Pact Marks Third Film Investment for MoviePass
Films in Last Forty-Five Days With Red Carpet Premiere in Los
Angeles Tonight
MoviePass Films, a majority-owned Helios and Matheson Analytics
Inc. (Nasdaq: HMNY) company, and Art of Sport (AOS), the
newly-formed, sports-centric distribution entity behind Cannes Alum
Gabe Polsky’s upcoming feature-length documentary, In Search Of
Greatness, have teamed up to bring MoviePass Films on board the
project as an investor and strategic marketing partner ahead of the
film’s early-November theatrical release.
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MoviePass Films adds documentary feature
to 2018 slate with Red Carpet premiere in Los Angeles tonight
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In Search Of Greatness, directed by acclaimed documentarian Gabe
Polsky, best known for his previous feature Red Army, which debuted
in Cannes in 2014 and was distributed by Sony Pictures Classics,
and his work on Nat Geo’s Emmy-award-winning TV show Genius, is a
provocative work of non-fiction which examines the importance of
creativity in determining athletic ability and also analyzes the
roles nature and nurture play in the development of young
athletes.
The film, which includes in-depth interviews with hockey legend
Wayne Gretzky, superstar wide receiver Jerry Rice, and soccer icon
Pele, opens in 11 major U.S. markets on November 2nd, and expands
to theaters across North America by mid-month.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with Gabe and the
AOS team to support this terrific documentary and help bring the
personal stories of these world-class athletes to audiences
everywhere,” said MoviePass Films Chairman Ted Farnsworth and
Co-CEO Randall Emmett. We are pleased to be able to continue
supporting independent creators and helping them bring their
artistic visions to life on the big screen.”
The In Search Of Greatness investment follows a busy month of
deal-making for the MoviePass Films label. In late September,
MoviePass Films partnered with leading indie distributor NEON to
co-release Reinaldo Marcus Green’s Sundance award-winner Monsters
and Men (currently in theaters) and is preparing to co-release the
second film in that partnership, Ali Abassi’s Cannes award-winner
Border (which debuts in theaters this week). MoviePass Films also
recently wrapped production on its Bruce Willis-starrer 10 Minutes
Gone and green-lit Neil Marshall’s The Reckoning which starts
production in Wales in January. The MoviePass Films team intends to
produce 10-12 films per year, and intends to acquire an additional
8-10 films per year, starting in 2019.
“This is my most personal film, and I am very passionate about
its important messages. I made this movie to be seen in theaters,
and our relationship with MoviePass Films provides a unique
opportunity to engage targeted movie goers nationwide. I am very
appreciative of their support,” said director Gabe Polsky.
MoviePass Films via its sister services MoviePass™, the nation’s
premier movie theater subscription service, and Moviefone™, will
mount a robust marketing campaign to support the film’s success
while in theaters. In Search of Greatness will be made available to
MoviePass™ subscribers as a "Bonus Movie," which will not count
toward their monthly in-theater movie ticket allotment. MoviePass™
subscribers will also have a chance to attend the films’ red-carpet
premieres and receive other special perks throughout the duration
of the partnership.
The deal with AOS was brokered by MoviePass Films President of
Acquisitions, Zac Bright.
About MoviePass Films
MoviePass Films LLC is dedicated to supporting independent
filmmakers and distributors by collaborating with creatives,
co-acquiring equity stake in films and offering them enhanced
performance in the theatrical window. A joint venture of Helios and
Matheson Analytics Inc. and Emmett Furla Oasis (EFO) Films,
MoviePass Films focuses on studio-driven content and new film
production for theatrical release and other distribution channels,
with the goal of democratizing the film production experience by
bridging the gap between moviegoers and film industry
endeavors.
About AOS
Art of Sport (AOS) is a filmmaker driven, innovative theatrical
film production, marketing and distribution company. AOS is
dedicated to making a social event out of how audiences experience
cinematic, commercial, and sports-themed storytelling. AOS strives
to elevate the cultural perception and social impact of important
sports-themed stories and characters among frequent movie going
audiences who enjoy both artistic and commercial content.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-looking Information
Certain statements in this communication contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 or under Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) that
may not be based on historical fact, but instead relate to future
events, including without limitation statements containing the
words “believe”, “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”,
“anticipate”, “intend”, “expect” and similar expressions. All
statements other than statements of historical fact included in
this communication are forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of
assumptions. Although Helios’ management believes that the
assumptions made and expectations represented by such statements
are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking
statement contained herein will prove to be accurate. Actual
results and developments (including, without limitation, the
ability of the MoviePass Films team to produce 10-12 films per year
and to acquire an additional 8-10 films per year, starting in
2019)) may differ significantly from those expressed or implied by
the forward-looking statements contained herein and even if such
actual results and developments are realized or substantially
realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the
expected consequences or effects. Risk factors and other material
information concerning Helios and MoviePass are described in
Helios’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2017, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the
quarters ended March 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018 and other filings,
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and Helios does not undertake an obligation to revise or update
such forward-looking statements and information to reflect
subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
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HMNY Contact:The Pollack PR Marketing GroupStephanie
Goldman/Mark Havenner, 310-556-4443sgoldman@ppmgcorp.com
/ mhavenner@ppmgcorp.comorMoviePass Contact:LaunchSquad for
MoviePassGavin Skillman, 212-564-3665gavin@launchsquad.com
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