Ashley Benson, Shiloh Fernandez, Logan Miller, Frank Whaley and Jay Pharoah are starring in “Private Property,” a remake of the 1960 noir film of the same title.
The movie recently wrapped production in Los Angeles and was written, produced, and directed by Chadd Harbold. The original film, written and directed by “Outer Limits” creator Leslie Stevens, was out of circulation for 30 years and considered lost, until it was restored and re-released by Cinelicious Pics in 2016 to critical acclaim.
In the remake, Benson stars as Kathryn, a struggling actress and unfulfilled housewife who becomes involved with her new gardener Ben, played by Fernandez. As he gives her the attention and sensitivity she craves, they start to fall for each other. But, in true noir fashion, Ben is not all that he seems.
Benson is best known for her work in “Spring Breakers,” “Her Smell” and the teen mystery-drama series “Pretty Little Liars.
The movie recently wrapped production in Los Angeles and was written, produced, and directed by Chadd Harbold. The original film, written and directed by “Outer Limits” creator Leslie Stevens, was out of circulation for 30 years and considered lost, until it was restored and re-released by Cinelicious Pics in 2016 to critical acclaim.
In the remake, Benson stars as Kathryn, a struggling actress and unfulfilled housewife who becomes involved with her new gardener Ben, played by Fernandez. As he gives her the attention and sensitivity she craves, they start to fall for each other. But, in true noir fashion, Ben is not all that he seems.
Benson is best known for her work in “Spring Breakers,” “Her Smell” and the teen mystery-drama series “Pretty Little Liars.
- 8/6/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Quiver Distribution has acquired Martin Guigui’s Drama Drama, with plans to release the teen musical on digital and VOD June 1.
The film, scripted by Guigui and Brian Lukow, centers on five unlikely friends who are called upon to lead an anti-bullying initiative at their high school, teaming up to form a pop music group with a socially conscious message.
Starring in the coming-of-age pic, which features a set of 14 original songs, are newcomers Michelle DeFraites, Ana Golja, Zonta (Breaking Legs), Carlye Tamaren (Golden Boy) and Amelia DeMilo.
Pic is produced by All For One Media, Sprockefeller Pictures and Sunset Pictures. Executive producers include Brian Gold, Ryan R. Johnson and Martin Sprock.
“Drama Drama‘s heartwarming plot, captivating characters and fun music and dance numbers makes it the quintessential teen film,” said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman,...
The film, scripted by Guigui and Brian Lukow, centers on five unlikely friends who are called upon to lead an anti-bullying initiative at their high school, teaming up to form a pop music group with a socially conscious message.
Starring in the coming-of-age pic, which features a set of 14 original songs, are newcomers Michelle DeFraites, Ana Golja, Zonta (Breaking Legs), Carlye Tamaren (Golden Boy) and Amelia DeMilo.
Pic is produced by All For One Media, Sprockefeller Pictures and Sunset Pictures. Executive producers include Brian Gold, Ryan R. Johnson and Martin Sprock.
“Drama Drama‘s heartwarming plot, captivating characters and fun music and dance numbers makes it the quintessential teen film,” said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman,...
- 5/27/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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
Liam Neeson and Kate Walsh will star in the independent action-thriller “The Honest Thief.”
Mark Williams, co-creator of the Netflix series “Ozark,” will direct from a script by Steve Allrich. Neeson will portray a bank robber who tries to turn himself in because he’s falling in love with a woman — played by Walsh — who works at a storage facility where he’s stashed his loot. Complications ensue when his case is turned over to a corrupt FBI agent.
Williams is also producing along with Tai Duncan, Stephen Emery, Mark Holder, Ryan R. Johnson, and Myles Nestel of Solution Entertainment Group, which is selling world rights.
Neeson will be seen next in “Widows,” directed by Steve McQueen, and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” from the Coen brothers. He starred earlier this year in the action-thriller “The Commuter,” which grossed $120 million at the worldwide box, office and played the lead in...
Mark Williams, co-creator of the Netflix series “Ozark,” will direct from a script by Steve Allrich. Neeson will portray a bank robber who tries to turn himself in because he’s falling in love with a woman — played by Walsh — who works at a storage facility where he’s stashed his loot. Complications ensue when his case is turned over to a corrupt FBI agent.
Williams is also producing along with Tai Duncan, Stephen Emery, Mark Holder, Ryan R. Johnson, and Myles Nestel of Solution Entertainment Group, which is selling world rights.
