U.S.-based distributor Synkronized Distribution has acquired the world rights for the crime drama “The Vortex,” represented by Iuvit Media Sales at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin.
The film is directed by Richard Zelniker (“As Night Comes”) and written by Steven Barr. It stars Billy Gardell, Jaina Lee Ortiz and Jamie McShane.
“The Vortex” looks at the tragic 1980 MGM Grand fire on the Las Vegas Strip, and tells the story of a Native American Paiute cleaning lady who enters the casino, setting off a chain of weird events and unexplained gambling wins.
The events center on the in-house comedian (played by Gardell), who is struggling with a gambling addiction, and plays shrink to a host of colorful characters and is forced to make a life-altering decision.
“The Vortex” is produced by Lucid Pictures, with the participation of Olliecorp. It is produced by Richard Zelniker, Adriana Rotaru, Callie Nguyen Zelniker and Justin Richards.
The film is directed by Richard Zelniker (“As Night Comes”) and written by Steven Barr. It stars Billy Gardell, Jaina Lee Ortiz and Jamie McShane.
“The Vortex” looks at the tragic 1980 MGM Grand fire on the Las Vegas Strip, and tells the story of a Native American Paiute cleaning lady who enters the casino, setting off a chain of weird events and unexplained gambling wins.
The events center on the in-house comedian (played by Gardell), who is struggling with a gambling addiction, and plays shrink to a host of colorful characters and is forced to make a life-altering decision.
“The Vortex” is produced by Lucid Pictures, with the participation of Olliecorp. It is produced by Richard Zelniker, Adriana Rotaru, Callie Nguyen Zelniker and Justin Richards.
- 2/7/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Emma Roberts stars in the new poster for Tribeca Films' "Palo Alto" directed by Gia Coppola. The film opens in theaters from May 9th, and also includes James Franco, Jack Kilmer, Nat Wolff, Zoe Levin, Chris Messina and Val Kilmer. Franco wrote the book on which this is based, which Coppola adapted for the screen. "Palo Alto" is produced by Sebastian Pardo, Adriana Rotaru, Miles Levy and Vince Jolivette. "Palo Alto" is a teenage movie for the ages, made indelible though its ensemble cast featuring some of the most gifted up-and-coming young actors working today. Shy, sensitive April (Emma Roberts) is the class virgin -a popular soccer player and frequent babysitter for her single-dad coach, Mr. B. (James Franco). Teddy (Jack Kilmer) is an introspective artist whose best friend and sidekick Fred (Nat Wolff) is an unpredictable live wire with few filters or boundaries. While April...
- 3/31/2014
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Tribeca Film has acquired North American rights to Gia Coppola’s directorial debut Palo Alto based on short stories by James Franco.
The distributor plans a spring 2014 theatrical release, which is a rare step for Tribeca Film.
Emma Roberts, newcomer Jack Kilmer, Franco, Nat Wolff, Zoe Levin and Val Kilmer star.
Coppola directed the adaptation that weaves together three stories about teenage lust, boredom and self-destruction.
Palo Alto screened at Venice, Telluride and Toronto and is a James Franco and Rabbit Bandini Productions presentation. Sebastian Pardo, Adriana Rotaru, Miles Levy and Vince Jolivette served as producers.
Tribeca Film’s Nick Savva brokered the deal with Barry Hirsch and George Hayum of Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman on behalf of the film-makers.
The distributor plans a spring 2014 theatrical release, which is a rare step for Tribeca Film.
Emma Roberts, newcomer Jack Kilmer, Franco, Nat Wolff, Zoe Levin and Val Kilmer star.
Coppola directed the adaptation that weaves together three stories about teenage lust, boredom and self-destruction.
Palo Alto screened at Venice, Telluride and Toronto and is a James Franco and Rabbit Bandini Productions presentation. Sebastian Pardo, Adriana Rotaru, Miles Levy and Vince Jolivette served as producers.
Tribeca Film’s Nick Savva brokered the deal with Barry Hirsch and George Hayum of Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman on behalf of the film-makers.
- 12/2/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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