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ROMANTIC COMEDY! URBAN PROJECTS! THE BOOK RCESLATE THE LOCALS RCE MINI-SLATE ! LOVE JONES 2 DRAMATIC COMEDY! THE TOUR MEN DON’T TALK YOU BETTER WATCH OUT YOU HEAR ME? ! ! ANIMATION / CGI PROJECTS! SUSPENSE / THRILLER! WORLD TOUR UNKNOWN CALLER SAMAIREA THE CROOKED TREE THE FOURTH MAGI ! THE ASCENSION OF MAN ACTION / ADVENTURE! BUDDY UNITAS ELKHORN ELF WOO THE DRAGON ! 311 FAITH-BASED PROJECTS! SACAJAWEA SAINT PATRICK CATALINA THE SWORD OF PETER BEAR MOUNTAIN THE TRAVELER BLACK JESUS THE SPIRIT OF LIFE ! ! !
Prepared For: Reliance Entertainment & Reliance Mediaworks September 2014
BRIEF OVERVIEW ATTACHED THE LOCALS MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Romantic Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (anticipated)
Logline: The Locals is a comedic love story set in the Bronx about two three-generational families who are set in their ways: the Goldberg’s and the Romano’s. Their perspectives on life are challenged as love, and illness, strikes both families. The Locals is a modern day Moonstruck meets Little Miss Sunshine.
Production Budget: $6.4M The Locals
Location: New York (25% tax incentive, estimated)
Financing: $3M equity; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment; 50% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Sue Kramer, Jill Footlick, James Sinclair
Writer: Sue Kramer Director: Sue Kramer (Gray Matters, The God of Driving)
Distribution: TBD (domestic); IM Global * (international)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! ! ! Shirley MacLaine Alan Arkin Vera Farmiga Richard Schiff Annabella Sciorra Alfred Molina Odeya Rush Chris Riggi Oscar Winner Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee ! Similar Genre Films: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! ! The Hundred Moonstruck Little Miss Something’s The Best Exotic As Good As My Big Fat Terms of Foot Journey Sunshine Gotta Give Marigold Hotel It Gets Greek Wedding Endearment $39M / $22M $80M / NA $100M / $8M $228M / $16M $134M / $10M $314M / $50M $356M / $5M $164M / $8M ! Oscar Winner Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee Oscar Winner Financing: $3M equity; currently seeking $2M equity
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 2 MEN DON’T TALK MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Comedic Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (anticipated)
Logline: Men Don't Talk is a ground-breaking film about the culture of men. It is an ensemble comedic drama in the vein of The Big Chill about the lengths men will go to “keep the truth” from those closest to them, and themselves. !
Production Budget: $15M
Location: TBD (25% tax incentive, estimated) Men Don’t Talk
Financing: $5M equity; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment; 50% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Cory Tynan, James Sinclair
Writer: Cory Tynan Director: Jason Reitman * (Up In The Air)
Distribution: Paramount * (domestic); IM Global * (international)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! ! ! George Clooney Mark Ruffalo Paul Giamatti Christian Bale Idris Elba Catherine Keener Elizabeth Banks Kirsten Bell Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee Oscar Nominee Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee ! Similar Genre Films: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! !
