IFC Films nabs “5 to 7” Tribeca Fest romantic comedyJune 19, 2014 - 11:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to writer-director Victor Levin's romantic dramedy “5 to 7” which premiered in April at the Tribeca Film Festival, TheWrap reported. The film stars Anton Yelchin, Bérénice Marlohe, Olivia Thirlby, Lambert Wilson, Frank Langella and Glenn Close. “5 to 7” was produced by Julie Lynn and Bonnie Curtis for Mockingbird Pictures and Sam Englebardt and William Johnson for Demarest Films. The film was executive produced by David Greathouse, Ruth Mutch and Benjamin and Theresa Castellano-Wood. Set in New York, story follows an aspiring novelist (Yelchin) who has a '5 to 7' affair with the beautiful wife (Marlohe) of a French diplomat. Cultures, world views, personal ethics and dietary preferences clash as love deepens, with remarkable results. “Victor Levin makes a formidable debut as a feature director and draws out impeccable performances from his entire cast in this film,” said Jonathan Sehring, president of Sundance Selects/IFC Films. “I'm thrilled to be working with the very talented people at IFC Films and delighted for everyone who worked so hard on the film,” said Levin. “It's been a labor of love, and we can't wait to share it with audiences.” A Golden Globe winner and four-time Emmy nominee, Levin has been writing for film and television since 1990. His served as co-executive producer on AMC's “Mad Men,” EP/showrunner on NBC's ”Mad About You” and writer/producer on HBO's “The Larry Sanders Show.” His feature work includes the screenplay for DreamWorks’ 2004 comedy “Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!” Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |