Napoleon completists, beware. You will not see the entire story of the infamous Emperor of France in Ridley Scott’s two-and-a-half hour “Napoleon” (Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures). Scott’s screenwriter David Scarpa explains how the two men carved a movie out of this colorful slice of French history.
Anne Thompson: How did this project come to you?
David Scarpa: I had worked with Ridley on a movie called “All the Money in the World,” and his producing partner, Kevin Walsh, who ran his company, came to me and said that Ridley wanted to do a movie about Napoleon, and didn’t say much else. Like most Americans, I had only a high school basic knowledge of Napoleon or the history of the French Revolution. I had already read the [Stanley] Kubrick screenplay and knew that this was something that a lot of filmmakers had tried to do in the past.
Anne Thompson: How did this project come to you?
David Scarpa: I had worked with Ridley on a movie called “All the Money in the World,” and his producing partner, Kevin Walsh, who ran his company, came to me and said that Ridley wanted to do a movie about Napoleon, and didn’t say much else. Like most Americans, I had only a high school basic knowledge of Napoleon or the history of the French Revolution. I had already read the [Stanley] Kubrick screenplay and knew that this was something that a lot of filmmakers had tried to do in the past.
- 12/2/2023
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
A bidding war is currently underway for an action comedy that teams Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum as wayward brothers.
Legacy studio Warner Bros. and streaming goliaths Amazon and Netflix are in the midst of trying to acquire Calamity Hustle, a new feature project from Aaron and Adam Nee, the sibling team that found success with their 2022 sleeper hit The Lost City.
The Nee brothers are writing the script and are directing. Reynolds and Tatum would star and produce via their respective banners, Maximum Effort and Free Association. Also producing is Kevin Walsh, who is currently in the awards season mix with Napoleon, as are the Nees via their banner Persons Attempting.
While the number of studios involved may not be high, the price point is steep. According to sources, Warners went in with offers in the $20 million ballpark for each actor. Netflix and Amazon, meanwhile, both went in with...
Legacy studio Warner Bros. and streaming goliaths Amazon and Netflix are in the midst of trying to acquire Calamity Hustle, a new feature project from Aaron and Adam Nee, the sibling team that found success with their 2022 sleeper hit The Lost City.
The Nee brothers are writing the script and are directing. Reynolds and Tatum would star and produce via their respective banners, Maximum Effort and Free Association. Also producing is Kevin Walsh, who is currently in the awards season mix with Napoleon, as are the Nees via their banner Persons Attempting.
While the number of studios involved may not be high, the price point is steep. According to sources, Warners went in with offers in the $20 million ballpark for each actor. Netflix and Amazon, meanwhile, both went in with...
- 12/1/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Napoleon is an epic war drama film directed by the legendary director Ridley Scott, from a screenplay by David Scarpa. The biographical film follows the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, as he rises from the status of a young army officer to becoming an emperor. The film also focuses on his volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine. Napoleon stars Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role of Napoleon Bonaparte with Vanessa Kirby, Edouard Philipponnat, Youssef Kerkour, Matthew Needham, Cormac Hyde-Corrin, and Anna Mawn starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the war drama film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
The King (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: Hal (Timothée Chalamet), wayward prince and reluctant heir to the English throne, has turned his back on royal life and is living among the people. But when his tyrannical father dies, Hal is crowned King Henry V and is forced to embrace...
The King (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: Hal (Timothée Chalamet), wayward prince and reluctant heir to the English throne, has turned his back on royal life and is living among the people. But when his tyrannical father dies, Hal is crowned King Henry V and is forced to embrace...
- 11/27/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Holding the world premiere of Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” in Paris was a no-brainer for Sony’s motion picture group chairman and CEO Tom Rothman, due to the film’s French DNA and its subject, the famous French emperor (played by Joaquin Phoenix).
“Where else could you begin the worldwide rollout of ‘Napoleon’ than France?,” said Rothman on the red carpet of the event at the Salle Pleyel concert hall, where Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby and Tahar Rahim were able to attend thanks to the end of the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike.
But the French theatrical bow comes with a downside for Apple, which financed the pricey movie and will now have to wait 17 months to launch the movie on its service due to France’s strict windowing rules.
“It’s a great credit to Apple who made the film because this particular movie (…) is a big screen experience,” said Rothman. “It...
