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Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)

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‘Girl Gone Bad’ VOD Review
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Stars: Alison Thornton, Micah Kelpin, Mya Lowe, Nemo Cartwright | Written and Directed by Kevin Schultz

Shot and released to festivals under the title Guiltless, Girl Gone Bad is the debut feature from writer/director Kevin Schultz. And he comes out of the gate swinging, delivering a prologue with a wonderful sting to it before introducing us to the film’s lead.

Sixteen year old Samantha is getting a last minute reminder of the rules from her mother before she leaves for the weekend.

She doesn’t have to worry about her having a boy over, she plans to spend the weekend with her girlfriend Amanda. The only problem is, Amanda isn’t responding to her texts. There’s a reason for that, as Samantha is unfortunately about to find out

Schultz gets Girl Gone Bad off to a start that gives off some excellent slasher/home invasion vibes. Unfortunately by...
See full article at Nerdly
  • 7/12/2023
  • by Jim Morazzini
  • Nerdly
Peter Murrieta Signs First-Look Deal With Universal Television (Exclusive)
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Peter Murrieta has signed a first-look deal with Universal Television, Variety has learned exclusively.

Under the deal, Murrieta will develop original content for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. He was previously an executive producer on “Mr. Iglesias” at Netflix and recently co-wrote the Lifetime movie “Feliz Navidad” with his wife Aliza, with Mario Lopez starring. He was also the showrunner and executive producer on the Disney Channel series “Wizards of Waverly Place.” His other credits include “Superior Donuts” and “One Day at a Time.”

“We couldn’t be happier to be working with Peter in this new way,” said Jim Donnelly, executive vice president of comedy development at Universal Television. “Besides being a hilarious writer and all-around great guy, he has an amazing track record of championing and supporting fellow LatinX voices and talent. We look forward to all the great projects we get to collaborate with him on.”

Murrieta...
See full article at Variety Film + TV
  • 5/25/2021
  • by Joe Otterson
  • Variety Film + TV
‘Henchmen’: Film Review
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Some evil geniuses have tailor-made crews of Minions to do their bidding; others have to hire their help the old-fashioned way. Imagining the working-class frustrations of a heroes-and-villains world, Adam Wood’s Henchmen centers on a kid who, until he can realize his dreams of evil grandeur, has to pay his dues by mopping up other bad guys’ messes. A voice cast packed with comic talent signed up for this expansion of Wood’s 2014 short Henchmen: Ill Suited, and a trio of writers found the occasional witty aside to toss the actors’ way. But it’s not just superhero fatigue that makes ...
See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
  • 12/23/2020
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Henchmen’: Film Review
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Some evil geniuses have tailor-made crews of Minions to do their bidding; others have to hire their help the old-fashioned way. Imagining the working-class frustrations of a heroes-and-villains world, Adam Wood’s Henchmen centers on a kid who, until he can realize his dreams of evil grandeur, has to pay his dues by mopping up other bad guys’ messes. A voice cast packed with comic talent signed up for this expansion of Wood’s 2014 short Henchmen: Ill Suited, and a trio of writers found the occasional witty aside to toss the actors’ way. But it’s not just superhero fatigue that makes ...
See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
  • 12/23/2020
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
"Henchmen" - Proudly Serving
"Henchmen" is the Bron Studios, CG animated comedy feature, directed by Adam Wood, starring Thomas Middleditch, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson and Alfred Molina, produced by Brenda Gilbert, Luke Carroll and Aaron L. Gilbert, releasing on digital and VOD, October 9, 2020:

"...a fallen henchman named 'Hank' leads 'Lester' and two others, called the 'Union of Evil"...

"...who must prevent 'Baron Blackout' from dominating the world. The crew are assigned to the 'Vault of Villainy'...

"...where Lester accidentally steals the ultimate weapon..."

