You’ve never seen Orlando Bloom like this before. In Red Right Hand, theThe Lord of the Rings, and Carnival Row star plays Cash, a gruff, gritty, and internalized alpha male trying to stay out of trouble. Fate won’t have it. Despite Cash’s efforts to live a quiet life while caring for his recently widowed brother-in-law and niece, he is forced back into the services of kill-happy kingpin, Big Cat (Andie MacDowell).
If you love moody action films boasting elaborately choreographed shootouts and a breathtaking climactic ending, then Red Right Hand, directed by Ian and Eshom Nelms, is your next go-to. But if you’ve seen the film’s poster, one immediate question comes to mind: Are those really Orlando Bloom’s thick veins busting out of his bulky biceps and forearms? No photoshopping here, folks. “They are [his],” laughed Eshom Nelms.
“Eshom and I were working with the artist [for the poster],” Ian Nelms went on,...
If you love moody action films boasting elaborately choreographed shootouts and a breathtaking climactic ending, then Red Right Hand, directed by Ian and Eshom Nelms, is your next go-to. But if you’ve seen the film’s poster, one immediate question comes to mind: Are those really Orlando Bloom’s thick veins busting out of his bulky biceps and forearms? No photoshopping here, folks. “They are [his],” laughed Eshom Nelms.
“Eshom and I were working with the artist [for the poster],” Ian Nelms went on,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Greg Archer
- MovieWeb
“Red Right Hand” is a new action thriller feature, directed by Ian Nelms and Eshom Nelms, starring Orlando Bloom as ‘Cash’ and Andie MacDowell as ‘Queenpin Big Cat’, now in theaters:
“…’Cash’ is trying to live a quiet, honest life in a small Appalachian town. But when a crime boss forces him back into her services, he soon learns he's capable of anything to protect his family and his home…”
Cast also includes Scott Haze as ‘Finney’, Garret Dillahunt as ‘Wilder’, Mo McRae as ‘Deputy Duke Parks’…
…Brian Geraghty as ‘Sheriff Hollister’, Chapel Oaks as ‘Savannah’, Kenneth Miller as ‘The Buck’ and Nicholas Logan as ‘The Doe’.
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“…’Cash’ is trying to live a quiet, honest life in a small Appalachian town. But when a crime boss forces him back into her services, he soon learns he's capable of anything to protect his family and his home…”
Cast also includes Scott Haze as ‘Finney’, Garret Dillahunt as ‘Wilder’, Mo McRae as ‘Deputy Duke Parks’…
…Brian Geraghty as ‘Sheriff Hollister’, Chapel Oaks as ‘Savannah’, Kenneth Miller as ‘The Buck’ and Nicholas Logan as ‘The Doe’.
Clock the images to enlarge…...
- 2/24/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Magnolia Pictures is giving the action thriller Red Right Hand a theatrical and VOD release today, February 23rd, and to mark the occasion we have been given an Exclusive clip from the film! Giving a preview of more than a minute of the film, this clip involves a “house shootout scene”, and you can check it out in the embed above.
Directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms from a screenplay by first-time feature writer Jonathan Easley, Red Right Hand stars Orlando Bloom (Lord of the Rings), Chapel Oaks (Will Trent), Garret Dillahunt (Fear the Walking Dead), Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker), James Lafferty (One Tree Hill), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Alexandra Park (12 Feet Deep), Scott Haze (Jurassic World Dominion), and Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day). Here’s the synopsis: Cash (Orlando Bloom) is trying to live an honest and quiet life taking care of his recently orphaned niece Savannah...
Directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms from a screenplay by first-time feature writer Jonathan Easley, Red Right Hand stars Orlando Bloom (Lord of the Rings), Chapel Oaks (Will Trent), Garret Dillahunt (Fear the Walking Dead), Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker), James Lafferty (One Tree Hill), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Alexandra Park (12 Feet Deep), Scott Haze (Jurassic World Dominion), and Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day). Here’s the synopsis: Cash (Orlando Bloom) is trying to live an honest and quiet life taking care of his recently orphaned niece Savannah...
- 2/23/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Red Right Hand is a character-driven modern Western, differing from typical action thrillers, centered on redemption and family. Orlando Bloom shines as conflicted Cash, balancing stoicism with desperation, navigating morality, and survival. The film's strong narrative is undercut by conventional execution, missing the mark on thematic depth and a satisfying ending.
Red Right Hand follows a familiar trajectory and fits neatly into the growing modern Western sub-genre currently led by the likes of Yellowstone. Although classified as an action thriller, these elements are pretty tame despite graphic violence and bloodshed. The film follows a more character-driven story, with our lead, Cash (Orlando Bloom), grappling with his past as he is resolved to live a peaceful life with his brother-in-law and niece.
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Red Right Hand is an action thriller directed by Ian and Eshom Nelms and released in 2024. Having secluded himself in a rural town with his niece, whom he cares for now,...
Red Right Hand follows a familiar trajectory and fits neatly into the growing modern Western sub-genre currently led by the likes of Yellowstone. Although classified as an action thriller, these elements are pretty tame despite graphic violence and bloodshed. The film follows a more character-driven story, with our lead, Cash (Orlando Bloom), grappling with his past as he is resolved to live a peaceful life with his brother-in-law and niece.
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Red Right Hand is an action thriller directed by Ian and Eshom Nelms and released in 2024. Having secluded himself in a rural town with his niece, whom he cares for now,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Ferdosa
- ScreenRant.com
Orlando Bloom, Garret Dillahunt, and Andie MacDowell lead the cast of action-thriller Red Right Hand, which Magnolia Pictures will release in theaters & VOD February 23.
In the film, directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms, “Cash (Orlando Bloom) is trying to live an honest and quiet life taking care of his recently orphaned niece Savannah (Chapel Oaks) in the Appalachian town of Odim County. When the sadistic kingpin Big Cat (MacDowell) who runs the town forces him back into her services, Cash learns he’s capable of anything – even killing – to protect the town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a nightmare that blurs the lines between good and evil.”
Magnolia teases, “Red Right Hand has the kinds of characters who leave an unforgettable imprint on you.” Speaking of which, meet MacDowell’s ruthless Big Cat in the clip below.
This...
In the film, directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms, “Cash (Orlando Bloom) is trying to live an honest and quiet life taking care of his recently orphaned niece Savannah (Chapel Oaks) in the Appalachian town of Odim County. When the sadistic kingpin Big Cat (MacDowell) who runs the town forces him back into her services, Cash learns he’s capable of anything – even killing – to protect the town and the only family he has left. As the journey gets harder, Cash is drawn into a nightmare that blurs the lines between good and evil.”
Magnolia teases, “Red Right Hand has the kinds of characters who leave an unforgettable imprint on you.” Speaking of which, meet MacDowell’s ruthless Big Cat in the clip below.
This...
- 2/20/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
For our next screening event, Collider is excited to be teaming up with Magnolia Pictures to present the world premiere of Red Right Hand, starring Orlando Bloom. We’re thrilled to offer our readers an opportunity to catch this gritty drama on the big screen before its wide release, and directing duo Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms will also be in attendance for a Q&a to follow, as well as cast members Chapel Oaks and Scott Haze, and writer Jonathan Easley. Read on for more details.
- 2/13/2024
- by Tamera Jones
- Collider.com
“Red Right Hand” is a new action thriller feature, directed by Ian Nelms and Eshom Nelms, starring Orlando Bloom as ‘Cash’ and Andie MacDowell as ‘Queenpin Big Cat’, releasing February 23, 2024 in theaters and digital:
“…’Cash’ is trying to live a quiet, honest life in a small Appalachian town. But when a crime boss forces him back into her services, he soon learns he's capable of anything to protect his family and his home…”
Cast also includes Scott Haze as ‘Finney’, Garret Dillahunt as ‘Wilder’, Mo McRae as ‘Deputy Duke Parks’…
…Brian Geraghty as ‘Sheriff Hollister’, Chapel Oaks as ‘Savannah’, Kenneth Miller as ‘The Buck’ and Nicholas Logan as ‘The Doe’.
