To ensure you always receive newsletters from Arclight Films, please add festivals@arclightfilms.com to your address book. Please click the following link to view the online version of this newsletter: http://www.arclightfilms.com/newsletters/2009/piff/index.htm --------------------------------------------------------------- ARCLIGHT FILMS | info@arclightfilms.com | www.arclightfilms.com --------------------------------------------------------------- ARCLIGHT FILMS PIFF 2009 LINEUP We are extremely pleased to present our current PIFF 2009 lineup within our three labels; Arclight Films, Darclight Films and Easternlight Films. We look forward to meeting with you, so if you would like to schedule a meeting with either Gary Hamilton or Ying Ye to discuss any of our titles, please contact Faisal Toor at faisal@arclightfilms.com. We will be staying at the Seacloud Hotel, 1392-100 Jung-Dong, Haeundae-Gu, Busan from 10th - 13th October. We look forward to seeing you there! STOLEN LIVES PIFF Screening times: + Oct 10 / 23:59 / Megabox Theater (Haeundae area) + Oct 13 / 20:00 / Lotee Cinema Theater (Haeundae area) Click here to view STOLEN LIVES on official PIFF web site: http://www.piff.org/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=14354&target=search&c_idx=&m_entry_year=2009&SearchField=m_title_eng&SearchQuery=STOLEN+LIVES --------------------------------------------------------------- ARCLIGHT FILMS LINEUP --------------------------------------------------------------- CRIMINAL EMPIRE FOR DUMMY'S Crime Thriller / Pre Production Eleven easy lessons on how to start your own Criminal Empire from scratch. Lesson One - If you're gonna be a gangster you're gonna get caught. Not a matter of if. Just a matter of when. Thus starts our journey as we follow the rise of the infamous Ray Ford. From his severely fractured home, to the U.S. Marine Corps, to the housing projects of the deep south, to running the largest criminal empire known worldwide. What's worth fighting more for, love or money...? What do you think...? Writer / Director: Cliff Dorfman Cast: Chris Evans, Rachel Bilson, Harvey Keitel Producer: Michael Roban --------------------------------------------------------------- THE CHASE Action / Pre Production Getaway driver SCALPEL is the best in the business. A former NYC cabbie and test driver for Lamborghini, behind a wheel he can slice through streets with surgical precision, a skill that's tested to the limit when he signs up for a heist that goes awry. Barely escaping the clutches of the law following an epic, tire melting pursuit, Scalpel promises his teenage daughter SAMANTHA that he's retired, much to the chagrin of his arch nemesis RAY, a crooked cop with one obsession: taking down the top wheelman in town. When sexy, mysterious DAISY offers Scalpel a job taking her billionaire father for an illegal but highly lucrative joyride, Scalpel resists the temptation until Ray tries to get to him by terrorizing Samantha. Realizing the only way to escape Ray is to leave town forever, Scalpel accepts Daisy's offer. It's the only way to raise the stake to leave, even though he knows she isn't who she claims to be. In fact, Daisy is working for Ray and the job is a frame up, but running out of choices and time there's only one option left for Scalpel - to square off with Ray for a showdown on wheels. Director: John McTiernan (DIE HARD, HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER) Cast: TBA Writer: Scott Reynolds Producers: Gary Hamilton, Mike Gabrawy Learn more about THE CHASE: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/arclight/new_films/the-chase.php --------------------------------------------------------------- THE ALL OF IT Drama / Pre Production When lifelong parishioner KEVIN passes away in a remote Irish village, his wife ENDA makes a shocking revelation to priest DECLAN. Enda confesses that she and Kevin weren't husband and wife. Although living as a couple for their entire lives, they were in fact brother and sister. A devout Catholic and man of God, Kevin and Enda's crime is the one sin Declan can never forgive, ever. However as Declan learns the heartbreaking truth behind Kevin and Enda's union heÔs forced to question his own convictions. Not only must he learn to forgive the unforgivable, but on that journey of discovery he must also confront his own buried sins and face the toughest challenge of all. Forgiving himself. Director: Gillian Armstrong Cast: Liam Neeson Writer: Lewis John Carlino (from the novel by Jeannette Haien) --------------------------------------------------------------- COURIER