Gather the family around the table, count your blessings, eat lots of food, and then maybe check out the MST3K marathon! Also: a look at Comet TV's November programming, Afm screening details for The Ninth Passenger, Blood Bound, and Occupation, My Neighbors are Dead podcast details, and three clips from Live-Evil.
MST3K Turkey Day Marathon Announced: Press Release: "It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey—cinematic turkey, that is! This Thanksgiving, grab a heaping helping of Mexican three-layer dip and pureed giblets and join your fellow MSTies for the beloved traditional Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon. Hosted by show creator Joel Hodgson and MST3K stars Felicia Day and Jonah Ray, this year’s marathon features six classic episodes of MST3K never before included in a Shout! Factory Turkey Day Marathon.
Starting at 12 pm Et / 9 am Pt on Thursday, November 23rd, the holiday marathon will showcase six classic MST3K episodes,...
MST3K Turkey Day Marathon Announced: Press Release: "It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey—cinematic turkey, that is! This Thanksgiving, grab a heaping helping of Mexican three-layer dip and pureed giblets and join your fellow MSTies for the beloved traditional Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon. Hosted by show creator Joel Hodgson and MST3K stars Felicia Day and Jonah Ray, this year’s marathon features six classic episodes of MST3K never before included in a Shout! Factory Turkey Day Marathon.
Starting at 12 pm Et / 9 am Pt on Thursday, November 23rd, the holiday marathon will showcase six classic MST3K episodes,...
- 11/14/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Mathilde Epstein joins as Film Mode COO.
Clay Epstein’s Los Angeles-based Film Mode Entertainment continues to ramp up a year after launch, partnering with James M. Vernon’s Screen Corporation on a slate of films and bringing on Mathilde Epstein [pictured] as COO.
Epstein kicks off with worldwide sales on The Ninth Passenger starring Jesse Metcalfe, Tom Maden, Alexia Fast and Timothy V. Murphy as students on a luxury yacht who fall prey to a mutant creature. Ian Pfaff directs and Corey Large and Felipe Dieppa are the producers.
Screen Corporation will develop and finance the roster, which includes The Girl Who Invented Kissing starring Suki Waterhouse as a seductive drifter who beguiles two small town brothers.
Vincent Piazza, Dash Mihok, Abbie Cornish and Luke Wilson star and Tom Sierchio directed. Large produced with George Zakk, while Joan LeSeur and Fliepe Dieppa served as executive producers.
Film Mode has also brought on sales veteran and former...
Clay Epstein’s Los Angeles-based Film Mode Entertainment continues to ramp up a year after launch, partnering with James M. Vernon’s Screen Corporation on a slate of films and bringing on Mathilde Epstein [pictured] as COO.
Epstein kicks off with worldwide sales on The Ninth Passenger starring Jesse Metcalfe, Tom Maden, Alexia Fast and Timothy V. Murphy as students on a luxury yacht who fall prey to a mutant creature. Ian Pfaff directs and Corey Large and Felipe Dieppa are the producers.
Screen Corporation will develop and finance the roster, which includes The Girl Who Invented Kissing starring Suki Waterhouse as a seductive drifter who beguiles two small town brothers.
Vincent Piazza, Dash Mihok, Abbie Cornish and Luke Wilson star and Tom Sierchio directed. Large produced with George Zakk, while Joan LeSeur and Fliepe Dieppa served as executive producers.
Film Mode has also brought on sales veteran and former...
- 5/19/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Independent Film & Television Alliance (Ifta) membership voted in the executive committee and board for the 2016-2018 term at Thursday’s concurrent annual membership meeting in Los Angeles and London.
Mongrel International president Charlotte Mickie was elected to the executive committee as vice-chair alongside Jay Joyce of Artist View Entertainment, Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Entertainment, and Almira Ravil of Screen Media.
Michael Ryan of Gfm Films (pictured) will continue in his role as board chairman. Myriad Pictures chief Kirk D’Amico and Lise Romanoff of Vision Films continue in their posts as vice-chairs for the second year of their term.
The following were elected to the board at Thursday’s meeting: Shaked Berenson (Epic Pictures Group); Tamara Birkemoe (Foresight Unlimited); Jody Cipriano (CineTel Films); Alexandra Cocean (Voltage Pictures); Camela Galano (Relativity Media); Brad Krevoy (Motion Picture Corporation Of America); Albert Lee (Emperor Motion Pictures); Nat McCormick (The Exchange); Michael Rothstein (Im Global); and Alison Thompson (Cornerstone Films).
