Harvey Keitel transforms into a guru named Marpa, who becomes the spiritual guide of a young girl named Mila (played by “Les Miserables” actor Isabelle Allen), in Italian director Louis Nero’s futuristic drama “Milarepa.”
Set in a “no tech” near future, the English-language indie film – with a cast also comprising F. Murray Abraham; Angela Molina; Franco Nero (no relation to the director); Diana Dell’Erba; Mexico’s Iazua Larios (“Sundown”) and Italy-based Japanese actor Hal Yamanouchi (“The Wolverine”) – just wrapped principle photography on the island of Sardinia, where it made ample use of its ancient megalithic stone constructions, dunes and craggy landscapes. See an exclusive first-look image of Keitel above.
“Milarepa” is a co-production between the director’s L’Altrofilm shingle, British producer Jake Seal’s Black Hanger Studio and Louisiana-based Orwo Studio USA. Orwo Distribution is handling international sales.
The executive producers are Zeno Pisani and Giovanna Maddalena.
The story...
Set in a “no tech” near future, the English-language indie film – with a cast also comprising F. Murray Abraham; Angela Molina; Franco Nero (no relation to the director); Diana Dell’Erba; Mexico’s Iazua Larios (“Sundown”) and Italy-based Japanese actor Hal Yamanouchi (“The Wolverine”) – just wrapped principle photography on the island of Sardinia, where it made ample use of its ancient megalithic stone constructions, dunes and craggy landscapes. See an exclusive first-look image of Keitel above.
“Milarepa” is a co-production between the director’s L’Altrofilm shingle, British producer Jake Seal’s Black Hanger Studio and Louisiana-based Orwo Studio USA. Orwo Distribution is handling international sales.
The executive producers are Zeno Pisani and Giovanna Maddalena.
The story...
- 4/9/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Pavan Grover, a writer and producer on the recent action thriller “97 Minutes” starring Alec Baldwin, has spoken out about standing firm with the star in the aftermath of “Rust.”
Grover, a Houston-based spinal surgeon with a passion for cinema, debuted as a writer in 2002 with “Unspeakable” starring Dennis Hopper, and served as a producer on “Odd Thomas” (2013), based on Dean Koontz’s novel and directed by Stephen Sommers (“The Mummy”).
Grover pitched the idea of “97 Minutes” — a ticking-clock thriller in which a hijacked airplane has 97 minutes before it runs out of fuel — when he met Baldwin serendipitously at Sundance in early 2021. Once Baldwin was attached, the project raised coin via presales, distribution and American and international debt financing, based on the actor’s value in those markets.
Then, in October 2021, the “Rust” shooting happened. Baldwin was accused of negligently pulling the trigger on a prop gun, causing the...
Grover, a Houston-based spinal surgeon with a passion for cinema, debuted as a writer in 2002 with “Unspeakable” starring Dennis Hopper, and served as a producer on “Odd Thomas” (2013), based on Dean Koontz’s novel and directed by Stephen Sommers (“The Mummy”).
Grover pitched the idea of “97 Minutes” — a ticking-clock thriller in which a hijacked airplane has 97 minutes before it runs out of fuel — when he met Baldwin serendipitously at Sundance in early 2021. Once Baldwin was attached, the project raised coin via presales, distribution and American and international debt financing, based on the actor’s value in those markets.
Then, in October 2021, the “Rust” shooting happened. Baldwin was accused of negligently pulling the trigger on a prop gun, causing the...
- 7/10/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Eva Green won a $1 million judgment in a British court against the producers of the failed sci-fi project “A Patriot,” which she said was of such poor quality that it would have damaged her reputation – then posted a long statement saying the “widely misreported” case forced her to stand up to “a small group of men … who tried to use me as a scapegoat.”
The “Casino Royale” star sued White Lantern Films and Smc Speciality finance, fearing that the movie she’d signed on to do was devolving to the point that it would damage her career and reputation. No help: Green’s WhatsApp messages, revealed during the case, in which she called one of the executive producers, Jake Seal, a “devious sociopath,” “pure vomit” and “evil.”
Green has since called the revelation of these messages “humiliating” and blamed her “Frenchness” for her language. The producers had countersued, arguing that...
The “Casino Royale” star sued White Lantern Films and Smc Speciality finance, fearing that the movie she’d signed on to do was devolving to the point that it would damage her career and reputation. No help: Green’s WhatsApp messages, revealed during the case, in which she called one of the executive producers, Jake Seal, a “devious sociopath,” “pure vomit” and “evil.”
Green has since called the revelation of these messages “humiliating” and blamed her “Frenchness” for her language. The producers had countersued, arguing that...
- 4/28/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
In a statement Green said she was proud to stand up against “bully-boy tactics”.
Eva Green has won her case in London’s High Court against UK production company White Lantern over the collapse of low-budget sci-fi film A Patriot.
The actress sued the company for her £810,000 fee after the project was abandoned in 2019, arguing she had a “pay or play” contract.
White Lantern and lender Smc Speciality Finance bought a counter-claim against her, alleging she deliberately undermined the film’s production and that her conduct during production violated this contract.
In a judgment today (April 28), Judge Mr Justice Michael Green...
Eva Green has won her case in London’s High Court against UK production company White Lantern over the collapse of low-budget sci-fi film A Patriot.
The actress sued the company for her £810,000 fee after the project was abandoned in 2019, arguing she had a “pay or play” contract.
White Lantern and lender Smc Speciality Finance bought a counter-claim against her, alleging she deliberately undermined the film’s production and that her conduct during production violated this contract.
In a judgment today (April 28), Judge Mr Justice Michael Green...
- 4/28/2023
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Eva Green has won her lawsuit over the failed movie “A Patriot.”
The case, which centered around Green’s $1 million fee for the film, was heard at London’s High Court earlier this year. In a statement, the actor hailed the judgment and said the experience had been “painful and damaging.”
Green had claimed that under her “pay or play” contract she was was still owed her fee, which was being held in escrow by her agent, even though the movie had fallen apart.
The production company White Lantern – together with film finance company Sherborne Media Finance, which took over White Lantern once the movie fell apart – disagreed. As well as defending the lawsuit, they counter-sued Green for “conspiracy, deceit and unlawful interference,” claiming she had deliberately sought to undermine the production and cause the film to collapse so she could buy out the script and make it herself.
