Exclusive: State Street Pictures has optioned the comic book Assassin & Son, created and written by the late Shad Gaspard and Marc Copani, for development as a film.
The comic illustrated by Eder Messiah centers on Donovan Braddock, a one-man killing unit who works with a team of covert assassins known as “The Horsemen.” When Braddock finds love, and makes a family of his own, he attempts to leave that life of violence behind. But he discovers that his old life still torments him when his wife is murdered in front of him and his young son. Now, with nothing to live for, this tragic event sends father and son on an epic journey of revenge and consequence. Scout Comics & Entertainment, which published the comic, will produce the feature adaptation alongside State Street.
Gaspard and Copani are former professional WWE wrestlers who teamed up to write Assassin & Son after retiring from the sport.
The comic illustrated by Eder Messiah centers on Donovan Braddock, a one-man killing unit who works with a team of covert assassins known as “The Horsemen.” When Braddock finds love, and makes a family of his own, he attempts to leave that life of violence behind. But he discovers that his old life still torments him when his wife is murdered in front of him and his young son. Now, with nothing to live for, this tragic event sends father and son on an epic journey of revenge and consequence. Scout Comics & Entertainment, which published the comic, will produce the feature adaptation alongside State Street.
Gaspard and Copani are former professional WWE wrestlers who teamed up to write Assassin & Son after retiring from the sport.
- 5/4/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Six years ago, a grandma in Arizona mistakenly invited a stranger to her Thanksgiving dinner. What started as an accidental text message — a humorous exchange that quickly went viral on social media — has turned into an unlikely friendship and a heartwarming holiday tradition.
Now, Netflix is turning the feel-good story into a feature film.
“The Thanksgiving Text” will recount the true tale that began in 2016, when Wanda Dench thought she was texting her grandson to check if he would be coming over for Turkey Day. Apparently, she had the wrong cell phone number. She actually texted Jamal Hinton, a high school senior at the time, who accepted her invitation anyway — and has attended her feast every year since.
In their initial exchange, Hinton received a text from an unknown number inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner (at 3 p.m. — but that’s neither here nor there). When he asked who it was,...
Now, Netflix is turning the feel-good story into a feature film.
“The Thanksgiving Text” will recount the true tale that began in 2016, when Wanda Dench thought she was texting her grandson to check if he would be coming over for Turkey Day. Apparently, she had the wrong cell phone number. She actually texted Jamal Hinton, a high school senior at the time, who accepted her invitation anyway — and has attended her feast every year since.
In their initial exchange, Hinton received a text from an unknown number inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner (at 3 p.m. — but that’s neither here nor there). When he asked who it was,...
- 12/2/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The Hate U Give director George Tillman, Jr. is expanding his relationship with Fox, signing a multi-year first-look producing deal with 20th Century Fox TV, via his State Street Pictures. Under the pact, the studio will have the first look at any new television projects Tillman, Jr. and his State Street Pictures, which he runs with producing partner Robert Teitel, create, develop or supervise. It also calls for Tillman to potentially direct new television projects for the studio, both comedy and drama. The deal is effective immediately. Tillman’s State Street Pictures has been under a first look film deal with Fox 2000.
“I’ve known George and his producing partner Bob Teitel for over a decade and was eager to bring them to 20th, and Dana (Walden), Gary (Newman), Jonnie (Davis) and Howard (Kurtzman) were immediately supportive,” commented Terence Carter, Evp, Comedy and Drama Development. “In addition to having fantastic...
“I’ve known George and his producing partner Bob Teitel for over a decade and was eager to bring them to 20th, and Dana (Walden), Gary (Newman), Jonnie (Davis) and Howard (Kurtzman) were immediately supportive,” commented Terence Carter, Evp, Comedy and Drama Development. “In addition to having fantastic...
- 1/9/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Focus gives a release date to Matthias Schoenaerts’ “The Mustang,” Stuart Ford’s Agc Studios will finance and produce the comedy “Action,” and Strand buys Israeli hit “The Other Story.”
Release Date
Focus Features has given a March 15, 2019, release date to the Matthias Schoenaerts drama “The Mustang.”
