Hope Runs High has acquired U.S. rights to Augusto Sandino’s sophomore feature “A Vanishing Fog,” which won the SXSW Zeiss cinematography prize. The film is slated for an early 2024 opening in U.S. theaters. It’s the first feature to be shot in Colombia’s Sumapaz Páramo, the largest ecosystem of its kind in the world.
“In the middle of the staggering and endangered Sumapaz Paramo ecosystem; F, a solitary explorer, strives to protect the mystical and fragile land he inhabits, while caring for his ailing father,” the synopsis reads.
“Augusto Sandino’s incredible blend of playful surrealism and the overwhelming individuality of the environment in which the film is set has stayed with me since my first viewing. I believe his ability to balance visual scale, cinematic playfulness, and true heart make him an artist we should be engaging with frequently,” said Hope Runs High curator Taylor Purdee.
“In the middle of the staggering and endangered Sumapaz Paramo ecosystem; F, a solitary explorer, strives to protect the mystical and fragile land he inhabits, while caring for his ailing father,” the synopsis reads.
“Augusto Sandino’s incredible blend of playful surrealism and the overwhelming individuality of the environment in which the film is set has stayed with me since my first viewing. I believe his ability to balance visual scale, cinematic playfulness, and true heart make him an artist we should be engaging with frequently,” said Hope Runs High curator Taylor Purdee.
- 12/2/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay and Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Buffalo 8 Distribution has picked up U.S. rights to The Fall, a romantic drama from writer/director Shaun Hart (Del Playa).
Jocelyn Hudon stars in the feature as Lacey Huxley, a 30-year-old woman living with her grandparents in the small town of El Castillo, California, who gets a chance at love when she meets a ruggedly handsome Australian (Thomas Cocquerel) with a heart of gold. But their budding relationship is complicated by the return of Lacey’s ex-boyfriend, played by Jeremy Sumpter, and his southern belle fiancé (Cassandra Scerbo) who move to town and trigger memories and longings, from the past.
Austin-based Lunar Door produced The Fall in participation with Snakebyte Productions.
Buffalo 8, the distribution arm of producer/financier BondIt Media Capital, picked up the film ahead of the AFM, where world sales group Iuvit media sales will be pitching it to international buyers. Luvit’s AFM sales slate also...
Jocelyn Hudon stars in the feature as Lacey Huxley, a 30-year-old woman living with her grandparents in the small town of El Castillo, California, who gets a chance at love when she meets a ruggedly handsome Australian (Thomas Cocquerel) with a heart of gold. But their budding relationship is complicated by the return of Lacey’s ex-boyfriend, played by Jeremy Sumpter, and his southern belle fiancé (Cassandra Scerbo) who move to town and trigger memories and longings, from the past.
Austin-based Lunar Door produced The Fall in participation with Snakebyte Productions.
Buffalo 8, the distribution arm of producer/financier BondIt Media Capital, picked up the film ahead of the AFM, where world sales group Iuvit media sales will be pitching it to international buyers. Luvit’s AFM sales slate also...
- 10/24/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ari Notartomaso stars in Paramount+'s musical "Grease" prequel series "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" as Cynthia, a butch lesbian in the 1950s who's coming into her own despite the regressive social forces around her. Notartomaso's performance became a fan favorite not just because of Cynthia's journey, but also because of their powerhouse vocals on songs like "Crushing Me" and "I'm All In." Season one ended earlier this June.
In a year that has seen unprecedented anti-trans legislation and violence, Popsugar is highlighting the perspectives of trans and nonbinary folks throughout Pride Month. These leaders are sharing ways they protect their joy, reminiscing on moments of gender euphoria, and suggesting how allies can support the LGBTQ+ community right now. Explore all of our coverage here, and read Notartomaso's story, in their own words, ahead.
A lot of my friends that I gravitated toward when I was younger have since come out as queer.
In a year that has seen unprecedented anti-trans legislation and violence, Popsugar is highlighting the perspectives of trans and nonbinary folks throughout Pride Month. These leaders are sharing ways they protect their joy, reminiscing on moments of gender euphoria, and suggesting how allies can support the LGBTQ+ community right now. Explore all of our coverage here, and read Notartomaso's story, in their own words, ahead.
A lot of my friends that I gravitated toward when I was younger have since come out as queer.
- 6/22/2023
- by Ari Notartomaso
- Popsugar.com
There’s a lot of awful horror movie dads that come to mind around Father’s Day every year. Everett McGill’s “Man” from The People Under the Stairs or Jack Nicholson’s Jack Torrance from The Shining, for example. There’s also good horror movie dads like John Krasinski in A Quiet Place or Thomas Jane in The Mist (okay, he’s maybe a bit impatient in the end). But the duality of Bill Paxton’s “Dad” from 2002’s Frailty is quite the jagged little pill to swallow.
In the film, Paxton plays a widowed father to two young boys in a small town in Texas in 1979. He initially seems like a decent man and good father who goes to work everyday and comes home to have dinner and spend time with his kids. That is, of course, right up until he wakes them up one night to let...
In the film, Paxton plays a widowed father to two young boys in a small town in Texas in 1979. He initially seems like a decent man and good father who goes to work everyday and comes home to have dinner and spend time with his kids. That is, of course, right up until he wakes them up one night to let...
- 6/21/2023
- by Mike Holtz
- bloody-disgusting.com
Hopefully, those May flowers will start blooming soon after the many April (and previous months’) showers. But whatever the weather, Netflix has a solid selection of new movies to watch this month.
Netflix’s May lineup has several bright and joyful animated films as well as more serious stories with light at the end of the tunnel. Tom Hanks’ latest theatrical release “A Man Called Otto” arrives on the streaming service, adapted from Frederick Backman’s book “A Man Called Ove” and following the story of a grumpy old man who struggles to find purpose in life after the death of his wife.
Animated adventures for the whole family include “The Croods” and “The Tale of Desperaux” which teach lessons of bravery in their own ways. For those in the mood for slightly quirkier stories, Jason Moore’s “Pitch Perfect” and “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” should do the trick.
Netflix’s May lineup has several bright and joyful animated films as well as more serious stories with light at the end of the tunnel. Tom Hanks’ latest theatrical release “A Man Called Otto” arrives on the streaming service, adapted from Frederick Backman’s book “A Man Called Ove” and following the story of a grumpy old man who struggles to find purpose in life after the death of his wife.
Animated adventures for the whole family include “The Croods” and “The Tale of Desperaux” which teach lessons of bravery in their own ways. For those in the mood for slightly quirkier stories, Jason Moore’s “Pitch Perfect” and “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” should do the trick.
- 5/14/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Summer movie season is upon us and with it, the biggest movies of the year are about to compete for your hard-earned money. Will you go see the latest superhero movie? The latest installment in a big franchise like "Fast and Furious" or "Mission: Impossible?" Or perhaps you're more excited about Pixar finally making a return to theaters with a wholly original movie like their ambitious romantic comedy "Elemental."
Granted, not everyone is comfortable going to theaters while there's still a global pandemic, but the world of streaming is not being left behind; there are just as many big shows and movies available at the click of a button as there are movies in theaters. Netflix is entering the month of May prepared, following the release of the second season hit "Sweet Tooth," and right before the return of "The Witcher." Nevertheless, they are betting big on comedy this month,...
Granted, not everyone is comfortable going to theaters while there's still a global pandemic, but the world of streaming is not being left behind; there are just as many big shows and movies available at the click of a button as there are movies in theaters. Netflix is entering the month of May prepared, following the release of the second season hit "Sweet Tooth," and right before the return of "The Witcher." Nevertheless, they are betting big on comedy this month,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
April showers bring May flowers, but Amazon Prime Video’s April slate of new movies contains some bright watches for any leftover rain. The “Judy Blume Forever” documentary arrives toward the end of the month, telling the author’s life story and highlighting the impact her writing made on literature and the world. The doc will precede “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” which releases in theaters at the end of the month.
George Clooney returns to a tropical setting alongside Julia Roberts in the 2022 romantic comedy “Ticket to Paradise,” and his earlier Hawaiian-set film “The Descendants” will be available too. “Bros” provides another rom-com option that landed on the streamer on April 4. And we’ve even got a pick for the whole family.
Here are our picks for seven of the best new movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video in April 2023:
“Judy Blume Forever” Prime Video...
