Exclusive: Paramount Global Content Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to movie Depravity (previously known as Sic), the directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also wrote the script.
The thriller stars actress and singer Victoria Justice (The Tutor), model and actress Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), Sasha Luss (Anna) and Dylan McDermott (American Horror Story).
Pic follows three residents of an old apartment building who suspect their creepy neighbor is a serial killer and after acting on their suspicions, stumble upon an art heist worth millions.
The project marks model Ross’s first ever movie after recently making her screen debut in HBO Max series Irma Vep.
Tamasy produced the film alongside Dorothy Aufiero, Jordan Gertner, Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, and Gary A. Hirsch.
Sejin Croninger negotiated the deal on behalf of Paramount Global Content Distribution with producers Clayton and Gertner.
The thriller stars actress and singer Victoria Justice (The Tutor), model and actress Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), Sasha Luss (Anna) and Dylan McDermott (American Horror Story).
Pic follows three residents of an old apartment building who suspect their creepy neighbor is a serial killer and after acting on their suspicions, stumble upon an art heist worth millions.
The project marks model Ross’s first ever movie after recently making her screen debut in HBO Max series Irma Vep.
Tamasy produced the film alongside Dorothy Aufiero, Jordan Gertner, Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, and Gary A. Hirsch.
Sejin Croninger negotiated the deal on behalf of Paramount Global Content Distribution with producers Clayton and Gertner.
- 12/8/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sasha Luss (Anna), Alex Roe (Forever My Girl), Adam Lazarre White (The Old Way), and Thai music artist and actor Noi Pru (13 Beloved) are joining cast in feature Sic, which is filming in Thailand.
As we previously revealed, the film marks the feature directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also penned the script.
Leading cast are actress and singer Victoria Justice (The Tutor), model and actress Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), and Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI)
The film follows a group of roommates in a US city who accidentally kill an innocent man, “leading them down a dangerous path of deception and cover-up”.
Tamasy is re-teaming with his producing partner Dorothy Aufiero, with whom worked on The Fighter, Patriots Day, and the The Finest Hours. Also producing are Wych Kaos, Scott Clayton, Jordan Gertner, and Gary Hirsh,...
As we previously revealed, the film marks the feature directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also penned the script.
Leading cast are actress and singer Victoria Justice (The Tutor), model and actress Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), and Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI)
The film follows a group of roommates in a US city who accidentally kill an innocent man, “leading them down a dangerous path of deception and cover-up”.
Tamasy is re-teaming with his producing partner Dorothy Aufiero, with whom worked on The Fighter, Patriots Day, and the The Finest Hours. Also producing are Wych Kaos, Scott Clayton, Jordan Gertner, and Gary Hirsh,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Actress and singer Victoria Justice (The Tutor), model and actress Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), and Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI) are leading cast in feature sic, which is filming in Thailand.
The film marks the feature directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also penned the script.
The film follows a group of roommates in a US city who accidentally kill an innocent man, “leading them down a dangerous path of deception and cover-up”.
Tamasy is re-teaming with his producing partner Dorothy Aufiero, with whom worked on The Fighter, Patriots Day, and the The Finest Hours. Also producing are Wych Kaos, Scott Clayton, Jordan Gertner, and Gary Hirsh, with Adam Zachary Smith aboard as exec producer.
The project is being shot at Baang Rig Studios in Thailand, with the Southeast Asian country standing in for the U.
The film marks the feature directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also penned the script.
The film follows a group of roommates in a US city who accidentally kill an innocent man, “leading them down a dangerous path of deception and cover-up”.
Tamasy is re-teaming with his producing partner Dorothy Aufiero, with whom worked on The Fighter, Patriots Day, and the The Finest Hours. Also producing are Wych Kaos, Scott Clayton, Jordan Gertner, and Gary Hirsh, with Adam Zachary Smith aboard as exec producer.
The project is being shot at Baang Rig Studios in Thailand, with the Southeast Asian country standing in for the U.
- 5/4/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Actor and online influencer Alexis Ren has signed with WME in all areas.
Ren is best known for her breakout performance opposite Antonio Banderas in the 2022 crime thriller The Enforcer, in addition to having a vast online presence. On Instagram alone, Ren carries over 17 million followers. With WME, Ren will seek new opportunities on-screen in television and film alongside digital, fashion and brand partnerships.
Earlier this year, Deadline reported that Ren has signed on to star in Latency, a gamer action thriller written and directed by James Croke. Ren will join Russian model and actor Sasha Luss in the flick, which follows Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia. When Hana receives a new game controller that works by interpreting her brain activity, with the help of her best friend Jen, she experiments with this new device only to soon discover the device may, in fact, be controlling her.
Ren is best known for her breakout performance opposite Antonio Banderas in the 2022 crime thriller The Enforcer, in addition to having a vast online presence. On Instagram alone, Ren carries over 17 million followers. With WME, Ren will seek new opportunities on-screen in television and film alongside digital, fashion and brand partnerships.
Earlier this year, Deadline reported that Ren has signed on to star in Latency, a gamer action thriller written and directed by James Croke. Ren will join Russian model and actor Sasha Luss in the flick, which follows Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia. When Hana receives a new game controller that works by interpreting her brain activity, with the help of her best friend Jen, she experiments with this new device only to soon discover the device may, in fact, be controlling her.
- 4/17/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
WME, which has seen live touring become a key part of its representation business as part of a publicly-traded company, is now acquiring a boutique music agency.
The Endeavor-owned talent giant bought the Nashville-based agency Red 11 Music, which has a focus on concert booking and touring Americana acts, the company said Friday. Red 11’s founder and CEO, Jon Folk, will join WME as a partner and bring along clients like Shooter Jennings, Muscadine Bloodline, Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Boland & The Stragglers and Giovannie & The Hired Guns.
All employees from Red 11 — agent Geoff Turner, coordinators Josh Green, Dan Kuklinski and Jeremy Upton and agent assistant Lindsey Wines — are said to be joining WME’s Nashville office. With the Red 11 deal, the Endeavor company will have 65 agents based in Nashville along with 25 partners.
The deal marks the latest acquisition for WME, which has had a presence in Music City since 1973 during its William Morris Agency days.
The Endeavor-owned talent giant bought the Nashville-based agency Red 11 Music, which has a focus on concert booking and touring Americana acts, the company said Friday. Red 11’s founder and CEO, Jon Folk, will join WME as a partner and bring along clients like Shooter Jennings, Muscadine Bloodline, Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Boland & The Stragglers and Giovannie & The Hired Guns.
All employees from Red 11 — agent Geoff Turner, coordinators Josh Green, Dan Kuklinski and Jeremy Upton and agent assistant Lindsey Wines — are said to be joining WME’s Nashville office. With the Red 11 deal, the Endeavor company will have 65 agents based in Nashville along with 25 partners.
The deal marks the latest acquisition for WME, which has had a presence in Music City since 1973 during its William Morris Agency days.
- 4/14/2023
- by Erik Hayden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sasha Luss of the Luc Besson film Anna and online influencer Alexis Ren, who recently had a role in the noir thriller The Enforcer, are set to star in the gamer action thriller Latency, which will begin filming in Bangkok, Thailand on November 21st. The feature debut of writer/director James Croke, Latency will tell the story of
Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia. When Hana receives a new game controller that works by interpreting her brain activity, with the help of her best friend Jen, she experiments with this new device only to soon discover the device may in fact be controlling her.
