Jeff Lieberman first appeared on the horror scene in 1976 with the release of his movie Squirm. The film was well-received when it debuted, garnering praise for its special effects and pervasive atmosphere of dread. Aside from these two notable aspects, Squirm also accomplished something else that was incredibly difficult—a feat that one would have otherwise thought to be nearly impossible—it actually made worms scary. It has since gone on to become a cult classic, forever cementing Lieberman’s name into the lexicon of genre cinema.
Over the years, Lieberman would make several more films that would also draw acclaim from both fans and critics alike. With titles like Just Before Dawn, Blue Sunshine, Remote Control, and Satan’s Little Helper, he would further establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of genre filmmaking.
One of Lieberman’s greatest strengths is his ability to write.
Over the years, Lieberman would make several more films that would also draw acclaim from both fans and critics alike. With titles like Just Before Dawn, Blue Sunshine, Remote Control, and Satan’s Little Helper, he would further establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of genre filmmaking.
One of Lieberman’s greatest strengths is his ability to write.
- 1/15/2021
- by L.J. Lewis
- DailyDead
The Rubik’s Cube is getting the big screen treatment.
Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group and Endeavor Content have partnered with the eponymous brand for a feature film based on the best-selling puzzle toy. Hyde Park is also working with Endeavor Content-backed “The Wall” producer Glassman Media for a game show based on the Rubik’s Cube.
The film — details of which are still sparse — will be produced by Amritraj and executive produced by Priya Amritraj and Addison Mehr for Hyde Park. Meanwhile, the game show will be executive produced by Amritraj and Andrew Glassman of Glassman Media.
One of the most recognizable global toys around, 450 million Rubik’s Cubes have been sold around the world. Created by Hungarian sculptor and architecture professor Erno Rubik in 1974, the toy requires the player to unlock a web of six, mixed-up colors, twisting the cube to show just one color per side.
Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group and Endeavor Content have partnered with the eponymous brand for a feature film based on the best-selling puzzle toy. Hyde Park is also working with Endeavor Content-backed “The Wall” producer Glassman Media for a game show based on the Rubik’s Cube.
The film — details of which are still sparse — will be produced by Amritraj and executive produced by Priya Amritraj and Addison Mehr for Hyde Park. Meanwhile, the game show will be executive produced by Amritraj and Andrew Glassman of Glassman Media.
One of the most recognizable global toys around, 450 million Rubik’s Cubes have been sold around the world. Created by Hungarian sculptor and architecture professor Erno Rubik in 1974, the toy requires the player to unlock a web of six, mixed-up colors, twisting the cube to show just one color per side.
- 1/3/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
A movie based on the invention of the iconic, colorful 3D puzzle toy the Rubik’s Cube is in the works from Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group and Endeavor Content.
The film — produced by Amritraj and executive produced by Priya Amritraj and Addison Mehr for Hyde Park — will be about how Professor Erno Rubik’s toy became a pop culture phenomenon in the ’80s and beyond. No specific logline was given.
Hyde Park is also developing a game show centered around the toy brand along with Glassman Media (“The Wall”), an Endeavor Content Company. The game show will be executive produced by Amritraj and Andrew Glassman of Glassman Media.
The Rubik’s Cube was invented by Erno Rubik in 1974 and was licensed as a toy in 1980. To date, over 450 million Rubik’s Cubes have been sold around the world. Since 2018, amateur and professional “speedcubers” from all over the world have faced each other,...
The film — produced by Amritraj and executive produced by Priya Amritraj and Addison Mehr for Hyde Park — will be about how Professor Erno Rubik’s toy became a pop culture phenomenon in the ’80s and beyond. No specific logline was given.
Hyde Park is also developing a game show centered around the toy brand along with Glassman Media (“The Wall”), an Endeavor Content Company. The game show will be executive produced by Amritraj and Andrew Glassman of Glassman Media.
