Solomon Kane

[DarkSovereignty]

at first they should just release it on dvd. even if it does get released in us theaters it'll be limited and probably for only a few weeks.

[Octoberist]

Yeah, i don't understand how we can get an obscure comedy like "Park Lewis Can't Lose" (Which I did like as a kid and is precursor to many modern shows now) on DVD but not this

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Originally Posted by Kane52630

From Solomon Kane's facebook page:

I think they are silly not to release it in the US, market it right and with the good reviews it could make some decent money.

[Rowsdower!]

It pisses me off that the abysmal Conan got a release in the U.S. but this didn't. While I wouldn't call Solomon Kane a classic (and it did stray quite a bit from REH's work) it was still 10 times better than Conan.

[Dangerman]

Conan is a much better movie than you give it. However I agree though Solomon Kane is a very good movie. I loved it.

[Rowsdower!]

You thought the new Conan movie was good? Why? Seriously, I spent a dollar renting that film on Redbox and I felt like I paid too much. There was very little to it that was any good (IMO).

[Kane52630]

I dug the intro for the new Conan film, the rest I mildly enjoy.

[Rowsdower!]

I thought Conan was good up to the point Ron Perlman died (so like, the first 10 minutes). Stephen Lang was good but wasn't in it enough, Rachel Nichols delivered an even more phoned-in performance than she did in GI Joe (I didn't think that was possible), Rose McGowan played Rose McGowan as a Klingon, and Jason Momoa, while physically imposing and good in fight scenes, just seemed like a dull version of his Game of Thrones character. The story was weak, the direction poor... I guess you could make the argument that "Well, it IS a Conan movie," but damn it, I wanted to see a GOOD movie. I think there is enough there in the books and comics to make a much more solid film than that.

[ttotheusher]

Out of interest, this is what the director of Solomon Kane thought of Conan:

Though I’d love to take a crack at Conan and I don’t want to insult the people who made the new one but it wasn’t great and I could do better for a smaller budget. How Conan got that massive release and Kane has still absolutely nothing – not even DVD – breaks my heart. I don’t even mind of people hate my film, I’d still at least like them to have the chance to form an opinion.

[Rowsdower!]

I agree with him completely.

[chamber-music]

It is sort of crazy Conan got a cinema relaese in North America and Solomon Kane can't even get a DVD release.

[rogue trooper]

Screening of Solomon Kane at ActionFest on April 12: http://www.indiewire.com/article/act...m-solomon-kane

[rogue trooper]

Paradox Entertainment and Davis Films sign Solomon Kane film/TV license http://www.cisionwire.se/paradox-ent...icense,e304874


Stockholm, 2012-04-25 01:13 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Davis Films and Solomon Kane Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary to Paradox Entertainment Inc., have signed a license agreement for film and TV rights to cutlass-wielding Puritan Solomon Kane, created by Robert E. Howard.

The minimum guarantee for the five-year term generates a positive cash flow in the second quarter of at least 3 MSEK. Paradox retains all license and merchandise rights.

Davis Films, headed by producer Samuel Hadida, previously held the film and TV rights together with Wandering Star. Together they released the first Solomon Kane film in 2009 featuring, among others, James Purefoy, Max von Sydow, and Rachel Hurd-Wood.

“We’re very happy to expand our relationship with Davis Films and Samuel Hadida as they have great experience in building successful, international franchises,“ said Fredrik Malmberg, President of Paradox Entertainment.


Excellent news! If a new film or a tv series is made, here's hoping they get James Purefoy to reprise the role!

[Rowsdower!]

You know, I hadn't even thought of it before but Kane could make for an awesome TV series. You could probably get Purefoy to play the role again too; he doesn't seem opposed to acting on the small screen.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I would much prefer another movie, but if a TV series is the only way to get more, then i'd be happy with that.

[ttotheusher]

A Syfy miniseries might be cool.

[rogue trooper]

Rgarding the Davis/Paradox renewal, SK director Michael J. Bassett had this to say: Lots of people got excited about Davis Films renewing the option for Solomon Kane from Paradox. It doesn’t mean anything, to be honest. Though it’s certainly sensible of Samuel Hadida to retain the rights ahead of the US release. That renewed profile could certainly prove just what it takes to get another movie or TV series up and running. (Personally I think a TV series would be an ideal way to go.) If I’m involved or not is not even a question at this stage. Time will tell.

http://michaeljbassett.wordpress.com...te-28th-april/

[Kane52630]

SDCC Exclusive: AICN Screening of SOLOMON KANE with James Purefoy, Hosted by Capone!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56904

Yesterday's 100 tickets to LAWLESS went very quickly indeed.

In addition to helping fill that screening, we are filling the theater for a screening of Michael J. Bassett's excellent SOLOMON KANE, which has been picked up for US distribution by RADiUS –TWC, the new distribution label from the Weinstein Company (VOD – August 24/THEATRICAL – September 28)).

Our very own Capone will host a screening of SOLOMON KANE on Friday at 9:15pm over at the Gaslamp 15 with star James Purefoy (badass among badasses), director Michael J. Bassett and producer Samuel Hadida in attendance for intro and Q&A.

We will also have some really neat graphic novels and shirts for all attendees.

SOLOMON KANE tells the original story of the sword-wielding, blood-splattered hero created by Robert E Howard, following him from the end of his life as a privateer to his redemption as a crusading hand of justice.

From the studio synopsis:

The movie is really, really good, and we’re so excited about its upcoming US release. Thanks to RADiUS, the release is happening this fall. RADiUS will be announcing a fall screening plan rather soon too.



Here's the date/time/location:

9:15pm
Friday, 13 July 2012

Gaslamp 15
701 5th Ave
San Diego, CA

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^So its finally getting a release in the US? About time if you ask me, hope its a pretty wide just to give the movie a chance to make enough for a sequel, which I would love.

[Kane52630]

Yep!

Holy crap this one has taken a long time… I think elephants make babies quicker. Still, better late than never so, it is with enormous pleasure and a huge sigh of relief that I can tell you all that Solomon Kane is going to be released in the US later this year by The Weinstein Company’s new division Radius. It’s going to have a premium VOD release on August 24th followed by a cinema release on September 28th. I currently have no details on the extent of that theatrical run but I suspect it will be what’s called ‘key’ areas – so probably 15 or so cities in the US. Not world beating and it’s going to need lots of support to find the audience but there’ll be enough interest to hopefully put Kane back on the map and in a place where we can sensibly talk of sequels.

If you really can’t wait to see it in the fall, and you find yourself in Comic Con this Friday there’s going to be a little screening of the movie with James Purefoy and myself there to say hi. Starts at 9:15pn at the Gaslight theatre in San Diego. Most of the tickets are going to be give-aways and suchlike but I’m told there’s going to be a rush line too. So there’s a good chance you can catch it on the big screen.

http://michaeljbassett.wordpress.com...-release-date/

[scatterax]

Already seen it online but I'm watching it in theaters now, as I enjoyed it very much and feel I owe it some support. dvd will be mine as well.

[Rowsdower!]

Yeah, I might check it out in the theater if it comes my way. I'll definitely get it on Blu-Ray, regardless.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Originally Posted by Kane52630

Yep!



http://michaeljbassett.wordpress.com...-release-date/

About time, only thing is it doesnt look a wide release so not sure how much it will make but hopefully enough for a follow-up to be considered.

[rogue trooper]

Very good news!

[Kane52630]

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