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“Ghost From The Machine” Director Matt Osterman
7 November 2011 8:08 AM, PST | Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news »
When Matt Osterman attended the Ifp Narrative Lab a few years ago, his $25,000, science fiction/supernatural thriller, about a grief-stricken man who builds a machine to communicate with the dead, was titled Phasma ex Machina. But when the film was finished and released this summer on DVD and, later, iTunes and Netflix by Screen Media, it went under the less obscure title of Ghost from the Machine. Now, however, another name change is in the works. This August Universal Pictures acquired the remake rights, attaching Gary Shore and Nathan Parker to write and direct. The new film will be called Our House, and I interviewed Osterman about his inspiration for the film, his involvement in the new picture and what advice he would give to other filmmakers contemplating remake deals.
Filmmaker: How did you get started on Phasma, and how did you go about acquiring distribution?
Osterman: The film was shot in Minneapolis-St. »
- Eva Hill
DVD Review: Blitz
25 September 2011 4:24 PM, PDT | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
Stars: Jason Statham, Paddy Considine, Aiden GIllen, David Morrissey, Zawe Ashton | Written by Nathan Parker | Directed by Elliott Lester
Jason Statham and Paddy Considine as the fuzz kicking arse and taking names on the trail of a cop-killer in South East London, this writer’s very own ends? I’ll take a slice of that pie, please. I had been meaning to catch Blitz at the cinema upon its release, but it didn’t stick around long enough. As such, I was delighted when the test disc dropped through the post for its DVD release.
Statham is, of course, the rogue cop and loose cannon, but by god, does he get results. He’s not afraid to break a few bones (though not his own) in pursuit of justice and is only tolerated on the police force as he’d be too dangerous operating on the other side of the law. »
- Jack Kirby
[Review] Blitz
22 August 2011 10:38 AM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
While I’m not a viewer who believes in lowering their standards for a film simply because it might not be heavy on visual metaphors or subtext, I do go into a movie like Blitz with certain expectations. Seeing as this is an action picture whose main concerns are foot chases and people getting shot, some nice thrills, funny moments, and well-choreographed scenes are basically what I want. And, to a certain extent, Blitz delivers those things.
I repeat: to a certain extent.
While I generally found myself willing to go along with what director Elliot Lester and screenwriter Nathan Parker had concocted, there was often the sense that a much more entertaining and smarter version of this same story was lurking right under the surface. The design of it is completely baffling; side characters will come and go without reason, plot elements that are introduced in one scene aren »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
"Blitz," reviewed
14 August 2011 9:50 PM, PDT | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
It's not a cinematic adaptation of the classic arcade football game, sadly, but Jason Statham's new movie "Blitz" provides about as much cartoonishly manly entertainment as a couple hours with Midway's long running NFL franchise. The tagline of the film reads "Killer-cop versus cop-killer," and it's very possible that is an unabridged copy of the screenplay as well. This is not a movie about dialogue, but about good and bad man alternately glaring at and chasing after each other, and then sitting down for drinks before they get up and run around all over again.
Statham stars as Sgt. Brant, a loose cannon of a cop with a reputation for excessive violence and brutality on the job. He drinks too much, he curses too much, and when he catches some goons jacking a car, he beats them all to within an inch of their lives with a field hockey »
- Matt Singer
Watch Jason Statham and Paddy Considine Share Tough Guy Feelings in This Exclusive Clip from ‘Blitz’
12 August 2011 8:02 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
It’s not often that two tough guys like Jason Statham and Paddy Considine share their feelings, but it does happen. And while we don’t know much about Blitz, a new direct-to-dvd actioner starring the pair, we do know that some feelings will be shared in between rounds of ass-kicking. In fact, we’ve got an exclusive clip to debut for you that proves said assertion. Don’t worry though, the trailer for this film also indicates that many a mean person has their face kicked in by a big ole’ Statham boot, so it’s not all therapy sessions. Check out the exclusive, slightly Nsfw (language) clip below: Here’s the official synopsis and trailer for Blitz, which hits DVD, Blu-ray and digital markets on August 23rd: The film stars Jason Statham as Brant, a tough cop with questionable ethics who teams up with Officer Nash (Paddy Considine, The Bourne Ultimatum »
- Neil Miller
Universal Remaking "Phasma Ex Machina"
11 August 2011 6:45 PM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Universal Pictures is set to remake the indie supernatural thriller "Phasma ex Machina" reports Deadline.
