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Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Ashley Greene, Thomas Kretschmann and Praya Lundberg have joined the cast of Anthony Hopkins starrer “Eyes in the Trees.” Palisades Park Pictures is launching worldwide sales on the sci-fi thriller ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film, a modern reimagining of H.G. Wells’ novel “The Island of Doctor Moreau,” stars two-time Academy Award winner Hopkins. The cast also includes Golden Globe winner Rhys Meyers, Greene, Kretschmann and Lundberg.

“Eyes in the Trees” follows “a video journalist and his film crew who embark on a journey into an isolated forest, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for not just themselves, but the entire human race. Vince Henway (Meyers) and his former protégé-turned-ex Channing Arneau (Greene) lead their crew into the heart of Monkey Ko off the coast of Thailand. Also known as ‘The Island of Death’ to the locals, the island...

Exclusive: Days after Disney revealed that it was investigating a reported hack of its internal Slack workplace, the producers behind the upcoming indie Eyes in the Trees starring Anthony Hopkins say they has been targeted in a ransom-seeking data breach.

Producer Daemon Hillin (Which Brings Me to You) tells Deadline that he has received disturbing and very detailed emails from a Korean Zombie address that said 18 minutes of video footage from his film had been hacked. The breach constitutes all of Hopkins’ scenes that were shot in Los Angeles during last year’s strikes. (The film was awarded an interim agreement by SAG-AFTRA.)

The email included screenshots of Hopkins from the film, which is a reimagining of the H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, along with a list of the film’s investors and other producers. Bgg Capital and Landon B. Gorman are the money behind the film...

Classic sci-fi novel The Island of Dr. Moreau gets modern adaptation called Eyes in the Trees with Anthony Hopkins in the lead role. Hopkins, known for his iconic roles, continues to deliver impressive performances in new movies. Despite his age, the legendary actor shows no signs of slowing down with multiple projects lined up, showcasing his enduring talent.

First published in 1896, The Island of Dr. Moreau is widely regarded as a seminal work of science fiction literature by English writer H.G. Wells. The novel was first adapted for the big screen in 1932 as Island of Lost Souls, once more in 1977 with Burt Lancaster, and again in 1996 in a version that starred Val Kilmer and Marlon Brando that remains controversial to this day, mainly due to its conflict between the two. Now, Sir Anthony Hopkins is set to helm yet another adaptation of the classic novel, this time in a version titled Eyes in the Trees.

Exclusive: After taking on Sigmund Freud in Sony Pictures Classics’ Freud’s Last Session, Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins has been set to star in Eyes in the Trees, a reimagining of the classic H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, from director Timothy Woodward Jr.

In the film, Hopkins portrays a geneticist who has been isolated after the government stopped funding his research following the violent outbreak of one of his test subjects. Later, two renowned filmmakers and their crew embark on a journey of discovery, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for not just themselves, but the entire human race.

A seminal work of science fiction published in 1896, The Island of Dr. Moreau has inspired numerous screen adaptations over the years, including 1932’s Island of Lost Souls and 1977’s The Island of Dr. Moreau starring Burt Lancaster. Most famous among them is...

Tripped Up is an exciting female-led production that captures friendship and self-discovery on a road trip filled with misadventures and culinary dreams. Director Shruti Ganguly's laid-back directing style allowed the cast to develop a genuine onscreen chemistry and bring the friendship dynamic to life. Ariel Winter was drawn to the role of Kai because of the fun and unique nature of the script, and she enjoyed working with a talented ensemble cast, including Leah Lewis, Ashley Moore, and Sasha Fox.

Tripped Up follows aspiring chef Lizzy and her friends on a road trip full of ridiculous misadventures as she chases her dreams. Feeling stuck in her job, they rally Lizzy to show off her skills at the Saucy Food Festival. With this singular goal in mind, Lizzy and her friends head out on the road to help her win, but they run into speed bumps both to Lizzy's success and within their friendship.

Tripped Up is a comedic road trip movie about Lizzy, an aspiring chef, and her friends competing in a food festival. The film is led by women both in front of and behind the camera, highlighting themes of friendship and female empowerment. Leah Lewis, who plays Lizzy, related to her character's passion and formed strong bonds with castmates Ariel Winter, Sasha Fox, and Ashley Moore.

Lizzy is an aspiring chef frustrated with her job in Tripped Up. Her friends encourage her to take a shot at showing her skills at the Saucy Food Festival. This spurs a road trip with Lizzy and her three best friends. With the goal of winning in mind, Lizzy and her friends will face comedic challenges and ridiculous misadventures.

Tripped Up is directed by Shruti Ganguly from a script written by Cristina Catanzaro and Carrie Shaw. Tripped Up features a star-studded cast led by Leah Lewis,...

