Police have identified a third victim who died following a stampede at GloRilla’s Rochester, New York concert, according to new reports.
False fears of a shooting at the rapper’s upstate New York concert sent a crowd surging towards the exits in a stampede that killed two people and left at least eight others injured, police said.
The casualties at Sunday (5 March) night’s concert featuring GloRilla and Finesse2tymes were caused by people being trampled, Police Chief David M Smith said at a news briefing on Monday (6 March).
“We do not have any evidence of gunshots being fired or of anyone being shot or stabbed at the scene,” Smith said.
As the concert at Rochester’s Main Street Armory ended just after 11pm Est, people exiting the venue began to surge dangerously. Police made their way inside and found three women with critical injuries, Smith said.
Rhondesia Belton of Rochester,...
False fears of a shooting at the rapper’s upstate New York concert sent a crowd surging towards the exits in a stampede that killed two people and left at least eight others injured, police said.
The casualties at Sunday (5 March) night’s concert featuring GloRilla and Finesse2tymes were caused by people being trampled, Police Chief David M Smith said at a news briefing on Monday (6 March).
“We do not have any evidence of gunshots being fired or of anyone being shot or stabbed at the scene,” Smith said.
As the concert at Rochester’s Main Street Armory ended just after 11pm Est, people exiting the venue began to surge dangerously. Police made their way inside and found three women with critical injuries, Smith said.
Rhondesia Belton of Rochester,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
The police chief in Rochester, New York, has revoked the entertainment license of the venue where two people were killed during a crowd surge at a GloRilla concert Sunday.
The Rochester Police Department’s Licensing Unit was scheduled to meet with the owner of the Main Street Armory Wednesday in the aftermath of the incident, where false reports of gunfire resulted in a stampede within the venue already known locally as a “death trap.”
However, when the venue’s owner didn’t show up for the meeting, Rochester police immediately...
The Rochester Police Department’s Licensing Unit was scheduled to meet with the owner of the Main Street Armory Wednesday in the aftermath of the incident, where false reports of gunfire resulted in a stampede within the venue already known locally as a “death trap.”
However, when the venue’s owner didn’t show up for the meeting, Rochester police immediately...
- 3/9/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Police have identified a third victim who died following a stampede at GloRilla’s Rochester, New York concert, according to new reports.
False fears of a shooting at the rapper’s upstate New York concert sent a crowd surging towards the exits in a stampede that killed two people and left at least eight others injured, police said.
The casualties at Sunday (5 March) night’s concert featuring GloRilla and Finesse2tymes were caused by people being trampled, Police Chief David M Smith said at a news briefing on Monday (6 March).
“We do not have any evidence of gunshots being fired or of anyone being shot or stabbed at the scene,” Smith said.
As the concert at Rochester’s Main Street Armory ended just after 11pm Est, people exiting the venue began to surge dangerously. Police made their way inside and found three women with critical injuries, Smith said.
Rhondesia Belton of Rochester,...
False fears of a shooting at the rapper’s upstate New York concert sent a crowd surging towards the exits in a stampede that killed two people and left at least eight others injured, police said.
The casualties at Sunday (5 March) night’s concert featuring GloRilla and Finesse2tymes were caused by people being trampled, Police Chief David M Smith said at a news briefing on Monday (6 March).
“We do not have any evidence of gunshots being fired or of anyone being shot or stabbed at the scene,” Smith said.
As the concert at Rochester’s Main Street Armory ended just after 11pm Est, people exiting the venue began to surge dangerously. Police made their way inside and found three women with critical injuries, Smith said.
Rhondesia Belton of Rochester,...
- 3/7/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Two women are dead and several others are injured after being trampled Sunday night following GloRilla’s concert at the Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York.
According to multiple reports, police Monday afternoon identified one woman killed by the stampede of concert-goers as Rhondesia Belton, 33, of Buffalo. The second woman who died was said to have been 35.