George Clooney returns to a tropical setting alongside Julia Roberts in the 2022 romantic comedy “Ticket to Paradise,” and his earlier Hawaiian-set film “The Descendants” will be available too. “Bros” provides another rom-com option that landed on the streamer on April 4. And we’ve even got a pick for the whole family.
Here are our picks for seven of the best new movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video in April 2023:
“Judy Blume Forever” Prime Video...
- 4/16/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Disney's latest live-action riff on a classic is "Peter Pan & Wendy," a new adaptation of the classic "Peter Pan" story. Ever since first taking center stage in J.M. Barrie's 1904 stage play, Peter Pan and the magical land of Neverland have captured imaginations all over the world. The whimsical story with a hint of darkness has inspired plenty of movies, plays, and books over the years, each with a slightly different take on the Boy Who Never Grew Up. Here's a brief look back at all of the notable movie adaptations and how they each made the Neverland mythos their own.
"Peter Pan" (1924)
The first authorized movie adaptation of "Peter Pan" was this silent film version, starring Betty Bronson as Peter Pan, Ernest Torrence as Captain Hook, Mary Brian as Wendy Darling, and Virginia Brown Faire as Tinker Bell. J.M. Barrie personally worked on a screenplay for this one,...
"Peter Pan" (1924)
The first authorized movie adaptation of "Peter Pan" was this silent film version, starring Betty Bronson as Peter Pan, Ernest Torrence as Captain Hook, Mary Brian as Wendy Darling, and Virginia Brown Faire as Tinker Bell. J.M. Barrie personally worked on a screenplay for this one,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
The first trailer for David Lowery's "Peter Pan and Wendy" is here, and it looks a hell of a lot more interesting than most live-action Disney remakes we've seen in recent years — not to mention most live-action adaptations of the J.M. Barrie classic.
Instead of going the star-studded, CGI-stuffed remake route that has been hit (see: "The Lion King") or miss (see: "Pinocchio") for Disney in recent years, the trailer for "Peter Pan and Wendy" spotlights a cast of young up-and-coming actors and visuals that look about as naturalistic as a story about a boy who can fly can be expected to. Sure, the fact that the first look at this movie doesn't take us to the uncanny valley might be a low bar, but "Peter Pan and Wendy" also has a great filmmaker going for it in "The Green Knight" and "A Ghost Story" director David Lowery.
David...
Instead of going the star-studded, CGI-stuffed remake route that has been hit (see: "The Lion King") or miss (see: "Pinocchio") for Disney in recent years, the trailer for "Peter Pan and Wendy" spotlights a cast of young up-and-coming actors and visuals that look about as naturalistic as a story about a boy who can fly can be expected to. Sure, the fact that the first look at this movie doesn't take us to the uncanny valley might be a low bar, but "Peter Pan and Wendy" also has a great filmmaker going for it in "The Green Knight" and "A Ghost Story" director David Lowery.
David...
- 2/28/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: 2x Emmy nominee Matt Walsh (Veep) has signed on to star alongside Alejandro De Hoyos (The Man from Toronto), Chelsea Rendon (Vida), Francisco Ramos (Gentefied), John Kaler (The Wrong Guy) and Jason Konopisos-Alvarez (Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay) in the action-comedy The Unexpecteds from writer-director Alejandro Montoya Marín.
Pic follows Gary (Walsh) and a group of his best friends as they seek revenge against a social media influencer who has scammed them of their life savings. De Hoyos is producing for Alta California Pictures, with Kaler, Jasmin Espada, Walsh and Pedro Pano co-producing.
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Walsh is repped by UTA,...
Pic follows Gary (Walsh) and a group of his best friends as they seek revenge against a social media influencer who has scammed them of their life savings. De Hoyos is producing for Alta California Pictures, with Kaler, Jasmin Espada, Walsh and Pedro Pano co-producing.
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Walsh is repped by UTA,...
- 2/24/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s when and where you can stream more than 20 new holiday movies and specials this year, including at least three new versions of “A Christmas Carol:” the Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell musical “Spirited;” Netflix’s animated “Scrooge” with the voices of Luke Evans and Olivia Colman; and “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol,” where the mean old miser is now a faded music star who’s now a mean old judge on a reality TV show.
And — “Mean Girls” alert — Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert and Jonathan Bennett each have a holiday movie out this year. And don’t forget “Hannukah on Rye,” about two deli owners who get matched up for the holidays, featuring singer Lisa Loeb.
If you don’t have the Hallmark channel, which is Christmas movie central, their new movies will be available on-demand on Peacock for 72 hours after their network premiere and on subsequent re-airings.
And — “Mean Girls” alert — Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert and Jonathan Bennett each have a holiday movie out this year. And don’t forget “Hannukah on Rye,” about two deli owners who get matched up for the holidays, featuring singer Lisa Loeb.
If you don’t have the Hallmark channel, which is Christmas movie central, their new movies will be available on-demand on Peacock for 72 hours after their network premiere and on subsequent re-airings.
- 12/19/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Producer Ali Afshar and Esx Entertainment has become a big supplier of holiday movies for HBO Max with count ’em, three coming up: two on Thanksgiving — Holiday Harmony and A Christmas Mystery and one one on Dec. 1, A Hollywood Christmas.
Holiday Harmony follows singer/songwriter Gail (Annelise Cepero) who lands an opportunity to compete for a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the big time, and heads cross country—until she breaks down in Harmony Springs, Oklahoma. With just two weeks to get to the iHeartRadio Christmas Eve performance of her dreams, she takes the advice of local Jack-of-all-trades, Jeremy (Jeremy Sumpter), and takes on a group of misfit kids hoping to perform in a Christmas Eve Gala of their own. Gail and Jeremy grow close, but if she’s going to fulfill her lifelong dream, she may have to leave him and the town she’s grown to love behind. Brooke Shields...
Holiday Harmony follows singer/songwriter Gail (Annelise Cepero) who lands an opportunity to compete for a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the big time, and heads cross country—until she breaks down in Harmony Springs, Oklahoma. With just two weeks to get to the iHeartRadio Christmas Eve performance of her dreams, she takes the advice of local Jack-of-all-trades, Jeremy (Jeremy Sumpter), and takes on a group of misfit kids hoping to perform in a Christmas Eve Gala of their own. Gail and Jeremy grow close, but if she’s going to fulfill her lifelong dream, she may have to leave him and the town she’s grown to love behind. Brooke Shields...
- 11/19/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It appears we’ve just given up and given in to celebrating the winter holidays prior to Thanksgiving. HBO Max’s the latest to jump on the early winter holiday bandwagon, releasing trailers for three upcoming original holiday films – two of which will arrive on the streaming service on November 24, 2022.
Holiday Harmony starring Annelise Cepero and Jeremy Sumpter and A Christmas Mystery with Eddie Cibrian and Violet McGraw premiere on Thanksgiving. A Hollywood Christmas about a filmmaker who makes Christmas movies will debut on December 1st.
The streaming service also released details on the three ho-ho-ho holiday films:
Holiday Harmony
Singer/songwriter Gail (Annelise Cepero) lands an opportunity to compete for a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the big time, and heads cross country—only getting as far as Harmony Springs, Oklahoma when her ride, her budget, and all her hopes are stalled. With just two weeks to get to the iHeartRadio...
Holiday Harmony starring Annelise Cepero and Jeremy Sumpter and A Christmas Mystery with Eddie Cibrian and Violet McGraw premiere on Thanksgiving. A Hollywood Christmas about a filmmaker who makes Christmas movies will debut on December 1st.
The streaming service also released details on the three ho-ho-ho holiday films:
Holiday Harmony
Singer/songwriter Gail (Annelise Cepero) lands an opportunity to compete for a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the big time, and heads cross country—only getting as far as Harmony Springs, Oklahoma when her ride, her budget, and all her hopes are stalled. With just two weeks to get to the iHeartRadio...
- 11/15/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Exclusive: We hear that four holiday movies have received HBO Max release dates as of Wednesday: Legendary’s Christmas Story sequel, A Christmas Story Christmas for November 17 this year, and three yuletide titles from Esx Entertainment: Holiday Harmony and A Christmas Mystery both on November 24 and A Hollywood Christmas on December 1.
