Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role, is a reboot of the 1989 Patrick Swayze film of the same name. Helmed by Doug Liman, the story has been written by Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry.
Standout performances by Gyllenhaal, and Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, and positive word of mouth have roused the interest of the audience. Additionally, the music and film score have also become one of the biggest talking points since the film was released recently.
Gyllenhaal plays Dalton in the film (Source: Road House) All the songs that feature on Road House
The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Elwood Dalton, a former UFC champion. He easily sinks into the role that Patrick Swayze played in the original. Reboots can be a hit or a miss in most cases, but in this case, it lands firmly on the side of the former.
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Standout performances by Gyllenhaal, and Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, and positive word of mouth have roused the interest of the audience. Additionally, the music and film score have also become one of the biggest talking points since the film was released recently.
Gyllenhaal plays Dalton in the film (Source: Road House) All the songs that feature on Road House
The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Elwood Dalton, a former UFC champion. He easily sinks into the role that Patrick Swayze played in the original. Reboots can be a hit or a miss in most cases, but in this case, it lands firmly on the side of the former.
Suggested“It has more...
- 3/21/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Once Upon A One More Time is one of the first Britney Spears-backed projects following the termination of her 13-year conservatorship.
Helmed by directors and choreographers Keone and Mari Madrid, with an original story by Jon Hartmere, the musical comedy is slated to open on June 22 at the Marquis Theater and will feature hits like “Oops I Did It Again,” “Lucky,” “Circus” and “Toxic.”
Ahead of its Broadway run, Once Upon a One More Time attempted a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago beginning in 2019. Initially set for the James M. Nederlander Theatre in October, it would be delayed, and the opening rescheduled for April 2020. But in March, the pandemic shut down the theater industry, with the show’s producers eventually deciding to cancel the planned engagement altogether.
Once Upon a One More Time would make its eventual world premiere in December 2021 at Washington, D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre Company — nearly...
Helmed by directors and choreographers Keone and Mari Madrid, with an original story by Jon Hartmere, the musical comedy is slated to open on June 22 at the Marquis Theater and will feature hits like “Oops I Did It Again,” “Lucky,” “Circus” and “Toxic.”
Ahead of its Broadway run, Once Upon a One More Time attempted a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago beginning in 2019. Initially set for the James M. Nederlander Theatre in October, it would be delayed, and the opening rescheduled for April 2020. But in March, the pandemic shut down the theater industry, with the show’s producers eventually deciding to cancel the planned engagement altogether.
Once Upon a One More Time would make its eventual world premiere in December 2021 at Washington, D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre Company — nearly...
- 5/15/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 2021, Juneteenth, the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans, was established as a federal holiday, and with new holidays to celebrate, there are new opportunities for holiday movies, of course. From director Dawn Wilkinson (“A Nashville Christmas Carol”) and writers Matt Allen (“Mighty Oak”), Lisa Mathis and Krista Suh, comes “Block Party,” a summer family comedy that’s ostensibly themed around Juneteenth.
The connection to Juneteenth feels tenuous at best, as characters continually name-check the holiday but never stop to explain or discuss the meaning of the celebration. The script assumes that the audience is familiar with the holiday and its importance, which is perhaps a heartening sign that Juneteenth doesn’t need to be explained anymore, but most great holiday films at least touch on the significant themes of the holiday (e.g. “the true meaning of Christmas”).
“Block Party” feels strangely divorced from what Juneteenth actually signifies,...
The connection to Juneteenth feels tenuous at best, as characters continually name-check the holiday but never stop to explain or discuss the meaning of the celebration. The script assumes that the audience is familiar with the holiday and its importance, which is perhaps a heartening sign that Juneteenth doesn’t need to be explained anymore, but most great holiday films at least touch on the significant themes of the holiday (e.g. “the true meaning of Christmas”).
“Block Party” feels strangely divorced from what Juneteenth actually signifies,...
- 6/7/2022
- by Katie Walsh
- The Wrap
Ryan Lambie Apr 12, 2017
Kevin Spacey turns into a cat. Christopher Walken. We take a closer look at the Kafka-esque comedy, Nine Lives..
“When Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from troubled dreams, he found himself changed into a monstrous cockroach in his bed.”
