Buoyed with Paco Plaza’s “Sister Death” riding high in Netflix non-English film global rankings for a second week running, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Madrid-based El Estudio has named seasoned Spanish showrunner Tirso Calero, creator and script co-ordinator on “Servir y Proteger,” “Bandolera” and “L’Alqueria Blanca,” as TV contents director in Spain. He is based out of Madrid. His incorporation coincides with the creation of a TV division at El Estudio, which Calero will head up.
Taking effect from last week, the appointment makes large strategic sense. El Estudio founders and chiefs Enrique López Lavigne and Pablo Cruz are among the top and most cosmopolitan film producers in the Spanish-speaking world, Cruz ranking as Mexico’s best-known arthouse/crossover movie honcho and a driving force behind modern-day Mexican cinema when heading up Canana; and López Lavigne rating as one of Spain’s most innovative producers, seen most recently in...
Taking effect from last week, the appointment makes large strategic sense. El Estudio founders and chiefs Enrique López Lavigne and Pablo Cruz are among the top and most cosmopolitan film producers in the Spanish-speaking world, Cruz ranking as Mexico’s best-known arthouse/crossover movie honcho and a driving force behind modern-day Mexican cinema when heading up Canana; and López Lavigne rating as one of Spain’s most innovative producers, seen most recently in...
- 11/13/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Five years ago, [Rec] franchise co-creator Paco Plaza‘s horror movie Veronica was released through the Netflix streaming service, and Netflix subscribers reportedly found the film to be so terrifying that they would have to stop the movie mid-stream because they couldn’t handle the scariness. With that sort of press, it’s no surprise that Plaza and Netflix have chosen to expand the concept into a franchise with a prequel called Sister Death, or Hermana Muerte. Now the streaming service’s Tudum site has revealed that Sister Death will be released this October! They haven’t revealed the specific release date yet, but it’s nice to know this movie will be a viewing option during Halloween season this year.
The screenplay for Sister Death was written by Jorge Guerricaechevarria, who frequently works with popular genre filmmaker Álex de la Iglesia. The story he crafted has the following synopsis: In post-war Spain,...
The screenplay for Sister Death was written by Jorge Guerricaechevarria, who frequently works with popular genre filmmaker Álex de la Iglesia. The story he crafted has the following synopsis: In post-war Spain,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
El Estudio and Morbido are launching The Latin House of Horror, a hugely ambitious feature film slate channelling the voices of a powerful new generation of genre directors – and indeed writers – emerging in Spain and, most especially, Latin America.
The slate is designed to supercharge genre production in Latin America, in ambition, profile and exports, just as Filmax’s Fantastic Factory did a generation ago in Spain, El Estudio producer Enrique López Lavigne told Variety.
Mexico’s Sula Films, headed by Mexican producer Alejandro Sugich (“Los Hermanos Salvador”), will also produce the series. Vicente Canales’ Film Factory Entertainment is handling world sales.
Announced at Cannes, the House’s first slate of six movies features established talent such as Adrián García Bogliano, a founding figure of modern Argentine scarefare, now based out of Mexico; and Isaac Ezban, who rapidly established a reputation for films wrapped in hauntingly surreal scenarios: Think “The Incident” and “The Similars.
The slate is designed to supercharge genre production in Latin America, in ambition, profile and exports, just as Filmax’s Fantastic Factory did a generation ago in Spain, El Estudio producer Enrique López Lavigne told Variety.
Mexico’s Sula Films, headed by Mexican producer Alejandro Sugich (“Los Hermanos Salvador”), will also produce the series. Vicente Canales’ Film Factory Entertainment is handling world sales.
Announced at Cannes, the House’s first slate of six movies features established talent such as Adrián García Bogliano, a founding figure of modern Argentine scarefare, now based out of Mexico; and Isaac Ezban, who rapidly established a reputation for films wrapped in hauntingly surreal scenarios: Think “The Incident” and “The Similars.
- 5/18/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
In a bid to give more opportunities to women directors and boost the romcom genre, Sony Pictures International has teamed up with Maria Ripoll’s Cahuenga Filmmakers and transatlantic production shingle El Estudio to launch The Love Collection, a series of romantic comedy features to be written and helmed by women.
Ripoll, best known for her romcom “Ahora o nunca,” the highest-grossing femme-directed film in Spain, will serve as executive producer on all the titles, and will direct the first in the collection, “Yo no soy esa,” (roughly translated to “I’m Not That One” or “I’m Not Her”) starring Verónica Echegui. El Estudio’s Enrique López Lavigne will serve as producer on all the titles.
In “Yo no soy esa,” Susana (Echegui) wakes up after a 20-year coma. Stuck in a grown woman’s body but emotionally and psychologically still a teenager, Susana must learn to navigate an unfamiliar world and rediscover herself.
Ripoll, best known for her romcom “Ahora o nunca,” the highest-grossing femme-directed film in Spain, will serve as executive producer on all the titles, and will direct the first in the collection, “Yo no soy esa,” (roughly translated to “I’m Not That One” or “I’m Not Her”) starring Verónica Echegui. El Estudio’s Enrique López Lavigne will serve as producer on all the titles.
In “Yo no soy esa,” Susana (Echegui) wakes up after a 20-year coma. Stuck in a grown woman’s body but emotionally and psychologically still a teenager, Susana must learn to navigate an unfamiliar world and rediscover herself.
- 3/3/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Fifteen years have gone by since the release of the 28 Days Later sequel 28 Weeks Later, and ever since then we’ve been hearing rumblings that we might someday receive another sequel called 28 Months Later. Way back in 2009, we even heard that Paul Andrew Williams (The Cottage) was on board to direct the film. Since then, every once in a while, we would hear 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland mention 28 Months Later, say there was a great idea for the sequel, then later say it might never happen. Now in an NME interview, Boyle has said that Garland already wrote the script for 28 Months Later a couple years ago and he thinks now might be a good time to make it.
Boyle said, “I’d be very tempted [to direct it]. It feels like a very good time actually. It’s funny, I hadn’t thought about...
Boyle said, “I’d be very tempted [to direct it]. It feels like a very good time actually. It’s funny, I hadn’t thought about...
- 11/3/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Danny Boyle’s 2002 film “28 Days Later” was a watershed moment for horror cinema, bringing back a moribund subgenre (the zombie film), establishing Cillian Murphy as a genuine star and proving that Boyle could literally do any genre he wanted and probably succeed. Now, 20 years later, in a retrospective piece by NME, Boyle and Murphy say they’re ready to return for a new sequel, once again written by Alex Garland who has completed a script.
Murphy said the sequel is still very much on his mind. In the first film he played a bicycle messenger who awakens from a coma to a nearly abandoned London, full of zombies. He survives the film but doesn’t appear in the follow-up, “28 Weeks Later,” which was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by Fresnadillo, E. L. Lavigne, Jesus Olmo and Rowan Joffé.
“Every time I do bump into Danny or Alex I always mention it.
