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The original plan was to use Turtletaub's resources to buy material to develop, then taking the properties to the studios for production. This modus operandi has been called "a recipe for disaster" and by 2005 he had scaled back and moved away from this strategy after an initial spending spree. [39]
Aug 11, 2023 · “Jules” is a new film from CEO (The Money Store) turned producer (“The Farewell,” “Little Miss Sunshine”) and director (“Puzzle”) Marc Turtletaub. It is an endearingly gentle fable about an elderly man (Sir Ben Kingsley ) in a small Pennsylvania town who discovers an alien spaceship in his backyard.
Turteltaub was born on August 8, 1963, in New York City, one of two children born to comedy writer Saul Turteltaub (best known for his work on Sanford and Son) and his wife, Shirley Steinberg. His parents are both Jewish. [1] Turteltaub graduated from Wesleyan University and the USC School of Cinematic Arts. [2]
Aug 7, 2023 · Summary. Jules is a charming and compelling movie that emphasizes the importance of community, especially in later years. Director Marc Turtletaub wanted the alien in the film to be portrayed by a real actor in a costume, rather than using CGI effects, to maintain a focus on interpersonal relationships. The cast of Jules, including Sir Ben ...
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Jan 31, 2023 · Turtletaub comes from a finance family. His father Alan Turtletaub founded The Money Store, a mortgage lending company in 1967 which Marc inherited charge of in 1991. Before the end of the century the younger Turtletaub had sold the company and newly cash rich, set his sights on Hollywood.
Aug 28, 2023 · Jules, written by Gavin Steckler and directed by Marc Turtletaub, is a quirky indie sci-fi comedy about aging, aliens, and friendships. It’s charming and endearing; this should be no surprise given the incredible actors that helped bring it to life, including Sir Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Zoë Winters, Jade Quon, and Jane Curtin.
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Jonathan Charles "Jon" Turteltaub is an American film director and producer. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He is the son of television comedy writer Saul Turteltaub. He has directed several successful mainstream films for the Walt Disney Studios, including; 3 Ninjas (1992), Cool Runnings (1993), While You Were Sleeping (1995), Phenomenon (1996 ...