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  • 9/16/2020
  • by Unknown
  • SneakPeek
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
New Trailer for Animated 'Henchmen' Film Set in a World of Villains
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
"Henchman today, supervillain tomorrow." Vertical Ent. has released a new trailer for an animated movie titled Henchmen, which originally premiered up in Canada from 2018. It's finally getting a virtual + VOD release in the US this fall. When the world is threatened by an evil supervillain, a teenager and his mentor team up to stop him. A fallen henchman named Hank, voiced by James Marsden, leads a team of Lester and two others, called the "Union of Evil", who must prevent "Baron Blackout" from dominating the world. They are assigned to the Vault of Villainy, where Lester accidentally steals the ultimate weapon. The voice cast includes Thomas Middleditch, Rosario Dawson, Alfred Molina, Will Sasso, Nathan Fillion, Rob Riggle, Jane Krakowski, Craig Robinson, and Bobcat Goldthwait. Well... it looks like a rather mediocre animated flick that will probably only interest children. Give this a look anyway if you're curious. Here's the first...
See full article at firstshowing.net
  • 9/15/2020
  • by Alex Billington
  • firstshowing.net
Vertical Entertainment Lands ‘Henchmen’ Animated Movie Starring Thomas Middleditch, James Marsden & Rosario Dawson
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Vertical Entertainment has obtained U.S. distribution rights to Henchmen, the Bron Animation action comedy featuring the voices of Thomas Middleditch, James Marsden and Rosario Dawson. Adam Wood wrote and directed the pic, which marked his feature-length directorial debut. Based on a story by Jay D. Waxman and Wood, the film will be available on digital platforms October 9.

Here is the synopsis: In a world of super-villains, evil schemes and global domination, someone has to take out the trash. Welcome to the world of Henchmen, third class. When Lester (Middleditch), a fresh-faced recruit, joins the Union of Evil, he is assigned to a motley crew of blue-collar workers led by fallen henchmen Hank. But when Lester accidentally steals a super-villain’s ultimate weapon, Hank must break his risk-nothing code to save the boy he’s befriended, even if it means becoming the one thing he has always avoided: a hero.
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 9/4/2020
  • by Amanda N'Duka
  • Deadline Film + TV
Tubi Unveils New Library Content Including ‘Lego Masters’, ‘Garfield’, ‘Anpanman’ Movies, More At Virtual Newfront
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Tubi, the ad-supported streaming service acquired this year by Fox, unveiled a slew of new library titles, a dedicated Spanish-language destination Tubi en Español, and new advertising solutions in a NewFronts presentation.

New programming includes the entire first season of Fox’s Lego Masters; titles based on Mattel franchises like Barbie and American Girl; six movies featuring the animated Asian character Anpanman; family-friendly film Henchmen; animated comedy Monster Family and animated feature The Magic Brush.

“This is a pivotal time for Tubi, and for the broader AVOD space, as our relationship with Fox paves the way for a massive opportunity,” CEO Farhad Massoudi said. “Tubi and Fox proudly share a core ad-supported business model, with each complementing the other and seeking to provide our partners the best possible ad experience. We’re excited to expand on our mission in democratizing content for consumers and embodying the power of free.”

Tubi...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 6/22/2020
  • by Denise Petski and Dade Hayes
  • Deadline Film + TV
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‘Dead To Me’: James Marsden & Ed Asner To Co-Star In Netflix Dark Comedy Series
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Westworld‘s James Marsden and veteran actor Ed Asner are set to co-star opposite Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate in Dead to Me, Netflix’s half-hour dark comedy series from writer Liz Feldman, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s Gloria Sanchez Prods. and CBS TV Studios.

Written by Feldman, Dead to Me, which has a 10-episode straight-to-series order, has been described as a comedic Big Little Lies. It is about a powerful friendship that blossoms between Jen (Applegate), a tightly wound widow, and Judy (Cardellini), a free spirit with a shocking secret.

Marsden will play a love interest to Judy (Cardellini) who seems confident and logical, but beyond that facade is a vulnerable man with a complicated past who is drawn to Judy’s big heart and free spirit. He has been one of the main series regulars on HBO’s Westworld for its first two seasons. It’s unclear...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 9/12/2018
  • by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
  • Deadline Film + TV
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Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews join Ricky Gervais in ‘The Willoughbys’
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Bron Animation title based on 2010 Lois Lowry novel of same name.

Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski and Sean Cullen have joined the cast of Bron Animation’s The Willoughbys.

Kris Pearn writes and directs and Cory Evans co-directs the story of the four Willoughby children, abandoned by their selfish parents, who embark on an adventure through the modern world. They encounter a cat, an orphan, a nanny and a confection mogul on their quest to reunite with the family they were born into.

