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Exclusive: Brandon Camp (Benji) is set to direct Wishbone, a feature adaptation of Barbara O’Connor’s bestselling children’s novel, Wish, working from a script penned by Nicholl Fellowship recipient Joey Clarke Jr.

Wishbone tells the story of 11-year-old Charlie Reese, a rebellious girl who makes a secret wish every day — though when she’s sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the Blue Ridge Mountains, that wish feels more impossible than ever. Through an unlikely friendship with a feisty stray dog, Charlie discovers that family comes in many forms — and that sometimes, wishes do come true.

Since its publication in 2016, Wish has remained a fixture on the New York Times Bestselling Middle Grade Paperbacks list, consistently ranking in the Top 10.

Camp is also producing the film alongside Sustainable Imagination’s Jon Levin (Marshall), Mike The Pike Entertainment’s Rich Angell and Mark B. Newbauer, Riverside Entertainment’s...

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La Dolce Villa is a romantic comedy film directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay co-written by Elizabeth Hackett and Hilary Galanoy. The 2025 film follows Eric, a successful businessman who travels to Italy to stop her daughter from pouring all her savings into restoring a cheap Italian villa. Still, he soon falls in love with the laid-back lifestyle and a beautiful woman. La Dolce Villa stars Scott Foley, Violante Placido, Maia Reficco, and Giuseppe Futia. So, if you loved the laid-back vibes, romantic story, and charming characters in La Dolce Villa, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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A Good Year is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by Marc Klein. Based on the 2004 novel by author Peter Mayle,...

In May 2024, Tim McGraw, who was seen about two years ago in Taylor Sheridan’s Western drama 1883, was announced as the lead of Netflix’s upcoming bull riding series. However, Deadline has confirmed that the country music icon has exited the untitled project in which he was not only set to star but also executive produce. The rodeo drama is created and written by Brandon Camp, who was set to serve as co-showrunner alongside Taylor Elmore.

Tim McGraw is out of Netflix‘s upcoming bull riding series, in which he was set to star and executive produce. The drama is now set to undergo recasting. As reported by Deadline, the actor-musician is stepping down from the role pending new orthopedic surgery. The outlet reports a source close to McGraw indicated he needed to undergo back surgery, which would require significant recovery time. Last August, McGraw underwent orthopedic surgery on both knees following an injury sustained on tour, and he canceled the remainder of his 2024 concert dates. The upcoming rodeo series, which Netflix first announced at its Upfront presentation last May, is written and created by Brandon Camp. Set in the fierce, competitive world of bull riding, the series follows a megastar champion facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose very existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that...

Tim McGraw will no longer be riding bulls on Netflix.

The country star and 1883 vet has stepped down from his leading role in Netflix’s upcoming bull-riding drama, according to our sister site Deadline. The exit is due to injury: McGraw hurt himself on tour and had to undergo orthopedic surgery on both knees, with a back surgery still scheduled that will require recovery time. That, coupled with the physically demanding role, forced McGraw to step aside; the role is expected to be recast, but the future of the series is “unclear,” per Deadline.

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Exclusive: Tim McGraw will no longer headline Netflix’s upcoming rodeo series. The untitled drama’s pickup was unveiled at Netflix’s upfront presentation in May with McGraw attached to star and executive produce.

A source close to the actor-musician indicated that he needed to undergo back surgery which would require recovery time. McGraw is coming off an orthopedic surgery on both knees which he underwent in August due to an injury sustained on tour, resulting in him canceling the rest of his 2024 concert dates.

McGraw’s role on the Netflix series is physically demanding –set in the fierce, competitive world of bull riding, the drama follows a megastar champion (McGraw) facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose very existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that force him to reckon with his past.

In light of the pending new orthopedic surgery,...

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Fans will recall that Tim McGraw starred with his real-life wife in the Yellowstone prequel, 1883. However, the actor and singer has many movies and songs to his name. The latest news is that McGraw has nabbed a role in a new Netflix bull-riding drama that couldn’t be more perfect for his talent.

