Echo Films is an American production company founded in April 2008 by American actress Jennifer Aniston and her production partner Kristin Hahn.[1] Echo Films has a production deal with Universal Pictures.[1] The company produces projects for both film and television. Most of the projects star Jennifer Aniston.
| Industry | Motion pictures, Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Jennifer Aniston Kristin Hahn |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Films TV films TV-series |
| Owner | Jennifer Aniston (ceo) Kristin Hahn |
History
editThis is Jennifer Aniston's second production company. She previously founded Plan B Entertainment with Brad Pitt, Kristin Hahn and Brad Grey in 2002. In 2006, after Pitt and Aniston divorced, and Grey became the CEO of Paramount Pictures, Pitt became the sole owner of the company. Kristin Hahn also has another production company that she created in 2015 named Hahnscape Entertainment.[2]
On the choice of the projects, Hahn said: "We particularly like working from books and real-life stories about distinct characters that embody something relatable and relevant about human nature's double-sided coin of vulnerability and mettle." On the name of the company, Aniston added that they were "drawn to stories about people finding their voice and finding their way because they help us as listeners and viewers do what we feel we're all trying to do, which is making sense of our lives through the stories of others. That's why we chose the name Echo, to echo back an idea, a challenge, something that resonates through all of us."[1]
In 2024, Echo Films announced it would be producing a reimagined version of the 1980 classic 9 to 5 in collaboration with 20th Century Studios. Jennifer Aniston, co-founder of Echo Films, is serving as the producer. The project aims to modernize the original film’s themes about workplace dynamics, addressing contemporary issues in the workforce.[3]
Films
edit| Year | Title | Directors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Management | Stephen Belber | |
| 2010 | The Switch | Will Speck and Josh Gordon | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through their Miramax Films banner |
| 2013 | Life of Crime | Daniel Schechter | |
| 2014 | Cake | Daniel Barnz | |
| 2017 | The Yellow Birds | Alexandre Moors | |
| 2018 | Dumplin' | Anne Fletcher | Netflix |
| 2023 | Murder Mystery 2[4] | Jeremy Garelick |
In development
edit- 9 to 5, screenplay by Diablo Cody[5]
- Chemistry, screenplay by David Sussman[1]
- Counter-Clockwise, screenplay by Paul Bernbaum[6]
- First Ladies, screenplay by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, with Tig Notaro[7]
- Getting Rid of Matthew, based on the novel by Jane Fallon. Also adapted by Fallon[8]
- Love: Todd, screenplay by Kristen Stavola[1]
- Significant Other(s), directed by Jason Bateman, pitched 2016[9][10][11]
- The Divorce Party, based on the novel of Laura Dave, adapted by Gwyn Lurie[12]
- The Goree Girls, screenplay by John Lee Hancock & Margaret Nagle, directed by Mimi Leder[13][14] with Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Jennette McCurdy, Jennifer Landon, Kelly Rowland, Pam Tillis, Melissa DiMarco, Jimmy Bennett, Laura Breckenridge, Cristine Rose[15]
- Untitled Aniston/Goodhart Comedy Project, directed by Sophie Goodhart[16]
- What Alice Forgot, directed by David Frankel[17]
Television
editIn development
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Fleming, Michael (31 March 2008). "Jennifer Aniston forms Echo Films". Variety.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (23 March 2015). "'Cake' Producer Kristin Hahn Launches Production Company Hahnscape". Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ Zee, Michaela (2024-04-25). "Jennifer Aniston to Produce '9 to 5' Reimagining for 20th Century Studios". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "Jodie Turner-Smith, Mark Strong Join Netflix's 'Murder Mystery 2'". HollywoodReporter.com. 24 January 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ^ Zee, Michaela (April 24, 2024). "Jennifer Aniston to Produce '9 to 5' Reimagining for 20th Century Studios". Variety.
- ^ "Aniston to go 'Counter Clockwise' for film". China Daily. 20 October 2006.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (18 May 2018). "Jennifer Aniston and Tig Notaro to Star in Netflix Political Comedy 'First Ladies'". Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ Reynolds, Simon (1 April 2008). "Aniston producing 'Getting Rid of Matthew'". Digital Spy.
- ^ "Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman Team for Comedy 'Significant Other' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (9 March 2016). "Jennifer Aniston & Jason Bateman Sell 'Significant Other' Comedy Pitch To STX". Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman starring as 'Significant Others' again". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Jennifer Aniston fans, I think this interests you..." What Culture. April 2008.
- ^ Truffaut-Wong, Olivia. "Jennifer Aniston's New Project Is A Feminist Dream". Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Jennifer Aniston's Goree Girls film is finally happening". 10 February 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Jennifer Aniston to Play Country Singer in New Movie Role". Taste of Country. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (15 August 2017). "STXfilms Setting Jennifer Aniston, Helmer Sophie Goodhart For Comedy". Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Jennifer Aniston Circles 'What Alice Forgot' Dramedy at TriStar". 29 October 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "'Reckless' Creator, 'Safe Haven' Writer Dana Stevens Signs with UTA". 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Jennifer Aniston to Star in 'The Fixer' for Fox 2000". The Hollywood Reporter. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (28 January 2016). "Jennifer Aniston Starring in Sports Drama 'The Fixer'". Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Jennifer Aniston to Play Sports Agent Denise White in Fox 2000's 'The Fixer'". 28 January 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Denise White is a True Pioneer when It Comes to Redefining Stereotypes in the Sports Industry". Forbes.