Three weeks of film festivals and hundreds of movies later, one stands as the clear winner. Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” won a prize for Emma Stone in Venice, wowed Telluride, and walked away with the Audience Award in Toronto —and by the end of that festival, people paid “Hamilton”-premiums for tickets to the last screening,
Now, that’s word of mouth.
Of course, “La La Land” isn’t alone in its accolades. Here’s how the players came out at the end of the three festivals.
Winners
A24
Established studio players like Sony Pictures Classics aim their sights at the loyal theatergoers who tend to be older; getting younger cinephiles to come to a theater is harder than ever. Nevertheless, A24 seems to have figured out a way. They acquire movies like excoriated Cannes entry “The Sea of Trees” to go out via their deal with DirectTV and iTunes,...
Now, that’s word of mouth.
Of course, “La La Land” isn’t alone in its accolades. Here’s how the players came out at the end of the three festivals.
Winners
A24
Established studio players like Sony Pictures Classics aim their sights at the loyal theatergoers who tend to be older; getting younger cinephiles to come to a theater is harder than ever. Nevertheless, A24 seems to have figured out a way. They acquire movies like excoriated Cannes entry “The Sea of Trees” to go out via their deal with DirectTV and iTunes,...
- 9/20/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Three weeks of film festivals and hundreds of movies later, one stands as the clear winner. Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” won a prize for Emma Stone in Venice, wowed Telluride, and walked away with the Audience Award in Toronto —and by the end of that festival, people paid “Hamilton”-premiums for tickets to the last screening,
Now, that’s word of mouth.
Of course, “La La Land” isn’t alone in its accolades. Here’s how the players came out at the end of the three festivals.
Winners
A24
Established studio players like Sony Pictures Classics aim their sights at the loyal theatergoers who tend to be older; getting younger cinephiles to come to a theater is harder than ever. Nevertheless, A24 seems to have figured out a way. They acquire movies like excoriated Cannes entry “The Sea of Trees” to go out via their deal with DirectTV and iTunes,...
Now, that’s word of mouth.
Of course, “La La Land” isn’t alone in its accolades. Here’s how the players came out at the end of the three festivals.
Winners
A24
Established studio players like Sony Pictures Classics aim their sights at the loyal theatergoers who tend to be older; getting younger cinephiles to come to a theater is harder than ever. Nevertheless, A24 seems to have figured out a way. They acquire movies like excoriated Cannes entry “The Sea of Trees” to go out via their deal with DirectTV and iTunes,...
- 9/20/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Broad Green Pictures has named former Lionsgate domestic distribution chief Richard Fay president of distribution, the company said Wednesday. The 40-year industry veteran will head the distribution team and oversee theatrical sales, exhibitor relations and in-theater marketing for upcoming releases like Billy Bob Thornton‘s “Bad Santa 2” and Morgan Freeman‘s “Villa Capri.” He replaces Travis Reid, who departed the company last month. Also Read: Broad Green Names Emmy Chang as Publicity Head After Adam Keen Exit (Exclusive) “As we continue to shift our focus to wide release films, it is essential that we have an experienced leader who...
- 9/14/2016
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Following the recent departure of distribution head Travis Reid, Broad Green Pictures has named Lionsgate’s Richard Fay as its new President of Distribution. At Lionsgate, Fay worked on the releases for the Hunger Games and Divergent series and overall carries with him 40 years of distribution experience. He will oversee the distribution team in releasing the studio's upcoming slate, which includes the Bad Santa 2 on November 23 and next Labor Day’s Villa Capri starring…...
- 9/14/2016
- Deadline
Michael Greyeyes, Sam, Ciaran Hinds, Chaske Spencer and Bill Camp have joined Jessica Chastain on Susanna White’s Woman Walks Ahead.
Production is underway in New Mexico on the story of Catherine Weldon, a portrait painter from 1890s Brooklyn who travels to Dakota to paint a portrait of Sitting Bull, and becomes embroiled in the Lakota peoples’ struggle over the rights to their land. Steven Knight wrote the screenplay.
Im Global handles international sales, while CAA represents Us rights.
Black Bicycle Entertainment is financing and producing alongside Bedford Falls in association with Potboiler.
Broad Green Pictures has hired Richard Fay as president of distribution. Broad Green’s upcoming slate includes Bad Santa 2, set to open on November 23, and 2017 release Villa Capri. Fay most recently served as president of domestic theatrical distribution at Lionsgate.James Le Gros, Kevin J. O’Connor, Amy Hargreaves, Jim Parrack and Angus Macfayden and Nolan Lyons have joined the drama Buck Run, which...
Production is underway in New Mexico on the story of Catherine Weldon, a portrait painter from 1890s Brooklyn who travels to Dakota to paint a portrait of Sitting Bull, and becomes embroiled in the Lakota peoples’ struggle over the rights to their land. Steven Knight wrote the screenplay.
