Annette Bening enlists Jodie Foster’s help to accomplish a swimming goal she failed to achieve decades prior in the first trailer for Netflix’s fact-based film Nyad.
The biographical drama from directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin centers on marathon swimmer Diana Nyad (Bening) attempting to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage. Foster plays the athlete’s coach and friend Bonnie Stoll in the movie that plays select theaters Oct. 20 and then hits the streaming platform Nov. 3 after debuting at the Telluride Film Festival earlier this month.
Nyad’s trailer shows Foster offering a dose of reality when she hears the swimmer’s plan. “That’s insane,” Foster says. “Diana, you tried that when you were 28, and you did not make it when you were 28. You’re 60.”
This leads Bening to reply, “I don’t believe in imposed limitations.
The biographical drama from directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin centers on marathon swimmer Diana Nyad (Bening) attempting to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage. Foster plays the athlete’s coach and friend Bonnie Stoll in the movie that plays select theaters Oct. 20 and then hits the streaming platform Nov. 3 after debuting at the Telluride Film Festival earlier this month.
Nyad’s trailer shows Foster offering a dose of reality when she hears the swimmer’s plan. “That’s insane,” Foster says. “Diana, you tried that when you were 28, and you did not make it when you were 28. You’re 60.”
This leads Bening to reply, “I don’t believe in imposed limitations.
- 9/8/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has released the official trailer for the swimmer biopic “Nyad,” starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.
Based on Diana Nyad’s memoir “Find a Way,” the sports drama follows 64-year-old swimming legend Nyad (Bening) and her lifelong dream of completing a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida. With the help of her friend and coach Bonnie Stoll (Foster) and a dedicated sailing team, Nyad embarks on a four-year journey to become the first person to achieve the swim without a shark cage. Along with Bening and Foster, the film stars Rhys Ifans, Ethan Jones Romero, Luke Cosgrove, Jeena Yi and Eric T. Miller.
“Nyad” marks the narrative feature directorial debut of Oscar-winning “Free Solo” directors Elizabeth Chai Vasahelyi and Jimmy Chin. The biopic is executive produced by Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, Michael Heimler, Vanessa Humphrey, D. Scott Lumpkin, with Andrew Lazar and Teddy Shwarzman serving as producers.
Based on Diana Nyad’s memoir “Find a Way,” the sports drama follows 64-year-old swimming legend Nyad (Bening) and her lifelong dream of completing a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida. With the help of her friend and coach Bonnie Stoll (Foster) and a dedicated sailing team, Nyad embarks on a four-year journey to become the first person to achieve the swim without a shark cage. Along with Bening and Foster, the film stars Rhys Ifans, Ethan Jones Romero, Luke Cosgrove, Jeena Yi and Eric T. Miller.
“Nyad” marks the narrative feature directorial debut of Oscar-winning “Free Solo” directors Elizabeth Chai Vasahelyi and Jimmy Chin. The biopic is executive produced by Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, Michael Heimler, Vanessa Humphrey, D. Scott Lumpkin, with Andrew Lazar and Teddy Shwarzman serving as producers.
- 9/7/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Annette Bening is diving into a true sports story.
The four-time Oscar nominee portrays marathon swimmer-turned-sports journalist Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60, completed the “Mount Everest” of swims from Cuba to Florida. “Free Solo” documentary filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin helm the true story, adapted by Julia Cox from Nyad’s memoir “Find a Way.”
Academy Award winner Jodie Foster plays Nyad’s best friend and coach Bonnie Stoll, with Rhys Ifans, Ethan Jones Romero, Luke Cosgrove, Jeena Yi, and Eric T. Miller rounding out the cast.
Per the official synopsis, a remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit, “Nyad” recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana (Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an...
The four-time Oscar nominee portrays marathon swimmer-turned-sports journalist Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60, completed the “Mount Everest” of swims from Cuba to Florida. “Free Solo” documentary filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin helm the true story, adapted by Julia Cox from Nyad’s memoir “Find a Way.”
Academy Award winner Jodie Foster plays Nyad’s best friend and coach Bonnie Stoll, with Rhys Ifans, Ethan Jones Romero, Luke Cosgrove, Jeena Yi, and Eric T. Miller rounding out the cast.
Per the official synopsis, a remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit, “Nyad” recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana (Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an...
- 9/7/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Annette Bening Prepares for the Mount Everest of Swims in First Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Nyad’ (Video)
Annette Bening may be swimming toward her fifth Oscar nomination with Netflix’s upcoming “Nyad,” the true-story biopic documenting marathon swimmer and sports journalist Diana Nyad’s 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida — at the age of 64.
“I don’t believe in imposed limitations,” she tells coach and best Bonnie Stoll (two-time Oscar winner Jodie Foster) in the first trailer, which dropped Thursday. “Nyad” had its world premiere at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival.
Per an official synopsis of the film, “Nyad” is a “remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit” that “recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida, often...
“I don’t believe in imposed limitations,” she tells coach and best Bonnie Stoll (two-time Oscar winner Jodie Foster) in the first trailer, which dropped Thursday. “Nyad” had its world premiere at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival.
Per an official synopsis of the film, “Nyad” is a “remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit” that “recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida, often...
- 9/7/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Netflix has unveiled the cast for its coming-of-age sports drama Rez Ball, set in the world of Native American basketball, which Sydney Freeland (Marvel Studios’ Echo) boarded as director in 2021. Among those set to star are Jessica Matten (Dark Winds), Julia Jones (The Mandalorian), Amber Midthunder (Prey), Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds), Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs), Cody Lightning (Echo), Ernest Tsosie (Better Call Saul) and Kauchani Bratt.
The ensemble will also feature a big set of newcomers in Devin Sampson-Craig, River Rayne Thomas, Jojo Jackson, Avery Hale, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Henry Wilson Jr, Jaren K. Robledo, Damian Henry Castellane, Kusem Goodwind and Zoey Reyes. Production in New Mexico is now underway, with filming taking place on the Navajo Nation, with the permission and support of the local sovereign tribal nations.
