Key Takeaways:
– Kevin Smith’s 16th feature film ‘The 4:30 Movie’ secures global distribution with Saban Films.
– Summer release planned for the movie following a multi-city national tour.
– The cast boasts names like Austin Zajur, Nicholas Cirillo, Reed Northrup, and Siena Agudong among others.
– The film is a personal tribute from Smith to the pre-internet generation of 70s and 80s kids.
World-renowned director Kevin Smith’s latest creation ‘The 4:30 Movie’ will soon be playing in theatres across the globe. The 16th feature film from the renowned director has secured a worldwide distribution deal with Saban Films. As per reports on Deadline and Smith’s own social media, the film will hit the theatres this summer.
Securing Global Distribution
This development makes way for the movie to be taken on a multi-city national tour before it gets rolled out in cinemas across the country. While no specific release dates have been announced yet, movie buffs can rest assured that the wait will be over in the coming months.
‘The 4:30 Movie’ is a coming-of-age comedy set in the nostalgic summer of 1986. The film depicts the hilarious escapades of three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their free time watching movies at their local theatre. Laughter gives way to life lessons when one of them invites the girl he likes to join in on a screening, leading to sobering realizations about life and love.
Impressive Cast Lineup
Smith’s latest offering comes with a star-studded ensemble. Austin Zajur (known for his role in ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’), Nicholas Cirillo (‘Outer Banks’), and Reed Northrup (‘High Maintenance’) star as the three friends, with Siena Agudong of ‘Resident Evil’ fame playing the dream girl.
The lineup also includes notable actors such as Ken Jeong, Sam Richardson, Genesis Rodriguez, Justin Long, and Jason Lee, among others. Fans will recognize some of these stars from popular movies and series like ‘The Hangover’, ‘Veep’, and ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
A Nostalgic Tribute
Shot at the Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey, a theatre Smith frequented as a teenager and now co-owns, ‘The 4:30 Movie’ is as much of a personal project as it is a creative one. Producer credits go to Liz Destro, Josh Bachove, and Jordan Monsanto, with Bill Bromiley, Shanan Becker, and Jonathan Saba serving as executive producers.
Reflecting on the production, Smith said, “The day we bought Smodcastle Cinemas, I reclaimed a piece of my childhood and also found a unique and cost-free movie location! I then penned a tribute to the pre-internet era for us 70s and 80s kids.” He highlighted the film as a throwback to a time when romance needed more than just a swipe and the idea of asking a crush out was fraught with anxiety.
Continuous Collaboration
Jonathan Saba, the Chief Content Officer at Saban Films, expressed his enthusiasm about working with Smith, whom he regards as one of the defining voices in American Independent Cinema. He described ‘The 4:30 Movie’ as a Valentine to moviegoers and a personal milestone for Smith. This marks the second collaboration with Smith following the ‘Jay and Silent Bob Reboot’. The successful partnership sets high expectations for their upcoming endeavors, including the possibility of more Jay and Silent Bob movies and projects like ‘Mallrats 2’, ‘Moose Jaws’, and ‘Tusk$’.
With its nostalgic charm and riveting storyline, ‘The 4:30 Movie’ is set to command a strong presence in the theatres during its summer release. Fans and moviegoers can anticipate an engaging and entertaining cinematic experience that takes them back to a simpler time.
Now we’ll just have to wait and see if ‘The 4:30 Movie’ lives up to its hype and the high standards set by its accomplished director. Let us know in the comments if you’re equally excited for its theatrical release!
