Relativity options “The Butterfly Effect” helmer’s “American Drifter”April 1, 2015 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Relativity has opioned Eric Bress’ drama “American Drifter” at Relativity with JC Spink and Chris Bender of BenderSpink producing, Variety has learned exclusively. Bress, best known for directing “The Butterfly Effect” and writing on the “Final Destination” series, recently set up home-invasion drama “American Hostage” with Bill Block at Merced Media. “American Drifter” centers on a man raised by his eccentric father who teaches him to use mind over matter to do the impossible. After feeling responsible for the death of his dad and watching the love of his life go blind in an accident, he travels the world with fate leading him to the fall of the Berlin Wall, Desert Storm, the L.A. riots and 9/11 until he is miraculously reunited with his love. BenderSpink, best known for New Line comedies such as “We’re the Millers” and the upcoming “Vacation” reboot, came on board this week to produce Disney’s live-action version of “Mulan.” 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |