“You begin to resent an actor if you always have to give him bad notices.” Upon his death in 1993, Vincent Price left an unfillable chasm in the horror community. He was our King Ghoul, the Gentleman of Terror who never missed a lipsmack or an arched eyebrow. His leering, singsong tones were music to horror lovers’ ears, every syllable a delicious symphony of delight. To the fans, that is – Price, while alive, was dismissed by the press as a preening ham not to be taken seriously. How fitting then, that he should find his greatest role as a vengeful actor lashing out at his critics in the most macabre of ways? Theatre of Blood (1973) reflected on Price’s place in the pantheon, and showed the naysayers once and for all his innate gifts.
Released by United Artists in April, Theatre of Blood, or Theater of Blood (to paraphrase a Joe Walsh album title,...
Released by United Artists in April, Theatre of Blood, or Theater of Blood (to paraphrase a Joe Walsh album title,...
- 12/26/2015
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
Two men who orchestrated a $21 million movie investment scheme have been sentenced, receiving terms of up to eight years in federal prison, the United States Attorney’s Office said Monday. Christopher Blauvelt, 59, and David Pritchard, 67, were convicted last year on a series of federal charges including mail fraud, wire fraud and offering for sale unregistered securities. Blauvelt received eight years in prison, while Pritchard was sentenced to five years. Also Read: Bryan Singer Accuser Michael Egan Indicted on Securities and Wire Fraud Charges According to the U.S. attorney’s office, the case stemmed from a company called Gigapix, which Blauvelt founded in.
- 2/10/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
[Editor's Note: All filmmakers want to be noticed and contests are one way to make that happen. But what does it take to make a film that wins? This is part of a series of five articles that profile the winning directors of Canon's Project Imaginat10n and how they created their incredible short films. To learn more about Project Imagination, please go Here.]Arrius Sorbonne's short "Dominus" is a family affair. Written by Sorbonne's sister Ellesse Sorbonne Balli, shot by her husband Nathan Balli (who also served as the editor and visual effects head) and starring other family members, "Dominus" was filmed in just three days on a miniscule $400 budget -- remarkable, considering the film's sci-fi nature and broad scope.Upon first coming across David Pritchard's photo "Plague Doctor Mask Portrait," the team became immediately fascinated by the concept of if a mask could never be removed, and what would initially cause that to occur. That, coupled with what's going on in North Korea,...
- 11/8/2013
- by Nigel M Smith
- Indiewire
Brand new distributor Gigapix has picked up Darren Lynn Bousman's horror film Mother's Day!
From the Press Release:
Gigapix Studios, Inc. announced today that they have started a U.S. theatrical distribution company, Gigapix Releasing, which has acquired the rights to several films for theatrical release. Gigapix Releasing has access to a print and advertising fund through New Legacy Media. New Legacy Media is a conglomerate that has provided prints and advertising investments to over one hundred films via investments in Star Partners, The New Millennium Fund and P & A Partners I, II and III.
In forming Gigapix Releasing, Gigapix Studios, Inc. has teamed up with outside partners and investors (i.e., Geno Taylor, formerly CEO of Polychrome Pictures, and David Williams, head of New Legacy as the print and advertising provider). In addition to the New Legacy print and advertising fund, Gigapix Releasing and New Legacy are working...
From the Press Release:
Gigapix Studios, Inc. announced today that they have started a U.S. theatrical distribution company, Gigapix Releasing, which has acquired the rights to several films for theatrical release. Gigapix Releasing has access to a print and advertising fund through New Legacy Media. New Legacy Media is a conglomerate that has provided prints and advertising investments to over one hundred films via investments in Star Partners, The New Millennium Fund and P & A Partners I, II and III.
In forming Gigapix Releasing, Gigapix Studios, Inc. has teamed up with outside partners and investors (i.e., Geno Taylor, formerly CEO of Polychrome Pictures, and David Williams, head of New Legacy as the print and advertising provider). In addition to the New Legacy print and advertising fund, Gigapix Releasing and New Legacy are working...
- 9/30/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
There's a new horror distributor getting ready to sharpen its fangs and take a bite out of the industry, and we'd like to take a moment to introduce you to the company handling Darren Bousman's Mother's Day and more!
From the Press Release
Gigapix Studios, Inc. announced today that they have started a U.S. theatrical distribution company, Gigapix Releasing, which has acquired the rights to several films for theatrical release. Gigapix Releasing has access to a print and advertising fund through New Legacy Media. New Legacy Media is a conglomerate that has provided prints and advertising investments to over one hundred films via investments in Star Partners, The New Millennium Fund and P & A Partners I, II and III.
In forming Gigapix Releasing, Gigapix Studios, Inc. has teamed up with outside partners and investors (i.e., Geno Taylor, formerly CEO of Polychrome Pictures, and David Williams, head of...
From the Press Release
Gigapix Studios, Inc. announced today that they have started a U.S. theatrical distribution company, Gigapix Releasing, which has acquired the rights to several films for theatrical release. Gigapix Releasing has access to a print and advertising fund through New Legacy Media. New Legacy Media is a conglomerate that has provided prints and advertising investments to over one hundred films via investments in Star Partners, The New Millennium Fund and P & A Partners I, II and III.
In forming Gigapix Releasing, Gigapix Studios, Inc. has teamed up with outside partners and investors (i.e., Geno Taylor, formerly CEO of Polychrome Pictures, and David Williams, head of...
