Sneak Peek footage, images and synopsis from Anchor Bay Entertainment and Raven Banner Entertainment's 'found footage' horror feature "The Frankenstein Theory", directed by Andrew Weiner, now available on DVD:
"..after being suspended from his university for his outlandish ideas, 'Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle, in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation.
"His theory is that author Mary Shelley's ghastly story 'Frankenstein', is in fact a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy..."
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"..after being suspended from his university for his outlandish ideas, 'Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle, in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation.
"His theory is that author Mary Shelley's ghastly story 'Frankenstein', is in fact a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy..."
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- 7/8/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Title: The Frankenstein Theory Directed by: Andrew Weiner Starring: Kris Lemche, Brian Henderson, Heather Stephens, Joe Egender, Timothy V. Murphy Running time: 87 minutes, Not Rated Special Features: None A “found footage” film about a group of filmmakers who travel to the Northwest Territories of Canada in search of a monster that inhabits the forest that may have been the basis for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The whole premise is just dumb. Let’s all go into the middle of nowhere where it’s freezing cold, miles from civilization and cell phone reception and try to film a murderous monster…a monster that supposedly existed 200 years ago, yet is still orangutan strong and [ Read More ]
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- 3/29/2013
- by juliana
- ShockYa
This week Image Entertainment released first-time director Andrew Weiner's docu-style indie thriller The Frankenstein Theory, which resurrects one of the genre's most beloved giants as a 300-year-old experiment gone awry in the Arctic Circle, on DVD and VOD.
Co-written by Weiner and Vlady Pildysh, The Frankenstein Theory stars Kris Lemche, Christine Lakin, Joe Egender, Heather Stephens, Eric Zuckerman and Brian Henderson. Dread Central recently chatted with Weiner about his first-time experiences at the helm of the found-footage style project, what inspired the story of The Frankenstein Theory, whether or not he's got a plan for a sequel and much more.
Read on for our exclusive interview with up-and-coming indie filmmaker Weiner for Indie Horror Month, and make sure to check out The Frankenstein Theory now that it's available everywhere!
Dread Central: So my first question is a two-parter: One, were you a Frankenstein fan going into this project; and two,...
Co-written by Weiner and Vlady Pildysh, The Frankenstein Theory stars Kris Lemche, Christine Lakin, Joe Egender, Heather Stephens, Eric Zuckerman and Brian Henderson. Dread Central recently chatted with Weiner about his first-time experiences at the helm of the found-footage style project, what inspired the story of The Frankenstein Theory, whether or not he's got a plan for a sequel and much more.
Read on for our exclusive interview with up-and-coming indie filmmaker Weiner for Indie Horror Month, and make sure to check out The Frankenstein Theory now that it's available everywhere!
Dread Central: So my first question is a two-parter: One, were you a Frankenstein fan going into this project; and two,...
- 3/28/2013
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
When I saw the promotional material for "The Frankenstein Theory," I admit rolling my eyes and thinking the movie sounded ridiculous. I couldn't help but have low expectations going into it with cover art exclaiming, "From the creators of 'The Last Exorcism.'" Whenever a movie carries a bi-line like that to promote it, you can bet it's going to be a disappointment. This indie found "footage" film is the perfect example of a concept that shouldn't work but did.
Desperately driven to prove himself to the world, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the edge of the Arctic Circle. He intends to expose to the world his inconceivable theory. He believes that Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy and that the creature is alive and well. As they travel deeper into the desolate snow-covered plains, strange events and happenings unfold around them.
Desperately driven to prove himself to the world, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the edge of the Arctic Circle. He intends to expose to the world his inconceivable theory. He believes that Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy and that the creature is alive and well. As they travel deeper into the desolate snow-covered plains, strange events and happenings unfold around them.
- 3/24/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
- Cinelinx
Thus far 2013 is not looking very promising for the horror genre. We at Bhm are still holding out hope it will improve possibly significantly with the Evil Dead and Carrie remakes respectively. But early disappointments from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D and The Last Exorcism 2 have soured the mood somewhat. There was not much anticipation for the The Frankenstein Theory but it will sadly join the list of disappointments. Given the potential it had to resurrect floundering interest in one of horrors earliest giants the squandered opportunity by Director Andrew Weiner is lamentable indeed.
- 3/9/2013
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
What if Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was actually a true story? That’s the basis for The Frankenstein Theory, which started a limited theatrical and VOD release last week, and will be released to DVD on March 26th. I recently had the opportunity to talk with director Andrew Weiner, who told me about referencing the original material over the classic movies, and the challenges of a freezing, snow-covered shoot.
