"Five pounds of trigger pressure – so your aim, never off." Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for the film 5lbs of Pressure, an action thriller by filmmaker Phil Allocco. Filmed mostly in the UK even though this is an American production. Yet another generic crime thriller with the same characters and plot we've seen often recently. Trying to start over, Adam searches for redemption returning to his old neighborhood to put to rest his demons, though he comes under new pressure when the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge on him. Meanwhile, Mike, is trying to escape a life of crime living under the thumb of his gangster Uncle Leff. The movie stars Luke Evans as Adam, Rory Culkin as Mike, Zac Adams, Rudy Pankow, Stephanie Leonidas, Savannah Steyn, Lorraine Burroughs, and Alex Pettyfer as Leff. This is not a bad trailer, it just doesn't really convince me this is worth watching.
- 2/19/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Writer-director Courtney J. Camerota has wrapped production on her first feature, Dead Guy, a dark comedy shot under an Interim Agreement that will be introduced to buyers at AFM by CAA Media Finance. Among those in the starry cast are two-time Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (The Bikeriders), Golden Globe nominee Eva Longoria (Sylvie’s Love), Judy Greer (White House Plumbers), Luis Guzman (Story Ave), Amaury Nolasco (The Valet), Rory Culkin (Black Mirror), Curtis Armstrong (New Girl), Ashley Reyes (Walker), and Richard Ellis (Walker).
Dead Guy‘s plot is set into motion when an abrasive old man suddenly dies in the apartment of a neighbor. An absurd game of hot potato then begins with the not-so-dearly departed, as neighbors and building workers each pass the body along, in the hopes of not being linked to the old man’s demise.
Marking the launch of Shft, the new production company of Zac Adams, Dead Guy is also produced by Ryan Lewis of Ryan J. Lewis, Esq, as well as Chadd Harbold of Post Film. Jack Christian of Filmology served as a producer and financier. Exec producers included D.J. McPherson of Filmology, Jared Safier and Justin Safier of Safier Entertainment, Russ Posternak of Post Film, and Nathan Marcus.
Said Camerota, “I wrote this script years ago and to finally see it come to life is a dream come true. The opportunity to work with such an incredible cast, crew and producing team for my directorial debut has been an absolute honor. I can’t wait for the world to see Dead Guy.”
Producer Zac Adams stated that “as both a filmmaker and movie lover, the main goal is to always create films that are not only of the highest quality, but films that are enjoyable. With the world being as dark as it’s been the past few years, I hope our film helps spread some much needed light. It was an absolute honor and privilege in helping Courtney’s vision come to life.”
Added producer Ryan Lewis, “When I read this script I knew this movie had to be made. I’m thrilled that I got to help make it, and got to do so with both a friend and client in Courtney. Our incredible cast is a testament to Courtney’s writing and I’m overjoyed to see her vision come to life on the big screen.”
Shannon is repped by CAA, Range, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Longoria by WME, Linden Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Greer by CAA, Artists First, and Felker Toczek Suddleson; Guzman by Gersh and Gravesend Entertainment; Nolasco by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Culkin by Paradigm and Brookside Artist Management; Armstrong by Cesd; and Reyes by Stewart Talent and Mosaic.
Dead Guy‘s plot is set into motion when an abrasive old man suddenly dies in the apartment of a neighbor. An absurd game of hot potato then begins with the not-so-dearly departed, as neighbors and building workers each pass the body along, in the hopes of not being linked to the old man’s demise.
Marking the launch of Shft, the new production company of Zac Adams, Dead Guy is also produced by Ryan Lewis of Ryan J. Lewis, Esq, as well as Chadd Harbold of Post Film. Jack Christian of Filmology served as a producer and financier. Exec producers included D.J. McPherson of Filmology, Jared Safier and Justin Safier of Safier Entertainment, Russ Posternak of Post Film, and Nathan Marcus.
Said Camerota, “I wrote this script years ago and to finally see it come to life is a dream come true. The opportunity to work with such an incredible cast, crew and producing team for my directorial debut has been an absolute honor. I can’t wait for the world to see Dead Guy.”
Producer Zac Adams stated that “as both a filmmaker and movie lover, the main goal is to always create films that are not only of the highest quality, but films that are enjoyable. With the world being as dark as it’s been the past few years, I hope our film helps spread some much needed light. It was an absolute honor and privilege in helping Courtney’s vision come to life.”
