Los Angeles, June 28 (Ians) The Rachel Mc Adams and Kathy Bates-starrer ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’, which is set in the 1970s, will hit Indian theatres on June 29.
A coming-of-age-comedy-drama film, the movie is based on the 1970 novel of the same name by Judy Blume, the trailer shows a bunch of teenage girls discovering their sexuality, dealing with puberty and the many changes that the process brings.
Directed and written by Kelly Fremon Craig and produced by James L. Brooks, the movie shows “Ant-Man and the Wasp” star Abby Ryder Fortson (who played Cassie Lang in the MCU films) playing the role of 11-year-old girl Margaret who apart from adolescence is also dealing with her family problems, including dealing with moving to a new environment, school and friends.
Additionally, the movie is produced by Kelly Fremon Craig, James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Judy Blume, Amy Lorraine Brooks...
A coming-of-age-comedy-drama film, the movie is based on the 1970 novel of the same name by Judy Blume, the trailer shows a bunch of teenage girls discovering their sexuality, dealing with puberty and the many changes that the process brings.
Directed and written by Kelly Fremon Craig and produced by James L. Brooks, the movie shows “Ant-Man and the Wasp” star Abby Ryder Fortson (who played Cassie Lang in the MCU films) playing the role of 11-year-old girl Margaret who apart from adolescence is also dealing with her family problems, including dealing with moving to a new environment, school and friends.
Additionally, the movie is produced by Kelly Fremon Craig, James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Judy Blume, Amy Lorraine Brooks...
- 6/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Ghosted, Barry, White House Plumbers and a roundup of Coachella highlights.
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret premiere
Stars Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson walked the carpet alongside Judy Blume and writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig at the film’s L.A. premiere on Saturday.
Abby Ryder Fortson, Judy Blume and Rachel McAdams Amy Brooks, Julie Ansell, Judy Blume, Kelly Fremon Craig, James L. Brooks, Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams
Barry premiere
Bill Hader unveiled the fourth and final season of his HBO series on Sunday in L.A., joined by costars Henry Winkler, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg and Stephen Root.
Henry Winkler and Bill Hader Stephen Root, Michael Irby, Robert Wisdom, Bill Hader, HBO’s Amy Gravitt, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg and Henry Winkler...
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret premiere
Stars Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson walked the carpet alongside Judy Blume and writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig at the film’s L.A. premiere on Saturday.
Abby Ryder Fortson, Judy Blume and Rachel McAdams Amy Brooks, Julie Ansell, Judy Blume, Kelly Fremon Craig, James L. Brooks, Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams
Barry premiere
Bill Hader unveiled the fourth and final season of his HBO series on Sunday in L.A., joined by costars Henry Winkler, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg and Stephen Root.
Henry Winkler and Bill Hader Stephen Root, Michael Irby, Robert Wisdom, Bill Hader, HBO’s Amy Gravitt, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg and Henry Winkler...
- 4/21/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s finally that time. Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret – Only in Theatres April 28.
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.
The film also stars Benny Safdie and is written for the screen...
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.
The film also stars Benny Safdie and is written for the screen...
- 4/20/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Enter the contest below for the chance to win a pair of passes to attend an advance screening of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00pm at the Mjr Troy!
A beloved and best-selling classic comes to the big screen with Lionsgate’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Starring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret, this timeless, coming-of-age story has transcended decades and spoken to generations. At 11, Margaret is moving to a new town and beginning to contemplate everything about life, friendship, and adolescence. She relies on her mother (McAdams), who offers loving support but is herself finding her own footing in a new place, and her grandmother Sylvia (Bates), who is coming to terms with finding happiness in the next phase of her life. For all three, questions of identity,...
A beloved and best-selling classic comes to the big screen with Lionsgate’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Starring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret, this timeless, coming-of-age story has transcended decades and spoken to generations. At 11, Margaret is moving to a new town and beginning to contemplate everything about life, friendship, and adolescence. She relies on her mother (McAdams), who offers loving support but is herself finding her own footing in a new place, and her grandmother Sylvia (Bates), who is coming to terms with finding happiness in the next phase of her life. For all three, questions of identity,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
This week, Lionsgate launched the #MargaretMoments initiative, with a new clip featuring special appearances from Marge Simpson, Gillian Jacobs, Sosie Bacon, Mayim Bialik, Sophia Bush, and a message from Judy Blume herself!
