Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired U.S. rights Sean Cisterna’s dramatic feature From the Vine for a PVOD and digital release this fall. The movie, written by Willem Wennekers, and adapted from Ken Cancellara’s novel Finding Marco, follows Mark Gentile (Joe Pantoliano), an attorney and automotive company executive, who travels to Italy after a major humiliation in business. He returns to the tiny village of Acerenza, visiting the vineyard where he grew up and finds it in a state of disrepair. Mark gets an idea to bring the overgrown property back to life and start producing wine again. Mark convinces various denizens of Acerenza, each with their own comedic personality, to aid him in this seemingly impractical effort, promising everyone a share in the business if it is successful. Concerned about his sudden and lengthy trip, Mark is joined by his wife Marina, and his twenty-something daughter, Laura,...
- 7/28/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
"If you build this vineyard in honour of your grandfather, it can become everyone's dream." Indiecan Ent. has released an official trailer for an indie drama titled From the Vine, adapted from the novel "Finding Marco" by Kenneth Canio Cancellara. This played at the Ischia Global Film & Music Fest in Italy last year, and also stopped by the Napa Valley and Naples Film Festivals. The story follows a man who has an "ethical crisis" and returns to his hometown in rural Italy, where he finds new purpose reviving his grandfather's old vineyard, and figuring out a sustainable future for the small town nearby. Joe Pantoliano stars as Marco, with a cast including Paula Brancati, Marco Leonardi, Wendy Crewson, Tony Nardi, Tony Nappo, Franco Lo Presti, and Kevin Hanchard. This looks mostly harmless and drunk-on-wine fun, but it gets weird when the moon starts talkin'. This plays like an amusing Italy...
- 7/12/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Though Showcase hasn't announced it, word is that the Canadian TV series King has been cancelled.
Starring Amy Price-Francis, King revolves around Jessica "Jess" King, a tough police detective who's trying to make her third marriage work while taking on a new job as head of the Major Crimes Task Force. Her police unit takes over cases already in progress: the toughest cases that the ordinary police force has failed to solve. Other actors in the show include Gabriel Hogan, Alan van Sprang, Tony Nardi, Suzanne Coy, Zoe Doyle, Aaron Poole, Rossif Sutherland, and Karen Robinson.
King debuted on April 17, 2011. The eight episodes of season one performed well enough to secure a second year of 13 installments. Production resumed in September 2011 and season two kicked off on February 29, 2012.
The ratings dropped significantly in year two, falling...
Starring Amy Price-Francis, King revolves around Jessica "Jess" King, a tough police detective who's trying to make her third marriage work while taking on a new job as head of the Major Crimes Task Force. Her police unit takes over cases already in progress: the toughest cases that the ordinary police force has failed to solve. Other actors in the show include Gabriel Hogan, Alan van Sprang, Tony Nardi, Suzanne Coy, Zoe Doyle, Aaron Poole, Rossif Sutherland, and Karen Robinson.
King debuted on April 17, 2011. The eight episodes of season one performed well enough to secure a second year of 13 installments. Production resumed in September 2011 and season two kicked off on February 29, 2012.
The ratings dropped significantly in year two, falling...
- 6/3/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: Showcase in Canada
Episodes: 21 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: April 17, 2011 -- May 25, 2012
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Amy Price-Francis, Gabriel Hogan, Alan Van Sprang, Zoe Doyle, Tony Nardi, Suzanne Coy, Rossif Sutherland, and Romina D'Ugo.
TV show description:
Sergeant Detective Jessica "Jess" King (Amy Price-Francis) made it through eight years in Homicide, as well as three motorcycle accidents and two failed marriages. As she tries to make her third marriage work, how will she handle her new job as head of the Major Crimes Task Force?
Jess is a powerhouse and a force of nature -- a cop who sees things that everyone else misses. She says what she thinks and never stops thinking -– about a crime scene, about evidence, about the motivations of the suspects.