A Christmas Story Christmas from director Clay Kaytis and producers Irwin Zwilling, Marc Toberoff, Cale Boyter, Jay Ashenfelter, Peter Billingsley and Vince Vaughn follows Ralphie, who is all grown up now. He must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it, this time as a dad. Peter Billingsley reprises his role as Ralphie. Erinn Hayes, Julianna Layne, River Drosche, Rd Robb and Scott Schwartz along with Zack Ward and Julie Hagerty also star.
The romantic drama Holiday Harmony from producers Ali Afshar, Lauren Swickard and Daniel Aspromonte, and directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino, follows singer-songwriter Gail, who...
A Christmas Story Christmas from director Clay Kaytis and producers Irwin Zwilling, Marc Toberoff, Cale Boyter, Jay Ashenfelter, Peter Billingsley and Vince Vaughn follows Ralphie, who is all grown up now. He must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it, this time as a dad. Peter Billingsley reprises his role as Ralphie. Erinn Hayes, Julianna Layne, River Drosche, Rd Robb and Scott Schwartz along with Zack Ward and Julie Hagerty also star.
The romantic drama Holiday Harmony from producers Ali Afshar, Lauren Swickard and Daniel Aspromonte, and directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino, follows singer-songwriter Gail, who...
- 8/24/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One) and Minnie Driver (Rosaline) have signed on to star in Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose, a dark comedy from writer-director Adam Sigal (Chariot), which has entered production in Leeds.
The film based on true events will follow Nandor Fodor (Pegg)—the Hungarian-American psychoanalyst, known as the father of parapsychology—on his search to discover the real Talking Mongoose, “Gef.” Driver will play Fodor’s assistant Anne, who journeys with him into uncharted territory, with Tim Downie (Good Omens), Ruth Connell (Supernatural), Paul Kaye (Game of Thrones), Gary Beadle (In the Heart of the Sea) and Drew Moerlin (V/H/S) rounding out the cast.
Sasha Yelaun and Dominic Burns are producing alongside Karl Hall and Matt Willians for Future Artists Entertainment. The fan-owned entertainment company Legion M, Tip-Top Productions, Chelsea Newell, James Di Giacomo, Danny Bohnen, Rob McGillivray and Ben Stranahan...
The film based on true events will follow Nandor Fodor (Pegg)—the Hungarian-American psychoanalyst, known as the father of parapsychology—on his search to discover the real Talking Mongoose, “Gef.” Driver will play Fodor’s assistant Anne, who journeys with him into uncharted territory, with Tim Downie (Good Omens), Ruth Connell (Supernatural), Paul Kaye (Game of Thrones), Gary Beadle (In the Heart of the Sea) and Drew Moerlin (V/H/S) rounding out the cast.
Sasha Yelaun and Dominic Burns are producing alongside Karl Hall and Matt Willians for Future Artists Entertainment. The fan-owned entertainment company Legion M, Tip-Top Productions, Chelsea Newell, James Di Giacomo, Danny Bohnen, Rob McGillivray and Ben Stranahan...
- 5/9/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Epic Pictures announced numerous hires and promotions Tuesday including Kalani Dreimanis as Director of International Sales, Gregory S. Burkart as Director of Sales for DreadCentral.com, Michele Wilson-Edell as International Sales Coordinator, and Michelle Vezilj as PR and Festival Coordinator.
In addition to the new roster, Yulissa Morales was promoted as Us Distribution Manager and Joe Hui was upped to Post Production Manager. The new staff roster comes after Deadline exclusively reported that Epic Pictures co-founder Shaked Berenson exited the company in early August.
Kalani Dreimanis will step into the role of Director of International Sales after working in international sales and distribution at Myriad Pictures. Most recently, she represented the critically acclaimed SXSW film Support The Girls. She was involved in the production of several projects, including the Sundance film, The Last Word. She has also worked for Straight Up Films where she worked on such pictures as Transcendence and Jane Got A Gun.
In addition to the new roster, Yulissa Morales was promoted as Us Distribution Manager and Joe Hui was upped to Post Production Manager. The new staff roster comes after Deadline exclusively reported that Epic Pictures co-founder Shaked Berenson exited the company in early August.
Kalani Dreimanis will step into the role of Director of International Sales after working in international sales and distribution at Myriad Pictures. Most recently, she represented the critically acclaimed SXSW film Support The Girls. She was involved in the production of several projects, including the Sundance film, The Last Word. She has also worked for Straight Up Films where she worked on such pictures as Transcendence and Jane Got A Gun.
- 10/2/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Omar Chaparro has joined Ryan Reynolds, Ken Watanabe, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy, Chris Geere, Rita Ora and Suki Waterhouse in Detective Pikachu, the first live-action film based on the Pokémon franchise from Legendary and Universal Pictures. Rob Letterman is at the helm from a script he co-wrote with Nicole Perlman with polishes by Eric Pearson and Tom McCarthy. It will focus on Detective Pikachu as a new character and storyline in the Pokémon universe. Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce for Legendary, alongside Joe Caracciolo, Jr. and Pokémon’s Tsunekazu Ishihara executive producing. Universal Pictures will handle distribution. Chaparro, whose credits include Michael Berry’s film Stuck and the upcoming Overboard remake with Eugenio Derbez and Anna Faris, is repped by Talent On The Road, UTA, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown.
Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights) and Tom Berenger have been tapped to star in the indie crime thriller Sargasso,...
Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights) and Tom Berenger have been tapped to star in the indie crime thriller Sargasso,...
- 4/17/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
1968: Dark Shadows' Natalie was upset to see Josette's ring.
1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith failed to escape.
1996: Guiding Light's Lucy and Alan-Michael were trapped.
2003: Bree Williamson debuted as Jessica on One Life to Live."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1940: Frank and Anne Hummert's radio soap opera Amanda of Honeymoon Hill premiered on the Blue Network.
1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith failed to escape.
1996: Guiding Light's Lucy and Alan-Michael were trapped.
2003: Bree Williamson debuted as Jessica on One Life to Live."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1940: Frank and Anne Hummert's radio soap opera Amanda of Honeymoon Hill premiered on the Blue Network.
- 2/6/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Scottish director Jim Gillespie is best known for his classic 1997 teen horror movie “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and he’s about to return to the big screen this month with another twisted tale of young adults struggling to stay alive. “Billionaire Ransom” stars Jeremy Sumpter and Phoebe Tonkin as two rebellious rich kids whose parents send them to a tough-love wilderness school on a remote island off the coast of Scotland. Joined by other spoiled, out-of-control sons and daughters, the two must learn to grown up quick or risk losing their inheritance
‘In Living Color’ Writer Turned Director – Kim Bass – Helming Western w/ Jeremy Sumpter Starring
What happens next won’t be a surprise to anyone familiar with Gillespie’s work: The camp is invaded by a group of mercenaries who kill the teachers and guards and hold the group of campers hostage for a billion dollars.
‘In Living Color’ Writer Turned Director – Kim Bass – Helming Western w/ Jeremy Sumpter Starring
What happens next won’t be a surprise to anyone familiar with Gillespie’s work: The camp is invaded by a group of mercenaries who kill the teachers and guards and hold the group of campers hostage for a billion dollars.
- 8/8/2016
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Deciding to rely on your flight or fight instinct is a powerful decision people must instantly make when they’re unexpectedly met with a dangerous conflict. Jeremy Sumpter must confront his fear of either choosing to take responsibility for the people he has bonded with, or selfishly protecting himself, in Shockya’s new exclusive clip, title ‘The Siege,’ for his upcoming thriller, ‘Billionaire Ransom.’ The actor’s character, Kyle, has one last chance to prove he has the intuition to truly help others in time of deadly conflict, instead of solely acting in his own best interest. ‘Billionaire Ransom’ was directed by ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’s helmer, Jim Gillespie, and [ Read More ]
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- 8/4/2016
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Students at a school in Scotland for rebellious rich kids have to grow up fast and take matters into their own hands after the campus is taken hostage by a group of criminals. The new movie stars Jeremy Sumpter, Phoebe Tonkin, Sebastian Koch, Ashley Walters, Dominic Sherwood, and Ed Westwick. “Billionaire Ransom” hits theaters and VOD on August 19.
