Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.
-Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films have acquireed “Youth in Oregon,” directed by Joel David Moore and written by Andrew Eisen. The film stars Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer. “Youth in Oregon” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and will screen at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January. The movie will be released theatrically and on demand in the U.S. on February 3, 2017.
Per the film’s official synopsis: “When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision. But when another family emergency arises, Raymond’s daughter Kate (Applegate) turns to her husband...
-Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films have acquireed “Youth in Oregon,” directed by Joel David Moore and written by Andrew Eisen. The film stars Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer. “Youth in Oregon” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and will screen at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January. The movie will be released theatrically and on demand in the U.S. on February 3, 2017.
Per the film’s official synopsis: “When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision. But when another family emergency arises, Raymond’s daughter Kate (Applegate) turns to her husband...
- 12/23/2016
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Samuel Goldwyn Films and Orion Pictures has nabbed the family dramedy Youth in Oregon.
Frank Langella stars as an elderly man who has made the decision to take advantage of Oregon's assisted suicide law. His son-in-law (Billy Crudup) agrees to drive him 3,000 miles across the country, hoping to change his mind along the way.
Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place and Nicola Peltz also star in the Joel David Moore-directed feature.
Stefan Nowicki, Joey Carey, Morgan White and Sirad Balducci produced the feature, which was executive produced by Langella and Ross Dinerstein.
Youth in Oregon premiered in April at the Tribeca Film Festival. Samuel Goldwyn and Orion has...
Frank Langella stars as an elderly man who has made the decision to take advantage of Oregon's assisted suicide law. His son-in-law (Billy Crudup) agrees to drive him 3,000 miles across the country, hoping to change his mind along the way.
Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place and Nicola Peltz also star in the Joel David Moore-directed feature.
Stefan Nowicki, Joey Carey, Morgan White and Sirad Balducci produced the feature, which was executive produced by Langella and Ross Dinerstein.
Youth in Oregon premiered in April at the Tribeca Film Festival. Samuel Goldwyn and Orion has...
- 12/19/2016
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paladin has acquired U.S. rights to The Man on Her Mind, Alan Hruska's adaptation of his own play, which debuted in London in 2012. Bruce Guthrie and Hruska co-directed the film version, which stars Amy McAllister and Samuel James, who created their roles on stage. Paladin, headed by president Mark Urman, will open the film theatrically in select markets in the fall. The Film Sales Company, which is handling foreign sales, will distribute it across digital platforms and home video. The cast also includes Georgia Mackenzie and Shane Attwooll. Jamin O'Brien, Steven Levy, Sirad Balducci and Jonathan Gray produced,
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- 6/11/2014
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paladin has picked up Us rights from Andrew Herwitz of the Film Sales Company to The Man On Her Mind, the latest film by filmmaker, author, and playwright Alan Hruska, it was announced by company president, Mark Urman.
The film will open theatrically in New York and select markets in autumn and is based on Hruska’s (pictured) play, which ran at London’s Charing Cross Theater last year.
After the theatrical release, The Film Sales Company will distribute the film across digital platforms and on DVD and commence international sales.
The Man On Her Mind charts the unusual courtship of two lonely people, each of whom has a particularly active fantasy life. Amy McAllister and Samuel James star alongside Georgia Mackenzie and Shane Attwooll.
Bruce Guthrie co-directed with Hruska, who also wrote the screenplay. Hruska’s credits include Nola and Reunion.
Jamin O’Brien, Steven Levy, Sirad Balducci and Jonathan Gray produced, while [link=nm...
The film will open theatrically in New York and select markets in autumn and is based on Hruska’s (pictured) play, which ran at London’s Charing Cross Theater last year.
After the theatrical release, The Film Sales Company will distribute the film across digital platforms and on DVD and commence international sales.
The Man On Her Mind charts the unusual courtship of two lonely people, each of whom has a particularly active fantasy life. Amy McAllister and Samuel James star alongside Georgia Mackenzie and Shane Attwooll.
Bruce Guthrie co-directed with Hruska, who also wrote the screenplay. Hruska’s credits include Nola and Reunion.
Jamin O’Brien, Steven Levy, Sirad Balducci and Jonathan Gray produced, while [link=nm...
- 6/11/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
No, we're not talking about the recently released John Cusack flick of the same name, though it couldn't possibly be worse, that's for sure. On tap for you cats right now is the first word on the latest spooker coming our way called The Factory.
From the Press Release
Rumpus Room Productions begins lensing on The Factory, the Golan Ramras (Snuff) script, with story by Isak Borg and Dena Hysell, in New York starting April 2, 2013.
Starring Azura Skye (Bandits), Bill Sage (Mysterious Skin), and John Hennigan (pictured; John Morrison/Johnny Nitro – WWE), The Factory will be directed by Dena Hysell (The Paladins) and produced by Hysell and Sirad Balducci (Gun Hill Road).
The Factory, inspired by true events, chronicles a group of people considering buying an old factory who get trapped inside trying to escape the demons from the factory's past.
“How is it possible that a century ago we...
