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  • Anne Hathaway movie exempt from WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes

    By Express News Service

    Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel and Hunter Schafer are part of an upcoming film titled Mother Mary. As WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are ongoing, the film waived off from ceasing the shooting, even as union members are stopping work elsewhere. Exemptions are granted to film and TV productions that are considered independent rather than being affiliated with a studio that belongs to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

    Written and directed by David Lowery, Mother Mary is backed by A24 along with Topic Studios. The film will be a pop melodrama following a fictional musician (Anne Hathaway) and her relationship with an iconic fashion designer(Michaela Coel). According to reports, Schafer will play the character Hilda, the assistant of Coel’s designer Sam. 

    Mother Mary marks David Lowery’s third collaboration with A24 following The Green Knight(2021) and A Ghost Story(2017). 

    Meanwhile, exemptions have been credited to a few films, including CW series The Chosen, A24 ‘s recently announced Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega film Death of a Unicorn and Rebel Wilson-starrer Bride Hard.

    Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel and Hunter Schafer are part of an upcoming film titled Mother Mary. As WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are ongoing, the film waived off from ceasing the shooting, even as union members are stopping work elsewhere. Exemptions are granted to film and TV productions that are considered independent rather than being affiliated with a studio that belongs to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

    Written and directed by David Lowery, Mother Mary is backed by A24 along with Topic Studios. The film will be a pop melodrama following a fictional musician (Anne Hathaway) and her relationship with an iconic fashion designer(Michaela Coel). According to reports, Schafer will play the character Hilda, the assistant of Coel’s designer Sam. 

    Mother Mary marks David Lowery’s third collaboration with A24 following The Green Knight(2021) and A Ghost Story(2017). googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Meanwhile, exemptions have been credited to a few films, including CW series The Chosen, A24 ‘s recently announced Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega film Death of a Unicorn and Rebel Wilson-starrer Bride Hard.

  • Anne Hathaway to star in David Robert’s directorial  

    By Express News Service

    Actor Anne Hathaway is set to star in an upcoming film that will be helmed by David Robert Mitchell. The film will be made for Warner Bros Pictures, Bad Robotit and Jackson Pictures.

    As per Deadline, the film is expected to be a “thrill ride” that will be shot in IMAX and will go on floors from this fall. However, the rest of the information on the cast and crew along with the plot synopsis, is yet to be revealed.

    David has written the script of the film. It will be  produced by JJ Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot and Matt Jackson under Jackson Pictures.

    Meanwhile Anne was last seen in the American period pyschological thriller Eileen which released earlier this year. The actor also has She Came to Me, Mothers’ Instinct and The Idea of You in the making.

    Actor Anne Hathaway is set to star in an upcoming film that will be helmed by David Robert Mitchell. The film will be made for Warner Bros Pictures, Bad Robotit and Jackson Pictures.

    As per Deadline, the film is expected to be a “thrill ride” that will be shot in IMAX and will go on floors from this fall. However, the rest of the information on the cast and crew along with the plot synopsis, is yet to be revealed.

    David has written the script of the film. It will be  produced by JJ Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot and Matt Jackson under Jackson Pictures.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Meanwhile Anne was last seen in the American period pyschological thriller Eileen which released earlier this year. The actor also has She Came to Me, Mothers’ Instinct and The Idea of You in the making.

  • It’s a process that requires patience: Anne Hathaway on ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Anne Hathaway says much like her fans she is also “frustrated” waiting for the third installment in the beloved “The Princess Diaries” franchise.

    Disney had confirmed in November that another chapter of “The Princess Diaries” saga was in the works with Aadrita Mukerji attached to write.

    Debra Martin Chase was also reported to be returning to produce the new film.

    The film has been in development for years and Hathaway believes delivering a convincing third part is a process that requires “patience”.

    “We feel the exact same, and I know it’s probably very frustrating. It’s a process that requires patience, and so everybody should consider themselves a part of the movie business now, because this is how long it actually takes to make things,” she told People magazine.

