Timberlake, Hirsch 'Dog' it at Kimmel Ent.
Timberlake an 'Alpha' male
Oct 1, 2004
Justin Timberlake and Emile Hirsch are teaming to star in the Nick Cassavetes-directed "Alpha Dog," one of three feature film projects in varying stages of production from Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.
The company, previously based in New York, opened a Beverly Hills office today with several new executive hires and the intent of producing and financing up to 10 indie films per year.
Sharon Stone is set for a featured role in "Alpha Dog," which has an Oct. 25 start date and will be produced in association with A-Mark Entertainment.
SKE's other two films are Joshua Michael Stern's "Neverwas" and Bart Freundlich's "Trust the Man."
New Line Cinema is on board to distribute "Alpha Dog," which is inspired by the real-life story of Jesse James Hollywood, a drug dealer -- to be played by Hirsch -- who became one of the youngest men ever to be on the FBI's most wanted list. Timberlake is attached to play the best friend of Hirsch's character, while Stone will play the mother of one of the film's leads. Other casting is expected to be announced shortly.
"Neverwas" is shooting in Vancouver under the direction of Stern, who is making his directorial debut from a script he wrote. Aaron Eckhart, Ian McKellen, Brittany Murphy, Nick Nolte, Alan Cumming, Vera Farmiga, Bill Bellamy and Michael Moriarty are starring for producers Kimmel and Greg Shapiro along with executive producers Joe Drake, Nathan Kahane, Amanda Mackey Johnson and Marina Grasic. Carsten Lorenz and Eckhart are co-producing.
For Freundlich's "Trust the Man," the company said it is in negotiations with Julianne Moore and David Duchovny to star, with shooting scheduled to begin Nov. 1. It's described as a dramedy.
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment's new West Coast office is headed by chairman and CEO Kimmel and vice chairman Alan Salke and chief operating officer Marina Grasic. Scott Nicolaides will oversee all aspects of physical production as senior vp production. Andrew Karsch heads the company's New York team, with Rachel Horovitz managing development activity in that office.
Kimmel said his re-energized commitment to film has come after the end of his run as CEO of Jones Apparel Group, which he founded in 1975. "The films that I made prior to this slate were in my spare time," Kimmel said, referring to such credits as "9 1/2 Weeks," "Famous," "Town & Country" and "The Emperor's Club." "I have all the time in the world now, and I'm living in L.A. for half the year. We are continuing our New York office and are dedicated to development and going full steam ahead (with these films)."
He added that he is the lead investor for his slate of projects, most of which will be budgeted at $10 million-$25 million. Along with his interests in filmed entertainment, Kimmel is a partner in Cipriani International, an acclaimed international restaurant and catering establishment, and is a part owner of the NBA's Miami Heat.
Timberlake is repped by UTA, manager Lynn Harless and the law firm Ziffren Brittenham Branca Fischer Gilbert-Lurie. "Alpha Dog" marks the first project the music star has attached himself to following his first acting outing in the indie drama "Edison" alongside Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, LL Cool J and Piper Perabo.
Hirsch is repped by UTA, manager Sam Maydew at Pop Art Management and attorney Robert Offer. He next stars in Dan Harris' "Imaginary Heroes" alongside Sigourney Weaver for Sony Pictures Classics and Columbia Pictures' "Lords of Dogtown" for helmer Catherine Hardwicke.
Stone is repped by WMA and attorney Bill Jacobson at Browning, Jacobson and Klein. She recently finished Jim Jarmusch's untitled new project, then will segue to "Alpha Dog" followed by "Basic Instinct 2" for MGM in February.
Cassavetes is repped by WMA and attorney Hugh Robertson. His most recent directorial outing was New Line's summer hit "The Notebook."
Financial consultant Joseph Cohen was instrumental in the formation of the West Coast operation, and Matt Thompson of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan has served as entertainment counsel to SKE in these deal. In addition, CAA reps Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and its current slate of film projects.
The company, previously based in New York, opened a Beverly Hills office today with several new executive hires and the intent of producing and financing up to 10 indie films per year.
Sharon Stone is set for a featured role in "Alpha Dog," which has an Oct. 25 start date and will be produced in association with A-Mark Entertainment.
SKE's other two films are Joshua Michael Stern's "Neverwas" and Bart Freundlich's "Trust the Man."
New Line Cinema is on board to distribute "Alpha Dog," which is inspired by the real-life story of Jesse James Hollywood, a drug dealer -- to be played by Hirsch -- who became one of the youngest men ever to be on the FBI's most wanted list. Timberlake is attached to play the best friend of Hirsch's character, while Stone will play the mother of one of the film's leads. Other casting is expected to be announced shortly.
"Neverwas" is shooting in Vancouver under the direction of Stern, who is making his directorial debut from a script he wrote. Aaron Eckhart, Ian McKellen, Brittany Murphy, Nick Nolte, Alan Cumming, Vera Farmiga, Bill Bellamy and Michael Moriarty are starring for producers Kimmel and Greg Shapiro along with executive producers Joe Drake, Nathan Kahane, Amanda Mackey Johnson and Marina Grasic. Carsten Lorenz and Eckhart are co-producing.
For Freundlich's "Trust the Man," the company said it is in negotiations with Julianne Moore and David Duchovny to star, with shooting scheduled to begin Nov. 1. It's described as a dramedy.
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment's new West Coast office is headed by chairman and CEO Kimmel and vice chairman Alan Salke and chief operating officer Marina Grasic. Scott Nicolaides will oversee all aspects of physical production as senior vp production. Andrew Karsch heads the company's New York team, with Rachel Horovitz managing development activity in that office.
Kimmel said his re-energized commitment to film has come after the end of his run as CEO of Jones Apparel Group, which he founded in 1975. "The films that I made prior to this slate were in my spare time," Kimmel said, referring to such credits as "9 1/2 Weeks," "Famous," "Town & Country" and "The Emperor's Club." "I have all the time in the world now, and I'm living in L.A. for half the year. We are continuing our New York office and are dedicated to development and going full steam ahead (with these films)."
He added that he is the lead investor for his slate of projects, most of which will be budgeted at $10 million-$25 million. Along with his interests in filmed entertainment, Kimmel is a partner in Cipriani International, an acclaimed international restaurant and catering establishment, and is a part owner of the NBA's Miami Heat.
Timberlake is repped by UTA, manager Lynn Harless and the law firm Ziffren Brittenham Branca Fischer Gilbert-Lurie. "Alpha Dog" marks the first project the music star has attached himself to following his first acting outing in the indie drama "Edison" alongside Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, LL Cool J and Piper Perabo.
Hirsch is repped by UTA, manager Sam Maydew at Pop Art Management and attorney Robert Offer. He next stars in Dan Harris' "Imaginary Heroes" alongside Sigourney Weaver for Sony Pictures Classics and Columbia Pictures' "Lords of Dogtown" for helmer Catherine Hardwicke.
Stone is repped by WMA and attorney Bill Jacobson at Browning, Jacobson and Klein. She recently finished Jim Jarmusch's untitled new project, then will segue to "Alpha Dog" followed by "Basic Instinct 2" for MGM in February.
Cassavetes is repped by WMA and attorney Hugh Robertson. His most recent directorial outing was New Line's summer hit "The Notebook."
Financial consultant Joseph Cohen was instrumental in the formation of the West Coast operation, and Matt Thompson of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan has served as entertainment counsel to SKE in these deal. In addition, CAA reps Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and its current slate of film projects.
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