Ren will be playing Jen, and it’s probably a good guess that Luss will be playing Hana. The film is being produced by Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, Gary A. Hirsch, and Jordan Gertner.
Ren provided the following statement to Deadline: “When James...
Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia. When Hana receives a new game controller that works by interpreting her brain activity, with the help of her best friend Jen, she experiments with this new device only to soon discover the device may in fact be controlling her.
Ren will be playing Jen, and it’s probably a good guess that Luss will be playing Hana. The film is being produced by Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, Gary A. Hirsch, and Jordan Gertner.
Ren provided the following statement to Deadline: “When James...
- 11/14/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Actor and online influencer Alexis Ren has signed on to star in Latency, a gamer action thriller written and directed by James Croke.
Ren will join Russian model and actor Sasha Luss (Anna) in the flick, which follows Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia. When Hana receives a new game controller that works by interpreting her brain activity, with the help of her best friend Jen, she experiments with this new device only to soon discover the device may in fact be controlling her.
The film is currently set to begin production on November 21 in Bangkok. Producers include Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, Gary A. Hirsch, and Jordan Gertner, best known for producing films like Vincent Gallo’s Buffalo 66, Larry Clark’s Bully, and Spring Breakers directed by Harmony Korine.
Red Sea Media shopped the flick to international buyers at the recent American Film Market. Croke...
Ren will join Russian model and actor Sasha Luss (Anna) in the flick, which follows Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia. When Hana receives a new game controller that works by interpreting her brain activity, with the help of her best friend Jen, she experiments with this new device only to soon discover the device may in fact be controlling her.
The film is currently set to begin production on November 21 in Bangkok. Producers include Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, Gary A. Hirsch, and Jordan Gertner, best known for producing films like Vincent Gallo’s Buffalo 66, Larry Clark’s Bully, and Spring Breakers directed by Harmony Korine.
Red Sea Media shopped the flick to international buyers at the recent American Film Market. Croke...
- 11/14/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Russian model and actor Sasha Luss has signed on to star in Latency, a gamer action thriller written and directed by James Croke.
The film is set to begin production November 21 in Bangkok, Thailand, with international sales handled by Red Sea Media at the upcoming American Film Market.
The flick follows Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia. When Hana receives a new device to enhance her game by interpreting her brain activity, she begins to wonder if the device is reading her mind or now actually controlling it. Alexis Ren is also set to star.
Producers include Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, Gary A. Hirsch and Jordan Gertner, best known for producing films such as Vincent Gallo’s Buffalo 66, Larry Clark’s Bully and Spring Breakers directed by Harmony Korine.
Croke has worked in the Australian film and television industry as a production designer and art director.
The film is set to begin production November 21 in Bangkok, Thailand, with international sales handled by Red Sea Media at the upcoming American Film Market.
The flick follows Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia. When Hana receives a new device to enhance her game by interpreting her brain activity, she begins to wonder if the device is reading her mind or now actually controlling it. Alexis Ren is also set to star.
Producers include Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, Gary A. Hirsch and Jordan Gertner, best known for producing films such as Vincent Gallo’s Buffalo 66, Larry Clark’s Bully and Spring Breakers directed by Harmony Korine.
Croke has worked in the Australian film and television industry as a production designer and art director.
- 10/31/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
UTA has expanded its Music division with the addition of Mary Allen, Aaron Arkin and Vatana Shaw as Agents.
Allen joins as as a Music Agent based in Nashville, with Arkin as a Music Crossover Agent based in Los Angeles, and Shaw as a Music Brand Partnerships Agent also based in L.A.
Allen boasts an expertise in electronic music and previously worked as a founding agent at Mint Talent Group. Before Mint, she spent six years as a booking agent at Madison House in Boulder, Co. Her roster includes French electronic music sensation CloZee, The Polish Ambassador, The Funk Hunters, Apashe, Tripp St., Memba, Rome in Silver, NotLö, Veil, sumthin sumthin and Player Dave, among others.
Arkin started his career as an assistant in the digital and talent departments at UTA. He spent the last five years working in development and production at Complex Networks, the youth culture media...
Allen joins as as a Music Agent based in Nashville, with Arkin as a Music Crossover Agent based in Los Angeles, and Shaw as a Music Brand Partnerships Agent also based in L.A.
Allen boasts an expertise in electronic music and previously worked as a founding agent at Mint Talent Group. Before Mint, she spent six years as a booking agent at Madison House in Boulder, Co. Her roster includes French electronic music sensation CloZee, The Polish Ambassador, The Funk Hunters, Apashe, Tripp St., Memba, Rome in Silver, NotLö, Veil, sumthin sumthin and Player Dave, among others.
Arkin started his career as an assistant in the digital and talent departments at UTA. He spent the last five years working in development and production at Complex Networks, the youth culture media...
- 3/17/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Worldwide Acquisition Group has locked down worldwide distribution rights to the action-thriller Sheroes, starring Sasha Luss (Anna), Wallis Day (Infinite), Isabelle Fuhrman (The Novice), Skai Jackson (Jesse) and Jack Kesy (Without Remorse), which recently wrapped production in Thailand. Plans for its release have not yet been disclosed.
The film written and directed by Spring Breakers producer Jordan Gertner follows four girlfriends as they set out for an adventure in Thailand. Their paradise is quickly turned upside down when they find themselves in the crosshairs of the local cartel. Employing their own unique set of skills, the girls fight to save their lives and, if possible, their friendship.
Gertner, Scott Clayton, Tara L. Craig, Wych Kaos, Gary Hirsch, Sam Fayed, Josie Ho and Conroy Chan produced, with David Unger, Tyler Gould, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, Phil Hunt and Compton Ross exec producing.
“I am so thrilled to be partnered with this incredible group of actors.
The film written and directed by Spring Breakers producer Jordan Gertner follows four girlfriends as they set out for an adventure in Thailand. Their paradise is quickly turned upside down when they find themselves in the crosshairs of the local cartel. Employing their own unique set of skills, the girls fight to save their lives and, if possible, their friendship.
Gertner, Scott Clayton, Tara L. Craig, Wych Kaos, Gary Hirsch, Sam Fayed, Josie Ho and Conroy Chan produced, with David Unger, Tyler Gould, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, Phil Hunt and Compton Ross exec producing.
“I am so thrilled to be partnered with this incredible group of actors.
- 3/15/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
UTA has brought on music agents Emily Larose, Marissa Smith, Elisa Vazzana to join their Nashville offices as well as Amy Lynch to join the Comedy Touring division as an agent. Brandi Brammer will serve as senior Hr business partner, and Emily Wright serves as a music brand partnerships agent. These new hires further highlight UTA’s continued focus on establishing an equitable and dynamic workforce. The hirings follows on the heels of the recent news of Nashville-based Scott Clayton joining UTA Nashville as Co-Head of Global Music, Matthew Morgan as Co-Head of UTA Nashville and Buster Phillips as a Rock Agent.
“We are honored to welcome this powerhouse group of industry professionals into our Music City headquarters,” said David Zedeck, Partner and Go-Head of Global Music. “The collective breadth and scope of our new colleagues will be a tremendous addition as we continue to expand our footprint in Nashville and beyond.
