The Girl on the Train
UNI • 10 / 7 / 2016 • R • Wide • Flat
Cast: Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Lisa Kudrow, Laura Prepon
Director: Tate Taylor Writers: Erin Cressida Wilson, Tate Taylor Website: thegirlonthetrainmovie. com
Synopsis: Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Lisa Kudrow and Laura Prepon star in DreamWorks Pictures’ The Girl on the Train, from director Tate Taylor( The Help, Get on Up) and producer Marc Platt( Bridge of Spies, Into the Woods).
In the thriller, Rachel( Blunt), who is devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.
Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel, The Girl on the Train is adapted for the screen by Erin Cressida Wilson and Taylor. The film’ s executive producers are Jared LeBoff and Celia Costas, and it will be released by Universal Pictures.
Marketing / Promotion: Train tie-ins are a natural. Partner with book stores, libraries, and book clubs to promote the movie in conjunction with the wildly popular novel of the same name by Paula Hawkins. Highlight positive reviews and word of mouth buzz the movie generates. The strong cast and a mystery that begs answers should generate public curiosity.
Films attracting similar target audience: When the Bough Breaks, Snowden Facebook: / TheGirlOnTheTrainMovie Twitter: @ TheGirlOnTrain Instagram: @ TheGirlOnTheTrainMovie
Hacksaw Ridge
LGF • 11 / 4 / 2016 • SCOPE • Wide
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Rachel Griffiths, Hugo Weaving, Sam Worthington, Teresa Palmer, Luke Bracey
Director: Mel Gibson
Screenplay: Randall Wallace, Robert Schenkkan, Bill Mechanic, Andrew Knight
Website: hacksawridge. movie
Synopsis: The amazing true life story of Desmond Doss, the first conscientious objector ever to be awarded the Medal of Honor. A 7th Day Adventist who believed WWII was a just cause- even though killing was not- Doss was the only American soldier to serve on the front lines without a weapon, and single-handedly save the lives of 75 men.
Marketing / Promotion: Reach out to veterans groups and feature a Veteran Appreciation Day at the theatre. Have your newspaper do a story and ask for reactions to the film. In another vein, the theatre could host a Peacekeeper Appreciation Day. Invite folks that have taken part in the Peace Corps and other organizations that work around the world. Highlight positive reviews and any awards season buzz the movie generates. Promote on-line viewing of the outstanding trailer. Play up the return of Mel Gibson as director.
Films attracting similar target audience: Snowden, The Birth of a Nation, American Pastoral Tag Line:“ When the order came to retreat, one man stayed.” Facebook: facebook. com / HacksawRidge Twitter: @ hacksawridge Instagram: @ hacksawridge
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