Movie Development Hell! May 2, 2009
Producers Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy said that as a result more JP films were not very likely, with Kennedy saying: "No... I don't know. You know, when [Michael] Crichton passed away, I sorta felt maybe that's it. Maybe that's a sign that we don't mess with it.". Nothing is ever dead in Hollywood however: the death of Ian Fleming didn't stop more Bond films being written, while fans will remember Jurassic Park 3 was also not based on a Crichton book, so don't give up all hope on more... (IGN FilmForce)
'SpongeBob Turns 10 Mar 15, 2009
During the presentation, Nick president Cyma Zarghami and film producer Kathleen Kennedy also announced that Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel will appear in Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies upcoming film The Last Airbender, based on the networks animated series Avatar. The live-action film, for which Kennedy will serve as executive producer, is set to premiere in 2010. (Multichannel News)
Kathleen Kennedy & Frank Marshall Feb 22, 2009
Billion-Dollar Producers: Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall - Variety Hot Topic ... Billion-Dollar Producers: Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall. (Variety)
`Benjamin Button': Big Oscar loser in the making? Feb 19, 2009
Even if it wins some of its other categories, losing out on best picture would put "Benjamin Button" producer Kathleen Kennedy in the Oscar record books. It would be Kennedy's sixth loss, tying her with Stanley Kramer for most best-picture nominations without a win. (Yahoo News)
NAACP Image Awards Feb 18, 2009
This year's recipients are Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Chuck Lorre and Peter Bart. Television Showmanship Award Motion Picture Showmanship Award Lifetime Achievement. (Variety)
Privilege, promise, and pain Feb 15, 2009
Kathleen Kennedy killed in crash. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.. (Boston Globe)
'Narnia's' Johnson rides hot streak Feb 8, 2008
Thankfully, an Americanized adaptation from Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall earmarked for Paramount -- set in Brentwood and featuring not Turkish Delight but cheeseburgers -- never jelled, and the blockbuster returns for the first "Harry Potter" pic gave Walden the confidence to proceed with a British-accented series. Johnson is also shepherding the third "Narnia" adaptation, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. After being stymied by the WGA strike, it's scheduled to start filming in November... (Variety)
Senator Edward Kennedy chooses Obama, spurning Bill Clinton plea Jan 28, 2008
Trying to dilute the impact of the twin endorsements by the brother and daughter of the late president, the Clinton campaign on Sunday issued a statement of support from Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a former lieutenant governor in Maryland and a daughter of Robert Kennedy. "I respect Caroline and Teddy's decision but I have made a different choice," her statement said, adding: "At this moment when so much is at stake at home and overseas, I urge our fellow Americans to support Hillary Clinton.... (International Herald Tribune)
Thompson on Hollywood Jan 18, 2008
Critic and AFI film jury chair Leonard Maltin defended the inclusion of the French-language The Diving Bell and the Butterfly on the basis of its American producers, Jon Kilik and Kathleen Kennedy, and director Julian Schnabel. Judd Apatow objected to the benign little scene of Knocked Up chosen by the AFI, Maltin said. (Variety)
Bafta Nominations Jan 16, 2008
Film Not In The English Language: The Diving Bell And The Butterfly - Kathleen Kennedy/ Jon Kilik/ Julian Schnabel The Kite Runner - William Horberg/ Walter Parkes/ Rebecca Yeldham/ Marc Foster The Lives Of Others - Quirin Berg/ Max Wiedemann/ Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Lust, Caution - Bill Kong/ James Schamus/ Ang Lee La Vie En Rose - Alain Goldman/ Olivier Dahan. Cate Blanchett. (Sky News)
Producers ignore Globes' picks Jan 15, 2008
" Several honorary awards will also be handed out at the 19th annual gala Feb. 2, including the David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures to Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television to Dick Wolf and the Stanley Kramer Award to "The Great Debaters. " AP-NY-01-14-08 1806EST | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PARTNERS | | | | | | Copyright ? 2008, azcentral.com. All rights reserved. Users of this site agree to the... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Directors chew the fat Jan 12, 2008
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Producers as auteurs Jan 8, 2008
Perhaps the most surprising turn among topline producers belongs to Kathleen Kennedy, who has helped shepherd two French-based films, "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" and "Persepolis," both of which are enjoying charmed lives from their prizewinning launches at Cannes on through to their current platformed domestic releases at the height of awards season. For this longtime producing partner with Steven Spielberg (as far back as "E.T" 26 years ago), the swivel away from quintessential... (Variety)
Scott Rudin drove 'No Country' Dec 7, 2007
Several of this season's award contenders only came into existence because producers like Scott Rudin, Kathleen Kennedy and William Horberg willed them into being ... "Also making a transition from big-budget producer to more indie fare is Kathleen Kennedy, who has produced many studio films for director Steven Spielberg ("E.T.," "Schindler's List," "Munich") and with her husband and Kennedy/Marshall partner, Frank Marshall ("Arachnophobia," "Congo," "Seabiscuit"). Oddly, Kennedy found herself... (Variety)
'Speaking' through left eye Dec 1, 2007
Kathleen Kennedy, who has produced most of Spielberg's films, bought the film rights after they lapsed under its first owner. Initially, Johnny Depp was to star, but when "Pirates of the Caribbean" became a franchise, he withdrew. (CNN -- International)
Lee Grant's 10 book-to-box office adaptations that worked Dec 1, 2007
Kathleen Kennedy, the San Diego State grad, co-produced with Eastwood. Brokeback Mountain (2005): Whether gay or straight, Brokeback Mountain hits viewers in the heart. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The 'Diving' development Nov 22, 2007