Action / Pre Production A daredevil courier, the one man who's never missed a drop, takes on a delivery to the King of the Underworld, the one man who's never been found. Director: Russell Mulcahy (HIGHLANDER, RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION) Writers: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas (2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, 3:10 TO YUMA, WANTED) Producers: Vince Newman, Tucker Tooley, Gary Hamilton, Mike Gabrawy Learn more about COURIER: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/arclight/new_films/courier.php --------------------------------------------------------------- DARCLIGHT FILMS LINE UP --------------------------------------------------------------- THE LOVED ONES Horror / Completed Brent, a 17-year-old student grieving after the recent loss of his father, politely declines an invitation to the school formal from Lola, the quietest girl in school. Devastated by the rejection, Lola and her overly protective father kidnap Brent and force him to endure a macabre Formal of their own creation... Writer / Director: Sean Byrne Cast: Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton, Richard Wilson, Victoria Thaine, Jessica McNamee Producers: Mark Lazarus, Michael Boughen Learn more about THE LOVED ONES: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/darclight/new_films/the-loved-ones.php --------------------------------------------------------------- BAIT - IN 3D 3D Action Thriller / Pre Production In a sleepy coastal resort community, shoppers at an underground supermarket find themselves terrorized by a crazed bandit when the unimaginable occurs... A monstrous freak tsunami swallows the town. Now trapped inside a flooded supermarket with an armed maniac and rushing water threatening to entomb them all in a watery grave, the imprisoned band of survivors discover they're not alone. The tsunami has brought some unwanted visitors from the depths. As the waters rise they must overcome not only the threat of drowning, but another threat, just as deadly and far more bloodthirsty... packs of hungry tiger sharks. Writer / Director: Russell Mulcahy (HIGHLANDER, RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION) Cast: TBA Producers: Gary Hamilton, Richard Stewart, Grant Bradley Learn more about BAIT - IN 3D: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/darclight/new_films/bait-in-3d.php --------------------------------------------------------------- ALTITUDE Supernatural Thriller / In Production When a rookie pilot and her friends lose control of their plane as a result of freak mechanical failure, they discover themselves plummeting through the sky besieged by a mysterious, malevolent force. Director: Kaare Andrews Cast: Jessica Lowndes (BEVERLY HILLS 90210), Julianna Guill, Ryan Donowho, Jake Weary, Landon Liboiron Writer: Paul Birkett Producer: Ian Burkett Learn more about ALTITUDE: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/darclight/new_films/altitude.php --------------------------------------------------------------- SHADOWS Supernatural Thriller / In Production A young American businessman, caught in the Shadow World between life and death after losing his wife and son in a horrible accident, seeks to reunite his spirit and body or risk losing his life. Writer / Director: John Penney Cast: William Hurt (THE INCREDIBLE HULK, SYRIANA), Cary Elwes (SAW, THE PRINCESS BRIDE), Ploy Jindachot, Paula Taylor Producers: Jon Karas, Ryuhei Kitamura, Mark Lane Learn more about SHADOWS: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/darclight/new_films/shadows.php --------------------------------------------------------------- EASTERNLIGHT FILMS LINE UP --------------------------------------------------------------- MULAN - IN 3D Action Adventure / Pre Production For a fearless teenage girl the path of sacrifice becomes the road to glory transforming her from warrior to leader, and from leader to legend. Director: Chuck Russell Cast: TBA Writer: Iris Rey Producers: Steve Waterman, Mark Philips, Christopher Brough Executive Producer: Ying Ye Learn more about MULAN - IN 3D: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/easternlight/new_films/mulan.php --------------------------------------------------------------- 14 BLADES Action Adventure / Post Production Production During the Ming Dynasty, the Emperor of China possessed one weapon greater than all others, the Jinyiwei, an elite force of assassins recruited from street orphans. Trained in clandestine combat from childhood, the Jinyiwei were masters of the 14 Blades, eight being