Marc Forster to Direct 'White Bird' Drama for 'Wonder' Producers

The true story of Mexican American astronaut is getting the feature treatment from Netflix and filmmaker Alejandra Márquez Abella. Abella is in final negotiations to direct A Million Miles Away, based on the autobiography Reaching for the Stars by space shuttle astronaut Jose M.

Also Read: MGM Rebooting 'The Pink Panther' as a Live Action-Animation Hybrid“The Pink Panther” is MGM’s longest and most successful comedy franchise, created by writer-director Blake Edwards, Julie Andrews Edwards’ late husband, in partnership with producer Walter Mirisch.“Popular the world over, the legacy of the iconic Pink Panther has endured for more than 50 years and continues to be discovered by new generations,” says Michael De Luca, MGM Film Group Chairman and Pamela Abdy, MGM Film

Angelina Jolie has signed on to direct Unreasonable Behaviour, a biopic about the legendary British war photographer Sir Don McCullin, based on his critically acclaimed autobiography of the same title. The film is being produced by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker under their Hardy Son & Baker banner (Taboo, A Christmas Carol) alongside production powerhouse Working Title Films' Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner (Rebecca, Darkest Hour).

Andreas Wiseman International EditorAngelina Jolie (Unbroken) has signed on to direct Unreasonable Behaviour, a biopic of legendary British war photographer Don McCullin, based on his autobiography of the same title. The film is being produced by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker under their Hardy Son & Baker banner (Taboo) alongside Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner (Darkest Hour). McCullin and Mark George are exec producing.

Naman Ramachandran Angelina Jolie (“First They Killed My Father”) will direct “Unreasonable Behaviour,” a biopic about the British war photographer Don McCullin, based on his acclaimed autobiography of the same name.The film is being produced by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker under their Hardy Son & Baker banner (“Taboo”) alongside Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner (“Darkest Hour”).

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: U.S. production firm The H Collective (Brightburn) has expanded its offices to Germany with Mark Rau (Look Who’s Back) set as Europe CEO.The Berlin-based arm will focus on film development and production and coordinate all efforts with the LA-based HQ.

Mystery Jets and Graham Coxon have been announced on the line-up for a socially distanced benefit gig at London’s Jazz Cafe next month.All three acts will play at ‘Live For Beirut 2.0’ on December 11, which is set to raise money for the victims of the huge warehouse explosion which rocked the Lebanese capital in August, claiming the lives of over 200 people.Other acts on next month’s bill include the likes of Nadine Shah and Django Django, who will both play DJ sets, and performances from Rose

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Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have been spotted looking smitten as they walked their dogs near their home in Essex, on Friday 13 November.The former Our Girl actress, 33, looked stunning as she kept things causal in a long black coat, with a black roller neck jumper and black trousers underneath.

Manori Ravindran International EditorA new drama about Tudor queen Anne Boleyn, starring Jodie Turner-Smith, has found its Henry VIII.British actor Mark Stanley has been cast as the iconic monarch. Best known for playing Grenn in the HBO series “Game of Thrones,” Stanley has also had starring roles in “Kajaki,” “Our Kind of Traitor” and “Dickensian.”Boleyn was the Queen of England from 1533 to 1536 as the second wife of King Henry VIII.

Solstice Studios will release a new cut of Mark Wahlberg’s latest film under the new title Joe Bell on February 19, 2021, timed to this year’s delayed awards season. "The version of the film that was screened at Toronto was very promising, and after working with the filmmakers and Mark Wahlberg on a revised cut, we feel it has now reached its full potential," Mark Gill, president and CEO of Solstice Studios, said in a statement.

Film festivals are tricky business for filmmakers. Yes, they provide instant buzz, as a successful debut at Cannes, TIFF, Venice, or Sundance can do wonders for the publicity for your project.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: After directing one of China’s biggest box-office hits of 2019, Kingdom Shinsuke Sato has found his first major domestic film as Netflix has set him to direct the action-adventure saga Water Margin. Matt Sand, who penned the Mark Wahlberg thriller Deepwater horizon, is writing the script.Eric Newman and Bryan Unkeless for Screen Arcade are producing.

Dave McNary Film ReporterSolstice Studios will release a new cut of Mark Wahlberg’s latest film — retitled “Joe Bell” — on Feb. 19, 2021, timed to this year’s delayed awards season.The company acquired the movie — which had been titled “Meet Joe Bell” — at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Scottish Highlands has created a little piece of Scotland in his spare bedroom after lockdown forced him to cancel his plans. Jeff Rutter, who turned 61 on Tuesday November 10, normally travels up from his home in County Durham to Fort William with his wife Amanda to celebrate one a year.The pair were forced to abandon their plans after Boris Johnson announced a second lockdown across England.