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- 3/27/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The James Le Gros-starrer Phoenix, Oregon has partnered with around 17 art house theaters to release the feature comedy online on March 20.
The virtual movie theater platform will replace a theatrical release originally planned from March 20 for director Gary Lundgren's feature about an unpublished comic book artist trying to start a business of his own. North American cinemagoers can buy online a $6.50 ticket to receive a one-time screening link to view the movie at home, and a free digital copy once the official video-on-demand release takes place later this year.
The producers of Phoenix, Oregon have agreed ...
The virtual movie theater platform will replace a theatrical release originally planned from March 20 for director Gary Lundgren's feature about an unpublished comic book artist trying to start a business of his own. North American cinemagoers can buy online a $6.50 ticket to receive a one-time screening link to view the movie at home, and a free digital copy once the official video-on-demand release takes place later this year.
The producers of Phoenix, Oregon have agreed ...
- 3/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The James Le Gros-starrer Phoenix, Oregon has partnered with around 17 art house theaters to release the feature comedy online on March 20.
The virtual movie theater platform will replace a theatrical release originally planned from March 20 for director Gary Lundgren's feature about an unpublished comic book artist trying to start a business of his own. North American cinemagoers can buy online a $6.50 ticket to receive a one-time screening link to view the movie at home, and a free digital copy once the official video-on-demand release takes place later this year.
The producers of Phoenix, Oregon have agreed ...
The virtual movie theater platform will replace a theatrical release originally planned from March 20 for director Gary Lundgren's feature about an unpublished comic book artist trying to start a business of his own. North American cinemagoers can buy online a $6.50 ticket to receive a one-time screening link to view the movie at home, and a free digital copy once the official video-on-demand release takes place later this year.
The producers of Phoenix, Oregon have agreed ...
- 3/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
To put it simply — and, yes, gratefully — “Phoenix, Oregon” is the sort of movie a lot of us need right now. It’s an undemandingly enjoyable and reassuringly predictable dramedy in which nothing, not even the sourball attitudes of its comically unpleasant malcontents, ever is allowed to get out of hand or unduly strain credibility. But it also is too playfully spiky and unaffectedly down-to-earth to come across as bland pablum.
The actors are well-cast, and almost all of them are as engaging as their roles can allow. (One of the aforementioned malcontents actually turns out to the polar opposite of a poor loser.) In short, this well-crafted indie is a thoroughly pleasant trifle that can provide VOD diversion more comforting than a cup of tea during these trying times. And if that doesn’t sound appealing, well, that’s Ok: Some people simply don’t like tea.
(Of course,...
The actors are well-cast, and almost all of them are as engaging as their roles can allow. (One of the aforementioned malcontents actually turns out to the polar opposite of a poor loser.) In short, this well-crafted indie is a thoroughly pleasant trifle that can provide VOD diversion more comforting than a cup of tea during these trying times. And if that doesn’t sound appealing, well, that’s Ok: Some people simply don’t like tea.
(Of course,...
- 3/18/2020
- by Joe Leydon
- Variety Film + TV
Now that a lot of major chains and indie cinemas here in Canada and the U.S. have shut down operations for the next little while, major studios have had to rethink release stradegy. But what about the indie films? Gary Lundgren's indie flick Phoenix, Oregon was supposed to open this Friday in cinemas across the U.S. but current events and social distancing say otherwise. ...a funny and bittersweet comedy about two friends, a graphic novelist and a chef, who seize an unlikely opportunity to reinvent their lives, quitting their service industry jobs to restore an old bowling alley and serve the "world's greatest pizza". Seeing as the theatrical release is not happening the producers will release Phoenix, Oregon online to Canadian and American...
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- 3/17/2020
- Screen Anarchy
In today’s film news roundup, Jon Bernthal is cast in “King Richard,” FilmFreeway sets a Toronto Film Festival deal and “Phoenix, Oregon” gets distribution.