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Mongrel International president Charlotte Mickie was elected to the executive committee as vice-chair alongside Jay Joyce of Artist View Entertainment, Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Entertainment, and Almira Ravil of Screen Media.
Michael Ryan of Gfm Films (pictured) will continue in his role as board chairman. Myriad Pictures chief Kirk D’Amico and Lise Romanoff of Vision Films continue in their posts as vice-chairs for the second year of their term.
The following were elected to the board at Thursday’s meeting: Shaked Berenson (Epic Pictures Group); Tamara Birkemoe (Foresight Unlimited); Jody Cipriano (CineTel Films); Alexandra Cocean (Voltage Pictures); Camela Galano (Relativity Media); Brad Krevoy (Motion Picture Corporation Of America); Albert Lee (Emperor Motion Pictures); Nat McCormick (The Exchange); Michael Rothstein (Im Global); and Alison Thompson (Cornerstone Films).
Caroline Couret-Delegue...
- 9/22/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Lightning slate includes The Summerland Project and Showdown In Manila.
Mathilde Epstein has been promoted to head of sales at Lightning Entertainment.
Epstein previously served as vice-president of international sales and has served at the Santa Monica-based company for more than 10 years.
She arrives in Cannes with a slate that includes sci-fi romance The Summerland Project, action title Showdown In Manila, sci-fi adventure Synkhole, and drug cartel thriller Powder And Gold
“[Epstein’s] new position as head of sales both honours her commitment to our company and recognises her strong track record of success and her professionalism, talent and skills as one of the leading executives in our industry,” said Lightning Entertainment president James Walker.
Epstein was born in Lyon, France, and moved to Los Angeles where, prior to Lightning, she joined Hannibal Pictures and rose to director of international sales and marketing.
Mathilde Epstein has been promoted to head of sales at Lightning Entertainment.
Epstein previously served as vice-president of international sales and has served at the Santa Monica-based company for more than 10 years.
She arrives in Cannes with a slate that includes sci-fi romance The Summerland Project, action title Showdown In Manila, sci-fi adventure Synkhole, and drug cartel thriller Powder And Gold
“[Epstein’s] new position as head of sales both honours her commitment to our company and recognises her strong track record of success and her professionalism, talent and skills as one of the leading executives in our industry,” said Lightning Entertainment president James Walker.
Epstein was born in Lyon, France, and moved to Los Angeles where, prior to Lightning, she joined Hannibal Pictures and rose to director of international sales and marketing.
- 5/12/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
As previously reported exclusively on Screendaily, the Gfm Films partner has been voted in for his third term as chairman of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (Ifta).
The membership meeting took place simultaneously at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City and via telephone to the British Screen Advisory Council in London.
Ryan, a fierce opponent of the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Single Market, replaces outgoing Paul Hertzberg and served two terms as Ifta chairman from 2003-07.
Joining him on the executive committee will be Myriad president and CEO Kirk D’Amico, who was re-elected as general vice-chairperson, Vision Films MD and CEO Lise Romanoff, who was re-elected vice-chairperson/secretary, and Mongrel International president Charlotte Mickie, who was elected vice-chairperson/Non-Californian.
Voltage Pictures CEO Nicolas Chartier, Arclight svp of sales and acquisitions Clay Epstein and The Exchange CEO Brian O’Shea continue in the second year of their terms on the executive committee.
The following...
The membership meeting took place simultaneously at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City and via telephone to the British Screen Advisory Council in London.
Ryan, a fierce opponent of the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Single Market, replaces outgoing Paul Hertzberg and served two terms as Ifta chairman from 2003-07.
Joining him on the executive committee will be Myriad president and CEO Kirk D’Amico, who was re-elected as general vice-chairperson, Vision Films MD and CEO Lise Romanoff, who was re-elected vice-chairperson/secretary, and Mongrel International president Charlotte Mickie, who was elected vice-chairperson/Non-Californian.
Voltage Pictures CEO Nicolas Chartier, Arclight svp of sales and acquisitions Clay Epstein and The Exchange CEO Brian O’Shea continue in the second year of their terms on the executive committee.
The following...
- 9/24/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Independent Film & Television Alliance membership held their annual elections on September 24 for the executive committee and board of directors.
