By MCN Editor editor@moviecitynews.com
MIMRAN SCHUR PICTURES ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR HENRY’S CRIME WITH MOVING PICTURES FILM & TV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Acquired by Maitland Primrose Group, film stars Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga and James Caan and premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA (November 17, 2010) – It was announced today that Maitland Primrose Group acquired the North American rights to HENRY’S CRIME, which will be distributed by Moving Pictures Film & TV (MPF&TV). The film made its debut screening at the Toronto International Film Festival where it premiered to critical and audience acclaim. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, James Caan, Fisher Stevens and Judy Greer. CAA negotiated the deal with Gary Hirsch and Ted Chalmers from Moving Pictures.
HENRY’S CRIME is based on an original screenplay from writer and executive producer, Sacha Gervasi (THE TERMINAL; ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL) and David White, from a story by Stephen Hamel and Sacha Gervasi. The film is directed by Malcolm Venville (44 INCH CHEST). The film is produced by Company Films’ Stephen Hamel, Mimran Schur’s David Mimran and Jordan Schur, and Lemore Syvan. Firstar Films’ Scott Fischer, Sacha Gervasi, Mark Fischer, Cassian Elwes, Alison Palmer, Peter Graham, Stephen Hays, and GK Films’ Lisa Wilson serve as executive producers.
The romantic comedy follows Henry (Reeves), an ambitionless toll collector who is falsely accused of robbing a bank in Buffalo. Ending up in prison, he finds a street-smart friend and cellmate in Max (James Caan), who becomes his partner in crime upon their release. When Henry embarks on a bittersweet relationship with Julie (Farmiga), Henry begins to find his purpose and his destiny.
“This film went through a very unique development process, a deeply collaborative one between Keanu, Sacha and I,” says Hamel. “Once we pinned down a rather elusive, existential story, we were able to create something that most people can relate to, coming to a place in our lives where we question whether or not we’ve made the right choices.”
“Coming off of a strong AFM for Moving Pictures, we are thrilled to announce our acquisition of HENRY’S CRIME,” “We have been aggressively increasing the caliber and number of our acquisitions this year” said Margaret Tritch, President of Maitland Primrose Group. “We are excited to be closing out the year with a gem such as Henry’s Crime.”
“Getting involved in the distribution of projects like Henry’s Crime demonstrates ICAP’s steady growth in the media space and its ever increasing sales and revenue opportunities,” confirmed Gennaro Buonocore, Managing Director of ICAP Media, the leading interdealer broker whose media division encompasses Moving Pictures.
“We were excited to see the Toronto audience respond positively to HENRY’S CRIME, and look forward to working with Margaret, Ted and the team at Moving Pictures,” stated Schur. “Malcolm and Keanu assembled a stellar group of talent and filmmakers who created a film that is poignant, funny, timeless and authentic. We are proud of HENRY’S CRIME, and believe that audiences worldwide will respond to its charm.”
About Maitland Primrose Group
The Maitland Primrose Group is an international servicing and advisory company dedicated to a wide array of sectors, both financial and industrial. It operates as a reliable intermediary across a variety of geographical regions by bringing together producers of goods and services with end users, consumers and investors.
About ICAP MEDIA/Moving Pictures Film and Television
ICAP Media (IM) is a multi-faceted media company. Its parent company, ICAP Plc, is a publicly traded financial institution, listed on the London Stock Exchange (IAP.L). The Group’s mission is to provide audiences with ethically entertaining media products. IM holdings include both a US theatrical and distribution business and an international sales division, as well as Moving Pictures magazine that reports on the social, artistic and political elements that shape the world of movies; MovingPicturesMagazine.com, the online destination, and “Moving Pictures Live!,” a web and television series. The ICAP Media/Moving Pictures Film and Television offices are headquartered in the Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA.
About Mimran Schur
Mimran Schur Pictures, an independent motion picture production company, was co-founded by Jordan Schur and David J. Mimran in early 2009 for the purpose of producing exceptional films spanning all genres. The company’s first project, was the psychological thriller STONE, starring Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Milla Jovovich, written by Angus MacLachlan (Junebug) and directed by John Curran (The Painted Veil, also starring Norton). The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released by Overture in October. The company’s second project, HENRY’S CRIME, also premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and stars Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga and James Caan and is directed by Malcolm Venville. Mimran Schur is in development on several films including, PAWN SHOP CHRONICLES, based on a screenplay by Adam Minarovich, that Fred Durst will direct and the action-thriller FIVE AGAINST THE BULLET, from screenwriter Alex Litvak.
About Company Films
Company Films, dedicated to finding and creating powerful original stories that will stir people’s hearts, challenge their philosophies, and elevate the art of film. The company is located in Santa Monica, California and has been active since 2005.
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