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Ten/Four Pictures Delivers Two Genre Pics
After producing the forthcoming Milo Ventimiglia (“Heroes”, Pathology) starrer Order of Chaos, Gil Cates Jr. and Caitlin Murney have teamed to form Ten/Four Pictures, aimed at development, co-production and financing of features in the $8 million-$15 million range. The first film on their slate will be a dark comedy about a serial killer who wins the lottery (a nice fresh premise I can get behind). You can read all of the details inside.
The shingle, located at Smashbox Studios in West Hollywood, plans to deliver four features over the next three years in the wake of overall retrenchment by the majors from moderately priced projects. “We think we can create a strong, sustainable brand that audiences can depend on to generate quality entertainment,” Cates said.
The duo decided to partner formally after producing psychological thriller “Order of Chaos,” starring Milo Ventimiglia, Rhys Coiro, Mimi Rogers and Samantha Mathis. Since linking up, they’ve also produced “Pass the Sugar,” a documentary directed by Cates and centered on Australian “Diamond” Joe Hachem and his win at the 2005 World Series of Poker, claiming a $7.5 million prize.
The next Ten/Four project is Lucky, a dark comedy directed by Cates about a serial killer who wins the lottery. Script’s penned by “Saturday Night Live” staff writer Kent Sublette; shooting is set for September.
The company recently acquired the rights to “The B Side,” a dramatic thriller set in post-Katrina New Orleans, as well as Thomas Krajewski’s screenplay “Bad Vintage.”
Cates and Murney have also brought on Sharon Rotzang as VP of legal affairs.
The duo selected the Ten/Four moniker because Cates was born in October and Murney in April. “We liked that idea coupled with the CB radio term 10/4, meaning ‘job done,’ ” he added.
Prior to Ten/Four, Cates directed “Deal,” starring Burt Reynolds, Bret Harrison and Shannon Elizabeth, and “Life After Tomorrow,” following the aftermath of the original stars of “Annie,” for Showtime. Murney worked at ICM before becoming a casting director in New York’s commercial and stage circuit for seven years.
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Almost 40 years after the original classic arrived in theaters, Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is on the way, and Warner Bros. has debuted a brand new piece of poster art today.
Additionally, they’re promising a new trailer this Thursday, May 23.
Stay tuned…
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice haunts theaters on September 6, 2024, and the cast features Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, and Monica Bellucci.
Here’s the official plot synopsis: “After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.”
The upcoming sequel is said to be a real throwback to the hand-crafted days of the 1980s, with Tim Burton employing practical effects and classic stop motion as much as possible.
Catherine O’Hara and Justin Theroux will also star in the upcoming sequel, with frequent Tim Burton collaborator Danny Elfman coming back to compose the film’s score.
Tim Burton directs from a screenplay by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (Wednesday), story by Gough & Millar and Seth Grahame-Smith (The LEGO® Batman Movie), based on characters created by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson.
The original classic was directed by Burton in 1988 and has become a cult favorite. It starred Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis as ghosts who haunt their old home. When a little girl (Winona Ryder) accidentally unleashes a mischievous ghost (Michael Keaton), the ghosts try to drive the homeowners (Catherine O’Hara and Jeffrey Jones) out of the house.
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