Added producer Ryan Lewis, “When I read this script I knew this movie had to be made. I’m thrilled that I got to help make it, and got to do so with both a friend and client in Courtney. Our incredible cast is a testament to Courtney’s writing and I’m overjoyed to see her vision come to life on the big screen.”
Shannon is repped by CAA, Range, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Longoria by WME, Linden Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Greer by CAA, Artists First, and Felker Toczek Suddleson; Guzman by Gersh and Gravesend Entertainment; Nolasco by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Culkin by Paradigm and Brookside Artist Management; Armstrong by Cesd; and Reyes by Stewart Talent and Mosaic.
- 10/27/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson are set to team up to lead the thriller feature ‘Lips Like Sugar.’
Loosely based on a true story, the feature is set during the 1984 Olympic Games in L.A. The coming-of-age thriller is set against the backdrop of the punk and skate worlds of West Los Angeles. As the new friendship of two teenage girls from different walks of life unfolds and city officials focus on the Olympics, the lives of two former detectives (Harrelson and Wilson) become intertwined when one of the girls goes missing.
Grammy winner Brantley Gutierrez will take the helm on a story written by Anthony Tambakis (Warrior).
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Harrelson produces the film with Post Film’s Russ Posternak, Freestyle Picture Company’s Kevin Chinoy and Francesca Silvestri, 7 Deuce’s Jeremy Plager, Greg Lauritano, Subtractive’s Kyle Schember,...
Loosely based on a true story, the feature is set during the 1984 Olympic Games in L.A. The coming-of-age thriller is set against the backdrop of the punk and skate worlds of West Los Angeles. As the new friendship of two teenage girls from different walks of life unfolds and city officials focus on the Olympics, the lives of two former detectives (Harrelson and Wilson) become intertwined when one of the girls goes missing.
Grammy winner Brantley Gutierrez will take the helm on a story written by Anthony Tambakis (Warrior).
Also in news – First look images race in for Apple TV’s untitled Formula One feature
Harrelson produces the film with Post Film’s Russ Posternak, Freestyle Picture Company’s Kevin Chinoy and Francesca Silvestri, 7 Deuce’s Jeremy Plager, Greg Lauritano, Subtractive’s Kyle Schember,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Woody Harrelson (True Detective) and Owen Wilson (Loki) have signed on to star in the coming-of-age thriller Lips Like Sugar, Deadline reports. Brantley Gutierrez will be making his feature directorial debut on this one after more than a decade of working on short films and music videos.
Scripted by Anthony Tambakis (Warrior), Lips Like Sugar is said to be set during the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and is apparently “loosely based on a true story”. It’s also set “against the backdrop of the punk and skate worlds of West Los Angeles.” Here’s the synopsis: As the new friendship of two teenage girls from different walks of life unfolds and city officials focus on the Olympics, the lives of two former detectives (Harrelson and Wilson) become intertwined when one of the young girls goes missing.
Harrelson, Tambakis, and Gutierrez are producing the film with Russ Posternak of Post Films,...
Scripted by Anthony Tambakis (Warrior), Lips Like Sugar is said to be set during the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and is apparently “loosely based on a true story”. It’s also set “against the backdrop of the punk and skate worlds of West Los Angeles.” Here’s the synopsis: As the new friendship of two teenage girls from different walks of life unfolds and city officials focus on the Olympics, the lives of two former detectives (Harrelson and Wilson) become intertwined when one of the young girls goes missing.
Harrelson, Tambakis, and Gutierrez are producing the film with Russ Posternak of Post Films,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Woody Harrelson (True Detective) and Owen Wilson (Loki) have been cast as leads in feature thriller Lips Like Sugar, which will be directed by Grammy winner Brantley Gutierrez and has been written by Anthony Tambakis (Warrior).
Set during the 1984 Olympic Games in L.A. and loosely based on a true story, the coming-of-age thriller is set against the backdrop of the punk and skate worlds of West Los Angeles. As the new friendship of two teenage girls from different walks of life unfolds and city officials focus on the Olympics, the lives of two former detectives (Harrelson and Wilson) become intertwined when one of the girls goes missing.
Harrelson produces the film along with Post Film’s Russ Posternak, Freestyle Picture Company’s Kevin Chinoy and Francesca Silvestri, 7 Deuce’s Jeremy Plager, Greg Lauritano, Subtractive’s Kyle Schember, and Zac Adams. Additional casting is underway.
Oscar nominee Will Butler...