Clock the images to enlarge…...
“…’Cash’ is trying to live a quiet, honest life in a small Appalachian town. But when a crime boss forces him back into her services, he soon learns he's capable of anything to protect his family and his home…”
Cast also includes Scott Haze as ‘Finney’, Garret Dillahunt as ‘Wilder’, Mo McRae as ‘Deputy Duke Parks’…
…Brian Geraghty as ‘Sheriff Hollister’, Chapel Oaks as ‘Savannah’, Kenneth Miller as ‘The Buck’ and Nicholas Logan as ‘The Doe’.
Clock the images to enlarge…...
- 1/17/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Everyone Is Doing Great” will continue. A second season of the dark comedy, created by James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti, is currently in production in California and North Carolina. Season 1, which was first distributed by Hulu (U.S.) in January 2021 and later Paramount+ (international), was independently produced. Fifth Season (previously as Endeavor Content) represented the sale. The eight-episode second season was also independently produced and is seeking distribution.
The series follows former co-stars Jeremy (Lafferty), Andrea (Alexandra Park), Seth (Stephen Colletti) and Izzy (Cariba Heine), whose lives continue to intertwine years after the end of a successful TV show, as they grapple with the fallout of love, loss and fame.
Their journey will continue in the second season with the return of Sean Carrigan, Karissa Lee Staples, Aparna Brielle and Tom Fugedi, among others. Guest stars in Season 2 include Jamie Chung, Phoenix Washington, Bryan Greenberg, Jessica McNamee, Rhys Wakefield, Merritt Patterson and Aaron Staton.
The series follows former co-stars Jeremy (Lafferty), Andrea (Alexandra Park), Seth (Stephen Colletti) and Izzy (Cariba Heine), whose lives continue to intertwine years after the end of a successful TV show, as they grapple with the fallout of love, loss and fame.
Their journey will continue in the second season with the return of Sean Carrigan, Karissa Lee Staples, Aparna Brielle and Tom Fugedi, among others. Guest stars in Season 2 include Jamie Chung, Phoenix Washington, Bryan Greenberg, Jessica McNamee, Rhys Wakefield, Merritt Patterson and Aaron Staton.
- 2/6/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Saban Films has acquired North American and South African rights to “So Cold The River,” a new thriller from Paul Shoulberg. The deal, which was forged with UK-based distribution and sales company Blue Finch Films, also includes rights to distribute the film in Australia and New Zealand rights via Saban’s partners at Defiant Screen Entertainment.
Shoulberg, best known for “The Good Catholic,” also wrote the script, an adaptation of the novel by Michael Koryta (“Those Who Wish Me Dead”). The film stars Bethany Joy Lenz as a documentary filmmaker who soon realizes her subject isn’t who he claims to be.
The film also stars Andrew J. West (“Once Upon a Time”), Katie Sarife (“Annabelle Comes Home”) and Alysia Reiner (“Orange is the New Black”) and is a co-production between 1804 Productions and Pigasus Pictures. It is produced by Claire Tuft, Zachary Spicer, and John Armstrong. Executive producers are Pete Yonkman,...
Shoulberg, best known for “The Good Catholic,” also wrote the script, an adaptation of the novel by Michael Koryta (“Those Who Wish Me Dead”). The film stars Bethany Joy Lenz as a documentary filmmaker who soon realizes her subject isn’t who he claims to be.
The film also stars Andrew J. West (“Once Upon a Time”), Katie Sarife (“Annabelle Comes Home”) and Alysia Reiner (“Orange is the New Black”) and is a co-production between 1804 Productions and Pigasus Pictures. It is produced by Claire Tuft, Zachary Spicer, and John Armstrong. Executive producers are Pete Yonkman,...
- 11/10/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Saban Films President Bill Bromiley and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Shanan Becker have renewed their contracts with the Los Angeles-based global film acquisition and distribution company through the end of 2024. The new deals keep the two critical executives in the fold. Bromiley and Becker founded the company in May 2014, and during their tenure, Saban Films have released a total of 148 films through the end of 2021.
Over the last year, Bromiley and Becker have expanded Saban Films’ presence in the industry, boarding a greater number of projects at the script stage and setting distribution deals beyond North America in territories including the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Scandinavia, Australia and New Zealand. Next year will also see the culmination of Saban Films field 60 releases, doubling the output of films in just two years.
“Bill and Shanan have successfully grown Saban Films since its formation in 2015. They...
Over the last year, Bromiley and Becker have expanded Saban Films’ presence in the industry, boarding a greater number of projects at the script stage and setting distribution deals beyond North America in territories including the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Scandinavia, Australia and New Zealand. Next year will also see the culmination of Saban Films field 60 releases, doubling the output of films in just two years.
“Bill and Shanan have successfully grown Saban Films since its formation in 2015. They...
- 10/14/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
In a statement buy, Saban Films has acquired rights to North America – along with Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, South Africa and Scandinavia – on Bruce Willis starrer “Soul Assassin.”
Directed by Jesse Atlas, the revenge thriller also stars Nomzamo Mbatha (“Coming 2 America”) and Barry Jay Minoff (“Exposure”). Atlas wrote “Soul Assassin” along with Aaron Wolfe, based on their short film, “Let Them Die Like Lovers.” Jeff Elliott produced; 120dB Films co-financed the film with Elliott’s Brickell & Broadbridge.
Set to release in 2022, “Soul Assassin” recently wrapped principal photography. It turns on a former black-ops soldier who takes the place of a man who died as part of an experimental military program, in order to find out who killed him.
Saban Films have boarded multiple Willis movies of late such as Chuck Russell’s recently announced “Paradise City,” Jared Cohn’s “Reactor,” and the recently released “Cosmic Sin” and the “Breach.
Directed by Jesse Atlas, the revenge thriller also stars Nomzamo Mbatha (“Coming 2 America”) and Barry Jay Minoff (“Exposure”). Atlas wrote “Soul Assassin” along with Aaron Wolfe, based on their short film, “Let Them Die Like Lovers.” Jeff Elliott produced; 120dB Films co-financed the film with Elliott’s Brickell & Broadbridge.
Set to release in 2022, “Soul Assassin” recently wrapped principal photography. It turns on a former black-ops soldier who takes the place of a man who died as part of an experimental military program, in order to find out who killed him.
Saban Films have boarded multiple Willis movies of late such as Chuck Russell’s recently announced “Paradise City,” Jared Cohn’s “Reactor,” and the recently released “Cosmic Sin” and the “Breach.
- 7/9/2021
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Expansion move follows distribution pact with Altitude for the UK and Ireland.
US distributor Saban Films has accelerated its global expansion plans, striking distribution partnerships with several European firms ahead of the Cannes Film Festival.
After entering the UK and Ireland distribution market last September in a pact with Altitude Media Group, Saban has now partnered with distributors in key European territories and plans to release at least 15 titles annually through their new associates.
They include Splendid in Austria and Germany; Ace Entertainment in France; Mis.Label in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland; Key2Media in Spain; and Defiant Screen Entertainment...
US distributor Saban Films has accelerated its global expansion plans, striking distribution partnerships with several European firms ahead of the Cannes Film Festival.
After entering the UK and Ireland distribution market last September in a pact with Altitude Media Group, Saban has now partnered with distributors in key European territories and plans to release at least 15 titles annually through their new associates.
They include Splendid in Austria and Germany; Ace Entertainment in France; Mis.Label in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland; Key2Media in Spain; and Defiant Screen Entertainment...
