Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Jonas began acting in theater at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002 which caught the attention of Columbia Records where Jonas formed a band with his older brothers, Joe and Kevin, known as the Jonas Brothers. The group released their debut studio album It's About Time through the Columbia label in 2006.
After leaving Columbia Records and signing with Hollywood Records, the group released their self-titled second studio album in 2007, which became their breakthrough record.
The band became prominent figures on the Disney Channel during this time, gaining a large following through the network and they appeared in the widely successful musical television film Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010) as well as two of their own series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream (2008–2010) and Jonas (2009–2010).
Lionsgate Picks Up John Carney Directed Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas Musical Comedy ‘Power Ballad’
deadline.comLionsgate has acquired the John Carney directed musical comedy Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, for release in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland.
Deadline first told you about the 30West package back at Cannes; the pic then in production in Dublin. Power Ballad follows a talented but past-his-prime wedding singer (Rudd) and a young rockstar (Jonas) who uses the wedding singer’s songwriting prowess to revitalize his own career. “I’ve always been a huge fan of John’s movies, and I’ve had my eye on this particular film for some time,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson. “It combines the best of John’s immense creative talents with a marketable concept and an incredible cast.
I couldn’t be happier that he and the rest of the team have entrusted us with it.” “I am so delighted this film, which has been in my heart for so long, has found its home,” said Carney who wrote the movie with Peter McDonald. “Musically themed films are meant to be watched together, and what better studio than Lionsgate to bring this movie to the world in the way it was intended: with a crowd, in the dark, next to strangers who, for a few hours, become friends.” Anthony Bregman and Peter Cron are producing the film through their Likely Story banner, alongside Robert Walpole and Rebecca O’Flanagan for Treasure Entertainment, and Carney; the same production team recently produced Carney’s most recent film, Flora and Son, which was acquired by Apple TV+ out of Sundance 2023 for $20M.
30WEST bankrolled Power Ballad, alongside Screen Ireland, and EPs. Power Ballad was acquired by Charlotte Koh and Lauren Bixby for Lionsgate; the studio’s Kaycee Holcomb oversaw negotiations for Business Affairs.
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