(L-r) Jaren K. Robledo, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Jojo Jackson, Devin Sampson-Craig, Henry Wilson Jr., Kauchani Bratt, Kusem Goodwind, Avery Hale,...
The ensemble will also feature a big set of newcomers in Devin Sampson-Craig, River Rayne Thomas, Jojo Jackson, Avery Hale, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Henry Wilson Jr, Jaren K. Robledo, Damian Henry Castellane, Kusem Goodwind and Zoey Reyes. Production in New Mexico is now underway, with filming taking place on the Navajo Nation, with the permission and support of the local sovereign tribal nations.
(L-r) Jaren K. Robledo, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Jojo Jackson, Devin Sampson-Craig, Henry Wilson Jr., Kauchani Bratt, Kusem Goodwind, Avery Hale,...
- 4/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Bruiser Trailer — Miles Warren‘s Bruiser (2022) movie trailer has been released by Hulu. The Bruiser trailer stars Trevente Rhodes, Shamier Anderson, Jalyn Hall, and Shinelle Azoroh. Crew Ben Medina and Miles Warren wrote the screenplay for Bruiser. “It’s produced by Scott Frank, D. Scott Lumpkin, Jewerl Ross, and Aaron Ryder.” Plot Synopsis Bruiser‘s plot synopsis: “In [...]
Continue reading: Bruiser (2022) Movie Trailer: Drifter Trevante Rhodes ignites turmoil in Jalyn Hall & Shamier Anderson’s Household...
Continue reading: Bruiser (2022) Movie Trailer: Drifter Trevante Rhodes ignites turmoil in Jalyn Hall & Shamier Anderson’s Household...
- 2/4/2023
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Apple TV+ shared a first look (above) at “Liaison,” a six-episode thriller starring Vincent Cassel and Eva Green in the first French and English multi-language Apple Original series. “Liaison” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first episode on Feb. 24, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through March 31.
The contemporary thriller explores how the mistakes of one’s past has the potential to destroy their future, combining action with a multi-layered plot where espionage and political intrigue play out against a story of passionate and enduring love. In addition to Cassell and Green, the series also stars Peter Mullan, Gerard Lanvin, Daniel Francis, Stanislas Merhar, Irene Jacob, Laetitia Eido, Eriq Ebouaney, Bukky Bakray and Thierry Fremont.
“Liaison” is created and written by Virginie Brac, and is directed by Stephen Hopkins. The series is co-produced by Newen Studio-backed companies Ringside Studios and Leonis Productions, and executive produced by Gub Neal,...
The contemporary thriller explores how the mistakes of one’s past has the potential to destroy their future, combining action with a multi-layered plot where espionage and political intrigue play out against a story of passionate and enduring love. In addition to Cassell and Green, the series also stars Peter Mullan, Gerard Lanvin, Daniel Francis, Stanislas Merhar, Irene Jacob, Laetitia Eido, Eriq Ebouaney, Bukky Bakray and Thierry Fremont.
“Liaison” is created and written by Virginie Brac, and is directed by Stephen Hopkins. The series is co-produced by Newen Studio-backed companies Ringside Studios and Leonis Productions, and executive produced by Gub Neal,...
- 12/20/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, 1:04 p.m.: Disney’s Onyx Collective has announced that its first narrative feature Bruiser, starring Jalyn Hall (Till) and 2023 Independent Spirit Award nominee Trevante Rhodes (Mike), will premiere on Hulu on February 24, 2023. The film which hit theaters on December 2nd will stream exclusively on Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ in all other territories.
Read more about Bruiser below.
Previous Exclusive, September 7: Prior to its TIFF debut in the Discovery Section this weekend, the Miles Warren-directed Bruiser has been acquired by Disney’s Onyx Collective. This is the first narrative film acquisition by the label, which made a splash year when it acquired the Questlove-directed Summer of Soul, which won the Oscar for Best Documentary.
Bruiser began as a short film version of which was showcased a couple of Sundance Festivals ago. Warren makes his feature directing debut on the feature, which stars Trevante Rhodes,...
Read more about Bruiser below.
Previous Exclusive, September 7: Prior to its TIFF debut in the Discovery Section this weekend, the Miles Warren-directed Bruiser has been acquired by Disney’s Onyx Collective. This is the first narrative film acquisition by the label, which made a splash year when it acquired the Questlove-directed Summer of Soul, which won the Oscar for Best Documentary.
Bruiser began as a short film version of which was showcased a couple of Sundance Festivals ago. Warren makes his feature directing debut on the feature, which stars Trevante Rhodes,...
- 12/19/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr and Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Secret Headquarters, starring Owen Wilson, has set a record on Paramount+ as the most-watched original movie in the first seven days since its release on the streaming platform.
“Secret Headquarters has rocketed to superhero status on Paramount+ as a must-watch summer family film, breaking the viewership record for an original movie in the first week of release,” Domenic Dimeglio, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Paramount Streaming, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled audiences have fallen in love with this fun, action-packed adventure.”
The family action comedy produced by Paramount Pictures also stars Walker Scobell (The Adam Project), Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy), Keith L. Williams (Good Boys), Momona Tamada (The Baby-Sitters Club), Michael Peña (Narcos: México), Abby James Witherspoon (Hot Pursuit), Kezii Curtis (Charm City Kings) and Jessie Mueller (Waitress).
Secret Headquarters revolves around Charlie and his friends who discover the headquarters of the world’s most...
“Secret Headquarters has rocketed to superhero status on Paramount+ as a must-watch summer family film, breaking the viewership record for an original movie in the first week of release,” Domenic Dimeglio, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Paramount Streaming, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled audiences have fallen in love with this fun, action-packed adventure.”
The family action comedy produced by Paramount Pictures also stars Walker Scobell (The Adam Project), Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy), Keith L. Williams (Good Boys), Momona Tamada (The Baby-Sitters Club), Michael Peña (Narcos: México), Abby James Witherspoon (Hot Pursuit), Kezii Curtis (Charm City Kings) and Jessie Mueller (Waitress).
Secret Headquarters revolves around Charlie and his friends who discover the headquarters of the world’s most...
- 8/24/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: RLJE Films has acquired rights to Mary, a thriller starring Oscar winner Gary Oldman and Emily Mortimer produced by Tooley Entertainment and Entertainment One. The pic, written by The Shallows scribe Anthony Jaswinski and directed by veteran American Horror Story cinematographer Michael Goi, will now hit theaters and digital day-and-day October 11.
Oldman plays David, a struggling blue-collar captain looking to make a better life for his family. Strangely drawn to an abandoned ship named Mary that is up for auction, he impulsively buys the boat, believing it will be his family’s ticket to happiness and prosperity. After they embark on their maiden journey, however, strange and frightening events begin to terrorize David and his family, causing them to turn on one another.The ship soon drifts off course, and it becomes clear they are being lured to an even greater evil waiting for them at sea.
Owen Teague,...
Oldman plays David, a struggling blue-collar captain looking to make a better life for his family. Strangely drawn to an abandoned ship named Mary that is up for auction, he impulsively buys the boat, believing it will be his family’s ticket to happiness and prosperity. After they embark on their maiden journey, however, strange and frightening events begin to terrorize David and his family, causing them to turn on one another.The ship soon drifts off course, and it becomes clear they are being lured to an even greater evil waiting for them at sea.
Owen Teague,...
- 7/10/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, 4:23 Pm: Relativity today set a May 8 release date for Somnia. It will go up against Warner Bros’ untitled comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara.
Previous Exclusive, April 4: As it whips up buzz for the April 11 launch of the genre thriller Oculus, Relativity has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Somnia, the horror film directed by Oculus helmer Mike Flanagan. The film stars Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Jacob Tremblay and Dash Mihok.
The deal continues the relationship between Relativity and Intrepid Pictures. Intrepid and Demarest produced, and Demarest Films co-financed Somnia with Mica Entertainment, the latter of which also co-financed Oculus. Relativity has committed to a wide release of Somnia. The film revolves around an orphaned child whose dreams – and nightmares – manifest physically as he sleeps.
The film is produced by Trevor Macy, Sam Englebardt and William D. Johnson. Flanagan and his Oculus partner Jeff Howard wrote the screenplay.
Previous Exclusive, April 4: As it whips up buzz for the April 11 launch of the genre thriller Oculus, Relativity has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Somnia, the horror film directed by Oculus helmer Mike Flanagan. The film stars Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Jacob Tremblay and Dash Mihok.
The deal continues the relationship between Relativity and Intrepid Pictures. Intrepid and Demarest produced, and Demarest Films co-financed Somnia with Mica Entertainment, the latter of which also co-financed Oculus. Relativity has committed to a wide release of Somnia. The film revolves around an orphaned child whose dreams – and nightmares – manifest physically as he sleeps.
The film is produced by Trevor Macy, Sam Englebardt and William D. Johnson. Flanagan and his Oculus partner Jeff Howard wrote the screenplay.
- 2/3/2015
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline
Saban Films has acquired its second film, taking North American rights to the Tayler Lautner parkour thriller. FilmNation handles international sales.
Lautner reunites with his Twilight producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey of Temple Hill Entertainment, who produce alongside D Scott Lumpkin.
The story centres on a New York bike messenger indebted to the Mob. Marie Avgeropoulos also stars. Saban brokered the deal with Wme Global.
Saban Films launched on the eve of Cannes where it picked up its first film, Tommy Lee Jones’ The Homesman, which will open on November 7.
Lautner reunites with his Twilight producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey of Temple Hill Entertainment, who produce alongside D Scott Lumpkin.
The story centres on a New York bike messenger indebted to the Mob. Marie Avgeropoulos also stars. Saban brokered the deal with Wme Global.
Saban Films launched on the eve of Cannes where it picked up its first film, Tommy Lee Jones’ The Homesman, which will open on November 7.
- 9/5/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Saban Films announced today that it has acquired the North American distribution rights to the action thriller Tracers starring Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga, Abduction) and Marie Avgeropoulos (50/50, The CW’s The 100).
Tracers reteams Lautner with Twilight producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey of Temple Hill Entertainment who are producing alongside D. Scott Lumpkin.
The fast-paced action thriller follows New York City bicycle messenger, Cam (Lautner) who is the hottest thing on two wheels, but is in debt to an organized crime gang. When he crashes his bike into a sexy stranger, Nikki (Avgeropoulos), Cam is immediately seduced by her and the thrill of the high-stakes world of parkour.
Saban Films, launched just prior to Cannes, acquired The Homesman, starring Academy Award winners Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank. The film had its world premiere in competition at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, and Saban Films will release stateside with Roadside Attractions on November 7th.
Tracers reteams Lautner with Twilight producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey of Temple Hill Entertainment who are producing alongside D. Scott Lumpkin.
The fast-paced action thriller follows New York City bicycle messenger, Cam (Lautner) who is the hottest thing on two wheels, but is in debt to an organized crime gang. When he crashes his bike into a sexy stranger, Nikki (Avgeropoulos), Cam is immediately seduced by her and the thrill of the high-stakes world of parkour.
Saban Films, launched just prior to Cannes, acquired The Homesman, starring Academy Award winners Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank. The film had its world premiere in competition at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, and Saban Films will release stateside with Roadside Attractions on November 7th.
- 9/5/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Haim Saban, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saban Capital Group, Inc., announced today that the company has acquired the North American distribution rights to the action thriller Tracers, starring Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga, Abduction) and Marie Avgeropoulos (50/50, "The 100"). Tracers reteams Lautner with Twilight producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey of Temple Hill Entertainment who are producing alongside D. Scott Lumpkin.
- 9/5/2014
- Comingsoon.net
Saban Films has acquired North American rights to Taylor Lautner‘s parkour-themed action-thriller “Tracers,” the new distribution company announced Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival. Daniel Benmayor directed the movie, which was produced by Temple Hill's Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, who worked with Lautner on the “Twilight” movies. D. Scott Lumpkin also served as a producer on the movie. Also read: Zac Efron, Robert De Niro to Star in Dan Mazer's Comedy ‘Driving Dick Kelly’ (Exclusive) “Tracers” follows New York City bicycle messenger Cam (Lautner), who's in debt to an organized crime gang. When he crashes his bike into a sexy stranger,...