    Hathaway has not yet signed for the new film officially, but has expressed interest in being part of the upcoming installment.

    “The Princess Diaries” was released in 2001 with Garry Marshall directing Julie Andrews and Hathaway.

    The comedy was based on the popular Meg Cabot novel series with Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway) at the centre of the story.

    Mia is a teenager from San Francisco who discovers that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia.

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Anne Hathaway says much like her fans she is also “frustrated” waiting for the third installment in the beloved “The Princess Diaries” franchise.

    Disney had confirmed in November that another chapter of “The Princess Diaries” saga was in the works with Aadrita Mukerji attached to write.

    Debra Martin Chase was also reported to be returning to produce the new film.

    The film has been in development for years and Hathaway believes delivering a convincing third part is a process that requires “patience”.

    “We feel the exact same, and I know it’s probably very frustrating. It’s a process that requires patience, and so everybody should consider themselves a part of the movie business now, because this is how long it actually takes to make things,” she told People magazine.

    Hathaway has not yet signed for the new film officially, but has expressed interest in being part of the upcoming installment.

    “The Princess Diaries” was released in 2001 with Garry Marshall directing Julie Andrews and Hathaway.

    The comedy was based on the popular Meg Cabot novel series with Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway) at the centre of the story.

    Mia is a teenager from San Francisco who discovers that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia.

  • Julie Andrews may not come back for ‘The Princess Diaries 3’

    By Express News Service

    Actress Julie AndrewsA few weeks back, it was reported that the third installment of The Princess Diaries, is in the making by Disney. However, as per new reports, it is said that Julie Andrews, who portrayed the role of Clarisse Renaldi, the Queen of Genovia, won’t be part of the new film.

    “I think we know that it’s probably not going to be possible,” Julie Andrews was quoted as saying to Access Hollywood. “It was talked about very shortly after (the second sequel) came out, but it’s now how many years since then? And I am that much older and Annie the princess, or queen, is so much older. And I am not sure where it would float or run,” the actor said in a Deadline report.

    While much about the plot of The Princess Diaries 3 is not yet known, it is expected to be a continuation of The Princess Diaries: Royal Engagement. The Princess Diaries was directed by the late Garry Marshall and is based on Meg Cabot’s book by the same name. It is about an awkward American teenager Mia Thermapolis who suddenly discovers her royal heritage and is declared the heir of the fictional country Genovia. The first and second parts were released in 2001 and 2004 respectively.

    The Princess Diaries 3 will be written by Aadrita Mukerji and backed by Debra Martin Chase. It is yet to be known if Anne Hathaway who played Mia, would be returning for her character. However, the actor had earlier expressed interest to do so.

    Actress Julie AndrewsA few weeks back, it was reported that the third installment of The Princess Diaries, is in the making by Disney. However, as per new reports, it is said that Julie Andrews, who portrayed the role of Clarisse Renaldi, the Queen of Genovia, won’t be part of the new film.

    “I think we know that it’s probably not going to be possible,” Julie Andrews was quoted as saying to Access Hollywood. “It was talked about very shortly after (the second sequel) came out, but it’s now how many years since then? And I am that much older and Annie the princess, or queen, is so much older. And I am not sure where it would float or run,” the actor said in a Deadline report.

    While much about the plot of The Princess Diaries 3 is not yet known, it is expected to be a continuation of The Princess Diaries: Royal Engagement. The Princess Diaries was directed by the late Garry Marshall and is based on Meg Cabot’s book by the same name. It is about an awkward American teenager Mia Thermapolis who suddenly discovers her royal heritage and is declared the heir of the fictional country Genovia. The first and second parts were released in 2001 and 2004 respectively.

    The Princess Diaries 3 will be written by Aadrita Mukerji and backed by Debra Martin Chase. It is yet to be known if Anne Hathaway who played Mia, would be returning for her character. However, the actor had earlier expressed interest to do so.

