“A Million Little Things” actor Lizzy Greene is set to star in and executive produce 5X Media’s “High Tide,” a survival thriller that follows a group of friends stranded on an island in the Pacific.
“High Tide” is the first feature film by management-production firm 5X Media.
The film’s official logline reads, “Greene plays Hannah who, mourning the death of her sister, takes off around the world. Her journey leads her to Fiji and on a tour of an isolated atoll—a volcanic island that disappears with each high tide. But when the group are stranded, the rapidly rising ocean begins to reveal its terrifying inhabitants.”
Directed by David Straiton (“Narcos” and “The Originals”), and written by Erik Patterson and Jessica Scott (“Abandoned”), the film will begin production this fall in South East Asia. Scott Einbinder (“Killer Joe”) and Matt Bierman (“Deep Blue Sea”) will produce.
“I’m...
“High Tide” is the first feature film by management-production firm 5X Media.
The film’s official logline reads, “Greene plays Hannah who, mourning the death of her sister, takes off around the world. Her journey leads her to Fiji and on a tour of an isolated atoll—a volcanic island that disappears with each high tide. But when the group are stranded, the rapidly rising ocean begins to reveal its terrifying inhabitants.”
Directed by David Straiton (“Narcos” and “The Originals”), and written by Erik Patterson and Jessica Scott (“Abandoned”), the film will begin production this fall in South East Asia. Scott Einbinder (“Killer Joe”) and Matt Bierman (“Deep Blue Sea”) will produce.
“I’m...
- 5/9/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Lizzy Greene (A Million Little Things) is set to star in and executive-produce High Tide, a survival thriller that strands a group of friends on a swiftly submerging tidal island deep in the Pacific, where they are soon hunted by the ocean’s greatest predator.
Greene will play Hannah who, mourning the death of her sister, takes off around the world. Her journey leads her to Fiji and on a tour of an isolated atoll – a volcanic island that disappears with each high tide. But when the group are stranded, the rapidly rising ocean begins to reveal its terrifying inhabitants.
Having led five seasons of ABC’s popular drama A Million Little Things, Greene is next set to star in Netflix’s upcoming series Ransom Canyon, which is currently in production, across from Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly and James Brolin.
High Tide, which is due to launch production this fall in South East Asia,...
Greene will play Hannah who, mourning the death of her sister, takes off around the world. Her journey leads her to Fiji and on a tour of an isolated atoll – a volcanic island that disappears with each high tide. But when the group are stranded, the rapidly rising ocean begins to reveal its terrifying inhabitants.
Having led five seasons of ABC’s popular drama A Million Little Things, Greene is next set to star in Netflix’s upcoming series Ransom Canyon, which is currently in production, across from Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly and James Brolin.
High Tide, which is due to launch production this fall in South East Asia,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney is lining up a huge summer 2026 and has announced release dates for Jon Favreau’s Mandalorian feature, Pixar’s Toy Story 5, and the live-action version of Moana.
The Mandalorian & Grogu is the updated Untitled Star Wars set for May 22, 2026, marking the first Star Wars film since Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker in 2019. Production is scheduled to begin this year.
Toy Story 5 is the updated title of Untitled Pixar and opens on June 19, 2026. It becomes the latest in the $3.3bn-grossing family franchise since Toy Story 4 in 2019.
Moana is pushed from June 27, 2025, to July 10, 2026. The animation Moana 2...
The Mandalorian & Grogu is the updated Untitled Star Wars set for May 22, 2026, marking the first Star Wars film since Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker in 2019. Production is scheduled to begin this year.
Toy Story 5 is the updated title of Untitled Pixar and opens on June 19, 2026. It becomes the latest in the $3.3bn-grossing family franchise since Toy Story 4 in 2019.
Moana is pushed from June 27, 2025, to July 10, 2026. The animation Moana 2...
- 4/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
5X Media, the film and television producer and talent management company launched by Scott Einbinder, has appointed former Keshet International CEO Alon Shtruzman and former Bunim/Murray Productions CEO Gil Goldschein co-CEOs.
They new executives join as equity partners alongside producer Einbinder (Killer Joe), who launched the company in January of last year and transitions to executive chairman.
In addition the company has secured a second round of investment led by initial backer, Los Angeles-based Bh Alliance. The capital will be used to support 5X Media’s expanision into the global arena.
Einbinder, who formerly served as co-ceo of The...
They new executives join as equity partners alongside producer Einbinder (Killer Joe), who launched the company in January of last year and transitions to executive chairman.
In addition the company has secured a second round of investment led by initial backer, Los Angeles-based Bh Alliance. The capital will be used to support 5X Media’s expanision into the global arena.
Einbinder, who formerly served as co-ceo of The...
- 4/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Former Keshet International CEO Alon Shtruzman (“La Brea”) and former Bunim/Murray Productions CEO Gil Goldschein (“Keeping Up with the Kardashians”) have joined studio/talent management/sales company 5X Media as its new co-CEOs. The duo will also serve as equity partners in 5X with company founder Scott Einbinder, who launched the company last year. As Shtruzman and Goldschein join 5X, Einbinder will move to a new role as executive chairman in the revised corporate structure.
The news comes as 5X secures a second round of investment, led by initial 5X backer Bh Alliance.
“This new infusion of capital represents a tremendous vote of confidence by our investors in our plans to smartly expand in the U.S. and internationally,” said Einbinder, who was previously co-ceo of Cristal Pictures (“The Hitman’s Bodyguard”). “I believe the extraordinary leadership skills of Alon and Gil, who have an unprecedented track record of building...
The news comes as 5X secures a second round of investment, led by initial 5X backer Bh Alliance.
“This new infusion of capital represents a tremendous vote of confidence by our investors in our plans to smartly expand in the U.S. and internationally,” said Einbinder, who was previously co-ceo of Cristal Pictures (“The Hitman’s Bodyguard”). “I believe the extraordinary leadership skills of Alon and Gil, who have an unprecedented track record of building...
- 4/5/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Producer Scott Einbinder (Killer Joe) has launched LA-based management and production company 5X Media.
Einbinder was formerly Co-CEO of China-backed Cristal Pictures, which co-financed and co-produced Ryan Reynolds pic The Hitman’s Bodyguard, and financed and produced the China – Hong Kong action-comedy Twin Blades, with Beth Behrs and Ma Li, which is in post.
Literary manager Seth Nagel, a founding partner, heads the management division. Michael Swidler, most recently a TV literary agent at Paradigm, has joined 5X Media as a manager working alongside Nagel, representing writers and directors.
According to Einbinder, the company is backed by equity investment from a “syndicate of family offices throughout the U.S. led by LA-based Bh Alliance”. 5X marks the syndicate’s first media investment, having previously invested in real estate and health care.
5X Media plans to use the initial investment for corporate overhead and project development. Bh Alliance has also...
