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Yes, they released a statement saying it would be released wide
Los Angeles, June 12, 2013 – Open Road Films has acquired the U.S. rights to Jon Favreau’s rich and vibrant comedy “Chef.” Financed by Aldamisa Entertainment, “Chef” is based on an original screenplay by Favreau, who will direct and star in the movie. “Chef” will also star Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson, John Leguizamo and Robert Downey, Jr. Open Road Films will release the movie nationwide Mother’s Day Weekend – May 9, 2014. The deal was announced today by Tom Ortenberg, CEO of Open Road Films and Sergei Bespalov, Co-Chair and Co-CEO of Aldamisa Entertainment.
“Chef” is the story of Carl Casper (Favreau), who loses his chef job and cooks up a food truck business in hopes of reestablishing his artistic promise. At the same time, he tries to reconnect with his estranged family.
Producers are Karen Gilchrist and Aldamisa’s Sergei Bespalov. Production begins in July 2013 in Los Angeles.
“Led by the wildly talented Jon Favreau, this is a very exciting project with a fantastic script and a truly incredible group of actors,” stated Ortenberg. “We are thrilled to be in business again with Aldamisa and to add this project to our 2014 slate.”
Stated Bespalov, “It’s very exciting to begin production on this witty and charming project with its terrific cast, led by the multi-talented Jon Favreau.”
The deal was negotiated on behalf of Open Road Films by Ortenberg, Elliott Kleinberg, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Operations and Business Affairs, and Ben Cotner, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions. CAA, which packaged and arranged financing for “Chef,” brokered the deal on behalf of the filmmakers. The deal was negotiated on behalf of Aldamisa by COO Jere Hausfater and Philip Elway.
BOM has 'Chef' listed for 5/9/14 as Limited... [CHEF1] Apr 01, 10:29
Waa-waa. Poor reviews from SXSW. {nm} Apr 01, 10:36
Do you mean 100% on RT with average of 8.6 out of 10? Idiot. {nm} Apr 01, 10:46
There are only 8 reviews and AB was taling about SXSW, not RT. {nm} Apr 01, 10:52
Then name one single negative review out of SXSW. {nm} Apr 01, 10:52
Don't ask me, just stating he was talking about SXSW. Whether or not it's true is an entirely different matter. {nm} Apr 01, 10:57
The fact that Open Road just changed the release pattern from WIDE to LIMITED say a lot more. {nm} Apr 01, 11:02
Did they ever release a statement saying it was wide? Or did you assume and list it wide? {nm} Apr 01, 11:05
I checked BOM regular and it was WIDE last week. ERC still has WIDE. Apr 01, 11:06
Yes, they released a statement saying it would be released wide Apr 01, 11:15
Now, we all know that "nationwide" does not mean wide. But yes, they are known for wide releases. {nm} Apr 01, 11:19
Two linked below. {nm} Apr 01, 11:00
Lol they're still positive. I'm waiting on "poor" reviews! {nm} Apr 01, 11:01
C+ is not positive. {nm} Apr 01, 11:02
I saw Chef at SXSW, it was slow and predictable. {nm} Apr 01, 12:16
I read more than a few that called it self-indulgent reflection of his own career. Apr 01, 10:58
Jon Favreau! Can I have your autograph? {nm} Apr 01, 11:14
you were not at the same SXSW as i was {nm} Apr 01, 14:40
Don't kid yourself. You know you were at Take Care instead of Chef. {nm} Apr 01, 15:22
I was and proud of it! {nm} Apr 01, 15:33
it looks like Open Road has never opened up a film limited before. The smallest release was opening on 1k screens. Apr 01, 11:14
Maybe my opinion turn out to be wrong, but 54 weeks out and ther still isn't a trailer or even a poster. {nm} Apr 01, 11:17
4 weeks out. {nm} Apr 01, 11:18
