Year for Sony's 'Springs'

The brand new the new sony is altering seasons for David Frankel-helmed "Great Hope Springs," thumping within the relationship dramedy from 12 ,. 14 to have an August. 10 release. "Hope Springs" concentrates on a middle-aged couple, carried out by Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Manley, who, after thirty years of marriage, decide to undergo a weekend of intense marriage counseling. Pic co-stars Steve Carell and Jean Smart. It's unusual for just about any studio to choose a young date -- in addition to one that's greater than five several days in advance. Nevertheless the move is smart when considering that Frankel's previous Streep-starrer "The Demon Wears Prada" did formed summer season business for Fox in 2006, grossing nearly $125 million in your area. Additionally, "Hope Springs" fills Sony's usual femme-specific August slot, formerly provided by 2010's "Eat Pray Love" and "Julie and Julia" last season. To produce room for "Springs," The brand new the new sony pressed back having a week Whitney Houston music-drama "Sparkle." Pic now's skedded to start August. 17. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com