- 6/24/2021
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Continuing its resilient acquisition of higher-profile commercial titles for distribution in the U.S. and Canada, Saban Films has picked up North American rights to “The Hyperions,” an indie superhero movie headed by Cary Elwes (“The Princess Bride”).
Saban Films has set a theatrical release for Feb. 2022.
Archstone Entertainment is representing the worldwide rights to the film.
The North American deal marks one of the first to be announced at this week’s Pre-Cannes Screenings, a virtual market that kicked off Monday.
Also starring Penelope Mitchell (“Hellboy”), Tanner Buchanan (“Cobra Kai”), Elaine Tan (“Tully”), and Alphonso McAuley (“Walk of Shame”), “The Hyperions” was written and directed by Jon McDonald (“Muddy Corman”). It is produced by McDonald out of his label American Millimetre, as well as Justin Bell Productions’ Justin Bell Jon Michael Kondrath at ReKon Productions.
In “The Hyperions,” Elwes plays Professor Ruckus Mandelabaum who by 1960 has come up with a device,...
Saban Films has set a theatrical release for Feb. 2022.
Archstone Entertainment is representing the worldwide rights to the film.
The North American deal marks one of the first to be announced at this week’s Pre-Cannes Screenings, a virtual market that kicked off Monday.
Also starring Penelope Mitchell (“Hellboy”), Tanner Buchanan (“Cobra Kai”), Elaine Tan (“Tully”), and Alphonso McAuley (“Walk of Shame”), “The Hyperions” was written and directed by Jon McDonald (“Muddy Corman”). It is produced by McDonald out of his label American Millimetre, as well as Justin Bell Productions’ Justin Bell Jon Michael Kondrath at ReKon Productions.
In “The Hyperions,” Elwes plays Professor Ruckus Mandelabaum who by 1960 has come up with a device,...
- 6/21/2021
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Chance Hurstfield | Written and Directed by Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
I’ll be honest, if you said that I am not exactly a huge fan of Christmas movies you would be absolutely correct; with the few that I do like not exactly being your typical movies. I thought Bad Santa was decent and I like Jingle All The Way a lot but for the most part I’m not that fussed.
That was until 2020 came around and among all the real life crap this year threw at us, a trailer dropped for a new movie starring the criminally underrated and under-utilised Walton Goggins. I mean seriously how is this guy not in bloody everything? Even Marvel hires him for Ant-Man and the Wasp only to bury his role but the dude is insanely good. This trailer also featured what looked to be a...
I’ll be honest, if you said that I am not exactly a huge fan of Christmas movies you would be absolutely correct; with the few that I do like not exactly being your typical movies. I thought Bad Santa was decent and I like Jingle All The Way a lot but for the most part I’m not that fussed.
That was until 2020 came around and among all the real life crap this year threw at us, a trailer dropped for a new movie starring the criminally underrated and under-utilised Walton Goggins. I mean seriously how is this guy not in bloody everything? Even Marvel hires him for Ant-Man and the Wasp only to bury his role but the dude is insanely good. This trailer also featured what looked to be a...
- 11/25/2020
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
Sometimes you find the Spirit of Christmas in the strangest of places. For brothers Eshom and Ian Nelms, it was at an awards season screening of Hacksaw Ridge in December 2016. The pair had already been dreaming of Fatman and its desperado Santa Claus for more than a decade when they attended the event. But they weren’t there that night for Santa; they came for a Q&a with Mel Gibson, the mercurial filmmaker who seemed to be on the cusp of reconciliation with Hollywood.
Arriving to his own screening renewed and happy, and with a bushy gray beard worthy of Methuselah, Gibson could still make a hell of an impression, both on an industry impressed by his World War II drama and the two young filmmakers with eyes due North.
“Gibson came out and he had this amazing beard,” Ian recalls over a Zoom interview, still with a twinkle in his eye.
Arriving to his own screening renewed and happy, and with a bushy gray beard worthy of Methuselah, Gibson could still make a hell of an impression, both on an industry impressed by his World War II drama and the two young filmmakers with eyes due North.
“Gibson came out and he had this amazing beard,” Ian recalls over a Zoom interview, still with a twinkle in his eye.
- 11/25/2020
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
There's a hit out on Santa Claus in the weird and wild new action comedy Fatman, which isn't quite like any other holiday movie coming this Christmas. Starring Mel Gibson and Walton Goggins, Fatman is coming to theaters this Friday, November 13th. It will then be available On Demand and Digital starting November 24. To celebrate the release, we caught up with the directors and several of the cast members, including Mel Gibson, to find out just how this insane sure-to-be Christmas classic got made.
Fatman is written and directed by brothers Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms, who offer a take on Santa unlike anything ever seen before. Mel Gibson plays Chris Cringle, who is just trying to get by and survive the holidays. He is joined by his wife Mrs. Claus, played by Marianne Jean-Baptiste and a barn full of elves that Santa has had to contract out to the...
Fatman is written and directed by brothers Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms, who offer a take on Santa unlike anything ever seen before. Mel Gibson plays Chris Cringle, who is just trying to get by and survive the holidays. He is joined by his wife Mrs. Claus, played by Marianne Jean-Baptiste and a barn full of elves that Santa has had to contract out to the...
- 11/15/2020
- by B. Alan Orange
- MovieWeb
It’s no secret that the box office space has been struggling to find life during the pandemic — and it seems to be even more difficult for the specialty box office space. As specialty films try to navigate the space by shifting to PVOD, digital, and virtual openings, some distributors continue to brave the landscape of shuttered theaters and strategize theatrical releases to keep the specialty box office afloat.
Neon’s buzzy Oscar offering Ammonite is the the most noticeable specialty box office title that was released in theaters this weekend. The period romance, written and directed by Francis Lee and starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, debuted on 280 screens this weekend, earning an estimated cume of $85,000, with a per-screen average of $304.
The film sits at a 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, and earned the most on Saturday, with an estimated $32,000. Considering Covid-19 cases are spiking across the country, cinephiles are probably...
Neon’s buzzy Oscar offering Ammonite is the the most noticeable specialty box office title that was released in theaters this weekend. The period romance, written and directed by Francis Lee and starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, debuted on 280 screens this weekend, earning an estimated cume of $85,000, with a per-screen average of $304.
The film sits at a 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, and earned the most on Saturday, with an estimated $32,000. Considering Covid-19 cases are spiking across the country, cinephiles are probably...
- 11/15/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
We’ve reached that time of year where the annual parade of Christmas movies are released to generate warm and fuzzy festive feelings in the audience, but none of the titles are as unique as Ian and Eshom Nelms’ Fatman. The R-rated subversion of the holiday genre stars Mel Gibson as a disillusioned Chris Cringle suffering from a downturn in business, who despite the unwavering support of his wife Ruth also has to deal with Walton Goggins’ Skinny Man after a 12 year-old kid hires an assassin to take out Jolly Old Saint Nick after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Destined to become a cult favorite, Fatman balances elements of the action, dark comedy, thriller, noir and even Western genres into a distinct cocktail of Yueltide madness. We Got This Covered recently had the chance to speak to directors Ian and Eshom Nelms about Fatman and much more...
Destined to become a cult favorite, Fatman balances elements of the action, dark comedy, thriller, noir and even Western genres into a distinct cocktail of Yueltide madness. We Got This Covered recently had the chance to speak to directors Ian and Eshom Nelms about Fatman and much more...
- 11/14/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
In Fatman, Mel Gibson stars as Chris—whose last name is yes, Kringle. Now, Gibson’s Santa is unlike any Claus that Hollywood history has ever produced.
That’s a good thing because a bratty kid Billy Wenan (Chance Hurstfield) has hired a hitman (Walton Goggins) to take him out for gifting him a lump of coal (it was so deserved).
All that shooting at empty cans that Chris does in the name of stress relief will come in handy. When Goggins’ so-called “Skinny Man” comes calling, armed for a small revolution, it’s a high-noon moment right out of the best Westerns.
Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms directed the flick and also penned the screenplay. It is a film that never takes itself seriously. Yet all of its players do, and that works brilliantly for the tonal resonance of Fatman.
Even Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s Ruth, aka Mrs. Claus, is...
That’s a good thing because a bratty kid Billy Wenan (Chance Hurstfield) has hired a hitman (Walton Goggins) to take him out for gifting him a lump of coal (it was so deserved).
All that shooting at empty cans that Chris does in the name of stress relief will come in handy. When Goggins’ so-called “Skinny Man” comes calling, armed for a small revolution, it’s a high-noon moment right out of the best Westerns.
Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms directed the flick and also penned the screenplay. It is a film that never takes itself seriously. Yet all of its players do, and that works brilliantly for the tonal resonance of Fatman.
Even Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s Ruth, aka Mrs. Claus, is...
- 11/14/2020
- by Joel Amos
- TVfanatic
Is attempting to pervert the happiest time of year still a fresh approach? No, but Fatman sure thinks so. Is putting folklore into our reality a good excuse for hijinks? It can be, but it isn’t here. If a comedy doesn’t have a single laugh, does that make it bad? Of course it does, but the real slap to the face for something like this isn’t its inability to get even a chuckle. It’s how boring it is, enough so to make you roll your eyes and curl your toes in perfect unison. What feels like a Robot Chicken sketch drawn out to 100 minutes doesn’t even sound too hopeful in theory, but it didn’t have to be this pointless.
This so-called Fatman—who is he? He’s Chris Cringle (Mel Gibson). Santa Claus. But this Santa is edgy. He doesn’t live in the North Pole,...
This so-called Fatman—who is he? He’s Chris Cringle (Mel Gibson). Santa Claus. But this Santa is edgy. He doesn’t live in the North Pole,...
- 11/13/2020
- by Matt Cipolla
- The Film Stage
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That’s right Christmas is upon us, and with that comes a new collection of festive movies for us to enjoy. But now many can boast having Mel Gibson playing a disgruntled, gun-toting Santa Claus? Just one: Batman. To mark the film’s theatrical release, we had the pleasure of taking part in a virtual junket, where we spoke to a host of talent involved in this entertaining festive thriller.
So watch our interviews below, as we discuss memorable Xmas gifts with Mel Gibson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and young star Chance Hurstfield – as well as speaking to the brothers behind the production, directing duo Eshom & Ian Nelms.
Mel Gibson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Chance Hurstfield
Eshom & Ian Nelms
Synopsis
To save his declining business, Chris Cringle, also known as Santa Claus, is forced into a partnership with the U.S. military. Making matters worse,...
So watch our interviews below, as we discuss memorable Xmas gifts with Mel Gibson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and young star Chance Hurstfield – as well as speaking to the brothers behind the production, directing duo Eshom & Ian Nelms.
Mel Gibson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Chance Hurstfield
Eshom & Ian Nelms
Synopsis
To save his declining business, Chris Cringle, also known as Santa Claus, is forced into a partnership with the U.S. military. Making matters worse,...
- 11/12/2020
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In the years since Mel Gibson fell from the grace of his celebrity, we’ve been through the Mel Gibson-is-canceled stage (which happened but didn’t take), the Mel Gibson-gets-a-cameo-as-found-object-of-infamy stage, the Mel Gibson-crawls-back-to-nail-a-nutzoid-lead-role stage (remember “The Beaver”?), the Mel Gibson-has-become-the-hero-of-z-thrillers-that-exploit-his-disreputability stage, the Mel Gibson-has-a-real-deal-comeback-with-“Hacksaw Ridge” stage, the Hollywood-still-won’t-accept-him-as-an-actor stage, and (at last) the Mel Gibson-barely-even-has-to-be-an-actor-because-he’s-now-a-meme stage.
How else do you explain the fact that he’s now playing Santa Claus?
In “Fatman,” Gibson is Chris (as in Cringle), and the joke of his performance is that with his spooky-sensitive blue-eyed stare, the crinkles-within-wrinkles that now frame those eyes, a beard of the most formidable bushiness that’s white on the bottom but with a dark mustache that curls upward, and a voice that scrapes the booming canyon depths to the point that he sounds like John Wayne with elocution lessons, he could pass for a real-world...
How else do you explain the fact that he’s now playing Santa Claus?
In “Fatman,” Gibson is Chris (as in Cringle), and the joke of his performance is that with his spooky-sensitive blue-eyed stare, the crinkles-within-wrinkles that now frame those eyes, a beard of the most formidable bushiness that’s white on the bottom but with a dark mustache that curls upward, and a voice that scrapes the booming canyon depths to the point that he sounds like John Wayne with elocution lessons, he could pass for a real-world...
- 11/12/2020
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
“Fatman,” the “Santa Claus versus contract killer” action-comedy-fantasy movie from brothers Eshom and Ian Nelms, dares to wonder just how in the hell Saint Nicholas can afford to produce enough toys to reward every child in the world for good behavior? No one cares about the logistics of his once-a-year globe-trot; it’s magic. But in “Fatman,” rather than a portly and jovial old wizard, Santa’s a worn-down sodbuster working his fingers to the bone to keep the doors open on his workshop at a moment where more kids end up on the naughty list than ever, and his government subsidy doesn’t cover annual shortfalls.
Continue reading ‘Fatman’: Mel Gibson Is Grim & Gritty Santa In This Ridiculous, Entertaining Holiday Thriller [Review] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Fatman’: Mel Gibson Is Grim & Gritty Santa In This Ridiculous, Entertaining Holiday Thriller [Review] at The Playlist.
- 11/11/2020
- by Andrew Crump
- The Playlist
Fatman offers a decidedly dark and twisted take on the holiday season. Christmas cheer is replaced by an evil kid, ruthless assassin, and a beleaguered Santa Claus with a budget deficit. The film is being marketed as a bleak action comedy, but is a surprisingly thoughtful satire. Fatman reflects the worst instincts of modern times. It shows how selfishness and immorality can lead to violent outcomes. Some audiences will be appalled, but the story told definitely has merit.
Mel Gibson stars as Chris Cringle, a hardworking Santa who's struggling to keep his business afloat. He has a wonderful wife (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) and legion of committed elves, but a crippling budget shortfall endangers the entire operation. His annual subsidy from the government is based on the number of gifts given. The naughty list has grown exponentially. More children are not deserving of presents. Lumps of coal have seriously affected the bottom line.
Mel Gibson stars as Chris Cringle, a hardworking Santa who's struggling to keep his business afloat. He has a wonderful wife (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) and legion of committed elves, but a crippling budget shortfall endangers the entire operation. His annual subsidy from the government is based on the number of gifts given. The naughty list has grown exponentially. More children are not deserving of presents. Lumps of coal have seriously affected the bottom line.
- 11/10/2020
- by Julian Roman
- MovieWeb
Black Coal, Thin Gag: The Nelms Bros. Stalk Santa in Middling Comedic Thriller
Santa Claus is apparently a federal employee in Fatman, a novel idea which posits Mel Gibson as the vaunted Christmas icon, Chris Kringle. However, the inspired casting married to adult themes straight out of a Coen Bros. escapade is unfortunately neither naughty nor nice, hiding its most interesting elements within the clutches of a throwaway side plot.
Directed by brothers Eshom and Ian Nelms, it lacks both the necessary smarts and gravitas to walk a fine balance between fantasy and reality, sordidness and poignancy.…...
Santa Claus is apparently a federal employee in Fatman, a novel idea which posits Mel Gibson as the vaunted Christmas icon, Chris Kringle. However, the inspired casting married to adult themes straight out of a Coen Bros. escapade is unfortunately neither naughty nor nice, hiding its most interesting elements within the clutches of a throwaway side plot.