! The Big Chill Sideways Up In The Air Enough Said The Kids Are Courageous The Bucket List The Descendants All Right $56M / NA $109M / $17M $166M / $30M $22M / $8M $36M / $4M $35M / $2M $172M / $45M $173M / $20M ! Oscar Nominee Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee Oscar Nominee Oscar Winner
Financing: $5M equity; currently seeking $4M equity
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 3 LOVE JONES 2 MAJOR MOTION PICTURE (SEQUEL)
Media Type: Major Motion Picture (Sequel)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (anticipated)
Logline: Love Jones 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the iconic movie Love Jones which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Critically acclaimed, and considered a timeless classic, the original Love Jones has become one of the most beloved films of African-American cinema; a movie whose popularity has steadily increased over the years with cross-generational audiences. Love Jones 2 Production Budget: $12M Location: Illinois (25% tax incentive, estimated) Financing: $9M equity; 100% gross receipts until 120% recoupment; 50% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Reuben Cannon, Cory Tynan, James Sinclair
Writer: Theodore Witcher (Love Jones) Director: Theodore Witcher (Love Jones)
Distribution: Open Road Films (domestic); Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Netflix (home video)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! ! ! Larenz Tate Nia Long Isaiah Washington Lisa Nicole Carson Leonard Roberts TBA TBA TBA Love Jones Love Jones Love Jones Love Jones Love Jones Cameo Cameo Cameo ! Similar Genre Films: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! ! Love Jones The Best Man The Best Man: Think Like A Think Like A Why Did I Get Why Did I Get About Last Night Holiday Man Man Too Married? Married Too? $13M / $10M $34M / $9M $71M / $17M $96M / $12M $65M / $24M $55M / $15M $60M / $20M $49M / $12M ! Reuben Cannon Reuben Cannon Financing: $9M equity
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 4 SAINT PATRICK MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Media Type: Major Motion Picture (First in VSI Epic Series)
Genre: Historical Epic
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (anticipated)
Logline: Patrick is a British nobleman with no faith in anything except himself. Captured by Irish barbarians, he is enslaved and forced to work as a humble shepherd. A few years later, Patrick has a “divine revelation” and manages to escape. Once back in Britain, Patrick is compelled to return to Ireland to bring Christianity to the pagans, even if that means being enslaved once again, or worse, killed. Saint Patrick
Production Budget: $40M Location: UK & Ireland (25% tax incentive, estimated)
Financing: $15M equity; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment; 50% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Mike Riley, Conor Riley, James Sinclair
Writers: Cory Tynan, Dan Stroncak Director: Jim Sheridan *
Distribution: Lionsgate Entertainment * (domestic); IM Global * (international)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! !
Jonny Lee Miller Liera Knightley Daniel Day Lewis Ewan McGregor Geoffrey Rush Ian McShane Colin Farrell Cate Blanchett ! Oscar Nominee Oscar Winner Oscar Winner Oscar Winner ! Similar Genre Films: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! !
Lawrence of Braveheart The Last of the The Messenger: Luther Son of God The Passion Rome ! Arabia Mohicans Joan of Arc of the Christ $44M / $15M $204M / $72M $72M / $40M $85M / $50M $29M / $30M $68M / $22M $604M / $30M TV Series ! Oscar Winner Oscar Winner Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee Emmy Winner Financing: $15M equity; currently seeking $10M * under consideration, in discussions, or wish list DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 5 UNKOWN CALLER MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Supernatural Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (anticipated)
Logline: A paranormal thriller for our times, Unknown Caller is about a phone virus that virtually invades its victims' lives until it physically kills them. Phaedon has been infected as well — and knows his time is running out. Having seen friends die within forty-eight hours, Phaedon is intent on discovering the origin of this technological virus and stopping it before it kills him. Unknown Caller Production Budget: $5M Location: TBD (25% tax incentive, estimated) Financing: $3M equity; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment; 50% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Cory Tynan, Reuben Cannon, James Sinclair
Writers: Cory Tynan, Dan Stroncak Director: James Wan *
Distribution: Open Road Films * (domestic); IM Global * (international)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! !
Logan Lerman Amanda Seyfried Ezra Miller Alex Pettyfer Jesse Williams Kevin Corrigan Sela Ward Jacqueline Bisset ! ! Similar Genre Films: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! ! Insidious The Haunting Dark Skies The Last The Devil Inside Paranormal Paranormal Paranormal of Molly Hartley Exorcism Activity Activity 2 Activity 3 $54M / $1.5M $13M / $5M $26M / $3.5M $62M / $1.8M $101M / $1M $195M / $15K $178M / $3M $207M / $5M ! Financing: $3M equity; currently seeking $2M
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 6 THE TOUR MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Suspense / Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (anticipated)
Logline: The Tour is the story about an injured hip-hop star who is kidnapped and held captive by his nurse, who’s an obsessed fan he spent one night with years earlier (think Misery meets Fatal Attraction). Reuben Cannon Entertainment has teamed up with Mark Burg, producer of the billion-dollar Saw franchise, to produce this major motion picture. The Tour Production Budget: $4.2M Location: New Orleans (25% tax incentive, estimated)
Financing: $3M equity; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment; 50% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Reuben Cannon, Cory Tynan, Mark Burg (Saw franchise)
Writer: Nancy Norman Director: Kevin White *
Distribution: AMC independent (domestic); Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Netflix (home video)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! ! ! Drake Amy Smart Nicole Beharie TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Cameo Cameo Cameo Cameo Cameo ! Similar Genre Films: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! ! Misery Fatal Attraction Saw Saw II Saw III Saw IV Saw V Saw 3D
$61M / $20M $320M / $14M $55M / $1.2M $152M / $4M $163M / $10M $117M / $10M $111M / $11M $131M / $20M ! Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee Financing: $3M equity; currently seeking $2M equity
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 7 RCE SLATE URBAN MEDIA SLATE (10-20 PROPERTIES)
Media Type: 10-20 Major Motion Pictures, 1-2 Televisions Series, 1-2 Live Productions
Genre: Family (40%), Romantic Comedy (30%), Comedy (20%), Thriller (10%)
MPAA Ratings: PG-13 (anticipated)
The Company: Reuben Cannon, founder of Reuben Cannon Entertainment (RCE), has an exceptional, successful track record of developing, producing and distributing media for the underserved, over-performing urban market. RCE was created to better serve and broaden the appeal of this market.!
