George A. Romero brought the world the first flesh-eating zombies in the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead, then followed that up with Dawn of the Dead in 1978 and Day of the Dead in 1985. He was hoping to get another Dead movie made in the ’90s, but wasn’t able to get it into production until the next decade – resulting in the 2005 release Land of the Dead (watch it Here). And with the new episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie?, we’re digging into the story of the making of Romero’s long-awaited fourth Dead movie. Check it out in the embed above!
Written and directed by Romero, Land of the Dead had the following synopsis: In a world where zombies form the majority of the population, the remaining humans build a feudal society away from the undead. Ruthless Paul Kaufman rules and protects this microcosm but enforces painful class distinctions.
Written and directed by Romero, Land of the Dead had the following synopsis: In a world where zombies form the majority of the population, the remaining humans build a feudal society away from the undead. Ruthless Paul Kaufman rules and protects this microcosm but enforces painful class distinctions.
- 1/23/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Butter Review — Butter (2020) Film Review, a movie directed by Paul A. Kaufman and starring Alex Kersting, Mira Sorvino, McKaley Miller, Annabeth Gish, Mykelti Williamson, Brian Van Holt, Jack Griffo, Monte Markham, Ravi Patel, John Kassir, Jake Austin Walker, Adain Bradley, Rachael Wotherspoon, Matthew Gold, Natalie Valerin, Jessie Rabideau, Nikki Tuazon and Walker [...]
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Continue reading: Film Review: Butter (2020): Comic Teen Drama Overcomes its Flaws to Deliver an Important Message...
- 2/28/2022
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
"I knew she would never accept me the way I was." Blue Fox Ent. has released an official trailer for a film called Butter, formerly known as Butter's Final Meal, from English filmmaker Paul A. Kaufman. Not to be confused with that strange butter carving comedy also titled Butter from a few years ago. This premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival last year and is opening in early 2022. "Butter" is a smart, funny high school junior who happens to be obese. He secretly befriends the prettiest girl from his school via social media by pretending to be a jock from another school. As Butter struggles with bullying and self-esteem at school, he plans an incredible social media stunt that will risk his life, but gain him attention and popularity. As the day arrives can he really do it? Alex Kersting stars as "Butter"; he's joined by Mira Sorvino, Mykelti Willliamson,...
- 10/24/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Blue Fox Entertainment has taken the US rights to Paul A. Kaufman’s YA dramedy Butter. An autumn theatrical release is currently planned.
The movie tells the story of Butter (Alex Kersting), a smart, funny high school junior who happens to be obese. Butter manages to befriend the prettiest girl at school, Anna (McKaley Miller), via social media by pretending to be a jock from another school. Butter fears he can never tell Anna, his secret crush, who he really is – sure she would never accept him and his obesity. Meanwhile, Butter struggles with self-esteem and family issues, as his mother (Mira Sorvino) feels the only way she can show her love is by feeding him. Facing constant bullying at school, Butter finally devises a crazy plan: he announces he is going to eat himself to death, on New Year’s Eve, live on the Internet – with the whole school invited to watch.
The movie tells the story of Butter (Alex Kersting), a smart, funny high school junior who happens to be obese. Butter manages to befriend the prettiest girl at school, Anna (McKaley Miller), via social media by pretending to be a jock from another school. Butter fears he can never tell Anna, his secret crush, who he really is – sure she would never accept him and his obesity. Meanwhile, Butter struggles with self-esteem and family issues, as his mother (Mira Sorvino) feels the only way she can show her love is by feeding him. Facing constant bullying at school, Butter finally devises a crazy plan: he announces he is going to eat himself to death, on New Year’s Eve, live on the Internet – with the whole school invited to watch.
- 7/2/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ravi Patel, Amaury Nolasco and John Pirruccello have boarded Lionsgate’s English-language remake of the hit French film The Valet directed by Richard Wong.
In the film, Samara Weaving will play Olivia, a movie star who enlists parking valet Antonio, played by Eugenio Derbez, to pose as her lover to cover for a relationship with a married man. As a Latinx valet, the hardworking Antonio usually moves through the world anonymously, but through the ruse, he comes to be seen as the worthy person he always has been.
The Valet is written by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher, the team that penned Derbez’s hit film Overboard, which took in $91 million worldwide. Derbez and his producing partner Ben Odell produce through their 3Pas Studios banner.
Patel plays Kapoor, a private investigator. Patel most recently starred in Warner Bros’ Wonder Woman 1984 as Babajide. He stars next in Paul A. Kaufman...
In the film, Samara Weaving will play Olivia, a movie star who enlists parking valet Antonio, played by Eugenio Derbez, to pose as her lover to cover for a relationship with a married man. As a Latinx valet, the hardworking Antonio usually moves through the world anonymously, but through the ruse, he comes to be seen as the worthy person he always has been.
The Valet is written by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher, the team that penned Derbez’s hit film Overboard, which took in $91 million worldwide. Derbez and his producing partner Ben Odell produce through their 3Pas Studios banner.
Patel plays Kapoor, a private investigator. Patel most recently starred in Warner Bros’ Wonder Woman 1984 as Babajide. He stars next in Paul A. Kaufman...
- 4/7/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emmy Award winner Paul A. Kaufman is set to adapt the screenplay and direct Nicole Trope’s novel The Boy in the Photo under his production banner The Power of Us Entertainment.
The Boy in the Photo is a gripping psychological thriller which centers on Megan, whose life was turned upside down when her ex-husband kidnapped their six year old son, Daniel. Six years later, a twelve-year-old boy shows up claiming to be Megan’s missing child, following his father being killed in a deadly fire. As Meghan tries to bond with Daniel, he is not the sweet little boy that she lost. Instead, he’s terse, erratic, condescending and dangerous. Fear strikes as she struggles with strange things happening around her while she begins to doubt Daniel could be her real son. As Daniel holds a very dark secret and things escalate, can Meghan find out the truth and save herself?...
The Boy in the Photo is a gripping psychological thriller which centers on Megan, whose life was turned upside down when her ex-husband kidnapped their six year old son, Daniel. Six years later, a twelve-year-old boy shows up claiming to be Megan’s missing child, following his father being killed in a deadly fire. As Meghan tries to bond with Daniel, he is not the sweet little boy that she lost. Instead, he’s terse, erratic, condescending and dangerous. Fear strikes as she struggles with strange things happening around her while she begins to doubt Daniel could be her real son. As Daniel holds a very dark secret and things escalate, can Meghan find out the truth and save herself?...
- 2/10/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The Cannes Marché du Film, along with a sales initiative led by Hollywood agencies, is hosting the first major virtual market since the start of pandemic, starting on June 23. Distributors and sales agents are looking forward to it: the turn-up for the online Cannes Marché du Film is significant with more than 7,000 accredited participants as of mid-June.
“As nobody can leave their house, a virtual market is the next best thing. It’s a valid and worthwhile effort … people need something to initiate interactions. If this virtual market can help in some way to stimulate business that’s a great thing,” says Dylan Leiner at Sony Pictures Classics.
Here’s a look at some key titles for sale:
“Balestra”
Director: Nicole Dorsey
Producers: Pierre Even
A disgraced competitive fencer (Tessa Thompson) is aiming for her Olympic comeback. She receives a prototype device allowing her to extend her training into her...
“As nobody can leave their house, a virtual market is the next best thing. It’s a valid and worthwhile effort … people need something to initiate interactions. If this virtual market can help in some way to stimulate business that’s a great thing,” says Dylan Leiner at Sony Pictures Classics.
Here’s a look at some key titles for sale:
“Balestra”
Director: Nicole Dorsey
Producers: Pierre Even
A disgraced competitive fencer (Tessa Thompson) is aiming for her Olympic comeback. She receives a prototype device allowing her to extend her training into her...
- 6/23/2020
- by Carole Horst
- Variety Film + TV
The Power of Us Entertainment, Branded Pictures Entertainment produced completed feature.
With the Cannes virtual market approaching on the horizon, Arclight Films has boarded worldwide sales on the completed teen comedy Butter starring Mira Sorvino and Annabeth Gish.
Paul A. Kaufman directed the feature based on Erin Jade Lange’s book of the same name about a lonely teenager who announces to the web that he will live stream his own death by over-eating on New Year’s Eve.