The Rubik’s Cube was invented by Erno Rubik in 1974 and was licensed as a toy in 1980. To date, over 450 million Rubik’s Cubes have been sold around the world. Since 2018, amateur and professional “speedcubers” from all over the world have faced each other,...
- 1/3/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Just as local audiences flocked to this year’s Berlinale on its 70th anniversary, its European Film Market attracted more than 11,000 visitors, up 500 from last year — even after over 60 Chinese delegates withdrew. That said: Sales were down.
At perhaps the only Berlinale ever to take place after the Oscars, Bong Joon Ho’s Best Picture-winner and global blockbuster “Parasite” was top of mind. However, buyers quickly decided that the accessible arthouse breakout will be hard to duplicate.
“‘Parasite’ was a good thing,” said Efm head Matthijs Wouter Knol. “People came to the market with high spirits about the chance for arthouse films to be discovered. Sadly, the arthouse film in reality these past days is struggling; it’s not the most easy part of cinema. That some people went home disappointed with their results doesn’t take away the fact that films like ‘Parasite’ do have a chance.”
Here are further gleanings from Berlin.
At perhaps the only Berlinale ever to take place after the Oscars, Bong Joon Ho’s Best Picture-winner and global blockbuster “Parasite” was top of mind. However, buyers quickly decided that the accessible arthouse breakout will be hard to duplicate.
“‘Parasite’ was a good thing,” said Efm head Matthijs Wouter Knol. “People came to the market with high spirits about the chance for arthouse films to be discovered. Sadly, the arthouse film in reality these past days is struggling; it’s not the most easy part of cinema. That some people went home disappointed with their results doesn’t take away the fact that films like ‘Parasite’ do have a chance.”
Here are further gleanings from Berlin.
- 3/2/2020
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Just as local audiences flocked to this year’s Berlinale on its 70th anniversary, its European Film Market attracted more than 11,000 visitors, up 500 from last year — even after over 60 Chinese delegates withdrew. That said: Sales were down.
At perhaps the only Berlinale ever to take place after the Oscars, Bong Joon Ho’s Best Picture-winner and global blockbuster “Parasite” was top of mind. However, buyers quickly decided that the accessible arthouse breakout will be hard to duplicate.
“‘Parasite’ was a good thing,” said Efm head Matthijs Wouter Knol. “People came to the market with high spirits about the chance for arthouse films to be discovered. Sadly, the arthouse film in reality these past days is struggling; it’s not the most easy part of cinema. That some people went home disappointed with their results doesn’t take away the fact that films like ‘Parasite’ do have a chance.”
Here are further gleanings from Berlin.
At perhaps the only Berlinale ever to take place after the Oscars, Bong Joon Ho’s Best Picture-winner and global blockbuster “Parasite” was top of mind. However, buyers quickly decided that the accessible arthouse breakout will be hard to duplicate.
“‘Parasite’ was a good thing,” said Efm head Matthijs Wouter Knol. “People came to the market with high spirits about the chance for arthouse films to be discovered. Sadly, the arthouse film in reality these past days is struggling; it’s not the most easy part of cinema. That some people went home disappointed with their results doesn’t take away the fact that films like ‘Parasite’ do have a chance.”
Here are further gleanings from Berlin.
- 3/2/2020
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: In a mid seven-figure deal, upstart Euro studio Leonine has pre-bought German-speaking rights to Gerard Butler action-thriller Remote Control, which is being sold internationally by Stx. This is the biggest known deal of the Efm so far.
Angel Has Fallen star Butler took part in a popular buyers’ presentation (pictured) in Berlin earlier this week. Stx is handling domestic and UK on the movie from Hyde Park Entertainment Group, Stx, Butler’s G-Base and Eon.
The film will follow Michael Rafter (Butler), a former war correspondent turned corporate security consultant, whose life is overturned when he receives a mysterious phone call from an unknown source.
