Shout! Studios is giving the action comedy Showdown at the Grand, starring Terrence Howard (Iron Man) and Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables), a theatrical and VOD release on November 10th – and to help you decide whether or not this is a movie you’d want to check out, today we have a clip to share from Showdown at the Grand. You can check it out in the embed above, and it shows Howard’s character watching a movie in which Lundgren takes down some vampires while letting the viewer know that he despises the bloodsuckers.
If you want to pre-order the digital version of the movie on Amazon, you can do so at This Link. It will be available to watch as of November 10th. A Blu-ray and DVD release will follow on December 12th, and copies can be pre-ordered Here.
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz, whose previous credits include...
If you want to pre-order the digital version of the movie on Amazon, you can do so at This Link. It will be available to watch as of November 10th. A Blu-ray and DVD release will follow on December 12th, and copies can be pre-ordered Here.
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz, whose previous credits include...
- 11/7/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Shout! Studios will be giving the action comedy Showdown at the Grand, starring Terrence Howard (Iron Man) and Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables), a theatrical and VOD release on November 3rd – and with just over a month to go until that date arrives, a trailer for the film has dropped online and can be seen in the embed above.
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz, whose previous credits include the crime drama The Queen of Hollywood Blvd, the horror film Trespassers, and the thriller The Five Rules of Success, Showdown at the Grand has the following synopsis: A proud movie theater owner must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages.
Howard and Lundgren are joined in the cast by Amanda Righetti (Friday the 13th 2009), John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Piper Curda (The Wretched), Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising...
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz, whose previous credits include the crime drama The Queen of Hollywood Blvd, the horror film Trespassers, and the thriller The Five Rules of Success, Showdown at the Grand has the following synopsis: A proud movie theater owner must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages.
Howard and Lundgren are joined in the cast by Amanda Righetti (Friday the 13th 2009), John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Piper Curda (The Wretched), Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising...
- 10/26/2023
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
Shout! Studios will be giving the action comedy Showdown at the Grand, starring Terrence Howard (Iron Man) and Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables), a theatrical and VOD release on November 3rd – and with just over a month to go until that date arrives, a trailer for the film has dropped online and can be seen in the embed above.
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz, whose previous credits include the crime drama The Queen of Hollywood Blvd, the horror film Trespassers, and the thriller The Five Rules of Success, Showdown at the Grand has the following synopsis: A proud movie theater owner must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages.
Howard and Lundgren are joined in the cast by Amanda Righetti (Friday the 13th 2009), John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Piper Curda (The Wretched), Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising...
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz, whose previous credits include the crime drama The Queen of Hollywood Blvd, the horror film Trespassers, and the thriller The Five Rules of Success, Showdown at the Grand has the following synopsis: A proud movie theater owner must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages.
Howard and Lundgren are joined in the cast by Amanda Righetti (Friday the 13th 2009), John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Piper Curda (The Wretched), Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising...
- 10/1/2023
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
Shout! Studios will be giving the action comedy Showdown at the Grand, starring Terrence Howard (Iron Man) and Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables), a theatrical and VOD release on November 3rd – and with just over a month to go until that date arrives, a trailer for the film has dropped online and can be seen in the embed above.
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz, whose previous credits include the crime drama The Queen of Hollywood Blvd, the horror film Trespassers, and the thriller The Five Rules of Success, Showdown at the Grand has the following synopsis: A proud movie theater owner must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages.
Howard and Lundgren are joined in the cast by Amanda Righetti (Friday the 13th 2009), John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Piper Curda (The Wretched), Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising...
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz, whose previous credits include the crime drama The Queen of Hollywood Blvd, the horror film Trespassers, and the thriller The Five Rules of Success, Showdown at the Grand has the following synopsis: A proud movie theater owner must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages.
Howard and Lundgren are joined in the cast by Amanda Righetti (Friday the 13th 2009), John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Piper Curda (The Wretched), Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising...
- 9/21/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Shout! Studios has secured all North American rights to Showdown at the Odessa — a new action-comedy toplined by Oscar nominee Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow) and Dolph Lundgren (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom) — slating it for a strategic launch, beginning with major film festivals, in 2023. (View a pair of first-look stills from the film below.)
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz (The Five Rules of Success), Showdown at the Odessa follows a proud movie theater owner who must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages.
The production of Christian de Gallegos Films and Benaroya Pictures also stars John Savage (The Last Full Measure), Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist), Piper Curda (Legacies), Jon Sklaroff (Gifted) and Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising). Christian de Gallegos, Mira Howard and Michael Benaroya are producing, with Joseph Lanius, Luke Taylor, Matthew Helderman,...
Written and directed by Orson Oblowitz (The Five Rules of Success), Showdown at the Odessa follows a proud movie theater owner who must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages.
The production of Christian de Gallegos Films and Benaroya Pictures also stars John Savage (The Last Full Measure), Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist), Piper Curda (Legacies), Jon Sklaroff (Gifted) and Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising). Christian de Gallegos, Mira Howard and Michael Benaroya are producing, with Joseph Lanius, Luke Taylor, Matthew Helderman,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Scott Eastwood-fronted action thriller “Dangerous” has sold into major markets, including the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
Lionsgate has snapped up the pic from International Film Trust (Ift) for the U.S. and U.K., and it has bought the title from Minds Eye Entertainment for Canada. Additional territories sold by Ift include Latin America (California), Benelux (Dutch Filmworks), Australia (Defiant Screen), Italy (Leone), South Korea (Joy N Cinema) and Greece (Tanweer).
Lionsgate will release the film as a multi-platform title.
Directed by David Hackl (“Saw V”), the film follows a reformed sociopath (Eastwood) who, after the death of his brother, heads to a remote island that soon falls under siege from a deadly gang of mercenaries. Forced to fend for himself, he discovers their role in his brother’s demise and sets off on a relentless quest for vengeance.
The cast also includes Mel Gibson in a key supporting role,...
Lionsgate has snapped up the pic from International Film Trust (Ift) for the U.S. and U.K., and it has bought the title from Minds Eye Entertainment for Canada. Additional territories sold by Ift include Latin America (California), Benelux (Dutch Filmworks), Australia (Defiant Screen), Italy (Leone), South Korea (Joy N Cinema) and Greece (Tanweer).
Lionsgate will release the film as a multi-platform title.
Directed by David Hackl (“Saw V”), the film follows a reformed sociopath (Eastwood) who, after the death of his brother, heads to a remote island that soon falls under siege from a deadly gang of mercenaries. Forced to fend for himself, he discovers their role in his brother’s demise and sets off on a relentless quest for vengeance.
The cast also includes Mel Gibson in a key supporting role,...
- 3/23/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Bay Of Silence, Paula van der Oest’s thriller starring Claes Bang (Dracula), Olga Kurylenko (Death Of Stalin) and Brian Cox (Succession), has sold into numerous key territories.
Vertical Entertainment has swooped on North American rights to the project, striking a deal with Christian de Gallegos of International Film Trust (Ift) who represented the filmmakers.
Ift has also closed a number of other key international territory deals on the film including: UK and Australia/New Zealand (Signature Entertainment), Cis (Paradise), Spain (Corbi), China (Time-In-Portrait), Greece (Spentzos), Israel (Five Stars), Turkey (Filmdom), Poland (Monolith), Hungary (Cinetel), Ex-Yugo (Blitz), India (Pictureworks), Middle East (Shooting Stars), Philippines (Viva), South Korea (Korea Screen), and airlines (Cinesky).
Sales efforts will continue at Efm in Berlin, where Claes Bang, who led Ruben Ostlund’s Palme d’Or winner The Square and more recently BBC series Dracula, will be in town to speak to buyers.
Vertical Entertainment has swooped on North American rights to the project, striking a deal with Christian de Gallegos of International Film Trust (Ift) who represented the filmmakers.
Ift has also closed a number of other key international territory deals on the film including: UK and Australia/New Zealand (Signature Entertainment), Cis (Paradise), Spain (Corbi), China (Time-In-Portrait), Greece (Spentzos), Israel (Five Stars), Turkey (Filmdom), Poland (Monolith), Hungary (Cinetel), Ex-Yugo (Blitz), India (Pictureworks), Middle East (Shooting Stars), Philippines (Viva), South Korea (Korea Screen), and airlines (Cinesky).
Sales efforts will continue at Efm in Berlin, where Claes Bang, who led Ruben Ostlund’s Palme d’Or winner The Square and more recently BBC series Dracula, will be in town to speak to buyers.
- 2/21/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Laura D. Smith (It Follows), Kristin Mann (Midnight Special) produced.
International Film Trust (Ift) has picked up international rights to SXSW 2020 selection The Quarry starring Michael Shannon and Shea Whigham and begins talks with Efm buyers this week.
