Good news for exhibition as Lionsgate is delivering two big releases this fall: The Dave Bautista action pic The Killer’s Game on Sept. 13 and the Mel Gibson directed Mark Wahlberg movie Flight Risk for Oct. 18. Again, we can’t be without film product in a marketplace that’s starving for volume.
Meanwhile the Gerard Butler sequel Den of Thieves: Pantera will hit cinemas on Jan. 10, 2025; that title arriving to Lionsgate through its eOne acquistion.
The JJ Perry directed The Killer’s Game, based on the book by Jay R. Bonansinga and adapted by Rand Ravich and James Coyne, follows a top hitman, Joe Flood (Bautista) who is diagnosed with a terminal illness. He opts to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella), he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and...
Meanwhile the Gerard Butler sequel Den of Thieves: Pantera will hit cinemas on Jan. 10, 2025; that title arriving to Lionsgate through its eOne acquistion.
The JJ Perry directed The Killer’s Game, based on the book by Jay R. Bonansinga and adapted by Rand Ravich and James Coyne, follows a top hitman, Joe Flood (Bautista) who is diagnosed with a terminal illness. He opts to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella), he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and...
- 5/20/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate announced theatrical release dates for upcoming titles starring Mark Wahlberg, Dave Bautista and Gerard Butler.
Marking Mel Gibson’s first feature as a director since 2016’s Hacksaw Ridge, Flight Risk hits theaters Oct. 18. The film has a script from Jared Rosenberg and counts Gibson as a producer alongside John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment, in addition to Bruce Davey.
Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery and Topher Grace star in the thriller focusing on a pilot (Wahlberg) transporting an Air Marshal (Dockery) and a fugitive (Grace) across the Alaskan wilderness on the way to a trial.
Lionsgate also announced that director J.J. Perry’s action-comedy movie The Killer’s Game is set to hit theaters Sept. 13. Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Scott Adkins, Pom Klementieff and Ben Kingsley round out the cast for the project that has a script from Rand Ravich and James Coyne and is based on the book by Jay R.
Marking Mel Gibson’s first feature as a director since 2016’s Hacksaw Ridge, Flight Risk hits theaters Oct. 18. The film has a script from Jared Rosenberg and counts Gibson as a producer alongside John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment, in addition to Bruce Davey.
Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery and Topher Grace star in the thriller focusing on a pilot (Wahlberg) transporting an Air Marshal (Dockery) and a fugitive (Grace) across the Alaskan wilderness on the way to a trial.
Lionsgate also announced that director J.J. Perry’s action-comedy movie The Killer’s Game is set to hit theaters Sept. 13. Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Scott Adkins, Pom Klementieff and Ben Kingsley round out the cast for the project that has a script from Rand Ravich and James Coyne and is based on the book by Jay R.
- 5/20/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Filming is underway on the action-adventure movie Afterburn, starring Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune films), Samuel L. Jackson (Marvel Studios franchise), Olga Kurylenko, and Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones).
The film is directed by J.J. Perry, who recently helmed Lionsgate’s The Killer’s Game, also with Bautista. Afterburn is adapted for the screen by Matthew Johnson and Nimrod Antal from the Red 5 Comics title of the same name.
The picture is produced by Neal H. Moritz (Fast and Furious franchise) and Toby Jaffe (Total Recall) for Original Film, and Steve Richards for Endurance Media. Bautista will also produce for Dogbone Entertainment, along with Jonathan Meisner (Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy) and Chris Milburn (Strangers).
Black Bear introduced the film to buyers at the EFM earlier in the year and will continue selling it in Cannes. CAA Media Finance represents the US rights.
Ten years after...
The film is directed by J.J. Perry, who recently helmed Lionsgate’s The Killer’s Game, also with Bautista. Afterburn is adapted for the screen by Matthew Johnson and Nimrod Antal from the Red 5 Comics title of the same name.
The picture is produced by Neal H. Moritz (Fast and Furious franchise) and Toby Jaffe (Total Recall) for Original Film, and Steve Richards for Endurance Media. Bautista will also produce for Dogbone Entertainment, along with Jonathan Meisner (Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy) and Chris Milburn (Strangers).
Black Bear introduced the film to buyers at the EFM earlier in the year and will continue selling it in Cannes. CAA Media Finance represents the US rights.
Ten years after...
- 5/10/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Filming is now underway on action adventure movie “Afterburn,” starring Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson with Olga Kurylenko and Kristofer Hivju rounding out the cast.
The film is directed by J.J. Perry, who recently helmed Lionsgate’s “The Killer’s Game,” also with Bautista, working from a screenplay adapted by Matthew Johnson and Nimrod Antal from the “Red 5” comic book of the same name.
Set ten years after a solar flare wiped out technology across the globe, “Afterburn” follows ex-soldier Jake (Bautista), who works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission: team up with freedom fighter Drea (Kurylenko) to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first.
The picture is produced by Neal H. Moritz (“Fast and Furious” franchise) and Toby Jaffe (“Total Recall”) for Original Film and Steve Richards for Endurance Media. Bautista will also produce for Dogbone Entertainment,...
The film is directed by J.J. Perry, who recently helmed Lionsgate’s “The Killer’s Game,” also with Bautista, working from a screenplay adapted by Matthew Johnson and Nimrod Antal from the “Red 5” comic book of the same name.
Set ten years after a solar flare wiped out technology across the globe, “Afterburn” follows ex-soldier Jake (Bautista), who works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission: team up with freedom fighter Drea (Kurylenko) to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first.
The picture is produced by Neal H. Moritz (“Fast and Furious” franchise) and Toby Jaffe (“Total Recall”) for Original Film and Steve Richards for Endurance Media. Bautista will also produce for Dogbone Entertainment,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Terry Crews is a serial entertainer. The energetic actor has a muscular physique that action icons Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger were impressed with when they worked with him on The Expendables franchise. However, despite the hulking image, Crews would not limit himself to action movies as he would use his charismatic charm for such sitcoms like Everybody Hates Chris and Are We There Yet?, as well as being the host for the reality competition, America’s Got Talent. Crews is now ready to throw some fists and let the bullets fly yet again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Crews will be seen in an upcoming action-comedy that will co-star the equally charismatic muscleman, Dave Bautista. Crews and Bautista have recently wrapped filming on The Killer’s Game.
The film’s synopsis, as reported by THR, says, “Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who,...
The film’s synopsis, as reported by THR, says, “Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who,...
- 3/8/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Terry Crews will be playing The Killer’s Game.
The actor will be seen alongside Dave Bautista, Ben Kingsley and Sofia Boutella in the J.J. Perry-directed movie, which has wrapped filming. Crews will be playing a character that was previously reported to be played by Ice Cube.
Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who, according to the film’s synopsis, “is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a hit on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. But soon after, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed— and must fend off an army of former colleagues trying to kill him.”