Murphy said the sequel is still very much on his mind. In the first film he played a bicycle messenger who awakens from a coma to a nearly abandoned London, full of zombies. He survives the film but doesn’t appear in the follow-up, “28 Weeks Later,” which was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by Fresnadillo, E. L. Lavigne, Jesus Olmo and Rowan Joffé.
“Every time I do bump into Danny or Alex I always mention it.
- 11/2/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Buoyed by the success of last year’s one-to-one networking sessions, Madrid’s 2nd Iberseries & Platino Industria market is launching a new TV forum aimed at fostering co-production and financing pacts between selected producers and potential partners or investors.
“We are functioning as an accelerator in a way as the selected projects have at least 40 of their financing in place and just need that final push to see the light,” said Iberseries director Samuel Castro, who adds that these series have budgets ranging from €5 million-€30 million ( million-30 million) .
The 10 companies, selected out of some 25 submissions, include some heavy hitters led by Spain’s Zebra Prods (Grupo Izen), Gato Grande-MGM, Argentina’s Storylab and El Estudio, founded by former Canana producing partner Pablo Cruz, producer Enrique López Lavigne and former Sony Pictures Intl. Prods. head, Diego Suárez Chialvo.
Projects include animated features, thrillers, romantic comedies and dramas.
Forum coordinator Rodrigo Ros has been playing matchmaker,...
“We are functioning as an accelerator in a way as the selected projects have at least 40 of their financing in place and just need that final push to see the light,” said Iberseries director Samuel Castro, who adds that these series have budgets ranging from €5 million-€30 million ( million-30 million) .
The 10 companies, selected out of some 25 submissions, include some heavy hitters led by Spain’s Zebra Prods (Grupo Izen), Gato Grande-MGM, Argentina’s Storylab and El Estudio, founded by former Canana producing partner Pablo Cruz, producer Enrique López Lavigne and former Sony Pictures Intl. Prods. head, Diego Suárez Chialvo.
Projects include animated features, thrillers, romantic comedies and dramas.
Forum coordinator Rodrigo Ros has been playing matchmaker,...
- 9/28/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Stephen Kronish and Jon Cassar, showrunner and director-producer respectively of “24,” the ratings and critical hit which ran on Fox network for nine seasons, have boarded upcoming thriller series “Barcelona.”
The news was jointly announced by transatlantic production company El Estudio, Jeff Berg’s Northside Services, Todd Slater’s Convoke Media (“King of Killers”) and Karen and Howard Baldwin (“Ray”) of Kemb Prods. who have teamed up to produce the ambitious project.
“Barcelona” is one of 10 series being presented at the inaugural Co-Production and Financing Forum at Madrid’s 2nd Iberseries & Platino Industria TV event.
Based on Irish writer David Fennelly’s trilogy of novels, the three-season series set in Barcelona is described as a cross between “Homeland” and “Fauda” and “explores the origins of terrorism in Barcelona.” Fennelly and his manager Larry Levitsky also form part of the pool of producers on the project.
“This is a step forward in our growth strategy.
The news was jointly announced by transatlantic production company El Estudio, Jeff Berg’s Northside Services, Todd Slater’s Convoke Media (“King of Killers”) and Karen and Howard Baldwin (“Ray”) of Kemb Prods. who have teamed up to produce the ambitious project.
“Barcelona” is one of 10 series being presented at the inaugural Co-Production and Financing Forum at Madrid’s 2nd Iberseries & Platino Industria TV event.
Based on Irish writer David Fennelly’s trilogy of novels, the three-season series set in Barcelona is described as a cross between “Homeland” and “Fauda” and “explores the origins of terrorism in Barcelona.” Fennelly and his manager Larry Levitsky also form part of the pool of producers on the project.
“This is a step forward in our growth strategy.
- 9/26/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Easily one of the best movies of its kind, J.A. Bayona’s minute-by-minute tale of survival poses an immediate challenge to audiences: could I survive that? The genuinely terrifying true story of one family lost in the middle of a devastating disaster is even more relevant now, with similar disasters seemingly happening daily. The near-flawless direction concentrates on the direct experience of a mother and son, who in just a couple of days learn the meaning of human concern and kindness. It’s a Spanish production (in English); Naomi Watts received an Oscar nomination and Ewan McGregor and young Tom Holland give strong performances. We reach back ten years for this review.
The Impossible
Blu-ray
Summit Entertainment
2012 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 114 min. / Lo imposible / Street Date April 23, 2013 / Available from Amazon / 19.99
Starring: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast, Marta Etura, Sönke Möhring, Geraldine Chaplin, Ploy Jindachote, Jomjaoi Sae-Limh,...
The Impossible
Blu-ray
Summit Entertainment
2012 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 114 min. / Lo imposible / Street Date April 23, 2013 / Available from Amazon / 19.99
Starring: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast, Marta Etura, Sönke Möhring, Geraldine Chaplin, Ploy Jindachote, Jomjaoi Sae-Limh,...
- 6/25/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Production on 1980s-set story to take place in Mexico.
El Estudio, Morbido and Vision Entertainment have set Tribeca Festival filmmaker Michelle Garza Cervera to adapt and direct That Summer In The Dark (Ese Verano a Oscuras).
The project is based on the story of the same name by award-winning Argentinian journalist and writer Mariana Enríquez about two teenage friends obsessed with American serial killers. The bored youngsters spend the summer fantasising about gruesome murders until the true horror of it all is brought home when a neighbour kills his wife and daughter.
Mexican filmmaker Cervera, whose feature debut Huesera premiered...
El Estudio, Morbido and Vision Entertainment have set Tribeca Festival filmmaker Michelle Garza Cervera to adapt and direct That Summer In The Dark (Ese Verano a Oscuras).
The project is based on the story of the same name by award-winning Argentinian journalist and writer Mariana Enríquez about two teenage friends obsessed with American serial killers. The bored youngsters spend the summer fantasising about gruesome murders until the true horror of it all is brought home when a neighbour kills his wife and daughter.
Mexican filmmaker Cervera, whose feature debut Huesera premiered...
- 6/9/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Madrid — Paco Plaza, co-director of [“Rec”] and Netflix hit “Veronica” – is attached to write and direct “Roman Ritual,” inspired by the cult graphic novella from Spain’s El Torres, and created together with producer Enrique López Lavigne.
Envisaged as an event series – and sure to discomfit some and scandalize others, the original comic book being rejected by multiple publishers – “Roman Ritual” turns on a Pope who, like Pope Benedict XVI, is forced to quit – but this time round it’s because he’s possessed by the Devil.
Now in development, “Roman Ritual” is set up at El Estudio, the highly connected independent L.A., Mexico City and Madrid-based production house launched at February’s Berlin Film Festival by Canana head Pablo Cruz, López Lavigne and former Sony Pictures Intl. Productions head Diego Suárez Chialvo.
Showrun by Plaza and López Lavigne, the series looks set to follow the main thrust of the graphic novel,...
Envisaged as an event series – and sure to discomfit some and scandalize others, the original comic book being rejected by multiple publishers – “Roman Ritual” turns on a Pope who, like Pope Benedict XVI, is forced to quit – but this time round it’s because he’s possessed by the Devil.
Now in development, “Roman Ritual” is set up at El Estudio, the highly connected independent L.A., Mexico City and Madrid-based production house launched at February’s Berlin Film Festival by Canana head Pablo Cruz, López Lavigne and former Sony Pictures Intl. Productions head Diego Suárez Chialvo.
Showrun by Plaza and López Lavigne, the series looks set to follow the main thrust of the graphic novel,...
- 3/31/2020
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Trans-Atlantic Spanish-language production powerhouse El Estudio and Mexico’s Morbido Group have joined forces in the largest genre, horror and fantasy production initiative in the Spanish-speaking world.
Feature films, series, remakes and reboots of classic IP and even unscripted programming are all part of the plan going forward for El Estudio and Morbido. Already, the companies have one series, three films and a talk show in development which they will announce in the coming months.
Production is hardly the endgame for the two companies, however, as they will look to change the genre industry on a fundamental level. Other initiatives include consolidating theatrical distribution circuits across South and Central America, supporting industry acceleration hubs, producing local events in major Latin American countries, talent management, a comic book/graphic novel division and expanding the Morbido brand into Spain and the U.S.
Pablo Guisa’s Morbido Group, based in Mexico City,...
Feature films, series, remakes and reboots of classic IP and even unscripted programming are all part of the plan going forward for El Estudio and Morbido. Already, the companies have one series, three films and a talk show in development which they will announce in the coming months.
Production is hardly the endgame for the two companies, however, as they will look to change the genre industry on a fundamental level. Other initiatives include consolidating theatrical distribution circuits across South and Central America, supporting industry acceleration hubs, producing local events in major Latin American countries, talent management, a comic book/graphic novel division and expanding the Morbido brand into Spain and the U.S.
Pablo Guisa’s Morbido Group, based in Mexico City,...
- 2/27/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Berlin — Teaming two of the most energetic players on the new Spanish-language content scene, El Estudio and Infinity Hill are teaming to produce “Amor es Amor,” Rob Schneider’s Spanish-language movie debut as both an actor and director.
A comedy, “Amor es Amor” turns on Enrique Juarez, an up-and-coming Mexican telenovela actor on the verge of breakthrough as a leading man, who has to hide his true self in order to achieve stardom.
That includes creating a fake relationship with former pop sensation, Sofia. The mastermind behind the whole scheme is Julian Rodin (Schneider), a big TV network honcho, who is secretly having an affair with Sofia.
“Amor es amor” marks the latest turn in a career which saw Schneider debut in 1990 as a writer and soon after cast member on “SNL,” then break out out in movies in “Deuce Bigalow – Male Gigolo” in which he created one of his most famed characters,...
A comedy, “Amor es Amor” turns on Enrique Juarez, an up-and-coming Mexican telenovela actor on the verge of breakthrough as a leading man, who has to hide his true self in order to achieve stardom.
That includes creating a fake relationship with former pop sensation, Sofia. The mastermind behind the whole scheme is Julian Rodin (Schneider), a big TV network honcho, who is secretly having an affair with Sofia.
“Amor es amor” marks the latest turn in a career which saw Schneider debut in 1990 as a writer and soon after cast member on “SNL,” then break out out in movies in “Deuce Bigalow – Male Gigolo” in which he created one of his most famed characters,...
- 2/26/2020
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures Intl. Prods. and El Estudio, a major new independent production player in the Spanish-speaking world, are teaming to produce a Mexican version of breakout Cuban feature “Juan of the Dead,” with Emilio Portés directing.
Chronicling a U.S. zombie invasion of Mexico, the remake marks one in a strong first slate of titles from El Estudio, launched at the Berlin Festival by three of the most connected producers in the Spanish-speaking world: Ex-Canana producer-partner Pablo Cruz, “The Impossible” producer Enrique López Lavigne and former Sony Pictures Intl. Prods. head Diego Suárez Chialvo.
Based out of Mexico, Los Angeles and Madrid, El Estudio has 63 projects in development or production. El Estudio is represented by CAA. Partners on early titles include Sony Pictures Intl. Prods., Netflix, HBO, Lionsgate, Viacom Intl. Pictures, Movistar Plus and Beta Film, El Estudio told Variety, announcing some of its 2020-21 projects:
“Verguenza” stars Mexico’s...
Chronicling a U.S. zombie invasion of Mexico, the remake marks one in a strong first slate of titles from El Estudio, launched at the Berlin Festival by three of the most connected producers in the Spanish-speaking world: Ex-Canana producer-partner Pablo Cruz, “The Impossible” producer Enrique López Lavigne and former Sony Pictures Intl. Prods. head Diego Suárez Chialvo.
Based out of Mexico, Los Angeles and Madrid, El Estudio has 63 projects in development or production. El Estudio is represented by CAA. Partners on early titles include Sony Pictures Intl. Prods., Netflix, HBO, Lionsgate, Viacom Intl. Pictures, Movistar Plus and Beta Film, El Estudio told Variety, announcing some of its 2020-21 projects:
“Verguenza” stars Mexico’s...
- 2/21/2020
- by John Hopewell and Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
As the calendar changes from October to November, Mexican horror fans will ascend for the twelfth year on Morbido Fest, a Mexico City-based festival dedicated to all things macabre, organized and executed by Morbido Group CEO and founder Pablo Guisa Koestinger.
This year’s festival will kick off Oct. 30 with a spectacle grander in its ambition than any Morbido inauguration before. Taking place within the Esperanza Iris City theater, more than 60 artists will perform six choreographed musical numbers with Guisa taking the reigns as master of ceremonies. Those familiar with Guisa and his public persona won’t be surprised to hear that his opening night wardrobe alone includes eight costumes, with more to come in the following days.
Somehow, the TV network owner, festival director, writer, publisher and radio host found time to make appearances in three high-profile films screening at this year’s fest: Paco Plaza’s “Eye for an Eye,...
This year’s festival will kick off Oct. 30 with a spectacle grander in its ambition than any Morbido inauguration before. Taking place within the Esperanza Iris City theater, more than 60 artists will perform six choreographed musical numbers with Guisa taking the reigns as master of ceremonies. Those familiar with Guisa and his public persona won’t be surprised to hear that his opening night wardrobe alone includes eight costumes, with more to come in the following days.
Somehow, the TV network owner, festival director, writer, publisher and radio host found time to make appearances in three high-profile films screening at this year’s fest: Paco Plaza’s “Eye for an Eye,...
- 10/30/2019
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
In its continued bid to invest in Spanish film production, Sony Pictures International Productions has pacted with Enrique López Lavigne’s Apache Films to co-produce “Adios” by Spanish writer-director Paco Cabezas, who marks his return to Spain with the crime drama.
Cabezas has been building a notable international portfolio that includes “American Gods,” “Penny Dreadful,” “The Alienist,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” and “Neon Flesh.”
“Returning to Seville, the South, to the streets where I grew up, to shoot this film is a dream come true,” Cabezas said. “I’ve learned much from my work in Hollywood; each series, from “Penny Dreadful” to “American Gods,” has helped me grow as a director.”
