The renowned graphic novel from Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura comes to life in the feature film I Kill Giants, which has been acquired for Us distribution by Rlje Films. In today's Horror Highlights we also have a look at Comet TV's December viewing guide, the Indiegogo campaign for a Twin Peaks fan project, and we also enter the woods to watch the eerie short film The Temple of Lilith.
Rlje Films Acquires Us Distribution Rights to I Kill Giants: Press Release: "Los Angeles, Dec. 5, 2017 – Rlje Films, a brand of Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje), Umedia and Xyz Films announced today that Rlje has acquired the U.S. rights to the highly anticipated I Kill Giants, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival to critical praise. Based on the acclaimed Man of Action graphic novel by Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura with a screenplay by Joe Kelly, the film was directed by Anders Walter,...
Rlje Films Acquires Us Distribution Rights to I Kill Giants: Press Release: "Los Angeles, Dec. 5, 2017 – Rlje Films, a brand of Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje), Umedia and Xyz Films announced today that Rlje has acquired the U.S. rights to the highly anticipated I Kill Giants, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival to critical praise. Based on the acclaimed Man of Action graphic novel by Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura with a screenplay by Joe Kelly, the film was directed by Anders Walter,...
- 12/6/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Thriller to premiere in Venice. Xyz Films handles international sales.
Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to Brawl In Cell Block 99 and plans to release the film theatrically on October 6.
Following its Venice Film Festival world premiere, the film will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival and Fantastic Fest.
Brawl In Cell Block 99 centres on a former boxer named Bradley who loses his job as an auto mechanic as his troubled marriage is about to end. At a crossroads in his life, he feels that he has no better option than to work for an old buddy as a drug courier.
This improves his situation until the day he finds himself in a gunfight between a group of police officers and his ruthless allies. When the smoke clears, Bradley is badly hurt and thrown in prison, where his enemies force him to commit acts of violence that turn the place into a...
Rlje Films has acquired all North American rights to Brawl In Cell Block 99 and plans to release the film theatrically on October 6.
Following its Venice Film Festival world premiere, the film will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival and Fantastic Fest.
Brawl In Cell Block 99 centres on a former boxer named Bradley who loses his job as an auto mechanic as his troubled marriage is about to end. At a crossroads in his life, he feels that he has no better option than to work for an old buddy as a drug courier.
This improves his situation until the day he finds himself in a gunfight between a group of police officers and his ruthless allies. When the smoke clears, Bradley is badly hurt and thrown in prison, where his enemies force him to commit acts of violence that turn the place into a...
- 8/10/2017
- ScreenDaily
Although it may be hard to believe, it's already been five years since Cavitycolors started releasing eye-popping horror apparel, and they're celebrating this week with a special new enamel pin. In today's Horror Highlights, we also have a trailer and key art for The Gracefield Incident and details on Rlj Entertainment acquiring North American rights to The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume 1, starring Kellan Lutz.
Cavitycolors 5-Year Anniversary Pin: "June marks the 5 Year Anniversary of Cavitycolors, and we are celebrating with a very special Enamel Pin release this Thursday, June 15th at 5 Pm est! Set your reminders!
Back when me and Ricki started our brand in the extra bedroom of my mom's house in 2012, I could've never imagined that we'd be where we are today. Cavitycolors originally started as an outlet to release my personal art and prints, and over time, grew into collaborations with incredible new artists, and taking...
Cavitycolors 5-Year Anniversary Pin: "June marks the 5 Year Anniversary of Cavitycolors, and we are celebrating with a very special Enamel Pin release this Thursday, June 15th at 5 Pm est! Set your reminders!
Back when me and Ricki started our brand in the extra bedroom of my mom's house in 2012, I could've never imagined that we'd be where we are today. Cavitycolors originally started as an outlet to release my personal art and prints, and over time, grew into collaborations with incredible new artists, and taking...
- 6/14/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Distributor plans theatrical and VOD day-and-date autumn launch.
Rlj Entertainment has acquired North American rights to action sci-fi The Osiris Child starring Kellan Lutz from the Twilight franchise.
Shane Abbess directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Brian Cachia that takes places in a future where planetary colonisation has become a lucrative business.
Lutz plays a drifter who teams up with a military contractor to rescue the latter’s daughter as catastrophe looms.
The cast includes Daniel MacPherson, Isabel Lucas, Temuera Morrison, Rachel Griffiths, and newcomer Teagan Croft.
Matthew Graham, Brett Thornquest, Sidonie Abbene and Abbess produced via Storm Alley and Eclectik Vision in association with Phonetic Images. Steven Matusko served as executive producer.
Rlj Entertainment brokered the deal with Xyz Films and plans to release The Osiris Child theatrically and on VOD this autumn.
“We’re excited to be releasing this action-filled, science fiction film,” the distributor’s chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward said. “Writer-director [link=nm...
Rlj Entertainment has acquired North American rights to action sci-fi The Osiris Child starring Kellan Lutz from the Twilight franchise.
Shane Abbess directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Brian Cachia that takes places in a future where planetary colonisation has become a lucrative business.
Lutz plays a drifter who teams up with a military contractor to rescue the latter’s daughter as catastrophe looms.
The cast includes Daniel MacPherson, Isabel Lucas, Temuera Morrison, Rachel Griffiths, and newcomer Teagan Croft.
Matthew Graham, Brett Thornquest, Sidonie Abbene and Abbess produced via Storm Alley and Eclectik Vision in association with Phonetic Images. Steven Matusko served as executive producer.
Rlj Entertainment brokered the deal with Xyz Films and plans to release The Osiris Child theatrically and on VOD this autumn.
“We’re excited to be releasing this action-filled, science fiction film,” the distributor’s chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward said. “Writer-director [link=nm...
- 6/13/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
If you're already having Bates Motel withdrawals and you're going to miss Olivia Cooke's performance as Emma, Rlj Entertainment might have just the cure for what ails you, as they've just acquired the Us rights to The Limehouse Golem, a new serial killer thriller set in London and starring Cooke alongside Bill Nighy.
Keep an eye out for The Limehouse Golem in theaters and on VOD beginning September 8th, and check out the official press release with full details on the film:
Press Release: Los Angeles, June 1, 2017 – Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) has acquired U.S. rights to the thriller The Limehouse Golem. Based on the novel “Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem” by Peter Ackroyd, the film was written by the acclaimed writer Jane Goldman (Kingsmen, The Woman in Black), directed by Juan Carlos Medina (Painless) and produced by Stephen Woolley (Their Finest, Interview with a Vampire), Joanna Laurie...
Keep an eye out for The Limehouse Golem in theaters and on VOD beginning September 8th, and check out the official press release with full details on the film:
Press Release: Los Angeles, June 1, 2017 – Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) has acquired U.S. rights to the thriller The Limehouse Golem. Based on the novel “Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem” by Peter Ackroyd, the film was written by the acclaimed writer Jane Goldman (Kingsmen, The Woman in Black), directed by Juan Carlos Medina (Painless) and produced by Stephen Woolley (Their Finest, Interview with a Vampire), Joanna Laurie...
- 6/1/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Bill Nighy, rising star Olivia Cooke lead thriller cast. HanWay Films handles international sales.
Rlj Entertainment has acquired Us rights to thriller The Limehouse Golem, which premiered in Toronto last autumn.