Mr Justice Michael Green,...
The case, which centered around Green’s $1 million fee for the film, was heard at London’s High Court earlier this year. In a statement, the actor hailed the judgment and said the experience had been “painful and damaging.”
Green had claimed that under her “pay or play” contract she was was still owed her fee, which was being held in escrow by her agent, even though the movie had fallen apart.
The production company White Lantern – together with film finance company Sherborne Media Finance, which took over White Lantern once the movie fell apart – disagreed. As well as defending the lawsuit, they counter-sued Green for “conspiracy, deceit and unlawful interference,” claiming she had deliberately sought to undermine the production and cause the film to collapse so she could buy out the script and make it herself.
Mr Justice Michael Green,...
- 4/28/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Eva Green wanted to pretend she was in hospital to get out of making a multimillion-pound sci-fi movie, the High Court has been told.
Further messages from the Casino Royale star have recently been disclosed as part of her legal battle with production company White Lantern Films over her planned starring role in the dystopian thriller A Patriot.
She had been due to appear in the movie alongside Charles Dance and Helen Hunt before production was shut down in October 2019.
The 42-year-old is suing the production company after the film was abandoned, claiming she is entitled to her million-dollar fee for the project despite its cancellation under the terms of their agreement.
White Lantern Films and lender Smc Speciality Finance are bringing a counterclaim against Green, alleging that she undermined the independent film’s production and renounced the contract.
Max Mallin Kc, for White Lantern, said Green had shown a...
Further messages from the Casino Royale star have recently been disclosed as part of her legal battle with production company White Lantern Films over her planned starring role in the dystopian thriller A Patriot.
She had been due to appear in the movie alongside Charles Dance and Helen Hunt before production was shut down in October 2019.
The 42-year-old is suing the production company after the film was abandoned, claiming she is entitled to her million-dollar fee for the project despite its cancellation under the terms of their agreement.
White Lantern Films and lender Smc Speciality Finance are bringing a counterclaim against Green, alleging that she undermined the independent film’s production and renounced the contract.
Max Mallin Kc, for White Lantern, said Green had shown a...
- 3/15/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
A producer on Eva Green’s failed film “A Patriot” has accused the project’s director Dan Pringle of being “inexperienced” and “starstruck.”
Jake Seal, who was brought in by financiers Sherborne Media Finance in an apparent bid to salvage the project after funding collapsed, was on the witness stand in London’s High Court on Tuesday to give evidence in the trial.
It was Seal, a producer and the owner of Hampshire-based production facility Black Hanger Studios, that Green called a “moron,” “pure vomit” and “the Devil” in private texts and emails that emerged during the pre-action discovery process. She also referred to his Black Hanger crew as “shitty peasants” and said Seal “needs to get fired.”
During cross-examination by Green’s lawyer, Edmund Cullen Kc, on Tuesday afternoon, Seal told the court of the project: “This is effectively a first-time director, very inexperienced, who has never worked with a studio before.
Jake Seal, who was brought in by financiers Sherborne Media Finance in an apparent bid to salvage the project after funding collapsed, was on the witness stand in London’s High Court on Tuesday to give evidence in the trial.
It was Seal, a producer and the owner of Hampshire-based production facility Black Hanger Studios, that Green called a “moron,” “pure vomit” and “the Devil” in private texts and emails that emerged during the pre-action discovery process. She also referred to his Black Hanger crew as “shitty peasants” and said Seal “needs to get fired.”
During cross-examination by Green’s lawyer, Edmund Cullen Kc, on Tuesday afternoon, Seal told the court of the project: “This is effectively a first-time director, very inexperienced, who has never worked with a studio before.
- 2/7/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Eva Green has described the “humiliating” experience of having her WhatsApp messages read in court.
The Casino Royale star is currently in the middle of a High Court battle with a production company over the failed sci-fi film A Patriot.
Green, 42, was due to play the lead role in the project, but the production collapsed in October 2019. She is now suing production company White Lantern Film, claiming she is entitled to her 1m fee for the abandoned project despite its cancellation.
White Lantern Film is bringing a counterclaim against the French actor – who was also an executive producer on the project – alleging she undermined the independent film’s production, made “excessive creative and financial demands” and had expectations “incompatible” with the movie’s budget.
Last week, court papers seen by The Guardian showed Green allegedly referring to one of the film’s executive producers, Jake Seal, as a “devious sociopath...
The Casino Royale star is currently in the middle of a High Court battle with a production company over the failed sci-fi film A Patriot.
Green, 42, was due to play the lead role in the project, but the production collapsed in October 2019. She is now suing production company White Lantern Film, claiming she is entitled to her 1m fee for the abandoned project despite its cancellation.
White Lantern Film is bringing a counterclaim against the French actor – who was also an executive producer on the project – alleging she undermined the independent film’s production, made “excessive creative and financial demands” and had expectations “incompatible” with the movie’s budget.
Last week, court papers seen by The Guardian showed Green allegedly referring to one of the film’s executive producers, Jake Seal, as a “devious sociopath...
- 2/1/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Film
Eva Green is reflecting on her leaked text messages amid the “A Patriot” lawsuit.
Green was set to star in and executive produce the shelved action film “A Patriot” before suing White Lantern Films and Smc Speciality Finance film financiers for her 1 million salary. The “A Patriot” producers countersued Green for breach of contract, claiming she never intended to star in the film.
During court proceedings, the “Casino Royale” alum stated that she refused to appear in a potentially career-threatening “B-movie” like “A Patriot” once funding was slashed after she signed on. Attorneys for White Lantern rebutted Green’s claims and argued she never wanted the film to move forward, revealing WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by Green calling producer Jake Seal “pure vomit” and a “fucking moron” who should be fired, and describing other producers as “evil” and “arseholes.” Green additionally is said to have called proposed crew members “shitty peasants.
Green was set to star in and executive produce the shelved action film “A Patriot” before suing White Lantern Films and Smc Speciality Finance film financiers for her 1 million salary. The “A Patriot” producers countersued Green for breach of contract, claiming she never intended to star in the film.
