Eric Gozlan Info

Beautiful Boy wins TIFF's 2010 International Critics Prize

2010-10-06T11:00:00.000-07:00

Making its worldwide debut at this year's Toronto International film festival, Shawn Ku's gripping drama "Beautiful Boy" produced by Eric Gozlan's Gold Rush Entertainment and First Point Entertainment continues to receive critical acclaim for stellar performances by actors Maria Bello and Michael Sheen.

The film, which won TIFF's prestigious International Federation of Film Critic's Discovery award has been accepted by both the 2010 San Sebastien International film festival and the 2010 Tokyo International film festival where it is rumored to be in the running for a number of other top-level international awards.

English language rights were picked up by Anchor Bay who paid 7 figures for the chance to distribute the picture world-wide.

Understanding 3D Movies

2010-03-19T23:44:00.000-07:00

Call of the Wild, by Gold Rush Entertainment, is a 3D remake of Jack London's famous story. This film, with executive producer Eric Gozlan, is an interesting foray into the world of 3D.

What exactly is 3D? It refers to something that seems to have width, height and depth. Usually, when you watch a film, it has just width and height. Here, there is perceived depth. The way that it is done is actually a trick on the eyes. The brain is made to believe that there is depth, when in reality there isn't any depth.

While most people think that 3D is a new invention, the original 3D movie was actually from 1922! The film was called The Power of Love. Obviously, 3D has come a long way since then!

Burning Mussolini

2010-03-07T23:42:00.000-08:00

See a clip of "Burning Mussolini," a film from Gold Rush Entertainment with Eric Gozlan. In this interesting film, ex-boxer Paul Choquino decides to pay for his wedding by robbing a drug lord - but it certainly doesn't work out as he expects!

Maria Bello to be in "Beautiful Boy"

2010-02-23T02:25:00.000-08:00

Actress Maria Bello has recently wrapped filming an indie film produced by Eric Gozlan of Gold Rush Entertainment and Lee Clay called “Beautiful Boy.” In the new film, she plays a woman wrestling with a deteriorating marriage, when she learns that her son has committed a massacre on a college campus, and then taken his own life.

This American born actress is best known for her appearances in the movies “Coyote Ugly,” “The Jane Austen Book Club,” and “A History of Violence.” She had a role on ER for a little over one season and has been nominated for a Golden Globe award twice. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in “The Cooler” and for Best Actress in “A History of Violence.”

Michael Sheen Stars in Beautiful Boy

2010-02-15T02:23:00.000-08:00

Hollywood is looking forward to the latest film with Michael Sheen called “Beautiful Boy.” With its recently wrapped production, beautiful boy stars Michael Sheen and Maria Bello as parents who deal with a dramatic situation when their son commits a massacre at college.

Produced by Michael Sheen and Lee Clay, Beautiful Boy is one film in a long list of films that Michael Sheen has recently been part of. In 2009, he co-starred as the vampire Aro in the second installment of the “Twilight” film series, “New Moon.” Future projects include “Alice in Wonderland” with Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway, “Unthinkable” with Samuel L. Jackson and many others.

Prepare for Beautiful Boy

2010-02-09T02:21:00.000-08:00

Eric Gozlan, from Goldrush Entertainment, and Lee Clay are producing an interesting new film that just finished filming. Called “Beautiful Boy” this film is about the aftermath of a college shooting for the parents of the killer. Maria Bello and Michael Sheen play the parents.

This film marks the feature directing debut for Shawn Ku, who also wrote the script with Michael Armbruster. Ku created a stir at Sundance recently with his musical short film, “Pretty Little Dead Girl” and people are eager to see what he has done with “Beautiful Boy.”

What's an Indie Film?

2010-02-02T02:20:00.000-08:00

Recently, “Beautiful Boy” wrapped its filming and production. This film, produced by Eric Gozlan of Gold Rush Entertainment and by Lee Clay, is classified as an indie film. What does this mean? The indie movie is an independent project that is not backed by a major studio.

