Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Strong Retail Sales Trigger Walmart RE-ORDERS for "UNION BOUND" DVDs!!
Good afternoon HHSE Friends & Followers - The August 16 street date for "UNION BOUND" at Walmart and other key retailers, has been met with a strong consumer response. Accordingly, re-orders have been filled at Walmart locations that not only completely depleted the back-stock inventory, but required another manufacturing run! The title continues to "hold" its shelf placement, due to consistent consumer sales... which is always a welcomed event in the home video business!
Good Audience Reaction to "GREATER" Release
Congratulations to venture partners GREATER PRODUCTIONS and HAMMOND ENTERTAINMENT on a solid opening for "GREATER" this past weekend at the box office. Locations in Arkansas (not surprisingly) had sold-out shows... whereas the film performed with less enthusiasm outside of the "Southeast Conference" football markets. Overall, the film generated $627,000 for about $1,850 per-screen average.
Lots of positive media support could help the title hold strongly this week... including an effusive shout-out and praise from Rush Limbaugh yesterday.
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/08/30/my_message_to_the_players_of_the_nfl
Lots of positive media support could help the title hold strongly this week... including an effusive shout-out and praise from Rush Limbaugh yesterday.
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/08/30/my_message_to_the_players_of_the_nfl
Hannover House is proud of our production affiliation for this film, and we remain supportive of all "Made in Arkansas" feature productions.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Geek-Gear-Gurus!
The difference between the Men and the Boys is the Size of their Toys! And in the motion picture business - with BIG films including MOTHER GOOSE and other features that are in active pre-production - the lobby of Hannover House is starting to look more like the Paramount Back Lot! Will these "big" movies be the catalyst to elevate Hannover House to a major stature? We shall know soon! Meanwhile, we're loving the production process...
Friday, August 26, 2016
Superman's BRANDON ROUTH stars in HHSE's LOST IN THE PACIFIC!
BRANDON ROUTH exploded into international stardom in 2006 with his leading performance role in "SUPERMAN RETURNS," which grossed over $200-million at the USA Box Office, and more than $391-Million Worldwide. His current star role in DC Comic's "LEGENDS OF TOMORROW" has turned into a mega-hit TV Series for the CW Network.. Clearly, he is a star of mesmerizing stature with a growing visibility, fan base and commercial value on a rapid ascent!
It is with great enthusiasm that Hannover House and Medallion Releasing announce the January 10, 2017 home video and V.O.D. release of Brandon Routh's newest, epic action-adventure feature film, "LOST IN THE PACIFIC" - a big-budget, English-language film shot primarily in China and the South China Sea.
Combining elements of mystery (ala "LOST") with the action-adventure of an airplane thriller - and the timely element of a mysterious disappearance of a commercial jetliner - "LOST IN THE PACIFIC" should appeal to a broad base of video consumers and movie lovers. Watch this space for more details... GO HHSE!
It is with great enthusiasm that Hannover House and Medallion Releasing announce the January 10, 2017 home video and V.O.D. release of Brandon Routh's newest, epic action-adventure feature film, "LOST IN THE PACIFIC" - a big-budget, English-language film shot primarily in China and the South China Sea.
Combining elements of mystery (ala "LOST") with the action-adventure of an airplane thriller - and the timely element of a mysterious disappearance of a commercial jetliner - "LOST IN THE PACIFIC" should appeal to a broad base of video consumers and movie lovers. Watch this space for more details... GO HHSE!
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Some Projects turn out GREATER than expected!
Good Morning HHSE Friends & Followers - It's been TWO years since producer Brian Reindl and director David Hunt contracted with Hannover House for motion picture production equipment (and our Diesel Grip & Electric Film Production Truck) for their production of "GREATER." Now, this Friday, "GREATER" comes back home! This inspiring, independent feature about PERSEVERANCE IN THE FACE OF OPPOSITION AND ADVERSITY opens on 214 screens across the USA, with the heaviest screen count occurring in the Southeastern USA region (due in large part to the film's COLLEGE FOOTBALL THEME and the fact that the University of Arkansas is in the Southeast Conference College Football League).