Directed by brothers Eshom and Ian Nelms, it lacks both the necessary smarts and gravitas to walk a fine balance between fantasy and reality, sordidness and poignancy.…...
- 11/9/2020
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Christmas movies are typically designed to instil warm and fuzzy feelings in the audience, and the plots are usually straightforward stories that deliver the requisite happy endings and see the characters rediscover the importance of their friends, families and loved ones, as well as their Christmas spirit.
However, there’s definitely a market for alternative festive films, one that’s been filled over the decades by action classic Die Hard, the anarchic Gremlins, Gothic superhero sequel Batman Returns, the foul-mouthed Bad Santa, the tongue in cheek horror of Krampus and virtually Shane Black’s entire filmography from Lethal Weapon and The Long Kiss Goodnight to Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3.
Writer/directors Eshom and Ian Nelms are the latest to throw their hats into the ring with Fatman, and the movie is destined to become a cult classic for fans that like their Christmas cheer to be...
However, there’s definitely a market for alternative festive films, one that’s been filled over the decades by action classic Die Hard, the anarchic Gremlins, Gothic superhero sequel Batman Returns, the foul-mouthed Bad Santa, the tongue in cheek horror of Krampus and virtually Shane Black’s entire filmography from Lethal Weapon and The Long Kiss Goodnight to Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3.
Writer/directors Eshom and Ian Nelms are the latest to throw their hats into the ring with Fatman, and the movie is destined to become a cult classic for fans that like their Christmas cheer to be...
- 11/9/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
There’s an interesting idea for a movie in “Fatman,” which seeks to spin a bleak and wintry hitman tale into a deadpan dark Christmas comedy by making Santa Claus the target of that hired killer. It never makes it past the idea stage, unfortunately, since mixing these disparate genres together would require an absolute mastery of tone that the film can’t quite muster.
Writers-directors Ian Nelms and Eshom Nelms (“Small Town Crime”) certainly can’t be faulted for ambition, but their big idea doesn’t make it all the way down the chimney.
Despicable rich child Billy already has a working relationship with the assassin known as the Skinny Man (Walton Goggins), having recently hired him to kidnap a classmate to force her to give Billy a science-fair prize he thought was rightfully his. When Billy’s wicked ways earn him coal from Santa Claus (Mel Gibson), the...
Writers-directors Ian Nelms and Eshom Nelms (“Small Town Crime”) certainly can’t be faulted for ambition, but their big idea doesn’t make it all the way down the chimney.
Despicable rich child Billy already has a working relationship with the assassin known as the Skinny Man (Walton Goggins), having recently hired him to kidnap a classmate to force her to give Billy a science-fair prize he thought was rightfully his. When Billy’s wicked ways earn him coal from Santa Claus (Mel Gibson), the...
- 11/9/2020
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
Now that Halloween is in the rearview mirror, the focus has shifted from movies that are designed to scare you out of your seat to ones that bring on the warm and fuzzy feelings associated with the Christmas season. Indeed, as is the case every year, a barrage of new festive-themed films are set to arrive and try and establish themselves in the pantheon of established classics that have reigned for decades like It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Scrooged, Home Alone and the rest.
If you’re not the Christmas type, though, then Fatman could be the movie for you. The dark comedy stars Mel Gibson as cinema’s most grizzled Santa Claus, one that’s fallen on hard financial times and now has to deal with an assassin on his tail after a 12 year-old boy who received a lump of coal in his stocking hires Walton...
If you’re not the Christmas type, though, then Fatman could be the movie for you. The dark comedy stars Mel Gibson as cinema’s most grizzled Santa Claus, one that’s fallen on hard financial times and now has to deal with an assassin on his tail after a 12 year-old boy who received a lump of coal in his stocking hires Walton...
- 11/6/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Fatman Trailer — Ian Nelms and Eshom Nelms‘ Fatman (2020) movie trailer has been released by Saban Films and stars Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Shaun Benson, Bill Lake, Sean Tucker, Joyce Rivera, Michael Dickson, Robert Bockstael, Paulino Nunes, Bill Turnbull, Michelle Lang, Chance Hurstfield, and Deborah Grover. Crew Eshom Nelms and Ian [...]
Continue reading: Fatman (2020) Movie Trailer: Mel Gibson is a Feisty Santa Klaus in a Duel of Wits with a Disgruntled Child & His Assassin...
Continue reading: Fatman (2020) Movie Trailer: Mel Gibson is a Feisty Santa Klaus in a Duel of Wits with a Disgruntled Child & His Assassin...
- 10/8/2020
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
The 'Fatman' trailer has arrived and it shows Mel Gibson as an unconventional Santa Claus.
Saban Films has dropped the first official trailer for Eshom and Ian Nelms’ upcoming action-comedy film 'Fatman.'
The dark action-comedy features Mel Gibson, as a whole different kind of Santa Claus who is being hunted by a highly-skilled assassin (Walton Goggins).
'Fatman' is about a 12-year-old brat who receives a lump of coal in his stocking and decides to hire a trained hitman to kill Chris Cringle aka Santa Claus, whose “business” is in such decline that he’s become bitter, broke, and alcoholic. Due to which, he is forced into a partnership with the U.S. military as he gets locked into a deadly battle of wits against the assassin.
"I've come for your head, fatman!" warns Goggins' assassin in the trailer.
"You think you're the first?!" shoots back Father Christmas.
Saban Films has dropped the first official trailer for Eshom and Ian Nelms’ upcoming action-comedy film 'Fatman.'
The dark action-comedy features Mel Gibson, as a whole different kind of Santa Claus who is being hunted by a highly-skilled assassin (Walton Goggins).
'Fatman' is about a 12-year-old brat who receives a lump of coal in his stocking and decides to hire a trained hitman to kill Chris Cringle aka Santa Claus, whose “business” is in such decline that he’s become bitter, broke, and alcoholic. Due to which, he is forced into a partnership with the U.S. military as he gets locked into a deadly battle of wits against the assassin.
"I've come for your head, fatman!" warns Goggins' assassin in the trailer.
"You think you're the first?!" shoots back Father Christmas.
- 10/8/2020
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
The Fatman trailer has arrived. Mel Gibson's Santa Claus is being hunted by Walton Goggins in the first footage from this dark holiday hitman comedy. The footage is insane and highly R-rated, as we learn that Goggins' Skinny Man, a hitman who works in a toy store, isn't the first to come after Jolly Old Saint Nick. The movie stars Gibson as the "Unorthodox Chris Cringle," which has been Rated-r due to its bloody violence and language. The trailer is definitely Not Safe For Work, so consider yourself warned.
Mel Gibson's Santa Clause has seen better days in the Fatman trailer. "I don't know what I'm doing wrong, I've lost my influence," complains Father Christmas in this first footage from the upcoming holdiay outing. "All I have is a loathing for a world that's forgotten." From here, we learn that a boy once received coal from Santa and he is promising revenge.
Mel Gibson's Santa Clause has seen better days in the Fatman trailer. "I don't know what I'm doing wrong, I've lost my influence," complains Father Christmas in this first footage from the upcoming holdiay outing. "All I have is a loathing for a world that's forgotten." From here, we learn that a boy once received coal from Santa and he is promising revenge.
- 10/7/2020
- by Kevin Burwick
- MovieWeb
In what is definitely not a case of conventional casting, Mel Gibson is playing Santa Claus in this year’s action-comedy hybrid, Fatman. And he has the gun-toting trailer to prove it.
As revealed in the latest bit of marketing, Fatman marks the first time someone has looked at Gibson’s often resplendent gray beard and said, “Santa.” The Oscar winning filmmaker who’s also notorious for virulent outbursts is going to portray that not-so-jolly Chris Cringle in this new movie from the writer-directing pair of Eshom and Ian Nelms. The two, who previously helmed Small Time Crime, direct Gibson as a Santa at the end of his ropes. Business is declining and to make ends meet, Chris has partnered with the U.S. military to deliver toys to good little boys and girls. Unfortunately for some, he also still delivers coal.