Rand Ravich and James Coyne penned the screenplay. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards are producers, along with Kia Jam. Bautista and Jonathan Meisner will executive produce for Dogbone Entertainment, with Scott Lambert also exec producing.
The actor will be seen alongside Dave Bautista, Ben Kingsley and Sofia Boutella in the J.J. Perry-directed movie, which has wrapped filming. Crews will be playing a character that was previously reported to be played by Ice Cube.
Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who, according to the film’s synopsis, “is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a hit on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. But soon after, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed— and must fend off an army of former colleagues trying to kill him.”
Rand Ravich and James Coyne penned the screenplay. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards are producers, along with Kia Jam. Bautista and Jonathan Meisner will executive produce for Dogbone Entertainment, with Scott Lambert also exec producing.
- 3/7/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson have joined the cast for Black Bear’s upcoming post-apocalyptic action thriller ‘Afterburn.’
Based on the graphic novel ‘Afterburn’ the feature is set ten years after a massive solar flare destroyed technology across the globe. Bautista will take on the role of Jake, a treasure hunter who gets hired to recover the Mona Lisa before a dangerous warlord can steal it for himself. Jackson has been cast in an unspecified role.
Stunt coordinator and budding director J.J. Perry will take the helm on the project. Perry has recently worked with Bautista on ‘The Killer’s Game’ over at Lionsgate.
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Neal H. Moritz of ‘Fast and Furious’ series, Toby Jaffe of Original Film and Steve Richards of Endurance Media are backing the project. Bautista will produce through his company Dogbone Entertainment.
Based on the graphic novel ‘Afterburn’ the feature is set ten years after a massive solar flare destroyed technology across the globe. Bautista will take on the role of Jake, a treasure hunter who gets hired to recover the Mona Lisa before a dangerous warlord can steal it for himself. Jackson has been cast in an unspecified role.
Stunt coordinator and budding director J.J. Perry will take the helm on the project. Perry has recently worked with Bautista on ‘The Killer’s Game’ over at Lionsgate.
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Neal H. Moritz of ‘Fast and Furious’ series, Toby Jaffe of Original Film and Steve Richards of Endurance Media are backing the project. Bautista will produce through his company Dogbone Entertainment.
- 2/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Dave Bautista is set to team up with Samuel L. Jackson for the upcoming action-adventure film “Afterburn” for Black Bear, Endurance Media, Dogbone Entertainment and Original Films, the companies announced Tuesday.
“Afterburn” will be directed by veteran stunt coordinator and rising director J.J. Perry, who recently wrapped the Bautista thriller “The Killer’s Game” for Lionsgate.
The screenplay is based on the graphic novel “Afterburn,” set ten years after a massive solar flare destroyed technology across the globe.
Bautista stars as Jake, a treasure hunter who gets hired to recover the Mona Lisa before a dangerous warlord can steal it for himself. Jackson has been cast in an unspecified role. Filming is slated to begin this April in Europe.
Perry is best known for his stunt and second unit directing work on blockbuster franchises like “John Wick” and “Fast and Furious.” This will be his second feature film after last year...
“Afterburn” will be directed by veteran stunt coordinator and rising director J.J. Perry, who recently wrapped the Bautista thriller “The Killer’s Game” for Lionsgate.
The screenplay is based on the graphic novel “Afterburn,” set ten years after a massive solar flare destroyed technology across the globe.
Bautista stars as Jake, a treasure hunter who gets hired to recover the Mona Lisa before a dangerous warlord can steal it for himself. Jackson has been cast in an unspecified role. Filming is slated to begin this April in Europe.
Perry is best known for his stunt and second unit directing work on blockbuster franchises like “John Wick” and “Fast and Furious.” This will be his second feature film after last year...
- 2/6/2024
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Deadline reports that Dave Bautista will star in Afterburn alongside Samuel. L Jackson. The project is a sci-fi action movie based on the graphic novel series of the same name written by Scott Chitwood & Paul Ens and illustrated by Wayne Nichols.
Afterburn takes place in a post-apocalyptic world ten years after a solar flare has wiped out technology across the globe. Dave Bautista will play Jake, an ex-soldier who “works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission is to team up with freedom fighter Drea to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first.” Samuel L. Jackson will play a freedom fighter by the name of Valentine. The film will be directed by J.J. Perry, who made his feature directorial debut with Day Shift, an action comedy starring Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, and Snoop Dogg released on...
Afterburn takes place in a post-apocalyptic world ten years after a solar flare has wiped out technology across the globe. Dave Bautista will play Jake, an ex-soldier who “works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission is to team up with freedom fighter Drea to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first.” Samuel L. Jackson will play a freedom fighter by the name of Valentine. The film will be directed by J.J. Perry, who made his feature directorial debut with Day Shift, an action comedy starring Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, and Snoop Dogg released on...
- 2/6/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune actor Dave Bautista has found his next big-canvas action movie in the shape of post-apocalyptic adventure story Afterburn, we can reveal.
Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson is also aboard for this one, which is set 10 years after a solar flare has wiped out technology across the globe.
Bautista will play ex-soldier Jake, who works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission is to team with freedom fighter Drea to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first.
The movie is adapted from the Red 5 comic/graphic novel series of the same name. Jackson will play the supporting role of freedom fighter Valentine. Script comes from Matt Johnson (Into The Blue) with revisions by Nimrod Antal (Control).
Black Bear and CAA Media Finance are...
Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson is also aboard for this one, which is set 10 years after a solar flare has wiped out technology across the globe.
Bautista will play ex-soldier Jake, who works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission is to team with freedom fighter Drea to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first.
The movie is adapted from the Red 5 comic/graphic novel series of the same name. Jackson will play the supporting role of freedom fighter Valentine. Script comes from Matt Johnson (Into The Blue) with revisions by Nimrod Antal (Control).
Black Bear and CAA Media Finance are...
- 2/6/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
“Taken” director Pierre Morel is turning his lens to action-comedies with latest film “Freelance.”
Alison Brie stars as a washed up journalist who travels to Colombia for a high-profile interview with a local dictator. She hires a private security guard, played by John Cena, to protect her while abroad; yet of course, things go horribly wrong and the duo are on the run.
The official synopsis reads: An ex special forces operative stuck in a dead-end desk job (Cena) reluctantly takes on a gig to provide private security for a struggling journalist (Brie) as she interviews a ruthless — but impeccably dressed — dictator (Juan Pablo Raba). When a military coup breaks out just as she’s about to get the scoop of a lifetime, the unlikely trio must figure out how to survive the jungle, the assassins, and each other in order to make it out alive.
Alice Eve and Christian Slater also star.
Alison Brie stars as a washed up journalist who travels to Colombia for a high-profile interview with a local dictator. She hires a private security guard, played by John Cena, to protect her while abroad; yet of course, things go horribly wrong and the duo are on the run.