“Where else could you begin the worldwide rollout of ‘Napoleon’ than France?,” said Rothman on the red carpet of the event at the Salle Pleyel concert hall, where Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby and Tahar Rahim were able to attend thanks to the end of the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike.
But the French theatrical bow comes with a downside for Apple, which financed the pricey movie and will now have to wait 17 months to launch the movie on its service due to France’s strict windowing rules.
“It’s a great credit to Apple who made the film because this particular movie (…) is a big screen experience,” said Rothman. “It...
- 11/14/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Paris’ Salle Pleyel hosted the world premiere of Ridley Scott’s Napoleon this evening, rolling out the red carpet for the epic that stars Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. Scott, the two leads and actor Tahar Rahim all were in attendance for the unveiling of the film from Apple Original Films and Sony. Watch Scott introduce the pic below.
Deadline asked Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group Tom Rothman about being on a red carpet in the French capital with stars of a film steeped in Gallic history. “Well, it feels appropriate,” the exec said. “If you’re gonna premiere the movie of Napoleon, a great epic by Ridley Scott, you should be in Paris. You should be in France.”
A smiling Rothman added that he feels “great” about this being the first big red carpet after the SAG-AFTRA strike. “It think that’s a great relief,...
Deadline asked Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group Tom Rothman about being on a red carpet in the French capital with stars of a film steeped in Gallic history. “Well, it feels appropriate,” the exec said. “If you’re gonna premiere the movie of Napoleon, a great epic by Ridley Scott, you should be in Paris. You should be in France.”
A smiling Rothman added that he feels “great” about this being the first big red carpet after the SAG-AFTRA strike. “It think that’s a great relief,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Paris hosted the world premiere of Napoleon, a historical action epic featuring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby).
Related: ‘Napoleon’ Review: Joaquin Phoenix Excels As A Master Of War In Ridley Scott’s Psychologically Complex But Brilliantly Staged Biopic
Scott was joined by the stars and crew of the film, Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Edouard Philipponnat including Tom Rothman, Mark Huffam, Kevin Walsh & Rooney Mara all of whom walked the carpet at the Salle Pleyel on Tuesday, November 14th.
Related: ‘Napoleon’ Director Ridley Scott On Making The Epic His Hero Stanley Kubrick Could Not; Reminisces On ‘Alien’, ‘Blade Runner’, ‘Gladiator’ And When He’ll Finish...
Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby).
Related: ‘Napoleon’ Review: Joaquin Phoenix Excels As A Master Of War In Ridley Scott’s Psychologically Complex But Brilliantly Staged Biopic
Scott was joined by the stars and crew of the film, Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Edouard Philipponnat including Tom Rothman, Mark Huffam, Kevin Walsh & Rooney Mara all of whom walked the carpet at the Salle Pleyel on Tuesday, November 14th.
Related: ‘Napoleon’ Director Ridley Scott On Making The Epic His Hero Stanley Kubrick Could Not; Reminisces On ‘Alien’, ‘Blade Runner’, ‘Gladiator’ And When He’ll Finish...
- 11/14/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu has a vast library of content, with basically something to watch for everyone, and today we are making a list of the best new shows and movies coming to Hulu in November 2023 that you can watch right now. The shows and movies in this list are ranked according to their availability dates.
Black Cake Season 1 (November 1)
Synopsis: Based on The New York Times-bestselling book by Charmaine Wilkerson, “Black Cake” is a family drama wrapped in a murder mystery with a diverse cast of characters and a global setting, from Marissa Jo Cerar, Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films, and Aaron Kaplans’ Kapital Entertainment. The story takes place in Jamaica, Rome, Scotland, England and Southern California. Cerar wrote the adaptation and serves as showrunner on the series, which spans decades. In the late 1960s, a runaway bride named Covey disappears into the surf off the coast of Jamaica and is feared...
Black Cake Season 1 (November 1)
Synopsis: Based on The New York Times-bestselling book by Charmaine Wilkerson, “Black Cake” is a family drama wrapped in a murder mystery with a diverse cast of characters and a global setting, from Marissa Jo Cerar, Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films, and Aaron Kaplans’ Kapital Entertainment. The story takes place in Jamaica, Rome, Scotland, England and Southern California. Cerar wrote the adaptation and serves as showrunner on the series, which spans decades. In the late 1960s, a runaway bride named Covey disappears into the surf off the coast of Jamaica and is feared...