“We are honored to welcome this powerhouse group of industry professionals into our Music City headquarters,” said David Zedeck, Partner and Go-Head of Global Music. “The collective breadth and scope of our new colleagues will be a tremendous addition as we continue to expand our footprint in Nashville and beyond.
- 12/8/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Matthew Morgan has joined the agency as Co-Head of its Nashville office, working alongside Co-Head Jeffrey Hasson. Rock agent Buster Phillips has also joined UTA’s Music City headquarters.
Morgan has worked with a wide variety of influential contemporary and country artists including Grammy Award winners Lizzo and Zac Brown Band, as well as Anderson East, Breland, Cam, Dean Lewis, Gayle, Jessie James Decker, Jp Saxe, Keane, Kidd G, Michael Franti, Nightly, Noga Erez, Phillip Phillips, Rival Sons, Robyn Ottolini, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and The Revivalists, among others. He played an instrumental role in Lizzo’s career by introducing her to her producer and label, creating a touring strategy that took her from clubs to arenas, and brokering deals across film, TV, publishing, endorsements and more. Morgan previously spent 13 years at CAA and two years at CMT. He is a member of the CMA, ACM, and Recording Academy Nashville Chapter.
Morgan has worked with a wide variety of influential contemporary and country artists including Grammy Award winners Lizzo and Zac Brown Band, as well as Anderson East, Breland, Cam, Dean Lewis, Gayle, Jessie James Decker, Jp Saxe, Keane, Kidd G, Michael Franti, Nightly, Noga Erez, Phillip Phillips, Rival Sons, Robyn Ottolini, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and The Revivalists, among others. He played an instrumental role in Lizzo’s career by introducing her to her producer and label, creating a touring strategy that took her from clubs to arenas, and brokering deals across film, TV, publishing, endorsements and more. Morgan previously spent 13 years at CAA and two years at CMT. He is a member of the CMA, ACM, and Recording Academy Nashville Chapter.
- 12/3/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
WME has hired music agent Craig D’Souza as a Partner, based in the UK.
The hire, effective immediately, was made by music co-heads Lucy Dickins, Kirk Sommer, and Scott Clayton.
D’Souza previously served as an agent at Primary Talent International for 11 years. He began his career at nightclub agency Mission Control, becoming Managing Director In 2007, and went on to oversee the growth of the business into the live touring market over the next three years, before leaving to join Primary Talent International in July 2010.
His current roster includes names such as Aitch, Arrdee, Dave, D-Block Europe, Fredo, Headie One, Jacob Banks, J Hus, Joy Crookes, Krept x Konan, Mist, MoStack, Young T & Bugsey, amongst many others, all of whom are joining him at WME.
D’Souza also previously helped guide Stormzy’s live career (the rapper joined CAA this year) from 250 capacity club shows in 2015 through to his...
The hire, effective immediately, was made by music co-heads Lucy Dickins, Kirk Sommer, and Scott Clayton.
D’Souza previously served as an agent at Primary Talent International for 11 years. He began his career at nightclub agency Mission Control, becoming Managing Director In 2007, and went on to oversee the growth of the business into the live touring market over the next three years, before leaving to join Primary Talent International in July 2010.
His current roster includes names such as Aitch, Arrdee, Dave, D-Block Europe, Fredo, Headie One, Jacob Banks, J Hus, Joy Crookes, Krept x Konan, Mist, MoStack, Young T & Bugsey, amongst many others, all of whom are joining him at WME.
D’Souza also previously helped guide Stormzy’s live career (the rapper joined CAA this year) from 250 capacity club shows in 2015 through to his...
- 8/3/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Buffalo 8 has acquired worldwide rights at the just-wrapped Cannes virtual market to Givers of Death, an apocalyptic sci-fi thriller written and directed by and starring Addison Henderson. The pic, which is coming off its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival, will hit U.S. theaters and Premium VOD sometime in 2022.
The film, which is set in a world obliterated by a deadly virus that has killed a third of the population, centers on a the quest for peace for a hitman (Henderson) in a post-apocalyptic world where those who are too afraid to end their own lives from the painful virus hire hitmen to do it for them. Jonathan Sterritt, Lou Lombardi, JJ Alfieri, Jason Delane Lee and Yvonne Huff Lee also star.
Henderson said his film “was born from my own personal tragedies and was inspired by the citizens of Otsuchi, Japan who lost loved ones to a horrific tsunami.
The film, which is set in a world obliterated by a deadly virus that has killed a third of the population, centers on a the quest for peace for a hitman (Henderson) in a post-apocalyptic world where those who are too afraid to end their own lives from the painful virus hire hitmen to do it for them. Jonathan Sterritt, Lou Lombardi, JJ Alfieri, Jason Delane Lee and Yvonne Huff Lee also star.
Henderson said his film “was born from my own personal tragedies and was inspired by the citizens of Otsuchi, Japan who lost loved ones to a horrific tsunami.
- 7/23/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Buckley’s Chance, from Canadian director Tim Brown, sees Bill Nighy alongside a new screen star: a dingo named Buckley.
The story follows Ridley (Milan Burch), who becomes lost in the harsh Australain outback with nothing but his camcorder and new friend, Buckley.
Nighy plays Ridley’s cattle station-owning grandfather, Spencer. Kelton Pell, Victoria Hill and Martin Sacks also star.
Shot in Broken Hill, Brown produced with Gilbert Adler, Scott Clayton and Andrew Mann.
Transmission Films will launch Buckley’s Chance in cinemas nationally June 24.
The post ‘Buckley’s Chance’ (Trailer) appeared first on If Magazine.
The story follows Ridley (Milan Burch), who becomes lost in the harsh Australain outback with nothing but his camcorder and new friend, Buckley.
Nighy plays Ridley’s cattle station-owning grandfather, Spencer. Kelton Pell, Victoria Hill and Martin Sacks also star.
Shot in Broken Hill, Brown produced with Gilbert Adler, Scott Clayton and Andrew Mann.
Transmission Films will launch Buckley’s Chance in cinemas nationally June 24.
The post ‘Buckley’s Chance’ (Trailer) appeared first on If Magazine.
- 4/21/2021
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Caroline Yim and Zach Iser have joined WME, where the pair will be partners and co-heads of the agency Music division’s Hip-Hop/R&b team. They come over from CAA, where their clients included Anderson .Paak, Jhené Aiko, Kehlani, Megan Thee Stallion, Daniel Caesar and Swae Lee.
The move comes after WME earlier this month hired music agent Aaron Tannenbaum from CAA to join as a partner based in its Nashville office. Yim and Iser will run the Hip-Hop/R&b team alongside fellow co-heads James Rubin and Kevin Shivers.
“Caroline and Zach reflect the future of the music business, having already built an incredible roster of artists through their entrepreneurial approach to client representation,” said Scott Clayton, Lucy Dickins and Kirk Sommer, co-heads of WME’s Music Division. “Their addition underscores our commitment to the Hip-Hop/R&b space, and their energy will serve as a tremendous benefit...
The move comes after WME earlier this month hired music agent Aaron Tannenbaum from CAA to join as a partner based in its Nashville office. Yim and Iser will run the Hip-Hop/R&b team alongside fellow co-heads James Rubin and Kevin Shivers.
