A potential sequel to “A Knight’s Tale,” the 2001 period comedy that starred the late Heath Ledger as an aspiring knight, was killed by the Netflix algorithm, according to director Brian Helgeland.
“I pitched it to Sony because they own the rights, and it seemed like they were interested in making it with Netflix and releasing it as a Netflix movie,” the original film’s writer-director told Inverse in an interview published Monday. “My understanding is that Netflix tested this sequel idea through their algorithms, which indicated that it would not be successful.”
He said he was surprised at that, because “‘A Knight’s Tale’ seems to get more popular with every passing year; it’s the strangest thing.”
Helgeland’s idea was to make a pirate sequel right after the first film wrapped, he said, detailing the proposed plot.
“The plot revolved around Count Adhemar [Rufus Sewell] kidnapping Jocelyn [Shannyn Sossamon] and taking her to Constantinople,...
“I pitched it to Sony because they own the rights, and it seemed like they were interested in making it with Netflix and releasing it as a Netflix movie,” the original film’s writer-director told Inverse in an interview published Monday. “My understanding is that Netflix tested this sequel idea through their algorithms, which indicated that it would not be successful.”
He said he was surprised at that, because “‘A Knight’s Tale’ seems to get more popular with every passing year; it’s the strangest thing.”
Helgeland’s idea was to make a pirate sequel right after the first film wrapped, he said, detailing the proposed plot.
“The plot revolved around Count Adhemar [Rufus Sewell] kidnapping Jocelyn [Shannyn Sossamon] and taking her to Constantinople,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The Murtha Skouras Agency, representing top below-the-line talent, has elevated longtime agents Hillary Cook and Karen Berch to Partner, founding partners Ann Murtha and Spyros Skouras announced on Friday.
Created in 2016 following the mergers of The Murtha Agency and The Skouras Agency, The Murtha Skouras Agency has had Cook and Berch serving in the film and television arm ever since.
“Hillary and Karen, longtime agents of The Murtha Skouras Agency, have been indispensable, passionate members of our team. Both possess a wealth of knowledge, experience and a deep commitment to promoting and celebrating the art of film,” Murtha and Skouras said in a joint statement. “They are also known for their honesty, integrity, unwavering dedication, exceptional work ethic, commitment to excellence, and professionalism. With these promotions, we are delighted to recognize their accomplishments – and future achievements.”
Recently, Cook and Berch saw client Arthur Max receive his fourth Oscar nomination...
Created in 2016 following the mergers of The Murtha Agency and The Skouras Agency, The Murtha Skouras Agency has had Cook and Berch serving in the film and television arm ever since.
“Hillary and Karen, longtime agents of The Murtha Skouras Agency, have been indispensable, passionate members of our team. Both possess a wealth of knowledge, experience and a deep commitment to promoting and celebrating the art of film,” Murtha and Skouras said in a joint statement. “They are also known for their honesty, integrity, unwavering dedication, exceptional work ethic, commitment to excellence, and professionalism. With these promotions, we are delighted to recognize their accomplishments – and future achievements.”
Recently, Cook and Berch saw client Arthur Max receive his fourth Oscar nomination...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ari Aster has gathered a star-studded cast of Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal to star in his next feature ‘Eddington’ for A24.
Also joining the cast are Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward and Clifton Collins Jr. The only plot details on the movie state it follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.
Aster has penned the screenplay, he will also be directing and producing alongside Lars Knudsen under their Square Peg banner. Two-time Academy Award nominee Darius Khondji is the director of photography.
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Phoenix was last seen in ‘Beau is Afraid,’ Aster’s 2023 dark comedy horror about a troubled man who journeys home to see his mother.
Unless you have been living under a rock, Stone this week picked up her 2nd Oscar win for her...
Also joining the cast are Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward and Clifton Collins Jr. The only plot details on the movie state it follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.
Aster has penned the screenplay, he will also be directing and producing alongside Lars Knudsen under their Square Peg banner. Two-time Academy Award nominee Darius Khondji is the director of photography.
Also in news – Elton John, Paul McCartney & more to cameo in sequel to ‘This is Spinal Tap’
Phoenix was last seen in ‘Beau is Afraid,’ Aster’s 2023 dark comedy horror about a troubled man who journeys home to see his mother.
Unless you have been living under a rock, Stone this week picked up her 2nd Oscar win for her...