Einbinder was formerly Co-CEO of China-backed Cristal Pictures, which co-financed and co-produced Ryan Reynolds pic The Hitman’s Bodyguard, and financed and produced the China – Hong Kong action-comedy Twin Blades, with Beth Behrs and Ma Li, which is in post.
Literary manager Seth Nagel, a founding partner, heads the management division. Michael Swidler, most recently a TV literary agent at Paradigm, has joined 5X Media as a manager working alongside Nagel, representing writers and directors.
According to Einbinder, the company is backed by equity investment from a “syndicate of family offices throughout the U.S. led by LA-based Bh Alliance”. 5X marks the syndicate’s first media investment, having previously invested in real estate and health care.
5X Media plans to use the initial investment for corporate overhead and project development. Bh Alliance has also...
- 1/19/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to the comedy Supercool, starring Jake Short (This Is the Year), Miles J. Harvey (The Babysitter) and Damon Wayans Jr., with plans to release it in theaters and on digital and VOD on February 11.
The film from director Teppo Airaksinen (Juice) centers on Neil Tobbler (Short), who has gone through most of his life feeling invisible and fantasizing about his long-time crush, Summer (Madison Davenport). When Neil and his best friend Gilbert (Harvey) find out that Summer is throwing a birthday party, Gilbert pressures Neil to ask her for an invitation. The plan fails, and Neil embarrasses himself in front of the girl of his dreams.
Desperate and humiliated, Neil wishes upon the universe to be someone else—a supercool version of himself—the next day waking up and realizing that the universe has granted him his wish.
The film from director Teppo Airaksinen (Juice) centers on Neil Tobbler (Short), who has gone through most of his life feeling invisible and fantasizing about his long-time crush, Summer (Madison Davenport). When Neil and his best friend Gilbert (Harvey) find out that Summer is throwing a birthday party, Gilbert pressures Neil to ask her for an invitation. The plan fails, and Neil embarrasses himself in front of the girl of his dreams.
Desperate and humiliated, Neil wishes upon the universe to be someone else—a supercool version of himself—the next day waking up and realizing that the universe has granted him his wish.
- 1/10/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Smoke And Mirrors : The Story Of Tom Savini: "Special Makeup Effects legend, Actor, Director, Stuntman. Tom Savini has redefined the horror genre with his arsenal on talents. But who is the man behind the "King of Splatter?" From his his childhood in Pittsburgh, Pa; to his tour of duty during Vietnam, to his beginnings with George A. Romero and beyond. Smoke And Mirrors is the defining documentary on the life and career of horror icon Tom Savini.
Featuring Tom Savini, Danny McBride, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Trejo, Alice Cooper, Greg Nicotero, Tom Atkins, Corey Feldman, Doug Bradley, Bill Moseley, and more!
From Wild Eye Releasing, director Jason Baker's Smoke And Mirrors on Digital October 19."
Wide On Demand And Digital Release : October 19
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And Then! He Kissed Me: "A small bump on an otherwise smooth date sends Nastya on a gory journey of self actualization. "
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Screamfest® Horror Film...
Featuring Tom Savini, Danny McBride, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Trejo, Alice Cooper, Greg Nicotero, Tom Atkins, Corey Feldman, Doug Bradley, Bill Moseley, and more!
From Wild Eye Releasing, director Jason Baker's Smoke And Mirrors on Digital October 19."
Wide On Demand And Digital Release : October 19
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And Then! He Kissed Me: "A small bump on an otherwise smooth date sends Nastya on a gory journey of self actualization. "
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Screamfest® Horror Film...
- 9/27/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Financer 120dB Films principals Stephen Hays and Peter Graham are joining forces with producer and consultant Scott Einbinder and distribution veteran Gary Rubin to form strategic consulting firm, 120dB Advisors.
The new company is designed to guide clients on a worldwide basis. Areas covered include capital structuring and sourcing, content packaging, acquisitions, distribution, banking, state tax credit oversight; solving production, insurance, delivery problems, and sales. Offerings will also include distressed asset, residuals and library valuations and monetization, workouts, litigation support and expert testimony. A core service will be assisting its clients in prudently managing and investing their media sector exposure.
The firm will begin operations immediately. Hays, Graham, Einbinder and Rubin will keep a special eye on Covid-19 related production, financing and insurance issues, and similar challenges in a rapidly changing environment. Each partner will continue separately with their respective non-advisory businesses.
Managed by former hedge fund executive Hays and entertainment banking veteran Graham,...
The new company is designed to guide clients on a worldwide basis. Areas covered include capital structuring and sourcing, content packaging, acquisitions, distribution, banking, state tax credit oversight; solving production, insurance, delivery problems, and sales. Offerings will also include distressed asset, residuals and library valuations and monetization, workouts, litigation support and expert testimony. A core service will be assisting its clients in prudently managing and investing their media sector exposure.
The firm will begin operations immediately. Hays, Graham, Einbinder and Rubin will keep a special eye on Covid-19 related production, financing and insurance issues, and similar challenges in a rapidly changing environment. Each partner will continue separately with their respective non-advisory businesses.
Managed by former hedge fund executive Hays and entertainment banking veteran Graham,...
- 6/15/2020
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Butch’.
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
- 2/25/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Spanish box office hit The Body (El Cuerpo) is set to get an English-language remake with Mexican multi-hyphenate Isaac Ezban’s (Parallel) Red Elephant Films and Scott Einbinder’s (Killer Joe) La-based Ana Media. Ezban will direct the thriller and produce alongside Einbinder.
The well-received 2012 original, about a detective searching for the body of a femme fatale which has gone missing from a morgue, bagged $8.3M at the Spanish box office for Sony where it was the third-highest grossing local-language film of the year. Director Oriol Paulo also scored a Goya nomination for best newcomer. Pic was produced by Spanish stalwarts Rodar y Rodar and Antena 3 Films.
The remake deal was brokered by Guido Rud of Buenos Aires-based FilmSharks who represented Red Elephant and Ana Media. London-based Meg Thompson represented the original film’s producers.
A Korean remake of The Body opened number one last year in its...
The well-received 2012 original, about a detective searching for the body of a femme fatale which has gone missing from a morgue, bagged $8.3M at the Spanish box office for Sony where it was the third-highest grossing local-language film of the year. Director Oriol Paulo also scored a Goya nomination for best newcomer. Pic was produced by Spanish stalwarts Rodar y Rodar and Antena 3 Films.
The remake deal was brokered by Guido Rud of Buenos Aires-based FilmSharks who represented Red Elephant and Ana Media. London-based Meg Thompson represented the original film’s producers.
A Korean remake of The Body opened number one last year in its...
- 6/19/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Project hails from John Wick screenwriter.
Los Angeles-based film finance and production company Cristal Pictures continues to strengthen its initial roster of material and has picked up original pitch The Steward from Derek Kolstad.