Episodes: 21 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: April 17, 2011 -- May 25, 2012
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Amy Price-Francis, Gabriel Hogan, Alan Van Sprang, Zoe Doyle, Tony Nardi, Suzanne Coy, Rossif Sutherland, and Romina D'Ugo.
TV show description:
Sergeant Detective Jessica "Jess" King (Amy Price-Francis) made it through eight years in Homicide, as well as three motorcycle accidents and two failed marriages. As she tries to make her third marriage work, how will she handle her new job as head of the Major Crimes Task Force?
Jess is a powerhouse and a force of nature -- a cop who sees things that everyone else misses. She says what she thinks and never stops thinking -– about a crime scene, about evidence, about the motivations of the suspects.
- 6/2/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
M6, a French TV network, announced that it has acquired the broadcasting rights for the Canadian procedural series King. No premiere date has been announced yet.
The TV series is about Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), a detective of the Toronto police. When the head (Alan Van Sprang) of the major crime task force has a break down on national TV, King is called in to replace him. Moreover, Jessica King also tries to cope with her third marriage with a police constable (Gabriel Hogan).
The series also stars Tony Nardi, Aaron Poole, Zoe Doyle and Suzanne Coy.
Besides M6, the series King has also been licensed to Séries+, a French-speaking cable network from Quebec.
Moreover, the show has been renewed for a second season by Showcase, the Canadian cable network that airs King.
The TV series is about Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), a detective of the Toronto police. When the head (Alan Van Sprang) of the major crime task force has a break down on national TV, King is called in to replace him. Moreover, Jessica King also tries to cope with her third marriage with a police constable (Gabriel Hogan).
The series also stars Tony Nardi, Aaron Poole, Zoe Doyle and Suzanne Coy.
Besides M6, the series King has also been licensed to Séries+, a French-speaking cable network from Quebec.
Moreover, the show has been renewed for a second season by Showcase, the Canadian cable network that airs King.
- 6/16/2011
- by anhkhoido@gmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
THR reveals that Larry Mullen Jr., the drummer of U2, is acting in, producing and composing a remake of Patrice Leconte‘s comic thriller or crime drama, whatsoever, Man On The Train (L’Homme du train).
In fact, film is currently in the late stages of post-production since Production Company has finished shooting in the same period last year and will be selling in Cannes next month.
Irish director/producer Mary McGuckian (The Bridge of San Luis Rey) directed the film and produced with Mullen Jr. and Martin Katz whilst Jon Goodman was an executive.
Original French drama, starring Jean Rochefort and Johnny Hallyday, won the audience awards at the Venice Film Festival for Best Film and Best Actor (Jean Rochefort) in 2002.
A retired teacher and an aged gangster come across in a small town pharmacy. As a special friendship develops between these diverse personalities, each starts to envy the...
In fact, film is currently in the late stages of post-production since Production Company has finished shooting in the same period last year and will be selling in Cannes next month.
Irish director/producer Mary McGuckian (The Bridge of San Luis Rey) directed the film and produced with Mullen Jr. and Martin Katz whilst Jon Goodman was an executive.
Original French drama, starring Jean Rochefort and Johnny Hallyday, won the audience awards at the Venice Film Festival for Best Film and Best Actor (Jean Rochefort) in 2002.
A retired teacher and an aged gangster come across in a small town pharmacy. As a special friendship develops between these diverse personalities, each starts to envy the...
- 4/26/2011
- by Nikola Mraovic
- Filmofilia
U2 Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Heading Up Man On The Train Remake
The Hollywood Reporter is telling us that U2's Larry Mullen Jr. (the drummer), is getting ready to take a step into the world of film. He will produce, act in and compose a remake of Patrice Leconte‘s comic thriller Man On The Train. Mullen Jr. will co-star with Donald Sutherland, Graham Greene, Tony Nardi, Carlo Rota and Kate O’Toole and Mary McGuckian will direct. Mullen Jr. is usually the quiet one in the band, not usually commanding a lot of the spotlight. So it's nice to see him get a chance to shine. He's a fantastic drummer but seeing as this is his first film role, I'm not sure how he'll hold up in front of the camera. The project seems to have come out of nowhere so we don't know much about it but...
