Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has picked up global distribution rights to Jordan Downey’s medieval horror movie The Head ahead of the American Film Market next week.
The Head follows the lonely, twisted trek of a bounty hunter who seeks vengeance on the monster that slayed his only daughter. The movie has played the Sitges Film Festival in Spain and won Best Overall Feature Film and Best Cinematography awards at the Nightmares Film Festival last weekend. Downey, in addition to directing, co-wrote with Kevin Stewart (Unfriended: Dark Web) who also served as Dp. Downey and Stewart are producers along with Ricky Fosheim and Erin Moody as associate producer.
“The first time we watched The Head we immediately knew it was a special, unique project that would resonate with horror fans,” said Josh Spector, VP of Acquisitions and Distribution at Vertical Entertainment. “We are excited to be working with groundbreaking filmmakers like...
The Head follows the lonely, twisted trek of a bounty hunter who seeks vengeance on the monster that slayed his only daughter. The movie has played the Sitges Film Festival in Spain and won Best Overall Feature Film and Best Cinematography awards at the Nightmares Film Festival last weekend. Downey, in addition to directing, co-wrote with Kevin Stewart (Unfriended: Dark Web) who also served as Dp. Downey and Stewart are producers along with Ricky Fosheim and Erin Moody as associate producer.
“The first time we watched The Head we immediately knew it was a special, unique project that would resonate with horror fans,” said Josh Spector, VP of Acquisitions and Distribution at Vertical Entertainment. “We are excited to be working with groundbreaking filmmakers like...
- 10/25/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s roundup, Hulu and HBO announced the premiere dates for “Castle Rock” and “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind.”
Acquisitions
Up TV has licensed cable rights from Disney/ABC to all eight seasons of the family sitcom “Home Improvement.” The series, starring Tim Allen, will air on Up Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Et and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Et, effective May 14.
Behind The Scenes
Viceland has begun production on the new series “The Hunt for the Trump Tapes with Tom Arnold,” a documentary show that aims to explore more potentially-implicating footage of President Donald Trump in the wake of the Access Hollywood tapes, in which Trump made controversial comments about women. Arnold will host the show, inviting viewers on his journey to uncover more video material from Trump’s earlier life, including “Apprentice” outtakes and “Miss Universe” footage.
Casting
ABC...
Acquisitions
Up TV has licensed cable rights from Disney/ABC to all eight seasons of the family sitcom “Home Improvement.” The series, starring Tim Allen, will air on Up Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Et and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Et, effective May 14.
Behind The Scenes
Viceland has begun production on the new series “The Hunt for the Trump Tapes with Tom Arnold,” a documentary show that aims to explore more potentially-implicating footage of President Donald Trump in the wake of the Access Hollywood tapes, in which Trump made controversial comments about women. Arnold will host the show, inviting viewers on his journey to uncover more video material from Trump’s earlier life, including “Apprentice” outtakes and “Miss Universe” footage.
Casting
ABC...
- 5/2/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
Freeform has tapped former Fox communications executive Erin Moody as vice-president, communications. In her new role, Moody will work closely with Tom Ascheim, president, Freeform, and be responsible for all strategic corporate communication efforts, consumer press campaigns, awards outreach and talent relations for the business unit. She’ll report to Kevin Brockman, Evp Global Communications, Disney|ABC Television. Moody replaces Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul who recently moved to Netflix.
“What impresses me most about Erin is her passion for communications, her infectious positive outlook and integrity, and the breadth of her experience,” said Brockman. “She approaches our craft with a unique point-of-view that is sure to complement and propel the team’s already stellar efforts.”
“In addition to Erin’s abundant talent and experience, what makes her a great addition to Freeform is that she is already a fan of our shows and network,” said Ascheim. “Her boundless enthusiasm and innate dynamism will...
“What impresses me most about Erin is her passion for communications, her infectious positive outlook and integrity, and the breadth of her experience,” said Brockman. “She approaches our craft with a unique point-of-view that is sure to complement and propel the team’s already stellar efforts.”
“In addition to Erin’s abundant talent and experience, what makes her a great addition to Freeform is that she is already a fan of our shows and network,” said Ascheim. “Her boundless enthusiasm and innate dynamism will...
- 5/2/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform has a new head of PR.
Former 20th Century Fox Television executive director Erin Moody has been tapped to serve as vp communications at the younger-skewing, Disney-owned cable network.
Reporting to Disney/ABC Television exec vp global communications Kevin Brockman, Moody will work with Freeform president Tom Ascheim and oversee strategic communication efforts, consumer press campaigns, awards outreach and talent relations.
“What impresses me most about Erin is her passion for communications, her infectious positive outlook and integrity and the breadth of her experience,” said Brockman. “She approaches our craft with a unique point-of-view that is sure ...
Former 20th Century Fox Television executive director Erin Moody has been tapped to serve as vp communications at the younger-skewing, Disney-owned cable network.
Reporting to Disney/ABC Television exec vp global communications Kevin Brockman, Moody will work with Freeform president Tom Ascheim and oversee strategic communication efforts, consumer press campaigns, awards outreach and talent relations.
“What impresses me most about Erin is her passion for communications, her infectious positive outlook and integrity and the breadth of her experience,” said Brockman. “She approaches our craft with a unique point-of-view that is sure ...
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