Thank you for taking the time to talk with Daily Dead. Can you tell me how this became the first project you’d take on as a director?
Andrew Weiner: I wrote the screenplay with Vlady Pildysh, a really talented writer that lives up in Alberta, Canada. I’ve worked with him before and one day he said: “What if we do something where Frankenstein is based on true events?” That was really the launching pad and, from there, we wrote a detailed screenplay together.
Thank you for taking the time to talk with Daily Dead. Can you tell me how this became the first project you’d take on as a director?
Andrew Weiner: I wrote the screenplay with Vlady Pildysh, a really talented writer that lives up in Alberta, Canada. I’ve worked with him before and one day he said: “What if we do something where Frankenstein is based on true events?” That was really the launching pad and, from there, we wrote a detailed screenplay together.
- 3/8/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
When it comes to found footage films, I’ve pretty much run the course. I’ve seen all the triple-a Hollywood titles (Blair Witch, Paranormal Activity) and nearly every straight to DVD wannabe released in the last decade: Bigfoot: The Lost Cost Tapes, Area 407, Grave Encounters 1 and 2, The Amityville Haunting and a dozen more. To put things bluntly, most of them are terrible. It’s the cheapest way to make a horror movie so it makes sense that filmmakers would flock to it and the outcome is handfuls of mediocre, jump scare ridden, terribly written, poorly acted horror movies.
I am happy to say that The Frankenstein Theory does an excellent job at avoiding those downfalls. Now while many of the advertisements you see come tagged with “from the makers of The Last Exorcism,” this is a bit of a stretch. This is Andrew Weiner’s first foray into...
I am happy to say that The Frankenstein Theory does an excellent job at avoiding those downfalls. Now while many of the advertisements you see come tagged with “from the makers of The Last Exorcism,” this is a bit of a stretch. This is Andrew Weiner’s first foray into...
- 3/7/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
On March 1st, Image Entertainment unleashes The Frankenstein Theory on VOD and across the country in exclusive theatrical engagements. Written and directed by Andrew Weiner, and from the makers of The Last Exorcism comes a boldly original vision of horror...
What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry? When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley’s ghastly story, “Frankenstein,” is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction…...
What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry? When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley’s ghastly story, “Frankenstein,” is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction…...
- 2/11/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Image Entertainment releases The Frankenstein Theory, written and directed by Andrew Weiner and executive-produced by The Last Exorcism scripters Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland, on VOD and in the theaters listed below March 1. Kris Lemche of Ginger Snaps, Final Destination 3 and My Little Eye, Heather Stephens, Eric Zuckerman, Brian Henderson, Joe Egender, Christine Lakin, Roger Morissey and Timothy V. Murphy star in the documentary-style saga of a professor who leads a film crew to the Arctic Circle, determined to prove that the original Frankenstein is a chronicle of true events. Needless to say, they run into a real monster amidst the frozen wilderness. A DVD follows on March 26; see the trailer below the listings.
Cedar Rapids, Ia: AMC Star Dubuque 18
Charlotte, Nc: AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
Chicago, Il: AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20
Columbus, Oh: AMC Easton Town Center 30
Dallas, TX: AMC Grapevine Mills 30
Evansville, Il: AMC Evansville 16
Grand Rapids,...
Cedar Rapids, Ia: AMC Star Dubuque 18
Charlotte, Nc: AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
Chicago, Il: AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20
Columbus, Oh: AMC Easton Town Center 30
Dallas, TX: AMC Grapevine Mills 30
Evansville, Il: AMC Evansville 16
Grand Rapids,...
- 2/11/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Image Entertainment releases The Frankenstein Theory, written and directed by Andrew Weiner and executive-produced by The Last Exorcism scripters Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland, on VOD and in the theaters listed below March 1. Kris Lemche of Ginger Snaps, Final Destination 3 and My Little Eye, Heather Stephens, Eric Zuckerman, Brian Henderson, Joe Egender, Christine Lakin, Roger Morissey and Timothy V. Murphy star in the documentary-style saga of a professor who leads a film crew to the Arctic Circle, determined to prove that the original Frankenstein is a chronicle of true events. Needless to say, they run into a real monster amidst the frozen wilderness. A DVD follows on March 26; see the trailer below the listings.
