, he’s just a good guy who was a nerd.'”
During “The Marvels” production, DaCosta also texted “Shang-Chi” and Marvel Phase 5 lead director Destin Daniel Cretton to vent when she felt “overwhelmed” and “so stressed.” “Sometimes you’d be in a scene and you’d be like,...
“Are they going to kill me and destroy my soul?,” DaCosta recalled asking her fellow filmmakers, all of whom, like DaCosta, joined the superhero fray after directing independent features. “Is Kevin Feige a bad man? And they were like, ‘No, he’s just a good guy who was a nerd.'”
During “The Marvels” production, DaCosta also texted “Shang-Chi” and Marvel Phase 5 lead director Destin Daniel Cretton to vent when she felt “overwhelmed” and “so stressed.” “Sometimes you’d be in a scene and you’d be like,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
General interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe appears to have waned since its “Avengers: Endgame” heyday, but Marvel Studios’ robust slate of upcoming films makes it clear that the machine is not slowing down any time soon. And while the Marvel name might not be enough to guarantee a cultural phenomenon anymore, Nia DaCosta believes that her upcoming superhero debut “The Marvels” is unique enough to be a hit with comic book fans.
In a new interview with Total Film, DaCosta — who directed the indie hit “Little Woods” and the Monkeypaw-produced “Candyman” sequel before joining the MCU — expressed sympathy for the argument that fans are getting tired of superhero movies. But she explained that she thinks “The Marvels” has a unique comedic tone that will set it apart from the crowd.
“I think superhero fatigue absolutely exists,” DaCosta said. “The biggest difference from the other MCU movies to date is that [‘The Marvels’ is] really wacky,...
In a new interview with Total Film, DaCosta — who directed the indie hit “Little Woods” and the Monkeypaw-produced “Candyman” sequel before joining the MCU — expressed sympathy for the argument that fans are getting tired of superhero movies. But she explained that she thinks “The Marvels” has a unique comedic tone that will set it apart from the crowd.
“I think superhero fatigue absolutely exists,” DaCosta said. “The biggest difference from the other MCU movies to date is that [‘The Marvels’ is] really wacky,...
- 8/13/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
With the release of every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — due for its 33rd chapter with the release of "The Marvels" — scads of Marvel Comics nerds come out of the woodwork to offer their expertise on the way the movies differ from the comics. The MCU has been generally good about including the broad strokes of a character and their story as they originally appeared on the page, but the finer details are often altered to suit the needs of the movies.
In the movies, for instance, Thanos (Josh Brolin) is a military man concerned with overpopulation and resource allocation, and he feels the only way to solve the problem is to wipe out half the population of the universe. In the comics, Thanos is a more philosophical, nihilistic villain who believes in entropy and is in love with Death (a physical being in Marvel comics). He destroys half...
In the movies, for instance, Thanos (Josh Brolin) is a military man concerned with overpopulation and resource allocation, and he feels the only way to solve the problem is to wipe out half the population of the universe. In the comics, Thanos is a more philosophical, nihilistic villain who believes in entropy and is in love with Death (a physical being in Marvel comics). He destroys half...
- 7/22/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Nia DaCosta’s Hedda Gabler movie adaptation Hedda is adding Callum Turner.
Turner is joining Tessa Thompson, who will star as the titular character in the take on the classic Henrik Ibsen play. (DaCosta and Thompson previously worked together on the director’s feature debut, Little Woods.) Eve Hewson will also star in the project.
DaCosta wrote and will direct the movie that hails from MGM’s Orion label and Plan B, which collaborated on Sarah Polley’s Oscar-winning drama Women Talking. DaCosta and Gabrielle Nadig will produce, along with Thompson, who produces via her Viva Maude label. Executive producers are Kishori Rajan for Viva Maude and Michael Constable.
Ibsen’s original work centers on a recently married woman, the daughter of a general, who is disillusioned with both her life and marriage.
Turner, repped by WME and the U.K.’s Curtis Brown, is set for Apple’s upcoming...
Turner is joining Tessa Thompson, who will star as the titular character in the take on the classic Henrik Ibsen play. (DaCosta and Thompson previously worked together on the director’s feature debut, Little Woods.) Eve Hewson will also star in the project.
DaCosta wrote and will direct the movie that hails from MGM’s Orion label and Plan B, which collaborated on Sarah Polley’s Oscar-winning drama Women Talking. DaCosta and Gabrielle Nadig will produce, along with Thompson, who produces via her Viva Maude label. Executive producers are Kishori Rajan for Viva Maude and Michael Constable.
Ibsen’s original work centers on a recently married woman, the daughter of a general, who is disillusioned with both her life and marriage.
Turner, repped by WME and the U.K.’s Curtis Brown, is set for Apple’s upcoming...
- 6/9/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The London Action Festival has today announced 3 Special Evening Events each of which is individually ticketed.
Tickets for the Special Evening Events and the Saturday, Sunday and Full Weekend! Events include a special screening of The Italian Job (1969), an interview with The Marvels director Nia DaCosta, and The Moving Target awards!