“And I was dying to find a powerful story, moving, action-packed, made not only for a Spanish audience, but with an international [appeal], to be told in my land,” he added.
Mario Casas, who starred in Cabezas’ “Neon Flesh,” leads...
Cabezas has been building a notable international portfolio that includes “American Gods,” “Penny Dreadful,” “The Alienist,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” and “Neon Flesh.”
“Returning to Seville, the South, to the streets where I grew up, to shoot this film is a dream come true,” Cabezas said. “I’ve learned much from my work in Hollywood; each series, from “Penny Dreadful” to “American Gods,” has helped me grow as a director.”
“And I was dying to find a powerful story, moving, action-packed, made not only for a Spanish audience, but with an international [appeal], to be told in my land,” he added.
Mario Casas, who starred in Cabezas’ “Neon Flesh,” leads...
- 2/14/2019
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Upcoming horror follows a woman who attempts to bring back her dead father through a Ouija ritual.
Film Factory has licensed French rights to [Rec] director Paco Plaza’s upcoming horror film Veronica.
Arp Selection will distribute the story which producer Apache Films claims to be based on the only unexplained supernatural case in the annals of the Spanish police.
Sony has earmarked an autumn release in Spain on Veronica, about a young woman who must protect her younger brother and sister after she attempts to bring back the spirit of their dead father through a Ouija ritual.
Ana Torrent will star with Leticia Dolera, Consuelo Trujillo and newcomer Sandra Escacena in the lead role.
Enrique López-Lavigne from Apache Films serves as producer. Film Factory chief Vicente Canales brokered the deal with Michèle Halberstadt and Laurent Petin for Arp Selection.
“We’re glad to have closed this deal with such a good company as Arp Selection and to...
Film Factory has licensed French rights to [Rec] director Paco Plaza’s upcoming horror film Veronica.
Arp Selection will distribute the story which producer Apache Films claims to be based on the only unexplained supernatural case in the annals of the Spanish police.
Sony has earmarked an autumn release in Spain on Veronica, about a young woman who must protect her younger brother and sister after she attempts to bring back the spirit of their dead father through a Ouija ritual.
Ana Torrent will star with Leticia Dolera, Consuelo Trujillo and newcomer Sandra Escacena in the lead role.
Enrique López-Lavigne from Apache Films serves as producer. Film Factory chief Vicente Canales brokered the deal with Michèle Halberstadt and Laurent Petin for Arp Selection.
“We’re glad to have closed this deal with such a good company as Arp Selection and to...
- 2/13/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The La-based graphic novel publisher has made its latest move in an aggressive push into film and TV, teaming on the eve of Comic-Con with multiple Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Robert Silverberg.
The pact will see Humanoids adapt selected novels from the Silverberg oeuvre into comic books and live action content and follows separate deals announced earlier this year with Paris-based Full House and China’s Jetavana.
The first property to move forward under the Silverberg deal is Downward To The Earth (artwork pictured), which Humanoids will publish as a graphic novel in 2016 from writer Philippe Thirault (Miss: Better Live Through Crime) and artist Laura Zuccheri (The Swords Of Glass).
The company will attend Comic-Con in San Diego and is actively developing a live content version of the 1970 sci-fi novel, styled by fans as a transcendent tale about a former colonial officer who believes the native species from an off-world settlement may hold the key to...
The pact will see Humanoids adapt selected novels from the Silverberg oeuvre into comic books and live action content and follows separate deals announced earlier this year with Paris-based Full House and China’s Jetavana.
The first property to move forward under the Silverberg deal is Downward To The Earth (artwork pictured), which Humanoids will publish as a graphic novel in 2016 from writer Philippe Thirault (Miss: Better Live Through Crime) and artist Laura Zuccheri (The Swords Of Glass).
The company will attend Comic-Con in San Diego and is actively developing a live content version of the 1970 sci-fi novel, styled by fans as a transcendent tale about a former colonial officer who believes the native species from an off-world settlement may hold the key to...
- 7/8/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for Out of the Dark, Travelogue of Horror, and The Hunted, a trailer for The Scribbler and The Pyramid, a look at The Walker Stalkers’s music video Talk Dead to Me, advanced screening details for L.A. Slasher, and much more:
Out of the Dark Release Details and Photos: “Vertical Entertainment and Participant Media today announced that Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to Participant’s supernatural thriller Out of the Dark, and slated the film for an early 2015 theatrical release.
Starring Julia Stiles, Scott Speedman, and Stephen Rea, Out of the Dark is a ghost story set in South America, where a young family’s new life turns from promising to terrifying when they are forced to confront ancient legends, ghosts, and a haunting family secret.
Out of the Dark Release Details and Photos: “Vertical Entertainment and Participant Media today announced that Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to Participant’s supernatural thriller Out of the Dark, and slated the film for an early 2015 theatrical release.
Starring Julia Stiles, Scott Speedman, and Stephen Rea, Out of the Dark is a ghost story set in South America, where a young family’s new life turns from promising to terrifying when they are forced to confront ancient legends, ghosts, and a haunting family secret.
- 8/31/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The distributor has taken Us rights to Participant Media’s supernatural thriller starring Julia Stiles and Scott Speedman and has scheduled an early 2015 theatrical release. Bloom handles international sales.
Out Of The Dark is a ghost story set in South America, where a young family embarking on a new life is forced to confront ancient legends and a family secret. Stephen Rea also stars.
Lluís Quílez shot the Spain-Colombia thriller in Colombia and directed from a screenplay by Alex Pastor, David Pastor and Javier Gullón.
Vertical will present the film in association with Participant Media and Image Nation. Out Of The Dark is produced by Apaches Entertainment, Cactus Flower and Fast Producciones in association with Dynamo and Xyz Films.
Belén Atienza, Cristian Conti, Enrique López Lavigne and Andrés Calderón produced and the executive producers are Jeff Skoll, Jonathan King, Roy Azout and Nick Spicer.
Vertical brokered the deal with Nate Bolotin of Xyz Films and Jeff Ivers for Participant...
Out Of The Dark is a ghost story set in South America, where a young family embarking on a new life is forced to confront ancient legends and a family secret. Stephen Rea also stars.
Lluís Quílez shot the Spain-Colombia thriller in Colombia and directed from a screenplay by Alex Pastor, David Pastor and Javier Gullón.
Vertical will present the film in association with Participant Media and Image Nation. Out Of The Dark is produced by Apaches Entertainment, Cactus Flower and Fast Producciones in association with Dynamo and Xyz Films.
Belén Atienza, Cristian Conti, Enrique López Lavigne and Andrés Calderón produced and the executive producers are Jeff Skoll, Jonathan King, Roy Azout and Nick Spicer.
Vertical brokered the deal with Nate Bolotin of Xyz Films and Jeff Ivers for Participant...
- 8/25/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The supernatural thriller starring Julia Stiles, Scott Speedman, and Stephen Rea has been tapped for an early 2015 theatrical release. No date has been set, but Vertical Entertainment, which acquired the U.S. rights to Out Of The Dark from Participant Media, is looking at February as a possible theatrical release month. Traditionally, supernatural thrillers and horror films do well at the beginning of the year. The deal was announced today.
