AMC joins forces with Anerke for exclusive theatrical on 2050
Indie distributor Anerke has acquired sci-fi fantasy 2050, starring David Vaughn and Supergirl’s Dean Cain, and will release it in 10 theatrical markets beginning March 1st.
The film, which unlike many indie releases will not be getting a day-and-date VOD, will open in Los Angeles March 1 then roll-out to other cities including Baltimore, Nashville, Houston and other cities over March and April.
2050 tells the story of a married video game developer who is introduced to a warehouse that customizes androids for human companionship. Dean Cain plays the role of Maxwell, the mastermind behind the warehouse. Along with Cain, the film stars a strong ensemble of actors including Irina Abraham, Devin Fuller, Stefanie Bloom, Stormi Maya, Jace Nicole, Shannone Holt, Hope Blackstock, and more.
The film has premiered at several genre film festivals including Berlin Sci Fi, Other World’s Austin, and Boston Sci Fi Film Festival on February 12th. Along the way, the film has won 10 awards, so far mostly for the performances and cinematography.
On a single screen in Los Angeles, a new low-budget fantasy film gave Hollywood blockbusters a run for their money.
Opened on March 1st, 2050, which stars an ensemble cast that includes Dean Cain (Supergirl, Lois & Clark) has been playing on just the one single screen (AMC Atlantic Times Square 14) in Los Angeles. By Sunday, the film’s ticket sales were rivalling studio releases and Oscar nominated films including Tyler Perry’s Madea, Greta, and How to Train Your Dragon, and on Sunday, outside of the latter film, 2050 had outperformed them all. AMC wasted no time and immediately held the film over until at least the 14th of March. The film will open in Baltimore at AMC’s Owings Mills 17 on March 15th.
Says executive producer Henry Hewes, “By Sunday we beat all of the big guys. At one point, the theater told us we were neck and neck with How to Train Your Dragon on Sunday night. That’s just crazy.”
2050, is about a family man struggling to hold it all together who discovers a warehouse that may hold the solution…sexbots. Premiering at sci fi film festivals around the world including Berlin, Austin and Boston, the film has taken home over 11 awards.
2050, distributed theatrically by ANERKE, is will expand into other major markets over the spring via theater chains that include AMC and others.