Just after 11:00 p.m. Sunday, concert-goers were leaving the venue following the show, which featured musicians GloRilla and Finesse2Tymes, when, per Rochester Police Chief David Smith, the crowd started to surge and rush toward the exit. There were reports of individuals hearing what they believed to be gunshots inside the venue, “causing the crowd to panic,” he said.
Smith said there was no evidence that anyone fired a gun inside the venue, or that anyone at the venue was shot or stabbed. The injuries, Smith said, “were caused from being trampled.
According to multiple reports, police Monday afternoon identified one woman killed by the stampede of concert-goers as Rhondesia Belton, 33, of Buffalo. The second woman who died was said to have been 35.
Just after 11:00 p.m. Sunday, concert-goers were leaving the venue following the show, which featured musicians GloRilla and Finesse2Tymes, when, per Rochester Police Chief David Smith, the crowd started to surge and rush toward the exit. There were reports of individuals hearing what they believed to be gunshots inside the venue, “causing the crowd to panic,” he said.
Smith said there was no evidence that anyone fired a gun inside the venue, or that anyone at the venue was shot or stabbed. The injuries, Smith said, “were caused from being trampled.
- 3/7/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
On Sunday night, Memphis rapper GloRilla performed in front of a crowd of more than 4,000 people, who flocked to the Rochester, New York venue Main Street Armory for the show. Sharing a bill with rapper Finesse2Tyme, the fast-rising artist ran through a complete set, sending a satisfied audience on its way at the end of the night. But as attendees exited the venue, false reports of a shooting led to chaos. In the midst of the resulting stampede, eight people were injured and two women were killed. One of...
- 3/6/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Nick Jonas will not be The Blacksmith.
The actor-singer, who was attached to star in the new action-thriller from Taken director Pierre Morel, has exited the project after scheduling problems had delayed the start of shooting.
AGC Studios, which is financing and producing the film, pre-sold The Blacksmith worldwide at the virtual Cannes Film Market last year. A John Wick-style high-concept actioner, the film is based on the graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman. Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners) adapted the comic for the screen.
Jonas was set to play Wes Loomis, the eponymous “Blacksmith” — a go-to weapons expert for the ...
The actor-singer, who was attached to star in the new action-thriller from Taken director Pierre Morel, has exited the project after scheduling problems had delayed the start of shooting.
AGC Studios, which is financing and producing the film, pre-sold The Blacksmith worldwide at the virtual Cannes Film Market last year. A John Wick-style high-concept actioner, the film is based on the graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman. Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners) adapted the comic for the screen.
Jonas was set to play Wes Loomis, the eponymous “Blacksmith” — a go-to weapons expert for the ...
Nick Jonas will not be The Blacksmith.
The actor-singer, who was attached to star in the new action-thriller from Taken director Pierre Morel, has exited the project after scheduling problems had delayed the start of shooting.
AGC Studios, which is financing and producing the film, pre-sold The Blacksmith worldwide at the virtual Cannes Film Market last year. A John Wick-style high-concept actioner, the film is based on the graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman. Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners) adapted the comic for the screen.
Jonas was set to play Wes Loomis, the eponymous “Blacksmith” — a go-to weapons expert for the ...
The actor-singer, who was attached to star in the new action-thriller from Taken director Pierre Morel, has exited the project after scheduling problems had delayed the start of shooting.
AGC Studios, which is financing and producing the film, pre-sold The Blacksmith worldwide at the virtual Cannes Film Market last year. A John Wick-style high-concept actioner, the film is based on the graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman. Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners) adapted the comic for the screen.
Jonas was set to play Wes Loomis, the eponymous “Blacksmith” — a go-to weapons expert for the ...
Starring actor-singer-songwriter Nick Jonas and Laurence Fishburne, action thriller “The Blacksmith,” which is financed and produced by AGC Studios, has become the first major new U.S. title at this year’s Cannes to announce major territory deals across much of the world.