Cristal will fully finance and produce in association with its Beijing-Based parent company East Light Media in what is being positioned as the first in a potential action franchise.
Kolstad, the writer behind the John Wick franchise, is writing the screenplay of the action thriller centred on an original central character he created.
“Derek is a terrific writer and masterful at creating original, electrifying characters, and we cannot wait to develop this project,” said Cristal president Scott Einbinder (pictured).
“The Steward, which is driven by a charismatic lead, possesses the kind of proven genre appeal that has resonated in both the domestic and worldwide markets.”
Cristal executive vice-president of production Nick D’Angelo brought in the pitch and the company said it sealed...
Los Angeles-based film finance and production company Cristal Pictures continues to strengthen its initial roster of material and has picked up original pitch The Steward from Derek Kolstad.
Cristal will fully finance and produce in association with its Beijing-Based parent company East Light Media in what is being positioned as the first in a potential action franchise.
Kolstad, the writer behind the John Wick franchise, is writing the screenplay of the action thriller centred on an original central character he created.
“Derek is a terrific writer and masterful at creating original, electrifying characters, and we cannot wait to develop this project,” said Cristal president Scott Einbinder (pictured).
“The Steward, which is driven by a charismatic lead, possesses the kind of proven genre appeal that has resonated in both the domestic and worldwide markets.”
Cristal executive vice-president of production Nick D’Angelo brought in the pitch and the company said it sealed...
- 6/19/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
China-backed Cristal Pictures is developing a Chinese female action flick with Logan producer Lauren Shuler Donner, the company's president Scott Einbinder announced Tuesday at Filmart in Hong Kong.
Planned as a China co-production fully financed by Cristal, the project, titled Twin Blades, is based on an original spec script from Ingrid Eskeland-Adetuyi.
“I’ve been looking for an opportunity to break into the Chinese market due to its devoted and passionate audience and have found the perfect partner in Cristal Pictures," Shuler Donner, who also produced Deadpool, said in a statement. "The slate they are building, along with their strong creative and...
Planned as a China co-production fully financed by Cristal, the project, titled Twin Blades, is based on an original spec script from Ingrid Eskeland-Adetuyi.
“I’ve been looking for an opportunity to break into the Chinese market due to its devoted and passionate audience and have found the perfect partner in Cristal Pictures," Shuler Donner, who also produced Deadpool, said in a statement. "The slate they are building, along with their strong creative and...
- 3/14/2017
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Company led by Scott Einbinder to fully finance as a Chinese co-production; eyes Q4 production start.
Logan producer Lauren Shuler Donner will produce the buddy action feature based on a screenplay by Ingrid Eskeland-Adetuyi.
Twin Blades centres on a tech entrepreneur who relocates her business to China and struggles to coexist with the local female bodyguard assigned to protect her.
When the businesswoman’s life is threatened, the pair must join forces in order to survive.
Cristal will take the project out to directors within the next several weeks and has earmarked a production start in the fourth quarter.
The Donners’ Company president Jack Leslie will produce alongside Donner, Cristal president Scott Einbinder (pictured) announced on Monday.
Cristal executive vice-president of production Nick D’Angelo brought the project to Cristal, which will fully finance Twin Blades as a Chinese co-production.
“I’ve been looking for an opportunity to break into the Chinese market due to its devoted...
Logan producer Lauren Shuler Donner will produce the buddy action feature based on a screenplay by Ingrid Eskeland-Adetuyi.
Twin Blades centres on a tech entrepreneur who relocates her business to China and struggles to coexist with the local female bodyguard assigned to protect her.
When the businesswoman’s life is threatened, the pair must join forces in order to survive.
Cristal will take the project out to directors within the next several weeks and has earmarked a production start in the fourth quarter.
The Donners’ Company president Jack Leslie will produce alongside Donner, Cristal president Scott Einbinder (pictured) announced on Monday.
Cristal executive vice-president of production Nick D’Angelo brought the project to Cristal, which will fully finance Twin Blades as a Chinese co-production.
“I’ve been looking for an opportunity to break into the Chinese market due to its devoted...
- 3/13/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Nick D’Angelo, who most recently served as vice-president of production at Fox 2000, has joined the Los Angeles-based film finance and production company.
D’Angelo is named executive vice-president of production, Cristal Pictures president Scott Einbinder said on Thursday.
D’Angelo reports to Einbinder and will oversee development and production. Cristal’s slate includes Hitman’s Bodyguard, the action-comedy it co-financed and co-produced with Millennium Films that is in post and stars Ryan Reynolds and Samuel Jackson.
During his 13 years at Fox 2000, the executive worked on Alvin And The Chipmunks, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid and The Chronicles Of Narnia, among others.
“Nick is an incredibly smart, creative and passionate executive with a keen understanding of what it takes to make an international hit,” said Einbinder. “His creative insights and eye for material and talent with global appeal make him invaluable to Cristal pictures as we expand our production slate and ambitions.”
Cristal was recently...
D’Angelo is named executive vice-president of production, Cristal Pictures president Scott Einbinder said on Thursday.
D’Angelo reports to Einbinder and will oversee development and production. Cristal’s slate includes Hitman’s Bodyguard, the action-comedy it co-financed and co-produced with Millennium Films that is in post and stars Ryan Reynolds and Samuel Jackson.
During his 13 years at Fox 2000, the executive worked on Alvin And The Chipmunks, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid and The Chronicles Of Narnia, among others.
“Nick is an incredibly smart, creative and passionate executive with a keen understanding of what it takes to make an international hit,” said Einbinder. “His creative insights and eye for material and talent with global appeal make him invaluable to Cristal pictures as we expand our production slate and ambitions.”
Cristal was recently...
- 1/12/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Nick D'Angelo, who worked at Fox 2000 for 13 years, most recently as VP of production, has joined finance and production company Cristal Pictures as Evp, Production. He will report to Cristal President Scott Einbinder. D'Angelo will oversee development and production of all film projects at his new company. While at Fox 2000, D’Angelo worked on a number of major franchises, including Alvin and the Chipmunks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Chronicles of…...
- 1/12/2017
- Deadline
The Los Angeles and Beijing-based producer-financier – backed by Chris Liu’s East Light Film Company – is lining up the sci-fi disaster story.
According to Cristal founder and producer Liu, Imago (working title) will be the first big budget sci-fi disaster movie to shoot in Hong Kong as an official Chinese co-production.
Adam Robitel, who directed the upcoming Insidious: Chapter 4, and Gavin Heffernan (The Taking Of Deborah Logan) are writing the screenplay.
Imago will shoot entirely on location in and around Hong Kong with a Western and Chinese cast and Western and Chinese effects teams.
The story takes place in the near future as scientific experiments to reverse global warming backfire.
