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Gravitas Ventures
Gravitas Ventures is an American film distribution company owned by Shout! Studios. The company was founded by Nolan Gallagher in Los Angeles in 2006, and moved its headquarters from Los Angeles to Cleveland in 2019. It focuses on the distribution of independent feature films and documentaries. Home media releases of its films are handled as a distribution partner by Studio Distribution Services, a joint-venture between Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. History Gravitas Ventures was founded in Los Angeles, California, by Nolan Gallagher in 2006. Michael Murphy joined as President and a fellow owner in 2007. The company has offered films to theaters through VOD, and streaming services, such as its own "Gravitas Movies" platform. Gravitas has been recognized as one of the biggest content providers to independent VOD services. The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized the company as the #3 fastest-growing private company in 2012, where it was #4 faste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subsidiary
A subsidiary, subsidiary company, or daughter company is a company (law), company completely or partially owned or controlled by another company, called the parent company or holding company, which has legal and financial control over the subsidiary company. Unlike regional branches or divisions, subsidiaries are considered to be distinct entities from their parent companies; they are required to follow the laws of where they are incorporated, and they maintain their own executive leadership. Two or more subsidiaries primarily controlled by same entity/group are considered to be sister companies of each other. Subsidiaries are a common feature of modern business, and most multinational corporations organize their operations via the creation and purchase of subsidiary companies. Examples of holding companies are Berkshire Hathaway, Jefferies Financial Group, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Citigroup, which have subsidiaries involved in many different Industry (e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadline Hollywood
''Deadline Hollywood'', commonly known as ''Deadline'' and also referred to as ''Deadline.com'', is an online news site founded as the news blog ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' by Nikki Finke in 2006. It is updated several times a day, with entertainment industry news as its focus. It has been a brand of Penske Media Corporation since 2009. History ''Deadline'' was founded by Nikki Finke, who began writing an '' LA Weekly'' column series called ''Deadline Hollywood'' in June 2002. She began the ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' (DHD) blog in March 2006 as an online version of her column. She officially launched it as an entertainment trade website in 2006. The site became one of Hollywood's most followed websites by 2009. In 2009, Finke sold ''Deadline'' to Penske Media Corporation (then Mail.com Media) for a low-seven-figure sum. She was also given a five-year-plus employment contract reported by the ''Los Angeles Times The ''Los Angeles Times'' is an American Newspaper# ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddymoon
''Buddymoon'' (previously known as ''Honey Buddies'') is a 2016 American independent comedy film directed by Alex Simmons; written by Simmons, Flula Borg, and David Giuntoli; and starring Borg and Giuntoli. It is the story of a former child actor (Giuntoli) whose fiancée leaves him days before their wedding. In an effort to cheer him up, his best friend and would-be best man (Borg) convinces him that the two of them should go on the planned honeymoon trip together. ''Buddymoon'' premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on January 23, 2016 and received their Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature. It also appeared, among other places, at the Florida Film Festival, where it also won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, and it was the opening film for the Ashland (Oregon) Independent Film Festival. In March 2016, worldwide distribution rights to the film were acquired by Gravitas Ventures and Orion Pictures. Its theatrical and home video release was on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Believe In Unicorns
''I Believe in Unicorns'' is a 2014 American independent coming-of-age romantic drama film written and directed by Leah Meyerhoff. The film stars Natalia Dyer, Peter Vack, Julia Garner, Amy Seimetz and Toni Meyerhoff. The film was released on May 29, 2015, by Gravitas Ventures. Plot Davina is a high school sophomore from Berkeley. She lives with and takes care of her mother, who suffers from multiple sclerosis. Her father is out of the picture, having abandoned her mother shortly after Davina was born. Davina celebrates her 16th birthday by having a picnic at the park with her best friend, Cassidy, who gives her a camera as a birthday present. It is there at the park where Davina discovers Sterling, a punk who hangs out with his skateboarder friends at the park's ramp. Davina develops a crush on Sterling and takes several photographs of him with her camera. Eventually, Sterling crosses paths with Davina and they introduce each other. Sterling requests that they meet again t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da Sweet Blood Of Jesus
''Da Sweet Blood of Jesus'' is a 2014 American horror film directed by Spike Lee. The plot is about a wealthy anthropologist who is stabbed by an ancient African dagger and turned into a vampire. Lee has said the film is about " man beings who are addicted to blood" and called it " new kind of love story." The film is a remake of the 1973 film '' Ganja & Hess'' (with original writer Bill Gunn receiving a credit as co-writer, along with Lee). It was the first of Lee's films to be funded through Kickstarter. The film was released on June 22, 2014, at the American Black Film Festival as the closing film, and was released in theaters and on VOD on February 14, 2015, by Gravitas Ventures. Plot The film opens with an unnamed dancer ( Charles "Lil Buck" Riley) dancing in various locations around Brooklyn during the credit sequence. From there, the plot follows Dr. Hess Green ( Stephen Tyrone Williams), a wealthy African-American anthropologist and art collector who acquires a dagge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovesick (2014 Film)
