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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