Yellowstone prequel 1883 star snags a new role on Netflix

Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone 1883 prequel truly revealed an authentic film set and even more authentic was the role played by Tim McGraw and his real-life wife, Faith Hill. The couple starred as James and Margaret Dutton, ancestors of Kevin Costner’s iconic character of John Dutton.

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When 1883’s finale episode aired, fans were truly sad, especially because James and Margaret Dutton’s daughter Isabel May was hit by an arrow and died. However, it...

Tim McGraw landed a role in a new Netflix drama series recently. He’s got so many songs, movies, and more behind his name, that it’s hardly necessary to introduce the man who played the role of James Dutton in 1883, the prequel spinoff of the Yellowstone TV series from Paramount.

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill In Yellowstone’s 1883

As if Paramount hadn’t brought an amazing story with authentic scenery in Yellowstone, 1883 went off the charts in that area. More authentic scenes came because Tim and Faith Hill, who acted as James and Margaret Dutton, are married in real life.

Faith Hill, Tim McGraw Yellowstone Prequel 1883 – Twitter

All good things come to an end though, and everyone felt sad when the Season 1 finale aired in 2022. You might recall that their daughter, played by Isabel May was injured by an arrow, and she passed away. The whole scene in Parasmount’s 1883 played out so realistically,...

There is lots of news dribbling out of Netflix today.

While we don’t have many details, we might as well get the discussion started.

Here’s what we’ve got.

Adam Sandler Revives Happy Gilmore

For fans of Adam Sandler, the movie Happy Gilmore might be one of his greatest achievements.

Golfers rarely get the movie star treatment despite the amount of money that goes to the winners, but this 1996 movie uses adversity to push him toward the big prize.

Today, Netflix announced that they’d be reviving Mr. Gilmore, but little else is known.

Should some of Happy’s old rivals return?

Christopher McDonald played Happy’s rival Shooter McGavin, and he mentioned the project in March.

Whether that means he’ll be along for the ride remains to be seen.

Golf Starring Will Ferrell Greenlit

Timing is everything!

Is this a hint that Netflix is hoping to...

Country music superstar Tim McGraw is adding to his acting resume with a new drama series at Netflix.

Variety has learned that McGraw will star in the untitled series, which is set in the world of competitive bull riding. The official logline for the series states that it follows “a megastar champion (McGraw) facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that force him to reckon with his past.”

The series, which hails from Skydance Television, was announced as part of Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Wednesday.

Brandon Camp is the creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner on the series, with Taylor Elmore also serving as co-showrunner and executive producer. McGraw will executive produce along with Tim Staples, Brian Kaplan and Joel Bergvall under their Down Home production banner. David Ellison,...

Tim McGraw will ride on Netflix.

The streamer has handed a series order to an untitled bull-riding drama starring the 1883 vet, the streamer announced Wednesday as part of its Upfront presentation to advertisers.

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“Set in the fierce, competitive world of bull riding, the series follows a megastar champion (played by McGraw) facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young...

Netflix has revealed that it is making a Happy Gilmore sequel with Adam Sandler, a new film from Kathryn Bigelow and a feature adaptation of Ruth Ware novel The Woman in Cabin 10 with Keira Knightley starring.

The announcements came during the streamer’s presentation to advertising buyers during the US television industry’s ‘upfront’ week in New York.

No details were provided about Happy Gilmore 2 or the Bigelow project, but The Woman In Cabin 10 will be directed by Simon Stone and produced by Debra Hayward for transatlantic studio Sister, with the company’s Ilda Diffley serving as executive producer.

Tim McGraw and Kevin Williamson are the latest creatives to join Netflix.

The streaming giant, during its time wooing Madison Avenue ad buyers as part of the annual upfronts week in New York, announced series pickups for a pair of scripted dramas.

Ordered to series are an untitled bull riding drama starring and exec produced by McGraw; and The Waterfront, a thriller that brings creator Williamson back to North Carolina, where he filmed his breakout hit Dawson’s Creek.

The McGraw vehicle that hails from Skydance Television is set in the competitive world of bull riding and revolves around a “megastar champion (played by McGraw) who faces a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose very existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that force him to reckon with his past.”

Brandon Camp (2018’s Benji) created the series and serves as writer, exec producer and...

