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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 15, 2018 21:16:23 GMT -6
variety.com/2018/film/news/roger-corman-library-shout-china-ace-1202727445/#utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=social_bar&utm_content=bottom_amp&utm_id=1202727445Roger Corman’s New Horizons Library Bought by Shout!, China’s Ace Film Shout! Factory and China-based Ace Film have teamed to buy the New Horizons Pictures library, encompassing 270 Roger Corman films and an action sci-fi TV series, from Roger and Julie Corman for an undisclosed price. This deal grants Shout! Factory all rights to the New Horizons library in North America, Europe, Australia, and Russia. ACE secured all rights for China, Asia, Africa, and South America. Titles include “Rock‘N’Roll High School,” “Battle Beyond the Stars,” “Piranha,” “Galaxy of Terror,” “Bloodfist,” “Black Scorpion,” “Eat My Dust!,” “Humanoids from the Deep,” “Slumber Party Massacre” and “Forbidden World.” The announcement was made Thursday by Shout! Factory’s founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos, and Ace Film CEO Henry Luk and chief operating officer Adam Yuchen Ren. The companies said they plan to support the 270 titles with a long-term growth strategy that entails new content development, remakes, merchandise licensing programs, digital media initiatives, and content syndication (streaming, TV, EST, and VOD) to domestic and international territories. “We’ve been huge fans of the Cormans,” said the Shout! execs. “Their great ingenuity and independent spirit have inspired us throughout our careers. We’ve loved working with them over the last eight years and are thrilled to now be the custodians of these beloved films, making sure that film buffs and fans everywhere discover them like we did.” RELATED Austin Film Festival Sets Honor for Roger Corman (EXCLUSIVE) Chinese Animation 'Big Fish & Begonia' Set for April U.S. Release Shout! has handled home entertainment and digital distribution for Roger Corman’s Cult Classics branded content since 2010. Corman produced his first feature, “The Monster From the Ocean Floor,” in 1954, followed by the racing car thriller, “The Fast and the Furious,” directed by its star, John Ireland. Corman has produced and directed over 500 films in a variety of genres. Other notable credits include “The Wild Angels,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “Death Race 2000.” In 1970, Corman founded New World Pictures, which became the largest independent motion picture distribution company in the United States. In addition to distributing his own productions, New World Pictures was one of the first American distributors to bring foreign cinema to the United States by distributing the films of Akira Kurosawa, Francois Truffaut, Federico Fellini, Ingmar Bergman, and Werner Herzog. Corman also discovered and fostered new talent, including Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Fonda, Sylvester Stallone, Sandra Bullock, Bruce Dern, Diane Ladd, Talia Shire, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Joe Dante, Jonathan Demme, Gale Anne Hurd, and James Cameron. In 2009, he was awarded an honorary Academy Award for “for his rich engendering of films and filmmakers.” The deal was negotiated by Shout!’s Bob Emmer and Bruce David Eisen of Media Advisory Services for Shout! Factory, Henry Luk for Ace, and Alan Schwartz and Robert Sherman of Greenberg Traurig, LLP on behalf of Roger and Julie Corman. ACE Film HK Co. Ltd was formed in 2017 with majority ownership by Haining Newtiming Hongkong Ltd.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 15, 2018 21:17:17 GMT -6
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-chinas-ace-film-hk-buy-roger-corman-film-library-1094510Shout! Factory, China's Ace Film HK Buy Roger Corman Film Library The New Horizon Pictures vault includes the classic indies 'Rock 'n' Roll High School,' 'Battle Beyond the Stars' and 'Piranha, Galaxy of Terror.' Indie film godfather Roger Corman has sold his New Horizons Pictures library to Shout! Factory and China-based Ace Film HK Company. Terms of the deal were not available, but around 270 films and an action sci-fi TV series, including Rock 'n' Roll High School, Battle Beyond the Stars, Piranha and Galaxy of Terror, were purchased from Corman and Julie Corman, the veteran film director and producer's wife and longtime business partner. "During the past decade our personal and professional relationships with Shout! Factory's Bob Emmer, Richard and Garson Foos, and Ace Film's Henry Luk and Adam Yuchen Ren have shown us that their independent, entrepreneurial spirit, respect for our work and creative methods of distribution and production make them especially well-suited to carry on with the New Horizons film library," the Cormans said Thursday in a joint statement. The announcement was made by Shout! Factory’s founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos, and Henry Luk and Adam Yuchen Ren, the respective CEO and COO of Ace Film HK Company. The acquisition deal hands Shout! Factory all rights to the New Horizons library in North America, Europe, Australia and Russia. Ace Film gets all rights for China, Asia, Africa and South America. Corman properties in the deal included Bloodfist, Black Scorpion, Eat My Dust!, Humanoids