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So goes the first line in Franz Kafka’s classic short story, Metamorphosis - a tiny, existential drama subject to all kinds of interpretations since its publication in 1915. Even that famous opening line is open to interpretation, as this Guardian piece points out: did Kafka really mean that poor, unfortunate Gregor woke up as a cockroach, another kind of insect, or something else entirely? The German phrase he uses, “Ungeheuren Ungeziefer” loosely translates to “enormous vermin.”
Whatever Gregor becomes, it’s something pitiful and helpless; he can no longer work, and gradually, he’s shunned by his own family.
Kevin Spacey turns into a cat. Christopher Walken. We take a closer look at the Kafka-esque comedy, Nine Lives..
“When Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from troubled dreams, he found himself changed into a monstrous cockroach in his bed.”
See related Nintendo Famicom Mini: examining Japan's tiny console
So goes the first line in Franz Kafka’s classic short story, Metamorphosis - a tiny, existential drama subject to all kinds of interpretations since its publication in 1915. Even that famous opening line is open to interpretation, as this Guardian piece points out: did Kafka really mean that poor, unfortunate Gregor woke up as a cockroach, another kind of insect, or something else entirely? The German phrase he uses, “Ungeheuren Ungeziefer” loosely translates to “enormous vermin.”
Whatever Gregor becomes, it’s something pitiful and helpless; he can no longer work, and gradually, he’s shunned by his own family.
- 4/10/2017
- Den of Geek
Clip It: Each day, Jon Davis looks at the world of trailers, featurettes, and clips and puts it all in perspective. My close, personal friend, screenwriter Matt Allen used to work for Steven Seagal when Matt was in college. Matt's Steven Seagal stories are incredible. One of my favorite ones is Matt and Steven Seagal were at lunch at Spago's. This was 1989, and a little movie called Batman was about to come out. Seagal was certain that Batman was going to flop because Seagal felt like he could destroy Michael Keaton with his pinkie toe, and no one would turn out to see a movie with a wimp like Micheal Keaton. In the year 2016, you might think Seagal's point of view is reasonable because 1989 is far from the era of super heroes we're in now. But you would be wrong. Back then, even if tracking isn't as sophisticated as it is now,...
- 8/18/2016
- by Jon Davis
- Hitfix
This week's final installmentincluded a performance by the Broadway cast of Something Rotten, includingCatherine Brunell, Will Chase,Josh Grisetti,Leslie Kritzer,Rob McClure,Andre Ward,Matt Allen,Max Clayton,Eric Giancola,David Hibbard,Jenny Hill,Leah Hofmann,Aaron Kaburick,Tari Kelly,Beth JohnsonNicely, Brian Olgilvie,Aleks Pevec,Eric Sciotto, andMarisha Wallace. Watch highlights below, as they perform 'God, I Hate Shakespeare,' 'Right Hand Man,' 'I Love the Way,' and 'Will Power.'...
- 8/11/2016
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
This week's event will feature The Phantom Of The Opera Laird Mackintosh, Ali Ewoldt, Jordan Donica Something Rotten Catherine Brunell, Will Chase, Josh Grisetti, Leslie Kritzer, Rob McClure, Andre Ward, Matt Allen, Max Clayton, Eric Giancola, David Hibbard, Jenny Hill, Leah Hofmann, Aaron Kaburick, Tari Kelly, Beth Johnson Nicely, Brian Olgilvie, Aleks Pevec, Eric Sciotto, Marisha Wallace Cagney Jeremy Benton, Robert Creighton, Danette Holden, Freddie Kimmel, Joel Newsome, Matt Perri, Bruce Sabath, Josh Walden, Ellen Zolezzi Ruthless Tori Murray, Kim Maresca, Rita McKenzie, Paul Pecorino...
- 8/9/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Clip It: Each day, Jon Davis looks at the world of trailers, featurettes, and clips and puts it all in perspective. Chances are, you've already made plans to see the Nine Lives movie with all your friends and family. For all I know, you're probably in line to see it right now. It has everything any movie needs. Giant buildings. Christopher Walken. Cats. And if that doesn't sell you, none of what I'm about to tell you will sell you either. Technically, I worked on this script. This would be news to anyone involved, and it really is a technicality. In the screenwriter profession, a lot of screenwriters — not all, but a lot — have their own writing groups amongst friends where we share what we are working on and give each other notes. In fact, sometimes we even go on retreats. Such was the case when my friends Matt Allen...