Cedar Rapids, Ia: AMC Star Dubuque 18
Charlotte, Nc: AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
Chicago, Il: AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20
Columbus, Oh: AMC Easton Town Center 30
Dallas, TX: AMC Grapevine Mills 30
Evansville, Il: AMC Evansville 16
Grand Rapids,...
Cedar Rapids, Ia: AMC Star Dubuque 18
Charlotte, Nc: AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
Chicago, Il: AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20
Columbus, Oh: AMC Easton Town Center 30
Dallas, TX: AMC Grapevine Mills 30
Evansville, Il: AMC Evansville 16
Grand Rapids,...
- 2/11/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Image Entertainment recently announced the release of The Frankenstein Theory to DVD, VOD, and select theaters next month. Here’s the list of theaters where the movie will screen, starting on March 1st:
“Chatsworth, CA – Before Robert DeNiro, before Christopher Lee or even Boris Karloff, there was the original novel: Frankenstein. Published in 1818 and written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, it is universally recognized as one of the greatest works of horror fiction in the English language. But what if it wasn’t conjecture? What if the story of how one man dared to steal the secret of creation was true?
Image Entertainment will challenge all that you know, or think you know, with The Frankenstein Theory. Directed by Andrew Weiner, The Frankenstein Theory premieres on VOD and select theatrical engagements on March 1st, with the DVD release set for March 26th.
What if the most chilling novel of all time...
“Chatsworth, CA – Before Robert DeNiro, before Christopher Lee or even Boris Karloff, there was the original novel: Frankenstein. Published in 1818 and written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, it is universally recognized as one of the greatest works of horror fiction in the English language. But what if it wasn’t conjecture? What if the story of how one man dared to steal the secret of creation was true?
Image Entertainment will challenge all that you know, or think you know, with The Frankenstein Theory. Directed by Andrew Weiner, The Frankenstein Theory premieres on VOD and select theatrical engagements on March 1st, with the DVD release set for March 26th.
What if the most chilling novel of all time...
- 2/11/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
On March 1st, Image Entertainment unleashes The Frankenstein Theory on VOD and across the country in exclusive theatrical engagements. Will your city be among those getting it on the big screen? Read on to find out!
Theatrical Engagements
Cedar Rapids, Ia -- AMC Star Dubuque 18 Charlotte, Nc -- AMC Carolina Pavilion 22 Chicago, Il -- AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20 Columbus, Oh -- AMC Easton Town Center 30 Dallas, TX -- AMC Grapevine Mills 30 Evansville, In -- AMC Evansville 16 Grand Rapids, Mi -- AMC Star Grand Rapids 18 Kansas City, Mo -- AMC BarryWoods 24 Madison, Wi -- AMC Star Fitchburg 18 Oklahoma City, Ok -- AMC Quail Springs Mail 24 Omaha, Ne -- AMC Oakview Plaza 24 Phoenix, Az -- AMC Arizona Center 24 South Bend, In -- AMC Showplace South Bend 16 Washington, DC -- AMC Potomac Mills 18 West Nyack, NY – AMC Loews Palisades 21
From the Press Release
Before Robert De Niro, before Christopher Lee or even Boris Karloff,...
Theatrical Engagements
Cedar Rapids, Ia -- AMC Star Dubuque 18 Charlotte, Nc -- AMC Carolina Pavilion 22 Chicago, Il -- AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20 Columbus, Oh -- AMC Easton Town Center 30 Dallas, TX -- AMC Grapevine Mills 30 Evansville, In -- AMC Evansville 16 Grand Rapids, Mi -- AMC Star Grand Rapids 18 Kansas City, Mo -- AMC BarryWoods 24 Madison, Wi -- AMC Star Fitchburg 18 Oklahoma City, Ok -- AMC Quail Springs Mail 24 Omaha, Ne -- AMC Oakview Plaza 24 Phoenix, Az -- AMC Arizona Center 24 South Bend, In -- AMC Showplace South Bend 16 Washington, DC -- AMC Potomac Mills 18 West Nyack, NY – AMC Loews Palisades 21
From the Press Release
Before Robert De Niro, before Christopher Lee or even Boris Karloff,...
- 2/11/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Image Entertainment has just provided us with the cover art and DVD information for its upcoming release of The Frankenstein Theory, and we can't wait to stitch this one into our own home video collection!
From the Press Release
Before Robert De Niro, before Christopher Lee or even Boris Karloff, there was the original novel: Frankenstein. Published in 1818 and written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, it is universally recognized as one of the greatest works of horror fiction in the English language. But what if it wasn’t conjecture? What if the story of how one man dared to steal the secret of creation was true?