Im Global handles international sales, while CAA represents Us rights.
Black Bicycle Entertainment is financing and producing alongside Bedford Falls in association with Potboiler.
Broad Green Pictures has hired Richard Fay as president of distribution. Broad Green’s upcoming slate includes Bad Santa 2, set to open on November 23, and 2017 release Villa Capri. Fay most recently served as president of domestic theatrical distribution at Lionsgate.James Le Gros, Kevin J. O’Connor, Amy Hargreaves, Jim Parrack and Angus Macfayden and Nolan Lyons have joined the drama Buck Run, which...
- 9/14/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
We’ve been reporting on I, Frankenstein for quite a while now and the January 24th, 2014 release date can only mean that good things will come to those who wait, am I right? Well now all these good things will come in IMAX too! Even better! Check out the official press release from Lionsgate below.
Lionsgate And Lakeshore’S I, Frankenstein
Rages Into IMAX® Theatres Across The U.S. Starting January 24, 2014
Los Angeles – IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; Tsx:imx) and Lionsgate (NYSE:lgf) announced today that I, Frankenstein, starring Aaron Eckhart, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released into IMAX® theatres across the U.S. beginning January 24, 2014 as well as a number of international territories.
“I, Frankenstein is the kind of action thriller IMAX fans seek out,” said Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. “The producers certainly have a strong track...
Lionsgate And Lakeshore’S I, Frankenstein
Rages Into IMAX® Theatres Across The U.S. Starting January 24, 2014
Los Angeles – IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; Tsx:imx) and Lionsgate (NYSE:lgf) announced today that I, Frankenstein, starring Aaron Eckhart, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released into IMAX® theatres across the U.S. beginning January 24, 2014 as well as a number of international territories.
“I, Frankenstein is the kind of action thriller IMAX fans seek out,” said Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. “The producers certainly have a strong track...
- 9/18/2013
- by Jess Orso
- ScifiMafia
I, Frankenstein will open in Us theaters on January 24th, 2014, and Lionsgate has announced that the movie will be digitally re-mastered for an IMAX release:
“IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; Tsx:imx) and Lionsgate (NYSE:lgf) announced today that I, Frankenstein, starring Aaron Eckhart, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released into IMAX® theatres across the U.S. beginning January 24, 2014 as well as a number of international territories.
“I, Frankenstein is the kind of action thriller IMAX fans seek out,” said Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. “The producers certainly have a strong track record – with the Underworld franchise having grossed more than $460 million at the global box office – and we’re excited to team up with them once again as they launch this all new cinematic world.”
“We’re very pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with IMAX around the world,...
“IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; Tsx:imx) and Lionsgate (NYSE:lgf) announced today that I, Frankenstein, starring Aaron Eckhart, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released into IMAX® theatres across the U.S. beginning January 24, 2014 as well as a number of international territories.
“I, Frankenstein is the kind of action thriller IMAX fans seek out,” said Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. “The producers certainly have a strong track record – with the Underworld franchise having grossed more than $460 million at the global box office – and we’re excited to team up with them once again as they launch this all new cinematic world.”
“We’re very pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with IMAX around the world,...
- 9/17/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
IMAX Corporation and Lionsgate announced today that I, Frankenstein, starring Aaron Eckhart, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released into IMAX® theatres across the U.S. beginning January 24, 2014 as well as a number of international territories.
Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp said:
“I, Frankenstein is the kind of action thriller IMAX fans seek out. The producers certainly have a strong track record – with the Underworld franchise having grossed more than $460 million at the global box office – and we’re excited to team up with them once again as they launch this all new cinematic world.”
Lionsgate President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution Richard Fay said:
“We’re very pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with IMAX around the world, and we’re thrilled to bring audiences an immersive experience in IMAX that will give resonance to I, Frankenstein’s visual scope and effects.
Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp said:
“I, Frankenstein is the kind of action thriller IMAX fans seek out. The producers certainly have a strong track record – with the Underworld franchise having grossed more than $460 million at the global box office – and we’re excited to team up with them once again as they launch this all new cinematic world.”
Lionsgate President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution Richard Fay said:
“We’re very pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with IMAX around the world, and we’re thrilled to bring audiences an immersive experience in IMAX that will give resonance to I, Frankenstein’s visual scope and effects.
- 9/17/2013
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
IMAX Corporation and Lionsgate announced today that I, Frankenstein, starring Aaron Eckhart, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX format and released into IMAX theatres across the U.S. beginning January 24, 2014 as well as a number of international territories.
“We’re very pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with IMAX around the world, and we’re thrilled to bring audiences an immersive experience in IMAX that will give resonance to I, Frankenstein’s visual scope and effects,” said Lionsgate President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution Richard Fay.
