Natalie Portman to star as Jackie Kennedy in “Jackie” dramaMay 14, 2015 - 16:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Natalie Portman will star as Jackie Kennedy in “Jackie,” about the first four days in Jackie Kennedy’s life after the assassination of her husband, President John. F. Kennedy, when she lost the love of her life but won the love of a nation. Darren Aronofsky will produce while Pablo Larrain (“No”) directs, Variety reports. Wild Bunch’s newly launched L.A.-based sales company Insiders is selling international on what is sure to be one of the hottest tickets at this year’s Cannes. CAA reps U.S. domestic rights. Juan de Dios Larrain of Chile’s Fabula produces with Aronofsky and his partner Scott Franklin at Protozoa Pictures. “Jackie” goes into production at the end of 2015. “ ‘Jackie’ talks about the days when Jackie Kennedy becomes an icon but has lost everything,” said Wild Bunch’s Vincent Maraval, who is overseeing Insiders. Aronofsky, who was president of the Berlin festival jury this year, was highly impressed with Larrain’s Berlinale competition entry “The Club,” which went on to win the fest’s Grand Jury Prize. Portman caught “The Club” in Paris, and loved it. “It’s the ‘Black Swan’ team reunited for Pablo Larrain,” Maraval said. Larrain will direct “Jackie” right after completing the Funny Balloons-sold “Neruda,” which rolls in June. Insiders will rep movies budgeted at $15 million and above. “The bottom line is that the films will still reflect our taste. Insiders will still bring European soft money to reduce risk,” he added, saying that Insiders’ Hollywood base is because “most equity people we have talked to are based out of L.A..” “Jackie” joins a fast emerging Insiders first market slate that includes Jeff Nichols’ 1960s-set mixed race couple drama “Loving,” Sean Penn’s “Flag Day,” starring Dylan Penn, and “Sicario” screenwriter Taylor Sheridan’s mystery thriller “Wind River,” with Chris Pine and Elizabeth Olsen. Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |