SOLEIL FILM & TELEVISION, INC. (PINK SHEETS: SLTV) ACQUIRES 20% AND PRESENTATION CREDIT OF THE FEATURE FILM, FALLACY."
Film, in its post-production stages, stars Stephen Baldwin, John Savage and Gary Busey.
Film, in its post-production stages, stars Stephen Baldwin, John Savage and Gary Busey.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (PRWEB) November 22, 2003—Soleil Film & Television, Inc., formerly Ameridream Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SLTV) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with producers Falla LLC to acquire 20% of the distribution revenue of the feature film, Fallacy," in return for a small cash contribution. The agreement guarantees Soleil the return of its investment, a guaranteed profit of 50%, and 20% of all worldwide revenues of the film over its initial $800,000 in earnings. Soleil will receive presentation credit for the film, which has projected earnings from $1.4 to $6.2 million. Discussions are currently underway for Soleils acquisition of the entire film.
We look forward to the successful completion of Fallacy" and are happy to be part of the team," said Kenneth Eade, Chief Financial Officer of Soleil and Co-Executive Producer of Fallacy." The Company will continue its strategy to acquire and develop quality film properties and television series for its library," he added.
Fallacy, produced by Paul Ruffman and directed by Jeff Jensen, is a story about Karen, a Buffalo, New York resident, who agrees to move in to her Aunt Tinas house in Malibu. Her artist husband Peter convinces her that they can start a new life in the mansion. Upon her arrival, Karen becomes annoyed with Peter, disappointed with the living conditions of the house, and decides to sell it. When the surfer type realtor (Steven Baldwin) who is desperate to make a deal, tells Peter that the property is not saleable so long as Aunt Tinas authorized squatter, Heathcliff (John Savage) remains on the property, Peter decides to take action. When the repercussions of Karens hidden past are revealed by her childhood girlfriend and neighbor, Marcie, both she and Karen plot to rid themselves of their husbands.
About Soleil Film and Television
Soleil Film and Television is a publicly held company whose stock trades on the pink sheets under the trading symbol, "SLTV." Its strategy is to acquire and develop quality television programming and to develop feature motion pictures.
Television Production
The Company's award winning "Autograph" series is an in-depth celebrity interview program, featuring well known personalities in the entertainment industry. Each show contains a montage of film or music video clips set to music, and an in-depth interview conducted on camera by Agata Gotova, along with clips of films or music videos.
To date, we have developed and produced the following episodes of our first season of Autograph:
1) Janet Leigh: An in-depth interview with Hollywoods leading lady of the golden years, who speaks about her relationships with Howard Hughes, Tony Curtis, and her famous Psycho shower scene.
- Laura Linney: The Academy Award nominated actress speaks about her life and her work in theater and film.
- Riverdance: The story of the Grammy award winning Irish dance sensation with interviews of stars Eileen Martin and Pat Roddy and clips from the show.
- Robert Duvall: An exclusive, in-depth and candid interview with the Oscar winning performer, director and writer.
- On the set with Robert Duvall: Behind the scenes with Robert Duvall and the making of Assassination Tango," on the set in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Melissa Rivers: The E! Entertainment Channel hostess and daughter of Joan Rivers, talks about her career and her family.
- On the set with Michael Caine: A behind the scenes look at the making of The Quiet American," on location in Sydney, Australia.
- Moscow Pop Stars Legends and Legacies: An in-depth interview with Russias Paul McCartney" of Russian pop music, Igor Nikolaev, and his daughter, pop star Julia Nikolaeva.
- Julian Sands: A revealing interview on the set with the star of A Room With a View."
10) Rade Sherbedgia: An in depth look at the life and career of the most well known actor in Yugoslavia, and his work with Hollywood moguls Phillip Noyce and Stanley Kubrick.
11) Ben Kingsley: An in-depth interview with the Oscar winning star of Gandhi" and"Schindlers List," with clips from his films.
12) Patrick Bauchau: An interview with the international film star whose television series, The Pretender" has developed a cult following.
13) Fayard Nicholas:: The surviving member of the Nicholas Brothers, the most famous tap dancers in the world, talks about how it was to work with virtually every legend of the golden days of Hollywood.