Juan Carlos Medina directed from Jane Goldman’s adaptation of the Peter Ackroyd novel Dan Leno And The Limehouse Golem.
Stephen Woolley, Joanna Laurie and Elizabeth Karlsen produced the serial killer thriller, which takes place in 1880s London as a music hall comedienne is suspected of murdering her husband.
Douglas Booth, Daniel Mays and Eddie Marsan round out the key cast.
The distributor has scheduled a September 8 day-and-date threatrical and VOD release for The Limehouse Golem.
Rlj Entertainment chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward and Jess De Leo negotiated the deal with Wme Global on behalf of the filmmakers.
HanWay Films handles international sales.
Rlj Entertainment has acquired Us rights to thriller The Limehouse Golem, which premiered in Toronto last autumn.
Juan Carlos Medina directed from Jane Goldman’s adaptation of the Peter Ackroyd novel Dan Leno And The Limehouse Golem.
Stephen Woolley, Joanna Laurie and Elizabeth Karlsen produced the serial killer thriller, which takes place in 1880s London as a music hall comedienne is suspected of murdering her husband.
Douglas Booth, Daniel Mays and Eddie Marsan round out the key cast.
The distributor has scheduled a September 8 day-and-date threatrical and VOD release for The Limehouse Golem.
Rlj Entertainment chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward and Jess De Leo negotiated the deal with Wme Global on behalf of the filmmakers.
HanWay Films handles international sales.
- 6/1/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.
– Focus Features has acquired the worldwide rights to “The Little Stranger,” excluding the U.K., France and Switzerland, where it will be distributed by Pathé. Academy Award nominee Lenny Abrahamson (“Room”) will direct the film, a chilling ghost story, which will begin production in the U.K. this summer for release in 2018. “The Little Stranger” will star Academy Award nominee Charlotte Rampling, Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson and Will Poulter. Lucinda Coxon, who wrote the screenplay adaptation of Focus’ “The Danish Girl,” has adapted “The Little Stranger” from Sarah Waters’ acclaimed 2009 novel of the same name.
In a remote English village after the close of World War II, a local practitioner, Dr. Faraday (Gleeson), is called to the...
– Focus Features has acquired the worldwide rights to “The Little Stranger,” excluding the U.K., France and Switzerland, where it will be distributed by Pathé. Academy Award nominee Lenny Abrahamson (“Room”) will direct the film, a chilling ghost story, which will begin production in the U.K. this summer for release in 2018. “The Little Stranger” will star Academy Award nominee Charlotte Rampling, Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson and Will Poulter. Lucinda Coxon, who wrote the screenplay adaptation of Focus’ “The Danish Girl,” has adapted “The Little Stranger” from Sarah Waters’ acclaimed 2009 novel of the same name.
In a remote English village after the close of World War II, a local practitioner, Dr. Faraday (Gleeson), is called to the...
- 5/26/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
The action-thriller premiered at the 2017 SXSW Film Festival.
Rlj Entertainment and AMC Networks’ Shudder streaming platform are partnering on the North American release of Joe Lynch’s action-thriller Mayhem.
The deal was finalised in Cannes.
Rlje plans to release Mayhem in theatres and on demand later this year, with the Shudder streaming premiere slated for early 2018.
In Mayhem, an airborne virus infects the corporate tower of a major law firm on the day attorney Derek Saunders is wrongfully fired. The infection is capable of making people act out on their most erratic impulses and viral rage takes over. Trapped in the quarantined building, Saunders is forced to fearlessly fight for his job, his redemption and his life.
The film written by Matias Caruso stars Steven Yeun, Samara Weaving, Steven Brand and Dallas Roberts.
Avva Pictures Mehrdad Elie and Parisa Caviani produced, alongside Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis and Matt Smith.
Rlje’s Chief...
Rlj Entertainment and AMC Networks’ Shudder streaming platform are partnering on the North American release of Joe Lynch’s action-thriller Mayhem.
The deal was finalised in Cannes.
Rlje plans to release Mayhem in theatres and on demand later this year, with the Shudder streaming premiere slated for early 2018.
In Mayhem, an airborne virus infects the corporate tower of a major law firm on the day attorney Derek Saunders is wrongfully fired. The infection is capable of making people act out on their most erratic impulses and viral rage takes over. Trapped in the quarantined building, Saunders is forced to fearlessly fight for his job, his redemption and his life.
The film written by Matias Caruso stars Steven Yeun, Samara Weaving, Steven Brand and Dallas Roberts.
Avva Pictures Mehrdad Elie and Parisa Caviani produced, alongside Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis and Matt Smith.
Rlje’s Chief...
- 5/25/2017
- ScreenDaily
We've been excited for Daily Dead readers to see Joe Lynch's Mayhem since it made its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival (read Heather's review here), and now horror fans know when to mark their calendars, as Rlj Entertainment and AMC's streaming service Shudder have acquired North American rights to the office-set horror comedy.
Rlj Entertainment has slated Mayhem for a theatrical and VOD late this year, with Shudder set to stream the film in early 2018. A trailer has yet to be revealed, but we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more details are revealed. In the meantime, check out Heather's SXSW interview with Lynch.
Press Release: Los Angeles, May 24, 2017 – Rlj Entertainment and AMC Networks’ Shudder are partnering on the North American release of Joe Lynch’s action/thriller MAYHEMthrough a deal finalized at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival. The film first premiered at...
Rlj Entertainment has slated Mayhem for a theatrical and VOD late this year, with Shudder set to stream the film in early 2018. A trailer has yet to be revealed, but we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more details are revealed. In the meantime, check out Heather's SXSW interview with Lynch.
Press Release: Los Angeles, May 24, 2017 – Rlj Entertainment and AMC Networks’ Shudder are partnering on the North American release of Joe Lynch’s action/thriller MAYHEMthrough a deal finalized at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival. The film first premiered at...
- 5/24/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Voltage Pictures financed Once Upon A Time In Venice. Separately, Mongrel Media to distribute Colossal in Canada; Saban Films acquires True Crimes.
Rlj Entertainment has picked up all Us rights from Voltage to the action-comedy Once Upon A Time In Venice.
The film will open theatrically and on VOD on June 16 and stars Willis as a private eye in Venice Beach, California, who takes on a local gangster when his beloved dog is kidnapped.
The ensemble includes John Goodman, Thomas Middleditch, Justice League and Aquaman star Jason Momoa, X-Men’s Famke Janssen, Adam Goldberg and Kal Penn.
Mark Cullen directed and reunites with Willis after he co-wrote the 2010 Kevin Smith action-comedy Cop Out with Robb Cullen.
Voltage Pictures chief Nicolas Chartier produced with Laura Ford, Zev Foreman, Cullen and Cullen. Voltage president and COO Jonathan Deckter served as executive producer with Stephen J. Eads.
Voltage financed and produced the project and sold out to international buyers as an untitled...
Rlj Entertainment has picked up all Us rights from Voltage to the action-comedy Once Upon A Time In Venice.
The film will open theatrically and on VOD on June 16 and stars Willis as a private eye in Venice Beach, California, who takes on a local gangster when his beloved dog is kidnapped.
The ensemble includes John Goodman, Thomas Middleditch, Justice League and Aquaman star Jason Momoa, X-Men’s Famke Janssen, Adam Goldberg and Kal Penn.