Image Entertainment will challenge all that you know, or think you know, with The Frankenstein Theory. Directed by Andrew Weiner, The Frankenstein Theory premieres on VOD and select theatrical engagements on March 1st, with the DVD release set for March 26th.
What if the most...
From the Press Release
Before Robert De Niro, before Christopher Lee or even Boris Karloff, there was the original novel: Frankenstein. Published in 1818 and written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, it is universally recognized as one of the greatest works of horror fiction in the English language. But what if it wasn’t conjecture? What if the story of how one man dared to steal the secret of creation was true?
Image Entertainment will challenge all that you know, or think you know, with The Frankenstein Theory. Directed by Andrew Weiner, The Frankenstein Theory premieres on VOD and select theatrical engagements on March 1st, with the DVD release set for March 26th.
What if the most...
- 1/28/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Image Entertainment is bringing Andrew Weiner's The Frankenstein Theory to VOD and select theaters on March 1st, with the DVD release set for March 26th.
What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry?
When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. The object of his ridicule? His obscure theory that Shelley's literary classic is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy.
Read more...
What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry?
When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. The object of his ridicule? His obscure theory that Shelley's literary classic is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy.
Read more...
- 1/28/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Image Entertainment has announced the release of The Frankenstein Theory to DVD, VOD, and select theaters in March:
“Chatsworth, CA – Before Robert DeNiro, before Christopher Lee or even Boris Karloff, there was the original novel: Frankenstein. Published in 1818 and written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, it is universally recognized as one of the greatest works of horror fiction in the English language. But what if it wasn’t conjecture? What if the story of how one man dared to steal the secret of creation was true?
Image Entertainment will challenge all that you know, or think you know, with The Frankenstein Theory. Directed by Andrew Weiner, The Frankenstein Theory premieres on VOD and select theatrical engagements on March 1st, with the DVD release set for March 26th. The DVD pre-book date is February 26th and is available for an Srp of $27.97.
What if the most chilling novel of all time was...
“Chatsworth, CA – Before Robert DeNiro, before Christopher Lee or even Boris Karloff, there was the original novel: Frankenstein. Published in 1818 and written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, it is universally recognized as one of the greatest works of horror fiction in the English language. But what if it wasn’t conjecture? What if the story of how one man dared to steal the secret of creation was true?
Image Entertainment will challenge all that you know, or think you know, with The Frankenstein Theory. Directed by Andrew Weiner, The Frankenstein Theory premieres on VOD and select theatrical engagements on March 1st, with the DVD release set for March 26th. The DVD pre-book date is February 26th and is available for an Srp of $27.97.
What if the most chilling novel of all time was...
- 1/28/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Frankenstein Theory – make sure you remember this movie, ’cause it definitely looks promising. Nothing to be surprised about, especially if we add that the whole thing comes from the makers of The Last Exorcism, right? Ok then, make sure you check out the first trailer and poster for the movie which hits VOD on March 1st, 2013!
Director Andrew Weiner stands behind this boldly original vision of horror, which centers on a research team sent to the Arctic Circle to exhume tales of a monster laying beneath the ice. But, as you’re about to see from this video – something or someone is waiting for them.
The movie stars Kris Lemche, Heather Stephens, Eric Zuckerman, Brian Henderson, Joe Egender and Roger Morrissey.
Here’s the official synopsis for the movie:
What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry?...
Director Andrew Weiner stands behind this boldly original vision of horror, which centers on a research team sent to the Arctic Circle to exhume tales of a monster laying beneath the ice. But, as you’re about to see from this video – something or someone is waiting for them.
The movie stars Kris Lemche, Heather Stephens, Eric Zuckerman, Brian Henderson, Joe Egender and Roger Morrissey.
Here’s the official synopsis for the movie:
What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry?...
- 1/26/2013
- by Jeanne Standal
- Filmofilia
The found footage style of filmmaking remains popular. Director Andrew Weiner's The Frankenstein Theory is the latest horror film it add itself to this sub-genre. In this incarnation, a documentary team heads out to the Arctic Circle in search of Frankenstein. Apparently, this monster is buried in the snow, somewhere in this frigid clime. The Frankenstein Theory will release March 26th on DVD and the film's first trailer is hosted here. The clip shows four friends heading out on their sojourn, while their guide dies mysteriously. Now, these four filmmakers will have to find a way out of their dangerous predicament before Frankenstein turns them into his dinner. Horror fans can watch the clip below. Release Date: March 26th, 2013 (DVD). Director: Andrew Weiner. Cast: Kris Lemche, Joe Egender, Timothy V. Murphy, and Eric Zuckerman. The trailer for The Frankenstein Theory is here: The Frankenstein Theory at Image Entertainment: Details on The Frankenstein.
