Harold and the Purple Crayon
“Shazam” and “Chuck” actor Zachary Levi is attached to star in the live-action adaptation of children’s classic “Harold and the Purple Crayon” at Sony Pictures. John Davis will produce.
Crockett Johnson penned the original 1950s books about a four-year-old who, with the power of his crayon, created worlds around him. David Guion and Michael Handelman will write the script. [Source: Heat Vision]
Cheaper by the Dozen
Zach Braff will join Gabrielle Union in the “Cheaper by the Dozen” reboot in the works for the Disney+ service. The features centers on a multiracial, blended family of twelve, navigating a hectic home life and their family business. The project hails from writer Kenya Barris and will be directed by Gail Lerner. [Source: Slashfilm]
Palmer
Apple TV+ is reporting it had its most-watched weekend in its slightly over year-old streaming service history, driven in part by the premiere of the Justin Timberlake-led movie “Palmer”. “Palmer” was the service’s third-biggest launch and second-biggest film according to the company. [Source: Deadline]
Mank
Several behind the scenes full-colour photos of David Fincher’s “Mank” have gone online, showcasing what some of these flashy costumes and locations look like outside the classic black-and-white cinematography of the film itself. A feature piece at Netflix Queue is up and explores the behind-the-scenes processes used to create the film.
