Apple TV+ is in final negotiations for Carrie & Me, a new film adapted from Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story, Carol Burnett’s bestselling memoir about her daughter Carrie Hamilton. Tara Miele will write and direct the project, which will be produced by Apple Studios along with iconic entertainer Burnett, Emmy winner Tina Fey, Eric Gurian, Steven Rogers and Josh McLaughlin. Jeff Richmond will executive produce.
In the memoir, described as “a touching tribute to her eldest daughter,” Burnett tells the story of Hamilton, who won the hearts of everyone she met with her kindness, quirky humor and unconventional approach to life. After overcoming her painful and public teenage struggle with drug addiction in a time when personal troubles were kept private, Hamilton lived her adult life of sobriety to the fullest, achieving happiness and success as an actress, writer, musician and director before losing a hard-fought battle with...
In the memoir, described as “a touching tribute to her eldest daughter,” Burnett tells the story of Hamilton, who won the hearts of everyone she met with her kindness, quirky humor and unconventional approach to life. After overcoming her painful and public teenage struggle with drug addiction in a time when personal troubles were kept private, Hamilton lived her adult life of sobriety to the fullest, achieving happiness and success as an actress, writer, musician and director before losing a hard-fought battle with...
- 12/7/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“Lucky Grandma,” “The Remix: Hip Hop in Fashion” and “The Nomads” were among the winners of the Napa Valley Film Festival, which ran Nov. 13-17 in various towns in the valley.
The winner of the narrative feature was “Lucky Grandma,” presented by Zd Wines, which won a $10,000 cash prize, courtesy of Meadowood Napa Valley. Shadybrook Estate presented doc “The Remix: Hip Hop in Fashion” with the best documentary feature award along with a similar amount from Meadowood Napa Valley, while “The Nomads” took the audience award.
The festival screened more than 80 films, including the 16 in Nvff’s core competition categories.
“The Nvff mission is to reward such films that connect and celebrate the art and passion of our culture and our life,” said festival CEO Tom Tardio. “Receiving such recognition from our esteemed selection of filmmakers, writers and industry professionals is a true acknowledgement of the filmmakers highly creative and extremely authentic storytelling skills.
The winner of the narrative feature was “Lucky Grandma,” presented by Zd Wines, which won a $10,000 cash prize, courtesy of Meadowood Napa Valley. Shadybrook Estate presented doc “The Remix: Hip Hop in Fashion” with the best documentary feature award along with a similar amount from Meadowood Napa Valley, while “The Nomads” took the audience award.
The festival screened more than 80 films, including the 16 in Nvff’s core competition categories.
“The Nvff mission is to reward such films that connect and celebrate the art and passion of our culture and our life,” said festival CEO Tom Tardio. “Receiving such recognition from our esteemed selection of filmmakers, writers and industry professionals is a true acknowledgement of the filmmakers highly creative and extremely authentic storytelling skills.
- 11/20/2019
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
Kazakhstan has submitted Rustem Abdrashev's latest film in a series telling the epic story of the foundation of the Kazakh nation, Kazakh Khanate - Golden Throne, for consideration for the best international feature film category at the 2020 Oscars.
Set during the 15th century Kazakh Khanate, the Game of Thrones-esque swashbuckling tale is the second in a series of films launched with Diamond Sword two years ago.
Two ten-part television series have also been produced.
The choice of an historical film with nation-building themes (based on Kazakh classic novel The Nomads by Ilyas Esenberlin) comes six months after Kazakhstan's ...
Set during the 15th century Kazakh Khanate, the Game of Thrones-esque swashbuckling tale is the second in a series of films launched with Diamond Sword two years ago.
Two ten-part television series have also been produced.
The choice of an historical film with nation-building themes (based on Kazakh classic novel The Nomads by Ilyas Esenberlin) comes six months after Kazakhstan's ...
- 10/1/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Kazakhstan has submitted Rustem Abdrashev's latest film in a series telling the epic story of the foundation of the Kazakh nation, Kazakh Khanate - Golden Throne, for consideration for the best international feature film category at the 2020 Oscars.
Set during the 15th century Kazakh Khanate, the Game of Thrones-esque swashbuckling tale is the second in a series of films launched with Diamond Sword two years ago.
Two ten-part television series have also been produced.
The choice of an historical film with nation-building themes (based on Kazakh classic novel The Nomads by Ilyas Esenberlin) comes six months after Kazakhstan's ...
Set during the 15th century Kazakh Khanate, the Game of Thrones-esque swashbuckling tale is the second in a series of films launched with Diamond Sword two years ago.
Two ten-part television series have also been produced.
The choice of an historical film with nation-building themes (based on Kazakh classic novel The Nomads by Ilyas Esenberlin) comes six months after Kazakhstan's ...
- 10/1/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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