Jamie Hilton.s See Pictures and its low-budget financing, production and distribution arm Ticket to Ride are set to expand after adding two key executives and an internal promotion.
Writer-director Ben C. Lucas (Wasted on the Young) has joined See Pictures as creative director to drive development and acquisitions.
Producer Michael Pontin, who was a co-producer on Josh Lawson.s The Little Death and associate producer on Michael Petroni.s Backtrack, has been promoted to head of Ticket to Ride.
All-media producer Ester Harding has joined the team to work with Hilton across all areas of the business.
Lucas, who had been doing some consulting work for Hilton, is also attached to direct for See Pictures the sci-fi thriller Otherlife, an adaptation of Kelly Eskridge.s novel Solitaire, which follows a woman who seems destined for greatness in a massive corporate entity that controls the world but quickly becomes a pariah and a murderer.
Writer-director Ben C. Lucas (Wasted on the Young) has joined See Pictures as creative director to drive development and acquisitions.
Producer Michael Pontin, who was a co-producer on Josh Lawson.s The Little Death and associate producer on Michael Petroni.s Backtrack, has been promoted to head of Ticket to Ride.
All-media producer Ester Harding has joined the team to work with Hilton across all areas of the business.
Lucas, who had been doing some consulting work for Hilton, is also attached to direct for See Pictures the sci-fi thriller Otherlife, an adaptation of Kelly Eskridge.s novel Solitaire, which follows a woman who seems destined for greatness in a massive corporate entity that controls the world but quickly becomes a pariah and a murderer.
- 3/24/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Having read quite a bit of Robert Cormier’s extensive catalog, I knew a film based on one of his books was bound to be haunting. But nothing prepared me for the reality of Tenderness. The story focuses on Eric Komenko (played by Jon Foster), an 18-year-old serial killer who is being released from the juvenile detention center he was in, his record expunged. He’s contemplating which college to attend, trying to go back to a normal life, but it’s not easy due to the publicity surrounding his case.
Shortly after his release, Eric opts to take a road trip to “check out some colleges in Albany” (or hook up with a girl he met while at the detention center, take your pick) and finds his car is already inhabited by Lori Cranston, who is sleeping in the back. Lori (played by Sophie Traub) is a troubled teenage...
Shortly after his release, Eric opts to take a road trip to “check out some colleges in Albany” (or hook up with a girl he met while at the detention center, take your pick) and finds his car is already inhabited by Lori Cranston, who is sleeping in the back. Lori (played by Sophie Traub) is a troubled teenage...
- 4/25/2010
- by Jessica Guerrasio
- JustPressPlay.net
By Wrap Staff
John Polson directed "Hide and Seek" and "Swimfan." Russell Crowe is, well, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe.
So why is their latest film, "Tenderness," getting released on exactly one screen on Friday?
The movie is adapted from Robert Cormier’s novel about a teenage girl (newcomer Sophie Traub) who takes off on a road trip with a psychotic young man (Jon Foster) who killed his parents and girlfriend on a medication binge. Crowe, as the cop who put the boy away, fears the girl will become the kid's next victim, so he follow...
John Polson directed "Hide and Seek" and "Swimfan." Russell Crowe is, well, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe.
So why is their latest film, "Tenderness," getting released on exactly one screen on Friday?
The movie is adapted from Robert Cormier’s novel about a teenage girl (newcomer Sophie Traub) who takes off on a road trip with a psychotic young man (Jon Foster) who killed his parents and girlfriend on a medication binge. Crowe, as the cop who put the boy away, fears the girl will become the kid's next victim, so he follow...
- 12/8/2009
- by Lisa Horowitz
- The Wrap
In 2001, Richard Kelly’s film Donnie Darko catapulted into the cinematic consciousness and quickly became a cult phenomenon. The film, with its challenging narrative structure, acted as a touchstone for many viewers, especially those of a younger demographic. His follow-up, Southland Tales, while met by a lukewarm reception critically and at the box office, was an equally interesting and compelling vision.
In 2006, Kelly (along with producers Sean McKittrick and Ted Hamm), founded a production company called Darko Entertainment, whose mission statement reads that its “goal is to support filmmakers with a unique voice while establishing Darko’s brand to help independent films reach a wider audience.” In the coming year, Darko Entertainment has plans to live up to that with a host of films including Bobcat Goldthwait’s recently released dark comedy World’S Greatest Dad; the comedic actioner Rogue’S Gallery starring Ving Rhames and Ellen Barkin; Fade, based...