The original followed a man who, after the death of his parents, builds a machine to attempt communication with the spirit world. Nathan Parker will draft the script while commercials director Gary Shore will direct the film.
Shore is expected to direct this before doing feature adaptations of his own short film "The Cup of Tears" and James Patterson's novel "Maximum Ride". »
- Garth Franklin
Universal Remaking Matt Osterman’s Phasma Ex MacHina; Gary Shore to Direct the Film Now Entitled Our House
11 August 2011 4:02 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Universal Pictures has acquired the remake rights to writer/director Matt Osterman's debut feature Phasma Ex Machina (a.k.a. Ghost from the Machine). Gary Shore will direct the remake, based on a pitch entitled Our House, for the studio with Nathan Parker attached to pen the script. Phasma Ex Machina premiered last July at the Fantasia Film Festival in Canada and received positive reception both there and during subsequent screenings. The film centers on a young man who is forced to raise his little brother following the untimely death of their parents. As the story goes, he invents a machine that allows him the ability to travel between realms of life and death at a great cost to both himself and those around him. As for Shore, Deadline reports that the director landed the remake gig following on the heels of his short film Cup of Tears which »
- Jason Barr
Universal Picks Up "Phasma Ex Machina"
11 August 2011 1:58 PM, PDT | Horrorbid | See recent Horrorbid news »
Universal is set to remake the independent supernatural thriller "Phasma Ex Machina". Nathan Parker is writing the script while Gary Shore is set to direct. The original was directed by Matt Osterman and told the story of a man who, after the death of his parents, builds a machine to attempt communication with the spirit world, which would explain the title which translates into "Ghost From The Machine". Shore has also been noted as a possible di… »
Universal Pictures Acquires Remake Rights to ‘Phasma Ex Machina’ for ‘Our House’
11 August 2011 1:20 PM, PDT | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Deadline reported Universal Pictures acquired the remake rights of independent film “Phasma ex Machina” as a pitch for a horror movie called “Our House.” “Our House” has short film director Gary Shore attached to direct the remake and Nathan Parker (“Blitz,” “Moon”) to write the script. “Phasma ex Machina” was retitled as “Ghost From the Machine” last year when it was acquired by Screen Media and released on DVD and VOD. The Matt Osterman-directed film was about a young man raising his younger brother after a car crash took the lives of their parents. He designs a machine to create a bridge between life and death, but the results proved to be dangerous to himself and everyone else. Here is a trailer for “Phasma ex Machine” indie flick: Source: Deadline »
Universal Officially Remaking Phasma ex Machina
11 August 2011 12:10 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
With Matt Osterman's Ghost from the Machine (formerly Phasma ex Machina) now readily available on DVD and VOD, you're able to check out this highly buzzed about indie flick anytime that you want! Just how good is it? Good enough to warrant a remake!
According to Deadline, Universal Pictures has acquired remake rights to Phasma ex Machina, the small independent feature directing debut by Matt Osterman that was the toast of the genre film festival circuit.
The studio acquired the project as a pitch for a horror movie called Our House and has attached Gary Shore to direct the remake and Nathan Parker to write it. John Davis is the producer along with Nick Spicer of Xyz Films.
Shore and Parker are already collaborating on a feature version of Cup of Tears for Universal and Working Title, based on the stylized samurai short film that Shore directed. That short »
- Uncle Creepy
Phasma Ex Machina Gets Universal Pictures Remake
11 August 2011 12:02 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Matt Osterman's directorial debut Phasma Ex Machina, retitled Ghost From the Machine for its stateside DVD release, is getting remade by Universal Pictures.
