Mit „Uppercut“, der Adaption seines Films „Leberhaken“, gibt der deutsche Regisseur und Drehbuchautor Torsten Rüther sein englischsprachiges Debüt. Auf dem Marché du Film hat sich jetzt ein US-Verleih gefunden.
Ving Rhames in „Uppercut“ (Credit: Hello Moment/Grindstone)
Grindstone Entertainment hat sich auf dem Marché du Film die Nordamerikarechte an dem Boxfilm „Uppercut“ gesichert; mit der Adaption seines 2021er Films „Leberhaken“ gibt der deutsche Regisseur und Drehbuchautor Torsten Rüther sein englischsprachiges Debüt. Das gab die deutsche Produktionsfirma Hello Moment Productions jetzt bekannt.
In der deutsch-amerikanischen Koproduktion, die in New York City im Jahr 2014 spielt, verkörpert Ving Rhames den ehemaligen Boxer Elliott, der jetzt ein Fitnessstudio im düsteren Stadtteil Bushwick besitzt. Eines Tages steht mit Toni, verkörpert von der deutschen Schauspielerin und ehemaligen Stabhochspringerin Luiii (Luise Großmann), eine entschlossene Kämpferin vor seiner Tür. Nachdem sich Elliott zunächst weigert, Toni zu trainieren, kommt es zu einer unerwarteten Verbindung zwischen den beiden, die die...
Ving Rhames in „Uppercut“ (Credit: Hello Moment/Grindstone)
Grindstone Entertainment hat sich auf dem Marché du Film die Nordamerikarechte an dem Boxfilm „Uppercut“ gesichert; mit der Adaption seines 2021er Films „Leberhaken“ gibt der deutsche Regisseur und Drehbuchautor Torsten Rüther sein englischsprachiges Debüt. Das gab die deutsche Produktionsfirma Hello Moment Productions jetzt bekannt.
In der deutsch-amerikanischen Koproduktion, die in New York City im Jahr 2014 spielt, verkörpert Ving Rhames den ehemaligen Boxer Elliott, der jetzt ein Fitnessstudio im düsteren Stadtteil Bushwick besitzt. Eines Tages steht mit Toni, verkörpert von der deutschen Schauspielerin und ehemaligen Stabhochspringerin Luiii (Luise Großmann), eine entschlossene Kämpferin vor seiner Tür. Nachdem sich Elliott zunächst weigert, Toni zu trainieren, kommt es zu einer unerwarteten Verbindung zwischen den beiden, die die...
- 5/27/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Grindstone Entertainment Group has bought North American rights to Uppercut, a boxing thriller starring Ving Rhames, for Hello Moment Productions.
World sales are being handled by Sublimity Entertainment, which will be presenting the film to international distributors at the Cannes marketplace.
Set in New York City, Uppercut begins in 2014 as Toni (Luiii), a determined fighter, seeks out Elliott (Ving Rhames), a former boxer turned gym owner in gritty Bushwick. Though Elliott first dismisses the idea of training her, an unexpected bond blossoms between them, breaking through the boundaries of boxing and exploring the complexities of respect, love, family, and personal convictions. It culminates in a final showdown that alters Toni’s destiny profoundly.
Years later, Toni, now a pioneering female boxing manager, guides Payne (Jordan E. Cooper) to his first championship fight, drawing upon Elliott’s wisdom. On this very night, Toni might not only lose a fight, but also herself,...
World sales are being handled by Sublimity Entertainment, which will be presenting the film to international distributors at the Cannes marketplace.
Set in New York City, Uppercut begins in 2014 as Toni (Luiii), a determined fighter, seeks out Elliott (Ving Rhames), a former boxer turned gym owner in gritty Bushwick. Though Elliott first dismisses the idea of training her, an unexpected bond blossoms between them, breaking through the boundaries of boxing and exploring the complexities of respect, love, family, and personal convictions. It culminates in a final showdown that alters Toni’s destiny profoundly.
Years later, Toni, now a pioneering female boxing manager, guides Payne (Jordan E. Cooper) to his first championship fight, drawing upon Elliott’s wisdom. On this very night, Toni might not only lose a fight, but also herself,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
When Ving Rhames goes from impossible missions to the squared circle for the upcoming boxing drama Uppercut, emotions will fly like so many shots to the breadbasket. Grindstone Entertainment is ringing the bell for the North American rights to Uppercut, which stars Rhames as a trainer who agrees to mold the mind and body of a new female fighter.
Uppercut marks German writer-director Torsten Ruether’s English-language debut for the adaptation of the filmmaker’s 2021 film Leberhaken. The original film’s star, Luiii, aka Luise Grossmann, a former professional pole vaulter-turned-actress, is Duking it out alongside Rhames in the upcoming sports drama. Joanna Cassidy and Jordan E. Cooper add more power to the project’s punch.
Uppercut takes place in New York City in 2014. The hard-hitting tale focuses on Toni (Luii) as she seeks wisdom from Elliott (Rhames), a former boxer turned gym owner in Bushwick. Reluctant to train her,...