Set during the 1984 Olympic Games in L.A. and loosely based on a true story, the coming-of-age thriller is set against the backdrop of the punk and skate worlds of West Los Angeles. As the new friendship of two teenage girls from different walks of life unfolds and city officials focus on the Olympics, the lives of two former detectives (Harrelson and Wilson) become intertwined when one of the girls goes missing.
Harrelson produces the film along with Post Film’s Russ Posternak, Freestyle Picture Company’s Kevin Chinoy and Francesca Silvestri, 7 Deuce’s Jeremy Plager, Greg Lauritano, Subtractive’s Kyle Schember, and Zac Adams. Additional casting is underway.
Oscar nominee Will Butler...
- 7/10/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Production slated for September start in New Jersey.
Luke Evans will star in the upcoming crime thriller 5lbs Of Pressure which 13 Films has introduced to Cannes buyers this week.
Additional casting is underway ahead of an anticipated September production start in New Jersey on the story of a man on a quest for redemption who returns to his old neighbourhood to put his inner demons to rest while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.
Phil Allocco will direct from his screenplay and the producers are Zac Weinstein of Paint Night Productions and Tempest, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof of Intrinsic Value Film & TV,...
Luke Evans will star in the upcoming crime thriller 5lbs Of Pressure which 13 Films has introduced to Cannes buyers this week.
Additional casting is underway ahead of an anticipated September production start in New Jersey on the story of a man on a quest for redemption who returns to his old neighbourhood to put his inner demons to rest while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.
Phil Allocco will direct from his screenplay and the producers are Zac Weinstein of Paint Night Productions and Tempest, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof of Intrinsic Value Film & TV,...
- 5/19/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Production slated for September start in New Jersey.
Luke Evans will star in the upcoming crime thriller 5lbs Of Pressure which 13 Films has introduced to Cannes buyers this week.
Additional casting is underway ahead of an anticipated September production start in New Jersey on the story of a man on a quest for redemption who returns to his old neighbourhood to put his inner demons to rest while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.
Phil Allocco will direct from his screenplay and the producers are Zac Weinstein of Paint Night Productions and Tempest, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof of Intrinsic Value Film & TV,...
Luke Evans will star in the upcoming crime thriller 5lbs Of Pressure which 13 Films has introduced to Cannes buyers this week.
Additional casting is underway ahead of an anticipated September production start in New Jersey on the story of a man on a quest for redemption who returns to his old neighbourhood to put his inner demons to rest while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.
Phil Allocco will direct from his screenplay and the producers are Zac Weinstein of Paint Night Productions and Tempest, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof of Intrinsic Value Film & TV,...
- 5/19/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
IFC Films has released the official trailer for Gia Coppola’s stylized drama “Mainstream,” which opens in select theaters and on demand May 7.
Andrew Garfield and “Stranger Things” star Maya Hawke play two rising internet personalities, Link and Frankie, in the satire on social media stardom. While being a YouTube star has its perks, their lives quickly turn upside down as the dark side of their celebrity status threatens to consume them both.
Nat Wolff plays Frankie’s best friend Jake, who she recruits as a writer for her new project. Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Knoxville, Alexa Demie, Colleen Camp, Jacqui Getty, Nick Darmstaedter, Juanpa Zurita, Adam Barnhart and Marshall Bell also appear in the film.
The movie was co-written (with Tom Stuart) and directed by Coppola, the granddaughter of “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Her breakout hit, 2013’s “Palo Alto,” followed a group of teenagers in...
Andrew Garfield and “Stranger Things” star Maya Hawke play two rising internet personalities, Link and Frankie, in the satire on social media stardom. While being a YouTube star has its perks, their lives quickly turn upside down as the dark side of their celebrity status threatens to consume them both.
Nat Wolff plays Frankie’s best friend Jake, who she recruits as a writer for her new project. Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Knoxville, Alexa Demie, Colleen Camp, Jacqui Getty, Nick Darmstaedter, Juanpa Zurita, Adam Barnhart and Marshall Bell also appear in the film.
The movie was co-written (with Tom Stuart) and directed by Coppola, the granddaughter of “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Her breakout hit, 2013’s “Palo Alto,” followed a group of teenagers in...
- 4/6/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
IFC Films has acquired the North American rights to Gia Coppola’s romantic drama “Mainstream,” which stars Andrew Garfield and Maya Hawke.
