To some, the new film Brick Mansions is notable as one of the final projects starring recently-deceased actor Paul Walker. Others know of it as a remake of the French film District B13. Or, you might not be familiar with it at all, given the somewhat muted promotional push. Like the original, the movie acts as a showcase for parkour, the physical discipline of getting from one point to another as quickly as possible, often utilizing impressive acrobatic techniques. But if you want better examples of the sport in action, then it’s best to turn to a documentary. After all, the stunts in these nonfiction films aren’t performed by doubles and there’s no safety apparatuses in play. That’s much more in the true spirit of parkour. While Hollywood generally sees parkour as a means to an action scene end, there is in fact a philosophy behind it, and...
- 4/25/2014
- by Christopher Campbell
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
London -- ITV expanded its slate of production companies Tuesday, picking up a 25% stake in factual reality producer Carbon Media, creator of such shows as "Jump London" and "The Big Art Project," for an undisclosed amount.
Under terms of the deal, ITV Global Entertainment will exclusively handle Carbon Media's international distribution catalog, which includes such shows as "The Nativity Decoded," which aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day.
Launched by Mike Christie and Mike Smith in 2004, Carbon Media recently hired former Shine TV executive Steven Wright as joint creative director.
ITV global content managing director Lee Bartlett said the deal will enable the broadcaster to expand its production into new genres.
"This deal fits our strategy for the future which is all about investing in the type of specialist talent that will help us to expand our content production into new areas," Bartlett said.
Under terms of the deal, ITV Global Entertainment will exclusively handle Carbon Media's international distribution catalog, which includes such shows as "The Nativity Decoded," which aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day.
Launched by Mike Christie and Mike Smith in 2004, Carbon Media recently hired former Shine TV executive Steven Wright as joint creative director.
ITV global content managing director Lee Bartlett said the deal will enable the broadcaster to expand its production into new genres.
"This deal fits our strategy for the future which is all about investing in the type of specialist talent that will help us to expand our content production into new areas," Bartlett said.
- 1/6/2009
- by By Mimi Turner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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