  • It’s probably not going to be possible: Julie Andrews on ‘The Princess Diaries 3’

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood veteran Julie Andrews says she is unsure about reprising her role of Clarisse Renaldi, the Queen regent of Genovia, in the upcoming third instalment of “The Princess Diaries” franchise.

    It was confirmed last month that Disney is working on “The Princess Diaries 3”, but according to Andrews, she is not involved with the project.

    “I think we know that it’s probably not going to be possible,” Andrews told the entertainment website Access Hollywood.

    Anne Hathaway with co-star and veteran actor Julie Andrews in a still from the ‘The Princess Diaries’. (Photo: Instagram)

    Directed by Gary Marshall, the original “The Princess Diaries” was released in 2001.

    Starring Andrews as Renaldi and Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, the coming-of-age comedy was based on the popular Meg Cabot novel series.

    The sequel titled “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” came out three years later and at the time, Andrews said, she had discussed the possible third part with the makers.

    “It was talked about very shortly after (the second sequel) came out, but it’s now how many years since then? And I am that much older and Annie the princess, or queen, is so much older. And I am not sure where it would float or run,” she said.

    ALSO READ | Third part of ‘The Princess Diaries’ in making at Disney

    The upcoming “Princess Diaries” will be penned by Aadrita Mukerji with Debra Martin Chase attached as a producer and Melissa K. Stack as an executive producer.

    Further details about the project are currently under wraps.

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood veteran Julie Andrews says she is unsure about reprising her role of Clarisse Renaldi, the Queen regent of Genovia, in the upcoming third instalment of “The Princess Diaries” franchise.

    It was confirmed last month that Disney is working on “The Princess Diaries 3”, but according to Andrews, she is not involved with the project.

    “I think we know that it’s probably not going to be possible,” Andrews told the entertainment website Access Hollywood.

    Anne Hathaway with co-star and veteran actor Julie Andrews in a still from the ‘The Princess Diaries’. (Photo: Instagram)

    Directed by Gary Marshall, the original “The Princess Diaries” was released in 2001.

    Starring Andrews as Renaldi and Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, the coming-of-age comedy was based on the popular Meg Cabot novel series.

    The sequel titled “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” came out three years later and at the time, Andrews said, she had discussed the possible third part with the makers.

    “It was talked about very shortly after (the second sequel) came out, but it’s now how many years since then? And I am that much older and Annie the princess, or queen, is so much older. And I am not sure where it would float or run,” she said.

    ALSO READ | Third part of ‘The Princess Diaries’ in making at Disney

    The upcoming “Princess Diaries” will be penned by Aadrita Mukerji with Debra Martin Chase attached as a producer and Melissa K. Stack as an executive producer.

    Further details about the project are currently under wraps.

  • Third part of ‘The Princess Diaries’ in making at Disney

    By Express News Service

    The third instalment of The Princess Diaries is reportedly in the making by Disney, with Aadrita Mukerji writing it.

    According to reports, it is unclear if actor Anne Hathaway, who headlined the first two films, will be returning, along with Julie Andrews who played her grandmother.

    However, Anne expressed her interest in returning. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the actor said, “I would more than entertain it, I’m pulling for it. If there’s any way to get Julie Andrews involved, I think we would make it work.”

    While much about the plot of The Princess Diaries 3 is not yet known, it is expected to be a continuation of The Princess Diaries: Royal Engagement.

    The first film, The Princess Diaries was directed by the late Garry Marshall and is based on Meg Cabot’s book by the same name.

    It is about an awkward American teenager Mia Thermapolis who suddenly discovers her royal heritage and is declared the heir of the fictional country Genovia. The first and second parts were released in 2001 and 2004 respectively.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    The third instalment of The Princess Diaries is reportedly in the making by Disney, with Aadrita Mukerji writing it.

    According to reports, it is unclear if actor Anne Hathaway, who headlined the first two films, will be returning, along with Julie Andrews who played her grandmother.

