Magnolia Pictures is giving the action thriller Red Right Hand a theatrical and VOD release today, February 23rd, and to mark the occasion we have been given an Exclusive clip from the film! Giving a preview of more than a minute of the film, this clip involves a “house shootout scene”, and you can check it out in the embed above.
Directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms from a screenplay by first-time feature writer Jonathan Easley, Red Right Hand stars Orlando Bloom (Lord of the Rings), Chapel Oaks (Will Trent), Garret Dillahunt (Fear the Walking Dead), Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker), James Lafferty (One Tree Hill), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Alexandra Park (12 Feet Deep), Scott Haze (Jurassic World Dominion), and Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day). Here’s the synopsis: Cash (Orlando Bloom) is trying to live an honest and quiet life taking care of his recently orphaned niece Savannah...
Directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms from a screenplay by first-time feature writer Jonathan Easley, Red Right Hand stars Orlando Bloom (Lord of the Rings), Chapel Oaks (Will Trent), Garret Dillahunt (Fear the Walking Dead), Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker), James Lafferty (One Tree Hill), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Alexandra Park (12 Feet Deep), Scott Haze (Jurassic World Dominion), and Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day). Here’s the synopsis: Cash (Orlando Bloom) is trying to live an honest and quiet life taking care of his recently orphaned niece Savannah...
- 2/23/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
John Cena and Alison Brie get caught in the middle of political unrest in the first trailer for the forthcoming action-comedy movie Freelance.
The Relativity Media film from director Pierre Morel (Taken) hits theaters Oct. 6. It centers on a Special Forces operator (Cena) resurfacing from retirement to escort a journalist (Alison Brie) to interview the dictator of a foreign country, which is embroiled in a dangerous coup that begins shortly after their arrival.
During the trailer, Brie tells Cena, “I’m with the president of a country in the middle of a coup. This is the scoop of a lifetime.” He bluntly responds, “You gotta be alive to have the scoop of a lifetime.”
Later, after they find themselves fleeing from peril, Cena asks, “Are you still excited to cover a coup?” Brie understatedly replies, “Less and less, honestly.”
Morel directs from a script by Jacob Lentz (Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Relativity Media film from director Pierre Morel (Taken) hits theaters Oct. 6. It centers on a Special Forces operator (Cena) resurfacing from retirement to escort a journalist (Alison Brie) to interview the dictator of a foreign country, which is embroiled in a dangerous coup that begins shortly after their arrival.
During the trailer, Brie tells Cena, “I’m with the president of a country in the middle of a coup. This is the scoop of a lifetime.” He bluntly responds, “You gotta be alive to have the scoop of a lifetime.”
Later, after they find themselves fleeing from peril, Cena asks, “Are you still excited to cover a coup?” Brie understatedly replies, “Less and less, honestly.”
Morel directs from a script by Jacob Lentz (Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- 8/21/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peacock has landed the rights to stream “The Independent,” a political thriller that stars John Cena, “Succession’s” Brian Cox, Ann Dowd (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), and Jodie Turner-Smith (“Queen & Slim”). The film from Relativity Media and director Amy Rice will skip theaters and stream exclusively on Peacock beginning next week on November 2, just ahead of midterm elections.
“The Independent” follows a young journalist (Turner-Smith) who discovers a conspiracy involving a U.S. Presidential candidate that could change the election and the fate of the country in an election in which America would be poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate (Cena). Turner-Smith’s character teams up with a legendary journalist (Cox) to unravel the political conspiracy surrounding the election.
Rice directed the film from a script by Evan Parter. Executive producing “The Independent” are Laura Grange, Julia Stuart, Brian Cox, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Cena,...
“The Independent” follows a young journalist (Turner-Smith) who discovers a conspiracy involving a U.S. Presidential candidate that could change the election and the fate of the country in an election in which America would be poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate (Cena). Turner-Smith’s character teams up with a legendary journalist (Cox) to unravel the political conspiracy surrounding the election.
Rice directed the film from a script by Evan Parter. Executive producing “The Independent” are Laura Grange, Julia Stuart, Brian Cox, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Cena,...
- 10/26/2022
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Kaley Cuoco has perfected the meet-cute through endless starts to a budding romance with Pete Davidson.
Peacock original film “Meet Cute” is a time-traveling romantic comedy starring “The Flight Attendant” Emmy nominee Cuoco as Sheila, a perfectionist who is looking for her ideal happily ever after with Gary (Davidson). The modern twist on “Groundhog Day” takes a dark turn as Sheila reveals in the trailer she has to kill her other self to not exist in the same timeline, and that she hopes to take away Gary’s painful trauma to make him the perfect partner. “Meet Cute” premieres September 21 on Peacock.
The official synopsis reads: “When Sheila and Gary meet, it’s love at first sight — until we realize their magical date wasn’t fate at all. Sheila’s got a time machine, and they’ve been falling in love over and over again. But when the perfect night is never quite enough,...
Peacock original film “Meet Cute” is a time-traveling romantic comedy starring “The Flight Attendant” Emmy nominee Cuoco as Sheila, a perfectionist who is looking for her ideal happily ever after with Gary (Davidson). The modern twist on “Groundhog Day” takes a dark turn as Sheila reveals in the trailer she has to kill her other self to not exist in the same timeline, and that she hopes to take away Gary’s painful trauma to make him the perfect partner. “Meet Cute” premieres September 21 on Peacock.
The official synopsis reads: “When Sheila and Gary meet, it’s love at first sight — until we realize their magical date wasn’t fate at all. Sheila’s got a time machine, and they’ve been falling in love over and over again. But when the perfect night is never quite enough,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Peacock has released the official trailer for the forthcoming rom-com “Meet Cute.” Starring Pete Davidson and Kaley Cuoco, the Peacock original film premieres exclusively on the streamer Sept. 21.
“Meet Cute” follows the story of Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson), who seemingly fall in love at first sight. In reality, Sheila has a time machine that she uses to make the pair fall for each other over and over again. When she isn’t satisfied with their “perfect night,” Sheila travels to Gary’s past to transform him into her ideal man. The romantic comedy is directed by Alex Lehmann and written by Noga Pneuli, who also serves as an executive producer.
“If I had a time machine right now I’d be torn. Do I skip ahead to our release date or do I go back and relive the joy it was making this film? Lucky for me it’s...
“Meet Cute” follows the story of Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson), who seemingly fall in love at first sight. In reality, Sheila has a time machine that she uses to make the pair fall for each other over and over again. When she isn’t satisfied with their “perfect night,” Sheila travels to Gary’s past to transform him into her ideal man. The romantic comedy is directed by Alex Lehmann and written by Noga Pneuli, who also serves as an executive producer.
“If I had a time machine right now I’d be torn. Do I skip ahead to our release date or do I go back and relive the joy it was making this film? Lucky for me it’s...
