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Exclusive: Producer Daniel Bekerman and his Scythia Films have signed with WME for representation.

Bekerman served as the EP on The Wedding Banquet, which premiered at Sundance this year, directed by Andrew Ahn and starring Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang.

Bekerman’s recent projects include Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice starring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, which received three BAFTA and two Golden Globe nominations along with Oscar nominations for Stan and Strong. He also had Endless Cookie, which premiered at this year’s Sundance; I Object, directed by Oscar-nominee Andrew Niccol, starring Anna Faris and Karl Urban, and Close to You, directed by Dominic Savage starring Elliot Page. Bekerman also produced Sundance-winner The Witch, Cold Copy featuring Tracee Ellis-Ross and Bel Powley, and Viggo Mortensen’s directorial debut Falling.

He also executive produced three films that premiered at Sundance 2024; including Love Me, starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, My Old Ass,...

David Lynch, the maverick avant-garde filmmaker who died last month, is an inspiration for Daniel Bekerman, the plucky producer behind challenging indie films like “The Witch” and “The Apprentice,” that somehow bucked the odds to get made. “I can’t deny that I’m here for the art, and I want it to be as pure and true as possible,” Bekerman said in an interview shortly before this year’s Sundance Film Festival. “And I want to support bold visions from the directors I work with.”

But Bekerman, who founded and leads Scythia Films, also can’t deny that the business part of the entertainment industry often threatens to silence its boldest voices. That was certainly the case with “The Apprentice,” an incisive look at Donald Trump’s early years as a media-hungry developer which scared off studios and streamers who were worried about getting on the wrong side of...

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Nikki DeLoach and Warren Christie star in the new Hallmark movie, Our Holiday Story. Airing as part of the feel-good network’s Countdown to Christmas 2024, the movie tells the story of a happily married couple, as they tell their daughter’s boyfriend how they met and fell in love. Read on to learn more about the upcoming rom-com and its cast.

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According to TV Insider, Our Holiday Story is about a happily married couple, Dave (Christie) and Nel Ammer (DeLoach), who have a guest over for the holidays – their daughter Joanna’s (Sydney Scotia) new boyfriend, Chris Eiker (Gavin Langelo).

As they get to know him, Dave and Nell share the story of how they first met and fell in love.

Nesta Cooper has racked up more than 30 acting credits over the last decade, with roles in such projects as Kemba, Cold Copy, Bliss, Spy Kids: Mission Critical, Supergirl, and The Edge of Seventeen. She may be best known for playing Haniwa on 24 episodes of the TV series See, or Carly Shannon on 34 episodes of the series Travelers. Now The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that she’s set to add another acting credit to her filmography, as she’ll be starring in the sci-fi thriller Mem – and with this movie, she’ll also be earning her first writing credit, as she’s currently writing the screenplay.

Based on the Bethany C. Morrow novel of the same name (you can pick up a copy Here), Mem will tell the story of a scientist in Montreal who discovers how to extract memories from people and turn them into zombie-like creatures known as Mems.

See and Bliss star Nesta Cooper is adding screenwriter to her resume as she gets set to adapt and star in Mem, a sci-fi thriller based on Bethany C. Morrow’s YA novel of the same name.

Los Angeles-based Marginal MediaWorks and Sphere Media are behind the book-to-screen adaptation to shoot in Montreal next year. The Mem project marks Marginal’s first international co-production and centers on a scientist in Montreal who discovers how to extract memories from people and turn them into zombie-like creatures known as Mems.

Cooper’s recent credits include Cold Copy, Roxine Helburg’s Tribeca journalism thriller, and Mike Cahill’s Bliss, co-starring Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek. She also starred in Apple TV+’s See and is set to appear in Ridley Scott’s upcoming crime drama Sinking Spring.

“I’m really grateful to be able to collaborate with a writer as prolific as Bethany,...

Vertical and Bren Foster will launch their new martial arts thriller “Life After Fighting” on June 7 in select theaters and on demand. This marks Foster’s feature debut as writer-director and is his first collaboration with producer Navid Bahadori under their newly formed production and distribution company, Spinning Plates.

According to an official logline, “In ‘Life After Fighting,’ the tranquil existence of Alex Faulkner (Foster), a former martial arts world champion, is shattered when the inexplicable vanishing of two young students from his martial arts school culminates in a shocking revelation that strikes close to his heart. As all avenues of hope seem to dwindle, Faulkner’s determination leads to the rescue of the imprisoned girls, revealing an insidious international child-trafficking ring, which ultimately leads to the fight of his life.”

