Today Prime Video announced that multi-hyphenate Oscar and Emmy Award-winner Viola Davis is set to star in and produce G20, from Amazon Studios and MRC Film. Patricia Riggen (Miracles from Heaven, The 33) will direct from a script written by Noah and Logan Miller (White Boy Rick), with revisions by Caitlin Parrish and Erica Weiss …
Prime Video previously landed worldwide streaming rights to the film, which will also be released in theaters by Amazon Studios and MGM CULVER CITY, California—August 25, 2022—Today it was announced Richard E. Grant, Archie Madekwe, and Alison Oliver have joined the cast of Prime Video’s upcoming feature Saltburn, written and directed by Academy Award winner Emerald …
Label’s first film “Persuasion” to Premiere on Netflix on July 15, 2022 BEVERLY HILLS, CA – July 15, 2022 – MRC Film today announced its romance label, led by Elizabeth Cantillon has unveiled its name – Bisous Pictures – and has hired Sydney Fleischmann as VP, Development and Production. Bisous Pictures focuses on the romance …
From Paramount Pictures Players’ Label and MRC Film’s Landline Pictures, the Paramount+ Original Film Premieres June 17, Exclusively on Paramount+ CLICK HERE to Watch the Official Trailer CLICK HERE to Download the Official Key Art and New Photos May 16, 2022 – Paramount+ today released the official trailer and key art for its upcoming original …
From MRC Film and LuckyChap Entertainment’s Josey McNamara, Tom Ackerley and Margot RobbiePrincipal Photography to Begin This Summer in the UK Academy Award-winning writer and director Emerald Fennell (“Promising Young Woman”) has lined up her cast for her next film, “Saltburn,” a story of obsession. Barry Keoghan (“The Batman,” “The Killing of a Sacred Deer”), …
From Paramount Players and MRC Film’s Landline Pictures, Gil Netter and Levantine Films, the Paramount+ Original Film Is Directed by David Frankel April 26, 2022 – Paramount+ today announced that its upcoming original film from Paramount Players and MRC Film’s Landline Pictures, the comedy JERRY & MARGE GO LARGE, starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening, …
From Producers Becky Sloviter and Alloy Entertainment “Schitt’s Creek” Writers David West Read and Rupinder Gill to Write and Executive Produce Editor’s Note: Carrie Headshot HERE LOS ANGELES, CA – April 11, 2022 – Emmy® nominated director Carrie Brownstein (“Portlandia,” “Shrill”) is set to direct MRC Film’s upcoming comedy “Witness Protection,” starring Emmy® Award winner Annie Murphy (“Schitt’s Creek,” …
Feature From MRC Film and T-Street’s Emerging Filmmaker Label Currently In Production With Star Thrower Producing Los Angeles, February 7, 2022 – MRC Film and T-Street today announced Sebastian de Souza (“The Great,” “Normal People”), Eddie Marsan (“Happy Go Lucky,” “Vera Drake”) and Rich Sommer (“Mad Men,” “GLOW”) have joined Phoebe Dynevor (“Bridgerton”) and Alden …
From Writer/Producer Tracy Oliver and Producer E. Brian Dobbins BEVERLY HILLS, CA – December 7, 2021 – MRC Film announced today their upcoming feature film “The Blackening,” from director Tim Story featuring an all-star ensemble cast. Tracy Oliver (“Girls Trip,” “First Wives Club”) wrote the feature film adaptation alongside Dewayne Perkins (“The Amber Ruffin Show,” …
FOR MRC FILM’S FEMALE DRIVEN COMEDY LABEL “Schitt’s Creek” Writers David West Read and Rupinder Gill to Write and Executive Produce LOS ANGELES, CA – July 27, 2021 – MRC Film’s female-driven comedy label, helmed by Becky Sloviter, today announced it is developing “Witness Protection” with Emmy® Award winner Annie Murphy (“Schitt’s Creek,” “Kevin Can …
Cast: Emmy® winner Larry Wilmore (“The Nightly Show,” “The Laundromat”) and SAG Awards® Winner and Emmy® nominee Rainn Wilson (“The Office,” “Blackbird”) join previously announced Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening. The Paramount+ Original Film is directed by Academy Award® winner David Frankel and from MRC Film’s Landline Pictures, Gil Netter, and Levantine Films. Director: David …
Paramount+ Original Film Directed by David Frankel From MRC Film’s Landline Pictures, Gil Netter and Levantine Films JUNE 21, 2020 – Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced the latest addition to its growing slate of Paramount+ original films, new comedy JERRY AND MARGE GO LARGE, with Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening set to …