“Caroline and Zach reflect the future of the music business, having already built an incredible roster of artists through their entrepreneurial approach to client representation,” said Scott Clayton, Lucy Dickins and Kirk Sommer, co-heads of WME’s Music Division. “Their addition underscores our commitment to the Hip-Hop/R&b space, and their energy will serve as a tremendous benefit...
- 1/28/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Former CAA execs Caroline Yim and Zach Iser have joined WME as partners and co-heads of the music department’s hip-hop/R&b team.
Their move comes on the heels of WME hiring music agent Aaron Tanenbaum from CAA in early January.
“Caroline and Zach reflect the future of the music business, having already built an incredible roster of artists through their entrepreneurial approach to client representation,” Scott Clayton, Lucy Dickins and Kirk Sommer, co-heads of WME’s music division, said in a statement.
“We are excited to bring our 25-plus years of combined experience to the innovative and forward-thinking music department at ...
Their move comes on the heels of WME hiring music agent Aaron Tanenbaum from CAA in early January.
“Caroline and Zach reflect the future of the music business, having already built an incredible roster of artists through their entrepreneurial approach to client representation,” Scott Clayton, Lucy Dickins and Kirk Sommer, co-heads of WME’s music division, said in a statement.
“We are excited to bring our 25-plus years of combined experience to the innovative and forward-thinking music department at ...
- 1/28/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former CAA execs Caroline Yim and Zach Iser have joined WME as partners and co-heads of the music department’s hip-hop/R&b team.
Their move comes on the heels of WME hiring music agent Aaron Tanenbaum from CAA in early January.
“Caroline and Zach reflect the future of the music business, having already built an incredible roster of artists through their entrepreneurial approach to client representation,” Scott Clayton, Lucy Dickins and Kirk Sommer, co-heads of WME’s music division, said in a statement.
“We are excited to bring our 25-plus years of combined experience to the innovative and forward-thinking music department at ...
Their move comes on the heels of WME hiring music agent Aaron Tanenbaum from CAA in early January.
“Caroline and Zach reflect the future of the music business, having already built an incredible roster of artists through their entrepreneurial approach to client representation,” Scott Clayton, Lucy Dickins and Kirk Sommer, co-heads of WME’s music division, said in a statement.
“We are excited to bring our 25-plus years of combined experience to the innovative and forward-thinking music department at ...
- 1/28/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
WME said Monday that music agent Aaron Tannenbaum has joined the agency as a partner based in its Nashville office. Tannenbaum, who had been at CAA since 2010, specializes in country artists and has repped singers including Luke Combs, Brantley Gilbert, Michael Ray and Walker Hays among others. No word yet on which clients will make the move with him.
“Aaron has earned a reputation in our business as an agent who has a strong ability to identify talent and takes the long view in building an artist’s career, making him a great fit for us,” Scott Clayton, WME’s Co-Head of Music, said today.
Added Jay Williams, co-head of WME’s Nashville office: “As our Nashville office continues to grow, Aaron represents a significant addition to our team and we look forward to bringing his creativity and strategic approach to our colleagues and clients.”
The hire comes after several...
“Aaron has earned a reputation in our business as an agent who has a strong ability to identify talent and takes the long view in building an artist’s career, making him a great fit for us,” Scott Clayton, WME’s Co-Head of Music, said today.
Added Jay Williams, co-head of WME’s Nashville office: “As our Nashville office continues to grow, Aaron represents a significant addition to our team and we look forward to bringing his creativity and strategic approach to our colleagues and clients.”
The hire comes after several...
- 1/11/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran music agent Aaron Tannenbaum has joined WME as a partner, based in its Nashville office.
The former CAA agent represented country music artists within the touring industry while with the rival Hollywood talent agency since 2010. Before that, Tannenbaum worked at Paradigm.
“Aaron has earned a reputation in our business as an agent who has a strong ability to identify talent and takes the long-view in building an artist’s career, making him a great fit for us,” Scott Clayton, WME’s co-head of music, said in a statement.
Since joining WME in 2017, Clayton has helped build a ...
The former CAA agent represented country music artists within the touring industry while with the rival Hollywood talent agency since 2010. Before that, Tannenbaum worked at Paradigm.
“Aaron has earned a reputation in our business as an agent who has a strong ability to identify talent and takes the long-view in building an artist’s career, making him a great fit for us,” Scott Clayton, WME’s co-head of music, said in a statement.
Since joining WME in 2017, Clayton has helped build a ...
- 1/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Veteran music agent Aaron Tannenbaum has joined WME as a partner, based in its Nashville office.
The former CAA agent represented country music artists within the touring industry while with the rival Hollywood talent agency since 2010. Before that, Tannenbaum worked at Paradigm.
“Aaron has earned a reputation in our business as an agent who has a strong ability to identify talent and takes the long-view in building an artist’s career, making him a great fit for us,” Scott Clayton, WME’s co-head of music, said in a statement.
Since joining WME in 2017, Clayton has helped build a ...
The former CAA agent represented country music artists within the touring industry while with the rival Hollywood talent agency since 2010. Before that, Tannenbaum worked at Paradigm.
“Aaron has earned a reputation in our business as an agent who has a strong ability to identify talent and takes the long-view in building an artist’s career, making him a great fit for us,” Scott Clayton, WME’s co-head of music, said in a statement.
Since joining WME in 2017, Clayton has helped build a ...
- 1/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WME said Thursday that Marc Geiger, a partner and the agency’s longtime worldwide Head of Music, is leaving after 17 years as part of a restructure in the division. The moves include WME’s Co-Head of Music Sara Newkirk Simon transitioning to a consultant role at WME’s parent Endeavor, where she will continue to advise the Music division.
In the new structure, Lucy Dickins has been elevated to Co-Head of WME Music, joining current Co-Heads Scott Clayton and Kirk Sommer. The trio will guide strategy and operations for the division moving forward.
No reason was given for Geiger’s departure, though Endeavor like others in the industry has been slammed by the coronavirus shutdown and notably its reliance on live events — from sports to fashion to concerts — as well as the shutdown of film and TV production. In May, WME announced that 20% of its employees will either be laid off,...
In the new structure, Lucy Dickins has been elevated to Co-Head of WME Music, joining current Co-Heads Scott Clayton and Kirk Sommer. The trio will guide strategy and operations for the division moving forward.
No reason was given for Geiger’s departure, though Endeavor like others in the industry has been slammed by the coronavirus shutdown and notably its reliance on live events — from sports to fashion to concerts — as well as the shutdown of film and TV production. In May, WME announced that 20% of its employees will either be laid off,...
- 6/25/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Wme has upped Becky Gardenhire to co-head of the Nashville office where she will work alongside current co-heads Scott Clayton, Joey Lee and Jay Williams. The new position makes Gardenhire the highest-ranking female leader at any Nashville based agency.
In her new role, she will oversee Wme’s day-to-day operations in Nashville’s growing office. Gardenhire also oversees touring, television, literary and sponsorship opportunities for artists including Jake Owen, Jordan Davis, Lanco, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Tenille Townes, Ingrid Andress, Sara Evans and Trisha Yearwood. She also launced social impact initiatives for Wme and the Nashville music community, such as Talk the Talk, a long-running monthly lecture series that connects women across the Nashville music business.
Gardenhire’s career started in 2002 at the William Morris Agency’s Beverly Hills office. She relocated to Nashville in 2003 and was named partner in 2017. Last year, She was named Cma’s Talent Agent of the Year Award.