Other cast members include Luke Ford (“Animal Kingdom”), Cassie Howarth (“NCIS: Sydney”), Anabelle Stephenson (“Tidelands”) and Jake Ryan (“The Great Gatsby...

In recent years, Netflix has made a lot of changes to its standard operating procedures, and one that is becoming increasingly part of its release plans is breaking up series into blocks. The world’s largest streaming service will release the second half of “Bridgerton” Season 3 in June looking to capitalize on the success of the first four episodes that were released last month. Also coming to the streaming giant this month will be the final season of fantasy drama series “Sweet Tooth,” the Glen Powell-led action comedy “The Hitman” and much more.

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Jacob Tremblay takes on a challenging and different role in the film Cold Copy, showcasing his range as an actor. Tremblay's character, Igor, is emotionally tortured and withdrawn, leading to intense and emotional scenes in the film opposite star Bel Powley. Tremblay also discusses The Little Mermaid backlash, the one role that was maybe too intense, and his upcoming Stephen King adaptation with Mike Flanagan.

Jacob Tremblay is one of the most impressive young actors working today, something made all the more impressive by the fact that he seems genuinely decent and 'normal,' as opposed to the horror stories we often hear about children who grow up in the industry. He's still the youngest nominee for the Screen Actors Guild Award for a Supporting Male Actor for his powerhouse role in the film Room. He was only nine at the time, and yet he was responsible for at...

We’ve seen Jacob Tremblay grow up on screen, and while it may seem weird for us seeing him now as an older teenager in films, imagine how it is for him – a lifetime spent on screen. We had the pleasure in speaking to the 17 year old Canadian for his latest film Cold Copy, as we discussed his journey, and how he believes he has changed across the course of his career.

He looks back on his past projects, he talks in great detail about this one and the collaboration process with Bel Powley, while also looking ahead – in a lengthy, open discussion with a young actor with still so many wonderful characters and films to come.

Watch the full interview with Jacob Tremblay here:

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An ambitious journalism student falls under the thrall of an esteemed yet cutthroat news reporter whom she’s desperate to impress, even if it...

The Life of Chuck is a unique and different film that Jacob Tremblay is excited for people to watch. Tremblay had a great time working with director Mike Flanagan on set, who keeps things fun but serious when needed. Tremblay watched Flangan's previous film, Before I Wake, while filming The Life of Chuck, and memories from the set came flooding back.

The third Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan is inching our way, and that's reason to be excited. Flanagan has gained acclaim for his previous King projects - Doctor Sleep and Gerald's Game - and if history repeats itself, The Life of Chuck will also impress. Jacob Tremblay, who stars in Flanagan's upcoming film, recently joined us here at MovieWeb to discuss his new movie, Cold Copy. During that conversation, we couldn't resist and asked Tremblay if he could share anything about The Life of Chuck:

"It's just...

Cold Copy criticizes unethical media tactics and highlights the lack of integrity among reporters. The film feels amateurish and one-note, and treats its message with a sledgehammer, though Jacob Tremblay is particularly good. The characters in Cold Copy lack depth and realism, which undermines the overall impact of the movie.

A ruthless journalism student manipulates a troubled teenager to obtain an exposé for her domineering professor, the combative host of an investigative news program. Cold Copy skewers media tactics, unscrupulous reporters, and their cutthroat methods with a dull edge. The sledgehammer message is that those willing to do anything for a story lack integrity and sully a sacred public duty. The search for the truth cannot be tarred with lies. That's clearly evident in a film utterly devoid of nuance and realistic character dynamics.

Mia Scott (Bel Powley) nervously awaits her interview with the famed Diane Heger (Tracee Ellis Ross...

There’s a strong case to be made that the reporter is an underutilized protagonist in the thriller genre. They do much of the same job as a law enforcement officer, such as interviewing witnesses and suspects and attempting to find a perpetrator, but with perhaps an approach that is less dynamic and glamorous. The job of a reporter and the ethics of journalism are front and center in the new movie “Cold Copy,” helmed by first-time director Roxine Helberg from her own script.

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Helberg describes the story as one about “the personal cost of the manipulation of the truth.”