“We loved this pitch,” said Cristal president Scott Einbinder (pictured). “It’s a great character-driven disaster movie, a genre favourite in China and around the world, with appeal for Us audiences as well. We’re fast-tracking this one and hope to be in production by late...
According to Cristal founder and producer Liu, Imago (working title) will be the first big budget sci-fi disaster movie to shoot in Hong Kong as an official Chinese co-production.
Adam Robitel, who directed the upcoming Insidious: Chapter 4, and Gavin Heffernan (The Taking Of Deborah Logan) are writing the screenplay.
Imago will shoot entirely on location in and around Hong Kong with a Western and Chinese cast and Western and Chinese effects teams.
The story takes place in the near future as scientific experiments to reverse global warming backfire.
“We loved this pitch,” said Cristal president Scott Einbinder (pictured). “It’s a great character-driven disaster movie, a genre favourite in China and around the world, with appeal for Us audiences as well. We’re fast-tracking this one and hope to be in production by late...
- 12/13/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
China-based movie company East Light Film Co. has founded and bankrolled new Los Angeles-based indie film finance and production outfit Cristal Pictures, whose principals Chris Liu and Scott Einbinder just co-financed and co-produced the upcoming Ryan Reynolds pic Hitman’s Bodyguard. Liu and Einbinder will be co-CEOs and the plan is to finance and produce mid-to-high-budget English-language motion pictures for global theatrical distribution. It will also have access to…...
- 9/7/2016
- Deadline
In the latest influx of Chinese cash to come Hollywood’s way, the veteran Hollywood producer Scott Einbinder has officially launched a Los Angeles-based finance and production company with the full backing of China’s East Light Film Company.
Cristal Pictures will produce and finance mid-to-high range English-language features for global theatrical distribution. The company has the capacity to fully finance projects as official Chinese co-productions or as films that can be distributed in China through the import quota.
Chris Liu of Beijing and Hong Kong-based East Light will serve as co-ceo alongside Einbinder after East Light raised equity from Chinese, Hong Kong and South East Asian investors to back the venture.
Cristal recently co-financed and co-produced Millennium Films’ Hitman’s Bodyguard, an action-comedy in post-production starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel Jackson, Gary Oldman and Salma Hayek.
Patrick Hughes directs and Lionsgate will distribute wide in North America on August 16, 2017. Cristal retains Chinese distribution rights and plans to release...
Cristal Pictures will produce and finance mid-to-high range English-language features for global theatrical distribution. The company has the capacity to fully finance projects as official Chinese co-productions or as films that can be distributed in China through the import quota.
Chris Liu of Beijing and Hong Kong-based East Light will serve as co-ceo alongside Einbinder after East Light raised equity from Chinese, Hong Kong and South East Asian investors to back the venture.
Cristal recently co-financed and co-produced Millennium Films’ Hitman’s Bodyguard, an action-comedy in post-production starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel Jackson, Gary Oldman and Salma Hayek.
Patrick Hughes directs and Lionsgate will distribute wide in North America on August 16, 2017. Cristal retains Chinese distribution rights and plans to release...
- 9/7/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The distributor has picked up North American rights to Spl 2: A Time For Consequences and The Timber.
Pou-Soi Cheang, whose credits include The Monkey King, directedSPL 2: A Time For Consequences starring Tony Jaa as an undercover police officer.
The film has been a smash in China - where it has taken $90.3m since its release on June 18 - and will open in festivals throughout the Us and Canada this autumn and arrive theatrically in early 2016.
Well Go brokered the deal with Chiu-Yi Leung of Bravos Pictures on behalf of the filmmaker.
Apocalyptic Western thriller The Timber stars Josh Peck and James Ransone and will debut on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD on October 6.
The story takes place during the late 19th century Yukon Gold Rush as two brothers set out to collect a bounty in a desperate attempt to save their home.
Anthony O’Brien directed and Ana Media’s Scott Einbinder and Patrick Newall produced...
Pou-Soi Cheang, whose credits include The Monkey King, directedSPL 2: A Time For Consequences starring Tony Jaa as an undercover police officer.
The film has been a smash in China - where it has taken $90.3m since its release on June 18 - and will open in festivals throughout the Us and Canada this autumn and arrive theatrically in early 2016.
Well Go brokered the deal with Chiu-Yi Leung of Bravos Pictures on behalf of the filmmaker.
Apocalyptic Western thriller The Timber stars Josh Peck and James Ransone and will debut on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD on October 6.
The story takes place during the late 19th century Yukon Gold Rush as two brothers set out to collect a bounty in a desperate attempt to save their home.
Anthony O’Brien directed and Ana Media’s Scott Einbinder and Patrick Newall produced...
- 8/10/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The distributor has picked up North American rights to Spl 2: A Time For Consequences and The Timber.
Pou-Soi Cheang, whose credits include The Monkey King, directed Spl 2: A Time For Consequences starring Tony Jaa as an undercover police officer.
The film has been a smash in China and will open in festivals throughout the Us and Canada this autumn and arrive theatrically in early 2016.
Well Go brokered the deal with Chiu-Yi Leung of Bravos Pictures on behalf of the filmmaker.
Apocalyptic Western thriller The Timber stars Josh Peck and James Ransone and will debut on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD on October 6.
The story takes place during the late 19th century Yukon Gold Rush as two brothers set out to collect a bounty in a desperate attempt to save their home.
Anthony O’Brien directed and Ana Media’s Scott Einbinder and Patrick Newall produced and Hugh Geiger served as executive producer.
Pou-Soi Cheang, whose credits include The Monkey King, directed Spl 2: A Time For Consequences starring Tony Jaa as an undercover police officer.
The film has been a smash in China and will open in festivals throughout the Us and Canada this autumn and arrive theatrically in early 2016.
Well Go brokered the deal with Chiu-Yi Leung of Bravos Pictures on behalf of the filmmaker.
Apocalyptic Western thriller The Timber stars Josh Peck and James Ransone and will debut on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD on October 6.
The story takes place during the late 19th century Yukon Gold Rush as two brothers set out to collect a bounty in a desperate attempt to save their home.
Anthony O’Brien directed and Ana Media’s Scott Einbinder and Patrick Newall produced and Hugh Geiger served as executive producer.
- 8/10/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Taggart Productions and Votiv Films have commenced principal photography on the genre-bending sci-fi, psychological – thriller Circle, it was announced jointly by Taggart President and CEO Michael Nardelli and Votiv founder and CEO Brent Stiefel.
Circle is the feature film debut from the writer – director team of Mario Miscione and Aaron Hann.
The story concerns fifty strangers who awake imprisoned together within a mysterious chamber. In real time, they must identify their captors and decide who amongst them deserves to survive. Issues of race, gender and politics play out against the terror.
The ensemble cast includes Carter Jenkins (The Following), Julie Benz (Dexter), Allegra Masters (Vine Social Media Star), Daniel Yelsky (Another Happy Day), David Saucedo (Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones), Gloria Sandoval (Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones) and Lawrence Kao (The Walking Dead).