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- 7/12/2016
- by Rudie Obias
- ShockYa
"If we get this done, biggest ransom in the history of the world, my friend." Gravitas Ventures has unveiled a trailer for a film called Billionaire Ransom, an interesting action thriller of sorts. The story is about a group of kids from rich families at a boarding school on an island who take matters into their own hands when the campus is taken hostage by criminals. The cast includes Jeremy Sumpter, Phoebe Tonkin, Ed Westwick, Dominic Sherwood, Elliot Knight, Sebastian Koch, and Sara Stewart. Not really sure what to make of this, some weird scenes in this trailer, but maybe it has some intriguing twists and turns. Then again, this seems like it could straight-to-dvd and it would matter either. It's made by the director of I Know What You Did Last Summer who hasn't really made much else since that film hit in 1997. See below. Here's the official trailer...
- 7/11/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Students at a school in Scotland for rebellious rich kids have to grow up fast and take matters into their own hands after the campus is taken hostage by a group of criminals. The new movie stars Jeremy Sumpter, Phoebe Tonkin, Sebastian Koch, Ashley Walters, Dominic Sherwood, and Ed Westwick. “Billionaire Ransom” hits theaters and VOD on August 19.
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- 7/10/2016
- by Rudie Obias
- ShockYa
After crashing his car and leaving a female passenger for dead, forcing his father’s lawyers into overdrive as they seek to safeguard an important business deal, Kyle Hartmann (Jeremy Sumpter) is offered an ultimatum: spend three months at an unorthodox rehab centre in the Scottish isles and learn some self-respect or serve a full sentence for […]
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- 6/20/2016
- by Steven Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Gravitas Ventures has landed North American and Latin American rights to Billionaire Ransom, a thriller starring Jeremy Sumpter, Sebastian Koch, Phoebe Tonkin, Dominic Sherwood and Ed Westwick. An August 19 theatrical and VOD release in the U.S. and Canada is planned. Jim Gillespie (I Know What You Did Last Summer) directed the script from Alexander Ignon (Ransom), which centers on a group of spoiled rich kids at a tough-love brat camp in the Scottish wilderness who have…...
- 6/9/2016
- Deadline
Cargo Entertainment and Radiant Films International have entered into a multi-faceted, strategic partnership to expand their combined production, finance and sales capabilities for commercial feature films. This alliance was recently announced by Cargo’s CEO and Managing Partner, Marina Grasic, and Jan Korbelin Managing Partner and Radiant’s President and CEO, Mimi Steinbauer.
Cargo Entertainment is an international sales agent, distributor, producer and packager of filmed entertainment, while Radiant Films International is an international sales company funded through private equity sources which acquires and distributes theatrical feature films. Their similar visions and business capabilities make this partnership a logical move towards mutual growth.
As the first step in their new collaboration, Cargo has made an investment in Radiant with Steinbauer assuming the additional role of Cargo’s President of Distribution. Steinbauer and the sales team which includes newly appointed Radiant Senior Vice President John Short, will handle foreign sales for all Cargo titles under the newly formed partnership with immediate effect.
With a focus on combining their respective areas of expertise to build a slate of high quality commercial films, Cargo and Radiant are actively looking to jointly finance, produce and launch 4 to 6 new films per year.
The companies will work side by side on joint initiatives but continue to operate as two separate entities. Radiant Films International has a dynamic slate of titles being sold at Cannes including the newly announced romantic comedy "Carrie Pilby" starring Hailee Steinfeld and Tom Wilkinson.
“Mimi is one of the savviest sales executives in the business with a proven track record balancing sales on specialty as well as high profile commercial films such as "The Hurt Locker," "Blue Valentine," "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy and "The Matrix." The strength of her experience make her a perfect partner as we look to substantially increase the scope of our productions. It’s a great partnership and we look forward to making a number of significant announcements to take us to that next level shortly,” said Cargo’s CEO and Managing Partner, Marina Grasic.
“Marina and Cargo have built a reputation for producing high quality theatrical films that resonate with buyers across the globe. As they build on that reputation and expand their production operations with even bigger budget films, we are delighted to be partnering with Cargo. We look forward to this being just the beginning of a long and successful relationship,” said Steinbauer.
Cargo’s current completed titles include the comedy "Welcome to Me," which had the highest grossing per screen average among limited releases at the U.S. box office opening weekend and stars Kristen Wiig who produces alongside Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jessica Elbaum and Cargo’s Grasic. Their other titles include the political thriller "Zipper" which world-premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and stars Patrick Wilson and Dianna Agron from executive producer Darren Aronofosky. U.S. distributor Alchemy is releasing both films and will distribute "Zipper" later in the year.
Cargo’s upcoming films include the suspense thriller "The Price" with Noomi Rapace, currently in pre-production.
Additional titles on Radiant’s slate include the thriller "Take Down" directed by Jim Gillespie and starring Ed Westwick, Jeremy Sumpter, Phoebe Tonkin and Sebastian Koch and the unconventional romance "The Driftless Area" starring Zooey Deschanel and Anton Yelchin which made its world-premiere at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. Both films are making their market screening premieres at the Cannes Film Market. Their other titles include two films coming to U.S. theatres in June: IFC Films’ "Hungry Hearts" starring Adam Driver and Alba Rohrwacher who both won Coppa Volpi Awards at the Venice Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival selection "Madame Bovary" starring Mia Wasikowska, Ezra Miller and Paul Giamatti to be released by Alchemy.
Other projects include "Dare to Be Wild" starring Emma Greenwell (“Shameless”) and Tom Hughes (BBC2’s “The Game”) and "Whatever Makes You Happy" in pre-production, set to star Susan Sarandon.
Cargo Entertainment is an international sales agent, distributor, producer and packager of filmed entertainment, while Radiant Films International is an international sales company funded through private equity sources which acquires and distributes theatrical feature films. Their similar visions and business capabilities make this partnership a logical move towards mutual growth.
As the first step in their new collaboration, Cargo has made an investment in Radiant with Steinbauer assuming the additional role of Cargo’s President of Distribution. Steinbauer and the sales team which includes newly appointed Radiant Senior Vice President John Short, will handle foreign sales for all Cargo titles under the newly formed partnership with immediate effect.
With a focus on combining their respective areas of expertise to build a slate of high quality commercial films, Cargo and Radiant are actively looking to jointly finance, produce and launch 4 to 6 new films per year.
The companies will work side by side on joint initiatives but continue to operate as two separate entities. Radiant Films International has a dynamic slate of titles being sold at Cannes including the newly announced romantic comedy "Carrie Pilby" starring Hailee Steinfeld and Tom Wilkinson.
“Mimi is one of the savviest sales executives in the business with a proven track record balancing sales on specialty as well as high profile commercial films such as "The Hurt Locker," "Blue Valentine," "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy and "The Matrix." The strength of her experience make her a perfect partner as we look to substantially increase the scope of our productions. It’s a great partnership and we look forward to making a number of significant announcements to take us to that next level shortly,” said Cargo’s CEO and Managing Partner, Marina Grasic.
“Marina and Cargo have built a reputation for producing high quality theatrical films that resonate with buyers across the globe. As they build on that reputation and expand their production operations with even bigger budget films, we are delighted to be partnering with Cargo. We look forward to this being just the beginning of a long and successful relationship,” said Steinbauer.
Cargo’s current completed titles include the comedy "Welcome to Me," which had the highest grossing per screen average among limited releases at the U.S. box office opening weekend and stars Kristen Wiig who produces alongside Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jessica Elbaum and Cargo’s Grasic. Their other titles include the political thriller "Zipper" which world-premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and stars Patrick Wilson and Dianna Agron from executive producer Darren Aronofosky. U.S. distributor Alchemy is releasing both films and will distribute "Zipper" later in the year.
Cargo’s upcoming films include the suspense thriller "The Price" with Noomi Rapace, currently in pre-production.
Additional titles on Radiant’s slate include the thriller "Take Down" directed by Jim Gillespie and starring Ed Westwick, Jeremy Sumpter, Phoebe Tonkin and Sebastian Koch and the unconventional romance "The Driftless Area" starring Zooey Deschanel and Anton Yelchin which made its world-premiere at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. Both films are making their market screening premieres at the Cannes Film Market. Their other titles include two films coming to U.S. theatres in June: IFC Films’ "Hungry Hearts" starring Adam Driver and Alba Rohrwacher who both won Coppa Volpi Awards at the Venice Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival selection "Madame Bovary" starring Mia Wasikowska, Ezra Miller and Paul Giamatti to be released by Alchemy.
Other projects include "Dare to Be Wild" starring Emma Greenwell (“Shameless”) and Tom Hughes (BBC2’s “The Game”) and "Whatever Makes You Happy" in pre-production, set to star Susan Sarandon.