The official synopsis reads: An ex special forces operative stuck in a dead-end desk job (Cena) reluctantly takes on a gig to provide private security for a struggling journalist (Brie) as she interviews a ruthless — but impeccably dressed — dictator (Juan Pablo Raba). When a military coup breaks out just as she’s about to get the scoop of a lifetime, the unlikely trio must figure out how to survive the jungle, the assassins, and each other in order to make it out alive.
Alice Eve and Christian Slater also star.
- 8/21/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Ice Cube is set to star opposite Dave Bautista in The Killer’s Game, the action comedy from Day Shift director JJ Perry helming for Lionsgate, which heads into production this summer in Budapest. His role is being kept under wraps.
Ben Kingsley and Sofia Boutella are also on board.
Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, the film is written by Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg, with recent rewrites by James Coyne. The film follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.
Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project, as well as Kia Jam.
Ben Kingsley and Sofia Boutella are also on board.
Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, the film is written by Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg, with recent rewrites by James Coyne. The film follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.
Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project, as well as Kia Jam.
- 7/10/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
The Killer’s Game is getting more players.
Joining Dave Bautista in the Lionsgate action-comedy will be Oscar winner Ben Kingsley and Star Trek and The Mummy star Sofia Boutella.
J.J. Perry, the stuntman turned director who was behind Netflix vampire feature Day Shift, will direct the project from a screenplay by Rand Ravich and X-Men scribe Simon Kinberg.
Based on the novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga, The Killer’s Game follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who, according to the film’s synopsis, “is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.” James Coyne handled recent rewrites.
Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project,...
Joining Dave Bautista in the Lionsgate action-comedy will be Oscar winner Ben Kingsley and Star Trek and The Mummy star Sofia Boutella.
J.J. Perry, the stuntman turned director who was behind Netflix vampire feature Day Shift, will direct the project from a screenplay by Rand Ravich and X-Men scribe Simon Kinberg.
Based on the novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga, The Killer’s Game follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who, according to the film’s synopsis, “is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.” James Coyne handled recent rewrites.
Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley (Wonder Man) and Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon) are set to star opposite Dave Bautista in The Killer’s Game, the action comedy that JJ Perry is helming for Lionsgate, which heads into production this summer. Their roles are being kept under wraps.
Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game is written by Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg (X-Men series), with recent rewrites by James Coyne. The film follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.
Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project, as well as Kia Jam. Bautista...
Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game is written by Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg (X-Men series), with recent rewrites by James Coyne. The film follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.
Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project, as well as Kia Jam. Bautista...
- 5/19/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Dave Bautista is to star in 'The Killer's Game'.The 54-year-old actor will lead the cast of the action comedy movie that has JJ Perry on board to direct.Lionsgate have obtained worldwide rights for the project and the studio will launch sales at the Cannes Film Festival, which begins on Tuesday (16.05.23).'The Killer's Game' is based on Jay Bonansinga's novel of the same name and follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorises a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow.After ordering the hit, Flood finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must fend off the army of former colleagues who are trying to kill him.Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg have written the movie with James Coyne handling the latest revisions to the script. Mad Chance's Andrew Lazar is producing alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media.
- 5/16/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Lionsgate announced today that Dave Bautista is set to star in The Killer’s Game, an action-comedy from Day Shift director J.J. Perry.
Based on the novel by Jay Bonansinga, The Killer’s Game follows “veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.” Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg wrote the script, with James Coyne penning the most recent rewrite. Principal photography is expected to kick off this summer.
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“We are so thrilled to be making The Killer’s Game with Lionsgate and Endurance,” producer Andrew Lazar said. “We have searched...
Based on the novel by Jay Bonansinga, The Killer’s Game follows “veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.” Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg wrote the script, with James Coyne penning the most recent rewrite. Principal photography is expected to kick off this summer.
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“We are so thrilled to be making The Killer’s Game with Lionsgate and Endurance,” producer Andrew Lazar said. “We have searched...
- 5/15/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Lionsgate announced on Monday that it has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to “The Killer’s Game,” an action comedy starring Dave Bautista and directed by JJ Perry.
Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel of the same name, “The Killer’s Game” will see Bautista play Joe Flood, an assassin recently diagnosed with a terminal and painful illness who, determined to not suffer a slow, painful death, orders a hit on himself…only to find out that he was misdiagnosed and is healthy. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards will produce, with Endurance Media financing.
The film is written by Rand Ravich and “X-Men” franchise screenwriter Simon Kinberg, with recent rewrites by James Coyne. Lionsgate will launch sales of the film at the Cannes Film Festival this month ahead of the start of production this summer.
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Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel of the same name, “The Killer’s Game” will see Bautista play Joe Flood, an assassin recently diagnosed with a terminal and painful illness who, determined to not suffer a slow, painful death, orders a hit on himself…only to find out that he was misdiagnosed and is healthy. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards will produce, with Endurance Media financing.
The film is written by Rand Ravich and “X-Men” franchise screenwriter Simon Kinberg, with recent rewrites by James Coyne. Lionsgate will launch sales of the film at the Cannes Film Festival this month ahead of the start of production this summer.
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- 5/15/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
JJ Perry will direct the story of a veteran assassin who mistakenly orders a hit on himself.
Lionsgate has acquired worldwide distribution rights to The Killer’s Game, with Dave Bautista set to star, and will launch sales of the upcoming action comedy at this week’s Cannes market.
JJ Perry will direct the story of veteran assassin Joe Flood, who orders a hit on himself after being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness only to find he has been misdiagnosed and must fend off an army of former colleagues.
The film, based on a Jay Bonansing novel, is written by Rand Ravich...
Lionsgate has acquired worldwide distribution rights to The Killer’s Game, with Dave Bautista set to star, and will launch sales of the upcoming action comedy at this week’s Cannes market.
JJ Perry will direct the story of veteran assassin Joe Flood, who orders a hit on himself after being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness only to find he has been misdiagnosed and must fend off an army of former colleagues.
The film, based on a Jay Bonansing novel, is written by Rand Ravich...
- 5/15/2023
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
After bidding adieu to Drax the Destroyer with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Dave Bautista has set his next movie: action-comedy The Killer’s Game.
Lionsgate has come aboard the long-in-development project, acquiring worldwide distribution rights and setting J.J. Perry, the stuntman who made his directorial debut with Day Shift, to helm the feature.
Lionsgate will launch sales of Game at the Cannes film market, with production to begin this summer.
Based on a novel by Jay Bonansinga, Game follows a veteran assassin named Joe Flood (Bautista) who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. In order to set up his loved one financially, he authorizes a kill on himself. However, after ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to take him out.
Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg wrote the script, which has recent rewrites by James Coyne.
Lionsgate has come aboard the long-in-development project, acquiring worldwide distribution rights and setting J.J. Perry, the stuntman who made his directorial debut with Day Shift, to helm the feature.
Lionsgate will launch sales of Game at the Cannes film market, with production to begin this summer.
Based on a novel by Jay Bonansinga, Game follows a veteran assassin named Joe Flood (Bautista) who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. In order to set up his loved one financially, he authorizes a kill on himself. However, after ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to take him out.
Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg wrote the script, which has recent rewrites by James Coyne.
- 5/15/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lionsgate has taken worldwide rights to The Killer’s Game, an action comedy package that has Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) set to star and JJ Perry (Day Shift) aboard to direct. The studio will launch sales at the Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off tomorrow.
Based on Jay Bonansinga’s same-name novel, The Killer’s Game follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.
Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg (X-Men series) wrote the film, with James Coyne handling recent rewrites. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project, as well as Kia Jam.
Based on Jay Bonansinga’s same-name novel, The Killer’s Game follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.
Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg (X-Men series) wrote the film, with James Coyne handling recent rewrites. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project, as well as Kia Jam.
- 5/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar and Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Liam Neeson has been set to star in director Neil Jordan’s (The Crying Game, Marlowe, Interview with a Vampire) upcoming thriller ‘The Riker’s Ghost.’
The film follows a convict set for release (Neeson) who is forced to break a terrorist out of prison when his lawyer is kidnapped, as he is the only one who knows a way out.
“This is a unique take on the prison escape,” said Jordan. “A bare-knuckle ride from incarceration to freedom, by someone who just wants to finish his term. The reluctant escapee will be played by Liam Neeson, and I can’t wait to explore this character with him.”
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Parallel Film’s Alan Moloney and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards will produce. Jake Katofsky and Susan Mullen will co-produce with Rupert Wyatt also serving as producer. In addition to producing,...
The film follows a convict set for release (Neeson) who is forced to break a terrorist out of prison when his lawyer is kidnapped, as he is the only one who knows a way out.
“This is a unique take on the prison escape,” said Jordan. “A bare-knuckle ride from incarceration to freedom, by someone who just wants to finish his term. The reluctant escapee will be played by Liam Neeson, and I can’t wait to explore this character with him.”
Also in news – Tim Roth stars in trailer for sports drama ‘Punch’
Parallel Film’s Alan Moloney and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards will produce. Jake Katofsky and Susan Mullen will co-produce with Rupert Wyatt also serving as producer. In addition to producing,...
- 2/10/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It's easy for Liam Neeson's post-"Taken" movies to start blurring together if you're not paying close attention. Are we talking about the film where he plays a vengeful snowplow driver or the one where he plays a heroic ice road trucker? Does he play a hitman dealing with dementia or a potential terrorist with amnesia? Is he fighting bad guys on a plane or on a train? Has a member of his family been kidnapped or has he himself been kidnapped (or both)? Is he playing a Jesuit priest who has renounced his religion after trying to spread Catholic Christianity across Edo-era Japan, no longer willing to allow others to suffer so that he might cling to his personal faith?
Okay, you probably won't mix that one up with any other Neeson movies, but the point still stands.
In all seriousness, it's hard to fault Neeson too much...
Okay, you probably won't mix that one up with any other Neeson movies, but the point still stands.
In all seriousness, it's hard to fault Neeson too much...
- 2/9/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Neil Jordan will next be directing Liam Neeson in The Riker’s Ghost, a unique prison break thriller.
Deadline details this afternoon, “Liam Neeson will play a convict set for release who is forced to break a terrorist out of prison.”
“This is a unique take on the prison escape,” said Neil Jordan. “A bare knuckle ride from incarceration to freedom, by someone who just wants to finish his term. The reluctant escapee will be played by Liam Neeson, and I can’t wait to explore this character with him.”
“I am thrilled to be joining forces again with Neil and Liam,” added producer Alan Moloney. “We have put together an elite team to support Neil’s scripted and directorial vision. This one will have you on the edge of your seat.”
Sean O’Keefe (Spenser Confidential) and Brian Rudnick (Dungeons & Dragons) wrote the script. Parallel Film’s Alan Moloney (Albert...
Deadline details this afternoon, “Liam Neeson will play a convict set for release who is forced to break a terrorist out of prison.”
“This is a unique take on the prison escape,” said Neil Jordan. “A bare knuckle ride from incarceration to freedom, by someone who just wants to finish his term. The reluctant escapee will be played by Liam Neeson, and I can’t wait to explore this character with him.”
“I am thrilled to be joining forces again with Neil and Liam,” added producer Alan Moloney. “We have put together an elite team to support Neil’s scripted and directorial vision. This one will have you on the edge of your seat.”
Sean O’Keefe (Spenser Confidential) and Brian Rudnick (Dungeons & Dragons) wrote the script. Parallel Film’s Alan Moloney (Albert...
- 2/9/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Despite turning 70 last year and being about to hit the milestone of 100 films with the upcoming release of neo-noir crime thriller Marlowe, Liam Neeson isn’t even trying to slow down.
The Hollywood Reporter can reveal that the Irish star will take the lead in The Riker’s Ghost, reuniting him with his Marlowe director Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with a Vampire).
Capstone is handling international sales on the feature and will introduce it to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights.
Written by Sean O’Keefe (Spenser Confidential), Brian Rudnick (Dungeons & Dragons) and Jordan, The Riker’s Ghost will see Neeson play a convict set for release from prison who, when his lawyer is kidnapped, is forced to break out a terrorist. Principal photography is set to commence principal photography from September 2023.
“This is a unique take on the prison escape,...
The Hollywood Reporter can reveal that the Irish star will take the lead in The Riker’s Ghost, reuniting him with his Marlowe director Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with a Vampire).
Capstone is handling international sales on the feature and will introduce it to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights.
Written by Sean O’Keefe (Spenser Confidential), Brian Rudnick (Dungeons & Dragons) and Jordan, The Riker’s Ghost will see Neeson play a convict set for release from prison who, when his lawyer is kidnapped, is forced to break out a terrorist. Principal photography is set to commence principal photography from September 2023.
“This is a unique take on the prison escape,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Liam Neeson is set to reteam with director Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) on upcoming thriller The Riker’s Ghost, we can reveal.
Parallel Film’s Alan Moloney (Albert Nobbs) and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards (Freelance) will produce. Jake Katofsky and Susan Mullen will co-produce with Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes director Rupert Wyatt also serving as producer. In addition to producing, Richards’ Endurance will also finance.
Taken and Schindler’s List star Neeson will play a convict set for release who is forced to break a terrorist out of prison.
Capstone’s Christian Mercuri is launching international sales on the project ahead of the EFM in Berlin. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights.
Related: Deadline’s Full EFM Coverage
The film, written by Sean O’Keefe (Spenser Confidential) and Brian Rudnick (Dungeons & Dragons), is scheduled to begin filming in September, 2023.
The project marks a reuniting for Jordan,...
Parallel Film’s Alan Moloney (Albert Nobbs) and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards (Freelance) will produce. Jake Katofsky and Susan Mullen will co-produce with Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes director Rupert Wyatt also serving as producer. In addition to producing, Richards’ Endurance will also finance.
Taken and Schindler’s List star Neeson will play a convict set for release who is forced to break a terrorist out of prison.