During court proceedings, the “Casino Royale” alum stated that she refused to appear in a potentially career-threatening “B-movie” like “A Patriot” once funding was slashed after she signed on. Attorneys for White Lantern rebutted Green’s claims and argued she never wanted the film to move forward, revealing WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by Green calling producer Jake Seal “pure vomit” and a “fucking moron” who should be fired, and describing other producers as “evil” and “arseholes.” Green additionally is said to have called proposed crew members “shitty peasants.
- 1/31/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Eva Green says it has been “humiliating” to have her private WhatsApp messages read out in court.
The actor, best known for her roles in Bond film “Casino Royale” and drama series “Penny Dreadful, was in the witness stand at London’s High Court for a second day on Tuesday as part of her lawsuit against White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd. She is taking legal action against the company over a film called “A Patriot,” in which she was due to star as a soldier, before the project collapsed in 2019 having failed to secure production finance.
Green claims that under her “pay or play” contract she is still owed her 1 million fee. White Lantern – together with finance company Sherborne Media Finance – are defending the claim and counter-suing the actor for “conspiracy, deceit and unlawful interference.” They claim she repudiated her contract and undermined the production, causing it to collapse, in order...
The actor, best known for her roles in Bond film “Casino Royale” and drama series “Penny Dreadful, was in the witness stand at London’s High Court for a second day on Tuesday as part of her lawsuit against White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd. She is taking legal action against the company over a film called “A Patriot,” in which she was due to star as a soldier, before the project collapsed in 2019 having failed to secure production finance.
Green claims that under her “pay or play” contract she is still owed her 1 million fee. White Lantern – together with finance company Sherborne Media Finance – are defending the claim and counter-suing the actor for “conspiracy, deceit and unlawful interference.” They claim she repudiated her contract and undermined the production, causing it to collapse, in order...
- 1/31/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Eva Green said in a British court Monday that she grew disillusioned with a film project because it was becoming a “B movie” that could ruin her career.
The French actress is suing producers for a 1 million fee she says she is owed for “A Patriot”, a sci-fi thriller that collapsed in late 2019. Production company White Lantern Film is countersuing, claiming Green made “excessive creative and financial” demands and undermined the production.
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Green, who played Vesper Lynd in James Bond thriller “Casino Royale”, said she “fell in love” with the script for “A Patriot” and its environmental message, but became increasingly concerned as producers moved production from Ireland to England and cut other corners.
“When an actor has appeared in a B movie they are labelled as a B actor, you never get offered quality work ever again,...
The French actress is suing producers for a 1 million fee she says she is owed for “A Patriot”, a sci-fi thriller that collapsed in late 2019. Production company White Lantern Film is countersuing, claiming Green made “excessive creative and financial” demands and undermined the production.
Read More: Eva Green Shares Support For Johnny Depp Amid Trial Against Amber Heard
Green, who played Vesper Lynd in James Bond thriller “Casino Royale”, said she “fell in love” with the script for “A Patriot” and its environmental message, but became increasingly concerned as producers moved production from Ireland to England and cut other corners.
“When an actor has appeared in a B movie they are labelled as a B actor, you never get offered quality work ever again,...
- 1/31/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Eva Green refused to be labeled as a “B-movie” actress and became a fallen “Patriot” per a new lawsuit.
Green was set to star in the shelved film “A Patriot” and sued White Lantern Films and Smc Speciality Finance film financiers for her 1 million salary. The “A Patriot” producers countersued Green for breach of contract, claiming she never intended on starring in the film.
During court proceedings, the “Casino Royale” alum stated that she refused to appear in a potentially career-threatening “B-movie” like “A Patriot” once funding was slashed after she signed on to both star and executive produce. Green was set to play a government official working for a futuristic authoritarian state in the expected 10 million film that was “very dear to my heart,” as she told the court (via Reuters).
“I don’t care about the money,” Green said. “I live to make good films. It’s my religion.
Green was set to star in the shelved film “A Patriot” and sued White Lantern Films and Smc Speciality Finance film financiers for her 1 million salary. The “A Patriot” producers countersued Green for breach of contract, claiming she never intended on starring in the film.
During court proceedings, the “Casino Royale” alum stated that she refused to appear in a potentially career-threatening “B-movie” like “A Patriot” once funding was slashed after she signed on to both star and executive produce. Green was set to play a government official working for a futuristic authoritarian state in the expected 10 million film that was “very dear to my heart,” as she told the court (via Reuters).
“I don’t care about the money,” Green said. “I live to make good films. It’s my religion.
- 1/31/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Eva Green has told a London High Court that a low-budget version movie of a film she had signed on to make could have “killed my career.”
The actor, who has appeared in “Casino Royale” and “Penny Dreadful” among other projects, entered the witness box on Monday afternoon for her lawsuit against White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd over a 1 million fee she says is owed for a film called “A Patriot,” which fell apart in 2019 after it failed to secure production finance.
The original budget for the film, which was written and set to be directed by Dan Pringle, was set to be around 10 million. However, as the producers desperately tried to secure financing amid a rapidly changing independent film landscape the budget was slowly decreased without Green’s knowledge.
Max Mallin Kc, representing White Lantern, asked Green why she signed up to the film. Clad in a dark green velvet jacket,...
The actor, who has appeared in “Casino Royale” and “Penny Dreadful” among other projects, entered the witness box on Monday afternoon for her lawsuit against White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd over a 1 million fee she says is owed for a film called “A Patriot,” which fell apart in 2019 after it failed to secure production finance.
The original budget for the film, which was written and set to be directed by Dan Pringle, was set to be around 10 million. However, as the producers desperately tried to secure financing amid a rapidly changing independent film landscape the budget was slowly decreased without Green’s knowledge.
Max Mallin Kc, representing White Lantern, asked Green why she signed up to the film. Clad in a dark green velvet jacket,...
- 1/30/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Eva Green’s lawyer said a lawsuit over the film “A Patriot,” which fell apart in 2019, was designed “to paint my client as a diva […] to damage her reputation.”
Green is suing White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd for her fee for the film, totalling approximately 1.04 million, which she says is owed to her under her “pay or play” agreement. White Lantern are counter-suing, accusing Green of “fraudulently misrepresent[ing] that she was ready, willing and able to perform her contractual obligations” and that she never had any intention of playing in the film.
In legal documents, White Lantern posit that Green referred to the film’s lenders as “arseholes” and referred to one of the company’s producers, Jake Seal, as a “moron” and “pure vomit.”
