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film3 days ago•14 min saved

Affleck and Damon Launch Indie Banner to Support Emerging Filmmakers

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have launched Artists Equity Independent Pictures (AEIP), a new banner under their production company Artists Equity. The initiative aims to support emerging filmmakers and broaden the range of stories told in independent cinema. The new division is backed by an independent theatrical film fund and will be led by Jennifer Westin under the guidance of Amy Baer. Early projects include 'A Woman in the Sun' and 'Downriver.'

via Variety|

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film3 days ago•30 min saved

Ben Affleck Unveils Artists Equity's Profit-Sharing Model and 'Animals' Premiere

Ben Affleck has opened his Artists Equity offices to Variety, revealing the company's new compensation model that shares streaming revenue directly with above-the-line talent. Founded in 2022 with Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale, the firm aims to replace traditional upfront fees with performance-based bonuses, mirroring equity financing. Affleck discussed this shift while promoting his upcoming Netflix thriller 'Animals,' which premieres October 9. He also addressed the decline of traditional stardom, the impact of social media on actors, and the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, emphasizing the need for robust production volume in Los Angeles.

via Variety|

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business1 month ago•17 min saved

Affleck Joins Aflac for a Big Branded Campaign, Not Graffiti

Ben Affleck will star in and direct a major Aflac advertising campaign produced with Artists Equity, running through summer 2027. Built on a playful wordplay between Affleck and the Aflac duck, the project is a formal brand collaboration intended to entertain while highlighting health-insurance needs, and it corrects the online graffiti rumors by presenting a professional campaign instead of street art.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment3 months ago•4 min saved

Dwayne Johnson to Star and Produce 'Free Byrd' with Artists Equity

Dwayne Johnson will star in and produce the action-drama Free Byrd for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity, playing a Las Vegas motorcycle stuntman who hides his dementia diagnosis as he risks one last jump; Greg Kwedar will direct and rewrite the screenplay, with Jon Boyer and earlier writers Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson contributing to earlier drafts, and Johnson joining as a producer alongside Kwedar, Clint Bentley and Gil Netter. Johnson also has other projects in development, including the live-action Moana remake and Jumanji: Open World.

via Dark Horizons|

#artists-equity #ben-affleck #dwayne-johnson

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Dwayne Johnson Headlines Dementia-Themed Action Drama Free Byrd

Dwayne Johnson will star in and produce Free Byrd, an action-drama directed by Greg Kwedar for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity, about a Las Vegas motorcycle stuntman who hides a dementia diagnosis as he risks one last jump; Gill Netter will produce, with a rewrite by Kwedar, as Johnson’s collaboration with Affleck, Damon and Partners continues.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#artists-equity #dementia #dwayne-johnson

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Dwayne Johnson to Star in Dementia-Driven Action Drama Free Byrd

Dwayne Johnson will star in and produce Free Byrd, an action-drama from Artists Equity directed by Greg Kwedar. Johnson plays a Las Vegas motorcycle stuntman who hides a dementia diagnosis as he risks everything on one final jump. The screenplay originated by Jon Boyer and previously featured on the Black List, with Gil Netter and others producing alongside Artists Equity and Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions.

via Variety|

#artists-equity #dementia #dwayne-johnson

entertainment5 months ago•17 min saved

Miami Deputies Sue Damon-Affleck Studio Over The Rip's Cop Portrayals

Two Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies filed a defamation suit against Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production company Artists Equity, claiming Netflix’s The Rip closely mirrors their 2016 narcotics case and casts them as dirty cops, causing substantial reputational harm; they seek compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, a public retraction, and consultant compensation, despite the film’s credits disclaimer that it is not a true account.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment5 months ago•34 min saved

Cops sue Damon, Affleck Over ‘Dirty’ Portrayal in Netflix Thriller The Rip

Miami-Dade police officers are suing Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and their production company Artists Equity, claiming Netflix’s The Rip falsely portrays the 2016 Miami Lakes narcotics raid as corrupt and depicts officers as “dirty,” arguing the film harms their reputations with fabricated depictions of cartel ties and even murder; the suit follows public pushback from local officials and notes the movie is billed as inspired by true events.

via Yahoo News Canada|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Artists Equity, Co-founded by Damon and Affleck, Signs Theatrical Deal with Sony

Sony has signed a three-year global distribution deal with Artists Equity, founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, to finance and distribute their theatrical films, including upcoming projects like RIP and Animals, while Artists Equity continues to develop streaming content.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Artists Equity, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Sony Strike Theatrical Distribution Deal

Artists Equity, led by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Gerry Cardinale, has signed a three-year theatrical film agreement with Sony Pictures, which will handle global releases, financing, and distribution for their upcoming projects, emphasizing a focus on theatrical releases and high-quality films.

via Deadline|

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entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Studio Objects to Trump's Campaign Ad.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Artists Equity, condemned former President Donald Trump for using audio from their film "Air" in a recent ad for his 2024 presidential bid without permission. The ad features slow-motion videos of Trump walking in front of helicopters, clips from his 2017 inauguration, and snippets from news coverage of his indictment. Trump has a history of using artists' works without their permission to promote his presidential run.

via Los Angeles Times|

#artists-equity #ben-affleck #copyright-law

entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company denounces Trump campaign's use of 'Air' audio.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company, Artists Equity, has condemned the use of their film, Air, in a campaign video by former president Donald Trump. The clip featured a narration voiced by Damon and was posted on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social. The studio said it did not consent to or endorse its usage for Mr Trump's political campaign and that it does not grant such consent. Many Hollywood stars have previously criticized Mr Trump's policies and requested their music not be used in campaign messaging.

via BBC|

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entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Production Studio Denounces Trump Campaign Ad's Use of 'Air' Monologue

Artists Equity, the production banner of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has stated that they did not consent to the use of a monologue from their film "Air" in a new campaign ad for Donald Trump. The ad features footage and images of the former president throughout his life, accompanied by audio of Damon's climactic monologue from the film. As of this article's publication, the video remains available to watch on Truth Social.

via Variety|

#air #artists-equity #ben-affleck

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Studio Denies Approval of Trump's Use of 'Air' Speech.

The production studio co-founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Artists Equity, has said that it did not approve the use of an audio clip from their movie "Air" in a video shared by former President Donald Trump on social media. The video featured clips from Trump's rallies alongside audio of Matt Damon's speech from the movie. The studio spokesperson said they had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to, and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from "Air" being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#air #artists-equity #ben-affleck

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Writers Strike Halts Production of Jennifer Lopez's 'Unstoppable' Film.

Production of the Jennifer Lopez-starring film "Unstoppable" has been suspended due to the ongoing writers strike, with picketers forcing the film to shut down on Wednesday. The film, which tells the story of wrestler Anthony Robles, had been filming for two weeks prior to the suspension. "Unstoppable" is being financed by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Artists Equity, and marks the second feature from the company following the success of "Air". Marvel Studios has also delayed the shoot of its "Thunderbolts" movie due to the strike.

via Deadline|

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