Thus enters 12-year-old boy Billy (Chance Hurtsfield), a...
As revealed in the latest bit of marketing, Fatman marks the first time someone has looked at Gibson’s often resplendent gray beard and said, “Santa.” The Oscar winning filmmaker who’s also notorious for virulent outbursts is going to portray that not-so-jolly Chris Cringle in this new movie from the writer-directing pair of Eshom and Ian Nelms. The two, who previously helmed Small Time Crime, direct Gibson as a Santa at the end of his ropes. Business is declining and to make ends meet, Chris has partnered with the U.S. military to deliver toys to good little boys and girls. Unfortunately for some, he also still delivers coal.
Thus enters 12-year-old boy Billy (Chance Hurtsfield), a...
- 10/7/2020
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Academy Award-winning actor, director, producer and screenwriter Mel Gibson has signed with APA.
Gibson had been at CAA, but left after the exit of his primary agents Jack Whigham and Michael Cooper. They went to Range Media Partners. Gibson moved to APA to join president Jim Osborne, who started his career as one of iconic ICM agent Ed Limato’s protege assistants. Limato was Gibson’s agent forever. Gibson went with Limato to WME but parted company with the agency after Limato died, in the wake of controversial comments the actor/director made at a troubled period in his life. He spent several years regaining his footing when he was managed by former CAA honcho Rick Nicita. When Nicita retired, Gibson went to CAA.
Gibson has been busy. He currently stars in three upcoming feature films: the Tim Kirkby-directed action/thriller Last Looks opposite Morena Baccarin and Charlie Hunnam...
Gibson had been at CAA, but left after the exit of his primary agents Jack Whigham and Michael Cooper. They went to Range Media Partners. Gibson moved to APA to join president Jim Osborne, who started his career as one of iconic ICM agent Ed Limato’s protege assistants. Limato was Gibson’s agent forever. Gibson went with Limato to WME but parted company with the agency after Limato died, in the wake of controversial comments the actor/director made at a troubled period in his life. He spent several years regaining his footing when he was managed by former CAA honcho Rick Nicita. When Nicita retired, Gibson went to CAA.
Gibson has been busy. He currently stars in three upcoming feature films: the Tim Kirkby-directed action/thriller Last Looks opposite Morena Baccarin and Charlie Hunnam...
- 9/15/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Hitman Walton Goggins is going to try to kill Santa Claus, played by Mel Gibson, in Fatman, which has just been picked up by Saban Films. The dark comedy comes from writers-directors Eshom and Ian Nelms, and follows a hitman who decides to bump off Old St. Nick. You can see […]
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- 9/9/2020
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Saban Films announced today that they have acquired U.S. rights to Fatman starring Academy Award winner Mel Gibson. Additionally, they released a first-look image of Gibson as Santa Claus. However, the actor's take on the character is far from anything we've seen before. This Santa is a little more rowdy and unorthodox from the guy who eats milk and cookies and delivers presents to kids every Christmas. Emmy Award nominated actor Walton Goggins and Academy Award nominated Marianne Jean-Baptiste also star in the dark comedy, action movie.
Fatman centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Walton Goggins is playing the hitman who will be hunting down Mel Gibson's Jolly Old Saint Nick. At this point, it is unclear when the movie will open in theaters, but Saban has said it...
Fatman centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Walton Goggins is playing the hitman who will be hunting down Mel Gibson's Jolly Old Saint Nick. At this point, it is unclear when the movie will open in theaters, but Saban has said it...
- 9/9/2020
- by Kevin Burwick
- MovieWeb
Saban Films has acquired the U.S. rights to “Fatman,” a dark comedy and action film that stars Mel Gibson as Santa Claus and Walton Goggins as an assassin sent to kill him, the distributor announced Wednesday.
“Fatman” comes from writers and directors Eshom and Ian Nelms and centers on an unorthodox hitman who is hired by a precocious 12-year-old to assassinate Santa Claus after he received a lump of coal in his Christmas stocking. The film also stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Saban Films will announce release plans for “Fatman” at a later date.
Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney produced “Fatman” along with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky. The film marks Saban Films’ second collaboration with the Nelms brothers following their film “Small Town Crime.”
“This is our second collaboration with the Nelms brothers, and...
“Fatman” comes from writers and directors Eshom and Ian Nelms and centers on an unorthodox hitman who is hired by a precocious 12-year-old to assassinate Santa Claus after he received a lump of coal in his Christmas stocking. The film also stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Saban Films will announce release plans for “Fatman” at a later date.
Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney produced “Fatman” along with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky. The film marks Saban Films’ second collaboration with the Nelms brothers following their film “Small Town Crime.”
“This is our second collaboration with the Nelms brothers, and...
- 9/9/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Saban Films has bought U.S. rights to the dark comedy “Fatman,” starring Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, for release at the end of this year.
“Fatman” centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year-old who hires a hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Gibson portrays a rowdy Santa who’s facing a decline in business.
“Fatman” is written and directed by the siblings Eshom and Ian Nelms, and produced by Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney, with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky. The pic marks Saban Films’ second collaboration with the Nelms brothers following “Small Town Crime.”
Gibson was recently seen in “Daddy’s Home 2” and “Dragged Across Concrete.” He received a directing Academy Award nomination in 2017 for “Hacksaw Ridge,” and won Oscars for producing...
“Fatman” centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year-old who hires a hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Gibson portrays a rowdy Santa who’s facing a decline in business.
“Fatman” is written and directed by the siblings Eshom and Ian Nelms, and produced by Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney, with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky. The pic marks Saban Films’ second collaboration with the Nelms brothers following “Small Town Crime.”
Gibson was recently seen in “Daddy’s Home 2” and “Dragged Across Concrete.” He received a directing Academy Award nomination in 2017 for “Hacksaw Ridge,” and won Oscars for producing...
- 9/9/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Saban Films has acquired U.S. rights to Fatman, the dark action comedy starring Mel Gibson as Santa Claus. The deal reunites the company with writer-directors Eshom and Ian Nelms after Saban released the brothers’ noir Small Town Crime in 2017. A 2020 release is in the works for Fatman.
Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste star alongside Gibson in the film, in which a neglected and precocious 12-year-old hires an unorthodox hitman (Goggins) to kill Santa (Gibson) after getting a lump of coal in his stocking.
A first-look photo of Gibson has also emerged (see below). He plays a rowdy, unorthodox Santa who is fighting his business decline.
Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros, Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney, Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky are producers on the pic, which launched sales at Cannes in 2019 when Gibson came on board. Executive producers are...
Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste star alongside Gibson in the film, in which a neglected and precocious 12-year-old hires an unorthodox hitman (Goggins) to kill Santa (Gibson) after getting a lump of coal in his stocking.
A first-look photo of Gibson has also emerged (see below). He plays a rowdy, unorthodox Santa who is fighting his business decline.
Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros, Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney, Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky are producers on the pic, which launched sales at Cannes in 2019 when Gibson came on board. Executive producers are...
- 9/9/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Fortitude International handles international sales.
Saban Films has acquired US rights to the dark comedy Fatman starring Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Eshom and Ian Nelms wrote and directed the story about a precocious 12-year-old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
The film’s international sales agent Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney produced with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies, and Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky.
Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley said, “This is our second collaboration with...
Saban Films has acquired US rights to the dark comedy Fatman starring Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Eshom and Ian Nelms wrote and directed the story about a precocious 12-year-old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
The film’s international sales agent Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney produced with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies, and Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky.
Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley said, “This is our second collaboration with...
- 9/9/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Christmas has arrived early for Mel Gibson.
Saban Films has picked up the U.S. rights to Fatman, which sees Gibson star as a rowdy Santa Claus.
