At 74 years old, Peter Bogdanovich—he of many ascots—isn't slowing down. He's got his next feature film, "Squirrel To The Nuts" (produced by metaphorical adopted sons Noah Baumbach and Wes Anderson) in the can, he's always got a couple acting gigs in the mix, and oh, he's going to direct a TV miniseries. And it sounds fascinating. The filmmaker is teaming with Cohen Media Group, where he'll helm an adaptation of Edward Ball’s "The Inventor And The Tycoon: A Gilded Age Murder And The Birth Of Moving Pictures," and as you might surmise from the title, it tells a fascinating story, and certainly one up Bogdanovich's film historian alley. The series will tell the tale of stop-motion photography inventor Eadweard Muybridge (whose advance paved the way for film) and his benefactor Leland Stanford, and how their lives overlapped in intriguing ways. And oh, in case you didn't know?...
- 6/6/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Cohen Media Group has tapped Oscar-nominated director Peter Bogdanovich to direct its television miniseries adaptation of Edward Ball’s The Inventor And The Tycoon: A Gilded Age Murder And The Birth Of Moving Pictures.
“We are thrilled that Peter Bogdanovich will direct this exciting project. He is truly one of the major figures of modern American cinema, and this exceptional story is tailor-made for him,” said Charles S Cohen, chairman and CEO of Cohen Media Group.
Published in 2013, The Inventor And The Tycoon tells the true story of film pioneer Edward Muybridge and wealthy industrialist and politician Leland Stanford.
“It’s a fascinating story about the origins of cinema/beginning of movies and the amazing series of coincidences that led to that creation,” said Bogdanovich.
Bogdanovich will develop the miniseries and serve as co-executive producer alongside Cohen, Cmg president Daniel Battsek and Oscar-winning producer Fred Roos.
ICM Partners represented the sale of Ball’s book.
“We are thrilled that Peter Bogdanovich will direct this exciting project. He is truly one of the major figures of modern American cinema, and this exceptional story is tailor-made for him,” said Charles S Cohen, chairman and CEO of Cohen Media Group.
Published in 2013, The Inventor And The Tycoon tells the true story of film pioneer Edward Muybridge and wealthy industrialist and politician Leland Stanford.
“It’s a fascinating story about the origins of cinema/beginning of movies and the amazing series of coincidences that led to that creation,” said Bogdanovich.
Bogdanovich will develop the miniseries and serve as co-executive producer alongside Cohen, Cmg president Daniel Battsek and Oscar-winning producer Fred Roos.
ICM Partners represented the sale of Ball’s book.
- 6/5/2014
- ScreenDaily
Cohen Media Group has tapped Oscar-nominated director Peter Bogdanovich to direct its television miniseries adaptation of Edward Ball’s The Inventor And The Tycoon: A Gilded Age Murder And The Birth Of Moving Pictures.
“We are thrilled that Peter Bogdanovich will direct this exciting project. He is truly one of the major figures of modern American cinema, and this exceptional story is tailor-made for him,” said Charles S Cohen, chairman and CEO of Cohen Media Group.
Published in 2013, The Inventor And The Tycoon tells the true story of film pioneer Edward Muybridge and wealthy industrialist and politician Leland Stanford.
“It’s a fascinating story about the origins of cinema/beginning of movies and the amazing series of coincidences that led to that creation,” said Bogdanovich.
Bogdanovich will develop the miniseries and serve as co-executive producer alongside Cohen, Cmg president Daniel Battsek and Oscar-winning producer Fred Roos.
ICM Partners represented the sale of Ball’s book.
“We are thrilled that Peter Bogdanovich will direct this exciting project. He is truly one of the major figures of modern American cinema, and this exceptional story is tailor-made for him,” said Charles S Cohen, chairman and CEO of Cohen Media Group.
Published in 2013, The Inventor And The Tycoon tells the true story of film pioneer Edward Muybridge and wealthy industrialist and politician Leland Stanford.
“It’s a fascinating story about the origins of cinema/beginning of movies and the amazing series of coincidences that led to that creation,” said Bogdanovich.
Bogdanovich will develop the miniseries and serve as co-executive producer alongside Cohen, Cmg president Daniel Battsek and Oscar-winning producer Fred Roos.
ICM Partners represented the sale of Ball’s book.
- 6/5/2014
- ScreenDaily
“The Last Picture Show” director Peter Bogdanovich will explore the story of the first picture shows for his next project. Bogdanovich has signed on to direct a TV miniseries adaptation of Edward Ball's 2013 book “The Inventor and the Tycoon: A Gilded Age Murder and the Birth of Moving Pictures.” The book explores the true story of motion-picture pioneer Edward Muybridge and industrialist-politician Leland Stanford, and their effect on the early days of cinema. Also read: Tatum O'Neal Reteams With ‘Paper Moon’ Director Peter Bogdanovich for Showbiz Comedy (Exclusive) Bogdanovich is developing the project with Cohen Media Group, and is also serving as.