Mark Cullen directed and reunites with Willis after he co-wrote the 2010 Kevin Smith action-comedy Cop Out with Robb Cullen.
Voltage Pictures chief Nicolas Chartier produced with Laura Ford, Zev Foreman, Cullen and Cullen. Voltage president and COO Jonathan Deckter served as executive producer with Stephen J. Eads.
Voltage financed and produced the project and sold out to international buyers as an untitled...
- 4/4/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
RLJ Entertainment has picked up the U.S. rights to the action comedy “Once Upon a Time in Venice” starring Bruce Willis and Jason Momoa, Mark Ward, RLJ’s Chief Acquisitions Officer, announced Tuesday. Directed by Mark Cullen, the film also stars John Goodman, Thomas Middleditch, Famke Janssen, Adam Goldberg and Kal Penn. The film is the second collaboration between Willis and writers Cullen and Robb Cullen, who previously worked on “Cop Out” in 2010 together. “Once Upon a Time in Venice” follows Venice Beach P.I. Steve Ford (Willis), a detective who is good with the ladies and bad with the punches and who.
- 4/4/2017
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Daily Dead recently interviewed Bushwick star Dave Bautista and co-directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion at the Sundance Film Festival, and following the thriller’s world premiere at the fest’s Midnight program, Rlj Entertainment has already acquired Bushwick for Us distribution.
A theatrical release date for Bushwick, which also stars Brittany Snow, is not yet known, but we’ll keep Daily Dead readers updated when more details are announced. In the meantime, we have the official press release with more information:
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA (January 27, 2017) – Xyz Films and Wme Global have announced that they have sold the U.S. rights for the Sundance action thriller Bushwick to Rlj Entertainment in a seven-figure deal for a theatrical release. The film, which was directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott (Cooties), made its world premiere at the festival. The film stars Dave Bautista and Brittany Snow. In addition, talks...
A theatrical release date for Bushwick, which also stars Brittany Snow, is not yet known, but we’ll keep Daily Dead readers updated when more details are announced. In the meantime, we have the official press release with more information:
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA (January 27, 2017) – Xyz Films and Wme Global have announced that they have sold the U.S. rights for the Sundance action thriller Bushwick to Rlj Entertainment in a seven-figure deal for a theatrical release. The film, which was directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott (Cooties), made its world premiere at the festival. The film stars Dave Bautista and Brittany Snow. In addition, talks...
- 1/30/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Rlj Entertainment has purchased the U.S. rights to the action-thriller “Bushwick,” which premiered on January 21 in the Sundance Film Festival’s Midnight section. The deal for the film was in the seven figures, according to a statement.
Directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott, “Bushwick” is also currently being pursued by major studio distributor for a multi-territory distribution deal. The film centers on a woman named Lucy who emerges from a Brooklyn subway to find that her neighborhood is under attack by black-clad military soldiers. An ex-Marine corpsman, Stupe, reluctantly helps her fight for survival through a civil war, as Texas attempts to secede from the United States of America. “Bushwick” stars Dave Bautista and Brittany Snow.
“With a great cast and a very timely story, we feel this is a film that will resonate with audiences all across the country,” Mark Ward, chief acquisitions officer of Rlj Entertainment said in a statement.
Directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott, “Bushwick” is also currently being pursued by major studio distributor for a multi-territory distribution deal. The film centers on a woman named Lucy who emerges from a Brooklyn subway to find that her neighborhood is under attack by black-clad military soldiers. An ex-Marine corpsman, Stupe, reluctantly helps her fight for survival through a civil war, as Texas attempts to secede from the United States of America. “Bushwick” stars Dave Bautista and Brittany Snow.
“With a great cast and a very timely story, we feel this is a film that will resonate with audiences all across the country,” Mark Ward, chief acquisitions officer of Rlj Entertainment said in a statement.
- 1/28/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Rlj Entertainment has closed a seven-figure deal for the U.S. rights to action thriller Bushwick, which made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film, directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott, stars Brittany Snow and Dave Bautista as two Brooklyn residents who fight their way through a second civil war in America.
"We're thrilled to work with esteemed filmmakers like Cary and Jonathan to help bring Bushwick to the big screen," Rlj Entertainment's Mark Ward said in a statement. "With a great cast and a very timely story, we feel this is a film that will resonate with...
The film, directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott, stars Brittany Snow and Dave Bautista as two Brooklyn residents who fight their way through a second civil war in America.
"We're thrilled to work with esteemed filmmakers like Cary and Jonathan to help bring Bushwick to the big screen," Rlj Entertainment's Mark Ward said in a statement. "With a great cast and a very timely story, we feel this is a film that will resonate with...
- 1/28/2017
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rlj Entertainment’s Acquires The Mind’S Eye
Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) has acquired all North American rights to the thriller, The Mind’S Eye. Written and directed by Joe Begos, the film reunites him with his Almost Human film star Graham Skipper, along with cast members Lauren Ashley Carter (Premium Rush, The Woman), John Speredakos (The House of the Devil), and Noah Segan (Some Kind of Hate, Looper). Rlje plans to release The Mind’S Eye in theaters and On Demand later this year. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s …
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Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) has acquired all North American rights to the thriller, The Mind’S Eye. Written and directed by Joe Begos, the film reunites him with his Almost Human film star Graham Skipper, along with cast members Lauren Ashley Carter (Premium Rush, The Woman), John Speredakos (The House of the Devil), and Noah Segan (Some Kind of Hate, Looper). Rlje plans to release The Mind’S Eye in theaters and On Demand later this year. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s …
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- 4/13/2016
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Almost Human writer/director Joe Begos’ latest film, The Mind’s Eye, has been acquired for North American distribution by Rlj Entertainment:
Press Release: Los Angeles, April 12, 2016 – Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) has acquired all North American rights to the thriller, The Mind’S Eye. Written and directed by Joe Begos, the film reunites him with his Almost Human film star Graham Skipper, along with cast members Lauren Ashley Carter (Premium Rush, The Woman), John Speredakos (The House of the Devil), and Noah Segan (Some Kind of Hate, Looper). Rlje plans to release The Mind’S Eye in theaters and On Demand later this year. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer, made the announcement today.
The Mind’S Eye made its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival and won the award for Best Director, Horror Feature at the 2015 Fantastic Fest.
“Joe has an amazing...
Press Release: Los Angeles, April 12, 2016 – Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) has acquired all North American rights to the thriller, The Mind’S Eye. Written and directed by Joe Begos, the film reunites him with his Almost Human film star Graham Skipper, along with cast members Lauren Ashley Carter (Premium Rush, The Woman), John Speredakos (The House of the Devil), and Noah Segan (Some Kind of Hate, Looper). Rlje plans to release The Mind’S Eye in theaters and On Demand later this year. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer, made the announcement today.
The Mind’S Eye made its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival and won the award for Best Director, Horror Feature at the 2015 Fantastic Fest.
“Joe has an amazing...
- 4/12/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Rlj Entertainment has acquired all U.S. rights to the highly anticipated Kickboxer: Vengeance. Co-Written by Dimitri Logothetis (Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers) and Jim McGrath and directed by John Stockwell (In the Blood, Blue Crush), the film features the return of Jean-Claude Van Damme to the franchise (Bloodsport, Kickboxer) and a bevy of professional athletes including newcomer Alain Moussi (X-Men: Days of Future Past) Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Gina Carano (In the Blood), Georges St-Pierre (Captain America), and Cain Velasquez (Term Life).
