More than two years after Circle of Lies had its North American premiere in Canada on iTunes and cable systems, the producers are still battling to stem the illegal downloading of the teen drama.
When director Matt Cerwen.s film launched on iTunes 11 days later in the Us, the executive producers believe the title had already been viewed more than 350,000 times. Now they estimate the worldwide figure is 1.35 million.
.For a small budget Australian film this is a financial disaster,. John Kearney, who executive produced the independently-financed film with Ian Kirk and David Field, tells If.
.If those illegals were legal at, say, $1.90 per time (average return to the production company) then there would be reason to smile. Ian Kirk has issued seven take-down notices to YouTube and there could be more very soon..
A former head of Film Victoria and Crawford Productions, Kearney takes issue with a recent Choice...
When director Matt Cerwen.s film launched on iTunes 11 days later in the Us, the executive producers believe the title had already been viewed more than 350,000 times. Now they estimate the worldwide figure is 1.35 million.
.For a small budget Australian film this is a financial disaster,. John Kearney, who executive produced the independently-financed film with Ian Kirk and David Field, tells If.
.If those illegals were legal at, say, $1.90 per time (average return to the production company) then there would be reason to smile. Ian Kirk has issued seven take-down notices to YouTube and there could be more very soon..
A former head of Film Victoria and Crawford Productions, Kearney takes issue with a recent Choice...
- 1/6/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Producer Steve Jaggi has no regrets about launching Circle of Lies in 11 independent cinemas a few weeks before the teen drama was released on DVD and Video-on-Demand, breaking the standard 120-day gap.
The revenues from box-office takings and selling copies of the DVD, posters and autographed 1-sheets at some locations were modest- just $55,000. But Jaggi believes that strategy, which included Q&As with director Matt Cerwen and cast members, will pay off in DVD and VoD sales.
"Despite the huge amount of work I'm very happy we did this," he tells If. He was surprised to find that although the film is aimed primarily at teens, most ticket buyers were aged 40-plus.
He was heartened that most stayed for the Q&As and many said they enjoyed the film. He tried to keep ticket prices as low as possible and offered discounts to school groups.
Scripted by Adrian Moses and Scott Herford,...
The revenues from box-office takings and selling copies of the DVD, posters and autographed 1-sheets at some locations were modest- just $55,000. But Jaggi believes that strategy, which included Q&As with director Matt Cerwen and cast members, will pay off in DVD and VoD sales.
"Despite the huge amount of work I'm very happy we did this," he tells If. He was surprised to find that although the film is aimed primarily at teens, most ticket buyers were aged 40-plus.
He was heartened that most stayed for the Q&As and many said they enjoyed the film. He tried to keep ticket prices as low as possible and offered discounts to school groups.
Scripted by Adrian Moses and Scott Herford,...
- 10/4/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Teen drama Circle of Lies is breaking new ground for Australian films as it begins a staggered theatrical roll-out in Brisbane this week and will be released on Video-on-Demand platforms and on DVD on September 18.
In another unusual ploy, the producers will sell copies of the DVD at cinemas in rural areas; each screening will feature a Q&A with cast and crew.
Scripted by Adrian Moses and Scott Herford, the film follows high school student Denise (Hilary Caitens) who is bullied and victimised by classmate Kirsty (Anna Lawrence), the leader of a bunch of ultra-cool kids who call themselves .the exclusives.. The cast includes Ryan Harrison, Nikki Webster, Karina Banno, Stephen Multari and Luke Webb.
Directed by first-timer Matt Cerwen, the film was released in North America last December by Warner Bros. on a limited number of cinemas and on VoD. Paramount is distributing in parts of Latin America...
In another unusual ploy, the producers will sell copies of the DVD at cinemas in rural areas; each screening will feature a Q&A with cast and crew.
Scripted by Adrian Moses and Scott Herford, the film follows high school student Denise (Hilary Caitens) who is bullied and victimised by classmate Kirsty (Anna Lawrence), the leader of a bunch of ultra-cool kids who call themselves .the exclusives.. The cast includes Ryan Harrison, Nikki Webster, Karina Banno, Stephen Multari and Luke Webb.
Directed by first-timer Matt Cerwen, the film was released in North America last December by Warner Bros. on a limited number of cinemas and on VoD. Paramount is distributing in parts of Latin America...
- 8/20/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Wolverine (2013) Film Review, a movie directed by James Mangold and starring Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Luke Webb, Famke Janssen, Svetlana Khodchenkova, James Fraser, Tao Okamoto, Luke Webb, James Fraser, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Will Yun Lee, Ken Yamamura, Hal Yamanouchi, Rila Fukushima, and Brian Tee. Promoted as the Wolverine film X-Men fans have been [...]
