Synapse Films recently send us over DVD information and details for their upcoming romantic comedy "The Sweet Life", from the writers of "The Substitute" The film is set to hit DVD on July 12th.Press Release:From The Substitute co-writer Rocco Simonelli and Street Trash producer Roy Frumkes comes this metropolitan tale of big-city romance. The Sweet Life is a romantic comedy about two brothers...
- 6/8/2011
- by Anthony T
The indie romantic comedy, “The Sweet Life”, will soon be out on DVD for your home entertainment! The film, from director Rocco Simonelli (“The Substitute”) and Roy Frumkes (“Street Trash,” “The Substitute”) features punk rocker Joan Jett in her romantic comedy debut. Jett also performs the title song “The Sweet Life” with her band, the Blackhearts. The DVD will be available July 12 for the price of $19.95. Here’s the official synopsis of the film: Sensitive but unsuccessful New York magazine columnist Michael (Jay Lorinz, “King of New York,” “Frankenhooker”) looks on while his self-confident and shallow brother Frankie catch all the women and make all the money, and reevaluates...
- 6/6/2011
- by monique
- ShockYa
Ryan Pinkston, who gained attention as a mischievous kid on MTV's Punk'd, is in negotiations to star in Slay the Bully for New Line Cinema. Student Academy Award winner Dennis Lee is making his feature directorial debut on the project. The movie, which is based on a Roy Frumkes and Rocco Simonelli spec that has been rewritten by Rob Lieber, centers on an eighth-grader (Pinkston) who moves to a new town. He is immediately mistaken for having beaten the resident bully to a pulp, and a rematch is set for the wrestling ring. Darryl Taja is producing along with Promark Entertainment's David Bixler and Jon Kramer. Overseeing for New Line are Mark Kaufman and Matt Moore. Pinkston's feature credits include Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Bad Santa. He next appears in Soul Plane. He is repped by Cindy Osbrink of the Osbrink Talent Agency and Chris Fenton of H2F Entertainment.
Dennis Lee, a silver medalist at this year's Student Academy Awards, will make his feature directorial debut on the New Line Cinema comedy Slay the Bully. The project, which is based on a Roy Frumkes and Rocco Simonelli spec that has been rewritten by Rob Lieber, centers on a boy who transfers to a new junior high school and must face the school bully after being mistakenly credited with beating him up. Catch 23/Alter Ego's Darryl Taja is producing with Promark Entertainment's David Bixler. Promark's Jon Kramer is executive producing, while New Line production senior vp Mark Kaufman and vp David Brewington are overseeing for the studio. Lee, who is still finishing up his Columbia University master's degree, is a newcomer who has quickly garnered studio attention after his short Jesus Henry Christ was honored at the Student Academy Awards. He also will collect the DGA Award for best Asian American student filmmaker at a ceremony this week. Lee is repped by the Gersh Agency, manager Sukee Chew and attorney Mitch Smelkinson.
- 10/14/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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