Intrigued by the caller’s intent, Rafter investigates and soon uncovers the threads of a global conspiracy, finding himself drawn into a fight for his life and pursued by the 212, a powerful shadow organization. Rafter soon discovers he has been targeted and framed as the notorious international assassin,...
Angel Has Fallen star Butler took part in a popular buyers’ presentation (pictured) in Berlin earlier this week. Stx is handling domestic and UK on the movie from Hyde Park Entertainment Group, Stx, Butler’s G-Base and Eon.
The film will follow Michael Rafter (Butler), a former war correspondent turned corporate security consultant, whose life is overturned when he receives a mysterious phone call from an unknown source.
Intrigued by the caller’s intent, Rafter investigates and soon uncovers the threads of a global conspiracy, finding himself drawn into a fight for his life and pursued by the 212, a powerful shadow organization. Rafter soon discovers he has been targeted and framed as the notorious international assassin,...
- 2/22/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Black Bear Pictures fully financing; production expected to start in August.
Liam Neeson is set to star in the crime thriller Memory, which Martin Campbell will direct and STXinternational has introduced to buyers in Berlin as the first title in its new output deal with Black Bear Pictures.
Teddy Schwarzman’s Black Bear is fully financing, and Cathy Schulman (Crash) produces through Welle Entertainment alongside Rupert Maconick and Arthur Sarkissian. Schwarzman, Michael Heimler and Ben Stillman are executive producers.
Production is scheduled to begin in the Us in August on Memory, in which Neeson will portray an assassin with failing...
Liam Neeson is set to star in the crime thriller Memory, which Martin Campbell will direct and STXinternational has introduced to buyers in Berlin as the first title in its new output deal with Black Bear Pictures.
Teddy Schwarzman’s Black Bear is fully financing, and Cathy Schulman (Crash) produces through Welle Entertainment alongside Rupert Maconick and Arthur Sarkissian. Schwarzman, Michael Heimler and Ben Stillman are executive producers.
Production is scheduled to begin in the Us in August on Memory, in which Neeson will portray an assassin with failing...
- 2/20/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Trends and shifts in the global indie film biz mark the 2020 European Film Market.
Women direct or star in some of the hottest packages being brought to Berlin: Olivia Wilde’s biopic of gymnast Kerri Strug, “Perfect,” from FilmNation; Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, “The Lost Daughter,” starring Olivia Colman, sold by Endeavor Content; Noomi Rapace-starrer “O2” a Black List survival thriller from Wild Bunch with Alexandre Aja producing; and Gaby Dellal’s shark attack thriller “Something in the Water,” from Studiocanal.
Claire Denis’ “The Stars at Noon,” with Robert Pattinson, was the subject of the Efm’s first high-profile U.S. deal on Tuesday, sold to A24.
Although there will be bigger projects, such as Gerard Butler action-thriller “Remote Control,” from STXInternational; or Solstice Studios’ deep space thriller “Ground Control to Major Tom,” with Seth Gordon directing, in today’s climate, $30 million — the reported budget of FilmNation’s...
Women direct or star in some of the hottest packages being brought to Berlin: Olivia Wilde’s biopic of gymnast Kerri Strug, “Perfect,” from FilmNation; Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, “The Lost Daughter,” starring Olivia Colman, sold by Endeavor Content; Noomi Rapace-starrer “O2” a Black List survival thriller from Wild Bunch with Alexandre Aja producing; and Gaby Dellal’s shark attack thriller “Something in the Water,” from Studiocanal.
Claire Denis’ “The Stars at Noon,” with Robert Pattinson, was the subject of the Efm’s first high-profile U.S. deal on Tuesday, sold to A24.
Although there will be bigger projects, such as Gerard Butler action-thriller “Remote Control,” from STXInternational; or Solstice Studios’ deep space thriller “Ground Control to Major Tom,” with Seth Gordon directing, in today’s climate, $30 million — the reported budget of FilmNation’s...
- 2/20/2020
- by John Hopewell and Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
STXinternational to sell, distribute all Black Bear productions outside North America.