Loaded with sixties swagger, endlessly quotable dialogue and one of the most impressive car
chases in movie history, The Italian Job (1969) is the ultimate celebration of “Cool Britannia”. Relive
those iconic Mini car-chases, sing-along to the Self Preservation Society, and join a Q&a with
Matthew Field, author of the definitive book on the making of one of Britain’s greatest action films
and special guests to be announced.
In association with the Imperial College Film Society. The London Action Festival welcomes
acclaimed director Nia DaCosta for a Masterclass on Film Direction. Nia is a writer/director from New York City.
Tickets for the Special Evening Events and the Saturday, Sunday and Full Weekend! Events include a special screening of The Italian Job (1969), an interview with The Marvels director Nia DaCosta, and The Moving Target awards!
Loaded with sixties swagger, endlessly quotable dialogue and one of the most impressive car
chases in movie history, The Italian Job (1969) is the ultimate celebration of “Cool Britannia”. Relive
those iconic Mini car-chases, sing-along to the Self Preservation Society, and join a Q&a with
Matthew Field, author of the definitive book on the making of one of Britain’s greatest action films
and special guests to be announced.
In association with the Imperial College Film Society. The London Action Festival welcomes
acclaimed director Nia DaCosta for a Masterclass on Film Direction. Nia is a writer/director from New York City.
- 6/8/2023
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
So, we’ve had the perennial discussion about which actor could or should be the next James Bond but what about the man behind the camera? Strangely, the conversation around which director should helm a Bond movie doesn’t seem to take off quite as much — but it certainly deserves to. With that in mind, here are 10 directors we’d love to see take charge of the next James Bond movie.
Christopher Nolan
The fans’ number one choice. Nolan’s movies are always events — from “The Dark Knight” all the way up to “Tenet” and the upcoming “Oppenheimer,” Nolan is one of the best technical directors around and he is an expert of melding exquisite action set-pieces into the most intriguing narrative stories. Several of his movies already evoke a sense of Bond, including his Batman trilogy, “Inception,” and “Tenet.” Nolan and Bond would be a marriage made in heaven.
Christopher Nolan
The fans’ number one choice. Nolan’s movies are always events — from “The Dark Knight” all the way up to “Tenet” and the upcoming “Oppenheimer,” Nolan is one of the best technical directors around and he is an expert of melding exquisite action set-pieces into the most intriguing narrative stories. Several of his movies already evoke a sense of Bond, including his Batman trilogy, “Inception,” and “Tenet.” Nolan and Bond would be a marriage made in heaven.
- 4/28/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Sound the reunion klaxon! The Little Woods team of star Tessa Thompson and Nia DaCosta are re-teaming for a new film. And it's a heady one — or rather a Heddy one? — as Thompson will take the lead in DaCosta's Hedda.
As adapted by DaCosta, The Hollywood Reporter has heard that the film will be an epic and visceral reimagination of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play. Hedda Gabler dramatizes the experiences of the title character, Hedda, the daughter of a general, who is trapped in a marriage and a house that she does not want. While it premiered to negative reviews, it has gone on to great acclaim, and the lead role is considered one of the greatest for a woman in theater.
It has also been successful in other mediums: Ingrid Bergman starred a BBC TV production in 1962, while Trevor Nunn’s 1975 film — also entitled Hedda — earned Glenda Jackson...
As adapted by DaCosta, The Hollywood Reporter has heard that the film will be an epic and visceral reimagination of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play. Hedda Gabler dramatizes the experiences of the title character, Hedda, the daughter of a general, who is trapped in a marriage and a house that she does not want. While it premiered to negative reviews, it has gone on to great acclaim, and the lead role is considered one of the greatest for a woman in theater.
It has also been successful in other mediums: Ingrid Bergman starred a BBC TV production in 1962, while Trevor Nunn’s 1975 film — also entitled Hedda — earned Glenda Jackson...
- 4/16/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Fresh from her appearance in box office boxing smash hit Creed III ($265 million and counting), Tessa Thompson has been cast as a character considered one of the greatest dramatic roles in theater history.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Thompson is set to play Hedda Gabler in Nia DaCosta’s upcoming film Hedda for MGM’s Orion Pictures and Plan B.
Written and directed by Nia DaCosta — coming off both the success of 2021’s Candyman and her upcoming MCU debut The Marvels (the first trailer for which recently landed) — the feature is billed as an epic and visceral reimagination of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play, and reunites the filmmaker with Thompson after she starred in the director’s critically acclaimed 2018 debut feature Little Woods.
Producers on Hedda are Plan B, DaCosta, Gabrielle Nadig (who produced Little Woods) and Thompson, who produces via her own Viva Maude label, launched in...
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Thompson is set to play Hedda Gabler in Nia DaCosta’s upcoming film Hedda for MGM’s Orion Pictures and Plan B.
Written and directed by Nia DaCosta — coming off both the success of 2021’s Candyman and her upcoming MCU debut The Marvels (the first trailer for which recently landed) — the feature is billed as an epic and visceral reimagination of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play, and reunites the filmmaker with Thompson after she starred in the director’s critically acclaimed 2018 debut feature Little Woods.
Producers on Hedda are Plan B, DaCosta, Gabrielle Nadig (who produced Little Woods) and Thompson, who produces via her own Viva Maude label, launched in...