Capstone’s Christian Mercuri is launching international sales on the project ahead of the EFM in Berlin. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights.
Related: Deadline’s Full EFM Coverage
The film, written by Sean O’Keefe (Spenser Confidential) and Brian Rudnick (Dungeons & Dragons), is scheduled to begin filming in September, 2023.
The project marks a reuniting for Jordan,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Steve Richards’ Endurance Media, the finance and production outfit whose current pic Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House just had its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, is setting up its next project. It has come on to package and finance The Billion Dollar Heist, an action thriller penned by Chris Frazier and Charlie Frazier based on a concept by Nico Mastorakis. Endurance is out to directors now, and the plan is to get the pic into…...
- 9/12/2017
- Deadline
Exclusive: The Detail was a film that was expected to star Keanu Reeves with the well-regarded second unit director Simon Crane making his feature film directorial debut. The action/adventure film was to shoot in South Africa starting on October 14 and end by Christmas. Producer/financier Steve Richards at Endurance Media was financing along with Millennium. Crew was hired, location scouting had begun, script was being tweaked and all seemed on course. Until Monday…...
- 8/24/2017
- Deadline
Shanghai-based investment firm launches film company, invests in Us production and distribution venture.
Shanghai-based investment firm Puji Capital has launched a film company, Puji Films, which is backing Mandalay Endurance Media Ventures (Memv), a joint venture headed by Peter Guber (pictured) and Steve Richards.
Memv is described as a film production, financing and international distribution platform with a focus on producing and distributing star-driven action, thriller and comedy films for a global audience.
The company’s shareholders also include Jeff Vinik, owner of the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning; Paul Schaeffer, vice chairman and COO of Mandalay Entertainment Group; and Peter Strauss, former chairman of Lionsgate Entertainment.
Guber was formerly chairman and CEO of Columbia Pictures Entertainment; chairman of Dick Clark Productions; and owner or co-owner of sports teams including the 2017 NBA Champions and Los Angeles Dodgers.
“We are at an interesting inflection with China’s film industry – we have China becoming the most important market globally coupled...
Shanghai-based investment firm Puji Capital has launched a film company, Puji Films, which is backing Mandalay Endurance Media Ventures (Memv), a joint venture headed by Peter Guber (pictured) and Steve Richards.
Memv is described as a film production, financing and international distribution platform with a focus on producing and distributing star-driven action, thriller and comedy films for a global audience.
The company’s shareholders also include Jeff Vinik, owner of the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning; Paul Schaeffer, vice chairman and COO of Mandalay Entertainment Group; and Peter Strauss, former chairman of Lionsgate Entertainment.
Guber was formerly chairman and CEO of Columbia Pictures Entertainment; chairman of Dick Clark Productions; and owner or co-owner of sports teams including the 2017 NBA Champions and Los Angeles Dodgers.
“We are at an interesting inflection with China’s film industry – we have China becoming the most important market globally coupled...
- 8/18/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Industry veterans Peter Guber and Steve Richards have partnered to launch Mandalay Endurance Media Ventures, a new film production, financing, and distribution platform with a focus on star-driven projects for the worldwide market.
Boutique Shanghai-based investment firm Puji Capital has come on board as an investor in the venture, while other major shareholders are said to include Jeff Vinik, owner of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning; Peter Strauss, former chairman of Lionsgate Entertainment; and Paul Schaeffer, vice chairman of Guber's Mandalay Entertainment Group.
Late last year, Puji Capital made a strategic investment in Guber and Ted Leonsis' eSports ownership and...
Boutique Shanghai-based investment firm Puji Capital has come on board as an investor in the venture, while other major shareholders are said to include Jeff Vinik, owner of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning; Peter Strauss, former chairman of Lionsgate Entertainment; and Paul Schaeffer, vice chairman of Guber's Mandalay Entertainment Group.
Late last year, Puji Capital made a strategic investment in Guber and Ted Leonsis' eSports ownership and...
- 8/18/2017
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Watergate drama set for a September release.
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights to Watergate drama The Silent Man.
The Silent Man centres on “Deep Throat”, the pseudonym given to the notorious whistleblower for the Watergate scandal. The true identity of the secret informant remained a mystery and source of much public curiosity and speculation for more than 30 years. That is until, in 2005, special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster.
The Silent Man features an all-star cast including Liam Neeson in the title role of Mark Felt, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas, Josh Lucas, Tony Goldwyn, Michael C. Hall, Tom Sizemore, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ike Barinholtz, Bruce Greenwood, Brian D’Arcy James, Kate Walsh, Noah Wyle, and Maika Monroe.
Peter Landesman wrote and directed the Scott Free, MadRiver Pictures, Endurance Media, Torridon Films, and Riverstone Pictures production.
Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, Marc Butan, Anthony Katagas, Landesman, Steve Richards and [link...
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights to Watergate drama The Silent Man.
The Silent Man centres on “Deep Throat”, the pseudonym given to the notorious whistleblower for the Watergate scandal. The true identity of the secret informant remained a mystery and source of much public curiosity and speculation for more than 30 years. That is until, in 2005, special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster.
The Silent Man features an all-star cast including Liam Neeson in the title role of Mark Felt, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas, Josh Lucas, Tony Goldwyn, Michael C. Hall, Tom Sizemore, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ike Barinholtz, Bruce Greenwood, Brian D’Arcy James, Kate Walsh, Noah Wyle, and Maika Monroe.
Peter Landesman wrote and directed the Scott Free, MadRiver Pictures, Endurance Media, Torridon Films, and Riverstone Pictures production.
Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, Marc Butan, Anthony Katagas, Landesman, Steve Richards and [link...
- 5/25/2017
- ScreenDaily
Watergate drama set for a September release.
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights to Watergate drama The Silent Man.
The Silent Man centres on “Deep Throat”, the pseudonym given to the notorious whistleblower for the Watergate scandal. The true identity of the secret informant remained a mystery and source of much public curiosity and speculation for more than 30 years. That is until, in 2005, special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster.
The Silent Man features an all-star cast including Liam Neeson in the title role of Mark Felt, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas, Josh Lucas, Tony Goldwyn, Michael C. Hall, Tom Sizemore, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ike Barinholtz, Bruce Greenwood, Brian D’Arcy James, Kate Walsh, Noah Wyle, and Maika Monroe.
Peter Landesman wrote and directed the Scott Free, MadRiver Pictures, Endurance Media, Torridon Films, and Riverstone Pictures production.
Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, Marc Butan, Anthony Katagas, Landesman, Steve Richards and [link...
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights to Watergate drama The Silent Man.
The Silent Man centres on “Deep Throat”, the pseudonym given to the notorious whistleblower for the Watergate scandal. The true identity of the secret informant remained a mystery and source of much public curiosity and speculation for more than 30 years. That is until, in 2005, special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster.
