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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Aug 12, 2014 19:42:51 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/tv/news/starz-orders-drama-one-percent-to-star-ed-helms-hilary-swank-1201281006/Starz has given a 10-episode order to drama series “The One Percent” from director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu to star Ed Helms and Hilary Swank. Series from Media Rights Capital revolves around a struggling farmer (Helms) who encounters a bizarre twist of fate that might save or ruin his family farm. Swank is in final negotiations for the role of his wife. Ed Harris is on board for a key role as the family patriarch. Deal promises to bring Inarritu’s distinct storytelling style and visual flair to the U.S. small screen. The Mexican helmer behind “Babel” and “Amores Perros” created the series with his frequent collaborators Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Nicolás Giacobone and Armando Bo. Those four will also exec produce. Iñárritu will direct the first two episodes to set the visual style of the show. Iñárritu and MRC previously worked together on 2006’s “Babel.” Inarritu’s first foray into U.S. TV sparked interest from several cablers, including HBO and AMC. Starz landed the project by putting up a straight-to-series commitment and by CEO Chris Albrecht’s enthusiasm for the concept.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 23, 2015 15:48:54 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/tv/news/alejandro-gonzalez-inarritu-one-percent-starz-tv-show-birdman-1201439600/Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and ‘Birdman’ Collaborators Tackle TV with Starz’s ‘One Percent’ With three Oscars under his belt, “Birdman” boss Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is sure to have no shortage of options for new projects. But in a sign of the times for A-list feature talent, the Mexican hyphenate already has a commitment to write and direct several episodes of a new TV series for Starz, which promises to have the magical realist touches that have made Inarritu’s features so distinctive. “The One Percent” is set to star Ed Harris, Hilary Swank and Ed Helms in the story of a struggling farmer, played by Helms, who encounters a bizarre twist of fate that might save or ruin his family business. Starz and producer Media Rights Capital unveiled the series deal with Inarritu and his “Birdman” writer-collaborators Armando Bo, Alexander Dinelaris and Nicolas Giacobone last August, as buzz on the movie destined to be crowned 2014’s best picture began to build. MRC previously worked with Inarritu on his 2006 film “Babel.” “One Percent” received a 10-episode straight-to-series order, as is Starz’s custom. Inarritu and the trio have been working on scripts for the entire first season in a writers room that opened several months ago in New York City. At present, Inarritu is also juggling directing duties on a high-profile Western for New Regency, “The Revenant,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy. The plan is to start production on “One Percent” early next year in a location TBD. Inarritu will direct at least the first two episodes to set the visual style of the series. The foursome are committed to driving the creative vision of the series, but they are likely to recruit some seasoned TV producers to help steer the ship once lensing begins. The plan is to begin shooting “One Percent” by the first half of 2016, which should fit nicely with Inarritu’s schedule if “Revenant” winds up sending him on the awards-season circuit again. Pic is set for a Christmas Day debut. Inarritu isn’t the only winner from Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony to dive headlong into TV work after a successful run through filmdom’s kudos races. Patricia Arquette, supporting actress winner for “Boyhood,” will be back on CBS next week as the star of the latest “CSI” spinoff, “CSI: Cyber,” which bows March 4.
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