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Nell Tiger Free, Thomas Doherty, Lorenza Izzo Join ‘Fall Into Darkness,’ Launching Sales at Cannes
Variety 7/7/2021 - A trio of hot young stars have been set for director Roxanne Benjamin’s English-language reboot of the 2014 Spanish thriller “La Cueva.”
Peyton List To Star In Sci-Fi-Horror Movie ‘The Friendship Game’ — Cannes Market
Deadline 6/15/2021 - "Cobra Kai" and "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid" star Peyton List is set to lead sci-fi-horror film "The Friendship Game" from producers Daniel Bekerman ("Falling") and Zak Kilberg ("The Mauritanian").
‘The Mauritanian’ Shines at BAFTAs
Variety 4/8/2021 - Despite the film’s low profile in the voting season — it was unreleased in the U.K. until April — BAFTA voters were believers, handing the film five nominations including best film, actor and adapted screenplay.
Jodie Foster Wins Golden Globe for her Role in “The Mauritanian”
Variety 3/1/2021 - Jodie Foster may have won some of the biggest kudos of the night for showing up in her pajamas and cuddling with her wife...
A Tortured Guantánamo Detainee Fights for Freedom in ‘The Mauritanian’ Trailer
Rolling Stone 12/1/2020 - Film based on life of Mohamedou Ould Slahi will star Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tahar Rahim
Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim Make Late Entry Into Awards Race With STXfilms’ ‘The Mauritanian’
Variety 11/23/2020 - With an impressive cast that includes Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch and Shailene Woodley, the inspiring true story could resonate with AMPAS voters, especially its large international membership.
MUSIC GOT ME HERE, a Documentary About The Healing Power Of Music, to be Released in December
Broadway World 11/13/2020 - First Run Features will release the new documentary from Emmy and Peabody award-winning director Susan Koch.
‘Bellingcat: Truth in a Post-Truth World’ Doc Sets October Digital Release
Variety 8/18/2020 - Social Construct has sold North American rights to the Emmy-winning documentary to Topic, the streaming service from First Look Media. It will debut exclusively on the streamer on Oct. 1.
Shailene Woodley, Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim Legal Thriller Sold to STXfilms
Variety 8/3/2020 - From our joint venture Convergent Media. The film, which was formerly known as “Prisoner 760,” is based on Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s memoir “Guantánamo Diary,” and also stars Benedict Cumberbatch.
‘The Tale’ Director Jennifer Fox to Helm ‘The Other Dr. Gilmer’ for Concordia Studio
Hollywood Reporter 6/23/2020 - The movie will be an adaptation of an upcoming book of the same name to be published by Penguin Random House.
‘WeRiseUP’ Documentary Featuring Moby & The Dalai Lama To Be Turned Into Long-Form TV Series
Deadline 11/14/2019 - Feature documentary WeRiseUP, which includes interviews with the likes of the Dalai Lama, Moby and Richard Branson, is set to be turned into a long-form TV series.
Judy Garland’s Manager & Female Power Agent Stevie Phillips’ Memoir To Be Adapted Into ‘Mad Men’-Style Television Series
Deadline 11/13/2019 - Judy & Liza & Robert & Freddie & David & Sue & Me, the memoir written by Judy Garland’s manager and female power agent Stevie Phillips, is being adapted into a ‘Mad Men’-style television series.