In at the moment’s movie information roundup, Paul Feig is honored by exhibitors, the American Film Market unveils its convention schedule, Luke Goss will get solid and “Philophobia: or the Fear of Falling in Love” finds a house.
AWARDS
The National Association of Theatre Owners has honored filmmaker Paul Feig with its second annual spirit of the trade award.
Feig was offered the consideration on Monday evening as half of NATO’s annual fall conferences on the Beverly Hilton, attended by greater than 200 exhibitors.
“When it comes to believing in the full-on theatrical experience, and the magic that ensues when the lights go down in a darkened auditorium, Paul Feig has no equal,” famous NATO president and CEO John Fithian.
Feig’s new romantic comedy, “Last Christmas,” hits theaters on Nov. eight. The Universal movie stars Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Emma Thompson, and was written by Thompson and playwright Bryony Kimmings.
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CONFERENCES
The American Film Market unveiled programming highlights for its 40th version, opening on Nov. 6, with a half-day tv convention and a session centered on advert-supported video on demand.
Paramount Pictures’ Ted Schilowitz will current the opening state of the trade keynote for AFM’s half-day Immersive Summit on Nov. 9. AFM’s distribution convention on Nov. 12 will function audio system Floris Bauer of Gunpowder & Sky, Jeff Shultz of Pluto TV, Adam Lewinson of Tubi TV, Julian Franco of Vudu and Anthony Layser of Xumo.
AFM’s tv convention on Nov. 11 will study the rising alternatives for function-size programming and made-for-TV motion pictures. Initial panelists embrace Debra Martin Chase, Paul Bales, Michael Stiller, Tony Vassiliadis, Brad Krevoy and Pierre David.
CASTINGS
Luke Goss, Lorin McCraley and Ciara Hanna will star within the horror-motion movie “Hank,” set within the Deep South.
Joe Davison of “Stranger Things” is directed from his personal script a few group of school buddies and an enigmatic loner as they embark on an in poor health-fated tour — together with a cease the place three virgins had been sacrificed in 1901 by a Satanic cult.
Goss starred in “Blade II” and “Hellboy II,” and can govt produce with Jeffrey Reddick. Producers are Artisha Mann Cooper, Jonathan Cooper and Moses Edward. Production corporations are Artman Cooper Productions and Red Gear Studio.
ACQUISITIONS
Gravitas Ventures has acquired all rights to “Philophobia: or the Fear of Falling in Love,” starring Aaron Burt, Emily Pearse and David Lengel.
The movie was directed by Tyler Cole and shall be obtainable on demand on Nov. 12. Burt stars as a self-sabotaging dedication-phobe, whereas Pearse portrays a frequent hook-up who confesses her love for him whereas delivering an ultimatum. The movie was produced by Cole and Burt by Tunnel Light Pictures.
Brett Rogalsky from Gravitas Ventures negotiated the take care of Cole and Burt.
