Producer Jon Berg recently spoke about the making of the film 'Ordinary Angels' in an interview with Bleeding Cool. The film, which is directed by Jon Gunn, is an inspirational drama based on a true story. It follows the journey of Sharon, a hairdresser in small-town Kentucky, played by Hilary Swank, who meets Ed, a widower portrayed by Alan Ritchson, and becomes determined to help him and his two daughters. Berg revealed that he was introduced to the story by actor and musician Dave Matthews, with whom he collaborated on the film. He praised the talent and heart of director Jon Gunn, as well as the balance of tone in the movie. Berg also discussed the contributions of writers Meg Tilly and Kelly Fremon-Craig, who worked on the script. He expressed admiration for the acting skills of Hilary Swank and highlighted the chemistry between Swank and Ritchson. Berg also commended the performances of supporting cast members Drew Powell, Nancy Travis, and Tamala Jones. The film 'Ordinary Angels' is currently in theaters.
In other news, Lauren Graham and Aisling Franciosi have joined Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney in the movie 'Twinless', produced by Three Point Capital and David Permut Productions. The film follows two men who meet at a twin bereavement support group and develop an unexpected friendship. The movie is written and directed by James Sweeney and explores themes of loss and connection. Miky Lee serves as an executive producer, and Alex Astrachan is involved as a co-producer. The film has secured worldwide rights and is financed by Three Point Capital. Lauren Graham is known for her role in Gilmore Girls, Aisling Franciosi for her work in The Nightingale, Dylan O’Brien for his previous announcement as part of the cast, and James Sweeney for writing and directing the film.
Meanwhile, Angel Studios, a Christian production house based in Utah, is challenging Hollywood's 'woke culture' by focusing on producing Christian-themed films. The studio, created by four Mormon brothers, gained attention when it acquired and released a thriller about child crime that was initially canceled by Disney. The film, which was praised by the American right and QAnon conspiracy theorists, generated $250 million in revenue. Angel Studios has faced controversy for its subscription model and allegations of artificial inflation of box office numbers. The studio is currently working on a new film called 'Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot', which carries a pro-life message. Angel Studios aims to compete with Disney in the animated film industry and criticizes Disney for prioritizing politics over storytelling.
Producer Alemberg Ang discusses his collaboration with actress and filmmaker Isabel Sandoval on the film 'Moonglow,' which was shot in the Philippines. Sandoval praises Ang for his support and assembling a talented team for the project. Ang also talks about other projects he is working on, including a documentary about horse handlers in Baguio. He shares details about the plot of 'Moonglow,' which is set in the 60s and 70s during the Marcos administration and follows a police investigator and the nephew of the police chief as they investigate a heist. The film has political undertones but aims to be accessible and not in-your-face. Ang also discusses the challenges faced during the production, including a heatwave in the Philippines. Sandoval is currently editing 'Moonglow' and hopes to submit it to autumn or winter film festivals.
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