The film was produced by Logothetis along with Nicholas Celozzi (The Lost Angel), Ted Field (The Last Samurai, Jumanji), Allen Knudson, Samuel Cory Timpson and Rob Hickman (who also orchestrated the majority of the financing on the film).
Rlje plans to release Kickboxer: Vengeance in theaters and On Demand later this year. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer, made the announcement today.
Ward said:...
The film was produced by Logothetis along with Nicholas Celozzi (The Lost Angel), Ted Field (The Last Samurai, Jumanji), Allen Knudson, Samuel Cory Timpson and Rob Hickman (who also orchestrated the majority of the financing on the film).
Rlje plans to release Kickboxer: Vengeance in theaters and On Demand later this year. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer, made the announcement today.
Ward said:...
- 3/15/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Written and Directed by S. Craig Zahler, Bone Tomahawk stars Kurt Russell (Hateful Eight), Patrick Wilson (Insidious), Matthew Fox (Lost), Lili Simmons (True Detective), and Richard Jenkins (Cabin in the Woods). It follows an outlaw who unknowingly leads a band of cannibalistic Troglodytes into the peaceful western town of Bright Hope. When the monsters kidnap several settlers, including a rancher’s wife, a small rescue party journeys into hell to try and rescue them. They soon find themselves in dark unknown territories where savage inbreeds armed with the ultimate weapon leave no hope of survival.
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- 8/4/2015
- QuietEarth.us
The Caliber Media Western stars Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, Lili Simmons and Richard Jenkins.
S Craig Zahler wrote and directed Bone Tomahawk, about a posse of gunslingers who attempt to save kidnapped settlers from cannibals.
Bone Tomahawk marks the first acquisition by Rlj Entertainment, whose chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward and Grace Santos negotiated with CAA, UTA and Caliber.
Dallas Sonnier, Jack Heller and Gregory Zuk of Caliber Media produced and Fyzz Facility’s Wayne Marc Godfrey, Robert Jones and David Gilbrey served as executive producers.
S Craig Zahler wrote and directed Bone Tomahawk, about a posse of gunslingers who attempt to save kidnapped settlers from cannibals.
Bone Tomahawk marks the first acquisition by Rlj Entertainment, whose chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward and Grace Santos negotiated with CAA, UTA and Caliber.
Dallas Sonnier, Jack Heller and Gregory Zuk of Caliber Media produced and Fyzz Facility’s Wayne Marc Godfrey, Robert Jones and David Gilbrey served as executive producers.
- 8/4/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Rlj Entertainment, Inc. -- previously Image Entertainment -- has acquired its first film under its new brand name. "Bone Tomahawk," a horror story set within the western genre, also marks S. Craig Zahler's directorial debut and stars Patrick Wilson ("Fargo"), Lili Simmons ("Banshee") and Kurt Russell ("Tombstone"). The film's synopsis reads: "When a group of cannibal savages kidnaps settlers from the small town of Bright Hope, an unlikely team of gunslingers, led by Sheriff Franklin Hunt (Russell), sets out to bring them home. But their enemy is more ruthless than anyone could have imagined, putting their mission – and survival itself – in serious jeopardy." "We are proud to be bringing this thrilling film to U.S. audiences this year,” said Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer. "With S. Craig Zahler’s uncompromising vision and the raw performances from the incredible cast, there is no doubt that...
- 8/4/2015
- by Sara Itkis
- Indiewire
Rlj Entertainment has acquired the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to Western “Bone Tomahawk,” starring Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, Lili Simmons and Richard Jenkins. Chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward announced the deal on Tuesday, but did not reveal a release date. It’s the first title acquired under the Rlj Entertainment brand, which previously released theatrical titles under Image Entertainment before Rlje purchased the company in 2012. The Western-horror written and directed by S. Craig Zahler follows an unlikely team of gunslingers, led by Sheriff Franklin Hunt (Russell), on the trail of cannibal savages who have kidnapped settlers...
- 8/4/2015
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
Rlj Entertainment has nabbed all U.S. rights to A Christmas Horror Story, a holiday chiller starring William Shatner. The film, directed by Steven Hoban (Darknet), Grant Harvey (She Made Me Do It) and Brett Sullivan (Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed), debuts July 20 at Montreal’s Fantasia Film Festival. Mark Ward, Rlj’s chief acquisitions officer, describes the film as “a scary twist to the traditional Christmas tale," with Shatner sharing the screen with “horribly fantastic…...
- 7/18/2015
- Deadline
Ahead of its premiere next week at the Fantasia International Film Festival, it has been announced that Image Entertainment has acquired Us rights to release A Christmas Horror Story:
"Los Angeles, July 17, 2015 - Rlj Entertainment, (Nasdaq: Rlje), under its Image Entertainment brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to the highly anticipated horror film, A Christmas Horror Story. Directed by Steven Hoban (Darknet), Grant Harvey (She Made Me Do It) and Brett Sullivan (Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed), the film stars William Shatner (Star Trek) and George Buza (X-Men). The film will premiere on July 20, 2015 at this year’s Fantasia Film Festival. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer, made the announcement today.
“A Christmas Horror Story brings a scary twist to the traditional Christmas tale,” said Ward. “With the legendary William Shatner and horribly fantastic creatures, genre fans will never see this happy holiday the same way again.
"Los Angeles, July 17, 2015 - Rlj Entertainment, (Nasdaq: Rlje), under its Image Entertainment brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to the highly anticipated horror film, A Christmas Horror Story. Directed by Steven Hoban (Darknet), Grant Harvey (She Made Me Do It) and Brett Sullivan (Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed), the film stars William Shatner (Star Trek) and George Buza (X-Men). The film will premiere on July 20, 2015 at this year’s Fantasia Film Festival. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer, made the announcement today.
“A Christmas Horror Story brings a scary twist to the traditional Christmas tale,” said Ward. “With the legendary William Shatner and horribly fantastic creatures, genre fans will never see this happy holiday the same way again.
- 7/17/2015
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
At HitFix we're prodded to come up with a unique angle on every story we post, and here's the angle for what you're about to read: William Shatner made a Christmas-themed horror movie. I'm not sure quite how else to put it. From the press release: Rlj Entertainment, (Nasdaq: Rlje), under its Image Entertainment brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to the highly anticipated horror film, 'A Christmas Horror Story.' Directed by Steven Hoban (Darknet), Grant Harvey ('She Made Me Do It') and Brett Sullivan ('Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed'), the film stars William Shatner ('Star Trek') and George Buza ('X-Men'). The film will premiere on July 20, 2015 at this year’s Fantasia Film Festival. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer, made the announcement today. The film seems to be taking an anthology approach to the holiday, with three interlocking tales: 1) a...
- 7/17/2015
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
Rlj/Image, who just distributed Joe Dante’s Burying the Ex and has the upcoming Dark was the Night and Some Kind of Hate has taken Daniel Robbins’ werewolf film Uncaged for U.S. release. “We’re excited to work with a young filmmaker whose vision effectively translates to the big screen,” said Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer. “Uncaged takes audiences through uncanny twists and turns, leaving…
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- 7/2/2015
- by Samuel Zimmerman
- shocktillyoudrop.com
The Rlj Entertainment brand has acquired first-time filmmaker Daniel Robbins’ genre tale.