    However, Anne expressed her interest in returning. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the actor said, “I would more than entertain it, I’m pulling for it. If there’s any way to get Julie Andrews involved, I think we would make it work.”

    While much about the plot of The Princess Diaries 3 is not yet known, it is expected to be a continuation of The Princess Diaries: Royal Engagement.

    The first film, The Princess Diaries was directed by the late Garry Marshall and is based on Meg Cabot’s book by the same name.

    It is about an awkward American teenager Mia Thermapolis who suddenly discovers her royal heritage and is declared the heir of the fictional country Genovia. The first and second parts were released in 2001 and 2004 respectively.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • Salma Hayek and Anne Hathaway join hands for Seesaw Monster 

    By Express News Service

    Seesaw Monster, the Japanese novel authored by Kotaro Isaka, is being adapted into a film. And streaming giant Netflix has bagged the rights. Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek Pinault will star in and produce the upcoming feature. Olivia Milch is penning the screenplay, and the film’s director is yet to be announced. 

    While Salma Hayek Pinault is backing the project under the Ventanarosa Productions banner, Anne Hathaway is associating with Somewhere Pictures and Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada ( Bullet Train ) with CTB Inc. The film’s executive producers include Jose Tamez, and Siobhan Flynn for Ventanarosa Productions; Adam Shulman, and Jonathan Rice for Somewhere Pictures; and Milch.

    Though details are kept under wraps, it is known that Hathaway and Hayek Pinault will play rivals forced to work together in an action comedy two-hander. Seesaw Monster’s author Isaka is known for authoring the second novel in her Hitman trilogy, which was made into a blockbuster film Bullet Train, starring Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock. Following the success of Bullet Train, the streaming giant is pinning hope on Isaka’s other novel for adaptation.

    Meanwhile, Hathaway, last seen in Armageddon Time, has a slew of projects in the pipeline including Eileen and Mother’s Instinct. On the other hand, Hayek Pinault, last seen in House of Gucci, will next star in Angelina Jolie’s directorial Without Blood alongside Demián Bichi.

    Seesaw Monster, the Japanese novel authored by Kotaro Isaka, is being adapted into a film. And streaming giant Netflix has bagged the rights. Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek Pinault will star in and produce the upcoming feature. Olivia Milch is penning the screenplay, and the film’s director is yet to be announced. 

    While Salma Hayek Pinault is backing the project under the Ventanarosa Productions banner, Anne Hathaway is associating with Somewhere Pictures and Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada ( Bullet Train ) with CTB Inc. The film’s executive producers include Jose Tamez, and Siobhan Flynn for Ventanarosa Productions; Adam Shulman, and Jonathan Rice for Somewhere Pictures; and Milch.

    Though details are kept under wraps, it is known that Hathaway and Hayek Pinault will play rivals forced to work together in an action comedy two-hander. Seesaw Monster’s author Isaka is known for authoring the second novel in her Hitman trilogy, which was made into a blockbuster film Bullet Train, starring Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock. Following the success of Bullet Train, the streaming giant is pinning hope on Isaka’s other novel for adaptation.

    Meanwhile, Hathaway, last seen in Armageddon Time, has a slew of projects in the pipeline including Eileen and Mother’s Instinct. On the other hand, Hayek Pinault, last seen in House of Gucci, will next star in Angelina Jolie’s directorial Without Blood alongside Demián Bichi.

  • Nicholas Galitzine onboard Prime Video’s ‘The Idea of You’

    By Express News Service

    Purple Hearts star Nicholas Galitzine is the latest actor to join Anne Hathaway’s upcoming Amazon Original movie, The Idea of You.

    The Idea of You is about Hathaway’s character, a divorced mother who sparks a passionate love affair with a pop star she meets after taking her daughter to a music festival.

    Galitzine is set to play the role of Hathaway’s love interest in the film, which is directed by Michael Showalter. The film is written by Jennifer Westfeldt, who also serves as the project’s executive producer.