What is a Margaret Moment?
The moments that shape us, that move us, that live with us forever. Share your stories – embarrassing, awkward, wonderful and everything in between – with #MargaretMoments to your social pages or upload to this site here for the chance to be featured on our pages.
Synopsis
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humour, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and...
What is a Margaret Moment?
The moments that shape us, that move us, that live with us forever. Share your stories – embarrassing, awkward, wonderful and everything in between – with #MargaretMoments to your social pages or upload to this site here for the chance to be featured on our pages.
Synopsis
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humour, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and...
- 4/7/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Air, Renfield, Beef, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Murder Mystery 2.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves premiere
Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Sophia Lillis, Justice Smith, Hugh Grant, Daisy Head and co-directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley walked the carpet at Sunday’s L.A. premiere of their Dungeons & Dragons flick.
Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Sophia Lillis, Justice Smith, Daisy Head, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page and Jeremy Latcham Chris Pine, Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein
Air premiere
After first debuting at SXSW, Ben Affleck and his cast of Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina and Chris Tucker brought their Nike film to Los Angeles on Monday.
Marlon Wayans,...
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves premiere
Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Sophia Lillis, Justice Smith, Hugh Grant, Daisy Head and co-directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley walked the carpet at Sunday’s L.A. premiere of their Dungeons & Dragons flick.
Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Sophia Lillis, Justice Smith, Daisy Head, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page and Jeremy Latcham Chris Pine, Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein
Air premiere
After first debuting at SXSW, Ben Affleck and his cast of Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina and Chris Tucker brought their Nike film to Los Angeles on Monday.
Marlon Wayans,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The official trailer for for the new film adaptation of the Judy Blume classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret from Lionsgate has just been released, and you can check it out right here on CinemaNerdz!
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved...
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved...
- 1/13/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
On Thursday, Lionsgate released the first official full-length trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved 1970 novel “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.”
The new film is written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, who previously directed 2016’s “The Edge of Seventeen,” which was nominated for several awards at the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes, and Toronto Film Critics Association to name a few. Like that project, Craig’s new film is produced in part by James L. Brooks.
Here’s the official breakdown provided by Lionsgate: “For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ has impacted generations with its timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey,...
The new film is written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, who previously directed 2016’s “The Edge of Seventeen,” which was nominated for several awards at the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes, and Toronto Film Critics Association to name a few. Like that project, Craig’s new film is produced in part by James L. Brooks.
Here’s the official breakdown provided by Lionsgate: “For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ has impacted generations with its timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Caillou Pettis
- Gold Derby
The first trailer for Lionsgate’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved young adult classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret dropped on Thursday.
Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and Benny Safdie star along with newcomer Abby Ryder Fortson in the big-screen take, written and directed by Edge of Seventeen helmer Kelly Fremon Craig. In the two-minute look at the 1970s-set film, Fortson portrays 11-year-old Margaret, uprooted from her New York City home where she’s close to her grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), and moved to the New Jersey suburbs by her parents, played by McAdams and Safdie.
It’s a tricky adjustment that sees Margaret having to quickly make new friends at a new school — an endeavor that becomes even more complicated by the fact that she’s “going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty,” according to the film’s loglines. It’s an awkwardly relatable...
Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and Benny Safdie star along with newcomer Abby Ryder Fortson in the big-screen take, written and directed by Edge of Seventeen helmer Kelly Fremon Craig. In the two-minute look at the 1970s-set film, Fortson portrays 11-year-old Margaret, uprooted from her New York City home where she’s close to her grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), and moved to the New Jersey suburbs by her parents, played by McAdams and Safdie.