In her new role, she will oversee Wme’s day-to-day operations in Nashville’s growing office. Gardenhire also oversees touring, television, literary and sponsorship opportunities for artists including Jake Owen, Jordan Davis, Lanco, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Tenille Townes, Ingrid Andress, Sara Evans and Trisha Yearwood. She also launced social impact initiatives for Wme and the Nashville music community, such as Talk the Talk, a long-running monthly lecture series that connects women across the Nashville music business.
Gardenhire’s career started in 2002 at the William Morris Agency’s Beverly Hills office. She relocated to Nashville in 2003 and was named partner in 2017. Last year, She was named Cma’s Talent Agent of the Year Award.
- 9/17/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Wme has hired Andrew Colvin and Adam Voith from music-rep outfit Billions. The pair are already based in Nashville and will join the agency’s office there, bringing with them a roster of clients including Mumford & Sons, Bon Iver, Jason Isbell and Vampire Weekend.
The latest moves come after former CAA Nashville co-head Scott Clayton joined Wme in November as a partner and co-head of the Nashville outpost. His co-heads are Rob Beckham, Joey Lee, Greg Oswald and Jay Williams. Ex-CAA festival department co-head Matthew Morgan and Buster Phillips also came aboard.
“Andrew and Adam have distinguished themselves with their impeccable taste, stellar reputations, and a unique understanding of artists’ needs,” Clayton said today in announcing the hires. “Since arriving in Nashville less than a decade ago, they have already had a significant impact on the music community here.”
Colvin moved to Nashville in 2012 and joined Billions following almost...
The latest moves come after former CAA Nashville co-head Scott Clayton joined Wme in November as a partner and co-head of the Nashville outpost. His co-heads are Rob Beckham, Joey Lee, Greg Oswald and Jay Williams. Ex-CAA festival department co-head Matthew Morgan and Buster Phillips also came aboard.
“Andrew and Adam have distinguished themselves with their impeccable taste, stellar reputations, and a unique understanding of artists’ needs,” Clayton said today in announcing the hires. “Since arriving in Nashville less than a decade ago, they have already had a significant impact on the music community here.”
Colvin moved to Nashville in 2012 and joined Billions following almost...
- 5/7/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Music agents Andrew Colvin and Adam Voith have joined Wme.
The duo joins from Billions, where they worked with a leading roster of contemporary artists including Bon Iver, Dawes, Brett Dennen, Robert Ellis, Jason Isbell, Lucero, Kevin Morby, Mumford & Sons, Erin Rae, the Staves, Justin Townes Earle, and Vampire Weekend.
They will be based in the agency’s Nashville office.
“Andrew and Adam have distinguished themselves with their impeccable taste, stellar reputations, and a unique understanding of artists’ needs. Since arriving in Nashville less than a decade ago, they have already had a significant impact on the music community here,” said Scott Clayton, head of Wme’s rock division and co-head of the Nashville office. “Andrew and Adam are a tremendous addition to our team as we continue to build out our contemporary business in Nashville,” added Jay Williams, partner and co-head of Wme’s Nashville office. “We look forward...
The duo joins from Billions, where they worked with a leading roster of contemporary artists including Bon Iver, Dawes, Brett Dennen, Robert Ellis, Jason Isbell, Lucero, Kevin Morby, Mumford & Sons, Erin Rae, the Staves, Justin Townes Earle, and Vampire Weekend.
They will be based in the agency’s Nashville office.
“Andrew and Adam have distinguished themselves with their impeccable taste, stellar reputations, and a unique understanding of artists’ needs. Since arriving in Nashville less than a decade ago, they have already had a significant impact on the music community here,” said Scott Clayton, head of Wme’s rock division and co-head of the Nashville office. “Andrew and Adam are a tremendous addition to our team as we continue to build out our contemporary business in Nashville,” added Jay Williams, partner and co-head of Wme’s Nashville office. “We look forward...
- 5/7/2018
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
In September 2014, veteran filmmaker Paul Schrader was livid. He had recently directed “Dying of the Light,” a grim thriller starring Nicolas Cage as CIA agent Evan Lake, who obsesses over tracking terrorists while suffering from a brain disease and losing his mind. The movie’s financiers wanted a more conventional espionage thriller than Schrader’s experimental, subjective narrative, so they took the movie away from Schrader, who sent an email explaining the conundrum to Cage. The actor struck a note or resignation.
“The unfortunate aspect to my having had so many careers in so many genres is that they can make a case to put me in box b instead of box a for money’s sake,” Cage wrote, in an email shared with IndieWire years later.
Schrader could relate. “Dying of the Light” arrived nearly 40 years after Schrader catapulted to fame with his screenplay for “Taxi Driver” and maintained...
“The unfortunate aspect to my having had so many careers in so many genres is that they can make a case to put me in box b instead of box a for money’s sake,” Cage wrote, in an email shared with IndieWire years later.
Schrader could relate. “Dying of the Light” arrived nearly 40 years after Schrader catapulted to fame with his screenplay for “Taxi Driver” and maintained...
- 12/11/2017
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Who got signed, promoted, hired or fired? The Hollywood Reporter’s Rep Sheet rounds up the week in representation news. To submit announcements for consideration, contact rebecca.sun@thr.com.
The music exodus continues
Kings of Leon, Train and Dead & Company have exited CAA for Wme. Over the past three weeks, a trio of music agents have left the former agency’s Nashville office for the latter’s, led by co-head Scott Clayton, who now also leads Wme’s rock division. The other two reps who have made the move are Matthew Morgan and Buster Phillips.
Kings of Leon, which previously were represented ...
The music exodus continues
Kings of Leon, Train and Dead & Company have exited CAA for Wme. Over the past three weeks, a trio of music agents have left the former agency’s Nashville office for the latter’s, led by co-head Scott Clayton, who now also leads Wme’s rock division. The other two reps who have made the move are Matthew Morgan and Buster Phillips.
Kings of Leon, which previously were represented ...
- 12/11/2017
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Who got signed, promoted, hired or fired? The Hollywood Reporter’s Rep Sheet rounds up the week in representation news. To submit announcements for consideration, contact rebecca.sun@thr.com.
The music exodus continues
Kings of Leon, Train and Dead & Company have exited CAA for Wme. Over the past three weeks, a trio of music agents have left the former agency’s Nashville office for the latter’s, led by co-head Scott Clayton, who now also leads Wme’s rock division. The other two reps who have made the move are Matthew Morgan and Buster Phillips.
Kings of Leon, which previously were represented ...
The music exodus continues
Kings of Leon, Train and Dead & Company have exited CAA for Wme. Over the past three weeks, a trio of music agents have left the former agency’s Nashville office for the latter’s, led by co-head Scott Clayton, who now also leads Wme’s rock division. The other two reps who have made the move are Matthew Morgan and Buster Phillips.
Kings of Leon, which previously were represented ...
- 12/11/2017
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Musical comedy finds its star. Christian Mercuri to introduce project to international buyers in Toronto.
Double Trouble executive producer Christian Mercuri’s company Capstone Group has been brought on to handle international rights and will introduce the project to buyers at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.
Newcomer Calli Taylor has been chosen to headline the musical comedy following an intensive worldwide search. Scott Clayton’s Oceanside Media is producing the feature, while TinRes Entertainment is fully financing.