National publicity has been extensive already, ranging from CBS Sports and the S.E.C. Network to USA TODAY and hundreds of local newspapers. HHSE is proud of our involvement with this project, and we remain cautiously optimistic of a good opening weekend at the box office!
www.GreaterTheMovie.com
National publicity has been extensive already, ranging from CBS Sports and the S.E.C. Network to USA TODAY and hundreds of local newspapers. HHSE is proud of our involvement with this project, and we remain cautiously optimistic of a good opening weekend at the box office!
www.GreaterTheMovie.com
Friday, August 19, 2016
Epic Week of Positive Developments for HHSE!
Greetings HHSE Friends & Followers - there have been several positive developments for the Company over the past few days that merit a post. We appreciate those of you who understand the mechanisms of our various strategies and procedures for resolving current legal issues, current marketing activities, current financing developments and current and upcoming new releases. It's easy for non-experts or casual observers to get confused about what this-or-that development means, so we'll try to be as clear as possible to maximize the comprehension and resulting enthusiasm for this week's highlights!
1). NEW RELEASE UPDATES - Our Sept. 6 street date for THE LINDA VISTA PROJECT at Walmart Stores nationwide in the USA arrived at the DC's on Wednesday, and will be on the shelves in less than two weeks. This is the eighth consecutive new release that we have placed into Walmart (starting with June Street Dates) since moving our primary wholesale venture partner over to Cinedigm. As HHSE / Medallion was one of the first suppliers to abandon Alchemy months prior to their July 1st bankruptcy, we have become the beneficiary of "extra shelf space" availabilities due to a hiccup in competition. By January, there will be other suppliers fighting more aggressively for the shelf positions that we're currently snagging each month at Walmart and Best Buy. So we'll enjoy the pop in revenues while we can - and know that our bigger theatrical titles (hitting home video next January, February, March), will more than compensate for the added competitive pressures forecasted next year for lower-end (direct-to-video level) releases.
Other new release DVD titles "in queue" for Walmart in the next few weeks are DAY OF REDEMPTION, BAD GIRL, JOB'S DAUGHTER and REVELATIONS. Our DVD replicator is LOVING HHSE lately!!
2). AWARDS CAMPAIGNS - HHSE / Medallion is handling the various Awards campaign for the Lionsgate / Premiere / Sterling Pictures release of "CHOSEN" (starring Harvey Keitel). This awards consideration campaign for "CHOSEN" will concentrate on Keitel as best supporting actor, best wardrobe and best sound categories. The company also has a major, major title for theatrical launch in December that will be pursued for best actor, best score and best picture. Super exciting, game-changing stuff.
3). LEGAL UPDATES - a). The absurdly small and frivilous matter involving "AMITYVILLE" producers suing Hannover House resulted in a win yesterday for HHSE. In a closed hearing in the judge's chambers, the judge denied the motion to compel HHSE to make delivery of documents which had already been delivered, and denied the motion for legal fees for the Amityville counsel. The entire matter was kicked downstream a few months, with the invitation for HHSE's counsel to file for sanctions. HHSE's counsel has also filed a counter claim. b). The Daniel Ackerman pay matter has been discussed in detail with his counsel and a payment plan structured. Although HHSE has still not been served in this dispute, the terms of the resolution call for the case to be withdrawn. c). The Redbull suit is fully settled and the dismissal filing with the court has been approved by both counsels. d). The TCA matter has been successfully re-opened, including the HHSE counter-claim action. There are no legal matters which pose any form of material or operational threat to the Company at this time.
4). PRODUCTIONS - The financing venture with Silverline & U.K. Investors (for "AJA" and "MOTHER GOOSE") took a very positive turn this past week with the expansion of the investment capital into a much larger, revolving fund for the production and release of major motion pictures. For those that have said "Hannover House is one hit movie away from being the next Lionsgate," then having an association with this major fund may later be viewed as the seminal turning point for the Company to elevate from lower-budgeted, video-driven releases, to consistent, mainstream theatricals. We will update our shareholders as details of the HHSE involvement as distributor of multiple major features are approved for public disclosure.