Out Of The Dark, directed by first-timer Lluis Quilez, is a ghost story about a new family in South America who must confront ancient legends, ghosts and a “haunting family secret.” The picture will be presented by Vertical in association not only with Participant but also Image Nation, having been produced by Apaches Entertainment, Cactus Flower, and Fast Producciones, in association with Dynamo and Xyz Films.
Related: Julia Stiles, Scott Speedman Inhabit Haunted House Pic ‘Out Of The Dark’
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Out Of The Dark, directed by first-timer Lluis Quilez, is a ghost story about a new family in South America who must confront ancient legends, ghosts and a “haunting family secret.” The picture will be presented by Vertical in association not only with Participant but also Image Nation, having been produced by Apaches Entertainment, Cactus Flower, and Fast Producciones, in association with Dynamo and Xyz Films.
Related: Julia Stiles, Scott Speedman Inhabit Haunted House Pic ‘Out Of The Dark’
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- 8/25/2014
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
It's been a long while since last we talked about the new horror flick starring Julia Stiles, Out of the Dark, but with the passage of time have come new stills and more. Read on for the details, and look for more on this one soon!
From the Press Release
Vertical Entertainment and Participant Media announce that Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to Participant’s supernatural thriller Out of the Dark and slated the film for an early 2015 theatrical release.
Starring Julia Stiles, Scott Speedman, and Stephen Rea, Out of the Dark is a ghost story set in South America, where a young family’s new life turns from promising to terrifying when they are forced to confront ancient legends, ghosts, and a haunting family secret.
Out of the Dark will be presented by Vertical in association with Participant Media and Image Nation. It is a production of Apaches Entertainment,...
From the Press Release
Vertical Entertainment and Participant Media announce that Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to Participant’s supernatural thriller Out of the Dark and slated the film for an early 2015 theatrical release.
Starring Julia Stiles, Scott Speedman, and Stephen Rea, Out of the Dark is a ghost story set in South America, where a young family’s new life turns from promising to terrifying when they are forced to confront ancient legends, ghosts, and a haunting family secret.
Out of the Dark will be presented by Vertical in association with Participant Media and Image Nation. It is a production of Apaches Entertainment,...
- 8/25/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Well, I said in my review that the high-tension Brazilian kidnap thriller "A Wolf at the Door" was highly impressive stuff, and it seems the jury at the Miami Film Festival agreed. Not only did Fernando Coimbras' debut feature take the top prize at last night's festival awards ceremony, beating nine other films in the Knight Competition for Spanish and Latin American narrative cinema, but Coimbras was further rewarded with the Best Director award. That the jury -- led by Spanish producer Enrique Lopez Lavigne, whose credits include "The Impossible" -- chose to doubly honor Coimbras in this fashion marks a serious show of faith in a filmmaker whose snappy arthouse-genre chops have serious crossover potential. ("A Wolf at the Door" also won the Latin Horizons section last year at the San Sebastian fest, where it premiered; Brazil has a formidable candidate for Oscar submission here.) It's not as if...
- 3/16/2014
- by Guy Lodge
- Hitfix
Check out interviews with Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland and director Juan Antonio Bayona for Summit Entertainment's The Impossible drama. The film which is helmed Bayona from the script by Sergio G. Sanchez, opens December 21st. Also in the cast are Geraldine Chaplin, Oaklee, Pendergast and Samuel Joslin. Belén Atienza, Álvaro Augustín, Ghislain Barrois and Enrique López Lavigne produce. A powerful story based on one family's survival of the 2004 tsunami, The Impossible follows Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three sons who begin their winter vacation in Thailand, looking forward to a few days in tropical paradise. But on the morning of December 26th, as the family relaxes around the pool after their Christmas festivities the night before, a terrifying...
- 12/8/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out interviews with Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland and director Juan Antonio Bayona for Summit Entertainment's The Impossible drama. The film which is helmed Bayona from the script by Sergio G. Sanchez, opens December 21st. Also in the cast are Geraldine Chaplin, Oaklee, Pendergast and Samuel Joslin. Belén Atienza, Álvaro Augustín, Ghislain Barrois and Enrique López Lavigne produce. A powerful story based on one family's survival of the 2004 tsunami, The Impossible follows Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three sons who begin their winter vacation in Thailand, looking forward to a few days in tropical paradise. But on the morning of December 26th, as the family relaxes around the pool after their Christmas festivities the night before, a terrifying...
- 12/8/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ("28 Weeks Later") has dropped out of directing the reboot of the "Highlander" franchise at Summit Entertainment.
The exit is reportedly amicable and over creative differences after Fresnadillo helped develop the project with Summit for over a year. Art Marcum and Matt Holloway penned the script, with the latest draft by Noah Oppenheim.
Ryan Reynolds remains attached to play the title character in the film, though it seems unlikely they'll stick with the original film's ancient Scottish setting.
Neal H. Mortiz, Peter Davis, Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza will produce.
Source: Deadline...
The exit is reportedly amicable and over creative differences after Fresnadillo helped develop the project with Summit for over a year. Art Marcum and Matt Holloway penned the script, with the latest draft by Noah Oppenheim.
Ryan Reynolds remains attached to play the title character in the film, though it seems unlikely they'll stick with the original film's ancient Scottish setting.
Neal H. Mortiz, Peter Davis, Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza will produce.
Source: Deadline...
- 12/1/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: When it comes to directors on the movie Highlander, there can be only one. But it won’t be Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. The 28 Weeks Later helmer has exited Summit’s reboot of the film, which still has Ryan Reynolds poised to play the title character. I’m told that his exit is amicable, and that after a year of working on the project, he and Summit could not get past the fact they had differing views of the film, and finally agreed to disagree. Fresnadillo left a remake of The Crow to join Highlander. It’s unclear at the moment whether that is an option, but come Monday, he will be looking for another movie, and Summit will be looking for another Highlander helmer. Summit Entertainment remains bullish on Highlander, which has a script by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, with the latest draft by Noah Oppenheim. It’s produced by Neal H.
- 12/1/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING JR.
- Deadline
A little over a year after he first signed on to the project, director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is leaving Summit Entertainment's upcoming reboot of the Highlander franchise. Deadline has the news, saying that while creative differences between Fresnadillo and the studio led to an amicable split, Ryan Reynolds remains attached to the project to play the leading role. In Highlander , after centuries of dueling to survive against others like him, Connor MacLeod, an immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his kind, a murderously brutal barbarian, who lusts for the Prize. Written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, Highlander will be produced by Neal H. Mortiz, Peter Davis, Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza. Rcr Media Group's principles Rui Costa Reis and...
- 11/30/2012
- Comingsoon.net
It seems like every other day we're writing about Elijah Wood starring in or producing some new project, and today we learned he has joined Spanish filmmaker Nacho Vigalondo’s first English-language picture, Open Windows. And filming has already begun in Madrid!