- 8/2/2016
- by Jon Davis
- Hitfix
Exclusive: In a pre-emptive mid-six- against seven-figure deal, Universal has acquired an untitled action comedy pitch for Chris Morgan Productions, I’ve learned. Matt Allen and Chris Borrelli will pen the script based on their pitch — whose logline is being kept tightly under wraps. However, I’m told by a person close to the project that it has the potential of becoming an action comedy tentpole. Both writers have a long relationship with Fast & Furious franchise writer Morgan. He’ll produce via his Universal-based banner.
Borrelli and Allen’s stars have been steadily rising. Borrelli recently collaborated with Morgan on Lionsgate’s The Vatican Tapes with Borrelli writing the script and the two producing alongside Chris Cowles and Lakeshore Entertainment. It hits theaters February 27.
Borrelli’s script Wake is starting production in February with John Pogue directing for Benaroya Pictures with Exclusive Media, Dmg, and Circle of Confusion producing. His...
Borrelli and Allen’s stars have been steadily rising. Borrelli recently collaborated with Morgan on Lionsgate’s The Vatican Tapes with Borrelli writing the script and the two producing alongside Chris Cowles and Lakeshore Entertainment. It hits theaters February 27.
Borrelli’s script Wake is starting production in February with John Pogue directing for Benaroya Pictures with Exclusive Media, Dmg, and Circle of Confusion producing. His...
- 12/3/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Chicago – In our latest true-story edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 35 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new film “Soul Surfer” with AnnaSophia Robb, Carrie Underwood, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt!
“Soul Surfer” also stars Sonya Balmores, Chris Brochu, Christie Brooke, David Chokachi, Kelly Crean, Yasmin Dar, Irie Driscoll, Faith Fay, John Mitchell Fultz, Cody Gomes, Kim Morgan Greene, Dutch Hofstetter and Tiffany Hofstetter from writer and director Sean McNamara.
To win your free pass to the advance Chicago screening of “Soul Surfer” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just answer our question below. That’s it! This screening is on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. Directions to enter this Hookup and immediately win can be found beneath the graphic below.
The movie poster for “Soul Surfer” with Carrie Underwood, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt.
Image credit: FilmDistrict
Here is the...
“Soul Surfer” also stars Sonya Balmores, Chris Brochu, Christie Brooke, David Chokachi, Kelly Crean, Yasmin Dar, Irie Driscoll, Faith Fay, John Mitchell Fultz, Cody Gomes, Kim Morgan Greene, Dutch Hofstetter and Tiffany Hofstetter from writer and director Sean McNamara.
To win your free pass to the advance Chicago screening of “Soul Surfer” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just answer our question below. That’s it! This screening is on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. Directions to enter this Hookup and immediately win can be found beneath the graphic below.
The movie poster for “Soul Surfer” with Carrie Underwood, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt.
Image credit: FilmDistrict
Here is the...
- 3/31/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Starring Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, AnnaSophia Robb, Lorraine Nicholson (Jack.s daughter), Kevin Sorbo and in her film debut, Carrie Underwood.
Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.
The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid.
In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany.s feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others.
Bethany (Robb) was born to surf. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic, sun-drenched, surfer girl.s life on the Kauai Coast,...
Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.
The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid.
In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany.s feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others.
Bethany (Robb) was born to surf. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic, sun-drenched, surfer girl.s life on the Kauai Coast,...
- 3/15/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
FilmDistrict has released a new poster for their upcoming film Soul Surfer, which tell the true story of Bethany Hamilton, the 13-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack. There's a trailer that's been released for the film, if you haven't seen it yet check it out here. The movie is being directed by Sean McNamara and stars Anna Sophia Robb as Bethany, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood.
Official Plot Synopsis:
Oul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life,...
Official Plot Synopsis:
Oul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life,...