The film had its worldwide premiere last year at the Venice Film Festival. It was also selected for the Telluride Film Festival in 2020. It will open May 7 in select theaters and on-demand.
“Mainstream” follows a young woman (Hawke) who starts producing YouTube videos with a charismatic stranger (Garfield) and finds herself rising to Internet stardom. However, the situation quickly turns upside down as the dark side of being a viral celebrity threatens to consume them both.
The film was written and directed by Coppola, the granddaughter of “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” director Francis Ford Coppola. Her breakout hit in 2013, “Palo Alto,” followed a group of teenagers in a wealthy California town that begin to abuse drugs and casual sex.
In addition to Garfield and Hawke, the film also stars Nat Wolff,...
The film had its worldwide premiere last year at the Venice Film Festival. It was also selected for the Telluride Film Festival in 2020. It will open May 7 in select theaters and on-demand.
“Mainstream” follows a young woman (Hawke) who starts producing YouTube videos with a charismatic stranger (Garfield) and finds herself rising to Internet stardom. However, the situation quickly turns upside down as the dark side of being a viral celebrity threatens to consume them both.
The film was written and directed by Coppola, the granddaughter of “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” director Francis Ford Coppola. Her breakout hit in 2013, “Palo Alto,” followed a group of teenagers in a wealthy California town that begin to abuse drugs and casual sex.
In addition to Garfield and Hawke, the film also stars Nat Wolff,...
- 2/12/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
IFC Films has acquired North American rights to Gia Coppola’s sophomore feature Mainstream which made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
IFC will open the movie on May 7 in select theaters and on demand.
In Mainstream, a young woman (Maya Hawke) thinks she’s found a path to internet stardom when she starts making YouTube videos with a charismatic stranger (Andrew Garfield) – until the dark side of viral celebrity threatens to ruin them both.
Nat Wolff, Johnny Knoxville, Jason Schwartzman and Alexa Demie also star. Pic was co-written by Coppola and Tom Stuart and marks Coppola’s follow-up to her breakout feature 2013 title Palo Alto. Mainstream is produced by Fred Berger of Automatik, Lauren Bratman, Gia Coppola of American Zoetrope, Andrew Garfield, Jack Heller and Scott Veltri of Assemble Media, Siena Oberman of Artemis, Francisco Rebelo De Andrade, Enrico Saravia, Alan Terpins of Tugawood, and Zac Weinstein of Dynasty.
IFC will open the movie on May 7 in select theaters and on demand.
In Mainstream, a young woman (Maya Hawke) thinks she’s found a path to internet stardom when she starts making YouTube videos with a charismatic stranger (Andrew Garfield) – until the dark side of viral celebrity threatens to ruin them both.
Nat Wolff, Johnny Knoxville, Jason Schwartzman and Alexa Demie also star. Pic was co-written by Coppola and Tom Stuart and marks Coppola’s follow-up to her breakout feature 2013 title Palo Alto. Mainstream is produced by Fred Berger of Automatik, Lauren Bratman, Gia Coppola of American Zoetrope, Andrew Garfield, Jack Heller and Scott Veltri of Assemble Media, Siena Oberman of Artemis, Francisco Rebelo De Andrade, Enrico Saravia, Alan Terpins of Tugawood, and Zac Weinstein of Dynasty.
- 2/12/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
IFC Films has picked up the North American rights to “Mainstream,” the second film from director Gia Coppola.
Andrew Garfield and Maya Hawke star in the film about the dark side of viral internet fame. “Mainstream” first premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2020 and was a selection of last year’s Telluride. IFC will now release it in theaters and on demand on May 7, 2021.
In “Mainstream,” Hawke plays a young woman who thinks she’s found a path to internet stardom when she starts making YouTube videos with a charismatic stranger, played by Garfield. But the dark side of viral celebrity soon threatens to ruin them both. Nat Wolff, Johnny Knoxville, Jason Schwartzman and Alexa Demie also star.
Coppola directed the film and co-wrote the script with Tom Stuart. “Mainstream” is the director’s follow-up to her debut feature, “Palo Alto,” from 2013. That film starred Emma Roberts and James Franco...
Andrew Garfield and Maya Hawke star in the film about the dark side of viral internet fame. “Mainstream” first premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2020 and was a selection of last year’s Telluride. IFC will now release it in theaters and on demand on May 7, 2021.