- 4/14/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It wasn't that long ago that Marvel Studios' plan to create a closely interconnected movie and TV universe sounded like poppycock. What if one of the films bombed or nobody tuned in for a particular show? For over a decade, the House of Ideas managed to avoid these roadblocks thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's domination of the box office, coupled with the loose -- and, if we're being honest, almost completely one-sided -- ties between the McU's movies and the live-action series produced under the now-defunct Marvel Television banner. It's why few panicked when ABC's "Inhumans" died on the way back to its home planet or Netflix's "Defenders" shows were casually picked off, slasher-style, in the lead-up to Disney+ launching.
However, now that Marvel has consolidated its movie and TV divisions under one roof, we're beginning to see the drawbacks of this approach. It was often near-impossible to...
However, now that Marvel has consolidated its movie and TV divisions under one roof, we're beginning to see the drawbacks of this approach. It was often near-impossible to...
- 4/11/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Marvel Studios may be slowing down its output a bit, but this fall, the studio is giving fans three marvels in one. The first trailer for “The Marvels,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 33rd feature film, has been released by Disney.
Ostensibly a sequel to 2018’s “Captain Marvel,” which introduced Brie Larson as the titular superhero, “The Marvels” actually follows up on characters from three different MCU titles. Aside from Larson as Carol Danvers, the movie also features Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan from last year’s Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau from 2021’s “Wandavision.” All three characters have, at various points, utilized either the “Captain Marvel” or “Ms. Marvel” aliases in the original comic books.
The post-credits scene for “Ms. Marvel’s” final episode saw Kamala, a New Jersey teenager and fresh-faced superhero, unexpectedly swap places with Carol, a former Air Force Pilot with...
Ostensibly a sequel to 2018’s “Captain Marvel,” which introduced Brie Larson as the titular superhero, “The Marvels” actually follows up on characters from three different MCU titles. Aside from Larson as Carol Danvers, the movie also features Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan from last year’s Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau from 2021’s “Wandavision.” All three characters have, at various points, utilized either the “Captain Marvel” or “Ms. Marvel” aliases in the original comic books.
The post-credits scene for “Ms. Marvel’s” final episode saw Kamala, a New Jersey teenager and fresh-faced superhero, unexpectedly swap places with Carol, a former Air Force Pilot with...
- 4/11/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Not going to lie, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has felt a little more dire without the presence of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson). While her solo film, 2018's "Captain Marvel," might have its detractors, it's hard to deny she's not a highlight of the current McU's slate of heroes. Needless to say, Captain Marvel getting a new movie, especially one from "Little Woods" director Nia DaCosta, is some pretty exciting stuff, and now we're finally getting our first look at her newest adventure.
Unfortunately, it looks like this one will involve some pretty sticky situations. As we last saw at the end of "Ms. Marvel," the multiversal shenanigans going on in the background have seeped into the lives of Danvers, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), and Monica Rambeau. Namely, whenever one of them uses their powers, they swap places. Given how destabilized their universe is from all the wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff going on in the franchise,...
Unfortunately, it looks like this one will involve some pretty sticky situations. As we last saw at the end of "Ms. Marvel," the multiversal shenanigans going on in the background have seeped into the lives of Danvers, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), and Monica Rambeau. Namely, whenever one of them uses their powers, they swap places. Given how destabilized their universe is from all the wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff going on in the franchise,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Sometimes you read a headline that feels so impossibly off-balance with the world, you can't help but wonder if you're living in a simulation or the world's worst season of "The Truman Show." Today was one of those days, as we tragically lost Lance Reddick, one of the most remarkable figures in film and television. Reddick was best known for playing Cedric Daniels on the hit HBO series "The Wire," which led to a fruitful career playing other authority figures because no one on the planet can pull off a uniform quite like he could.
But Lance Reddick was so much more than a cool bald guy in a freshly-pressed suit with optional wire-rim glasses. The man was also a formidable presence in genre projects, both big and small. He was one of those performers who could elevate any story simply by being on screen, exuding an immeasurable amount of...
But Lance Reddick was so much more than a cool bald guy in a freshly-pressed suit with optional wire-rim glasses. The man was also a formidable presence in genre projects, both big and small. He was one of those performers who could elevate any story simply by being on screen, exuding an immeasurable amount of...
- 3/17/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Lance Reddick, the deep-voiced actor who classed up any film or TV series he appeared in — and he appeared in some classics — has died. He was 60.
Born in 1962 in Baltimore, Reddick's initial passion was for music; he attended the Peabody Preparatory Institute and completed a summer program on music theory and composition at the Walden School as a teenager. After earning his Bachelor of Music degree from Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, he relocated to Boston, Massachusetts in the 1980s to start attending the Yale School of Drama in 1991.
Reddick began his screen career in the mid-1990s, guesting on such series as The Nanny and New York Undercover. Later in the decade, he appeared on the big screen in films including Great Expectations and The Siege before recurring on HBO’s Emmy-winning 2000 miniseries The Corner, which was based on David Simon’s book. The same year,...