- 2/12/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
[1] Earlier this month, a in-house promotional teaser trailer leaked [2] for Soul Surfer, a drama about young, teenage surfer girl (played by Bridge To Terabithia/Race To Witch Mountain's AnnaSophia Robb) who "summons the courage to go back into the ocean after losing an arm in a shark attack." When I posted the teaser, I was kind of weirded out that it contained no hint of a shark attack -- the teaser made it out like the film is just a happy-go-lucky story about a teenage girl surfer. The new full length trailer which has premiered on EW [3] (via FirstShowing [4]) gives audiences the full reveal of what this story is really about. That and a really cheesy speech from Carrie Underwood. Written and directed by Sean McNamara (Bring it On: Fight To The Finish, Into The Blue 2: The Reef, Bratz, 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain), the film co-starring Dennis Quaid,...
- 1/28/2011
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
Here's a new full trailer for the film Soul Surfer, which is based on the inspiring true story of Bethany Hamilton, the 13-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack. After the incident, she continued to surf, and eventually competed and won several professional championships.
The movie is being directed by Sean McNamara and stars Anna Sophia Robb as Bethany, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood.
Check out the full trailer for the movie below and let us know what you think!
Official Plot Synopsis:
Oul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the...
The movie is being directed by Sean McNamara and stars Anna Sophia Robb as Bethany, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood.
Check out the full trailer for the movie below and let us know what you think!
Official Plot Synopsis:
Oul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the...
- 1/28/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Welcome to the latest entry in our regular feature here at Blogomatic3000, where – in association with the folks at Sky Movies HD – we take a look at some of the films premiering on Sky Movies and Sky Box-Office this month
Four Christmases airs on Sky Premiere/HD from 10am today.
Stars: Vince Vaughan, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Jon Voight, Jon Favreau, Mary Steenburgen | Written by Matt Allen, Caleb Wilson | Directed by Seth Gordon
Kicking off the mince pie chomping festive period on Sky Movies is Four Christmases starring Vince Vaughan and Reese Witherspoon. Having done everything in their power to avoid Christmas with their families for the past 3 years of their relationship, Brad and Kate are look forward to another stress free Christmas in Fiji. However, things don’t quite go as planned and they end up having to visit each of their parents enduring each of heir crazy families,...
Four Christmases airs on Sky Premiere/HD from 10am today.
Stars: Vince Vaughan, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Jon Voight, Jon Favreau, Mary Steenburgen | Written by Matt Allen, Caleb Wilson | Directed by Seth Gordon
Kicking off the mince pie chomping festive period on Sky Movies is Four Christmases starring Vince Vaughan and Reese Witherspoon. Having done everything in their power to avoid Christmas with their families for the past 3 years of their relationship, Brad and Kate are look forward to another stress free Christmas in Fiji. However, things don’t quite go as planned and they end up having to visit each of their parents enduring each of heir crazy families,...
- 12/3/2010
- by Rob
- Nerdly
Two weeks ago, we heard news that a pregnancy guidebook, What to Expect When You're Expecting, is being turned into a film. In my response, I predicted that we'd also eventually get an adaptation of the book's sequel, What to Expect: The First Year. But now it seems someone will beat Lionsgate to the punch on that idea, because DreamWorks is already developing a movie based on a parenting guide.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio bought the rights to an upcoming book called Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year. The guide will be adapted by Four Christmases scribes Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson as a comedy (as opposed to a horror film, which some of us might presume it to be). And just so you know, this has some prestige attached: three-time Oscar-nominee Walter F. Parkes (Awakenings) is producing with Laurie MacDonald...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio bought the rights to an upcoming book called Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year. The guide will be adapted by Four Christmases scribes Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson as a comedy (as opposed to a horror film, which some of us might presume it to be). And just so you know, this has some prestige attached: three-time Oscar-nominee Walter F. Parkes (Awakenings) is producing with Laurie MacDonald...
- 1/29/2010
- by Christopher Campbell
- Cinematical
More proof that today is a poopy day when it comes to news, The Hollywood Reporter has the low down on Dreamworks aquiring the rights to Eat, Sleep, Poop which is a guidebook on babies or something like that.THR has more:DreamWorks has picked up the rights to "Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year" for producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald to adapt into a feature comedy. Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson, who penned the Vince Vaughn-Reese Witherspoon comedy "Four Christmases," are on board to write. "Poop" is a witty guidebook by Beverly Hills-based pediatrician Scott W. Cohen. Scribner is publishing the book March 30. The first book of a planned series is a common sense guide for parents with newborns. It also follows Cohen's experiences raising his own child, which in many ways defied much of what he learned in medical school...
