SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) announced today that
the compelling, highly anticipated motion picture
Antebellum, starring Janelle Monáe and written and directed
by the advocacy filmmakers Gerard
Bush and Christopher Renz,
will premiere as a Premium On-Demand release, debuting on all
platforms on September 18. The film
will be released theatrically in select international markets. The
announcement was made today by Joe
Drake, Chairman, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
With audience demand for content at an all-time high,
Lionsgate's versatile slate positions the studio to take advantage
of different distribution strategies. Antebellum's timely
themes presented the studio with the opportunity to create a
release plan that reaches as wide an audience as possible, as soon
as possible.
"While the theatrical experience will always be the heart of our
business, we are thrilled that we are able to seize the opportunity
to match Gerard and Chris's urgent and immediate film with a
release strategy befitting this moment of extraordinary change,"
said Drake. "Gerard and Chris are storytellers whose work beats
with authenticity – not only will this film entertain and thrill
audiences worldwide, but spark a discussion about our current
world."
Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz added, "While we designed
Antebellum to be consumed as a communal experience in the
theater, we are thrilled by the unique opportunity we have to
pivot to a different kind of communal moment in our culture. As we
face the realities of systemic racism in our country, which have
crescendoed to this current inflection point in 2020, we understand
how imperative it is to bring Antebellum to the broadest
audience possible, while also prioritizing health and safety. It is
our ardent hope that by sharing our film widely, both nationally
and internationally, we will transform the moviegoing experience
from home into a true event."
In Antebellum, successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself
trapped in a horrifying reality that forces her to confront the
past, present and future – before it's too late. Advocacy
filmmakers Gerard Bush +
Christopher Renz (Bush | Renz) –
best known for their pioneering advertising work engaged in the
fight for social justice – write, produce and direct their first
feature film, teaming with QC Entertainment, producer of the
acclaimed films Get Out and BlacKkKlansman,
Zev Foreman, Lezlie Wills, and Lionsgate for the mindbending
new thriller Antebellum.
The film stars Janelle Monáe, Eric
Lange, Jena Malone,
Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons,
Gabourey Sidibe, Marque Richardson, Robert
Aramayo, Lily Cowles, and
introducing Tongayi Chirisa. Written and Directed by Gerard Bush & Christopher Renz. Produced by Raymond Mansfield, p.g.a., Sean McKittrick, p.g.a., Zev Foreman, p.g.a., Gerard Bush, Christopher
Renz, and Lezlie Wills,
p.g.a.
About Lionsgate:
Combining the STARZ premium global subscription platform with
world-class motion picture and television studio operations,
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) brings a unique and varied portfolio
of entertainment to consumers around the world. Its film,
television, subscription and location-based entertainment
businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and the largest
collection of film and television franchises in the independent
media space. A digital age company driven by its
entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate
brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment
for the audiences it serves worldwide.
Contact:
Steve
Elzer
Elzer & Associates
steve@elzerassociates.com
213-607-3591
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