- 9/8/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock has unveiled the trailer for their new original film Meet Cute starring Pete Davidson and Kaley Cuoco. Directed by Alex Lehmann, the movie will premiere on Wednesday, September 21 on the streaming service.
“If I had a time machine right now I’d be torn. Do I skip ahead to our release date or do I go back and relive the joy it was making this film? Lucky for me it’s a decision I don’t get to make,” said director Alex Lehmann. “I’m excited for audiences to get swept away on this wild romantic ride exclusively on Peacock.”
Meet Cute revolves around when Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson) meet and it’s love at first sight. However, the audience will soon realize their magical date wasn’t fate at all. Sheila’s got a time machine, and they’ve been falling in love over and over again.
“If I had a time machine right now I’d be torn. Do I skip ahead to our release date or do I go back and relive the joy it was making this film? Lucky for me it’s a decision I don’t get to make,” said director Alex Lehmann. “I’m excited for audiences to get swept away on this wild romantic ride exclusively on Peacock.”
Meet Cute revolves around when Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson) meet and it’s love at first sight. However, the audience will soon realize their magical date wasn’t fate at all. Sheila’s got a time machine, and they’ve been falling in love over and over again.
- 9/8/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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If you could go back in time and relive the first date you had with the love of your life, would you do it? Would you tell this person that they're not a stranger to you, the way you are to them? What would the consequences be for the rest of your lives if one small thing changes?
Time travel can be a sticky situation in fiction, and it's about to be explored again in the new feature film "Meet Cute" starring Kaley Cuoco and Pete Davidson. In the film, Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson) find love at first sight, or so it appears. What is really happening, however, is that Sheila has a time machine, allowing her to go...
If you could go back in time and relive the first date you had with the love of your life, would you do it? Would you tell this person that they're not a stranger to you, the way you are to them? What would the consequences be for the rest of your lives if one small thing changes?
Time travel can be a sticky situation in fiction, and it's about to be explored again in the new feature film "Meet Cute" starring Kaley Cuoco and Pete Davidson. In the film, Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson) find love at first sight, or so it appears. What is really happening, however, is that Sheila has a time machine, allowing her to go...
- 8/17/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Pete Davidson and Kaley Cuoco’s upcoming romantic comedy film will premiere exclusively on Peacock Sept. 21, the streamer announced Tuesday.
Titled “Meet Cute,” after the well know rom-com trope, the film focuses on Sheila (Cuoco), a woman who uses a time machine to repeat a first meeting between her and Gary (Davidson) in order to engineer a love at first sight date. But when Gary can’t measure up to Sheila’s vision of perfection in the days following their magical night, she heads further back in time to shape him into her dream man.
“Meet Cute” is directed by Alex Lehmann, who previously helmed the films “Acidman,” “Paddleton” and “Blue Jay.” Weed Road Pictures produces the film, with Akiva Goldsman, Rachel Reznick Wizenberg, Gregory Lessans, Santosh Govindaraju and Dan Reardon serving as producers. Noga Pnueli wrote the script and executive produces with Davidson, Cuoco, Blair Ward, Art Robinson, Anders Erdén,...
Titled “Meet Cute,” after the well know rom-com trope, the film focuses on Sheila (Cuoco), a woman who uses a time machine to repeat a first meeting between her and Gary (Davidson) in order to engineer a love at first sight date. But when Gary can’t measure up to Sheila’s vision of perfection in the days following their magical night, she heads further back in time to shape him into her dream man.
“Meet Cute” is directed by Alex Lehmann, who previously helmed the films “Acidman,” “Paddleton” and “Blue Jay.” Weed Road Pictures produces the film, with Akiva Goldsman, Rachel Reznick Wizenberg, Gregory Lessans, Santosh Govindaraju and Dan Reardon serving as producers. Noga Pnueli wrote the script and executive produces with Davidson, Cuoco, Blair Ward, Art Robinson, Anders Erdén,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
The Kaley Cuoco-Pete Davidson romantic comedy movie we first told you about, Meet Cute, will hit Peacock on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
The Weed Pictures production follows the story of Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson). When they meet, it’s love at first sight – until we realize their magical date wasn’t fate at all. Sheila’s got a time machine, and they’ve been falling in love over and over again.
“If I had a time machine right now I’d be torn. Do I skip ahead to our release date or do I go back and relive the joy it was making this film? Lucky for me it’s a decision I don’t get to make,” said director Alex Lehmann about the movie. “I’m excited for audiences to get swept away on this wild romantic ride exclusively on Peacock.”
“We are thrilled to add Meet Cute to our...
The Weed Pictures production follows the story of Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson). When they meet, it’s love at first sight – until we realize their magical date wasn’t fate at all. Sheila’s got a time machine, and they’ve been falling in love over and over again.
“If I had a time machine right now I’d be torn. Do I skip ahead to our release date or do I go back and relive the joy it was making this film? Lucky for me it’s a decision I don’t get to make,” said director Alex Lehmann about the movie. “I’m excited for audiences to get swept away on this wild romantic ride exclusively on Peacock.”
“We are thrilled to add Meet Cute to our...
- 8/16/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Meet Cute,” the romantic comedy starring Pete Davidson and Kaley Cuoco, has landed at Peacock, where it will premiere Sept. 21.
The “SNL” alum and “The Flight Attendant” star play Gary and Sheila, who fall in love at first sight and spend a perfect evening together. If their meet-cute sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is: it turns out Sheila has a time machine, and she’s been using it to relive the night over and over again. When their first date leaves them wanting more, Sheila travels back into Gary’s past to try to change him into the perfect man.
Alex Lehmann (“Paddleton”) directed from a script by Noga Pnueli (“Deborah”), who also executive produces alongside Davidson and Cuoco.
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Akiva Goldsman, Rachel Reznick Wizenberg, Gregory Lessans produced on behalf of Weed Road Pictures.
The “SNL” alum and “The Flight Attendant” star play Gary and Sheila, who fall in love at first sight and spend a perfect evening together. If their meet-cute sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is: it turns out Sheila has a time machine, and she’s been using it to relive the night over and over again. When their first date leaves them wanting more, Sheila travels back into Gary’s past to try to change him into the perfect man.
Alex Lehmann (“Paddleton”) directed from a script by Noga Pnueli (“Deborah”), who also executive produces alongside Davidson and Cuoco.
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Kaley Cuoco to Star in Craig Rosenberg’s Comedic Thriller ‘Based on a True Story’
Akiva Goldsman, Rachel Reznick Wizenberg, Gregory Lessans produced on behalf of Weed Road Pictures.
- 8/16/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Mo McRae (The Flight Attendant), Brian Geraghty (Gaslit), Chapel Oaks (The First Lady), Kenneth Miller (12 Strong) and Nicholas Logan (I Care a Lot) are the final additions to the cast of Ian and Eshom Nelms’ action-thriller Red Right Hand, which is in production in Kentucky. The actors join an ensemble that also includes Orlando Bloom, Andie MacDowell, Scott Haze and Garret Dillahunt, as previously announced.
Red Right Hand finds Cash (Bloom) trying to live an honest and quiet life with his widowed brother-in-law Finney (Haze) and niece, Savannah (Oaks), in the Appalachian hills of Odim County. When the sadistic Queenpin Big Cat (MacDowell), who runs the town, forces him back into her services to pay off Finney’s debts, Cash will use any means necessary—even killing—to protect his town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a...
Red Right Hand finds Cash (Bloom) trying to live an honest and quiet life with his widowed brother-in-law Finney (Haze) and niece, Savannah (Oaks), in the Appalachian hills of Odim County. When the sadistic Queenpin Big Cat (MacDowell), who runs the town, forces him back into her services to pay off Finney’s debts, Cash will use any means necessary—even killing—to protect his town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a...
- 4/25/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Garret Dillahunt (Ambulance) is the latest addition to the cast of the action-thriller Red Right Hand, from brother directors Ian and Eshom Nelms (Fatman). He joins an ensemble that also includes Orlando Bloom, Andie MacDowell and Scott Haze, as previously announced.
The film written by Jonathan Easley follows Cash (Bloom), who is trying to live an honest and quiet life, taking care of his niece Savannah in the Appalachian hills of Odim County. When the sadistic Queenpin Big Cat (MacDowell), who runs the town, forces him back into her services, Cash learns he’s capable of anything—even killing—to protect the town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a nightmare that blurs the lines between good and evil.
Dillahunt will portray Wilder—an ex-addict turned preacher who acts as an advisor and protector to Cash and his family,...
The film written by Jonathan Easley follows Cash (Bloom), who is trying to live an honest and quiet life, taking care of his niece Savannah in the Appalachian hills of Odim County. When the sadistic Queenpin Big Cat (MacDowell), who runs the town, forces him back into her services, Cash learns he’s capable of anything—even killing—to protect the town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a nightmare that blurs the lines between good and evil.
Dillahunt will portray Wilder—an ex-addict turned preacher who acts as an advisor and protector to Cash and his family,...
- 4/19/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Scott Haze (Jurassic World Dominion) has signed on to star alongside Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell in the action-thriller Red Right Hand, from directors Ian and Eshom Nelms (Fatman).
The film penned by Jonathan Easley follows Cash (Bloom), who is trying to live an honest and quiet life, taking care of his niece Savannah in the Appalachian hills of Odim County. When the sadistic Queenpin Big Cat (MacDowell), who runs the town, forces him back into her services, Cash learns he’s capable of anything—even killing—to protect the town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a nightmare that blurs the lines between good and evil.
Haze will play Cash’s brother-in-law Finney, who spurs the change in him when he gets into debt to MacDowell’s Queenpin. Asbury Park Pictures is the project’s financier, and is producing alongside Traction.
The film penned by Jonathan Easley follows Cash (Bloom), who is trying to live an honest and quiet life, taking care of his niece Savannah in the Appalachian hills of Odim County. When the sadistic Queenpin Big Cat (MacDowell), who runs the town, forces him back into her services, Cash learns he’s capable of anything—even killing—to protect the town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a nightmare that blurs the lines between good and evil.
Haze will play Cash’s brother-in-law Finney, who spurs the change in him when he gets into debt to MacDowell’s Queenpin. Asbury Park Pictures is the project’s financier, and is producing alongside Traction.
- 4/18/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Orlando Bloom (Carnival Row) and Andie MacDowell (Maid) have signed on to star in Red Right Hand, an upcoming action-thriller from directors Ian and Eshom Nelms (Fatman).
The film written by Jonathan Easley centers on Cash (Bloom), who is trying to live an honest and quiet life, taking care of his niece Savannah in the Appalachian hills of Odim County. When the sadistic Queenpin Big Cat (MacDowell) who runs the town forces him back into her services, Cash learns he’s capable of anything—even killing—to protect the town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a nightmare that blurs the lines between good and evil.
Asbury Park Pictures is serving as the project’s financier and producing alongside Traction. Individual producers on board include John Wick‘s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, Asbury Park Pictures’ Mike Gabrawy, Traction...
The film written by Jonathan Easley centers on Cash (Bloom), who is trying to live an honest and quiet life, taking care of his niece Savannah in the Appalachian hills of Odim County. When the sadistic Queenpin Big Cat (MacDowell) who runs the town forces him back into her services, Cash learns he’s capable of anything—even killing—to protect the town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a nightmare that blurs the lines between good and evil.
Asbury Park Pictures is serving as the project’s financier and producing alongside Traction. Individual producers on board include John Wick‘s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, Asbury Park Pictures’ Mike Gabrawy, Traction...
- 3/29/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Redbox Entertainment has signed North American rights to Verdi Productions’ action-crime film Johnny & Clyde, starring Avan Jogia (Zombieland: Double Tap), Ajani Russell (Betty), Tyson Ritter (Preacher) and Megan Fox (The Expendables 4).
Directed by Tom DeNucci (Vault), the movie is due to get a theatrical launch later this year and be available day-and-date in Redbox kiosks and on demand. Above is a first look at Fox in the feature.
The spin on the iconic Bonnie and Clyde story follows two serial killers who are madly in love and on a shocking crime spree. They ultimately set their sights on robbing a prosperous casino run by a crime boss, Alana (Fox), and her head of security, Guy (Ritter).
Rounding out the cast is Vanessa Angel (Kingpin), Bai Ling (The Crow), Robert Lasardo (The Mule), Armen Garo (The Departed), Sean Ringgold (American Gangster), Nick Principe (Vault), Brett Azar...
Directed by Tom DeNucci (Vault), the movie is due to get a theatrical launch later this year and be available day-and-date in Redbox kiosks and on demand. Above is a first look at Fox in the feature.
The spin on the iconic Bonnie and Clyde story follows two serial killers who are madly in love and on a shocking crime spree. They ultimately set their sights on robbing a prosperous casino run by a crime boss, Alana (Fox), and her head of security, Guy (Ritter).
Rounding out the cast is Vanessa Angel (Kingpin), Bai Ling (The Crow), Robert Lasardo (The Mule), Armen Garo (The Departed), Sean Ringgold (American Gangster), Nick Principe (Vault), Brett Azar...
- 3/15/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Redbox Entertainment and Red Sea Media have signed world rights to the action-adventure film King Of Killers, based on the graphic novel of the same name.
Frank Grillo leads the cast of the movie, which will shoot in Winnipeg, Canada, later this month. The film tells the story of a group of international assassins who are contracted to take out the most dangerous killer in the world.
