Cinedigm Acquires Jason Mewes’ Meta Comedy MADNESS IN THE METHOD
May 28 2019 - 9:15AM
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today that it has acquired all
North American rights to Jason Mewes’ directorial debut, MADNESS IN
THE METHOD, from Autumnwood Media. Written by Chris Anastasi and
Dominic Burns, the comedy stars Mewes (Mallrats), Kevin Smith
(Clerks), Gina Carano (Haywire), Jaime Camil (“Jane the Virgin”),
Vinnie Jones (Snatch), Danny Trejo (Machete), Stan Lee (in his last
onscreen role), Teri Hatcher (Tomorrow Never Dies), Brian
O'Halloran (Mallrats), and Dean Cain (God's Not Dead). Cinedigm
will release the picture in select theaters, on demand and
digitally in August 2019, with a DVD release to follow later in the
year.
“I am excited to team up with Cinedigm and share my perspective
of Earth-Nineteen’s Jason Mewes,” said Mewes. “I am blessed at all
who took time to be part of my world.”
In the film, Mewes, tired of Hollywood’s perception of him,
embarks on a quest to reinvent himself as a serious actor. Upon
advice from best friend Kevin Smith, Mewes tracks down a highly
secretive method-acting book – with disastrous consequences.
Joining the star-studded ensemble are Blake Harrison (The
Inbetweeners), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Judd Nelson
(The Breakfast Club), and David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man).
Best known as the vocal half of the on-screen comedic duo, Jay
and Silent Bob, Mewes has reprised his role as the celebrated
character, “Jay,” in a number of films. With cult-fans following
his controversial antics, Mewes has captured audiences with
rebellious banter against his unspoken other half and longtime
friend, Kevin Smith (Silent Bob). Since the beginning of the duo’s
offbeat work together, Mewes and Smith have continued to build on
their beloved character driven roles from the Jay and Silent Bob
series. Most recently, the duo wrapped JAY AND SILENT BOB REBOOT,
which is scheduled for release later this year.
“We are thrilled to release MADNESS IN THE METHOD,” said Yolanda
Macias, Cinedigm’s Executive Vice-President of Acquisitions. “Jason
made a hilarious film that is sure to give all of his and Kevin
Smith’s fans the laughs they’ve been hungry for since Clerks
2.”
“We are delighted to be partnering with Cinedigm,” said producer
Rob Weston. “They showed incredible tenacity to acquire the picture
and we are convinced we have found the perfect home.”
The deal was negotiated by Josh Thomashow, Director of
Acquisitions for Cinedigm, and Rob Weston on behalf of Autumnwood
Media. Jason Mewes is represented by Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier
& Hinojosa.
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Networks groups provide original and aggregated programming,
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