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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Nov 25, 2014 21:15:14 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/steve-jobs-movie-picked-up-by-universal-1201364178/Steve Jobs Movie Picked Up by Universal Universal Studios has picked up the Steve Jobs movie project, less than a week after Sony put the high-profile feature into turnaround. Producers recently set Michael Fassbender to star as the late Apple mogul after Christian Bale dropped out. Seth Rogen is also in talks to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Based on Walter Isaacson’s biography “Steve Jobs,” the real-life drama is directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle and adapted by Aaron Sorkin. Scott Rudin is producing “Jobs” alongside Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady. Universal was widely expected to take over the project. Sony decided to abandon the tech drama on Nov. 19. The studio, which acquired rights to Isaacson’s book shortly after the mogul’s death in 2011, has not explained why it pulled out. Sorkin has publicly said the movie would be divided into three long scenes, each before one of Apple’s notorious product launches, and that Jobs’ daughter Lisa was the heroine of the film. Last year’s independently financed “Jobs” starred Ashton Kutcher as Jobs and Josh Gad as Wozniak earned a modest $36 million at the global box office. Sorkin, Sony and Rudin last worked together on “Moneyball” after teaming on another technology drama: 2010’s “The Social Network” about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. That movie grossed over $220 million worldwide.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Nov 26, 2014 11:15:20 GMT -6
deadline.com/2014/11/natalie-portman-in-talks-to-join-jobs-1201297998/Natalie Portman In Talks To Join Jobs Should be a deal be done, this would mark a further positive reversal of fortunes for the project. Deadline revealed had been put in turnaround by Sony Pictures to the shock of many in the industry before being picked up by Universal Pictures. The Aaron Sorkin-scripted film about the Apple genius, an adaptation of the bestselling Walter Isaacson biography, has Slumdog Millionaire‘s Danny Boyle set to direct, with Michael Fassbender recently courted to play Jobs. The film is produced by Scott Rudin, Christian Colson, Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady. Portman, who is repped Stateside by CAA, has been particularly busy of late. The actress-turned-filmmaker has her feature directorial debut A Tale of Love and Darkness, an adaptation of celebrated Israeli writer Amos Oz’s memoir, in post. She is currently filming Burr Steers’ Jane Austen zombie mash-up Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, on which she is also a producer. The versatile and talented Oscar-winning Portman also has Gavin O’Connor’s Jane Got A Gun and a brace of Terrence Malick pictures in the pipeline.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Dec 8, 2014 21:07:43 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/natalie-portman-passes-on-steve-jobs-biopic-1201372301/Natalie Portman Passes on Steve Jobs Biopic After beginning discussions to join “Jobs” before the Thanksgiving break, Natalie Portman has parted ways with the female lead in the Steve Jobs biopic. “Jobs” currently stars Michael Fassbender as Jobs and Seth Rogen as Steven Wozniak with Danny Boyle directing. Aaron Sorkin penned the script with Scott Rudin, Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady producing. The pic is based on the Walter Isaacson biography and was originally set up at Sony before Universal picked it up out of turnaround when Sony let it go. Production is expected to start in the spring and while sources don’t have an exact reason why Portman passed, other than news probably breaking before the actress had made a decision on the film, sources say “Jobs” is still on track to make its production date and actresses are already meeting for the part. Portman can be seen next in the Gavin O’Connor western “Jane Got a Gun” and is repped by CAA and Brillstein Entertainment.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Dec 19, 2014 14:43:33 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/jobs-kate-winslet-eyed-for-female-lead-1201375304/‘Jobs': Kate Winslet Eyed for Female Lead Kate Winslet is in negotiations for the female lead in Universal’s “Jobs,” the biopic of the late Steve Jobs. Michael Fassbender is set to play Jobs while Seth Rogen is on board to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Danny Boyle will direct. Aaron Sorkin penned the script with Scott Rudin, Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady producing. The pic is based on the Walter Isaacson biography and was originally set up at Sony before Universal picked it up out of turnaround when Sony let it go. Jeff Daniels is also circling the role of former Apple President John Scully, though no offer is in place. Given the pedigree behind the pic, it’s no surprise Winslet was drawn to the role having already garnered 6 Oscar nominations and one win for best actress for her performance in “The Reader.” She can be seen next reprising her role as Jeanine in “Insurgent” and also has “Triple Nine” bowing for Open Road. She is repped by CAA and United Agents.