Author: Massimo Volpe

Bunny-man, Italy’s First Indie Superhero Movie

TORONTO – Coincidentally, days after my teenage sons and I were discussing hypothetical crossovers in the comic book world – in which my eldest son suggested John Wick should team up with Batman – Italian Producer Andrea Iervolino announced additional cast members to his much buzzed about Indie-Superhero flick Bunny-Man. The project already included an eclectic cast ranging from Boxing Legend Mike Tyson, to a semi-blacklisted James Franco to Bella Thorne – a former Disney star and Actress/Director who dipped her toes in Only Fans. Adding to this hotchpotch of actors, Andrea Iervolino recently announced the addition of Italian talents Michele Morrone and Franco Nero. 

CORRIERE CANADESE / Cinema italiano, beneficio dai crediti d’imposta: ma manca l’infrastruttura per la realizzazione economica

TORONTO – Il più grande evento di networking nel settore cinematografico, l’American Film Market (AFM), si è tenuto a Las Vegas la scorsa settimana. Ogni anno a novembre circa 7.000 partecipanti prendono parte a un evento di otto giorni, che riunisce registi con team di acquisizione e sviluppo da ogni angolo del mondo… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

Tax Credits for Cinema: like a Ferrari absent Test Circuits

TORONTO – The biggest networking event in the film industry, the American Film Market (AFM), was hosted in Las Vegas last week. Every year in November approximately 7,000 attendees attend an eight-day event, which brings filmmakers together with acquisition and development teams from all corners of the globe. Producers and filmmakers alike showcase their projects to would-be financiers in hopes of getting green lit or licensed. In fact, the event boasts $1 billion in distribution and film financing each year – for projects at all stages of development. 

CORRIERE CANADESE / Il regista di Conclave ‘boccia’ i personaggi italiani

TORONTO – Conclave, l’adattamento cinematografico del romanzo di fantasia del 2016 di Robert Harris sui conflitti interni e le manovre politiche all’interno del Vaticano, è uscito nelle sale il 25 ottobre. Il film, diretto dal tedesco Edward Berger, dopo la sua première al Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, un notevole trampolino di lancio per le precedenti campagne di successo per gli Oscar, ha debuttato in 1.500 sale e ha incassato 6,6 milioni di dollari negli Stati Uniti [nel weekend di apertura]… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

Conclave Director ousts Italian Characters

TORONTO – Conclave, the film adaptation of Robert Harris’ 2016 fictional novel about internal conflict and political maneuvering within the Vatican, was released in theatres on October 25th. The film, directed by German born Edward Berger opened in 1,500 theaters, and brought in $6.6 million domestically [on opening weekend] following its premier at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado – a notable launching pad for previous successful Oscar Campaigns.