The story centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year-old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste also star.
Written and directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms, who worked with Saban on Small Town Crime, Fatman is produced by Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney, along with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s ...
Saban Films has picked up the U.S. rights to Fatman, which sees Gibson star as a rowdy Santa Claus.
The story centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year-old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste also star.
Written and directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms, who worked with Saban on Small Town Crime, Fatman is produced by Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney, along with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s ...
Christmas has arrived early for Mel Gibson.
Saban Films has picked up the U.S. rights to Fatman, which sees Gibson star as a rowdy Santa Claus.
The story centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year-old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste also star.
Written and directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms, who worked with Saban on Small Town Crime, Fatman is produced by Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney, along with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s ...
Saban Films has picked up the U.S. rights to Fatman, which sees Gibson star as a rowdy Santa Claus.
The story centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year-old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste also star.
Written and directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms, who worked with Saban on Small Town Crime, Fatman is produced by Fortitude International’s Nadine de Barros and Mammoth Entertainment’s Todd Courtney, along with Rbl Studios’ Michelle Lang, Zed Filmworks’ Robert Menzies and Skywolf Media’s ...
From TorontoFilm.Net here is the Toronto Film Production Update for March 2020, including "Fatman", "Flint Strong", "Nightmare Alley" and a whole lot more:
Blood And Water Season 4
Episodic Series – TV
4Breakthrough Entertainment Inc.
Prod.: Paula J. Smith
Dir.: Felipe Rodriguez
Mar 2 - Mar 31/20
Fatman
Feature Films – Theatrical
Fatman Prods. Services Inc.
Prod.: Robert Menzies, Michelle Lang, Lisa Wolofsky, Brandon James
Dir.: Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
Jan 29 - Mar 12/20
Flint Strong
Feature Films – Theatrical
NBC Universal
Prod. Michael DeLuca, Elishia Holmes, Barry Jenkins
Dir.: Rachel Morrison
Mar 16 - May 6/20
I Was Lorena Bobbitt
Movies for Television
Cineflix Media Inc.
Prod.: Peter Schneider, Sherri Rufh
Dir.: Danishka Esterhazy
Feb 24 - Mar 16/20
Nightmare Alley
Feature – Theatrical
Prod.: Miles Dale
Dir.: Guillermo del Toro
Jan 13 - May 5/20
Nurses Season 2
Episodic Series – TV
Nurses Season Two Inc.
Prod.: Ilana Frank, Linda Pope, Brian Gibson
Dir.
Blood And Water Season 4
Episodic Series – TV
4Breakthrough Entertainment Inc.
Prod.: Paula J. Smith
Dir.: Felipe Rodriguez
Mar 2 - Mar 31/20
Fatman
Feature Films – Theatrical
Fatman Prods. Services Inc.
Prod.: Robert Menzies, Michelle Lang, Lisa Wolofsky, Brandon James
Dir.: Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
Jan 29 - Mar 12/20
Flint Strong
Feature Films – Theatrical
NBC Universal
Prod. Michael DeLuca, Elishia Holmes, Barry Jenkins
Dir.: Rachel Morrison
Mar 16 - May 6/20
I Was Lorena Bobbitt
Movies for Television
Cineflix Media Inc.
Prod.: Peter Schneider, Sherri Rufh
Dir.: Danishka Esterhazy
Feb 24 - Mar 16/20
Nightmare Alley
Feature – Theatrical
Prod.: Miles Dale
Dir.: Guillermo del Toro
Jan 13 - May 5/20
Nurses Season 2
Episodic Series – TV
Nurses Season Two Inc.
Prod.: Ilana Frank, Linda Pope, Brian Gibson
Dir.
- 2/26/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Oscar-nominated actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste has been cast alongside Mel Gibson and Walton Goggins in Fatman, a dark comedy written and directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms.
Gibson stars as a rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus who is fighting his business decline. Meanwhile, a neglected and precocious 12-year old decides to hire a hitman to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Brandon James of Rough House Pictures, Fortitude’s Nadine de Barros, and Skywolf’s Lisa Wolofsky are producing the project with Rough House partners David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, and Jody Hill serving as executive producers.
Jean-Baptiste, who earned an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nomination for her supporting role in director Mike Leigh’s 1997 film, Secrets & Lies, was a series regular on CBS’s Without A Trace and NBC’s Blindspot. She was most recently seen in the Peter Strickland-helmed indie film,...
Gibson stars as a rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus who is fighting his business decline. Meanwhile, a neglected and precocious 12-year old decides to hire a hitman to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Brandon James of Rough House Pictures, Fortitude’s Nadine de Barros, and Skywolf’s Lisa Wolofsky are producing the project with Rough House partners David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, and Jody Hill serving as executive producers.
Jean-Baptiste, who earned an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nomination for her supporting role in director Mike Leigh’s 1997 film, Secrets & Lies, was a series regular on CBS’s Without A Trace and NBC’s Blindspot. She was most recently seen in the Peter Strickland-helmed indie film,...
- 2/3/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Christmas has come nearly 11 months early for those looking forward to Mel Gibson's dark action comedy Fatman, as it's just been confirmed that Walton Goggins has been cast as a lead in the peculiar holiday-themed project. Directed and written by both Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms, Fatman centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year-old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa…...
- 1/29/2020
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
From TorontoFilm.Net here is the Toronto Film Production Update for February 2020, including "Nightmare Alley", "Fatman", "The Handmaid's Tale" and a whole lot more:
Charity Christmas
Movies for Television
Gb Productions Ulc
Prod.: Arnie Zipursky, Shane Boucher
Dir.: Bosede Williams
Jan 26 - Feb 15/20
Detention Adventure Season 2
Web Series
LoCo Motion Pictures Inc. / Compass Films Inc
Prod.: Ryan West
Dir.: Joe Kicak
Jan 13 - Feb 7/20
Fatman
Feature Films – Theatrical
Fatman Productions Services Inc.
Prod.: Robert Menzies, Michelle Lang, Lisa Wolofsky, Brandon James
Dir.: Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
Jan 29 - Mar 12/20
Green Harvest Season 3
Episodic Series - TV
CBS Studios Inc.
Prod.: Thom Pretak
Dir.: various
Jul/19 - Feb/20
Nightmare Alley
Feature – Theatrical
Prod.: Miles Dale
Dir.: Guillermo del Toro
Jan 13 - May 5/20
Redbird (aka The Handmaid's Tale") Season 4
Episodic Series – TV
MGM / Take 5
Dir.: Various
Mar 2 - Jul 24/20
See Season...
Charity Christmas
Movies for Television
Gb Productions Ulc
Prod.: Arnie Zipursky, Shane Boucher
Dir.: Bosede Williams
Jan 26 - Feb 15/20
Detention Adventure Season 2
Web Series
LoCo Motion Pictures Inc. / Compass Films Inc
Prod.: Ryan West
Dir.: Joe Kicak
Jan 13 - Feb 7/20
Fatman
Feature Films – Theatrical
Fatman Productions Services Inc.
Prod.: Robert Menzies, Michelle Lang, Lisa Wolofsky, Brandon James
Dir.: Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
Jan 29 - Mar 12/20
Green Harvest Season 3
Episodic Series - TV
CBS Studios Inc.
Prod.: Thom Pretak
Dir.: various
Jul/19 - Feb/20
Nightmare Alley
Feature – Theatrical
Prod.: Miles Dale
Dir.: Guillermo del Toro
Jan 13 - May 5/20
Redbird (aka The Handmaid's Tale") Season 4
Episodic Series – TV
MGM / Take 5
Dir.: Various
Mar 2 - Jul 24/20
See Season...
- 1/26/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
From TorontoFilm.Net here is the Toronto Film Production Update for January 2020, including "Fatman", "Hardy Boys", "Nightmare Alley" and a whole lot more:
Endlings Season 2
Episodic Series – TV
Sinking Ship Entertainment Inc.