Get ready to hold on for dear life when Tim McGraw’s new series bucks its way onto Netflix.

From creator, showrunner, and executive producer Brandon Camp (Love & Gelato) comes a drama set in the fierce, competitive world of bull riding. The series follows a megastar champion played by Tim McGraw. He faces a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose very existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that force him to reckon with his past.

Luckily, McGraw is right at home wearing a cowboy hat. The star is the husband of fellow country royalty Faith Hill and also has the honor of having Taylor Swift’s debut single named after him. He’s crossed over into screen stardom in movies and TV shows such as The Blind Side, Friday Night Lights, The Shack, and Yellowstone.

In addition to Camp, the series will...

Jennifer Aniston became a household name with her role as Rachel Green in the popular sitcom Friends, and ever since the role, she has not turned back. The actress went on to become one of the most loved actresses in the entertainment industry, as her acting stole the attention as well as the hearts of the viewers.

Even at the age of 55, Aniston is going strong as her magnetic aura and charisma continue to make her a go-to choice actress in a rom-com film. However, the actress is not just limited to one film genre, as she prefers to work in different genres to show her acting range.

Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green in Friends

Nevertheless, despite having so much popularity, a dedicated fan base, and numerous smash-hit movies, Jennifer Aniston has a number of box office bombs, that have been forgotten by her fans. Here is a list of...

Joe Camp, the creator, director and writer of the “Benji” films, died March 15. He was 84.

Camp died Friday morning at his home in Bell Buckle, Tenn., following a battle with illness, according to his son, filmmaker and writer of the 2018 “Benji” reboot, Brandon Camp.

Camp had nearly no Hollywood experience before he raised $500,000 to make the first “Benji” film, a family movie about a lovable mutt who saves a pair of children from kidnappers. Higgins the dog, who previously appeared on the CBS sitcom “Petticoat Junction,” came out of retirement to star in the titular role.

After having no luck acquiring distribution, Camp formed his own distribution company Mulberry Square Releasing in 1974 to distribute the film himself. “Benji” would go on to gross almost $40 million ($250 million after inflation).

Camp would follow up the original with “For the Love of Benji” in 1977 and “Oh! Heavenly Dog” in 1980, which starred Chevy Chase...

Joe Camp, who wrote, produced and directed a series of films and TV shows that elevated a pooch stage-named Benji to Hollywood’s canine pantheon alongside Lassie and Rin Tin Tin, died today at his Tennessee home. He was 84.

His death was announced by his son, the director Brandon Camp, who told Deadline that his father died after a prolonged illness at his home in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, surrounded by family.

In addition to the long-lasting Benji franchise that began in 1974 and would continue well into the 21st Century, Camp co-wrote and directed Hawmps!, the 1976 Western comedy that replaced horses with camels, and 1979’s The Double McGuffin, a mystery film starring Ernest Borgnine and George Kennedy.

While he also wrote a series of books about horses, including the popular The Soul of a Horse and Why Horses Are Barefoot, Camp’s most enduring contribution to Hollywood was and remains the...

Fifty years ago, every studio told Joe Camp — who died Friday after a long illness — he was barking up the wrong tree with Benji.

While working in advertising, the Texas-based Camp dreamed of telling a Lassie-like story from the dog’s point of view, and so he penned a script about a beloved stray pooch attempting to rescue two kidnapped children. Naming the film after his own dog, Camp secured independent financing and helmed the project himself.

“He screened it for every single studio, and each one passed,” recalls Camp’s son, filmmaker Brandon Camp, to The Hollywood Reporter. “They all said, ‘No one is interested in this movie.’ ”

Without a distributor, Joe Camp formed Mulberry Square Productions with Ed Vanston to release the film, which starred Peter Breck, Patsy Garrett and mixed-breed canine Higgins. They managed to book Benji at a single Dallas theater in 1974, and more locations followed as word-of-mouth grew.

Joe Camp, the writer, director and producer who taught that old dog Hollywood new tricks about animal movies as the creative force behind the 1974 franchise-spawning Benji, has died. He was 84.