- 1/28/2010
- LRMonline.com
Sadly, the upcoming book Eat, Sleep, Poop is not a faux-self-help memoir penned by me, about living in New York during my Roarin' 20s. This is especially sad because the parenting book, which was written by Beverly Hills-based pediatrician Scott W. Cohen and won't be on stands until March 30, is going to become a movie. A Movie. DreamWorks has enlisted Matt Allen and Caleb Winston (Four Christmases) to write it. Quick, PoopWatchers, let's help them decide how much to focus on each of these three essential life activities. As a relentless night owl, I'd personally go Eat, Poop, Sleep, even...
- 1/28/2010
- by Annie Barrett
- EW.com - PopWatch
Just two weeks ago, Lionsgate announced that they will be making a movie based on Heidi Murkoff's best-seller "What to Expect When You're Expecting." Now, The Hollywood Reporter says DreamWorks has picked up the film rights to "Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year." Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson, who wrote Four Christmases , will pen the script for the comedy, to be produced by Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald. Here's how pediatrician Scott W. Cohen's March 30th release is described: Written during award-winning pediatrician Dr. Scott W. Cohen.s first year as a father, this book is the only one to combine two invaluable .on the job. perspectives.the doctor.s and the new parent.s.The result is a refreshingly engaging and...
- 1/28/2010
- Comingsoon.net
DreamWorks has picked up the film rights to "Eat, Sleep, Poop" says The Hollywood Reporter. Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson ("Four Christmases"") will pen the script which will adapt the self-help guide into a feature comedy.
Beverly Hills-based pediatrician Scott W. Cohen penned the common sense guide for parents with newborns, and follows his experiences raising his own child which defied much of what he learned in medical school.
Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald will produce.
Beverly Hills-based pediatrician Scott W. Cohen penned the common sense guide for parents with newborns, and follows his experiences raising his own child which defied much of what he learned in medical school.
Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald will produce.
- 1/28/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Trend alert! Baby books are suddenly big business in Hollywood, and not just because spoiled stars need treating like infants. Nope, following hot on Lionsgate buying up What To Expect When You're Expecting, DreamWorks has plucked comic child-rearing manual Eat, Sleep, Poop from the bookshelf.Poop was penned by Beverly Hills pediatrician Scott W Cohen, who found that his views on how to raise a child changed when he had one of his own. He channelled his experiences into his work and ultimately into the book when he pitched it to one of his patients, an executive at a comedy production company. In La! Who'd-a thunk it, eh?And now DreamWorks producers Laurie MacDonald and Walter Parkes are trying to turn it into a comedy movie, hiring Four Christmases writers Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson to pump out the script. Let the jokes begin about new films being "birthed" right…...
- 1/28/2010
- EmpireOnline
DreamWorks has picked up the rights to "Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year" for producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald to adapt into a feature comedy.
Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson, who penned the Vince Vaughn-Reese Witherspoon comedy "Four Christmases," are on board to write.
"Poop" is a witty guidebook by Beverly Hills-based pediatrician Scott W. Cohen. Scribner is publishing the book March 30.
The first book of a planned series is a common sense guide for parents with newborns. It also follows Cohen's experiences raising his own child, which in many ways defied much of what he learned in medical school and ultimately altered how he advises his patients.
One of Cohen's patients was the wife of Chris Fenton, a principal at comedy production outfit H2F and a father of three-year-old twins. The doctor pitched a book idea to Fenton, who...
Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson, who penned the Vince Vaughn-Reese Witherspoon comedy "Four Christmases," are on board to write.
"Poop" is a witty guidebook by Beverly Hills-based pediatrician Scott W. Cohen. Scribner is publishing the book March 30.
The first book of a planned series is a common sense guide for parents with newborns. It also follows Cohen's experiences raising his own child, which in many ways defied much of what he learned in medical school and ultimately altered how he advises his patients.