Green’s lawyer, Edmund Cullen Kc, set out the actor’s case on Thursday morning at London’s High Court. Green was not in court after...
Green is suing White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd for her fee for the film, totalling approximately 1.04 million, which she says is owed to her under her “pay or play” agreement. White Lantern are counter-suing, accusing Green of “fraudulently misrepresent[ing] that she was ready, willing and able to perform her contractual obligations” and that she never had any intention of playing in the film.
In legal documents, White Lantern posit that Green referred to the film’s lenders as “arseholes” and referred to one of the company’s producers, Jake Seal, as a “moron” and “pure vomit.”
Green’s lawyer, Edmund Cullen Kc, set out the actor’s case on Thursday morning at London’s High Court. Green was not in court after...
- 1/26/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Eva Green is due to appear at the High Court in a legal battle over the demise of a £4m film project, with texts published in court papers ahead of the trial revealing that she called the executive producer of the movie a “devious sociopath” and “pure vomit”.
The Casino Royale star, 42, had been due to appear in the sci-fi film A Patriot alongside Charles Dance and Helen Hunt before production was shut down in October 2019.
She is now suing production company White Lantern Films, claiming she is entitled to her 1m fee for the movie, despite its cancellation.
Green, who was both an actor and executive producer on the project, has claimed she is entitled to be paid her fee in the event that the production was cancelled under a so-called “pay or play” provision.
She is asking the court to rule that she is entitled to the money...
The Casino Royale star, 42, had been due to appear in the sci-fi film A Patriot alongside Charles Dance and Helen Hunt before production was shut down in October 2019.
She is now suing production company White Lantern Films, claiming she is entitled to her 1m fee for the movie, despite its cancellation.
Green, who was both an actor and executive producer on the project, has claimed she is entitled to be paid her fee in the event that the production was cancelled under a so-called “pay or play” provision.
She is asking the court to rule that she is entitled to the money...
- 1/26/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
Available on Blu-ray and DVD November 15th, 2022 Directed by Timo Vourensola Written by Sean-Michael Argo, Jake Seal Produced by Jake Seal and Michael Ohoven Starring Sydney Craven, Imran Adams, Ocean Navarro, Matt Barkley, Alexander Halsall, Jodie McMullen, Georgia Goodman, Jarreau Benjamin Chase and Laine head to the Horror Hound festival where Laine begins to …
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- 10/31/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
The franchise reboot Jeepers Creepers: Reborn was given a three-day theatrical release back in September and a VOD release earlier this month (you can watch it on Amazon at This Link). Next up is a physical media release, with the movie set to reach Blu-ray and DVD on November 15th. Seems to me three weeks earlier would have been a better release date, so people could watch it in time for Halloween. But that’s what the VOD version is for, I suppose. Copies of the discs can be pre-ordered Here.
Jeepers Creepers: Reborn was directed by Timo Vuorensola from a screenplay by Sean Michael Argo and Jake Seal. It has the following synopsis:
Chase and Laine head to the HorrorHound festival where Laine begins to experience unexplained premonitions and disturbing visions associated with The Creeper and the town’s past. As the festival gets underway and the blood-soaked entertainment builds to a frenzy,...
Jeepers Creepers: Reborn was directed by Timo Vuorensola from a screenplay by Sean Michael Argo and Jake Seal. It has the following synopsis:
Chase and Laine head to the HorrorHound festival where Laine begins to experience unexplained premonitions and disturbing visions associated with The Creeper and the town’s past. As the festival gets underway and the blood-soaked entertainment builds to a frenzy,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Plot: The Creeper returns to terrorize Horror Hound attendees who win the chance to enter a Creeper-themed escape room in a supposedly haunted house.
Review: While I have always thought that The Creeper was a great monster that had the potential to be a new genre icon, the Jeepers Creepers franchise is a difficult one to support and defend for a variety of reasons. The biggest problem, of course, is the fact that it was created by Victor Salva, who was convicted of molesting the young star of his 1989 film Clownhouse. Many viewers who saw the first Jeepers Creepers in 2001 weren’t aware of Salva’s crime – but now that there’s greater awareness of what he did, some understandably choose not to watch his movies at all. It does tarnish the movies to know who made them. And while the first Jeepers Creepers was a good creature feature, it...
Review: While I have always thought that The Creeper was a great monster that had the potential to be a new genre icon, the Jeepers Creepers franchise is a difficult one to support and defend for a variety of reasons. The biggest problem, of course, is the fact that it was created by Victor Salva, who was convicted of molesting the young star of his 1989 film Clownhouse. Many viewers who saw the first Jeepers Creepers in 2001 weren’t aware of Salva’s crime – but now that there’s greater awareness of what he did, some understandably choose not to watch his movies at all. It does tarnish the movies to know who made them. And while the first Jeepers Creepers was a good creature feature, it...
- 9/30/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Screen Media has acquired North American TV rights to Salvage Marines, a sci-fi action series starring Starship Troopers alum Casper Van Dien that will stream on Crackle Plus next month.
The dystopian futuristic series follows Samuel (Van Dien), who works as a factory laborer on planet Baen 6. When Samuel learns that his wife is pregnant, he does the only thing he can to ensure his child will avoid the same societal debt he has – enlist in the planet’s military ranks as a salvage marine. Armand Assante also stars in the series alongside Peter Shinkoda.
Launching in July, the series is directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino, co-written by Sean-Michael Argo and Rafael Jordan and produced by Philippe Martinez for Msr Media, Jake Seal and Jamie R Thompson for Orwo Studios, and Terry Bird from Black Hangar Studios. Msr Media’s Karinne Behr and Lee Beasley are executive producers along...
The dystopian futuristic series follows Samuel (Van Dien), who works as a factory laborer on planet Baen 6. When Samuel learns that his wife is pregnant, he does the only thing he can to ensure his child will avoid the same societal debt he has – enlist in the planet’s military ranks as a salvage marine. Armand Assante also stars in the series alongside Peter Shinkoda.
Launching in July, the series is directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino, co-written by Sean-Michael Argo and Rafael Jordan and produced by Philippe Martinez for Msr Media, Jake Seal and Jamie R Thompson for Orwo Studios, and Terry Bird from Black Hangar Studios. Msr Media’s Karinne Behr and Lee Beasley are executive producers along...
