Reese Witherspoon launches new banner

WitherspoonPapandrea Reese Witherspoon and "Warm Physiques" producer Bruna Papandrea have teamed to make a completely new production banner, Off-shoreline Standard. Duo will fold numerous projects to the partnership utilizing their pre-existing shingles Type A Films making Movies. Off-shoreline Standard is loaded with lots of characteristics ready to trip to industry, including an adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's approaching "Wild," which notifies the story from the 1100-mile solo hike that reduces a young lady spinning from catastrophe and brings her to existence. Witherspoon and Papandrea anticipate using the associations they've forged with filmmakers, stars and authors to produce smart, character-driven, commercial films both small , large. "I've been amazed by Bruna's taste and her capabilities just like a producer," mentioned Witherspoon. "I'm very excited being coping with her. It's a pleasure to collaborate with someone so smart, fun and formidable." "In Reese I have discovered a like-minded and very passionate partner who truly shares the identical goals," added Papandrea. "I've stood a wonderful time creating movies individually however couldn't be searching toward the business and brand we'll create together." Witherspoon acquired her first creating credit for "Legally Blonde 2: Red-colored-colored, White-colored & Blonde," and ongoing to produce "Four Christmases" and "Penelope" through her Type A shingle. Thesp acquired Peggy Lee's existence rights and became a member of with Marc Platt around the biographical film that Nora Ephron will write for Fox 2000. She also setup the first comedies "Who Requested Her?" along with Gary Promote at DreamWorks, "My Husband's Wife" with Ryan Seacrest's company at Universal as well as the Courtney Search-directed indie "Rule #1" with Kaira Epstein at Emmett/Furla Films. Papandrea recently produced Jonathan Levine's zombie pic "Warm Physiques" for financier Summit Entertainment. Pic, which stars Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer, is skedded for release Feb. 1, 2013. Papandrea's development slate includes Jennifer Smith's approaching novel "The Record Chance of Love at first Sight" and Emily Giffin's best-selling book "Love the primary one You're With." Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com