- 9/5/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
The stars of the upcoming new and original horror movie Oculus (review) gathered on the red carpet at the Chinese 6 Theater at the famous “Hollywood & Highland” corner to celebrate its premiere – and Dread Central was there!
Some folks say the poster is a little ambiguous so if you haven’t seen our junket video or read our review yet… here’s the scary skinny:
When teenage Kaylie’s younger brother, Tim, was convicted of the brutal murder of their parents, she made it her life’s mission to prove the law was wrong. She believes their deaths were at the supernatural hands of forces unleashed through an eerie antique in their home, The Lasser Glass. Tracing the provenance of the oversized mirror, adult Kaylie tracks it to an auction house, where she purchases it, and with the help of recently released Tim, she takes history’s reflections head-on. But… the...
Some folks say the poster is a little ambiguous so if you haven’t seen our junket video or read our review yet… here’s the scary skinny:
When teenage Kaylie’s younger brother, Tim, was convicted of the brutal murder of their parents, she made it her life’s mission to prove the law was wrong. She believes their deaths were at the supernatural hands of forces unleashed through an eerie antique in their home, The Lasser Glass. Tracing the provenance of the oversized mirror, adult Kaylie tracks it to an auction house, where she purchases it, and with the help of recently released Tim, she takes history’s reflections head-on. But… the...
- 4/9/2014
- by Staci Layne Wilson
- DreadCentral.com
As a means to prep you for this Friday's theatrical release of Oculus (review), we have some exclusive video interviews to dig on with stars Karen Gillan, Katee Sackhoff, and Rory Cochrane.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family, leaving the lives of teenage siblings Tim and Kaylie forever changed...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family, leaving the lives of teenage siblings Tim and Kaylie forever changed...
- 4/7/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
The studio has acquired Us rights to Mike Flanagan’s genre film and reunites with Intrepid Pictures and Mica Entertainment, with whom it is collaborating on the upcoming Oculus.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane star in Somnia and Relativity plans a wide release to be announced in further detail shortly.
Sierra/Affinity took over international sales on the title from the now defunct Focus Features International.
Flanagan (pictured) directs Somnia from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard about an orphaned child whose dreams and nightmares take physical shape as he sleeps.
Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing. Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serve as producers. Mali Elfman and D Scott Lumpkin serve as executive producers.
Oculus is scheduled to open nationwide on April 11.
Paradigm represented Us rights in the deal.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane star in Somnia and Relativity plans a wide release to be announced in further detail shortly.
Sierra/Affinity took over international sales on the title from the now defunct Focus Features International.
Flanagan (pictured) directs Somnia from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard about an orphaned child whose dreams and nightmares take physical shape as he sleeps.
Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing. Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serve as producers. Mali Elfman and D Scott Lumpkin serve as executive producers.
Oculus is scheduled to open nationwide on April 11.
Paradigm represented Us rights in the deal.
- 4/4/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The studio has acquired Us rights to Mike Flanagan’s genre film and reunites with Intrepid Pictures and Mica Entertainment, with whom it is collaborating on the upcoming Oculus.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane star in Somnia and Relativity plans a wide release to be announced in further detail shortly.
Sierra/Affinity took over international sales on the title from the now defunct Focus Features International.
Flanagan (pictured) directs Somnia from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard about an orphaned child whose dreams and nightmares take physical shape as he sleeps.
Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing. Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serve as producers. Mali Elfman and D Scott Lumpkin serve as executive producers.
Oculus is scheduled to open nationwide on April 11.
Paradigm represented Us rights in the deal.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane star in Somnia and Relativity plans a wide release to be announced in further detail shortly.
Sierra/Affinity took over international sales on the title from the now defunct Focus Features International.
Flanagan (pictured) directs Somnia from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard about an orphaned child whose dreams and nightmares take physical shape as he sleeps.
Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing. Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serve as producers. Mali Elfman and D Scott Lumpkin serve as executive producers.
Oculus is scheduled to open nationwide on April 11.
Paradigm represented Us rights in the deal.
- 4/4/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The studio has acquired Us rights to Mike Flanagan’s genre film and reunites with Intrepid Pictures and Mica Entertainment, with whom it is collaborating on the upcoming Oculus.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane star in Somnia and Relativity plans a wide release to be announced in further detail shortly.
Sierra/Affinity took over international sales on the title from the now defunct Focus Features International.
Flanagan (pictured) directs Somnia from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard about an orphaned child whose dreams and nightmares take physical shape as he sleeps.
Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing. Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serve as producers. Mali Elfman and D Scott Lumpkin serve as executive producers.
Oculus is scheduled to open nationwide on April 11.
Paradigm represented Us rights in the deal.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane star in Somnia and Relativity plans a wide release to be announced in further detail shortly.
Sierra/Affinity took over international sales on the title from the now defunct Focus Features International.
Flanagan (pictured) directs Somnia from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard about an orphaned child whose dreams and nightmares take physical shape as he sleeps.
Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing. Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serve as producers. Mali Elfman and D Scott Lumpkin serve as executive producers.
Oculus is scheduled to open nationwide on April 11.
Paradigm represented Us rights in the deal.
- 4/4/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The April 11th theatrical release of Oculus (review) is heading at us like a shrieking reaper with a massive chip on its shoulder, and if you're in the San Diego area, we have your chance to see the movie early and on us! Read on for details!
We will be giving away tickets for a special early screening of Oculus that will be taking place next Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the following location:
Regal Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18
10733 West View Parkway
San Diego, CA 92126
Showtime will be at 7Pm, and all are welcome to line up early as the majority of the tickets are on a first-come/first-served basis. Winners should get there by 6:30 Pm - No Later!
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an email at contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who,...
We will be giving away tickets for a special early screening of Oculus that will be taking place next Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the following location:
Regal Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18
10733 West View Parkway
San Diego, CA 92126
Showtime will be at 7Pm, and all are welcome to line up early as the majority of the tickets are on a first-come/first-served basis. Winners should get there by 6:30 Pm - No Later!
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an email at contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who,...
