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'''Choke''' is an upcoming [[black comedy]] film directed by [[Clark Gregg]] and adapted by Gregg from the novel ''[[Choke (novel)|Choke]]'' (2001) by [[Chuck Palahniuk]]. The film stars [[Sam Rockwell]] and [[Anjelica Huston]]. Production began in July 2007, and a release date has yet to be set. |
'''Choke''' is an upcoming [[black comedy]] film directed by [[Clark Gregg]] and adapted by Gregg from the novel ''[[Choke (novel)|Choke]]'' (2001) by [[Chuck Palahniuk]]. The film stars [[Sam Rockwell]] and [[Anjelica Huston]]. Production began in July 2007, and a release date in 2008 has yet to be set. |
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*[[Anjelica Huston]] as the mother of Victor Mancini.<ref name="stuck" /> |
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*[[Kelly Macdonald]].<ref name="stuck" /> |
*[[Kelly Macdonald]].<ref name="stuck" /> |
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*[[Brad William Henke]].<ref name="stuck" /> |
*[[Brad William Henke]] as Denny.<ref name="stuck" /> |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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In April 2001, following the video and DVD success of the [[Fight Club (film)|film adaptation]] of his previous book ''[[Fight Club]]'', author [[Chuck Palahniuk]] sold feature film rights to his then-unpublished book ''[[Choke (novel)|Choke]]'' to Bandeira Entertainment under producer Beau Flynn.<ref>{{cite news | author=Jonathan Bing | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117796888.html?categoryid=21&cs=1 | title='Fight Club' author books pair of deals | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2001-04-11]] | accessdate=2007-07-16 }}</ref> Production of the film did not take place, and by August 2006, [[Universal Pictures]] acquired the rights to adapt ''Choke'', with screenwriter Paul Bernbaum to write the script.<ref>{{cite news | author=Garth Franklin | url=http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/060828d.php | title=Trade Breaks: Minkoff, Saw 3, Choke | publisher=Dark Horizons | date=[[2006-08-28]] | accessdate=2007-07-16 }}</ref> Eventually, the project was detached from Universal, and actor [[Clark Gregg]] pursued ''Choke'' for his directorial debut. Gregg was formerly a fan of the book and had wanted to adapt the story for years. "It's a tricky adaptation because like a lot of Chuck's work, it operates in a heightened satirical, dark world, yet this one is one of his black romantic comedies, so getting the tone right took me some time," said Gregg. Production was originally slated for 2006, but Gregg was temporarily occupied with a key role on the TV comedy series ''[[The New Adventures of Old Christine]]''. By July 2007, Gregg cast actor [[Sam Rockwell]] in the lead role, as well as supporting cast members. Production began in the same month in [[New Jersey]].<ref name="stuck">{{cite news | author=Borys Kit | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3idb81209fbb0303b69e894d71e18dddf7 | title=2 get stuck with Gregg on 'Choke' | publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=[[2007-07-12]] | accessdate=2007-07-16 }}</ref> |
In April 2001, following the video and DVD success of the [[Fight Club (film)|film adaptation]] of his previous book ''[[Fight Club]]'', author [[Chuck Palahniuk]] sold feature film rights to his then-unpublished book ''[[Choke (novel)|Choke]]'' to Bandeira Entertainment under producer Beau Flynn.<ref>{{cite news | author=Jonathan Bing | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117796888.html?categoryid=21&cs=1 | title='Fight Club' author books pair of deals | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2001-04-11]] | accessdate=2007-07-16 }}</ref> Production of the film did not take place, and by August 2006, [[Universal Pictures]] acquired the rights to adapt ''Choke'', with screenwriter Paul Bernbaum to write the script.<ref>{{cite news | author=Garth Franklin | url=http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/060828d.php | title=Trade Breaks: Minkoff, Saw 3, Choke | publisher=Dark Horizons | date=[[2006-08-28]] | accessdate=2007-07-16 }}</ref> Eventually, the project was detached from Universal, and actor [[Clark Gregg]] pursued ''Choke'' for his directorial debut. Gregg was formerly a fan of the book and had wanted to adapt the story for years. "It's a tricky adaptation because like a lot of Chuck's work, it operates in a heightened satirical, dark world, yet this one is one of his black romantic comedies, so getting the tone right took me some time," said Gregg. Production was originally slated for 2006, but Gregg was temporarily occupied with a key role on the TV comedy series ''[[The New Adventures of Old Christine]]''. |
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<br />By July 2007, Gregg cast actor [[Sam Rockwell]] in the lead role, as well as supporting cast members. Production began in the same month in [[New Jersey]].<ref name="stuck">{{cite news | author=Borys Kit | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3idb81209fbb0303b69e894d71e18dddf7 | title=2 get stuck with Gregg on 'Choke' | publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=[[2007-07-12]] | accessdate=2007-07-16 }}</ref> |
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Choke Film LLC has started the beginning of a 25-day shooting schedule for the film version of the novel Choke on Monday July 9, 2007. Directed by Clark Gregg, Producers Johnathan Dorfman, Temple Fennell, Beau Flynn & Tripp Vinson.<br /><br /> |