Shannon plays a small town Texas police chief who becomes suspicious when a mysterious preacher (Whigham) arrives to take over the local church. As the congregation is drawn to the newcomer’s unorthodox sermons, it is not long before the two men are locked in a game of cat and mouse.
The cast includes Catalina Sandino Moreno from Maria Full Of Grace and TV series The Affair.
International Film Trust (Ift) has picked up international rights to SXSW 2020 selection The Quarry starring Michael Shannon and Shea Whigham and begins talks with Efm buyers this week.
Shannon plays a small town Texas police chief who becomes suspicious when a mysterious preacher (Whigham) arrives to take over the local church. As the congregation is drawn to the newcomer’s unorthodox sermons, it is not long before the two men are locked in a game of cat and mouse.
The cast includes Catalina Sandino Moreno from Maria Full Of Grace and TV series The Affair.
- 2/19/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Green Book Oscar-winner Nick Vallelonga is teaming with Nicolas Cage for action-thriller 10 Double Zero.
Vallelonga, who was part of the team to win Oscars for Best Screenplay and Best Picture for Green Book, has penned the film alongside Paul Sloan (I Am Wrath). This will be his first screenplay to go into production since Green Book. Christian Sesma (Vigilante Diaries) also co-wrote the script and will direct.
The cop thriller, due to get underway in July of this year, is set in the stifling heat of Louisiana and will follow two police officers who take on a personal vendetta to hunt down cop killers, but as they get closer to solving the crime, they find themselves targets of a conspiracy in the ranks of the police force and the investigation leads right back to them. Cage will lead cast.
Wonderfilm’s Jeff Bowler and Bret Saxon will produce. Vallelonga...
Vallelonga, who was part of the team to win Oscars for Best Screenplay and Best Picture for Green Book, has penned the film alongside Paul Sloan (I Am Wrath). This will be his first screenplay to go into production since Green Book. Christian Sesma (Vigilante Diaries) also co-wrote the script and will direct.
The cop thriller, due to get underway in July of this year, is set in the stifling heat of Louisiana and will follow two police officers who take on a personal vendetta to hunt down cop killers, but as they get closer to solving the crime, they find themselves targets of a conspiracy in the ranks of the police force and the investigation leads right back to them. Cage will lead cast.
Wonderfilm’s Jeff Bowler and Bret Saxon will produce. Vallelonga...
- 5/17/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Genre filmmaker brothers Julio Hallivis and Diego Hallivis are teaming with Christian de Gallegos' Ambassador Film Group to develop original English-language projects geared towards bridging the gap between Hispanic and American audiences, the partners say. The Hallivis Brothers are the award-winning filmmakers behind sci-fi drama Curvature as well as 2016 viral short The Laughing Man. Last year, under their 1inMM Productions banner with Zach Horwitz, they…...
- 1/30/2018
- Deadline
Exclusive: Hopper Penn, Paz de la Huerta, and Rosanna Arquette lead comedy.
Insurgent Media head of international sales Christian De Gallegos and his team have commenced talks here with worldwide buyers on Puppy Love starring Hopper Penn, Paz de la Huerta, and Rosanna Arquette.
Michael Maxxis’ dramatic comedy also stars Donald Cerrone, Colleen Camp, Mickey Avalon and Wayne Newton.
The story charts a year in the life of a young man who falls in love with a drug-addled prostitute.
Principal photography wrapped last month in Edmonton, Canada.
David Michaels, George Parra and Nicolette Saina produced, while Sam Osman served as executive producer and financed through Film Alberta Studios.
Insurgent Media CEO Ezna Sands said: “We’re very excited about this film. It’s genuinely unique, funny and stunning to look at. Michael Maxxis is a director with a very bright future and I sincerely hope that this gem marks the beginning of many years of collaboration between...
Insurgent Media head of international sales Christian De Gallegos and his team have commenced talks here with worldwide buyers on Puppy Love starring Hopper Penn, Paz de la Huerta, and Rosanna Arquette.
Michael Maxxis’ dramatic comedy also stars Donald Cerrone, Colleen Camp, Mickey Avalon and Wayne Newton.
The story charts a year in the life of a young man who falls in love with a drug-addled prostitute.
Principal photography wrapped last month in Edmonton, Canada.
David Michaels, George Parra and Nicolette Saina produced, while Sam Osman served as executive producer and financed through Film Alberta Studios.
Insurgent Media CEO Ezna Sands said: “We’re very excited about this film. It’s genuinely unique, funny and stunning to look at. Michael Maxxis is a director with a very bright future and I sincerely hope that this gem marks the beginning of many years of collaboration between...
- 5/21/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Insurgent Media has tapped sales executive Christian De Gallegos as the company’s new Head of International Sales. De Gallegos will oversee international sales for Insurgent Media's slate, reporting directly to CEO Ezna Sands. De Gallegos most recently ran sales at Green-Light International, handling titles including: Imperium starring Daniel Radcliffe, among others. Before that, he was President of International Film Trust, where he handled titles including Cymbeline…...
- 11/4/2016
- Deadline
Films include Maniac Cop, produced by Nicolas Winding Refn, and The Discovery, starring Nicholas Hoult and Rooney Mara.
Middle East distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has secured 20 titles out of the American Film Market (Afm), which ended Wednesday.
The deals are led by the Nicolas Winding Refn-produced remake Maniac Cop directed by John Hyams and the Antonio Banderas lead thriller Faith from Wild Bunch. Both will be co-distributed with long-time associate Teleview International across the Middle East.
The Dubai-based firm, which acquires distribution rights for the Middle East and North Africa, has also closed a deal with Protagonist Pictures for The Discovery starring Nicholas Hoult and Rooney Mara; while from Hanway Films the titles include horror feature The Devil’s Candy, which debuted at Toronto, and Lone Sherfig comedy drama Their Finest Hour And A Half starring Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy.
From Embankment Films, Front Row has acquired the English-language remake of French...
Middle East distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has secured 20 titles out of the American Film Market (Afm), which ended Wednesday.
The deals are led by the Nicolas Winding Refn-produced remake Maniac Cop directed by John Hyams and the Antonio Banderas lead thriller Faith from Wild Bunch. Both will be co-distributed with long-time associate Teleview International across the Middle East.
The Dubai-based firm, which acquires distribution rights for the Middle East and North Africa, has also closed a deal with Protagonist Pictures for The Discovery starring Nicholas Hoult and Rooney Mara; while from Hanway Films the titles include horror feature The Devil’s Candy, which debuted at Toronto, and Lone Sherfig comedy drama Their Finest Hour And A Half starring Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy.
From Embankment Films, Front Row has acquired the English-language remake of French...
- 11/13/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: La-based Green-Light International has come on to handle sales at the Afm on the Pierce Brosnan thriller Urge.
President Christian de Gallegos and his sales team at the fledgling production and sales company will screen the project starring the former 007 alongside Ashley Greene.
Aaron Kaufman directed and CEO Warren Goz of Us-based financier-producer Sculptor Media served as producer on Urge, about a tycoon who lures friends to his island retreat and gives them a drug that can only be taken once.
Green-Light founders Jeff Elliott and Chad Moore serve as executive producers.
Green-Light International’s film sales slate includes the thriller Imperium starring Daniel Radcliffe and Toni Collette.
In post are drama-thriller Custody with Viola Davis, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Hayden Panettiere and Ellen Burstyn; and sci-fi horror Antibirth starring Natasha Lyonne, Chloë Sevigny, Meg Tilly and Mark Webber.
President Christian de Gallegos and his sales team at the fledgling production and sales company will screen the project starring the former 007 alongside Ashley Greene.
Aaron Kaufman directed and CEO Warren Goz of Us-based financier-producer Sculptor Media served as producer on Urge, about a tycoon who lures friends to his island retreat and gives them a drug that can only be taken once.
Green-Light founders Jeff Elliott and Chad Moore serve as executive producers.
Green-Light International’s film sales slate includes the thriller Imperium starring Daniel Radcliffe and Toni Collette.
In post are drama-thriller Custody with Viola Davis, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Hayden Panettiere and Ellen Burstyn; and sci-fi horror Antibirth starring Natasha Lyonne, Chloë Sevigny, Meg Tilly and Mark Webber.
- 11/5/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Christian de Gallegos will head the new division, which will debut at the Afm with a slate including Imperium, Custody and Antibirth.
Los Angeles-based production company The Green-Light Group has launched Green-Light International, a new international sales, distribution and financing operation headed, as president, by Christian de Gallegos.
The sales operation, which will make its debut at next month’s American Film Market (Afm), already has three titles on its slate.
These include third party acquisition Imperium, a thriller starring Daniel Radcliffe as an undercover FBI agent investigating a terrorist plot,
The other two titles comprise Green-Light projects Custody, a dramatic thriller written and directed by James Lapine with Viola Davis starring, and Antibirth, a sci-fi horror outing with Natasha Lyonne and Chloe Sevigny.