- 4/4/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
We're a week and a half away from the April 11th theatrical release of Oculus, which breaks up the extended theatrical horror drought we've been experiencing here in the first quarter of 2014. Something to be excited about? You bet your paranormal-loving ass it is!
Stare down the face of evil with this mega-sized Oculus image gallery, loaded with supernatural chills and thrills!
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray,...
Stare down the face of evil with this mega-sized Oculus image gallery, loaded with supernatural chills and thrills!
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray,...
- 4/2/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
In the upcoming horror movie Oculus (review), Garret Ryan is relentlessly tormented by Katee Sackhoff. Not a bad gig, right? But let me tell you… this is not the sexy Starbuck "Battlestar Galactica" Sackhoff...
...and it’s certainly not the glamour gal of magazine fashion spreads and red carpet events…
In Oculus the buxom blonde is reduced to a frothing, clawing, lunatic mom who’s out to kill her daughter, Kaylie (Annalise Basso), and son, Tim (Ryan); and she will stop at nothing.
When it comes to life vs. death, Tim must take matters into his own hands. But just because crazy-mom is dead, it doesn’t mean she’s gone!
Read on to see what Garrett has to say about that and more.
Dread Central: We'd love to know all about Oculus -- who do you play, and what's the story?
Garret Ryan: I play the role of young Tim Russell.
...and it’s certainly not the glamour gal of magazine fashion spreads and red carpet events…
In Oculus the buxom blonde is reduced to a frothing, clawing, lunatic mom who’s out to kill her daughter, Kaylie (Annalise Basso), and son, Tim (Ryan); and she will stop at nothing.
When it comes to life vs. death, Tim must take matters into his own hands. But just because crazy-mom is dead, it doesn’t mean she’s gone!
Read on to see what Garrett has to say about that and more.
Dread Central: We'd love to know all about Oculus -- who do you play, and what's the story?
Garret Ryan: I play the role of young Tim Russell.
- 4/1/2014
- by Staci Layne Wilson
- DreadCentral.com
In anticipation of the release of Oculus, due out April 11th, we're giving away a prize package to die for which includes a Blumhouse Blu-ray bundle along with other neat goodies! Get ready to win your evil!
Prize Package Includes
- Sinister (Blu-ray)
- Insidious 2 (Blu-ray)
- Paranormal Activity 3 (Blu-ray)
- The Purge (Blu-ray)
- iPhone case
- Eye mask
- Timer
- Stadium cup
- Uv color reveal t-shirt (revealing "blood")
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an e-mail to contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
Please note that this contest will end at 12:01 Am Pt on Monday, April 14, 2014.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard,...
Prize Package Includes
- Sinister (Blu-ray)
- Insidious 2 (Blu-ray)
- Paranormal Activity 3 (Blu-ray)
- The Purge (Blu-ray)
- iPhone case
- Eye mask
- Timer
- Stadium cup
- Uv color reveal t-shirt (revealing "blood")
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an e-mail to contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
Please note that this contest will end at 12:01 Am Pt on Monday, April 14, 2014.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard,...
- 3/31/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The release of Oculus is speeding at us and right now we have four exclusive images to get you geared up for this fright fest on April 11th. Look for much more on this one as we inch closer to release!
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family, leaving the...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family, leaving the...
- 3/31/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
You may have noticed a particularly gruesome snippet in the trailers for Oculus, due out April 11th, wherein a girl takes a big ole bite out of a light bulb, which she thinks is an apple. Today we've got the full clip for ya, which is guaranteed to ruin your lunch. Dig it!
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
- 3/26/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Sitting there with your smartphone in your lap, trying to pass the time until the weekend officially arrives? We're right there with ya! Good thing this latest Oculus goodie is here to mess around with! Look for the film to haunt theaters April 11th. Dig it!
Visit See Your Evil on your mobile browser, where you'll be prompted to take a photo to receive a terrifying Oculus mirror output version of yourself. The scary selfie can be uploaded directly to Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr right from your phone. I did it. You can check out mine below.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House,...
Visit See Your Evil on your mobile browser, where you'll be prompted to take a photo to receive a terrifying Oculus mirror output version of yourself. The scary selfie can be uploaded directly to Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr right from your phone. I did it. You can check out mine below.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House,...
- 3/21/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Katee Sackhoff is one of those actresses whom we simply adore around these parts, and this latest character poster for the upcoming fright fest Oculus is filled with nothing but her! We likey! We really likey! The film will haunt theaters April 11th. Dig it!
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family,...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family,...
- 3/19/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The box office has been pretty light on horror this year, which is why we cannot wait for the arrival of Oculus, which has been doing a damn fine job of scaring audiences so far. On tap today is a brand new clip from the film, which will haunt theaters April 11th. Dig it!
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent, The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
- 3/19/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
On tap right now is the first TV spot for Oculus, which has been scaring the hell out of people at early screenings. This one cannot get here soon enough, kids! Check out the goodies for yourself!
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago,...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago,...
- 3/17/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
On tap right now is an international poster for Oculus, which has been scaring the hell out of people at the currently running 2014 SXSW Film Fest in Austin, Texas! Dig it!
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Here's the film's SXSW schedule:
Tuesday, March 11, 11:59Pm - 1:44Am
Alamo Ritz 1 Wednesday, March 12, 11:45Pm - 1:30Am
Alamo Ritz 1
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson,...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Here's the film's SXSW schedule:
Tuesday, March 11, 11:59Pm - 1:44Am
Alamo Ritz 1 Wednesday, March 12, 11:45Pm - 1:30Am
Alamo Ritz 1
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson,...
- 3/11/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
On Saturday, March 8th, the Us premiere of Oculus is taking place at the 2014 SXSW Film Fest in Austin, Texas, and thanks to MTV we have a creepy new clip from the film to share.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Here's the film's SXSW schedule:
Saturday, March 8, 11:45Pm - 1:30Am
Stateside Theatre, 719 Congress Ave. Tuesday, March 11, 11:59Pm - 1:44Am
Alamo Ritz 1 Wednesday, March 12, 11:45Pm - 1:30Am
Alamo Ritz 1
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film,...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Here's the film's SXSW schedule:
Saturday, March 8, 11:45Pm - 1:30Am
Stateside Theatre, 719 Congress Ave. Tuesday, March 11, 11:59Pm - 1:44Am
Alamo Ritz 1 Wednesday, March 12, 11:45Pm - 1:30Am
Alamo Ritz 1
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film,...
