That the war in the Middle East has gone on for a depressingly long time becomes evident upon viewing Christian Tureud and David Salzberg’s third entry in their military-themed documentary trilogy. Revolving around intrepid war reporter Alex Quade and her involvement with the family of a soldier killed in Iraq, Danger Close provides a vivid portrait of combat and its emotional and physical aftermath. But despite its harrowing footage and moving elements, the film may feel all too familiar to viewers who have become numb in the face of seemingly countless other similar efforts.
In the film, Quade, an...
In the film, Quade, an...
- 4/28/2017
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome back to the Weekend Warrior, your weekly look at the new movies hitting theaters this weekend, as well as other cool events and things to check out.
Even Emma Watson and Tom Hanks May Not Be Enough to Make a Mark As April Ends
The last weekend of April, and the “slower” spring movie season is ending this weekend, leading directly into the start of the lucrative summer box office next week. As has been the case in past years, the last couple weekends in April see a couple movies hoping to bring in any amount of money before the first big summer blockbuster, and other movies that will steal away their theaters. Last weekend was pretty sad, but hopefully a few of this weekend’s movies will fare better.
The movie that stands the best chance at finding an audience this weekend is the tech industry thriller The Circle...
Even Emma Watson and Tom Hanks May Not Be Enough to Make a Mark As April Ends
The last weekend of April, and the “slower” spring movie season is ending this weekend, leading directly into the start of the lucrative summer box office next week. As has been the case in past years, the last couple weekends in April see a couple movies hoping to bring in any amount of money before the first big summer blockbuster, and other movies that will steal away their theaters. Last weekend was pretty sad, but hopefully a few of this weekend’s movies will fare better.
The movie that stands the best chance at finding an audience this weekend is the tech industry thriller The Circle...
- 4/26/2017
- by Edward Douglas
- LRMonline.com
11th Gasparilla International Film Festival to Screen 35 Features Including J.K. Simmons’ ‘All Nighter’“All Nighter”
The 11th edition of Tampa’s most prominent film event, Suncoast Credit Union’s Gasparilla International Film Festival (Giff), will take place March 2-March 9, 2017 at the Tampa Theater and AMC Centro Ybor. Gavin Wiesen’s “All Nighter,” starring Academy Award-winner J. K. Simmons will have its World Premiere as part of the festival.
A total of 35 films and over 70 shorts will screen over eight days and will include international and regional premieres of narrative features, documentaries and short films from around the world. In addition to the film program, Giff will also feature master classes and panel discussions.
The title sponsor, Suncoast Credit Union, has been committed to the festival for three consecutive years with the goal of bringing quality entertainment and enrichment to the community. The Suncoast Credit Union also sponsors the Family Fun...
The 11th edition of Tampa’s most prominent film event, Suncoast Credit Union’s Gasparilla International Film Festival (Giff), will take place March 2-March 9, 2017 at the Tampa Theater and AMC Centro Ybor. Gavin Wiesen’s “All Nighter,” starring Academy Award-winner J. K. Simmons will have its World Premiere as part of the festival.
A total of 35 films and over 70 shorts will screen over eight days and will include international and regional premieres of narrative features, documentaries and short films from around the world. In addition to the film program, Giff will also feature master classes and panel discussions.
The title sponsor, Suncoast Credit Union, has been committed to the festival for three consecutive years with the goal of bringing quality entertainment and enrichment to the community. The Suncoast Credit Union also sponsors the Family Fun...
- 3/1/2017
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
Suncoast Credit Union Gasparilla International Film Festival (Giff) announced its official selection for the annual event held at the Tampa Theater and AMC Centro Ybor in Tampa, Florida, from March 2-March 9.
The festival will host the world premiere for All Nighter starring Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons and directed by Gavin Wiesen.
There will be 35 films and over 70 shorts, in which it will host international and regional premieres of narrative features, documentaries and short films around the world.
Here are the highlighted line up of the films:
Opening Night Film:
Burn Your Maps: A nine-year-old boy, grieving with his parents over the recent loss of his baby sister, becomes obsessed with the idea that he’s a Mongolian goat herder who belongs back home in his small village in Mongolia. Cast: Vera Farmiga, Jacob Tremblay, Virginia Madsen, Suraj Sharma. Directed by Jordan Roberts
Closing Night Film:
Unleashed: When...
The festival will host the world premiere for All Nighter starring Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons and directed by Gavin Wiesen.
There will be 35 films and over 70 shorts, in which it will host international and regional premieres of narrative features, documentaries and short films around the world.