Open Windows, an innovative, high-tech suspense thriller unfolding on the screen of a laptop connected to the Internet, is Vigalondo’s third feature after the 2008 time-traveling tale Timecrimes and Extraterrestrial, a hit on the fantasy film festival circuit over the past 12 months.
Per Screen Daily, Wild Bunch, which is co-producing the Spanish-French picture with Madrid-based Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Ateinza’s Apaches Entertainment and Antena 3 Film, is launching sales on the film at the currently running Afm. Elijah Wood’s production company Woodshed, Basque broadcaster Etb, and Canal Plus are associated partners.
“Open Windows develops in real time, delivering 90 minutes of suspense in a tense, fast-paced, high-tech thriller with action and terror,...
Open Windows, an innovative, high-tech suspense thriller unfolding on the screen of a laptop connected to the Internet, is Vigalondo’s third feature after the 2008 time-traveling tale Timecrimes and Extraterrestrial, a hit on the fantasy film festival circuit over the past 12 months.
Per Screen Daily, Wild Bunch, which is co-producing the Spanish-French picture with Madrid-based Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Ateinza’s Apaches Entertainment and Antena 3 Film, is launching sales on the film at the currently running Afm. Elijah Wood’s production company Woodshed, Basque broadcaster Etb, and Canal Plus are associated partners.
“Open Windows develops in real time, delivering 90 minutes of suspense in a tense, fast-paced, high-tech thriller with action and terror,...
- 11/2/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The new flick from Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Intruders (review here), is getting set to make its debut on Blu-ray and DVD, and we've got all the details for you right here!
From the Press Release
From visionary filmmaker and Academy Award® nominee Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (Best Short Film, Live Action, Linked, 1996; 28 Weeks Later, the upcoming Highlander reboot), the psychological thriller Intruders comes to Blu-ray, DVD and VOD July 17th from Millennium Entertainment. The chilling story of two children living in different countries, each visited nightly by a faceless being who wants to take possession of them, Intruders stars Academy Award® nominee Clive Owen (Best Actor, Supporting Role, Closer, 2004; Killer Elite, Children of Men, Inside Man) along with Carice Van Houten (TV’s “Game of Thrones,” Valkyrie) and Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds). Bonus features include a "Making Of" featurette and "Inside Look," a behind-the-scenes look at the film. Intruders will be...
From the Press Release
From visionary filmmaker and Academy Award® nominee Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (Best Short Film, Live Action, Linked, 1996; 28 Weeks Later, the upcoming Highlander reboot), the psychological thriller Intruders comes to Blu-ray, DVD and VOD July 17th from Millennium Entertainment. The chilling story of two children living in different countries, each visited nightly by a faceless being who wants to take possession of them, Intruders stars Academy Award® nominee Clive Owen (Best Actor, Supporting Role, Closer, 2004; Killer Elite, Children of Men, Inside Man) along with Carice Van Houten (TV’s “Game of Thrones,” Valkyrie) and Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds). Bonus features include a "Making Of" featurette and "Inside Look," a behind-the-scenes look at the film. Intruders will be...
- 5/30/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Intruders received a limited theatrical release earlier this year and is headed to Blu-ray, VOD, and DVD in July:
“From visionary filmmaker and Academy Award® nominee Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (Best Short Film, Live Action, Linked, 1996; 28 Weeks Later, the upcoming Highlander reboot), the psychological thriller Intruders comes to Blu-ray, DVD and VOD July 17th from Millennium Entertainment.
The chilling story of two children living in different countries, each visited nightly by a faceless being who wants to take possession of them, Intruders stars Academy Award® nominee Clive Owen (Best Actor, Supporting Role, Closer, 2004; Killer Elite, Children of Men, Inside Man) along with Carice Van Houten (TV’s “Game of Thrones,” Valkyrie) and Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds). Bonus features include a “Making Of” featurette and “Inside Look,” a behind-the-scenes look at the film. Intruders will be available on Blu-ray ($29.99 Srp), DVD ($28.99 Srp; also available with Digital Copy) and VOD.
Intruders is produced by Enrique López-Lavigne (28 Weeks Later,...
“From visionary filmmaker and Academy Award® nominee Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (Best Short Film, Live Action, Linked, 1996; 28 Weeks Later, the upcoming Highlander reboot), the psychological thriller Intruders comes to Blu-ray, DVD and VOD July 17th from Millennium Entertainment.
The chilling story of two children living in different countries, each visited nightly by a faceless being who wants to take possession of them, Intruders stars Academy Award® nominee Clive Owen (Best Actor, Supporting Role, Closer, 2004; Killer Elite, Children of Men, Inside Man) along with Carice Van Houten (TV’s “Game of Thrones,” Valkyrie) and Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds). Bonus features include a “Making Of” featurette and “Inside Look,” a behind-the-scenes look at the film. Intruders will be available on Blu-ray ($29.99 Srp), DVD ($28.99 Srp; also available with Digital Copy) and VOD.
Intruders is produced by Enrique López-Lavigne (28 Weeks Later,...
- 5/30/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
by MoreHorror.com
From the visionary fimmaker of 28 Weeks Later comes a creepy little film called Intruders. This one looks right up our alley and releases in March. Check out the trailer under the official details.
Though no one can see him, Hollow Face lurks in the corners, desperately desiring love but only knowing how to spread fear and hate. He creeps into the life of John Farrow (Clive Owen) after Farrow’s beloved 13-year-old daughter Mia (Ella Purnell) is assaulted in their home. The line between the real and the imaginary blurs as fissures start to open within the family unit. It seems that no security measure can keep Hollow Face out.
From visionary filmmaker Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later, the upcoming Highlander reboot), Intruders is the chilling story of two children living in different countries, each visited nightly by a faceless being who wants to take possession of them.
From the visionary fimmaker of 28 Weeks Later comes a creepy little film called Intruders. This one looks right up our alley and releases in March. Check out the trailer under the official details.
Though no one can see him, Hollow Face lurks in the corners, desperately desiring love but only knowing how to spread fear and hate. He creeps into the life of John Farrow (Clive Owen) after Farrow’s beloved 13-year-old daughter Mia (Ella Purnell) is assaulted in their home. The line between the real and the imaginary blurs as fissures start to open within the family unit. It seems that no security measure can keep Hollow Face out.
From visionary filmmaker Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later, the upcoming Highlander reboot), Intruders is the chilling story of two children living in different countries, each visited nightly by a faceless being who wants to take possession of them.
- 2/7/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Third poster for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's Intruders, starring Clive Owen, Carice Van Houten and Daniel Brühl Intruders also stars Kerry Fox, Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell, Izán Corchero. Mercedes Gamero, Belén Atienza and Enrique López Lavigne produce the film which was seen at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, and opens in theaters in April via Millennium Entertainment. Intruders tells of the origin of the monsters that are born in childhood, and then passed on by the family. Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques wrote the script. Fresnadillo helmed zombie sequel horror 28 Weeks Later. Owen was just seen in James Marsh's Shadow Dancer which showed at this year's Sundance Film Festival. That film also stars Gillian Anderson, Andrea Riseborough, Aidan Gillen and Domhall Gleeson, and is based on scribe Tom Bradby's novel.