- 6/6/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jonathan Rhys Meyers and MyAnna Buring have signed on to star alongside Alec Baldwin in the hijacked airplane action-thriller 97 Minutes, from director Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky), which has entered production at Black Hangar Studios in the UK.
97 Minutes centers on a hijacked 767 that will crash in that amount of time when its fuel runs out. Against the strong will of Nsa Deputy Toyin, Nsa Director Hawkins (Baldwin) prepares to have the plane shot down before it does any catastrophic damage on the ground, leaving the fate of the innocent passengers in the hands of Tyler, one of the alleged hijackers on board who is an undercover Interpol agent – or is he?
Meyers and Buring are playing passengers on the transatlantic flight, with Jo Martin (Doctor Who), Michael Sirow (Infamous), Pavan Grover,...
97 Minutes centers on a hijacked 767 that will crash in that amount of time when its fuel runs out. Against the strong will of Nsa Deputy Toyin, Nsa Director Hawkins (Baldwin) prepares to have the plane shot down before it does any catastrophic damage on the ground, leaving the fate of the innocent passengers in the hands of Tyler, one of the alleged hijackers on board who is an undercover Interpol agent – or is he?
Meyers and Buring are playing passengers on the transatlantic flight, with Jo Martin (Doctor Who), Michael Sirow (Infamous), Pavan Grover,...
- 2/16/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Orwo Studios and Black Hanger Studios (Jeepers Creepers: Reborn) have acquired remake rights to controversial 1984 slasher film Silent Night, Deadly Night, which Orwo is beginning sales on at the virtual EFM.
The original film’s producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead of Wonderwheel Entertainment are also aboard with a planned delivery date in 2022.
Silent Night, Deadly Night tells the story of a child who is traumatized after seeing his parents killed by a man dressed as Santa Claus. Years later, he dons a Santa suit himself and gets bloody revenge. The movie spawned multiple sequels over the years and a loose remake in 2012.
It was the original that caused a stir, however.
The cult film was among the more controversial films of the ’80s due to its graphic violence and advertising campaign, particularly its posters and TV spots, that made significant emphasis on the killer being dressed as Santa.
The original film’s producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead of Wonderwheel Entertainment are also aboard with a planned delivery date in 2022.
Silent Night, Deadly Night tells the story of a child who is traumatized after seeing his parents killed by a man dressed as Santa Claus. Years later, he dons a Santa suit himself and gets bloody revenge. The movie spawned multiple sequels over the years and a loose remake in 2012.
It was the original that caused a stir, however.
The cult film was among the more controversial films of the ’80s due to its graphic violence and advertising campaign, particularly its posters and TV spots, that made significant emphasis on the killer being dressed as Santa.
- 3/2/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Screen Media acquired worldwide rights.
Foresight Unlimited and Orwo Film Distribution will launch international sales at next week’s virtual EFM on Jeepers Creepers: Reborn, and will show a promotional reel.
Chicken Soup for the Soul stablemate Screen Media just acquired worldwide rights and will retain North American distribution on the fourth installation of the series.
Director Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky 1 and 2) brings a reimagined vision of the franchise as part of a planned new trilogy based on a screenplay by Sean Michael Argo.
When the Horror Hound festival holds its first event in Louisiana, it attracts hundreds of geeks,...
Foresight Unlimited and Orwo Film Distribution will launch international sales at next week’s virtual EFM on Jeepers Creepers: Reborn, and will show a promotional reel.
Chicken Soup for the Soul stablemate Screen Media just acquired worldwide rights and will retain North American distribution on the fourth installation of the series.
Director Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky 1 and 2) brings a reimagined vision of the franchise as part of a planned new trilogy based on a screenplay by Sean Michael Argo.
When the Horror Hound festival holds its first event in Louisiana, it attracts hundreds of geeks,...
- 2/25/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The Creeper is back and looking for blood.
“Jeepers Creepers: Reborn,” the fourth installment in the long-running horror franchise, has sold worldwide distribution rights to Screen Media.
The studio plans to release the film in North America in the fall of 2021. Screen Media previously released “Jeepers Creepers 3.”
The latest installment in the series is from director Timo Vuorensola, who previously oversaw the “Iron Sky” films. It is part of planned new trilogy. The film is written by Sean Michael Argo (“Iconoclast”), and produced by Jake Seal (“Quantum of Solace”) of Orwo Studios & Black Hangar Studios and Michael Ohoven (“The Devil’s Rejects”) of Infinity Films.
Seth Needle, Screen Media’s SVP of global acquisitions and co-productions, is executive producing on behalf of the company.
Here’s the logline: “The film unfolds as the Horror Hound festival holds its first ever event in Louisiana, where it attracts hundreds of geeks, freaks...
“Jeepers Creepers: Reborn,” the fourth installment in the long-running horror franchise, has sold worldwide distribution rights to Screen Media.
The studio plans to release the film in North America in the fall of 2021. Screen Media previously released “Jeepers Creepers 3.”
The latest installment in the series is from director Timo Vuorensola, who previously oversaw the “Iron Sky” films. It is part of planned new trilogy. The film is written by Sean Michael Argo (“Iconoclast”), and produced by Jake Seal (“Quantum of Solace”) of Orwo Studios & Black Hangar Studios and Michael Ohoven (“The Devil’s Rejects”) of Infinity Films.
Seth Needle, Screen Media’s SVP of global acquisitions and co-productions, is executive producing on behalf of the company.
Here’s the logline: “The film unfolds as the Horror Hound festival holds its first ever event in Louisiana, where it attracts hundreds of geeks, freaks...
- 2/24/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: True Blood alum Stephen Moyer, Belle Shouse (Queen America) and Antonio Cipriano (Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill) lead the cast of Safehaven, a supernatural horror series from Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Landmark Studio Group and Orwo Studios (Twilight).
Created by James Seale (30 Below) and directed by Brad Turner (Homeland), who also serve as showrunners, the ten-episode Safehaven is slated to begin production in January 2021 in Louisiana. Landmark will market the series, which will be distributed by Screen Media Ventures.
