Bruce Willis Action-Thriller ‘Gasoline Alley’ Goes to Saban Films for North America

Havoc,” an action thriller starring Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker, has rounded out its cast.In addition to the previously announced Hardy and Whitaker, the Netflix movie will also feature Timothy Olyphant, “Training Day” and “The Umbrella Academy” actor Justin Cornwell, star of the upcoming Edgar Wright horror film “Last Night in Soho” Jessie Mei Li and Malaysian actress Yeo Yann Yann.

Rebecca Davis editorDistributor Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to “Raging Fire,” the latest action thriller featuring martial arts superstar Donnie Yen.The pic is set to hit U.S. theaters later this year before landing on martial arts streaming channel Hi-YAH!.“Raging Fire” is the final title from the late Hong Kong helmer Benny Chan, who passed away last August.

Will Thorne Staff WriterSaban Films has made another major step in its global distribution push.Ahead of the Cannes film festival, the North American-based company has unveiled new distribution deals with partners across 11 territories, with a view to acquiring product in the Cannes market.The fresh set of pacts in question are with Splendid in Austria and Germany, ACE Entertainment in France, Mis.Label in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, Key2Media in Spain, and Defiant Screen

EXCLUSIVE: Grindstone Entertainment Group has picked up North American rights to The Gateway, the crime thriller starring Shea Whigham, Olivia Munn, Frank Grillo, Bruce Dern, Taryn Manning, Keith David, and Mark Boone Junior.

Elton John will return to the stage in the U.S. and Canada in 2022.

EXCLUSIVE: Open Road films, which didn’t pull back on theatrical releases for cinemas during the pandemic like other studios, has set a release date of Sept. 17 for its Gerard Butler action movie Copshop from Joe Carnahan.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefInternational distributors will get a first look at action thriller “Gasoline Alley” at the upcoming Cannes Market. The film, which stars Bruce Willis, Luke Wilson and Devon Sawa, is represented by Highland Film Group.The project was first announced at the European Film Market in Berlin, around the time that it was moving into production.

Naman Ramachandran John Malkovich and Lilly Krug will star in upcoming action-thriller “Shattered,” directed by Luis Prieto (“White Lines”).Krug (“Swing”) plays a con-artist, Cameron Monaghan (“Shameless”) as the millionaire who falls in love with her and Malkovich (“The New Pope”) a creepy landlord whose curiosity overwhelms him. Frank Grillo (“The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard”) plays Krug’s character’s violent, manipulative stepfather.

Bruce Willis is a proud dad to five daughters but when it comes to his personal life he remains out of the spotlight. So when one of his children posted a photo alongside the action hero for Father's Day, it’s not surprising his fans were thrilled. MORE: Demi Moore and daughters surprise fans with baby photo - and it's twins!Bruce shares his two youngest children, Evelyn, seven, and Mabel, nine, with his model wife, Emma Heming, and has three daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah with his

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentContinuing its resilient acquisition of higher-profile commercial titles for distribution in the U.S. and Canada, Saban Films has picked up North American rights to “The Hyperions,” an indie superhero movie headed by Cary Elwes (“The Princess Bride”).Saban Films has set a theatrical release for Feb.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentBrussels-based company Best Friend Forever has closed major territories on Hadas Ben Aroya’s daring sophomore outing, “All Eyes Off Me,” which world premiered at Berlin in the panorama section. The drama, which is set in contemporary Tel Aviv, was sold to Film Movement for North America, and also lured buyers in France (Wayna Pitch), Japan (Klockworx), Spain (Filmin), Portugal (Nitrato) and South Korea (Lumix Media).

Demi Moore is celebrating Bruce Willis on Father’s Day.

EXCLUSIVE: AMC Networks’ genre streamer Shudder has landed rights for North America, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand to Martyrs Lane, the UK supernatural horror, in a deal with Danish sales company LevelK.

Gravitas Demigod Deal

Having spent most of my life in New England, where sports are the way of life and the Patriots hoard more cultural cachet than the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and maybe even the mayor combined, I have never understood football’s appeal as entertainment or as a pastime.

When you think Megan Fox and Bruce Willis, you might think a lot of things — FBI agents probably aren’t what initially comes to mind. However, “Midnight in the Switchgrass” is ready to subvert that expectation with its first trailer.

Lost Ark by Amazon Games is coming to PC in North America and Europe this year.The game is currently only available in Korea, Japan, and Russia, it is developed by  Smilegate RPG.Lost Ark is set in the world of Arkesia, and features 15 hero classes and fast-paced combat. It also has an adaptable skill system and the Tripod Skill system.

Megan Fox and Bruce Willis are teaming up for “Midnight In The Switchgrass”.

EXCLUSIVE: Sundance and Berlin 2020 drama Surge, starring Ben Whishaw, has sold to FilmRise for North America.