The Hollywood Reporter is telling us that U2's Larry Mullen Jr. (the drummer), is getting ready to take a step into the world of film. He will produce, act in and compose a remake of Patrice Leconte‘s comic thriller Man On The Train. Mullen Jr. will co-star with Donald Sutherland, Graham Greene, Tony Nardi, Carlo Rota and Kate O’Toole and Mary McGuckian will direct. Mullen Jr. is usually the quiet one in the band, not usually commanding a lot of the spotlight. So it's nice to see him get a chance to shine. He's a fantastic drummer but seeing as this is his first film role, I'm not sure how he'll hold up in front of the camera. The project seems to have come out of nowhere so we don't know much about it but...
- 4/25/2011
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Take that Bono! It looks like the drummer of U2 is finally gonna get some of the spotlight shone on him instead of one the Mr-Save-The-Planet-i-Invested-In-Blackberry-Started-My-Own-Clothing-Line-And-Charitable-Organization-Which-Gives-Seems-Not-To-Do-Anything-Charitable frontman for the popular rock group. THR reveal that Larry Mullen Jr. is acting, producing and composing in a remake of Patrice Leconte's comic thriller "Man On The Train." Co-starring Donald Sutherland, Graham Greene, Tony Nardi, Carlo Rota and Kate O'Toole, the film follows "a retired small town school-teacher (Sutherland) prepping for open-heart surgery who crosses paths with a stranger (Mullen Jr.) planning to rob the local bank" and was directed by Mary McGuckian…...
- 4/25/2011
- The Playlist
Sneak Peek the new poster supporting the upcoming Canadian produced TV series "King".
Actress Amy Price-Francis ("Californication") stars as 'Jessica King', a seasoned police officer turned lead investigator for Toronto’s 'Major Crimes Task Force' :
"...When 'Detective Sergeant Derek Spears' (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, 'Jessica King' (Price-Francis) is called in to lead the 'Major Crimes Task Force' – a police division equipped to handle the city’s toughest cases. Surviving eight years in Homicide, two marriages and multiple stab wounds, King is primed for any challenge, except when it comes to passing up a good shoe sale..."
"'Jessica King' is disarmingly honest," said Greg Spottiswood, co-creator/co-executive producer. "Unapologetic about her femininity, she is also very smart and wickedly funny. There is nothing traditional about her. She is drawn to police work but questions whether that life is compatible with her...
Actress Amy Price-Francis ("Californication") stars as 'Jessica King', a seasoned police officer turned lead investigator for Toronto’s 'Major Crimes Task Force' :
"...When 'Detective Sergeant Derek Spears' (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, 'Jessica King' (Price-Francis) is called in to lead the 'Major Crimes Task Force' – a police division equipped to handle the city’s toughest cases. Surviving eight years in Homicide, two marriages and multiple stab wounds, King is primed for any challenge, except when it comes to passing up a good shoe sale..."
"'Jessica King' is disarmingly honest," said Greg Spottiswood, co-creator/co-executive producer. "Unapologetic about her femininity, she is also very smart and wickedly funny. There is nothing traditional about her. She is drawn to police work but questions whether that life is compatible with her...
- 4/22/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The Canadian TV series King will premiere on Showcase, a Canadian cable network, on April 17 at 9 Pm. The trailer has finally been released online.
In this procedural drama, we follow Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), a detective from the Toronto Police Department (Tpd). When Sgt. Derek Spears (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, the Tpd's Major Crimes Task Force designates her as its new lead investigator. King accepts the challenge even though she survived 8 years in the Homicide section, two marriages and multiple stab wounds.
This eight-part series also stars Gabriel Hogan (The Kennedys), as Danny Sless, Jessica’s third husband and fellow police officer; Tony Nardi (Cra$h & Burn), as Police Chief Peter Graci; Suzanne Coy (Dan for Mayor), as Eleni Demaris, King's trusted subordinate; Zoe Doyle (The Border), as Det. Mk Gordon; and Aaron Poole (Zos: Zone of Separation) as Det. Jason Collier.