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The shooting schedule for the first week filming the strip club scenes (closed set) on Monday, Victor’s apartment (Monday & Tuesday). Wednesday, Upscale Japanese Restaurant (picking on the wrong victim), Mesob’s (choking scene). On Thursday & Friday, the scenes for the historic village of Dunsboro are being shot.<br /><br /> |
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Preliminary schedule for the following weeks include shooting the hospital scenes of Victor’s mom, etc…<br /><br /> |
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The following locations were used for the filming:<br /><br /> |
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|Strip Club |
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|Titilations, 12 Willow Street, Bloomfield, NJ |
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|Victor’s Apartment |
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|Private residence, 34 Nutman Place, West Orange, NJ |
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|Upscale Japanese Restaurant |
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|Nouveau Sushi, 635 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ |
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|Mesob’s |
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|Mesob’s, 525 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ |
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|Dunsboro |
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|Waterloo village, 525 Waterloo Road, Stanhope, NJ |
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|Hospital |
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|Essex County Hospital, 125 Fairview Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:32, 31 July 2007
| Choke | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Clark Gregg |
| Written by | Screenplay: Clark Gregg Novel: Chuck Palahniuk |
| Produced by | Beau Flynn Tripp Vinson Johnathan Dorfman Temple Fennell |
| Starring | Sam Rockwell Anjelica Huston |
| Land |  Vereinigte Staaten |
| Sprache | Englisch |
Choke is an upcoming black comedy film directed by Clark Gregg and adapted by Gregg from the novel Choke (2001) by Chuck Palahniuk. The film stars Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston. Production began in July 2007, and a release date in 2008 has yet to be set.
Premise
In Choke, Victor Mancini (Rockwell) is a sex addict who works as a reenactor of the Revolutionary War. To support his hospitalized mother (Huston), Victor cons others by pretending to choke at restaurants to get money from his rescuers.[1]
Cast
- Sam Rockwell as Victor Mancini, a sex addict who cons people in order to fund the care of his hospitalized mother.[1]
- Anjelica Huston as the mother of Victor Mancini.[1]
- Kelly Macdonald.[1]
- Brad William Henke as Denny.[1]
Production
In April 2001, following the video and DVD success of the film adaptation of his previous book Fight Club, author Chuck Palahniuk sold feature film rights to his then-unpublished book Choke to Bandeira Entertainment under producer Beau Flynn.[2] Production of the film did not take place, and by August 2006, Universal Pictures acquired the rights to adapt Choke, with screenwriter Paul Bernbaum to write the script.[3] Eventually, the project was detached from Universal, and actor Clark Gregg pursued Choke for his directorial debut. Gregg was formerly a fan of the book and had wanted to adapt the story for years. "It's a tricky adaptation because like a lot of Chuck's work, it operates in a heightened satirical, dark world, yet this one is one of his black romantic comedies, so getting the tone right took me some time," said Gregg. Production was originally slated for 2006, but Gregg was temporarily occupied with a key role on the TV comedy series The New Adventures of Old Christine.
By July 2007, Gregg cast actor Sam Rockwell in the lead role, as well as supporting cast members. Production began in the same month in New Jersey.[1]
Choke Film LLC has started the beginning of a 25-day shooting schedule for the film version of the novel Choke on Monday July 9, 2007. Directed by Clark Gregg, Producers Johnathan Dorfman, Temple Fennell, Beau Flynn & Tripp Vinson.
The shooting schedule for the first week filming the strip club scenes (closed set) on Monday, Victor’s apartment (Monday & Tuesday). Wednesday, Upscale Japanese Restaurant (picking on the wrong victim), Mesob’s (choking scene). On Thursday & Friday, the scenes for the historic village of Dunsboro are being shot.
Preliminary schedule for the following weeks include shooting the hospital scenes of Victor’s mom, etc…
The following locations were used for the filming:
| Scene | Film Location |
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| Strip Club | Titilations, 12 Willow Street, Bloomfield, NJ |
| Victor’s Apartment | Private residence, 34 Nutman Place, West Orange, NJ |
| Upscale Japanese Restaurant | Nouveau Sushi, 635 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ |
| Mesob’s | Mesob’s, 525 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ |
| Dunsboro | Waterloo village, 525 Waterloo Road, Stanhope, NJ |
| Hospital | Essex County Hospital, 125 Fairview Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Borys Kit (2007-07-12). "2 get stuck with Gregg on 'Choke'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Jonathan Bing (2001-04-11). "'Fight Club' author books pair of deals". Variety. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Garth Franklin (2006-08-28). "Trade Breaks: Minkoff, Saw 3, Choke". Dark Horizons. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
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