Production Budgets: $8M-$12M (wide release) and $1M-$4M (platform release)
Locations: Various (project specific, typically 25% tax incentive, estimated)
Financing: $45M equity; profits distributed quarterly; 5-7 year sunset Reuben Cannon Entertainment Producers: Reuben Cannon, Cory Tynan, James Sinclair, Various (project specific)
Writers: Various (project specific) Directors: Various (project specific)
Distribution: Open Road Films (wide release); AMC independent (platform release), Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Netflix (home video)
Historical Performance: Reuben Cannon Projects (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! !
Get On Woman Thou Diary Of A Mad Madea’s Family Why Did I Madea Goes I Can Do Bad Madea’s Big ! The Bus Art Loosed Black Woman Reunion Get Married? To Jail All By Myself Happy Family $5.8M / $2.4M $6.9M / $1.4M $50M / $5M $63M / $6M $55M / $9M $90M / $11M $51M / $12M $53M / $12M ! RCE Slate: Sample Projects * (Production Budget) ! ! ! !
Love Jones 2 The Tour Stick Fly Sanford & Son Heart vs. All My Beautiful Drumstruck You Better ! Soul Sisters Watch Out $12M $4.2M $3M $8M $12M $12M $8M $12M ! Financing: $45M equity; currently seeking $20M equity * under consideration
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 8 RCE MINI-SLATE URBAN MEDIA MINI-SLATE (3 PICTURES)
Media Type: 3 Major Motion Pictures
Genre: Family (1), Romantic Comedy (1), Suspense / Thriller (1)
MPAA Ratings: PG-13 (anticipated)
The Company: Reuben Cannon, founder of Reuben Cannon Entertainment (RCE), has an exceptional, successful track record of developing, producing and distributing media for the underserved, over-performing urban market. RCE was created to better serve and broaden the appeal of this market.!
Locations: Various (project specific, typically 25% tax incentive, estimated)
Financing: $21M equity across all 3 projects; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment; 50% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Reuben Cannon, Cory Tynan, James Sinclair, Various (project specific) Reuben Cannon Entertainment
Writers: Various (project specific) Directors: Various (project specific)
Distribution: Open Road Films (wide release); AMC independent (platform release), Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Netflix (home video)
RCE Mini-Slate: Three Projects * ! Title: Love Jones 2 The Tour You Better Watch Out !Production Budget: $12M $4.2M $12M Writers: Theodore Witcher Nancy Norman Rob Edwards !Directors: Theodore Witcher Kevin White * Reginald Hudlin * Distribution (Domestic): Open Road Films AMC independent Open Road Films !Distribution (Home Video): Universal Studios Universal Studios * Universal Studios ! Historical Performance: Reuben Cannon (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget)! ! ! ! ! ! Get On Woman Thou Diary Of A Mad Madea’s Family Why Did I Madea Goes I Can Do Bad Madea’s Big The Bus Art Loosed Black Woman Reunion Get Married? To Jail All By Myself Happy Family $5.8M / $2.4M $6.9M / $1.4M $50M / $5M $63M / $6M $55M / $9M $90M / $11M $51M / $12M $53M / $12M ! ! Financing: $21M equity; currently seeking $10M equity
* under consideration
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 9 WMG SLATE ANIMATION SLATE (5 FRANCHISE PROPERTIES)
Media Type: Major Motion Picture (Franchise)
Genre: Animation (4), Live Action CGI (1)
MPAA Ratings: G and PG (anticipated)
The Company: Wake Media Group (WMG) believes that, second only to world-class story-telling, advances in stylized visual technology substantially improve the commercial performance of a major motion picture. WMG has selected and invested in the development of franchise properties that serve this business model. WMG is committed to developing and producing a diversified slate of global franchise properties that embody world-class story-telling, The Fourth Magi illustrated in part by best-in-class stylized technical innovations. !
