Exclusive: LA-based financier CaliWood Pictures has invested in Nadine de Barros’ international sales firm Fortitude ahead of the EFM market in Berlin.
The terms of the investment were not disclosed but we understand de Barros will maintain control over company direction. The backing is designed to grow Fortitude’s production and finance capabilities and provide opportunities for both outfits.
The two companies previously collaborated on Mack and Rita, starring Diane Keaton, as well as A Little White Lie, with Kate Hudson, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, and Zach Braff. They’re now prepping a slate of undisclosed projects together with the first being lined up to shoot this year.
CaliWood’s investments to date have included A Nice Girl Like You with Lucy Hale, Michael Shannon’s directorial debut, Eric Larue, with Alexander Skarsgard and Judy Greer. The company recently made last-position equity investments in Goodrich, with Mila Kunis and Michael Keaton,...
The terms of the investment were not disclosed but we understand de Barros will maintain control over company direction. The backing is designed to grow Fortitude’s production and finance capabilities and provide opportunities for both outfits.
The two companies previously collaborated on Mack and Rita, starring Diane Keaton, as well as A Little White Lie, with Kate Hudson, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, and Zach Braff. They’re now prepping a slate of undisclosed projects together with the first being lined up to shoot this year.
CaliWood’s investments to date have included A Nice Girl Like You with Lucy Hale, Michael Shannon’s directorial debut, Eric Larue, with Alexander Skarsgard and Judy Greer. The company recently made last-position equity investments in Goodrich, with Mila Kunis and Michael Keaton,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Sam Rockwell and Kumail Nanjiani have joined the cast of the upcoming dark comedy from Gary Fleder, ‘A Guy Walks into a Bar.’ The project has secured an Interim Agreement from SAG-AFTRA.
The movie follows a mild-mannered new father (Nanjiani) as he befriends a charismatic yet mysterious man (Rockwell) at a bar, and soon suspects him of concealing a troubling secret.
Scott Rosenberg, who has previously worked on movies such as Jumanji: The Next Level and Venom, has written the screenplay for this film. The movie is being produced by Gary Fleder, Scott Rosenberg and Sam Rockwell, along with Mark Fasano from Nickel City Pictures, Nadine de Barros from Fortitude International, and Jina Panebianco from Caliwood Pictures. Kumail Nanjiani will be serving as an executive producer on the project, alongside Erica Steinberg and Nickel City’s Matthew Goldberg. The film will also have R. Wesley Sierk, III, John D. Straley...
The movie follows a mild-mannered new father (Nanjiani) as he befriends a charismatic yet mysterious man (Rockwell) at a bar, and soon suspects him of concealing a troubling secret.
Scott Rosenberg, who has previously worked on movies such as Jumanji: The Next Level and Venom, has written the screenplay for this film. The movie is being produced by Gary Fleder, Scott Rosenberg and Sam Rockwell, along with Mark Fasano from Nickel City Pictures, Nadine de Barros from Fortitude International, and Jina Panebianco from Caliwood Pictures. Kumail Nanjiani will be serving as an executive producer on the project, alongside Erica Steinberg and Nickel City’s Matthew Goldberg. The film will also have R. Wesley Sierk, III, John D. Straley...
- 10/18/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: Sam Rockwell and Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) have closed deals to star in A Guy Walks Into a Bar, a dark comedy from director Gary Fleder (Runaway Jury) that has secured an Interim Agreement from SAG-AFTRA and will go into production by year’s end.
Written by Scott Rosenberg, the film to be shot in New Jersey watches as a mild-mannered new father (Nanjiani) befriends a charismatic yet mysterious man (Rockwell) at a bar, and soon suspects him of concealing a troubling secret.
The project marks a reteam for Fleder and Rosenberg, who previously collaborated on their debut feature, the dark comedy Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead. Fleder, Rosenberg, and Rockwell are also producing with Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures, Nadine de Barros of Fortitude International, and Jina Panebianco of Caliwood Pictures. Nanjiani...
Written by Scott Rosenberg, the film to be shot in New Jersey watches as a mild-mannered new father (Nanjiani) befriends a charismatic yet mysterious man (Rockwell) at a bar, and soon suspects him of concealing a troubling secret.
The project marks a reteam for Fleder and Rosenberg, who previously collaborated on their debut feature, the dark comedy Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead. Fleder, Rosenberg, and Rockwell are also producing with Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures, Nadine de Barros of Fortitude International, and Jina Panebianco of Caliwood Pictures. Nanjiani...
- 10/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Saban Films has acquired U.S. rights to the Mel Gibson thriller On The Line, in which the Oscar winner portrays a radio host confronted by a hostile caller.