It’s a tricky adjustment that sees Margaret having to quickly make new friends at a new school — an endeavor that becomes even more complicated by the fact that she’s “going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty,” according to the film’s loglines. It’s an awkwardly relatable...
- 1/12/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the most famous books about growing up and facing your awkward years amidst a revolutionary decade will be hitting the screens. Are You There, God? It’s Margaret has been a prolific pre-teen piece of literature and has been adapted into a feature care of a filmmaker with another “confused adolescence” story under her belt, Kelly Fremon Craig, who has explored more contemporary themes with The Edge of Seventeen starring the wonderful Hailee Steinfeld.
Here, we get newcomer Abby Ryder Fortson, taking the unenviable task of displaying young vulnerability in an ever-changing world. She is surrounded by a cast of notable award-nominated and winning actresses, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.
The official synopsis from Lionsgate reads: For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid...
Here, we get newcomer Abby Ryder Fortson, taking the unenviable task of displaying young vulnerability in an ever-changing world. She is surrounded by a cast of notable award-nominated and winning actresses, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.
The official synopsis from Lionsgate reads: For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid...
- 1/12/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Fifty years after “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?” was published, Judy Blume’s seminal young-adult novel is finally headed to the big screen. Lionsgate released on Thursday a trailer for the adaptation, starring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Benny Safdie and Abby Ryder Fortson.
Set in the early ’70s, big changes are in store for 11-year-old Margaret Simon (Ryder Fortson) when her family leaves New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, just as she’s on the cusp of adolescence.
“Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret,” she prays before starting her first day at her new school. “Please, just do this one thing for me: let me be normal and regular like everybody else, just please please please please please!”
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Margaret and her new friends are equally freaked out and...
Set in the early ’70s, big changes are in store for 11-year-old Margaret Simon (Ryder Fortson) when her family leaves New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, just as she’s on the cusp of adolescence.
“Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret,” she prays before starting her first day at her new school. “Please, just do this one thing for me: let me be normal and regular like everybody else, just please please please please please!”
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Margaret and her new friends are equally freaked out and...
- 1/12/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Lionsgate has revealed first look images featuring Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates on behalf of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Check them out right here on CinemaNerdz!
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and...
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and...
- 1/11/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Rachel McAdams as Barbara Dimon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ (Photo Credit: Dana Hawley)
Lionsgate’s released the first four photos from the upcoming film adaptation of Judy Blume’s popular book Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. The batch of new photos arrives a little over three months out from the movie’s planned April 28, 2023 theatrical release.
The images feature Rachel McAdams as Barbara, Kathy Bates as Sylvia, Benny Safdie as Herb, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret.
Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen) adapted Blume’s book and directed the family-friendly project. Craig also serves as a producer along with Judy Blume, James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Lorraine Brooks, and Aldric La’auli Porter. Jonathan McCoy executive produces.
Lionsgate released the following synopsis of the 2023 film:
“For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic...
Lionsgate’s released the first four photos from the upcoming film adaptation of Judy Blume’s popular book Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. The batch of new photos arrives a little over three months out from the movie’s planned April 28, 2023 theatrical release.
The images feature Rachel McAdams as Barbara, Kathy Bates as Sylvia, Benny Safdie as Herb, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret.
Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen) adapted Blume’s book and directed the family-friendly project. Craig also serves as a producer along with Judy Blume, James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Lorraine Brooks, and Aldric La’auli Porter. Jonathan McCoy executive produces.
Lionsgate released the following synopsis of the 2023 film:
“For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic...
- 1/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon, Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon, and Benny Safdie as Herb Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley
Lionsgate has revealed first look images featuring Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates on behalf of Are You There God? It’S Me, Margaret. The movie arrives in theaters on April 28, 2023.
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother,...
Lionsgate has revealed first look images featuring Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates on behalf of Are You There God? It’S Me, Margaret. The movie arrives in theaters on April 28, 2023.
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother,...
- 1/10/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates has joined previously announced stars Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams in the Lionsgate feature adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Kelly Fremon Craig adapted the screenplay and will direct the film, which begins production in April.
