Stars: Rea Rangaka, Sechaba Ramphele, Kiroshan Naidoo, Greg Viljoen, Stevel Marc, Aimee Ntuli | Written by Gareth Crocker | Directed by Fred Wolmarans, Gareth Crocker
Office Invasion is the latest in a long line of films to use science fiction as a vehicle to poke fun at society. Writer Gareth Crocker and co-director Fred Wolmarans have come up with an idea that not only takes shots at corporate culture and the treatment of workers, but being a South African film also becomes a fairly direct parable about colonialism.
Three friends Sam, Junior (Sechaba Ramphele; Love on Safari), and Prince work for Ami a corporation that mines a rare metal called Zulcanoid for which there is far more demand than supply.
When the company is suddenly sold and the new owners Gregory, Badrick, and Anya (Aimee Ntuli) claim that business is slow and initiate severe austerity measures, including ending medical benefits, something that hits Sam,...
Office Invasion is the latest in a long line of films to use science fiction as a vehicle to poke fun at society. Writer Gareth Crocker and co-director Fred Wolmarans have come up with an idea that not only takes shots at corporate culture and the treatment of workers, but being a South African film also becomes a fairly direct parable about colonialism.
Three friends Sam, Junior (Sechaba Ramphele; Love on Safari), and Prince work for Ami a corporation that mines a rare metal called Zulcanoid for which there is far more demand than supply.
When the company is suddenly sold and the new owners Gregory, Badrick, and Anya (Aimee Ntuli) claim that business is slow and initiate severe austerity measures, including ending medical benefits, something that hits Sam,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Exclusive: AMC Networks streamers Sundance Now and Umc have inked a deal for the North American, Caribbean, Canadian, and UK rights to South African horror series Dead Places.
Created by Gareth Crocker, who is behind Shadow, Netflix’s first South African original series, Dead Places is co-produced by France’s Canal+ and Johannesburg-based Motion Story. It premieres in summer next year.
The story centers on an author who has dedicated his career to solving paranormal cases, returning home to South Africa to investigate the biggest mystery of his life: His sister’s death in a water canal 20 years ago.
The series stars Anthony Oseyemi (Agent), Rea Rangaka (Madiba), Shamilla Miller (Blood and Water) David Butler (Maze Runner: The Death Cure), David James (District 9), Luthuli Dlamini (The Furnace), S’Dumo Mtshali (Avenged), and Pallance Dladla (Hard to Get).
Crocker created, wrote, and directed Dead Places. He also serves as an executive...
Created by Gareth Crocker, who is behind Shadow, Netflix’s first South African original series, Dead Places is co-produced by France’s Canal+ and Johannesburg-based Motion Story. It premieres in summer next year.
The story centers on an author who has dedicated his career to solving paranormal cases, returning home to South Africa to investigate the biggest mystery of his life: His sister’s death in a water canal 20 years ago.
The series stars Anthony Oseyemi (Agent), Rea Rangaka (Madiba), Shamilla Miller (Blood and Water) David Butler (Maze Runner: The Death Cure), David James (District 9), Luthuli Dlamini (The Furnace), S’Dumo Mtshali (Avenged), and Pallance Dladla (Hard to Get).
Crocker created, wrote, and directed Dead Places. He also serves as an executive...
- 12/8/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Gareth Crocker, the South African writer, director and award-winning author, has signed for representation across TV and film with Los Angeles based Cultivate Entertainment.
Crocker is most known in the biz for being the creator, writer and director of Netflix’s first South African original series, the thriller Shadow, which debuted on the platform last year. It followed an ex-cop suffering from congenital analgesia who takes vigilante justice into his own hands in the criminal underworld of Johannesburg.
Crocker is now in post-production on the under-the-radar anthology project Dead Places. The show has financing from French major Canal Plus, which has taken rights for French-speaking territories, and is being co-produced with local outfit Motion Story.
Anthony Oseyemi, Rea Rangaka and Shamilla Miller lead the series’ cast. It tells the story of a world-renowned paranormal expert and UK-based author who travels to his native South Africa to write his latest book.
Crocker is most known in the biz for being the creator, writer and director of Netflix’s first South African original series, the thriller Shadow, which debuted on the platform last year. It followed an ex-cop suffering from congenital analgesia who takes vigilante justice into his own hands in the criminal underworld of Johannesburg.
Crocker is now in post-production on the under-the-radar anthology project Dead Places. The show has financing from French major Canal Plus, which has taken rights for French-speaking territories, and is being co-produced with local outfit Motion Story.
Anthony Oseyemi, Rea Rangaka and Shamilla Miller lead the series’ cast. It tells the story of a world-renowned paranormal expert and UK-based author who travels to his native South Africa to write his latest book.