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Dec 24, 2014 8:36:42 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/katherine-waterston-steve-jobs-biopic-casting-1201386587/Katherine Waterston Joins Steve Jobs Biopic Opposite Michael Fassbender Universal has tapped “Inherent Vice” actress Katherine Waterston to play Steve Jobs’ first wife Chrisann Brennan in Universal’s “Jobs,” opposite Michael Fassbender. Seth Rogen is on board to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Danny Boyle will direct from Aaron Sorkin’s script, based on Walter Isaacson’s biography. Scott Rudin, Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady are producing. Universal picked up “Jobs” out of turnaround last month after Sony let it go. Waterston portrayed a key role as Shasta Fay Hepworth in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Inherent Vice.” She is repped by UTA and Silver Lining Entertainment. The news was first reported by Deadline.com.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Dec 28, 2014 19:27:24 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/news/micheal-fassbender-steve-jobs-shooting-set-for-steve-jobs-san-francisco-1201387882/‘Steve Jobs’ San Francisco Shoot Seeks Vintage Techies Universal is prepping for the start of shooting “Steve Jobs” in late January in the San Francisco Bay Area and has put out a casting call for vintage tech nerds. No Mark Zuckerberg-style hoodie wearers or “Silicon Valley” types need apply, though — “Steve Jobs” is set at the dawn of the Apple era in the 1980s and 1990s. Both men and women with fluffy ’80s hairstyles are in demand as extras for the period movie. Beau Bonneau Casting is seeking locals for paid extra work for the film, which covers three of Jobs’ product launches. Background actors will portray cafe patrons, audience, press, engineers, marketing teams, interns and technicians. “Production’s strongest need is for Men 18-40s with flexible schedules and comb-able length hair and/or men willing to grow their hair, facial hair, sideburns to match 80s-90s time periods,” the notice said. “Women should have natural hair colors, no chunky highlights or ultra modern styles. Overall for men and women, curls, waves and volume are a plus. Production will provide haircuts as needed.” Michael Fassbender is on board to play the lead with “Inherent Vice” actress Katherine Waterston as Jobs’ first wife Chrisann Brennan and Seth Rogen portraying Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Danny Boyle will direct from Aaron Sorkin’s script, based on Walter Isaacson’s biography. Scott Rudin, Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady are producing. Universal picked up “Jobs” out of turnaround last month after Sony let it go.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 8, 2015 20:36:30 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/film/news/steve-jobs-movie-release-date-1201423722/‘Steve Jobs’ Movie to Hit Theaters in October Universal Studios has set its “Steve Jobs” movie for release on Oct. 9, just in time for awards season. The movie began shooting last month in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Universal picked up the project in November, less than a week after Sony put the high-profile feature into turnaround. Michael Fassbender stars as the late Apple mogul, with Seth Rogen playing Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Kate Winslet plays ex-Macintosh marketing chief Joanna Hoffman, while Jeff Daniels will portray former Apple CEO John Sculley. The film also stars Katherine Waterston as Chrisann Brennan, Jobs’ ex-girlfriend, and Michael Stuhlbarg as Andy Hertzfeld, one of the original members of the Apple Macintosh development team. Aaron Sorkin adapted Walter Isaacson’s biography “Steve Jobs,” and Danny Boyle is directing. Mark Gordon, Guymon Casady, Scott Rudin and Christopher Colson produce. The movie is divided into three long scenes, each before one of Apple’s notorious product launches. “Steve Jobs” is the fourth title to land on Oct. 9, following Relativity’s “Kidnap,” Disney’s thriller “The Finest Hours” and New Line’s “Vacation” reboot.
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