The coming-of-age story, first published in 1970, follows Margaret Simon (Fortson), a sixth-grader who is questioning everything about adolescence and puberty, is searching the universe for whatever answers she can find. With her mother (McAdams) and grandmother trying to guide her through a time when everything is changing, they too find that you never stop questioning your path and defining what is meaningful in your life.
Bates, who was last seen on the big screen in Richard Jewell, will play Margaret’s grandmother Sylvia.
Craig is reuniting with Oscar-winning producer James L. Brooks and his Gracie Films banner, following their...
The coming-of-age story, first published in 1970, follows Margaret Simon (Fortson), a sixth-grader who is questioning everything about adolescence and puberty, is searching the universe for whatever answers she can find. With her mother (McAdams) and grandmother trying to guide her through a time when everything is changing, they too find that you never stop questioning your path and defining what is meaningful in your life.
Bates, who was last seen on the big screen in Richard Jewell, will play Margaret’s grandmother Sylvia.
Craig is reuniting with Oscar-winning producer James L. Brooks and his Gracie Films banner, following their...
- 3/2/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Rachel McAdams and 12-year-old Abby Ryder Fortson have been cast to star in Lionsgate’s adaptation of the classic Judy Blume novel “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.”
Ryder Fortson, who is best known as Paul Rudd’s daughter in the “Ant-Man” movies, will play the title character Margaret Simon. McAdams will play Margaret’s mother, Barbara.
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. The legendary James L. Brooks is producing the film adaptation through his Gracie Films banner after he and Fremon Craig previously collaborated on “The Edge of Seventeen.” Production on the film is expected to being in April.
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” is a timeless coming-of-age story about a sixth-grader who questions everything about adolescence and puberty while searching the universe for whatever answers she can find. With her mother and grandmother...
Ryder Fortson, who is best known as Paul Rudd’s daughter in the “Ant-Man” movies, will play the title character Margaret Simon. McAdams will play Margaret’s mother, Barbara.
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. The legendary James L. Brooks is producing the film adaptation through his Gracie Films banner after he and Fremon Craig previously collaborated on “The Edge of Seventeen.” Production on the film is expected to being in April.
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” is a timeless coming-of-age story about a sixth-grader who questions everything about adolescence and puberty while searching the universe for whatever answers she can find. With her mother and grandmother...
- 2/19/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson have been cast in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” an adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved coming-of-age book.
Fortson will play Margaret Simon, a sixth-grade girl who is going through puberty and searches the universe for any answers she can find. McAdams is portraying Margaret’s mother, Barbara.
The movie, set up at Lionsgate, will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. It’s expected to begin production in April.
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” was first published in 1970 and remains hugely popular among young, budding readers. Blume has long been opposed to screen adaptations of her seminal work, a notable list that includes “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,” “Blubber,” “Forever” and “Tiger Eyes.” However, the upcoming version of “Are You There God?” — especially the casting — comes with Blume’s blessing.
“Abby is funny and tender, strong yet vulnerable.
Fortson will play Margaret Simon, a sixth-grade girl who is going through puberty and searches the universe for any answers she can find. McAdams is portraying Margaret’s mother, Barbara.
The movie, set up at Lionsgate, will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. It’s expected to begin production in April.
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” was first published in 1970 and remains hugely popular among young, budding readers. Blume has long been opposed to screen adaptations of her seminal work, a notable list that includes “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,” “Blubber,” “Forever” and “Tiger Eyes.” However, the upcoming version of “Are You There God?” — especially the casting — comes with Blume’s blessing.
“Abby is funny and tender, strong yet vulnerable.
- 2/19/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Abby Ryder Fortson, who stars as Ant-Man/Scott Lang’s daughter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, has been set to play Margaret in Lionsgate’s feature adaptation of Judy Blume’s iconic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, the studio confirmed Friday. Also aboard is Rachel McAdams who will play Margaret’s mother, Barbara.
Production begins in April on the pic, which will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, who penned the teen-angst pic The Edge of Seventeen starring Hailee Steinfeld. She is reteaming with her Seventeen director James L. Brooks and his Gracie Films banner; they are producing with Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks and Blume.