- 5/29/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
The director-producers of “Finding Jack” are doubling down on their defense of bringing back James Dean through CGI visual effects for the Vietnam War-era indie drama.
Producer-directors Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh of Magic City Films and producer Donald A. Barton of Artistry Media Group told Variety at Afm on Friday that they were surprised by the reaction and promised that they will respectful of Dean’s legacy. They intend to use Dean’s likeness in approximately 30% to 40% of the film.
“The family has read the script and has been fully supportive,” Barton said. “We felt that using James Dean would be an excellent way to convey this character.”
Magic City Films announced on the opening day of the American Film Market that it had obtained rights from Dean’s family to cast Dean posthumously as the secondary lead role in the movie. The actor died in a car crash...
Producer-directors Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh of Magic City Films and producer Donald A. Barton of Artistry Media Group told Variety at Afm on Friday that they were surprised by the reaction and promised that they will respectful of Dean’s legacy. They intend to use Dean’s likeness in approximately 30% to 40% of the film.
“The family has read the script and has been fully supportive,” Barton said. “We felt that using James Dean would be an excellent way to convey this character.”
Magic City Films announced on the opening day of the American Film Market that it had obtained rights from Dean’s family to cast Dean posthumously as the secondary lead role in the movie. The actor died in a car crash...
- 11/9/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Richard Jordan Nov 7, 2019
CGI is being used to bring the Hollywood icon back to the big-screen more than six decades after his death in war movie Finding Jack...
Well, this is an interesting one... Taking it one step further than that creepy chocolate ad that resurrected Audrey Hepburn for a jaunt around the Amalfi Coast, late Hollywood icon James Dean is being brought back to star in a new feature-length film.
THR reported the news that Dean – the Rebel Without a Cause star who died aged 24 in a car accident in 1955 – will be digitally reanimated to star in a new Vietnam War-set action-drama, Finding Jack.
According to the report, filmmakers Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh obtained permission from Dean's family to use the actor's image. VFX houses Imagine Engine (based in Canada) and Moi Worldwide (based in South Africa) will be working together to recreate "a realistic version of James Dean.
CGI is being used to bring the Hollywood icon back to the big-screen more than six decades after his death in war movie Finding Jack...
Well, this is an interesting one... Taking it one step further than that creepy chocolate ad that resurrected Audrey Hepburn for a jaunt around the Amalfi Coast, late Hollywood icon James Dean is being brought back to star in a new feature-length film.
THR reported the news that Dean – the Rebel Without a Cause star who died aged 24 in a car accident in 1955 – will be digitally reanimated to star in a new Vietnam War-set action-drama, Finding Jack.
According to the report, filmmakers Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh obtained permission from Dean's family to use the actor's image. VFX houses Imagine Engine (based in Canada) and Moi Worldwide (based in South Africa) will be working together to recreate "a realistic version of James Dean.
- 11/7/2019
- Den of Geek
James Dean has been cast in a Vietnam War-era action-drama 64 years after his death, creating a social media uproar with those in the industry finding the casting "shameful" and setting "an awful precedent" for the future of film and visual effects.
Magic City Films announced Wednesday that the late Rebel Without a Cause star, who died in a car crash in 1955 at the age of 24, would take the secondary lead role in their upcoming film Finding Jack.
The movie, adapted by Maria Sova from Gareth Crocker’s novel, focuses on the abandonment of more than ...
Magic City Films announced Wednesday that the late Rebel Without a Cause star, who died in a car crash in 1955 at the age of 24, would take the secondary lead role in their upcoming film Finding Jack.
The movie, adapted by Maria Sova from Gareth Crocker’s novel, focuses on the abandonment of more than ...
- 11/6/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
James Dean has been cast in a Vietnam War-era action-drama 64 years after his death, creating a social media uproar with those in the industry finding the casting "shameful" and setting "an awful precedent" for the future of film and visual effects.
Magic City Films announced Wednesday that the late Rebel Without a Cause star, who died in a car crash in 1955 at the age of 24, would take the secondary lead role in their upcoming film Finding Jack.
The movie, adapted by Mari Sova from Gareth Crocker’s novel, focuses on the abandonment of more than ...
Magic City Films announced Wednesday that the late Rebel Without a Cause star, who died in a car crash in 1955 at the age of 24, would take the secondary lead role in their upcoming film Finding Jack.
The movie, adapted by Mari Sova from Gareth Crocker’s novel, focuses on the abandonment of more than ...
