“American History X” filmmaker Tony Kaye hasn’t directed a feature film since 2011’s “Detachment” starring Adrien Brody, but he’s back with “African History Y” and Djimon Hounsou will star.
In a statement provided to Deadline, Kaye said: “Djimon and I met just after I did ‘American History X.’ It was a cathartic meeting, and I knew immediately that he was an actor that I had to work with. The material had to be right, and thank God, now we have a project to work together on. The color cameras inside my head are ready to go to work in Africa.”
Hounsou added: “’African History Y’ could not have come at a better time as I explore bringing more extraordinary African stories to the world. I’m excited to be working with Tony, and it’s somewhat preordained that he and I have come full circle to work with each other.
In a statement provided to Deadline, Kaye said: “Djimon and I met just after I did ‘American History X.’ It was a cathartic meeting, and I knew immediately that he was an actor that I had to work with. The material had to be right, and thank God, now we have a project to work together on. The color cameras inside my head are ready to go to work in Africa.”
Hounsou added: “’African History Y’ could not have come at a better time as I explore bringing more extraordinary African stories to the world. I’m excited to be working with Tony, and it’s somewhat preordained that he and I have come full circle to work with each other.
- 9/26/2020
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Djimon Hounsou has boarded director Tony Kaye’s African History Y.
The plot is being kept under wraps billed only as “a story of tragedy and redemption.” Charles Chanchori, Jason Corder and Kaye are writing. DeForrest Taylor, Marc Le Chat, Kaye and Raymond J. Markovich are producing.
Said Kaye, “Djimon and I met just after I did American History X. It was a cathartic meeting, and I knew immediately that he was an actor that I had to work with. The material had to be right, and thank God, now we have a project to work together on. The color cameras inside my head are ready to go to work in Africa.”
Said Hounsou: “African History Y could not have come at a better time as I explore bringing more extraordinary African stories to the world. I’m excited to be working with Tony, and it’s somewhat pre-ordained...
The plot is being kept under wraps billed only as “a story of tragedy and redemption.” Charles Chanchori, Jason Corder and Kaye are writing. DeForrest Taylor, Marc Le Chat, Kaye and Raymond J. Markovich are producing.
Said Kaye, “Djimon and I met just after I did American History X. It was a cathartic meeting, and I knew immediately that he was an actor that I had to work with. The material had to be right, and thank God, now we have a project to work together on. The color cameras inside my head are ready to go to work in Africa.”
Said Hounsou: “African History Y could not have come at a better time as I explore bringing more extraordinary African stories to the world. I’m excited to be working with Tony, and it’s somewhat pre-ordained...
- 9/24/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: MoviePass Films has greenlit the horror title The Reckoning which Neil Marshall will helm. Marshall co-wrote the script alongside Edward Evers-Swindell and Charlotte Kirk, the latter who will star in The Reckoning and serve as Ep. Production will begin on Jan. 15 in Wales.
A female-driven story, The Reckoning is set around the witch hunts and the great plague in England in 1665 and follows Evelyn Haverstock (Kirk), a young widow, haunted by the recent suicide of her husband Joseph, who is falsely accused of being a witch by her jealous Landlord, Squire Pendleton, after she rejects his unwanted advances.
Marshall has been behind such horror pics as Dog Soldiers and The Descent which brought in more than $60 million combined at the global box office. He is also behind Lionsgate’s Hellboy which opens on April 12 next year. Marshall has also directed episodes of Game of Thrones, Westworld, Netflix’s Lost in Space and more.
A female-driven story, The Reckoning is set around the witch hunts and the great plague in England in 1665 and follows Evelyn Haverstock (Kirk), a young widow, haunted by the recent suicide of her husband Joseph, who is falsely accused of being a witch by her jealous Landlord, Squire Pendleton, after she rejects his unwanted advances.
Marshall has been behind such horror pics as Dog Soldiers and The Descent which brought in more than $60 million combined at the global box office. He is also behind Lionsgate’s Hellboy which opens on April 12 next year. Marshall has also directed episodes of Game of Thrones, Westworld, Netflix’s Lost in Space and more.
- 10/16/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Lightning Entertainment has acquired international sales to the documentary Michael: The Last Photo Shoots, a behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson’s final magazine cover-shoots.
Craig J Williams’ film is told through the eyes of Jackson’s closest friends, photographers and stylists as the iconic performer prepared for his 2007 Us comeback on the 25th anniversary of Thriller after years of living in seclusion.
“We see Michael Jackson as influential and powerful today, nearly five years after his death, as ever before,” said Lightning Entertainment evp and general manager Ken DuBow.
“For fans of Michael, and there are millions around the world, this documentary gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into his life, and access to those closest to him. It’s a powerful piece of work and we’re happy to be representing the film in Cannes.”
DuBow and AnaLisa Valle negotiated the deal with producers Ray Markovich and Williams.
Craig J Williams’ film is told through the eyes of Jackson’s closest friends, photographers and stylists as the iconic performer prepared for his 2007 Us comeback on the 25th anniversary of Thriller after years of living in seclusion.
“We see Michael Jackson as influential and powerful today, nearly five years after his death, as ever before,” said Lightning Entertainment evp and general manager Ken DuBow.