Miscione and Hann are the creators of the popular web series The Vault, which has garnered both...
Circle is the feature film debut from the writer – director team of Mario Miscione and Aaron Hann.
The story concerns fifty strangers who awake imprisoned together within a mysterious chamber. In real time, they must identify their captors and decide who amongst them deserves to survive. Issues of race, gender and politics play out against the terror.
The ensemble cast includes Carter Jenkins (The Following), Julie Benz (Dexter), Allegra Masters (Vine Social Media Star), Daniel Yelsky (Another Happy Day), David Saucedo (Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones), Gloria Sandoval (Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones) and Lawrence Kao (The Walking Dead).
Miscione and Hann are the creators of the popular web series The Vault, which has garnered both...
- 2/28/2014
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Taggart Productions and Votiv Films have begun principal photography on the sci-fi psychological thriller.
The story from debut feature writer-director team Mario Miscione and Aaron Hann centres on 50 strangers who awaken inside a mysterious chamber.
The real-time story plays out as the captives race to uncover why they are incarcerated and decide among themselves who deserves to survive. Miscione and Hann created web series The Vault.
Taggart president and CEO Michael Nardelli and Votiv founder and CEO Brent Stiefel made the announcement (27). Nardelli, Stiefel and Scott Einbinder are producing.
The ensemble cast includes Carter Jenkins Julie Benz, Allegra Masters, Daniel Yelsky, David Saucedo, Gloria Sandoval and Lawrence Kao.
“Circle is one of the most unique screenplays we’ve read in the last few years,” said Einbinder. “It examines the human condition in a way we’ve never seen before. It’s essentially 12 Angry Men with the mystery and mythology of some of thegreater episodes of The Twilight...
The story from debut feature writer-director team Mario Miscione and Aaron Hann centres on 50 strangers who awaken inside a mysterious chamber.
The real-time story plays out as the captives race to uncover why they are incarcerated and decide among themselves who deserves to survive. Miscione and Hann created web series The Vault.
Taggart president and CEO Michael Nardelli and Votiv founder and CEO Brent Stiefel made the announcement (27). Nardelli, Stiefel and Scott Einbinder are producing.
The ensemble cast includes Carter Jenkins Julie Benz, Allegra Masters, Daniel Yelsky, David Saucedo, Gloria Sandoval and Lawrence Kao.
“Circle is one of the most unique screenplays we’ve read in the last few years,” said Einbinder. “It examines the human condition in a way we’ve never seen before. It’s essentially 12 Angry Men with the mystery and mythology of some of thegreater episodes of The Twilight...
- 2/28/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Hatfields & McCoys‘ Tom Berenger, Amy Smart, Bill Duke, Neal McDonough, Christopher Marquette and Frederick Weller have been set to join Matt Dillon and Willem Dafoe in the dramatic-thriller Whiskey Bay. The film is a co-production between Cb Productions, Ana Media and Mandalay Vision, and shooting is just getting underway in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Producer Chris Brinker is making his directorial debut from a script written by Johnny Hirschbein. Inspired by a true story, Whiskey Bay concerns a veteran Baton Rouge detective (Dafoe) who infiltrates the most powerful criminal enterprise in the South and, after taking down its top lieutenant and contract killer (Dillon), convinces him to turn informant to help bring down the entire organization including its amoral architect (Berenger). Amy Smart plays Dillon’s wife. Brinker produces with Ana’s Scott Einbinder, Mandalay Vision President Matthew Rhodes, Nancy Green-Keyes and Jim Crabbe. Kevin Chapman and Don Yesso...
- 8/27/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Matt Dillon and Willem Dafoe will both star in Chris Brinker's indie drama "Whiskey Bay" which will shoot shortly in Louisiana says Deadline.
Dafoe plays a veteran cop who busts an estranged former Aryan Brotherhood member and ex-con (Dillon) trying to start over. Instead, he ends up going undercover to expose the illegal activities of the organization.
Jonny Hirschbein penned the script while Scott Einbinder, Matt Rhodes, Jim Crabbe, Nancy Green-Keyes and Kevin Chapman are producing.
Dafoe plays a veteran cop who busts an estranged former Aryan Brotherhood member and ex-con (Dillon) trying to start over. Instead, he ends up going undercover to expose the illegal activities of the organization.
Jonny Hirschbein penned the script while Scott Einbinder, Matt Rhodes, Jim Crabbe, Nancy Green-Keyes and Kevin Chapman are producing.
- 8/16/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Matt Dillon and Willem Dafoe are set to star in Whiskey Bay, an independent drama directed by Chris Brinker. The Jonny Hirschbein-scripted film stars Dafoe as a veteran cop who busts estranged white supremacist and ex-con, Jesse Wheeler. Dillon plays Wheeler, a notorious former member of the Aryan Brotherhood who’s trying to start his life over but gets enlisted to go undercover to expose illegal activities in the organization. Scott Einbinder, Matt Rhodes, Jim Crabbe, Nancy Green-Keyes and Kevin Chapman are producing and the film will shoot in Louisiana. Dillon stars with Kristen Wiig and Annette Bening in Imogene, which premieres at Toronto, and completed Sunlight Jr with Naomi Watts and Pawn Shop Chronicles with Elijah Wood, Paul Walker and Brendan Fraser. He’s repped by CAA and Untitled while Dafoe is repped by ICM Partners and D/F Management.
- 8/15/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Check out the third poster for Killer Joe, starring Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon and Thomas Haden Church. Playwright Tracy Letts writes the adaptation of his play which tells of a detective who doublas as a hired killer. The film reteams The Exorcist helmer William Friedkin with Letts after the eerie Bug thriller starring Ashley Judd. Pic is produced by Nicholas Chartier and Scott Einbinder and is definitely not for everyone with an Nc-17 rating for graphic aberrant content involving violence and sexuality, and a scene of brutality. That makes me want to see this even more...sick.
- 5/10/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out the third poster for Killer Joe, starring Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon and Thomas Haden Church. Playwright Tracy Letts writes the adaptation of his play which tells of a detective who doublas as a hired killer. The film reteams The Exorcist helmer William Friedkin with Letts after the eerie Bug thriller starring Ashley Judd. Pic is produced by Nicholas Chartier and Scott Einbinder and is definitely not for everyone with an Nc-17 rating for graphic aberrant content involving violence and sexuality, and a scene of brutality. That makes me want to see this even more...sick.
- 5/10/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Get a taste of William Friedkin’s deep-fried masterpiece in this brand new trailer for Killer Joe. The film made its worldwide premiere at the Venice Film Festival before showing at the Toronto International Film Festival and SXSW Film Festival. Killer Joe is produced by Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) and Scott Einbinder.