In “Mainstream,” Hawke plays a young woman who thinks she’s found a path to internet stardom when she starts making YouTube videos with a charismatic stranger, played by Garfield. But the dark side of viral celebrity soon threatens to ruin them both. Nat Wolff, Johnny Knoxville, Jason Schwartzman and Alexa Demie also star.
Coppola directed the film and co-wrote the script with Tom Stuart. “Mainstream” is the director’s follow-up to her debut feature, “Palo Alto,” from 2013. That film starred Emma Roberts and James Franco...
- 2/12/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: After hitting the fall film festival circuit of Telluride, Venice and Toronto with her edgy coming-of-age directorial debut Palo Alto back in 2013, Gia Coppola is returning to the Lido with sophomore effort Mainstream. The film will screen in the Horizons section on September 5 with star Maya Hawke and producer Fred Berger, among others, also in town. Coppola wrote the script with Tom Stuart and also produces for American Zoetrope. Check out the exclusive first-look photo above.
The film is described as “a love story of being in love with someone who doesn’t love themselves set against the new emerging culture of today’s world.” Coppola tells Deadline she was partly inspired by her love for Elia Kazan’s classic Andy Griffith-starrer A Face In The Crowd about an Arkansas drifter who becomes an overnight media sensation and becomes drunk with fame and power. She says, “I connected...
The film is described as “a love story of being in love with someone who doesn’t love themselves set against the new emerging culture of today’s world.” Coppola tells Deadline she was partly inspired by her love for Elia Kazan’s classic Andy Griffith-starrer A Face In The Crowd about an Arkansas drifter who becomes an overnight media sensation and becomes drunk with fame and power. She says, “I connected...
- 8/20/2020
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Director Gia Coppola has added Johnny Knoxville, Chris Messina, Alexa Demie, and Colleen Camp to Mainstream, her sophomore film. Pic shoots in Los Angeles May 20. They join Andrew Garfield, Maya Hawke, Nat Wolff and Jason Schwartzman.
Coppola co-wrote the script with Tom Stuart. The drama is described as a love triangle and cautionary tale of preserving identity within the modern internet age.
Automatik’s Fred Berger is producing alongside Coppola for American Zoetrope and Lauren Bratman. Siena Oberman, Zac Weinstein of Dynasty, Enrico Saraiva & Francisco Rebelo de Andrade of Tugawood, and Jack Heller of Assemble also produce.
Coppola made her directorial debut on Palo Alto, a film that starred Jack Kilmer, Nat Wolff, Emma Roberts and James Franco.
CAA Media Finance is handling domestic sales; Wild Bunch is handling foreign sales.
Coppola is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment; Knoxville is CAA, 3 Arts Entertainment and Sloane, Offer; Messina is CAA,...
Coppola co-wrote the script with Tom Stuart. The drama is described as a love triangle and cautionary tale of preserving identity within the modern internet age.
Automatik’s Fred Berger is producing alongside Coppola for American Zoetrope and Lauren Bratman. Siena Oberman, Zac Weinstein of Dynasty, Enrico Saraiva & Francisco Rebelo de Andrade of Tugawood, and Jack Heller of Assemble also produce.
Coppola made her directorial debut on Palo Alto, a film that starred Jack Kilmer, Nat Wolff, Emma Roberts and James Franco.
CAA Media Finance is handling domestic sales; Wild Bunch is handling foreign sales.
Coppola is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment; Knoxville is CAA, 3 Arts Entertainment and Sloane, Offer; Messina is CAA,...
- 5/14/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Omar Chaparro has joined Ryan Reynolds, Ken Watanabe, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy, Chris Geere, Rita Ora and Suki Waterhouse in Detective Pikachu, the first live-action film based on the Pokémon franchise from Legendary and Universal Pictures. Rob Letterman is at the helm from a script he co-wrote with Nicole Perlman with polishes by Eric Pearson and Tom McCarthy. It will focus on Detective Pikachu as a new character and storyline in the Pokémon universe. Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce for Legendary, alongside Joe Caracciolo, Jr. and Pokémon’s Tsunekazu Ishihara executive producing. Universal Pictures will handle distribution. Chaparro, whose credits include Michael Berry’s film Stuck and the upcoming Overboard remake with Eugenio Derbez and Anna Faris, is repped by Talent On The Road, UTA, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown.
Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights) and Tom Berenger have been tapped to star in the indie crime thriller Sargasso,...
Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights) and Tom Berenger have been tapped to star in the indie crime thriller Sargasso,...
- 4/17/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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