Uppercut marks German writer-director Torsten Ruether’s English-language debut for the adaptation of the filmmaker’s 2021 film Leberhaken. The original film’s star, Luiii, aka Luise Grossmann, a former professional pole vaulter-turned-actress, is Duking it out alongside Rhames in the upcoming sports drama. Joanna Cassidy and Jordan E. Cooper add more power to the project’s punch.
Uppercut takes place in New York City in 2014. The hard-hitting tale focuses on Toni (Luii) as she seeks wisdom from Elliott (Rhames), a former boxer turned gym owner in Bushwick. Reluctant to train her,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Grindstone Entertainment is getting into the ring with Ving Rhames.
Grindstone has picked up all rights in North America for Uppercut, a boxing thriller starring the Mission Impossible and Pulp Fiction actor as a trainer who agrees to take on a new female fighter.
The English-language debut of German writer-director Torsten Ruether, Uppercut is an adaptation of Ruether’s 2021 feature Leberhaken. Both the German and English film’s star Luiii, aka Luise Grossmann, a former professional pole vaulter-turned-actress. Joanna Cassidy (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) and Jordan E. Cooper (Ain’t No Mo) co-star in Uppercut.
Ving Rhames and Luiii in Uppercut.
Hello Moment Productions are the lead producer on Uppercut. Sublimity Entertainment are handling world sales on the film and pitching it to buyers at the Cannes film market this year.
Set in New York City in 2014, the film follows Toni (Luiii), as she seeks out Elliott (Rhames), a former...
Grindstone has picked up all rights in North America for Uppercut, a boxing thriller starring the Mission Impossible and Pulp Fiction actor as a trainer who agrees to take on a new female fighter.
The English-language debut of German writer-director Torsten Ruether, Uppercut is an adaptation of Ruether’s 2021 feature Leberhaken. Both the German and English film’s star Luiii, aka Luise Grossmann, a former professional pole vaulter-turned-actress. Joanna Cassidy (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) and Jordan E. Cooper (Ain’t No Mo) co-star in Uppercut.
Ving Rhames and Luiii in Uppercut.
Hello Moment Productions are the lead producer on Uppercut. Sublimity Entertainment are handling world sales on the film and pitching it to buyers at the Cannes film market this year.
Set in New York City in 2014, the film follows Toni (Luiii), as she seeks out Elliott (Rhames), a former...
- 5/23/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sublimity Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales rights to Uppercut, a boxing drama from Berlin- and Los Angeles-based Hello Moment Productions and will showcase the film to buyers at the EFM.
Ving Rhames, Joanna Cassidy, Jordan E Cooper and Luiii star in the story of a determined young woman who wants to make her mark in the ring and turns to a gym owner and former fighter for guidance.
Uppercut was written and directed by Torsten Ruether, who also wrote and directed Hello Moment’s 2021 German-language film Leberhaken (known in English as Uppercut). Leberhaken, which was sold to the Paramount+ streaming service,...
Ving Rhames, Joanna Cassidy, Jordan E Cooper and Luiii star in the story of a determined young woman who wants to make her mark in the ring and turns to a gym owner and former fighter for guidance.
Uppercut was written and directed by Torsten Ruether, who also wrote and directed Hello Moment’s 2021 German-language film Leberhaken (known in English as Uppercut). Leberhaken, which was sold to the Paramount+ streaming service,...
- 2/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sublimity Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales rights to Uppercut, a boxing drama from Berlin- and Los Angeles-based Hello Moment Productions and will showcase the film to buyers at the EFM.
Ving Rhames, Joanna Cassidy, Jordan E Cooper and Luiii star in the story of a determined young woman who wants to make her mark in the ring and turns to a gym owner and former fighter for guidance.
Uppercut was written and directed by Torsten Ruether, who also wrote and directed Hello Moment’s 2021 German-language film Leberhaken (known in English as Uppercut). Leberhaken, which was sold to the Paramount+ streaming service,...
Ving Rhames, Joanna Cassidy, Jordan E Cooper and Luiii star in the story of a determined young woman who wants to make her mark in the ring and turns to a gym owner and former fighter for guidance.
Uppercut was written and directed by Torsten Ruether, who also wrote and directed Hello Moment’s 2021 German-language film Leberhaken (known in English as Uppercut). Leberhaken, which was sold to the Paramount+ streaming service,...
- 2/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sublimity Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales rights to Uppercut, a boxing drama from Berlin- and Los Angeles-based Hello Moment Productions.
Sublimity will be offering the film to buyers at the European Film Market.
Ving Rhames, Joanna Cassidy, Jordan E Cooper and Luiii star in the story of a determined young woman who wants to make her mark in the ring and turns to a gym owner and former fighter for guidance.
Uppercut was written and directed by Torsten Ruether, who also wrote and directed Hello Moment’s 2021 German-language film Leberhaken (known in English as Uppercut). Leberhaken, which was sold to the Paramount+ streaming service,...
Sublimity will be offering the film to buyers at the European Film Market.
Ving Rhames, Joanna Cassidy, Jordan E Cooper and Luiii star in the story of a determined young woman who wants to make her mark in the ring and turns to a gym owner and former fighter for guidance.