Uncaged centres on a college student who tries to learn why he sleepwalks and uncovers a terrifying secret.
Robbins co-wrote with Mark Rapaport and Looch Gelfand.
Yoni Frager, Rapaport, Robbins and Adam Werth produced, while the executive producers are BoulderLight Pictures’ J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.
The latter two negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers with Mark Ward of Rlj Entertainment.
Uncaged centres on a college student who tries to learn why he sleepwalks and uncovers a terrifying secret.
Robbins co-wrote with Mark Rapaport and Looch Gelfand.
Yoni Frager, Rapaport, Robbins and Adam Werth produced, while the executive producers are BoulderLight Pictures’ J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.
The latter two negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers with Mark Ward of Rlj Entertainment.
- 7/1/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Medicom Toy Corporation will release two vinyl figures of the "King of the Monsters" in October. Also in this round-up: acquisition details on Image Entertainment's June and a look at preview pages from Gunsuits #2.
Godzilla Figures: These Godzilla action figures are part of the Godzilla Vinyl Wars line, which is a collaborative effort between Medicom Toy Corporation and Japanese Sofubi manufacturers.
According to Figures.com, the new figures are due to be released in late October:
"The bright green 1967 Sofubi is modeled after the kaiju depicted in Son of Godzilla, a film which helped bring Godzilla to younger audiences. The Gmk Sofubi is a modern take on the character, styled after Godzilla's grittier, spikier appearance in the 2001 film Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack.
• Godzilla Vinyl Wars Godzilla 1967 Sofubi (Item Code: JUN152393, Srp: $70)
• Godzilla Vinyl Wars Gmk Godzilla Sofubi (Item Code: JUN152394, Srp: $60)"
Image courtesy of Figures.
Godzilla Figures: These Godzilla action figures are part of the Godzilla Vinyl Wars line, which is a collaborative effort between Medicom Toy Corporation and Japanese Sofubi manufacturers.
According to Figures.com, the new figures are due to be released in late October:
"The bright green 1967 Sofubi is modeled after the kaiju depicted in Son of Godzilla, a film which helped bring Godzilla to younger audiences. The Gmk Sofubi is a modern take on the character, styled after Godzilla's grittier, spikier appearance in the 2001 film Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack.
• Godzilla Vinyl Wars Godzilla 1967 Sofubi (Item Code: JUN152393, Srp: $70)
• Godzilla Vinyl Wars Gmk Godzilla Sofubi (Item Code: JUN152394, Srp: $60)"
Image courtesy of Figures.
- 6/20/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Kennedy Brice, Casper Van Dien (pictured) and Victoria Pratt star in the sci-fi thriller.
L Gustavo Cooper directed June from a screenplay he co-wrote with Sharon Y Cobb about June a nine-year-old orphan girl who shares her body with an ancient supernatural being whose mission is to destroy mankind.
When June is adopted by a loving family, she must battle with the being to save her new parents and herself.
Cooper produced with James Fler, Jacquelyn Frisco, Gregor Habsburg, Andrew Thomas Hunt, Michael Paszt and Duane A Sikes.
Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Jessica Kill served as executive producers.
Mark Ward, chief acquisition officer at Image owner Rlj Entertainment, brokered the deal with Raven Banner’s Paszt and Fler on behalf of the filmmakers.
In other news, First Run Features has picked up North America from Submarine Entertainment to Welcome To Leith. Michael Beach Nichols and Christopher K. Walker directed the documentary about townspeople in North Dakota...
L Gustavo Cooper directed June from a screenplay he co-wrote with Sharon Y Cobb about June a nine-year-old orphan girl who shares her body with an ancient supernatural being whose mission is to destroy mankind.
When June is adopted by a loving family, she must battle with the being to save her new parents and herself.
Cooper produced with James Fler, Jacquelyn Frisco, Gregor Habsburg, Andrew Thomas Hunt, Michael Paszt and Duane A Sikes.
Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Jessica Kill served as executive producers.
Mark Ward, chief acquisition officer at Image owner Rlj Entertainment, brokered the deal with Raven Banner’s Paszt and Fler on behalf of the filmmakers.
In other news, First Run Features has picked up North America from Submarine Entertainment to Welcome To Leith. Michael Beach Nichols and Christopher K. Walker directed the documentary about townspeople in North Dakota...
- 6/19/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Read More: Image Entertainment Acquires Indie Horror 'Some Kind of Hate' Image Entertainment has acquired "June," a creepy thriller directed by L. Gustavo Cooper and starring Kennedy Brice, Casper Van Dien and Victoria Pratt. The film is an intense and horrifying take on the coming-of-age sub genre, following the story of a young girl attempting to protect her loved ones while possessed by an evil otherworldly creature with detrimental intentions. The sci-fi thriller explores June's journey as she fights her literal inner demon to protect her family. Mark Ward, Rlje Entertainment's Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, said of the film: "L. Gustavo Cooper brings a new twist in this coming-of-age film. With a great cast and a unique story, 'June' will give fans a new perspective to the genre." Read More: Rosamund Pike Thriller Acquired by Rlje/Image Entertainment...
- 6/19/2015
- by Meredith Mattlin
- Indiewire
Read More: Image Entertainment Acquires Indie Horror 'Some Kind of Hate' Image Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights to Jackie Early Haley's new film "Criminal Activities." The deal was announced by parent company Rlj's CEO of Image Brands, Mark Ward, who called the film, "A smart, witty extremely commercial thriller with elements of 'Boiler Room' and 'Reservoir Dogs' and an ending you don't see coming." From the official synopsis: "'Criminal Activities' tells the story of four young men who, while acting on an inside tip, invest in a 'sure thing' only to discover the deal going south which putting them in trouble with the mob." Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley ("Little Children," "Watchmen") directs and stars in the film, which was written by Robert Lowell. John Travolta ("Pulp Fiction"), Dan Stevens ("Downton Abbey"), Michael Pitt ("Boardwalk Empire"), Christopher...
- 5/15/2015
- by Becca Nadler
- Indiewire
Exclusive: The distributor has acquired North American and UK rights to the John Travolta thriller, which Diamond Pictures is selling on the Croisette.
Jackie Earle Haley directs Criminal Activities from a screenplay by Robert Lowell about four young men who fall foul of the mob when they follow a tip-off.
Haley also stars alongside Dan Stevens, Michael Pitt, Christopher Abbott, Rob Brown and Edi Gathegi.
“This is a smart, witty, extremely commercial thriller with elements of Boiler Room and Reservoir Dogs and an ending you don’t see coming,” said Mark Ward, chief acquisitions officer for the Image brands at Image parent company Rlj Entertainment. “We’re excited to bring this film with a star-studded cast to the big screen.”
Image plans an autumn theatrical release on the film after Ward and Matt Hooper brokered the deal with Wme Global.
Wayne Rice, Howard Burd and Micah Sparks produced and Rodger May, Gayle Nosal and [link...
Jackie Earle Haley directs Criminal Activities from a screenplay by Robert Lowell about four young men who fall foul of the mob when they follow a tip-off.
Haley also stars alongside Dan Stevens, Michael Pitt, Christopher Abbott, Rob Brown and Edi Gathegi.
