The High Court in Ireland heard this week that a German film company may seek an injunction over plans to make Vikings: Valhalla, Netflix’s recently revealed sequel to hit series Vikings.
Lawyers for Berlin-based W2 Filmproduktion said on Thursday that W2 may seek an injunction as part of its ongoing action against Vikings producers Morgan O’Sullivan and James Flynn of Octagon Films, which is also a producer on the spin-off series.
W2 has alleged the producers have diverted around €40M out of Octagon, of which they are shareholders. The case, which began in 2016, returned to court this week. O’Sullivan and Flynn strongly deny W2’s allegations.
During Thursday’s proceedings, lawyers for W2 told the court the company had only learned about the Vikings spin-off through the media. W2 claims the fees generated from the original series are a central issue in the action and that it fears...
Lawyers for Berlin-based W2 Filmproduktion said on Thursday that W2 may seek an injunction as part of its ongoing action against Vikings producers Morgan O’Sullivan and James Flynn of Octagon Films, which is also a producer on the spin-off series.
W2 has alleged the producers have diverted around €40M out of Octagon, of which they are shareholders. The case, which began in 2016, returned to court this week. O’Sullivan and Flynn strongly deny W2’s allegations.
During Thursday’s proceedings, lawyers for W2 told the court the company had only learned about the Vikings spin-off through the media. W2 claims the fees generated from the original series are a central issue in the action and that it fears...
- 11/29/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Accountants will investigate the financial records of leading Irish firm Octagon Films, a producer on hit series such as Vikings and The Tudors and movies such as Calvary, in the latest twist to a lengthy legal battle between the company’s founders and its German shareholder W2 Filmproduktion.
W2, a 49% shareholder in Octagon since 2002, alleges that producers Morgan O’Sullivan and James Flynn diverted tens of millions of euros out of the company to either themselves or entities controlled by them. O’Sullivan and Flynn strongly deny the allegations, which are being contested in Dublin’s High Court.
W2, overseen by CEO Winfried Hammacher (The Liberator), is seeking transparency over Octagon’s records, income and fees as part of the case and accountants have now been appointed by both sides in the dispute.
In a statement of claim first submitted at the end of 2017, W2 estimated that its losses run...
W2, a 49% shareholder in Octagon since 2002, alleges that producers Morgan O’Sullivan and James Flynn diverted tens of millions of euros out of the company to either themselves or entities controlled by them. O’Sullivan and Flynn strongly deny the allegations, which are being contested in Dublin’s High Court.
W2, overseen by CEO Winfried Hammacher (The Liberator), is seeking transparency over Octagon’s records, income and fees as part of the case and accountants have now been appointed by both sides in the dispute.
In a statement of claim first submitted at the end of 2017, W2 estimated that its losses run...
- 11/21/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood’s sound pros nominated Birdman and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for three awards apiece as the Motion Picture Sound Editors unveiled nods for its 62nd Mpse Golden Reel Awards, honoring the best feature film, television, animation and computer entertainment work of the year.
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
- 1/14/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Alberto Arvelo’s Simón Bolívar epic The Liberator – Libertador starring Edgar Ramírez will represent Venezuela as the foreign language Oscar submission.
Spanish actress María Valverde, Danny Huston, Imanol Arias and Gary Lewis also star in the story of Bolivar’s fight to free South America from Spanish rule and his role in establishing the Hispanic-American republic of Gran Colombia.
Mundial handles international sales on The Liberator – Libertador and Cohen Media Group holds North American rights and will release theatrically on October 3.
The film generated close to 600,000 admissions when it opened in Venezuela on July 24. The Venezuelan committee chose the film for its “artistic and production value, staging/realisation, music and photography.”
Timothy Sexton wrote the screenplay and Ana Loehnert, Winfried Hammacher and Arvelo produced. Ramírez served as executive producer with Maria A Guerrero Rocca.
The film shot in Venezuelan locations such as Llanos de Acarigua, Parque Nacional de Canaima and Caracas, in addition...
Spanish actress María Valverde, Danny Huston, Imanol Arias and Gary Lewis also star in the story of Bolivar’s fight to free South America from Spanish rule and his role in establishing the Hispanic-American republic of Gran Colombia.
Mundial handles international sales on The Liberator – Libertador and Cohen Media Group holds North American rights and will release theatrically on October 3.
The film generated close to 600,000 admissions when it opened in Venezuela on July 24. The Venezuelan committee chose the film for its “artistic and production value, staging/realisation, music and photography.”
Timothy Sexton wrote the screenplay and Ana Loehnert, Winfried Hammacher and Arvelo produced. Ramírez served as executive producer with Maria A Guerrero Rocca.
The film shot in Venezuelan locations such as Llanos de Acarigua, Parque Nacional de Canaima and Caracas, in addition...
- 9/6/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Cohen Media Group has picked up all North American rights and Polar Star has acquired Latin American rights from Mundial to the Simón Bolívar drama Libertador.
Alberto Arvelo directed the story from a screenplay by Timothy J Sexton that chronicles the life of the renowned 19th century revolutionary who liberated Latin America from Spanish rule.
Édgar Ramírez stars alongside María Valverde, Danny Huston and Iwan Rheon and Ana Loehnert produced with Winfried Hammacher and Arvelo.
Cohen Media Group brokered the deal with Cinetic Media and Mundial, the joint venture between Im Global and Canana.
Alberto Arvelo directed the story from a screenplay by Timothy J Sexton that chronicles the life of the renowned 19th century revolutionary who liberated Latin America from Spanish rule.
Édgar Ramírez stars alongside María Valverde, Danny Huston and Iwan Rheon and Ana Loehnert produced with Winfried Hammacher and Arvelo.
Cohen Media Group brokered the deal with Cinetic Media and Mundial, the joint venture between Im Global and Canana.
- 2/6/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Toronto – Alberto Arvelo's Libertador is the largest South American production to date and it shows, judging by this exclusive clip from the movie. The sweeping biopic stars Edgar Ramirez as Simon Bolivar, the Venezuelan military and political hero who played an instrumental role in Latin America's independence from Spanish rule. Photos: THR Honors 'Mandela' Stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris at Swanky Toronto Fete Libertador, costing at least $50 million to produce, makes its worldwide premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 9. The epic is produced by Winfried Hammacher and Ana Loehnert, and executive produced by Ramirez. Noted L.
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- 9/9/2013
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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