Production Budgets: $35M-$85M (wide release)
Locations: Various (project specific, typically 25%-40% tax incentive for technical production, estimated)
Financing: $10M in development loans to complete development (final script, packaging, distribution) and comprehensive ‘proof of concept’ (including testing transnational production pipelines) for each of five (5) franchise properties.
Producers: James Sinclair, Various (project specific) Writers: Various (project specific)
Directors: Various (project specific) Distribution: Various (project specific)
WMG Slate: Sample Projects * (Production Budget / Lead Technical Production) ! Title: The Fourth The Giant Buddy The Ascension Magi Leaf of Man !Production Budget: $70M $35M $70M $85M Writers: Lightstream Arc Rhythm Lightstream ! Witcher Animation Animation & Hues * Animation * !Directors: ! Similar Genre Films: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! !
Rio Toy Story The Nut Job The Prince of Shrek Chicken Run Madagascar Rango ! Egypt $486M / $90M $358M / $30M $71M / $42M $218M / $70M $455M / $60M $172M / $42M $407M / $75M $241M / $135M ! Oscar Nominee Oscar Nominee Oscar Winner Oscar Winner Oscar Winner
Financing: $10M development loan; currently seeking $8M development loan * under consideration
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 10 VSI SLATE FAITH BASED-SLATE (10-12 MEDIA PROPERTIES)
Media Type: 8-10 Major Motion Pictures, 1-2 Televisions Series, 1-2 Special Projects
Genre: Historical Epic, Inspirational Drama, Family, Faith & Family
MPAA Ratings: G and PG (anticipated)
The Company: Visual Spirit, Inc. (“VSI”) was formed for the purpose of developing, financing, producing, and distributing premium quality entertainment experiences with broad commercial appeal, supporting content that authentically inspires both mainstream and faith and family audiences. VSI has invested heavily in the process of identifying and developing premium properties that authentically resonate with both core “momentum markets” and Visual Spirit general audiences. !
Production Budgets: $20M-$40M (wide release) and $1M-$5M (platform release)
Locations: Various (project specific, typically 25% tax incentive, estimated)
Financing: $50M equity; profits distributed quarterly; 5-7 year sunset
Producers: James Sinclair, Various (project specific) Writers: Various (project specific)
Directors: Various (project specific) Distribution: Various (project specific)
VSI Slate: Sample Projects * (Production Budget / Genre) ! Title: Second The Spirit The Sword Saint Son of Life of Peter Patrick !Production Budget: $8M $10M $35M $40M Writers: Inspirational Special Historical Historical ! Witcher Comedic Drama Project Epic Epic !Directors: ! Similar Genre Films: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! ! Heaven Is The Blind Side Fireproof God’s Not Dead Lawrence of Braveheart The Messenger: The Passion For Real Arabia Joan of Arc of the Christ $91M / $12M $295M / $29M $31M / $500K $61M / $2M $44M / $15M $204M / $72M $85M / $50M $604M / $30M ! Oscar Winner Oscar Winner Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee Financing: $50M equity; currently seeking $25M equity
* under consideration
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 11 UNITAS MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Sports Drama MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Anticipated)
Logline: After experiencing a devastating personal loss, a young man, through sheer determination and God- given talent, proves the experts wrong to become one of the greatest players in the history of sports. Unitas is based on the heroic story is based on the New York Times best-selling book “Johnny U: The Life and Times of Johnny Unitas”.!
