James Ashcroft will direct the feature film adaptation of “Old Haunts.” The “Coming Home In the Dark” filmmaker was tapped for the gig by Awa Studios, the film and television division of Artists, Writers & Artisans (Awa), which published the popular graphic novel that is inspiring the movie.
Ashcroft will direct the “Old Haunts” adaptation from a script by in-demand scribe Aaron Rabin, who is hot off of the newly launched Marvel series, “Secret Invasion.” Zach Studin, president of Awa Studios, will produce the movie.
Since the world premiere of “Coming Home In The Dark” at Sundance, where the psychological thriller made a stir, Ashcroft has become an in-demand filmmaker, lining up projects with Agbo, Legendary and Netflix.
“James Ashcroft is a cinematic force, with an incredible vision for this explosive story that collides the genres of crime and horror,” Studin said. “His ability to capture heart-wrenching performances, while delivering gripping tension,...
Ashcroft will direct the “Old Haunts” adaptation from a script by in-demand scribe Aaron Rabin, who is hot off of the newly launched Marvel series, “Secret Invasion.” Zach Studin, president of Awa Studios, will produce the movie.
Since the world premiere of “Coming Home In The Dark” at Sundance, where the psychological thriller made a stir, Ashcroft has become an in-demand filmmaker, lining up projects with Agbo, Legendary and Netflix.
“James Ashcroft is a cinematic force, with an incredible vision for this explosive story that collides the genres of crime and horror,” Studin said. “His ability to capture heart-wrenching performances, while delivering gripping tension,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Plot: The fourth-and-final season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan finds the titular character on his most dangerous mission yet: facing an enemy both foreign and domestic. As the new CIA Acting Deputy Director, Jack Ryan is tasked with unearthing internal corruption, and in doing so, uncovers a series of suspicious black ops that could expose the vulnerability of the country. As Jack and the team investigate how deep the corruption runs, he discovers a far-worse reality—the convergence of a drug cartel with a terrorist organization—ultimately revealing a conspiracy much closer to home and testing our hero’s belief in the system he has always fought to protect.
Review: After three pulse-pounding seasons, Prime Video’s foray into Tom Clancy’s connected universe is ending. Filmed back to back with the third season, the fourth series of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan offers a shorter run that is...
Review: After three pulse-pounding seasons, Prime Video’s foray into Tom Clancy’s connected universe is ending. Filmed back to back with the third season, the fourth series of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan offers a shorter run that is...
- 6/28/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Elle Callahan To Write And Direct Adaptation Of Graphic Novel ‘Hotell’ As Awa Studios Ramps Up Slate
Exclusive: Awa Studios has tapped Elle Callahan to direct a feature film adaptation of the company’s original graphic fiction series Hotell. She will also co-adapt the script with Anthony Ruff. Awa Studios president Zach Studin is producing.
“I’m very excited to be working with Awa to adapt John Lees’ terrifying graphic novel Hotell,” Callahan said. “I aim to tell stories that push the horror genre in new directions — and my plan for this piece involves a very unique approach to the storytelling. This horror will feel all too relatable, and no doubt keep you up at night.”
The graphic novel presents a story of dread and intrigue and a mosaic of characters, set in the mysterious and frightening backdrop of the Pierrot Courts Hotel. It was written by well-known comic book creator Lees, drawn by artist Dalibor Talajic, and edited by Awa co-founder and chief creative officer Axel Alonso.
“I’m very excited to be working with Awa to adapt John Lees’ terrifying graphic novel Hotell,” Callahan said. “I aim to tell stories that push the horror genre in new directions — and my plan for this piece involves a very unique approach to the storytelling. This horror will feel all too relatable, and no doubt keep you up at night.”
The graphic novel presents a story of dread and intrigue and a mosaic of characters, set in the mysterious and frightening backdrop of the Pierrot Courts Hotel. It was written by well-known comic book creator Lees, drawn by artist Dalibor Talajic, and edited by Awa co-founder and chief creative officer Axel Alonso.
- 6/22/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Artists, Writers and Artisans (Awa), the creator-owned graphic novel publisher and studio, has named Matthew Anderson, a strategic advisor at James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems and former Roku chief marketing officer, to its board and tapped, Bob Cohen — former longtime legal chief of the former 20th Century Fox — as EVP and General Counsel.
Anderson will also become an investor in Awa, the start-up founded in 2018 by former Marvel executives Bill Jemas and Axel Alonso and chaired by Jon Miller. It’s been expanding, launching Awa Studios led by by Zach Studin last summer. The first two projects are feature films Chariot, acquired by Warner Bros. with Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) directing and 21 Laps producing; and Old Haunts, which is being adapted internally by screenwriter Aaron Rabin. Both are based on graphic fiction series.
Awa is backed by Lupa Systems, Sister and Lightspeed.
“We have assembled a team of senior executives, board members and backers with rare pedigree in television, film, streaming and the knowledge of how to align incentives with the outstanding creative talent that is choosing to work with Awa,“ said Jemas.
Anderson was Roku’s first chief marketing officer for seven years through 2020 when he left to join Lupa Systems. He was a major advocate for free TV initiatives, including The Roku Channel, and oversaw marketing partnerships with major streaming services and studios. He previously held top roles at News Corp., as Group Director, Strategy and Corporate Affairs, Europe and Asia, and at Sky, where he headed brand marketing and communications.