One of Cohen's patients was the wife of Chris Fenton, a principal at comedy production outfit H2F and a father of three-year-old twins. The doctor pitched a book idea to Fenton, who...
- 1/27/2010
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chicago – How has Vince Vaughn become one of the most boring actors in America? It has little to do with his performances and everything to do with his career choices. Sure, Vaughn has pretty much made a habit out of playing the exact same guy since “Wedding Crashers”: a fast-talking, self-absorbed, overgrown adolescent whose funniest quips are delivered under the breath and between punch-lines. Since you’re never sure what will come out of his mouth next, he’s consistently entertaining to watch, but the vehicles he chooses have become increasingly uninspired.
Blu-Ray Rating: 1.5/5.0
“Four Christmases” is a particularly obnoxious holiday offering, primarily because its filmmakers are convinced that they’ve created something that people can relate to. The film centers on a couple who routinely make up excuses to avoid spending the holidays with family. But when they enter the airport on their way to Fiji (foreshadowing Vaughn...
Blu-Ray Rating: 1.5/5.0
“Four Christmases” is a particularly obnoxious holiday offering, primarily because its filmmakers are convinced that they’ve created something that people can relate to. The film centers on a couple who routinely make up excuses to avoid spending the holidays with family. But when they enter the airport on their way to Fiji (foreshadowing Vaughn...
- 11/25/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Seen on: November 27, 2008
The players: Director: Seth Gordon, Writers: Caleb Wilson, Matt Allen, Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, Cast: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Noah Munck, Haley Hallak, Robert Duvall
Facts of interest: Gordon also directed "The King of Kong."
The plot: Every year, Kate and Brad go on vacation to avoid spending Christmas with their families. This year however, they accidentally find themselves paying a visit to all of them.
Our thoughts: Seth Gordon’s “Four Christmases” is not exactly a glorious feast, but then again, the movie isn’t that terrible either. The film’s story line is forgettable and most of the gags are too cheap to really impress, but a fast-paced plot and a bunch of refreshing performances make it a lot easier to sit through this comedy than expected.
The players: Director: Seth Gordon, Writers: Caleb Wilson, Matt Allen, Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, Cast: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Noah Munck, Haley Hallak, Robert Duvall
Facts of interest: Gordon also directed "The King of Kong."
The plot: Every year, Kate and Brad go on vacation to avoid spending Christmas with their families. This year however, they accidentally find themselves paying a visit to all of them.
Our thoughts: Seth Gordon’s “Four Christmases” is not exactly a glorious feast, but then again, the movie isn’t that terrible either. The film’s story line is forgettable and most of the gags are too cheap to really impress, but a fast-paced plot and a bunch of refreshing performances make it a lot easier to sit through this comedy than expected.
- 11/28/2008
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
2 Days in Paris Release Date: Nov. 26
Director: Seth Gordon
Writers: Matt Allen, Caleb Wilson, Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Cinematographer: Jeffrey L. Kimball
Starring: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Jon Voight, Mary Steenburgen
Studio/Running Time: New Line Cinema, 82 mins.
Proving that quantity does not equal quality, director Seth Gordon (The King of Kong) presents Four Christmases, a weak, soulless holiday film in spite of its inclusion of five previous Oscar winners.
Director: Seth Gordon
Writers: Matt Allen, Caleb Wilson, Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Cinematographer: Jeffrey L. Kimball
Starring: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Jon Voight, Mary Steenburgen
Studio/Running Time: New Line Cinema, 82 mins.
Proving that quantity does not equal quality, director Seth Gordon (The King of Kong) presents Four Christmases, a weak, soulless holiday film in spite of its inclusion of five previous Oscar winners.
- 11/25/2008
- Pastemagazine.com
This is how uninspired I am by November: it’s taken me till halfway through the month to tell you how “psyched” I am for what they’re offering us to kick off the holiday season. How depressing is that? I found 3 to be truly excited about, but I’m having to fake it a bit for these last 2. Here’s 5 reasons why I’d like to be excited about No. 5 (but am having trouble with): Four Christmases [opens wide November 26]. 1. I love Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, I think they’re both very funny, and I’m eager to see what kind of comedic chemistry they have together. On the other hand, the trailer (watch it at the official site) seems to indicate that the “humor” is mostly of the pratfall and general debasement variety. I’d love for this not to be Meet the Parents Times Four, but somehow I...