Meredith Wieck and Chelsea Kujawa are overseeing the project for the studio.
The story in Blume’s 1970 must-read for tween girls, Margaret Simon is a sixth grader who is questioning everything about adolescence and puberty, is searching...
Production begins in April on the pic, which will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, who penned the teen-angst pic The Edge of Seventeen starring Hailee Steinfeld. She is reteaming with her Seventeen director James L. Brooks and his Gracie Films banner; they are producing with Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks and Blume.
Meredith Wieck and Chelsea Kujawa are overseeing the project for the studio.
The story in Blume’s 1970 must-read for tween girls, Margaret Simon is a sixth grader who is questioning everything about adolescence and puberty, is searching...
- 2/19/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
After decades of brushing off attempts to adapt her 1970 Ya novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. for the screen, author Judy Blume has sold the rights to the book after a rabid bidding war that saw studio Lionsgate win out.
The Edge of Seventeen director Kelly Fremon Craig has been tapped to helm the Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. movie, and it will be produced by James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, and Blume herself.
“This title was an anthem when we first read it as teens, and it remains timeless and relevant because nothing has captured the coming-of-age experience with the same authenticity, truth, and respect. For that reason, Judy Blume is a beacon for women and girls. Kelly Fremon Craig is a filmmaker we have adored and chased for years, and James L Brooks is a hero to us all,...
The Edge of Seventeen director Kelly Fremon Craig has been tapped to helm the Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. movie, and it will be produced by James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, and Blume herself.
“This title was an anthem when we first read it as teens, and it remains timeless and relevant because nothing has captured the coming-of-age experience with the same authenticity, truth, and respect. For that reason, Judy Blume is a beacon for women and girls. Kelly Fremon Craig is a filmmaker we have adored and chased for years, and James L Brooks is a hero to us all,...
- 3/3/2020
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Lionsgate is developing a movie based on Judy Blume’s novel “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” with “The Edge of Seventeen” director Kelly Fremon Craig helming from her own script.
The company announced Monday that it bought the novel’s film rights and plans the movie to be “event moviegoing for women of all ages.” James L. Brooks, who teamed with Fremon Craig on “The Edge of Seventeen,” will produce through his Gracie Films banner. Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, Fremon Craig and Blume will also produce.
Lionsgate said that several key senior executives passionately pitched the project to Blume, Fremon Craig and Brooks by transforming their conference room into an 11-year-old girl’s bedroom.
The iconic novel, published in 1970, centers on a sixth grader who moves from the city to the suburbs and prays to God to watch over her and help her through her anxieties,...
The company announced Monday that it bought the novel’s film rights and plans the movie to be “event moviegoing for women of all ages.” James L. Brooks, who teamed with Fremon Craig on “The Edge of Seventeen,” will produce through his Gracie Films banner. Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, Fremon Craig and Blume will also produce.
Lionsgate said that several key senior executives passionately pitched the project to Blume, Fremon Craig and Brooks by transforming their conference room into an 11-year-old girl’s bedroom.
The iconic novel, published in 1970, centers on a sixth grader who moves from the city to the suburbs and prays to God to watch over her and help her through her anxieties,...
- 3/2/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has won the film rights to Judy Blume’s classic novel “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,” the distributor announced on Monday.
The script was written by Kelly Fremon Craig, who will also direct and produce alongside producer James L. Brooks and his Gracie Films banner, reuniting following their collaboration on the film “The Edge of Seventeen.”
Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks and Blume will join Craig and Brooks as producers. Meredith Wieck and Chelsea Kujawa are overseeing the project for Lionsgate.
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Lionsgate plans to market the film as an event-going movie for women of all ages. From the day the project became available, the studio aggressively pursued the rights.
“This title was an anthem when we first read it as teens, and it remains timeless and relevant because...
The script was written by Kelly Fremon Craig, who will also direct and produce alongside producer James L. Brooks and his Gracie Films banner, reuniting following their collaboration on the film “The Edge of Seventeen.”
Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks and Blume will join Craig and Brooks as producers. Meredith Wieck and Chelsea Kujawa are overseeing the project for Lionsgate.
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Lionsgate plans to market the film as an event-going movie for women of all ages. From the day the project became available, the studio aggressively pursued the rights.
“This title was an anthem when we first read it as teens, and it remains timeless and relevant because...
- 3/2/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lionsgate won a multi-studio and streamer auction for the film rights to Judy Blume’s classic novel Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. Essentially, Lionsgate has committed to a green light on a film with a budget in the $30 million range, with Kelly Fremon Craig directing her scripted adaptation and Gracie Films’ James L. Brooks producing. Those two teamed up on The Edge of Seventeen, a movie adaptation that very much pleased Blume, who for decades turned down offers to film a seminal book that has been considered a right of passage for young girls.
Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, Fremon Craig, and Blume will join James L. Brooks as producers. Deadline revealed that Blume had granted rights and approved Craig and Brooks, after they visited her in Key West. Lionsgate has been all over it since the author first mused on social media that the...
Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, Fremon Craig, and Blume will join James L. Brooks as producers. Deadline revealed that Blume had granted rights and approved Craig and Brooks, after they visited her in Key West. Lionsgate has been all over it since the author first mused on social media that the...
- 3/2/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Judy Blume's beloved novel Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret is officially getting the feature film treatment.
Lionsgate, which committed to a green light on the movie, won a heated bidding war for the film rights to the property, which will be adapted by Edge of Seventeen filmmaker Kelly Fremon Craig.
Fremon Craig will also direct the pic, which will be produced by James L. Brooks' Gracie Films, which was behind Fremon Craig's directorial debut. Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, Fremon Craig and Blume will also produce.
It’s Me, Margaret follows a sixth grader who moves ...
Lionsgate, which committed to a green light on the movie, won a heated bidding war for the film rights to the property, which will be adapted by Edge of Seventeen filmmaker Kelly Fremon Craig.
Fremon Craig will also direct the pic, which will be produced by James L. Brooks' Gracie Films, which was behind Fremon Craig's directorial debut. Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, Fremon Craig and Blume will also produce.
It’s Me, Margaret follows a sixth grader who moves ...
Judy Blume's beloved novel Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret is officially getting the feature film treatment.
Lionsgate, which committed to a green light on the movie, won a heated bidding war for the film rights to the property, which will be adapted by Edge of Seventeen filmmaker Kelly Fremon Craig.
Fremon Craig will also direct the pic, which will be produced by James L. Brooks' Gracie Films, which was behind Fremon Craig's directorial debut. Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, Fremon Craig and Blume will also produce.
It’s Me, Margaret follows a sixth grader who moves ...
Lionsgate, which committed to a green light on the movie, won a heated bidding war for the film rights to the property, which will be adapted by Edge of Seventeen filmmaker Kelly Fremon Craig.
Fremon Craig will also direct the pic, which will be produced by James L. Brooks' Gracie Films, which was behind Fremon Craig's directorial debut. Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, Amy Brooks, Fremon Craig and Blume will also produce.
It’s Me, Margaret follows a sixth grader who moves ...
Exclusive: In what will likely end in the first huge book to movie sale of the new year, producer James L. Brooks and writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig this week are in the mix with studios on a movie adaptation of the seminal Judy Blume book Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Deadline revealed last October that Blume, who turned down overtures for 50 years to adapt her most famous book adapted into a film, finally had a change of heart and granted rights Brooks, Craig and Gracie Films. They collaborated on The Edge Of Seventeen, the 2016 coming of age film that starred Hailee Steinfeld and which Craig wrote and directed. And which Blume loved.
Brooks is producing with Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai and Amy Brooks. Craig and Blume will also be producers. Back then, Brooks told Deadline that studios already had begun knocking, but that they would wait until they had the screenplay.
Deadline revealed last October that Blume, who turned down overtures for 50 years to adapt her most famous book adapted into a film, finally had a change of heart and granted rights Brooks, Craig and Gracie Films. They collaborated on The Edge Of Seventeen, the 2016 coming of age film that starred Hailee Steinfeld and which Craig wrote and directed. And which Blume loved.
