M8 Entertainment Inc. (TSX: MEE.MV.A and MEE.SV.B), a leading film entertainment company engaged in the production, financing, acquisition, and worldwide licensing of theatrical feature films in a variety of genres, announced today that The Weinstein Company has acquired all North American rights to Media 8 Entertainment's "Lovewrecked," a romantic comedy directed by Randal Kleiser (“Grease”), written by Stephen Langford, starring Amanda Bynes (“What a Girl Wants”), Chris Carmack (“The O.C.”), Jamie-Lynn Sigler ("The Sopranos") and Jonathan Bennett (“Mean Girls”).
A comedy for all ages, “Lovewrecked” is the story of 18-year-old, Jenny (Bynes), who finds herself stranded on a deserted island with her favorite rock star (Carmack), after being thrown overboard from a cruise ship. In order to win him over, Jenny fails to tell him that the tropical resort she works for is just around the corner.
Shot at the Sun Village Resort & Spa in Cofresi, Dominican Republic, the film is produced by Joe Anderson, Wendy Thorlakson, and Sammy Lee and executive produced by Lance Bass, Stewart Hall, Matthew Leonetti, Jr., Derek Elliott, Simon Lo and Kelli Konop.
"We are delighted to be working with the Weinstein Company," stated Jenna Sanz-Agero, President of Media 8 Entertainment. “We are incredibly proud of the final film and feel that they will do a great job in bringing it to the family marketplace."
“We are thrilled to be distributing ‘Lovewrecked' which is a fun story with a talented cast that will appeal to all ages,” said Michelle Krumm, executive vice president of acquisitions and co-productions for TWC. “The Weinstein Company has a fantastic upcoming family friendly slate and this is a great addition.”
Barry Littman, executive vice president of business and legal affairs, negotiated on behalf of The Weinstein Company, while Jenna Sanz-Agero and Brian O'Shea negotiated on behalf of Media 8 Entertainment. |