Casting
Jon Bernthal is in talks to star as tennis coach Rick Macci in Warner Bros.’ “King Richard” opposite Will Smith.
Reinaldo Marcus Green is directing the drama, written by Zach Baylin, about Richard Williams helping daughters Venus and Serena Williams to become tennis stars. Smith plays Richard Williams, who enlisted Macci to train the daughters — to be played by Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton — when they were 9 and 10 years old.
“King Richard” is produced by Tim White, Trevor White and James Lassiter with Allan Mandelbaum, Jada Pinkett Smith and Caleeb Pinkett as executive producers. Warner Bros. has set the film for a Nov. 25 release.
Bernthal portrayed Lee Iacocca in “Ford v Ferrari” and is starring in “The Sopranos” prequel “The Many Saints of Newark.
Casting
Jon Bernthal is in talks to star as tennis coach Rick Macci in Warner Bros.’ “King Richard” opposite Will Smith.
Reinaldo Marcus Green is directing the drama, written by Zach Baylin, about Richard Williams helping daughters Venus and Serena Williams to become tennis stars. Smith plays Richard Williams, who enlisted Macci to train the daughters — to be played by Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton — when they were 9 and 10 years old.
“King Richard” is produced by Tim White, Trevor White and James Lassiter with Allan Mandelbaum, Jada Pinkett Smith and Caleeb Pinkett as executive producers. Warner Bros. has set the film for a Nov. 25 release.
Bernthal portrayed Lee Iacocca in “Ford v Ferrari” and is starring in “The Sopranos” prequel “The Many Saints of Newark.
- 1/17/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Title: Redwood Highway Director: Gary Lundgren Starring: Shirley Knight, James LeGros, Zena Grey, Catherine Coulson, Tom Skerritt, Michelle Lombardo, Shadee Vossoughi Last fall it was Bruce Dern who set out on foot, against the wishes of his son; in “Redwood Highway,” it’s Shirley Knight who does the same, delivering an estimable turn in what amounts to a marginal showcase for fans of the legendary actress. Director Gary Lundgren doesn’t waste any time cutting directly to the heart of his film’s conflict, setting its wheels in motion and putting his protagonist on the open road. Unhappy living in an upscale retirement community in Southern Oregon, Marie Vaughn (Knight) rebuffs the entreaties of her son Michael [ Read More ]
The post Redwood Highway Movie Review appeared first on Shockya.com.
The post Redwood Highway Movie Review appeared first on Shockya.com.
- 5/9/2014
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
Writer-director Aaron Wilson.s debut feature Canopy, a thriller set during the Japanese invasion of Singapore in WWII, has been sold to the Us.
Monterey Media will release the film in Us cinemas in the second quarter of 2014, folllowed by VOD and DVD.
The plot. follows an Australian fighter pilot (Khan Chittenden) who is shot down in combat and is forced to navigate through enemy territory in search of sanctuary. Taiwanese actor Mo Tzu-Yi plays a Singapore-Chinese resistance fighter who joins him in the struggle to survive.
Virtually dialogue-free, the film produced by Finer Films. Katrina Fleming got mostly rave reviews after its world premiere at last year.s Toronto International Film Festival.
Fleming tells If, "We chose Monterey because they have an impeccable reputation for managing art house films and working with filmmakers."
"In this time of turmoil in the world it is imperative that people can glimpse the...
Monterey Media will release the film in Us cinemas in the second quarter of 2014, folllowed by VOD and DVD.
The plot. follows an Australian fighter pilot (Khan Chittenden) who is shot down in combat and is forced to navigate through enemy territory in search of sanctuary. Taiwanese actor Mo Tzu-Yi plays a Singapore-Chinese resistance fighter who joins him in the struggle to survive.
Virtually dialogue-free, the film produced by Finer Films. Katrina Fleming got mostly rave reviews after its world premiere at last year.s Toronto International Film Festival.
Fleming tells If, "We chose Monterey because they have an impeccable reputation for managing art house films and working with filmmakers."
"In this time of turmoil in the world it is imperative that people can glimpse the...