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Continue reading: Film Review: The Wolverine (2013): Best Standalone Logan Film So Far...
- 8/11/2013
- by Sam Joseph
- Film-Book
The Wolverine TV Spots. James Mangold‘s The Wolverine (2013) TV commercials ‘Hunter’, ‘Mortal’, and ‘Curse’ star Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Luke Webb, Famke Janssen, and Svetlana Khodchenkova. The Wolverine‘s plot synopsis: “Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men [...]
Continue reading: The Wolverine (2013) 3 TV Spots: Logan is a Hunter, Mortal, and Cursed...
Continue reading: The Wolverine (2013) 3 TV Spots: Logan is a Hunter, Mortal, and Cursed...
- 7/4/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
The Wolverine Trailer 2. James Mangold‘s The Wolverine (2013) movie trailer 2 star Famke Janssen, Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Luke Webb, and Svetlana Khodchenkova. The Wolverine‘s plot synopsis: “Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern [...]
Continue reading: The Wolverine (2013) Movie Trailer 2: Jean Grey + Logan Reunite...
Continue reading: The Wolverine (2013) Movie Trailer 2: Jean Grey + Logan Reunite...
- 5/21/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
The Wolverine CinemaCon Trailer. James Mangold‘s The Wolverine (2013) CinemaCon movie trailer star Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Luke Webb, James Fraser, and Svetlana Khodchenkova. The Wolverine‘s plot synopsis: “Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out of [...]
Continue reading: The Wolverine (2013): CinemaCon Movie Trailer: Silver Samurai vs Logan...
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- 5/2/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Upping the ante on the pre-release hype, “The Wolverine” just unveiled a new teaser trailer for all to enjoy.
The new preview was unleashed to exhibitors at CinemaCon this week, and response so far has been overwhelmingly positive.
“The Wolverine” is slated to hit theaters on July 26th and stars Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, Brian Tee, James Fraser, Luke Webb, Will Yun Lee, and Svetlana Khodchenkova.
Per the synopsis, “Wolverine makes a voyage to modern-day Japan, where he encounters an enemy from his past that will impact on his future.”...
The new preview was unleashed to exhibitors at CinemaCon this week, and response so far has been overwhelmingly positive.
“The Wolverine” is slated to hit theaters on July 26th and stars Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, Brian Tee, James Fraser, Luke Webb, Will Yun Lee, and Svetlana Khodchenkova.
Per the synopsis, “Wolverine makes a voyage to modern-day Japan, where he encounters an enemy from his past that will impact on his future.”...
- 5/1/2013
- GossipCenter
The Wolverine Trailers. James Mangold‘s The Wolverine (2013) Us movie trailer, International movie trailer star Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Luke Webb, James Fraser, and Svetlana Khodchenkova. The Wolverine‘s plot synopsis: “Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out [...]
Continue reading: The Wolverine (2013): Us & International Movie Trailers...
Continue reading: The Wolverine (2013): Us & International Movie Trailers...
- 3/27/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Check out an image from James Mangold's The Wolverine, starring Hugh Jackman in the Christopher McQuarrie and Mark Bomback scripted film. Hitting theaters on July 26th, 2013, The Wolverine also stars Brian Tee, Will Yun Lee, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rila Fukushima, James Fraser, Hal Yamanouchi and Luke Webb. Jackman also produces alongside Hutch Parker, Lauren Shuler Donner and John Palermo. The film focuses on Logan / Wolverine who travels to Japan to train with a Samurai warrior.
- 9/26/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out an image from James Mangold's The Wolverine, starring Hugh Jackman in the Christopher McQuarrie and Mark Bomback scripted film. Hitting theaters on July 26th, 2013, The Wolverine also stars Brian Tee, Will Yun Lee, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rila Fukushima, James Fraser, Hal Yamanouchi and Luke Webb. Jackman also produces alongside Hutch Parker, Lauren Shuler Donner and John Palermo. The film focuses on Logan / Wolverine who travels to Japan to train with a Samurai warrior.
- 9/26/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out an image from James Mangold's The Wolverine, starring Hugh Jackman in the Christopher McQuarrie and Mark Bomback scripted film. Hitting theaters on July 26th, 2013, The Wolverine also stars Brian Tee, Will Yun Lee, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rila Fukushima, James Fraser, Hal Yamanouchi and Luke Webb. Jackman also produces alongside Hutch Parker, Lauren Shuler Donner and John Palermo. The film focuses on Logan / Wolverine who travels to Japan to train with a Samurai warrior.
- 9/26/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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