EXCLUSIVE: Veteran actress, producer and singer-songwriter Rita Wilson has today announced the launch of Artistic Films — a film production company that will look to tell inspirational stories of hope that resonate with audiences across wide demographics.
IFC Films Acquires Owen Wilson Vermont Painter Comedy ‘Paint’
17.11.2022 - 20:33 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has snapped up North American rights to the new Owen Wilson comedy Paint from writer and director Brit McAdams.
Based on The Blacklist 2010 screenplay, Paint follows Carl Nagle, Vermont’s No. 1 public television painter who is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke… until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves. The pic will get a theatrical release on April 28, 2023 and stream exclusively on AMC+ later that year.
Arianna Bocco, President of IFC Films, said, “We’re thrilled to finally work with the boundless and versatile talent of Owen Wilson, as he effortlessly brings Carl Nargle’s character to life from a savvy script and direction by Brit McAdams. Paint has all the makings of a quotable comedic masterpiece, and we hope audiences of all ages are ready for a lot of laughs and a lot of heart.”
McAdams added, “In every step of making the film, we’ve fought to team up with talented collaborators who are also good people. From our first conversation, IFC felt like the perfect home for Paint, not only because of how much they love the film and how respected they are in the industry, but also because of who they are as individuals. We’re all beyond excited to have them add their signature to this picture.”
The deal for the film was negotiated by IFC Films’ Head of Acquisitions and Production Scott Shooman with UTA on behalf of the filmmakers.
Wilson starred in the first season of the critically acclaimed Disney+ series Loki. He has starred in such hit movies as Wedding Crashers, Zoolander, Marley & Me, as well as Wes Anderson’s cinematic canon.
The rest of the cast includes IFC Films alum Michaela Watkins (Werewolves
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Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead’s Rustic Films Teams With V Channels & XYZ On Genre Slate
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Future Shack Entertainment Acquires Kevin Wilson’s ‘Grand Stand-In’ For Series Development; Gretchen Enders To Write & Produce
EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Wachtel’s Future Shack Entertainment has acquired Kevin Wilson’s short story Grand Stand-In to develop as a limited series, with Gretchen Enders (WandaVision, Queen America) attached to adapt and produce the project.
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Singapore’s Clover Films Teams With ‘Ah Boys To Men’ Filmmaker Jack Neo To Launch HiJack Pictures
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Sideshow & Janus Films, Maestros Behind ‘Drive My Car’ Rollout, Take ‘EO’ To The Theater
“The donkey is cute, but this is not a Disney movie,” said Jonathan Sehring, the former IFC Films head whose young distribution outlet Sideshow, with Janus Films, presents Jerzy Skolimowski’s Cannes Jury Prize winning EO at two NYC theaters this weekend. “We launched Sideshow for great movies that would otherwise get overlooked to give them the best release that they can possibly get,” he told Deadline.
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17.11.2022 / 19:43
Vertical Entertainment Acquires Horror ‘Lullaby’ From ‘Annabelle’ Director John R. Leonetti – Watch The Trailer
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Fremantle Buys Majority Stake In Natural History Producer Wildstar Films
Fremantle has made its second acquisition in the UK in two weeks.
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10.11.2022 / 16:21
‘The Office’ Star Rainn Wilson Makes Drastic Name Change To Highlight Climate Emergency
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