- 2/5/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
This little baseball indie was in very limited release theatrically so it didn’t come to the Raleigh area. It dropped on Blu ray and DVD on Tuesday, September 21st: “Calvin Marshall” (Dir. Gary Lundgren, 2009) Alex Frost as the 21 year old title character has big dreams of playing Major League Baseball. Frost is a student at a fictitious college in Oregon who has tried out for the school’s Junior College team (the Bayford Bisons) for 3 straight years only to be told by the scruffy coach (Steve Zahn) that he again didn’t make the cut. Frost has a hard time...
- 9/24/2010
- by Daniel Johnson, Raleigh Indie Movie Examiner
- Examiner Movies Channel
A look at what's new on DVD today:
"Calvin Marshall" (2010)
Directed by Gary Lundgren
Released by Passion River
Steve Zahn exemplifies the adage those who can't do teach as a college baseball coach who never was quite good enough to make the majors who sees something of himself in an enthusiastic but unskilled player (Alex Frost) that he keeps on the team in writer/director Gary Lundgren's feature debut.
"Chelsea on the Rocks" (2009)
Directed by Abel Ferrara
Released by Hannover House
"Bad Lieutenant" director Ferrara compiles a biography of the famed Chelsea Hotel in New York through archival footage, reenactments and interviews with the many artists who have stayed there throughout the years from Milos Forman and R. Crumb to Ethan Hawke and Gaby Hoffman.
"Claang the Game" (2009)
Directed by Stefano Milla
Released by Triumphant Entertainment
A game of "Claang," a strategy-heavy match of wits, leads to a discussion...
"Calvin Marshall" (2010)
Directed by Gary Lundgren
Released by Passion River
Steve Zahn exemplifies the adage those who can't do teach as a college baseball coach who never was quite good enough to make the majors who sees something of himself in an enthusiastic but unskilled player (Alex Frost) that he keeps on the team in writer/director Gary Lundgren's feature debut.
"Chelsea on the Rocks" (2009)
Directed by Abel Ferrara
Released by Hannover House
"Bad Lieutenant" director Ferrara compiles a biography of the famed Chelsea Hotel in New York through archival footage, reenactments and interviews with the many artists who have stayed there throughout the years from Milos Forman and R. Crumb to Ethan Hawke and Gaby Hoffman.
"Claang the Game" (2009)
Directed by Stefano Milla
Released by Triumphant Entertainment
A game of "Claang," a strategy-heavy match of wits, leads to a discussion...
- 9/21/2010
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
At first glance, writer/director Gary Lundgren's Calvin Marshall could be mistaken for just another "baseball movie," but this poignant and humorous film delivers much more. Baseball is the focus of the main character, yet the heart of this film, which had its world premiere at Austin Film Festival, is more about passion and human nature.
Title character Calvin (Alex Frost) lives and breathes baseball, getting up before dawn to practice -- unfortunately it's a lost cause, as he just doesn't have the skills for the local junior college baseball team. Despite his gruff exterior, the team's head coach (Steve Zahn) has a soft spot for Calvin, and can't bring himself to cut him from the team despite the constant urgings of his assistant Coach Dewey (Abraham Benrubi).
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Title character Calvin (Alex Frost) lives and breathes baseball, getting up before dawn to practice -- unfortunately it's a lost cause, as he just doesn't have the skills for the local junior college baseball team. Despite his gruff exterior, the team's head coach (Steve Zahn) has a soft spot for Calvin, and can't bring himself to cut him from the team despite the constant urgings of his assistant Coach Dewey (Abraham Benrubi).
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- 11/4/2009
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
Calvin Marshall director Gary Lundgren and several of the film's stars, including Diedrich Bader and Andrew Wilson, came to town to support the film's debut during Aff at the Paramount Friday night. I had a chance to interview them on Friday. They talked a lot about the state of the movie industry, independent film, and music -- and of course, Calvin Marshall. If you missed a chance to see their movie at the Paramount on Friday, stay tuned for our review, distribution and release news. We will have the full interview available soon as a podcast here.