    The Idea of You is backed by Academy award-winner Cathy Shulman’s Welle Entertainment banner, along with Gabrielle Union, Hathaway, Lee, Eric Hayes and Jordana Mollick.

    Purple Hearts star Nicholas Galitzine is the latest actor to join Anne Hathaway’s upcoming Amazon Original movie, The Idea of You.

    The Idea of You is about Hathaway’s character, a divorced mother who sparks a passionate love affair with a pop star she meets after taking her daughter to a music festival.

    Galitzine is set to play the role of Hathaway’s love interest in the film, which is directed by Michael Showalter. The film is written by Jennifer Westfeldt, who also serves as the project’s executive producer.

    The Idea of You is backed by Academy award-winner Cathy Shulman’s Welle Entertainment banner, along with Gabrielle Union, Hathaway, Lee, Eric Hayes and Jordana Mollick.

  • ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ fame O-T Fagbenle joins Anne Hathaway in Apple series ‘WeCrashed

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Actor O-T Fagbenle will feature along with Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto in Apple’s upcoming scripted series “WeCrashed”.

    Fagbenle, best known for starring in Hulu series “The Handmaid’s Tale”, joins the show’s cast that also includes America Ferrera and Kyle Marvin, reported Deadline.

    The limited series is based on the Wondery podcast of the same name.

    It follows the greed-filled rise and inevitable fall of WeWork, one of the world’s most valuable startups, and the narcissists whose chaotic love made it all possible.

    Leto will play WeWork founder Adam Neumann, with Hathaway set to essay the role of his wife and co-founder Rebekah Newmann.

    Both stars will also serve as executive producers on the show.

    Fagbenle will portray Cameron Lautner, a partner at a powerful investment firm who is tasked with trying to instil discipline at WeWork and prepare it for its upcoming IPO, which brings him into conflict with the company’s eccentric and headstrong CEO.

    Ferrera will play the role of Elishia Kennedy, a brilliant young entrepreneur seduced into joining WeWork whose life is turned upside down as a result.

    Marvin will be starring as Miguel McKelvey, the co-founder of WeWork.

    Lee Eisenberg and Drew Crevello are on board as creators, while “This Is Us” duo John Requa and Glenn Ficarra will direct and executive produce.

    Apart from “WeCrashed”, another WeWork TV series is in the works with Nicholas Braun on board to play Adam Neumann in the drama created by Stephen Falk.

    That series is based on a book from Wall Street Journal reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell.

    Fagbenle most recently starred Marvel Studios’”Black Widow”, fronted by Scarlett Johansson.

    He will next be seen Showtime’s upcoming anthology series “The First Lady”, in which he play the role of former US president Barack Obama.

  • Anne Hathaway to topline ‘The Idea of You’ adaptation

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Oscar winner Anne Hathaway is set to play the lead role in the film adaptation of author Robinne Lee’s novel “The Idea of You”.

    The project is being jointly developed by Amazon Studios and Welle Entertainment, reported Deadline.

    Tony-nominated actor and filmmaker Jennifer Westfeldt is adapting the screenplay based on the 2017 bestselling book.

    The story is about Sophie, a 40-year-old divorced mother.

    Sophie’s husband Dan left her for a younger woman, and now he has cancelled his Coachella trip with their 15-year old daughter.

    Sophie picks up the pieces and braves the crowds and desert heat.

    There, she meets 24 year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of the hottest boy band on the planet, August Moon.

    The project will be backed by Cathy Schulman’s Welle Entertainment shingle along with Gabrielle Union and her production banner I’ll Have Another.

    Hathaway, who won an Oscar for best supporting actress for 2012 movie “Les Miserables”, most recently featured in HBO Max’s heist comedy “Locked Down” and Amazon’s anthology series “Solos”.

    The actor will next star in Apple TV Plus’ miniseries “We Crashed”, based on the podcast “WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork” by Wondery.