Schoenaerts portrays a convict in a rural Nevada prison who struggles to escape his violent past and is required to participate in an “outdoor maintenance” program as part of his state-mandated social rehabilitation. He’s spotted by a no-nonsense veteran trainer (Bruce Dern) and helped by an outgoing fellow inmate and trick rider (Jason Mitchell), and accepted into the selective wild horse training section of the program, where he finds his own humanity in dealing with an especially unbreakable mustang.
Connie Britton, Gideon Adlon, and Josh Stewart also star. Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre makes her feature directing debut with “The Mustang,...
Release Date
Focus Features has given a March 15, 2019, release date to the Matthias Schoenaerts drama “The Mustang.”
Schoenaerts portrays a convict in a rural Nevada prison who struggles to escape his violent past and is required to participate in an “outdoor maintenance” program as part of his state-mandated social rehabilitation. He’s spotted by a no-nonsense veteran trainer (Bruce Dern) and helped by an outgoing fellow inmate and trick rider (Jason Mitchell), and accepted into the selective wild horse training section of the program, where he finds his own humanity in dealing with an especially unbreakable mustang.
Connie Britton, Gideon Adlon, and Josh Stewart also star. Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre makes her feature directing debut with “The Mustang,...
- 11/29/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Brennan Shroff to direct from screenplay by Mike Grimm.
Agc studios will finance and produce the comedy Action, marking its latest urban project after recently announcing Gabrielle Union rom-com The Perfect Find, Effie T. Brown comedy We Real Cool, and a drama based on the life of Wall Street trader Lauren Simmons.
Brennan Shroff will direct Action from a screenplay by Mike Grimm about two best friends – a college-bound film fanatic and a high school sports star sidelined by injury – who experience a night of life-changing adventure.
The Hate U Give and Barbershop producer Robert Teitel, who collaborated with Agc Studios...
Agc studios will finance and produce the comedy Action, marking its latest urban project after recently announcing Gabrielle Union rom-com The Perfect Find, Effie T. Brown comedy We Real Cool, and a drama based on the life of Wall Street trader Lauren Simmons.
Brennan Shroff will direct Action from a screenplay by Mike Grimm about two best friends – a college-bound film fanatic and a high school sports star sidelined by injury – who experience a night of life-changing adventure.
The Hate U Give and Barbershop producer Robert Teitel, who collaborated with Agc Studios...
- 11/29/2018
- by Mark A. Silba
- ScreenDaily
Stuart Ford’s Agc Studios is to finance, produce and sell comedy movie Action.
Robert Teitel and 51 Minds’ Christian Sarabia and Mitchell Smith will produce the feature about best friends Damien and Marcus as they’re about to graduate high school. Damien is a model student and film fanatic who applies to NYU Film School in hopes of becoming the next Spike Lee. His best friend Marcus was destined to be a top college football player until an injury put him on the sidelines. In one raucous night the two friends have an unforgettable, life-changing adventure. Cast has yet to be set.
Brennan Shroff (TBS’ The Detour) will direct from a debut script by Mike Grimm. Agc’s Ford, Greg Shapiro and Glendon Palmer, and 51 Minds’ Lawrence Mott are onboard as executive producers. The project reunites Palmer, Teitel and Sarabia after their recent collaboration on upcoming Netflix pic Beats.
Robert Teitel and 51 Minds’ Christian Sarabia and Mitchell Smith will produce the feature about best friends Damien and Marcus as they’re about to graduate high school. Damien is a model student and film fanatic who applies to NYU Film School in hopes of becoming the next Spike Lee. His best friend Marcus was destined to be a top college football player until an injury put him on the sidelines. In one raucous night the two friends have an unforgettable, life-changing adventure. Cast has yet to be set.
Brennan Shroff (TBS’ The Detour) will direct from a debut script by Mike Grimm. Agc’s Ford, Greg Shapiro and Glendon Palmer, and 51 Minds’ Lawrence Mott are onboard as executive producers. The project reunites Palmer, Teitel and Sarabia after their recent collaboration on upcoming Netflix pic Beats.
- 11/28/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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