Production Budget: $13M Location: Louisiana (30% tax incentive, estimated)
Financing: $7M equity; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment; 48% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Joe Unitas, Gary Hudson, Giovanni Jackson, Jeff Astgen, Cristopher Sabol
Writers: Tom Callahan (book), Joe Unitas (script)
Director: Clint Eastwood or Barry Levinson *
Distribution: TBD * (domestic/international)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! !
Channing Tatum Ryan Gosling ! OR A-list Oscar Nominee Johnny Unitas ! “The Greatest Game Ever Played” Similar Genre Films: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! !
When The Game 42 The Blind Side Friday Night The Rookie Remember Any Given Rudy ! Stands Tall Lights The Titans Sunday $23M / $15M $95M / $40M $295M / $29M $61M / $30M $76M / $20M $130M / $30M $99M / $55M $22M / $12M ! Oscar Winner ! Financing: $7M equity; currently seeking $7M equity
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 12 SAMAIREA MAJOR MOTION PICTURE (FRANCHISE)
Media Type: Major Motion Picture (Live Action & CGI Feature)
Genre: Science Fiction, Action Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Anticipated)
Logline: When a child from a parallel world is hidden on Earth for a thousand years, it is up to him to find his way home before a Great Evil destroys his realm and ours in the process. !
Production Budget: $40M
Location: TBD (25% tax incentive, estimated) Samairea Financing: $20M equity; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment; 50% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Avi Fogel, Sam Schlesinger, Tommy Caprio, Giovanni Jackson, Jeff Astgen
Writer: Avi Fogel Director: Jon Favreau * or James Gunn *
Distribution: Warner Bros * (domestic/international)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! ! ! Anton Yelchin Emily Blunt Patrick Stewart Hugh Jackman Live Schreiber Chiwetel Ejiofor John Noble Vin Diesel Oscar Nominee Oscar Nominee ! Similar Genre Films & Television Shows: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! ! Bridge To Maleficent The Lion, the Witch, The Hobbit: An The Lord of the Harry Potter and the Once Upon Guardians of Terabithia and the Wardrobe Unexpected Journey Rings: Fellowship Sorcerer’s Stone A Time the Galaxy $82M / $17M $708M / $180M $739M / $180M $1.02B / $180M $861M / $93M $969M / $125M TV Series $589M / $170M ! Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee Oscar Winner Oscar Nominee Emmy Nominee
Financing: $20M equity; currently seeking $20M equity
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 13 THE BOOK MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Supernatural
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Anticipated)
Logline: When a geeky, down on his luck ad-man finds a book that can predict the future, he changes the world to win over the one girl he could lose if she ever finds out.
Production Budget: $15M
Location: TBD (25% tax incentive, estimated) The Book Financing: $6M equity; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment; 50% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Avi Fogel, Sam Schlesinger, Tommy Caprio, Giovanni Jackson, Jeff Astgen
Writer: Avi Fogel Director: Spike Jonze *
Distribution: Focus Features * (domestic); IM Global * (international)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! ! ! Anton Yelchin Juno Temple Jonah Hill Simon Pegg Alec Baldwin Oscar Nominee Oscar Nominee ! Similar Genre Films & Television Shows: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! ! (500) Days her The Invention Penelope The Science Eternal Sunshine of of Summer of Lying of Sleep the Spotless Mind $60M / $7.5M $42M / $23M $32M / $18M $10M / $15M $4M / $6M $49M / $20M ! Oscar Winner Oscar Winner
Financing: $6M equity; currently seeking $6M equity
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 14 CROOKED TREE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE (FRANCHISE)
Media Type: Major Motion Picture (Franchise, 4 Films)
Genre: Suspense, Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Anticipated)
Logline: Based on best-selling book of the same title, the New York Times describes Crooked Tree as “an intense, meticulously researched thriller that handles Native American beliefs with both suspense and dignity.”
Production Budget: $18.5M
Location: TBD (25% tax incentive, estimated) Crooked Tree
Financing: $3.7M equity; $14.8M debt financing
Producers: Robert C. Wilson, Summer Mattis, Diane Cheklich, Kristi Hoffman, Giovanni Jackson, Jeff Bowler
Writer: Robert C. Wilson (book, screenplay Director: TBD *
Distribution: TBD * (domestic); IM Global * (international)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! !
! Johnny Depp Jessica Biel Graham Greene Taylor Lautner ! Oscar Nominee Oscar Nominee Similar Genre Films & Television Shows: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! !