Camp died Friday morning at his home in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, following a long illness, his son, filmmaker Brandon Camp, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Camp also directed and co-wrote the comedies Hawmps! (1976), about the U.S. Cavalry replacing horses with camels in the 1850s, and The Double McGuffin (1979), which revolved around kids trying to thwart a terrorist (Ernest Borgnine) and featured lots of in-jokes about Hitchcock movies.

Other than serving as an extra on the Robert Mitchum-starring Home From the Hill (1960), Camp had no Hollywood experience when he raised about $500,000 to make Benji, a story about a stray mixed breed — not a fancy pure breed like Lassie! — who helps rescue two youngsters from kidnappers.

Crucial to the movie’s success,...

Netflix’s Italian arm is hunting for anti-heroes.

During a session here at Mia Market in Rome, Netflix Vice President of Italian Originals Eleanora ‘Tinny’ Andreatta said Italy had been traditionally starved of characters from the “imperfect hero to the rough hero” and wanted more of these tropes in her local programs.

Appearing alongside Netflix Emea chief Larry Tanz, she pointed to Everything Calls for Salvation, a drama about a troubled young man who is forced to spend a week in a mental hospital, only to find friendship and love from his fellow patients.

It’s loosely based on Daniele Mencarelli’s novel of the same name and directed by Francesco Bruni, and launches on Netflix tomorrow globally. Audiences members in Italy seemed enthused by a trailer of the show, which has hints of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

“It’s a story that looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the young generation,...

Netflix has opened an office in Italy and unveiled a huge slate of scripted and unscripted series and films from many of the country’s biggest producers, with Co-CEO Reed Hastings detailing the streamer’s roots in the nation.

Located in the heart of Rome, the office will house around 70 staff and adds to Netflix’s suite of European bases, which already includes the UK, France, Spain and, most recently, Poland, among others. Netflix said the new base cements a “long-term commitment” to Italy and its creative community.

For a full rundown of the slated projects, scroll to the bottom.

Netflix launched the office and slate today at an event in Italy’s capital city, where a marquee recalling the facades of 1970s Italian movie theaters was unveiled in the iconic Trevi Fountain Square.

Company founder and Co-CEO Reed Hastings was in attendance, alongside VP of Italian Language Series Tinny Andreatta,...

Jimmie Allen held a lot of odd jobs before achieving his country music breakthrough with his debut single “Best Shot” last fall: middle school janitor, busboy, protein shake barista at a Nashville gym, season 10 “American Idol” contestant.

All of Allen’s career ups and downs helped shape the stories on his debut album for Stoney Creek Records, “Mercury Lane,” which features many co-writes from the singer as well as a stirring cover of co-manager Ash Bowers’ song “Boy Gets a Truck,” whose new Ford-sponsored music video debuted this week.

The latter song caught the attention of Ford and brand-partnerships platform Music Audience Exchange, who recently paired other country acts like Thomas Rhett with Ford F-150, Kane Brown with Dr. Pepper and U.S. Cellular with Dustin Lynch for original video campaigns that air via paid-marketing on YouTube, Facebook, Pandora and many other high-traffic sites.

“Ford is a brand about toughness,...

The slate of Phyllis Nagy is getting a massive showing of support from some of the biggest names in film and television. More than 300 writers of all levels in the film and TV business, from up-and-comers to superstars, have signed an open letter endorsing Nagy, who is running for president of WGA West, as well as her slate of Craig Mazin, who’s running for vice president, and Nick Jones Jr., up for secretary-treasurer.

Those who have signed the letter include heavyweights Shonda Rhimes, Greg Berlanti, Ryan Murphy, Ava DuVernay, Dan Fogelman, Kenya Barris, Steve Levitan, Damien Chazelle, Courtney Kemp, Aaron Sorkin, David E. Kelley, Akiva Goldsman, Lena Waithe, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Allan Heinberg, David Benioff, Db Weiss, Alex Kurtzman, Sarah Treem,, Darren Star, Nic Pizzolatto, Scott Frank, Eric Kripke and Alex Gibney.

The list also includes top showrunner John Wells, one of the most respected leaders in the...

The Writers Guild of America has called off negotiations with the Association of Talent Agents in favor of pursuing individual talks with nine top agencies as it enforces a total ban on packaging fees and affiliated production for agents representing guild members.