Here are the highlighted line up of the films:
Opening Night Film:
Burn Your Maps: A nine-year-old boy, grieving with his parents over the recent loss of his baby sister, becomes obsessed with the idea that he’s a Mongolian goat herder who belongs back home in his small village in Mongolia. Cast: Vera Farmiga, Jacob Tremblay, Virginia Madsen, Suraj Sharma. Directed by Jordan Roberts
Closing Night Film:
Unleashed: When...
- 2/22/2017
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
It's a beautiful day in Afghanistan. Overhead, the sun is shining, puffy clouds push through the sky ... and four RPGs are on their way, headed straight for a small group of soldiers. In our exclusive clip from Citizen Soldier, a documentary by David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud (The Hornet's Nest), the team has just been attacked, an attack that left a fellow soldier dead. An officer checks with his team members, to ensure they can deal with what they must do in order to survive. Here's the official synopsis: Citizen Soldier is a dramatic feature film, told from the point of view of a group of Soldiers in the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known since World War II as...
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- 8/4/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Every week, a bevy of new releases (independent or otherwise), open in theaters. That’s why we created the Weekly Film Guide, filled with basic plot, personnel and cinema information for all of this week’s fresh offerings.
For August, we’ve also put together a list for the entire month. We’ve included this week’s list below, complete with information on screening locations for films in limited release.
See More: Here Are All the Upcoming Movies in Theaters for August 2016
Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, August 5. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise.
Wide
Bazodee
Director: Todd Kessler
Cast: Chris Smith, Kabir Bedi, Kriss Dosanjh, Machel Montano, Natalie Perera, Staz Nair
Synopsis: Anita Ponchouri (Natalie Perera), the dutiful Indian daughter of a deep-in-debt businessman (Kabir Bedi) is about to marry a wealthy Londoner (Staz Nair) when a chance encounter with local singer,...
For August, we’ve also put together a list for the entire month. We’ve included this week’s list below, complete with information on screening locations for films in limited release.
See More: Here Are All the Upcoming Movies in Theaters for August 2016
Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, August 5. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise.
Wide
Bazodee
Director: Todd Kessler
Cast: Chris Smith, Kabir Bedi, Kriss Dosanjh, Machel Montano, Natalie Perera, Staz Nair
Synopsis: Anita Ponchouri (Natalie Perera), the dutiful Indian daughter of a deep-in-debt businessman (Kabir Bedi) is about to marry a wealthy Londoner (Staz Nair) when a chance encounter with local singer,...
- 8/4/2016
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
A group of brave young American Soldiers are fearlessly highlighting their life-changing tour of duty in Afghanistan in the upcoming documentary, ‘Citizen Soldier.’ The Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is offering an excruciatingly personal look into modern warfare, brotherhood and patriotism in Shockya’s exclusive clip from the film. ‘Citizen Soldier’ is the next feature made from actual combat footage from directors David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud, the team behind critically-acclaimed and commercially-successful 2014 war documentary, ‘The Hornet’s Nest.’ The filmmaking duo’s latest project is set to be released in limited theaters this Friday, August 5 by Gravitas Ventures. The distributor will then unveil the movie nationally [ Read More ]
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The post Citizen Soldier Exclusive Clip Showcases Brave Thunderbirds’ View of the War in Afghanistan appeared first on Shockya.com.
- 8/2/2016
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Well, here we are in the closing weeks of summer movie season. It’s the last gasp for big-budget blockbusters before the coming fall festival season, but there are plenty of indie alternatives for whatever your tastes may be. Below, you’ll see every planned theatrical release for the month of August, separated out into films with wide runs and limited ones. (Synopses are provided by festivals and distributors.)
Each week, we’ll give you an update with screening locations for these various titles. In the meantime, be sure to check our calendar page, where we’ll update releases for the rest of the year. Happy watching!
Week of August 5 Wide
Suicide Squad
Director: David Ayer
Cast: Margot Robbie, Cara Delevingne, Jai Courtney, Will Smith, Viola Davis, Jared Leto, Joel Kinnaman, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ike Barinholtz, Scott Eastwood
Synopsis: A secret government agency led by Amanda Waller recruits imprisoned...
Each week, we’ll give you an update with screening locations for these various titles. In the meantime, be sure to check our calendar page, where we’ll update releases for the rest of the year. Happy watching!
Week of August 5 Wide
Suicide Squad
Director: David Ayer
Cast: Margot Robbie, Cara Delevingne, Jai Courtney, Will Smith, Viola Davis, Jared Leto, Joel Kinnaman, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ike Barinholtz, Scott Eastwood
Synopsis: A secret government agency led by Amanda Waller recruits imprisoned...