The IMAX release of I, Frankenstein will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX Dmr® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
200 years after his shocking creation, Dr.
“We’re very pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with IMAX around the world, and we’re thrilled to bring audiences an immersive experience in IMAX that will give resonance to I, Frankenstein’s visual scope and effects,” said Lionsgate President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution Richard Fay.
The IMAX release of I, Frankenstein will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX Dmr® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
200 years after his shocking creation, Dr.
- 9/17/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
IMAX Corporation and Lionsgate announced today that I, Frankenstein, starring Aaron Eckhart, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released into IMAX® theatres across the U.S. beginning January 24, 2014 as well as a number of international territories.
“I, Frankenstein is the kind of action thriller IMAX fans seek out,” said Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. “The producers certainly have a strong track record – with the Underworld franchise having grossed more than $460 million at the global box office – and we’re excited to team up with them once again as they launch this all new cinematic world.”
"We're very pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with IMAX around the world, and we're thrilled to bring audiences an immersive experience in IMAX that will give resonance to I, Frankenstein's visual scope and effects," said Lionsgate President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution Richard Fay.
“I, Frankenstein is the kind of action thriller IMAX fans seek out,” said Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. “The producers certainly have a strong track record – with the Underworld franchise having grossed more than $460 million at the global box office – and we’re excited to team up with them once again as they launch this all new cinematic world.”
"We're very pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with IMAX around the world, and we're thrilled to bring audiences an immersive experience in IMAX that will give resonance to I, Frankenstein's visual scope and effects," said Lionsgate President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution Richard Fay.
- 9/17/2013
- by Press Release (IMAX)
- Dark Horizons
Zach Beebee, Relativity Media’s vp exhibitor marketing, has been chosen to receive ShowEast’s 2012 Al Shapiro Distinguished Service Award. The honor recognizes “dedication, care and concern for the betterment of the motion picture industry” and will be presented Nov. 8 at the Final Night Banquet of the ShowEast exhibitors convention at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Fla. Story: ShowEast 2012: Richard Fay to Receive Top Humanitarian Award At Relativity, Beebee is responsible for developing and executing marketing initiatives with the studio’s exhibition partners. Beebee was part of Kyle Davies’ team at Overture Films, which Relativity acquired in
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- 8/14/2012
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lionsgate president of domestic distribution Richard Fay will be honored with the 2012 Salah M. Hassanein Humanitarian Award at ShowEast, the upcoming convention of theater owners in Hollywood, Florida. The award was established in 1987 and has been presented to a leader in the industry each year who has distinguished him or herself in the philanthropic community. Photos: 4 Portraits of Hollywood's Change Agents ShowEast runs Nov. 5-8. “It is with great pride that we announce Richard Fay as the 2012 recipient of the Salah M. Hassanein Humanitarian Award,” noted Robert Sunshine, managing director of ShowEast. “Richie has
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- 7/31/2012
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Newly formed indie studio Summit Entertainment has named Richard Fay president of domestic theatrical distribution, William Lewis general sales manager of domestic distribution and Pam Araugo domestic Eastern division manager.
Summit launched last week as an alliance between former Paramount Pictures COO Rob Friedman and former Summit Entertainment CEO Patrick Wachsberger, whose company was absorbed into the new Summit venture with $1 million in backing from Merrill Lynch and other investors. The new studio will produce, acquire, market and domestically distribute films.
Fay will lead efforts to create the company's domestic distribution division, overseeing the domestic side of the company's plan to release eight films worldwide and four films in the U.S. and other select territories. He reports to Summit COO Robert Hayward.
Fay most recently was president of AMC Film Marketing for a decade, overseeing the theater chain's film buying, marketing and other dealmaking efforts.
During his more than 35 years in the film business, Fay has been senior vp and assistant GM at Sony Pictures Releasing, senior vp and head film buyer at United Artists Theatres and vp and film buyer at Loews Theatres.
Summit launched last week as an alliance between former Paramount Pictures COO Rob Friedman and former Summit Entertainment CEO Patrick Wachsberger, whose company was absorbed into the new Summit venture with $1 million in backing from Merrill Lynch and other investors. The new studio will produce, acquire, market and domestically distribute films.
Fay will lead efforts to create the company's domestic distribution division, overseeing the domestic side of the company's plan to release eight films worldwide and four films in the U.S. and other select territories. He reports to Summit COO Robert Hayward.
Fay most recently was president of AMC Film Marketing for a decade, overseeing the theater chain's film buying, marketing and other dealmaking efforts.
During his more than 35 years in the film business, Fay has been senior vp and assistant GM at Sony Pictures Releasing, senior vp and head film buyer at United Artists Theatres and vp and film buyer at Loews Theatres.
- 4/27/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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