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‘Apeirogon’: Luke Davies to Adapt Novel for Amblin!!

Steven Spielberg‘s Amblin Partners has tapped Luke Davies to write the script for Apeirogon, a movie adaptation of Colum McCann‘s epic novel set amid the Middle East conflict. Apeirogon, which was published Feb. 25 by Random House, chronicles the unlikely friendship between two fathers — an Israeli and a Palestinian — who each lost a daughter to violence and turned their grief into action and … Continue reading ‘Apeirogon’: Luke Davies to Adapt Novel for Amblin!!

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‘Marriage Story’ and ‘Joker’ Lead 2020 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

The Golden Globe nominations have been announced for the 2020 ceremony. The Globes are somehow the second most popular film awards ceremony of the year next to the Oscars, despite the fact that they’re largely kind of a joke. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s reputation is far from pristine, and sweeping nominations for movies like The Tourist play into the notion that they mostly just care about … Continue reading ‘Marriage Story’ and ‘Joker’ Lead 2020 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

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Robert Evans, Iconic Producer and Studio Head, Passes Away!!

Robert Evans, a true Hollywood icon, died on Saturday night at the age of 89. One of the most memorable and influential producers who ever lived, Evans’ persona was so iconic that his image became a fixture in pop culture for decades. Born in New York in 1930, Evans got his start in Hollywood as an actor in a few forgettable roles. Considering himself a … Continue reading Robert Evans, Iconic Producer and Studio Head, Passes Away!!

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‘Good Morning, Midnight’: George Clooney to Direct, Star in Netflix Sci-Fi Adaptation!!!

Noted handsome quinquagenarian George Clooney has set his next directing project with an adaptation at Netflix of the 2017 sci-fi novel Good Morning, Midnight by debut author Lily Brooks-Dalton. Clooney will also star in the project, which has a script by The Revenant and Overlord co-writer Mark L. Smith. Anonymous Content and Syndicate Entertainment will produce alongside Clooney and Smokehouse Pictures’ Grant Heslov. “Grant and I couldn’t be more … Continue reading ‘Good Morning, Midnight’: George Clooney to Direct, Star in Netflix Sci-Fi Adaptation!!!

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‘Catch-22’: New Trailer Shows Hulu and George Clooney’s Take on the Satirical Classic!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has released a new trailer for its limited series Catch-22, executive produced and directed by George Clooney. It’s an adaptation of Joseph Heller’s classic satirical novel, which most of us had to read in high school. I remember loving it at the time, but not remembering much about it now — helpfully (or far too obviously) Hulu makes sure the catch is explained immediately … Continue reading ‘Catch-22’: New Trailer Shows Hulu and George Clooney’s Take on the Satirical Classic!! Check It Out!!

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‘Catch-22’: First Trailer Reveals George Clooney’s Hulu Limited Series!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has released the first Catch-22 trailer for the upcoming limited series adaptation of Joseph Heller’s seminal novel. The six-episode series hails from director and executive producer George Clooney, who also has a supporting role in the cast (he originally took a lead role, but recast himself with Kyle Chandler so he had more time to focus on directing the episodes). Girls alum Christopher Abbott … Continue reading ‘Catch-22’: First Trailer Reveals George Clooney’s Hulu Limited Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘Catch-22′: First Images Reveal George Clooney’s Hulu Series!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has released the first set of images for its adaptation of Joseph Heller‘s excellent satirical novel, Catch-22. The 6-episode limited series will be directed by George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Ellen Kuras (each doing 2 episodes), all of whom are also producing. Luke Davies and David Michôd are co-writers and executive producers. It’s been a long time since I read Catch-22, which is typically required … Continue reading ‘Catch-22′: First Images Reveal George Clooney’s Hulu Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘Echo’: George Clooney in Early Talks to Direct the Sci-Fi Thriller!!!

It appears that George Clooney is zeroing in on his next directorial project. Per Deadline, the filmmaker is in early talks to direct a sci-fi thriller called Echo for 20th Century Fox and Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment. The original script by Christopher MacBride centers on a drone specialist who has a psychological crisis when he begins to suspect his lover is not who she … Continue reading ‘Echo’: George Clooney in Early Talks to Direct the Sci-Fi Thriller!!!

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Hugh Laurie Joins George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ Hulu Limited Series!!!

Hugh Laurie, coming off a two-season starring turn on Hulu’s Chance, is reuniting with the streaming platform for a co-starring role in Catch-22, Hulu’s high-profile limited series co-starring and directed by George Clooney. Written by Luke Davies and David Michôd based on the seminal Joseph Heller novel, Catch-22 hails from Anonymous Content and Paramount Television.  Set in Italy during World War II, Catch-22 is the story of the incomparable, artful dodger Yossarian (Christopher Abbott), … Continue reading Hugh Laurie Joins George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ Hulu Limited Series!!!

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George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ TV Series Lands at Hulu!!!

We first heard back in November that George Clooney would be returning to television to direct and star in a Catch-22 series, based on Joseph Heller‘s seminal novel. But at that time, the 6-episode adaptation didn’t yet have a network attached. Today, Hulu has announced that it has nabbed the series, continuing to build up their library of original series. In addition to Clooney, the series … Continue reading George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ TV Series Lands at Hulu!!!

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George Clooney Developing Watergate Series at Netflix!!!

Netflix keeps spending money. Looking at a list of upcoming original TV series and original movies, ignoring future pick-ups from festivals like Sundance and Cannes, is genuinely daunting, ranging from a Boss Baby animated series to The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, a Western anthology overseen by the Coen brothers. On the movie side of things, they have Duncan Jones‘ long-delayed Mute coming out next year, … Continue reading George Clooney Developing Watergate Series at Netflix!!!

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George Clooney Headed Back to TV for Limited ‘Catch-22’ Adaptation!!!

George Clooney taking his talents back to the small screen for the first time in decades. The Oscar-winner is set to direct and star in a limited series adaptation of Joseph Heller‘s classic novel Catch-22. The actor and filmmaker launched his career on TV back in the late 80s and early 90s and went on to an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated turn on E.R., but … Continue reading George Clooney Headed Back to TV for Limited ‘Catch-22’ Adaptation!!!

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