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Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil, Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Produced, and City Entertainment's Joshua Maurer and Alixandre Witlin have partnered to produce a series based on the award winning feature documentary Muscle Shoals. Greg Camalier, who directed and produced the documentary, will also produce the television adaption. Virgin Produced Executive Vice President of Production Rene Rigal brought the project into the company and will be overseeing with Infinitum Nihil's…...

Richard Branson, Jason Felts and Justin Berfield’s Virgin Produced, City Entertainment’s Joshua D Maurer and Alixandre Witlin and Johnny Depp and Christi Dembrowski’s Infinitum Nihil will produce the drama series inspired by Greg Camalier’s Sundance 2013 documentary.

Camalier will produce the TV adaption of Muscle Shoals, named after the influential recording studio set up in Alabama in 1969.

The film will explore the segregated south through its characters, cultural and political history and southern gothic settings

Virgin Produced evp of production Rene Rigal brought the project to the company and will oversee with Infinitum Nihil’s Bobby DeLeon.

Relativity Media has brought on James McTeigue to direct their gangster drama Ness/Capone. We first reported on this project back in April when Relativity acquired the project.

Grant Pierce Myers wrote the screenplay, which landed on the 2010 Black List, and puts a fresh twist on the war between law enforcer Elliot Ness and Chicago gangster Al Capone in the 1920s. This story portrays Ness as an attention-seeking womanizer who took great joy in taking down the mobster. The story was popularized in the 1987 classic The Untouchables, although this version of Elliot Ness will be vastly different than Kevin Costner's clean-cut take.

Hollywood Gang's Gianni Nunnari is producing Ness/Capone alongside Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, Jason Felts, and Rene M. Rigal.

It isn't known when production will start on Ness/Capone yet.

Ness/Capone comes to theaters in 2014. The film is directed by James McTeigue.

Relativity Media has purchased Ecstasia, a new futuristic feature which will be written and directed by Wayne Kramer.

The story is set in an alternate universe where love doesn't exist, although people can pay for a costly procedure known as, "commitment." Ecstasia is described as, "an emotional Viagra," and without it, couples will feel no romantic connection. The story will center on a couple who can no longer afford the "commitment" procedure, and take extreme measures to prolong their relationship.

Jason Felts, Rene M. Rigal, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Matthew Rhodes, and Renee Tab will produce Ecstasia.

We reported back in April that Wayne Kramer left the the Sylvester Stallone project Headshot. It is believed that Ecstasia will be his next movie.

Relativity Media has acquired the Grant Pierce Myers screenplay Ness/Capone, which landed on the 2010 Black List of Hollywood's best unproduced screenplays.

While the movie will still center on the Prohibition-Era due between lawman Elliot Ness and gangster Al Capone, Ness/Capone will offer a much different look at Elliot Ness, compared to how he was portrayed by Kevin Costner in The Untouchables. When Grant Pierce Myers looked back at Elliot Ness' history, he discovered Ness was actually a publicity hound who personally took great pride whenever he won a victory over Al Capone. It is said that Elliot Ness would often parade confiscated booze trucks past Al Capone's hotel, while personally calling the gangster to have him look outside. Elliot Ness is also said to be a womanizer in this new version.

Gianni Nunnari will produce for Hollywood Gang Productions alongside Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, Jason Felts and Rene M. Rigal.

Release date: Dec. 12

Director: Alfredo De Villa

Writers: Alison Swan, Rick Najera, Robert Teitel, Rene M. Rigal

Cinematographer: Scott Kevan

Starring: Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, Freddy Rodríguez, Luis Guzmán, Jay Hernandez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Vanessa Ferlito, Melonie Diaz

Studio/Run Time: Overture Films, 99 mins.

Serviceable holiday romp thrives on cast

Is it really a cynical gesture to cast Hispanics in the reunion holiday-comedy staple and call it new? It doesn’t have to be, and it isn’t really in Nothing Like the Holidays, the cheerfully broad new comedy about a Puerto Rican family whose grown children return to Chicago for Christmas. The conventions of these films have become so streamlined that each new title is clearly an attempt to cash in on the goodwill of the season, and this risk-free, harmless movie’s rewrite of the usual formula is no more dishonorable than any of the annual offenders.

Movie Jungle's offering up a chance to win prizes from the hilarious comedy "Nothing Like the Holidays" starring Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Freddy Rodriguez, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito and Luis Guzman. Alfredo De Villa ("Adrift in Manhattan") directs the film and Alison Swan and Rick Najera write the screenplay based on the story by Robert Teitel and Rene M. Rigal. This one comes out on December 12th via Overture Films. It is a Satellite Award nominee for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for Debra Messing.

Movie Jungle's offering up a chance to win prizes from the hilarious comedy "Nothing Like the Holidays" starring Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Freddy Rodriguez, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito and Luis Guzman. Alfredo De Villa ("Adrift in Manhattan") directs the film and Alison Swan and Rick Najera write the screenplay based on the story by Robert Teitel and Rene M. Rigal. This one comes out on December 12th via Overture Films. It is a Satellite Award nominee for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for Debra Messing.