Imperium is currently shooting while Custody and Antibirth are both in pre-production.
Green-Light Group founders Jeff Elliott (Phenom, Man Down, Blunt Force Trauma) and Chad Moore say the sales operation will handle both Green-Light...
Los Angeles-based production company The Green-Light Group has launched Green-Light International, a new international sales, distribution and financing operation headed, as president, by Christian de Gallegos.
The sales operation, which will make its debut at next month’s American Film Market (Afm), already has three titles on its slate.
These include third party acquisition Imperium, a thriller starring Daniel Radcliffe as an undercover FBI agent investigating a terrorist plot,
The other two titles comprise Green-Light projects Custody, a dramatic thriller written and directed by James Lapine with Viola Davis starring, and Antibirth, a sci-fi horror outing with Natasha Lyonne and Chloe Sevigny.
Imperium is currently shooting while Custody and Antibirth are both in pre-production.
Green-Light Group founders Jeff Elliott (Phenom, Man Down, Blunt Force Trauma) and Chad Moore say the sales operation will handle both Green-Light...
- 10/8/2015
- ScreenDaily
Christian de Gallegos will head the new division, which will debut at the Afm with a slate including Imperium, Custody and Antibirth.
Los Angeles-based production company The Green-Light Group has launched Green-Light International, a new international sales, distribution and financing operation headed, as president, by Christian de Gallegos.
The sales operation, which will make its debut at next month’s American Film Market (Afm), already has three titles on its slate: third party acquisition Imperium, a thriller with Daniel Radcliffe starring as an undercover FBI agent investigating a terrorist plot, and Green-Light projects Custody, a dramatic thriller written and directed by James Lapine with Viola Davis starring, and Antibirth, a sci-fi horror outing with Natasha Lyonne and Chloe Sevigny. Imperium is currently shooting while Custody and Antibirth are both in pre-production.
Green-Light Group founders Jeff Elliott (whose previous producing credits include Phenom, Man Down and Blunt Force Trauma) and Chad Moore say the sales operation will handle...
Los Angeles-based production company The Green-Light Group has launched Green-Light International, a new international sales, distribution and financing operation headed, as president, by Christian de Gallegos.
The sales operation, which will make its debut at next month’s American Film Market (Afm), already has three titles on its slate: third party acquisition Imperium, a thriller with Daniel Radcliffe starring as an undercover FBI agent investigating a terrorist plot, and Green-Light projects Custody, a dramatic thriller written and directed by James Lapine with Viola Davis starring, and Antibirth, a sci-fi horror outing with Natasha Lyonne and Chloe Sevigny. Imperium is currently shooting while Custody and Antibirth are both in pre-production.
Green-Light Group founders Jeff Elliott (whose previous producing credits include Phenom, Man Down and Blunt Force Trauma) and Chad Moore say the sales operation will handle...
- 10/8/2015
- ScreenDaily
Jeff Elliott and Chad Moore’s production company The Green-Light Group has launched Green-Light International, a new overseas sales, distribution and financing company. Former International Film Trust president and Voltage Pictures exec Christian de Gallegos has been appointed president of the new venture, which opens its doors just in time for next month’s American Film Market in Santa Monica. Three films are already on Green-Light’s slate exec produced by Elliott and…...
- 10/8/2015
- Deadline
La based feature film production company The Green-Light Group has launched Green-Light International, a new international sales, distribution and financing company, it was announced today by founders Jeff Elliott and Chad Moore. Sales executive Christian de Gallegos has been appointed as President of Green-Light International, overseeing the sales and distribution strategy for films produced under the Green-Light Group banner as well as titles produced independently by Elliott and Moore. de Gallegos will also source third party acquisitions along with Elliott and Moore to augment the company’s international sales slate. Privately financed, Elliott and Moore will oversee the financing strategy for.
- 10/8/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Exclusive: International Film Trust heads to Cannes with sales rights to the recent Tribeca world premiere starring Jessica Biel.
Bleeding Heart also stars David Mamet’s daughter Zosia Mamet from HBO’s Girls and The Kids Are All Right. ICM Partners represents Us rights.
Ift president Christian de Gallegos and his team will commence international sales on the story of a yoga instructor who attempts to rescue her sister from an abusive relationship.
Diane Bell, whose credits include 2010 Sundance Sloan Prize winner Obselidia, wrote and directed the thriller.
Super Crispy Entertainment’s Jonathan Schwartz, Andrea Sperling and Greg Ammon of Fido Features produced. Audrey and Zygi Wilf and Dan Halsted served as executive producers.
“Bleeding Heart showcases the talents of Jessica and Zosia who are both utterly compelling in Diane’s bold, female performance-driven film, which will most certainly have international appeal,” said de Gallegos.
Kevin Hoiseth brokered the deal behalf of Ift with ICM Partners and attorney...
Bleeding Heart also stars David Mamet’s daughter Zosia Mamet from HBO’s Girls and The Kids Are All Right. ICM Partners represents Us rights.
Ift president Christian de Gallegos and his team will commence international sales on the story of a yoga instructor who attempts to rescue her sister from an abusive relationship.
Diane Bell, whose credits include 2010 Sundance Sloan Prize winner Obselidia, wrote and directed the thriller.
Super Crispy Entertainment’s Jonathan Schwartz, Andrea Sperling and Greg Ammon of Fido Features produced. Audrey and Zygi Wilf and Dan Halsted served as executive producers.
“Bleeding Heart showcases the talents of Jessica and Zosia who are both utterly compelling in Diane’s bold, female performance-driven film, which will most certainly have international appeal,” said de Gallegos.
Kevin Hoiseth brokered the deal behalf of Ift with ICM Partners and attorney...
- 5/1/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Efm attendees pulled a steady market out of the bag despite the exchange rate, the customary early-year scramble to assemble new product and buyer reluctance to pull out wallets before Cannes.
That said, most of the sales agents arrived ready for fresh business and there were marquee titles in the mix, notably Im Global’s Hacksaw Ridge, Sierra/Affinity’s Gold, Protagonist’s Ben Wheatley action film Free Fire, Celluloid Dreams’ Taxi and Beta Cinema’s competition entry 13 Minutes.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions arrived in Berlin looking to buy and pounced on a slew of territories to Free Fire as several notable Us deals bubbled to the surface.
Ambitious Broad Green Pictures committed $6.5m to Knight Of Cups and Terrence Malick’s untitled follow-up, while Lionsgate acquired Freehold and Sony Classics took North and Latin America on Hitler assassination thriller 13 Minutes.
“Very steady with the emphasis on the word ‘steady’, partly because of the usual Berlin grey zone...
That said, most of the sales agents arrived ready for fresh business and there were marquee titles in the mix, notably Im Global’s Hacksaw Ridge, Sierra/Affinity’s Gold, Protagonist’s Ben Wheatley action film Free Fire, Celluloid Dreams’ Taxi and Beta Cinema’s competition entry 13 Minutes.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions arrived in Berlin looking to buy and pounced on a slew of territories to Free Fire as several notable Us deals bubbled to the surface.
Ambitious Broad Green Pictures committed $6.5m to Knight Of Cups and Terrence Malick’s untitled follow-up, while Lionsgate acquired Freehold and Sony Classics took North and Latin America on Hitler assassination thriller 13 Minutes.
“Very steady with the emphasis on the word ‘steady’, partly because of the usual Berlin grey zone...
- 2/10/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Efm attendees pulled a steady market out of the bag despite the exchange rate, the customary early-year scramble to assemble new product and buyer reluctance to pull out wallets before Cannes.
That said, most of the sales agents arrived ready for fresh business and there were marquee titles in the mix, notably Im Global’s Hacksaw Ridge, Sierra/Affinity’s Gold, Protagonist’s Ben Wheatley action film Free Fire, Celluloid Dreams’ Taxi and Beta Cinema’s competition entry 13 Minutes.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions arrived in Berlin looking to buy and pounced on a slew of territories to Free Fire as several notable Us deals bubbled to the surface.
Ambitious Broad Green Pictures committed $6.5m to Knight Of Cups and Terrence Malick’s untitled follow-up, while Lionsgate acquired Freehold and Sony Classics took North and Latin America on Hitler assassination thriller 13 Minutes.
“Very steady with the emphasis on the word ‘steady’, partly because of the usual Berlin grey zone...
That said, most of the sales agents arrived ready for fresh business and there were marquee titles in the mix, notably Im Global’s Hacksaw Ridge, Sierra/Affinity’s Gold, Protagonist’s Ben Wheatley action film Free Fire, Celluloid Dreams’ Taxi and Beta Cinema’s competition entry 13 Minutes.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions arrived in Berlin looking to buy and pounced on a slew of territories to Free Fire as several notable Us deals bubbled to the surface.