Rudolph will voice Nanny, who looks after the Willoughby children. Crews is voicing the confection mogul Commander Melanoff, and Short and Krakowski give voice to Father and Mother Willoughby, parents so in love with each other they forget they even have children. Cullen voices the twin boys Barnaby A and B.

Gervais was previously announced as the narrator of the film, which is currently in pre-production at Bron’s studio in Burnaby...
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  • 6/2/2017
  • ScreenDaily
Top Ten James Bond Villains
Our month-long focus on James Bond continues with a look at the ten best Bond screen villains. Check it out!

A good Bond villain does not always make for a great Bond film, but it doesn’t hurt. It’s common knowledge that a film with good conflict will be more engaging to watch, and the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist is the driving factor of the James Bond franchise. Therefore, along with one of the most well-known and legendary protagonists of all time, the franchise is also home to some of the most well-known and legendary antagonists as well. This is a list that honors the best antagonists in the Bond franchise. They’re the ones that are the most creative, memorable, or relentless, all characteristics which help make their respected films that much better. They’re the ones that left the biggest impact on audiences and the franchise as a whole.
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  • 11/15/2015
  • by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
  • Cinelinx
Brenda Gilbert
Brenda Gilbert named president of Bron Animation
Brenda Gilbert
The executive has expanded her responsibilities as part of the recent reorganisation of Bron Media Corp.

Gilbert already serves on the board of Bron Media Corp.

“It was important for Bron Animation to have its own identity and defined leadership group,” said CEO Aaron L Gilbert, “and Brenda has been a driving force behind our animation group since 2013.”

Ms Gilbert has appointed three vice-presidents to the Bron Animation leadership team. Adam Wood has been named vice-president of creative, Teunis de Raat vice-president of digital and Luke Carroll’s (pictured) role has been expanded to vice-president of production and development.

“These three talented people lead our incredible creative, technical and production teams at Bron Animation,” she said.

Bron Animation is in production on Henchmen, its first feature-length animation featuring the voice talents of James Marsden, Thomas Middleditch, Rosario Dawson and Alfred Molina.

While the majority of animation production takes place at Bron’s headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia...
See full article at ScreenDaily
  • 10/29/2015
  • by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
  • ScreenDaily
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
James Marsden and Thomas Middleditch will lead the cast for Henchmen movie
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
James Marsden and Thomas Middleditch will lend their voices to animated comedy Henchmen.

The duo are joined by Rosario Dawson, Alfred Molina and Nathan Fillion, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Jane Krakowski, Rob Riggle, Craig Robinson and Will Sasso have also been cast.

Silicon Valley's Middleditch will star as Lester, who joins the Union of Evil and is assigned to a crew of workers which includes Stew (Robinson), Jane (Krakowski) and fallen henchman Hank (Marsden).

After the group survive a shift working for The Gluttonator (Will Sasso), they are sent to work at the Vault of Villainy, where Lester accidentally steals the 'ultimate weapon'.

Meanwhile, the evil Baron Blackout (Molina) and his henchman Biff (Riggle) are determined to defeat their nemesis Captain Superior (Fillion) - a situation which causes a whole host of problems.

Hank soon finds himself in an impossible situation - if he wants to save his team...
See full article at Digital Spy
  • 5/31/2015
  • Digital Spy
Animated Superhero Pic Henchmen Enlists James Marsden, Nathan Fillion, Tom Middleditch And More
Last August, an animated short film from Bron Studios premiered at the computer graphics conference Siggraph, and caught the attention of Gary Sanchez Productions heads Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, and Chris Henchy. The short, titled Henchmen: Ill Suited, told the tale of a dreamy janitor working in a supervillain museum who winds up inside of a dangerous super suit. Not much has been heard of it since Siggraph, but now we’ve received word that a feature film adaptation is officially moving forward and already has a talented group of actors all set to lend their voices.

Several of the actors already have a history of comic book-inspired properties, like X-Men alum James Marsden, Daredevil and Sin City actress Rosario Dawson, Spider-Man 2‘s Alfred Molina and Nathan Fillion, who’s voiced Hal Jordan/Green Lantern in several animated DC films. Joining them are Silicon Valley‘s Thomas Middleditch,...
See full article at We Got This Covered
  • 5/29/2015
  • by James Garcia
  • We Got This Covered
James Marsden, Rosario Dawson join Bron’s ‘Henchmen’
James Marsden, Thomas Middleditch, Rosario Dawson and Alfred Molina have joined Bron Studios’ first animation.