Stx Entertainment, Black Bear Pictures and Canadian distributor Elevation Pictures, which is backed by Black Bear, have struck a strategic distribution partnership that includes an exclusive output deal.
STXinternational will sell and distribute all Black Bear productions outside North America, while Elevation will distribute all Stx productions in Canada.
Under the pact, STXinternational will directly distribute Black Bear’s films in the UK and Ireland, where the studio has seen recent success with $150m global hit Hustlers (Stx’s biggest film to date in the territory on $9.8m), as well as I Feel Pretty,...
Stx Entertainment, Black Bear Pictures and Canadian distributor Elevation Pictures, which is backed by Black Bear, have struck a strategic distribution partnership that includes an exclusive output deal.
STXinternational will sell and distribute all Black Bear productions outside North America, while Elevation will distribute all Stx productions in Canada.
Under the pact, STXinternational will directly distribute Black Bear’s films in the UK and Ireland, where the studio has seen recent success with $150m global hit Hustlers (Stx’s biggest film to date in the territory on $9.8m), as well as I Feel Pretty,...
- 2/19/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Following another streamer-dominated Sundance where deal-making soared beyond $120M, the onus at the European Film Market in Berlin is expected to shift back to a more traditional scene of single territory theatrical acquisitions, largely by European buyers. Scroll down for our list of hot market debuts.
The Efm, which officially gets underway tomorrow, doesn’t often boast the same riches as Cannes in terms of scaled, glamour projects, but this year’s selection of pre-sale titles reveals certain trends about the market.
Talent has been painfully hard to come by. The usual scramble for bankable names has been even more pronounced this year and a handful of the larger sellers have yet to announce new projects or are still in holding patterns regarding talent. In theory, the Efm’s later start date was meant to help packagers. But the distraction of awards season and the flood of talent to TV...
The Efm, which officially gets underway tomorrow, doesn’t often boast the same riches as Cannes in terms of scaled, glamour projects, but this year’s selection of pre-sale titles reveals certain trends about the market.
Talent has been painfully hard to come by. The usual scramble for bankable names has been even more pronounced this year and a handful of the larger sellers have yet to announce new projects or are still in holding patterns regarding talent. In theory, the Efm’s later start date was meant to help packagers. But the distraction of awards season and the flood of talent to TV...
- 2/19/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman and Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Gerard Butler is set to star in Hyde Park Entertainment’s and Eon Productions’ international action thriller “Remote Control.” Butler’s G-base Entertainment is also attached.
John Mathieson (“Gladiator”) will direct the movie, which is an adaptation of a Mark Burnell novel. Burnell did the adapting himself, writing the screenplay.
STXfilms has worldwide rights for the film. The Stx Entertainment division will introduce the film to buyers at Efm (European Film Market) this week.
Also Read: 'The Call of the Wild' Film Review: Harrison Ford and a CGI Dog Meander Through Jack London's Classic Novel
“Remote Control” follows Michael Rafter (Butler), a former war correspondent turned corporate security consultant, whose life is overturned when he receives a mysterious phone call from an unknown source. Intrigued by the caller’s intent, Rafter investigates and soon uncovers the threads of a global conspiracy, finding himself drawn into a fight...
John Mathieson (“Gladiator”) will direct the movie, which is an adaptation of a Mark Burnell novel. Burnell did the adapting himself, writing the screenplay.
STXfilms has worldwide rights for the film. The Stx Entertainment division will introduce the film to buyers at Efm (European Film Market) this week.
Also Read: 'The Call of the Wild' Film Review: Harrison Ford and a CGI Dog Meander Through Jack London's Classic Novel
“Remote Control” follows Michael Rafter (Butler), a former war correspondent turned corporate security consultant, whose life is overturned when he receives a mysterious phone call from an unknown source. Intrigued by the caller’s intent, Rafter investigates and soon uncovers the threads of a global conspiracy, finding himself drawn into a fight...