Bel Powley (“The Morning Show”) stars as Mia Scott, a green journalism student struggling to show herself to advantage in a class taught by established news reporter Diane Heger By serendipity, Mia meets Igor Nowak, the son of a writer who died under suspicious circumstances.

"It doesn't matter the bridges that you burn to get there... Do what has to be done." Vertical has unveiled an official trailer for a thriller titled Cold Copy, arriving at the end of January to watch. This one originally premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival last year, and also at the Deauville American Film Festival. An ambitious journalism student falls under the compelling thrall of an esteemed yet cutthroat news reporter whom she's desperate to impress, even if it means manipulating her latest story... and the very idea of truth itself. This journalism thriller stars Tracee Ellis Ross, Bel Powley, and Jacob Tremblay as the kid she tries to profile, along with James Tupper, Nesta Cooper, Ekaterina Baker, and more. The film's writer / director Roxine Helberg stated: "In making my first feature, I set out to explore the personal cost of the manipulation of truth." This doesn't look so bad,...

Eddie Murphy leads an exceptional cast in Candy Cane Lane, a holiday comedy all about family and the magic of Christmas. Tracee Ellis Ross, Genneya Walton, Thaddeus J. Mixson, and Madison Thomas deliver heartfelt performances alongside Murphy, bringing their characters to life in a hilarious and heartwarming way. In addition to the talented main cast, several big stars, including Jillian Bell and Nick Offerman, add comedic genius to the supporting characters, creating a delightful holiday adventure.

Eddie Murphy's magic-of-Christmas movie, Candy Cane Lane, is full of characters ready to have a great Holiday, and it took some exceptional actors to bring their stories to life. At its heart, the holiday comedy adventure is all about family, and the actors cast to play Murphy's loved ones were responsible for driving these themes home. Additionally, several big stars joined the cast of Candy Cane Lane, bringing their genius for comedic delivery to...

Exclusive: The Renny Harlin action thriller The Bricklayer, starring Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight) and Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries), has been picked up by Vertical for a day-and-date release in the U.S. early next year.

An adaptation of the same-name novel by former FBI agent Paul Lindsay — who used the pen name Noah Boyd — the film also stars Clifton Collins Jr. (Westworld), Tim Blake Nelson (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), and Ilfenesh Hadera (Billions). The story is that of a rogue insurgent blackmailing the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists and making it appear the agency is responsible. As other nations begin turning against the U.S., the CIA must lure Steve Vail (Eckhart) — their most brilliant and rebellious operative — out of retirement. With an elite and deadly skill set, Vail is tasked with helping clear the agency’s name, forcing him to confront his checkered past while unraveling an international conspiracy.

In its broad outlines, Cold Copy is extremely topical. “Journalism isn’t a vocation,” Tracee Ellis Ross says in the opening scene, as high-powered television interviewer Diane Heger. “It’s a persona. It has to be.” She isn’t necessarily wrong. Look at some recent examples, such as Tucker Carlson’s leaked text messages disparaging his supposed hero Donald Trump, and it’s easy to see how Roxine Helberg’s first feature might touch a nerve. Her screenplay is fascinating in the themes it lays out at the start. The film has vivid performances from Ross, Bel Powley as Diane’s student, Mia Scott, and Jacob Tremblay as the subject and ultimately victim of Mia’s shoddy journalism. But Cold Copy is also exasperating in its lack of focus and in its missed opportunities.

Mia, a graduate student taking Diane’s class at an unnamed university, is the film’s focus,...

Director and screenwriter Roxine Helberg premiered her feature debut, Cold Copy, at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. Tracee Ellis Ross stars as Diane Heger, the cutthroat news reporter with an impressive track record of getting the truth from public figures. When an ambitious journalism student, Mia Scott (Bel Powley), desperately competes for her attention, it raises a lot of questions about friendly competition, ethics, and truth in reporting. Truth be told, Helberg’s debut contains a lot of the right sentiments, but never gives a proper message through her characters. Disappointingly, Cold Copy, while entertaining in delivery, struggles to say something meaningful about the media and the ugly truth behind journalism and narrative.

We first meet Mia after a voice-over narration, where she proclaims all the reasons why it’s important to bring honesty and power to journalism. It’s an odd opening considering what we learn about Mia throughout the film,...

