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Pure Grass Films

Pure Grass Films is a British independent production company that specialises in digital entertainment series, feature films and television series.

Pure Grass Films
Company typeLimited
IndustryTelevision production
Founded2005 (2005)
Founder
Headquarters
London
,
United Kingdom
Websitepuregrassfilms.com

History edit

Pure Grass Films was co-founded by Managing Director Ben Grass and Creative Director Tom Grass in May 2005.[1][2][3] The company specialises in digital entertainment series, feature films and television series.[4][5]

On March 18, 2008, Endemol UK, now Endemol Shine UK announced its acquisition of a 40% stake in Pure Grass Films.[6][7] Endemol UK's Chief Executive Tim Hincks commented that: "our digital strategy is simple – we want to work with creative people who have brilliant ideas. Ben and Tom fit the bill perfectly."[8]

Current Productions edit

Pure Grass is currently producing Twist, a 3D contemporary retelling of Oliver Twist shot in London. Raff Law was cast to play the titular Oliver.[9][10][11] Lena Headey was cast as Sikes and Rita Ora as Dodge. Michael Caine was cast as Fagin.[12][13][14] David Walliams was cast as Losberne, Noel Clarke as Brownlow, Jason Maza as Bedwin, Franz Drameh as Batesy and Sophie Simnett as Red.[15][16] The film is scheduled for release in late 2020.[17] Sky Cinema will distribute the film within the United Kingdom, with Saban Films distributing within North America.[18][19]

Board & Advisors edit

Pure Grass' Advisors include British Actor Damian Lewis, whose credits include Band of Brothers and Homeland (TV series);[20] Roger Vakharia, Director, Media & Entertainment at Google Cloud; David Chermont – veteran media sales specialist & founder of INBOUND CAPITAL; Erica Motley – a former SVP of acquisitions at UIP and Sonar and Ernesto Schmitt - a German-Uruguayan tech & media entrepreneur. The Chairman of the Board is Christophe Charlier, the former Chairman of Renaissance Capital and the Brooklyn Nets NBA Basketball team.

Credits edit

Prior credits include Kirill starring David Schofield, which won a Webby and was nominated for a Digital Emmy, and Beyond the Rave – MySpace's first international production.[21][22][23]  Beyond the Rave was a 20 part Horror series financed by Hammer Films – their first production in 25 years.[24][25] It starred Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey), Sadie Frost (Dracula), Nora-Jane Noone (The Descent) and Tamer Hassan (Eastern Promises).[26] Music was by Pete Tong. On 17 April 2008, the series was first released through MySpace TV, as their first international co-production, followed by a major international DVD release.[27]

Other credits include When Evil Calls – the world's first horror series for mobile phones, starring Sean Pertwee (Dog Soldiers), Dominique Pinon (Amelie, Delicatessen), and Chris Barrie (Red Dwarf).[28]

Full Credits list edit

References edit

  1. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (25 November 2019). "Saban Films Lands Right To 'Twist' Starring Michael Caine & Lena Headey". Deadline. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Sky announces co-production of forthcoming original film Twist". WebWire. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  3. ^ "First look at Rita Ora's latest role in modern Oliver Twist adaptation". Evening Standard. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Endemol buys stake in digiatl production company Pure Grass Films". the Guardian. 18 March 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  5. ^ Fellner, Chris (31 July 2019). The Encyclopedia of Hammer Films. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-5381-2659-2.
  6. ^ "Endemol grows stake in Pure Grass". The Hollywood Reporter. 19 March 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Grass is greener for Endemol U.K." Variety. 19 March 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Endemol Takes Stake In Hammer Movie Maker; Second From Digital Fund". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  9. ^ "First look at Rita Ora's latest role in modern Oliver Twist adaptation". Evening Standard. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Jude Law's model son Rafferty lands lead role in Oliver Twist remake". Metro. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  11. ^ "See exclusive pictures of Jude Law's actor son Raff on the cover of Love magazine". British GQ. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  12. ^ Dams, Tim (16 October 2019). "Michael Caine, Lena Headey to Star in Modern-Day Version of 'Oliver Twist'". Variety. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  13. ^ "Michael Caine to Play Fagin in New 'Oliver Twist' Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  14. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (16 October 2019). "'Twist': Michael Caine, Lena Headey, Rita Ora & Raff Law Lead Cast In Sky Movie Update Of Charles Dickens Classic". Deadline. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Sir Michael Caine and Rita Ora join Sky's modern day Oliver Twist adaptation". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  16. ^ "Michael Caine supported by walking stick on set of Oliver Twist remake". Metro. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  17. ^ Rosser, Michael (17 October 2019). "Michael Caine to play Fagin in Sky day-and-date release 'Twist'". Screen. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  18. ^ "Get the first look at Rita Ora and Michael Caine in new 'Oliver Twist' reboot". NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  19. ^ "Saban Films Acquires Charles Dickens Retelling 'Twist'". The Hollywood Reporter. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  20. ^ "ADDING and REPLACING Pure Grass Films Launches When Evil Calls - the World's First Made-for-Mobile Horror Series - on Amp'd Mobile". www.businesswire.com. 2 November 2006. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  21. ^ "Sky announces co-production of forthcoming original film Twist". WebWire. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  22. ^ Buckingham, Ed (21 January 2016). 7 Summits: 1 Cornishman climbing the highest mountains on each continent. Vertebrate Publishing. ISBN 978-1-909461-50-5.
  23. ^ Kiss, Jemima (30 October 2008). "MSN launches online TV drama Kirill with David Schofield". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  24. ^ "ELESPECTADOR.COM". ELESPECTADOR.COM (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  25. ^ "Endemol harvests 40% stake in Pure Grass". The Hollywood Reporter. 19 March 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  26. ^ Montgomery, Alice (1 January 2015). Jamie Dornan: Shades of Desire. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-0-7181-8089-8.
  27. ^ Lee, Marc (24 March 2008). "Hammer Horror: Beyond the Rave". ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  28. ^ Horsley, Jake (30 March 2007). "Films in narrow-screen". the Guardian. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
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