This status often offers a number of benefits. The themes explored in an indie film are often controversial ones that wouldn’t pass muster with the major studios. You’ll often see experimental, and interesting, filming techniques and controversial subjects with indie films. Usually, in an indie film, the director and crew have complete artistic control over the production.

Indie films also offer opportunities to actors and directors who might not otherwise get a break. “Beautiful Boy” introduces the directorial debut of actor Shawn Ku.

The Montreal World Film Festival

2010-01-25T02:16:00.000-08:00

In 2008, Eric Gozlan and GoldRush Entertainment were proud to have their feature film, “Burning Mussolini” chosen for Official Selection at the Montreal World Film Festival. The question, of course, is exactly what the Montreal World Film Festival is and how they decide on their awards.

The Montreal World Film Festival has as its mission to encourage cultural diversity and understand among nations. They also want to strengthen cinema by honoring quality cinematic endeavors and promoting filmmakers and innovative works. Similarly, they aim to help discover new talents. They offer many areas of competition at their yearly festival including the: World Competition, First Films World Competition, Hors Concours, Focus on World Cinema, Documentaries of the World, Tributes, Cinema Under the Stars and the Canadian Student Film Festival.

Each year at the Montreal World Film Festival there are films submitted from more than 70 countries!

Get Ready for "Car Jacked"

2010-01-18T02:14:00.000-08:00

Gold Rush Entertainment and its CEO Eric Gozlan, together with Grodfilm Corp. is getting ready for the next feature film called "Car Jacked." Scheduled for 2010, this is the action-packed story of a young mother whose car is carjacked by a bank robber while she and her son are in it. When it becomes evident that they will not be released safely, the mother has to find the strength to break free and save herself and her child.

This film is the next in the long line of Gold Rush Entertainment films that are in production and currently being viewed. Other films in production include "Dear Santa" and "Beauty and the Beast."

Understanding Executive Producers

2010-01-11T02:13:00.000-08:00

Certainly, most of us enjoy going to the movies or watching movies at home. We often don’t realize, however, just how much goes into the production of the movie. When you look at the credits from the movie, you realize just how many people and how much energy goes into making each movie.

In 2008 alone, for instance, Eric Gozlan was the executive producer of “Burning Mussolini” for Gold Rush Entertainment. Executive producers are in charge of obtaining the money for the filming of the movie. They manage all of the relationships as well. These include business relationships with the financiers, distributors, marketers and more. It also includes hiring the producer, the director and the writer.

In addition, the executive producer, such as Eric Gozlan, is responsible for making sure that the project finishes on time and that it stays within budget. It is quite a task that they are assigned!

2009-12-15T03:12:00.000-08:00

Due for release in February 2010 is Eric Gozlan’s fifth feature film, Beauty and the Beast. Starring Estella Warren as Belle, Victor Parascos as the Beast, Venessa Gray as Lady Helen and Rhett Giles in the role of Count Rudolph, Beauty and the Beast is places a “dark twist” on the famous tale of forbidden love between the reclusive, mysterious beast and the stunning beautiful, but individualistic beauty, Belle.

Produced by Eric Gozlan, Beauty and the Beast was directed by David Lister and based on the well-known fairy tale told over the centuries but originally collected by the Brothers Grimm. Expect a surprising plot twist to this very special re-telling.

Eric Gozlan Tells Tale of Fearsome Yeti

2009-12-08T03:09:00.000-08:00

Yeti: The Curse of the Snow Demon is an adventure-horror genre movie released on November 8, 2008. Yeti is the fourth completed film project by noted producer Eric Gozlan, after his acclaimed features Hallowed Ground, and Never Cry Werewolf. Written by Rafael Jordan and directed by Paul Ziller, Yeti: The Curse of the Snow Demon explores what happens in the aftermath of a plane crash in the jungle and the subsequent rescue attempt in the face of the dangerous mythical creature, the Yeti.

