Silence makes noise

[morrie]

For my part, Martin Scorsese can’t make enough movies. But he’s trying. Scorsese, who is completing The Wolf Of Wall Street with Leonardo DiCaprio, just held a reading of Steve Zaillian’s script at the Tribeca Film Center for The Irishman, the mob drama based on the Charles Brandt book I Heard You Paint Houses. The film is about mob hit man Frank Sheeran. Robert De Niro, who’ll play the lead character, was there, as was Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, also expected to take part. Project is set up at Paramount, but several financiers were there looking to invest.

I’m told by Scorsese’s camp that this is something Scorsese likes to do to make sure the picture is making proper progress. But they assure me he’s not making The Irishman next. Scorsese’s holding fast to his dream of making Silence the next film he directs. Scorsese, who almost had the Shusaku Endo book project together several times, is auditioning actors and is looking to start production on the film in mid-2014. Given De Niro’s resurgence in Silver Linings Playbook, how can we wait that long to see the actor get back in business with Scorsese?

www.deadline.com/2013/01/martin-scorsese-tests-out-script-for-mob-drama-the-irishman-with-de-niro-pacino-pesci-but-silence-is-martys-next-pic/

[sikri06]

This sounds like something we have heard before, even though we don't know how that whole lawsuit-thing from Cecchi Gori ended. Maybe they have actually compromised, so that Silence is no longer just a dream that ain't gonna go anywhere.

[morrie]

Martin Scorsese will finally realize his long-held dream to direct Silence, an adaptation of the Shusaku Endo novel about 17th Century Jesuits who risk their lives to bring Christianity to Japan. Financing for the film has been secured by Emmett/Furla Films, as part of a two picture deal that principals Randall Emmett and George Furla have made, to co-finance a second film by the director. The plan is to shoot in Taiwan in July, 2014, depending on cast, from a script by Jay Cocks and Scorsese.

I’m told that things are moving fast on this and that they are all making plans for Scorsese to come to Cannes and launch the picture. Numerous sales companies have been vying to handle foreign rights, but that task will fall to Len Blavatnik and Stuart Ford, who’ll jointly handle the foreign on the film for Emmett/Furla through their respective Axis Films and IM Global.

The film will be produced by Irwin Winkler, Emmett and Furla, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Checchi Gori, and Barbara DeFina, with Niels Juul exec producing. Scorsese will jump into the film after he completes The Wolf Of Wall Street.

Scorsese has wanted to make Silence since 1991. He has gotten close numerous times, with actors like Daniel Day-Lewis, Benicio Del Toro and Gael Garcia Bernal among those mentioned over the years. But the pic has always gotten pushed, and there was even a lawsuit over how long it all took. Even that didn’t dampen Scorsese’s passion. It is not the easiest or most commercial project, but when a master like Scorsese is so passionate about a movie that it sticks with him more than 20 years, he’s going to find a way to make it, and now he has. He’s repped by WME and Rick Yorn. This is another big step for Emmett/Furla, which has films upcoming that include the Peter Berg-directed Lone Survivor and the Denzel Washington-Mark Wahlberg-starrer 2 Guns. Getting in business with Scorsese is a prestige play, and with the reticence of major studios to take big chances on proven filmmakers, it shows the opportunity for an indie company with backing and balls.

www.deadline.com/2013/04/martin-scorsese-to-make-noise-on-silen ce-at-cannes-emmettfurla-films-funding-the-film/

[will]

Thanks, morrie

Another Cannes festival, another Silence announcement.
I hope this one sticks, but...

[will]

A bit more from Screen Daily:

Stuart Ford’s IM Global reunited recently with Access Industries chief Len Blavatnik to acquire international rights to Scorsese’s long-gestating tale of 17th century missionaries in Japan after Emmett/Furla committed to finance the project.

Ford and sales chief Jonathan Deckter will kick off talks on the prestige title during the market. Silence is bansed on the acclaimed 1960s novel by Shusaku Endo. WME Global represents US rights.

Blavatnik and IM Global collaborated at last year’s market on sell-out The Butler, however the Russian-born billionaire’s team will play no part in actively selling Silence, contrary to a report elsewhere.

Meanwhile, ScreenDaily understands that the parties could all step in to replicate their roles on crime drama The Irishman, which has Robert De Niro and Al Pacino reportedly lined up to star alongside Joe Pesci.

As things stand, such a deal would only take place if Emmett/Furla options its right to finance that project too. Steve Zaillian adapted the screenplay from author Charles Brandt’s book I Heard You Paint Houses, however sources said it would be too soon to introduce The Irishman to buyers.

IM Global did not return calls to comment on the story.

[nas78]

www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20131102000040&cid=1104&MainCatID=0

Asked what advice he would give Martin Scorsese, who is scheduled to shoot in Taiwan in June next year, Besson's wife and Lucy producer Virginie Besson-Silla said she would encourage him to shoot in the country because of the quality of the crew and the supportive environment.