In the film, the anonymous caller threatens to kill the host’s entire family while he is on air. To save loved ones, the radio host has to play a survival game over the course of one night and the only way to win is to find out the identity of the criminal.
The film is director, writer and producer Romuald Boulanger’s second feature following his 2020 debut Connectés.
On The Line also stars Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Enrique Arce (Terminator: Dark Fate), William Moseley, and Nadia Farès (Luther). The film is currently in post-production, with Saban Films planning a November 2022 release.
Pic is produced by Boulanger on behalf of his company R-Lines Productions,...
In the film, the anonymous caller threatens to kill the host’s entire family while he is on air. To save loved ones, the radio host has to play a survival game over the course of one night and the only way to win is to find out the identity of the criminal.
The film is director, writer and producer Romuald Boulanger’s second feature following his 2020 debut Connectés.
On The Line also stars Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Enrique Arce (Terminator: Dark Fate), William Moseley, and Nadia Farès (Luther). The film is currently in post-production, with Saban Films planning a November 2022 release.
Pic is produced by Boulanger on behalf of his company R-Lines Productions,...
- 5/25/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, today announced the launch of its new theatrical release label, Gravitas Premiere, which will acquire 4-6 cast-driven, high production value films per year and release them wide theatrically with significant P&a support. The first title on Premiere’s docket is Katie Aselton’s dramedy Mack & Rita, starring Diane Keaton, which it will release wide in theaters across the U.S. and Canada on August 12.
In Mack & Rita, Mackenzie Martin (Elizabeth Lail) is tired of doing all the things she has to do to keep up and get ahead in her 30s. Since she was a little girl, Mack’s deepest wish has been to be just like her Grammie: comfortable in her own skin, great at saying “no,” and largely unburdened by what others think of her—not to mention love for a good chunky sweater and being in bed by 8:00 p.
In Mack & Rita, Mackenzie Martin (Elizabeth Lail) is tired of doing all the things she has to do to keep up and get ahead in her 30s. Since she was a little girl, Mack’s deepest wish has been to be just like her Grammie: comfortable in her own skin, great at saying “no,” and largely unburdened by what others think of her—not to mention love for a good chunky sweater and being in bed by 8:00 p.
- 4/27/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures, of Canada-based Anthem Sports & Entertainment, has acquired the North American rights to the Diane Keaton-starring comedy film “Mark & Rita” — set to premiere Aug. 12 — as it expands into a new theatrical release label Gravitas Premiere.
The label will acquire four to six “cast-driven, high production value films” per year, releasing them wide theatrically, according to the company’s announcement.
“We are delighted to launch Gravitas Premiere with the acquisition of ‘Mack & Rita,’ which solidifies our commitment to championing the cinematic in-theater experience,” said Gravitas Ventures Founder and CEO Nolan Gallagher. “People love going to the movies and this film is an excitingly fresh and insightful comedy that needs to be experienced on the big screen. ‘Mack & Rita’ is the type of high-quality, independently-produced story we are seeking to acquire through Gravitas Premiere, and we look forward to collaborating with our exhibition partners in bringing the...
The label will acquire four to six “cast-driven, high production value films” per year, releasing them wide theatrically, according to the company’s announcement.
“We are delighted to launch Gravitas Premiere with the acquisition of ‘Mack & Rita,’ which solidifies our commitment to championing the cinematic in-theater experience,” said Gravitas Ventures Founder and CEO Nolan Gallagher. “People love going to the movies and this film is an excitingly fresh and insightful comedy that needs to be experienced on the big screen. ‘Mack & Rita’ is the type of high-quality, independently-produced story we are seeking to acquire through Gravitas Premiere, and we look forward to collaborating with our exhibition partners in bringing the...
- 4/27/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Germany, France, Australia, Latin America among territories sold.
Mel Gibson has signed on to star as an iconoclastic talk show host in Romuald Boulanger’s thriller On The Line, that starts production in Paris today (June 9). It has already secured key territory sales through Fortitude International.
Boulanger is a former French radio host whose Connected was acquired by Amazon France last year.
Gibson portrays a radio host confronted with a hostile caller over the course of a single night. The cast includes Kevin Dillon, Enrique Arce, William Moseley, and Nadia Fares.
Nadine de Barros’ Fortitude International has concluded deals with SquareOne for Germany,...
Mel Gibson has signed on to star as an iconoclastic talk show host in Romuald Boulanger’s thriller On The Line, that starts production in Paris today (June 9). It has already secured key territory sales through Fortitude International.
Boulanger is a former French radio host whose Connected was acquired by Amazon France last year.
Gibson portrays a radio host confronted with a hostile caller over the course of a single night. The cast includes Kevin Dillon, Enrique Arce, William Moseley, and Nadia Fares.