- 6/5/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The King’s Speech, Top of the Lake producer joins Cohen Media Group on adaptation of Second World War spy story Double Cross.
The King’s Speech and Top of the Lake producer See-Saw Films has joined Us-based distributor Cohen Media Group (Cmg) to co-develop an international TV series based on Ben Macintyre’s bestselling book Double Cross, about the double agents who kept D-Day a secret from Hitler.
Double Cross tells the true story of the eccentric and brilliant group of spies who were vital to the success of the Normandy landings in June 1944. The daring deception saved thousands of allied soldiers and helped turn the tide of the war.
The project marks Cmg’s first foray into TV drama.
Still at treatment stage, the two companies will attach a writer soon, with Macintyre on board as a consultant.
Shoot dates and locations are yet to be determined but both groups told ScreenDaily they see...
The King’s Speech and Top of the Lake producer See-Saw Films has joined Us-based distributor Cohen Media Group (Cmg) to co-develop an international TV series based on Ben Macintyre’s bestselling book Double Cross, about the double agents who kept D-Day a secret from Hitler.
Double Cross tells the true story of the eccentric and brilliant group of spies who were vital to the success of the Normandy landings in June 1944. The daring deception saved thousands of allied soldiers and helped turn the tide of the war.
The project marks Cmg’s first foray into TV drama.
Still at treatment stage, the two companies will attach a writer soon, with Macintyre on board as a consultant.
Shoot dates and locations are yet to be determined but both groups told ScreenDaily they see...
- 7/29/2013
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The King’s Speech, Top of the Lake producer joins Cmg on adaptation of Second World War spy story Double Cross.
The King’s Speech and Top of the Lake producer See-Saw Films has joined Us-based distributor Cohen Media Group (Cmg) to co-develop an international TV series based on Ben Macintyre’s bestselling book Double Cross, about the double agents who kept D-Day a secret from Hitler.
Double Cross tells the true story of the eccentric and brilliant group of spies who were vital to the success of the Normandy landings in June 1944. The daring deception saved thousands of allied soldiers and helped turn the tide of the war.
The project marks Cmg’s first foray into TV drama.
Still at treatment stage, the two companies will attach a writer soon, with Macintyre on board as a consultant.
Shoot dates and locations are yet to be determined but both groups told ScreenDaily they see the project...
The King’s Speech and Top of the Lake producer See-Saw Films has joined Us-based distributor Cohen Media Group (Cmg) to co-develop an international TV series based on Ben Macintyre’s bestselling book Double Cross, about the double agents who kept D-Day a secret from Hitler.
Double Cross tells the true story of the eccentric and brilliant group of spies who were vital to the success of the Normandy landings in June 1944. The daring deception saved thousands of allied soldiers and helped turn the tide of the war.
The project marks Cmg’s first foray into TV drama.
Still at treatment stage, the two companies will attach a writer soon, with Macintyre on board as a consultant.
Shoot dates and locations are yet to be determined but both groups told ScreenDaily they see the project...
- 7/29/2013
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The King’s Speech, Top of the Lake producer joins Cohen Media on Second World War spy series.
The King’s Speech and Top of the Lake producer See-Saw Films has joined Us-based distributor Cohen Media Group (Cmg) to co-develop a “big budget, international” TV series based on Ben Macintyre’s bestselling book Double Cross, about the double agents who kept D-Day a secret from Hitler.
Double Cross tells the true story of the eccentric and brilliant group of spies who were vital to the success of the Normandy landings in June 1944. The daring deception saved thousands of allied soldiers and helped turn the tide of the war.
The project marks Cmg’s first foray into TV drama.
Still at treatment stage, the two companies will attach a writer soon, with Macintyre on board as a consultant.
Shoot dates and locations are yet to be determined but both groups told ScreenDaily they see the project as a “prestige...
The King’s Speech and Top of the Lake producer See-Saw Films has joined Us-based distributor Cohen Media Group (Cmg) to co-develop a “big budget, international” TV series based on Ben Macintyre’s bestselling book Double Cross, about the double agents who kept D-Day a secret from Hitler.
Double Cross tells the true story of the eccentric and brilliant group of spies who were vital to the success of the Normandy landings in June 1944. The daring deception saved thousands of allied soldiers and helped turn the tide of the war.
The project marks Cmg’s first foray into TV drama.
Still at treatment stage, the two companies will attach a writer soon, with Macintyre on board as a consultant.
Shoot dates and locations are yet to be determined but both groups told ScreenDaily they see the project as a “prestige...
- 7/29/2013
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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