Another interesting funding venture arose this week for the production and distribution of "SHADOW VISION" - a great concept for a sci-fi thriller that has languished on the "will produce it someday list" for Hannover House. The film's premise (of a blinded woman who develops remote viewing skills after an experimental treatment) lends itself to a variety of plot options - and the original Act 3 was too costly (involving a terrorist attack on a Nuclear Power Plant). The new Act 3 concept from the investors is just as thrilling, but at a fraction of the expense. Additionally, this film will be one of the first productions to access both forms of financing from the State of Arkansas incentives programs. Principal Photography commenced on "SHADOW VISION" several years ago, but was stopped due to budgeting and access concerns about the Nuclear Plant finale' of the original screenplay. The existing footage (shot on 35mm Panavision - as opposed to the new film, which will be shot in 4k HD) should make for an interesting DVD bonus feature item!
5). MORE ACQUISITIONS FOR THEATRICAL / HOME VIDEO - We have previously announced PALI ROAD on this blog - which enjoyed a 42 screen theatrical release earlier this year. There are FIVE more titles that will be posted onto the blog in the next few days and weeks, keeping the HHSE / Medallion train roaring on track for a record year!
6). BOOKS? Yes, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million and Hudson Group have stepped up to support independent publishers, as the book wholesale and retail industry has finally stabilized after a five-year turmoil. The expansion of 100+ new stores by Barnes & Noble recently has temporarily hit their earnings, and they board voted out their C.E.O. yesterday. But the long-term prognosis for the industry with physical book sales is good and industry experts predict a record year in 2017. HHSE plans to be involved in releasing more books - including "movie tie ins" such as a screenplay / production shot book on "MOTHER GOOSE: JOURNEY TO UTOPIA" - as such items have been selling north of 200,000 copies when released simultaneously to a national theatrical release break of the film.
7). CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - The company is late on filing Q2's. This will be promptly resolved. The Company has missed its internal target goals for the filing of the Form 10 registration statement - due primarily to the complexities of our Film Library Valuation in light of having almost 500 titles now. The L.A. based firm handling the HHSE / Medallion Library Valuation Report also handles most of the major studios, so do not be mislead by stock chat board misinformation. The company always has, and always will, conform to industry protocols in all reporting aspects, including a Film Library Valuation report, GAAP accounting and those additional controls and procedures enacted by our auditors to enable full compliance.
Have a great weekend!
1). NEW RELEASE UPDATES - Our Sept. 6 street date for THE LINDA VISTA PROJECT at Walmart Stores nationwide in the USA arrived at the DC's on Wednesday, and will be on the shelves in less than two weeks. This is the eighth consecutive new release that we have placed into Walmart (starting with June Street Dates) since moving our primary wholesale venture partner over to Cinedigm. As HHSE / Medallion was one of the first suppliers to abandon Alchemy months prior to their July 1st bankruptcy, we have become the beneficiary of "extra shelf space" availabilities due to a hiccup in competition. By January, there will be other suppliers fighting more aggressively for the shelf positions that we're currently snagging each month at Walmart and Best Buy. So we'll enjoy the pop in revenues while we can - and know that our bigger theatrical titles (hitting home video next January, February, March), will more than compensate for the added competitive pressures forecasted next year for lower-end (direct-to-video level) releases.
Other new release DVD titles "in queue" for Walmart in the next few weeks are DAY OF REDEMPTION, BAD GIRL, JOB'S DAUGHTER and REVELATIONS. Our DVD replicator is LOVING HHSE lately!!
2). AWARDS CAMPAIGNS - HHSE / Medallion is handling the various Awards campaign for the Lionsgate / Premiere / Sterling Pictures release of "CHOSEN" (starring Harvey Keitel). This awards consideration campaign for "CHOSEN" will concentrate on Keitel as best supporting actor, best wardrobe and best sound categories. The company also has a major, major title for theatrical launch in December that will be pursued for best actor, best score and best picture. Super exciting, game-changing stuff.