Ambitious Broad Green Pictures committed $6.5m to Knight Of Cups and Terrence Malick’s untitled follow-up, while Lionsgate acquired Freehold and Sony Classics took North and Latin America on Hitler assassination thriller 13 Minutes.
“Very steady with the emphasis on the word ‘steady’, partly because of the usual Berlin grey zone...
- 2/10/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Oscar winner Ben Kingsley (The Boxtrolls, Iron Man 3) has joined the cast of John Pogue’s (The Quiet Ones) action thriller Wake starring Bruce Willis (Die Hard film franchise), and produced by Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call), Tobin Armbrust (A Walk Among The Tombstones, Begin Again), David Alpert (upcoming American Ultra, AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’) and Chris Cowles (The Numbers Station, Autobahn).
International Film Trust (Ift) is handling foreign rights to the film, which they are actively selling at the European Film Market. CAA is representing the domestic sales rights.
“Sir Ben is a truly one of a kind talent, with a unique subtlety to his work. He brings characters to life and charges them with emotion and power at just the right moments. He’s a tremendous addition to this cast, I can’t wait to see what he does with Kole, this film’s powerful antagonist,...
International Film Trust (Ift) is handling foreign rights to the film, which they are actively selling at the European Film Market. CAA is representing the domestic sales rights.
“Sir Ben is a truly one of a kind talent, with a unique subtlety to his work. He brings characters to life and charges them with emotion and power at just the right moments. He’s a tremendous addition to this cast, I can’t wait to see what he does with Kole, this film’s powerful antagonist,...
- 2/8/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Golden Bear contender Werner Herzog is eying an April start on Salt And Fire, his Queen Of The Desert follow-up that is generating heat for sales agent International Film Trust.
German actress Veronica Ferres (Klimt) will star in the romantic thriller about a scientist in South America who clashes with the head of the corporation responsible for an ecological disaster.
When she learns of the potential eruption of a supervolcano in the region, the scientist teams up with her nemesis to avert a global catastrophe.
Herzog wrote the script and will produce with his Queen Of The Desert collaborator and Margin Call producer Michael Benaroya alongside Nina Maag of Construction Film and Canana Films’ Pablo Cruz. CAA represents Us rights.
The producers plan to shoot Salt And Fire on the Bolivian salt flats.
“I couldn’t be more pleased to be endeavouring on another journey with Werner Herzog,” said Benaroya, a backer...
German actress Veronica Ferres (Klimt) will star in the romantic thriller about a scientist in South America who clashes with the head of the corporation responsible for an ecological disaster.
When she learns of the potential eruption of a supervolcano in the region, the scientist teams up with her nemesis to avert a global catastrophe.
Herzog wrote the script and will produce with his Queen Of The Desert collaborator and Margin Call producer Michael Benaroya alongside Nina Maag of Construction Film and Canana Films’ Pablo Cruz. CAA represents Us rights.
The producers plan to shoot Salt And Fire on the Bolivian salt flats.
“I couldn’t be more pleased to be endeavouring on another journey with Werner Herzog,” said Benaroya, a backer...
- 2/8/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay) andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Bruce Willis will star in John Pogue’s action thriller Wake for Benaroya Pictures, which International Film Trust will introduce to buyers at the Efm in Berlin next month.
Michael Benaroya is producing alongside Tobin Armbrust, David Alpert and Chris Cowles. CAA represents Us rights.
Wake is scheduled to commence production in Cleveland on February 16 and tells of a sociopathic exile who must defend his family after he returns to his childhood home on a remote island to pay respects to his late brother.
Chris Borrelli wrote the screenplay with revisions by Pogue.
“With a history of writing suspenseful and tension driven films, John Pogue is an imposing director to watch and we are really excited to be working on Wake with him and Bruce – who, himself, is a force to be reckoned with,” said Benaroya.
“Wake is the perfect project for Bruce Willis to lead as the action star we know and love,” said International...
Michael Benaroya is producing alongside Tobin Armbrust, David Alpert and Chris Cowles. CAA represents Us rights.
Wake is scheduled to commence production in Cleveland on February 16 and tells of a sociopathic exile who must defend his family after he returns to his childhood home on a remote island to pay respects to his late brother.
Chris Borrelli wrote the screenplay with revisions by Pogue.
“With a history of writing suspenseful and tension driven films, John Pogue is an imposing director to watch and we are really excited to be working on Wake with him and Bruce – who, himself, is a force to be reckoned with,” said Benaroya.
“Wake is the perfect project for Bruce Willis to lead as the action star we know and love,” said International...
- 1/14/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Coverage of ISAs (international sales agents) resumed for the American Film Market. This segment follows leaders, innovation and successful new startups in the world of international film sales and distribution.
The Beverly Hills based International Film Trust (Ift) was started in April 2013 by co-founders Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures and Miscellaneous Entertainment principals D. Todd Shepherd and George Waud.
Since its inception at Cannes in 2013, Ift has acquired 12 films with another set for Berlin 2015. The first titles were successfully presold last year and have since been scheduled for theatrical release.
Ift President Christian De Gallegos brings a wealth of wisdom and experience from his background in the talent agencies and as a sales agent for Voltage Pictures, working on Oscar winners like “The Hurt Locker” and “Dallas Buyers Club”.
De Gallegos talks about the progress of this fairly new sales agency and shares some of Ift’s upcoming films:
How did Ift start?
Michael Benaroya had been an active producer and financier for years, outsourcing international sales to the leading independent companies. His slate was growing and international distribution remained crucial to his business model, so he knew that starting an international sales agency would be financially efficient and would give him a more thorough market awareness which is invaluable when packaging.
Mb: I worked with the top international distributors at Voltage who have thankfully supported Ift since day one and we’ve been lucky to partner with powerhouse companies like Sony, eOne and Universal who are currently scheduled to release half our slate, having come on board in pre-production.
The majority of our lineup to date has been within the Us$ 10 million dollar range, shot with soft money and internationally viable casts, keeping budgets to a reasonable level so presales without confirmed U.S. theatrical distribution are realistic. We comfortably retain production value which validates theatrical upside.
We’re excited to step up to the next level this year. We have two films in which we’re involved with financing and distribution: one at Us$ 33 million and another at Us$ 35 million.
What are some new projects that you’re excited about?
“You Shall Know Our Velocity”, based off Dave Eggers best-selling novel, will start shooting April 2015 with Daniel Radcliffe. Also, we have a film called “Cymbeline” with Dakota Johnson as the lead (from “Fifty Shades of Grey”), which premiered at Venice this year. Grindstone will theatrically release it in early 2015.
What do you look for when considering a film?
Interesting concepts and relevant topics with the right financing structure. I’ve been involved with the passion projects of A-list actors which can be exciting as they attract great ensembles, cameos, crew and their enthusiasm usually leads to a better movie.
How did you enter the business?
I started in the talent agency world, working at Paradigm in film, music and TV. The agencies are the epicenter of the entertainment industry; there you’re exposed to all sides of the business, so it was just a matter of time before I learned about international sales and figured it would suit me best. I found an opportunity at Voltage Pictures working as Nicolas Chartier’s assistant in 2007. After a few months he promoted me to sell on his behalf. I worked there for six years, sold about 100 movies and was lucky enough to be part of great films like “The Hurt Locker”, which won eight Oscars, “Don Jon”, and “Dallas Buyer’s Club”. The founders of Ift approached me early 2013 and I’ve been thrilled to be a part of our growing company ever since.
What do you love the most about your work?
I love deal making and the satisfaction it brings me, whether it’s a quick handshake or a challenging spin on a tough topic. I love the partnerships I’ve formed and friendships I’ve developed, with both clients and competitors. I love the markets but prefer visiting what is a very nice network of people on their home turf, traveling the world to see firsthand where our influence reaches.
More about International Film Trust:
International Film Trust (Ift) is an international sales and distribution company launched by co-founders Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures and Miscellaneous Entertainment principals D. Todd Shepherd and George Waud to represent the theatrical feature film productions from the founding company’s own banners as well as titles from other producers and third party productions. With over twenty years experience in producing, finance, international sales and distribution, Ift has the knowledge and relationships to cultivate strategic partnerships with A-list producers and filmmakers. Transparent by design in their business practices, Ift is a company that understands and honors the four pillars that sustain the global film marketplace: Creativity, Finance, Sales and Distribution.
Making its debut at Cannes 2013, Ift’s slate includes You Shall Know Our Velocity based on Dave Egger's best-selling novel and starring Daniel Radcliffe; Mark Polish's Headlock starring Polish, Andy Garcia, Dianna Agron and Justin Bartha; Michael Almereyda’s Cymbeline starring Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, Dakota Johnson and Milla Jovovich; the action thriller Cell starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson, and to be directed by Tod Williams (Paranormal Activity 2); The King Of The Kastle starring Clive Owen, Academy Award Nominee Jacki Weaver and Asa Butterfield; Your Voice In My Head based on Emma Forrest's best-selling novel; and the horror thriller Exists directed by Eduardo Sanchez (The Blair Witch Project) and which was released by Lionsgate in October.