When 22 year old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he.s dead. Desperate, he turns to .Killer Joe. (McConaughey) when he finds out that his mother.s life insurance policy is worth $50,000. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules in exchange for Chris. attractive younger sister, Dottie (Temple), who will serve as sexual collateral until the money comes in.if it ever does.
Killer Joe stars Matthew McConaughey (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Emile Hirsch...
When 22 year old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he.s dead. Desperate, he turns to .Killer Joe. (McConaughey) when he finds out that his mother.s life insurance policy is worth $50,000. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules in exchange for Chris. attractive younger sister, Dottie (Temple), who will serve as sexual collateral until the money comes in.if it ever does.
Killer Joe stars Matthew McConaughey (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Emile Hirsch...
- 5/8/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Second poster for William Friedkin's Killer Joe! Two cool posters are in so far for the comedy drama based on the play by Tracy Letts. This project reunites Friedkin (The Exorcist) with Letts after the effective Bug thriller starring Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon. When a debt puts a young man's life in danger, he turns to putting a hit out on his evil mother in order to collect the insurance. The main cast is rounded off by Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon. Nicolas Chartier and Scott Einbinder produce and the film playing at this year's SXSW.
- 3/15/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Second poster for William Friedkin's Killer Joe! Two cool posters are in so far for the comedy drama based on the play by Tracy Letts. This project reunites Friedkin (The Exorcist) with Letts after the effective Bug thriller starring Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon. When a debt puts a young man's life in danger, he turns to putting a hit out on his evil mother in order to collect the insurance. The main cast is rounded off by Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon. Nicolas Chartier and Scott Einbinder produce and the film playing at this year's SXSW.
- 3/15/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Second poster for William Friedkin's Killer Joe! Two cool posters are in so far for the comedy drama based on the play by Tracy Letts. This project reunites Friedkin (The Exorcist) with Letts after the effective Bug thriller starring Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon. When a debt puts a young man's life in danger, he turns to putting a hit out on his evil mother in order to collect the insurance. The main cast is rounded off by Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon. Nicolas Chartier and Scott Einbinder produce and the film playing at this year's SXSW.
- 3/15/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Les Miserables
Stage actor George Blagden has been cast as student revolutionary Grantaire in Tom Hooper’s adaptation of the musical "Les Miserables".
Also original London stage cast members Colm Wilkinson and Frances Ruffelle are said to have small roles in the film as a kindly bishop and a "fabulous whore" respectively. Rehearsals begin this week ahead of filming in March. [Source: Up and Comers]
The Time Being
Acting legend Frank Langella has joined Nenad Cicin-Sain's indie "The Time Being".
The story follows a struggling artist (Wes Bentley) who accepts a series of bizarre commissions from a dying, eccentric millionaire (Langella) who may not be what he seems. Is he a monster out to destroy the artist's life, or someone who'll teach him the true meaning of art.
Richard Gladstein is producing and co-wrote the script. [Source: Deadline]
Spring Breakers
"Pretty Little Liars" star Ashley Benson will join Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens on Harmony Korine...
Stage actor George Blagden has been cast as student revolutionary Grantaire in Tom Hooper’s adaptation of the musical "Les Miserables".
Also original London stage cast members Colm Wilkinson and Frances Ruffelle are said to have small roles in the film as a kindly bishop and a "fabulous whore" respectively. Rehearsals begin this week ahead of filming in March. [Source: Up and Comers]
The Time Being
Acting legend Frank Langella has joined Nenad Cicin-Sain's indie "The Time Being".
The story follows a struggling artist (Wes Bentley) who accepts a series of bizarre commissions from a dying, eccentric millionaire (Langella) who may not be what he seems. Is he a monster out to destroy the artist's life, or someone who'll teach him the true meaning of art.
Richard Gladstein is producing and co-wrote the script. [Source: Deadline]
Spring Breakers
"Pretty Little Liars" star Ashley Benson will join Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens on Harmony Korine...
- 1/31/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Check out the New poster for William Friedkin.s new black comedy, Killer Joe.
Killer Joe stars Matthew McConaughey (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Emile Hirsch (Into The Wild) in the title roles with a strong supporting cast including Juno Temple (upcoming The Dark Knight Rises, Dirty Girl), Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) and Gina Gershon (Bound). The film was directed by renowned Oscar-winning director, William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) with a script by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright, Tracy Letts. This marks the second time Friedkin and Letts have collaborated together, the first time being for the 2006 film, Bug (both films were adapted from Letts. stage plays by the same name). Bug won the Fipresci prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.
Synopsis:
When 22 year old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he.s dead.
Killer Joe stars Matthew McConaughey (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Emile Hirsch (Into The Wild) in the title roles with a strong supporting cast including Juno Temple (upcoming The Dark Knight Rises, Dirty Girl), Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) and Gina Gershon (Bound). The film was directed by renowned Oscar-winning director, William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) with a script by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright, Tracy Letts. This marks the second time Friedkin and Letts have collaborated together, the first time being for the 2006 film, Bug (both films were adapted from Letts. stage plays by the same name). Bug won the Fipresci prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.
Synopsis:
When 22 year old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he.s dead.
- 9/2/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Here is your first look at the movie poster for Killer Joe, starring Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch. The film is directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) and has a supporting cast that includes Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon. The script was penned by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright, Tracy Letts.
Killer Joe tells the story of "22-year-old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he's dead. Desperate, he turns to "Killer Joe" (McConaughey) when he finds out that his mother's life insurance policy is worth $50,000. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules in exchange for Chris' attractive younger sister, Dottie (Temple), who will serve as sexual collateral until the money comes in... if it ever does."
The film is...
Killer Joe tells the story of "22-year-old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he's dead. Desperate, he turns to "Killer Joe" (McConaughey) when he finds out that his mother's life insurance policy is worth $50,000. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules in exchange for Chris' attractive younger sister, Dottie (Temple), who will serve as sexual collateral until the money comes in... if it ever does."
The film is...
- 9/2/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Tyler Bates has revealed in recent interviews with Scorenotes and Billboard that he has written music for the black comedy Killer Joe. The film is directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) and stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Thomas Haden Church, Gina Gershon and Juno Temple. Tracy Letts (Big) wrote the screenplay based on his own play. The movie centers on a family who hires a police detective-turned-hitman to kill their mother for her life insurance policy. Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) and Scott Einbinder (The Forsaken) are producing. No word yet on if any of the score by Cc Adcock (who was originally announced as the composer of the film) remains in the movie. Killer Joe is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in a couple of weeks and will also be shown at the Toronto Film Festival in September. A release date for the...
