{"id":62705,"date":"2012-02-11T14:41:44","date_gmt":"2012-02-11T14:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/0de2709a84.nxcli.net\/0-kjasnb\/2012\/02\/11\/luv-film-picked-up-by-the-indomina-group-and-bet-networks\/"},"modified":"2018-12-18T13:37:35","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T13:37:35","slug":"luv-film-picked-up-by-the-indomina-group-and-bet-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/luv-film-picked-up-by-the-indomina-group-and-bet-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"LUV Film Picked Up By The Indomina Group And BET Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"

LUV<\/a> Film Picked Up By The Indomina Group And BET<\/strong>Posted by Wilson Morales<\/p>\n

February 11, 2012<\/p>\n

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LUV<\/a><\/strong>, the dramatic thriller which premiered at Sundance in the feature competition, has been acquired by The Indomina Group and BET Networks<\/strong>. The film will receive a significant North America theatrical release from Indomina, tentatively set for Fall 2012, followed by a broadcast premiere on BET \u2013 which has acquired television rights exclusive in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean, as well as certain ancillary rights on other platforms.<\/p>\n

LUV <\/a>(n.b. All Caps) is directed by Sheldon Candis<\/strong> and written by Candis and Justin Wilson<\/strong>. The film stars Common, Michael Rainey Jr., Dennis Haysbert, Danny Glover, Charles S. Dutton, Meagan Good, Lonette McKee<\/strong> and Michael Kenneth Williams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

LUV follows 11-year-old Woody Watson, a timid Baltimore orphan who dreams of a better life \u2014 and awaits the return of his absent mother. Woody also reveres his uncle Vincent as the father figure he never had. A street hustler and former drug dealer, Vincent\u2019s fresh off an eight-year stint in prison and wants a new direction.<\/p>\n

When Vincent bypasses his nephew\u2019s school one day and offers to show Woody how a man handles his business, Woody jumps at the opportunity to join his uncle on a field trip of life lessons. But the temptations of Vincent\u2019s old life of crime return to haunt him, and a day once bright with optimism quickly spirals downward into a world of violence. Coming of age all too fast by day\u2019s end, Woody starts to doubt his hero and ultimately must decide where to stand.<\/p>\n

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Indomina Vice Chairman and CEO Jasbinder Singh Mann said, \u201c\u2018LUV\u2019 is a highly engaging film with resounding performances from a brilliant cast. It has everything we look for in a film and we believe it will resonate with audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

BET\u2019s President of Original Programing, Loretha Jones, said \u201cWe\u2019re excited to add LUV to the existing slate of films that constitute a significant part of our programming. It has an outstanding cast, and tells a compelling story that is not only entertaining, but relatable for the BET audience.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m delighted to have found such a great home with two forward thinking companies like Indomina and BET,\u201d said Candis.<\/p>\n

The film\u2019s producers are Jason Michael Berman, W. Michael Jenson, Gordon Bijelonic, Datari Turner, Joel Newton, James R. Rosenthal, Common<\/strong> and Derek Dudley<\/strong>. The executive producers are Thomas B. Fore, Michael Finley, Dwayne Robinson, Sandra R. Berman, Mark G. Mathis, Steven Saxton<\/strong> and Mary Vernieu<\/strong>. LUV features original music by Interscope artist Blaqstarr.<\/p>\n

The deals were negotiated by Cinetic Media and ICM on behalf of the filmmakers; Senior Vice President of Distribution and Marketing, Bruce Kirkland, and Vice President of Acquisitions, Rob Williams on behalf of Indomina, and Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Darrell E. Walker on behalf of BET Networks. International rights are being represented by Eric Christenson of Hollywood Studios International, with the film screening this week at the European Film Market. Candis and Wilson are represented by Jeremy Platt and Jelani Johnson at Generate. ICM also represents Michael Rainey, Jr., Danny Glover and producer Jason Michael Berman.<\/p>\n

Recent acquisitions for The Indomina Group\u2019s releasing division include Ice-T\u2019s performance documentary \u201cSomething From Nothing: The Art of Rap,\u201d that was acquired this year at Sundance Film Festival, \u201cA Fantastic Fear of Everything\u201d starring Simon Pegg, and the thriller \u201cLife Without Principle\u201d \u2013 the newest film from internationally acclaimed director\/producer and contemporary maestro of Hong Kongese action cinema Johnnie To.<\/p>\n

In 2011 Indomina released the highly acclaimed epic adventure \u201cDetective Dee and The Mystery of the Phantom Flame\u201d directed by Tsui Hark, one of the highest grossing Chinese films at the US box office in recent years; the romantic comedy \u201cGriff the Invisible,\u201d starring Ryan Kwanten (\u201cTrue Blood\u201d); Yuen Woo Ping\u2019s martial arts feature \u201cTrue Legend,\u201d starring Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Michelle Yeoh and the late David Carradine; and Teddy Chan\u2019s award-wining \u201cBodyguards & Assassins.\u201d<\/p>\n

Indomina is teaming with Samuel L. Jackson to produce a new live action \u201cAfro Samurai\u201d film based on the popular animated series that has spawned an impressive franchise and a global following.<\/p>\n

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