Sold by AGC Studios, big territory deals include Germany and Switzerland (Constantin Film), France (Metropolitan), the U.K (Entertainment Film), Latin America (CDC & Cvt), Russia (Paradise/Mgn), and South Korea & Vietnam (Joy’N’Content).
Further deals include Benelux (“The Searchers), Greece (Odeon), Middle East (Salim Raima), Eastern Europe (Prorom), Indonesia (Pt Prima), Taiwan (MovieCloud), Thailand (Sahamongkolfilm), Philippines (Pioneer), Israel (United King), Turkey (Bg Films), and India (Empire Networks).
“AGC Studios is already considering the virtual Cannes format a great success,” the company commented Thursday.
“The week and its build up have been characterized by very focused buyers, huge numbers of eyeballs on our virtual presentation with Pm,...
Sold by AGC Studios, big territory deals include Germany and Switzerland (Constantin Film), France (Metropolitan), the U.K (Entertainment Film), Latin America (CDC & Cvt), Russia (Paradise/Mgn), and South Korea & Vietnam (Joy’N’Content).
Further deals include Benelux (“The Searchers), Greece (Odeon), Middle East (Salim Raima), Eastern Europe (Prorom), Indonesia (Pt Prima), Taiwan (MovieCloud), Thailand (Sahamongkolfilm), Philippines (Pioneer), Israel (United King), Turkey (Bg Films), and India (Empire Networks).
“AGC Studios is already considering the virtual Cannes format a great success,” the company commented Thursday.
“The week and its build up have been characterized by very focused buyers, huge numbers of eyeballs on our virtual presentation with Pm,...
- 6/25/2020
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
AGC has closed a raft of Cannes virtual market deals on Nick Jonas-Laurence Fishburne action-thriller The Blacksmith.
Sizeable pre-sales have closed in Germany & Switzerland (Constantin), France (Metropolitan), UK (Entertainment Film), Latin America (CDC & Cvt), Russia (Paradise/Mgn) and South Korea & Vietnam (Joy’N’Content).
Pacts have also been sealed with Benelux (The Searchers), Greece (Odeon), Middle East (Salim Raima), Eastern Europe (Prorom), Indonesia (Pt Prima), Taiwan (MovieCloud), Thailand (Sahamongkolfilm), Phillipines (Pioneer), Israel (United King), Turkey (Bg Films) and India (Empire Networks).
AGC, which reps world rights, had a virtual presentation with CEO Stuart Ford and director Pierre Morel (Taken) as well as a video mash up showcasing Jonas and Fishburne.
Morel and Liam Neeson previously had big success with action franchise Taken. This time it will be Jonas with the very particular set of skills. The actor and singer will play Wes Loomis, a ‘Blacksmith’ – the intelligence community’s go-to weapons expert.
Sizeable pre-sales have closed in Germany & Switzerland (Constantin), France (Metropolitan), UK (Entertainment Film), Latin America (CDC & Cvt), Russia (Paradise/Mgn) and South Korea & Vietnam (Joy’N’Content).
Pacts have also been sealed with Benelux (The Searchers), Greece (Odeon), Middle East (Salim Raima), Eastern Europe (Prorom), Indonesia (Pt Prima), Taiwan (MovieCloud), Thailand (Sahamongkolfilm), Phillipines (Pioneer), Israel (United King), Turkey (Bg Films) and India (Empire Networks).
AGC, which reps world rights, had a virtual presentation with CEO Stuart Ford and director Pierre Morel (Taken) as well as a video mash up showcasing Jonas and Fishburne.
Morel and Liam Neeson previously had big success with action franchise Taken. This time it will be Jonas with the very particular set of skills. The actor and singer will play Wes Loomis, a ‘Blacksmith’ – the intelligence community’s go-to weapons expert.
- 6/25/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Nick Jonas and Laurence Fishburne have joined the cast of “The Blacksmith,” the next action film from “Taken” director Pierre Morel, AGC Studios’ Stuart Ford announced Tuesday.
Morel’s “The Blacksmith” is based on a graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman and follows a weapons expert who must go on the run from killers who murdered his colleagues.
“Source Code” and “Flatliners” writer Ben Ripley adapted the graphic novel. Agc Studios and Jon Shestack will produce along with Kickstart Productions’ Jason Netter and Jeremy Stein. Agc’s Ford and Linda McDonough are executive producing, as will Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
Also Read: Jimmy Fallon Remembers the Lyrics to 'Sucker' and Nick Jonas Gets Soaked (Video)
Production on ‘The Blacksmith” will begin later in 2020. Here’s the full synopsis:
Wes Loomis (Jonas) is a “Blacksmith” – the intelligence community’s go-to weapons expert. When his clandestine...
Morel’s “The Blacksmith” is based on a graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman and follows a weapons expert who must go on the run from killers who murdered his colleagues.
“Source Code” and “Flatliners” writer Ben Ripley adapted the graphic novel. Agc Studios and Jon Shestack will produce along with Kickstart Productions’ Jason Netter and Jeremy Stein. Agc’s Ford and Linda McDonough are executive producing, as will Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
Also Read: Jimmy Fallon Remembers the Lyrics to 'Sucker' and Nick Jonas Gets Soaked (Video)
Production on ‘The Blacksmith” will begin later in 2020. Here’s the full synopsis:
Wes Loomis (Jonas) is a “Blacksmith” – the intelligence community’s go-to weapons expert. When his clandestine...
- 5/19/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Nick Jonas (Jumanji) and Laurence Fishburne (Matrix) have signed on to star in Pierre Morel (Taken) action-thriller The Blacksmith, which Agc is financing and producing.
Morel and Liam Neeson had enormous success with action franchise Taken. This time it will be Jonas with the very particular set of skills. The actor and singer will play Wes Loomis, a ‘Blacksmith’ – the intelligence community’s go-to weapons expert. When his clandestine lab is destroyed and his colleagues murdered, he must go on the run with only his unique set of technological skills and the help of a brilliant, young CIA analyst Noelle Hazlitt to keep him alive. They seek out Mather (Fishburne), a retired blacksmith and Wes’ mentor, to help guide them.”
Casting for the female lead Hazlitt is underway and Agc is aiming for a late 2020 production start on the movie which it hopes will be the start of a new action franchise.
Morel and Liam Neeson had enormous success with action franchise Taken. This time it will be Jonas with the very particular set of skills. The actor and singer will play Wes Loomis, a ‘Blacksmith’ – the intelligence community’s go-to weapons expert. When his clandestine lab is destroyed and his colleagues murdered, he must go on the run with only his unique set of technological skills and the help of a brilliant, young CIA analyst Noelle Hazlitt to keep him alive. They seek out Mather (Fishburne), a retired blacksmith and Wes’ mentor, to help guide them.”
Casting for the female lead Hazlitt is underway and Agc is aiming for a late 2020 production start on the movie which it hopes will be the start of a new action franchise.
- 5/19/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor-singer-songwriter Nick Jonas and Laurence Fishburne are set to star in “The Blacksmith” which, financed and produced by Agc Studios, signals a potential early top title with the makings of a new action thriller movie franchise at June’s Cannes virtual markets.
Jonas and Fishburne were unveiled Tuesday by Stuart Ford, Agc Studios chairman and CEO, who also said that the producers would “soon be announcing an equally outstanding young female actor to play across from Nick.”
“Taken’s” Pierre Morel will direct from a screenplay adaptation by Ben Ripley of the acclaimed 2011 graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman.
“Pairing“ an exhilarating young talent like Nick with seasoned heavyweights such as Pierre and Laurence” means that after the female lead’s casting, “we will have all the ingredients for a major new film franchise built around a very modern breed of action hero,” Ford added.
Jonas and Fishburne were unveiled Tuesday by Stuart Ford, Agc Studios chairman and CEO, who also said that the producers would “soon be announcing an equally outstanding young female actor to play across from Nick.”
“Taken’s” Pierre Morel will direct from a screenplay adaptation by Ben Ripley of the acclaimed 2011 graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman.
“Pairing“ an exhilarating young talent like Nick with seasoned heavyweights such as Pierre and Laurence” means that after the female lead’s casting, “we will have all the ingredients for a major new film franchise built around a very modern breed of action hero,” Ford added.
- 5/19/2020
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Production earmarked for later this year.
Singer-songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Laurence Fishburne have signed on to Pierre Morel’s action thriller The Blacksmith, which Agc Studios will finance and produce.
Ben Ripley adapted the screenplay from the graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman and production has been earmarked for later this year.
Jon Shestack (Air Force One) is also producing with Kickstart Productions’ Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein. Agc Studios CEO Stuart Ford and Linda McDonough are executive producers alongside Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
Jonas will play a weapons expert or...
Singer-songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Laurence Fishburne have signed on to Pierre Morel’s action thriller The Blacksmith, which Agc Studios will finance and produce.
Ben Ripley adapted the screenplay from the graphic novel from Kickstart Comics by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman and production has been earmarked for later this year.
Jon Shestack (Air Force One) is also producing with Kickstart Productions’ Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein. Agc Studios CEO Stuart Ford and Linda McDonough are executive producers alongside Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
Jonas will play a weapons expert or...
- 5/19/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Nick Jonas and Laurence Fishburne have signed on to star in The Blacksmith, an action thriller based on the graphic novel by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman.
Jonas will play Wes Loomis, aka The Blacksmith, a go-to weapons expert for the intelligence community. But when his secret lab is destroyed and his colleagues are murdered, Wes has to go on the run with only his unique technical skills and the help of CIA analyst Noelle Hazlitt to keep him alive. They seek out Wes' mentor, the retired blacksmith Mather (Fishburne), to guide them.
Taken director Pierre Morel has signed on to ...
Jonas will play Wes Loomis, aka The Blacksmith, a go-to weapons expert for the intelligence community. But when his secret lab is destroyed and his colleagues are murdered, Wes has to go on the run with only his unique technical skills and the help of CIA analyst Noelle Hazlitt to keep him alive. They seek out Wes' mentor, the retired blacksmith Mather (Fishburne), to guide them.
Taken director Pierre Morel has signed on to ...
- 5/19/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nick Jonas and Laurence Fishburne have signed on to star in The Blacksmith, an action thriller based on the graphic novel by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman.
Jonas will play Wes Loomis, aka The Blacksmith, a go-to weapons expert for the intelligence community. But when his secret lab is destroyed and his colleagues are murdered, Wes has to go on the run with only his unique technical skills and the help of CIA analyst Noelle Hazlitt to keep him alive. They seek out Wes' mentor, the retired blacksmith Mather (Fishburne), to guide them.
Taken director Pierre Morel has signed on to ...
Jonas will play Wes Loomis, aka The Blacksmith, a go-to weapons expert for the intelligence community. But when his secret lab is destroyed and his colleagues are murdered, Wes has to go on the run with only his unique technical skills and the help of CIA analyst Noelle Hazlitt to keep him alive. They seek out Wes' mentor, the retired blacksmith Mather (Fishburne), to guide them.
Taken director Pierre Morel has signed on to ...
- 5/19/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Taken director Pierre Morel is set to direct a new action-thriller called The Blacksmith. It’s an adaptation of a graphic novel that was created by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman, and the screenplay was written by Ben Ripley (Source Code).
The Blacksmith tells the story of Wes Loomis, “a go-to weapons expert or the intelligence community. When his clandestine lab is destroyed and his colleagues murdered, Wes must go on the run with only his unique set of technological skills to keep him alive, in a journey that takes him to the heart of his own dark profession.”
Yep, it’s another movie about a guy who has a particular set of skills to survive and save the day. There’s no word who will star in the movie, but I’m sure that Liam Neeson will be up for it! Executive producer Stuart Ford had this to say...
The Blacksmith tells the story of Wes Loomis, “a go-to weapons expert or the intelligence community. When his clandestine lab is destroyed and his colleagues murdered, Wes must go on the run with only his unique set of technological skills to keep him alive, in a journey that takes him to the heart of his own dark profession.”
Yep, it’s another movie about a guy who has a particular set of skills to survive and save the day. There’s no word who will star in the movie, but I’m sure that Liam Neeson will be up for it! Executive producer Stuart Ford had this to say...
- 10/11/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Pierre Morel, the director of “Taken,” is set to direct an action thriller film based on the graphic novel “The Blacksmith,” it was announced Thursday by the film’s producer Jon Shestack and financier Stuart Ford of Agc Studios.
“The Blacksmith” is based on a 2011 graphic novel by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman that tells the story of a go-to weapons expert who goes on the run after his lab is destroyed and his colleagues are murdered. He must use his unique set of skills to keep him alive and journey through the heart of his own dark profession.
Ben Ripley adapted the screenplay. Shestack (“Air Force One”) will produce with Jason Netter and Jeremy Stein. Ford is executive producing on behalf of his Agc Studios. Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani will also executive produce.
Production is set to begin on “The Blacksmith” in 2020.
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“The Blacksmith” is based on a 2011 graphic novel by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman that tells the story of a go-to weapons expert who goes on the run after his lab is destroyed and his colleagues are murdered. He must use his unique set of skills to keep him alive and journey through the heart of his own dark profession.
Ben Ripley adapted the screenplay. Shestack (“Air Force One”) will produce with Jason Netter and Jeremy Stein. Ford is executive producing on behalf of his Agc Studios. Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani will also executive produce.
Production is set to begin on “The Blacksmith” in 2020.
Also Read: 'Peppermint' Film...
- 10/10/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Taken filmmaker Pierre Morel has been set to direct action-thriller The Blacksmith, screenwriter Ben Ripley’s (Source Code) adaptation of the graphic novel by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman.
Jon Shestack (Air Force One) will produce with Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein, with Agc Studios’ Stuart Ford executive producing. Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani will also executive produce. Agc will finance and co-pre U.S. rights with UTA.
Production is due to commence in 2020 on the feature about ‘Blacksmith’ Wes Loomis, a go-to weapons expert or the intelligence community. When his clandestine lab is destroyed and his colleagues murdered, Wes must “go on the run with only his unique set of technological skills to keep him alive, in a journey that takes him to the heart of his own dark profession.”
The film will form part of Agc’s Afm sales slate, which as we revealed earlier this week...
Jon Shestack (Air Force One) will produce with Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein, with Agc Studios’ Stuart Ford executive producing. Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani will also executive produce. Agc will finance and co-pre U.S. rights with UTA.
Production is due to commence in 2020 on the feature about ‘Blacksmith’ Wes Loomis, a go-to weapons expert or the intelligence community. When his clandestine lab is destroyed and his colleagues murdered, Wes must “go on the run with only his unique set of technological skills to keep him alive, in a journey that takes him to the heart of his own dark profession.”
The film will form part of Agc’s Afm sales slate, which as we revealed earlier this week...
- 10/10/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon Shestack (Air Force One) to produce action thriller.
Action specialist Pierre Morel has been hired to direct thriller The Blacksmith, which Agc Studios will finance and introduce to buyers at the Afm next month.
Agc Studios head Stuart Ford and Air Force One producer Jon Shestack announced the project on Thursday (10), and have earmarked a 2020 production start.
Ben Ripley adapted the screenplay from the graphic novel by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman. Shestack will produce with Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein, with Ford serving as executive producer alongside Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
The Blacksmith follows a go-to...