From the Deep, Slumber Party Massacre and Forbidden World. The New Horizons Picture library acquisition follows Shout! Factory’s home entertainment and digital distribution exploitation of Corman’s Cult Classics-branded films since 2010. "We’ve loved working with them over the last eight years and are thrilled to now be the custodians of these beloved films, making sure that film buffs and fans everywhere discover them like we did,” Shout! Factory’s founders added in their own joint statement. Corman, now 91 years old, has been credited with discovering talent through the years such as Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Fonda, Bruce Dern, Diane Ladd, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard and James Cameron. Over his career, he has produced and directed over 500 films. Corman also founded New World Pictures in the 1970s, which grew to become the largest independent motion picture distribution company in the country. Shout! Factory and Ace Film plan to tap the 270 film and TV titles in the New Horizons library for new content development, remakes, merchandise licensing programs, digital media content and syndication across streaming, TV, digital and VOD platforms. The deal was negotiated by Emmer and Bruce David Eisen of Media Advisory Services for Shout! Factory, Luk for Ace and Alan Schwartz and Robert Sherman of Greenberg Traurig, LLP on behalf of the Cormans.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 15, 2018 21:18:33 GMT -6
deadline.com/2018/03/shout-factory-ace-film-acquire-roger-corman-library-remakes-1202338336/Shout! Factory & China’s Ace Film Acquire Roger Corman Library; Remakes Ahead Shout! Factory and China-based Ace Film HK Company Limited have acquired the New Horizons Picture library from Roger and Julie Corman. The catalogue encompasses 270 Roger Corman films and an action sci-fi TV series. The partners plan on developing new content and remakes out of the vast roster that includes Rock‘N’Roll High School, Piranha, Bloodfist, Black Scorpion, Eat My Dust! and Humanoids From The Deep. The deal gives Shout all rights in North America, Europe, Australia and Russia. ACE takes China, Asia, Africa and South America. The companies say they plan to support the titles with a long-term growth strategy that entails new content development, remakes, merchandise licensing programs, digital media initiatives and content syndication. Future endeavors on the movie/series remake of select film properties will be developed, produced and distributed either by Shout’s filmed entertainment production and distribution arm, Shout! Studios or Ace and its various strategic partners in Asia. The New Horizons Picture library acquisition follows Shout’s home entertainment and digital distribution work on Corman’s Cult Classics branded content since 2010. Legendary filmmaker Corman received a 2009 Honorary Academy Award. He has produced more than 350 films and directed 60 others, and fostered the careers of such talent as Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Ron Howard, Jonathan Demme and Gale Anne Hurd. Financial details were not disclosed on the deal which was negotiated by Shout’s Bob Emmer and Bruce David Eisen of Media Advisory Services for Shout; Henry Luk for Ace; and Alan Schwartz and Robert Sherman of Greenberg Traurig on behalf of Roger and Julie Corman.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 17, 2018 16:15:11 GMT -6
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 17, 2018 16:15:39 GMT -6
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 17, 2018 16:16:10 GMT -6
www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/930391-shout-factory-purchases-the-roger-corman-film-libraryShout! Factory purchases the Roger Corman film library Shout! Factory, a multi-platform media company, and China-based Ace Film HK Company Limited (ACE) have purchased the New Horizons Picture library, encompassing 270 Roger Corman films and an action sci-fi TV series from Roger and Julie Corman for an undisclosed sum. This deal grants Shout! Factory all rights to the iconic New Horizons library in North America, Europe, Australia, and Russia. ACE secured all rights for China, Asia, Africa, and South America. Popular Corman properties include Rock‘N’Roll High School, Battle Beyond the Stars, Piranha, Galaxy of Terror, Bloodfist, Black Scorpion, Eat My Dust!, Humanoids from the Deep, Slumber Party Massacre and Forbidden World. The announcement was made by Shout! Factory’s founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos, and Henry Luk and Adam Yuchen Ren, CEO and COO of Ace Film HK Company Limited. Shout! Factory and Ace Film plan to support these 270 titles with a long-term growth strategy that entails new content development, remakes, merchandise licensing programs, digital media initiatives, and content syndication (streaming, TV, EST, and VOD) to domestic and international territories. Future endeavors on the movie/series remake of select film properties will be developed, produced, and distributed either by Shout’s filmed entertainment production and distribution arm, Shout! Studios or ACE and its various strategic partners in Asia. “We’ve been huge fans of the Cormans. Their great ingenuity and independent spirit have inspired us throughout our careers. We’ve loved working with them over the last 8 years and are