The Animal Sequel Nears Greenlight by Tubi
DEADLINE
More than two decades after The Animal was released, the Rob Schneider comedy movie is getting a sequel on Fox’s AVOD platform Tubi.
Revolution Studios & Sony Pictures TV Partner On Global TV & Digital Distribution
DEADLINE
Revolution Studios, a Content Partners company, has set Sony Pictures Television to handle the global TV and digital distribution licensing for all of its titles. Today’s deal also includes 64 Morgan Creek films to which Revolution owns international distribution rights.
Ridley Scott Revisits ‘Black Hawk Down’
DEADLINE
Ridley Scott Revisits ‘Black Hawk Down’: “It’s One Of The Films I’m Most Proud Of”
It was 18 years ago that Ridley Scott went off to war. It was in March 2001, less than a month after Scott’s Hannibal opened in theaters, when the acclaimed filmmaker jetted off to northern Morocco to begin principal photography on Black Hawk Down…
The Evolution Of Revolution
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The Evolution Of Revolution: Studio Bosses On Strategic Shifts, Maximizing Library & The ’13 Going On 30′ Musical
Under CEO Vince Totino and President/COO Scott Hemming, Revolution Studios is five years into a strategy of building through derivative sequels, spinoffs and remakes, while continuing to focus on the distribution of its extensive existing library.
Get Your Baseball Fix Now With Benchwarmers 2 on DVD
PARADE
Baseball season doesn’t start until March 28 (the earliest it’s ever started in MLB history), so what’s a baseball fan to do to get their fill of baseball until then? I’ll be enjoying my hotdogs and Cracker Jack in front of the TV as I watch Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls (available on DVD and digital January 29).
‘Rent’ Cast Set: Brandon Victor Dixon, Vanessa Hudgens, Kiersey Clemons, Jordan Fisher Head Fox Live Event
DEADLINE
Brandon Victor Dixon, Vanessa Hudgens, Kiersey Clemons and Jordan Fisher will be among the stars living la vie boheme in January when Fox stages its live musical presentation of the Broadway smash Rent.
Jordan Fisher, Vanessa Hudgens, Brandon Victor Dixon, Valentina Announced for Fox’s Rent Live
PLAYBILL
Jordan Fisher, Vanessa Hudgens, Brandon Victor Dixon, and RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Valentina are among the names announced for Fox’s 2019 live production of Rent.
“Are We There Yet?” TV Series Exclusively On iTunes
ANDERSONVISION
Revolution Studios’ popular comedy series “Are We There Yet?” will be available for the first time exclusively on the iTunes Store beginning September 7, 2018.
Nine Films Available From the Vault for 15th Anniversary from Revolution and Sony
MEDIA PLAY NEWS
Revolution Studios and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment are reaching into the vault to celebrate the 15th anniversaries of nine films. Titles are available now in various formats.
Fourth ‘xXx’ Movie in the Works as Vin Diesel, H Collective Nab Rights to Franchise
VARIETY
The H Collective and Vin Diesel’s One Race Films have acquired rights from Revolution Studios to the “xXx” film franchise and plan to begin shooting the fourth film in December.
Exclusive HTF Interview with Across the Universe Director Julie Taymor
HOME THEATER FORUM
Julie Taymor is a gifted and award winning film, theater, and opera director. Following her Academy Award nominated turn as director of Frida (2003), she turned her eye toward a unique musical based on the songs from The Beatles – Across the Universe.
Revolution Consolidates its TV and Digital Deal with Miramax
MIPCOM
Revolution Studios has extended its exclusive global and television and digital distribution deal with Miramax.
‘Rent’: Live Musical Gets 2019 Premiere Date On Fox
DEADLINE
Fox has a move-in date for Rent, its live production of the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical: The show will go on January 27, the Sunday between the NFL Conference Championship Games and Super Bowl LIII.
‘Rent’ Selected as Fox’s Next Live Musical
VARIETY
The award-winning musical is being adapted as one of Fox’s next live productions, Variety has learned. Fox’s show comes as the musical celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Creative Licensing Takes on Revolution Studios
LICENSE GLOBAL
Revolution Studios has signed on Creative Licensing Corporation as the worldwide licensing agent for its portfolio of film and television.
Revolution Studios Sold to Investment Firm Content Partners
THE WRAP
Revolution Studios has been acquired by Los Angeles-based investment firm Content Partners and its affiliate CP Enterprises.
’13 Going on 30′ Stage Musical in the Works
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Revolution Studios is teaming with producers Andy Fickman, Dean Stolber and Todd Garner to adapt 13 Going on 30 into a Broadway-bound stage musical.
