All articles tagged with #apple original films
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Deadline
John C. Reilly has joined the cast of the Apple thriller 'Sponsor', starring and co-written by Jason Segel, where he will play Jerry, a sponsor to Segel's character Peter, in a story about a man facing the consequences of a drunk driving accident and seeking help.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Apple's 'F1' movie starring Brad Pitt has achieved a record $10M in previews, surpassing other high-profile Apple films, and is expected to open with over $50M globally. Meanwhile, 'M3GAN 2.0' has generated $1.5M in previews, likely to open under $20M, with the original 'M3GAN' having performed better. Other notable box office updates include 'Lilo & Stitch' crossing $400M worldwide and ongoing performance of other films.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in "The Wives," a murder mystery film inspired by "The Real Housewives," produced by Apple Original Films and A24. The project, written by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, is currently in development with no set production date.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Apple Original Films has acquired "The Wives," a Real Housewives-inspired murder mystery film starring and produced by Jennifer Lawrence. The project will be co-produced by Apple Studio and A24, with a script by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley. Additional producers include Justine Ciarrocchi, Jeremy O. Harris, and Josh Godfrey. Plot details are currently under wraps.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Apple Original Films and Sony release the trailer for "Fly Me to the Moon," a space race movie directed by Greg Berlanti and starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. The film follows a marketing specialist tasked with pumping up NASA's Apollo 11 moon landing and staging a fake moon landing as a backup. Scheduled for release on July 12, it is the fourth Apple Original Films title to receive a wide global release.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Jeffrey Wright has joined the cast of Spike Lee's "High and Low," an English-language adaptation of the Akira Kurosawa classic thriller starring Denzel Washington. The film, produced by Todd Black and Jason Michael Berman, will be released theatrically by A24 before its global launch on Apple TV+. This marks the fifth collaboration between Lee and Washington, and also stars Ilfenesh Hadera. Wright's previous credits include "Westworld," "No Time to Die," and "The Batman."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Cameron Diaz is in final negotiations to star alongside Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves in the upcoming dark comedy "Outcome," marking her return to acting after a hiatus focused on writing and entrepreneurship. The film, directed by Hill, will see Reeves playing a Hollywood star confronting his past demons after being extorted with a mysterious video clip. Diaz's role has not been disclosed, but her involvement signals a significant comeback for the actress.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Cameron Diaz is in final negotiations to co-star with Keanu Reeves in the Apple Original Films' dark comedy "Outcome," directed by Jonah Hill. The film follows a Hollywood star who confronts his past after being extorted with a mysterious video clip. This marks Diaz's return to acting after a long break, with her last role in 2014's "Annie." She has since been involved in writing and entrepreneurship, and is represented by LBI Entertainment CEO Rick Yorn.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
America Ferrera is set to star alongside Matthew McConaughey in the upcoming drama "The Lost Bus," based on the book "Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire." The film, to be distributed by Apple Original Films, follows a bus driver and teacher leading students through the devastating 2018 California Camp Fire. Ferrera, known for her roles in "Ugly Betty" and "Barbie," recently received her first Academy Award nomination. The project will be directed by Paul Greengrass and produced by Jamie Lee Curtis' Comet Pictures and Jason Blum's Blumhouse.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are teaming up for "High and Low," a thriller adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s crime film, with Apple Original Films and A24. The movie, set to begin production in March, will mark the fifth collaboration between Lee and Washington and will be released theatrically by A24 before a global launch on Apple TV+.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are reuniting for the thriller "High and Low," a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller, with Washington starring and Lee directing. The film, produced by A24, Escape Artists, and Mandalay Pictures, will be released theatrically by A24 before its global launch on Apple TV+. This marks the fifth collaboration between the two Oscar winners, and the second collaboration for Apple Original Films and Washington following "The Tragedy of Macbeth."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are teaming up for their fifth collaboration, a remake of Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low," with Apple Original Films and A24 partnering on the project. The English-language thriller, set to start production in March, will be released theatrically by A24 before a global launch on AppleTV+. The film, based on the novel "King's Ransom," will be produced by A24, Escape Artists, and Mandalay Pictures, with a script written by Alan Fox and Spike Lee. This marks Washington's second collaboration with Apple Original Films and his latest project with Todd Black, while also reuniting him with Lee for the first time since 2006's "Inside Man."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire
Spike Lee is set to direct Denzel Washington in an English-language adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low" for Apple Original Films in partnership with A24. This marks their fifth collaboration and reunites them with producer Todd Black. The film, based on Kurosawa's 1963 crime classic, will start production in March and be released theatrically by A24 before streaming on Apple TV+. The project is a significant one for both Lee and Washington, who have been involved in other ventures recently.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Apple Original Films' "Argylle" made $1.7M in Thursday previews, falling short of expectations, while Fathom Events' "The Chosen" earned an estimated $1.4M at theaters. Despite a star-studded cast, "Argylle" received poor reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, Paramount's "Mean Girls" and Warner Bros' "Man" continue to perform well at the box office.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Apple Original Films' $200 million movie Argylle, directed by Matthew Vaughn and featuring an all-star cast, is set to hit theaters this weekend with a mid-teens box office start. The film is expected to have a 50/50 male-female turnout and will open in 79 offshore territories. Despite a challenging box office atmosphere, the movie's pre-release diagnostics show promise for attracting audiences.