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.
REVOLUTION STUDIOS PACTS WITH SONY PICTURES TELEVISION FOR GLOBAL TV AND DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION
Cannes, France and Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 2019 – Revolution Studios, a portfolio company of Content Partners, has tapped Sony Pictures Television (SPT) to handle global TV and digital distribution licensing for all of its titles. The deal, announced today, also includes 64 Morgan Creek films to which Revolution owns international distribution rights.
Under the agreement, SPT will handle worldwide distribution of all television and streaming rights for more than 40 high-profile Revolution films including Black Hawk Down, xXx, Maid in Manhattan, Daddy Day Care, America’s Sweethearts and 13 Going On 30. Morgan Creek International titles include Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Last of The Mohicans, Young Guns, Major League and The Whole Nine Yards. The agreement reunites Revolution with Sony, an initial investor in the company as well as its original film distributor.
“The SPT team is among the best in the business and the ideal partner to handle international distribution of Revolution’s extensive catalog in the continually shifting global digital media landscape,” said Vince Totino, Revolution’s Chief Executive Officer.
“We are thrilled to expand our business with Sony, with whom Revolution has a long and fruitful history,” said Scott Hemming, Revolution’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “The scale and global reach of SPT’s television and digital distribution operation makes them an ideal partner for us as we continue to find new avenues to bring our library of hit films to audiences around the world.”
Said Mike Wald, EVP Content Strategy & Management, Sony Pictures Television: “The Revolution library includes some of the most beloved feature films and we are delighted to be able to offer this trove of top-notch content to our partners around the world.”
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
DEADLINE
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.
THREE NEW TITLES BASED ON REVOLUTION STUDIOS’ FILMS HEAD TO THE SCREEN IN Q1 2019
THREE NEW TITLES BASED ON REVOLUTION STUDIOS’ FILMS HEAD TO THE SCREEN IN Q1 2019
Benchwarmers 2, Grand-Daddy Day Care and Live Television Event of “RENT” Extend the Company’s Successful Strategy of Capitalizing on its Library through Sequels and Remakes
Black Hawk Down Debuts on 4K Ultra HD May 7
BLACK HAWK DOWN
Debuts on 4K Ultra HD™ May 7
Directed by Ridley Scott & Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer,
Starring Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana & Many More
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).
UNIVERSAL 1440 ENTERTAINMENT AND REVOLUTION STUDIOS PRESENT THE HILARIOUS NEXT CHAPTER OF THE BENCHWARMERS FRANCHISE STARRING JON LOVITZ, CHRIS KLEIN, LOCHLYN MUNRO
UNIVERSAL 1440 ENTERTAINMENT AND REVOLUTION STUDIOS PRESENT THE HILARIOUS NEXT CHAPTER OF THE BENCHWARMERS FRANCHISE STARRING JON LOVITZ, CHRIS KLEIN, LOCHLYN MUNRO
BENCHWARMERS 2: BREAKING BALLS
AVAILABLE ON DVD AND DIGITAL JANUARY 29, 2019
DANNY TREJO, RENO WILSON, ROXANA ORTEGA, GARRETT MORRIS, MARGARET AVERY AND GEORGE WENDT STAR IN THE HYSTERICAL FOLLOW UP TO THE BELOVED FAMILY COMEDY DADDY DAY CARE
DANNY TREJO, RENO WILSON, ROXANA ORTEGA, GARRETT MORRIS, MARGARET AVERY AND GEORGE WENDT STAR IN THE HYSTERICAL FOLLOW UP TO THE BELOVED FAMILY COMEDY DADDY DAY CARE
GRAND-DADDY DAY CARE
AVAILABLE ON DVD AND DIGITAL FEBRUARY 5, 2019
‘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.
FOX ANNOUNCES CAST FOR LIVE MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE TONY AWARD AND PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING MUSICAL “RENT,” AIRING SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
FOX ANNOUNCES CAST FOR
LIVE MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF
THE TONY AWARD- AND PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING MUSICAL “RENT,”
AIRING SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
CAST INCLUDES KIERSEY CLEMONS, BRANDON VICTOR DIXON,
JORDAN FISHER, VANESSA HUDGENS, BRENNIN HUNT,
MARIO, TINASHE AND VALENTINA
“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.
JON LOVTIZ RETURNS WITH CHRIS KLEIN AND LOCHLYN MUNRO IN THE HILARIOUS FOLLOW UP TO THE BENCHWARMERS FROM UNIVERSAL 1440 ENTERTAINMENT AND REVOLUTION STUDIOS BENCHWARMERS 2
PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY WRAPS IN VANCOUVER
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA (July 19, 2018) – After a freak accident ruins Ben’s chances at the major leagues, he joins a competitive softball league for lawyers in Benchwarmers 2, the sequel to Revolution Studios’ wildly successful 2006 comedy The Benchwarmers. Filled with side-splitting antics, this latest project from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, in partnership with Revolution Studios, has just wrapped principal photography in Vancouver, Canada and will be released for home entertainment in 2019.