- 8/1/2016
- by Kate Halliwell, Kyle Kizu and Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Buoyed by the DVD success of The Hornet’s Nest, the team behind the war-zone documentary is launching Strong Eagle Media, a production and digital media company that will focus on military-themed films. Industry veterans Bert Bedrosian, Christian Tureaud and David Salzberg, who previously collaborated on the baseball drama The Perfect Game, are putting together their debut slate, which includes two documentaries — Citizen Soldier and Danger Close — that are fully financed and will be released in 2016. Sources say the trio has lured high-ranking Obama administration alum Wendy Anderson to join Strong Eagle Media. Anderson served
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- 6/30/2015
- by Tatiana Siegel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Freestyle Releasing has won the battle for U.S. rights to Afghanistan combat film The Hornet's Nest, in which real-life father and son Mike and Carlos Boettcher re-create their time embedded as ABC News correspondents with American forces. Hornet's Nest, made in the same immersive vein as Act of Valor, will open in select theaters May 9 before expanding nationwide May 23, the beginning of the lucrative -- and patriotic-themed -- Memorial Day holiday. David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud directed the feature film, which hopes to emulate the success of Act of Valor, as well as Peter Berg's Lone
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- 2/20/2014
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Freestyle Releasing will distribute war documentary The Hornet’s Nest nationwide in theatres on May 23.
David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud directed the film starring real-life father and son journalists Mike and Carlos Boettcher, the Emmy award-winning correspondents embedded with Us troops in Afghanistan.
The Boettchers spent two years with the Army on the front lines during a sequence of harrowing combat episodes.
Salzberg and Tureaud of HighRoad Media produced with the Boettchers. John Brenkus and Mickey Stern served as executive producers for Base Productions.
The Hornet’s Nest will platform release on May 9 and 16.
David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud directed the film starring real-life father and son journalists Mike and Carlos Boettcher, the Emmy award-winning correspondents embedded with Us troops in Afghanistan.
The Boettchers spent two years with the Army on the front lines during a sequence of harrowing combat episodes.
Salzberg and Tureaud of HighRoad Media produced with the Boettchers. John Brenkus and Mickey Stern served as executive producers for Base Productions.
The Hornet’s Nest will platform release on May 9 and 16.
- 2/19/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
HighRoad Media is eschewing the traditional festival circuit for its war-zone documentary The Hornet’s Nest. The Universal-based production company behind the baseball pic The Perfect Game will instead unveil the film, which is described as in the vein of Act of Valor, at the 7th annual GI Film Festival in Washington on May 11. HighRoad duo Christian Tureaud and David Salzberg pulled Hornet’s Nest out of competition consideration from such film festivals as Toronto and Silver Docs in favor of doing stand-alone events, beginning with the GI Fest. Story: Selling 'Act of Valor': How a Targeted Marketing Campaign Led to a
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- 4/12/2013
- by Tatiana Siegel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
By David Salzberg & Christian Tureaud
It was in spring 2006 that we humble producers first heard the true tale of a group of penniless kids from Monterrey, Mexico, who inconceivably won 13 games in a row en route to winning the 1957 Little League Baseball World Series.
The man relaying the story was first-time screenwriter William Winokur, who had just returned from Mexico after gaining the life rights of each of the original championship team members.
Mandala...
It was in spring 2006 that we humble producers first heard the true tale of a group of penniless kids from Monterrey, Mexico, who inconceivably won 13 games in a row en route to winning the 1957 Little League Baseball World Series.
The man relaying the story was first-time screenwriter William Winokur, who had just returned from Mexico after gaining the life rights of each of the original championship team members.
Mandala...
- 4/14/2010
- by Lisa Horowitz
- The Wrap
In 1957, a ragtag boy’s baseball team from the wrong side of the border crossed into the U.S. with little more than the uniform on their backs. They had never played a real Little League game. Yet, inspired by their coach — whose career in the big leagues was short-lived due to discrimination — and their priest, they embarked on an unprecedented winning streak, all the way to the Little League World Series. There, they were the first team to win the championship by pitching a perfect game — a record that still stands.
Astoundingly, the Monterrey Industrials’ story had never been filmed (aside from a 1960 documentary called “Little Giants”) when W. William Winokur, an investment banker with no experience in the film industry, brought his script “The Perfect Game” to producers David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud. “We’re always looking for a great story, and we had someone come into the...
Astoundingly, the Monterrey Industrials’ story had never been filmed (aside from a 1960 documentary called “Little Giants”) when W. William Winokur, an investment banker with no experience in the film industry, brought his script “The Perfect Game” to producers David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud. “We’re always looking for a great story, and we had someone come into the...