The Beverly Hills based International Film Trust (Ift) was started in April 2013 by co-founders Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures and Miscellaneous Entertainment principals D. Todd Shepherd and George Waud.
Since its inception at Cannes in 2013, Ift has acquired 12 films with another set for Berlin 2015. The first titles were successfully presold last year and have since been scheduled for theatrical release.
Ift President Christian De Gallegos brings a wealth of wisdom and experience from his background in the talent agencies and as a sales agent for Voltage Pictures, working on Oscar winners like “The Hurt Locker” and “Dallas Buyers Club”.
De Gallegos talks about the progress of this fairly new sales agency and shares some of Ift’s upcoming films:
How did Ift start?
Michael Benaroya had been an active producer and financier for years, outsourcing international sales to the leading independent companies. His slate was growing and international distribution remained crucial to his business model, so he knew that starting an international sales agency would be financially efficient and would give him a more thorough market awareness which is invaluable when packaging.
Mb: I worked with the top international distributors at Voltage who have thankfully supported Ift since day one and we’ve been lucky to partner with powerhouse companies like Sony, eOne and Universal who are currently scheduled to release half our slate, having come on board in pre-production.
The majority of our lineup to date has been within the Us$ 10 million dollar range, shot with soft money and internationally viable casts, keeping budgets to a reasonable level so presales without confirmed U.S. theatrical distribution are realistic. We comfortably retain production value which validates theatrical upside.
We’re excited to step up to the next level this year. We have two films in which we’re involved with financing and distribution: one at Us$ 33 million and another at Us$ 35 million.
What are some new projects that you’re excited about?
“You Shall Know Our Velocity”, based off Dave Eggers best-selling novel, will start shooting April 2015 with Daniel Radcliffe. Also, we have a film called “Cymbeline” with Dakota Johnson as the lead (from “Fifty Shades of Grey”), which premiered at Venice this year. Grindstone will theatrically release it in early 2015.
What do you look for when considering a film?
Interesting concepts and relevant topics with the right financing structure. I’ve been involved with the passion projects of A-list actors which can be exciting as they attract great ensembles, cameos, crew and their enthusiasm usually leads to a better movie.
How did you enter the business?
I started in the talent agency world, working at Paradigm in film, music and TV. The agencies are the epicenter of the entertainment industry; there you’re exposed to all sides of the business, so it was just a matter of time before I learned about international sales and figured it would suit me best. I found an opportunity at Voltage Pictures working as Nicolas Chartier’s assistant in 2007. After a few months he promoted me to sell on his behalf. I worked there for six years, sold about 100 movies and was lucky enough to be part of great films like “The Hurt Locker”, which won eight Oscars, “Don Jon”, and “Dallas Buyer’s Club”. The founders of Ift approached me early 2013 and I’ve been thrilled to be a part of our growing company ever since.
What do you love the most about your work?
I love deal making and the satisfaction it brings me, whether it’s a quick handshake or a challenging spin on a tough topic. I love the partnerships I’ve formed and friendships I’ve developed, with both clients and competitors. I love the markets but prefer visiting what is a very nice network of people on their home turf, traveling the world to see firsthand where our influence reaches.
More about International Film Trust:
International Film Trust (Ift) is an international sales and distribution company launched by co-founders Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures and Miscellaneous Entertainment principals D. Todd Shepherd and George Waud to represent the theatrical feature film productions from the founding company’s own banners as well as titles from other producers and third party productions. With over twenty years experience in producing, finance, international sales and distribution, Ift has the knowledge and relationships to cultivate strategic partnerships with A-list producers and filmmakers. Transparent by design in their business practices, Ift is a company that understands and honors the four pillars that sustain the global film marketplace: Creativity, Finance, Sales and Distribution.
Making its debut at Cannes 2013, Ift’s slate includes You Shall Know Our Velocity based on Dave Egger's best-selling novel and starring Daniel Radcliffe; Mark Polish's Headlock starring Polish, Andy Garcia, Dianna Agron and Justin Bartha; Michael Almereyda’s Cymbeline starring Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, Dakota Johnson and Milla Jovovich; the action thriller Cell starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson, and to be directed by Tod Williams (Paranormal Activity 2); The King Of The Kastle starring Clive Owen, Academy Award Nominee Jacki Weaver and Asa Butterfield; Your Voice In My Head based on Emma Forrest's best-selling novel; and the horror thriller Exists directed by Eduardo Sanchez (The Blair Witch Project) and which was released by Lionsgate in October.
- 11/18/2014
- by Erin Grover
- Sydney's Buzz
International Film Trust (Ift) has sold all overseas territories to Peter Sollett’s upcoming comedy You Shall Know Our Velocity starring Daniel Radcliffe.
Ift president Christian de Gallegos struck a deal with Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions for Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Spain, Benelux, Australia and New Zealand, Cis, Scandinavia, South Korea and Latin America.
Further deals closed in the UK (Solo Media), China (Hgc), the Middle East (Shooting Stars), Greece, Turkey and India (Tanweer), Baltic States (Hea Film), Bulgaria, Romania and the former Yugoslavia (Programs4media), Hungary (Cinetel), Poland (Kinoswiat), Malaysia (Soraya), Philippines (Mediaquest), Singapore (Shaw), Taiwan (Deepjoy), and Thailand (Dream’s West).
You Shall Know Our Velocity is based on Wells Tower’s adaptation of the novel by Dave Eggers about a mismatched pair who embark on a world trip to randomly give away an insurance pay-out to those in need.
The project is in pre-production and scheduled to shoot in spring 2015.
Tim Perell produces...
Ift president Christian de Gallegos struck a deal with Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions for Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Spain, Benelux, Australia and New Zealand, Cis, Scandinavia, South Korea and Latin America.
Further deals closed in the UK (Solo Media), China (Hgc), the Middle East (Shooting Stars), Greece, Turkey and India (Tanweer), Baltic States (Hea Film), Bulgaria, Romania and the former Yugoslavia (Programs4media), Hungary (Cinetel), Poland (Kinoswiat), Malaysia (Soraya), Philippines (Mediaquest), Singapore (Shaw), Taiwan (Deepjoy), and Thailand (Dream’s West).
You Shall Know Our Velocity is based on Wells Tower’s adaptation of the novel by Dave Eggers about a mismatched pair who embark on a world trip to randomly give away an insurance pay-out to those in need.
The project is in pre-production and scheduled to shoot in spring 2015.
Tim Perell produces...
- 6/2/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Benaroya Pictures has announced today that they are now on board to produce and finance director Olivier Assayas’ Idol’S Eye, with a confirmed cast that includes Robert Pattinson and Robert De Niro.
Charles Gillibert developed and produced the project with CG Cinema, Bluegrass Films’ Scott Stuber, Film 360’s Scott Lambert, Alexandra Milchan and Michael Benaroya, with Ben Sachs executive producing for Benaroya Pictures. The film is scheduled to begin principal photography in October in Chicago and Toronto.
The plot elements are currently under wraps, but it has been described as a sophisticated, heist action/thriller.
International Film Trust, which was co-founded by Benaroya, will be handling foreign sales of the title heading into the summer and the Toronto International Film Festival under the helm of Ift President, Christian De Gallegos. CAA, which arranged financing for the film, will represent domestic rights along with Wme.
Assayas had the English-language...
Charles Gillibert developed and produced the project with CG Cinema, Bluegrass Films’ Scott Stuber, Film 360’s Scott Lambert, Alexandra Milchan and Michael Benaroya, with Ben Sachs executive producing for Benaroya Pictures. The film is scheduled to begin principal photography in October in Chicago and Toronto.
The plot elements are currently under wraps, but it has been described as a sophisticated, heist action/thriller.
International Film Trust, which was co-founded by Benaroya, will be handling foreign sales of the title heading into the summer and the Toronto International Film Festival under the helm of Ift President, Christian De Gallegos. CAA, which arranged financing for the film, will represent domestic rights along with Wme.
Assayas had the English-language...
- 5/27/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Daniel Radcliffe is reportedly in talks to star in a new comedy titled You Shall Know Our Velocity.
Based on a Dave Eggers novel, the film will tell the story of two very different friends who set out on a journey around the world to take a late compatriot's ashes to the Egyptian pyramids.
News of the film project was revealed at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is currently being shopped to potential investors, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
In a statement, producer Michael Benaroya said: "Dave Eggers is a gifted story-teller and we are thrilled to be turning his hilarious yet poignant story of two best friends travelling the world into a feature film."