- 3/13/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Ari Aster, the twisted filmmaker behind Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau Is Afraid, is lining up his most star-studded feature yet, Eddington. Rumored to be a Western, Eddington is moseying close to production with Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Emma Stone (Poor Things), Austin Butler (Dune: Part Two), Joaquin Phoenix (Beau Is Afraid), Luke Grimes (Yellowstone), Deirdre O’Connell (Outer Range), Michael Ward (Top Boy), and Clifton Collins Jr. (Jockey) joining the primary cast.
The mysterious project hails from A24, with Aster directing from his own script. Additionally, Aster produces alongside Lars Knudsen through their Square Peg studio. Darius Khondji, the Academy Award-winning cinematographer behind Bardo and Uncut Gems, is on board to make the film stunning, with production beginning as early as this week.
Aster is one of Hollywood’s most talked about filmmakers of recent memory. His 2018 horror film Hereditary, starring Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne, and Alex Wolff,...
The mysterious project hails from A24, with Aster directing from his own script. Additionally, Aster produces alongside Lars Knudsen through their Square Peg studio. Darius Khondji, the Academy Award-winning cinematographer behind Bardo and Uncut Gems, is on board to make the film stunning, with production beginning as early as this week.
Aster is one of Hollywood’s most talked about filmmakers of recent memory. His 2018 horror film Hereditary, starring Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne, and Alex Wolff,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Ari Aster has assembled an all-star cast for his next film, “Eddington,” recruiting Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward and Clifton Collins Jr.
A24 is financing and producing the movie, which — based on Aster’s track record — we can only assume will give us nightmares. Plot details are kept under wraps besides the fact that the film “follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.”
“Eddington” starts production this week, with Aster writing, directing and producing alongside Lars Knudsen under their Square Peg banner. Two-time Academy Award nominee Darius Khondji is the director of photography.
“Eddington” marks the sixth collaboration between Square Peg and A24, which produced and distributed Aster’s previous three films — “Hereditary,” “Midsommar” and “Beau Is Afraid” — as well as “Dream Scenario” and the upcoming “Death of a Unicorn.”
Phoenix was recently nominated for a Golden Globe for...
A24 is financing and producing the movie, which — based on Aster’s track record — we can only assume will give us nightmares. Plot details are kept under wraps besides the fact that the film “follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.”
“Eddington” starts production this week, with Aster writing, directing and producing alongside Lars Knudsen under their Square Peg banner. Two-time Academy Award nominee Darius Khondji is the director of photography.
“Eddington” marks the sixth collaboration between Square Peg and A24, which produced and distributed Aster’s previous three films — “Hereditary,” “Midsommar” and “Beau Is Afraid” — as well as “Dream Scenario” and the upcoming “Death of a Unicorn.”
Phoenix was recently nominated for a Golden Globe for...
- 3/12/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
In the aftermath of Thursday morning’s announcement of shortlists for 10 Oscar categories, here are my main takeaways…
Winners
1) The Academy
Has there ever been a best original song shortlist more stacked than this one?
Among the shortlisted songwriters are Billie Eilish and Finneas (“What Was I Made For?” from Barbie), Olivia Rodrigo (“Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), Jon Batiste (“It Never Went Away” from American Symphony) and Dua Lipa (“Dance the Night” from Barbie) — in other words, people behind half of the nominees for the song of the year Grammy that will be presented on Feb. 4 — plus Mark Ronson (“I’m Just Ken” from Barbie), A$AP Rocky (“Am I Dreaming” from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), Lenny Kravitz (“Road to Freedom” from Rustin) and Halle Bailey (“Keep It Movin'” from The Color Purple), among others.
If, prior to or during nomination voting (Jan.
Winners
1) The Academy
Has there ever been a best original song shortlist more stacked than this one?
Among the shortlisted songwriters are Billie Eilish and Finneas (“What Was I Made For?” from Barbie), Olivia Rodrigo (“Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), Jon Batiste (“It Never Went Away” from American Symphony) and Dua Lipa (“Dance the Night” from Barbie) — in other words, people behind half of the nominees for the song of the year Grammy that will be presented on Feb. 4 — plus Mark Ronson (“I’m Just Ken” from Barbie), A$AP Rocky (“Am I Dreaming” from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), Lenny Kravitz (“Road to Freedom” from Rustin) and Halle Bailey (“Keep It Movin'” from The Color Purple), among others.
If, prior to or during nomination voting (Jan.
- 12/21/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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