Gary Shore will direct this new version of the story, with Nathan Parker penning the screenplay. The original sci-fi thriller tried to bridge the grey area between life and death as a young man is forced to raise his younger brother after both of his parents die in an accident. The young man becomes obsessed with bringing his mother and father back from the dead, and creates a machine for the task that threatens his life and the lives of those around him.
Gary Shore will make Phasma Ex Machina before embarking on an adaptation of the James Patterson novel series Maximum Ride.
Phasma Ex Machina was released in 2010 and stars Sasha Andreev, Michelle Bergh, Lynette Biunno, Matthew Feeney, Emily Fradenburgh, Bill Gorman, Ted Hall, Mari Harris. »
- MovieWeb
Phasma Ex MacHina getting remake from Universal and Gary Shore
11 August 2011 10:49 AM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Universal Pictures has bought the rights to remake Phasma ex Machina, the indie feature directing debut by Matt Osterman. Deadline reports that the studio acquired the project as a pitch for a horror movie called Our House, and that Gary Shore is directing based on a script to be written by Nathan Parker. The project is being produced by John Davis and Nick Spicer of Xyz Films.
Shore and Parkers have a relationship with Universal. They are working on a feature version of Cup of Tears, based on the stylized samurai short film from Shore. The plan is for Shore to hopefully direct Phasma ex Machina, and then follow with an adaptation of the James Patterson book series Maximum Ride, and then helm a feature version of Cup of Tears.
Phasma ex Machina, (retitled Ghost From the Machine) "ponders the grey area between life and death and how science can bridge the two. »
- Tiberius
Universal Remaking Indie Film 'Phasma Ex Machina' with Gary Shore
11 August 2011 10:45 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Another day, another remake. Deadline is reporting that Universal Pictures has acquired remake rights to Matt Osterman's Phasma Ex Machina, originally titled Ghost from the Machine, a Us short film that was released on DVD just last year. Instead of bringing on Osterman to direct, Universal is putting Gary Shore, an up-and-coming director behind The Cup of Tears (trailer for that), in the director's seat for the remake, along with Nathan Parker to write. If all goes as planned, this will be next for Shore before he moves onto any other projects, including a feature version of Cup of Tears. I've never heard of any of this, what gives? I haven't seen Phasma Ex Machina (or heard of it before today) but here's how Deadline describes it. The film "ponders the grey area between life and death and how science can bridge the two. The protagonist is a young »
- Alex Billington
Official: Universal Acquires' 'Phasma Ex Machina' Remake Rights
11 August 2011 9:55 AM, PDT | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »
Although we already reported this months ago, we were asked to remove the story as the deal was far from complete. Deadline is reporting that Universal has now officially acquired remake rights to the awesome Phasma Ex MacHina, the small independent feature directing debut by Matt Osterman that was the toast of the genre film festival circuit. The studio acquired the project as a pitch for a horror movie called Our House, and the studio has attached Gary Shore to direct the remake and Nathan Parker to write it. Phasma ex Machina, which was retitled Ghost From the Machine when it was acquired by Screen Media and released on DVD and VOD, "ponders the grey area between life and death and how science can bridge the two. The protagonist is a young man who is raising his little brother after their parents die in a car crash....." »
Universal To Remake 'Phasma Ex Machina' With 'Cup Of Tears' Helmer Gary Shore
11 August 2011 9:14 AM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
Exclusive: Universal Pictures has acquired remake rights to Phasma ex Machina, the small independent feature directing debut by Matt Osterman that was the toast of the genre film festival circuit. The studio acquired the project as a pitch for a horror movie called Our House, and the studio has attached Gary Shore to direct the remake and Nathan Parker to write it. John Davis is the producer along with Nick Spicer of Xyz Films. Shore and Parkers are already collaborating on a feature version of Cup of Tears for Universal and Working Title, based on the stylized samurai short film that Shore directed. That short has created heat and prompted Universal to make several deals with him. I'm told that the hope is for Shore to direct Phasma ex Machina, potentially follow with an adaptation of the James Patterson book series Maximum Ride, and then helm a feature version of Cup of Tears. »