Joining Sorvino and Gish are McKaley Miller, and newcomer Alex Kersting from the TV show Stoneheart.
Butter was produced by The Power of Us Entertainment...
With the Cannes virtual market approaching on the horizon, Arclight Films has boarded worldwide sales on the completed teen comedy Butter starring Mira Sorvino and Annabeth Gish.
Paul A. Kaufman directed the feature based on Erin Jade Lange’s book of the same name about a lonely teenager who announces to the web that he will live stream his own death by over-eating on New Year’s Eve.
Joining Sorvino and Gish are McKaley Miller, and newcomer Alex Kersting from the TV show Stoneheart.
Butter was produced by The Power of Us Entertainment...
- 5/18/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for August 2019, including "Batwoman", "Charmed", "Siren" and a whole lot more:
Feature Film
Godfrey
Local Production Company: Godfrey Production Inc.
Director: Ken Mok
Producer: Jason Bourque, Tim Marlowe, JJ Dubois
Aug 06/19 - Sep 09/19
To All The Boys 3
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Michael Fimognari
Producer: Matt Kaplan, Chris Foss
Jul 15/19 - Aug 20/19
New Media Feature
A Babysitters Guide To Monster Hunting
Local Production Company: Double Double Productions Ulc.
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Amie Karp
Sep 03/19 - Nov 13/19
Christmas Chronicles 2
Local Production Company: Maple Syrup Productions Ulc.
Director: Chris Columbus
Producer: Mark Radclliffe
Sep 23/19 - Dec 19/19
The Main Event
Local Production Company: Main Event Movie Inc.
Director: Jay Karas
Producer: Ian Hay
Jun 19/19 - Aug 12/19
There's Someone Inside Your House
Local Production Company: Beaver Tail Productions Ulc.
Director: Patrick Brice
Producer: Dan Cohen, James Wan, Michael Clear
Aug...
Feature Film
Godfrey
Local Production Company: Godfrey Production Inc.
Director: Ken Mok
Producer: Jason Bourque, Tim Marlowe, JJ Dubois
Aug 06/19 - Sep 09/19
To All The Boys 3
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Michael Fimognari
Producer: Matt Kaplan, Chris Foss
Jul 15/19 - Aug 20/19
New Media Feature
A Babysitters Guide To Monster Hunting
Local Production Company: Double Double Productions Ulc.
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Amie Karp
Sep 03/19 - Nov 13/19
Christmas Chronicles 2
Local Production Company: Maple Syrup Productions Ulc.
Director: Chris Columbus
Producer: Mark Radclliffe
Sep 23/19 - Dec 19/19
The Main Event
Local Production Company: Main Event Movie Inc.
Director: Jay Karas
Producer: Ian Hay
Jun 19/19 - Aug 12/19
There's Someone Inside Your House
Local Production Company: Beaver Tail Productions Ulc.
Director: Patrick Brice
Producer: Dan Cohen, James Wan, Michael Clear
Aug...
- 7/24/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Exclusive: Mykelti Williamson, Annabeth Gish, Ravi Patel (upcoming Wonder Woman 1984), Brian Van Holt, McKaley Miller (upcoming Blumhouse film Ma), Monte Markham (The Six Million Dollar Man), and newcomer Alex Kersting are set for Butter, joining Mira Sorvino in the Paul A. Kaufman-directed indie film.
Written by Kaufman, based on the novel by Erin Jade Lange, the plot centers on Butter (Kersting), a lonely, obese teenager constantly bullied in his high school. Tired of his ridiculed life and his inability to lose weight, he devises a plan to eat himself to death live on the Internet.
Williamson will play Professor Dunn, Butter’s music mentor and the only one in his life who shows compassion and sees his true potential. Miller is Butter’s dream girlfriend, Anna. Patel portrays Butter’s caring and...
Written by Kaufman, based on the novel by Erin Jade Lange, the plot centers on Butter (Kersting), a lonely, obese teenager constantly bullied in his high school. Tired of his ridiculed life and his inability to lose weight, he devises a plan to eat himself to death live on the Internet.
