Chicago – The topic of cancer is rarely heroic, and as we know mostly concludes tragically. But the new teen comedy “Hope Springs Eternal” turns the Big C on its ear, and features up-and-coming young actor Mia Rose Frampton to take it on. The film is light and breezy, with nods to John Hughes, absurdist teen indoctrinations and the celebration of music in life.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Written with a nice light balance by Stephanie Mickus (her debut) and directed by Chicagoan Jack C. Newell, “Hope Springs Eternal” is tight storytelling and brisk comedy. Frampton keeps it alive with her expressive optimism in the main role, and is able to handle both the light and darkness of the “C” without being maudlin. The cast is top drawer and seems to be having a good time… the highlight being a Hughes-like “mean girl” coterie who have a habit of dressing alike. This is a great cheer-us-up film,...
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Written with a nice light balance by Stephanie Mickus (her debut) and directed by Chicagoan Jack C. Newell, “Hope Springs Eternal” is tight storytelling and brisk comedy. Frampton keeps it alive with her expressive optimism in the main role, and is able to handle both the light and darkness of the “C” without being maudlin. The cast is top drawer and seems to be having a good time… the highlight being a Hughes-like “mean girl” coterie who have a habit of dressing alike. This is a great cheer-us-up film,...
- 8/18/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
"Who cares if you're sorry, you have to do something about it." Samuel Goldwyn Films has debuted the official trailer for a dramatic comedy for teens titled Hope Springs Eternal, from a screenplay written by Stephanie Mickus. The film hasn't premiered at any major festivals before as far as we know, but it will be hitting theaters next month for those who might be interested. Hope Springs Eternal is about a "girl dying of cancer" who maintains this identity to get her the life she wants, until one day she learns she's cured but doesn't know how to admit the truth to everyone and move on. Young actress Mia Rose Frampton stars, with Stony Blyden, Juliette Angelo, Beau Brooks, Beth Lacke, and Pej Vahdat. This PG-rated film has all the usual cliche high school moments. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Jack C. Newell's Hope Springs Eternal, direct from...
- 7/6/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Samuel Goldwyn Films has taken U.S. and Latin American rights to Jack C. Newell’s teen drama Hope Springs Eternal for a day and date release of Aug. 10.
The deal was negotiated by Miles Fineburg, Director of Acquisitions & Theatrical sales at Samuel Goldwyn Films, and Jack Campbell, President of Octane Entertainment, on behalf of the filmmakers.
One of the debut title for production company Glyden Entertainment, pic follows Hope Gracin who is known as “the girl dying of cancer” and she’s fully embraced this identity which has made her popular among friends in school. But then her tests show that she is cured, and she decides to hide the truth from those around her. But as what happens with most secrets, the truth comes out.
Pic stars Mia Rose Frampton (Bridesmaids), Pej Vahdat (Bones), Beth Lacke (Frequency), Stony Blyden (Hunter Street), Juliette Angelo (NCIS), Beau Brooks, Lauren Giraldo...
The deal was negotiated by Miles Fineburg, Director of Acquisitions & Theatrical sales at Samuel Goldwyn Films, and Jack Campbell, President of Octane Entertainment, on behalf of the filmmakers.
One of the debut title for production company Glyden Entertainment, pic follows Hope Gracin who is known as “the girl dying of cancer” and she’s fully embraced this identity which has made her popular among friends in school. But then her tests show that she is cured, and she decides to hide the truth from those around her. But as what happens with most secrets, the truth comes out.
Pic stars Mia Rose Frampton (Bridesmaids), Pej Vahdat (Bones), Beth Lacke (Frequency), Stony Blyden (Hunter Street), Juliette Angelo (NCIS), Beau Brooks, Lauren Giraldo...
- 5/31/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Octane Entertainment represents international rights.
Samuel Goldwyn Films has picked up Us and Latin American rights from Octane Entertainment to Gylden Entertainment’s comedy-drama Hope Springs Eternal.
The film stars Mia Rose Frampton from Bridesmaids, Pej Vahdat (Bones), Beth Lacke (Frequency), Stony Blyden (Hunter Street), Juliette Angelo (NCIS), Beau Brooks, Lauren Giraldo (Fml), and the Cimorelli sisters.
Samuel Goldwyn Films has set an August 10 day-and-date release on the story of a cancer patient who established a following on YouTube and hides the truth when tests reveal she is cancer-free.
Jack C. Newell directed from a screenplay by Stephnie Mickus. Producers are Andrew Eriksen Nold,...
Samuel Goldwyn Films has picked up Us and Latin American rights from Octane Entertainment to Gylden Entertainment’s comedy-drama Hope Springs Eternal.
The film stars Mia Rose Frampton from Bridesmaids, Pej Vahdat (Bones), Beth Lacke (Frequency), Stony Blyden (Hunter Street), Juliette Angelo (NCIS), Beau Brooks, Lauren Giraldo (Fml), and the Cimorelli sisters.