“This is a smart, witty, extremely commercial thriller with elements of Boiler Room and Reservoir Dogs and an ending you don’t see coming,” said Mark Ward, chief acquisitions officer for the Image brands at Image parent company Rlj Entertainment. “We’re excited to bring this film with a star-studded cast to the big screen.”
Image plans an autumn theatrical release on the film after Ward and Matt Hooper brokered the deal with Wme Global.
Wayne Rice, Howard Burd and Micah Sparks produced and Rodger May, Gayle Nosal and [link...
- 5/14/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Round-up: Image Entertainment has acquired all Us rights from Voltage Pictures to the thriller Return To Sender starring Rosamund Pike.
Nick Nolte, Shiloh Fernandez, Camryn Manheim and Rumer Willis round out the cast on the thriller about a small town nurse who builds up a relationship with the man who attacked her.
Holly Wiersma and Candice Abela produced and Gossett, J C Khoury and Logan Levy served as executive producers.
Fouad Mikati directed Return To Sender from a script by Patricia Beauchamp and Joe Gossett. Rlj Entertainment chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward negotiated the deal with Voltage and plans a 2015 release.
Strand Releasing has acquired all North American rights to Ron Judkins’ festival favourite and comedic drama Finding Neighbors starring Michael O’Keefe and Catherine Dent. Jon Gerrans negotiated rights with producers Judy Korin and Jennifer Young.
Multi-platform specialist Orion Releasing has picked up North America and MGM Latin America on Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant. [link...
Nick Nolte, Shiloh Fernandez, Camryn Manheim and Rumer Willis round out the cast on the thriller about a small town nurse who builds up a relationship with the man who attacked her.
Holly Wiersma and Candice Abela produced and Gossett, J C Khoury and Logan Levy served as executive producers.
Fouad Mikati directed Return To Sender from a script by Patricia Beauchamp and Joe Gossett. Rlj Entertainment chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward negotiated the deal with Voltage and plans a 2015 release.
Strand Releasing has acquired all North American rights to Ron Judkins’ festival favourite and comedic drama Finding Neighbors starring Michael O’Keefe and Catherine Dent. Jon Gerrans negotiated rights with producers Judy Korin and Jennifer Young.
Multi-platform specialist Orion Releasing has picked up North America and MGM Latin America on Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant. [link...
- 5/7/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Image Entertainment has acquired all U.S. rights to the thriller “Return to Sender,” which stars Oscar nominees Rosamund Pike (“Gone Girl”) and Nick Nolte (“Warrior”), it was announced Thursday by Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s chief acquisitions officer for the Image brands. “Return to Sender” was directed by Fouad Mikati and co-written by Patricia Beauchamp and Joe Gossett. The film co-stars Shiloh Fernandez (“Evil Dead”), Camryn Manheim (“The Practice”) and Rumer Willis (“Sorority Row”). The intense psychological thriller stars Pike as Miranda, a small town nurse who gets attacked during a home invasion by a mysterious stranger (Fernandez). Following his arrest,...
- 5/7/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Adam Egypt Mortimer directed the film that premiered at the Stanley Film Festival on May 2.
Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McCormick, Grace Phipps, Spencer Breslin, Lexi Atkins, Noah Segan and Michael Polish star in the story about a bullied teen who conjures a teenage girl who was herself driven to suicide by bullies.
Mortimer co-wrote the screenplay with novellist Brian DeLeeuw.
Caliber Media’s Dallas Sonnier produced Some Kind Of Hate with Jack Heller, Amanda Mortimer and Gabriella Revilla Lugo.
“Some Kind Of Hate has an amazing story that takes audiences for a ride,” said Rlj Entertainment chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward. “We’re thrilled to bring this film to audiences at large after its incredible debut at the Stanley Film Festival.”
Rlje/Image Entertainment negotiated the North American deal with Caliber Media.
Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McCormick, Grace Phipps, Spencer Breslin, Lexi Atkins, Noah Segan and Michael Polish star in the story about a bullied teen who conjures a teenage girl who was herself driven to suicide by bullies.
Mortimer co-wrote the screenplay with novellist Brian DeLeeuw.
Caliber Media’s Dallas Sonnier produced Some Kind Of Hate with Jack Heller, Amanda Mortimer and Gabriella Revilla Lugo.
“Some Kind Of Hate has an amazing story that takes audiences for a ride,” said Rlj Entertainment chief acquisitions officer Mark Ward. “We’re thrilled to bring this film to audiences at large after its incredible debut at the Stanley Film Festival.”
Rlje/Image Entertainment negotiated the North American deal with Caliber Media.
- 5/4/2015
- ScreenDaily
Following its recent premiere at the Stanley Film Festival, Adam Egypt Mortimer's Some Kind of Hate has been acquired by Image Entertainment:
"Los Angeles, May 4, 2015 – Image Entertainment, an Rlje Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired all North American rights to the Caliber Media-produced horror film, Some Kind Of Hate. The buzz-worthy film made its world debut at the Stanley Film Festival on May 2. Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer, from a script by Mortimer and novelist Brian DeLeeuw (The Dismantling), Some Kind Of Hate stars Ronen Rubinstein (It Felt Like Love), Sierra McCormick (Disney’s “Ant Farm”), Grace Phipps (Fright Night, Disney’s Teen Beach Movie), Spencer Breslin (The Happening, The Kid), Lexi Atkins (The Boy Next Door, Zombeavers), Noah Segan (Looper), and Michael Polish (The Astronaut Farmer, Twin Falls Idaho). Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer for the Image brands, made the announcement today.
“Some Kind Of Hate...
"Los Angeles, May 4, 2015 – Image Entertainment, an Rlje Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired all North American rights to the Caliber Media-produced horror film, Some Kind Of Hate. The buzz-worthy film made its world debut at the Stanley Film Festival on May 2. Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer, from a script by Mortimer and novelist Brian DeLeeuw (The Dismantling), Some Kind Of Hate stars Ronen Rubinstein (It Felt Like Love), Sierra McCormick (Disney’s “Ant Farm”), Grace Phipps (Fright Night, Disney’s Teen Beach Movie), Spencer Breslin (The Happening, The Kid), Lexi Atkins (The Boy Next Door, Zombeavers), Noah Segan (Looper), and Michael Polish (The Astronaut Farmer, Twin Falls Idaho). Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer for the Image brands, made the announcement today.
“Some Kind Of Hate...
- 5/4/2015
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Read More: Image Entertainment Acquires Joe Dante's Spooky Relationship Comedy 'Burying the Ex' Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, has picked up the North American rights to director Adam Egypt Mortimer's anticipated horror film "Some Kind of Hate." The film stars Ronen Rubinstein as Lincoln, a severely bullied teenager who accidentally summons a vengeful spirit when he's sent to a reform school. Sierra McCormick plays Moira, the spirit who was also once bullied and takes her vengeance out on Lincoln's antagonizers. "'Some Kind of Hate' has an amazing story that takes audiences for a ride," said Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment's Chief Acquisitions Officer. "Some Kind of Hate" premiered this past weekend at the Stanley Film Festival. No release date was announced. Read More: 'Deathgasm,' 'The Final Girls' and More Announced in Horror-Soaked Stanley Film Festival Full Lineup...