Kevin Grevioux (Underworld franchise) wrote the screenplay and is helming. It will be produced by Shane Walker and Angel Gracia of Creative Tank, Michael Wright and Christopher Rush Harrington of Dovetail Media, Juliette Hagopian of JuliJette Inc, Channel 56 Films, and Todd Slater of Slater Brothers Entertainment.
Galen Smith and Marc Danon of Redbox Entertainment will serve as Executive Producers, as well as Grant Slater of Slater Brothers Entertainment, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor and Tyler Gould from BondIt Media Capital and Roman Kopelevich and Roman Viaris of Rsm.
Frank Grillo leads the cast of the movie, which will shoot in Winnipeg, Canada, later this month. The film tells the story of a group of international assassins who are contracted to take out the most dangerous killer in the world.
Kevin Grevioux (Underworld franchise) wrote the screenplay and is helming. It will be produced by Shane Walker and Angel Gracia of Creative Tank, Michael Wright and Christopher Rush Harrington of Dovetail Media, Juliette Hagopian of JuliJette Inc, Channel 56 Films, and Todd Slater of Slater Brothers Entertainment.
Galen Smith and Marc Danon of Redbox Entertainment will serve as Executive Producers, as well as Grant Slater of Slater Brothers Entertainment, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor and Tyler Gould from BondIt Media Capital and Roman Kopelevich and Roman Viaris of Rsm.
- 2/16/2022
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Underworld star Kevin Grevioux to direct.
Redbox Entertainment and Red Sea Media, Inc. (“Rsm”) have signed worldwide rights for EFM action adventure King Of Killers starring Frank Grillo that Underworld star Kevin Grevioux will direct.
Based on the graphic novel of the same name created by Grevioux, King Of Killers tells a group of international assassins who are contracted to take out the most dangerous killer in the world. Screen understands Stephen Dorff is also attached to the cast.
The film will shoot in Winnipeg, Canada, later this month. Redbox Entertainment will release the film in the US later this year day-and-date in theatres,...
Redbox Entertainment and Red Sea Media, Inc. (“Rsm”) have signed worldwide rights for EFM action adventure King Of Killers starring Frank Grillo that Underworld star Kevin Grevioux will direct.
Based on the graphic novel of the same name created by Grevioux, King Of Killers tells a group of international assassins who are contracted to take out the most dangerous killer in the world. Screen understands Stephen Dorff is also attached to the cast.
The film will shoot in Winnipeg, Canada, later this month. Redbox Entertainment will release the film in the US later this year day-and-date in theatres,...
- 2/16/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
After a bidding war, Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment have acquired the North American rights to the Aubrey Plaza-starring thriller “Emily the Criminal,” according to an insider with knowledge of the deal.
The film, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, is slated for an exclusive theatrical release later this year. In a unique move, Redbox has joined the partnership for home entertainment distribution.
John Patton Ford directed the film in his feature directorial debut and wrote the script. Along with starring in the title role, Plaza produced the film with Tyler Davidson and Drew Syke. Plaza stars opposite Theo Rossi as well as Megalyn Echikunwoke and Gina Gershon.
“Emily the Criminal” follows Emily (Plaza) who is saddled with student debt and locked out of the job market due to a minor criminal record. Desperate for income, she takes a shady gig as a “dummy shopper,” buying goods with...
The film, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, is slated for an exclusive theatrical release later this year. In a unique move, Redbox has joined the partnership for home entertainment distribution.
John Patton Ford directed the film in his feature directorial debut and wrote the script. Along with starring in the title role, Plaza produced the film with Tyler Davidson and Drew Syke. Plaza stars opposite Theo Rossi as well as Megalyn Echikunwoke and Gina Gershon.
“Emily the Criminal” follows Emily (Plaza) who is saddled with student debt and locked out of the job market due to a minor criminal record. Desperate for income, she takes a shady gig as a “dummy shopper,” buying goods with...
- 2/2/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Following its premiere at this year’s virtual Sundance Film Festival, Aubrey Plaza’s crime thriller “Emily the Criminal” has been sold to Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment.
The movie is slated to release exclusively in theaters in 2022. Redbox Entertainment has home entertainment rights. An exact release date has not been scheduled yet.
John Patton Ford directed “Emily the Criminal,” a tense story that follows a college graduate (Plaza) saddled with student debt and unable to find a job due to a minor criminal record. Desperate for income, she starts working as a “dummy shopper,” buying TV shows, cars and items that get increasingly riskier, with stolen credit cards supplied by a middleman. Additional cast members include Theo Rossi (“Army of the Dead”), Megalyn Echikunwoke (“Late Night”) and Gina Gershon (“Blockers”).
The movie debuted to overwhelmingly positive reception at Sundance, with many film critics praising Plaza’s lead performance. In Variety’s review,...
The movie is slated to release exclusively in theaters in 2022. Redbox Entertainment has home entertainment rights. An exact release date has not been scheduled yet.
John Patton Ford directed “Emily the Criminal,” a tense story that follows a college graduate (Plaza) saddled with student debt and unable to find a job due to a minor criminal record. Desperate for income, she starts working as a “dummy shopper,” buying TV shows, cars and items that get increasingly riskier, with stolen credit cards supplied by a middleman. Additional cast members include Theo Rossi (“Army of the Dead”), Megalyn Echikunwoke (“Late Night”) and Gina Gershon (“Blockers”).
The movie debuted to overwhelmingly positive reception at Sundance, with many film critics praising Plaza’s lead performance. In Variety’s review,...
- 2/2/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment have prevailed in a bidding war surrounding the Sundance thriller Emily the Criminal, starring and produced by Aubrey Plaza, claiming North American rights. They’ve slated the film for an exclusive theatrical release this year, with Redbox joining the partnership for home entertainment distribution.
John Patton Ford’s feature directorial debut follows Emily (Plaza), who is saddled with student debt and locked out of the job market due to a minor criminal record. Desperate for income, she takes a shady gig as a “dummy shopper,” buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a handsome and charismatic middleman named Youcef (Theo Rossi). Faced with a series of dead-end job interviews, Emily soon finds herself seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills of black-market capitalism, and increasingly interested in her mentor Youcef. Together, they hatch a plan to bring...
John Patton Ford’s feature directorial debut follows Emily (Plaza), who is saddled with student debt and locked out of the job market due to a minor criminal record. Desperate for income, she takes a shady gig as a “dummy shopper,” buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a handsome and charismatic middleman named Youcef (Theo Rossi). Faced with a series of dead-end job interviews, Emily soon finds herself seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills of black-market capitalism, and increasingly interested in her mentor Youcef. Together, they hatch a plan to bring...
- 2/2/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Deadline has learned that Emmy-winning The Handmaid’s Tale actress Ann Dowd has joined the Amy Rice-directed political thriller The Independent, which Relativity Media and Rogue Pictures have also acquired North American rights on.
The movie stars Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim), Brian Cox (Succession), and John Cena (Suicide Squad) and is written by Evan Parter. The pic is currently shooting in New York and scheduled for a theatrical release in 2022.
Set during the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history, The Independent follows an idealistic young journalist (Turner-Smith) who teams up with her idol (Cox) to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands. Cena and Dowd play opposing Presidential candidates. Dowd, who was nominated for a Critic’s Choice Award this week for Mass, replaces Kathy Bates who departed the production due to scheduling conflicts.
Said Lex Miron,...
The movie stars Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim), Brian Cox (Succession), and John Cena (Suicide Squad) and is written by Evan Parter. The pic is currently shooting in New York and scheduled for a theatrical release in 2022.
Set during the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history, The Independent follows an idealistic young journalist (Turner-Smith) who teams up with her idol (Cox) to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands. Cena and Dowd play opposing Presidential candidates. Dowd, who was nominated for a Critic’s Choice Award this week for Mass, replaces Kathy Bates who departed the production due to scheduling conflicts.
Said Lex Miron,...
- 12/15/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Redbox Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to thriller film Assailant.
Assailant follows British couple, Zoe and Jason, whose marriage is on the rocks as they sail to the Caribbean in hopes of saving their marriage. After a seemingly harmless bar fight between the husband and a mysterious drifter, the situation devolves into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The couple must fight together to save themselves from the Assailant.
Starring Poppy Delevingne (Kingsman: The Golden Circle) as Zoe, Chad Michael Collins (Extinct) as Jason, Casper Van Dien (All American) as Michael, and Jeff Fahey (Lost) as Henry, Assailant is written and directed by Tom Paton (400 Bullets).
The film will premiere in 2022 and is expected to have a limited theatrical run and be available day-and-date on demand.
Pic is produced by Msr Media’s Philippe Martinez and Highfield Grange Studios’ Alan Latham, with Lee Beasley and Karinne Behr from Msr Media,...
Assailant follows British couple, Zoe and Jason, whose marriage is on the rocks as they sail to the Caribbean in hopes of saving their marriage. After a seemingly harmless bar fight between the husband and a mysterious drifter, the situation devolves into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The couple must fight together to save themselves from the Assailant.
Starring Poppy Delevingne (Kingsman: The Golden Circle) as Zoe, Chad Michael Collins (Extinct) as Jason, Casper Van Dien (All American) as Michael, and Jeff Fahey (Lost) as Henry, Assailant is written and directed by Tom Paton (400 Bullets).
The film will premiere in 2022 and is expected to have a limited theatrical run and be available day-and-date on demand.
Pic is produced by Msr Media’s Philippe Martinez and Highfield Grange Studios’ Alan Latham, with Lee Beasley and Karinne Behr from Msr Media,...
- 11/19/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Redbox Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to under-the-radar action-thriller Vendetta, which is starring Bruce Willis (Die Hard), Clive Standen (Taken), Thomas Jane (The Last Son), Theo Rossi (Army of the Dead), and Mike Tyson (The Hangover).
Written and directed by Jared Cohn (The Horde), the recently-wrapped film is due to premiere in 2022 and is expected to have a limited theatrical run and be available day-and-date on demand. Today we can also reveal first look images from the movie.
In Vendetta, when his daughter is murdered, William Duncan (Standen) takes the law into his own hands, setting out on a quest for retribution. After killing the street thug responsible for her death, he finds himself in the middle of a war with the thug’s brother (Rossi), father (Willis), and their gang, who are equally hell-bent on getting even. What ensues is a tense back-and-forth game of vengeance.
Written and directed by Jared Cohn (The Horde), the recently-wrapped film is due to premiere in 2022 and is expected to have a limited theatrical run and be available day-and-date on demand. Today we can also reveal first look images from the movie.
In Vendetta, when his daughter is murdered, William Duncan (Standen) takes the law into his own hands, setting out on a quest for retribution. After killing the street thug responsible for her death, he finds himself in the middle of a war with the thug’s brother (Rossi), father (Willis), and their gang, who are equally hell-bent on getting even. What ensues is a tense back-and-forth game of vengeance.
- 9/17/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Power Book III: Raising Kanan star Omar Epps and Stumptown‘s Michael Ealy are teaming for the Lionsgate and Command Films thriller The Devil You Know, Deadline has learned.
Written and directed by Charles Murray, The Devil You Know follows Marcus Cowans (Omar Epps), who after a lifetime of trouble, finally has the chance to turn things around with the love and support of his family. But when Marcus discovers that one of his three brothers (Will Catlett) might be involved in a home invasion, he finds himself not only at odds with his brothers, but also in the crosshairs of a cop (Michael Ealy) who is deeply involved with his last case before he retires. As Marcus tries to do right by his family, he finds himself spiraling back into the dark place his family helped him overcome.
Also starring in the pic are Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway,...
Written and directed by Charles Murray, The Devil You Know follows Marcus Cowans (Omar Epps), who after a lifetime of trouble, finally has the chance to turn things around with the love and support of his family. But when Marcus discovers that one of his three brothers (Will Catlett) might be involved in a home invasion, he finds himself not only at odds with his brothers, but also in the crosshairs of a cop (Michael Ealy) who is deeply involved with his last case before he retires. As Marcus tries to do right by his family, he finds himself spiraling back into the dark place his family helped him overcome.
Also starring in the pic are Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway,...
- 9/8/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Redbox Entertainment has picked up North American distribution rights to Muti, the action-thriller starring Oscar winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) and Yellowstone star Cole Hauser.
As we first revealed, Muti heralds from writer-director George Gallo (Bad Boys) and producers Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment (Waiting For The Barbarians). Above is a first look image of the production.
The film follows Detective Boyd (Hauser), who, unable to process the death of his daughter, embarks on the hunt for a serial killer who murders according to a brutal tribal ritual: Muti. The only person who can help Boyd is Professor Mackles (Freeman), an anthropologist who hides an unspeakable secret. The line between sanity and madness thins as Boyd goes deeper into the killer’s world.
Supporting cast includes Peter Stormare (Fargo) and former NFL player Vernon Davis.
Principal photography recently wrapped in Mississippi and will continue in Italy. The screenplay is written by Bob Bowersox,...
As we first revealed, Muti heralds from writer-director George Gallo (Bad Boys) and producers Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment (Waiting For The Barbarians). Above is a first look image of the production.
The film follows Detective Boyd (Hauser), who, unable to process the death of his daughter, embarks on the hunt for a serial killer who murders according to a brutal tribal ritual: Muti. The only person who can help Boyd is Professor Mackles (Freeman), an anthropologist who hides an unspeakable secret. The line between sanity and madness thins as Boyd goes deeper into the killer’s world.
Supporting cast includes Peter Stormare (Fargo) and former NFL player Vernon Davis.
Principal photography recently wrapped in Mississippi and will continue in Italy. The screenplay is written by Bob Bowersox,...
- 9/8/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Charles Murray, a writer and producer whose wide-ranging credits include Sons of Anarchy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Luke Cage, has set a slate deal with Redbox Entertainment spanning six films over three years.
The pact centers on Command Films, a new production company founded by Murray and Marc Danon, a veteran film exec who also has headed original content at Redbox since 2019. The pair’s collaboration predates the arrival of Danon at Redbox. He had previous exec stints at Broad Green Pictures, Lionsgate and Netflix.
Command’s mandate is to create content amplifying Black voices and experiences within commercial genres through the Redbox affiliation.
The deal marks Redbox’s latest move in the original film realm as it continues to expand beyond its well-established network of kiosks. In September 2020, Redbox set a long-term deal with established producer Basil Iwanyk’s Thunder Road for the formation of Asbury Park Pictures.
The pact centers on Command Films, a new production company founded by Murray and Marc Danon, a veteran film exec who also has headed original content at Redbox since 2019. The pair’s collaboration predates the arrival of Danon at Redbox. He had previous exec stints at Broad Green Pictures, Lionsgate and Netflix.
Command’s mandate is to create content amplifying Black voices and experiences within commercial genres through the Redbox affiliation.
The deal marks Redbox’s latest move in the original film realm as it continues to expand beyond its well-established network of kiosks. In September 2020, Redbox set a long-term deal with established producer Basil Iwanyk’s Thunder Road for the formation of Asbury Park Pictures.
- 7/28/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Redbox Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights to She Ball, a new film written, produced, and directed by Nick Cannon. The film will be simultaneously in theaters (20 total) and widely available On Demand including Redbox on August 6, 2021.
The film follows the love of the game through the struggles of Avery Watts, who enlists the baddest women’s streetball league in the city to help him save the embattled Inglewood Community Center, which he manages, all while trying to raise his seven year old daughter.
Redbox has engaged Vertical Entertainment as its distribution partner for the feature. The deal was negotiated by Marc Danon, Head of Original Content for Redbox Entertainment.
The film follows the love of the game through the struggles of Avery Watts, who enlists the baddest women’s streetball league in the city to help him save the embattled Inglewood Community Center, which he manages, all while trying to raise his seven year old daughter.
Redbox has engaged Vertical Entertainment as its distribution partner for the feature. The deal was negotiated by Marc Danon, Head of Original Content for Redbox Entertainment.
- 7/7/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Redbox recently acquired North American rights to western.
Vmi Worldwide has closed key territory sales led by France, Italy and Australia on western The Last Son starring Sam Worthington, Colson Baker, Thomas Jane, and Heather Graham as Cannes market talks continue.
Rights have gone in France (Ace Entertainment), Italy (Blue Swan), German-speaking Europe (Constantin), Australia/New Zealand (Defiant Screen Entertainment), Middle East (Phoenicia Pictures International), and Africa, Benelux and Turkey (Spi International).
The Last Son shot in Montana last year and is set in Sierra Nevada in the late 19th century as cursed outlaw Isaac LeMay (Worthington) tracks down his...
Vmi Worldwide has closed key territory sales led by France, Italy and Australia on western The Last Son starring Sam Worthington, Colson Baker, Thomas Jane, and Heather Graham as Cannes market talks continue.
Rights have gone in France (Ace Entertainment), Italy (Blue Swan), German-speaking Europe (Constantin), Australia/New Zealand (Defiant Screen Entertainment), Middle East (Phoenicia Pictures International), and Africa, Benelux and Turkey (Spi International).
The Last Son shot in Montana last year and is set in Sierra Nevada in the late 19th century as cursed outlaw Isaac LeMay (Worthington) tracks down his...
- 6/23/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Redbox Entertainment has acquired North American rights to The Last Son, the Western action pic starring Sam Worthington and Colson Baker, aka Machine Gun Kelly. The pic, directed by Tim Sutton (Donnybrook) from the Black List script by Greg Johnson, will get a release later this year day-and-date in theaters and on-demand.
The Last Son, which shot in Montana late last year and is now in postproduction, is set in the Sierra Nevada in the late 19th century. Isaac LeMay (Worthington) is a murderous outlaw cursed by a terrible prophecy, hunting down his offspring to prevent his own murder before targeting his son Cal (Baker). With bounty hunters and the enigmatic U.S. officer Solomon (Jane) on their tail, all are set on a collision course. Heather Graham also stars.
The deal was negotiated by Redbox Head of Original Content Marc Danon and Jd Beaufils and CEO Andre Relis of Vmi Worldwide.
The Last Son, which shot in Montana late last year and is now in postproduction, is set in the Sierra Nevada in the late 19th century. Isaac LeMay (Worthington) is a murderous outlaw cursed by a terrible prophecy, hunting down his offspring to prevent his own murder before targeting his son Cal (Baker). With bounty hunters and the enigmatic U.S. officer Solomon (Jane) on their tail, all are set on a collision course. Heather Graham also stars.
The deal was negotiated by Redbox Head of Original Content Marc Danon and Jd Beaufils and CEO Andre Relis of Vmi Worldwide.
- 6/21/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment have reteamed to acquire North American rights to Michael Polish’s American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally, the historical drama starring Al Pacino and Meadow Williams. It tells the story of Mildred Gillars, the American woman who who was charged with treason for broadcasting Nazi propaganda to U.S. troops during World War II. The film will now get a day-and-date theatrical and digital release May 28.
Williams stars as Gillars and Pacino plays Gillars’ lawyer James Laughlin in the drama based on William and Vance Owen’s book Axis Sally Confidential, which was adapted by Vance Owen, Darryl Hicks and Polish. The focus is on Gillars’ and Laughlin’s efforts to redeem her reputation in the post-war trial after Gillars, who became known as “Axis Sally,” was captured in Berlin, exposing the dark underbelly of the Third Reich’s hate-filled propaganda machine.
Swen Temmell,...
Williams stars as Gillars and Pacino plays Gillars’ lawyer James Laughlin in the drama based on William and Vance Owen’s book Axis Sally Confidential, which was adapted by Vance Owen, Darryl Hicks and Polish. The focus is on Gillars’ and Laughlin’s efforts to redeem her reputation in the post-war trial after Gillars, who became known as “Axis Sally,” was captured in Berlin, exposing the dark underbelly of the Third Reich’s hate-filled propaganda machine.
Swen Temmell,...
- 4/22/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Seventh Day,” a horror film with “Memento” star Guy Pearce, has sold U.S. rights to Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment.
The movie has been scheduled to release theatrically and on demand on March 26.