- 11/6/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Magic City Films said Wednesday that it has secured rights from the family of Oscar-nominated actor James Dean to use a CGI version of the actor to play a role in its upcoming Vietnam War action drama Finding Jack. Pre-production starts later this month.
The news has piqued the interest of Twitter, where Dean is trending — more than 60 years after the young star was killed in 1955 in a car crash at age 24. Most of the reaction to the “casting” has been negative.
“I’m sure he’d be thrilled,” actor Chris Evans tweeted after the news broke this morning. “This is awful. Maybe we can get a computer to paint us a new Picasso. Or write a couple new John Lennon tunes. The complete lack of understanding here is shameful.”
Added Preacher‘s Julie Ann Emery: “Yeah, that’s not James Dean. It’s his face on a motion...
The news has piqued the interest of Twitter, where Dean is trending — more than 60 years after the young star was killed in 1955 in a car crash at age 24. Most of the reaction to the “casting” has been negative.
“I’m sure he’d be thrilled,” actor Chris Evans tweeted after the news broke this morning. “This is awful. Maybe we can get a computer to paint us a new Picasso. Or write a couple new John Lennon tunes. The complete lack of understanding here is shameful.”
Added Preacher‘s Julie Ann Emery: “Yeah, that’s not James Dean. It’s his face on a motion...
- 11/6/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
James Dean will be brought back to the big screen through CGI visual effects for the Vietnam War era drama “Finding Jack.”
The actor, best known for “Rebel Without a Cause,” “East of Eden” and “Giant,” died in a car accident in 1955 at age 24. Magic City Films has obtained rights from his family to cast Dean posthumously in the secondary lead role in the movie.
“Finding Jack” will be adapted from Gareth Crocker’s novel. Based on the actual existence and abandonment of over 10,000 canine units at the end of the Vietnam War, “Finding Jack” is an emotional journey about friendship and love under desperate circumstances.
“We feel very honored that his family supports us and will take every precaution to ensure that his legacy as one of the most epic film stars to date is kept firmly intact,” producer Anton Ernst said in a statement. “The family views this as his fourth movie,...
The actor, best known for “Rebel Without a Cause,” “East of Eden” and “Giant,” died in a car accident in 1955 at age 24. Magic City Films has obtained rights from his family to cast Dean posthumously in the secondary lead role in the movie.
“Finding Jack” will be adapted from Gareth Crocker’s novel. Based on the actual existence and abandonment of over 10,000 canine units at the end of the Vietnam War, “Finding Jack” is an emotional journey about friendship and love under desperate circumstances.
“We feel very honored that his family supports us and will take every precaution to ensure that his legacy as one of the most epic film stars to date is kept firmly intact,” producer Anton Ernst said in a statement. “The family views this as his fourth movie,...
- 11/6/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Rights have been acquired to digitally reanimate the actor, who died in 1955, so he can star in his fourth movie
Hollywood icon James Dean is due for a cinematic resurrection after it was announced the actor has been “cast” in a Vietnam war drama about military dogs.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, directors Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh have acquired the rights to use the image of the actor – who died in 1955 – from his family in an adaptation of Gareth Crocker’s novel, Finding Jack. The novel follows a soldier who bonds with a labrador called Jack during the conflict, but is ordered to leave the dog behind, along with thousands of others, when the Us military pulls out.
Hollywood icon James Dean is due for a cinematic resurrection after it was announced the actor has been “cast” in a Vietnam war drama about military dogs.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, directors Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh have acquired the rights to use the image of the actor – who died in 1955 – from his family in an adaptation of Gareth Crocker’s novel, Finding Jack. The novel follows a soldier who bonds with a labrador called Jack during the conflict, but is ordered to leave the dog behind, along with thousands of others, when the Us military pulls out.
- 11/6/2019
- The Guardian - Film News
Over six decades after his untimely death, James Dean will be resurrected on the big screen using CGI visual effects for the Vietnam War action-drama “Finding Jack.” Dean will star in the secondary leading role. Los Angeles based production company Magic City Films is behind the project and obtained the rights to use James Dean from his family. “Finding Jack” is being spearheaded by filmmakers Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh.
“Finding Jack” is based on the Gareth Crocker novel of the same name. The project’s official synopsis reads: “Based on the actual existence and abandonment of over 10,000 canine units at the end of the Vietnam War, ‘Finding Jack’ is a film of friendship and love under desperate circumstances that will grab your heart and won’t let go.” Casting is underway to find the actor who will play the lead role.
Magic City Films has announced it will work...
“Finding Jack” is based on the Gareth Crocker novel of the same name. The project’s official synopsis reads: “Based on the actual existence and abandonment of over 10,000 canine units at the end of the Vietnam War, ‘Finding Jack’ is a film of friendship and love under desperate circumstances that will grab your heart and won’t let go.” Casting is underway to find the actor who will play the lead role.