Williamson will play Professor Dunn, Butter’s music mentor and the only one in his life who shows compassion and sees his true potential. Miller is Butter’s dream girlfriend, Anna. Patel portrays Butter’s caring and...
- 12/8/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mira Sorvino, an Oscar winner for her role in Woody Allen’s Mighty Aphrodite, has signed on to star in Butter, an indie film written and being directed by Paul A. Kaufman (Run The Wild Fields).
The drama, which will begin shooting in La next month, follows a lonely, obese teenager everyone in his high school calls “Butter.” Tired of his ridiculed life and his inability to lose weight, he is going to eat himself to death – live on the Internet. When he makes the announcement online to his classmates he unexpectedly receives support from morbid cheerleaders rallying around his horrible, deadly plan. Yet as student’s dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that, for the first time, feels awfully good to Butter. But what happens when he reaches his suicide deadline?
Sorvino will play Marian, Butter’s co-dependent mother who can only...
The drama, which will begin shooting in La next month, follows a lonely, obese teenager everyone in his high school calls “Butter.” Tired of his ridiculed life and his inability to lose weight, he is going to eat himself to death – live on the Internet. When he makes the announcement online to his classmates he unexpectedly receives support from morbid cheerleaders rallying around his horrible, deadly plan. Yet as student’s dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that, for the first time, feels awfully good to Butter. But what happens when he reaches his suicide deadline?
Sorvino will play Marian, Butter’s co-dependent mother who can only...
- 10/15/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 11 of season 7. The episode is entitled, "Cancel Christmas," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting and dramatic stuff take place as a deadly spy smuggling operation, prompts the NCIS L.A. crew to take aggressive action, and more! In the new, 11th episode press release: When A Suspected North Korean Spy Is Murdered, The Team Must Search For Who Is Responsible For Smuggling Spies Into The Country, On "NCIS: Los Angeles," Monday, Dec. 14. Press release number 2: When a suspected North Korean spy is poisoned and hit by a truck carrying Christmas trees, the team is going to have to search for who is responsible for smuggling spies into the country. Also, Deeks and Kensi will try to find a way to include their mothers in their Christmas plans, and...
- 12/7/2015
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
Last night, CBS served up the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "The Mentalist" episode 10 of season 7, and it gives us new looks at some pretty dramatic stuff as it's revealed that one of the FBI peeps will lose their life. Patrick is also seen demanding answers, and more! The episode is titled, "Nothing Gold Can Stay." In the new, 10th episode official storyline: Jane is going to take extreme measures as the FBI hunts a deadly gang of armored car robbers. Storyline number 2: Jane will take extreme measures as the team tries to apprehend a deadly gang of armored car robbers before their desperation to remain free, costs more innocent people their lives. The episode was written by Alex Berger, and it was directed by Paul Kaufman. Episode 10 is scheduled to air on Wednesday night, February 4th at 7pm central time on CBS.
- 1/29/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "The Mentalist" episode 10 of season 7. The episode is entitled, "Nothing Gold Can Stay," and it turns out that we're going to see some major, intense stuff take place after deadly armored car robbers prompt Patrick to go to extreme measures, and more! In the new, 10th episode press release: Jane will take extreme measures as the FBI hunts a deadly gang of armored car robbers. Press release number 2: Jane is going to take extreme measures as the team tries to apprehend a deadly gang of armored car robbers before their desperation to remain free, costs more innocent people their lives. Guest stars feature: William Gregory Lee (Steve Sellers), A.J. Buckley (Ace Brunell), Alex Weed (Tommy Brunell), Lewis T. Powell (Larry), Troy Blendell (Gil Clark), Ben Begley (Ken Fletcher), Victoria Garcia (Tawnia Meeks), Allison Bills (Jenny Moss), Alex Fernandez (Det.