[Photo credit: Diedrich Bader, Gary Lundgren, and Andrew Wilson, by Debbie Cerda on Flickr]...
[Photo credit: Diedrich Bader, Gary Lundgren, and Andrew Wilson, by Debbie Cerda on Flickr]...
- 10/25/2009
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
Director: Gary Lundgren Writer(s): Gary Lundgren Starring: Alex Frost, Steve Zahn, Jeremy Sumpter, Michelle Lombardo Calvin Marshall (Alex Frost) has always dreamed of playing major league baseball, but he first needs to make the local junior college team – the Bayford Bisons. Calvin loves baseball probably more than most major league players – and definitely more than the rest of the Bayford Bisons. Calvin trains constantly – also more than the rest of the Bayford Bisons. The Bayford Bisons’ coach – Coach Little (Steve Zahn) – appreciates Calvin’s love for the game and his tenacity, but Calvin’s biggest hurdle in succeeding at baseball is that he is not a good player. Enter Tori Jensen (Michelle Lombardo), the gorgeous new student who also happens to be the star volleyball player. Jenson is a major league player who is slumming it in junior college in order to be close with her ailing mother.
- 10/21/2009
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
The Austin Film Festival and Conference, which runs Oct. 22-29, released a sampling of its feature lineup Wednesday.
The 16th annual screenwriter-focused fest will screen several documentaries, including Peter Hanson's "Tales From the Script," Barry Levinson's "PoliWood" and Robert Townsend's "Why We Laugh."
World premieres will include Gary Lundgren's "Calvin Marshall," Todd Berger's "The Scenesters" and Mark Potts and Cole Selix's "Simmons on Vinyl."
The centerpiece film will be Oren Moverman and Alessandro Camon's "The Messenger."
Also screening are Robert Byington's "Harmony and Me," Peter Bratt's "La Mission" and Gregori Viens and Henry Phillips' "Punching the Clown."
This year's fest will honor Steven Zaillian with the Distinguished Screenwriter Award and Ron Howard with the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award.
The rest of the program -- including competition titles, shorts and the opening- and closing-night films -- will be announced mid-September.
The 16th annual screenwriter-focused fest will screen several documentaries, including Peter Hanson's "Tales From the Script," Barry Levinson's "PoliWood" and Robert Townsend's "Why We Laugh."
World premieres will include Gary Lundgren's "Calvin Marshall," Todd Berger's "The Scenesters" and Mark Potts and Cole Selix's "Simmons on Vinyl."
The centerpiece film will be Oren Moverman and Alessandro Camon's "The Messenger."
Also screening are Robert Byington's "Harmony and Me," Peter Bratt's "La Mission" and Gregori Viens and Henry Phillips' "Punching the Clown."
This year's fest will honor Steven Zaillian with the Distinguished Screenwriter Award and Ron Howard with the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award.
The rest of the program -- including competition titles, shorts and the opening- and closing-night films -- will be announced mid-September.
- 8/26/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor-director Marty Sader's Most High took home the prize for best narrative film at the 12th annual Hamptons International Film Festival. The award -- dubbed the Golden Starfish Award for best narrative and worth $180,000 in goods and services -- was presented at closing ceremonies Sunday. Awards were presented by the fest's executive director Denise Kasell, board chairman Stuart Match Suna, programmer Rajendra Roy and emcee Bob Balaban, among others. The Golden Starfish short film award, plus $5,000 in cash, was presented to Gary Lundgren for Wow and Flutter. The Spike TV best documentary award, with a prize of $5,000 in cash and postproduction services, was awarded to Leslie Sullivan's A Touch of Greatness. Honorable mention was given to Ralph Arlyck's Following Sean. The Golden Starfish Award for international film, with a prize of cash and airline tickets worth $10,000, was presented to Reza Bagher's Capricciosa, a Swedish entry.
- 10/26/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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