John Gore Studios, a major new player in film and television production, officially launches today with John Gore serving as Executive Chairman.
The study is the newest company of the John Gore organization, a circle of media corporations relatives that includes Broadway. com, Broadway through America, the Broadway chain, Broadwaybox. com and the sales box office of the organization.
“Having had the joy of running in the theater for many years, I am extremely cheerful to look at my wonderful passion, cinema and television,” Gore said in a statement.
Based in London with offices in New York, John Gore Studios focuses on the birthday party and the preservation of the inheritance of heritage brands while presenting new original projects. Coinciding with the launch, the study has announced a safe number of key acquisitions: Hammer Films, the British production company known for its Gothic horror classics; Silver Salt Restoration, a leading recovery study of the British film; Kfilm Ltd. , adding British distribution corporations Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment and Icon Film Distribution; and the distribution of kaleidoscope films to the foreign branch.
The studio is led by CEO Hilary Strong, formerly CEO of Agatha Christie Ltd. and International Literary Properties. “I am thrilled to join forces with John Gore, an award-winning visionary and unparalleled creative leader,” said Strong. “Together with our talented team, we are building a dynamic entertainment studio that honors the rich legacy of our media heritage while collaborating with top-tier talent to create exciting new productions.”
“We percentage a commitment to authenticity and significant high -level property,” Gore added, “and I am incredibly excited about the long career that we are going to shape. “
The control team also includes Jonathan Lack as the Director of Procurement, Jamie Anderson as head of artistic progression and Ellen Ray as manager of Logotype and Communications.
Two major projects are in progression in the study: The Bitter End (work title), directed through Mike Newell (four weddings and funerals), will star in Joan Collins as Wallis Simpson, the American divorce That Ithaqua, a Monster Film starring the first Hammer monster in 60 years, will star Luke Hemsworth.