- 4/13/2010
- Moving Pictures Magazine
David Salzberg, president of HighRoad Entertainment, is a seasoned veteran with more than 15 years of experience in branding and branded entertainment. Christian Tureaud, principal of HighRoad Entertainment, is an expert with more than a decade’s worth of experience in both sports branding and marketing. Salzberg has worked with major companies such as Coca-Cola, Subway, Volvo and Motorola, while Tureaud has forged major deals with several conglomerates, including Major League Baseball Properties, Major League Soccer, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. and Viacom. HighRoad Entertainment partnered with Coca-Cola, Little League and Fruit of the Loom for "The Perfect Game," as well as working with charity H2O Africa on its film "Running the Sahara" to help provide clean water for Africa.
- 4/13/2010
- by Lisa Horowitz
- The Wrap
Movie Jungle has three new clips from Visio Entertainment's family drama "The Perfect Game." The film stars Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin, Gabriel Morales and Ryan Ochoa. Release is on April 16th in limited areas. William Dear directs from the writing by W. William Winokur. Produced by Daniel de Liege, David Salzberg, W. William Winokur and Christian Tureaud. We now have eight videos available. Living amidst the gritty poverty of 1957 Monterrey, Mexico, a rag–tag group of boys from the wrong side of the tracks discovers the joy of sandlot baseball under the guidance of Cesar, an aspiring Major League Coach thwarted by discrimination. Armed with the dream of playing a real Little League game, the young players defy a total lack of resources, disapproving parents, and widespread prejudice to score their first Little League victory and find themselves at the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
- 4/7/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Every once in awhile, a little film builds up enough momentum to become something really grand and special. Recent films such as Precious, Slumdog Millionaire and The Hurt Locker have swept the Oscars and smashed box office records in the process. The Perfect Game, the heartfelt and funny story of a scrappy Little League team seems poised to be one such film. The film, itself has had quite a rough road being brought to the screen with its primarily Latino cast but should the Hispanic community and family audiences rally behind the film like the media is beginning to, it is certainly well on it's road to golden success. It opens on April 16th. I had the opportunity to speak to The Perfect Game Producers, David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud about their special little film and here...
- 4/6/2010
- by Jeff Rivera
- Huffington Post
See the trailer for the family drama "The Perfect Game" starring Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin, Gabriel Morales and Ryan Ochoa. The Industry FilmWorks United film opens on April 16th in limited areas. William Dear directs from the writing by W. William Wonokur. Producing are Daniel de Liege, David Salzberg, W. William Winokur and Christian Tureaud.
- 3/18/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
HighRoad Entertainment has optioned Ross Schwartz's original screenplay "Looking for Norma Desmond."
The script takes inspiration from the Hollywood classic "Sunset Boulevard" in telling the complicated love story of a struggling writer and the aging former starlet whose comeback he engineers. In "Sunset," Gloria Swanson played fading star Desmond, whose career arc parallels that of Schwartz's lead character, Betty Moran.
"Old Hollywood had an elegance, heart and style that we are in danger of losing," said Schwartz, whose father, Sherwood, created "The Brady Bunch" and "Gilligan's Island." "I tried to recapture a little of that world in the script."
HighRoad's David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud are producing.
Schwartz co-wrote the wine-tasting comedy "Bottle Shock," which played Sundance last year.
HighRoad has produced the features "The Perfect Game" and "Running the Sahara" and the documentary "For Right or Wrong." The company also is developing the black auto-racing biopic "Silent Thunder" and "Angel of Oxnard,...
The script takes inspiration from the Hollywood classic "Sunset Boulevard" in telling the complicated love story of a struggling writer and the aging former starlet whose comeback he engineers. In "Sunset," Gloria Swanson played fading star Desmond, whose career arc parallels that of Schwartz's lead character, Betty Moran.
"Old Hollywood had an elegance, heart and style that we are in danger of losing," said Schwartz, whose father, Sherwood, created "The Brady Bunch" and "Gilligan's Island." "I tried to recapture a little of that world in the script."
HighRoad's David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud are producing.
Schwartz co-wrote the wine-tasting comedy "Bottle Shock," which played Sundance last year.
HighRoad has produced the features "The Perfect Game" and "Running the Sahara" and the documentary "For Right or Wrong." The company also is developing the black auto-racing biopic "Silent Thunder" and "Angel of Oxnard,...