- 3/7/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Oculus is making its Us debut at the upcoming 2014 SXSW Film Fest in Austin, Texas, and right now we have a new poster, a set of new stills and the official trailer. Whatcha waiting for?
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family,...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family,...
- 3/5/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Oculus is making its Us debut at the upcoming 2014 SXSW Film Fest in Austin, Texas, and right now we have some promo imagery that will more than keep you interested. Look for the film everywhere on April 11.
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Synopsis
Ten years ago,...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Related Story: Mike Flanagan Reflects on the Horrors of Oculus
Synopsis
Ten years ago,...
- 3/4/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Oculus is making its Us debut at the upcoming 2014 SXSW Film Fest in Austin, Texas; and to make sure those of us in the rest of the country keep its April 11th release date in mind also, a new poster for the film has arrived.
Prepare to #SeeYourEvil with this terrifying new poster for Oculus. Check it out for a closer look at the mysterious Lasser Glass—an antique mirror that once belonged to the Russell family. You see what it wants you to see...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (the upcoming Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House,...
Prepare to #SeeYourEvil with this terrifying new poster for Oculus. Check it out for a closer look at the mysterious Lasser Glass—an antique mirror that once belonged to the Russell family. You see what it wants you to see...
Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (the upcoming Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick) star.
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House,...
- 2/13/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
We had a chance to sit down with director Mike Flanagan to discuss his new flick, Oculus (review), so we jumped at it. Read on for the scoop on the film, where it's going from here, and of course... what kind of terrors await you.
For those that don't know, Oculus was originally released as a short film many years ago so we asked Mike why he had decided to revisit the film and flesh it out further.
"We did Oculus the short back in 2005. I always hoped that it would turn into an anthology series. I wanted to do more shorts, but unfortunately I was never able to scrape together the resources to do so. However, once it went out and hit the festivals for a while, there was an immediate interest in a feature length expansion. The movie is home to mirrors and cameras inside of a room,...
For those that don't know, Oculus was originally released as a short film many years ago so we asked Mike why he had decided to revisit the film and flesh it out further.
"We did Oculus the short back in 2005. I always hoped that it would turn into an anthology series. I wanted to do more shorts, but unfortunately I was never able to scrape together the resources to do so. However, once it went out and hit the festivals for a while, there was an immediate interest in a feature length expansion. The movie is home to mirrors and cameras inside of a room,...
- 1/27/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The official trailer has arrived for one of our most anticipated films of 2014, Mike Flanagan's incredibly scary new flick Oculus (review); and we have it for you right here. Look for it on April 11, 2014, via Blumhouse, Relativity, and WWE Films.
The film stars Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (the upcoming Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick).
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family,...
The film stars Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (the upcoming Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick).
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family,...
- 1/23/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A new one-sheet has arrived for one of our most anticipated films of 2014, Mike Flanagan's incredibly scary new flick Oculus (review); and we have it for you right here. Look for it on April 11, 2014, via Blumhouse, Relativity, and WWE Films.
The film stars Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (the upcoming Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick).
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family,...
The film stars Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Not Another Happy Ending), Brenton Thwaites (the upcoming Maleficent and The Giver), Rory Cochrane (Argo, Parkland), and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica," Riddick).
Oculus is directed by Mike Flanagan from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Howard, based on a short film Flanagan and Jeff Seidman made in 2005. Trevor Macy (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) and Marc D. Evans (Safe House, The Strangers, The Raven) produced the film, and Jason Blum, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Anil Kurian, D. Scott Lumpkin, Peter Schlessel, Dale Johnson, Glenn Murray, Julie May, and Mike Ilitch, Jr., serve as executive producers.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family,...
- 1/23/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Sierra/Affinity has come on to handle international sales on Somnia and Oculus in the wake of the announcement that Focus Features International (Ffi) will close.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane have joined the cast of Somnia, which Oculus director Mike Flanagan (pictured) will direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard.
Production is scheduled to begin on November 11.
Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing, with Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serving as producers. Mali Elfman and D. Scott Lumpkin will serve as executive producers.
Oculus premiered in Toronto recently where Relativity acquired Us rights for a 2014 release. Macy and Marc D Evans produced and Intrepid Pictures co-financed with Mica Entertainment.
Both Oculus and Somnia had been on the Ffi slate.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane have joined the cast of Somnia, which Oculus director Mike Flanagan (pictured) will direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard.
Production is scheduled to begin on November 11.
Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing, with Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serving as producers. Mali Elfman and D. Scott Lumpkin will serve as executive producers.
Oculus premiered in Toronto recently where Relativity acquired Us rights for a 2014 release. Macy and Marc D Evans produced and Intrepid Pictures co-financed with Mica Entertainment.
Both Oculus and Somnia had been on the Ffi slate.
- 11/7/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Sierra/Affinity has come on to handle international sales on Somnia and Oculus in the wake of the announcement that Focus Features International (Ffi) will close.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane have joined the cast of Somnia, which Oculus director Mike Flanagan (pictured) will direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard.
Production is scheduled to begin on November 11. Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing, with Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serving as producers. Mali Elfman and D. Scott Lumpkin will serve as executive producers.
Oculus premiered in Toronto recently where Relativity acquired Us rights for a 2014 release. Macy and Marc D Evans produced and Intrepid Pictures co-financed with Mica Entertainment. Both Oculus and Somnia had been on the Ffi slate.
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane have joined the cast of Somnia, which Oculus director Mike Flanagan (pictured) will direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jeff Howard.
Production is scheduled to begin on November 11. Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing, with Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy and Demarest’s Sam Englebardt and William D Johnson serving as producers. Mali Elfman and D. Scott Lumpkin will serve as executive producers.
Oculus premiered in Toronto recently where Relativity acquired Us rights for a 2014 release. Macy and Marc D Evans produced and Intrepid Pictures co-financed with Mica Entertainment. Both Oculus and Somnia had been on the Ffi slate.
