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2011 Sundance Predictions: Duplass Bros.’ Jeff Who Lives At Home
Now that they're are moving into a different "bracket", is this the end of the Duplass Bros. in terms of directing efforts for the Sundance Film Festival? Certainly not. Unlike Cyrus, their latest comedy Jeff Who Lives At Home which stars Jason Segel, Ed Helms, Susan Sarandon, Judy Greer and Katie Aselton, could be positioned for a release much later in the year by those who own the distribution rights (Paramount Pictures). I say, count it in, before you count it out. Premieres category would make sense.
FilmDistrict Writes Up Ticket for Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Drive’
With this week's deal on Soul Surfer (true story of a teenage surfer girl who is shark bite victim) with TriStar Pictures and today's pick-up of Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive, Bob Berney is giving us a clearer idea of what to expect from new outfitter FilmDistrict. With a mandate of releasing in the 4 to 8 title range, we can expect to see big marketing campaigns and as Deadline mentions, four wall strategies that would open films in the 1500 and 2000 screen range. The project which is still shooting in Los Angeles was being chased by other middle-weight distribs Lionsgate and Summit. Expect a release midway next year
2011 Sundance Predictions: Cary Fukunaga’s Jane Eyre
On March 11th, Focus Features releases Cary Fukunaga's Jane Eyre in theaters. Even if Sundance was home to Cary Fukunaga's breakout debut Sin Nombre, I seriously doubt whether the film the classic will take up a spot. Berlin appears to be a more likely candidate. Starring Michael Fassbender, Mia Wasikowska, Sally Hawkins, Jamie Bell, Imogen Poots and Judi Dench, this one is a slimmer than slim prediction on our part.
2011 Sundance Predictions: Ti West’s The Innkeepers
Production on Ti West's The Innkeepers has been completed mid year range. If the filmmaker is holding out, its because he possibly has Sundance (Park City at Midnight) or SXSW in mind. Distributor Dark Sky Films certainly would want a launch pad festival release for the film. This prediction is pure logic.
Indomina Releasing Add Franck Richard’s Horror Debut to ‘The Pack’
Since TIFF, Indomina Releasing are giving one reason after another to think that they'll become a strong distributor for genre films essentially bolstering the output of such films for rabid fans. Today they announced their first "Euro"-title pick-up in Franck Richard's directorial debut which is known as The Pack or by its domestic title, La meute. Expect this to be released in 2011 with all their other pick-ups.
