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Alliance Cinema Backs David Mamet's Return to Directing
27 Aug
Summary
- Alliance Cinema joins 'Speed the Plow' as an equity financier.
- David Mamet directs his play 'Speed the Plow' after a hiatus.
- Alliance Cinema secures rights for 'Diary Of A Weird Girl' adaptation.
Producer-financier Alliance Cinema, with a track record including 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' has provided equity financing for David Mamet's upcoming film, 'Speed The Plow.' This project signifies Mamet's directorial comeback, adapted from his well-known Broadway play.
The film is set within the fictional American Prestige Studios and features a cast including Anthony Mackie, Ben Mendelsohn, and Sharon Stone. Production reportedly incorporated assistance from AI. International sales are managed by The Solution Entertainment Group, with Milestone Studios handling U.S. sales.
In parallel, Alliance Cinema's Jeanette B. Milio and Iris Ramos have secured worldwide adaptation rights for Thalita Rebouças' Brazilian novel, 'Diary Of A Weird Girl.' This YA novel, which explores themes of pre-adolescence, will be developed into a global TV series.
Milio expressed excitement about bringing the beloved novel to television, while Ramos noted the universal resonance of Rebouças' characters. Rebouças herself shared her delight in partnering to bring the story to international screens.