Neeson will be seen next in “Widows,” directed by Steve McQueen, and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” from the Coen brothers. He starred earlier this year in the action-thriller “The Commuter,” which grossed $120 million at the worldwide box, office and played the lead in...
- 10/12/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Cinedigm has acquired North American rights to American Dresser, a motorcycle road movie written and directed by Carmine Cangialosi and starring Tom Berenger, Keith David, Bruce Dern, Gina Gershon, Penelope Ann Miller, Katherine Narducci, Jeff Fahey and Cangialosi. The company will release the pic September 21 in theaters and on VOD.
The plot centers on John Moore (Berenger), a hard-edged Vietnam veteran recently widowed and estranged from his adult daughters. After discovering a decades-old secret his wife kept for years, John finds himself at a crossroads and decides to confront the mistakes of his past by fulfilling a lifelong dream: He fixes up his American Dresser motorcycle and sets out on a cross-country trip with his best friend, Charlie (David). They hit the highway, meeting a series of offbeat characters, and learn that life is about moving forward one mile at a time.
The plot centers on John Moore (Berenger), a hard-edged Vietnam veteran recently widowed and estranged from his adult daughters. After discovering a decades-old secret his wife kept for years, John finds himself at a crossroads and decides to confront the mistakes of his past by fulfilling a lifelong dream: He fixes up his American Dresser motorcycle and sets out on a cross-country trip with his best friend, Charlie (David). They hit the highway, meeting a series of offbeat characters, and learn that life is about moving forward one mile at a time.
- 8/8/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Tony Kaye is attached to a crime drama, Brandon Sklenar gets a role in “Indigo Valley,” Orion Classics buys “Clara’s Ghost,” and romcom “Paper Friends” has started shooting in New York City.
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British director Tony Kaye has come on board to helm the independent crime drama “Honorable Men,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The film is being produced by Life Entertainment with producers Sam Khoze, Justin Steele, and Patrick McErlean along with the Film House and producer Ryan R. Johnson.
Kaye’s directing credits include “American History X,” “Black Water Transit,” and “Detachment.” He did not approve of the final cut of “American History X” and tried unsuccessfully to have his name removed as director of the movie, for which Edward Norton received an Oscar nomination.
Kaye also received six Grammy nominations for music videos such as Johnny Cash’s “God’s...
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British director Tony Kaye has come on board to helm the independent crime drama “Honorable Men,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The film is being produced by Life Entertainment with producers Sam Khoze, Justin Steele, and Patrick McErlean along with the Film House and producer Ryan R. Johnson.
Kaye’s directing credits include “American History X,” “Black Water Transit,” and “Detachment.” He did not approve of the final cut of “American History X” and tried unsuccessfully to have his name removed as director of the movie, for which Edward Norton received an Oscar nomination.
Kaye also received six Grammy nominations for music videos such as Johnny Cash’s “God’s...
- 6/12/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Adds quirky comedy Spy Intervention to Efm 2018 slate.
Hyde Park International will kick off worldwide sales at the Efm this week on feel-good, football-themed family comedy The Bromley Boys.
Inspired by the book of the same name by sports writer Dave Roberts, The Bromley Boys follows the fortunes of a fanatical young non-league football team devotee as he falls in love for the first time.
Brenock O’Connor, Alan Davies and Martine McCutcheon star alongside Jamie Foreman, Adam Deacon, and double World and triple French Football Freestyle World Champion, Sean Garnier.
Steve Kelly directs the feature by Itchy Fish Film and Scanner Rhodes Productions produced, and Tj Herbert and Dean Fisher produced.
The producers plan to release The Bromley Boys in select territories to coincide with the 2018 World Cup in Russia this summer.
Hyde Park International’s Efm slate includes quirky comedy Spy Intervention starring Drew Van Acker from Pretty Litte Liars, Poppy Delevingne, and Blake Anderson...
Hyde Park International will kick off worldwide sales at the Efm this week on feel-good, football-themed family comedy The Bromley Boys.
Inspired by the book of the same name by sports writer Dave Roberts, The Bromley Boys follows the fortunes of a fanatical young non-league football team devotee as he falls in love for the first time.
Brenock O’Connor, Alan Davies and Martine McCutcheon star alongside Jamie Foreman, Adam Deacon, and double World and triple French Football Freestyle World Champion, Sean Garnier.
Steve Kelly directs the feature by Itchy Fish Film and Scanner Rhodes Productions produced, and Tj Herbert and Dean Fisher produced.
The producers plan to release The Bromley Boys in select territories to coincide with the 2018 World Cup in Russia this summer.