Co-producer Christian de Gallegos added: "Playing the lead character in the biggest film franchise of all time, Daniel Radcliffe has managed to successfully establish himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation,...
Based on a Dave Eggers novel, the film will tell the story of two very different friends who set out on a journey around the world to take a late compatriot's ashes to the Egyptian pyramids.
News of the film project was revealed at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is currently being shopped to potential investors, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
In a statement, producer Michael Benaroya said: "Dave Eggers is a gifted story-teller and we are thrilled to be turning his hilarious yet poignant story of two best friends travelling the world into a feature film."
Co-producer Christian de Gallegos added: "Playing the lead character in the biggest film franchise of all time, Daniel Radcliffe has managed to successfully establish himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation,...
- 5/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Cannes -- Daniel Radcliffe is in talks to star in You Shall Know Our Velocity, about two mismatched friends who go on a round-the-world journey. Tim Perrell's Process and Michael Benaroya's Benaroya Pictures are teaming on the project, which is being shopped at the Cannes Film Market by International Film Trust, the sales company co-founded by Benaroya and run by Christian de Gallegos. Photos: Cannes Carpet: The Most Glamorous Gowns at the Fest In Velocity, based on the best-selling book by Dave Eggers, the Harry Potter actor will play a bookish and awkward young man who sets off
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- 5/16/2014
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
International Film Trust (Ift) has licensed Japanese rights to the Stephen King adaptation Cell to Presidio at the Efm.
President Christian de Gallegos and his team have also closed a deal with Shoval for Israel.
Cell is shooting in the Us state of Georgia. John Cusack stars in the story of a deadly pulse that affects mobile phone users. The cast includes Samuel L Jackson, Isabelle Fuhrman and Stacy Keach.
Tod Williams directs and Stephen King wrote the screenplay with revisions by Adam Alleca and Mark Leyner.
Former Dimension Films president Richard Saperstein, Michael Benaroya, Brian Witten and Shara Kay are producing.
The executive producers roster incudes Cusack, Paddy Cullen, Edward Mokhtarian, Armen Aghaeian, Xavier Gens and Laurence Freed.
President Christian de Gallegos and his team have also closed a deal with Shoval for Israel.
Cell is shooting in the Us state of Georgia. John Cusack stars in the story of a deadly pulse that affects mobile phone users. The cast includes Samuel L Jackson, Isabelle Fuhrman and Stacy Keach.
Tod Williams directs and Stephen King wrote the screenplay with revisions by Adam Alleca and Mark Leyner.
Former Dimension Films president Richard Saperstein, Michael Benaroya, Brian Witten and Shara Kay are producing.
The executive producers roster incudes Cusack, Paddy Cullen, Edward Mokhtarian, Armen Aghaeian, Xavier Gens and Laurence Freed.
- 2/10/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: International Film Trust (Ift) has announced a slew of deals on its Stephen King adaptation Cell, shooting now in Georgia with John Cusack.
President Christian de Gallegos and his team have licensed rights to Telemunchen for Germany and Notorious for Italy on the thriller from Benaroya Pictures and The Genre Company.
Deals also closed in Greece (Hollywood), Switzerland (Praesens), Bulgaria (Bulgaria Film), former Yugoslavia (Blitz), Poland (Monolith), Latin America (Leda), China (Hgc), Hong Kong (Deltamac), India (Pictureworks), Indonesia (Pt Amero), Malaysia and Thailand (Sahamongkol), Middle East (Shooting Stars), Philippines (Pioneer), Singapore (Cathay), Taiwan (Deepjoy) and Star TV for pan-Asian pay-tv.
Tod Williams directs and Samuel L Jackson, Isabelle Fuhrman and Stacy Keach also star in the story of a deadly pulse that affects mobile phone users.
Stephen King wrote the screenplay with revisions by Adam Alleca and Mark Leyner.
“We have relished the opportunity to reunite John and Sam and with production currently underway we couldn...
President Christian de Gallegos and his team have licensed rights to Telemunchen for Germany and Notorious for Italy on the thriller from Benaroya Pictures and The Genre Company.
Deals also closed in Greece (Hollywood), Switzerland (Praesens), Bulgaria (Bulgaria Film), former Yugoslavia (Blitz), Poland (Monolith), Latin America (Leda), China (Hgc), Hong Kong (Deltamac), India (Pictureworks), Indonesia (Pt Amero), Malaysia and Thailand (Sahamongkol), Middle East (Shooting Stars), Philippines (Pioneer), Singapore (Cathay), Taiwan (Deepjoy) and Star TV for pan-Asian pay-tv.
Tod Williams directs and Samuel L Jackson, Isabelle Fuhrman and Stacy Keach also star in the story of a deadly pulse that affects mobile phone users.
Stephen King wrote the screenplay with revisions by Adam Alleca and Mark Leyner.
“We have relished the opportunity to reunite John and Sam and with production currently underway we couldn...
- 2/9/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
International Film Trust has sold out Eduard Sanchez’s recently completed horror film Exists.
President Christian de Gallegos closed a multi-territory deal with Sejin Croninger and Joel Kennedy on behalf of eOne for Germany, France, Benelux, Scandinavia and South Africa. Ift licensed UK rights to eOne at the Afm.
Further deals closed in Japan (At Entertainment), the Middle East (Shooting Stars), Malaysia and Thailand (Sahamongkol), Philippines (Pioneer), Singapore (Cathay), Taiwan (Well Go), Cis (Luxor), India (Pictureworks), Mexico and Pan Latin pay TV (Dragon Multimedia) and Pan Asia pay TV (Star TV).
Jamie Nash wrote Exists, which follows five friends partying in the Texas woods who encounter what may be the mythical Bigfoot.
The producer roster includes Jane Fleming, Mark Ordesky, Andy Jenkins and Robin Cowie. Reed Frerichs, Gregg Hale, George Waud and D Todd Shepherd are the executive producers.
President Christian de Gallegos closed a multi-territory deal with Sejin Croninger and Joel Kennedy on behalf of eOne for Germany, France, Benelux, Scandinavia and South Africa. Ift licensed UK rights to eOne at the Afm.
Further deals closed in Japan (At Entertainment), the Middle East (Shooting Stars), Malaysia and Thailand (Sahamongkol), Philippines (Pioneer), Singapore (Cathay), Taiwan (Well Go), Cis (Luxor), India (Pictureworks), Mexico and Pan Latin pay TV (Dragon Multimedia) and Pan Asia pay TV (Star TV).
Jamie Nash wrote Exists, which follows five friends partying in the Texas woods who encounter what may be the mythical Bigfoot.
The producer roster includes Jane Fleming, Mark Ordesky, Andy Jenkins and Robin Cowie. Reed Frerichs, Gregg Hale, George Waud and D Todd Shepherd are the executive producers.
- 2/7/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
La-based sales company’s slate includes Cymbeline and Stephen King adaptation Cell.
Kevin Hoiseth [pictured] has joined La-based sales company International Film Trust (Ift) as director of international sales.
Hoiseth most recently served as director of international sales and marketing at Voltage Pictures where he worked on the likes of Dallas Buyers Club and Don Jon.
The new arrival will focus chiefly on Asia and Eastern Europe on an Ift slate that includes Cymbeline starring Ethan Hawke, Milla Jovovich and upcoming Fifty Shades Of Grey lead Dakota Johnson, Your Voice In My Head with Emma Watson, The King Of The Kastle starring Clive Owen and the Stephen King adaptationCell.
Ift president Christian De Gallegos and Ift co-founders Michael Benaroya, D Todd Shepherd and George Waud of Miscellaneous Entertainment made the announcement.
Kevin Hoiseth [pictured] has joined La-based sales company International Film Trust (Ift) as director of international sales.
Hoiseth most recently served as director of international sales and marketing at Voltage Pictures where he worked on the likes of Dallas Buyers Club and Don Jon.
The new arrival will focus chiefly on Asia and Eastern Europe on an Ift slate that includes Cymbeline starring Ethan Hawke, Milla Jovovich and upcoming Fifty Shades Of Grey lead Dakota Johnson, Your Voice In My Head with Emma Watson, The King Of The Kastle starring Clive Owen and the Stephen King adaptationCell.
Ift president Christian De Gallegos and Ift co-founders Michael Benaroya, D Todd Shepherd and George Waud of Miscellaneous Entertainment made the announcement.
- 2/6/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: International Film Trust (Ift) announced at Afm it has closed key sales on Cymbeline including Koch Media for the UK and Ksm for Germany.
Rights have gone to Cis (Nashe Kino), Japan (Happinet), Australia/New Zealand (Transmission), Switzerland (Praesens), South Korea (Sookie), Eastern Europe, Greece and Turkey (Tanweer) and Middle East (Shooting Stars).
Further deals closed in China (Hgc), India (PVR), Singapore (Shaw), Thailand (Ipa), Taiwan (Well Go) and the Philippines (Pioneer).
Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, Milla Jovovich, Dakota Johnson, Penn Badgley and Anton Yelchin star in Michael Almereyda’s modern-day Shakespeare adaptation, set against an epic battle between corrupt police officers and biker gangs.
Anthony Katagas produces Cymbeline for Keep Your Head Productions alongside Michael Benaroya, who is fully financing through Benaroya Pictures. Ben Sachs of Benaroya Pictures serves as executive producer.The project is in post.
“With a star-studded cast, buyers have really embraced Michael Almereyda’s refreshing adaptation of Shakespeare’s play,” said...
Rights have gone to Cis (Nashe Kino), Japan (Happinet), Australia/New Zealand (Transmission), Switzerland (Praesens), South Korea (Sookie), Eastern Europe, Greece and Turkey (Tanweer) and Middle East (Shooting Stars).
Further deals closed in China (Hgc), India (PVR), Singapore (Shaw), Thailand (Ipa), Taiwan (Well Go) and the Philippines (Pioneer).
Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, Milla Jovovich, Dakota Johnson, Penn Badgley and Anton Yelchin star in Michael Almereyda’s modern-day Shakespeare adaptation, set against an epic battle between corrupt police officers and biker gangs.
Anthony Katagas produces Cymbeline for Keep Your Head Productions alongside Michael Benaroya, who is fully financing through Benaroya Pictures. Ben Sachs of Benaroya Pictures serves as executive producer.The project is in post.
“With a star-studded cast, buyers have really embraced Michael Almereyda’s refreshing adaptation of Shakespeare’s play,” said...
- 11/8/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Ift has secured several deals for Your Voice In My Head, starring Emma Watson, including Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (Spwa).
The sales company has licensed rights to Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (Spwa) for the UK, Australia/New Zealand, Scandinavia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
It has closed further deals for South Korea (Sookie), Turkey (Kalinos), Switzerland (Praesens), Hong Kong, India and Taiwan (Pt Parkit), Singapore (Shaw), China (Hgc) and the Middle East (Shooting Stars).
Emma Watson will star in the adaptation of Emma Forrest’s bestseller as a young bipolar Englishwoman in New York whose life is saved by a heroic psychiatrist. CAA represents Us rights.
Production is set to begin in early 2014. Francesca Gregorini directs and Alison Owen and Michael Benaroya produce for Benaroya Pictures and Ruby’s Faye Ward serves as executive producer.
Ift head of sales Christian de Gallegos negotiated the Your Voice In My Head deal with Spwa evp of business affairs [link=nm...
The sales company has licensed rights to Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (Spwa) for the UK, Australia/New Zealand, Scandinavia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
It has closed further deals for South Korea (Sookie), Turkey (Kalinos), Switzerland (Praesens), Hong Kong, India and Taiwan (Pt Parkit), Singapore (Shaw), China (Hgc) and the Middle East (Shooting Stars).
Emma Watson will star in the adaptation of Emma Forrest’s bestseller as a young bipolar Englishwoman in New York whose life is saved by a heroic psychiatrist. CAA represents Us rights.
Production is set to begin in early 2014. Francesca Gregorini directs and Alison Owen and Michael Benaroya produce for Benaroya Pictures and Ruby’s Faye Ward serves as executive producer.
Ift head of sales Christian de Gallegos negotiated the Your Voice In My Head deal with Spwa evp of business affairs [link=nm...
- 11/6/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions has struck a multi-territory deal for all rights to director Francesa Gregorini's Your Voice in My Head, starring Emma Watson. International Film Trust announced the deal Tuesday on the eve of the American Film Market, where head of sales Christian de Gallegos will sell remaining markets. Based on novelist Emma Forrest's bestselling book, Your Voice in My Head tells the inspirational story of a young bipolar English woman living in New York and the psychiatrist who saves her life while fighting for his own. Gregorini is set to start shooting in early 2014. Spwa
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- 11/6/2013
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
International Film Trust (Ift) has appointed Marcin Janowski to the newly created position of head of international marketing and publicity, effective immediately.
Janowski most recently oversaw international marketing and publicity at Red Granite International and worked on Martin Scorsese’s December 25 release The Wolf Of Wall Street, among others.
He heads to Afm and in his new role at Ift will oversee marketing strategies and creative campaigns for such titles as Eduardo Sanchez’s horror thriller Exists; Cymbeline, which is currently in post-production and stars Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris and Milla Jovovich; and Your Voice In My Head to star Emma Watson.
Prior to Red Granite International Janowski served as director of international marketing and publicity at Nu Image/Millennium Films and also worked at Village Roadshow Pictures.
Ift head of sales Christian De Gallegos, Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures and Miscellaneous Entertainment principals D Todd Shepherd and George Waud made the announcement.
“Marcin’s expertise...
Janowski most recently oversaw international marketing and publicity at Red Granite International and worked on Martin Scorsese’s December 25 release The Wolf Of Wall Street, among others.
He heads to Afm and in his new role at Ift will oversee marketing strategies and creative campaigns for such titles as Eduardo Sanchez’s horror thriller Exists; Cymbeline, which is currently in post-production and stars Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris and Milla Jovovich; and Your Voice In My Head to star Emma Watson.
Prior to Red Granite International Janowski served as director of international marketing and publicity at Nu Image/Millennium Films and also worked at Village Roadshow Pictures.
Ift head of sales Christian De Gallegos, Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures and Miscellaneous Entertainment principals D Todd Shepherd and George Waud made the announcement.
“Marcin’s expertise...
- 10/31/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Emma Watson ("Harry Potter" films, The Bling Ring will star in Francesca Gregorini's Your Voice in My Head , written by acclaimed novelist Emma Forrest and adapted from her New York Times Bestseller. The film will be produced by Academy Award nominee Alison Owen ( Saving Mr. Banks , Jane Eyre , Elizabeth ) and Michael Benaroya ( Lawless , Margin Call , Kill Your Darlings ) for Benaroya Pictures. The announcement was made by International Film Trust.s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift.s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos. Watson was previously attached to star in the project when it was at Warner Bros. Pictures with "Harry Potter" director David Yates directing. Later, both Yates and...
- 9/8/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Emma Watson (Harry Potter, Bling Ring) will star in Francesca Gregorini’s Your Voice In My Head, written by acclaimed novelist Emma Forrest and adapted from her NY Times Bestseller.
The film will be produced by Academy Award nominee Alison Owen (Saving Mr. Banks, Jane Eyre, Elizabeth) and Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call, Kill Your Darlings) for Benaroya Pictures. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift’s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.
CAA is representing the domestic sales rights on Your Voice In My Head.
Your Voice In My Head, whose script was awarded a position on the prestigious Black list, will start shooting on November 4, 2013 in New York and is based on Emma Forrest’s inspirational story of a young bipolar English woman living in New York and the heroic,...
The film will be produced by Academy Award nominee Alison Owen (Saving Mr. Banks, Jane Eyre, Elizabeth) and Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call, Kill Your Darlings) for Benaroya Pictures. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift’s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.
CAA is representing the domestic sales rights on Your Voice In My Head.
Your Voice In My Head, whose script was awarded a position on the prestigious Black list, will start shooting on November 4, 2013 in New York and is based on Emma Forrest’s inspirational story of a young bipolar English woman living in New York and the heroic,...
- 9/8/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Ethan Hawke will star in Michael Almereyda’s modern day adaption of Shakespeare’s Cymbeline in the vein of TV hit Sons Of Anarchy. International Film Trust (Ift) will handle international sales and CAA represents Us rights.
Producers are Keep Your Head Productions’ Anthony Katagas, whose credits include the anticipated awards season contender 12 Years A Slave, and Michael Benaroya, who will fully finance through Benaroya Pictures.
Ben Sachs of Benaroya Pictures will serve as executive producer. Ift’s head of sales Christian De Gallegos will introduce the project to buyers.
Principal photography has been scheduled for Aug 19 in New York City on the adaptation, which frames the story against an epic battle between corrupt police officers and a drug dealing biker gang.
Almereyda directed Hawke in Hamlet back in 2000. Hawke is riding high following critical acclaim for Before Midnight and recently starred in Universal’s number one North American release The Purge.
Producers are Keep Your Head Productions’ Anthony Katagas, whose credits include the anticipated awards season contender 12 Years A Slave, and Michael Benaroya, who will fully finance through Benaroya Pictures.
Ben Sachs of Benaroya Pictures will serve as executive producer. Ift’s head of sales Christian De Gallegos will introduce the project to buyers.
Principal photography has been scheduled for Aug 19 in New York City on the adaptation, which frames the story against an epic battle between corrupt police officers and a drug dealing biker gang.
Almereyda directed Hawke in Hamlet back in 2000. Hawke is riding high following critical acclaim for Before Midnight and recently starred in Universal’s number one North American release The Purge.