- 11/2/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
All hail Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte.
Phoenix leads Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” as the famed French ruler. The R-rated film marks a reunion between director/producer Scott and “All the Money in the World” scribe David Scarpa, who both co-wrote the script.
The official synopsis reads: “Napoleon” is an original and personal look at Napoleon’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine. The intention of the film is to capture Napoleon’s famous battles, relentless ambition, and astounding strategic mind as an extraordinary military leader and war visionary.
Scott previously revealed that he ended up rewriting the whole “goddamn film” to instead more fully focus on Phoenix as Napoleon. Originally titled “Kitbag,” the film was centered around the romantic relationship between Josephine (Vanessa Kirby) and Napoleon, instead.
“With ‘Napoleon,...
Phoenix leads Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” as the famed French ruler. The R-rated film marks a reunion between director/producer Scott and “All the Money in the World” scribe David Scarpa, who both co-wrote the script.
The official synopsis reads: “Napoleon” is an original and personal look at Napoleon’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine. The intention of the film is to capture Napoleon’s famous battles, relentless ambition, and astounding strategic mind as an extraordinary military leader and war visionary.
Scott previously revealed that he ended up rewriting the whole “goddamn film” to instead more fully focus on Phoenix as Napoleon. Originally titled “Kitbag,” the film was centered around the romantic relationship between Josephine (Vanessa Kirby) and Napoleon, instead.
“With ‘Napoleon,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Napoleon director-producer Ridley Scott was on stage at Deadline’s Contenders London event to discuss the journey behind his latest epic and why he chose Joaquin Phoenix to portray the iconic Emperor.
Speaking about casting Oscar winner Phoenix, who he had previously worked with on Gladiator [in which Phoenix played another Emperor], filmmaking legend Scott told the audience that he had always viewed Phoenix’s character in that movie as “the most sympathetic character in Gladiator, being the product of such a neglectful father.”
He continued: “I was blown away by his outrageous film Joker. I didn’t like the way it celebrated violence but Joaquin was remarkable. I thought he’d be an amazing asset to Napoleon, [not only creatively] also in a commercial sense. There were only two actors I had in mind for the role. I won’t mention the other one.”
Apple has partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment for a November 22 worldwide theatrical release launch for Napoleon,...
Speaking about casting Oscar winner Phoenix, who he had previously worked with on Gladiator [in which Phoenix played another Emperor], filmmaking legend Scott told the audience that he had always viewed Phoenix’s character in that movie as “the most sympathetic character in Gladiator, being the product of such a neglectful father.”
He continued: “I was blown away by his outrageous film Joker. I didn’t like the way it celebrated violence but Joaquin was remarkable. I thought he’d be an amazing asset to Napoleon, [not only creatively] also in a commercial sense. There were only two actors I had in mind for the role. I won’t mention the other one.”
Apple has partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment for a November 22 worldwide theatrical release launch for Napoleon,...
- 10/7/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple and Paramount Pictures have announced that Martin Scorsese’s upcoming feature film, Killers of the Flower Moon, will be released in theaters globally on October 20, before streaming on Apple TV+ at a later date. The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, is based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by David Grann, and tells the story of a series of murders that overshadowed the prosperity of Osage County in the 1920s.
The film was originally planned to have a limited release on October 6, before going wide on October 20. However, Apple has decided to skip the limited release and go for a wide global release on the same date. The film will also be available in IMAX theaters worldwide, as Scorsese’s images and sound have been remastered to fit the immersive format.
Killers of the Flower Moon Trailer
Killers of the Flower Moon is...
The film was originally planned to have a limited release on October 6, before going wide on October 20. However, Apple has decided to skip the limited release and go for a wide global release on the same date. The film will also be available in IMAX theaters worldwide, as Scorsese’s images and sound have been remastered to fit the immersive format.
Killers of the Flower Moon Trailer
Killers of the Flower Moon is...
- 8/30/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix are back together for the upcoming film Napoleon. The two worked together on the 2000 Oscar-winning Best Picture Gladiator, with Russell Crowe.
Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.
Here’s a look at the first trailer.
In April Apple Original Films announced that the historical action epic would first be released exclusively in theaters worldwide, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, on Wednesday, November 22, before streaming globally on Apple TV+.
