Ahead of the official company launch in Los Angeles on Monday the fledgling Us branch of China’s Le Vision Pictures has unveiled two major partnerships.
Los Angeles-based Le Vision Pictures USA is teaming up with Dark Horse Comics to adapt and develop slate of six original Chinese graphic novels.
The partners will adapt the Chinese-language titles into English-language versions and line up feature adaptations on: The Path To Immortality, The Descendants Of Straw Mountain, Gods Of China, The Naughty Queen, Magical Days and P.A.I.U. - Paranormal Activity Investigation Unit.
Le Vision Pictures USA also unveiled a two-film deal with The Lion King director Rob Minkoff (pictured) and producing partner Pietro Ventani of Flying Tigers Entertainment to co-develop and produce the live-action comedy Silkworms and animation Wolf Totem.
Silkworms tells of two bumbling monks sent to ancient China by the Holy Roman Emperor to steal the closely guarded secret of Chinese silk production. [link...
Los Angeles-based Le Vision Pictures USA is teaming up with Dark Horse Comics to adapt and develop slate of six original Chinese graphic novels.
The partners will adapt the Chinese-language titles into English-language versions and line up feature adaptations on: The Path To Immortality, The Descendants Of Straw Mountain, Gods Of China, The Naughty Queen, Magical Days and P.A.I.U. - Paranormal Activity Investigation Unit.
Le Vision Pictures USA also unveiled a two-film deal with The Lion King director Rob Minkoff (pictured) and producing partner Pietro Ventani of Flying Tigers Entertainment to co-develop and produce the live-action comedy Silkworms and animation Wolf Totem.
Silkworms tells of two bumbling monks sent to ancient China by the Holy Roman Emperor to steal the closely guarded secret of Chinese silk production. [link...
- 11/9/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Le Vision Pictures USA has inked a deal with director Rob Minkoff and his producing partner Pietro Ventani to co-develop and produce a pair of features under their Flying Tigers Entertainment. The two-picture pact covers the live-action comedy Silkworms and the animated feature Wolf Totem. Silkworms revolves around two bumbling monks sent to ancient China by the Holy Roman Emperor to steal the closely guarded secret of Chinese silk production. Based on Lü Jiamin's novel, W…...
- 11/9/2015
- Deadline
The British comedian will star in the Mass Animation, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, Flying Tigers Entertainment and Gfm Films animation that Gfm is touting at the Afm.
Gervais, who recently signed a deal to host his fourth Golden Globes ceremony in January, will voice the villainous Ika Chu, a cat who plans to rid the town of Kakamucho of its feline inhabitants.
Previously announced Michael Cera will voice Hank, a dog who dreams of becoming a heroic warrior and must save his community.
Other cast members on board include Samuel L Jackson, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Gabriel Iglesias, Aasif Mandvi, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Tsing Loh, Mel B and Heavenly Joy Jerkins.
Rob Minkoff, Yair Landau and Susan Purcell produce. Chris Bailey and Mark Koetsier are directing from a screenplay by Ed Stone and Nate Hopper. Mel Brooks serves as executive producer alongside Reginald Hudlin and Pietro Ventani.
Open Road Films will release in the Us...
Gervais, who recently signed a deal to host his fourth Golden Globes ceremony in January, will voice the villainous Ika Chu, a cat who plans to rid the town of Kakamucho of its feline inhabitants.
Previously announced Michael Cera will voice Hank, a dog who dreams of becoming a heroic warrior and must save his community.
Other cast members on board include Samuel L Jackson, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Gabriel Iglesias, Aasif Mandvi, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Tsing Loh, Mel B and Heavenly Joy Jerkins.
Rob Minkoff, Yair Landau and Susan Purcell produce. Chris Bailey and Mark Koetsier are directing from a screenplay by Ed Stone and Nate Hopper. Mel Brooks serves as executive producer alongside Reginald Hudlin and Pietro Ventani.
Open Road Films will release in the Us...
- 11/4/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Blazing Samurai, the animated family comedy from Mass Animation, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, Flying Tigers Entertainment, and Gfm Films has cast Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Cera and Mel Brooks along with George Takei, Gabriel Iglesias, Aasif Mandvi, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Tsing Loh, Mel B., and introducing Heavenly Joy Jerkins.
The film is being produced by the director of The Lion King and Stuart Little, Rob Minkoff, along with long-time animation industry executive and President and Founder of Mass Animation Yair Landau (Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs) and producer Susan Purcell (Mother Up!).
Executive producers include Mel Brooks (Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein), Reginald Hudlin (Academy Award nominated producer of Django Unchained) and Pietro Ventani.
Blazing Samurai is directed by Chris Bailey (Alvin And The Chipmunks) and Mark Koetsier (Kung Fu Panda, How To Train Your Dragon) from a screenplay by Ed Stone and Nate Hopper.
Blazing Samurai is...
The film is being produced by the director of The Lion King and Stuart Little, Rob Minkoff, along with long-time animation industry executive and President and Founder of Mass Animation Yair Landau (Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs) and producer Susan Purcell (Mother Up!).
Executive producers include Mel Brooks (Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein), Reginald Hudlin (Academy Award nominated producer of Django Unchained) and Pietro Ventani.