- 2/2/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Third poster for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's Intruders, starring Clive Owen, Carice Van Houten and Daniel Brühl Intruders also stars Kerry Fox, Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell, Izán Corchero. Mercedes Gamero, Belén Atienza and Enrique López Lavigne produce the film which was seen at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, and opens in theaters in April via Millennium Entertainment. Intruders tells of the origin of the monsters that are born in childhood, and then passed on by the family. Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques wrote the script. Fresnadillo helmed zombie sequel horror 28 Weeks Later. Owen was just seen in James Marsh's Shadow Dancer which showed at this year's Sundance Film Festival. That film also stars Gillian Anderson, Andrea Riseborough, Aidan Gillen and Domhall Gleeson, and is based on scribe Tom Bradby's novel.
- 2/2/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Third poster for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's Intruders, starring Clive Owen, Carice Van Houten and Daniel Brühl Intruders also stars Kerry Fox, Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell, Izán Corchero. Mercedes Gamero, Belén Atienza and Enrique López Lavigne produce the film which was seen at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, and opens in theaters in April via Millennium Entertainment. Intruders tells of the origin of the monsters that are born in childhood, and then passed on by the family. Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques wrote the script. Fresnadillo helmed zombie sequel horror 28 Weeks Later. Owen was just seen in James Marsh's Shadow Dancer which showed at this year's Sundance Film Festival. That film also stars Gillian Anderson, Andrea Riseborough, Aidan Gillen and Domhall Gleeson, and is based on scribe Tom Bradby's novel.
- 2/2/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
F. Javier Gutierrez will direct Relativity Media and Apaches Entertainment's remake of the 1994 cult classic "The Crow."According to The Hollywood Reporter, this comes days after Relativity and The Weinstein Company settled their litigation over distribution rights to the film.Gutierrez directed the Spanish horror film "Before the Fall" ("Tres Dias").Jesse Wigutow will write the script.The original "Crow" producers Edward R. Pressman and Jeff Most are producing along with Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh, and Apaches Entertainment's Enrique Lopez Lavigne and Belen Atienza.No cast has been set yet."The Crow" is based on a black and white comic book series by James O'Barr that centers on rock musician Eric Draven, who is murdered while trying to save his wife from thugs. He is supernaturally...
- 1/26/2012
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Summit Entertainment wants to ensure we know they are responsible for more than those annoying Twilight movies. Here’s a look at their 2012 release schedule although release dates are subject to change.
Summit Entertainment Presents
A di Bonaventura Pictures Production
Man On A Ledge
Directed by Asger Leth (Ghosts Of CITÉ Soleil)
Written by Pablo F. Fenjves
Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Red, Salt, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen) and Mark Vahradian (Transformers)
Starring Sam Worthington (Avatar, Clash Of The Titans,
Terminator Salvation), Elizabeth Banks (The Next Three Days, W., The 40-year-old Virgin), Jamie Bell (King Kong, Billy Elliot), Anthony MacKie (The Hurt Locker, Million Dollar Baby, 8 Mile), Ed Burns (27 Dresses), Titus Welliver (The Town), Genesis Rodriguez, Kyra Sedgwick (TV’S The Closer) and Ed Harris (National Treasure: Book Of Secrets, A History Of Violence)
From the ledge of the 25th floor of a NYC skyscraper, where one wrong step means death,...
Summit Entertainment Presents
A di Bonaventura Pictures Production
Man On A Ledge
Directed by Asger Leth (Ghosts Of CITÉ Soleil)
Written by Pablo F. Fenjves
Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Red, Salt, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen) and Mark Vahradian (Transformers)
Starring Sam Worthington (Avatar, Clash Of The Titans,
Terminator Salvation), Elizabeth Banks (The Next Three Days, W., The 40-year-old Virgin), Jamie Bell (King Kong, Billy Elliot), Anthony MacKie (The Hurt Locker, Million Dollar Baby, 8 Mile), Ed Burns (27 Dresses), Titus Welliver (The Town), Genesis Rodriguez, Kyra Sedgwick (TV’S The Closer) and Ed Harris (National Treasure: Book Of Secrets, A History Of Violence)
From the ledge of the 25th floor of a NYC skyscraper, where one wrong step means death,...
- 1/11/2012
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Second poster for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's Intruders horror, starring Clive Owen, Carice Van Houten and Daniel Brühl Scripted by Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques, Intrudcers tells of the origin of the monsters that are born in childhood, and then passed on by the family. Pic also stars Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell, Izán Corchero. Intruders is produced by Belén Atienza, Mercedes Gamero and Enrique López Lavigne, and opens next April. Fresnadillo helmed the eerie, and effective follow-up zombie flick 28 Weeks Later, sp I'm a bit curious as to how this one's turned out...
- 12/12/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Second poster for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's Intruders horror, starring Clive Owen, Carice Van Houten and Daniel Brühl Scripted by Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques, Intrudcers tells of the origin of the monsters that are born in childhood, and then passed on by the family. Pic also stars Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell, Izán Corchero. Intruders is produced by Belén Atienza, Mercedes Gamero and Enrique López Lavigne, and opens next April. Fresnadillo helmed the eerie, and effective follow-up zombie flick 28 Weeks Later, sp I'm a bit curious as to how this one's turned out...
- 12/12/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Second poster for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's Intruders horror, starring Clive Owen, Carice Van Houten and Daniel Brühl Scripted by Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques, Intrudcers tells of the origin of the monsters that are born in childhood, and then passed on by the family. Pic also stars Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell, Izán Corchero. Intruders is produced by Belén Atienza, Mercedes Gamero and Enrique López Lavigne, and opens next April. Fresnadillo helmed the eerie, and effective follow-up zombie flick 28 Weeks Later, sp I'm a bit curious as to how this one's turned out...
- 12/12/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo has dropped out of directing Relativity Media and Apaches Entertainment's remake of the 1994 cult classic "The Crow."According to Deadline.com, this comes after Fresnadillo ("28 Weeks Later") was attached to direct Summit Entertainment's reboot of "Highlander" a month ago.Bradley Cooper was set to play the lead but had to back out because of scheduling conflicts.Mark Wahlberg and Channing Tatum have been mentioned as possible replacements.The original "Crow" producers Edward R. Pressman and Jeff Most are producing along with Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh, and Apaches Entertainment's Enrique Lopez Lavigne and Belen Atienza.An early 2012 production date had been planned but with Fresnadillo's departure along with no lead actor attached, that start date is almost certainly being pushed back. Relativity...
- 10/18/2011
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Millennium Entertainment has snagged "Intruders," Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's horror film, the company announced Tuesday. Clive Owen stars in the movie about two children who live in different countries but are visited each night by "a terrifying being who wants to take possession of them." Nicolas Casariego and Jaime Marques wrote the script. Enrique Lopez Lavigne, Belen Atienza and Mercedes Gamero produced. Fresnadillo (left) worked with Lavigne on "28 Weeks Later," which Fresnadillo directed and they both co-wrote. The Spanish director is to direct Relativity Media's "The Crow" and is to direct Summit Entertainment's "Highlander"...