Directed by...
Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.
Here’s a look at the first trailer.
In April Apple Original Films announced that the historical action epic would first be released exclusively in theaters worldwide, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, on Wednesday, November 22, before streaming globally on Apple TV+.
Directed by...
- 7/10/2023
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Napoleon is on his way.
During Monday night’s Sony presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, the studio revealed the first footage ever of Ridley Scott’s epic from Apple Original Films. Directed by Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa, Napoleon stars Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and military leader Napoleon Bonaparte. The feature is notable as it signals Apple is serious about entering the theatrical space, which is welcome news for theater owners.
Sony film boss Tom Rothman introduced the footage, noting the film will have a “robust theatrical window and a full-throttle marketing campaign before moving to Apple TV+.” He added to theater owners, “We trust you will all give maximum support to this film,” as it could portend more cooperation between theaters and streamers to come.
Rothman noted that an epic tale of this scale has not been seen in years.
Indeed, the footage shown supports that notion.
During Monday night’s Sony presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, the studio revealed the first footage ever of Ridley Scott’s epic from Apple Original Films. Directed by Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa, Napoleon stars Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and military leader Napoleon Bonaparte. The feature is notable as it signals Apple is serious about entering the theatrical space, which is welcome news for theater owners.
Sony film boss Tom Rothman introduced the footage, noting the film will have a “robust theatrical window and a full-throttle marketing campaign before moving to Apple TV+.” He added to theater owners, “We trust you will all give maximum support to this film,” as it could portend more cooperation between theaters and streamers to come.
Rothman noted that an epic tale of this scale has not been seen in years.
Indeed, the footage shown supports that notion.
- 4/25/2023
- by Chris Gardner and Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Motion Pictures Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman introduced a sequence from Ridley Scott’s Apple TV+ movie, Napoleon at CinemaCon tonight.
Apple’s continued foray into theatrical was a big get for Sony, which is distributing the movie.
“It will be released at Thanksgiving with a robust theatrical window and robust marketing campaign before moving to Apple TV+,” Rothman said. Unlike other studios, Sony doesn’t have a streaming service — rather considering itself an arms dealer, in their licensing of films, but also taking on being a distribution partner.
Related: CinemaCon 2023 – Deadline’s Full Coverage
Rothman conveyed to exhibs in Caesars Palace Colosseum theater how baffled he is that Scott still hasn’t won an Oscar for Best Director. “I know that he can do things cinematically that filmmakers half his age, can’t do,” Rothman said praising the 85-year-old filmmaker.
How’s the footage? Let’s just say...
Apple’s continued foray into theatrical was a big get for Sony, which is distributing the movie.
“It will be released at Thanksgiving with a robust theatrical window and robust marketing campaign before moving to Apple TV+,” Rothman said. Unlike other studios, Sony doesn’t have a streaming service — rather considering itself an arms dealer, in their licensing of films, but also taking on being a distribution partner.
Related: CinemaCon 2023 – Deadline’s Full Coverage
Rothman conveyed to exhibs in Caesars Palace Colosseum theater how baffled he is that Scott still hasn’t won an Oscar for Best Director. “I know that he can do things cinematically that filmmakers half his age, can’t do,” Rothman said praising the 85-year-old filmmaker.
How’s the footage? Let’s just say...
- 4/25/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro, Jill Goldsmith and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
“Napoleon,” Ridley Scott’s sweeping historical epic about the French military leader, debuted footage for the first time at CinemaCon. The film is a mixture of the new and old worlds, and not just in terms of its subject matter. It’s being produced by Apple Original Films, one of the new tech players to enter the movie business, and is being distributed in theaters by Sony, a traditional studio that used its presentation to talk up the movie.
“The film shouts big screen,” Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman teased.
Joaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte, the brilliant military strategist who conquered much of Europe only to see his empire crumble. But the film isn’t all about the battles that determined the course of history. It will also offer a more personal look at the visionary commander by dissecting his volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine, played by Vanessa Kirby.
“The film shouts big screen,” Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman teased.
Joaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte, the brilliant military strategist who conquered much of Europe only to see his empire crumble. But the film isn’t all about the battles that determined the course of history. It will also offer a more personal look at the visionary commander by dissecting his volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine, played by Vanessa Kirby.
- 4/25/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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