Born in 1962 in Baltimore, Reddick's initial passion was for music; he attended the Peabody Preparatory Institute and completed a summer program on music theory and composition at the Walden School as a teenager. After earning his Bachelor of Music degree from Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, he relocated to Boston, Massachusetts in the 1980s to start attending the Yale School of Drama in 1991.
Reddick began his screen career in the mid-1990s, guesting on such series as The Nanny and New York Undercover. Later in the decade, he appeared on the big screen in films including Great Expectations and The Siege before recurring on HBO’s Emmy-winning 2000 miniseries The Corner, which was based on David Simon’s book. The same year,...
- 3/17/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
The Nicolettis set out to con a fellow con man in The Company You Keep Episode 3, “Against All Odds,” on ABC. And in doing so, The Company You Keep added another star to its already impressive cast list — Luke Kirby. Read on to learn more about the actor and where fans might have seen him before he guest-starred in The Company You Keep.
Jes Macallan as Martha Pope and Luke Kirby as Jones Malone | ABC/Raymond Liu Luke Kirby stars as Jones Malone in ‘The Company You Keep’
The Company You Keep fans will meet Jones Malone, played by Luke Kirby, in episode 3, “Against All Odds,” which premieres on Sunday, March 5, at 10 p.m. Et on ABC.
The synopsis for “Against All Odds” reads, “The Nicolettis persuade a wealthy woman to seek revenge on her con man fiancé at a horse race. Meanwhile, Emma meets Charlie’s family. And the...
Jes Macallan as Martha Pope and Luke Kirby as Jones Malone | ABC/Raymond Liu Luke Kirby stars as Jones Malone in ‘The Company You Keep’
The Company You Keep fans will meet Jones Malone, played by Luke Kirby, in episode 3, “Against All Odds,” which premieres on Sunday, March 5, at 10 p.m. Et on ABC.
The synopsis for “Against All Odds” reads, “The Nicolettis persuade a wealthy woman to seek revenge on her con man fiancé at a horse race. Meanwhile, Emma meets Charlie’s family. And the...
- 3/6/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When “Creed” star Michael B. Jordan signed on to make his feature directorial debut with the third film in the successful franchise, the actor-turned-director already had one major supporter in his corner: long-time co-star Tessa Thompson. As the film arrives in theaters this week, Thompson has nothing but praise for Jordan, and her admiration for his directing style just might hint at what she hopes to bring behind the camera, as she readies to add “director” to her resume as well.
“He did it well!,” Thompson said in a recent interview with IndieWire when asked what it was like to see Jordan directing.
And Thompson, who has starred in films of every stripe — from massive Marvel Cinematic Universe features to smaller indies like “Passing” and “Little Woods” — knows the difference between a good director and a bad one, a happy set and a stressed one. “I know that this is a business where,...
“He did it well!,” Thompson said in a recent interview with IndieWire when asked what it was like to see Jordan directing.
And Thompson, who has starred in films of every stripe — from massive Marvel Cinematic Universe features to smaller indies like “Passing” and “Little Woods” — knows the difference between a good director and a bad one, a happy set and a stressed one. “I know that this is a business where,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
"The Marvels" are teaming up later than originally expected. Marvel Studios announced today that the "Captain Marvel" and "Ms. Marvel" continuation will now bow in theaters during the fall instead of the summer as originally planned. The movie will now be releasing on November 10, 2023, instead of July 28. However, you'll still be able to catch something Disney-related in theaters on that day. "The Haunted Mansion," the latest film adaptation of the classic Disney Parks ride, will take over that July slot.
There has not been an official explanation as to why "The Marvels" was pushed back as far as it was, but the answer might be easy to surmise if recent reports are anything to go by. This week, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said the company would be taking steps to lengthen the time between its releases, and The Hollywood Reporter indicated that strategy could begin with Marvel delaying the...
There has not been an official explanation as to why "The Marvels" was pushed back as far as it was, but the answer might be easy to surmise if recent reports are anything to go by. This week, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said the company would be taking steps to lengthen the time between its releases, and The Hollywood Reporter indicated that strategy could begin with Marvel delaying the...
- 2/17/2023
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Marvel Studios has delayed the release of “The Marvels” to Nov. 10, the studio announced on Friday.
The film was previously scheduled to be released on July 28.
The new one-sheet poster was also released. Check it out below.
Also Read:
First Trailer for ‘The Marvels’ Brings Brie Larson Together With Iman Vellani and Teyonnah Parris
Additionally, “Haunted Mansion,” which was previously slated for August 11, will now be released on July 28.
“The Marvels” will now be opening two weekends before the Thanksgiving holiday period, when Disney is planning to release its animated musical “Wish.” Last year, Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” released on the second weekend of November and went on to steamroll all the Thanksgiving releases, including Disney’s “Strange World,” which flopped with just 37.9 million grossed in North America.
“Wakanda Forever,” by contrast, grossed 63.8 million during the five-day Thanksgiving weekend alone and grossed 453.6 million in North America.
“The Marvels...
The film was previously scheduled to be released on July 28.
The new one-sheet poster was also released. Check it out below.
Also Read:
First Trailer for ‘The Marvels’ Brings Brie Larson Together With Iman Vellani and Teyonnah Parris
Additionally, “Haunted Mansion,” which was previously slated for August 11, will now be released on July 28.
