All articles tagged with #first look deal
Sony Pictures has signed directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to a broad first-look deal and will have them helm the adaptation of Metal Gear Solid for Columbia Pictures, part of their Wonderlab project slate; Avi Arad and Ari Arad are producing, with the duo also developing other Sony projects including an animated Venom film and The Earthling, signaling a major expansion of their collaboration with Sony.
Meghan Markle's As Ever lifestyle brand is cutting ties with Netflix to operate independently after a successful launch backed by Netflix; the split is amicable, and Meghan and Harry still hold a Netflix first-look deal as they pursue further projects, including a film adaptation of Meet Me At The Lake and the Sundance doc Cookie Queens, while With Love, Meghan has no announced new seasons.
Netflix has downgraded its partnership with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from an overall deal to a multiyear first-look deal for their Archewell Productions, similar to the arrangement with the Obamas, removing exclusivity but continuing collaboration on various projects including upcoming seasons of 'With Love, Meghan' and new content like a holiday special and films.
Timothée Chalamet has signed a multiyear first-look feature deal with Warner Bros. to collaborate on projects as both an actor and producer, following the success of his recent films "Wonka" and "Dune: Part Two." The deal, spearheaded by Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, aims to solidify the studio's talent bank and marks a strategic move amidst industry shifts. Chalamet expressed gratitude for the partnership, emphasizing the studio's support for "real movie making."
Margot Robbie celebrated her production company's first-look deal with Warner Bros by throwing a star-studded party at Delilah in WeHo, attended by A-listers like Glen Powell, Michelle Rodriguez, and J.J. Abrams. The multi-year agreement promises more big movies following the success of "Barbie," and Robbie's company, LuckyChap, has already produced hits like "I, Tonya" and "Birds of Prey." This move solidifies Robbie's transition from actor to successful producer in Hollywood.
Margot Robbie's production company, LuckyChap, has signed a multi-year, first-look feature film deal with Warner Bros. following the success of "Barbie," which grossed $1.45 billion globally and received eight Academy Award nominations. The deal aims to collaborate on future projects, as Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs express excitement about working with LuckyChap. Robbie's ambitions include turning LuckyChap into an entertainment empire by investing in originality and creating impactful films.
Filmmaker Tyler Perry has signed a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix, allowing him to write, direct, and produce films for the streaming platform. This comes after Perry's previous deal with Amazon Studios. Some of his upcoming projects include "Six Triple Eight" and "Mea Culpa," both of which he worked on with Netflix. Perry's personal story will also be featured in the documentary "Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story."