At a dinner celebrating the Gotham premiere of "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," on Nov. 14, pic's producer Kathleen Kennedy explained the film's evolution. "Johnny Depp was our first choice to star in the movie," she said. (Variety)
Julian Schnabel: A painter first, and then a director Nov 19, 2007
The rights to "The Diving Bell" had been bought by the veteran Hollywood producer Kathleen Kennedy, who planned to make the movie with Universal Pictures and with Johnny Depp as the star. Depp, a friend of Schnabel who played two roles in "Before Night Falls," was interested and said he wanted Schnabel as the director. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Maguire vs. Hitler Nov 17, 2007
That was the word Thursday at a lunch for Diving Bell" director Julian Schnabel and Amalric. Even though sources insist it s true, Amalric would neither confirm nor deny. Since his Diving Bell character communicates through blinking, we thought of asking him to do just that one for yes, two for no but thought better of it. Anyway, expect a formal announcement shortly. This is a done deal. For the untitled Bond movie s director Marc Forster, Amalric is a brilliant choice. He s a youthful looking... (Fox News)
Scribe deftly handles "Cholera," paralysis Nov 16, 2007
Producer Kathleen Kennedy brought "Diving Bell" to Harwood before director Julian Schnabel became involved. Similarly, "Cholera" producer Scott Steindorff turned to Harwood before enlisting Mike Newell as director. (Reuters)
Screenwriters follow different paths Nov 2, 2007
But Harwood says even he panicked when producer Kathleen Kennedy presented him with the challenge of adapting "Diving Bell," the true story of a quadriplegic who writes his deathbed memoir by blinking one eyelid. "I couldn't think that the audience would look at scene after scene of a man paralyzed through the whole movie," he says. (Variety)
Steven Moffat Writes Tintin Oct 4, 2007
Spielberg's long-time production partner Kathleen Kennedy will produce the films, alongside Spielberg and Jackson. Unusually, WETA (Jackson's special effects company) will design the animation for the movies, instead of DreamWorks Animation's in-house crew. (Suite101.com)
Countries ready their Oscar entries Sep 21, 2007
Films, with Kathleen Kennedy exec producing. Dreamachine handled international sales. (Variety)
What to see as the Show goes up Aug 31, 2007
From Cannes, Julien Schnabel s The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, produced by part-time local Kathleen Kennedy ... Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Parronaud s Persepolis, produced by Kathleen Kennedy. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Video Update Aug 15, 2007
August 13, 2007 - The has been updated with a new video segment for Indiana Jones IV. The piece, titled "Reuniting the Family," includes new interviews with director Steven Spielberg, star Harrison Ford, creator-exec producer George Lucas and producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall. Besides a quick glimpse of Spielberg talking to Ford and co-star Shia LaBeouf on a university set and one shot of Spielberg picking Indy's fedora off the ground, the segment does not include any real new... (IGN FilmForce)
Indy's hat, and pants, still fit Ford Jul 19, 2007
"I have to say, he looks amazing," said Kathleen Kennedy, the film's co-executive producer, along with George Lucas. The action star is doing many of his own stunts in the latest film. (Toronto Star)
Ford can still wear Indy's trousers Jul 16, 2007
"I have to say, he looks amazing," said Kathleen Kennedy, the film's co-executive producer, along with George Lucas. "He looks fantastic in the outfit.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Indiana Jones' producers consider filming in Hawaii Jul 15, 2007
I have to say, he looks amazing, said Kathleen Kennedy, the film s co-executive producer, along with George Lucas. He looks fantastic in the outfit. (KHOU.com, TX)
'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford sore from doing stunts Jul 14, 2007
There are 25 to 30 stunt performers working on the Big Island portion of the production, but executive producer Kathleen Kennedy said the 65-year-old Ford still handles his own leaps and falls during filming. "He's doing them, he just has a few more ice packs and a few more massages," Kennedy told reporters today. (Honolulu Advertiser)
‘Indy' producer a hands-on kind of guy Jul 4, 2007
"Marshall's wife, Kathleen Kennedy, who is also a producer and whose professional relationship with director Steven Spielberg goes back to "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" in 1982, is executive producer for "Indiana Jones 4" and has been in New Haven, too.Marshall said the state's 30 percent business tax credit had a lot to do with locating the film's chase scene in New Haven, but there were other factors."Yale really fit into the requirements we had for the story and Steven was very familiar with... (New Haven Register, CT)
Star Harrison Ford arrives for 'Indiana Jones' shoot Jun 28, 2007
"Maybe if my name had been different ..." said producer Frank Marshall, who along his wife, executive producer Kathleen Kennedy, met with the press Wednesday night with location manager Mike Fantasia. Marshall said the decision to look at Yale was based on brief exterior scenes shot for "Raiders" at the University of the Pacific in California, a school often chosen for its resemblance to Ivy League schools. (New Haven Register, CT)
Kilik cruises in Cannes competition Jun 4, 2007
"Nobody wanted to make the movie in French except Jon Kilik," says Schnabel, who was brought in to direct "Diving Bell" by Johnny Depp and DreamWorks producer Kathleen Kennedy. But when Depp had to keep his beard for yet another "Pirates" shoot, he gracefully withdrew. (Variety)
Eye on the Oscars: Writers' Roundup Jan 8, 2007
"Munich" producer Kathleen Kennedy will oversee the production of Tony Scott's upcoming "Emma's War," a drama set in the Sudan, adapted from Deborah Scroggins' book and starring Nicole Kidman. No stranger to pushing rocks uphill, veteran producer Richard Zanuck has frequently taken on some notably risky acquisitions, most notably best pic winner "Driving Miss Daisy," which no one else believed in. (Variety)