- 5/20/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 24th Guadalajara Film Festival Awards went to Gerardo Tort's Viaje Redondo (Round Trip) and Peruvian Claudia Llosa's La teta asustada (The Milk of Sorrow) in the Mexican and Latin American feature film sections, respectively. Voy a explotar (I'm Going to Explode) from Canana, directed by Gerardo Naranjo won for first work in the Latin American section, even though it was actually his second work. Naranjo's first work was Drama/Mex. Carlos Enderle's Cronicas Chilanga won for Mexican first work, Mexican screenplay, and best actor award going to Patricio Castillo. Other winners included La passion de Gabriel, Corazon del Tiempo for best director, and Retorno a Hansala also for best director. The special jury prize went to Aquele Querido Mes de Agosto (This Dear Month of August). At the Coproduction Meetings awards went to Sergio Teubal for his project El dedo and to Leandro Fabrizzi of Puerto Rico for Filiberto.
During the days of the festival, The red carpet was unfurled for the world debut of The Perfect Game by William Dear and producers David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud. Encounters with the media were held for the movies Corazón del tiempo, Niño Pez, La Última y nos Vamos, and Amor sin Fin.
Otra Película de Huevos y un Pollo by brothers Rodolfo and Gabriel Riva Palacios surprised many as the film chosen to inaugurate FLCG24.
Encounters with the media were held for the feature films Voy a Explotar, Camino which won six Goya prizes, including best movie, best director and best actress, and Rabioso Sol Rabioso Cielo.
The keynote speech Sunday March 22 under the aegis of IV Digital Space in Guadalajara will be a lecture by Peter Broderick, The New World of Distribution.
Broderick, President of Paradigm Consulting, is known as one of the leading experts in the development of creative strategies for digital distribution. His innovative viewpoints have contributed to both producers and filmmakers multiplying audiences and revenue and successfully taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital age.
The first day's activities included Gerardo Tort presenting his movie Viaje Redondo, director and scriptwriter Alicia Scherson and star Diego Noguera presenting the Chilean movie Turistas to the press, a competitor in the Ibero-American Feature-length Fiction category.
The Gala event featured Sólo Quiero Caminar, and afterward the Guadalajara Prize was awarded to Guadalajara's own actor, director and producer Gael Garcia Bernal. Special event Cinelandia began with Manu Chao presenting the films that have touched his life, including Los Olvidados by Luis Buñuel and Princesas by fellow Spaniard Fernando Leon de Aranoa. ...
During the days of the festival, The red carpet was unfurled for the world debut of The Perfect Game by William Dear and producers David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud. Encounters with the media were held for the movies Corazón del tiempo, Niño Pez, La Última y nos Vamos, and Amor sin Fin.
Otra Película de Huevos y un Pollo by brothers Rodolfo and Gabriel Riva Palacios surprised many as the film chosen to inaugurate FLCG24.
Encounters with the media were held for the feature films Voy a Explotar, Camino which won six Goya prizes, including best movie, best director and best actress, and Rabioso Sol Rabioso Cielo.
The keynote speech Sunday March 22 under the aegis of IV Digital Space in Guadalajara will be a lecture by Peter Broderick, The New World of Distribution.
Broderick, President of Paradigm Consulting, is known as one of the leading experts in the development of creative strategies for digital distribution. His innovative viewpoints have contributed to both producers and filmmakers multiplying audiences and revenue and successfully taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital age.
The first day's activities included Gerardo Tort presenting his movie Viaje Redondo, director and scriptwriter Alicia Scherson and star Diego Noguera presenting the Chilean movie Turistas to the press, a competitor in the Ibero-American Feature-length Fiction category.
The Gala event featured Sólo Quiero Caminar, and afterward the Guadalajara Prize was awarded to Guadalajara's own actor, director and producer Gael Garcia Bernal. Special event Cinelandia began with Manu Chao presenting the films that have touched his life, including Los Olvidados by Luis Buñuel and Princesas by fellow Spaniard Fernando Leon de Aranoa. ...
- 3/23/2009
- Sydney's Buzz
We just wrote about Ben Affleck directing his second movie, which remarkably is a good thing, but who would've ever thought that Cheech Marin from Cheech & Chong fame would ever direct?! Marin wrote and will direct and star in a dramedy titled Angel of Oxnard. The story is about Angel Mejias, the voice of Oxnard's version of the Home Shopping Network, who finds himself in the middle of a worldwide media storm when his face appears on a tortilla. Marin has actually directed twice before, specifically two late 80's Cheech & Chong movies titled Get Out of My Room and Born in East L.A. I'm wondering whether this is inspired by immense interest in the comedy tour that the two recently embarked upon? "It was a real pleasure to have worked with Cheech on our movie The Perfect Game," producer David Salzberg said. "Once he showed us the Angel of...
- 9/16/2008
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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