From the Press Release
Rumpus Room Productions begins lensing on The Factory, the Golan Ramras (Snuff) script, with story by Isak Borg and Dena Hysell, in New York starting April 2, 2013.
Starring Azura Skye (Bandits), Bill Sage (Mysterious Skin), and John Hennigan (pictured; John Morrison/Johnny Nitro – WWE), The Factory will be directed by Dena Hysell (The Paladins) and produced by Hysell and Sirad Balducci (Gun Hill Road).
The Factory, inspired by true events, chronicles a group of people considering buying an old factory who get trapped inside trying to escape the demons from the factory's past.
“How is it possible that a century ago we...
- 3/28/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Poster for Roadie, starring Ron Eldard, Bobby Cannavale and Jill Hennessy After receiving news recently that Magnolia Pictures just picked the Michael Cuesta's Roadie, we've added the first poster for the film. Michael Cuesta scripts the drama which follows Jimmy Testagross (Ron Eldard) who, after 20 years of touring for a defunct 80s hair band, goes back home to live with his mother. Also in the cast of the Richard Holmes and Amanda Faber-produced film are Mike Downey and Sirad Balducci. Since his debut feature L.I.E. back in 2001, director Michael Cuesta's credits have included several episodes of Six Feet Under, Twelve and Holding and Dexter and the current Homeland series, starring Claire Danes and Damian Lewis.
- 10/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Poster for Roadie, starring Ron Eldard, Bobby Cannavale and Jill Hennessy After receiving news recently that Magnolia Pictures just picked the Michael Cuesta's Roadie, we've added the first poster for the film. Michael Cuesta scripts the drama which follows Jimmy Testagross (Ron Eldard) who, after 20 years of touring for a defunct 80s hair band, goes back home to live with his mother. Also in the cast of the Richard Holmes and Amanda Faber-produced film are Mike Downey and Sirad Balducci. Since his debut feature L.I.E. back in 2001, director Michael Cuesta's credits have included several episodes of Six Feet Under, Twelve and Holding and Dexter and the current Homeland series, starring Claire Danes and Damian Lewis.
- 10/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Magnolia Pictures announced Tuesday the company as acquired the American rights to Michael Cuesta’s “Roadie,” a drama featuring Ron Eldard, Bobby Cannavale, Jill Hennessy and Lois Smith. The film was also written by Cuesta along with Gerald Cuesta, and produced by Mike Downey and Sirad Balducci. Magnolia will release the film through its Ultra VOD program. The film will debut on all VOD platforms December 2, and the film will later have a theatrical release January 6 of next year. Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles praised Eldard’s performance as a roadie for the Blue Oyster Cult who loses his job. “‘Roadie’ features a career-best performances from Ron Eldard and he’s matched...
- 10/19/2011
- by monique
- ShockYa
Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to director Michael Cuesta's "Roadie," the company announced Tuesday. The company plans to release the film, which stars Ron Eldard as a longtime Blue Oyster Cult roadie trying to come to terms with civilian life, through its Ultra Video on Demand service Dec. 2; it'll get a theatrical release starting Jan. 6. Also read: 'Roadie' at Tribeca: Growing Up After a Vicarious Rock-Star Life The movie co-stars Bobby Cannavale, Jill Hennessy and Lois Smith. Michael and Gerald Cuesta wrote the film, which Mike Downey and Sirad Balducci produced. "Roadie" enjoyed...
- 10/18/2011
- by Joshua L. Weinstein
- The Wrap
Roadie drama stars Ron Eldard as a Blue Oyster Cult roadie Magnolia Pictures will distribute Michael Cuesta's Roadie in the U.S., which follows Ron Eldard as a longtime Blue Oyster Cult roadie who is fired and goes back to his Queens home. There, he has a wild encounter with two old high school pals, reports Deadline. Bobby Cannavale, Jill Hennessy and Lois Smith also star in the film which is scripted by Gerard Cuesta and Gerard Cuesta and produced by Mike Downey and Sirad Balducci. Roadie is set for release through Magnolia's Ultra VOD program starting December 2nd and will find theaters on January 6th next year.
- 10/18/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Roadie drama stars Ron Eldard as a Blue Oyster Cult roadie Magnolia Pictures will distribute Michael Cuesta's Roadie in the U.S., which follows Ron Eldard as a longtime Blue Oyster Cult roadie who is fired and goes back to his Queens home. There, he has a wild encounter with two old high school pals, reports Deadline. Bobby Cannavale, Jill Hennessy and Lois Smith also star in the film which is scripted by Gerard Cuesta and Gerard Cuesta and produced by Mike Downey and Sirad Balducci. Roadie is set for release through Magnolia's Ultra VOD program starting December 2nd and will find theaters on January 6th next year.
- 10/18/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The 16th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival came to a wrap over the weekend with an awards ceremony following the closing night screening of "Almanya." Pictured from left to right: John Anderson, master of ceremonies at the 16th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival Closing Night Awards Reception; Sirad Balducci, co-producer (Hero Content), "Roadie," Jury Award Best Feature, Alan Inkles, founder and director of the Stony Brook Film Festival and Frank ...
- 8/1/2011
- Indiewire
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