- 5/28/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
It takes a certain degree of hubris to sign on to a "Peter Pan" movie at this point. J.M. Barrie's play/book/beloved cultural icons are enormously malleable as a story, and there are plenty of fans of the Walt Disney animated version as well as Steven Spielberg's "Hook" and even P.J. Hogan's "Peter Pan." All of those films tackle different parts of the iconography in different ways, and there have been some heavy hitters involved. The Disney film is one of their best features, especially if you're just considering the old school Disney films, and I think it's one of the moments where the Disney animators got everything right. They'd made enough movies in a row by that point to have developed a shorthand, and a style, and a confidence. "Peter Pan" may have some unfortunate moments in terms of cultural sensitivity, but I would argue...
- 5/19/2015
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Exclusive: Hailee Steinfeld and Tom Wilkinson will star in the adaptation of Caren Lissner’s Ya novel that Mimi Steinbauer and her team introduce to buyers on the Croisette.
Principal photography is set for September on Carrie Pilby, in which Steinfeld plays a genius Harvard graduate who tries to find love and happiness in New York with the help of a simple checklist.
Susan Johnson makes her feature directorial debut from the adapted screenplay by Kara Holden and Dean Craig.
Eddie Izzard, Vanessa Bayer, Jason Ritter and Ben Winchell round out the key cast.
Suzanne Farwell and Susan Cartsonis produce alongside Johnson, while Elaine Harris is an executive producer. UTA Independent Film Group and ICM Partners jointly handle North American rights.
“I knew I had to come aboard the project as soon as I finished reading the script,” said Steinbauer (pictured). “It is one of the most delightful and heartwarming screenplays I’ve read in ages. This...
Principal photography is set for September on Carrie Pilby, in which Steinfeld plays a genius Harvard graduate who tries to find love and happiness in New York with the help of a simple checklist.
Susan Johnson makes her feature directorial debut from the adapted screenplay by Kara Holden and Dean Craig.
Eddie Izzard, Vanessa Bayer, Jason Ritter and Ben Winchell round out the key cast.
Suzanne Farwell and Susan Cartsonis produce alongside Johnson, while Elaine Harris is an executive producer. UTA Independent Film Group and ICM Partners jointly handle North American rights.
“I knew I had to come aboard the project as soon as I finished reading the script,” said Steinbauer (pictured). “It is one of the most delightful and heartwarming screenplays I’ve read in ages. This...
- 5/5/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Title: The Squeeze Arc Entertainment Director: Terry Jastrow Writer: Terry Jastrow Cast: Jeremy Sumpter, Christopher McDonald, Jillian Murray, Michael Nouri, Jason Dohring, Katherine Lanasa Running time: 93 minutes, PG13 Available In Theaters, VOD And iTUNES: April 17, 2015 Augie Baccus (Jeremy Sumpter) is a golf phenom, struggling to provide for his mother and sister in Texas. He’s got a beautiful girlfriend and big plans for their future. After Augie breaks a record in a golf tournament, he catches the eye of a gambler named Shooter McGavin Riverboat (Christopher McDonald) and his golddigging trophy wife “The Bank” (Katherine Lanasa) who want him to use his talent for gambling. Much to the [ Read More ]
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- 4/28/2015
- by juliana
- ShockYa
Chicago – Golf and gambling go together like the 19th hole and tall tales. The green grass of the course isn’t the same without a little wagering, and the new film ‘The Squeeze’ – written and directed by Terry Jastrow – follows the game from small town America to the big stage of Las Vegas.
The film boasts an all-star cast, and is co-produced by Oscar nominee Anne Archer. The excellent character actor Michael Nouri, the steady Christopher McDonald and the very funny Katherine Lanasa are joining forces with newcomers Jeremy Sumpter and Jillian Murray. The odyssey of a young hot prospect and two gambling legends – based on a true story – are teed up to create a viable comedy about colorful characters, the essence of the links and who-will-outdo-who on the fairway and in the rough of life.
Katherine Lanasa and Christopher McDonald Check Out the Golfer’s Life in ‘The Squeeze...
The film boasts an all-star cast, and is co-produced by Oscar nominee Anne Archer. The excellent character actor Michael Nouri, the steady Christopher McDonald and the very funny Katherine Lanasa are joining forces with newcomers Jeremy Sumpter and Jillian Murray. The odyssey of a young hot prospect and two gambling legends – based on a true story – are teed up to create a viable comedy about colorful characters, the essence of the links and who-will-outdo-who on the fairway and in the rough of life.
Katherine Lanasa and Christopher McDonald Check Out the Golfer’s Life in ‘The Squeeze...
- 4/21/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Stars: Jeremy Sumpter, Elizabeth Di Prinzio, Brett Davern, Chris Coy, Linsey Godfrey, Virginia Williams, Johnathon Schaech, Harley Graham, Jennifer Bowman | Written and Directed by Rustam Branaman
After finding a little girl lost, a gang of college students on an extra-curricular roadtrip travel to the spooky old farmhouse near where she lives. After a friendly steak supper, there they are beset by paranormal forces, fighting off dark entities which threaten to consume the lot of them. Which makes a change from a psychopath and a chainsaw – the sort of thing one generally gets, hanging around in gloomy farmhouses in the middle of nowhere.
Rustam ‘briefly in Iron Man 3‘ Branaman’s second directorial feature, The Culling, opens in an entertaining enough manner (post chase sequence, in an odd, semi-cheesy YouTube collage sort of way) but quickly settles down into a familiar low-budget backwoods horror funk. By going with supernatural terrors instead of pissed-off hillbillies,...
After finding a little girl lost, a gang of college students on an extra-curricular roadtrip travel to the spooky old farmhouse near where she lives. After a friendly steak supper, there they are beset by paranormal forces, fighting off dark entities which threaten to consume the lot of them. Which makes a change from a psychopath and a chainsaw – the sort of thing one generally gets, hanging around in gloomy farmhouses in the middle of nowhere.
Rustam ‘briefly in Iron Man 3‘ Branaman’s second directorial feature, The Culling, opens in an entertaining enough manner (post chase sequence, in an odd, semi-cheesy YouTube collage sort of way) but quickly settles down into a familiar low-budget backwoods horror funk. By going with supernatural terrors instead of pissed-off hillbillies,...
- 4/9/2015
- by Joel Harley
- Nerdly
For the third week of February, Scream Factory is delivering a double dose of terror in their releases of the recent indie horror flick Animal as well as the 1989 cult classic adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera starring Robert Englund and Jill Schoelen.
Magnolia is also bringing us V/H/S: Viral, the latest edition of their popular horror anthology series, home on Blu-ray, DVD and VHS (which is awesome!), and indie genre fans have tons of new titles to look forward to. And for you Game of Thrones fans out there, season four is making its way on Blu and DVD this Tuesday too.
Animal (Scream Factory, Blu-ray/DVD)
When plans for a weekend getaway hit a dead end, a group of close-knit friends finds themselves stranded in unfamiliar territory, pursued by a menacing, bloodthirsty predator. Holed up in an isolated cabin, they turn on one another as...
Magnolia is also bringing us V/H/S: Viral, the latest edition of their popular horror anthology series, home on Blu-ray, DVD and VHS (which is awesome!), and indie genre fans have tons of new titles to look forward to. And for you Game of Thrones fans out there, season four is making its way on Blu and DVD this Tuesday too.
Animal (Scream Factory, Blu-ray/DVD)
When plans for a weekend getaway hit a dead end, a group of close-knit friends finds themselves stranded in unfamiliar territory, pursued by a menacing, bloodthirsty predator. Holed up in an isolated cabin, they turn on one another as...
- 2/17/2015
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Arc Entertainment has acquired exclusive North American rights to "The Squeeze," a thriller that marries the well-loved hobbies of golf and gambling. Written and directed by Terry Jastrow, "The Squeeze" follows a gambler who stumbles upon a world-class golfer living in a small town. He convinces his new friend to take his high-flying dreams and trade them in for high-stakes matches. Then things start to get ugly. The thriller stars Jeremy Sumpter, Christopher McDonald, Katherine Lanasa, Jillian Murray and Jason Dohring. Read More: Sundance Review: Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelssohn Anchor Uneven 'Mississippi Grind' Golfers and gambling experts alike were quick to sing the film's praises: Pro golfer Phil Mickelson said, "'The Squeeze' is a wonderful golf movie because it’s so authentic," while Steve Wynn (chairman of Wynn Resorts) said, "If you like gambling, golf, and Las Vegas, you'll love this movie." Arc Entertainment Head of Acquisitions.