Magic City Films has announced it will work...
- 11/6/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
James Dean, the iconic young male star of “Rebel Without a Cause” who died in a car crash in 1955, will be brought back to the big screen through CGI technology, it was announced Wednesday.
Dean will posthumously star in “Finding Jack,” a Vietnam War movie that will utilize Dean’s digital likeness
This would be Dean’s fourth film, and the film’s producers told The Hollywood Reporter that they have obtained the rights to use Dean’s image from his family have their support in keeping Dean’s legacy intact.
Also Read: 'Life' Star Dane DeHaan Talks 'Daunting Task' of Playing Hollywood Legend James Dean
Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh of Magic City Films are the directors and producers of the film. They’ll be working with Canadian VFX company Imagine Entertainment and South African VFX team Moi Worldwide, which will be tasked with creating Dean’s likeness on screen.
Dean will posthumously star in “Finding Jack,” a Vietnam War movie that will utilize Dean’s digital likeness
This would be Dean’s fourth film, and the film’s producers told The Hollywood Reporter that they have obtained the rights to use Dean’s image from his family have their support in keeping Dean’s legacy intact.
Also Read: 'Life' Star Dane DeHaan Talks 'Daunting Task' of Playing Hollywood Legend James Dean
Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh of Magic City Films are the directors and producers of the film. They’ll be working with Canadian VFX company Imagine Entertainment and South African VFX team Moi Worldwide, which will be tasked with creating Dean’s likeness on screen.
- 11/6/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
South African producers have struck a string of international co-production deals in recent months that are poised to push scripted drama series from the Rainbow Nation onto the global stage.
“We’re very excited about the opportunity to take African stories to the world,” says Yolisa Phahle, CEO for general entertainment at the MultiChoice Group, which includes pay-tv heavyweight DStv and the M-Net group of channels. “It’s all about finding the biggest, best and leading producers of drama in the world to help us distribute our stories.”
MultiChoice is planning to develop three to four scripted drama series with international partners per year. In development are “Trackers,” a six-part TV adaptation of the novel by bestselling South African author Deon Meyer, which is being produced with German broadcaster Zdf; and “Reyka,” a crime series it’s producing with the U.K.’s Serena Cullen Prods. and Emmy-nominated South African production company Quizzical Pictures,...
“We’re very excited about the opportunity to take African stories to the world,” says Yolisa Phahle, CEO for general entertainment at the MultiChoice Group, which includes pay-tv heavyweight DStv and the M-Net group of channels. “It’s all about finding the biggest, best and leading producers of drama in the world to help us distribute our stories.”
MultiChoice is planning to develop three to four scripted drama series with international partners per year. In development are “Trackers,” a six-part TV adaptation of the novel by bestselling South African author Deon Meyer, which is being produced with German broadcaster Zdf; and “Reyka,” a crime series it’s producing with the U.K.’s Serena Cullen Prods. and Emmy-nominated South African production company Quizzical Pictures,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix is continuing its push into African originals with its latest order, the South African teen series “Blood & Water.”
The series, which is directed by Nosipho Dumisa, the helmer behind the buzzy SXSW title “Number 37,” follows a local teen who discovers her family’s secret past while navigating the complicated world of a South African high school.
The news comes two months after Netflix announced its first African original, “Queen Sono,” starring veteran South African thesp Pearl Thusi (“Quantico”) as a secret agent fighting crime while dealing with her messy personal life. Last week the streamer also announced its acquisition of South African drama “Shadow,” about an ex-cop with superpowers, which will be released globally as a Netflix Original March 8.
“Blood & Water” features an up-and-coming local cast and will be produced by the Gambit Films team behind “Number 37.” Daryne Joshua and Travis Taute will be writing and co-directing with Dumisa,...
The series, which is directed by Nosipho Dumisa, the helmer behind the buzzy SXSW title “Number 37,” follows a local teen who discovers her family’s secret past while navigating the complicated world of a South African high school.
The news comes two months after Netflix announced its first African original, “Queen Sono,” starring veteran South African thesp Pearl Thusi (“Quantico”) as a secret agent fighting crime while dealing with her messy personal life. Last week the streamer also announced its acquisition of South African drama “Shadow,” about an ex-cop with superpowers, which will be released globally as a Netflix Original March 8.
“Blood & Water” features an up-and-coming local cast and will be produced by the Gambit Films team behind “Number 37.” Daryne Joshua and Travis Taute will be writing and co-directing with Dumisa,...
- 2/25/2019
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
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