Uppercut was written and directed by Torsten Ruether, who also wrote and directed Hello Moment’s 2021 German-language film Leberhaken (known in English as Uppercut). Leberhaken, which was sold to the Paramount+ streaming service,...
- 2/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
In the Blind Spot, Ayşe Polat’s documentary-style conspiracy thriller set in modern-day Turkey has won the German Independence Award for best film at the 30th Oldenburg International Film Festival.
The drama, which premiered in the Encounters section of the Berlin Film Festival this year, follows a German film team shooting a documentary in a remote Kurdish village who begin to witness mysterious happenings and become entwined in a sinister conspiracy.
Oldenburg’s best actor honors went to Jon Jacobs for playing Cassian Elwes in the biographical drama Passenger C, Elwes’ directorial debut. Alexandrea Meyer won best actress for Truman Kewley’s horror thriller Beautiful Friend, in which she plays the object of obsession for a violent incel, played by Adam Jones.
Jon Jacobs in ‘Passenger C’ Alexandrea Meyer in ‘Beautiful Friend’
Oldenburg’s audacity award, given to a film that pushes the boundaries of modern cinema, went to Jérôme Vandewattyne’s The Belgian Wave,...
The drama, which premiered in the Encounters section of the Berlin Film Festival this year, follows a German film team shooting a documentary in a remote Kurdish village who begin to witness mysterious happenings and become entwined in a sinister conspiracy.
Oldenburg’s best actor honors went to Jon Jacobs for playing Cassian Elwes in the biographical drama Passenger C, Elwes’ directorial debut. Alexandrea Meyer won best actress for Truman Kewley’s horror thriller Beautiful Friend, in which she plays the object of obsession for a violent incel, played by Adam Jones.
Jon Jacobs in ‘Passenger C’ Alexandrea Meyer in ‘Beautiful Friend’
Oldenburg’s audacity award, given to a film that pushes the boundaries of modern cinema, went to Jérôme Vandewattyne’s The Belgian Wave,...
- 9/17/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“It really is a fairy tale, an Oldenburg fairy tale,” says Torsten Ruether, speaking about his new movie Uppercut, “how this movie came together feels magical, somehow.”
Two years ago, Ruether was in Oldenburg, Germany’s leading indie film festival, presenting his debut feature, Leberhaken, a low-budget boxing movie with a distinctly Million Dollar Baby vibe: Newcomer Luise Großmann stars as a promising young pugilist who tries to persuade a disillusioned trainer (Hardy Daniel Krueger) to take her on as a pupil.
“We had the premiere, opening night, and at the party afterward a number of U.S. producers came up to me and said: ‘This is the kind of story American love. It’s been nearly 20 years since Million Dollar Baby. We want to redo this for the U.S.'”
Promises made over a few gin and tonics at an international film festival party aren’t usually the...
Two years ago, Ruether was in Oldenburg, Germany’s leading indie film festival, presenting his debut feature, Leberhaken, a low-budget boxing movie with a distinctly Million Dollar Baby vibe: Newcomer Luise Großmann stars as a promising young pugilist who tries to persuade a disillusioned trainer (Hardy Daniel Krueger) to take her on as a pupil.
“We had the premiere, opening night, and at the party afterward a number of U.S. producers came up to me and said: ‘This is the kind of story American love. It’s been nearly 20 years since Million Dollar Baby. We want to redo this for the U.S.'”
Promises made over a few gin and tonics at an international film festival party aren’t usually the...
- 9/15/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For three decades, the Oldenburg Film Festival has been devoted to celebrating independent cinema outside the mainstream of both Hollywood and the international art-house market.
For its 30th edition, which runs through Sunday, festival founder and artistic director Torsten Neumann continues to highlight weird, extreme and cutting-edge indie movies from around the world.
Here are five can’t-miss movies from the 2023 crop.
The Wait The Wait
After the success of his debut film Before the Fall (2008), Spanish director Javier Gutiérrez followed Hollywood’s call and directed Rings (2017), the third entry in The Ring horror franchise. Despite grossing $83 million at the box office, the film was considered a flop, and Gutiérrez returned to Spain, spending six years developing his third feature, which will have its world premiere in Oldenburg. The raw drama, about a hardscrabble family whose life slowly descends into a nightmare, looks like a return to form for one...
For its 30th edition, which runs through Sunday, festival founder and artistic director Torsten Neumann continues to highlight weird, extreme and cutting-edge indie movies from around the world.
Here are five can’t-miss movies from the 2023 crop.
The Wait The Wait
After the success of his debut film Before the Fall (2008), Spanish director Javier Gutiérrez followed Hollywood’s call and directed Rings (2017), the third entry in The Ring horror franchise. Despite grossing $83 million at the box office, the film was considered a flop, and Gutiérrez returned to Spain, spending six years developing his third feature, which will have its world premiere in Oldenburg. The raw drama, about a hardscrabble family whose life slowly descends into a nightmare, looks like a return to form for one...
- 9/13/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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