Netflix, MRC Film and Automatik Partner Cast: Omari Hardwick (Army of the Dead, Power), John Ortiz (Silver Linings Playbook) and Molly Parker (Pieces of a Woman) join previously announced Halle Berry. Netflix, MRC Film, and Automatik have partnered on The Mothership from Matt Charman. Halle Berry is set to headline the film. Writer/Director: Matt Charman …
Cast: Henry Golding (The Gentleman, Crazy Rich Asians) to star as Mr. Elliot opposite the previously announced Dakota Johnson Writers: Screenplay (adaptation) by Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow; Based on the novel by Jane Austen Director: Carrie Cracknell Acclaimed Director Carrie Cracknell, who directed Jake Gyllenhall and Tom Sturridge to Tony nominations in 2019 in Sea Wall/ …
Aims To Launch Commercially Minded Writers/Directors With Distinct Voices BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Thursday, April 29, 2021 – Leading independents MRC Film and T-Street today announced a new label for emerging filmmaking voices with a mission to support artists who have a singular voice and a distinctive point of view. The new venture was unveiled …
MRC Film’s Elizabeth Cantillon-led romance label has optioned Nicholas Sparks’s novel “The Return,” with Cantillon developing and producing the film adaptation. “The Return,” Sparks’s 21st novel, was published in September 2020 and was an instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, remaining on the Bestseller list for 22 weeks. Producers: Elizabeth Cantillon, Nicholas Sparks, Theresa Park …
Acclaimed Theater Director Carrie Cracknell Will Make Her Feature Directorial Debut Netflix and MRC Film have partnered on Persuasion with Dakota Johnson to star. Writers: Screenplay (adaptation) by Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow; Based on the novel by Jane Austen Director: Carrie Cracknell Acclaimed Director Carrie Cracknell, who directed Jake Gyllenhall and Tom Sturridge to Tony nominations …
Landline Pictures, a label of MRC Film, announced its next project, comedy “The Back Nine” from writer and director Michael Patrick King (“Sex And The City”) with Academy Award® winner Renée Zellweger (“Judy”) attached to star. Writers: Michael Patrick King, Jhoni Marchinko, and Krista Smith Director: Michael Patrick King Cast: Renée Zellweger Producers: Amy Baer …
New Label To Focus on Feature Films For and About “Over 50” Audience Inaugural Slate Includes Projects with Bill Holderman, David Frankel, and Jon Turteltaub BEVERLY HILLS, CA – April 5, 2021 – MRC Film has unveiled Landline Pictures, a new label led by industry veteran Amy Baer. Landline will focus on uplifting and entertaining …
Slate of Development Projects Announced BEVERLY HILLS, CA – March 26, 2021 – MRC Film has tapped producer Elizabeth Cantillon to lead a new label within the division focused on movies in the romance genre. Cantillon reports to MRC Film Co-Presidents Brye Adler and Jonathan Golfman. The yet-unnamed label focuses on the romance genre with …
Film from First Time Writer/Director Matthew Charman Netflix and MRC Film have partnered on “Mothership” from Matthew Charman. Halle Berry is set to headline the film. Director: Matthew Charman (Bridge of Spies, Operation Finale) Writer: Matthew Charman Cast: Halle Berry (John Wick Chapter 3 –Parabellum, Kingsman: The Golden Circle) Producers: Fred Berger (La La Land, Bad Education, Destroyer) and …
BEVERLY HILLS, CA (November 12, 2020) – MRC Film today announced legendary screenwriter Linda Woolverton will adapt Kay Thompson’s “Eloise” for the leading independent studio. MRC previously announced it had secured film, television, live stage and related ancillary rights for the iconic series of children’s books written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight. …
“Palm Springs” Producer Announces Projects with Ashley Nicole Black and Adam Sztykiel’s Directorial Debut BEVERLY HILLS, CA (July 23, 2020) – MRC Film has partnered with producer Becky Sloviter to lead a new label within the division focused on female-driven comedies. Sloviter will report to MRC Film Co-Presidents Brye Adler and Jonathan Golfman. The as yet …