“The Marvels” will now be opening two weekends before the Thanksgiving holiday period, when Disney is planning to release its animated musical “Wish.” Last year, Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” released on the second weekend of November and went on to steamroll all the Thanksgiving releases, including Disney’s “Strange World,” which flopped with just 37.9 million grossed in North America.
“Wakanda Forever,” by contrast, grossed 63.8 million during the five-day Thanksgiving weekend alone and grossed 453.6 million in North America.
“The Marvels...
- 2/17/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The biggest deal that occurred during the Sundance Film Festival wasn’t one that went down at the event itself. New Line Cinema emerged triumphant amid an intense bidding war to grab “Weapons” which will be the next film from “Barbarian” director Zach Cregger. Days later, New Line signed a first-look deal with the whole BoulderLight studio itself.
It was a strong statement, following some high-profile departures, that Warner Bros. Discovery is still in the scary movie business and that New Line remains “the house that Freddy built.”
Whether or not BoulderLight Pictures, run by J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, becomes the next Blumhouse or Atomic Monster, two entities that may just merge into a single 1600-lb gorilla of horror movie might, the deal is a sign that losing Walter Hamada – who, to be fair, had been running DC Films since 2018 – to Paramount and watching James Wan potentially make his...
It was a strong statement, following some high-profile departures, that Warner Bros. Discovery is still in the scary movie business and that New Line remains “the house that Freddy built.”
Whether or not BoulderLight Pictures, run by J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, becomes the next Blumhouse or Atomic Monster, two entities that may just merge into a single 1600-lb gorilla of horror movie might, the deal is a sign that losing Walter Hamada – who, to be fair, had been running DC Films since 2018 – to Paramount and watching James Wan potentially make his...
- 2/4/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Over the past decade, Lily James has distinguished herself by building one of the most varied resumes as any film actor her age. After getting her start on British television, James first became known to American audiences in 2012 when she joined the cast of “Downton Abbey” as the love-struck Lady Rose MacClare, a role that earned James two Screen Actors Guild Awards as a member of the show’s ensemble cast.
The actress quickly followed up that television triumph with one on the big screen in the title role of Disney’s live-action “Cinderella,” directed by Kenneth Branagh, which clearly proved her appeal to audiences of all ages. One of the most reliable screen presences in recent years, James showed enormous range in choosing her projects, from such crowd pleasers as “Baby Driver” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” to more intimate films as “The Dig” and “Little Woods,...
The actress quickly followed up that television triumph with one on the big screen in the title role of Disney’s live-action “Cinderella,” directed by Kenneth Branagh, which clearly proved her appeal to audiences of all ages. One of the most reliable screen presences in recent years, James showed enormous range in choosing her projects, from such crowd pleasers as “Baby Driver” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” to more intimate films as “The Dig” and “Little Woods,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Tom O'Brien
- Gold Derby
The Gotham Film & Media Institute on Monday has selected the films and series for its Project Market, a slate which IndieWire can exclusively reveal. Taking place during September’s Gotham Week at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the annual sales and development forum connects creators to distributors, financiers, and other industry decision-makers. It offers a look ahead at what could become the next buzzy films; “Moonlight” and “American Factory” are recent Oscar winners that were launched at past Project Market events.
This year’s lineup includes 65 fiction features and series, 60 nonfiction features and series, and 17 audio projects in various stages of development or production, including new projects from the producers of “Dopesick,” “Pose,” and “Sorry to Bother You.” For the first time since the pandemic, the annual event will include both in-person and virtual participation. In-person meetings run September 17-23, while virtual meetings will be held September 22-23.
“Being able...
This year’s lineup includes 65 fiction features and series, 60 nonfiction features and series, and 17 audio projects in various stages of development or production, including new projects from the producers of “Dopesick,” “Pose,” and “Sorry to Bother You.” For the first time since the pandemic, the annual event will include both in-person and virtual participation. In-person meetings run September 17-23, while virtual meetings will be held September 22-23.
“Being able...
- 8/1/2022
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
Award-winning film studio Neon officially launched a pro-choice campaign amid the imminent overturning of Roe v. Wade.
An official Neon statement called the campaign a response to attacks on reproductive rights in the United States, with sales directly benefitting accessible abortion healthcare. Neon is opening an online shop featuring pro-choice, anti-oppression artwork created in collaboration with award-winning artist Akiko Stehrenberger and three products featuring Neon releases “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” and “The Worst Person in the World.”
Products include a “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” Abortion Scene Print, a Scales of Justice by Akiko Stehrenberger Tee, and a Supreme Coat Hanger by Akiko Stehrenberger Tee, among others. Neon will donate 100 percent of all net proceeds from product sales to the National Network of Abortion Funds.
Neon additionally is making Céline Sciamma’s “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” and Nia DaCosta’s “Little Woods” films available at...
An official Neon statement called the campaign a response to attacks on reproductive rights in the United States, with sales directly benefitting accessible abortion healthcare. Neon is opening an online shop featuring pro-choice, anti-oppression artwork created in collaboration with award-winning artist Akiko Stehrenberger and three products featuring Neon releases “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” and “The Worst Person in the World.”
