Indigenous producer Stories First has optioned Joshua Whitehead’s debut novel Jonny Appleseed for a screen adaptation.
Whitehead’s coming-of-age novel won the Canada Reads competition in March. Jonny Appleseed tells the story of Jonny, a two-spirit and Indigenous queer youth who transitions from life on a reservation to life in the bustling city. He travels with his two closest friends, and together the trio navigate love, culture shock, urban hustle and adulthood.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Joshua and Arsenal Pulp Press to bring Jonny to the screen. This story has already resonated with people across the country and ...
Whitehead’s coming-of-age novel won the Canada Reads competition in March. Jonny Appleseed tells the story of Jonny, a two-spirit and Indigenous queer youth who transitions from life on a reservation to life in the bustling city. He travels with his two closest friends, and together the trio navigate love, culture shock, urban hustle and adulthood.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Joshua and Arsenal Pulp Press to bring Jonny to the screen. This story has already resonated with people across the country and ...
- 6/17/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Indigenous producer Stories First has optioned Joshua Whitehead’s debut novel Jonny Appleseed for a screen adaptation.
Whitehead’s coming-of-age novel won the Canada Reads competition in March. Jonny Appleseed tells the story of Jonny, a two-spirit and Indigenous queer youth who transitions from life on a reservation to life in the bustling city. He travels with his two closest friends, and together the trio navigate love, culture shock, urban hustle and adulthood.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Joshua and Arsenal Pulp Press to bring Jonny to the screen. This story has already resonated with people across the country and ...
Whitehead’s coming-of-age novel won the Canada Reads competition in March. Jonny Appleseed tells the story of Jonny, a two-spirit and Indigenous queer youth who transitions from life on a reservation to life in the bustling city. He travels with his two closest friends, and together the trio navigate love, culture shock, urban hustle and adulthood.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Joshua and Arsenal Pulp Press to bring Jonny to the screen. This story has already resonated with people across the country and ...
- 6/17/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The fight for a permanent spot at Ballet West heats up in Monday's (August 19) all-new "Breaking Pointe," as Ballet West II dancers Zachary Prentice and Ian Tanzer compete for the one open male contract.
Ballet West's artistic director Adam Sklute must finalize all contracts this week before focusing on the "Cinderella" shows that will go live in two weeks. So not only are the newbies competing for a contract, but all the dancers at Ballet West need to decide on their futures. Whether that means retiring and giving up her promotion like Allison DeBona's current decision, or Rex Tilton finally gets a promotion -- despite his injury -- after three years as a demi-soloist doing lead roles, or Joshua Whitehead gets promoted to full corps member after one year as an apprentice, every single dancer is up for review. Plus, an old face returns to Ballet West!
Who will get the contract they want,...
Ballet West's artistic director Adam Sklute must finalize all contracts this week before focusing on the "Cinderella" shows that will go live in two weeks. So not only are the newbies competing for a contract, but all the dancers at Ballet West need to decide on their futures. Whether that means retiring and giving up her promotion like Allison DeBona's current decision, or Rex Tilton finally gets a promotion -- despite his injury -- after three years as a demi-soloist doing lead roles, or Joshua Whitehead gets promoted to full corps member after one year as an apprentice, every single dancer is up for review. Plus, an old face returns to Ballet West!
Who will get the contract they want,...
- 8/19/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Get ready to head back to center stage with the premiere of "Breaking Pointe" Season 2. The CW's ballet reality show returns Monday (July 22) at 9 p.m. Et, and while some familiar faces are back for the new season, new dancers and a new production stir up drama at Ballet West.
Artistic Director Adam Sklute is back to lead the company in their largest and most demanding production to date, "Cinderella." As the dancers audition for the life-changing roles of Cinderella and Price Charming, who ends up playing what characters might surprise you.
"I play two very different parts, let's put it that way," Principal dancer Christopher Ruud said. "Let's just say that I get in touch with my feminine side."
Besides the drama of who will take on which roles, this season also sees some dancers having trouble learning a new style of ballet, relationships form and end, and one...
Artistic Director Adam Sklute is back to lead the company in their largest and most demanding production to date, "Cinderella." As the dancers audition for the life-changing roles of Cinderella and Price Charming, who ends up playing what characters might surprise you.
"I play two very different parts, let's put it that way," Principal dancer Christopher Ruud said. "Let's just say that I get in touch with my feminine side."
Besides the drama of who will take on which roles, this season also sees some dancers having trouble learning a new style of ballet, relationships form and end, and one...
- 7/22/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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