- 5/4/2015
- by Travis Clark
- Indiewire
Rlj Entertainment has promoted Mark Ward to chief acquisitions officer, feature films and hired Angela Northington as svp of content acquisitions of urban brand Urban Movie Channel.
The executives’ acquisitions will be distributed via multiple platforms including theatrical and non-theatrical, broadcast television (including satellite and cable), DVD, Blu-Ray, digital download and digital streaming.
For the past year Ward served as lead acquisition executive for all of Rlje’s features and acquired such titles as The Rewrite and The Cobbler, set to open in March. He previously served as vp of acquisitions at Anchor Bay Entertainment.
Northington brings more than 15 years of experience in the urban entertainment space working for such companies as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ cable network Revolt TV, CodeBlack Entertainment and Simmons Lathan Media Group.
The executives’ acquisitions will be distributed via multiple platforms including theatrical and non-theatrical, broadcast television (including satellite and cable), DVD, Blu-Ray, digital download and digital streaming.
For the past year Ward served as lead acquisition executive for all of Rlje’s features and acquired such titles as The Rewrite and The Cobbler, set to open in March. He previously served as vp of acquisitions at Anchor Bay Entertainment.
Northington brings more than 15 years of experience in the urban entertainment space working for such companies as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ cable network Revolt TV, CodeBlack Entertainment and Simmons Lathan Media Group.
- 3/3/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
We’re back with another horror news round-up, this time focusing on a recent seance event that took place in Hollywood ahead of Universal’s home media release of Ouija. We also have acquisition details on Joe Dante’s zom com, Burying the Ex, as well as news on another supernatural pilot order from The CW, and new images from Epic Pictures Group’s upcoming horror anthology movie, Tales of Halloween.
A Blumhouse Productions and Platinum Dunes film from Universal Pictures, Ouija comes out on Blu-ray and DVD today and to celebrate the film’s home media release, Universal recently hosted a get-together in Hollywood that included Jason Blum and real life Ouija guru Robert Murch (an advisor on the film), who showed those in attendance how to conduct a proper seance:
“CEO of Blumhouse Pictures Jason Blum, director Stiles White, actress Bianca Santos, and Ouija historian & expert Robert Murch...
A Blumhouse Productions and Platinum Dunes film from Universal Pictures, Ouija comes out on Blu-ray and DVD today and to celebrate the film’s home media release, Universal recently hosted a get-together in Hollywood that included Jason Blum and real life Ouija guru Robert Murch (an advisor on the film), who showed those in attendance how to conduct a proper seance:
“CEO of Blumhouse Pictures Jason Blum, director Stiles White, actress Bianca Santos, and Ouija historian & expert Robert Murch...
- 2/3/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, has nabbed all U.S. rights to Joe Dante's horror-comedy "Burying the Ex," which premiered last year at the Venice Film Festival. The film follows the treacherous relationship between Max (Anton Yelchin) and his girlfriend Evelyn (Ashley Greene). After moving-in together doesn't work out so well, Max decides to break the relationship off — but when Evelyn dies after a freak accident and then returns to the living as a zombie, Max realizes that moving on might be more difficult than he initially thought. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with legendary filmmaker Joe Dante," said Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment's Senior Vice President of Acquisitions for Image. "He brings a unique vision and style to 'Burying the Ex.' We are confident that his fans and the genre community will embrace the film." The deal was negotiated by Ward on behalf...
- 2/3/2015
- by David Canfield
- Indiewire
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired the North American distribution rights for Caliber Media’s Dark Was The Night, directed by Jack Heller (Enter Nowhere), after the film’s premiere at ScreamFest in Los Angeles and subsequent screening at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Scary Movies, New York’s top genre film festival. Image is planning a multi-city theatrical release later this year. Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Senior Vice President of Acquisitions for … Continue reading →
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- 1/29/2015
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Welcome to another horror news round-up! This time around we have release details for the Lovecraftian love story Spring and the wilderness-based horror movie Backcountry, as well as acquisition details on the Kevin Durand-starring Dark Was the Night.
The latest film from the directing duo of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Resolution), Spring stars Lou Taylor Pucci (2013’s Evil Dead) and Nadia Hilker (The Other Wife) and will be released by Drafthouse Films in theaters and on VOD beginning March 20th:
Press Release – “Drafthouse Films is immensely proud to present Spring, the stunning new genre-defying supernatural love story from directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Resolution), in U.S. theaters and on VOD March 20th!
Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci, Evil Dead, Thumbsucker) is a young American fleeing to Europe to escape his past. While backpacking along the Italian coast, everything changes during a stop at an idyllic Italian village,...
The latest film from the directing duo of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Resolution), Spring stars Lou Taylor Pucci (2013’s Evil Dead) and Nadia Hilker (The Other Wife) and will be released by Drafthouse Films in theaters and on VOD beginning March 20th:
Press Release – “Drafthouse Films is immensely proud to present Spring, the stunning new genre-defying supernatural love story from directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Resolution), in U.S. theaters and on VOD March 20th!
Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci, Evil Dead, Thumbsucker) is a young American fleeing to Europe to escape his past. While backpacking along the Italian coast, everything changes during a stop at an idyllic Italian village,...
- 1/28/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Monster films seem to be having a nice little comeback. We seem to be venturing away from the “Grindhouse” homage films, the torture porn films and the other tropes the genre got stuck in. A film that is on my radar is Dark Was The Night, which was adapted from a screenplay that was on The Blacklist a few years back. We just got word that we shouldn’t have to wait too long to see this flick starring Kevin Durand (The Strain) and Lukas Haas (Lady in White, Inception, Brick). Read below for the official word. We’ve also included a trailer that was posted last year for the film.
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired the North American distribution rights for Caliber Media’s Dark Was The Night, directed by Jack Heller (Enter Nowhere), after the film’s premiere at...
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired the North American distribution rights for Caliber Media’s Dark Was The Night, directed by Jack Heller (Enter Nowhere), after the film’s premiere at...
- 1/28/2015
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent news sent our way. Today’s feature includes new photos of Megafoot, DVD release details for Coyote, a trailer for Muck and Red Christmas, a look at The Real Housewives of Horror Post Mortem show, and more:
First Photos from Megafoot Released: “Megafoot is a top-secret killing monstrosity (half Machine, half Bigfoot, all Terror!), which has recently escaped from the highly covert laboratory where it was created. An elite squad of soldiers has been sent to track and destroy the sadistic sasquatch before it wreaks its horrific vengeance on the human race. Expect action, suspense, creative kills and gore-soaked thrills in a movie that’s bigger than big… it’s Megafoot!
After months of rampant excitement, Ship To Shore Media, in connection with studio Epic Pictures, have finally given us a look at the Megafoot beast in anticipation of the upcoming creature-feature!
First Photos from Megafoot Released: “Megafoot is a top-secret killing monstrosity (half Machine, half Bigfoot, all Terror!), which has recently escaped from the highly covert laboratory where it was created. An elite squad of soldiers has been sent to track and destroy the sadistic sasquatch before it wreaks its horrific vengeance on the human race. Expect action, suspense, creative kills and gore-soaked thrills in a movie that’s bigger than big… it’s Megafoot!
After months of rampant excitement, Ship To Shore Media, in connection with studio Epic Pictures, have finally given us a look at the Megafoot beast in anticipation of the upcoming creature-feature!