Blazing Samurai is directed by Chris Bailey (Alvin And The Chipmunks) and Mark Koetsier (Kung Fu Panda, How To Train Your Dragon) from a screenplay by Ed Stone and Nate Hopper.
Blazing Samurai is...
- 11/3/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Samuel L Jackson, Michael Cera and Mel Brooks have joined Mass Animation, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, Flying Tigers Entertainment and Gfm Films’ animation.
Gfm Films has invited collaborators including Mel Brooks to show early footage from Blazing Samurai to market buyers on Wednesday.
Sony Pictures International Releasing acquired several major territories, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation distributes in Greater China and Open Road Films will release the film in the Us on August 4, 2017.
Chris Bailey and Mark Koetsier direct from a screenplay by Ed Stone and Nate Hopper about a dog who dreams of becoming a samurai and must save his community from a feline warlord.
George Takei, Gabriel Iglesias, Aasif Mandvi, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Tsing Loh, Mel B and Heavenly Joy Jerkins have also come on board.
Rob Minkoff, who directed The Lion King and Stuart Little, will produce with Mass Animation founder Yair Landau and Susan Purcell. Brooks [link=nm...
Gfm Films has invited collaborators including Mel Brooks to show early footage from Blazing Samurai to market buyers on Wednesday.
Sony Pictures International Releasing acquired several major territories, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation distributes in Greater China and Open Road Films will release the film in the Us on August 4, 2017.
Chris Bailey and Mark Koetsier direct from a screenplay by Ed Stone and Nate Hopper about a dog who dreams of becoming a samurai and must save his community from a feline warlord.
George Takei, Gabriel Iglesias, Aasif Mandvi, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Tsing Loh, Mel B and Heavenly Joy Jerkins have also come on board.
Rob Minkoff, who directed The Lion King and Stuart Little, will produce with Mass Animation founder Yair Landau and Susan Purcell. Brooks [link=nm...
- 11/3/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Scribe James V. Hart ("Hook," "Dracula") will pen the script for English-language 3D action adventure fantasy "Chinese Odyssey" for Tiger 62 Media, China Film Group and Beijing Galloping Horse Film & TV says Variety.
Described as a supernatural ocean-set adventure story, the Homer-esque tale follows a hero on a journey to fulfil his destiny and along the way faces ancient mysteries, deadly sea monsters and several larger-than-life characters.
Rob Minkoff ("The Lion King," "The Forbidden Kingdom") directs and will produce with Pietro Ventani. Shooting plans to kick off in China around next spring.
Described as a supernatural ocean-set adventure story, the Homer-esque tale follows a hero on a journey to fulfil his destiny and along the way faces ancient mysteries, deadly sea monsters and several larger-than-life characters.
Rob Minkoff ("The Lion King," "The Forbidden Kingdom") directs and will produce with Pietro Ventani. Shooting plans to kick off in China around next spring.
- 9/2/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Screenwriter James V. Hart has signed on to write Chinese Odyssey, a 3D action adventure fantasy that will be directed by The Lion King's Rob Minkoff. The plan is to shoot the film in China by next spring in what would be the first major feature film developed with Chinese funding. The film's produced by Minkoff and Pietro Ventani through their Tiger 62 Media banner, in partnership with the China Film Group and Beijing Galloping Horse Film & TV. China Film Group was involved in funding the John Woo-directed Red Cliff, and is a partner in his next big China-themed film, the WWII aviation saga Flying Tigers. Minkoff and his partner formed their banner, with offices in L.A. and Beijing, to hatched a series of China-centric films. Hart, whose scripts include Dracula and Hook, most recently scripted The Legend of The Leafmen with William Joyce and Ice Age director Chris Wedge.
- 9/1/2010
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
By Pietro Ventani
At the time of dramatic systemic changes in the media business, Hollywood should pay heed to Marco Polo’s history and turn their attention to China as a key opportunity to redefine their business model.
When Marco Polo came back home to Venice after 20 years, he told his contemporaries the tale of a country that was far more powerful and civilized than any other in the world. In 1299, the proud Venetians could not conceive the idea of a more prosperous place than the mighty city-state of Venice, the master of the sea and the mighty superpower of late medieval Europe. So far-f...
At the time of dramatic systemic changes in the media business, Hollywood should pay heed to Marco Polo’s history and turn their attention to China as a key opportunity to redefine their business model.
When Marco Polo came back home to Venice after 20 years, he told his contemporaries the tale of a country that was far more powerful and civilized than any other in the world. In 1299, the proud Venetians could not conceive the idea of a more prosperous place than the mighty city-state of Venice, the master of the sea and the mighty superpower of late medieval Europe. So far-f...
- 6/16/2010
- by Lisa Horowitz
- The Wrap
Pietro Ventani has worked in China and Asia for almost 15 years in senior management positions, first with the Walt Disney Co. and then for Sony Pictures Entertainment. Together with partner Rob Minkoff ("The Lion King," "Stuart Little," "The Forbidden Kingdom"), he is producing a number of film and TV projects including "The Chinese Odyssey," a major feature film in partnership with Beijing-based China Film Group and Beijing Galloping Horse TV & Film Development.
- 6/16/2010
- by Lisa Horowitz
- The Wrap
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