- 11/7/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane are set to star in Mike Flanagan's Somnia , Sierra/Affinity announced today from the American Film Market. They will be handling international sales for both it and Flanagan's Oculus . Co-written by Flanagan and Jeff Howard, Somnia starts production next Monday, November 11. Demarest Films and Mica Entertainment are financing, with Intrepid Pictures. Trevor Macy and Demarest.s Sam Englebardt and William D. Johnson Producing. Mali Elfman and D. Scott Lumpkin will serve as Executive Producers on the Picture. Oculus , meanwhile, is directed by Flanagan and written by Flanagan and Howard and will be screened at the American Film Market. Produced by Trevor Macy and Marc D. Evans and co-financed by Intrepid Pictures and Mica Entertainment, the film...
- 11/7/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Breaking: Anchor Bay Films has picked up U.S. distribution rights to Ten Year, the Jamie Linden-directed drama that premiered at 2011 Toronto Film Festival. The film will be released next spring. Anchor Bay has been negotiating for this for the past month, and it is now nearly done with the deal. It’s low seven figures, including minimum guarantee and P&A for what looks like a platform release. Linden, whose script credits include We Are Marshall and Dear John, wrote the script for a film that was inspired by his own high school reunion. The film has a cast of up-and-comers that includes Channing Tatum, Anthony Mackie, Lynn Collins, Rosario Dawson, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Brian Geraghty, Ari Graynor, Oscar Isaac, Ron Livingston, Justin Long, Kate Mara, Max Minghella, Aubrey Plaza, Scott Porter, and Chris Pratt. The film tells a Big Chill-style story about a group of friends who reunite...
- 11/2/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Virginia Madsen will star opposite Kevin Spacey as his ex-wife in the indie comedy "Father of Invention."According to Variety, the film will be produced by Trigger Street Productions. Spacey and Dana Brunetti plus Jonathan Krane and Ken Barbet.Trent Cooper directs from a script he wrote with Krane and Nichole Beatty. Scott Lumpkin executive produces. "Father of Invention" centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns to discover his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Craig Robison also star.
- 7/7/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Virginia Madsen is going to star alongside Kevin Spacey in the indie comedy "Father of Invention" as his ex-wife.
The story, scripted by Trent Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty, centers on a humble inventor who becomes an egomaniacal billionaire. He spends eight years in federal prison and loses it all when one of his inventions went wrong. Upon his return, he discovers his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.
Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Craig Robison are all on board.
Cooper will be directing, while Scott Lumpkin will exec produce. Spacey and Dana Brunetti will produce through their Trigger Streets Productions, according to Variety.
The story, scripted by Trent Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty, centers on a humble inventor who becomes an egomaniacal billionaire. He spends eight years in federal prison and loses it all when one of his inventions went wrong. Upon his return, he discovers his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.
Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Craig Robison are all on board.
Cooper will be directing, while Scott Lumpkin will exec produce. Spacey and Dana Brunetti will produce through their Trigger Streets Productions, according to Variety.
- 7/7/2009
- icelebz.com
- With Shrink getting out of the theatrical gates later next month [Roadside Attractions - July 24th] its time for Trigger Street and Kevin Spacey to move into their next 'invention'. A peculiar foursome of players in Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle have joined Father of Invention which according to THR begins lensing next week in New Orleans with Trent Cooper helming. While comedy is less flattering than drama for Spacey, his cred will receive a great boost starting with The Men Who Stare at Goats (Grant Heslov) and to be followed by Casino Jack (George Hickenlooper). Scripted by Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty, this follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family. Robinson will play the
- 6/24/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle will star opposite Kevin Spacey in "Father of Invention," an ensemble comedy that Spacey is independently producing via his Trigger Street banner.
The story follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family.
Robinson will play the husband of the former billionaire's ex-wife who now lives in his house and drives his car and helps Spacey get back on his feet after he gets out of prison.
Belle will play his daughter, a social worker hesitant to trust her father, while Graham is her lesbian roommate who sleeps with the father. Knoxville will play a store manager who hires Spacey's character after his prison stint.
Dana Brunetti, Jonathan Krane...
The story follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family.
Robinson will play the husband of the former billionaire's ex-wife who now lives in his house and drives his car and helps Spacey get back on his feet after he gets out of prison.
Belle will play his daughter, a social worker hesitant to trust her father, while Graham is her lesbian roommate who sleeps with the father. Knoxville will play a store manager who hires Spacey's character after his prison stint.
Dana Brunetti, Jonathan Krane...
- 6/23/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Spacey is going indie in the upcoming comedy "Father of Invention." The Oscar winner will star in the project, which will be directed by "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector" helmer Trent Cooper.
The story, written by Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie, centers on a humble inventor that turns into an egomaniacal billionaire. He loses all his fortune when one of his inventions goes horribly wrong. He must rebuild his life after being released from prison.
As per Variety, the actor will be producing along with his Trigger Street Productions partner Dana Brunetti. Krane and Ken Barbet will co-produce, while Scott Lumpkin exec produces.
Spacey has three films lined-up for this year. He has lent his voice in the sci-fi thriller "Moon," which will be distributed in June; he joins an ensemble cast in the indie drama "Shrink;" and he will star alongside George Clooney in the novel-based...
The story, written by Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie, centers on a humble inventor that turns into an egomaniacal billionaire. He loses all his fortune when one of his inventions goes horribly wrong. He must rebuild his life after being released from prison.
As per Variety, the actor will be producing along with his Trigger Street Productions partner Dana Brunetti. Krane and Ken Barbet will co-produce, while Scott Lumpkin exec produces.
Spacey has three films lined-up for this year. He has lent his voice in the sci-fi thriller "Moon," which will be distributed in June; he joins an ensemble cast in the indie drama "Shrink;" and he will star alongside George Clooney in the novel-based...
- 4/2/2009
- icelebz.com
Kevin Spacey will star in and produce the indie comedy Father of Invention , reports Variety . Trent Cooper ( Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector ) will direct from a script he wrote with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie. The story centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune. Trigger Street Productions' Spacey and Dana Brunetti are producing alongside Krane ( Swordfish ) and Ken Barbet. Scott Lumpkin executive produces.