“‘The Seventh Day’ is a remarkably horrific film that combines powerhouse veteran talent with a true genre visionary in filmmaker Justin P. Lange,” said Vertical Entertainment co-president Rich Goldberg. “We’re excited to partner with Redbox to bring this frightening film to U.S. audiences next month.”
“The Seventh Day,” also starring Vadhir Derbez and Stephen Lang, follows a renowned exorcist team who partners with a rookie priest for his first day of training. Yet as they plunge deeper into hell on earth, the lines between good and evil blur and their own demons emerge. The film was written and directed by Justin P. Lange.
Dallas Sonnier and Amanda Presmyk served as producers alongside Chelsea Davenport and Kimberly Hwang.
The movie has been scheduled to release theatrically and on demand on March 26.
“‘The Seventh Day’ is a remarkably horrific film that combines powerhouse veteran talent with a true genre visionary in filmmaker Justin P. Lange,” said Vertical Entertainment co-president Rich Goldberg. “We’re excited to partner with Redbox to bring this frightening film to U.S. audiences next month.”
“The Seventh Day,” also starring Vadhir Derbez and Stephen Lang, follows a renowned exorcist team who partners with a rookie priest for his first day of training. Yet as they plunge deeper into hell on earth, the lines between good and evil blur and their own demons emerge. The film was written and directed by Justin P. Lange.
Dallas Sonnier and Amanda Presmyk served as producers alongside Chelsea Davenport and Kimberly Hwang.
- 2/24/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment have acquired North American rights to action-thriller Sas: Red Notice from Parabolic Pictures’ Laurence Malkin and former special-forces operator Andy McNab.
The film is based on McNab’s bestselling novel and stars Sam Heughan (Outlander), Ruby Rose (Batwoman), Andy Serkis (Black Panther), Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and the Wasp), Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy), Noel Clarke (Bulletproof) and Tom Wilkinson (Michael Clayton).
The film follows Tom Buckingham, a suspended special forces operator, who is taking Dr. Sophie Hart from London to Paris to propose. When their train is deep inside the Channel Tunnel, heavily armed mercenaries, led by Grace Lewis, seize control of it and hold everyone hostage. Grace threatens to blow up the Channel Tunnel and declare economic war on a government that has its fair share of secrets to keep. Unarmed and cut off from his counter terror team, Buckingham is the only...
The film is based on McNab’s bestselling novel and stars Sam Heughan (Outlander), Ruby Rose (Batwoman), Andy Serkis (Black Panther), Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and the Wasp), Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy), Noel Clarke (Bulletproof) and Tom Wilkinson (Michael Clayton).
The film follows Tom Buckingham, a suspended special forces operator, who is taking Dr. Sophie Hart from London to Paris to propose. When their train is deep inside the Channel Tunnel, heavily armed mercenaries, led by Grace Lewis, seize control of it and hold everyone hostage. Grace threatens to blow up the Channel Tunnel and declare economic war on a government that has its fair share of secrets to keep. Unarmed and cut off from his counter terror team, Buckingham is the only...
- 2/17/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Partners plans summer 2021 theatrical release.
Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment have teamed up to acquire North American rights to TIFF Midnight Madness selection Shadow In The Cloud.
Chloe Grace Moretz stars as a secretive woman on board a Second World War bomber beset by Japanese fighter pilots and a sinister presence.
New Zealand filmmaker Roseanne Liang wrote and directed the Automatik, Four Knights Film, and Rhea Films production, and Nick Robinson also stars.
Tom Hern, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Kelly McCormick, and Fred Berger served as producers, while executive producers are Terry Dougas, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Jean Luc DeFanti, and Sandra Yee Ling.
Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment have teamed up to acquire North American rights to TIFF Midnight Madness selection Shadow In The Cloud.
Chloe Grace Moretz stars as a secretive woman on board a Second World War bomber beset by Japanese fighter pilots and a sinister presence.
New Zealand filmmaker Roseanne Liang wrote and directed the Automatik, Four Knights Film, and Rhea Films production, and Nick Robinson also stars.
Tom Hern, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Kelly McCormick, and Fred Berger served as producers, while executive producers are Terry Dougas, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Jean Luc DeFanti, and Sandra Yee Ling.
- 9/18/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment have acquired the North American rights to Chloe Grace Moretz’s “Shadow in the Cloud.”
The two distributors plan to release the WW2 action thriller, directed by Roseanne Liang, next summer. The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.
Written and directed by Liang, the film follows a female WW2 pilot (Moretz) who is traveling with top secret documents. On a flight, she encounters something sinister. Nick Robinson also stars.
“‘Shadow in the Cloud’ is a captivating film with mesmerizing visual effects. Roseanne Liang’s distinct vision and Chloë Grace Moretz’s knock out performance are guaranteed to bring audiences to the edge of their seats,” Peter Jarowey, CEO of Vertical Entertainment and Galen Smith, CEO of Redbox, said in a joint statement. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with the amazing female-led filmmaking team and Endeavor Content to bring this...
The two distributors plan to release the WW2 action thriller, directed by Roseanne Liang, next summer. The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.
Written and directed by Liang, the film follows a female WW2 pilot (Moretz) who is traveling with top secret documents. On a flight, she encounters something sinister. Nick Robinson also stars.
“‘Shadow in the Cloud’ is a captivating film with mesmerizing visual effects. Roseanne Liang’s distinct vision and Chloë Grace Moretz’s knock out performance are guaranteed to bring audiences to the edge of their seats,” Peter Jarowey, CEO of Vertical Entertainment and Galen Smith, CEO of Redbox, said in a joint statement. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with the amazing female-led filmmaking team and Endeavor Content to bring this...
- 9/17/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment have just closed a deal to acquire North American distribution rights to Shadow in the Cloud, the raucous Midnight Madness Toronto Film Festival title that might hold the distinction of being the first drive-in theater movie acquisition ever. Deadline hears the deal was near $5 million, and the plan is to release multiplatform including theatrical next summer.
Pic stars Chloë Grace Moretz and Nick Robinson, and it was written and directed by New Zealand filmmaker Roseanne Liang. Moretz plays a badass female World War II pilot who joins an unsuspecting crew on a bomber. She’s carrying top secret cache on a B-17 Flying Fortress. The crew’s sexist taunts and surprise encounters with enemy fighter planes become the least of her worries as she goes up against an evil presence on board the flight that is tearing the plane apart bolt by bolt.
Pic...
Pic stars Chloë Grace Moretz and Nick Robinson, and it was written and directed by New Zealand filmmaker Roseanne Liang. Moretz plays a badass female World War II pilot who joins an unsuspecting crew on a bomber. She’s carrying top secret cache on a B-17 Flying Fortress. The crew’s sexist taunts and surprise encounters with enemy fighter planes become the least of her worries as she goes up against an evil presence on board the flight that is tearing the plane apart bolt by bolt.