Samuel Goldwyn Films has set an August 10 day-and-date release on the story of a cancer patient who established a following on YouTube and hides the truth when tests reveal she is cancer-free.
Jack C. Newell directed from a screenplay by Stephnie Mickus. Producers are Andrew Eriksen Nold,...
- 5/31/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Paradigm represents North American rights to virus thriller.
Octane Entertainment will launch international sales on the Croisette on Joe Lynch’s SXSW action-thriller Mayhem starring Steven Yeun from The Walking Dead.
The story centres on attorney Derek Saunders who is framed by a co-worker and wrongfully fired when the tower office where he works is placed on lock-down after an airborne virus breaks out.
Matias Caruso wrote the screenplay and the cast includes Samara Weaving, Steven Brand and Dallas Roberts. Paradigm represents North American rights.
Avva Pictures’ Mehrdad Elie and Parisa Caviani produce with Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis and Matt Smith.
Octane Entertainment president Jack Campbell announced the deal on Friday and said: “We’re beyond thrilled to be introducing Mayhem to international buyers in Cannes.
“It’s such an amazing, fun, action-packed thrill ride that hooks the viewer from the first frame and does not disappoint. Director [link=nm...
Octane Entertainment will launch international sales on the Croisette on Joe Lynch’s SXSW action-thriller Mayhem starring Steven Yeun from The Walking Dead.
The story centres on attorney Derek Saunders who is framed by a co-worker and wrongfully fired when the tower office where he works is placed on lock-down after an airborne virus breaks out.
Matias Caruso wrote the screenplay and the cast includes Samara Weaving, Steven Brand and Dallas Roberts. Paradigm represents North American rights.
Avva Pictures’ Mehrdad Elie and Parisa Caviani produce with Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis and Matt Smith.
Octane Entertainment president Jack Campbell announced the deal on Friday and said: “We’re beyond thrilled to be introducing Mayhem to international buyers in Cannes.
“It’s such an amazing, fun, action-packed thrill ride that hooks the viewer from the first frame and does not disappoint. Director [link=nm...
- 5/12/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
With everything going so well, the last thing Jess (Katee Sackhoff) needed was this... Caradog James's Don't Knock Twice made its debut at this year's Raindance Film Festival and is set to be released early next year, and it is teased in the film's official poster. Also: details on the Sleep Tight series premiere and Seraph Films' screenplay contest.
Don't Knock Twice Poster: Directed by Caradog James and starring Katee Sackhoff, Nick Moran, and Lucy Boynton, Don't Knock Twice made its U.K. premiere at the Raindance Film Festival, and it will be released in theaters early next year.
Synopsis: "For Jess, life has never been better. A successful American sculptor, she has recently returned to the UK, where she spent much of her troubled youth. Now happily married, wealthy and settled, all that remains to make her life complete is to rebuild her relationship with Chloe, the...
Don't Knock Twice Poster: Directed by Caradog James and starring Katee Sackhoff, Nick Moran, and Lucy Boynton, Don't Knock Twice made its U.K. premiere at the Raindance Film Festival, and it will be released in theaters early next year.
Synopsis: "For Jess, life has never been better. A successful American sculptor, she has recently returned to the UK, where she spent much of her troubled youth. Now happily married, wealthy and settled, all that remains to make her life complete is to rebuild her relationship with Chloe, the...
- 10/4/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Mike Tyson has committed to star in the prank comedy-adventure film, “Public Disturbance,” starring YouTube sensations the Janoskians. Lionsgate announced this week that production for the project has started and that the legendary boxer has joined the cast.
Directed by Danny Lee, the comedy follows the Janoskians after they are invited to perform a stunt at a star-studded birthday bash for Alison, the daughter of a famous media mogul (Tyson). When their act gets cancelled at the last minute, the pranksters plan the ultimate heist to hijack the dull party and create the largest public disturbance of their lives.
Read More: The Rock Just Launched a YouTube Channel, And He’s Asking Social Media Stars To Help Him Find His Edge
Additional cast members include Bobby Lee, Skyler Samuels, Amber Stevens West, Joey Lawrence, and DJ Dillon Francis. The script hails from Dan Ahdoot, Don Deleon, Paul Davidson, and Tommy Honton.
Directed by Danny Lee, the comedy follows the Janoskians after they are invited to perform a stunt at a star-studded birthday bash for Alison, the daughter of a famous media mogul (Tyson). When their act gets cancelled at the last minute, the pranksters plan the ultimate heist to hijack the dull party and create the largest public disturbance of their lives.
Read More: The Rock Just Launched a YouTube Channel, And He’s Asking Social Media Stars To Help Him Find His Edge
Additional cast members include Bobby Lee, Skyler Samuels, Amber Stevens West, Joey Lawrence, and DJ Dillon Francis. The script hails from Dan Ahdoot, Don Deleon, Paul Davidson, and Tommy Honton.
- 7/20/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
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