Products include a “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” Abortion Scene Print, a Scales of Justice by Akiko Stehrenberger Tee, and a Supreme Coat Hanger by Akiko Stehrenberger Tee, among others. Neon will donate 100 percent of all net proceeds from product sales to the National Network of Abortion Funds.
Neon additionally is making Céline Sciamma’s “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” and Nia DaCosta’s “Little Woods” films available at...
- 6/6/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Odin’s Eye Entertainment has boarded “In Vitro,” an elevated sci-fi thriller starring Ashley Zukerman (“Succession” ) and Talia Zucker (“Lake Mungo”).
Pic is co-directed by Tom McKeith and Will Howarth, whose debut feature, “Beast,” was nominated for best first feature at the Toronto Film Festival in 2015. Odin’s Eye will introduce the new film to buyers for the first time during the Cannes Market.
The narrative of “In Vitro” is set on a remote cattle property in the near future, where a woman (Zucker) and her husband (Zukerman) have been experimenting with biotechnology and developing illegal breeding methods. It’s a mostly isolated existence for the couple, but when a series of unsettling occurrences take place, the woman is faced with the disturbing reality of just how far her husband will go for love. McKeith and Howarth co-wrote the script with Zucker.
“In Vitro” is produced by Arcadia and Fictious. Arcadia...
Pic is co-directed by Tom McKeith and Will Howarth, whose debut feature, “Beast,” was nominated for best first feature at the Toronto Film Festival in 2015. Odin’s Eye will introduce the new film to buyers for the first time during the Cannes Market.
The narrative of “In Vitro” is set on a remote cattle property in the near future, where a woman (Zucker) and her husband (Zukerman) have been experimenting with biotechnology and developing illegal breeding methods. It’s a mostly isolated existence for the couple, but when a series of unsettling occurrences take place, the woman is faced with the disturbing reality of just how far her husband will go for love. McKeith and Howarth co-wrote the script with Zucker.
“In Vitro” is produced by Arcadia and Fictious. Arcadia...
- 5/18/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
“Montana Story,” the latest film from longtime co-directors Scott McGhee and David Siegel, opens on chickens.
It’s an apt first note for this pastoral story, where everyday life acts as a backdrop for wrenching character backstories. The script is a touch too novelistic and the ending rather predictable, but pitch-perfect performances keep this melodrama from slipping too far into mawkishness.
The titular story is one of two estranged, 20-something siblings reunited over their comatose father. At first only Cal, played by Owen Teague (“It”), shows up to get everything in order. He struggles to pay their longtime housekeeper, Valentina; to reconcile his father’s debts; and to re-home his beloved (but now ancient) childhood horse. A seismic shock arrives in the form of his sister, Erin (the excellent Haley Lu Richardson), from whom he hasn’t heard in seven years.
A harrowing act by their father spurred Erin’s departure,...
It’s an apt first note for this pastoral story, where everyday life acts as a backdrop for wrenching character backstories. The script is a touch too novelistic and the ending rather predictable, but pitch-perfect performances keep this melodrama from slipping too far into mawkishness.
The titular story is one of two estranged, 20-something siblings reunited over their comatose father. At first only Cal, played by Owen Teague (“It”), shows up to get everything in order. He struggles to pay their longtime housekeeper, Valentina; to reconcile his father’s debts; and to re-home his beloved (but now ancient) childhood horse. A seismic shock arrives in the form of his sister, Erin (the excellent Haley Lu Richardson), from whom he hasn’t heard in seven years.
A harrowing act by their father spurred Erin’s departure,...
- 5/13/2022
- by Lena Wilson
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lance Reddick (John Wick franchise), Teyana Taylor (Coming 2 America) and Laura Harrier (Hollywood) are the latest additions to 20th Century Studios’ White Men Can’t Jump reboot. They’re set to star alongside previously announced cast members Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls.
The film will offer a new take on Ron Shelton’s 1992 sports comedy, starring Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes and Rosie Perez, which saw Black and white basketball hustlers join forces to double their chances of winning money on the street courts and in a basketball tournament. Harlow is stepping into the role originated by Harrelson, with Walls taking on Snipes’, and Reddick playing Benji Allen, the father of Walls’ character Kamal. Benji is living with Ms and has been Kamal’s coach and support system since a very young age. Details with regard to the characters that Taylor and Harrier are playing have not been disclosed.
White...
The film will offer a new take on Ron Shelton’s 1992 sports comedy, starring Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes and Rosie Perez, which saw Black and white basketball hustlers join forces to double their chances of winning money on the street courts and in a basketball tournament. Harlow is stepping into the role originated by Harrelson, with Walls taking on Snipes’, and Reddick playing Benji Allen, the father of Walls’ character Kamal. Benji is living with Ms and has been Kamal’s coach and support system since a very young age. Details with regard to the characters that Taylor and Harrier are playing have not been disclosed.
White...
- 5/5/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
In a small move that might still spark some wild nerd speculation and theories about the MCU Phase 4, Marvel has swapped the release dates of both “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels.”