The Silent Man features an all-star cast including Liam Neeson in the title role of Mark Felt, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas, Josh Lucas, Tony Goldwyn, Michael C. Hall, Tom Sizemore, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ike Barinholtz, Bruce Greenwood, Brian D’Arcy James, Kate Walsh, Noah Wyle, and Maika Monroe.
Peter Landesman wrote and directed the Scott Free, MadRiver Pictures, Endurance Media, Torridon Films, and Riverstone Pictures production.
Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, Marc Butan, Anthony Katagas, Landesman, Steve Richards and [link...
- 5/25/2017
- ScreenDaily
Liam Neeson Watergate drama set for a September release.
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights to Watergate drama The Silent Man.
The Silent Man centres on “Deep Throat”, the pseudonym given to the notorious whistleblower for the Watergate scandal. The true identity of the secret informant remained a mystery and source of much public curiosity and speculation for more than 30 years. That is until, in 2005, special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster.
This true story chronicles the personal and professional life of Felt, who risked and ultimately sacrificed everything – his family, his career, his freedom – in the name of justice.
The Silent Man features an all-star cast including Neeson in the title role of Mark Felt, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas, Josh Lucas, Tony Goldwyn, Michael C. Hall, Tom Sizemore, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ike Barinholtz, Bruce Greenwood, Brian D’Arcy James, Kate Walsh, Noah Wyle, and Maika Monroe.
Peter Landesman wrote and...
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights to Watergate drama The Silent Man.
The Silent Man centres on “Deep Throat”, the pseudonym given to the notorious whistleblower for the Watergate scandal. The true identity of the secret informant remained a mystery and source of much public curiosity and speculation for more than 30 years. That is until, in 2005, special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster.
This true story chronicles the personal and professional life of Felt, who risked and ultimately sacrificed everything – his family, his career, his freedom – in the name of justice.
The Silent Man features an all-star cast including Neeson in the title role of Mark Felt, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas, Josh Lucas, Tony Goldwyn, Michael C. Hall, Tom Sizemore, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ike Barinholtz, Bruce Greenwood, Brian D’Arcy James, Kate Walsh, Noah Wyle, and Maika Monroe.
Peter Landesman wrote and...
- 5/25/2017
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The distributor has come on board to release in the Us the upcoming Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones action comedy, which has been drawing interest among buyers on the Croisette.
Broad Green will co-produce Villa Capri with eOne, Billy Gerber and Endurance’s Steve Richards and has set an August 25, 2017, release just ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
The company will adhere to a similar release pattern that brought success for September 2015 release A Walk In The Woods, which starred Roebert Redford and Nick Nolte and grossed $29.5m in North America.
Sierra/Affinity handles international sales in Cannes on the hot title, set to commence principal photography in New Mexico this summer.
Villa Capri is styled as being in the vein of Midnight Run about an ex-fbi agent (Jones) and an former mob lawyer in the witness protection programme (Freeman) who have to cast aside their petty rivalry on the golf course to fend off...
Broad Green will co-produce Villa Capri with eOne, Billy Gerber and Endurance’s Steve Richards and has set an August 25, 2017, release just ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
The company will adhere to a similar release pattern that brought success for September 2015 release A Walk In The Woods, which starred Roebert Redford and Nick Nolte and grossed $29.5m in North America.
Sierra/Affinity handles international sales in Cannes on the hot title, set to commence principal photography in New Mexico this summer.
Villa Capri is styled as being in the vein of Midnight Run about an ex-fbi agent (Jones) and an former mob lawyer in the witness protection programme (Freeman) who have to cast aside their petty rivalry on the golf course to fend off...
- 5/14/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The distributor has come on board to release in the Us the upcoming Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones action comedy, which has been drawing interest among buyers on the Croisette.
Broad Green will co-produce Villa Capri with eOne, Billy Gerber and Endurance’s Steve Richards and has set an August 25, 2017, release just ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
The company will adhere to a similar release pattern that brought success for September 2015 release A Walk In The Woods, which starred Roebert Redford and Nick Nolte and grossed $29.5m in North America.
Sierra/Affinity handles international sales in Cannes on the hot title, set to commence principal photography in New Mexico this summer.
Villa Capri is styled as being in the vein of Midnight Run about an ex-fbi agent (Jones) and an former mob lawyer in the witness protection programme (Freeman) who have to cast aside their petty rivalry on the golf course to fend off...
Broad Green will co-produce Villa Capri with eOne, Billy Gerber and Endurance’s Steve Richards and has set an August 25, 2017, release just ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
The company will adhere to a similar release pattern that brought success for September 2015 release A Walk In The Woods, which starred Roebert Redford and Nick Nolte and grossed $29.5m in North America.
Sierra/Affinity handles international sales in Cannes on the hot title, set to commence principal photography in New Mexico this summer.
Villa Capri is styled as being in the vein of Midnight Run about an ex-fbi agent (Jones) and an former mob lawyer in the witness protection programme (Freeman) who have to cast aside their petty rivalry on the golf course to fend off...
- 5/14/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Broad Green Pictures has finalized a deal to distribute Ron Shelton’s Villa Capri. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones. The deal calls for Broad Green to release the movie in the United States and to co-produce the film with Entertainment One's Billy Gerber and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards. John Mass and Alan Simpson are executive producers on the film. It will be released nationwide just ahead of Labor Day weekend on Aug. 25, 2017 and is slated to begin principal photography in New Mexico this summer. Villa Capri is a two-hander action comedy in the
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- 5/14/2016
- by Tatiana Siegel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood veterans Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones are primed for a reunion with Villa Capri, the action comedy in the works at Sierra/Affinity, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Not since 2003’s Hollywood Homicide have the Oscar-winning duo shared the screen, but that all changes with this bankable FBI romp. Penned by Ron Shelton (Bull Durham, White Men Can’t Jump), Villa Capri revolves around an ex-fbi agent and ex-mob boss, two sworn enemies from the get-go, who in a fit of panic are forced to place old rivalries on the back-burner after they’re targeted by the mob while shooting a round of golf.
THR didn’t disclose which roles Freeman and Jones are linked to, but the latter’s gruff, taciturn demeanour ought to make for some rip-roaring entertainment opposite Freeman. Citing Midnight Run as inspiration, Ron Shelton is also attached to helm Villa Capri, as Sierra...
Not since 2003’s Hollywood Homicide have the Oscar-winning duo shared the screen, but that all changes with this bankable FBI romp. Penned by Ron Shelton (Bull Durham, White Men Can’t Jump), Villa Capri revolves around an ex-fbi agent and ex-mob boss, two sworn enemies from the get-go, who in a fit of panic are forced to place old rivalries on the back-burner after they’re targeted by the mob while shooting a round of golf.
THR didn’t disclose which roles Freeman and Jones are linked to, but the latter’s gruff, taciturn demeanour ought to make for some rip-roaring entertainment opposite Freeman. Citing Midnight Run as inspiration, Ron Shelton is also attached to helm Villa Capri, as Sierra...
- 5/11/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones are set to star in Ron Shelton's action comedy "Villa Capri" for Entertainment One and Endurance Media.
