Martin Scorsese to exec. produce Luc Besson’s all-star "Malavita"![]() February 9, 2013 - 10:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Martin Scorsese has been named an executive producer on EuropaCorp and Relativity Media's mob comedy "Malavita," TheWrap said. The Academy Award-winning filmmaker offered creative consultation to writer and director Luc Besson before and during production. Now that his role has been formalized, Scorsese will continue to do so throughout the post-production process. Starring Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tommy Lee Jones, Dianna Agron and John D'Leo, the adaptation of Tonino Benacquista's book "Badfellas" follows the Manzoni crime family's efforts to fit in after relocated to France under the witness protection program. Scorsese shares executive-producing credit with Relativity Media president Tucker Tooley, while EuropaCorp's Virginie Besson-Silla and Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh are producing. "Malavita" hits theaters on Oct. 18 this year. Partner news The custom-made instrument, built in 1966 by the VOX company, was bought by an unidentified U.S. buyer in New York. Emmelie de Forest, 20, had been the overwhelming favorite among the 26 entries, with her song Only Teardrops. Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met in Strasbourg with counterparts from a number of European counties. From America to Oceania including Africa, Europe and Asia, this international event has confirmed its popularity. Partner news |