Exec. Prod.: J.J. Johnson, Blair Powers, Matt Bishop, Christin Simms
Dir.: Various
Sep 30/19 - Jan 31/20
Fatman
Feature Films – Theatrical
Fatman Productions Services Inc.
Prod.: Robert Menzies, Michelle Lang, Lisa Wolofsky, Brandon James
Exec. Prod.: Nadine De Barros, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green
Dir.: Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
Jan 29 - Mar 12/20
Green Harvest Season 3
Episodic Series - TV
CBS Studios Inc.
Prod.: Thom Pretak
Dir.: various
Jul/19 - Feb/20
Hardy Boys Season 1
Episodic Series TV
Hb One Productions Inc.
Prod.: Jim Corston, Joan Lambur, Suzanne Wilson
Dir.: Jason Stone, others Tbd
Aug 26/19 - Jan 8/20
In The Dark Season 2
Episodic Series – Streaming
Prod.: JJ Authors
Dir.: Various
Aug.
Endlings Season 2
Episodic Series – TV
Sinking Ship Entertainment Inc.
Exec. Prod.: J.J. Johnson, Blair Powers, Matt Bishop, Christin Simms
Dir.: Various
Sep 30/19 - Jan 31/20
Fatman
Feature Films – Theatrical
Fatman Productions Services Inc.
Prod.: Robert Menzies, Michelle Lang, Lisa Wolofsky, Brandon James
Exec. Prod.: Nadine De Barros, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green
Dir.: Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
Jan 29 - Mar 12/20
Green Harvest Season 3
Episodic Series - TV
CBS Studios Inc.
Prod.: Thom Pretak
Dir.: various
Jul/19 - Feb/20
Hardy Boys Season 1
Episodic Series TV
Hb One Productions Inc.
Prod.: Jim Corston, Joan Lambur, Suzanne Wilson
Dir.: Jason Stone, others Tbd
Aug 26/19 - Jan 8/20
In The Dark Season 2
Episodic Series – Streaming
Prod.: JJ Authors
Dir.: Various
Aug.
- 12/31/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
A potential bonding opportunity between estranged father (Stephen McHattie) and son (Elijah Wood) takes a demented turn when some surprise visitors show up in Ant Timpson's feature-length directorial debut, Come to Daddy. Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and ahead of its screening at the Overlook Film Festival, Come to Daddy has been acquired by Saban Films for Us distribution.
A theatrical release for Come to Daddy is being planned, but an exact release date has yet to be announced. We'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details as they are revealed.
In the meantime, we have the full press release and previously released clip below, and in case you missed it, read Heather's Tribeca interview with Timpson and Wood.
From the Press Release: Los Angeles – Saban Films announced today that they have acquired Us rights to producer Ant Timpson’s directorial debut Come to Daddy,...
A theatrical release for Come to Daddy is being planned, but an exact release date has yet to be announced. We'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details as they are revealed.
In the meantime, we have the full press release and previously released clip below, and in case you missed it, read Heather's Tribeca interview with Timpson and Wood.
From the Press Release: Los Angeles – Saban Films announced today that they have acquired Us rights to producer Ant Timpson’s directorial debut Come to Daddy,...
- 5/17/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Mel Gibson is attached to play Santa Claus in a brand new independent comedy ‘Fatman’ for Fortitude.
The film will be directed by Ian and Eshom Nelms from their own script, it tells the story of a rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus who is fighting his business decline — while a neglected and precocious 12-year-old hires a hitman to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Brandon James of Rough House, Nadine de Barros of Fortitude and Lisa Wolofsky of Skywolf will produce while James’ Rough House partners David Gordon Green, Danny McBride and Jody Hill will serve as executive producers.
“This rowdy Santa tale is a film we’ve been excited to make for some time and we’re thrilled to have equally passionate partners in Rough House and Fortitude who carry the same fire!” said Eshom and Ian Nelms.
Also in news – Haddish to team up...
The film will be directed by Ian and Eshom Nelms from their own script, it tells the story of a rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus who is fighting his business decline — while a neglected and precocious 12-year-old hires a hitman to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Brandon James of Rough House, Nadine de Barros of Fortitude and Lisa Wolofsky of Skywolf will produce while James’ Rough House partners David Gordon Green, Danny McBride and Jody Hill will serve as executive producers.
“This rowdy Santa tale is a film we’ve been excited to make for some time and we’re thrilled to have equally passionate partners in Rough House and Fortitude who carry the same fire!” said Eshom and Ian Nelms.
Also in news – Haddish to team up...
- 5/9/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Nadine de Barros, Fortitude CEO, announced today that Mel Gibson is attached to play Santa Claus in the action comedy feature Fatman.
Starring award-winning actor Mel Gibson, Fatman will be directed by filmmakers Ian and Eshom Nelms, based on their original script. The film will be produced by Brandon James of Rough House, Nadine de Barros (Jt Leroy) of Fortitude and Lisa Wolofsky (White Crow) of Skywolf.
"I am Excited to be working with the incredibly talented Nelms Brothers who have written a unique, highly entertaining script. Mel is the perfect choice as Kris Kringle like we've never seen him before. I couldn't be more thrilled to watch this darkly comedic Christmas film come to life," said de Barros of Fortitude.
Executive producers include James' Rough House Partners, David Gordon Green, Danny McBride and Jody Hill. Scheduled to film early 2020 in Canada, Fatman is the story of a rowdy, unorthodox...
Starring award-winning actor Mel Gibson, Fatman will be directed by filmmakers Ian and Eshom Nelms, based on their original script. The film will be produced by Brandon James of Rough House, Nadine de Barros (Jt Leroy) of Fortitude and Lisa Wolofsky (White Crow) of Skywolf.
"I am Excited to be working with the incredibly talented Nelms Brothers who have written a unique, highly entertaining script. Mel is the perfect choice as Kris Kringle like we've never seen him before. I couldn't be more thrilled to watch this darkly comedic Christmas film come to life," said de Barros of Fortitude.
Executive producers include James' Rough House Partners, David Gordon Green, Danny McBride and Jody Hill. Scheduled to film early 2020 in Canada, Fatman is the story of a rowdy, unorthodox...
- 5/9/2019
- by Brian B.
- MovieWeb
Mel Gibson is attached to play Santa Claus in the independent action comedy feature “Fatman.”
Fortitude is handling international sales rights and will introduce the project to international buyers at the Cannes Film Festival, which opens May 14. CAA is handling U.S. sales rights.
Scheduled to film in early 2020 in Canada, “Fatman” is the story of a rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus who is fighting his business decline — while a neglected and precocious 12-year-old hires a hitman to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
“Fatman” will be directed by the team of Ian and Eshom Nelms from their own script. Their credits include “Small Town Crime,” “Waffle Street” and “Lost on Purpose.”
The film will be produced by Brandon James of Rough House, Nadine de Barros of Fortitude and Lisa Wolofsky of Skywolf. Executive producers include James’ Rough House partners David Gordon Green, Danny McBride and Jody Hill.
Fortitude is handling international sales rights and will introduce the project to international buyers at the Cannes Film Festival, which opens May 14. CAA is handling U.S. sales rights.
Scheduled to film in early 2020 in Canada, “Fatman” is the story of a rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus who is fighting his business decline — while a neglected and precocious 12-year-old hires a hitman to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
“Fatman” will be directed by the team of Ian and Eshom Nelms from their own script. Their credits include “Small Town Crime,” “Waffle Street” and “Lost on Purpose.”
The film will be produced by Brandon James of Rough House, Nadine de Barros of Fortitude and Lisa Wolofsky of Skywolf. Executive producers include James’ Rough House partners David Gordon Green, Danny McBride and Jody Hill.
- 5/8/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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