Safehaven follows Jenna Frost (Shouse), a fierce, complicated high school comic book artist who must fight to uncover hidden truths after horrifying visions from her drawings come to life threatening everyone around her. Moyer plays John Rayburn, the mysterious new school counselor determined to save her, even if it endangers both of their lives and unearths his own personal demons. Complicating matters is Will (Cipriano), a...
Created by James Seale (30 Below) and directed by Brad Turner (Homeland), who also serve as showrunners, the ten-episode Safehaven is slated to begin production in January 2021 in Louisiana. Landmark will market the series, which will be distributed by Screen Media Ventures.
Safehaven follows Jenna Frost (Shouse), a fierce, complicated high school comic book artist who must fight to uncover hidden truths after horrifying visions from her drawings come to life threatening everyone around her. Moyer plays John Rayburn, the mysterious new school counselor determined to save her, even if it endangers both of their lives and unearths his own personal demons. Complicating matters is Will (Cipriano), a...
- 10/28/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Landmark Studio Group has partnered with Louisiana-based production studio Orwo to greenlight Safehaven, a 10-episode hourlong supernatural thriller series based on James Seale’s graphic novel, from Seale and Michael Bay’s 451 Media Group. Brad Turner is attached to direct and executive produce.
Casting is underway on the series, which is targeting a late August/early September production start date and is believed to be one of the first projects heading into production in Louisiana since the coronavirus pandemic halted filming in mid-March.
The production will be filming on virtual sets, implementing a slew of safety measures. They include temperature checks and using full body scans, weekly Covid testing for everyone and more frequent testing, three times a week, for those who jobs require close contact, like hair and makeup. There also will be...
Casting is underway on the series, which is targeting a late August/early September production start date and is believed to be one of the first projects heading into production in Louisiana since the coronavirus pandemic halted filming in mid-March.
The production will be filming on virtual sets, implementing a slew of safety measures. They include temperature checks and using full body scans, weekly Covid testing for everyone and more frequent testing, three times a week, for those who jobs require close contact, like hair and makeup. There also will be...
- 7/1/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicolas Cage takes a prisoner (Emily Marie Palmer) in this first-look still from the thriller Grand Isle.
Also starring Kelsey Grammer, the film — which was directed by Clint Eastwood’s long-standing camera operator Stephen S. Campanelli (Sully, American Sniper, The Mule) from a script by Iver William Jallah and Rich Ronat — sees Cage playing a trigger-happy ex-Marine living on a quiet island in Louisiana with his seductive wife (Private Practice’s KaDee Strickland).
Grand Isle was produced by Raja Collins (True Memoirs of an International Assassin), Jeff Rice (2 Guns) and Jake Seal (Blaze).
Vmi Worldwide is selling the project ...
Also starring Kelsey Grammer, the film — which was directed by Clint Eastwood’s long-standing camera operator Stephen S. Campanelli (Sully, American Sniper, The Mule) from a script by Iver William Jallah and Rich Ronat — sees Cage playing a trigger-happy ex-Marine living on a quiet island in Louisiana with his seductive wife (Private Practice’s KaDee Strickland).
Grand Isle was produced by Raja Collins (True Memoirs of an International Assassin), Jeff Rice (2 Guns) and Jake Seal (Blaze).
Vmi Worldwide is selling the project ...
- 11/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Nicolas Cage takes a prisoner (Emily Marie Palmer) in this first-look still from the thriller Grand Isle.
Also starring Kelsey Grammer, the film — which was directed by Clint Eastwood’s long-standing camera operator Stephen S. Campanelli (Sully, American Sniper, The Mule) from a script by Iver William Jallah and Rich Ronat — sees Cage playing a trigger-happy ex-Marine living on a quiet island in Louisiana with his seductive wife (Private Practice’s KaDee Strickland).
Grand Isle was produced by Raja Collins (True Memoirs of an International Assassin), Jeff Rice (2 Guns) and Jake Seal (Blaze).
Vmi Worldwide is selling the project ...
Also starring Kelsey Grammer, the film — which was directed by Clint Eastwood’s long-standing camera operator Stephen S. Campanelli (Sully, American Sniper, The Mule) from a script by Iver William Jallah and Rich Ronat — sees Cage playing a trigger-happy ex-Marine living on a quiet island in Louisiana with his seductive wife (Private Practice’s KaDee Strickland).
Grand Isle was produced by Raja Collins (True Memoirs of an International Assassin), Jeff Rice (2 Guns) and Jake Seal (Blaze).
Vmi Worldwide is selling the project ...
- 11/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Samuel Goldwyn Films has picked up the North American distribution rights to Back Roads, the first feature directorial outing from Elvis & Nixon actor Alex Pettyfer. Pettyfer also stars in the pic, which will be released late this year.
Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time), Nicola Peltz (Transformers: Age Of Extinction), Chiara Aurelia (Gerald’s Game), Hala Finley (Man With a Plan), June Carryl (Sweet November), Robert Patrick (Scorpion), and Juliette Lewis (August: Osage County) co-star.
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Tawni O’Dell, who also penned the screenplay, the film follows Harley Altmyer (Pettyfer) who, after his mother (Lewis) is imprisoned for killing his abusive father, is left to care for his three younger sisters in rural Pennsylvania. Harley forgoes his college education, working dead-end jobs to pay the bills and raise his siblings, including his rebellious and promiscuous 16-year-old sister, Amber (Peltz). Scarred by his past,...
Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time), Nicola Peltz (Transformers: Age Of Extinction), Chiara Aurelia (Gerald’s Game), Hala Finley (Man With a Plan), June Carryl (Sweet November), Robert Patrick (Scorpion), and Juliette Lewis (August: Osage County) co-star.
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Tawni O’Dell, who also penned the screenplay, the film follows Harley Altmyer (Pettyfer) who, after his mother (Lewis) is imprisoned for killing his abusive father, is left to care for his three younger sisters in rural Pennsylvania. Harley forgoes his college education, working dead-end jobs to pay the bills and raise his siblings, including his rebellious and promiscuous 16-year-old sister, Amber (Peltz). Scarred by his past,...
- 8/16/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Sundance Selects has acquired U.S. rights to the music biopic “Blaze,” co-written, produced, and directed by Ethan Hawke.
The film held its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, where newcomer Ben Dickey won the Special Jury Award for Achievement in Acting for his portrayal of Blaze Foley. “Blaze” is inspired by the life of Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. “Blaze” explores his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his final performance in a near-empty honky-tonk; his last, dark night on earth; and the impact that his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.