Production on Henchmen is underway at the company’s studios in Burnaby and Duncan, British Columbia. Gary Sanchez Productions, which came aboard last August, is no longer involved with the project due to scheduling conflicts.

Nathan Fillion, Jane Krakowski, Rob Riggle, Craig Robinson and Will Sasso have also signed on to the story about a ‘fallen henchman’ in a world of super-villains who must find his inner hero to rescue a new recruit and win the girl.

Henchmen is a Bron Studios production in association with CW Media Finance. Adam Wood directs from his screenplay, while Bron Studios’ Aaron L Gilbert and Luke Carroll produce.

Jason Cloth of CW Media Finance and Bron’s Brenda Gilbert serve as executive producers.

eOne holds Canadian rights and Wme Global represents sales for the rest of the world.

“We are absolutely...
See full article at ScreenDaily
  • 5/29/2015
  • by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
  • ScreenDaily
Watch the Funny Animated Short Will Ferrell Is Turning into a Full-Length Movie
Former Pixar animator Adam Wood sold the feature film rights to his short Henchmen: Ill Suited, which is set for the big screen in an adaptation from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay and their Gary Sanchez Productions. Our friends at Film School Rejects just tracked down the animated short, which screened at convention Siggraph last week. It features a goofy janitor who works nights at a museum in Supervillain City. His klutzy shenanigans set off a crazy chain of events that finds him donning a high-tech suit with incredible superpowers. The full-length film version will obviously elaborate on this story, and Deadline notes that Wood (who is directing) will also focus on a “fallen henchman” named Hank overseeing a "motley crew of blue-collar workers in the...

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  • 8/19/2014
  • by Alison Nastasi
  • Movies.com
Meadowland starts New York shoot
Giovanni Ribisi, Juno Temple and Ty Simpkins are among a host of cast joining Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson, Elisabeth Moss, and Natasha Lyonne on Bron Studios’ psychological drama.

Production commenced in New York on Monday (August 18). New cast members include Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), Mark Feuerstein and Kevin Corrigan.

The film marks the feature directorial debut of Reed Morano, whose cinematography credits include The Skeleton Twins, Kill Your Darlings, HBO’s Looking and Frozen River.

Chris Rossi wrote the screenplay about a police officer and his wife who attempt to deal with their son’s disappearance. Wme and Gersh represent Us rights.

Vancouver-based Bron Studios produces Meadowland in association with Creative Wealth Media Finance. Wme and Gersh represent Us rights.

Matt Tauber and Wilde are producing alongside Aaron Gilbert, who co-founded Bron with Brenda Gilbert, and Margot Hand. Jennifer Levine and Jason Cloth serve as executive producers.

Bron is in production on Into The Forest starring...
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  • 8/19/2014
  • by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
  • ScreenDaily
Bron's Meadowland starts New York shoot
Giovanni Ribisi, Juno Temple and Ty Simpkins are among a host of cast joining Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson, Elisabeth Moss, and Natasha Lyonne on Bron Studios’ psychological drama.

Production commenced in New York on Monday (August 18). New cast members include Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), Mark Feuerstein and Kevin Corrigan.

The film marks the feature directorial debut of Reed Morano, whose cinematography credits include The Skeleton Twins, Kill Your Darlings, HBO’s Looking and Frozen River.

Chris Rossi wrote the screenplay about a police officer and his wife who attempt to deal with their son’s disappearance. Wme and Gersh represent Us rights.

Vancouver-based Bron Studios produces Meadowland in association with Creative Wealth Media Finance. Wme and Gersh represent Us rights.

Matt Tauber and Wilde are producing alongside Aaron Gilbert, who co-founded Bron with Brenda Gilbert, and Margot Hand. Jennifer Levine and Jason Cloth serve as executive producers.

Bron is in production on Into The Forest starring...
See full article at ScreenDaily
  • 8/19/2014
  • by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
  • ScreenDaily
Bron's Meadowland New York starts shoot
Giovanni Ribisi, Juno Temple and Ty Simpkins are among a host of cast joining Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson, Elisabeth Moss, and Natasha Lyonne on Bron Studios’ psychological drama.

Production commenced in New York on Monday (August 18). New cast members include Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), Mark Feuerstein and Kevin Corrigan.