for torture, five for killing, and the last blade being reserved for suicide when a mission failed. Above the law, with a license to kill, the Jinyiwei devoted their lives and lethal prowess to the service of the Emperor alone. When the Imperial Court is taken over by evil eunuch JIA, the best of the Jinyiwei, QINGLONG and XUANWU, are assigned to steal a list identifying those still loyal to the Emperor. However unbeknownst to Qinglong, the Jinyiwei have fallen under the control of Jia, and during the mission Qinglong is betrayed by Xuanwu and barely escapes with his life. Now as the most wanted man in the land Qinglong must seek out and rally the loyalists to rise against Jia and restore the Emperor to power. In his way are the deadliest assassins in the land, his former brethren, the Jinyiwei. Easternlight Films is proud to be in business again with Susanna Tsang's and Daniel Lee's Visualizer Film Production Company and is delighted to announce their thrilling new film, 14 BLADES. Director: Daniel Lee Cast: Donnie Yen, Wei Zhao, Chun Wu Writers: Daniel Lee, Abe Kwong Producer: Susanna Tsang Learn more about 14 BLADES: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/easternlight/new_films/14-blades.php --------------------------------------------------------------- FUTURE X-COPS Sci-Fi Action / Post Production In the future, scientist DR MASTERSON averts an energy crisis that threatens the existence of mankind by developing a solar substitute. In doing so he unleashes the wrath of a ruthless oil cartel who dispatch a team of half human, half machine hitmen to assassinate him. Policeman ANDY is assigned to protect Dr. Masterson and repels the assassination attempt, but tragically his wife MILLIE is killed during the battle. So too is cyborg captain KALON's younger brother, and Andy and Kalon both vow revenge. Still determined to regain control of the world's energy, the cartel send Kalon and his cyborgs back in time to the present to kill Dr. Masterson as a teenager. Now with the fate of the future in his hands Andy follows the assassins back in time to protect the future savior of planet earth. But the only way he'll stand a chance against the super powered cyborgs is to relinquish his humanity and become one of them. Writer / Director: Jing Wong Action Director: Tony Siu-Tung Ching Cast: Andy Lau, Jiao Xu, Barbie Hsu, BingBing Fan, Mike Ho, Louis Fan, Blackie Chen Learn more about FUTURE X-COPS: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/easternlight/new_films/future-x-cops.php --------------------------------------------------------------- BAD BLOOD Action / Post Production When the boss of a ruling Hong Kong triad is arrested and executed in China for counterfeiting money, mayhem ensues as the mob's leading contenders circle the throne. Will it be tough guy FUNKY? The boss' daughter AUDREY? The strange mute DUMBY? The quiet achiever CALF? Or the power hungry senior officers HUNG, KONG and ZEN? The body count mounts as one by one they fall victim to mysterious murders, until until only one will remain standing to seize power. Writer / Director: Dennis Law Cast: Simon Yam, Bernice Liu, Andy On, Lu Xia Jiang, Wai Man Chan, Siu Fai Cheung, Kenneth Low, Pinky Cheung, Xin Xin Xiong, Lok Yi Lai, Amy Chum Learn more about BAD BLOOD: http://www.arclightfilms.com/labels/easternlight/new_films/bad-blood.php --------------------------------------------------------------- QUICK CONTACTS: Gary Hamilton Managing Director gary@arclightfilms.com +1 917 826 2113 Ying Ye Managing Director, Easternlight Films ying@arclightfilms.com + 1 310 779 7366 Ian Gibbins General Manager ian@arclightfilms.com +81 905 582 3981 Faisal Toor Manager of Sales Operations faisal@arclightfilms.com +1 310 433 6472 --------------------------------------------------------------- Please click the following link to view the online version of this newsletter: http://www.arclightfilms.com/newsletters/2009/piff/index.htm --------------------------------------------------------------- ARCLIGHT FILMS | info@arclightfilms.com | www.arclightfilms.com Head Office Office: 8447 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 101, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 1 310 777 8855 | info@arclightfilms.com New York Office: 380 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10168 +1 917 338 6912 Sydney Office: Building 22 (FSA #40), Fox Studios Australia, Driver Avenue, Moore Park, NSW 2021, Australia 61 (0)2 8353 2440 Unsubscribe: This email was delivered to you on behalf of Arclight Films. 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