Beverly Hills, CA (December 13, 2011) – Hollywood Studios International has jumped on board to develop “Hunter’s Moon” for the big screen.
Scripted by Artist International’s Virgil Goya and based on the comic book by Kurt Busiek (Superman, Avengers) “Hunter’s Moon” released by the Humanoids Comic Book Company, Hollywood Studios International will team with Humanoids’ Fabrice Giger, Clubdeal Films’ Pierre Spengler, and Hicham Benkirane of Vigilante Entertainment to produce the high-concept supernatural action-thriller.
Hollywood Studios International’s Steven Saxton will Produce with Paul Schiff, Tai Duncan, Artist International’s Dave Brown and Benkirane with Giger and Spengler tapped as Executive Producers. HSI Films President Eric Christenson will handle worldwide sales for the film.
In Hunter’s Moon, a wealthy international entrepreneur is captured by a dying and disfigured Russian businessman who has learned the nature of his well kept secret – he’s been immortal since a savage attack while hunting in Romania in the early 1800’s. During full moons he undergoes a brutal transformation into a savage beast, with no control over his vicious and deadly rampages. Having become a billionaire industrialist over the years, he has adopted a monthly schedule of flying around the world in his private jet in order to stay ahead of full moons so that he doesn’t transform into the beast. Having captured him and kept him stationary, The Russian is waiting for the next full moon to unleash him on his enemies in Moscow, while also determining the scientific nature of the immortality so that he can save his own life.
HSI Films’ Eric Christenson stated, “It is very rare to find such a fantastic high-concept story that is so commercial and has such a natural franchise potential. We look forward to announcing our director and cast soon, to move this into production.”
ABOUT ARTIST INTERNATIONAL:
Artist International is a management/production company that provides professional representation to actors, writers, directors and other entertainment properties. AI operates with a singular focus of understanding the goals, passions, and talents of its clients and maximizing their potential. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hollywood Studios International, Artist International is positioned to collaborate with artists to bring new content to life, whether by internal means or external partnerships. AI’s first production was the two-time Golden Globe winning (Best Picture, Best Actress) and Oscar nominated The Kids Are Alright, Executive Produced by CEO Steven Saxton.
ABOUT HSI FILMS
HSI Films is a worldwide theatrical motion picture financing, production and distribution division of Hollywood Studios International. The company handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures, as well as acquired films. HSI Films Distribution is led by Eric Christenson, who has licensed films that represent more than 50 Academy Award nominations, including: Academy Award “Best Picture” winners “The Hurt Locker” and “The Departed,” as well as “Traffic”, “The Aviator,” and “Gangs of New York”. HSI Films Production is overseen by Producer Paul Schiff. Schiff has an in-house first-look production deal with HSI. Some of the films produced by Schiff include “Young Guns I & II,” “My Cousin Vinny,“ “The Vanishing,” “Rushmore,” “Maid in Manhattan,” “Mona Lisa Smile,” and “Solitary Man.”
ABOUT HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL
Hollywood Studios International is a media holding company focused on the intelligent deployment of capital in the entertainment industry. The company has developed a portfolio of fee-based businesses ranging from talent representation to international distribution.
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