Written and to be directed by David Grovic, Double Trouble centres on a charismatic young girl with high hopes of becoming a top-billing star and the obstacles she encounters while trying to get a start in the entertainment industry.
Principal photography is scheduled to begin early next year on location in New York. Clayton serves as producer, while David Haring is on board as executive producer alongside Mercuri.
Grovic’s film credits include the crime thriller The Bag Man (pictured...
Double Trouble executive producer Christian Mercuri’s company Capstone Group has been brought on to handle international rights and will introduce the project to buyers at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.
Newcomer Calli Taylor has been chosen to headline the musical comedy following an intensive worldwide search. Scott Clayton’s Oceanside Media is producing the feature, while TinRes Entertainment is fully financing.
Written and to be directed by David Grovic, Double Trouble centres on a charismatic young girl with high hopes of becoming a top-billing star and the obstacles she encounters while trying to get a start in the entertainment industry.
Principal photography is scheduled to begin early next year on location in New York. Clayton serves as producer, while David Haring is on board as executive producer alongside Mercuri.
Grovic’s film credits include the crime thriller The Bag Man (pictured...
- 8/9/2017
- ScreenDaily
Today, word has come down the wire that Ericson Core (Invinsible, Point Break) has signed on to direct The Claim, a thriller penned by La La Land Oscar winner Damien Chazelle. Core will work beside Chazelle for producers Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media and Route One Entertainment's Russell Levine on the upcoming feature, which is expected to begin casting and firing up production later this... Read More...
- 8/2/2017
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
David Crow Aug 3, 2017
La La Land and Whiplash's Damien Chazelle has written a thrilled called The Claim, which will now be directed by Ericson Core...
Damien Chazelle has had one of the most interesting (and fastest) career rises in recent Hollywood memory. Only a few years ago, he worked on screenplays for horror movies like The Last Exorcism Part II (he also had a hand in 10 Cloverfield Lane), but the 32-year-old filmmaker now has an Oscar for his directing of La La Land, which followed his previous critical hit, Whiplash.
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Chazelle's gone back to genre writing with The Claim, a new thriller which, at least until now, was looking for a director.
Deadline reports that producers Scott Clayton and Russell Levine have tapped Ericson Core...
La La Land and Whiplash's Damien Chazelle has written a thrilled called The Claim, which will now be directed by Ericson Core...
Damien Chazelle has had one of the most interesting (and fastest) career rises in recent Hollywood memory. Only a few years ago, he worked on screenplays for horror movies like The Last Exorcism Part II (he also had a hand in 10 Cloverfield Lane), but the 32-year-old filmmaker now has an Oscar for his directing of La La Land, which followed his previous critical hit, Whiplash.
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Chazelle's gone back to genre writing with The Claim, a new thriller which, at least until now, was looking for a director.
Deadline reports that producers Scott Clayton and Russell Levine have tapped Ericson Core...
- 8/2/2017
- Den of Geek
Ericson Core to helm thriller; Christian Mercuri’s Capstone Group, Oceanside Media fully finance.
Damien Chazelle’s screenplay The Claim has found its director – Ericson Core, whose credits include the Point Break reboot and Disney sports drama Invincible.
Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media and Route One Entertainment’s Russell Levine are producing The Claim, and Christian Mercuri’s financing, production and sales company Capstone Group will fully finance with Oceanside Media.
Casting is underway ahead of an anticipated start later this year on the story of a single father with a criminal past who races to find his kidnapped daughter while another couple claim the child is theirs.
Oceanside optioned the rights to the Black List thriller. Jay Stern and Chip Diggins are also producers on the project. Mercuri serves as executive producer alongside David Haring and Chris Lytton. Route One’s Sophia Dilley will co-produce.
Prior to features, Core was a cinematographer on such films as [link...
Damien Chazelle’s screenplay The Claim has found its director – Ericson Core, whose credits include the Point Break reboot and Disney sports drama Invincible.
Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media and Route One Entertainment’s Russell Levine are producing The Claim, and Christian Mercuri’s financing, production and sales company Capstone Group will fully finance with Oceanside Media.
Casting is underway ahead of an anticipated start later this year on the story of a single father with a criminal past who races to find his kidnapped daughter while another couple claim the child is theirs.
Oceanside optioned the rights to the Black List thriller. Jay Stern and Chip Diggins are also producers on the project. Mercuri serves as executive producer alongside David Haring and Chris Lytton. Route One’s Sophia Dilley will co-produce.
Prior to features, Core was a cinematographer on such films as [link...
- 8/2/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Director Ericson Core is putting his name on The Claim, penned by Damien Chazelle.
The helmer of the Point Break reboot and Disney's football drama Invincible will direct the thriller, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The Black List script by Chazelle, who wrote and helmed La La Land and Whiplash, centers on a single father with a criminal past whose daughter gets kidnapped by another couple who claims her as their own.
Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media is producing the pic alongside Route One Entertainment’s Russell Levine, Jay Stern and Chip Diggins, with Sophia Dilley co-producing. Christian Mercuri’s Capstone Group will...
The helmer of the Point Break reboot and Disney's football drama Invincible will direct the thriller, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The Black List script by Chazelle, who wrote and helmed La La Land and Whiplash, centers on a single father with a criminal past whose daughter gets kidnapped by another couple who claims her as their own.
Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media is producing the pic alongside Route One Entertainment’s Russell Levine, Jay Stern and Chip Diggins, with Sophia Dilley co-producing. Christian Mercuri’s Capstone Group will...
- 8/2/2017
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Ericson Core has been tapped to direct The Claim, a thriller written by La La Land Oscar winner Damien Chazelle for producers Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media and Route One Entertainment's Russell Levine. The team will start casting and is eyeing a production start later this year. The thriller centers on a single father with a criminal background who must locate his kidnapped daughter while fighting the mysterious claims of another couple who insist that the…...
- 8/2/2017
- Deadline
Joseph Baxter Simon Brew Jun 29, 2017
Troy Duffy, creator of the cult favourite The Boondock Saints, is set to direct The Blood Spoon Council.
The Boondock Saints, the schlocky revenge-fueled 1999 action/crime drama, was a film liked by many fans, less so by critics. It also gained particular notoriety for the excellent documentary Overnight, which is well, well worth seeking out. For a glimpse behind the scenes of putting a film together, it's a must-see.
Writer/director Troy Duffy, hasn’t exactly maintained the most prolific directorial CV, with The Boondock Saints and its 2009 sequel The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day being his only produced credits. However, a behind-the-camera comeback is imminent.
According to ScreenDaily, Troy Duffy is about to dust off his director’s chair to helm a new movie – specifically one that’s not connected to The Boondock Saints. Joined by producer Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media, Duffy...
Troy Duffy, creator of the cult favourite The Boondock Saints, is set to direct The Blood Spoon Council.
The Boondock Saints, the schlocky revenge-fueled 1999 action/crime drama, was a film liked by many fans, less so by critics. It also gained particular notoriety for the excellent documentary Overnight, which is well, well worth seeking out. For a glimpse behind the scenes of putting a film together, it's a must-see.
Writer/director Troy Duffy, hasn’t exactly maintained the most prolific directorial CV, with The Boondock Saints and its 2009 sequel The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day being his only produced credits. However, a behind-the-camera comeback is imminent.