In the proliferation of subgenres, the media noir is perhaps the rarest. From the ’50s alone, Billy Wilder’s Ace in the Hole, Fritz Lang’s While the City Sleeps, and Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success spring to mind. Just lately, with the exception of Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler (2014), there hasn’t been too much evidence of a renaissance, but Roxine Helberg’s satisfying feature debut taps back into the same dark wells of oral ambivalence corruption and power, casting the excellent Bel Powley as a journalism student who will do whatever it takes to make it in the cut-throat world of TV news broadcasting.

It’s possible that the media noir was supplanted by the white-knight school of journalism movies, which has been going strong since All the President’s Men (1976) and struck Oscar gold as recently as 2015’s Spotlight But that was in the dinosaur print era,...

Life is, thankfully for us, full of second chances. Humans are forever figuring out how to get it right, but there’s no denying that the universe finds a way to be on our side when our hearts are in the right place. There lies the emotional core of Jeff Malmberg and Morgan Neville’s new Netflix documentary “The Saint of Second Chances.”

The film is a mirror for those of us who have ever had to pick up the pieces after massive failure, and with life being the way it is, it isn’t going to be very hard for this film to find people who develop a cathartic connection to it. “The Saint of Second Chances” is a once-in-a-lifetime documentary for sports that meshes the ordinary with the extraordinary in a way that only the messy hands of time can. And the best part about it? You don...

It doesn’t exactly scream “nuance” when a film begins with a character explicitly laying out their values in a monologue. Anyone who was unsure what they were walking into before seeing “Cold Copy” will have their confusion instantly clarified when it opens on journalism student Mia Scott (Bel Powley) rattling off a bunch of buzzwords about speaking truth to power and telling stories that shape our society. If you typed out the entire soliloquy and put it on a tote bag, it probably would have been one of the best-selling items of the 2017 holiday season in the New York Times merch store.

The heavy-handed monologue is indicative of the larger problems looming over “Cold Copy.” While the film never quite devolves into the Resistance-era morality play that the opening scene threatens us with, its exploration of personal ambition and power dynamics in the workplace isn’t much better. Roxine Helberg...

Ambition intrigues us. Since ancient Greek and Roman times we have watched eagerly as men have been ensnared—and later ruined—by it. People are now perhaps closer to ambition than ever before in the age of capitalism’s do-or-die pact with humanity, but that also means we’re arguably more intimately familiar with the subsequent downfall.

In Roxane Helberg’s directorial debut “Cold Copy,” we’re introduced to that undoing through the lens of hard-hitting journalism, a field where ambition is practically mounted on every desk name-plate. The film’s take on the tensions that lie in launching a career in journalism and doing whatever you can to keep it is a worthy one, if only off the back of the film’s strong leads, Bel Powley and Tracee Ellis Ross.

“Cold Copy” follows Powley’s Mia, a journalism student who will do whatever it takes to curry the...

It’s all about the framing of a news story.

“We’re seeing it now, how a narrative can change the truth,” says Tracee Ellis Ross as she slides into a plush chair in her Los Angeles home. There’s no particular trending story on her mind. The actress and sometimes director is simply musing about the state of clickbait journalism and America’s eroding trust in the media. The topic is front and center in her latest movie, the Fourth Estate thriller “Cold Copy,” in which Ross plays Diane Hager, an esteemed yet cutthroat TV journalist who begins mentoring an ambitious wannabe (Bel Powley), eventually leading them both down a morally bankrupt path.

“There’s a way that you can tell stories, you can create a frame around a story that completely changes the identity of a human being, their humanity,” Ross says. “I think Diane Hager really is a part of that system.

Exclusive: Nina Bloomgarden (The Resort), James Tupper (Big Little Lies), Theo Germaine (They/Them) and Paige Collins (Big House) have signed on to star alongside Mary Beth Barrone in the indie erotic thriller Good Girl, which Lauren Garroni is directing, in her feature debut. No details on their roles have been disclosed.

The film currently shooting in Los Angeles watches as an enterprising Sugar Baby, offered ten grand to move in with her Sugar Daddy, comes to discover the dark secrets trapped within his home. Pic is described as part biting dark comedy, part erotic thriller — but above all, a story about sex work through a feminist and queer lens.

Kelly Parker’s Mary Ellen Moffat is producing the film based on Bree Essirig and Garroni’s script. Exec producers include Barrone, Garroni, Essrig, Simon Brook and Brook Productions.

Bloomgarden was part of the core cast of Peacock’s darkly...