In today’s film news roundup, Blue Bug Entertainment makes a 15-title slate deal, production on “Tom, Dick and Harry: The Christmas Movie” is halted and Women in Media and Impact24 PR are staging a series of behind-the-scenes panels.
Slate Deal
Blue Bug Entertainment has partnered with American Content Media for the worldwide distribution of Blue Bug Entertainment’s slate of 15 animated feature films over the upcoming eight years, Variety has learned exclusively.
Three films will be green-lit for production per year, with the first film expected to be released in 2023. Production budgets are expected to average $15 million.
“Coupled with a strong partnership with American Content Media for wide theatrical release in the USA and sales internationally, this is a major breakthrough for animated film production and worldwide distribution for Blue Bug Entertainment and the Quebec Film Industry,” said Jean Aubert, CEO and producer of Blue Bug Entertainment, the Montreal-based animation company.
Slate Deal
Blue Bug Entertainment has partnered with American Content Media for the worldwide distribution of Blue Bug Entertainment’s slate of 15 animated feature films over the upcoming eight years, Variety has learned exclusively.
Three films will be green-lit for production per year, with the first film expected to be released in 2023. Production budgets are expected to average $15 million.
“Coupled with a strong partnership with American Content Media for wide theatrical release in the USA and sales internationally, this is a major breakthrough for animated film production and worldwide distribution for Blue Bug Entertainment and the Quebec Film Industry,” said Jean Aubert, CEO and producer of Blue Bug Entertainment, the Montreal-based animation company.
- 4/25/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Sneak Peek footage from the dramatic feature "The Perfect Wave", starring Scott Eastwood, Cheryl Ladd, Patrick Lyster and Rachel Hendrix, available on DVD and Blu-ray, February 17, 2015 through Anchor Bay Entertainment:
"...set against the phenomenon of tropical and exotic surfing in New Zealand, Bali, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the Island of Mauritius, 'Ian McCormack' (Eastwood) leads a mundane life in Christchurch New Zealand, as a twenty-four year-old in search of 'the perfect wave'.
"He drags his closest surfing buddy along with him, tempting fate and the call for a wild adventure. His father supports his adventure but his overly protective, religious mother refuses to give her blessing and reluctantly sends him on his way tearfully reminding him if he gets in trouble, turn to God..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Perfect Wave"...
"...set against the phenomenon of tropical and exotic surfing in New Zealand, Bali, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the Island of Mauritius, 'Ian McCormack' (Eastwood) leads a mundane life in Christchurch New Zealand, as a twenty-four year-old in search of 'the perfect wave'.
"He drags his closest surfing buddy along with him, tempting fate and the call for a wild adventure. His father supports his adventure but his overly protective, religious mother refuses to give her blessing and reluctantly sends him on his way tearfully reminding him if he gets in trouble, turn to God..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Perfect Wave"...
- 2/2/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
South Dakota-born Cheryl Ladd originally moved west to Hollywood for a career in music, but ”Charlie’s Angels” (in which she was cast prior to the second season, to replace a departing Farrah Fawcett) made her a star. She remained a familiar face on television for the next decade-plus, starring in more than 30 made-for-tv films. In her latest movie, “The Perfect Wave,” she plays mother to a wandering-spirit surfer, Ian (Scott Eastwood), who discovers God following a near-death experience. Ladd recently took the time to speak to ShockYa about her movie, the recent rise of faith-based entertainment, how she found God during her crumbling first marriage and more. The conversation is excerpted below: [ Read More ]
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- 9/15/2014
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
Scott Eastwood carries on his father Clint’s acting legacy in “The Perfect Wave.” The film, coming to DVD, Blu-ray, Digital Download and On-Demand Sept. 16 from Anchor Bay Entertainment, also features “Charlie’s Angels” star Cheryl Ladd as well as Rachel Hendrex (“October Baby”) and Patrick Lyster (“Black Sails”). The film also includes the talents of award-winning professional surfers Matt Bromley and Rosy Hodge. The film is based on true events and follows a surfer and future ordained minister, Ian McCormack, as he travels around the world to find the perfect wave. The film is shot in locales such as Bali, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa and Mauritius, giving viewers [ Read More ]
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- 8/29/2014
- by monique
- ShockYa
Source: Jeff Bottari/Invision for American Honey/AP Images It's been two months since Scott Eastwood took the Internet by storm with a steamy Town & Country shoot, in which he channeled the All-American looks of his dad, Clint. Having a famous father may have helped Scott learn to take such adulation in stride. From Las Vegas, where he spent the weekend at an event with Wild Turkey, Scott claimed to have barely noticed the hoopla. "To be honest," Scott said, "[I didn't notice] that much, because I was shooting a movie in London. I was out of the country working every day." Source: Instagram user ScottEastwood The movie in question is David Ayer's World War II film Fury, which also stars Brad Pitt and Shia Labeouf. Scott admitted that being on set with such a roster is "pretty much a dream come true." As for Brad's skills at heading up a cast,...
- 11/11/2013
- by Allie Merriam
- Popsugar.com
Boom! There were some mighty big guns on the set of Scott Eastwood's new movie - and not just the ones on tanks. Clint Eastwood's 27-year-old son, who created quite a splash after recently posing for a smoldering photo shoot in Town & Country, has posted a shirtless Instagram photo from the set of his movie Fury. "Trying to out flex the tank. Not workin'," the actor captioned the snapshot.Eastwood began filming the movie, which costars Brad Pitt and Shia Labeouf, earlier this month in London and will also appear in the upcoming surfer flick The Perfect Wave.
- 9/25/2013
- by Alexis L. Loinaz
- PEOPLE.com
It appears that Clint Eastwood has excellent genes. Need proof? Take a look at his son, Scott Eastwood, who smolders in the October issue of Town & Country magazine - and conjures up images of his handsome father in his Dirty Harry days. The 27-year-old Monterey, Calif., native, whose mother is Jacelyn Reeves, also shares something else with his famous father: a passion for acting. In September, he began filming Fury, a World War II movie with Brad Pitt and Shia Labeouf, and next appears in the film The Perfect Wave, playing a surfer seeking the ultimate swell. He's also appeared...
- 9/17/2013
- by Kathy Ehrich Dowd
- PEOPLE.com
Exclusive: Scott Eastwood has joined the cast of Fury, the David Ayer-directed WWII tank battle ensemble that stars Brad Pitt, Shia Labeouf, Michael Pena, Logan Lerman and Jon Bernthal. Eastwood, son of actor-director Clint Eastwood, joins the drama about a Sherman Tank crew in the final weeks of World War II. Bill Block, John Lesher, and Ethan Smith are producing for Qed International and Sony Pictures is releasing. Eastwood will play the role of Sergeant Miles. He recently completed shooting the independent films Dawn Patrol and Walk Of Fame, as well as a two-episode arc on Chicago Fire. He also completed The Perfect Wave and previously starred in Invictus, Gran Torino and Flags Of Our Fathers. He is repped by UTA, Joanne Horowitz Management, and Rick Genow and Doug Stone at Smgsb.
- 8/26/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
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