- 11/17/2008
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn-starrer dramedy "Four Christmases" has just uncovered its first trailer. An elaboration from the previously-released TV spot, the trailer brings viewers into the craziness the main characters, Kate and Brad, have to deal with from each of their four families. Meeting their estranged parents' family, the pair faces obnoxious brothers, mother's boy toy and throwing-up babies as well.
A Christmas-themed movie from New Line Cinema, "Christmases" follows a young couple who has managed to spend their Christmas Day with their families for years. This time, they have planned to have a tropical vacation. But, in a twisting event, all planes leaving the city are canceled and their families find out about it. Now, they have to bear one Christmas day with their estranged parents and their new families going from one household to another.
Directed by Seth Gordon, the comedy flick set for November 26 release...
A Christmas-themed movie from New Line Cinema, "Christmases" follows a young couple who has managed to spend their Christmas Day with their families for years. This time, they have planned to have a tropical vacation. But, in a twisting event, all planes leaving the city are canceled and their families find out about it. Now, they have to bear one Christmas day with their estranged parents and their new families going from one household to another.
Directed by Seth Gordon, the comedy flick set for November 26 release...
- 9/13/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
TORONTO -- Walter Hamada, previously a partner at management and production firm H2F Entertainment, has joined New Line Cinema as senior vp production.
Hamada spent the past four years as Chris Fenton's producing partner at H2F, helping build the careers of such Fenton writer clients as Chris Morgan (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift), Rob McKittrick (Waiting), Greg Coolidge (Employee of the Month), Brad Gann (Invincible) and Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson (New Line's upcoming Four Christmases).
He also set up a number of projects during his time at H2F including New Line's Mancrush and Catfight, as well as Cox Blocker at Paramount, which has Seann William Scott and Topher Grace attached to star, Tough Love with Ice Cube attached to star and Thomas Carter attached to direct for Dimension, and the supernatural thriller Whisper for Gold Circle Films.
Fenton expects to name a new producing partner in the immediate future.
Hamada began his career as an assistant at TriStar Pictures where he ultimately served as vp production for Columbia Pictures, oversaw development and production of such films as The Big Hit, Godzilla and SWAT. Before helping to form H2F, Hamada also ran development for MBST Entertainment.
Hamada spent the past four years as Chris Fenton's producing partner at H2F, helping build the careers of such Fenton writer clients as Chris Morgan (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift), Rob McKittrick (Waiting), Greg Coolidge (Employee of the Month), Brad Gann (Invincible) and Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson (New Line's upcoming Four Christmases).
He also set up a number of projects during his time at H2F including New Line's Mancrush and Catfight, as well as Cox Blocker at Paramount, which has Seann William Scott and Topher Grace attached to star, Tough Love with Ice Cube attached to star and Thomas Carter attached to direct for Dimension, and the supernatural thriller Whisper for Gold Circle Films.
Fenton expects to name a new producing partner in the immediate future.
Hamada began his career as an assistant at TriStar Pictures where he ultimately served as vp production for Columbia Pictures, oversaw development and production of such films as The Big Hit, Godzilla and SWAT. Before helping to form H2F, Hamada also ran development for MBST Entertainment.
- 9/14/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon are in final negotiations to star in New Line Cinema's comedy Four Christmases.
In the film, Vaughn and Witherspoon will play a couple who struggle to visit all four of their divorced parents' homes during the Christmas holidays.
The project is based on a screenplay by Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson. Producing are Spyglass Entertainment's Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum and Jon Glickman. Vaughn and Witherspoon also will produce.
A director is not yet attached to the project, which is expected to be produced for release during fourth-quarter 2008.
New Line production president Toby Emmerich and production executives Mark Kaufman and Michael Disco will oversee the project for the company.
Christmases originally was picked up as a spec and set up at Sony Pictures, which eyed it for holiday release in 2004, but the project was put into turnaround when it conflicted with another holiday comedy, Revolution's Christmas With the Kranks. New Line picked it up in the fall with Adam Shankman attached to direct.