- 10/12/2011
- by Joshua L. Weinstein
- The Wrap
Los Angeles (October 11, 2011) – Millennium Entertainment’s CEO Bill Lee announced today that the company has acquired North American rights to Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s chilling Intruders, which had its world premiere at the 2011 Toronto Film Festival, followed by a European premiere in San Sebastian. Millennium Entertainment will release the film theatrically April 2012. Fresnadillo directed the haunting film, starring Clive Owen, Carice Van Houten, Daniel Brühl, Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell and Izán Corchero, from a screenplay by Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques. Intruders was produced by Enrique López Lavigne, Belén Atienza and Mercedes Gamero, and executive produced by Jesus de la Vega and Ricardo Garcia Arrojo. Intruders is a disturbing film in which reality and imagination mingle and overlap. Juan (Izán Corchero) and Mia (Ella Purnell), two children living in different countries, are visited each night by a faceless intruder, a terrifying being who wants to take possession of them.
- 10/11/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Millennium Entertainment's CEO Bill Lee announced today that the company has acquired North American rights to Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's chilling Intruders , which had its world premiere at the 2011 Toronto Film Festival, followed by a European premiere in San Sebastian. Millennium Entertainment will release the film theatrically in April of 2012. Fresnadillo directed the haunting film, starring Clive Owen, Carice Van Houten, Daniel Brühl, Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell and Izán Corchero, from a screenplay by Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques. Intruders was produced by Enrique López Lavigne, Belén Atienza and Mercedes Gamero, and executive produced by Jesus de la Vega and Ricardo Garcia Arrojo. Intruders is a disturbing film in which reality and imagination mingle and...
- 10/11/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Millennium Entertainment's CEO Bill Lee announced today that the company has acquired North American rights to Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's chilling Intruders , which had its world premiere at the 2011 Toronto Film Festival, followed by a European premiere in San Sebastian. Millennium Entertainment will release the film theatrically in April of 2012. Fresnadillo directed the haunting film, starring Clive Owen, Carice Van Houten, Daniel Brühl, Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell and Izán Corchero, from a screenplay by Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques. Intruders was produced by Enrique López Lavigne, Belén Atienza and Mercedes Gamero, and executive produced by Jesus de la Vega and Ricardo Garcia Arrojo. Intruders is a disturbing film in which reality and imagination mingle and...
- 10/11/2011
- Comingsoon.net
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will direct Summit Entertainment's re-imagination of the cult film "Highlander" co-financed by Rcr Media Group. Summit's "Highlander" is written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway ("Iron Man"). Neal H. Mortiz and Peter Davis will produce the project along with Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza. Rcr Media Group's principles Rui Costa Reis and Eliad Josephson will executive produce the film. Justin Lin will also executive produce. Summit acquired the rights to remake the cult classic from Davis - Panzer Productions, Inc. in May of 2008. Production on the film is slated to begin spring of 2012. In Highlander, after centuries of dueling to survive against others like him, Connor MacLeod, an immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his kind, a...
- 9/23/2011
- www.ohmygore.com/
Summit Entertainment has confirmed that Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ("28 Weeks Later") will direct a 're-imagination' of the cult film "Highlander", to be co-financed by Rcr Media Group.
Summit acquired the rights to remake the film from Davis-Panzer Productions, Inc., May 2008.
Summit's "Highlander" is written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Neal H. Mortiz and Peter Davis will produce the project along with Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza. Rcr Media Group's principles Rui Costa Reis and Eliad Josephson will executive produce the film with Justin Lin.
The original, $16 million "Highlander" feature, released in 1986 by 20th Century Fox, was directed by Russell Mulcahy, based on a story by Gregory Widen, following 'Connor MacLeod', an immortal Scottish swordsman.
The film depicted the climax of an ages-old battle between warriors, focusing on an elaborately-interwoven past integrated into present day storylines.
"...From the 'Dawn of Time' we came, moving silently down through the centuries,...
Summit acquired the rights to remake the film from Davis-Panzer Productions, Inc., May 2008.
Summit's "Highlander" is written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Neal H. Mortiz and Peter Davis will produce the project along with Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza. Rcr Media Group's principles Rui Costa Reis and Eliad Josephson will executive produce the film with Justin Lin.
The original, $16 million "Highlander" feature, released in 1986 by 20th Century Fox, was directed by Russell Mulcahy, based on a story by Gregory Widen, following 'Connor MacLeod', an immortal Scottish swordsman.
The film depicted the climax of an ages-old battle between warriors, focusing on an elaborately-interwoven past integrated into present day storylines.
"...From the 'Dawn of Time' we came, moving silently down through the centuries,...
- 9/13/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
A couple of months back, Summit Entertainment teased the idea of bringing back the Highlander series to the big screen. Now it isn’t just an idea, it is an actual project. At first Fast Five director Justin Lin was tapped to direct the Highlander reboot, but has since then walked away to direct more Fast and Furious sequels Now Summit Entertainment has confirmation that Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will be the one to helm the director’s chair for the reboot.
Summit Entertainment has made the following statement:
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will direct Summit Entertainment’s re-imagination of the cult film Highlander co-financed by Rcr Media Group. Summit’s Highlander is written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Neal H. Mortiz and Peter Davis will produce the project along with Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza. Rcr Media Group’s principles Rui Costa Reis and Eliad Josephson will executive produce the film.
Summit Entertainment has made the following statement:
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will direct Summit Entertainment’s re-imagination of the cult film Highlander co-financed by Rcr Media Group. Summit’s Highlander is written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Neal H. Mortiz and Peter Davis will produce the project along with Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza. Rcr Media Group’s principles Rui Costa Reis and Eliad Josephson will executive produce the film.
- 9/13/2011
- by Mike Lee
- FusedFilm
Christopher Lambert's star may have long since faded since he appeared in the 1986 cult classic "Highlander", but the fantasy/action film itself is enjoying something of a revival now, thanks to the announcement of an upcoming remake from Summit Entertainment. Now it's being reported that "28 Weeks Later" director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo has landed at the helm of the franchise reboot, with production expected to begin sometime next spring from a screenplay by "Iron Man" scribes Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Neal H. Moritz, Peter Davis, Enrique Lopez Lavigne and Belen Atienza will serve as producers, with "Fast Five" helmer Justin...
- 9/13/2011
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
Earlier today, we scooped that director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, in Toronto for the premiere of his latest movie The Intruders, was the front-runner to helm Summit Entertainment’s re-imagining of Highlander, the 1986 fantasy sci-fi film starring Christopher Lambert about immortals who battle with swords, and live and die by the mantra that “there can be only one.” Well, the distributor just confirmed that Fresnadillo is the only one to direct it: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will direct Summit Entertainment’s re-imagination of the cult film Highlander co-financed by Rcr Media Group. Summit’s Highlander is written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Neal H. Mortiz and Peter Davis will produce the project along with Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza. Rcr Media Group’s principles Rui Costa Reis and Eliad Josephson will executive produce the film. Justin Lin will also executive produce. Summit acquired the rights to remake the cult classic from Davis – Panzer Productions,...
- 9/12/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
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