According to ScreenDaily, Troy Duffy is about to dust off his director’s chair to helm a new movie – specifically one that’s not connected to The Boondock Saints. Joined by producer Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media, Duffy...
- 6/28/2017
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: The Boondock Saints creator Troy Duffy makes directing return.
Producer Scott Clayton and his Oceanside Media has signed on to produce and fully finance The Blood Spoon Council, Troy Duffy’s return to the director’s chair since The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day in 2009.
The psychological thriller centres on the eponymous vigilante group that hunts down and executes serial killers in the Us.
When the FBI commissions a rogue profiler to get inside the head of the group’s elusive leader, the investigation is derailed when the whizzkid engages in a game of cat-and-mouse with a formidable mastermind.
Duffy directed 2009’s The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, the sequel to his 1999 crime thriller The Boondock Saints.
Producer Scott Clayton and his Oceanside Media has signed on to produce and fully finance The Blood Spoon Council, Troy Duffy’s return to the director’s chair since The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day in 2009.
The psychological thriller centres on the eponymous vigilante group that hunts down and executes serial killers in the Us.
When the FBI commissions a rogue profiler to get inside the head of the group’s elusive leader, the investigation is derailed when the whizzkid engages in a game of cat-and-mouse with a formidable mastermind.
Duffy directed 2009’s The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, the sequel to his 1999 crime thriller The Boondock Saints.
- 6/27/2017
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Oceanside Media producing and fully financing project by The Boondock Saints director.
Producer Scott Clayton and his Oceanside Media has signed on to produce and fully finance The Blood Spoon Council, Troy Duffy’s return to the director’s chair since The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day in 2009.
The psychological thriller centres on the eponymous vigilante group that hunts down and executes serial killers in the Us.
When the FBI commissions a rogue profiler to get inside the head of the group’s elusive leader, the investigation is derailed when the whizzkid engages in a game of cat-and-mouse with a formidable mastermind.
Duffy directed 2009’s The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, the sequel to his 1999 crime thriller The Boondock Saints.
In addition to Blood Spoon, the filmmaker has several projects in development including action feature Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em and comedy Black Ghost, which he is writing in collaboration with Cedrick The Entertainer.
On...
Producer Scott Clayton and his Oceanside Media has signed on to produce and fully finance The Blood Spoon Council, Troy Duffy’s return to the director’s chair since The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day in 2009.
The psychological thriller centres on the eponymous vigilante group that hunts down and executes serial killers in the Us.
When the FBI commissions a rogue profiler to get inside the head of the group’s elusive leader, the investigation is derailed when the whizzkid engages in a game of cat-and-mouse with a formidable mastermind.
Duffy directed 2009’s The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, the sequel to his 1999 crime thriller The Boondock Saints.
In addition to Blood Spoon, the filmmaker has several projects in development including action feature Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em and comedy Black Ghost, which he is writing in collaboration with Cedrick The Entertainer.
On...
- 6/27/2017
- ScreenDaily
Independent film producer Scott Clayton and his production company Oceanside Media has signed on to produce and fully financeThe Boondock Saints director Troy Duffy‘s new feature film The Blood Spoon Council! Duffy will direct the highly anticipated thriller from a script he wrote with new scribe, Criss Lassiter, Bloody Disgusting learned. For Duffy’s new chilling psychological […]...
- 6/27/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Damien Chazelle, the writer and director of Whiplash and last year's super hit La La Land, has optioned the movie rights to a script he wrote called The Claim. The script was on the 2010 Black List of best unproduced screenplays, and it sounds like a compelling mystery thriller.
The story centers on "a single father with a criminal background who must uncover the whereabouts of his kidnapped daughter while fighting the mysterious claims of another couple who insist that the child is theirs."
Chazelle has proven himself to be a great screenwriter and storyteller, and I'm looking forward to seeing what he's done with this story. The film was picked up by Scott Clayton’s Oceanside Media and when talking about the film, he says:
"I am excited to be partnering with Route One and Motion Picture Capital to produce this amazing project from Damien Chazelle. He has written a...
The story centers on "a single father with a criminal background who must uncover the whereabouts of his kidnapped daughter while fighting the mysterious claims of another couple who insist that the child is theirs."
Chazelle has proven himself to be a great screenwriter and storyteller, and I'm looking forward to seeing what he's done with this story. The film was picked up by Scott Clayton’s Oceanside Media and when talking about the film, he says:
"I am excited to be partnering with Route One and Motion Picture Capital to produce this amazing project from Damien Chazelle. He has written a...
- 3/14/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Motion Picture Capital, Route One and Oceanside Media are partnering for the Damien Chazelle-penned mystery The Claim.
Route One picked up the script, which appeared on the annual Black List in 2010 — four years before Chazelle made his breakout feature Whiplash. The production company is now moving forward with the project following Chazelle's meteoric year with La La Land, with Scott Clayton’s Oceanside and Motion Picture Capital in tow.
The Claim follows a single father with a criminal background as he uncovers the whereabouts of his kidnapped daughter while fighting the mysterious claims of another couple who insist that the...
Route One picked up the script, which appeared on the annual Black List in 2010 — four years before Chazelle made his breakout feature Whiplash. The production company is now moving forward with the project following Chazelle's meteoric year with La La Land, with Scott Clayton’s Oceanside and Motion Picture Capital in tow.
The Claim follows a single father with a criminal background as he uncovers the whereabouts of his kidnapped daughter while fighting the mysterious claims of another couple who insist that the...
- 3/13/2017
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oceanside Media has optioned “The Claim,” a mystery thriller penned by Academy Award-winning “La La Land” writer and director Damien Chazelle. The screenplay, a 2010 Black List script, follows a single father trying to figure out what happened to his kidnapped daughter while fighting another couple who insist the child is rightfully theirs. Chazelle is not attached to direct the project. Oceanside Founder and Executive Chairman Scott Clayton will produce the movie alongside Route One Entertainment’s Russell Levine and Leon Clarance of Motion Picture Capital. Motion Picture Capital will fully finance the film, which is slated to begin production this year.
- 3/13/2017
- by Matt Pressberg
- The Wrap
Oscar-winning La La Land director Damien Chazelle’s mystery thriller script titled The Claim has been optioned by Oceanside Media. Oceanside’s Scott Clayton will produce the pic with Route One Entertainment's Russell Levine and Motion Picture Capital’s Leon Clarance. Motion Picture Capital will fully finance the film, which is slated to begin production this year. The producers say they are in talks with a U.S. distributor with an eye on a 2018 release. Chazelle, who was…...
- 3/13/2017
- Deadline
Australia’s Oceanside Media partners on thriller with Route One, Motion Picture Capital.
Scott Clayton’s Oceanside Media has optioned the rights to the mystery thriller and will produce alongside Route One Entertainment’s Russell Levine and Leon Clarance of Motion Picture Capital.
Clarance’s Motion Picture Capital will fully finance the feature written by La La Land writer and Oscar-winning director Chazelle. A director is expected to be hired shortly in advance of a production start later in the year.
According to a press release a major Us distributor is in talks to release The Claim in 2018.
The Claim centres on a single father with a criminal background who must uncover the whereabouts of his kidnapped daughter while fighting the mysterious claims of another couple who insist the child is theirs.