’13 Going On 30′ Going To Broadway; Revolution Preps Musical Take On 2004 Hit
DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD
Revolution Studios is teaming with veteran producers Andy Fickman, Dean Stolber and Todd Garner to mount a Broadway musical version of hit 2004 romantic comedy, 13 Going On 30.
Revolution Acquires Five GK Films Titles Including ‘Hugo’ & ‘The Tourist’
DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD
Revolution Studios has completed a five-picture acquisition from Dallas-based Tango Films, nabbing worldwide rights to GK Films-produced Hugo, The Tourist, Edge of Darkness, The Rum Diary and The Young Victoria.
Revolution Studios Acquires Stake In Latin Everywhere
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Revolution Studios has acquired a stake in digital entertainment company Latin Everywhere and has licensed Spanish-dubbed versions of titles from its 120-film library for distribution through its global OTT platform, Pongalo.
‘xXx’ Reboot Lands At Paramount
SCREEN DAILY
Vince Totino and Scott Hemming’s rebooted Revolution Studios, Roth Kirschenbaum Films and Vin Diesel’s One Race Films will produce, and Paramount Pictures will distribute worldwide, the next film in the xXx franchise.
Revolution Studios Buys Cold Spring Pictures Film Library
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Revolution Studios has purchased Cold Spring Pictures’ motion picture library, which includes eight films, one of which is 2009’s Up in the Air, starring George Clooney. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Revolution Studios Has Purchased The Cold Spring Pictures Motion Picture Library
SCREEN DAILY INTERNATIONAL
Revolution Studios has purchased the Cold Spring Pictures motion picture library.
Revolution Studios Snaps Up Ivan Reitman-Tom Pollock’s Cold Spring Pictures Library
DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD
Revolution Studios today announced its purchase of the Cold Spring Pictures motion picture library, which is comprised of eight films produced by the studio from 2007 to 2012, including the 2009 multiple-Oscar-nominee and Golden Globe winner, Up in the Air.
Revolution Buys George Clooney’s ‘Up in the Air’
VARIETY
Revolution Studios has acquired the Cold Spring Pictures motion picture library, which includes George Clooney’s “Up in the Air.”
Revolution Studios Pacts With Universal Pictures Home Entertainment To Capitalize On Library
VARIETY
Revolution Studios has entered into a multi-project agreement with Universal 1440 Entertainment, the production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, to create new, non-theatrical productions based on properties in Revolution’s film library.
Revolution Teaming with Universal on Non-Feature Spinoffs, Sequels
VARIETY
Revolution Studios has signed a deal with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to create non-feature productions based on properties in Revolution’s film library.
Revolution Studios Strikes Deal With Production Arm of Universal Home Entertainment
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Revolution Studios has struck a multi-project deal with Universal 1440 Entertainment, the production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, to create new, non-theatrical productions based on properties in Revolution’s film library.
Revolution Buys Half the Rights to Natalie Portman’s “Black Swan”
VARIETY
Revolution Studios has bought 50% of the rights to 2010’s “Black Swan” from Cross Creek Pictures for an undisclosed price.
The thriller, starring Oscar winner Natalie Portman, grossed $329 million at the worldwide box office. Worldwide distribution rights continue to be controlled by Fox Searchlight, which co-financed and owns the remaining 50% share.
Mipcom: Miramax Takes Global Rights to Revolution Library
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
The catalog of more than 40 titles includes ‘Black Hawk Down,’ ‘xXx ‘ and ‘America’s Sweethearts’.
Miramax has inked a deal taking over global television and digital licensing for Revolution Studio’s film library, including all titles in the Morgan Creek library Revolution recently acquired.
Revolution Buys Morgan Creek Library
DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD
Morgan Creek International’s film library holds 64 titles including Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves and the Ace Ventura and Major League franchises. The acquisition announced today means Revolution now has 114 movies and 240 TV episodes in its library to exploit, and the deal is the first major acquisition completed under its new ownership, a buyout that effectively ended the reign of founder Joe Roth (he became a strategic adviser and has a first-look TV deal with the new owners).
Revolution Studios Buys Morgan Creek Library
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Sixty-four titles from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ to ‘Ace Ventura’ are part of the package.
Revolution Studios has purchased the Morgan Creek International film library, which consists of 64 titles, including Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and the Ace Ventura and Major League franchises, the company announced today.
Revolution Studios Buys International Rights to Morgan Creek’s Library for $36.8 Million
VARIETY ONLINE
Revolution Studios has acquired the international distribution rights and copyrights of Morgan Creek’s film library for $36.75 million, the company said Tuesday. Morgan Creek retains domestic rights.
The complete library includes 64 titles, including “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and its sequel, “The Last of the Mohicans,” “Young Guns,” the “Major League” franchise and “The Whole Nine Yards,” the latter of which was part of Eli Samaha’s Franchise Films.