WGA West president David Goodman announced the guild’s decision to reject the Ata’s most recent revenue-sharing offer in a 16-minute video posted late Wednesday on the WGA West website. Goodman said the offer made June 7 by the Ata in the sides’ first meeting in two months did not solve the guild’s fundamental objection to what it sees as a conflict of interest in agencies receiving packaging fees from production entities.

“Revenue-sharing does nothing to incentivize your agency to get you a penny more in salary,” Goodman said in the video. “It does nothing to address the real problem.”

Goodman said the guild has decided to...

With the Writers Guild of America locked in a bitter standoff with Hollywood agents, three high-profile screenwriters have slammed the severity of the WGA’s tactics.

The letter, addressed to WGA leaders, was written by Brandon Camp, Peter Landesman and Phyllis Nagy. The WGA and the Association of Talent Agents saw talks crater on April 12 over efforts to revamp the 43-year-old rules governing how agents represent WGA members. No new talks are scheduled.

“We are writing to you because we are torn,” Camp, Landesman and Nagy said. “On the one hand, we agree TV packaging has gotten out of hand. On the other, we have serious qualms about the Guild’s tactics in righting this situation. Its methodology has seemed belligerent at times. Meanwhile, leadership’s tone toward its own members has seemed outright threatening, especially toward those who have chosen to dissent from the path you are on.”

The...

WGA leaders David Goodman and Chris Keyser have this week explained for Deadline readers the guild’s position driving its quest to eradicate Big 4 agency packaging and affiliated production companies. That doesn’t mean there aren’t working writers who believe that the strong point that has been made should be followed by a return to the bargaining table to find a compromise.

Deadline has heard there have been dozens of letters, emails and phone calls made and sent to leadership by working writers, some of whom have told us their hope is not to undermine the guild, but to create a course correction that leads to a resolution. Deadline was slipped one such letter, written by TV/film writer Brandon Camp (Dragonfly), film & TV writer-director Peter Landesman (Concussion), and film/TV writer Phyllis Nagy (Carol). Dated April 30, the following letter was given to WGA leadership this week.

Dear WGA Leadership and Negotiating Committee,...

West Highland White Terrier in “Widows” — and “Game Night”

According to Animal Casting Atlanta, a company that provides animal actors for film, television, music videos and print, Olivia, a “walking stuffed animal” stars in “Game Night,” “Widows” and Netflix’s “Insatiable.” She is a three-year-old, 15-pound Westie.

Her trainer, Greg Tresan, told The Ringer that Olivia had her own trailer on the set of “Widows” and received on-site touch-ups. In the film, she plays Davis’ companion as her character, Veronica, mourns the death of her husband and gets roped in to some dangerous business.

Bradley Cooper’s Dog in “A Star Is Born”

Bradley Cooper cast his own dog, Charlie, in his directorial debut, “A Star Is Born.” Charlie is a loyal companion to both Cooper and Lady Gaga in the remake. PETA actually honored Cooper for the act instead of using animal actors.

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Netflix has released a Benji trailer for a brand new reboot of the beloved dog-friendly franchise, and wouldn’t you know it, it’s downright adorable. The film hails from writer/director Brandon Camp, whose father Joe Camp created the original Benji in 1974. That film spawned a franchise that spanned several feature films about the lovable mutt, and they even created a TV series called Benji, Zax & the Alien Prince. This new Benji is a modern retelling of that classic story, as it revolves around an orphaned dog who is found and rescued by two New Orleans …...

Netflix has released the first trailer and poster for the highly-anticipated Benji movie, which is getting ready to debut on the streaming service March 16. This movie comes from producer Jason Blum and his team of horror masters over at Blumhouse, with the company carving out a new niche for itself by taking on this family film. Production began on Benji way back in October 2016, but now the adventure is finally ready to see the light of day, ending this project's long journey to the screen.

A modern day retelling of the classic, the story of Benji follows one orphaned puppy and Carter and Frankie, two capricious New Orleans school kids who strike up a friendship with the tenacious street dog. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue. Blumhouse picked up the...