- 8/21/2011
- by filmmusicreporter
- Film Music Reporter
At the beginning of every month, Ioncinema.com's "Tracking Shot" features a handful of projects that are moments away from lensing and in the same token, we feel are worth signaling out. This November there is a significant drop in mention worthy titles -- but we have three seasoned auteurs and a female director making her debut. Emir Kusturica is supposed to commence filming a comedy with Tahar Rahim toplining. Commencing a production this late might hinder a Cannes 2011 debut. Cool Water is about two Palestinian brothers who smuggle the dead body of their father from Jerusalem to Ramallah with the Israeli Police, a bunch of terrorists and the Russian Mafia breathing down their necks. Let's hope for the old Kusturica to show up. Terence Davies (another Cannes regular) is adapting Terence Rattigan' play with Rachel Weisz in the lead for The Deep Blue Sea. She plays the wife...
- 11/1/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
Thomas Haden Church has joined the cast of the dark comedy "Killer Joe."According to Variety, William Friedkin is directing a cast that includes Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch.Shooting will begin November 8 in New Orleans.Scott Einbinder of Ana Media and Voltage Pictures' Nicolas Chartier are producing.Tracy Letts is writing the script based on his play.The story centers on a drug dealer (Hirsch) who has his drug stash stolen by his mother and must come up with $6,000. He turns to the titular "Killer Joe," played by McConaughey, to kill his mother when he finds out that her life insurance policy is worth $50,000.Church can be currently seen in Sony's "Easy A."...
- 10/4/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Thomas Haden Church ("Easy A," "Spider-Man 3") has joined the black comedy "Killer Joe" for Voltage Pictures says Variety.
The story centres on a drug-dealing brother (Emile Hirsch) and sister who plot the death of their mother for the insurance money and hire "Killer Joe" Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a cop and contract killer, to do the deed.
Church's role is presently unspecified. William Friedkin ("The Exorcist," "The French Connection") is directing from a script by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning writer Tracy Letts.
Scott Einbinder and Nicolas Chartier will produce. Filming kicks off next month in New Orleans.
The story centres on a drug-dealing brother (Emile Hirsch) and sister who plot the death of their mother for the insurance money and hire "Killer Joe" Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a cop and contract killer, to do the deed.
Church's role is presently unspecified. William Friedkin ("The Exorcist," "The French Connection") is directing from a script by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning writer Tracy Letts.
Scott Einbinder and Nicolas Chartier will produce. Filming kicks off next month in New Orleans.
- 10/4/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch will star in the dark comedy "Killer Joe," with William Friedkin directing.According to Variety, the film will be adapted by Tracy Letts from his play. Shooting will begin November 8 in New Orleans.Scott Einbinder of Ana Media and Voltage Pictures' Nicolas Chartier are producing.The story centers on a drug dealer, portrayed by Hirsch, who has his drug stash stolen by his mother and must come up with $6,000. He turns to the titular "Killer Joe," played by McConaughey, to off his mother when he finds out that her life insurance policy is worth $50,000.Friedkin's directing credits include "The French Connection," "The Exorcist," "To Live And Die In La," "Rules of Engagement" and "Jade."McConaughey stars in...
- 9/13/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Matthew McConaughey has been cast in 'Killer Joe'. The 40-year-old hunk will star alongside 'Milk' actor Emile Hirsch in the black comedy, which will be directed by 'The Exorcist' filmmaker William Friedkin. The movie - scripted by Tracy Letts - tells the tale of a brother (Hirsch) and sister who hire a contract killer and policeman (McConaughey) to kill their mother for the insurance money, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Scott Einbinder from Ana Media and Nicolas Chartier from Voltage will produce 'Killer Joe', which begins shooting on November 8 in New Orleans. McConaughey's career has been quiet of late; he ..
- 9/13/2010
- Virgin Media - Movies
Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch have joined the black comedy "Killer Joe" for Voltage Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter.
The story centres on a drug-dealing brother (Emile Hirsch) and sister who plot the death of their mother for the insurance money and hire "Killer Joe" Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a cop and contract killer to do the deed.
William Friedkin ("The Exorcist," "The French Connection") is directing from a script by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning writer Tracy Letts.
Scott Einbinder and Nicolas Chartier will produce. Filming kicks off November 8th in New Orleans.
The story centres on a drug-dealing brother (Emile Hirsch) and sister who plot the death of their mother for the insurance money and hire "Killer Joe" Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a cop and contract killer to do the deed.
William Friedkin ("The Exorcist," "The French Connection") is directing from a script by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning writer Tracy Letts.
Scott Einbinder and Nicolas Chartier will produce. Filming kicks off November 8th in New Orleans.
- 9/13/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Mathew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch will be staring in Friedkin’s black comedy Killer Joe.
Voltage Pictures has hired William Friedkin to direct the film and brought Tony Award-winning writer Tracy Letts to pen the script. Producing the movie are Scott Einbinder (Ana Media) and Nicolas Chartier (Voltage Pictures).
The story centers around a brother (Hirsch) and sister team who conspire on the death of their mom. Seeking the insurance money, they hire a contract killer (cop too!) named Killer Joe (McConaughey) to take care of their small problem. Filming for Killer Joe starts November 8 in and around the vibrant city of New Orleans.
I can admire McConaughey but it surely isn’t for his movies. I didn’t mind his movies in the past, but as each one makes their way to theaters it has become a repetitious bore. The ripped, tan stud has his lost flair in any comedy.
Voltage Pictures has hired William Friedkin to direct the film and brought Tony Award-winning writer Tracy Letts to pen the script. Producing the movie are Scott Einbinder (Ana Media) and Nicolas Chartier (Voltage Pictures).
The story centers around a brother (Hirsch) and sister team who conspire on the death of their mom. Seeking the insurance money, they hire a contract killer (cop too!) named Killer Joe (McConaughey) to take care of their small problem. Filming for Killer Joe starts November 8 in and around the vibrant city of New Orleans.
I can admire McConaughey but it surely isn’t for his movies. I didn’t mind his movies in the past, but as each one makes their way to theaters it has become a repetitious bore. The ripped, tan stud has his lost flair in any comedy.
- 9/13/2010
- Cinelinx
Mathew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch will be staring in Friedkin’s black comedy Killer Joe.
Voltage Pictures has hired William Friedkin to direct the film and brought Tony Award-winning writer Tracy Letts to pen the script. Producing the movie are Scott Einbinder (Ana Media) and Nicolas Chartier (Voltage Pictures).
The story centers around a brother (Hirsch) and sister team who conspire on the death of their mom. Seeking the insurance money, they hire a contract killer (cop too!) named Killer Joe (McConaughey) to take care of their small problem. Filming for Killer Joe starts November 8 in and around the vibrant city of New Orleans.
I can admire McConaughey but it surely isn’t for his movies. I didn’t mind his movies in the past, but as each one makes their way to theaters it has become a repetitious bore. The ripped, tan stud has his lost flair in any comedy.
Voltage Pictures has hired William Friedkin to direct the film and brought Tony Award-winning writer Tracy Letts to pen the script. Producing the movie are Scott Einbinder (Ana Media) and Nicolas Chartier (Voltage Pictures).