Hyde Park International’s Efm slate includes quirky comedy Spy Intervention starring Drew Van Acker from Pretty Litte Liars, Poppy Delevingne, and Blake Anderson...
- 2/13/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
James DuMont has joined the cast of The Divorce Party, the comedy directed by Hughes William Thompson from Sprockerfeller Films and 2020 Productions. The film follows a newly dumped divorcee who hires his former wedding planner to throw a "divorce party" celebrating his new singledom after being left by his wife. DuMont will play Charlie, a member of the Divorce Support Group. Lane Garrison and Mark Famiglietti wrote the script with Sunil Perkash, Ryan R. Johnson, Martin…...
- 12/5/2016
- Deadline
Here’s a first look at Dianna Agron (‘Glee’) in writer/director Mark Polish’s Headlock starring Oscar Nominee Andy Garcia, Justin Bartha (The Hangover Trilogy) and Mark Polish (For Lovers Only).
After new CIA recruit, Kelley Chandler (Polish) is seriously injured during a mission, surviving only on life support, his wife Tess (Agron), a former CIA operative, becomes determined to find out what happened to her husband. As the details of Kelley’s last mission unravel, showing that his accident was an inside job, Tess puts everything on the line to keep Kelley out of harm’s way, even if that comes with dangerous consequences.
The film is produced by Michael Benaroya (Margin Call, Kill Your Darlings) for Benaroya Pictures and Janet Du Bois (Stay Cool), with Tim Christian, Ryan Johnson and Ben Sachs executive producing.
International Film Trust is handing international rights.
The post First Look Photo Of...
After new CIA recruit, Kelley Chandler (Polish) is seriously injured during a mission, surviving only on life support, his wife Tess (Agron), a former CIA operative, becomes determined to find out what happened to her husband. As the details of Kelley’s last mission unravel, showing that his accident was an inside job, Tess puts everything on the line to keep Kelley out of harm’s way, even if that comes with dangerous consequences.
The film is produced by Michael Benaroya (Margin Call, Kill Your Darlings) for Benaroya Pictures and Janet Du Bois (Stay Cool), with Tim Christian, Ryan Johnson and Ben Sachs executive producing.
International Film Trust is handing international rights.
The post First Look Photo Of...
- 9/9/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
International Film Trust is handling sales in Toronto on Mark Polish’s solo directorial debut Headlock, the first of two from the director that Benaroya Pictures will fully finance.
Andy Garcia, Dianna Agron, Justin Bartha and Polish star in the story of a former CIA operative who attempts to rescue her husband, an injured Agency recruit, from internal enemies.
CAA and Xyz Films represent Us rights to Headlock, which is currently shooting in a number of countries.
Michael Benaroya produces with Janet Du Bois, Tim Christian, Ryan Johnson and Ben Sachs serving as executive producers.
Andy Garcia, Dianna Agron, Justin Bartha and Polish star in the story of a former CIA operative who attempts to rescue her husband, an injured Agency recruit, from internal enemies.
CAA and Xyz Films represent Us rights to Headlock, which is currently shooting in a number of countries.
Michael Benaroya produces with Janet Du Bois, Tim Christian, Ryan Johnson and Ben Sachs serving as executive producers.
- 9/5/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Another terror tale based upon a real life legend is quickly taking place as cinematographer Howard Smith (My Bloody Valentine 3D) and Ethan Terra (Monsterpiece Theatre) are gearing up to take us down one of our country's spookiest of roads.
The Legend of Zombie Road (coming at us in 3D), co-written by Joe Knetter and Terra, centers around one of the top ten most haunted places in America. There are many urban legends surrounding St. Louis' famed Zombie Road and the surrounding area that have endured for decades. One in particular would have us believe that the infamous road is haunted by the ghost of a man known only as "Zombie" who would make his way nightly to the area, where he would stalk and kill party-goers and then return to the asylum before dawn. It is said that he was killed in the asylum after slaying approximately 22 people.
The...
The Legend of Zombie Road (coming at us in 3D), co-written by Joe Knetter and Terra, centers around one of the top ten most haunted places in America. There are many urban legends surrounding St. Louis' famed Zombie Road and the surrounding area that have endured for decades. One in particular would have us believe that the infamous road is haunted by the ghost of a man known only as "Zombie" who would make his way nightly to the area, where he would stalk and kill party-goers and then return to the asylum before dawn. It is said that he was killed in the asylum after slaying approximately 22 people.
The...
- 6/22/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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