In 2006, Kelly (along with producers Sean McKittrick and Ted Hamm), founded a production company called Darko Entertainment, whose mission statement reads that its “goal is to support filmmakers with a unique voice while establishing Darko’s brand to help independent films reach a wider audience.” In the coming year, Darko Entertainment has plans to live up to that with a host of films including Bobcat Goldthwait’s recently released dark comedy World’S Greatest Dad; the comedic actioner Rogue’S Gallery starring Ving Rhames and Ellen Barkin; Fade, based...
- 10/6/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Carnell)
- Fangoria
- Picked up by Lionsgate Films exactly two years ago, despite having an unsexy Russell Crowe in the lead, John Polson's Tenderness has been collecting dust and judging by the film's trailer below, it could be argued that this looks like straight to video fair than an improvement on Swimfan and Hide and Seek. Until now it hadn't seen the day of light having been showed solely in market festival screenings, but a recent submission to the MPAA board for ratings purposes and a world preem back in Sydney means we can expect this to hit theaters. Based on writer Emil Stern's adaptation of Robert Cormier's teen serial killer novel, set in New York State, the story centres on the release of juvenile murderer, Eric Poole, who at 18 is set free with an expunged record. Crowe’s character, the arresting detective Cristofuoro, is sure Poole is a serial killer who will reoffend,
- 3/3/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
Lionsgate Films U.K. have debuted the first look into "Tenderness" with the release of the film's trailer. Less than two minutes long, the video gives away a background story to the movie as well as displays footage introducing its four major characters played by Russell Crowe, Jon Foster, Sophie Traub and Laura Dern.
Set in New York State, "Tenderness" takes its focus on juvenile murderer by the name of Eric Poole and hard-bitten detective Cristofuoro. Having served his sentence for a young girl's murder, Poole is released from jail at the age of 18-year-old.
When he embarks on a road trip up-state, Cristofuoro who believes that Poole is a potential serial killer keeps him under his watchful eyes. But, all is not as it seems as Poole soon finds himself on the run with a 16-year-old girl, Lori, who could have been witness to the first murder and has become obsessed with him.
Set in New York State, "Tenderness" takes its focus on juvenile murderer by the name of Eric Poole and hard-bitten detective Cristofuoro. Having served his sentence for a young girl's murder, Poole is released from jail at the age of 18-year-old.
When he embarks on a road trip up-state, Cristofuoro who believes that Poole is a potential serial killer keeps him under his watchful eyes. But, all is not as it seems as Poole soon finds himself on the run with a 16-year-old girl, Lori, who could have been witness to the first murder and has become obsessed with him.
- 1/21/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Here's your dose of quick news bits for Jan. 8, 2009...
• Kevin James will star in Walt Becker's comedy "Zookeeper," the actor told ComingSoon recently: "I play a zookeeper—another guy in a uniform, no moustache in this one, we may go very bushy sideburns—I don't even know, but it's in the beginning stages of that." James will next be seen in "Paul Blart: Mall Cop."
• Darko Entertainment has acquired the big-screen rights for Robert Cormier's "Fade," a novel about a 13-year-old who finds out he has the ability to fade. Of course, he soon learns how dangerous his powers can be. Adam Prince is set to write the script. (Variety)
• Lena Headey, who stars as Sarah Connor on television's "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," will make her directing debut with "Kill Drug," a thriller "about an underground society dedicated to murdering society’s ingrates, nincompoops and scallywags." (Empire...
• Kevin James will star in Walt Becker's comedy "Zookeeper," the actor told ComingSoon recently: "I play a zookeeper—another guy in a uniform, no moustache in this one, we may go very bushy sideburns—I don't even know, but it's in the beginning stages of that." James will next be seen in "Paul Blart: Mall Cop."
• Darko Entertainment has acquired the big-screen rights for Robert Cormier's "Fade," a novel about a 13-year-old who finds out he has the ability to fade. Of course, he soon learns how dangerous his powers can be. Adam Prince is set to write the script. (Variety)
• Lena Headey, who stars as Sarah Connor on television's "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," will make her directing debut with "Kill Drug," a thriller "about an underground society dedicated to murdering society’s ingrates, nincompoops and scallywags." (Empire...
- 1/8/2009
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
NEW YORK -- John Polson has signed on to direct writer Emil Stern's adaptation of Robert Cormier's teen serial killer novel Tenderness, GreeneStreet Films announced Wednesday. Principal production is scheduled for early 2006, with CAA handling domestic sales for the film. GreeneStreet is financing the project and producing it with Howard Meltzer of Turtleback Prods. Charles Randolph is the film's executive producer. The book, from best-selling author Cormier (The Chocolate War), tells of a teen runaway who becomes entangled with a charming serial killer around her own age.
- 11/16/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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