The third “Ant-Man” movie will now open in theaters Feb. 17, 2023, taking the slot previously occupied by “The Marvels,” while Brie Larson’s “Captain Marvel” sequel will now move into the slot previously held by “Ant-Man” on July 28, 2023.
Unchanged in between those is “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3,” which is still opening May 5, 2023. And of course there’s an untitled Marvel film slotted for Nov. 3, 2023.
Nia DaCosta is directing the “Captain Marvel” sequel that will pair Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers with Teyonah Parris as “WandaVision” star Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, who is yet to make her debut in the upcoming “Ms. Marvel” series.
“Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” is directed by Peyton Reed...
The third “Ant-Man” movie will now open in theaters Feb. 17, 2023, taking the slot previously occupied by “The Marvels,” while Brie Larson’s “Captain Marvel” sequel will now move into the slot previously held by “Ant-Man” on July 28, 2023.
Unchanged in between those is “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3,” which is still opening May 5, 2023. And of course there’s an untitled Marvel film slotted for Nov. 3, 2023.
Nia DaCosta is directing the “Captain Marvel” sequel that will pair Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers with Teyonah Parris as “WandaVision” star Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, who is yet to make her debut in the upcoming “Ms. Marvel” series.
“Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” is directed by Peyton Reed...
- 4/29/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
In 2020, the rights to the New York Times best-selling novel, “The Water Dancer” were sold to MGM, Plan B, Maceo-Lyn, and Harpo Films with the intention of making a big-screen adaptation. Now we’ve learned that Nia DaCosta, known for the indie “Little Woods” and the “Candyman” remake, has been named the director for the project.
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- 4/20/2022
- by Jamie Rogers
- The Playlist
‘Candyman (2021) helmer, Nia DaCosta has been set to direct an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ best-selling novel ‘The Water Dancer.’
Set prior to the pre–Civil War of the South. The story follows Hiram Walker, born into slavery, who lost his mother as a child and over time loses all memory of her. As a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but he’s saved from the depths by a mysterious power he never realized he had and struggles to understand.
The film will be produced by Maceo-Lyn, Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films.
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Winfrey had previously named the novel as her first Oprah’s Book Club selection in partnership with Apple, and the book has been named one of the best books...
Set prior to the pre–Civil War of the South. The story follows Hiram Walker, born into slavery, who lost his mother as a child and over time loses all memory of her. As a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but he’s saved from the depths by a mysterious power he never realized he had and struggles to understand.
The film will be produced by Maceo-Lyn, Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films.
Also in news – Vanessa Hudgens, Finn Wittrock, Jack Dylan Grazer amongst cast for feature Downtown Owl
Winfrey had previously named the novel as her first Oprah’s Book Club selection in partnership with Apple, and the book has been named one of the best books...
- 4/19/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Nia DaCosta is confirmed to direct the film adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ debut novel “The Water Dancer” for MGM, as reported on April 18.
“The Water Dancer” follows Young Hiram Walker, who was born into bondage, per an official synopsis. As a child, Hiram loses his mother and, over time, all memory of her. Now a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but is saved from the depths by a mysterious power he never realized he had and struggles to understand.
“The Water Dancer” was named Oprah Winfrey’s first Apple TV+ book club selection in 2019, and Winfrey is a producer on the adaptation with production company Harpo Films. Author Coates co-produces with Maceo-Lyn along with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment. “The Water Dancer” is the second film to be a collaboration between Coates and Plan B, following “Wrong Answer,” based on Rachel Aviv...
“The Water Dancer” follows Young Hiram Walker, who was born into bondage, per an official synopsis. As a child, Hiram loses his mother and, over time, all memory of her. Now a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but is saved from the depths by a mysterious power he never realized he had and struggles to understand.
“The Water Dancer” was named Oprah Winfrey’s first Apple TV+ book club selection in 2019, and Winfrey is a producer on the adaptation with production company Harpo Films. Author Coates co-produces with Maceo-Lyn along with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment. “The Water Dancer” is the second film to be a collaboration between Coates and Plan B, following “Wrong Answer,” based on Rachel Aviv...
- 4/18/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Nia DaCosta (Candyman) has been tapped to direct an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ 2019 debut novel The Water Dancer for MGM, Plan B, Harpo Films and Maceo-Lyn.
Coates’ #1 New York Times bestseller follows Young Hiram Walker, who was born into bondage. As a child, he loses his mother and over time loses all memory of her. Now a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but is saved from the depths by a mysterious power he never realized he had and struggles to understand.
Oprah Winfrey named The Water Dancer as her first Oprah’s Book Club selection in partnership with Apple. It has also been named one of the best books of the year by such publications as Time, NPR, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Vanity Fair and Esquire. The title from Random House imprint One World has over a million copies in print.
Coates’ #1 New York Times bestseller follows Young Hiram Walker, who was born into bondage. As a child, he loses his mother and over time loses all memory of her. Now a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but is saved from the depths by a mysterious power he never realized he had and struggles to understand.
Oprah Winfrey named The Water Dancer as her first Oprah’s Book Club selection in partnership with Apple. It has also been named one of the best books of the year by such publications as Time, NPR, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Vanity Fair and Esquire. The title from Random House imprint One World has over a million copies in print.
- 4/18/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Nia DaCosta will direct the feature film adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ best-selling novel “The Water Dancer.” The film is being backed by Metro Goldwyn Mayer and will be produced by Maceo-Lyn, Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films.
DaCosta directed last year’s horror hit “Candyman” and is also stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with her next feature, the upcoming “The Marvels.” Her first film, “Little Woods,” starred Tessa Thompson and Lily James and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2018 before getting released theatrically by Neon.
“The Water Dancer” is a surrealist story that unfolds in the pre–Civil War South. It follows Hiram Walker, born into slavery, who lost his mother as a child and over time loses all memory of her. As a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but he’s saved from the...
DaCosta directed last year’s horror hit “Candyman” and is also stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with her next feature, the upcoming “The Marvels.” Her first film, “Little Woods,” starred Tessa Thompson and Lily James and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2018 before getting released theatrically by Neon.
“The Water Dancer” is a surrealist story that unfolds in the pre–Civil War South. It follows Hiram Walker, born into slavery, who lost his mother as a child and over time loses all memory of her. As a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but he’s saved from the...
- 4/18/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
“Candyman” director Nia DaCosta has found her next film and has been set to direct an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ book “The Water Dancer” for MGM.
Coates adapted the script based on his #1 New York Times Bestselling Novel of the same name. The film adaptation is being produced by Coates’ Maceo-Lyn, Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films.
“The Water Dancer” follows Hiram Walker, born into bondage. As a child, he loses his mother and, over time, loses all memory of her. Now a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but is saved from the depths by a mysterious power he never realized he had and struggles to understand.
“The Water Dancer” was a selection of Oprah’s Book Club and has over a million copies in print. The book was published by One World, an imprint of Random House.
Coates adapted the script based on his #1 New York Times Bestselling Novel of the same name. The film adaptation is being produced by Coates’ Maceo-Lyn, Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films.
“The Water Dancer” follows Hiram Walker, born into bondage. As a child, he loses his mother and, over time, loses all memory of her. Now a young man, Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but is saved from the depths by a mysterious power he never realized he had and struggles to understand.
“The Water Dancer” was a selection of Oprah’s Book Club and has over a million copies in print. The book was published by One World, an imprint of Random House.
- 4/18/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Actress Tessa Thompson, aka 'Valkyrie' in the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe' films including the upcoming feature "Thor: Love and Thunder", is the new 'face' of "Armani Beauty", appearing in current campaigns for 'Luminous Silk Foundation' and 'Lip Power' lipstick, photographed by Mikael Jansson:
Thompson's film breakthrough came with leading roles in Tina Mabry's independent drama film "Mississippi Damned" (2009) and Tyler Perry's drama film "For Colored Girls" (2010). She then gained favorable notices for early performances in the comedy-drama "Dear White People" (2014) and as civil rights activist 'Diane Nash' in Ava DuVernay’s historical drama "Selma" (2014).
Thompson gained mainstream attention for her roles in franchise films, playing 'Bianca Taylor' in the sport dramas "Creed" (2015) and "Creed II" (2018), and for her starring role as 'Valkyrie' in the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe' superhero films "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017), "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), and the upcoming "Thor: Love and Thunder" (2022), as well as her...
Thompson's film breakthrough came with leading roles in Tina Mabry's independent drama film "Mississippi Damned" (2009) and Tyler Perry's drama film "For Colored Girls" (2010). She then gained favorable notices for early performances in the comedy-drama "Dear White People" (2014) and as civil rights activist 'Diane Nash' in Ava DuVernay’s historical drama "Selma" (2014).
Thompson gained mainstream attention for her roles in franchise films, playing 'Bianca Taylor' in the sport dramas "Creed" (2015) and "Creed II" (2018), and for her starring role as 'Valkyrie' in the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe' superhero films "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017), "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), and the upcoming "Thor: Love and Thunder" (2022), as well as her...
- 3/9/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Journalists call it “burying the lede.” Universal’s “Candyman” opened at #1 to $22.3 million, beating its $15 million opening-weekend expectations by nearly 50 percent. Headlines trumpeted the impressive achievement, especially in a time when the box office is still struggling to right itself in a pandemic.
However, the biggest news belongs to its history-making director, Nia DaCosta. She is the first Black female director to have a #1 film at the box office. It’s unlikely to be her last; she’s in preproduction on “The Marvels,” the first sequel to “Captain Marvel” — another couple of firsts, as a Black woman hired as a Marvel Studios director and as the highest-budgeted film directed by a Black woman.
Ava DuVernay was the first Black woman to helm a $100-million picture when she directed Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” in 2016, but she remains an outlier: Even as industry inclusion initiatives abound, Black women are still...
However, the biggest news belongs to its history-making director, Nia DaCosta. She is the first Black female director to have a #1 film at the box office. It’s unlikely to be her last; she’s in preproduction on “The Marvels,” the first sequel to “Captain Marvel” — another couple of firsts, as a Black woman hired as a Marvel Studios director and as the highest-budgeted film directed by a Black woman.
Ava DuVernay was the first Black woman to helm a $100-million picture when she directed Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” in 2016, but she remains an outlier: Even as industry inclusion initiatives abound, Black women are still...
- 8/30/2021
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
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