3). LEGAL UPDATES - a). The absurdly small and frivilous matter involving "AMITYVILLE" producers suing Hannover House resulted in a win yesterday for HHSE. In a closed hearing in the judge's chambers, the judge denied the motion to compel HHSE to make delivery of documents which had already been delivered, and denied the motion for legal fees for the Amityville counsel. The entire matter was kicked downstream a few months, with the invitation for HHSE's counsel to file for sanctions. HHSE's counsel has also filed a counter claim. b). The Daniel Ackerman pay matter has been discussed in detail with his counsel and a payment plan structured. Although HHSE has still not been served in this dispute, the terms of the resolution call for the case to be withdrawn. c). The Redbull suit is fully settled and the dismissal filing with the court has been approved by both counsels. d). The TCA matter has been successfully re-opened, including the HHSE counter-claim action. There are no legal matters which pose any form of material or operational threat to the Company at this time.
4). PRODUCTIONS - The financing venture with Silverline & U.K. Investors (for "AJA" and "MOTHER GOOSE") took a very positive turn this past week with the expansion of the investment capital into a much larger, revolving fund for the production and release of major motion pictures. For those that have said "Hannover House is one hit movie away from being the next Lionsgate," then having an association with this major fund may later be viewed as the seminal turning point for the Company to elevate from lower-budgeted, video-driven releases, to consistent, mainstream theatricals. We will update our shareholders as details of the HHSE involvement as distributor of multiple major features are approved for public disclosure.
Another interesting funding venture arose this week for the production and distribution of "SHADOW VISION" - a great concept for a sci-fi thriller that has languished on the "will produce it someday list" for Hannover House. The film's premise (of a blinded woman who develops remote viewing skills after an experimental treatment) lends itself to a variety of plot options - and the original Act 3 was too costly (involving a terrorist attack on a Nuclear Power Plant). The new Act 3 concept from the investors is just as thrilling, but at a fraction of the expense. Additionally, this film will be one of the first productions to access both forms of financing from the State of Arkansas incentives programs. Principal Photography commenced on "SHADOW VISION" several years ago, but was stopped due to budgeting and access concerns about the Nuclear Plant finale' of the original screenplay. The existing footage (shot on 35mm Panavision - as opposed to the new film, which will be shot in 4k HD) should make for an interesting DVD bonus feature item!
5). MORE ACQUISITIONS FOR THEATRICAL / HOME VIDEO - We have previously announced PALI ROAD on this blog - which enjoyed a 42 screen theatrical release earlier this year. There are FIVE more titles that will be posted onto the blog in the next few days and weeks, keeping the HHSE / Medallion train roaring on track for a record year!
6). BOOKS? Yes, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million and Hudson Group have stepped up to support independent publishers, as the book wholesale and retail industry has finally stabilized after a five-year turmoil. The expansion of 100+ new stores by Barnes & Noble recently has temporarily hit their earnings, and they board voted out their C.E.O. yesterday. But the long-term prognosis for the industry with physical book sales is good and industry experts predict a record year in 2017. HHSE plans to be involved in releasing more books - including "movie tie ins" such as a screenplay / production shot book on "MOTHER GOOSE: JOURNEY TO UTOPIA" - as such items have been selling north of 200,000 copies when released simultaneously to a national theatrical release break of the film.
7). CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - The company is late on filing Q2's. This will be promptly resolved. The Company has missed its internal target goals for the filing of the Form 10 registration statement - due primarily to the complexities of our Film Library Valuation in light of having almost 500 titles now. The L.A. based firm handling the HHSE / Medallion Library Valuation Report also handles most of the major studios, so do not be mislead by stock chat board misinformation. The company always has, and always will, conform to industry protocols in all reporting aspects, including a Film Library Valuation report, GAAP accounting and those additional controls and procedures enacted by our auditors to enable full compliance.
Have a great weekend!
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