The film marks the feature directorial debut of Reed Morano, whose cinematography credits include The Skeleton Twins, Kill Your Darlings, HBO’s Looking and Frozen River.

Chris Rossi wrote the screenplay about a police officer and his wife who attempt to deal with their son’s disappearance. Wme and Gersh represent Us rights.

Vancouver-based Bron Studios produces Meadowland in association with Creative Wealth Media Finance. Wme and Gersh represent Us rights.

Matt Tauber and Wilde are producing alongside Aaron Gilbert, who co-founded Bron with Brenda Gilbert, and Margot Hand. Jennifer Levine and Jason Cloth serve as executive producers.

Bron is in production on Into The Forest starring...
See full article at ScreenDaily
  • 8/19/2014
  • by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
  • ScreenDaily
Bron's Meadowland starts shoot
Giovanni Ribisi, Juno Temple and Ty Simpkins are among a host of cast joining Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson, Elisabeth Moss, and Natasha Lyonne on Bron Studios’ psychological drama.

Production commenced in New York on Monday (August 18). New cast members include Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), Mark Feuerstein and Kevin Corrigan.

The film marks the feature directorial debut of Reed Morano, whose cinematography credits include The Skeleton Twins, Kill Your Darlings, HBO’s Looking and Frozen River.

Chris Rossi wrote the screenplay about a police officer and his wife who attempt to deal with their son’s disappearance. Wme and Gersh represent Us rights.

Vancouver-based Bron Studios produces Meadowland in association with Creative Wealth Media Finance. Wme and Gersh represent Us rights.

Matt Tauber and Wilde are producing alongside Aaron Gilbert, who co-founded Bron with Brenda Gilbert, and Margot Hand. Jennifer Levine and Jason Cloth serve as executive producers.

Bron is in production on Into The Forest starring...
See full article at ScreenDaily
  • 8/19/2014
  • by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
  • ScreenDaily
Watch the Funny Animated Short Will Ferrell Is Turning into a Full-Length Movie
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez Productions are making a full-length version of the animated short Henchmen: Ill Suited, which screened at the graphics and animation convention Siggraph last week. Our friends at Film School Rejects tracked down the animated short, which features a goofy janitor who works nights at a museum in Supervillain City. His klutzy shenanigans set off a crazy chain of events that finds him donning a high-tech suit with incredible superpowers. The full-length film version will focus on a “fallen henchman” named Hank overseeing a "motley crew of blue-collar workers in the Union of Evil." Take a look at Henchmen: Ill Suited for a refreshing spin on the superhero story, and let us know if...

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  • 8/18/2014
  • by affiliates@fandango.com
  • Fandango
Watch: Get A Taste Of Will Ferrell And Adam McKay's Brewing 'Henchman' With This Animated Short
It must be a nice feeling to have your phone ring and hear Will Ferrell and Adam McKay on the other end, and it's a feeling familiar to former Pixar animator Adam Wood. The duo, via their Gary Sanchez Productions shingle, have snapped up the feature film rights to his short "Henchmen: Ill Suited," and now you can see what got the comedy pair so excited in the first place. The folks at Film School Rejects have tracked down the Siggraph 2014 short, and it does a lot with a little. We are introduced to a lowly janitor who works in the museum of Supervillain City and who accidentally winds up in a powerful space suit, which of course leads to all sorts of trouble. Obviously, the feature will expand the character and story, with the plot  centering on blue collar stiff Hank rescuing not only the accident prone janitor but his love interest.
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  • 8/15/2014
  • by Kevin Jagernauth
  • The Playlist
Watch This Short Superhero Movie Being Turned Into a Feature From Will Ferrell and Adam McKay
“Produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay” might not mean a lot these days. Under their Gary Sanchez banner, they’ve given us disappointments like The Campaign, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters and this summer’s Tammy, to name just a few. Even Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues was a slight letdown. Their future might seem no better, with movies like a Hansel and Gretel sequel, a Flintstones feature and an adaptation of the TV series Manimal all in development. But maybe their first animated feature could be something to actually look forward to. Titled Henchmen, the film will be co-written and directed by Adam Wood, a former Pixar animator who also helmed a direct-to-video mermaid movie starring Barbie. As in the doll. While the feature won’t be out for another two years, according to Deadline, Wood recently completed a related short titled Henchmen: Ill Suited. It’s not exactly a teaser trailer, as...
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  • 8/14/2014
  • by Christopher Campbell
  • FilmSchoolRejects.com
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay Developing Animated Film Henchmen
Anchorman team Adam McKay and Will Ferrell are teaming up for a feature length animated movie called Henchmen. The film will be an adaptation of a short film created by Bron Studios called Henchmen: Ill Suited. I've included a trailer for the short below, and it looks awesome. Here's a description of the story from Deadline:

The story line starts with a variant of the Sorceror’s Apprentice story line. In this case, a dreamy janitor working in the bad guy museum of Supervillain City ends up inside a somewhat out-of-control super-powered space suit, and causes all kinds of mayhem.

The synopsis for the feature-length adaptation suggests there will still be a hapless young twerp in a super suit, but will also focus on a “fallen henchman” named Hank overseeing a “motley crew of blue-collar workers in the Union of Evil.” The “risk-nothing” sentiments of Hank are challenged when...
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  • 8/14/2014
  • by Joey Paur
  • GeekTyrant
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay are producing Henchmen adaptation
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay will produce a Henchmen feature film adaptation.

The Anchorman creative team will serve as executive producers on the film based on the animated short, alongside their Gary Sanchez Productions partner Chris Henchy, reports Deadline.

Adam Wood's original short film Henchmen: Ill Suited centres around the janitor of Supervillain City's Bad Guy Museum.

He ends up in possession of a super-powered suit, and chaos ensues.

The feature will also introduce a Hank, the leader of the henchmen's Union of Evil.

It is unclear at this stage whether the project is being developed as a live action or animated film.

Watch a teaser for the original Henchmen short below:...
See full article at Digital Spy
  • 8/14/2014
  • Digital Spy
Gary Sanchez boards Henchmen
Gary Sanchez Productions has come on board Bron Studios’ Henchmen.

Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy will serve as executive producers and creative collaborators. Jason Cloth also serves as executive producer via his Creative Wealth Media Finance, one of the film’s main backers.

Director Adam Wood is currently in production on the feature after Dennis McNicholas completed a re-write on the story of a fallen villain who must save a youngster in a world of super-villains.
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  • 8/13/2014
  • by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
  • ScreenDaily
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay Will Produce 'Henchman' Animated Movie
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
Gary Sanchez Studios partners Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Chris Henchy are teaming up to executive produce Henchmen, based on the animated short film Henchmen: Ill Suited from Bron Studios.

The short film follows a janitor who works at a bad guy museum in Supervillain City, who somehow gets a hold of a high-powered space suit and causes all sorts of havoc and mayhem. The animated feature will include this character, but it will also focus on a "fallen henchman" named Hank, who is overseeing a "motley crew of blue-collar workers in the Union of Evil." Hank must take a risk for the first time in his life to rescue the janitor in the super suit and save the missing woman he secretly loves. Henchmen: Ill Suited will premiere at the Siggraph 2014 animation convention in Vancouver later this week.

Adam Wood, who directed the Henchman short film, is...
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  • 8/13/2014
  • by MovieWeb
  • MovieWeb
Will Ferrell And Adam McKay Team Up For Animated Superhero Comedy Henchmen
Bron Studios has an animated short film premiering at Siggraph 2014 (an annual conference on computer graphics and techniques) called Henchmen: Ill Suited, which has apparently already captured the attention of Gary Sanchez Productions heads Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, and Chris Henchy. According to Deadline, the trio have signed on to produce a feature film adaptation of the short, titled Henchmen.

Targeted for release in 2016, the film will be directed by Adam Wood, the director of the short film. Meanwhile, Saturday Night Live writer Dennis McNicholas has been brought on to write the script.