Nadine de Barros’ Fortitude International has concluded deals with SquareOne for Germany,...
- 6/9/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The Katie Aselton directed romantic comedy Mack & Rita has rounded out the cast which has already set Diane Keaton, Taylour Paige and Elizabeth Lail.
As we already told you Keaton is playing Rita, Lail is playing Mack, and Paige is playing Rita’s best friend Carla from when the protagonist was young. The movie, scripted by Madeline Walter and Paul Welsh, is now shooting in Los Angeles. Endeavor and Fortitude are repping worldwide rights.
Mack and Rita follows Mackenzie Martin is tired of doing all the things she has to do to keep up and get ahead in her 30’s. Since she was a little girl, raised by her Grammie Martin, her deepest wish has been to be just like her Grammie, comfortable in her own skin, great at saying “no” and largely unburdened by what other people think of her. Not to mention Mack has always loved a...
As we already told you Keaton is playing Rita, Lail is playing Mack, and Paige is playing Rita’s best friend Carla from when the protagonist was young. The movie, scripted by Madeline Walter and Paul Welsh, is now shooting in Los Angeles. Endeavor and Fortitude are repping worldwide rights.
Mack and Rita follows Mackenzie Martin is tired of doing all the things she has to do to keep up and get ahead in her 30’s. Since she was a little girl, raised by her Grammie Martin, her deepest wish has been to be just like her Grammie, comfortable in her own skin, great at saying “no” and largely unburdened by what other people think of her. Not to mention Mack has always loved a...
- 3/26/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are set to star in director Michael Maren’s comedy “Shriver.” Fortitude International is selling international rights and CAA Media Finance is representing domestic rights at the Cannes Virtual Market.
Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King are also in the cast. Marren is directing from his own script, based on a novel of the same name by Chris Belden.
“Shriver” is set at a small college, which is desperate to make a splash in the literary world and believe they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. But the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality. With nothing to lose, this Shriver accepts the invitation...
Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King are also in the cast. Marren is directing from his own script, based on a novel of the same name by Chris Belden.
“Shriver” is set at a small college, which is desperate to make a splash in the literary world and believe they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. But the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality. With nothing to lose, this Shriver accepts the invitation...
- 6/25/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are set to star in a comedy called “Shriver” that is set in the literary world, it was announced Thursday.
Michael Maren is writing and directing “Shriver” based on a novel of the same name by Chris Belden. Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King round out the cast for the film that’s being introduced to buyers at the Cannes Virtual Market.
In “Shriver,” a small college, desperate to make a splash in the literary world, thinks they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality.
Also Read: Michael Shannon to Play Lakers Owner Jerry Buss in...
Michael Maren is writing and directing “Shriver” based on a novel of the same name by Chris Belden. Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King round out the cast for the film that’s being introduced to buyers at the Cannes Virtual Market.
In “Shriver,” a small college, desperate to make a splash in the literary world, thinks they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality.
Also Read: Michael Shannon to Play Lakers Owner Jerry Buss in...
- 6/25/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are to star in director Michael Maren’s comedy Shriver, with Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King rounding out the cast.
Fortitude is launching sales this week at virtual Cannes and CAA reps domestic.
In the film, a small college, desperate to make a splash in the literary world, thinks they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality. With nothing to lose, this Shriver accepts the invitation to attend the college’s literary festival. There he finds himself surrounded by adoring fans, an eccentric group of writers and wannabe writers and meets a professor of English who captures his heart.
Fortitude is launching sales this week at virtual Cannes and CAA reps domestic.
In the film, a small college, desperate to make a splash in the literary world, thinks they have found Shriver, a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life and has trouble telling the difference between his imagination and reality. With nothing to lose, this Shriver accepts the invitation to attend the college’s literary festival. There he finds himself surrounded by adoring fans, an eccentric group of writers and wannabe writers and meets a professor of English who captures his heart.
- 6/25/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Production is set to resume after lockdown.
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph have joined Michael Maren’s comedy Shriver, a Fortitude International sales title at the Cannes virtual market.
Production is set to resume after the lockdown on the mistaken identity comedy about an illiterate handyman adopted by a small university as a missing famous writer.
Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King round out the cast.
Maren adapted the screenplay from the novel of the same name by Chris Belden. CaliWood Pictures’ Jina Panebianco and Michael J. Reiser are producing...
Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph have joined Michael Maren’s comedy Shriver, a Fortitude International sales title at the Cannes virtual market.
Production is set to resume after the lockdown on the mistaken identity comedy about an illiterate handyman adopted by a small university as a missing famous writer.
Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King round out the cast.
Maren adapted the screenplay from the novel of the same name by Chris Belden. CaliWood Pictures’ Jina Panebianco and Michael J. Reiser are producing...
- 6/25/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
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