Brooks is producing with Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai and Amy Brooks. Craig and Blume will also be producers. Back then, Brooks told Deadline that studios already had begun knocking, but that they would wait until they had the screenplay.
- 2/5/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: In the nearly 50 years since she wrote her groundbreaking book Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Judy Blume has turned down overtures to turn her seminal novel into a film. Finally, she has said yes.
Blume has granted the rights to producer James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films and Kelly Fremon Craig, who collaborated on The Edge Of Seventeen, the coming of age film that starred Hailee Steinfeld.
Fremon Craig wrote and made her directorial debut on that 2016 film and she’ll adapt and direct Blume’s book. Brooks and his Gracie Films will produce with Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai and Amy Brooks. Fremon Craig and Blume will also be producers. Brooks told Deadline that studios have already begun knocking, but they will wait until they have a proper screenplay before setting the film with a distributor. He and Fremon Craig were still a bit giddy about how...
Blume has granted the rights to producer James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films and Kelly Fremon Craig, who collaborated on The Edge Of Seventeen, the coming of age film that starred Hailee Steinfeld.
Fremon Craig wrote and made her directorial debut on that 2016 film and she’ll adapt and direct Blume’s book. Brooks and his Gracie Films will produce with Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai and Amy Brooks. Fremon Craig and Blume will also be producers. Brooks told Deadline that studios have already begun knocking, but they will wait until they have a proper screenplay before setting the film with a distributor. He and Fremon Craig were still a bit giddy about how...
- 10/17/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
On The Edge: A closer look at the co-star in The Edge of Seventeen, Hayden SzetoOn The Edge: A closer look at the co-star in The Edge of Seventeen, Hayden SzetoIngrid Randoja - Cineplex Magazine11/15/2016 1:03:00 Pm
Hayden Szeto stars with Hailee Steinfeld in The Edge of Seventeen, a smart, bittersweet coming-of-age drama that’s got critics buzzing. It’s too bad Szeto refuses to see it.
“They offered to show me the movie, but it’s my first big movie so I really want to have that first experience with a real crowd,” says the Vancouver native on the line from his L.A. home. “I just didn’t want to see it in a studio. I told our producer Amy Brooks about it and she sent me a message that said, ‘You know what, you’re right, there are first kisses and this movie is like that...
Hayden Szeto stars with Hailee Steinfeld in The Edge of Seventeen, a smart, bittersweet coming-of-age drama that’s got critics buzzing. It’s too bad Szeto refuses to see it.
“They offered to show me the movie, but it’s my first big movie so I really want to have that first experience with a real crowd,” says the Vancouver native on the line from his L.A. home. “I just didn’t want to see it in a studio. I told our producer Amy Brooks about it and she sent me a message that said, ‘You know what, you’re right, there are first kisses and this movie is like that...
- 11/15/2016
- by Ingrid Randoja - Cineplex Magazine
- Cineplex
"Say Anything" was not particularly successful on its release. John Cusack was an established star of films like "The Sure Thing," but co-star Ione Skye was basically unknown, and director Cameron Crowe was, despite his writing credit on "Fast Times At Ridgemont High" eight years earlier, not a known quantity. As such, despite rave reviews, it only took $20 million at the domestic box office, and a meagre $733,000 internationally -- indeed, in many territories, like the U.K, it went straight to video.
But over time, partly thanks to the success of Crowe's later work like "Jerry Maguire" and "Almost Famous," and partly because of the slow realization of its brilliance, the rom-com -- which follows the fledgling relationship between ambition-free aspiring kickboxer Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) and valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye), whose father (John Mahoney) is in trouble with the law -- has become one of the most beloved...
But over time, partly thanks to the success of Crowe's later work like "Jerry Maguire" and "Almost Famous," and partly because of the slow realization of its brilliance, the rom-com -- which follows the fledgling relationship between ambition-free aspiring kickboxer Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) and valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye), whose father (John Mahoney) is in trouble with the law -- has become one of the most beloved...
- 4/13/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
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