Henchmen: Ill Suited tells the tale of a dreamy janitor working in the “bad guy museum” of Supervillain City, and ends up in an out-of-control super-suit that causes havoc and mayhem. The feature-length version will tell a similar story, but focus on a “fallen henchmen” named Hank, who oversees a “motley crew of blue-collar workers” in the Union of Evil.
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  • 8/13/2014
  • by James Garcia
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Will Ferrell and Adam McKay to Executive Produce Henchmen Adaptation
A feature film adaptation of the short Henchmen: Ill Suited is moving ahead with some serious pedigree behind the scenes. Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Chris Henchy have come aboard Henchmen as executive producers and creative collaborators through their Gary Sanchez Productions company. Based on the short film by Adam Wood, the story revolves around a janitor working in the bad guy museum of Supervillain City who happens upon a super-powered suit, causing mayhem as a result. The feature adaptation will also focus on a “fallen henchman named Hank overseeing a motley crew of blue-collar workers in the Union of Evil.” The short is animated, but it’s unclear if the feature film will move into the live-action realm or remain animated. Per Deadline, Dennis McNicholas (Saturday Night Live) is completing a script rewrite, and Wood will direct the feature-length adaptation. Gary Sanchez will partner with Bron Studios on the production,...
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  • 8/13/2014
  • by Adam Chitwood
  • Collider.com
Will Ferrell And Adam McKay Branch Off Into Animation
Funnymen Will Ferrell and Adam McKay are often looking for the next big thing, a new way to entertain audiences with their unique brand of comedy. Sometimes they throw their collective weight behind talented comedians like Kristen Wiig. Other times they test the waters for cult television properties like Manimal to see if they can be adapted into winning contemporary films. And now it sounds like they are bringing their Gary Sanchez production brand to animation, partnering with Bron Studios for an in-development project. Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Chris Henchy will serve as executive producers and creative collaborators on Henchmen, an animated feature set up at Bron Studios that's due out in 2016. Adam Wood is directing Henchmen, which currently is undergoing a rewrite by Saturday Night Live scribe Dennis McNicholas. THR reports that the story of Henchmen "follows a new recruit at the .Union of Evil. who is assigned...
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  • 8/13/2014
  • cinemablend.com
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay to produce adaptation of short film Henchmen
There is a feature film adaptation of the short film Henchmen: Ill Suited by Adam Wood on the way with some pretty big names bringing it together. Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Chris Henchy have joined as executive producers and creative collaborators on the film with their Gary Sanchez Productions company. Here is the film’s synopsis: In a world of super-villains, evil schemes and global domination… someone has to take out the trash. Welcome to the world of...
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  • 8/13/2014
  • by Graham McMorrow
  • JoBlo.com
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
Gary Sanchez Prods Now ‘Henchmen’ With Bron Studios On Animated Feature
Jane Krakowski, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, Brian Drummond, Craig Robinson, and Thomas Middleditch in Henchmen (2018)
Gary Sanchez Prods’ Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy will become creative collaborators and exec producers on Henchmen, a feature-length adaptation of the Siggraph 2014 short Henchmen: Ill Suited, from Bron Studios. The production is targeting a 2016 debut.

The story line starts with a variant of the Sorceror’s Apprentice story line. In this case, a dreamy janitor working in the bad guy museum of Supervillain City ends up inside a somewhat out-of-control super-powered space suit, and causes all kinds of mayhem. The synopsis for the feature-length adaptation suggests there will still be a hapless young twerp in a super suit, but will also focus on a “fallen henchman” named Hank overseeing a “motley crew of blue-collar workers in the Union of Evil.” The “risk-nothing” sentiments of Hank are challenged when he must become a hero and rescue the kid in the suit and the missing woman he loves.
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  • 8/13/2014
  • by The Deadline Team
  • Deadline
Olivia Wilde
Bron to produce Meadowland
Olivia Wilde
Aaron L Gilbert and Brenda Gilbert’s Vancouver-based company will produce the psychological drama starring Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson, Elisabeth Moss and Natasha Lyonne.

The film marks the feature directorial debut of Reed Morano, whose credits include The Skeleton Twins, Kill Your Darlings, HBO’s Looking and Frozen River.

Production is set to kick off in mid-August in New York. Chris Rossi wrote the screenplay about a police officer and his wife who attempt to deal with their son’s disappearance.

Bron Studios produces Meadowland in association with Creative Wealth Media Finance. Wme and Gersh represent Us rights.

Matt Tauber and Wilde are producing alongside Bron’s Gilbert and Margot Hand. Jennifer Levine and Jason Cloth serve as executive producers.

Bron will begin production this autumn on the Hank Williams story I Saw The Light and are currently in production on fantasy horror comedy The Master Cleanse starring Johnny Galecki, Anna Friel, [link...
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  • 7/30/2014
  • by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
  • ScreenDaily
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