Producer Erik Feig could have been describing “SuperBad” or “Good Boys” when he outlined his new movie to Universal, pitching them on backing his mid-budget film with a detailed slideshow that included everything from ideas for TikTok promotions to potential merchandising. “This is a raunchy, cinematic comedy with heart, about finding your people and your purpose,” a slideshow for the Picturestart founder’s new project, “Strays,” read. Except, in this case, there’s a twist. “It just happens to star a pack of dogs.”
It’s getting harder and harder to convince studios to take the plunge when it comes to movies that aren’t based on toys or comic books. That’s something Feig knows all too well, having previously served as the head of Lionsgate’s film division.
“It’s always a challenge to get a ‘yes,'” Feig says. “It’s a hard job and there’s...
It’s getting harder and harder to convince studios to take the plunge when it comes to movies that aren’t based on toys or comic books. That’s something Feig knows all too well, having previously served as the head of Lionsgate’s film division.
“It’s always a challenge to get a ‘yes,'” Feig says. “It’s a hard job and there’s...
- 8/18/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” closes the book on the Skywalker Saga and marks the end of an era for Lucasfilm, the company that series creator George Lucas founded almost five decades ago. It also marks seven years under Disney, a period defined by big box-office successes, creative struggles, and a major role in shaping the company’s first streaming platform. With the company’s flagship franchise coming to an ostensible end with “The Rise of Skywalker,” the next stages in the billion-dollar film franchise should be wide open, yet its future may lay elsewhere.
After less than a month at the box office, the film is poised to lose its top slot to Sam Mendes’ original World War I epic, fresh off a Golden Globes win. There have been other misses, with the 2018 one-off “Solo” losing as much as $80 million. That’s got to be disconcerting for Disney,...
After less than a month at the box office, the film is poised to lose its top slot to Sam Mendes’ original World War I epic, fresh off a Golden Globes win. There have been other misses, with the 2018 one-off “Solo” losing as much as $80 million. That’s got to be disconcerting for Disney,...
- 1/12/2020
- by Chris Lindahl and Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Station 19 must like the way Boris Kodjoe looks in a firefighter uniform: The Grey’s Anatomy spinoff has promoted Kodjoe to series-regular status just one episode after he joined the cast, TVLine has learned.
Kodjoe made his debut on last week’s Season 2 premiere of the ABC drama, playing the firehouse’s new head honcho Captain Sullivan. A no-nonsense leader, Sullivan wasted no time in laying down the law on his new charges, swapping out the squad’s usual friendly breakfast for an impromptu uniform inspection.
The Shondaland drama — currently airing Thursdays at 9/8c — first announced Kodjoe’s casting in May,...
Kodjoe made his debut on last week’s Season 2 premiere of the ABC drama, playing the firehouse’s new head honcho Captain Sullivan. A no-nonsense leader, Sullivan wasted no time in laying down the law on his new charges, swapping out the squad’s usual friendly breakfast for an impromptu uniform inspection.
The Shondaland drama — currently airing Thursdays at 9/8c — first announced Kodjoe’s casting in May,...
- 10/9/2018
- TVLine.com
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