- 2/10/2015
- by Rosie Narasaki
- Indiewire
Kino Lorber has taken all Us rights to the documentary It’s Hard Being Loved By Jerks, about a legal battle between the French magazine and the Muslim French Council.
The film charts the legal dispute that arose when the Paris-based magazine and target of the January massacre by Islamist terrorists re-printed Danish cartoons first published in 2005 depicting the prophet Muhammad.
Daniel Laconte directed the film, which includes interviews with Charlie Hebdo cartoonists such as Cabu, Charb, Tignous and Wolinski, who were killed on January 7.
Kino Lorber CEO Richard Lorber brokered the deal with Pyramide International sales director Lucero Garzon and CEO Éric Lagesse.
Arc Entertainment has acquired all North American rights to thriller The Squeeze from Terry Jastrow about a gambler who exploits a gifted small-town man.
Jeremy Sumpter, Christopher McDonald, Katherine Lanasa, Jillian Murray, Michael Nouri and Jason Dohring star.
The Squeeze will open in the Us on premium VOD and in select markets on April...
The film charts the legal dispute that arose when the Paris-based magazine and target of the January massacre by Islamist terrorists re-printed Danish cartoons first published in 2005 depicting the prophet Muhammad.
Daniel Laconte directed the film, which includes interviews with Charlie Hebdo cartoonists such as Cabu, Charb, Tignous and Wolinski, who were killed on January 7.
Kino Lorber CEO Richard Lorber brokered the deal with Pyramide International sales director Lucero Garzon and CEO Éric Lagesse.
Arc Entertainment has acquired all North American rights to thriller The Squeeze from Terry Jastrow about a gambler who exploits a gifted small-town man.
Jeremy Sumpter, Christopher McDonald, Katherine Lanasa, Jillian Murray, Michael Nouri and Jason Dohring star.
The Squeeze will open in the Us on premium VOD and in select markets on April...
- 2/10/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Signature Entertainment have recently picked up supernatural horror The Culling, from director Rustam Branaman, for distribution in the United Kingdom.
Set for a DVD release on March 23rd 2015, the film involves a lost and lonely, young girl who encounters five friends at an isolated cafe and they bring her back to her home. But, a secret lies in the bowels of this cursed structure, one in which none of the friends can escape.
The Culling stars Elizabeth Di Prinzio (The Devil Within), Jeremy Sumpter (Peter Pan), Brett Davern (Awkward), Chris Coy, (Hostel: Part III) and Linsey Godfrey. Check out the trailer and first images from the film below:...
Set for a DVD release on March 23rd 2015, the film involves a lost and lonely, young girl who encounters five friends at an isolated cafe and they bring her back to her home. But, a secret lies in the bowels of this cursed structure, one in which none of the friends can escape.
The Culling stars Elizabeth Di Prinzio (The Devil Within), Jeremy Sumpter (Peter Pan), Brett Davern (Awkward), Chris Coy, (Hostel: Part III) and Linsey Godfrey. Check out the trailer and first images from the film below:...
- 12/17/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Warner Home Video
To celebrate the release of high-octane thriller Into The Storm on blu-ray and DVD, we’ve teamed up with Warner Bros to give three lucky WhatCulture.com readers the chance to win a copy of the film on blu-ray.
Into the Storm stars Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead), Matt Walsh (Ted), Alycia Debnam-Carey (The Devil’s Hand), Arlen Escarpeta (Final Destination 5), Max Deacon (Hatfields & McCoys), Nathan Kress (iCarly), Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights), Kyle Davis (Friday the 13th) and Jon Reep (Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay).
In the span of just a few hours, the city of Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of the most furious twisters they’ve ever seen. The entire town is at the mercy of the erratic and deadly cyclones, even as storm trackers predict the worst is yet to come. Most people seek shelter, while others run toward the vortex,...
To celebrate the release of high-octane thriller Into The Storm on blu-ray and DVD, we’ve teamed up with Warner Bros to give three lucky WhatCulture.com readers the chance to win a copy of the film on blu-ray.
Into the Storm stars Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead), Matt Walsh (Ted), Alycia Debnam-Carey (The Devil’s Hand), Arlen Escarpeta (Final Destination 5), Max Deacon (Hatfields & McCoys), Nathan Kress (iCarly), Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights), Kyle Davis (Friday the 13th) and Jon Reep (Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay).
In the span of just a few hours, the city of Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of the most furious twisters they’ve ever seen. The entire town is at the mercy of the erratic and deadly cyclones, even as storm trackers predict the worst is yet to come. Most people seek shelter, while others run toward the vortex,...
- 12/15/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
From the Executive Producer of "Black Swan" and "Machete" comes the supernatural thriller "The Culling". Here's the trailer for Rustam Branaman's evil child flick, which stars Elizabeth Di Prinzio ("The Devil Within"), Jeremy Sumpter ("Friday Night Lights"), Brett Davern ("Awkward"), Chris Coy ("Hostel: Part III") and Linsey Godfrey. Signature Entertainment is releasing in the UK on March 23, 2015.Five friends head out of town for road trip to a summer concert. A change of plans arise as they find a seven-year-old girl left alone in a parking, leaving them no choice but to find her parents. The little girl's house is well out of the way and secluded. When they arrive at her house it's quickly apparent they will have to stay for the night. What is not is foreseen is the evil...
- 12/12/2014
- www.ohmygore.com/
United Kingdom distributor Signature Entertainment will release The Culling. The release will take place in March, on home entertainment formats. The film is a supernatural horror thriller, starring Jeremy Sumpter and Jonathon Schaech. Fans of horror can view the film's first trailer below. In the clip, several friends find a lost, young girl. They take her back to her family home, but a malicious entity awaits them there. Friends are tormented by this spirit as they try to unlock the girl and the home's secret curse. This title was completed in early 2013. The film is represented by sales agent Highland Film Group and a release date in North America is expected soon. Details on the United Kingdom release are hosted below. Release Date: March 23rd, 2015 (UK, DVD). Director/writer: Rustam Branaman. Cast: Jeremy Sumpter, Jonathon Schaech, Virgina Williams, and Elizabeth Di Prinzio. The United Kingdom trailer for the film is here: *runtime seventy-eight.
- 11/18/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Coverage of Isa’s (international sales agents) has resumed for The American Film Market. This segment follows leaders and innovation in the world of international film sales and distribution.
The trailblazing and accomplished Mimi Steinbauer started Radiant Films International over two and a half years ago and has been in the film business for over twenty years. She has played an essential role in the financing and sales for over 500 films, including the Academy Award nominated "Blue Valentine", Robert Rodriguez’s "Machete", "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy", "The Hurt Locker", "The Matrix", "Rush Hour 2", "The Notebook", and "Three Kings".
Mimi also served as the Vice President of Distribution at New Line Cinema, Sales and Distribution Consultant for Voltage Pictures, President of International Sales and Distribution at Franchise Pictures, and Head of International Television at Trimark Pictures.
Mimi shares her experience and talks more about Radiant's films at The American Film Market:
I was excited to start my own company. International Sales has changed over the years. If you’re in sales now, you’re involved in finding the product, closing financing, and then also doing sales. In doing all three of those things, it only makes sense to have my own company and be in charge of the product that I’m selling. That’s why I started Radiant.
I’ve been working in the film industry for 20 years - working for bigger companies like New Line Cinema and then smaller companies as well – and have been involved in finding the projects and dealing with sales. Starting Radiant was a natural step into doing my own thing.
What type of films are you looking for?
We're handling 16 titles. My intention is to carry six to eight films per year, so we’re pretty selective in what we pick up. Everything we’ve had so far has gone out theatrically, so that’s been our guideline - everything we work on is of theatrical quality.
For me, it’s important to understand the sales angle so I can sell it to the buyers, but it's also for the buyers so they can sell it to their local audiences.
Projects that I respond to have to be unique and interesting, because I feel like projects right now have to be massive in scope or something very enticing and special.
What are you showing at Afm?
Right now, we have "Rudderless" in cinemas, which is William H. Macy's directorial debut. It’s a beautiful musical drama about the power of a parent’s love.