Jay Stern and Chip Diggins also serve as producers on the project, which Diggins first brought into Route One.
Chris Lytton and [link...
Scott Clayton’s Oceanside Media has optioned the rights to the mystery thriller and will produce alongside Route One Entertainment’s Russell Levine and Leon Clarance of Motion Picture Capital.
Clarance’s Motion Picture Capital will fully finance the feature written by La La Land writer and Oscar-winning director Chazelle. A director is expected to be hired shortly in advance of a production start later in the year.
According to a press release a major Us distributor is in talks to release The Claim in 2018.
The Claim centres on a single father with a criminal background who must uncover the whereabouts of his kidnapped daughter while fighting the mysterious claims of another couple who insist the child is theirs.
Jay Stern and Chip Diggins also serve as producers on the project, which Diggins first brought into Route One.
Chris Lytton and [link...
- 3/13/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has acquired the Over Under Media/Tin Res Entertainment/Grindstone Entertainment pic Dying of The Light, starring Nicolas Cage and Anton Yelchin, announced today by producers Scott Clayton, Todd Williams and Gary Hirsch. The film will be released by Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
Paul Schrader wrote and directed it. Cage plays a veteran CIA operative, Evan Lake, who goes on a global manhunt when his old nemesis resurfaces. It’s a race against time because the op has a deteriorating mental condition that puts a real ticking clock on this. Yelchin plays the CIA protégé, with Irene Jacob playing Lake’s ex-lover.
“We are thrilled to have acquired “Dying of the Light,” a suspenseful, thrill ride in which Schrader has captured one of the best performances of Cage’s career,” stated Barry Brooker, President & CEO of Grindstone Entertainment Group. Clayton added, “We are confident that our collaboration with...
Paul Schrader wrote and directed it. Cage plays a veteran CIA operative, Evan Lake, who goes on a global manhunt when his old nemesis resurfaces. It’s a race against time because the op has a deteriorating mental condition that puts a real ticking clock on this. Yelchin plays the CIA protégé, with Irene Jacob playing Lake’s ex-lover.
“We are thrilled to have acquired “Dying of the Light,” a suspenseful, thrill ride in which Schrader has captured one of the best performances of Cage’s career,” stated Barry Brooker, President & CEO of Grindstone Entertainment Group. Clayton added, “We are confident that our collaboration with...
- 8/19/2014
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline
Nicolas Cage stars in Paul Schrader’s thriller from Over Under Media and Tin Res Entertainment. Nicolas Winding Refn is on the executive producer roster.
Lionsgate Home Entertainment will handle Us distribution across all platforms on Dying Of The Light, also starring Anton Yelchin and Irene Jacob.
Cage stars as a veteran CIA operative who embarks on a global manhunt when his old nemesis resurfaces. Yelchin will play the older spy’s protégé.
Scott Clayton, Todd Williams and Gary Hirsch produce.
“We are thrilled to have acquired Dying Of The Light, a suspenseful thrill-ride in which Schrader has captured one of the best performances of Cage’s career,” said Grindstone Entertainment Group president and CEO Barry Brooker.
“We are confident that our collaboration with Grindstone will give the film the exposure it deserves and continue to increase the momentum we are building for the release,” added Clayton.
Executive producers are Brooker, Stan Wertlieb, Refn and...
Lionsgate Home Entertainment will handle Us distribution across all platforms on Dying Of The Light, also starring Anton Yelchin and Irene Jacob.
Cage stars as a veteran CIA operative who embarks on a global manhunt when his old nemesis resurfaces. Yelchin will play the older spy’s protégé.
Scott Clayton, Todd Williams and Gary Hirsch produce.
“We are thrilled to have acquired Dying Of The Light, a suspenseful thrill-ride in which Schrader has captured one of the best performances of Cage’s career,” said Grindstone Entertainment Group president and CEO Barry Brooker.
“We are confident that our collaboration with Grindstone will give the film the exposure it deserves and continue to increase the momentum we are building for the release,” added Clayton.
Executive producers are Brooker, Stan Wertlieb, Refn and...
- 8/19/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Action film executive produced by Nicolas Winding Refn.
TinRes Entertainment has completed principal photography on writer-director Paul Schrader’s action film The Dying of the Light.
Nicolas Cage stars in the feature, which is executive produced by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) and Steve Schwartz (The Tree of Life).
The espionage thriller shot in Bucharest, Romania and Queensland, Australia, while the 2nd filmed in Africa and the Us. It marks the second collaboration between Schrader and Cage after the Martin Scorsese-directed Bringing Out the Dead.
The Dying of the Light is produced by Todd Williams, Scott Clayton and Gary Hirsch through their Over Under Media outfit.
Cage plays Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent facing early retirement due to the onset of dementia. When intelligence surfaces hinting at the whereabouts of Lake’s old nemesis, he goes on a rogue global manhunt while struggling to control his behaviour as the symptoms mount.
Anton Yelchin (Star Trek:...
TinRes Entertainment has completed principal photography on writer-director Paul Schrader’s action film The Dying of the Light.
Nicolas Cage stars in the feature, which is executive produced by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) and Steve Schwartz (The Tree of Life).
The espionage thriller shot in Bucharest, Romania and Queensland, Australia, while the 2nd filmed in Africa and the Us. It marks the second collaboration between Schrader and Cage after the Martin Scorsese-directed Bringing Out the Dead.
The Dying of the Light is produced by Todd Williams, Scott Clayton and Gary Hirsch through their Over Under Media outfit.
Cage plays Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent facing early retirement due to the onset of dementia. When intelligence surfaces hinting at the whereabouts of Lake’s old nemesis, he goes on a rogue global manhunt while struggling to control his behaviour as the symptoms mount.
Anton Yelchin (Star Trek:...
- 3/10/2014
- ScreenDaily
Director Paul Schrader and Nicolas Cage have spent a week shooting espionage thriller The Dying of the Light on the Gold Coast.
Cage plays Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent facing early retirement due to the onset of an aggressive Alzheimer.s-related disease. He embarks on a manhunt while struggling to control his behaviour as the symptoms mount.
Anton Yelchin (Star Trek: Into Darkness) plays Lake's CIA protégé with Irène Jacob (Three Colours: Red, The French Kissers, The Secret Garden) as his ex-lover.
The principal location was the Royal Pines Resort, which substituted for a resort in Kenya. Earlier the cast and crew spent several weeks filming in Bucharest, Romania.
It.s the first film from Over Under Media, a Us production company formed by Todd Williams, Scott Clayton and Gary Hirsch.
The producers initially intended to film the resort scenes in Thailand but decided to look for another location...
Cage plays Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent facing early retirement due to the onset of an aggressive Alzheimer.s-related disease. He embarks on a manhunt while struggling to control his behaviour as the symptoms mount.
Anton Yelchin (Star Trek: Into Darkness) plays Lake's CIA protégé with Irène Jacob (Three Colours: Red, The French Kissers, The Secret Garden) as his ex-lover.
The principal location was the Royal Pines Resort, which substituted for a resort in Kenya. Earlier the cast and crew spent several weeks filming in Bucharest, Romania.
It.s the first film from Over Under Media, a Us production company formed by Todd Williams, Scott Clayton and Gary Hirsch.
The producers initially intended to film the resort scenes in Thailand but decided to look for another location...
- 3/6/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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