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Lionsgate Taking New Pitches on ‘Cube’ Remake [Exclusive]
One of the coolest indie films of the late 1990s was Vincenzo Natali’s brutal sci-fi horror Cube, in which six strangers are involuntarily placed in an endless maze containing deadly traps.
Acquired and released by Lionsgate, the low-budget, high-concept horror was a home video hit and spawned two sequels, Cube²: Hypercube (2002) and Cube Zero (2004), not to mention this year’s Japanese remake.
Speaking of remakes, Lionsgate had been developing a modern take on the film, titled Cubed, with Prometheus screenwriter Jon Spaihts writing and up-and-comer Saman Kesh (“Controller”, Doors) attached to direct.
Now, Bloody Disgusting has learned that Lionsgate is starting from scratch and taking fresh pitches on a brand new Cube.
It’s been a tough reboot to crack as the previous incarnation, which was to be produced by Roy Lee (The Ring, The Grudge, It), was never deciphered.
As Bloody Disgusting also revealed, Lionsgate is also hoping to strike gold with a new entry in the Leprechaun franchise, which they’ve also been seeking fresh pitches on. If that weren’t enough, they’re also looking to revive The Blair Witch Project franchise.
Who knows what else is going on behind the scenes, but we’ll update you as news breaks.
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New Documentaries Explore the Cult Legacies of ‘The Keep’ and ‘Wolfen’; Watch the Trailers Now [Exclusive]
Undersung werewolf gem Wolfen and Michael Mann’s The Keep get the spotlight in a pair of feature documentaries acquired by Antenna Releasing.
A World War II Fairy Tale, which covers the infamous production of and reception to The Keep, will receive a limited theatrical release in October, followed by a TVOD release on Apple/Amazon. The Keep will also screen as a double feature for some showings.
For Uncovering Wolfen, Antenna eyes a limited theatrical release for 2027. Both films are currently available for booking via Antenna prior to their theatrical and digital releases.
Both documentaries are directed by Stewart Buck, who co-helms with Stéphane Piter on A World War II Fairy Tale.
“We at Antenna are obsessed with film history,” said Chief Acquisitions Officer Billy Ray Brewton. “Stewart has done such a remarkable job of really diving into the deepest recesses of how these films were made and, in doing so, has created the definitive histories of both projects.”
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Antenna Releasing!” said director Buck. “It’s refreshing to see a filmmaker-friendly approach to distribution with people who know what it’s like to be in the trenches with independent projects that struggle to find a home in the crowded marketplace.”
Check out our exclusive trailer and poster reveal of both documentaries below.
Released in 1983, Michael Mann’s The Keep was a notorious box office bomb, critically lambasted and all but forgotten for years, save for the fascination with Tangerine Dream’s iconic score. In recent years, the film has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence and is widely considered a cult classic, though director Michael Mann and many cast members refuse to acknowledge it.
Wolfen, on the other hand, was critical success but was overshadowed heavily by its flashier 1981 siblings An American Werewolf in London and The Howling. It’s also a trailblazer for socio-political horror, and the doc will explore that via the craftspeople who made it.
Look for them both in theaters soon. Stay tuned for more as it arrives.
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