- 1/25/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Let's kick off the news day with an exclusive! Ready, set, Go! Image Entertainment has just provided us the cover art for the upcoming flick The Frankenstein Theory, and we like! We really like! Check it out!
From the makers of The Last Exorcism comes a boldly original vision of horror – The Frankenstein Theory. What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of an horrific experiment gone awry?
The film, directed by Andrew Weiner, stars Kris Lemche, Joe Egender, Timothy V. Murphy, and Eric Zuckerman.
Look for more on this one soon!
Synopsis
When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley's ghastly story Frankenstein is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy.
From the makers of The Last Exorcism comes a boldly original vision of horror – The Frankenstein Theory. What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of an horrific experiment gone awry?
The film, directed by Andrew Weiner, stars Kris Lemche, Joe Egender, Timothy V. Murphy, and Eric Zuckerman.
Look for more on this one soon!
Synopsis
When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley's ghastly story Frankenstein is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy.
- 1/8/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Lionsgate has optioned Larry Brown's final novel, The Rabbit Factory, for Ithaka Entertainment to produce. Vondie Curtis-Hall, who directed the upcoming urban gangster film Waist Deep for Rogue Pictures, is attached to direct. The story takes place in and around Memphis and features interconnecting story lines that explore a world of desperation and violence. Rabbit was published by Free Press in 2003. Mississippi native Brown died the following year. Short story writer and National Book Award finalist Thom Jones (The Pugilist at Rest) penned the adaptation. Ithaka's Braxton Pope and Andrew Weiner will produce the film.
- 6/21/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Music video helmer Aaron Courseault will make his feature film directorial debut on the New Orleans-set indie Cut Throat City. Paul Cuschieri is writing, and native Big Easy rappers Lil Wayne and Baby are attached to star. Animus Films' Jim Young, who is producing the untitled Tollin Robbins/George Weah biopic, is producing Cut Throat City alongside Ithaka's Braxton Pope and Andrew Weiner. Described as the first post-Hurricane Katrina film with social relevance, the film is a heist story that begins in the grimy, decimated Lower Ninth Ward and then hits the road.
Mimi Rogers and Rachel Miner have signed on to star in the indie horror project Penny Dreadful for Ithaka Entertainment. Based on a script by Diane Doniol Valcroze and Arthur Flam, the film follows a young woman, Penny (Miner), who goes on a therapeutic retreat with her psychologist (Rogers) to overcome her many phobias, including a fear of cars. She finds herself trapped in a situation where her worst nightmares come true. Richard Brandes directs. Ithaka's Andrew Weiner and Braxton Pope are producing with Brandes. The executive producer is Anita Sgarro of Brandes Films International, which is financing the picture. "I couldn't imagine two better actors to collaborate with on this project than Rachel and Mimi," Brandes said. "The writers delivered a first-rate screenplay that I am honored to bring to the screen."...
Lions Gate Films has acquired the feature film pitch Party Boys from writer Josh Lieb, a former NewsRadio showrunner and co-executive producer of The Simpsons. Ithaka Entertainment's Braxton Pope and Andrew Weiner developed the pitch and brought it to Lions Gate as part of their first-look deal with the studio. The duo will produce. "We are proud to work with such a funny, talented writer as Josh Lieb and believe 'Party Boys' will be in good hands with Ithaka producing," Lions Gate Entertainment vice chairman Michael Burns said. "We look forward to a successful and creative production."...
- 7/16/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Producers Braxton Pope and Andrew Weiner have teamed to launch Ithaka Entertainment, a film and TV production company. Funded by a private, Los Angeles-based investment group, the company launches with several projects already in development as well as ongoing discussions with Lions Gate Films for a strategic alliance. Company principals said Ithaka will focus on high-quality genre films. One of the first projects in the pipeline is a supernatural thriller from scribe Andrew Klavan and helmer Richard Brandes. The untitled project is being eyed for a March start. "I am excited to be partnering with Andrew and look forward to supplying distributors such as Lions Gate with innovative, original movies," Pope said. Added Weiner: "I am thrilled to partner with Braxton, as we bring two different perspectives to literary films while providing an original voice."...
- 12/4/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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