Action specialist Pierre Morel has been hired to direct thriller The Blacksmith, which Agc Studios will finance and introduce to buyers at the Afm next month.
Agc Studios head Stuart Ford and Air Force One producer Jon Shestack announced the project on Thursday (10), and have earmarked a 2020 production start.
Ben Ripley adapted the screenplay from the graphic novel by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman. Shestack will produce with Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein, with Ford serving as executive producer alongside Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
The Blacksmith follows a go-to...
- 10/10/2019
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
“Taken” director Pierre Morel has signed to helm “The Blacksmith,” an action thriller that will be financed by Stuart Ford’s Agc Studios.
The deal was announced Thursday as part of Agc’s slate at the American Film Market, which opens Nov. 6 in Santa Monica, Ca. UTA, who will co-represent Us distribution rights with Agc.
“The Blacksmith” follows Wes Loomis, who operates as a “Blacksmith” – the intelligence community’s go-to weapons expert. When his clandestine lab is destroyed and his colleagues murdered, he must go on the run with only his unique set of technological skills to keep him alive, in a journey that takes him to the heart of his own dark profession. Production will commence in 2020.
Ben Ripley, whose credits include “Source Code” and “Flatliners,” is adapting the script from the graphic novel by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman. Jon Shestack (“Air Force One”) will produce with Jason Netter (“Wanted”) and Jeremy Stein,...
The deal was announced Thursday as part of Agc’s slate at the American Film Market, which opens Nov. 6 in Santa Monica, Ca. UTA, who will co-represent Us distribution rights with Agc.
“The Blacksmith” follows Wes Loomis, who operates as a “Blacksmith” – the intelligence community’s go-to weapons expert. When his clandestine lab is destroyed and his colleagues murdered, he must go on the run with only his unique set of technological skills to keep him alive, in a journey that takes him to the heart of his own dark profession. Production will commence in 2020.
Ben Ripley, whose credits include “Source Code” and “Flatliners,” is adapting the script from the graphic novel by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman. Jon Shestack (“Air Force One”) will produce with Jason Netter (“Wanted”) and Jeremy Stein,...
- 10/10/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Taken director Pierre Morel has signed on to direct The Blacksmith, a new action film based on the graphic novel of the same name by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman.
Ben Ripley (Source Code) will adapt the graphic novel for the screen, with Jon Shestack (Air Force One) producing together with Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein. Stuart Ford's Agc Studios will finance the project, with Ford executive producing alongside Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
The "Blacksmith" of the title is Wes Loomis, a high-tech weapons expert for the spy community. When his secret lab is destroyed and his colleagues ...
Ben Ripley (Source Code) will adapt the graphic novel for the screen, with Jon Shestack (Air Force One) producing together with Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein. Stuart Ford's Agc Studios will finance the project, with Ford executive producing alongside Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
The "Blacksmith" of the title is Wes Loomis, a high-tech weapons expert for the spy community. When his secret lab is destroyed and his colleagues ...
- 10/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Taken director Pierre Morel has signed on to direct The Blacksmith, a new action film based on the graphic novel of the same name by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman.
Ben Ripley (Source Code) will adapt the graphic novel for the screen, with Jon Shestack (Air Force One) producing together with Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein. Stuart Ford's Agc Studios will finance the project, with Ford executive producing alongside Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
The "Blacksmith" of the title is Wes Loomis, a high-tech weapons expert for the spy community. When his secret lab is destroyed and his colleagues ...
Ben Ripley (Source Code) will adapt the graphic novel for the screen, with Jon Shestack (Air Force One) producing together with Jason Netter (Wanted), and Jeremy Stein. Stuart Ford's Agc Studios will finance the project, with Ford executive producing alongside Samantha Shear and Bob Sobhani.
The "Blacksmith" of the title is Wes Loomis, a high-tech weapons expert for the spy community. When his secret lab is destroyed and his colleagues ...
- 10/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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