14)Nneena Freelon: An in-depth interview with Grammy nominated, Jazz sensation Nneena Freelon.
- Tim Conway: An in-depth interview with the comedian.
16) Connie Stevens: From teenage idol of the 60's to successful entrepreneur, Connie reveals her secrets to success and her philosophy of life.
17) Martin Landau: The legendary Oscar winning actor shares his most memorable experiences.
18) Angie Everhart: From model to leading lady, our lovely guest reveals what is next.,
19) Bo Derek: The superstar and perfect 10" reflects on her life and he future.
20) David Carradine: An intimate conversation with the legendary film star who is enjoying a comeback to mainstream Hollywood.
21) Michelle Phillips: An in-depth interview with the rock nroll icon turned actress.
22) A Year of Autograph: With never before seen highlights and hilarious out takes.
23) Michael York: The legendary star shares stories of working with some of Hollywoods most cherished classic stars, such as Bob Fosse and Tennessee Williams.
24) Legends of Tennis: Set in Monaco, and featuring interviews with Prince Albert of Monaco, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg.
25) Ruta Lee: The best friend of Lucille Ball talks about old Hollywood.
26) Paula Trickey: How the runner up to Halle Berry got a lead on her own TV series.
Festival Awards
In January, 2003, the Autograph series was awarded a Bronze World Medal for excellence in international television programming, from the New York Festivals. In May, 2003, Autographs Episode Number 1 on Janet Leigh received a Globe Gold Award from the World Media Festival in Hamburg, Germany.
Film Development
We have recently purchased the rights to a screenplay for a romantic comedy with the working title, Once Upon a Time in Paris (a.k.a. Say it in Russian). The film will be shot on 35mm, in the English language, with some French and Russian, and marketed internationally. We are in pre-production on this screenplay, with a planned shoot for this summer at Mosfilm Studios in Moscow, and on location in Russia, Paris and California. We plan to utilize the contacts we have made with Autograph to arrange for stars such as Bo Derek, Patrick Bauchau, and Rade Sherbedgia to play small pivotal roles in the film. We will seek a top name star to play the male lead. The project has a $3 million budget, which management estimates will be the equivalent of a $9 million budget, if shot in America, due to low cost labor and facilities available in Russia.
Plot Summary
Andrew, a recently divorced professional man, goes on vacation to Europe, where he intends to live his dream of being a starving artist like the impressionist masters of France. He meets up with some fellow travelers on the plane, hangs out with them, and never gets past Paris, where he is set up on a blind date with a young Russian girl, Daria, who has also recently broken up from a relationship with Jean-Louis, a controlling Frenchman, who is not prepared to let her go. Daria takes a liking to Andrew, and invites him to her father's wedding in Moscow to his sixth bride, the spectacular looking Victoria. Daria's father, Raf, is a rich Russian mafia oligarch, who immediately assumes his daughter and Andrew are the next ones to be married. In the grand spectacle of the wedding, set up against the backdrop of the beauty of Moscow, Andrew and Daria fall in love. Andrew starts "commuting" to Paris to visit Daria. Andrew proposes marriage, and Daria accepts. At about the same time, Raf starts to have problems with the Kremlin, and escapes Moscow with Victoria, on his way to exile in England. Because of her fathers situation, Daria is in danger and, to make matters worse, the U.S. Consulate in Paris refuses her a fiancé visa to the United States. Andrew, in his desperation, concocts a plan to smuggle Daria into the United States and to safety through the Mexican border.
Recent Developments
We have negotiated a co-production deal with Film Studios Vertical- Mosfilm, for a shoot during June and July 2004. We have also negotiated a deal with Russian Composer and recording artist, Igor Nikolaev, for an original score and original songs for the film. As of November 12, 2003, the part of Laurie" is being considered by Bo Derek, and the part of Victoria" is being considered by Angie Enverhart.
This press release contains statements which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Soleil Film & Television, Inc., and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to complete before-mentioned transactions. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.
For further information, please contact Jeffrey Volpe at 805-899-1299
Source: Soleil Film & Television, Inc.
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