"This is a strange time to promote a film, considering what's going on in the world," said Shruti Ganguly in our Zoom interview. Ganguly is the director of the new culinary comedy, Tripped Up, which features an almost all-women ensemble cast that includes Leah Lewis, Ariel Winter, Sasha Fox, Ashley Moore, Judy Gold, and Vanessa Williams. "But I think we need more comedies. We need more joy. We need these moments to travel and believe in basic things like friendship."

Tripped Up finds Lizzy (Lewis), a hot-headed and aspiring chef, who accepts an impromptu opportunity to compete at renowned, weekend-long Saucy Food Festival. Frustrated with her restaurant kitchen job and demanding boss (Gold), Lizzy sees the festival as an opportunity to recalibrate and potentially redeem herself (she famously lost a televised cooking competition years before).

Of course, she can't do it alone, so she enlists the help of her friends Kai,...

Tripped Up is a refreshing, female-led coming-of-age story about friendship, food, and bonding. Sasha Fox's character, Taylor, uses music as an outlet for the feelings she is struggling with. The cast of Tripped Up formed a strong bond on and off-screen, enduring the challenges of filming together in extreme heat.

Tripped Up follows Lizzy, an aspiring chef who places all of her hopes for the future in the upcoming Saucy Food Festival. Lizzy, along with her three best friends, heads to the prestigious competition with a singular mindset. What starts as a road trip quickly spirals out of control, and Lizzy's big break faces unexpected challenges that will test their friendship in a comedic, fun, and food-filled adventure.

Tripped Up stars a powerhouse cast led by Leah Lewis, Ariel Winter, Sasha Fox, Ashley Moore, and Vanessa Williams. The movie is directed by Shruti Ganguly. The script for Tripped Up...

Tripped Up is an upcoming comedy from Decal, featuring Leah Lewis, Ariel Winter, and Sasha Fox as aspiring chefs who embark on a madcap adventure at a food festival. The film emphasizes female bonding, struggles, and the idea that struggle can be the secret ingredient to success. Leah Lewis, known for her roles in Elemental and The Half of It, is a rising star who recently gained recognition for her performance in the successful Pixar film.

Get in loser, we’re going tripping with this exclusive from the upcoming comedy, Tripped Up. The footage features the three leads, Leah Lewis (Elemental), Ariel Winter (Modern Family), and Sasha Fox (One Fine Christmas), with Tripped Up following an aspiring chef who sets off with her three best friends to compete in the prestigious Saucy Food Festival. Cue all manner of escapades, bonding, and misadventure. You can check out our exclusive clip from...

"You are so far up your career's ass, that you can't let anyone else in!" Oh damnnn! Decal Releasing has unveiled an official trailer for a girls trip raucous comedy called Tripped Up, from producer / filmmaker Shruti Ganguly. This is getting a small theatrical and then VOD release at the end of October. It's a comedy about friends bonding while on a trip to a food fest. Aspiring chef Lizzy sets off with her three best friends in tow to compete in the prestigious Saucy Food Festival. What begins as a calculated career move quickly turns into a madcap misadventure full of food, fun and female bonding, where the girls learn that "struggle" can be the secret ingredient. Which is literally exactly what one of the characters says to them. This stars Leah Lewis, Ashley Moore, Ariel Winter, Sasha Fox, and Vanessa Williams. Looks fun, but barely, as the rest of it looks really bad.

A trip with friends, food, and a cooking contest at a festival — what can go wrong? A lot, apparently, according to the first trailer for Tripped Up, the upcoming comedy from Decal starring Elemental's Leah Lewis.

With only four feature films in her filmography, Leah Lewis is already one of Hollywood's next big promises. After conquering teenage audiences in Netflix's queer drama The Half of It, and doing the same with family audiences thanks to Pixar's latest film, the actress stars in Shruti Ganguly's directorial debut.

Tripped Up follows the story of an aspiring chef who travels with her friends to participate in a cooking competition. But what seemed like a calm trip for professional purposes turns into absolute chaos, leading the friends to strengthen their bond despite adversity.

Decal has released the official trailer for the movie, which is coming to theaters on October 20, and...

Tripped Up is a new female-driven comedy that follows Lizzy and her friends on a misadventure-filled road trip to a food festival. The movie explores the struggles of balancing a career and personal life, providing relatable comedy and drama. Directed by Shruti Ganguly, Tripped Up features a talented cast including Leah Lewis, Ashley Moore, Ariel Winter, Sasha Fox, and Vanessa Williams.

Screen Rant is proud to exclusively present the trailer for the new coming-of-age comedy, Tripped Up. The movie follows Lizzy, an aspiring young chef who hopes to compete in the prestigious Saucy Food Festival. With her three best friends in tow, Lizzy sets off with a singular goal in mind. However, things quickly get out of hand, and what starts as a trip for Lizzy's big break turns into a misadventure full of food, fun, and friendship.

This year has been a boon for comedies focused on female friendships with Joy Ride and Bottoms.