- 1/28/2015
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Grimm Episode 316
“The Show Must Go On”
Written By: Marc Gaffen & Kyle McVey
Directed By: Paul A. Kaufman
Original Airdate: 21 March 2014
In This Episode…
We open on a carnival. Max, an alcoholic performer is fighting with his girlfriend Genevieve, also a performer. She wants to be done with the carnival life; he says they can’t afford to. He stumbles onto the midway and two giggly girls, front row of tonight’s show, see him and beg to know the secrets of the show. He tries to get away from them, but they throw themselves at him, offer him booze, and coerce him into their car. Back at the girls’ house, they dance and drink - then they want to know how he does his “trick.” (While it isn’t shown in the cold open, it is very clear that his “trick” is woging on command, under the auspices of “magic.
“The Show Must Go On”
Written By: Marc Gaffen & Kyle McVey
Directed By: Paul A. Kaufman
Original Airdate: 21 March 2014
In This Episode…
We open on a carnival. Max, an alcoholic performer is fighting with his girlfriend Genevieve, also a performer. She wants to be done with the carnival life; he says they can’t afford to. He stumbles onto the midway and two giggly girls, front row of tonight’s show, see him and beg to know the secrets of the show. He tries to get away from them, but they throw themselves at him, offer him booze, and coerce him into their car. Back at the girls’ house, they dance and drink - then they want to know how he does his “trick.” (While it isn’t shown in the cold open, it is very clear that his “trick” is woging on command, under the auspices of “magic.
- 3/22/2014
- by Alyse Wax
- FEARnet
New NCIS Los Angeles season 5,episode 9 shocking spoilers & clips hit the net. Last night, CBS released the new spoilers and sneak peek/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 9 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Recovery," and it appears to be quite interesting and shocking as Deeks reveals some surprising,hidden feelings to Kensi, and more! In the new "Recovery" episode, Kensi and Deeks are going to end up, going undercover at a rehab center to investigate the death of a Navy officer. Kensi will go deep,deep undercover as a nutritionist ,and Deeks is going to pose as a new patient at a rehab center to investigate the death of a Navy officer. William Russ is going to guest star as Martin Lake, owner of Tranquility Villa. Other guest stars are going to feature: Bradford Anderson as Val Winkler, Molly Hagan as Peggy Winant, Kaitlyn Benson as Heather Williams,...
- 11/13/2013
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
New NCIS Los Angeles season 5,episode 9 official spoilers,plotline revealed by CBS. Recently, CBS dished out the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 9 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Recovery, " and it sounds like things will get quite interesting as Deeks and Kensi go deep undercover to investigate a Navy Officer murder case, and more. In the new,9th episode press release: Kensi and Deeks are going to go undercover at a rehab center to investigate the death of a Navy officer. Press release number 2: Kensi will go undercover as a nutritionist and Deeks will pose as a new patient at a rehab center to investigate the death of a Navy officer. William Russ is going to guest star as Martin Lake, owner of Tranquility Villa. Other guest stars will feature: Bradford Anderson as Val Winkler, Molly Hagan as Peggy Winant, Kaitlyn Benson as Heather Williams,...
- 11/12/2013
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
Genre: Biography
Director: Paul A. Kaufman
Writers: Jeffrey Berman and Tony Caballero, based on a book by Sean Smith
Cast: Poppy Montgomery, Emily Holmes, Antonio Cupo
Summary: An inspiring look at J.K. Rowling’s rise to become one of the most influential writers ever (with more than 400 million copies of her visionary books sold across the globe resulting in a billion-dollar film franchise), Magic Beyond Words follows her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager through the devastating loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter phenomenon in her early twenties. The drama also follows Rowling’s tumultuous first marriage, becoming a mother, her divorce, and the dark days of living on government assistance while publisher after publisher passed on her first novel…before it became an international best-seller and solidified Rowling’s rightful place in literary and cultural history.
This was a lovely little thing.
Director: Paul A. Kaufman
Writers: Jeffrey Berman and Tony Caballero, based on a book by Sean Smith
Cast: Poppy Montgomery, Emily Holmes, Antonio Cupo
Summary: An inspiring look at J.K. Rowling’s rise to become one of the most influential writers ever (with more than 400 million copies of her visionary books sold across the globe resulting in a billion-dollar film franchise), Magic Beyond Words follows her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager through the devastating loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter phenomenon in her early twenties. The drama also follows Rowling’s tumultuous first marriage, becoming a mother, her divorce, and the dark days of living on government assistance while publisher after publisher passed on her first novel…before it became an international best-seller and solidified Rowling’s rightful place in literary and cultural history.
This was a lovely little thing.
- 11/15/2011
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
While Scrubs has been surrounded by a lot of sad news about the stars departing from the television series despite its endurance to air another season, fans are still hopeful that the show will come back even stronger with season 8 moving to ABC. This spawns from creator Bill Lawrence’s statement that he definitely wants the show to go on forever, or at least until its ninth season. However, fans are pondering how he would pull this off with stars Zack Braff and Judy Reyes announcing their departure from the show.
Meanwhile, Michael Ausiello of Ew gave us a little tidbit about his conversation with Bill Lawrence, reporting that “there's 'at best a 50/50 chance' of the show going on beyond this season.” Ausiello also quotes Lawrence saying, “I see it as ending for Zach, and I see it as ending for me” and that the particular season 8 episode they are...
Meanwhile, Michael Ausiello of Ew gave us a little tidbit about his conversation with Bill Lawrence, reporting that “there's 'at best a 50/50 chance' of the show going on beyond this season.” Ausiello also quotes Lawrence saying, “I see it as ending for Zach, and I see it as ending for me” and that the particular season 8 episode they are...
- 9/6/2008
- by BuddyTV
- buddytv.com
Lifetime has a home for 'Little Girl'
Judy Reyes, Ana Ortiz and A Martinez have signed to star in the telefilm "Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story," which will air on Lifetime Movie Network this year.
"Lost" is based on the true story of Luz Cuevas (Reyes), who believed that her infant daughter, Delimar, had perished in a fire in their Philadelphia apartment. But six years later, Luz spots a little girl at a birthday party who she knows in her heart is her daughter and sets out to prove it.
Ortiz will play Valerie Valleja, a distant relative of Luz. Martinez is set to play Angel Cruz, a councilman who helps Luz.
"Lost" is said to be a high-priority project for LMN, which is planning to air it as an "event movie." It comes on the heels of "The Capture of the Green River Killer," LMN's first original miniseries and its highest-rated project ever.
"Lost", being produced by Lifetime Network in association with TF1, will be directed and executive produced by Paul Kaufman.
"Lost" is based on the true story of Luz Cuevas (Reyes), who believed that her infant daughter, Delimar, had perished in a fire in their Philadelphia apartment. But six years later, Luz spots a little girl at a birthday party who she knows in her heart is her daughter and sets out to prove it.
Ortiz will play Valerie Valleja, a distant relative of Luz. Martinez is set to play Angel Cruz, a councilman who helps Luz.
"Lost" is said to be a high-priority project for LMN, which is planning to air it as an "event movie." It comes on the heels of "The Capture of the Green River Killer," LMN's first original miniseries and its highest-rated project ever.
"Lost", being produced by Lifetime Network in association with TF1, will be directed and executive produced by Paul Kaufman.
- 4/25/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Franklin waxing lyrical for NL comedy 'Testify'
Scribe Howard Franklin has been tapped to pen the urban comedy Testify for Bob Cooper's Landscape Entertainment and New Line Cinema. Testify centers on Billy Robinson, a young man who still lives with his parents in Trenton, N.J., but dreams of being Testify, a famous rap singer with his own record label, clothing line and soft drink. Problems arise when his responsibilities of being an imaginary icon get in the way of his real life. Cooper will produce with Paul Kaufman. Landscape senior vp feature films Karen Lunder will co-produce. The project was brought to New Line by senior vp Kent Alterman, who will oversee the project with vp production Michele Weiss. "Urban comedies have proven to be extremely popular with audiences and have been tremendous moneymakers over the past couple of years," Cooper said. "We feel we have the ideal project in 'Testify' and are working with a terrific talent in Howard Franklin." Also at New Line, Landscape has Leisureworld, being rewritten by Casey McCabe; The Salesman, being written by Dana Gould and starring Will Ferrell; "I Know That You Know That I Know," being written by Harley Peyton and starring Jim Carrey; Lowest Common Denominator, being written by Scot Armstrong; and Mr. Woodcock, written by Michael Carnes and Josh Gilbert.
- 1/5/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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