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Deadline reports Hamnet, Focus Features’ Oscar-nominated drama based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel about Shakespeare’s Hamlet, will stream on Peacock March 6 — nine days before the Oscars — after a 99-day exclusive theatrical window; the film has grossed about $87 million globally and stars Paul Mescal as Shakespeare, with eight Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Best Director.
A24 and Focus Features are in a heated bidding war for Olivia Wilde’s Sundance breakout The Invite, with offers north of $12 million as buyers including Neon, Netflix, Apple, Searchlight and Black Bear back out to pursue a traditional theatrical release; the film stars Wilde alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton and is an English remake of The People Upstairs.
Daisy Edgar-Jones will star in a new adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility' produced by Focus Features and Working Title, directed by Georgia Oakley with a script by Diana Reid, returning the companies to Austen's works after previous successful adaptations.
The film "Conclave," based on Robert Harris's novel, will be available for streaming on Peacock starting December 13. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow, the movie explores the secretive process of selecting a new pope following the unexpected death of the current one. Directed by Edward Berger, "Conclave" has been a surprise hit and is expected to receive several Oscar nominations. It marks a significant success for adult dramas in a market dominated by sequels and slasher films.
Focus Features has acquired the rights to "Dìdi," a coming-of-age drama that won the U.S. dramatic audience award at Sundance. The semi-autobiographical film, written, produced, and directed by Sean Wang, follows a 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy in the summer before high school. The film has received critical acclaim and is set to resonate with audiences. Additionally, Wang's previous short documentary, "Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó (Grandma & Grandma)," won awards and was acquired by Disney+.
Pharrell Williams' life story will be told in an animated LEGO biopic titled Piece by Piece, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville and set to be released in U.S. theaters on October 11. The film aims to capture the magic of Pharrell's creative genius and will transport audiences into a LEGO world where anything is possible. The project, developed from Pharrell's vision, defies genres and expectations.
Pharrell Williams' life will be portrayed through Legos in the upcoming movie "Piece by Piece," directed by Morgan Neville and set to be released on October 11. The film is a collaboration between Williams, Neville, and the Lego Group, aiming to inspire creativity and imagination. Focus Features Chairman Peter Kujawski praised Williams as a trailblazer, while Neville expressed excitement about the project. The movie is a result of Williams' vision to tell his story through Lego animation, and it aims to encourage others to follow their imagination.
Pharrell Williams is teaming up with The Lego Group, director Morgan Neville, and Focus Features to create an animated biopic about his life called "Piece by Piece." The film will transport audiences into a Lego world where anything is possible, defying genres and expectations. Set to debut in theaters on Oct. 11, the project aims to inspire creativity and imagination, with Williams expressing gratitude for the collaboration and the opportunity to share his universe with the world.
Focus Features has set a release date of December 25, 2024, for Robert Eggers' horror film "Nosferatu," which will compete with Jordan Peele's upcoming Universal title. The movie stars Bill Skarsgard, Nicholas Hoult, and Lily-Rose Depp, and is a modern take on the classic vampire story. Focus Features previously worked with Eggers on "The Northman," and the chairman of the studio promises that "Nosferatu" will be an audacious and thrilling Christmas feast for fans.
Focus Features has announced that the release date for Robert Eggers' film "Nosferatu" is set for December 25, 2024. The gothic tale of obsession stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, and Willem Dafoe. Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski expressed excitement for Eggers' audacious filmmaking and promised a Christmas feast of horror. The film will be competing with Disney's live-action sequel "Mufasa" and Paramount's "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" during the holiday season.
Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights to the film "The Bikeriders," directed by Jeff Nichols and starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy. The movie, previously set up at Disney's 20th Century, had been taken off the release calendar but will now be released theatrically in 2024 by Focus domestically and Universal Pictures International overseas. The film follows a motorcycle club in the 1950s and is expected to be a riveting addition to Focus Features' upcoming slate of films.
Wes Anderson's latest film, "Asteroid City," presented by Focus Features, has set specialty box office records with an estimated $790k three-day gross and $890k estimated for the four-day weekend in just six theaters. The film has achieved the biggest per-theater average of the year and since Covid, and for some years before. Focus Features plans to expand the film to approximately 1,500 theaters next weekend. The film's success is seen as a boost for the indie market.
Wes Anderson's latest film, Asteroid City, opens in six locations in New York and Los Angeles, with a major marketing campaign by Focus Features. Landmark Theatres' Sunset will take over the entire space for an exclusive two-week immersive experience, showing the film on all five screens. Specialty exhibitors, including Alamo Drafthouse and Angelika, are also offering promotions and merchandise. The film premiered at Cannes and will expand to around 1,500 runs next week.