We’re screening two complete films at Afm: "Madame Bovary" (with Mia Wasikowska and Paul Giamatti) and "Hungry Hearts", which won best actor and best actress at Venice.
We also will show film footage for the first time at Afm. One is "Take Down", a young adult action film, and "The Driftless Area", a romance/ thriller film.
Did you ever see yourself in International Film Sales?
I started in production in Austria, so I never saw myself in this world of international sales. I didn’t even know that it existed, and then I came to Los Angeles to do the Peter Stark program for producing at USC.
From there, I got into a production company that made a film based on rights that they owned - this brought them into the world of international sales, and it's how I got in: working on contracts and financing. It wasn’t the plan, but it’s a perfect fit because it’s speaks to my international background and interests. I love the idea of going to a film market and meeting with someone from a different culture every half hour. It's really amazing.
What inspires you in your work?
Many of the world's most interesting films come from independent cinema. I’m the first person to go out and see The Avengers movies – I love the big films - but independent film is incredibly important. There are amazing films and filmmakers out there, and it’s important to share their stories with audiences around the world.
Learn more about the Radiant Films Slate here.
About Radiant Films:
Founded by international sales veteran, Mimi Steinbauer, who is President and CEO, Radiant Films International, is an international sales company funded through private equity sources which acquires and distributes between 6-8 theatrical titles per year.
Radiant's current slate includes the recently announced "Whatever Makes You Happy" with Susan Sarandon, Allison Janney and Stephen Amell all in discussions to star, two films making their market premieres at Afm: "Madame Bovary" with Mia Wasikowska, Paul Giamatti and Ezra Miller which world premiered at the Telluride Film Festival followed by debuts at the Toronto and London Film Festivals and Saverio Constanzo’s "Hungry Hearts" starring Adam Driver and Alba Rohrwacher, who both won Coppa Volpi Awards at the Venice Film Festival. Radiant will also be showing brand new footage from two films at Afm: the thriller "Take Down", directed by Jim Gillespie and starring Ed Westwick, Jeremy Sumpter, Phoebe Tonkin and Sebastian Koch as well as "The Driftless Area" starring Zooey Deschanel, Anton Yelchin and Frank Langella. Their slate also includes William H. Macy's feature film directorial debut "Rudderless", starring Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin and Selena Gomez which is currently in theatres and on VOD in the Us via Samuel Goldwyn Films/Paramount.
The trailblazing and accomplished Mimi Steinbauer started Radiant Films International over two and a half years ago and has been in the film business for over twenty years. She has played an essential role in the financing and sales for over 500 films, including the Academy Award nominated "Blue Valentine", Robert Rodriguez’s "Machete", "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy", "The Hurt Locker", "The Matrix", "Rush Hour 2", "The Notebook", and "Three Kings".
Mimi also served as the Vice President of Distribution at New Line Cinema, Sales and Distribution Consultant for Voltage Pictures, President of International Sales and Distribution at Franchise Pictures, and Head of International Television at Trimark Pictures.
Mimi shares her experience and talks more about Radiant's films at The American Film Market:
I was excited to start my own company. International Sales has changed over the years. If you’re in sales now, you’re involved in finding the product, closing financing, and then also doing sales. In doing all three of those things, it only makes sense to have my own company and be in charge of the product that I’m selling. That’s why I started Radiant.
I’ve been working in the film industry for 20 years - working for bigger companies like New Line Cinema and then smaller companies as well – and have been involved in finding the projects and dealing with sales. Starting Radiant was a natural step into doing my own thing.
What type of films are you looking for?
We're handling 16 titles. My intention is to carry six to eight films per year, so we’re pretty selective in what we pick up. Everything we’ve had so far has gone out theatrically, so that’s been our guideline - everything we work on is of theatrical quality.
For me, it’s important to understand the sales angle so I can sell it to the buyers, but it's also for the buyers so they can sell it to their local audiences.
Projects that I respond to have to be unique and interesting, because I feel like projects right now have to be massive in scope or something very enticing and special.
What are you showing at Afm?
Right now, we have "Rudderless" in cinemas, which is William H. Macy's directorial debut. It’s a beautiful musical drama about the power of a parent’s love.
We’re screening two complete films at Afm: "Madame Bovary" (with Mia Wasikowska and Paul Giamatti) and "Hungry Hearts", which won best actor and best actress at Venice.
We also will show film footage for the first time at Afm. One is "Take Down", a young adult action film, and "The Driftless Area", a romance/ thriller film.
Did you ever see yourself in International Film Sales?
I started in production in Austria, so I never saw myself in this world of international sales. I didn’t even know that it existed, and then I came to Los Angeles to do the Peter Stark program for producing at USC.
From there, I got into a production company that made a film based on rights that they owned - this brought them into the world of international sales, and it's how I got in: working on contracts and financing. It wasn’t the plan, but it’s a perfect fit because it’s speaks to my international background and interests. I love the idea of going to a film market and meeting with someone from a different culture every half hour. It's really amazing.
What inspires you in your work?
Many of the world's most interesting films come from independent cinema. I’m the first person to go out and see The Avengers movies – I love the big films - but independent film is incredibly important. There are amazing films and filmmakers out there, and it’s important to share their stories with audiences around the world.
Learn more about the Radiant Films Slate here.
About Radiant Films:
Founded by international sales veteran, Mimi Steinbauer, who is President and CEO, Radiant Films International, is an international sales company funded through private equity sources which acquires and distributes between 6-8 theatrical titles per year.
Radiant's current slate includes the recently announced "Whatever Makes You Happy" with Susan Sarandon, Allison Janney and Stephen Amell all in discussions to star, two films making their market premieres at Afm: "Madame Bovary" with Mia Wasikowska, Paul Giamatti and Ezra Miller which world premiered at the Telluride Film Festival followed by debuts at the Toronto and London Film Festivals and Saverio Constanzo’s "Hungry Hearts" starring Adam Driver and Alba Rohrwacher, who both won Coppa Volpi Awards at the Venice Film Festival. Radiant will also be showing brand new footage from two films at Afm: the thriller "Take Down", directed by Jim Gillespie and starring Ed Westwick, Jeremy Sumpter, Phoebe Tonkin and Sebastian Koch as well as "The Driftless Area" starring Zooey Deschanel, Anton Yelchin and Frank Langella. Their slate also includes William H. Macy's feature film directorial debut "Rudderless", starring Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin and Selena Gomez which is currently in theatres and on VOD in the Us via Samuel Goldwyn Films/Paramount.
- 11/7/2014
- by Erin Grover
- Sydney's Buzz
Top 100 horror movies of all time: Chicago Film Critics' choices (photo: Sigourney Weaver and Alien creature show us that life is less horrific if you don't hold grudges) See previous post: A look at the Chicago Film Critics Association's Scariest Movies Ever Made. Below is the list of the Chicago Film Critics's Top 100 Horror Movies of All Time, including their directors and key cast members. Note: this list was first published in October 2006. (See also: Fay Wray, Lee Patrick, and Mary Philbin among the "Top Ten Scream Queens.") 1. Psycho (1960) Alfred Hitchcock; with Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam. 2. The Exorcist (1973) William Friedkin; with Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow (and the voice of Mercedes McCambridge). 3. Halloween (1978) John Carpenter; with Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Tony Moran. 4. Alien (1979) Ridley Scott; with Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt. 5. Night of the Living Dead (1968) George A. Romero; with Marilyn Eastman,...
- 10/31/2014
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
To mark the impending release of Into the Storm, HeyUGuys had the pleasure of sitting down with various members of the cast and crew to discuss the forthcoming action thriller. Among those in attendance, were stars Richard Armitage and Max Deacon, Nathan Kress and Alycia Debnam Carey, and then finally Jeremy Sumpter and Matt Walsh. We also had some time with the film’s director, Steven Quale.
Check all of our interviews from the press junket below. The film is released in cinemas across the UK on August 20th.
Richard Armitage and Max Deacon
Max Deacon, Nathan Kress and Alycia Debnam Carey
Jeremy Sumpter and Matt Walsh
Steven Quale
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Check all of our interviews from the press junket below. The film is released in cinemas across the UK on August 20th.