- MIKE FLEMING
Universal Remaking Indie Horror Film Ghost From The Machine
11 August 2011 | The Daily BLAM! | See recent The Daily BLAM! news »
The studio will be giving the film (originally titled Phasma ex Machina) a big budget remake with Gary Shore attached to direct and Nathan Parker (Moon) on writing duty. A guilt-ridden young man, tasked with raising his younger brother after the death of their parents, plunges himself into the murky science of the supernatural and invents a machine intended to be a conduit to the other side. He eventually reaches an unintended level of success that not only threatens his safety, but also of those around him. He quickly learns that the supernatural isn’t all that super and human nature can even be worse. Ghost from the Machine, which was first released earlier this year, has enjoyed some success in the festival circuit and a limited release in theaters this July, VOD markets, and direct »
- Eric Whitman
Universal Takes Phasma Ex Machina
11 August 2011 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
Universal Pictures has plans to remake the independent feature Phasma ex Machina , Deadline reports. They've brought aboard Nathan Parker to draft the script and Gary Shore to direct the film. A supernatural thriller, the original film (retitled from and literally translating to "Ghost From the Machine") was directed by Matt Osterman and told the story of a man who, after the death of his parents, builds a machine to attempt communication with the spirit world. Shore, best known as a commercials director, is already working with both Universal and Parker on The Cup of Tears , a feature based on his own short film. The original article notes that, in addition to these two features, Shore is also potentially in line for a big screen adaptation of the James Patterson »
Universal Takes Phasma Ex Machina
11 August 2011 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
Universal Pictures has plans to remake the independent feature Phasma ex Machina , Deadline reports. They've brought aboard Nathan Parker to draft the script and Gary Shore to direct the film. A supernatural thriller, the original film (retitled from and literally translating to "Ghost From the Machine") was directed by Matt Osterman and told the story of a man who, after the death of his parents, builds a machine to attempt communication with the spirit world. Shore, best known as a commercials director, is already working with both Universal and Parker on The Cup of Tears , a feature based on his own short film. The original article notes that, in addition to these two features, Shore is also potentially in line for a big screen adaptation of the James Patterson »
Blitz on DVD and Blu-Ray August 23
16 July 2011 10:42 AM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Millennium Entertainment’s action film “Blitz” starring Jason Statham, Paddy Considine and Aidan Gillen is about to be available on DVD and Blu-Ray. “Blitz” is based on a novel by Ken Bruen and adapted by Nathan Parker and directed by Elliot Lester. In the film, Statham acts as a hard-nosed cop who is on the hunt for a serial killer: Tough, uncompromising and totally un-pc cop Brant (Statham) joins forces with Officer DC Porter Nash (Considine) to hunt down a serial killer (Gillen) who has been targeting police officers. This fast-paced action-thriller is a raw, gritty tale of moral ambiguity, outsiders and the sacrifices the police make to keep crime off »
- monique
3rd Trailer for Jason Statham's Blitz
15 July 2011 1:32 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
A new trailer has been unleashed for Jason Statham's newest action-thriller Blitz. This is the third trailer I've seen for the film, and it looks like it's going to be a fun kick-ass movie. I haven't been the biggest fan of Statham's last few films, but I'm excited to see this one. It was written by Nathan Parker who also scripted the incredible sci-fi film Moon. This film is an adaptation from the novel by Ken Bruen, and Statham plays a tough cop who is dispatched to take down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers.
Synopsis:
The south-east London police squad are suffering collective burnout: with tragic deaths, excessive habits, uncontrollable anger and the wrong kind of friendships, the team never had it so bad. When a serial killer takes his show on the road, things get progressively worse. Nicknamed ‘The Blitz,’ a vicious murderer is »
- Venkman
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