Justin Lin Boards L.A. Riots Pic; Jeffrey Dahmer Doc Heads To Theaters: Biz Break
Also in Wednesday afternoon's round-up of news briefs, Kick-Ass 2 eyes an addition to its cast. The Katzenbergs will receive honors from a Gay group, and Ted reigns in the U.K.
The Jeffrey Dahmer Files Heads to Theaters
Chris James Thompson's documentary on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has been picked up by IFC Midnight, the genre label of IFC Films. The film explores Milwaukee and those who knew Dahmer during and after his hidden spree. Recollections from Milwaukee Medical Examiner Jeffrey Jentzen, Police Detective Patrick Kennedy, and neighbor Pamela Bass are interwoven with archival footage and everyday scenes from Dahmer's life, working collectively to disassemble the facade of an ordinary man leading an ordinary existence. The deal for the film was negotiated by Arianna Bocco, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions & Productions for Sundance Selects/IFC Films with Josh Braun of Submarine Entertainment on behalf of the filmmakers.
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Justin Lin Takes On Universal's L.A. Riots
Lin will direct L.A. Riots with Brian Grazer as producer. The story revolves around the six-day 1992 riots that left areas of Los Angeles in shatters following the acquittal of four police in the beating of Rodney King, Deadline reports.
Donald Faison Eyes Kick-Ass 2
Faison is in negotiations to join the sequel of the super-hero pic to play the role of the baseball bat wielding masked character who fights alongside Kick-Ass, Deadline reports.
Jeffrey and Marilyn Katzenberg to Receive Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network Honors
GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network will fete the Katzenbergs with the Lifetime Achievement Award. White Collar's Matt Bomer and his partner, Slate PR's Simon Halls will take the group's "Inspiration Award" during the October 5th event, THR reports.
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