Cameras Roll on the Next Installment of the Daddy Day Care Franchise
GRAND-DADDY DAY CARE
PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY WRAPS IN CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA (June 28, 2018) – Marking the first project between Universal 1440 Entertainment and Revolution Studios, Grand-Daddy Day Care wraps production in California. In this sequel to Daddy Day Care, we meet Frank Collins, a novelist saddled with the responsibility of looking after his aging father-in-law while trying to crank out his next book. Set to debut in 2019, the film is part of a multi-title pack to be released from Universal 1440 Entertainment, the production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, in partnership with Revolution Studios.
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.
Celebrate 15 Years of Fan Favorites From the Revolution Studios Library
Titles Now Available on a Variety of Formats Include: Anger Management, Daddy Day Care, The Missing, Mona Lisa Smile, Darkness Falls, Tears of the Sun, Hollywood Homicide, Gigli and Radio
CULVER CITY, CA (May 10, 2018) – Revolution Studios and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment reach into their vault to celebrate the 15th anniversaries of these beloved films. Whether you want to laugh, cry or just be entertained, the “Class of 2003” offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Vin Diesel/One Race Films and The H Collective Acquire Rights to “xXx” Franchise From Revolution Studios
xXx 4 Production Slated to Start December 2018; Vin Diesel to Star and Produce with D.J. Caruso Returning as Director
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 17, 2018) – The H Collective announced today that they have acquired the rights from Revolution Studios to the global hit xXx film franchise alongside its star and producer, Vin Diesel and his One Race Films. Revolution Studios retains its rights to the first three films. D.J. Caruso (xXx: Return of Xander Cage, I Am Number Four, Disturbia) will return to direct xXx 4 with Diesel reprising his role as “Xander Cage.” Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum will produce with Diesel, Samantha Vincent for One Race Films and The H Collective. Production is slated for December 2018.
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.
Across the Universe: Bursting with Incredible Imagery and an Awesome Soundtrack Featuring Some of The Beatles Most Popular Songs
Directed by Julie Taymor
and Starring Evan Rachel Wood & Jim Sturgess
with Cameos by Bono, Joe Cocker, Eddie Izzard and More!
Debuts on 4K Ultra HD™ January 9th
CULVER CITY, CA (October 30, 2017) – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings the celebrated ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, featuring incredible imagery, gorgeous rich colors and an amazing soundtrack with some of The Beatles most popular songs, to next-generation 4K Ultra HD™ for the first time January 9th. Turn off the lights, turn up the volume and immerse yourself in this psychedelic modern classic from visionary director Julie Taymor (The Tempest, Titus) starring Evan Rachel Wood (“Westworld,” Into the Forest) and Jim Sturgess (21, Geostorm) with a cameo by music legend Bono and others. The ACROSS THE UNIVERSE 4K Ultra HD also includes a Blu-ray™ loaded with hours of special features.
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.
Revolution Studios and Miramax® Extend Multi-year Global Television and Digital Distribution Agreement
SANTA MONICA, CA (OCTOBER 16, 2017) – Revolution Studios announced today that it has extended its exclusive global television and digital distribution deal with Miramax. Under the deal, Miramax will continue to represent Revolution’s top tier library for worldwide licensing. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
‘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.
New Film Finance & Production Company ‘The H Collective’ Launches
U.S.-BASED COMPANY WORKING WITH TOP HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS SID GANIS, MARK JOHNSON, JOE ROTH AND JEFF KIRSCHENBAUM
LOS ANGELES, CA (JUNE 19, 2017) – The H Collective, a US-based film finance, production, marketing and distribution company, today announced its official launch along with several production deals in place with top Hollywood producers Sid Ganis (Big Daddy, Mr. Deeds, Akeelah and the Bee) & Nancy Hult Ganis (“Pan Am,” Akeelah and the Bee, numerous PBS projects), Mark Johnson (“Breaking Bad,” Rain Man, The Chronicles of Narnia series) and Joe Roth & Jeff Kirschenbaum (Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent, Oz the Great and Powerful).
‘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 Names Creative Licensing As Its Worldwide Merchandise Licensing Agent
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 23, 2017) – Revolution Studios has signed Creative Licensing Corporation as its worldwide merchandise licensing agent to represent Revolution Studios’ film and television library.
xXx: Return of Xander Cage High-Octane Thrill Ride Debuts May 16, 2017 on 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ Combo Packs
The Action Starts on Digital HD Two Weeks Early on May 2
VIN DIESEL IS BACK IN ACTION IN THE MOST X-TREME AND
X-HILARATING CHAPTER OF THE GLOBAL FRANCHISE
HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 1, 2017) – Hailed as “a crazy, stunt-filled action spectacular”
(Scott Mendelson, Forbes) and “a shot of pure adrenaline” (Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly), the spy thriller xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE x-plodes on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand May 16, 2017 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. X-cited fans can be the first to get it two weeks early on Digital HD May 2.
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.
Content Partners Acquires Revolution Studios
LOS ANGELES (January 4, 2017) – Los Angeles-based investment firm Content Partners, LLC and its affiliate, CP Enterprises, have acquired Revolution Studios. Revolution, whose numerous hit films have included xXx, Anger Management, Black Hawk Down and Daddy Day Care, had been owned since 2014 by investment funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group.