thrilled to now be the custodians of these beloved films, making sure that film buffs and fans everywhere discover them like we did,” stated Shout! Factory’s founders in a joint statement. “We have been fortunate to be professionally and personally associated with Roger and Julie for the past decade and the purchase of their film library means our relationships will not only continue, but accelerate,” said Henry Luk, CEO of ACE. “During the past decade our personal and professional relationships with Shout! Factory’s Bob Emmer, Richard and Garson Foos, and Ace Film’s Henry Luk and Adam Yuchen Ren have shown us that their independent, entrepreneurial spirit, respect for our work and creative methods of distribution and production make them especially well-suited to carry on with the New Horizons film library,” stated Roger and Julie Corman. The New Horizons Picture library acquisition follows Shout’s home entertainment and digital distribution endeavors for Roger Corman’s Cult Classics branded content since 2010, which demonstrates the company’s unique ability to identify, reinvigorate, and expand the financial potential of entertainment content, and to create additional long-term value for pop culture brands. The saga of legendary producer-director Roger Corman, recipient of a 2009 Honorary Academy Award, ranks as one of the most amazing motion picture success stories. Having produced more than 350 films and directed 60 others, his influence on American film goes far beyond his own energetic, creative low-budget movies. He is arguably one of Hollywood’s most gifted and masterful filmmakers, having launched the career of many others. Noted for his keen ability to spot young talent, Corman’s most lasting legacy will undoubtedly be the legion of producers, directors, writers and actors he has fostered, among them: Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Ron Howard, Peter Fonda, Jonathan Demme, Gale Anne Hurd, Diane Ladd, Tommy Lee Jones, Harry Dean Stanton, Sandra Bullock, Bruce Dern, Talia Shire, Charles Bronson, Joe Dante, Peter Bogdanovich and Sally Kirkland. Julie Corman’s career spans 45 years with New Horizons. As the producer of over 35 films she has worked with: Jonathan Demme, John Sayles, Catherine Hardwicke, Robert King, Bill Pullman, Martin Sheen, Peter Billingsley, Jon Lovitz, and Mario Van Peebles, among others. She was Chair of the Graduate Film Department at NYU. Read more at www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/930391-shout-factory-purchases-the-roger-corman-film-library#xQxdK2BH7uPR2O2O.99
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 17, 2018 16:20:05 GMT -6
www.dreadcentral.com/news/269312/shout-factory-buys-roger-cormans-entire-film-library-plans-to-remake-reboot-movies-like-slumber-party-massacre-and-piranha/Shout Factory Buys Roger Corman’s Entire Film Library! Plans to Remake/Reboot Movies Like Slumber Party Massacre and PiranhaPublished 2 days ago on March 15, 2018 By Mike Sprague FacebookRedditTwitterShare Nice! It looks like Shout Factory has snagged up the rights to Roger Corman’s entire New Horizons Picture library encompassing 270 Roger Corman films. The deal was made by Shout! Factory and China-based Ace Film HK Company Limited (ACE) who bought the massive library of content from Roger and Julie Corman for an undisclosed sum. “We’ve been huge fans of the Cormans. Their great ingenuity and independent spirit have inspired us throughout our careers. We’ve loved working with them over the last 8 years and are thrilled to now be the custodians of these beloved films, making sure that film buffs and fans everywhere discover them like we did,” stated Shout! Factory’s founders in a joint statement. This deal grants the two companies rights to new content development, remakes, merchandise licensing programs, digital media initiatives, and content syndication (streaming, TV, EST, and VOD) to domestic and international territories in what is being referred to as “a long-term growth strategy.” “We have been fortunate to be professionally and personally associated with Roger and Julie for the past decade and the purchase of their film library means our relationships will not only continue but accelerate,” said Henry Luk, CEO of ACE. Select film properties will be remade, developed, produced, and distributed either by Shout’s filmed entertainment production and distribution arm, Shout! Studios or ACE and its various strategic partners in Asia. “During the past decade our personal and professional relationships with Shout! Factory’s Bob Emmer, Richard and Garson Foos, and Ace Film’s Henry Luk and Adam Yuchen Ren have shown us that their independent, entrepreneurial spirit, respect for our work and creative methods of distribution and production make them especially well-suited to carry on with the New Horizons film library,” stated Roger and Julie Corman. Iconic properties include Rock‘N’Roll High School, Battle Beyond the Stars, Piranha, Galaxy of Terror, Bloodfist, Black Scorpion, Eat My Dust!, Humanoids from the Deep, Slumber Party Massacre, and Forbidden World. We’ll make sure to keep you guys up to date on this deal so keep an eye out over the coming months as so killer news will no doubt be hitting us soon. What do you make of this historic deal? Let us know below!
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