Luv and It’s A Disaster producer Datari Turner has scored a first-look deal with Codeblack Films, Lionsgate’s specialty arm geared toward black audiences. The agreement gives Codeblack all North America rights to Turner’s slate of microbudget films via his Datari Turner Productions shingle.
Since founding the company in 2010, Turner has produced Sundance pics Another Happy Day, Salvation Boulevard, and Luv, as well as the James Franco starrer About Cherry. In that short time he’s also produced indie releases It’s A Disaster starring Julia Stiles, Kilimanjaro starring Brian Geraghty, crime drama Kid Cannabis, Video Girl starring Meagan Good, and ensemble comedy Dysfunctional Friends. “Datari has quickly established himself as a prolific producer with a keen ability to make powerful films that connect with moviegoers,” said Codeblack Films president Jeff Clanagan, who founded the label in 2012. “The Codeblack family is proud to work with him as part...
Since founding the company in 2010, Turner has produced Sundance pics Another Happy Day, Salvation Boulevard, and Luv, as well as the James Franco starrer About Cherry. In that short time he’s also produced indie releases It’s A Disaster starring Julia Stiles, Kilimanjaro starring Brian Geraghty, crime drama Kid Cannabis, Video Girl starring Meagan Good, and ensemble comedy Dysfunctional Friends. “Datari has quickly established himself as a prolific producer with a keen ability to make powerful films that connect with moviegoers,” said Codeblack Films president Jeff Clanagan, who founded the label in 2012. “The Codeblack family is proud to work with him as part...
- 9/17/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Producer’s credits include Tyler Perry’s Temptation, Madea’s Witness Protection and Shaft.
Codeblack Films, a Lionsgate company, has hired Paul Hall [pictured] as head of development and production.
Hall will work closely with Codeblack Films’ president Jeff Clanagan and general manager Quincy Newell to expedite the development of key properties for production and theatrical release.
The film and television producer’s credits include Tyler Perry’s Temptation, Madea’s Witness Protection and Shaft, and he has recently wrapped production on Addicted, based on Zane’s book, for Lionsgate.
Clanagan commented: “Paul has a superb track record as a creative force in our industry, and his addition to our team broadens Codeblack’s influence, expands our capabilities and advances our mission to serve the African-American market with a diverse range of branded quality content.”
“I was attracted to Codeblack by their unique understanding of the evolving African-American market and their commitment to serve this market with films...
Codeblack Films, a Lionsgate company, has hired Paul Hall [pictured] as head of development and production.
Hall will work closely with Codeblack Films’ president Jeff Clanagan and general manager Quincy Newell to expedite the development of key properties for production and theatrical release.
The film and television producer’s credits include Tyler Perry’s Temptation, Madea’s Witness Protection and Shaft, and he has recently wrapped production on Addicted, based on Zane’s book, for Lionsgate.
Clanagan commented: “Paul has a superb track record as a creative force in our industry, and his addition to our team broadens Codeblack’s influence, expands our capabilities and advances our mission to serve the African-American market with a diverse range of branded quality content.”
“I was attracted to Codeblack by their unique understanding of the evolving African-American market and their commitment to serve this market with films...
- 6/26/2013
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
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