“For fans of Michael, and there are millions around the world, this documentary gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into his life, and access to those closest to him. It’s a powerful piece of work and we’re happy to be representing the film in Cannes.”
DuBow and AnaLisa Valle negotiated the deal with producers Ray Markovich and Williams.
- 5/15/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Release news finally has come in regarding the latest film from Adam Gierasch and Jace Anderson entitled Fractured (formerly Schism), and we have all the info you need right here.
From the Press Release
Adam Gierasch’s noir horror thriller Fractured (formerly known as Schism), starring Callum Blue (Dead Like Me), Vinnie Jones (Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, X-Men: Last Stand), Ashlynn Yennie (The Human Centipede, The Human Centipede 2), and Nicole Laliberte (How To Make it In America), has a release date.
Fractured will be released day and date in theatres and everywhere digitally on Friday, April 11, 2014. Fractured is the first film being released under Seven Arts Entertainment's new genre label Dark Arts. The film will be available on all leading digital platforms such as iTunes, Amazon, and Xbox as well as cable and satellite VOD such as Comcast and other major providers.
The stylistically shot suspense thriller has received...
From the Press Release
Adam Gierasch’s noir horror thriller Fractured (formerly known as Schism), starring Callum Blue (Dead Like Me), Vinnie Jones (Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, X-Men: Last Stand), Ashlynn Yennie (The Human Centipede, The Human Centipede 2), and Nicole Laliberte (How To Make it In America), has a release date.
Fractured will be released day and date in theatres and everywhere digitally on Friday, April 11, 2014. Fractured is the first film being released under Seven Arts Entertainment's new genre label Dark Arts. The film will be available on all leading digital platforms such as iTunes, Amazon, and Xbox as well as cable and satellite VOD such as Comcast and other major providers.
The stylistically shot suspense thriller has received...
- 3/19/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With writer/director Adam Gierasch’s noir horror thriller Schism set for its world premiere Saturday, October 12, at 7:30pm at Screamfest La, read on for our chat with the filmmaker and star Ashlynn Yennie as well as a look at some stills!
Produced by Gierasch, Jace Anderson, Kate Hoffman and Ray Markovich, Schism stars Yennie (The Human Centipede), Callum Blue (Columbiana), Vinnie Jones (The Midnight Meat Train) and Nicole Laliberte (Girls Against Boys) and revolves around Dylan White (Blue), a New Orleans native who leads a normal, boring life until horrific visions begin to interrupt his waking moments and he’s forced to face the fact that he literally doesn't know who he is.
Chatting with Schism director Gierasch, who along with his wife and long-time writing partner, Jace Anderson, penned the flick (the duo’s previous writing credits include the horror features The Mother of Tears, Autopsy and...
Produced by Gierasch, Jace Anderson, Kate Hoffman and Ray Markovich, Schism stars Yennie (The Human Centipede), Callum Blue (Columbiana), Vinnie Jones (The Midnight Meat Train) and Nicole Laliberte (Girls Against Boys) and revolves around Dylan White (Blue), a New Orleans native who leads a normal, boring life until horrific visions begin to interrupt his waking moments and he’s forced to face the fact that he literally doesn't know who he is.
Chatting with Schism director Gierasch, who along with his wife and long-time writing partner, Jace Anderson, penned the flick (the duo’s previous writing credits include the horror features The Mother of Tears, Autopsy and...
- 10/11/2013
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
The Newton Brothers have signed on to score the comedy High School. The composer duo is replacing Harold Faltermeyer who finished writing music for the film a while ago. The original version of the film also featured music by Freescha. The movie marks the directorial feature debut of John Stalberg and stars Adrien Brody, Michael Chiklis and Colin Hanks. The comedy centers on a high school valedictorian who gets baked with the local stoner and finds himself the subject of a drug test. Stalberg also co-wrote the script with Stephen Cusco (The Grudge). Warren Zide (American Pie, Final Destination) is producing with Ray Markovich. High School premiered at last year’s Sundance Film Festival and is currently awaiting a release date. To learn more about the film, visit the official movie webpage and Facebook page.
As reported earlier this year, the Newton Brothers have also scored the action drama Setup starring Bruce Willis,...
As reported earlier this year, the Newton Brothers have also scored the action drama Setup starring Bruce Willis,...
- 8/11/2011
- by filmmusicreporter
- Film Music Reporter
Yeardley Smith, best known for providing the voice of Lisa Simpson on Fox's long running The Simpsons, has joined the cast of the indie comedy High School. Luis Chavez (Showtime's Crash) has also signed on to the film which already includes Adrien Brody and Michael Chiklis. The story is centered on a high school valedictorian who gets high with the school stoner and faces a drug test, then decides to get the entire school stoned so he can beat the test by making everyone fail. Smith will play a prim homeroom teacher and Chavez will play the leads’ druggie friend. Brody portrays a drug dealer and Chiklis plays the school principal. Newcomer John Stalberg Jr. is directing and also co-wrote the screenplay with Stephen Susco (The Grudge). Warren Zide (American Pie, Final Destination) and Ray Markovich will produce. Production started last week in Detroit.
- 11/17/2008
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
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