Variety - The story behind one of the most famous chocolate companies in the world will be told in the live-action movie “Hershey,” starring Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario and directed by “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” helmer Mark Waters.
“Hershey” hails from Dandelion Media in partnership with the Hershey Entities and in association with Aloe Entertainment, Peachtree Group and RCM3. UTA Independent Film Group is representing worldwide rights. A release is planned for 2026, aligning with America’s 250th anniversary.
Deadline – Sci-fi comedy Alpha Gang is adding star power with Chris Pine, Lily-Rose Depp, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. joining the cast. Directed by David and Nathan Zellner, the film tells the story of aliens sent to conquer Earth who begin to feel human emotions and fall in love, jeopardizing their mission.
The Zellner brothers, known for their offbeat storytelling, are producing alongside Adele Romanski, David Harari, and others, with XYZ Films handling sales. The film begins production this summer.
Peachtree Group is among the investors backing the project, continuing its momentum in supporting creative storytelling and independent film production.
The Hollywood Reporter | Mark Waters (Mean Girls) directs Hershey from a script by Sharon Paul and Timothy Michael Hayes. Paul, Mark Tilghman, Mary Aloe, Joshua Harris and Will Hardy produce the film. Hershey hails from Dandelion Media in collaboration with the Hershey Entities and in association with Aloe Entertainment, Peachtree Group and RCM3.
Ahead of Cannes, Vertical has acquired North American rights to We Bury the Dead, a post-apocalyptic thriller starring Star Wars‘ Daisy Ridley and Brenton Thwaites (Titans).
We Bury the Dead is a Penguin Empire production in partnership with Campfire Studios. Major production investment came from Screen Australia in association with Screen west, Lottery west and the WA Regional Screen Fund, with production financing provided by Peachtree Media Partners.
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