In the film, Vaughn and Witherspoon will play a couple who struggle to visit all four of their divorced parents' homes during the Christmas holidays.
The project is based on a screenplay by Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson. Producing are Spyglass Entertainment's Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum and Jon Glickman. Vaughn and Witherspoon also will produce.
A director is not yet attached to the project, which is expected to be produced for release during fourth-quarter 2008.
New Line production president Toby Emmerich and production executives Mark Kaufman and Michael Disco will oversee the project for the company.
Christmases originally was picked up as a spec and set up at Sony Pictures, which eyed it for holiday release in 2004, but the project was put into turnaround when it conflicted with another holiday comedy, Revolution's Christmas With the Kranks. New Line picked it up in the fall with Adam Shankman attached to direct.
- 7/27/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar-winning Shrek director Vicky Jenson is in final negotiations to direct Four Christmases for New Line Cinema. The holiday comedy revolves around a young married couple, both children of divorced parents, who have to attend four different Christmas Day family celebrations. Spyglass Entertainment is producing based on a spec screenplay by Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson. "I've always been a big fan of dysfunctional family comedies in (the) vein of Annie Hall, Home for the Holidays and Flirting With Disaster," Jenson said. "I come from a big, messed-up family, so I get that big, messed-up family world with all its humor and discomfort; it's right up my alley." Jenson is the latest animation director to tackle live action following impressive boxoffice results with Shrek, which grossed $267.6 million, and DreamWorks' Oscar-nominated Shark Tale, which captured $160.8 million.
Walter Hamada, Jonathan Hung and Chris Fenton, formerly of MBST Entertainment, have departed the company and set up a new management/production company, H2F Entertainment. Among them, the trio rep 43 writers, 10 directors and 10 actors, including writers Greg Coolidge (Sorority Boys), Chris Morgan (Cellular), Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson (Four Christmases), Michael Weiss (Around the World in 80 Days), Ed Horowitz (Exit Wounds), the Wheat brothers (Pitch Black) and Gregg Rossen and Brian Sawyer (Diesel Debutante); writer-directors Ryan Shiraki (Home of Phobia), Rob McKittrick (Son of the Mask), Peter Cohen (Whipped), Tony Vitale (Kiss Me Guido) and John Patterson (The Sopranos); and actors Lucas Black, Ryan Pinkston, Brooke D'Orsay, Russell Wong, Sam Huntington and Josh Coxx. The company also reps Pacesetter Pictures International and Dreamwave Prods. The Beverly Hills-based H2F also is attached to produce The Ryan Pinkston Thing for MTV Networks, HSI's Waiting and Inner Circle, to be directed by Paul Street and starring Hayden Christensen and Robert Duvall. Hamada was a vp production at Columbia Pictures before joining MBST more than four years ago. Hung started his industry career at Chris Lee Prods. before moving on to management. He spent 2 1/2 years at MBST. Fenton previously worked as an agent at WMA for seven years before moving to MBST.
Spyglass Entertainment and Columbia Pictures' freshly inked first-look pact is off to a running start with a deal to partner on the project Four Christmases. The companies are negotiating with Adam Shankman to helm and are angling toward an early 2004 start. Spyglass will finance the family comedy, with Columbia handling distribution. Howard Gould is doing a rewrite on Caleb Wilson and Matt Allen's original script, which sold to Spyglass in June for mid-six against seven figures. Christmases centers on a young married couple from two divorced families; on Christmas Day, they must hit all four holiday celebrations. It's described as Meet the Parents meets Flirting With Disaster and Home for the Holidays.
- 10/10/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It's Christmas in June at Spyglass Entertainment. Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum's production and financing outfit has wrapped up Caleb Wilson and Matt Allen's spec script Four Christmases in a deal worth mid-six against seven figures, sources said. The pre-emptive purchase by Spyglass ended a competitive dash for the family comedy spec from several major studios that had expressed interest. Christmases centers on a young married couple from two divorced families; on Christmas Day, they must hit all four holiday celebrations. It's described as Meet the Parents meets Flirting With Disaster and Home for the Holidays. Barber and Birnbaum will produce along with the company's president of production Jonathan Glickman. Spyglass senior vp production Derek Evans brought the script in and will co-produce.
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