In today’s film news roundup, the comedy “Wild Man” gets a deal, Vinnie Jones will play a villain, and Jack Klugman’s son Adam has directed a short film for the 9/11 anniversary.
Acquisition
Ted Welch’s comedy “Wild Man” has been acquired for global distribution by North of Two for a winter theatrical release, Variety has learned exclusively.
Jacquie Phillips and Stefanie Black directed from a script by Black and Welch about a man who drinks his way into a 90-day house arrest while home for his high school reunion. He forms an odd friendship with an awkward former classmate who lives across the street.
“It’s the perfect mix of charm and nostalgia. Jacquie and Stefanie have knocked this out of the park,” says North of Two CEO Mark Cartier.
“Wild Man” also stars George Dalton, Christine Woods, Mike Vogel, Kate Upton, Stefanie Black, Joe Mullen, Brandon Hirsch,...
Acquisition
Ted Welch’s comedy “Wild Man” has been acquired for global distribution by North of Two for a winter theatrical release, Variety has learned exclusively.
Jacquie Phillips and Stefanie Black directed from a script by Black and Welch about a man who drinks his way into a 90-day house arrest while home for his high school reunion. He forms an odd friendship with an awkward former classmate who lives across the street.
“It’s the perfect mix of charm and nostalgia. Jacquie and Stefanie have knocked this out of the park,” says North of Two CEO Mark Cartier.
“Wild Man” also stars George Dalton, Christine Woods, Mike Vogel, Kate Upton, Stefanie Black, Joe Mullen, Brandon Hirsch,...
- 9/11/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
“Thor: The Dark World” is often considered one of the worst films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and it has the lowest score of any McU title on Rotten Tomatoes), and it turns out star Christopher Eccleston would probably agree with all the hate. The actor played the villain Malekith in the first “Thor” sequel and recently told The Guardian that starring in the film was similar to having a gun in his mouth.
Eccleston, best known for appearing in the lead role on “Doctor Who” and his acclaimed supporting turn in “The Leftovers,” rarely makes the jump to Hollywood blockbusters. The actor appeared opposite Channing Tatum in the 2009 film “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” but that wasn’t a great experience for Eccleston either. The actor emphasized that his hatred for “G.I. Joe” and “Thor” was his own doing and compared agreeing to act in those films to being a “whore.
Eccleston, best known for appearing in the lead role on “Doctor Who” and his acclaimed supporting turn in “The Leftovers,” rarely makes the jump to Hollywood blockbusters. The actor appeared opposite Channing Tatum in the 2009 film “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” but that wasn’t a great experience for Eccleston either. The actor emphasized that his hatred for “G.I. Joe” and “Thor” was his own doing and compared agreeing to act in those films to being a “whore.
- 3/13/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
There aren’t many blemishes on the ever-successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, but one of the biggest is 2013’s Thor: The Dark World. Among its most significant problems is its weak villain in the form of Malekith the Dark Elf, who suffers from being a paper-thin character with non-existent motivations. It turns out that it’s not just fans who dislike the character, either, as actor Christoper Eccleston has now revealed the extent of his hatred for his time in the Marvel universe in a very eye-opening interview.
While talking to The Guardian, the former Doctor Who star pulled no punches when pressed about his mixed experiences in Hollywood. Some of the movies that came up in conversation were 2000’s actioner Gone in 60 Seconds, 2009’s Hasbro toy-inspired G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra and the aforementioned Thor sequel. While Eccleston had positive things to say about the former, the...
While talking to The Guardian, the former Doctor Who star pulled no punches when pressed about his mixed experiences in Hollywood. Some of the movies that came up in conversation were 2000’s actioner Gone in 60 Seconds, 2009’s Hasbro toy-inspired G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra and the aforementioned Thor sequel. While Eccleston had positive things to say about the former, the...
- 3/12/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Ronald Ross, a stuntman and stunt coordinator for almost three decades, died Sept. 12 at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas after a battle with lung cancer. He was 73.
For nearly a decade, Ross worked for director Roger Corman as a stuntman, stunt coordinator and second-unit helmer and facilitated several co-productions with various Mexican outfits. He also worked with director H.B. Halicki on all four of his films, including the original "Gone in 60 Seconds" (1974).
Ross worked on more than 150 movies and TV shows in the U.S. and Mexico, among them the films "Eat My Dust" (1976), "Weekend at Bernie's" (1989) and "Passenger 57" (1992) and the series "The FBI," "Rat Patrol," "The Rockford Files" and "Quincy."
A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a graduate of Hollywood High School, Ross also directed two action films, "Joyride to Nowhere" (1977) and "Burning Vengeance" (1988).
Ross is survived by his wife, Susi Miller Ross; his daughter,...
For nearly a decade, Ross worked for director Roger Corman as a stuntman, stunt coordinator and second-unit helmer and facilitated several co-productions with various Mexican outfits. He also worked with director H.B. Halicki on all four of his films, including the original "Gone in 60 Seconds" (1974).
Ross worked on more than 150 movies and TV shows in the U.S. and Mexico, among them the films "Eat My Dust" (1976), "Weekend at Bernie's" (1989) and "Passenger 57" (1992) and the series "The FBI," "Rat Patrol," "The Rockford Files" and "Quincy."
A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a graduate of Hollywood High School, Ross also directed two action films, "Joyride to Nowhere" (1977) and "Burning Vengeance" (1988).
Ross is survived by his wife, Susi Miller Ross; his daughter,...
- 9/18/2009
- by By Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steve McQueen's race through the streets of San Francisco, California in Bullitt has topped another poll to find the Best Car Chase Movie.
The late icon's heroics at the wheel turned the 1968 film into an instant classic - and now Bullitt has beaten 1998's Ronin and the original Italian Job (1969) as the best action-packed motor movie of all time on AOL Autos new list.
The top 10 also includes Cannonball Run, Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof, cult classics French Connection and Vanishing Point and the original Gone in 60 Seconds.
The late icon's heroics at the wheel turned the 1968 film into an instant classic - and now Bullitt has beaten 1998's Ronin and the original Italian Job (1969) as the best action-packed motor movie of all time on AOL Autos new list.
The top 10 also includes Cannonball Run, Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof, cult classics French Connection and Vanishing Point and the original Gone in 60 Seconds.
- 3/30/2009
- WENN
The widow of the original Gone In 60 Seconds director/star H.B. Halicki has been granted her day in court with a legendary car collector over knock-off versions of a famous movie motor.
Denice Halicki claims she owns various copyrights connected to the famous Gone In 60 Seconds 1967 Ford Mustang, dubbed Eleanor, and car collector Carroll Shelby is violating those rights by producing lookalikes for sale and show. The dispute between Halicki and Shelby hit the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California on Monday.
Halicki alleges Shelby and his co-defendants knowingly and deliberately sought to capitalise on and exploit Eleanor's fame from the Nicolas Cage's movie remake, even though the defendants had no association with the creation or development of the movie or Eleanor.
The dispute has dragged on for over four years and the Ninth Circuit hearing brings Halicki closer to being able to seek redress for the defendants' allegedly unauthorised use of Halicki's trademarks and copyrights.
If the authorities rule in Halicki's favour, she stands to make millions from knock-off merchandise.
Denice Halicki claims she owns various copyrights connected to the famous Gone In 60 Seconds 1967 Ford Mustang, dubbed Eleanor, and car collector Carroll Shelby is violating those rights by producing lookalikes for sale and show. The dispute between Halicki and Shelby hit the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California on Monday.
Halicki alleges Shelby and his co-defendants knowingly and deliberately sought to capitalise on and exploit Eleanor's fame from the Nicolas Cage's movie remake, even though the defendants had no association with the creation or development of the movie or Eleanor.
The dispute has dragged on for over four years and the Ninth Circuit hearing brings Halicki closer to being able to seek redress for the defendants' allegedly unauthorised use of Halicki's trademarks and copyrights.
If the authorities rule in Halicki's favour, she stands to make millions from knock-off merchandise.
- 8/4/2008
- WENN
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