Richard Armitage and Max Deacon
Max Deacon, Nathan Kress and Alycia Debnam Carey
Jeremy Sumpter and Matt Walsh
Steven Quale
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- 8/18/2014
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Director: Steven Quale; Screenwriter: John Swetnam; Starring: Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Matt Walsh, Max Deacon, Nathan Kress, Alycia Debnam Carey, Jeremy Sumpter; Running time: 89 mins; Certificate: 12A
The disaster movie has dazzled us with the biggest A-list talent (see Irwin Allen's Towering Inferno) and cutting edge CGI effects (Twister), so how best to reinvent a genre that's been reinterpreted from nearly every conceivable angle? Steven Quale's Into the Storm takes a leaf out of Cloverfield's book and anchors its story in the found footage aesthetic that's become a staple of 21st century cinema. Here the villain isn't a city-levelling monster, instead the film's protagonists battle an epic storm that tears through a small American town on the day of high school graduation.
Richard Armitage leads the cast as school vice principle Gary, who must fight through the elements to rescue his son Donnie (Max Deacon), a senior...
The disaster movie has dazzled us with the biggest A-list talent (see Irwin Allen's Towering Inferno) and cutting edge CGI effects (Twister), so how best to reinvent a genre that's been reinterpreted from nearly every conceivable angle? Steven Quale's Into the Storm takes a leaf out of Cloverfield's book and anchors its story in the found footage aesthetic that's become a staple of 21st century cinema. Here the villain isn't a city-levelling monster, instead the film's protagonists battle an epic storm that tears through a small American town on the day of high school graduation.
Richard Armitage leads the cast as school vice principle Gary, who must fight through the elements to rescue his son Donnie (Max Deacon), a senior...
- 8/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Chicago – Early incarnations of “Godzilla,” for example, were so memorable because of the characters and its story. The “special effects” were laughable, but the films caught on despite it because they had heart.
Rating: 2.0/5.0
Fast forward to today when the reverse tends to happen. Many films overprioritize their special effects but forget to begin from a quality script and craft memorable characters. Without starting there, all you’ve got is an exotic Lamborghini on the outside with a lawnmower engine failing to chug it along. Though Hollywood is currently addicted to eye candy, special effects should be a complement rather than a replacement.
“Into the Storm” is directed by Steven Quale. We’ve only seen him in the director’s chair once before at the helm of “Final Destination 5,” but he also served as a visual effects supervisor on “Avatar.” “Into the Storm” opens with a tense and well-executed introductory scene,...
Rating: 2.0/5.0
Fast forward to today when the reverse tends to happen. Many films overprioritize their special effects but forget to begin from a quality script and craft memorable characters. Without starting there, all you’ve got is an exotic Lamborghini on the outside with a lawnmower engine failing to chug it along. Though Hollywood is currently addicted to eye candy, special effects should be a complement rather than a replacement.
“Into the Storm” is directed by Steven Quale. We’ve only seen him in the director’s chair once before at the helm of “Final Destination 5,” but he also served as a visual effects supervisor on “Avatar.” “Into the Storm” opens with a tense and well-executed introductory scene,...
- 8/11/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Professional storm chaser Pete Moore (Matt Walsh) is determined to get the ultimate tornado on film in Steven Quale’s action-packed disaster thriller, “Into the Storm.” The newest and most inexperienced member of Pete’s team, Jacob (Jeremy Sumpter), is equally determined to impress his boss but finds himself out of his element when he goes after […]
The post Into the Storm Cast Interview appeared first on MoviesOnline.
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- 8/9/2014
- by Sheila Roberts
- MoviesOnline.ca
Tornadoes are scaring movie audiences with the theatrical release of Warner Bros.’ latest film, “Into the Storm.” A ton of stills have been released from the film. Some of them have debuted online already, but if you haven’t seen the stills yet, take a look at the full collection below the post. “Into the Storm” is directed by Steven Quale and written by John Swetnam. The film stars Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Matt Walsh, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Arlen Escarpeta, Max Deacon, Nathan Kress, Jeremy Sumpter, Kyle Davis, Jon Reep and Scott Lawrence. Here’s more about the film: “In the span of a single day, the town of Silverton is ravaged [ Read More ]
The post Tons of Stills from Into the Storm Show Tornadoes’ Destructive Path appeared first on Shockya.com.
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- 8/8/2014
- by monique
- ShockYa
Full of wonderment, energy and moments of behind-the-sofa tension, this live-action adaptation of Jm Barrie's timeless fantasy offers a whirlwind tour of Neverland. Jeremy Sumpter toplines as the boy who refuses to grow up, but the show belongs to Jason Isaacs (who would later Potter with villainy as Lucius Malfoy) as the despicable Captain Hook and Rachel Hurd-Wood, making a luminous debut as the object of Peter's affections, Wendy Darling. Tick-tock!
- 8/8/2014
- Sky Movies
In 1996 producer Steven Spielberg and director Jan de Bont jump-started the Summer box office (May 10, that’s still Spring, for goodness sake!) with the release of the thriller Twister (not based on the classic Milton Bradley game, of course). The film was a big hit and sparked a brief revival in the major studio disaster flicks similar to the Irwin Allen-produced crowd-pleasers of the 1970′s. Movie technology has advanced by leaps and bounds since then, and now mass-destruction is at the fingertips of most film makers, really just a few computer keyboard clicks away. The superheroes and giant robots have been trashing towns and cities long enough, it’s time for Mother Nature to strut her stuff once more. That may be part of the thought behind the new film Into The Storm, which has its roots in that almost 20 year-old flick and the proliferation of the basic cable...
- 8/7/2014
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Carnadoes, planenadoes, and flamenadoes – oh my! If you thought a Sharknado was the zaniest weather occurrence to hit Hollywood, well, you’d still be right, but Into The Storm is pretty damn crazy for a more realistic take on Mother Nature’s wrath! You see kids, sometimes when one superpowered storm system loves another superpowered storm system, they have a whole gaggle of obnoxious tornado babies who like turning small towns into rubble. Then, once they mature, they form the world’s largest recorded tornado, and a windy bit of Hell touches down on Earth. Rushing cyclones, flattened houses, daredevil rednecks, swirling debris - all the weatherbug action is rather intense, but then characters have to go do something silly like open their mouths and attempt pithy dialogue. Herein lies the problem with Steven Quale’s latest disasterpiece, because while moments of intensity ravage an ambitious team of storm chasers,...
- 8/7/2014
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
"Into the Storm" is not at all a comedy, but co-stars Matt Walsh and Jeremy Sumpter had a few laughs during their promotion of the disaster film this past week. Speaking to HitFix in Los Angeles, the "Veep" actor Walsh admitted to stepping outside his wheelhouse to become a dead-serious tornado chaser for the flick, which in turn prepared him for more "action, stunt-heavy" roles. "It's like being a 12-year-old kid," Walsh said. "You should do 'Expendables 4,'" Sumpter urged. "Stallone, I'm ready." The high-winds action had huge scale on screen, but the actors had to do a lot of studio work, with blue screens and VFX in post to make it look real. Still, that didn't mean they didn't feel peril: Sumpter described that "everything you see [on screen] is there," with the help of elements like wind machines, rain machines, "real explosions" and flying debris. "The sets were unreal," he said.
- 8/6/2014
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
Last year in Oklahoma a famous father-and-son team of storm chasers were heard screaming, “We’re going to die! We’re going to die!” on a Highway Patrol radio moments before they were indeed killed by one of the savage twisters they’d devoted their lives to following.
Storm chasers are single-minded in their pursuit of danger, willing to risk all for the thrill of the hunt, and in the new movie Into the Storm, Matt Walsh plays just such a character. He’s Pete, a TV reality star who endangers his crew when one of the biggest storms of all time hits the rural town of Silverton.
While the subject matter is serious, behind the scenes Walsh was dealing with a comedy of errors he couldn’t help but laugh at. In the film his fortress on wheels is Titus, a storm-proof tank that can roll its way through anything.
Storm chasers are single-minded in their pursuit of danger, willing to risk all for the thrill of the hunt, and in the new movie Into the Storm, Matt Walsh plays just such a character. He’s Pete, a TV reality star who endangers his crew when one of the biggest storms of all time hits the rural town of Silverton.
While the subject matter is serious, behind the scenes Walsh was dealing with a comedy of errors he couldn’t help but laugh at. In the film his fortress on wheels is Titus, a storm-proof tank that can roll its way through anything.
- 8/6/2014
- by Staci Layne Wilson
- DreadCentral.com
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