Said to be in the vein of "Midnight Run," Jones plays an ex-fbi agent and Freeman an ex-mob lawyer in the witness protection program having to put aside their petty rivalry on the golf course to fend off a mob hit.
Billy Gerber and Steve Richards are producing. Shooting kicks off in New Mexico this summer.
Source: eOne...
Said to be in the vein of "Midnight Run," Jones plays an ex-fbi agent and Freeman an ex-mob lawyer in the witness protection program having to put aside their petty rivalry on the golf course to fend off a mob hit.
Billy Gerber and Steve Richards are producing. Shooting kicks off in New Mexico this summer.
Source: eOne...
- 5/11/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The Sierra/Affinity Cannes slate continues to expand with Villa Capri, an action comedy to star Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones.
Ron Shelton will direct the story about an ex-fbi agent and a former mob lawyer in the witness protection programme who must work together to avoid a mob hit.
CAA packaged the project and represents Us rights.
eOne and Endurance Media are financing and eOne will distribute directly in its markets: the UK, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Spain and Benelux.
Billy Gerber and Endurance’s Steve Richards are producing, while John Mass and Alan Simpson are executive producers on the film.
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in New Mexico this summer.
Ron Shelton will direct the story about an ex-fbi agent and a former mob lawyer in the witness protection programme who must work together to avoid a mob hit.
CAA packaged the project and represents Us rights.
eOne and Endurance Media are financing and eOne will distribute directly in its markets: the UK, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Spain and Benelux.
Billy Gerber and Endurance’s Steve Richards are producing, while John Mass and Alan Simpson are executive producers on the film.
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in New Mexico this summer.
- 5/11/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Steve Richards' Endurance Media has set Steve Barnett to be President of Production, as the company has picked up three scripts from Black List writers Tyler Marceca, Michael Diliberti and Daniel Kunka. Barnett joins James Tomlinson, who is VP Production. Endurance Media, which has a strategic alliance with Entertainment One Films, was founded last year by Richards, a longtime Silver Pictures executive. Here are the scripts: Malpractice, written by Tyler…...
- 2/11/2016
- Deadline
Exclusive: Steve Richards, a 19-year vet of Silver Pictures who most recently was Co-President, has left to start Endurance Media, a company that’s launching with a $250 million financing structure to produce and finance films in the $20 million-$60 million range. Endurance will put two pictures in production this year and starts with a staff of three to four production and financial executives housed in Santa Monica offices.
The venture also kicks off with a strategic alliance with Entertainment One Films, which will distribute Endurance films in multiple territories. Equity comes partly from eOne, and Richards raised the rest himself.
At Joel Silver’s company, Richards has held producing capacities on films that include the recently wrapped Autobahn, which stars Anthony Hopkins, Ben Kingsley, Nicholas Hoult and Felicity Jones. Other credits include the Liam Neeson starrer Non-Stop, Unknown and the Guy Ritchie-directed RocknRolla.
“Endurance Media will be filmmaker-driven, allowing me...
The venture also kicks off with a strategic alliance with Entertainment One Films, which will distribute Endurance films in multiple territories. Equity comes partly from eOne, and Richards raised the rest himself.
At Joel Silver’s company, Richards has held producing capacities on films that include the recently wrapped Autobahn, which stars Anthony Hopkins, Ben Kingsley, Nicholas Hoult and Felicity Jones. Other credits include the Liam Neeson starrer Non-Stop, Unknown and the Guy Ritchie-directed RocknRolla.
“Endurance Media will be filmmaker-driven, allowing me...
- 1/6/2015
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline
Joel Silver thriller also starring Nicholas Hoult gets underway Monday in Germany.
Anticipated action-thriller Autobahn has received a potent injection of talent and finance as it heads into production on Monday (May 5).
Felicity Jones, Anthony Hopkins and Ben Kingsley have joined Nicholas Hoult on Eran Creevy’s action-thriller, which follows young Us couple Casey (Hoult) and Juliette (Jones) who are plunged into a game of cat-and-mouse across Germany when they find themselves caught between two ruthless criminals (Hopkins, Kingsley).
Creevy is the British director behind Shifty and Welcome to the Punch.
Joel Silver’s Silver Pictures has also boarded the hot Im Global sales title ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, with additional financing coming from Sycamore Pictures and Dmg Entertainment.
Silver produces F. Scott Frazier’s screenplay with Ben Pugh and Rory Aitken of 42, Brian Kavanaugh Jones of Automatik and Daniel Hetzer. Hands on Producers are co-producers.
Silver Pictures’ Steve Richards and Aaron Auch are executive...
Anticipated action-thriller Autobahn has received a potent injection of talent and finance as it heads into production on Monday (May 5).
Felicity Jones, Anthony Hopkins and Ben Kingsley have joined Nicholas Hoult on Eran Creevy’s action-thriller, which follows young Us couple Casey (Hoult) and Juliette (Jones) who are plunged into a game of cat-and-mouse across Germany when they find themselves caught between two ruthless criminals (Hopkins, Kingsley).
Creevy is the British director behind Shifty and Welcome to the Punch.
Joel Silver’s Silver Pictures has also boarded the hot Im Global sales title ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, with additional financing coming from Sycamore Pictures and Dmg Entertainment.
Silver produces F. Scott Frazier’s screenplay with Ben Pugh and Rory Aitken of 42, Brian Kavanaugh Jones of Automatik and Daniel Hetzer. Hands on Producers are co-producers.
Silver Pictures’ Steve Richards and Aaron Auch are executive...
- 5/1/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Joel Silver thriller also starring Nicholas Hoult gets underway Monday in Germany.
Anticipated action-thriller Autobahn has had a potent injection of talent and finance as it heads into production on Monday.
Felicity Jones, Anthony Hopkins and Ben Kingsley have joined Nicholas Hoult on Eran Creevy’s action-thriller, which follows young American couple Casey (Hoult) and Juliette (Jones) who are plunged into an adrenaline-pumping game of cat and mouse across Germany when they find themselves caught between two ruthless criminals (Hopkins and Kingsley).
Joel Silver’s Silver Pictures has also boarded the hot Im Global sales title ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, with additional financing coming from Sycamore Pictures and Dmg Entertainment.
Silver produces F. Scott Frazier’s screenplay with Ben Pugh of 42, Brian Kavanaugh Jones of Automatik and Tom Rice and Ben Nearn of Sycamore.
Silver Pictures’ Steve Richards and Aaron Auch are executive producing, along with Ford and Matt Jackson of Im Global. Additional executive...
Anticipated action-thriller Autobahn has had a potent injection of talent and finance as it heads into production on Monday.
Felicity Jones, Anthony Hopkins and Ben Kingsley have joined Nicholas Hoult on Eran Creevy’s action-thriller, which follows young American couple Casey (Hoult) and Juliette (Jones) who are plunged into an adrenaline-pumping game of cat and mouse across Germany when they find themselves caught between two ruthless criminals (Hopkins and Kingsley).