''Lovesick'' is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Luke Matheny (in his feature directorial debut) and written by Dean Young. The film stars Matt LeBlanc as a man who tries to prevent his strange psychological condition from affecting his new relationship, with Ali Larter, Adam Rodriguez, and Chevy Chase in supporting roles. Plot It is the story of Charlie Darby, who has everything going for him: a great job, friends, family, the whole package. The one thing Charlie doesn't have is love, because every time he gets close, he goes clinically insane. When he meets the perfect girl, Charlie must overcome his psychosis to claim his chance at true love. Cast * Matt LeBlanc as Charlie Darby * Ali Larter as Molly Kingston * Adam Rodriguez as Jason Kerwick * Ashley Williams as Felicia * Rebecca Naomi Jones as Nancy Kerwick * Carsen Warner as Timmy Clark * Connie Sawyer as Bebe * Cameron Richardson as Michelle * Richard Riehle as Father * Jennifer Rhodes as Mother * Racha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Longest Week
''The Longest Week'' is a 2014 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Glanz. The film stars Jason Bateman, Olivia Wilde and Billy Crudup in the lead roles. It was produced by Uday Chopra, along with Neda Armian. It is the first project of Yash Raj Film's subsidiary Hollywood production house YRF Entertainment. The film received generally negative reviews from critics. The film also marks the final film role of Tony Roberts, before his death in 2025. Synopsis Affluent and aimless, Conrad Valmont lives a life of leisure in his parents’ prestigious Manhattan hotel. In the span of one week, he finds himself evicted, disinherited, and in love. Cast * Jason Bateman as Conrad Valmont * Olivia Wilde as Beatrice Fairbanks * Billy Crudup as Dylan Tate * Jenny Slate as Jocelyn * Tony Roberts as Barry the Therapist * Larry Pine as the Narrator Reception Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 10% of 20 critics have given the film a positi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Among Ravens
''Among Ravens'' is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Russell Friedenberg and Randy Redroad and starring Amy Smart, Joshua Leonard, Christian Campbell, Victoria Smurfit, Natalie Imbruglia, Will McCormack, Johnny Sequoyah and Freidenberg. Plot The story of a group of friends who reunite for their annual 4th of July weekend only to be confronted by Chad, a strange and beautiful nature photographer who begins to change their lives one by one. Cast *Amy Smart as Wendy Conifer * Joshua Leonard as Ellis Conifer *Christian Campbell as Will Deville *Russell Friedenberg as Saul King *Victoria Smurfit as Emma *Natalie Imbruglia as Madison * Will McCormack as Chad Whitlock * Johnny Sequoyah as Joey * Castille Landon as Saturn Moon *Calum Grant as Hal Rice *Vinnie Duyck as Taxi Driver *Christopher Pinkalla as Jay Reception The film has a 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Glenn Kenny Glenn Kenny (born August 8, 1959) is an American film critic and journalist. He writes for ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay (2013 Film)
''Stay'' is a 2013 film directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld, who adapted the story from the Aislinn Hunter novel. The movie stars Taylor Schilling, Aidan Quinn, and Michael Ironside. It is a Canadian-Irish drama film co-production. Production The film is a joint Canadian-Irish production by Amerique Film, Samson Films and Submission Films. The producers are Martin Paul-Hus, David Collins, Andrew Boutillier and Martina Niland, and the executive producer is Mark Slone. ''Stay'' was filmed in Connemara, Country Galway, Ireland and Montréal, Québec, Canada. Plot The movie ''Stay'', based on the novel by Aislinn Hunter, is a movie about troubled young woman Abby ( Taylor Schilling) who falls in love with her former professor Dermot ( Aiden Quinn). The mismatched couple is very much in love from the first scene of the movie. The couple lives in Ireland where the villagers disapprove of their relationship but they remain content with their situation. But when Abby suddenly gets ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October Baby
''October Baby'' is a 2011 American Christian-themed drama film directed by Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin and starring Rachel Hendrix in her film debut. It is the story of a woman named Hannah, who learns as a young adult that she survived a failed abortion attempt. She then embarks upon a road trip to understand the circumstances of her birth. was inspired by a YouTube video chronicling the life experiences of Gianna Jessen, who was born after a failed abortion attempt. Plot Hannah is a 19-year-old college freshman who suffers from epilepsy, asthma, and depression. On the verge of her theatrical debut in a university play, she collapses on stage. Hannah meets with her parents and a doctor, who quotes passages from her journal that she has been feeling lost and unwanted. She learns that she is adopted and her biological mother tried to abort her. Hannah seeks out her best friend, Jason, for advice. After sorting through her feelings and her options with Jason, she decides to find ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King's Daughter (2022 Film)
''The King's Daughter'' is a 2022 action-adventure fantasy film directed by Sean McNamara from a screenplay by Barry Berman and James Schamus. It is based on the 1997 novel '' The Moon and the Sun'' by Vonda N. McIntyre. It stars Pierce Brosnan as King Louis XIV, Kaya Scodelario as Marie-Josèphe, and Benjamin Walker as Yves De La Croix. It was William Hurt's final screen performance to be released before his death in March 2022, though it had been filmed eight years prior. Principal photography began in early April 2014 in Versailles, France. After the two-week shoot in France, production then began on April 23 in Melbourne, Australia. Shooting wrapped up at the end of May. Originally intended to be released in April 2015, the film was delayed just three weeks prior in order to complete post-production effects. It then sat in development hell for over five years, until the distribution rights were acquired by Gravitas Ventures, which released it theatrically on January 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Bees (film)
''Queen Bees'' is a 2021 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Lembeck. It features an ensemble cast, including Ellen Burstyn, James Caan (in his final film released during his lifetime), Ann-Margret, Christopher Lloyd, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, and Elizabeth Mitchell. It was released on June 11, 2021, by Gravitas Ventures, and received mixed reviews from critics. Screenwriter Donald Martin was nominated for a 2022 Humanitas Prize for his screenplay. Plot Fiercely independent senior Helen is under pressure from her daughter Laura to move into Pine Grove retirement community. The widowed Helen opposes this, but has little option after she locks herself out of her homeagainwhile a fire from her cooking destroys her kitchen. Repairs will take at least a month, and she moves temporarily into Pine Grove. At Pine Grove, Helen initially has trouble fitting into a social scene dominated by the Queen Bees, led by Janet, and by the few unattached males, such as Arthur. Her m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