- 2/18/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Gerard Butler will star in the action thriller “Remote Control.”
Butler will portray a former war correspondent turned corporate security consultant, whose life is overturned when he receives a mysterious phone call from an unknown source. He soon uncovers the threads of a global conspiracy, finding himself drawn into a fight for his life, pursued by a powerful shadow organization and framed as a notorious international assassin. With his own identity erased, he turns to his former lover, who is also implicated in the conspiracy.
John Mathieson, who received Oscar nominations for cinematography on “Gladiator” and “Phantom of the Opera,” will direct from Mark Burnell’s screenplay, based on Burnell’s novel.
STXfilms has secured worldwide sales rights for the film and will introduce the film to buyers at the European Film Market at the Berlin Film Festival, which opens Wednesday.
The deal was announced Tuesday by Hyde Park Entertainment...
Butler will portray a former war correspondent turned corporate security consultant, whose life is overturned when he receives a mysterious phone call from an unknown source. He soon uncovers the threads of a global conspiracy, finding himself drawn into a fight for his life, pursued by a powerful shadow organization and framed as a notorious international assassin. With his own identity erased, he turns to his former lover, who is also implicated in the conspiracy.
John Mathieson, who received Oscar nominations for cinematography on “Gladiator” and “Phantom of the Opera,” will direct from Mark Burnell’s screenplay, based on Burnell’s novel.
STXfilms has secured worldwide sales rights for the film and will introduce the film to buyers at the European Film Market at the Berlin Film Festival, which opens Wednesday.
The deal was announced Tuesday by Hyde Park Entertainment...
- 2/18/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
The upcoming Efm just got a shot in the arm with the launch of Gerard Butler action-thriller Remote Control from Hyde Park, Stx, G-Base and James Bond producers Eon.
Stx will distribute in the U.S. and launch international sales this week in Berlin on the movie which will follow Michael Rafter (Butler), a former war correspondent turned corporate security consultant, whose life is overturned when he receives a mysterious phone call from an unknown source.
Intrigued by the caller’s intent, Rafter investigates and soon uncovers the threads of a global conspiracy, finding himself drawn into a fight for his life and pursued by the 212, a powerful shadow organization. Rafter soon discovers he has been targeted and framed as the notorious international assassin, Julian Irving. With his own identity erased, Rafter turns to the only person he can trust – his former lover, Tracy, who is also implicated in the conspiracy.
Stx will distribute in the U.S. and launch international sales this week in Berlin on the movie which will follow Michael Rafter (Butler), a former war correspondent turned corporate security consultant, whose life is overturned when he receives a mysterious phone call from an unknown source.
Intrigued by the caller’s intent, Rafter investigates and soon uncovers the threads of a global conspiracy, finding himself drawn into a fight for his life and pursued by the 212, a powerful shadow organization. Rafter soon discovers he has been targeted and framed as the notorious international assassin, Julian Irving. With his own identity erased, Rafter turns to the only person he can trust – his former lover, Tracy, who is also implicated in the conspiracy.
- 2/18/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Entertainment will reteam James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's Eon Productions. The studio has picked up rights to develop Mark Burnell's upcoming novel "Remote Control" for the big screen. According to Variety, the thriller tells of a former war correspondent, now British corporate intelligence analyst, who gets caught up in a conspiracy by Western corporations to destabilize the Chinese economy. Ileen Maisel will be producing alongside Wilson and Broccoli. Burnell will be adapting the screenplay....
- 4/15/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Sony Pictures Entertainment will reteam James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's Eon Productions. The studio has picked up rights to develop Mark Burnell's upcoming novel "Remote Control" for the big screen. According to Variety, the thriller tells of a former war correspondent, now British corporate intelligence analyst, who gets caught up in a conspiracy by Western corporations to destabilize the Chinese economy. Ileen Maisel will be producing alongside Wilson and Broccoli. Burnell will be adapting the screenplay....
- 4/15/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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