"He's not just any dog - he's Benji." Netflix has debuted the full-length trailer for their new Benji movie, an update/remake of the original classic dog hero movie from the 70s. We posted a short teaser trailer for this last week, but this full trailer actually looks great. The story of Benji follows one orphaned puppy and Carter and Frankie, two capricious New Orleans school kids who strike up a friendship with the tenacious street dog. When they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue. The film stars Kiele Sanchez, Gabriel Bateman, and Darby Camp. It's directed by Brandon Camp, whose father Joe Camp created the original. This looks quite adorable, really want to see it. Here's the full-length trailer (+ poster) for Brandon Camp's Benji, direct from Netflix's YouTube: You can still watch the teaser...

The world can always use more adorable canine content, and Netflix is here to fetch it for you.

On March 16 the world will reunite with dog darling Benji thanks to the beloved streaming service.

First debuting on the big screen in 1974, Benji, a small, scruffy dog with a big heart, instantly won over animal lovers with his sweet face and heroic nature. From there, the titular character went on to headline several more films in the ’70s and ’80s.

Netflix’s new take on Benji finds the mutt working to heal a broken family with two young children on the brink of danger.

Everyone's favorite furry hero comes home. He's back!! Remember this dog? Netflix has unveiled the first teaser trailer for a reboot of the lovable dog movie Benji, about the furry hero who helps heal a family. Back in the 70s, the original Benji movie became a huge box office hit, opening in 1974 and becoming quite popular. Jason Blum produces this new update of Benji, which also stars the same kind of shaggy dog who helps out a family. The cast includes Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Kiele Sanchez, Jerod Haynes, Will Rothhaar, and Angus Sampson. This is just a teaser but it looks adorable, of course. Check it out. Here's the first teaser trailer for Brandon Camp's Benji, direct from Netflix's YouTube: A determined dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a young boy and his sister stumble into some serious danger. Netflix's Benji...

Look who’s back and begging for our attention! Benji, the adorable pooch who starred in a series of unlikely hit movies in the 1970s and ’80s, returns next month in a new feature film from Netflix. Writer-director Brandon Camp’s reboot debuted a teaser before Sunday’s Super Bowl — complete with an adorable new liquid-eyed canine star (and not a human in sight). Also Read: 'Wiener-Dog' Review: Greta Gerwig and a Put-Upon Hound Explore the Sweet Miseries of Life Blumhouse’s Jason Blum produces along with Camp. The human cast includes Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp and Jerod Haynes. Netflix is set to roll out the new film...

It has been quite some time since Hollywood has produced a hit movie centered around an adorable dog, but that may very well change next year. That being said, the movie is coming from a very unlikely source. Blumhouse, the studio behind Paranormal Activity and Sinister, is making a Benji reboot and it is filming right now. The studio also recently announced the cast for the movie, who also have a history with horror flicks.

Deadline is reporting that the cast for the new Benji movie will be headlined by Kiele Sanchez, who is known for her roles in The Purge: Anarchy and the TV series Kingdom. Other members of the cast included Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Will Rothhaar, Angus Sampson and Jerod Haynes. The report also noted that the movie is already in production in New Orleans.

Brandon Camp is taking over the reigns of the franchise from his father Joe,...

After six years (or 42, from the point of view of its canine star), Brandon Camp’s Benji reboot has finally started filming. Camp—the son of Joe Camp, who directed the 1974 original—has assembled a cast that includes The Purge: Anarchy’s Kiele Sanchez, Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Will Rothhaar, Angus Sampson, Jerod Haynes, and, presumably, a pretty adorable dog.

Less authoritarian than Rin Tin Tin, more approachable than the haughtily aristocratic Lassie, Benji has traditionally been portrayed by scruffy mutts in his on-screen roles. The new Benji was apparently found in a Humane Society after being abandoned in a supermarket parking lot; now he’s on-set in New Orleans, working to foil kidnappings and bring the franchise back after a 12-year hiatus.

[via Deadline]...

Exclusive: Director Brandon Camp’s retelling of his father Joe Camp’s 1974 Benji movie has unveiled its cast including Kingdom and Purge: Anarchy actress Kiele Sanchez, Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Will Rothhaar, Angus Sampson and Jerod Haynes. Pic, which is already in production in New Orleans, La, also boasts renowned animal consultant Mark Forbes as head trainer whose work has been seen in such movies as We Bought a Zoo, Marley & Me and Dr. and Doctor Dolittle. Also…...