Ifta chairperson Paul Hertzberg of CineTel Films will head the executive committee. The committee members for 2014-16 are: general vice-chairperson Nicolas Chartier of Voltage Pictures (pictured); chairperson of export alliance Clay Epstein of Arclight Films; vice-chairperson/finance Brian O’Shea of The Exchange; and general vice-chairperson/non-Californian Michael Ryan of Gfm Films.
Continuing on the executive committee for the second year of their terms are: general vice-chairperson Kirk D’Amico of Myriad Pictures and vice-chairperson/secretary Lise Romanoff of Vision Films.
The following have been elected to the board for the 2014-2016 term: Tamara Birkemoe of Foresight Unlimited; Camela Galano of Relativity International;
Gene George of Starz Media; Jay Joyce of Artist View Entertainment; Lloyd Kaufman of Troma; Brad Krevoy of Motion Picture Corporation Of America; Robbie Little of The Little Film Company; Nicole Mackey of Fortissimo Film Sales...
Ifta chairperson Paul Hertzberg of CineTel Films will head the executive committee. The committee members for 2014-16 are: general vice-chairperson Nicolas Chartier of Voltage Pictures (pictured); chairperson of export alliance Clay Epstein of Arclight Films; vice-chairperson/finance Brian O’Shea of The Exchange; and general vice-chairperson/non-Californian Michael Ryan of Gfm Films.
Continuing on the executive committee for the second year of their terms are: general vice-chairperson Kirk D’Amico of Myriad Pictures and vice-chairperson/secretary Lise Romanoff of Vision Films.
The following have been elected to the board for the 2014-2016 term: Tamara Birkemoe of Foresight Unlimited; Camela Galano of Relativity International;
Gene George of Starz Media; Jay Joyce of Artist View Entertainment; Lloyd Kaufman of Troma; Brad Krevoy of Motion Picture Corporation Of America; Robbie Little of The Little Film Company; Nicole Mackey of Fortissimo Film Sales...
- 9/24/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Los Angeles (September 17, 2013) – The Independent Film & Television Association (Ifta), the trade association representing producers and distributors worldwide, today announced that Paul Hertzberg (President and CEO, CineTel Films, Inc.) will continue as Chairman for a further two year term. Nominations for election to Ifta’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee are complete and the slate of candidates vying for seats is extensive, including executives from Entertainment One, FilmNation, Lionsgate, Relativity and Weinstein. The elections are held as part of Ifta’s Annual Members Meeting at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles and concurrently at the British Screen Advisory Council in London. This year’s election has 23 candidates from across the independent film industry seeking 12 open seats on Ifta’s Board of Directors. An additional 14 Board Members are starting the second year of their two year terms and are not up for election. Nominees for the Ifta Board of Directors...
- 9/17/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Lightning Entertainment was sold to Larry Flynt Productions which is headed by Michael Klein. Michael, Jonathan Seyring and I used to hang out together in our first Cannes trips. I remember looking at their tuxedos at the Carlton Hotel. Michael was then with Comcast. And now Lightning is under his very fine management. Richard Guardian continues as their sales and acquisitions consultant, Mathilde Epstein (Clay's wife!) and Alexandra Cocean are Vps of International Sales.
You can find Lightning in Lerins, booth number R9 / S10. The booth telephone number is +33 (0)4 92 99 32 44. Their complete lineup and contact information is below, or viewable as a webpage here. To schedule an appointment, please contact Will at will(@lightning-ent.com or +1 310-255-7999 x 4213.
Download Their Full Screening Schedule Here ...
You can find Lightning in Lerins, booth number R9 / S10. The booth telephone number is +33 (0)4 92 99 32 44. Their complete lineup and contact information is below, or viewable as a webpage here. To schedule an appointment, please contact Will at will(@lightning-ent.com or +1 310-255-7999 x 4213.
Download Their Full Screening Schedule Here ...
- 5/1/2013
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Lightning Entertainment, the Santa Monica-based sales, production and distribution company, has acquired international rights to the hit South by Southwest Film Festival comedy, Gus, starring Michelle Monaghan (Source Code, Gone Baby Gone) Radha Mitchell (Olympus Has Fallen, Silent Hill) and Michael Weston (Fox’s “House,” HBO’s “Six Feet Under”), it was announced today by Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning.
