Underscoring the growing appeal of Dominican Republic productions for the international industry, Media Luna New Films has acquired world sales rights to two new film productions: “Mosh,” starring “The Chronicles of Narnia’s” Damian Alcazar, and “Dominicanas,” about how Dominican models have taken the fashion world by storm.
Both films, as well as a third pick-up, “El Rezador,” from Ecuador’s Tito Jara H., will be introduced to buyers at the next week’s Ventana Sur, Latin America’s biggest film market.
Directed by Dominican Juan Antonio Bisonó, in his debut feature, and currently in post-production, “Mosh” toplines Alcázar, who starred in “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” and “Narcos,” the experimental hip-hop singer and songwriter Omar Augusto Luis (aka Acentoh) and newcomer Rebeca Dalmasí. It turns on Mosh, a contemporary dancer, and her cousin Geronimo, an aspiring rapper. “Set in a colorful and vibrant Dominican Republic, the two will...
Both films, as well as a third pick-up, “El Rezador,” from Ecuador’s Tito Jara H., will be introduced to buyers at the next week’s Ventana Sur, Latin America’s biggest film market.
Directed by Dominican Juan Antonio Bisonó, in his debut feature, and currently in post-production, “Mosh” toplines Alcázar, who starred in “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” and “Narcos,” the experimental hip-hop singer and songwriter Omar Augusto Luis (aka Acentoh) and newcomer Rebeca Dalmasí. It turns on Mosh, a contemporary dancer, and her cousin Geronimo, an aspiring rapper. “Set in a colorful and vibrant Dominican Republic, the two will...
- 12/7/2018
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
The religious thriller Persecuted has pulled in a mere $900,000 since it hit theaters on July 18, but the film is making waves online due to its premise that Christianity is under attack in modern-day America. Many of those panning the film also are noting the appearance of Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, who makes her acting debut in Persecuted, a clip of which can be seen above. She spoke to The Hollywood Reporter’s Paul Bond about her role in the film and her critics, both those who've taken issue with her Persecuted performance and those who've taken
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- 7/22/2014
- by Paul Bond
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fred Thompson, the former U.S. senator and candidate for Republican nomination for U.S. president, stars in Persecuted, a movie that Millennium Entertainment opens in 600 theaters Friday and is produced by Gray Frederickson, the Oscar-winning producer of The Godfather Part II. The film tells the story of a televangelist framed for murder by powerful government officials. Thompson spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the real-life issues raised in the film, which he calls a "religious thriller." Photos Hollywood's 100 Favorite Films In the film, the Senate majority leader is the bad guy, and he engages
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- 7/14/2014
- by Paul Bond
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This summer, my movie ”Persecuted” will be released on 600 screens nationwide. Unlike “Son of God,” “Noah” or ”Moses,” there are no Bible robes in Persecuted, but my story — about a Televangelist turned fugitive, who refuses to support legislation favored by the political establishment — touches on religion and the values that millions of Americas hold dear. I have received feedback from some questioning how the Catholic priest that Fred Thompson plays can have a son (hint: he had a past before entering the priesthood), while others have raised eyebrows at the very notion of religious persecution in the U.S. Some have also expressed concern.
- 4/9/2014
- by Daniel Lusko
- The Wrap
Millennium Entertainment said Thursday it will handle the national distribution of Persecuted, a religious-political thriller that stars former Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson as a priest and is co-produced by Gray Frederickson, who won a best picture Oscar for The Godfather Part II. Persecuted is about a televangelist, played by James Remar, who is framed for murder after he refuses to publicly support a U.S. senator's plan that would compel religious leaders to provide "fairness" and equal time to all faiths. The cast includes Bruce Davison, Dean Stockwell, Raoul Trujillo and Fox News personality Gretchen Carlson, who
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- 4/3/2014
- by Paul Bond
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Birthday shoutouts go to Cristian De La Fuente (above), who is 40, Carrie Underwood is 31, Robin Thicke is 37, Jon Hamm is 43, and Sharon Stone is 56. Here is her greatest film.
Our pal Eagledancer is nominated for a literary award, and you can help him take the crown. Go Here And Sign Up (it’s very simple, either with your facebook or e-mail), and when you get to the list of awards, head down to Short Story Collections and Anthologies category. Vote for Coyote Still Going from Ty Nolan (that’s Eagledancer’s real name). It’ll only take a few minutes, and you’ll help him get the recognition he deserves.
ABC’s Resurrection may turn out to be its savior, as it was the highest rated midseason launch in two years, and helped propel Revenge up 46% in the demo from its last outing. In other good news that gives me hope for civilization,...
Our pal Eagledancer is nominated for a literary award, and you can help him take the crown. Go Here And Sign Up (it’s very simple, either with your facebook or e-mail), and when you get to the list of awards, head down to Short Story Collections and Anthologies category. Vote for Coyote Still Going from Ty Nolan (that’s Eagledancer’s real name). It’ll only take a few minutes, and you’ll help him get the recognition he deserves.
ABC’s Resurrection may turn out to be its savior, as it was the highest rated midseason launch in two years, and helped propel Revenge up 46% in the demo from its last outing. In other good news that gives me hope for civilization,...
- 3/10/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Regal Entertainment said Friday it has booked for a May 9 release a political thriller called Persecuted that explores politically timely topics like religious freedom, government surveillance and censorship. A distribution deal for the film was still being negotiated, but the movie was getting buzz Friday because of a panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington that included Fred Thompson, one of the movie’s stars. Persecuted teams for the first time Thompson, the actor who was also a U.S. senator and Republican presidential candidate, with Gray Frederickson, the Oscar-winning producer of The Godfather Part II.
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- 3/8/2014
- by Paul Bond
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Upcoming movie The Whole Banana may feature elements of ancient Greek mythology but, as the whimsical title suggests, it's far removed from any of the other recent productions that have clashed their immortal titans on the big screen.
Instead of a gritty action film with furious gods and fire-spewing fiends locked in deadly battle, you will find a heartwarming tale of charm and humour that promises to show us what it means to be human.
Filming is under way in Los Angeles on the romantic comedy, whose all-star cast of movie and TV favourites includes Kevin Sorbo (Hercules) and Kristy Swanson (Buffy), with large cameo roles from Matthew Perry (Friends) and Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman). We previously reported that Resident Evil actress Sienna Guillory and the Farley brothers had also signed on to the production.
The story sees the Greek god Hermes (Sorbo) help a...
Instead of a gritty action film with furious gods and fire-spewing fiends locked in deadly battle, you will find a heartwarming tale of charm and humour that promises to show us what it means to be human.
Filming is under way in Los Angeles on the romantic comedy, whose all-star cast of movie and TV favourites includes Kevin Sorbo (Hercules) and Kristy Swanson (Buffy), with large cameo roles from Matthew Perry (Friends) and Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman). We previously reported that Resident Evil actress Sienna Guillory and the Farley brothers had also signed on to the production.
The story sees the Greek god Hermes (Sorbo) help a...
- 4/8/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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