Anderson lauded Awa’s “depth in the industry” and called it “forward-thinking in its approach to talent and content.”
“Awa is fostering creative excellence with long-term ownership by creators and a unique support system that includes editorial partnership, modern marketing, TV & film development and franchise strategy,” he said.
Cohen served as EVP, Legal Affairs for 20th Century Fox – renamed 20th Century Studios after being acquired by Disney — for 25 years through early 2020. Cohen had also been EVP for Fox Stage Productions, overseeing more than a dozen shows in development and production.
He’s currently producing three upcoming Broadway productions including Mrs. Doubtfire, Secret Lives of Bees (West End, 2022) and Devil Wears Prada (Broadway, 2022).
Anderson will also become an investor in Awa, the start-up founded in 2018 by former Marvel executives Bill Jemas and Axel Alonso and chaired by Jon Miller. It’s been expanding, launching Awa Studios led by by Zach Studin last summer. The first two projects are feature films Chariot, acquired by Warner Bros. with Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) directing and 21 Laps producing; and Old Haunts, which is being adapted internally by screenwriter Aaron Rabin. Both are based on graphic fiction series.
Awa is backed by Lupa Systems, Sister and Lightspeed.
“We have assembled a team of senior executives, board members and backers with rare pedigree in television, film, streaming and the knowledge of how to align incentives with the outstanding creative talent that is choosing to work with Awa,“ said Jemas.
Anderson was Roku’s first chief marketing officer for seven years through 2020 when he left to join Lupa Systems. He was a major advocate for free TV initiatives, including The Roku Channel, and oversaw marketing partnerships with major streaming services and studios. He previously held top roles at News Corp., as Group Director, Strategy and Corporate Affairs, Europe and Asia, and at Sky, where he headed brand marketing and communications.
Anderson lauded Awa’s “depth in the industry” and called it “forward-thinking in its approach to talent and content.”
“Awa is fostering creative excellence with long-term ownership by creators and a unique support system that includes editorial partnership, modern marketing, TV & film development and franchise strategy,” he said.
Cohen served as EVP, Legal Affairs for 20th Century Fox – renamed 20th Century Studios after being acquired by Disney — for 25 years through early 2020. Cohen had also been EVP for Fox Stage Productions, overseeing more than a dozen shows in development and production.
He’s currently producing three upcoming Broadway productions including Mrs. Doubtfire, Secret Lives of Bees (West End, 2022) and Devil Wears Prada (Broadway, 2022).
- 10/28/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Artists, Writers, and Artisans (Awa) has tapped Aaron Rabin to adapt its graphic fiction series “Old Haunts.”
This marks the second feature film project from Awa Studios, the recently launched film and TV studio arm for Awa. This is the first project announced that the company is financing development of internally. Awa Studios’ President Zach Studin will produce the picture.
Awa Studios recently announced its first project, “Chariot,” an event feature film, based on the Awa graphic novel by Bryan Edward Hill that Warner Bros. secured after competitive bidding situation. Joseph Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”) is set to direct, with 21 Laps producing.
“Old Haunts” blends the horror and gangster genres. It focuses on three made men standing at the brink of retirement, who find their unbreakable bond put to the test when they are suddenly assaulted by the ghosts of their past. “Old Haunts” was written by Ollie Masters and...
This marks the second feature film project from Awa Studios, the recently launched film and TV studio arm for Awa. This is the first project announced that the company is financing development of internally. Awa Studios’ President Zach Studin will produce the picture.
Awa Studios recently announced its first project, “Chariot,” an event feature film, based on the Awa graphic novel by Bryan Edward Hill that Warner Bros. secured after competitive bidding situation. Joseph Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”) is set to direct, with 21 Laps producing.
“Old Haunts” blends the horror and gangster genres. It focuses on three made men standing at the brink of retirement, who find their unbreakable bond put to the test when they are suddenly assaulted by the ghosts of their past. “Old Haunts” was written by Ollie Masters and...
- 10/8/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: LA-based management firm Grandview has hired manager Tracy Kopulsky.
Kopulsky was most recently a manager at Mason Novick’s Mxn Entertainment. She started her career at WME after graduating from the Radio/TV/Film Program at Northwestern University.
She works with writers across all mediums with a particular emphasis on elevated genre and comedy. Current clients include Michael Paisley, Aaron Rabin (Spy Who Came In From The Cold), Alanna Bennett and Arielle Díaz (Gentefied).
Kopulsky said: “I could not be more thrilled to be joining Grandview, a group of incredibly smart and driven managers who are focused on empowering and helping artists to achieve their goals as creators at the highest level.”
The Partners at Grandview commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Tracy to Grandview. She has incredible taste, wonderfully talented clients and we look forward to growing together.”...
Kopulsky was most recently a manager at Mason Novick’s Mxn Entertainment. She started her career at WME after graduating from the Radio/TV/Film Program at Northwestern University.
She works with writers across all mediums with a particular emphasis on elevated genre and comedy. Current clients include Michael Paisley, Aaron Rabin (Spy Who Came In From The Cold), Alanna Bennett and Arielle Díaz (Gentefied).
Kopulsky said: “I could not be more thrilled to be joining Grandview, a group of incredibly smart and driven managers who are focused on empowering and helping artists to achieve their goals as creators at the highest level.”
The Partners at Grandview commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Tracy to Grandview. She has incredible taste, wonderfully talented clients and we look forward to growing together.”...
- 3/10/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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