In this procedural drama, we follow Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), a detective from the Toronto Police Department (Tpd). When Sgt. Derek Spears (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, the Tpd's Major Crimes Task Force designates her as its new lead investigator. King accepts the challenge even though she survived 8 years in the Homicide section, two marriages and multiple stab wounds.
This eight-part series also stars Gabriel Hogan (The Kennedys), as Danny Sless, Jessica’s third husband and fellow police officer; Tony Nardi (Cra$h & Burn), as Police Chief Peter Graci; Suzanne Coy (Dan for Mayor), as Eleni Demaris, King's trusted subordinate; Zoe Doyle (The Border), as Det. Mk Gordon; and Aaron Poole (Zos: Zone of Separation) as Det. Jason Collier.
- 4/11/2011
- by anhkhoido@gmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Actress Amy Price-Francis ("Californication") stars in "King", the new Canadian dramatic TV series, following a seasoned police officer turned lead investigator for Toronto’s 'Major Crimes Task Force' :
"...When 'Detective Sergeant Derek Spears' (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, 'Jessica King' (Price-Francis) is called in to lead the 'Major Crimes Task Force' – a police division equipped to handle the city’s toughest cases. Surviving eight years in Homicide, two marriages and multiple stab wounds, King is primed for any challenge, except when it comes to passing up a good shoe sale..."
"'Jessica King' is disarmingly honest," said Greg Spottiswood, co-creator/co-executive producer. "Unapologetic about her femininity, she is also very smart and wickedly funny. There is nothing traditional about her. She is drawn to police work but questions whether that life is compatible with her dream of a child and family."
"King" also stars...
"...When 'Detective Sergeant Derek Spears' (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, 'Jessica King' (Price-Francis) is called in to lead the 'Major Crimes Task Force' – a police division equipped to handle the city’s toughest cases. Surviving eight years in Homicide, two marriages and multiple stab wounds, King is primed for any challenge, except when it comes to passing up a good shoe sale..."
"'Jessica King' is disarmingly honest," said Greg Spottiswood, co-creator/co-executive producer. "Unapologetic about her femininity, she is also very smart and wickedly funny. There is nothing traditional about her. She is drawn to police work but questions whether that life is compatible with her dream of a child and family."
"King" also stars...
- 3/23/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The dramatic series King will premiere on Showcase, a Canadian cable network, on April 17 at 9 Pm. The show was created by Bernard Zukerman and Greg Spottiswood.
In this procedural drama, we follow Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), a detective from the Toronto Police Department (Tpd). When Sgt. Derek Spears (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, the Tpd's Major Crimes Task Force designates her as its new lead investigator. King accepts the challenge even though she survived 8 years in the Homicide section, two marriages and multiple stab wounds.
This eight-part series also stars Gabriel Hogan (The Kennedys), as Danny Sless, Jessica’s third husband and fellow police officer; Tony Nardi (Cra$h & Burn), as Police Chief Peter Graci; Suzanne Coy (Dan for Mayor), as Eleni Demaris, King's trusted subordinate; Zoe Doyle (The Border), as Det. Mk Gordon; and Aaron Poole (Zos: Zone of Separation) as Det. Jason Collier.
In this procedural drama, we follow Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), a detective from the Toronto Police Department (Tpd). When Sgt. Derek Spears (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, the Tpd's Major Crimes Task Force designates her as its new lead investigator. King accepts the challenge even though she survived 8 years in the Homicide section, two marriages and multiple stab wounds.
This eight-part series also stars Gabriel Hogan (The Kennedys), as Danny Sless, Jessica’s third husband and fellow police officer; Tony Nardi (Cra$h & Burn), as Police Chief Peter Graci; Suzanne Coy (Dan for Mayor), as Eleni Demaris, King's trusted subordinate; Zoe Doyle (The Border), as Det. Mk Gordon; and Aaron Poole (Zos: Zone of Separation) as Det. Jason Collier.
- 3/22/2011
- by anhkhoido@gmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
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