While Blumhouse is mostly known for its low budget horror movies that do big box office, they've also played around in the family film arena in the past. Most notably with last year's Jem and the Holograms, which was a rare misfire for the studio. But that isn't stopping them from entering the fray yet again. And this time they are doing it with possibly the world's most beloved mutt Benji.

Benji first arrived on the scene in 1974, as America recovered from the Watergate scandal. It was the prefect time for someone like benji to cheer up the country and get people smiling again. Blumhouse feels the same way here in 2017, as a politics-weary country is looking for something bright, poppy and fun to take their minds of the troubles of the world. And this isn't a reboot coming from money hungry producers looking to cash in on the name.

Brandon Camp, son of Joe Camp, will write and direct a reboot of the cute dog franchise "Benji" for Blumhouse Productions.

Yes Blumhouse, the microbudget studio responsible for "Paranormal Activity," "Insidious," "The Purge," and "Sinister" franchises, is behind the project which will allow Brandon free creative rein on the film just like his father when he created the original 1970s films and series outside the studio system.

Described as a modern retelling of the dog tale with a newly rescued new Benji, the film will follow the pooch with an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually to help someone overcome a problem.

Both Camp and Jason Blum will produce the project.

Source: Deadline

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Back in 1974, a Watergate-weary America needed a smile. Enter Benji, a cute little mutt who starred in a slew of films and TV shows and helped make it all better. Flash-forward to 2016, a politics-weary populace is getting another chance to grin its cares away. Brandon Camp, whose father Joe was behind the original Benji and its sequels and spinoffs, will write and direct a modern retelling of the dog tale with a newly rescued new Benji. The younger Camp is partnering on…...

Chevy Chase's 1980 comedy Oh! Heavenly Dog is being remade by Fox 2000.

The cult film focused on a private investigator who is killed, before coming back to life as a dog to solve his own murder.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alvin and the Chipmunks filmmaker Tim Hill will helm the project and pen the script with Dave Johnson.

Brandon Camp - the son of the original film's director Joe Camp - will produce with Temple Hill.

Chase starred in the original film alongside Jane Seymour and Omar Sharif, while the dog was played by a descendant of famous film dog Benji.

Another Chevy Chase remake, Vacation, is at cinemas now. Watch a trailer below:...

Fox 2000 is set to remake the early Chevy Chase 1980 comedy "Oh! Heavenly Dog" with Tim Hill ("Alvin and the Chipmunks") attached to direct from a script he will co-write with Dave Johnson.

The story centers on a private investigator who is killed when he discovers a dead body. With his soul's future at stake, he gets a chance for some redemption work when he comes back to Earth as a dog in order to solve his own murder.

Chase, Jane Seymour and Omar Sharif starred in the original while Temple Hill and Brandon Camp are producing the remake.

Source: THR...

The 1980 Chevy Chase comedy Oh! Heavenly Dog is getting the remake treatment at Fox 2000, with the studio hiring Tim Hill (Hop) to direct. The filmmaker will also co-write the script with Dave Johnson. Temple Hill, the production company behind the young adult franchise The Maze Runner, are producing. The original movie was set up as a starring vehicle for Chevy Chase and his canine co-star Benji, who were equally popular back when the film was made, with the comedy existing solely on the box office draw of its marquee names.

The story centered on a private investigator (Chevy Chase) who is stabbed to death after discovering a dead body. It is decided that he won't go to Heaven or Hell, but instead is sent back to Earth as a dog, tasked with solving his own murder. The original comedy movie also starred Jane Seymour, Omar Sharif and Robert Morley. The dog was played by Benjean,...

Warner Bros has plotted the release date for Alcon Entertainment’s Chicken Soup For The Soul, the Alcon Entertainment movie based on the bestselling inspirational book series. The pic will bow on December 16, 2016, the date staked out so far by only one other film: Disney’s Star Wars stand-alone movie Rogue One. Alcon acquired film and TV rights to the Chicken Soup property in 2013, tapping Brandon Camp (Love Happens) to write the screenplay. The current draft is from…...