Luc Besson praised Scorsese as one of the best directors in the world and urged media workers to show restraint when the veteran filmmaker comes to Taiwan. "Please let him work, let him create, please," he pleaded.

[nas78]

Pedro Almodovar Changes Title of Upcoming Film to Avoid Confusion With Scorsese
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/pedro-almodovar-changes-title-upcoming-841921

The Oscar winner didn't want his 'Silencio' to be mistaken with Martin Scorsese's forthcoming 'Silence.'

Pedro Almodovar changed the name of his next film from Silencio to Julieta to avoid confusion with Martin Scorsese’s upcoming Silence, the Spanish Oscar-winning director said Wednesday.

“When we began with preproduction I found out that Martin Scorsese was going to shoot a film with the same title, but I didn’t mind because I thought that I would use the Spanish title, which sounds much different, in the markets. Scorsese and I have finished shooting our respective films and we know that we will coincide in theaters around the world next year around the same time. Additionally, the novel the film is based on by Shusaku Endo will be rereleased,” Almodovar explained. “I think it’s too many silences at the same time and I prefer to avoid future errors.”

[nas78]

Stuart Ford, CEO, IM Global:
"My No. 1 memory arises from a few years ago when Martin Scorsese and I spent a day in a Majestic penthouse suite jointly pitching key foreign distributors on his career-long passion project 'Silence' [now in postproduction]. It was Marty's first-ever experience personally pre-selling his movie in Cannes -- but I was all the time wondering to myself, 'Why the hell does he need me here?' That's a guy who knows how to pitch a movie."

[nas78]

www.reporternews.com/lifestyle/martin-scorsese-movie-silent-connected-to-abilene-christian-university-3c7984c5-9a9c-551c-e053-01000-393670311.html

Martin Scorsese movie “Silence” connected to Abilene Christian University

Tippens and that man, Midland oilman Dale Brown, will host a panel discussion on the movie, "Silence," at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Room 117 of ACU's Biblical Studies Building. The discussion, which is part of ACU's annual Summit, is free and open to the public.

Dale Brown has actually been on location, consulting with Scorsese about the content. The movie is expected to be released in selected markets in November, according to online movie sources.

IF YOU GO

What: “The Silence of God and Human Suffering,” a panel discussion of an upcoming film, “Silence,” directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Liam Neeson.
When: 9 a.m. Wednesday
Where: Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building Room 117, Abilene Christian University campus
Admission: Free, open to public

“The Silence of God and Human Suffering,”. What a great panel discussion title. As an atheist i would have said something about that...

[nas78]

Inside the Quiet Legal Battles Over Martin Scorsese's 'Silence'
www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/inside-quiet-legal-battles-martin-928963

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25 years in the making, Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' will get its Oscar moment
www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-martin-scorsese-silence-release-date-20160928-snap-story.html

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Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’: Oscar experts make loud predictions for Best Picture, Best Director
www.goldderby.com/article/2016/martin-scorsese-silence-oscar-predictions-best-picture-director/

Now that Martin Scorsese‘s new film “Silence” has been added to our Oscars predictions center, our experts derived from major media outlets are anything but silent. In fact, four Oscarologists now loudly predict the Paramount Pictures film will be nominated for both Best Picture and Best Director.

[nas78]

‘Silence’: IM Global Makes Noise for Martin Scorsese’s Film
variety.com/2016/film/news/afm-im-global-stuart-ford-silence-1201906602/

Nearly a decade after founding IM Global, Stuart Ford is coming to this American Film Market bolstered by a pair of awards-season dramas that he helped navigate to the finish line: “Hacksaw Ridge” and “Silence.”

“And ‘Silence’ is beautiful and stunning,” Ford said. “It has a $50 million budget and it’s cerebral and meditative — sort of a litmus test for independents.”

I had to google ''litmus test''...

[nas78]

Martin Scorsese Joins American Cinematheque Salute to Irwin Winkler
variety.com/2016/film/news/martin-scorsese-american-cinematheque-irwin-winkler-1201923348/

The American Cinematheque will host a three-day salute to producer Irwin Winkler, culminating with an onstage conversation between him and Martin Scorsese that will include clips from their upcoming “Silence.”

In their onstage conversation, Scorsese and Winkler will discuss “Silence,” and unveil footage from the Paramount release, which opens Dec. 23 in Los Angeles. Scorsese has wanted to film the adaptation of Shusaku Endo’s novel for 28 years

[Zotyto]

‘Silence’: Six Things We’ve Learned About Martin Scorsese’s Passion Project

www.indiewire.com/2016/11/silence-six-things-weve-learned-martin-scorsese-passion-project-adam-driver-andrew-garfield-1201748577/