The film, which premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival to rave reviews in March, marks the feature film debut of Jessie McCormack, who directed from her own script.
McCormack is also a producer alongside Kathryn Himoff, Kevin Fitzmaurice Comer and Erik Van Wyck. The film is executive produced by Richard N. Gladstein (Finding Neverland, The Cider House Rules, The Bourne Identity). The deal was negotiated by Lightning Entertainment’s Joseph Dickstein and ICM Partners on behalf of the filmmakers. ICM Partners represents Monaghan and Mitchell and is also...
The film, which premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival to rave reviews in March, marks the feature film debut of Jessie McCormack, who directed from her own script.
McCormack is also a producer alongside Kathryn Himoff, Kevin Fitzmaurice Comer and Erik Van Wyck. The film is executive produced by Richard N. Gladstein (Finding Neverland, The Cider House Rules, The Bourne Identity). The deal was negotiated by Lightning Entertainment’s Joseph Dickstein and ICM Partners on behalf of the filmmakers. ICM Partners represents Monaghan and Mitchell and is also...
- 5/1/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
French distributor Eurozoom is the latest foreign buyer to be Struck by Lightning, as the company snatched up French-speaking rights in all media for the high school coming-of-age comedy written by and starring Golden Globe-winning actor Chris Colfer of Glee. Lightning Entertainment closed the French deal for the Brian Dannelly-directed film at Afm, where Lightning Entertainment president Robert Beaumont is introducing the title to foreign buyers. Photos: Afm's 20 Most Outrageous Movie Posters The French deal, negotiated between Lightning’s VP of International Sales, Mathilde Epstein and Eurozoom president Amel Lacombe, follows a raft of international territory
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- 10/31/2012
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning Entertainment (“Lightning”), announced today that the Santa Monica-based sales, production and distribution company has acquired all international rights to Bert Marcus Productions’ acclaimed documentary feature film How To Make Money Selling Drugs.
The film premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival to an enthusiastic audience and critical acclaim and was instantly acquired by Tribeca Films for the U.S. rights. Set for both theatrical release and on VOD in more than 40 million homes in 2013, the provocative documentary presents a shockingly candid examination of how a street dealer can rise to cartel lord with relative ease. By blending authentic reportage with pop culture references, the documentary further reveals how public policy and government drug enforcement have struggled to creatively adapt to and effectively disincentive Americans from dealing drugs. The film’s message delivers a captivating glimpse into the lives of those on both sides of the...
The film premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival to an enthusiastic audience and critical acclaim and was instantly acquired by Tribeca Films for the U.S. rights. Set for both theatrical release and on VOD in more than 40 million homes in 2013, the provocative documentary presents a shockingly candid examination of how a street dealer can rise to cartel lord with relative ease. By blending authentic reportage with pop culture references, the documentary further reveals how public policy and government drug enforcement have struggled to creatively adapt to and effectively disincentive Americans from dealing drugs. The film’s message delivers a captivating glimpse into the lives of those on both sides of the...
- 10/18/2012
- by Philip Sticco
- LRMonline.com
Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning Entertainment (.Lightning.), announced today that the Santa Monica-based sales, production and distribution company has acquired all international rights to Bert Marcus Productions. acclaimed documentary feature film How To Make Money Selling Drugs.
The film premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival to an enthusiastic audience and critical acclaim and was instantly acquired by Tribeca Films for the U.S. rights. Set for both theatrical release and on VOD in more than 40 million homes in 2013, the provocative documentary presents a shockingly candid examination of how a street dealer can rise to cartel lord with relative ease. By blending authentic reportage with pop culture references, the documentary further reveals how public policy and government drug enforcement have struggled to creatively adapt to and effectively disincentive Americans from dealing drugs. The film.s message delivers a captivating glimpse into the lives of those on both sides of the...
The film premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival to an enthusiastic audience and critical acclaim and was instantly acquired by Tribeca Films for the U.S. rights. Set for both theatrical release and on VOD in more than 40 million homes in 2013, the provocative documentary presents a shockingly candid examination of how a street dealer can rise to cartel lord with relative ease. By blending authentic reportage with pop culture references, the documentary further reveals how public policy and government drug enforcement have struggled to creatively adapt to and effectively disincentive Americans from dealing drugs. The film.s message delivers a captivating glimpse into the lives of those on both sides of the...
- 10/18/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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