- 7/31/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The legal and finance expert has joined International Film Trust (Ift) from After Dark Films in the newly created post of head of business and legal affairs.
Lanius’ [pictured] appointment coincides with the expansion of Clayton Young’s role to head of financial operations and the appointment of Sierra Nielsen to director of development and acquisitions.
“These new appointments reinforce the synergy between our two companies,” said Ift president Ariel Veneziano and co-founder Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures, who made the joint announcement on Wednesday [24].
“Building on the recent launch of our company at Cannes and the announcement of key projects such as The Toxic Avenger, King Of The Kastle, Exists and Cell, we have brought together a team of specialists in their fields to allow us to grow in line with our business plan.”
Lanius is an entertainment attorney with expertise in distribution and production legal affairs, business strategy and finance for motion pictures and other media content...
Lanius’ [pictured] appointment coincides with the expansion of Clayton Young’s role to head of financial operations and the appointment of Sierra Nielsen to director of development and acquisitions.
“These new appointments reinforce the synergy between our two companies,” said Ift president Ariel Veneziano and co-founder Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures, who made the joint announcement on Wednesday [24].
“Building on the recent launch of our company at Cannes and the announcement of key projects such as The Toxic Avenger, King Of The Kastle, Exists and Cell, we have brought together a team of specialists in their fields to allow us to grow in line with our business plan.”
Lanius is an entertainment attorney with expertise in distribution and production legal affairs, business strategy and finance for motion pictures and other media content...
- 7/24/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Benaroya Pictures and International Film Trust have acquired the rights to the remaining international territories for Cell, the forthcoming film based on the bestselling Stephen King novel. The film is set to be directed by Tod Williams (Paranormal Activity 2). Read on for the full press release.
(Cannes, France) – May 15, 2013 – On the eve of the Cannes Film Market, Benaroya Pictures and Miscellaneous Entertainment’s newly formed international sales company, International Film Trust (Ift), has added a new title to their Cannes slate: the Stephen King adaptation, Cell starring John Cusack, it was announced today by Ift President Ariel Veneziano.
Ift has acquired the remaining international territories for Cell, based on the novel by Stephen King, with Benaroya Pictures now on board to finance and co-produce.
Cell stars Golden Globe nominee John Cusack (2012) and will be directed by Tod “Kip” Williams (Paranormal Activity 2, The Door In The Floor).
Richard Saperstein (The Toxic Avenger,...
(Cannes, France) – May 15, 2013 – On the eve of the Cannes Film Market, Benaroya Pictures and Miscellaneous Entertainment’s newly formed international sales company, International Film Trust (Ift), has added a new title to their Cannes slate: the Stephen King adaptation, Cell starring John Cusack, it was announced today by Ift President Ariel Veneziano.
Ift has acquired the remaining international territories for Cell, based on the novel by Stephen King, with Benaroya Pictures now on board to finance and co-produce.
Cell stars Golden Globe nominee John Cusack (2012) and will be directed by Tod “Kip” Williams (Paranormal Activity 2, The Door In The Floor).
Richard Saperstein (The Toxic Avenger,...
- 5/15/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
It looks like former California Governor and Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger is in talks to co-star in a reboot of the 1984 series The Toxic Avenger. His would be the supporting mentor role according to a press release, but the role truly sounds perfect for him.
Here’s an excerpt from the press release over at Deadline.
Los Angeles, CA (May, 2013) –Action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator series, Total Recall) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine 1 & 2) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger produced by Akiva Goldsman (Constantine, I Am Legend, Mr And Mrs Smith), Richard Saperstein (Hancock, 1408, SE7EN), Charlie Corwin (Half Nelson, The Squid And The Whale), Stephen Kessler and Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call). Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights...
Here’s an excerpt from the press release over at Deadline.
Los Angeles, CA (May, 2013) –Action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator series, Total Recall) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine 1 & 2) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger produced by Akiva Goldsman (Constantine, I Am Legend, Mr And Mrs Smith), Richard Saperstein (Hancock, 1408, SE7EN), Charlie Corwin (Half Nelson, The Squid And The Whale), Stephen Kessler and Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call). Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights...
- 5/14/2013
- by Jess Orso
- ScifiMafia
Apparently, Arnold Schwarzenegger is ready to take on The Toxic Avenger. In a weird, and inspired casting choice, Arnold is in talks to join the reboot of the Troma franchise as “The Exterminator,” the man who trains the Toxic one. Here’s the full press release:
Arnold Schwarzenegger (“Terminator” series, Total Recall) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger, produced by Akiva Goldsman, Richard Saperstein, Charlie Corwin, Stephen Kessler and Michael Benaroya. Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift’s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.
Set to be introduced to buyers at Cannes 2013, The Toxic Avenger is currently in pre-production and scheduled to start principal photography this fall.
Arnold Schwarzenegger (“Terminator” series, Total Recall) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger, produced by Akiva Goldsman, Richard Saperstein, Charlie Corwin, Stephen Kessler and Michael Benaroya. Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift’s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.
Set to be introduced to buyers at Cannes 2013, The Toxic Avenger is currently in pre-production and scheduled to start principal photography this fall.
- 5/14/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator series, Total Recall) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine 1 & 2) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger produced by Akiva Goldsman (Constantine, I Am Legend, Mr And Mrs Smith), Richard Saperstein (Hancock, 1408, SE7EN), Charlie Corwin (Half Nelson, The Squid And The Whale), Stephen Kessler and Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call). Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift’s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.
Set to be introduced to buyers at Cannes 2013, The Toxic Avenger is currently in pre-production and scheduled to start principal photography this fall.
Loosely based on Lloyd Kaufman’s classic Troma franchise, The Toxic Avenger is the tale of a high-school kid who gets dunked in a vat of toxic...
Set to be introduced to buyers at Cannes 2013, The Toxic Avenger is currently in pre-production and scheduled to start principal photography this fall.
Loosely based on Lloyd Kaufman’s classic Troma franchise, The Toxic Avenger is the tale of a high-school kid who gets dunked in a vat of toxic...
- 5/14/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Here’s some casting news most people didn’t see coming. A big budget remake of The Toxic Avenger has been in the works for quite some time, but it just got a big boost with the announcement that Arnold Schwarzenegger is in talks to join the cast:
Los Angeles, CA (May, 2013) –Action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator series, Total Recall) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine 1 & 2) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger produced by Akiva Goldsman (Constantine, I Am Legend, Mr And Mrs Smith), Richard Saperstein (Hancock, 1408, SE7EN), Charlie Corwin (Half Nelson, The Squid And The Whale), Stephen Kessler and Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call). Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift’s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.
Los Angeles, CA (May, 2013) –Action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator series, Total Recall) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine 1 & 2) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger produced by Akiva Goldsman (Constantine, I Am Legend, Mr And Mrs Smith), Richard Saperstein (Hancock, 1408, SE7EN), Charlie Corwin (Half Nelson, The Squid And The Whale), Stephen Kessler and Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call). Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift’s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.
- 5/14/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Well now. Can't say we saw this one coming. Some pretty strange news is coming out of Hollyweird today as Arnold Schwarzenegger, yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is in talks to star in Troma's remake of The Toxic Avenger.
From the Press Release
Action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator series, Total Recall) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine 1 & 2) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger produced by Akiva Goldsman (Constantine, I Am Legend, Mr And Mrs Smith), Richard Saperstein (Hancock, 1408, SE7EN), Charlie Corwin (Half Nelson, The Squid And The Whale), Stephen Kessler, and Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call). Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano, who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift’s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.
Set to be introduced to buyers...
From the Press Release
Action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator series, Total Recall) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine 1 & 2) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger produced by Akiva Goldsman (Constantine, I Am Legend, Mr And Mrs Smith), Richard Saperstein (Hancock, 1408, SE7EN), Charlie Corwin (Half Nelson, The Squid And The Whale), Stephen Kessler, and Michael Benaroya (Lawless, Margin Call). Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano, who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift’s Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.
Set to be introduced to buyers...
- 5/14/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger ("Terminator" series, Total Recall ) is in negotiations to star in writer/director Steve Pink's ( Hot Tub Time Machine ) big budget action comedy The Toxic Avenger , produced by Akiva Goldsman, Richard Saperstein, Charlie Corwin, Stephen Kessler and Michael Benaroya. Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz will executive produce. The announcement was made today by International Film Trust's (Ift) President Ariel Veneziano who will handle all international rights to the film alongside Ift's Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos. Set to be introduced to buyers at Cannes 2013, The Toxic Avenger is currently in pre-production and scheduled to start principal photography this fall. Loosely based on Lloyd Kaufman's classic Troma franchise, The Toxic Avenger...
- 5/13/2013
- Comingsoon.net
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