Joel Silver’s Silver Pictures has also boarded the hot Im Global sales title ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, with additional financing coming from Sycamore Pictures and Dmg Entertainment.
Silver produces F. Scott Frazier’s screenplay with Ben Pugh of 42, Brian Kavanaugh Jones of Automatik and Tom Rice and Ben Nearn of Sycamore.
Silver Pictures’ Steve Richards and Aaron Auch are executive producing, along with Ford and Matt Jackson of Im Global. Additional executive...
- 5/1/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
If you did a double-take when you first heard that Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez were in a movie together, or raised your eyebrows when you then heard that the Getaway movie wasn’t about something involving angst-riddled teens and heart-wrenching drama… and, if you thought a selection of new images would clue you in to something beyond cars, explosions, and moody pictures of Hawke and Gomez very near each other… well, frankly, I’ve lost my train of thought.
However it all works out, this Getaway movie looks fantastic. There’s probably a really good reason that Gomez’ character has a custom Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake for Hawke to steal, but… no, I’m kidding.
Still, it may be fun. Have a look at some hot new images, and get ready to choke on everything you ever said about Selena Gomez’ acting ability.
Getaway Movie Trailer
Getaway Clip...
However it all works out, this Getaway movie looks fantastic. There’s probably a really good reason that Gomez’ character has a custom Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake for Hawke to steal, but… no, I’m kidding.
Still, it may be fun. Have a look at some hot new images, and get ready to choke on everything you ever said about Selena Gomez’ acting ability.
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- 8/20/2013
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
The first bit of casting news for Sean Carter's upcoming thriller Home Invasion has busted in, and it involves a Disney Channel ingenue who's ready to dabble once again in the horror genre.
Per Deadline, "Shake It Up" star Bella Thorne has scored a lead role in Home Invasion, Carter's debut feature about a family imprisoned by intruders who play a life-and-death game in which the mysterious rules become clear as the night unfolds. Thorne (who previously appeared in horror films Forget Me Not, Craw Lake, and The Seer) will play Jamie, a disillusioned teenager intensely guarding a personal secret.
Voltage Pictures is financing the project, written by first-time scribe and co-producer Joseph Dembner, and producing with Silver Pictures’ low-budget label Zinc Entertainment. Silver Pictures’ Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman will produce with Voltage’s Nicolas Chartier and Craig Flores. Joel Silver, Steve Richards, and Michael Fiore will exec produce.
Per Deadline, "Shake It Up" star Bella Thorne has scored a lead role in Home Invasion, Carter's debut feature about a family imprisoned by intruders who play a life-and-death game in which the mysterious rules become clear as the night unfolds. Thorne (who previously appeared in horror films Forget Me Not, Craw Lake, and The Seer) will play Jamie, a disillusioned teenager intensely guarding a personal secret.
Voltage Pictures is financing the project, written by first-time scribe and co-producer Joseph Dembner, and producing with Silver Pictures’ low-budget label Zinc Entertainment. Silver Pictures’ Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman will produce with Voltage’s Nicolas Chartier and Craig Flores. Joel Silver, Steve Richards, and Michael Fiore will exec produce.
- 7/25/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Idris Elba is in talks to join the cast of The Gunman.
In the film Sean Penn plays “an international operative who is betrayed by the organization he works for, forcing him into a game of cat and mouse across Europe.”
Elba will be playing Dupont, a mysterious operative. Javier Bardem is also in the cast.
The film is directed by Pierre Morel from a script by Pete Travis, based on the novel Prone Gunman by Jean-Patrick Manchette.
Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards are producing through Silver Pictures.
Source: THR...
In the film Sean Penn plays “an international operative who is betrayed by the organization he works for, forcing him into a game of cat and mouse across Europe.”
Elba will be playing Dupont, a mysterious operative. Javier Bardem is also in the cast.
The film is directed by Pierre Morel from a script by Pete Travis, based on the novel Prone Gunman by Jean-Patrick Manchette.
Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards are producing through Silver Pictures.
Source: THR...
- 6/14/2013
- by Philip Sticco
- LRMonline.com
"Pacific Rim" star Idris Elba and Cannes starlet Jasmine Trinca will join Sean Penn and Javier Bardem in Pierre Morel's action thriller "The Gunman," TheWrap has learned. Studiocanal is fully financing "The Gunman," which will be produced by Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards of Silver Pictures. Pete Travis wrote the script, which is based on the novel by Jean-Patrick Manchette. In a rare action movie role, Penn stars as a professional killer who attempts to leave his job behind for the woman (Trinca) he loves, but finds it's harder than...
- 6/14/2013
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
The Gunman continues to attract high-caliber actors. Idris Elba is in talks to join Sean Penn and Javier Bardem in the action thriller, being produced by Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards through Silver Pictures. Pierre Morel is directing the feature, which was previously titled Prone Gunman and is based on the novel by Jean-Patrick Manchette. The story sees Penn as an international operative who is betrayed by the organization he works for, forcing him into a game of cat-and-mouse across Europe. Elba will play a mysterious operative named Dupont. Photos: 26 of
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- 6/13/2013
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Hardy has joined the independently financed English-language Yakuza drama "The Outsider" at Linson Entertainment and Silver Pictures.
Andrew Baldwin penned the script which is set in post-wwii Japan and follows an American expatriate who becomes a Yakuza enforcer.
Takashi Miike is in negotiations to direct, while John Linson, Art Linson, Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards will produce. Shooting kicks off in Japan early next year.
Source: Variety...
Andrew Baldwin penned the script which is set in post-wwii Japan and follows an American expatriate who becomes a Yakuza enforcer.
Takashi Miike is in negotiations to direct, while John Linson, Art Linson, Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards will produce. Shooting kicks off in Japan early next year.
Source: Variety...
- 6/7/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Tom Hardy will star in The Outsider, a Silver Pictures’ film that will mark the English-language debut of Japanese director Takashi Miike, who’s in negotiations to direct the Andrew Baldwin script. The film is based on an original idea by John Linson, who will produce along with Art Linson through their Linson Entertainment banner. Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards will produce for Silver Pictures. The project, originally set at Warner Bros, will be independently financed to shoot in Japan early next year. It’s an epic story set in post-World War II Japan, chronicling the life of a former American G.I. who becomes part of the Japanese yakuza.Hardy has become the go-to guy for everything, with startling diversity. The Warrior star is right now circling a chance to play Elton John in Rocketman, the Michael Gracey-directed project that just got Lawrence Bender aboard to produce,...
- 6/6/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Universal Pictures will release Liam Neeson's Non-Stop on Feb. 21. Set on a flight from New York City to London, the action-thriller stars Neeson as U.S. Air Marshal who receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the government to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes. Non-Stop, also starring Julianne Moore, reunites Neeson with his Unknown director Jaume Collet-Serra. From StudioCanal, Non-Stop is produced by Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards.
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- 5/30/2013
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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