Pic...
- 9/17/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: John Wick producer Basil Iwanyk’s Thunder Road Films has teamed with Redbox Entertainment to form Asbury Park Pictures, a production label created to leverage the global appetite for moderately-budgeted high-concept action and thriller films.
The venture will produce a dozen films over three years with budgets in the $10 million-$12 million range. The films will be distributed domestically through Redbox’s vast system of DVD rental kiosks and on-demand streaming service, the first original content generated specifically for the ancillary distributor that has a subscriber base around 45 million in the U.S.
The venture allows for films with breakout potential to be set up with a theatrical distributor, and foreign sales firm Rocket Science will handle international distribution rights for the label, as well as arrange output partners in select territories.
The focus will be on filmmaker-driven films with commercial, high-concept action and thriller concepts. To keep costs reasonable,...
The venture will produce a dozen films over three years with budgets in the $10 million-$12 million range. The films will be distributed domestically through Redbox’s vast system of DVD rental kiosks and on-demand streaming service, the first original content generated specifically for the ancillary distributor that has a subscriber base around 45 million in the U.S.
The venture allows for films with breakout potential to be set up with a theatrical distributor, and foreign sales firm Rocket Science will handle international distribution rights for the label, as well as arrange output partners in select territories.
The focus will be on filmmaker-driven films with commercial, high-concept action and thriller concepts. To keep costs reasonable,...
- 9/8/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Alvarez has been named Broad Green president of production after coming in-house last year under an exclusive pact.
Alvarez will continue to work on the films he has in active development at Broad Green and besides his core duties will assume daily management of the development and production team.
Chief creative officer Daniel Hammond previously carried out that role and will expand his overall management role at the company
President of physical production Victor Moyers will focus on executing on the slate, while chief creative officer and Marc Danon will continue as president of acquisitions and co-productions.
Broad Green and Alvarez have announced two projects together since the in-house deal: comedy Ain’t No Half Steppin, which is set to begin shooting in June, and The Fight Before Christmas, a comedic holiday pitch from Daddy’s Home writer Brian Burns.
Alvarez’ career credits include Straight Outta Compton as well as the Friday, Barbershop, Are We...
Alvarez will continue to work on the films he has in active development at Broad Green and besides his core duties will assume daily management of the development and production team.
Chief creative officer Daniel Hammond previously carried out that role and will expand his overall management role at the company
President of physical production Victor Moyers will focus on executing on the slate, while chief creative officer and Marc Danon will continue as president of acquisitions and co-productions.
Broad Green and Alvarez have announced two projects together since the in-house deal: comedy Ain’t No Half Steppin, which is set to begin shooting in June, and The Fight Before Christmas, a comedic holiday pitch from Daddy’s Home writer Brian Burns.
Alvarez’ career credits include Straight Outta Compton as well as the Friday, Barbershop, Are We...
- 5/6/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Marc Danon is leaving Lionsgate Entertainment to become president of acquisitions and co-productions at the upstart indie distributor Broad Green Pictures, the company announced Thursday. Danon will lead Broad Green Pictures’ acquisitions team, focusing on the procurement of films for wide commercial release and prestige platform pre-buy opportunities. He will also organize the studio’s festival acquisition strategy. “Marc has an incredible history of acquiring standout films and building successful partnerships,” said Gabriel Hammond, CEO of Broad Green Pictures, and Daniel Hammond, the studio’s Chief Creative Officer in a statement. “More importantly, he’s an incredible person and we...
- 7/9/2015
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Broad Green Pictures has hired Marc Danon as President, acquisitions and co-productions. He moves over from Lionsgate Entertainment where he was Senior VP, acquisitions and business development. He will now be responsible for overseeing Broad Green Pictures' acquisitions team, bringing in both wide commercial release as well as prestige platform pre-buys. He will also organize the studio's festival acquisition strategy and the preparation for such festivals. Broad Green's…...
- 7/9/2015
- Deadline
The distributor has swooped on North American rights to The Angriest Man In Brooklyn. Cargo Entertainment handles international sales. Separately, Film Movement has taken For A Woman.
Phil Alden Robinson’s feature stars Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, Melissa Leo, Peter Dinklage and Hamish Linklater.
Landscape Entertainment’s Bob Cooper and Tyler Mitchell produced with Daniel J Walker of Force Majeure.
Mica Entertainment and Vedette Finance funded the film, which shot on location in Brooklyn last autumn and centres on a man who attempts to right all the wrongs in his life after being informed he has 90 minutes left to live.
“This is a wonderful film that will be a great day and date theatrical/VOD specialty release for us,” said Marc Danon, Lionsgate vice-president of acquisitions and business development. “Robin Williams and Mila Kunis highlight an immensely talented cast and we look forward to working with Bob and Tyler on this feature.”
Lionsgate brokered...
Phil Alden Robinson’s feature stars Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, Melissa Leo, Peter Dinklage and Hamish Linklater.
Landscape Entertainment’s Bob Cooper and Tyler Mitchell produced with Daniel J Walker of Force Majeure.
Mica Entertainment and Vedette Finance funded the film, which shot on location in Brooklyn last autumn and centres on a man who attempts to right all the wrongs in his life after being informed he has 90 minutes left to live.
“This is a wonderful film that will be a great day and date theatrical/VOD specialty release for us,” said Marc Danon, Lionsgate vice-president of acquisitions and business development. “Robin Williams and Mila Kunis highlight an immensely talented cast and we look forward to working with Bob and Tyler on this feature.”
Lionsgate brokered...
- 11/12/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
In a last-minute burst of activity as the Toronto International Film Festival is winding to a close, Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions once again joined forced to pick up the Will Ferrell drama "Everything Must Go," written and directed by Dan Rush; IFC Films made its third buy of a festival film by scooping up "Peep World," Barry Blaustein's tale of a dysfunctional family gathering; and Oscilloscope Laboratories opted for Kelly Reichardt's Western drama "Meek's Cutoff," starring Michelle Williams and Bruce Greenwood.
Lionsgate and Roadside, which earlier in the week stepped up to buy Robert Redford’s "The Conspirator," paid more than $3 million for U.S. rights to "Everything," a change of pace for Farrell, who plays a man whose life is falling apart in an adaptation of the story "Why Don't You Dance?" by Raymond Carver. It was produced by Temple Hills' Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey.
Roadside...
Lionsgate and Roadside, which earlier in the week stepped up to buy Robert Redford’s "The Conspirator," paid more than $3 million for U.S. rights to "Everything," a change of pace for Farrell, who plays a man whose life is falling apart in an adaptation of the story "Why Don't You Dance?" by Raymond Carver. It was produced by Temple Hills' Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey.
Roadside...
- 9/18/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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