Rosen co-wrote the film with Hawke based on her memoir “Living in the Woods in a Tree: Remembering Blaze Foley.” Jake Seal, John Sloss, and Ryan Hawke produced alongside Hawke.
Dickey, a musician in his own right,...
The film held its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, where newcomer Ben Dickey won the Special Jury Award for Achievement in Acting for his portrayal of Blaze Foley. “Blaze” is inspired by the life of Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. “Blaze” explores his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his final performance in a near-empty honky-tonk; his last, dark night on earth; and the impact that his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.
Rosen co-wrote the film with Hawke based on her memoir “Living in the Woods in a Tree: Remembering Blaze Foley.” Jake Seal, John Sloss, and Ryan Hawke produced alongside Hawke.
Dickey, a musician in his own right,...
- 4/3/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Tuesday, April 3
– Sundance Selects announced that it has acquired U.S. rights to the film “Blaze,” co-written, produced and directed by Ethan Hawke. Sybil Rosen co-wrote the film with Hawke based on her memoir “Living in the Woods in a Tree: Remembering Blaze Foley.” Jake Seal, John Sloss and Ryan Hawke produced alongside Ethan Hawke.
The film held its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival where newcomer Ben Dickey won the Special Jury Award for Achievement in Acting for his portrayal of Blaze Foley. The is inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three different periods of time, braiding re-imagined versions of Blaze’s past, present and future. The different strands explore his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his final performance in a near-empty honky-tonk; his last,...
– Sundance Selects announced that it has acquired U.S. rights to the film “Blaze,” co-written, produced and directed by Ethan Hawke. Sybil Rosen co-wrote the film with Hawke based on her memoir “Living in the Woods in a Tree: Remembering Blaze Foley.” Jake Seal, John Sloss and Ryan Hawke produced alongside Ethan Hawke.
The film held its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival where newcomer Ben Dickey won the Special Jury Award for Achievement in Acting for his portrayal of Blaze Foley. The is inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three different periods of time, braiding re-imagined versions of Blaze’s past, present and future. The different strands explore his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his final performance in a near-empty honky-tonk; his last,...
- 4/2/2018
- by Indiewire Staff
- Indiewire
Ethan Hawke’s upcoming film, “Blaze,” has just added a number of actors to its already impressive lineup, including “Boyhood” director himself Richard Linklater. Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Wyatt Russell, Kris Kristofferson and Hawke will be joining Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Sybil Rosen, Charlie Sexton, and Josh Hamilton in the music biopic based on singer and songwriter Blaze Foley.
Co-written, produced and directed by Hawke, the film is based on Sybil Rosen’s memoir ‘Living in the Woods in a Tree.’ It follows the life of the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. Dickey will star as the musician, Shawkat plays Rosen and Rosen portrays her own mother.
Rosen, who co-wrote the film with Hawke, was Blaze’s real, life-long love and their passionate affair is said to form the narrative spine of the film.
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Co-written, produced and directed by Hawke, the film is based on Sybil Rosen’s memoir ‘Living in the Woods in a Tree.’ It follows the life of the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. Dickey will star as the musician, Shawkat plays Rosen and Rosen portrays her own mother.
Rosen, who co-wrote the film with Hawke, was Blaze’s real, life-long love and their passionate affair is said to form the narrative spine of the film.
Read More:...
- 2/10/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Additional cast of the country & western drama Blaze include Steve Zahn, Wyatt Russell, Kris Kristofferson and Hawke himself.
The previously announced line-up on Blaze includes newcomer Ben Dickey in the title role alongside Alia Shawkat, Sybil Rosen, Charlie Sexton and Josh Hamilton.
Hawke co-wrote, produced and recently wrapped principal photography in Louisiana and Mississippi on the feature.
Blaze is based on Sybil Rosen’s memoir Living In The Woods In A Tree about Blaze Foley, a song-writing legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson.
Hawke and his wife Ryan produce via their Under The Influence label with Jake Seal and John Sloss forCinetic Media.
The previously announced line-up on Blaze includes newcomer Ben Dickey in the title role alongside Alia Shawkat, Sybil Rosen, Charlie Sexton and Josh Hamilton.
Hawke co-wrote, produced and recently wrapped principal photography in Louisiana and Mississippi on the feature.
Blaze is based on Sybil Rosen’s memoir Living In The Woods In A Tree about Blaze Foley, a song-writing legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson.
Hawke and his wife Ryan produce via their Under The Influence label with Jake Seal and John Sloss forCinetic Media.
- 2/10/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to Robert Budreau’s “Born to Be Blue,” which stars Ethan Hawke as legendary musician Chet Baker, the company announced Thursday. “Born to Be Blue” recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Special Presentations section. Budreau wrote and directed the film, which co-stars Carmen Ejogo and Callum Keith Rennie. Budreau also produced “Born to Be Blue” with Jennifer Jonas, Leonard Farlinger and Jake Seal, while William G. Santor, Adam Moryto, Mark Slone, Gurpeet Chandhoke, Stefan Jacobs, Patrick Roy, Christina Kubacki, Terry Bird, John Hills and Andrew Chang-Sang served as executive producers.
- 10/8/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Brian O’Shea and his team head to Berlin with world sales rights to Vadim Jean’s caper staring Kelsey Grammer.
Tamsin Greig and John Michael Higgins also star in the story of the bumbling head of a private bank who tries to save the institution after a rogue trader almost ruins him.
Roger Devlin wrote the screenplay to Breaking The Bank and the producer is Jake Seal of Black Hangar Studios.
The film premiered at the Dubai International Film Festival in December.
The Efm kicks off in Berlin on February 5.
Tamsin Greig and John Michael Higgins also star in the story of the bumbling head of a private bank who tries to save the institution after a rogue trader almost ruins him.
Roger Devlin wrote the screenplay to Breaking The Bank and the producer is Jake Seal of Black Hangar Studios.
The film premiered at the Dubai International Film Festival in December.
The Efm kicks off in Berlin on February 5.
