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Al Pacino Parties On As Aging Rocker In ‘Danny Collins': Specialty Preview
Bleecker Street this weekend will begin making its footprint in the specialty space with the Al Pacino starrer Danny Collins. The company, founded by former Focus Features co-CEO Andrew Karpen, had picked up the title early in its formation. Danny Collins boasts some heavyweight stars, but less clear is whether the film will drive its targeted 35-and-over audience to theaters. Danny Collins is not the only first release for a new company this weekend. The distribution division of Vega Baby will bow Czech thriller Ghoul in two locations outside NYC and L.A. The film has been a hit since its release back home three weeks ago. Amplify Releasing is opening Oscar-nominated Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi’s Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter in three NYC and L.A. locations, while Monument Releasing will take Berlinale ’14 feature She’s Lost Control to one exclusive NYC theater. Casting the lead for the title had been a challenge due to the amount of nudity required. And China Lion is taking on a film that is outside its typical offerings with Andy Lau starrer, Lost And Love (Shi Gu). Also opening this weekend in limited release are Freestyle’s Zombeavers, Kino Lorber’s La Sapienza, eOne’s Growing Up And Other Likes, Drafthouse Films’ Spring and IFC Midnight’s Backcountry.
Danny Collins
Director-writer: Dan Fogelman
Cast: Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Plummer, Bobby Cannavale, Josh Peck, Melissa Benoist
Distributor: Bleecker Street Media
danny collins posterDanny Collins is the first full-fledged rollout for Bleecker Street, the New York-based film distributor founded last summer by former Focus Features co-CEO Andrew Karpen. The feature joined Bleecker Street’s initial slate and is the directorial debut of veteran screenwriter and producer Dan Fogelman (Crazy Stupid Love, Cars). A few years back, writer-director Fogelman heard a story about folk musician Steve Tilston, who had given an interview back in 1971 with small music publication called Zig Zag. His comments at the time about the effects of wealth and songwriting had solicited a letter from John Lennon. The letter never made it to Tilston until it was discovered in 2005. This forms the backbone for Danny Collins, which stars Al Pacino.
Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can’t give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by Lennon, he decides to change course and embark on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find love and begin his second act.
“It’s very exciting to do what we’re all about — putting film in the marketplace,” said Bleecker Street’s President of Distribution Jack Foley, who had served in the same role at Focus Features. “[The film] has been with us since the beginning back in September and is a signature of what the company is about: entertainment that targets adult audiences.” Foley noted that Danny Collins will sit most naturally with crowds 35 and above but added, “It can certainly play to younger people.” Bleecker Street’s marketing has targeted the 35-plus audience in the lead-up to this weekend’s release. “Al Pacino is an icon among that crowd,” said Foley.
Bleecker Street will open Danny Collins in New York at the Angelika and Lincoln Square as well as Los Angeles at the ArcLight, Landmark and AMC Century City. The film will expand from there, reaching a nationwide presence by April 10.
Al Pacino Parties On As Aging Rocker In ‘Danny Collins': Specialty Preview
Bleecker Street this weekend will begin making its footprint in the specialty space with the Al Pacino starrer Danny Collins. The company, founded by former Focus Features co-CEO Andrew Karpen, had picked up the title early in its formation. Danny Collins boasts some heavyweight stars, but less clear is whether the film will drive its targeted 35-and-over audience to theaters. Danny Collins is not the only first release for a new company this weekend. The distribution division of Vega Baby will bow Czech thriller Ghoul in two locations outside NYC and L.A. The film has been a hit since its release back home three weeks ago. Amplify Releasing is opening Oscar-nominated Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi’s Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter in three NYC and L.A. locations, while Monument Releasing will take Berlinale ’14 feature She’s Lost Control to one exclusive NYC theater. Casting the lead for the title had been a challenge due to the amount of nudity required. And China Lion is taking on a film that is outside its typical offerings with Andy Lau starrer, Lost And Love (Shi Gu). Also opening this weekend in limited release are Freestyle’s Zombeavers, Kino Lorber’s La Sapienza, eOne’s Growing Up And Other Likes, Drafthouse Films’ Spring and IFC Midnight’s Backcountry.
Danny Collins
Director-writer: Dan Fogelman
Cast: Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Plummer, Bobby Cannavale, Josh Peck, Melissa Benoist
Distributor: Bleecker Street Media
danny collins posterDanny Collins is the first full-fledged rollout for Bleecker Street, the New York-based film distributor founded last summer by former Focus Features co-CEO Andrew Karpen. The feature joined Bleecker Street’s initial slate and is the directorial debut of veteran screenwriter and producer Dan Fogelman (Crazy Stupid Love, Cars). A few years back, writer-director Fogelman heard a story about folk musician Steve Tilston, who had given an interview back in 1971 with small music publication called Zig Zag. His comments at the time about the effects of wealth and songwriting had solicited a letter from John Lennon. The letter never made it to Tilston until it was discovered in 2005. This forms the backbone for Danny Collins, which stars Al Pacino.
Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can’t give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by Lennon, he decides to change course and embark on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find love and begin his second act.
“It’s very exciting to do what we’re all about — putting film in the marketplace,” said Bleecker Street’s President of Distribution Jack Foley, who had served in the same role at Focus Features. “[The film] has been with us since the beginning back in September and is a signature of what the company is about: entertainment that targets adult audiences.” Foley noted that Danny Collins will sit most naturally with crowds 35 and above but added, “It can certainly play to younger people.” Bleecker Street’s marketing has targeted the 35-plus audience in the lead-up to this weekend’s release. “Al Pacino is an icon among that crowd,” said Foley.
Bleecker Street will open Danny Collins in New York at the Angelika and Lincoln Square as well as Los Angeles at the ArcLight, Landmark and AMC Century City. The film will expand from there, reaching a nationwide presence by April 10.