- 4/1/2009
- Comingsoon.net
AUSTIN -- A tale of racial injustice in the pre-WWII South, Heavens Fall has a familiar feel and covers well-trod themes. We know most of the ingredients fairly well, even if we haven't heard this particular true story -- that of the Scottsboro Boys trial, in which nine black men were convicted of raping two white women, only to have a retrial ordered by the Supreme Court.
Writer-director Terry Green does a fine job and handles the story's downbeat ending particularly well. But he doesn't provide the heightened drama and star power typically used to sell such pictures, so boxoffice results likely will be more modest than the film's quality merits.
Timothy Hutton delivers a strong performance as the central character, a New York lawyer brought in to argue the defendants' case at the retrial. Resented by townspeople as both a carpetbagger from the North and as a Jew, we expect him to be on the defensive. But Hutton, while remaining human, projects impassivity toward friend and foe alike. He seems to be driven by neither crusading self-righteousness nor professional ambition, unlike most lawyers in pictures like this one.
On the other side of the case, Bill Sage plays a similar role. Early scenes hint at a slimy willingness to manipulate the truth, but the character is no one-dimensional Southern villain. The tentative professional respect the two lawyers develop is one of the film's most convincing elements.
Most of the attention in Heavens Fall is focused on white men -- the two lawyers and the judge (David Strathairn) presiding over their case. Green might have considered heeding the advice one of his characters -- a black journalist from Chicago -- gives Hutton: that he should work harder to humanize his clients for the jury. Getting to know the first man to face retrial (the script centers on this case) and some of his peers might have generated welcome heat for the story, and would certainly have been a nice change from the genre's habit of making race-conflict pictures in which the heroes are white.
The story itself raises thorny subjects outside the white/black, North/South arenas. In seeking to discredit the alleged rape victim (Leelee Sobieski), Hutton's character uses her "prior conviction of adultery" and proves that she has "consorted with Negroes." Both facts are indeed contradictory to the nature of her claim, but contemporary audiences might flinch at rooting for the idea that they prove a woman is lying about rape.
But those questions are for another movie. Heavens Fall tells its story with some interesting stylistic flourishes (a brisk montage of lawyers' closing arguments, for example) and without emotional manipulation. Performances and photography are uniformly strong, and a spare, blues-based score adds substantially to the film's feel. It presents no threat to the classics of courtroom drama, but it's more appealing than other history-based films that have flourished on television and video.
HEAVENS FALL
Strata Prods./Ostrow & Co.
Credits:
Director-screenwriter: Terry Green
Producers: Anna Marie Crovetti, Gloria Everett
Executive producers: Page Ostrow, Norman Twain
Director of photography: Paul Sanchez
Production designer: Julieann Getman
Music: David Reynolds
Co-producers: D. Scott Lumpkin, Michael Nehs
Costumes: Lisa Davis
Editor: Gregory Ruzzin
Cast:
Samuel Leibowitz: Timothy Hutton
Judge James Horton: David Strathairn
Victoria Price: Leelee Sobieski
William Lee: Anthony Mackie
Thomas Knight Jr.: Bill Sage
Thomas Knight Sr.: James Tolkan
Lyle Harris: Maury Chaykin
George Chamlee: Bill Smitrovich
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 108 minutes...
Writer-director Terry Green does a fine job and handles the story's downbeat ending particularly well. But he doesn't provide the heightened drama and star power typically used to sell such pictures, so boxoffice results likely will be more modest than the film's quality merits.
Timothy Hutton delivers a strong performance as the central character, a New York lawyer brought in to argue the defendants' case at the retrial. Resented by townspeople as both a carpetbagger from the North and as a Jew, we expect him to be on the defensive. But Hutton, while remaining human, projects impassivity toward friend and foe alike. He seems to be driven by neither crusading self-righteousness nor professional ambition, unlike most lawyers in pictures like this one.
On the other side of the case, Bill Sage plays a similar role. Early scenes hint at a slimy willingness to manipulate the truth, but the character is no one-dimensional Southern villain. The tentative professional respect the two lawyers develop is one of the film's most convincing elements.
Most of the attention in Heavens Fall is focused on white men -- the two lawyers and the judge (David Strathairn) presiding over their case. Green might have considered heeding the advice one of his characters -- a black journalist from Chicago -- gives Hutton: that he should work harder to humanize his clients for the jury. Getting to know the first man to face retrial (the script centers on this case) and some of his peers might have generated welcome heat for the story, and would certainly have been a nice change from the genre's habit of making race-conflict pictures in which the heroes are white.
The story itself raises thorny subjects outside the white/black, North/South arenas. In seeking to discredit the alleged rape victim (Leelee Sobieski), Hutton's character uses her "prior conviction of adultery" and proves that she has "consorted with Negroes." Both facts are indeed contradictory to the nature of her claim, but contemporary audiences might flinch at rooting for the idea that they prove a woman is lying about rape.
But those questions are for another movie. Heavens Fall tells its story with some interesting stylistic flourishes (a brisk montage of lawyers' closing arguments, for example) and without emotional manipulation. Performances and photography are uniformly strong, and a spare, blues-based score adds substantially to the film's feel. It presents no threat to the classics of courtroom drama, but it's more appealing than other history-based films that have flourished on television and video.
HEAVENS FALL
Strata Prods./Ostrow & Co.
Credits:
Director-screenwriter: Terry Green
Producers: Anna Marie Crovetti, Gloria Everett
Executive producers: Page Ostrow, Norman Twain
Director of photography: Paul Sanchez
Production designer: Julieann Getman
Music: David Reynolds
Co-producers: D. Scott Lumpkin, Michael Nehs
Costumes: Lisa Davis
Editor: Gregory Ruzzin
Cast:
Samuel Leibowitz: Timothy Hutton
Judge James Horton: David Strathairn
Victoria Price: Leelee Sobieski
William Lee: Anthony Mackie
Thomas Knight Jr.: Bill Sage
Thomas Knight Sr.: James Tolkan
Lyle Harris: Maury Chaykin
George Chamlee: Bill Smitrovich
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 108 minutes...
- 4/19/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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