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An alien drama from Lost creator Carlton Cuse, a comedy from Amy Poehler, and a single-cam comedy about a ski resort from Jessica Biel’s Iron Ocean Films are among the development projects touted by the network, who released descriptions for more than a dozen in-the-works possible series.

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Yes, you read that right. The uplifting self-help series Chicken Soup For The Soul is getting a big screen adaptation, courtesy of Alcon Entertainment (the same people behind The Blind Side). The company also has plans for a TV series, though that seems further in the future.

Chicken Soup For The Soul takes the form of uplifting stories for those in need of some solace, some motivation or just some good feels. The original bestseller was published back 1993 and shot to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Now books continue to roll out, many of them dedicated to particular demographics (Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul, Chicken Soup For The Preteen Soul, Chicken Soup For The Grandparent’s Soul, etc.) The series remains wildly popular, so really it’s surprising that there hasn’t been a big screen adaptation until now.

Writer Brandon Camp (Love Happens) has...

A Chicken Soup For The Soul movie is in the works.

Alcon Entertainment recently acquired the feature rights to the inspirational book series, a collection of short motivational stories and essays.

Chicken Soup For The Soul will be produced by Jordan Kerner (The Smurfs) of the Kerner Entertainment Company, Alcon announced in a press release.

Alcon co-founders Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove are also slated to produce.

Johnson and Kosove referred to the book series as "synonymous with inspiration and life improvement and has touched hundreds of millions of readers through the power of storytelling".

"The Chicken Soup for the Soul series lends itself perfectly to a fictional narrative that will inspire, entertain and intrigue," they added.

Brandon Camp (Love Happens) has been tapped to write the screenplay.

Chicken Soup for the Soul comes from original creators Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen in 1993.

You can blame New Line for this. Back in 2009 the studio wrestled the self-help book He's Just Not That Into You into a relationship drama. That non-fiction, non-narrative-tome-into-fictional-story trajectory subsequently gave us Alcon's What To Expect When You're Expecting (from the pregnancy manual), and that same company now has big plans for the touchy-feely Chicken Soup For The Soul franchise. Brandon Camp (Love Happens) is the lucky recipient of the screenplay gig.The original Chicken Soup For The Soul first graced bookshelves in 1993, and was so named for its alleged warming and nourishing qualities. A collection of motivational essays and inspirational stories, it was compiled by self-help gurus Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen.They did rather well out of it. It sold in its millions and sparked a series of juggernaut follow-ups and spin-offs, which included Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul (multiple volumes), Chicken Soup For The Mother's Soul,...

Alcon Entertainment (The Blind Side) has acquired film and TV rights to the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand from Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing.

Alcon will finance and produce a major feature film that shares the brand's name, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Warner Bros will release via Alcon's output deal.

The film will be produced by The Kerner Entertainment Company and its principle Jordan Kerner (Fried Green Tomatoes) along with Broderick Johnson and Andrew A. Kosove.

Brandon Camp (Love Happens) will write the screenplay, which is inspired by a variety of characters and stories from the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

The film will be executive produced by Ben Haber (Across the Universe), Bill Rouhana and Tim Rouhana, while Kate Moulene will co-produce.

Here's what Alcon's Broderick Johnson and Andrew A. Kosove had to say in a joint statement.

"We're thrilled to partner with Chicken Soup for the Soul,...

Alcon Entertainment (“The Blind Side,” “Dolphin Tale,” “P.S. I Love You”) has acquired film and television rights to the famed Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Alcon is set to finance and produce a major feature film that shares the brand’s name, “Chicken Soup for the Soul.”

Writer Brandon Camp (“Love Happens”) will write the screenplay, which is inspired by a variety of characters and stories from the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. Warner Bros will release via Alcon’s output deal.

Originally created by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen in 1993, Chicken Soup for the Soul has evolved into a worldwide multi-channel brand now stewarded by publisher Amy Newmark and expanded by veteran CEO Bill Rouhana.

Alcon’s next film “Prisoners,” is a dramatic film about abduction directed by Denis Villeneuve starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhall, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo, Terrance Howard and Paul Dano. It will...