SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS TAKES NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS TO LIFETIME FILMS’ GRITTY DRAMA LILA AND EVE, STARRING VIOLA DAVIS AND JENNIFER LOPEZ Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner
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Samuel Goldwyn Films proudly announced today that the company has acquired North American rights to Charles Stone III’s (Drumline) LILA AND EVE, which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The female-driven drama stars Academy Award® nominee Viola Davis, also acting as an Executive Producer on the film, and Golden Globe® nominee Jennifer Lopez. Davis and Lopez both first appeared on screen together with 1998’s Out of Sight.
Goldwyn plans a 2015 release.
A bold and provocative take on justice and the morals of American society, LILA AND EVE tells the story of Lila (Davis), a grief-stricken mother who in the aftermath of her son’s murder in a drive-by shooting attends a support group where she meets Eve (Lopez), who has lost her daughter. When Lila hits numerous roadblocks from the police in bringing justice for her son’s slaying, Eve urges Lila to take matters into her own hands to track down her son’s killers. The two women soon embark on a killing spree of their own, as they work to the top of the chain of drug dealers to avenge the murder of Lila’s son. The motion picture also stars Shea Whigham, Julius Tennon, Chris Chalk and Andre Royo.
According to Peter Goldwyn of Samuel Goldwyn Films: “Both Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez deliver raw and searing performances as empowered female vigilantes struggling with grief and the need for revenge. We feel this film will play remarkably well to broad audiences and are looking forward to the opportunity to release it.”
Filmmaker Charles Stone III added: "For me, this was an opportunity to present a deeply emotional and psychological portrait that would defy the broad category of ‘vigilante film’ and have viewers honestly consider the heart breaking gravity of losing a son/daughter to murder."
Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Lifetime, said, “Having partnered with Samuel Goldwyn Films on The Last of Robin Hood, we are delighted to be working with them again on Lila and Eve. Anchored by Viola Davis’ and Jennifer Lopez’s riveting performances, Charles Stone III has created a unique and unexpected dramatic thriller that speaks to our times.”
A Lifetime Films presentation of an A+E Studios, Chickflicks and JuVee Productions production,LILA AND EVE was directed by Charles Stone III and written by Patrick Gilfillan. It was produced by Sara Risher and Darrin Reed. Executive producers include Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Lisa Hamilton Daly, Rob Sharenow, Tanya Lopez, Molly Thompson, and Damian Ganczewski.
The deal was negotiated by Ian Puente, Vice President and General Counsel of Samuel Goldwyn Films, and CAA on behalf of the filmmakers. Panorama Media presented the film to international buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin.
About SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS
Samuel Goldwyn Films is a major, independently owned and operated motion-picture company that develops, produces and distributes innovative feature films and documentaries. The company is dedicated to working with both world-renowned and emerging writers/filmmakers and committed to filmed entertainment that offers original voices in uniquely told stories. This is best exemplified by the Academy Award® nominated THE SQUID AND THE WHALE and SUPER SIZE ME, AMAZING GRACE and Julie Delpy's hit comedy 2 DAYS IN PARIS. Past Goldwyn titles include: HARRY BROWN starring Michael Caine, the box office smash FIREPROOF and the 2010 independent hit MAO'S LAST DANCER. Samuel Goldwyn Films also released THE WHISTLEBLOWER, a powerful, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller starring Academy Award® winner Rachel Weisz, and the 2012 critics' darling ROBOT & FRANK, starring Academy Award® nominee Frank Langella and Academy Award® winner Susan Sarandon. Additional Samuel Goldwyn Films releases include: DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL; Gilles Bourdos' RENOIR, the lush film about the famous painter's later years and France's official submission for the 2014 Academy Awards®; and Jason Wise’s cult-hit film SOMM. Upcoming Samuel Goldwyn Films releases include David Kennard’s A YEAR IN CHAMPAGNE; Jason Wise’s widely anticipated follow-up SOMM: INTO THE BOTTLE; Sacha Jenkins’ 2015 Sundance hit FRESH DRESSED; Damon Gameau’s shocking THAT SUGAR FILM which takes on the sugar industry; and 2015 Academy Award® nominee TANGERINES.
About LIFETIME FILMS
A division of A+E Studios, Lifetime Films is dedicated to developing, producing and acquiring female-focused independent movies. Lifetime Films projects include The Last of Robin Hood, featuring Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon and Dakota Fanning, which premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, and 2015 Sundance Film Festival selection Lila & Eve, with Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez. Lifetime Television®, LMN®, Lifetime Real Women® and Lifetime Digital™ are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of A+E Networks. A+E Networks is a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation.
About JuVEE PRODUCTIONS
JuVee Productions, founded by Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, is a multi-ethnic production company committed to excellence in film, television and theatre. JuVee is currently in pre-production on “Barbara Jordan” as a starring vehicle for Davis, with producers Shelly Glasser and Diane Nabatoff with Tony Kushner penning the screenplay. The biographical drama tells the life story of the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives. Davis is represented by CAA and Lasher Group.
About CHICKFLICKS
Chickflicks was established by accomplished film industry producer Sara Risher, who is the former President of Production at New Line Cinema, one of the most successful independent film studios of all time. Risher has produced and/or supervised dozens of feature films of all budget sizes, consistently representing top quality production and commercial success. Chickflicks Films will be uniquely targeted at the large, influential, yet under-served female market.