’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 Studios Preps ’13 Going on 30′ Stage Musical for Broadway
CANNES, FRANCE (October 18, 2016) – Revolution Studios is joining forces with veteran producers Andy Fickman (Off-Broadway’s “Reefer Madness: The Musical”), Dean Stolber (Broadway’s “Legally Blonde”) and Todd Garner (Paul Blart: Mall Cop) to create a musical stage version of its 2004 hit 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 Acquires Top-Tier Titles From GK Films’ Library
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 21, 2016) – In a move that further strengthens its extensive catalogue of major motion pictures, Revolution Studios has acquired from Dallas-based Tango Films worldwide rights to five titles produced by GK Films. The deal comes on the heels of Revolution’s acquisition of the eight-title Cold Spring Pictures catalogue late last year, and brings the number of films in its library to 126.
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.
Revolution Studios Acquires Stake In Leading Latino Digital Media Company Latin Everywhere
STUDIO WILL MAKE TITLES AVAILABLE TO LATINO AUDIENCES VIA PONGALO, LATIN EVERYWHERE’S GLOBAL STREAMING SERVICE
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 9, 2016) – Revolution Studios has acquired a stake in leading Latino digital entertainment company Latin Everywhere. The studio also announced it has licensed Spanish-dubbed versions of titles from its 120-film library for distribution through Latin Everywhere’s global OTT platform, Pongalo. Titles will include such worldwide hits as xXx, Maid in Manhattan and Black Hawk Down.
Revolution Studios Signs Clip-Licensing Deal with Visual Icon for its Growing Film Catalog
LOS ANGELES (April 25, 2016) – Revolution Studios has signed a multi-year deal with Visual Icon, the world’s leading clip-licensing agency. Under the agreement, Visual Icon will manage the licensing of excerpts, still photographs, characters, dialogue and other copyrighted materials related to Revolution properties for use in advertisements, documentaries, books, museum exhibits, films and television shows.
International Action Icon Donnie Yen Joins The Cast of “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage”
MARTIAL ARTS ICON AND “IP MAN” STAR TO FACE OFF AGAINST VIN DIESEL IN SEQUEL TO REVOLUTION STUDIOS BLOCKBUSTER
HOLLYWOOD, CA (February 16, 2016) – International martial arts star Donnie Yen (“IP MAN”) will square off against Vin Diesel in “xXx: THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE.” Yen will play an alpha-warrior named Xiang in the hotly anticipated sequel, which is shooting in Toronto and the Dominican Republic this month for Revolution Studios, Roth Kirschenbaum Films, One Race Films and Paramount Pictures.
Revolution Studios, Roth Kirschenbaum Films and Vin Diesel’s One Race Films Put ‘xXx’ Back Into Action With Paramount Pictures
PARAMOUNT TO RELEASE DIESEL’S “xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE”
HOLLYWOOD, CA (February 11, 2016) – It was jointly announced today that the new 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 blockbuster “xXx” franchise. Producer and star Vin Diesel will reprise his iconic role as an extreme athlete-turned-superspy in the sequel, “xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE.”
‘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 Revs Up Its Library With Stakes In Cold Spring Pictures Library
CATALOG INCLUDES BEST PICTURE OSCAR® NOMINEE UP IN THE AIR
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 15, 2015) – Revolution Studios today announced its purchase of the Cold Spring Pictures motion picture library, including all eight films produced by the studio from 2007 to 2012. Titles include the 2009 multiple-Oscar®-nominee and Golden Globe® winner, Up in the Air, starring George Clooney.
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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 Studios Snags Stake in Academy Award® Nominated Political Drama ‘The Ides of March’
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 30, 2015) – Revolution Studios today announced its purchase of a 50-percent ownership stake in the acclaimed motion picture The Ides of March.
Compact Continues American Dream with Revolution Studios Appointment
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 3, 2015) – Leading full-service rights management company, Compact Media Group, and Revolution Studios have entered into an exclusive contract.
Revolution Inks Multi-Project Agreement with Universal 1440 Entertainment
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 1, 2015) – Revolution Studios has entered into a multi-project pact with Universal 1440 Entertainment, the production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
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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.
Revolution Studios Swoops Up 50% of Stake in Award-Winning 2010 Picture ‘Black Swan’
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 18, 2015) – Revolution Studios today announced its purchase of a 50% ownership stake in 2010 Best Picture Oscar®-nominee Black Swan from Cross Creek Pictures.
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 Studios Names Miramax Global Television and Digital Distributor
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 12, 2014) – Revolution Studios announced today that it has selected Miramax to manage global television and digital distribution licensing for all Revolution Studios titles, including all titles from the recently acquired Morgan Creek international film library.
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.
Revolution Studios Acquires 64-Film Morgan Creek International Library for $37 Million
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 7, 2014) – Revolution Studios announced today its purchase of the Morgan Creek International film library.
Revolution Studios Recapitalized for Growth by Fortress Investment Group
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 26, 2014) – Revolution Studios announced today that it has received a major investment from funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC.