Among the talented actors are Carly Pope as Sarah; Marc Menard in the role of Peyton Elway, and Adam O’Byrne as James De Ravin.

Never Cry Werewolf Released in 2007 by Eric Gozlan

2009-11-29T03:55:00.000-08:00

Two feature films were produced and distributed by Eric Gozlan in 2007: “Never Cry Werewolf” and “Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon.”

“Never Cry Werewolf” was distributed by Peace Arch Releasing, The Sci-Fi Channel and Phoenicia Pictures.

This film is in the horror/thriller genre and was written by John Sheppard and directed by Brenton Spencer. Nina Dobrev stars in the role of Loren Hansett, the girl that lives next door. Kevin Sorbo plays Redd Tucker, the television hunting show host who has seen better days. Jared Martin, the mysterious new neighbor, is played by Peter Stebbings. Sean O’Neill appears in the part of Steven Kepkie, Loren’s friend who believes Loren’s suspicions about Jared.

In short, “Never Cry Werewolf” is about Loren Hansett, a teenager who does not welcome her new next-door neighbor, Jared Martin, with the same warmth and love that all the other neighbors seem to experience. Loren begins to spy on Jared and begins to suspect that he may be responsible for a recent murder in the area. The suspense builds as Loren, Redd Tucker and Steven are the only ones that believe Jared is to blame, and that he will soon come after them.

Hallowed Ground is Eric Gozlan’s First Full-Length Production

2009-11-22T03:08:00.001-08:00

In the year 2006 Eric Gozlan produced his first film, "Hallowed Ground," which was distributed by Icon Film Distribution in addition to The Scy-Fy Channel.

"Hallowed Ground" is in the horror/thriller genre of films, and was released directly to video and first appeared on the Sci-Fi Channel in the United States.

The screenplay was written by David Benullo, who was also the director. Jaimie Alexander, Brian McNamara, Ethan Philips and Chloe Moretz were the actors in the main roles of Elizabeth Chambers, the woman who is stranded in the small town of Hope; the Preacher who foretold the arrival of Elizabeth 100 years earlier; Sheriff O'Connor; and a young girl, Sabrina, whose parents were killed in the town.

In brief, "Hallowed Ground" is about a woman whose car breaks down in the small town of Hope, where her arrival was predicted a century ago by the founding preacher of the town. While her car is being repaired she finds out that she is an integral part of the re-birth of that preacher, under terrifying circumstances.

Goldrush Entertainment

2009-11-15T01:28:00.000-08:00

Goldrush Entertainment Inc. is a fully operational Montreal-based production house that forges new and innovative standards in the independent film markets.

Goldrush is responsible for the production of relevant and compelling entertainment that consistently increases shareholder value. Goldrush has a tremendous commitment to excellence backed by years of experience in the film and entertainment business.

Goldrush Entertainment's successes come as a result of capitalizing on the creative strengths of the Goldrush team in conjunction with the strong relationships with audiences and investors. Located in Montreal, Toronto and Los Angeles, Goldrush Entertainment is primed to achieve continued success, growth and effective monetization.

Eric Gozlan is the President and CEO of Goldrush Entertainment.

Eric Gozlan Online

2009-11-08T11:42:00.000-08:00

Mr. Eric Gozlan is a movie producer and financier who serves as the President and CEO of Gold Rush Entertainment. Gold Rush is a Canadian based film production company that aims to produce original, quality productions with high levels of innovation and international appeal.

As President of Gold Rush Entertainment, Eric Gozlan is responsible for creating and managing the financial and corporate structures for all film productions. With Mr. Gozlan at the helm, Gold Rush is able to found and develop secure relationships in the US and North American markets as well as internationally.

With thirteen years of experience Mr. Gozlan's career spans a number of highly successful and innovative film ventures, and with his eyes ever-focused on the future, Mr. Gozlan is leading Gold Rush Entertainment into the new blossoming 3D film era.