! Jaws The Exorcist Dances With Twilight X-Men Origins: Shutter Wolves Wolverine Island $471M / $8M $358M / $8M $424M / $19M $351M / $37M $375M / $150M $294M / $80M ! Oscar Winner Oscar Winner Oscar Winner
Financing: $3.7M equity secured; currently seeking $14.8M in debt financing
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list
DISCLAIMER: This document is informational in nature and is not an offering to sell. While the information herein is believed to be accurate, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, this document or any other written or oral information provided or made available by the company. Estimates and projections contained herein shall not be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. All information is subject to changes. 15 311: BURIED ALIVE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Action Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Anticipated)
Logline: American contractor in Iraq Roy Hallums looks up from his desk into the faces of four armed gunmen there to kidnap him and sell him for ransom. It is now the mission of Former Navy Seal, Hostage Working Group Coordinator Dan O’Shea and FBI Special Agent Tom O’Connor to piece together the evidence that ultimately leads them to Roy. Continuously hampered by reluctant informants, government missteps and kidnappers ready to kill Roy at the first 311: Buried Alive sign his underground prison has been discovered, Roy and his family hang on to slivers as hope for 311 days.
Production Budget: $17M Location: Puerto Rico (35% tax incentive, estimated)
Financing: $12M equity; 100% gross receipts until 115% recoupment;48% gross receipts thereafter
Producers: Elaine Zimmerman, Roy Hallums, Giovanni Jackson, Jeff Astgen
Writer: Elaine Zimmerman Director: Clint Eastwood * or Ron Howard *
Distribution: TBD * (domestic); IM Global * (international)
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! !
Justin Timberlake Gary Sinise Bruce Greenwood ! Oscar Nominee Similar Genre Films & Television Shows: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! The Hurt Locker Zero Dark Thirty ! $19M / $15M $138M / $40M ! Oscar Winner Oscar Winner
* under consideration, in discussions, or wish list
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Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Action Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Anticipated)
Logline: In 1937, an industrialist’s son is sent to Catalina island by his father for his safety. Little did they know that the Nazi’s were using the island to transfer confiscated gold to buy Hollywood film companies.!
Production Budget: $25M
Location: Catalina Island Catalina
Financing: TBD
Producers: Kevin Kent, Harvey Lowry, Giovanni Jackson
Writer:! Director: Harvey Lowry
Distribution: TBD
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! !
Jensen Ackles Scarlett Johansen Jeff Bridges Florian Lukas Kathy Bates Thomas Kretschmann ! Oscar Winner Oscar Winner ! Similar Genre Films & Television Shows: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! ! Valkyrie The Monuments $200M / $75M $154M / $70M !
Financing: TBD
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Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Action Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Anticipated)
Logline: Sacajawea was key to the success of the first transcontinental expedition across America. Sanctioned by Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark set off to cross the country by boat, horseback and foot. Many say they would have never made it if not for the native American Indian, Sacajawea.!
Production Budget: $20M Sacajawea
Location: South Dakota, Idaho, Oregon
Financing: TBD
Producers: Kevin Kent, Harvey Lowry, Giovanni Jackson
Writer: ! Director: Harvey Lowry
Distribution: TBD
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! ! ! ! Similar Genre Films & Television Shows: (Worldwide Box Office / Production Budget) ! ! ! ! Dances With ! Wolves $424M / $19M Oscar Winner
Financing:
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Media Type: Major Motion Picture
Genre: Action / Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13 or R (anticipated)
Logline: Jesus arrives at Dadaab, the world’s largest refugee camp in Kenya, Africa. He begins work as a voluntary carpenter and helps the oppressed as he hides from the world.!
Production Budget: $6.5M
Location: Chicago and TBD, produced by The Syndicate & State Street Partners Black Jesus
Financing: TBD
Producers: George Tillman, Robert Teitel, Scott Karp, Holly Davis Carter, Giovanni Jackson
Writers: Jimmy Blondell (graphic novel); Christopher Black & James Coyne (screenplay)
Director: George Tillman Distribution: TBD, represented by ICM
Cast: TBD * ! ! ! !
Michael B. Jordan ! ! Based on the Graphic Novel: ! ! ! ! !
Financing: TBD
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