- 9/30/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Gigapix Studios has thrown a new distribution company into the mix: Gigapix Releasing.
The new company has acquired U.S. theatrical rights to an inaugural slate that includes the thriller "The Tortured," the campy horror film "The Bleeding" and the horror remake "Mother's Day," which just had its premiere at the Austin-based Fantastic Fest. Gigapix plans a release later this year for "The Bleeding," with releases for "The Tortured" and "Mother's Day" planned for early next year.
Gigapix Releasing has access to a print and advertising fund through New Legacy Media, which has provided P&A investments to more than a hundred films. In addition, Gigapix and New Legacy are pursuing another $100 million P&A fund.
"There are a significant number of very strong independent films on the market," said David Pritchard, president of Gigapix Studios. "Many of these films have exceptional performances; however, they are just not able to...
The new company has acquired U.S. theatrical rights to an inaugural slate that includes the thriller "The Tortured," the campy horror film "The Bleeding" and the horror remake "Mother's Day," which just had its premiere at the Austin-based Fantastic Fest. Gigapix plans a release later this year for "The Bleeding," with releases for "The Tortured" and "Mother's Day" planned for early next year.
Gigapix Releasing has access to a print and advertising fund through New Legacy Media, which has provided P&A investments to more than a hundred films. In addition, Gigapix and New Legacy are pursuing another $100 million P&A fund.
"There are a significant number of very strong independent films on the market," said David Pritchard, president of Gigapix Studios. "Many of these films have exceptional performances; however, they are just not able to...
- 9/29/2010
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Complete Dubai fest coverage
Dubai -- Independent international filmmaker? Want to break into the U.S. market? Start small, find your "tribe" and learn to think outside the Hollywood box. Oh, and don't even think about a theatrical deal. Think digital instead.
This was the advice from veteran indie filmmakers and distributors gathered from around the world Monday at the Dubai International Film Festival.
Hal Sadoff, chief of the indie division at Hollywood's Icm talent agency, said that flexibility is key. When he produced "Hotel Rwanda," he had an Italian priest squeezed into the script about genocide in Africa just so that the U.K.-South Africa co-production could tap Italian money.
"We're focused on films of $8 million and above that are mixing art and commerce," Sadoff said. "When you're going that route you have to consider the finances up front."
For those unwilling to compromise, focusing your passions on...
Dubai -- Independent international filmmaker? Want to break into the U.S. market? Start small, find your "tribe" and learn to think outside the Hollywood box. Oh, and don't even think about a theatrical deal. Think digital instead.
This was the advice from veteran indie filmmakers and distributors gathered from around the world Monday at the Dubai International Film Festival.
Hal Sadoff, chief of the indie division at Hollywood's Icm talent agency, said that flexibility is key. When he produced "Hotel Rwanda," he had an Italian priest squeezed into the script about genocide in Africa just so that the U.K.-South Africa co-production could tap Italian money.
"We're focused on films of $8 million and above that are mixing art and commerce," Sadoff said. "When you're going that route you have to consider the finances up front."
For those unwilling to compromise, focusing your passions on...
- 12/15/2008
- by By Jonathan Landreth
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
GigaPix Studios has secured financing for five kid-friendly movies. The budgets will range from the $6 million to $10 million mark. Media 8 will be handling foreign distribution and sales. The first film will be the fantasy adventure "Blackbeard" directed by Kern Konwiser . Filming is said to start some time in April next year. GigaPix boss David Pritchard also produced "Captain Abu Raed," the Oscar contender from Jordan in the foreign-language category. He additionally served as an executive producer for "King of the Hill," "Family Guy" and "The Simpsons."...
- 11/25/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
New York -- GigaPix Studios and Vanguard Entertainment Group are going back to school.
The production/co-financing entity has picked up "The Old College Try" from Brett Gursky and Scott Herbst, with Gursky attached to direct from the pair's script.
The time-travel comedy centers on a thirtysomething commitment-phobic man who finds himself transported back to his college days at Syracuse University, where he can alter his romantic fate in what is described as a modern "Peggy Sue Got Married."
"The project is an updated take on a classic wish-fulfillment, 'What if ...?' story," Gursky said.
David Pritchard, producer of such animated TV hits as Fox's "Family Guy" and "King of the Hill," heads GigaPix/Vanguard, which aims to make movies in the $10 million-$25 million range, concentrating on studio co-productions. Mark Shayes and Kip Konwiser oversee development and production for the banner.
Gursky, who like Herbst is repped by Wma and Energy Entertainment,...
The production/co-financing entity has picked up "The Old College Try" from Brett Gursky and Scott Herbst, with Gursky attached to direct from the pair's script.
The time-travel comedy centers on a thirtysomething commitment-phobic man who finds himself transported back to his college days at Syracuse University, where he can alter his romantic fate in what is described as a modern "Peggy Sue Got Married."
"The project is an updated take on a classic wish-fulfillment, 'What if ...?' story," Gursky said.
David Pritchard, producer of such animated TV hits as Fox's "Family Guy" and "King of the Hill," heads GigaPix/Vanguard, which aims to make movies in the $10 million-$25 million range, concentrating on studio co-productions. Mark Shayes and Kip Konwiser oversee development and production for the banner.
Gursky, who like Herbst is repped by Wma and Energy Entertainment,...
- 9/29/2008
- by By Steven Zeitchik
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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