- 12/14/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Los Angeles (December Xx, 2014) – Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired all Us rights to the action thriller Roadside. Written and directed by Eric England (Madison County, Contracted), the film stars Ace Marrero (“Scorpion,” “Body of Proof”), Katie Stegeman (Madison County, Contracted), Lionel D. Carson (“The Unit”) and Jack E. Curenton (“Tim and Eric Awesome Show”). Mark Ward, Rlj Entertainment’s Senior Vice President of Acquisitions for the Image brands, made the announcement today.
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- 12/12/2014
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Image Entertainment recently announced the acquisition of The Houses October Built and will be releasing the movie to theaters and VOD in October. Here’s a look at the new trailer:
“Los Angeles (August 15, 2014) – Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired the North American rights to the haunted house thriller The Houses October Built. Produced by Steven Schneider (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) and Zack Andrews. The film is directed by Bobby Roe and stars Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Bobby Roe, Mikey Roe and Jeff Larson. The deal was announced today by Image Entertainment’s Svp of Acquisitions, Mark Ward.
“The Houses October Built is an instant Halloween classic,” said Ward. “This is a film that audiences will seek out year after year – and will be just as terrified each time they watch it.”
The Houses October Built takes you where no other Halloween film has gone before. Beneath...
“Los Angeles (August 15, 2014) – Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired the North American rights to the haunted house thriller The Houses October Built. Produced by Steven Schneider (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) and Zack Andrews. The film is directed by Bobby Roe and stars Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Bobby Roe, Mikey Roe and Jeff Larson. The deal was announced today by Image Entertainment’s Svp of Acquisitions, Mark Ward.
“The Houses October Built is an instant Halloween classic,” said Ward. “This is a film that audiences will seek out year after year – and will be just as terrified each time they watch it.”
The Houses October Built takes you where no other Halloween film has gone before. Beneath...
- 9/16/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Exclusive: The Toronto Film Festival deals have taken a little while, but they are certainly piling up. Rlj/Image Entertainment is wrapping up a $3.5 million U.S. rights deal for The Cobbler, the Thomas McCarthy-directed comedy that stars Adam Sandler as a generational cobbler in New York who took over his father’s business and discovers that when he uses his old sewing machines, he becomes the people whose shoes he is repairing. It severely complicates the shoe-fixer’s boring life. The fable also stars Method Man, Dustin Hoffman and Steve Buscemi.
The film was financed by Voltage, and the intention is to open it next year in a multi-platform release strategy that worked well with films from Snowpiercer to Arbitrage. The film doesn’t premiere until Friday, but buyers started lining up after seeing it at a P&I screening on Monday.
The theme of this Toronto has...
The film was financed by Voltage, and the intention is to open it next year in a multi-platform release strategy that worked well with films from Snowpiercer to Arbitrage. The film doesn’t premiere until Friday, but buyers started lining up after seeing it at a P&I screening on Monday.
The theme of this Toronto has...
- 9/9/2014
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline
Image Entertainment has announced the acquisition of The Houses October Built, with plans to release the movie to theaters and VOD in October:
“Los Angeles (August 15, 2014) – Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired the North American rights to the haunted house thriller The Houses October Built. Produced by Steven Schneider (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) and Zack Andrews. The film is directed by Bobby Roe and stars Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Bobby Roe, Mikey Roe and Jeff Larson. The deal was announced today by Image Entertainment’s Svp of Acquisitions, Mark Ward.
“The Houses October Built is an instant Halloween classic,” said Ward. “This is a film that audiences will seek out year after year – and will be just as terrified each time they watch it.”
The Houses October Built takes you where no other Halloween film has gone before. Beneath the fake blood and cheap masks of countless...
“Los Angeles (August 15, 2014) – Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired the North American rights to the haunted house thriller The Houses October Built. Produced by Steven Schneider (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) and Zack Andrews. The film is directed by Bobby Roe and stars Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Bobby Roe, Mikey Roe and Jeff Larson. The deal was announced today by Image Entertainment’s Svp of Acquisitions, Mark Ward.
“The Houses October Built is an instant Halloween classic,” said Ward. “This is a film that audiences will seek out year after year – and will be just as terrified each time they watch it.”
The Houses October Built takes you where no other Halloween film has gone before. Beneath the fake blood and cheap masks of countless...
- 8/15/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Some quick distro news is coming in late in the day as Image Entertainment has nabbed North American rights to The Houses October Built and plans to release the thriller simultaneously in theaters and on video-on-demand.
From the Press Release:
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, has acquired the North American rights to the haunted house thriller The Houses October Built, produced by Steven Schneider (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) and Zack Andrews.
The film is directed by Bobby Roe and stars Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Bobby Roe, Mikey Roe, and Jeff Larson. The deal was announced by Image Entertainment's Svp of Acquisitions, Mark Ward.
"The Houses October Built is an instant Halloween classic," said Ward. "This is a film that audiences will seek out year after year - and will be just as terrified each time they watch it."
The Houses October Built takes you where no other Halloween film has gone before.
From the Press Release:
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, has acquired the North American rights to the haunted house thriller The Houses October Built, produced by Steven Schneider (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) and Zack Andrews.
The film is directed by Bobby Roe and stars Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Bobby Roe, Mikey Roe, and Jeff Larson. The deal was announced by Image Entertainment's Svp of Acquisitions, Mark Ward.
"The Houses October Built is an instant Halloween classic," said Ward. "This is a film that audiences will seek out year after year - and will be just as terrified each time they watch it."
The Houses October Built takes you where no other Halloween film has gone before.
- 8/15/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Los Angeles (August 5, 2014) – Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired all Us rights to the horror action comedy Wolfcop. Written and directed by Lowell Dean, the film stars Leo Fafard, Amy Matysio, Aidan Devine, Jesse Moss, Sarah Lind, Jonathan Cherry and Corrine Conley. The deal was announced today by Image Entertainment’s Svp of Acquisitions, Mark Ward.
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- 8/6/2014
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
The long claws of the law are ready to start scratching their way across the United States as Rlj/Image Entertainment have secure the rights to the Canadian horror comedy WolfCop (review)! Read on for all the furiously furry details!
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired all Us rights to the horror action comedy Wolfcop. Written and directed by Lowell Dean, the film stars Leo Fafard, Amy Matysio, Aidan Devine, Jesse Moss, Sarah Lind, Jonathan Cherry, and Corrine Conley.
The deal was announced today by Image Entertainment’s Svp of Acquisitions, Mark Ward.
“We are so thrilled to release this title and unleash the fuzz on audiences,” said Ward. “It’s a hilarious send-up of different genres that will take audiences on a wild trip.”
The deal was negotiated by Ward, and Managing Partners Michael Paszt and James Fler of Raven Banner Entertainment...
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, has acquired all Us rights to the horror action comedy Wolfcop. Written and directed by Lowell Dean, the film stars Leo Fafard, Amy Matysio, Aidan Devine, Jesse Moss, Sarah Lind, Jonathan Cherry, and Corrine Conley.
The deal was announced today by Image Entertainment’s Svp of Acquisitions, Mark Ward.
“We are so thrilled to release this title and unleash the fuzz on audiences,” said Ward. “It’s a hilarious send-up of different genres that will take audiences on a wild trip.”
The deal was negotiated by Ward, and Managing Partners Michael Paszt and James Fler of Raven Banner Entertainment...
- 8/5/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
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