Movie Jungle's offering up a chance to win prizes from the hilarious comedy "Nothing Like the Holidays" starring  Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Freddy Rodriguez, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito and Luis Guzman. Alfredo De Villa ("Adrift in Manhattan") directs the film and Alison Swan and Rick Najera write the screenplay based on the story by Robert Teitel and Rene M. Rigal. This one comes out on December 12th via Overture Films. It is a Satellite Award nominee for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for Debra Messing. Enter to win a prize pack which includes: Poster Flask Soundtrack Scarf Note Pad Magnet Pot Holder Enter Now!

Movie Jungle's offering up a chance to win prizes from the hilarious comedy "Nothing Like the Holidays" starring Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Freddy Rodriguez, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito and Luis Guzman. Alfredo De Villa ("Adrift in Manhattan") directs the film and Alison Swan and Rick Najera write the screenplay based on the story by Robert Teitel and Rene M. Rigal. This one comes out on December 12th via Overture Films. It is a Satellite Award nominee for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for Debra Messing.

We have a total of six new clips added for Overture Films' comedy "Nothing Like the Holidays" starring Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito, Luis Guzman and Elizabeth Peña. Alfredo De Villa ("Adrift in Manhattan") helms the comedy. Alison Swan and Rich Najera write the screenplay based on the story by Robert Teitel and Rene M. Rigal. Judging by these vids, this looks like one to catch. It's rated Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including some sexual dialogue, and brief drug references.

We are pleased to offer you the second trailer and a clip entitled "Chainsaw" for the Overture Films film "Nothing Like the Holidays" featuring an outstanding cast including Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito, Luis Guzman and Elizabeth Peña. Alfredo De Villa, director of "Adrift in Manhattan" and "Yellow," helms the comedy/drama. Screenplay is by Alison Swan and Rick Najera based on the story by Robert Teitel and Rene M. Rigal. This looks like a hilarious comedy we're sure to visit at some point. The film releases on December 12th.

We are pleased to offer you the second trailer and a clip entitled "Chainsaw" for the Overture Films film "Nothing Like the Holidays" featuring an outstanding cast including Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito, Luis Guzman and Elizabeth Peña. Alfredo De Villa, director of "Adrift in Manhattan" and "Yellow," helms the comedy/drama. Screenplay is by Alison Swan and Rick Najera based on the story by Robert Teitel and Rene M. Rigal. This looks like a hilarious comedy we're sure to visit at some point. The film releases on December 12th.

We are pleased to offer you the second trailer and a clip entitled "Chainsaw" for the Overture Films film "Nothing Like the Holidays" featuring an outstanding cast including Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito, Luis Guzman and Elizabeth Peña. Alfredo De Villa, director of "Adrift in Manhattan" and "Yellow," helms the comedy/drama. Screenplay is by Alison Swan and Rick Najera based on the story by Robert Teitel and Rene M. Rigal. This looks like a hilarious comedy we're sure to visit at some point. The film releases on December 12th. Movie Synopsis: If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that family time isn’t always a walk in the park. In Nothing Like the Holidays, two of today’s most talented actors, John Leguizamo (The Happening, The Take) and Freddy Rodriguez (“Six Feet Under,” Bobby), join Debra Messing (“Will & Grace,...

We are pleased to offer you the second trailer and a clip entitled "Chainsaw" for the Overture Films film "Nothing Like the Holidays" featuring an outstanding cast including Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito, Luis Guzman and Elizabeth Peña. Alfredo De Villa, director of "Adrift in Manhattan" and "Yellow," helms the comedy/drama. Screenplay is by Alison Swan and Rick Najera based on the story by Robert Teitel and Rene M. Rigal. This looks like a hilarious comedy we're sure to visit at some point. The film releases on December 12th.

Overture Films has signed on to produce and distribute "Humboldt Park", a family dramedy starring John Leguizamo and Freddy Rodriguez.

State Street Pictures ("Barbershop") and 2DS Prods. are behind the film, which focuses on a family reunion over the holidays in the Chicago neighborhood of Humboldt Park.

The script -- which was penned by Rick Najera, Ted Perkins and Alison Swan -- was completed before the strike, which will allow production to move forward early next year. Overture is tentatively planning a fall 2008 release. Alfredo De Villa will direct the picture, which in addition to Leguizamo and Rodriguez is expected to feature a large ensemble cast.

Robert Teitel and George Tillman Jr. will produce for State Street, while Rodriguez, Rene Rigal, Reid Brody and Paul Kim will executive produce.

The movie continues a relationship between State Street and Overture execs Chris McGurk and Danny Rosett, who while with MGM collaborated with State Street on the "Barbershop" movies.

Overture, a unit of Liberty Media-owned Starz, has been beefing up its slate as it prepares to release its first batch of movies next year.

Participant Prods. is teaming with State Street Pictures to bring the story of professional surfer Bobby Martinez to the big screen.

State Street's Bob Teitel and George Tillman will produce the biopic about Martinez, who was the first Mexican-American to make the world surfing tour. Robert Munic is penning the screenplay.

The coming-of-age story will follow the rise of Martinez from the gang-ridden streets of Southern California to the professional world of surfing, where his accomplishments led to his hero status.

Nate Moore, Participant's director of production will oversee the project.

Rene Rigal, State Street's vp development and production, who first learned of Martinez's story from a newspaper article, will serve as associate producer.

Participant was one of the production companies behind films such as An Inconvenient Truth and Syriana. Its upcoming films include The Kite Runner and Charlie Wilson's War.

Films produced by State Street Pictures include Roll Bounce and Men of Honor.