The story centers around a brother (Hirsch) and sister team who conspire on the death of their mom. Seeking the insurance money, they hire a contract killer (cop too!) named Killer Joe (McConaughey) to take care of their small problem. Filming for Killer Joe starts November 8 in and around the vibrant city of New Orleans.
I can admire McConaughey but it surely isn’t for his movies. I didn’t mind his movies in the past, but as each one makes their way to theaters it has become a repetitious bore. The ripped, tan stud has his lost flair in any comedy.
- 9/13/2010
- Cinelinx
Toronto: The sexy part of the Toronto Film Festival is the acquisition deals and especially the unveiling of Oscar-caliber films. But pictures are also being put together. Among them: Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch will star in Killer Joe, a black comedy that William Friedkin is directing for Nicolas Chartier's Voltage Pictures. Filming begins November 8th in New Orleans. Friedkin is teaming again with Tracy Letts (Bug) who's scripting the pic based on his play about a Dallas detective who is also a hired killer. Chartier produces with Scott Einbinder of Ana Media. Update: Another Toronto title being shopped is A Dead Man In Debford, a Little Film Co pic that stars Brighton Rock's Sam Riley and Ray Winstone.
- 9/13/2010
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch will star in Voltage Pictures' black comedy Killer Joe , says The Hollywood Reporter . The film starts shooting on November 8 in and around New Orleans. The script, by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning writer Tracy Letts, centers on a brother (Hirsch) and sister combo who plot the death of their mother for the insurance money and hire "Killer Joe" Cooper, a cop and contract killer (McConaughey) to do the deed. William Friedkin will direct the movie. Scott Einbinder of Ana Media and Voltage's Nicolas Chartier are producing.
- 9/12/2010
- Comingsoon.net
Anchor Bay Entertainment has acquired Paul Solet's horror thriller "Grace," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
The movie will open exclusively at the Village East in New York and the Laemmle Sunset 5 in Los Angeles on Aug. 14.
"Grace" centers on a young woman, played by Jordan Ladd, whose stillborn child returns to life with a horrifying appetite. After years of trying to conceive, Madeline (Ladd) and Michael Paul Solet wrote and directed the feature, produced by Ingo Vollkammer, Cory Neal, Adam Green and Kevin DeWalt. Scott Einbinder and Simon Edery are exec producers.
The film is an Indigomotion release of an Ariescope Pictures Production in association with Dark Eye Entertainment.
The movie will open exclusively at the Village East in New York and the Laemmle Sunset 5 in Los Angeles on Aug. 14.
"Grace" centers on a young woman, played by Jordan Ladd, whose stillborn child returns to life with a horrifying appetite. After years of trying to conceive, Madeline (Ladd) and Michael Paul Solet wrote and directed the feature, produced by Ingo Vollkammer, Cory Neal, Adam Green and Kevin DeWalt. Scott Einbinder and Simon Edery are exec producers.
The film is an Indigomotion release of an Ariescope Pictures Production in association with Dark Eye Entertainment.
- 7/14/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Adam Sandler's production shingle Happy Madison is taking a turn down a new road.
The company known for comedies has signed on to produce a genre project, a thriller titled Shortcut, as the inaugural picture of a nascent genre label it's calling Scary Madison.
The movie centers on two brothers who come upon a rarely used shortcut in their new town -- and soon discover the reasons why it's so rarely used. Andrew Seeley, Shannon Woodward and Dave Franco will star.
Shortcut will be financed by Ingo Volkhammer's hedge fund-backed Leomax Entertainment and co-produced by Leomax and Scary Madison. Volkhammer, Scary Madison's Sandler and Brian Witten and Leomax's Scott Einbinder will produce; Adam Sandler and Scary Madison's Jack Giarraputo will serve as exec producers.
The Sandlers' shingle will rely on Happy Madison talent for various creative roles in Shortcut -- the script is co-written by Scott Sandler, while Nicholaus Goosen, who directed Happy Madison's intergenerational comedy Grandma's Boy, will helm.
The company known for comedies has signed on to produce a genre project, a thriller titled Shortcut, as the inaugural picture of a nascent genre label it's calling Scary Madison.
The movie centers on two brothers who come upon a rarely used shortcut in their new town -- and soon discover the reasons why it's so rarely used. Andrew Seeley, Shannon Woodward and Dave Franco will star.
Shortcut will be financed by Ingo Volkhammer's hedge fund-backed Leomax Entertainment and co-produced by Leomax and Scary Madison. Volkhammer, Scary Madison's Sandler and Brian Witten and Leomax's Scott Einbinder will produce; Adam Sandler and Scary Madison's Jack Giarraputo will serve as exec producers.
The Sandlers' shingle will rely on Happy Madison talent for various creative roles in Shortcut -- the script is co-written by Scott Sandler, while Nicholaus Goosen, who directed Happy Madison's intergenerational comedy Grandma's Boy, will helm.
Leomax Entertainment has acquired North American rights to the Norwegian psychological horror film Cold Prey from Sweden's AB Svensk Filmindustri.
The film, directed by Roar Uthaug, will have a limited theatrical release followed by home video distribution in the U.S. and Canada by Anchor Bay Entertainment through Leomax's genre label, Indigomotion.
Prey, which had its U.S. premiere at this year's Slamdance Film Festival, revolves around a group of college friends on a snowboarding expedition who are forced to take shelter in an abandoned ski lodge during a storm. It was written by Thomas Moldestad and produced by Magne Lyngner and Martin Sundland.
Prey marks the first acquisition for Leomax, headed by Ingo Vollkammer and his partner Scott Einbinder. Leomax, launched in February with backing from Zurich-based parent company Leomax AG, has a multipicture co-financing and distribution arrangement with Starz Home Entertainment for the production and acquisition of films.
The deal was negotiated by Einbinder on behalf of Leomax and Ann-Kristin Westerberg for AB Svensk.
The film, directed by Roar Uthaug, will have a limited theatrical release followed by home video distribution in the U.S. and Canada by Anchor Bay Entertainment through Leomax's genre label, Indigomotion.
Prey, which had its U.S. premiere at this year's Slamdance Film Festival, revolves around a group of college friends on a snowboarding expedition who are forced to take shelter in an abandoned ski lodge during a storm. It was written by Thomas Moldestad and produced by Magne Lyngner and Martin Sundland.
Prey marks the first acquisition for Leomax, headed by Ingo Vollkammer and his partner Scott Einbinder. Leomax, launched in February with backing from Zurich-based parent company Leomax AG, has a multipicture co-financing and distribution arrangement with Starz Home Entertainment for the production and acquisition of films.
The deal was negotiated by Einbinder on behalf of Leomax and Ann-Kristin Westerberg for AB Svensk.
- 11/26/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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