- 2/1/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Ethan Hawke will play jazz trumpeter Chet Baker in writer-director Robert Budreau's Born to Be Blue, EW has confirmed. The actor—who just received a Best Actor nomination from the Gotham Independent Film Awards for Boyhood—is joined by co-stars Carmen Ejogo (Selma) and Callum Keith Rennie (Fifty Shades of Grey). The film, which Hawke helped develop with its producers, tells the story of Chet Baker's amazing comeback and roller coaster love affair that altered the way he played music and aided him on the road to redemption. New Real Films' Jennifer Jonas and Leonard Farlinger, Lumanity Productions' Budreau,...
- 10/24/2014
- by C. Molly Smith
- EW - Inside Movies
After years of talking about a Chet Baker biopic with Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke is finally getting the chance to play the legendary jazz trumpeter in writer-director Robert Budreau's indie “Born to Be Blue,” which is currently in production in Canada. Carmen Ejogo (“Selma”) and Callum Keith Rennie (“Fifty Shades of Grey”) co-star in the film, which Hawke helped develop with the producers. The film is produced by Jennifer Jonas and Leonard Farlinger of New Real Films, Budreau of Lumanity Productions and Jake Seal of Black Hangar Studios. Executive producers include William Santor, John Hills, Andrew Chang-sang of Productivity Media,...
- 10/23/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
K5 to handle sales, eOne to distribute in Canada.
Shoot is underway in Ontario on drama Born To Be Blue starring Ethan Hawke as iconic jazz trumpeter Chet Baker.
Written and directed by Robert Budreau (That Beautiful Somewhere) the biopic will chart Baker’s tumultuous career, including his meteoric rise and road to redemption after his self-destructive instincts almost derail him.
Carmen Ejogo (The Purge: Anarchy) and Callum Keith Rennie (Fifty Shades of Grey) co-star.
K5 will introduce the project to buyers at the Afm. eOne has boarded Canadian rights.
Producers are Jennifer Jonas and Leonard Farlinger of New Real Films, Budreau of Lumanity Productions and Jake Seal of Black Hangar Studios.
Executive producers include William Santor, John Hills, Andrew Chang-sang of Productivity Media, Adam Moryto, Stefan Jacobs, D. Matt Geller and Gurpreet Chandhoke.
“Chet Baker was and remains a truly iconic figure, but the real strength of this project is the incredibly powerful love story at its...
Shoot is underway in Ontario on drama Born To Be Blue starring Ethan Hawke as iconic jazz trumpeter Chet Baker.
Written and directed by Robert Budreau (That Beautiful Somewhere) the biopic will chart Baker’s tumultuous career, including his meteoric rise and road to redemption after his self-destructive instincts almost derail him.
Carmen Ejogo (The Purge: Anarchy) and Callum Keith Rennie (Fifty Shades of Grey) co-star.
K5 will introduce the project to buyers at the Afm. eOne has boarded Canadian rights.
Producers are Jennifer Jonas and Leonard Farlinger of New Real Films, Budreau of Lumanity Productions and Jake Seal of Black Hangar Studios.
Executive producers include William Santor, John Hills, Andrew Chang-sang of Productivity Media, Adam Moryto, Stefan Jacobs, D. Matt Geller and Gurpreet Chandhoke.
“Chet Baker was and remains a truly iconic figure, but the real strength of this project is the incredibly powerful love story at its...
- 10/23/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Shooting has begun in Ontario on Chet Baker biopic Born To Be Blue with Ethan Hawke as the legendary jazz trumpeter. Written and directed by Canadian filmmaker Robert Budreau, the drama is inspired by Baker’s rise, fall and eventual resurgence. The story will chart his comeback in the late 1970s and the tumultuous love affair that changed the way he played music and helped him on the road to redemption after his self-destructive ways had seemingly destroyed his career.
Also starring with Hawke are Carmen Ejogo (The Purge: Anarchy, Selma) and Callum Keith Rennie (Fifty Shades Of Grey). Hawke has worked closely this year with the filmmakers to develop the project. Budreau has a history of music-related work including the short Dream Recording with jazz pianist David Braid, and a short about Baker’s ultimate demise, The Deaths Of Chet Baker. He’s repped by Brooke Ehrlich Artist Management.
Also starring with Hawke are Carmen Ejogo (The Purge: Anarchy, Selma) and Callum Keith Rennie (Fifty Shades Of Grey). Hawke has worked closely this year with the filmmakers to develop the project. Budreau has a history of music-related work including the short Dream Recording with jazz pianist David Braid, and a short about Baker’s ultimate demise, The Deaths Of Chet Baker. He’s repped by Brooke Ehrlich Artist Management.
- 10/23/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Exclusive: Vadim Jean directing British comedy with the Fraiser star.
Principal photography has begun in London on independent British comedy Breaking the Bank, starring Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, X-Men).
The film, which plays out against the backdrop of the financial crisis, is directed by Vadim Jean, best known for 1992 comedy Leon the Pig Farmer and fantasy TV movies Hogfather and The Colour of Magic. The script has been written by ex-banker Roger Devlin, who has also provided “substantial finance” to the project.
The story centres on Charles Bunbury (Grammer), the bumbling, affable chairman of 200- year-old bank, Tuftons. Discovering that a rogue trader has left the bank in serious financial trouble - with rival Us and Japanese banks circling - Charles needs to attempt to secure Tuftons future. The only problem is Charles knows nothing about banking.
The cast also includes Episodes star Tamsin Greig as Charles’ frustrated wife; Gavin & Stacey’s Mathew Horne as Charles’ right hand man...
Principal photography has begun in London on independent British comedy Breaking the Bank, starring Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, X-Men).
The film, which plays out against the backdrop of the financial crisis, is directed by Vadim Jean, best known for 1992 comedy Leon the Pig Farmer and fantasy TV movies Hogfather and The Colour of Magic. The script has been written by ex-banker Roger Devlin, who has also provided “substantial finance” to the project.
The story centres on Charles Bunbury (Grammer), the bumbling, affable chairman of 200- year-old bank, Tuftons. Discovering that a rogue trader has left the bank in serious financial trouble - with rival Us and Japanese banks circling - Charles needs to attempt to secure Tuftons future. The only problem is Charles knows nothing about banking.
The cast also includes Episodes star Tamsin Greig as Charles’ frustrated wife; Gavin & Stacey’s Mathew Horne as Charles’ right hand man...
- 4/4/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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