I think everyone has suspected that the copyright expiring on 'Steamboat Willie' -- the inspiration behind Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse -- would lead to some interesting consequences.
It goes without saying that this beloved animated character has been front-and-center behind the happiness of children around the world for the better part of the last century. Created in 1928 (according to Google.com), the Mick has inspired others to laugh in ways only a true pioneer could; thus, that copyright issue -- one would think -- might've been a bigger deal than the Mouse House ever anticipated it would, could, and should be. Whatever the case may be, I think we're resting on the perch of something completely different in entertainment now that its in public domain ... and one of the very first mutations looks to be coming to screens near you very, very, very soon.
Why, it was just today that I received the press release from Gravitas Ventures promoting their forthcoming The Mouse Trap (aka Mickey's Mouse Trap) for video and physical release this next month in August. In lieu of any further commentary on part, I'm going to do the noble copy-and-paste from their materials, this way preserving exactly what the powers that be want you to know about their impending Horror flick entirely.
Read up, kids! Mickey's taking a rather dark turn!
-- EZ
It goes without saying that this beloved animated character has been front-and-center behind the happiness of children around the world for the better part of the last century. Created in 1928 (according to Google.com), the Mick has inspired others to laugh in ways only a true pioneer could; thus, that copyright issue -- one would think -- might've been a bigger deal than the Mouse House ever anticipated it would, could, and should be. Whatever the case may be, I think we're resting on the perch of something completely different in entertainment now that its in public domain ... and one of the very first mutations looks to be coming to screens near you very, very, very soon.
Why, it was just today that I received the press release from Gravitas Ventures promoting their forthcoming The Mouse Trap (aka Mickey's Mouse Trap) for video and physical release this next month in August. In lieu of any further commentary on part, I'm going to do the noble copy-and-paste from their materials, this way preserving exactly what the powers that be want you to know about their impending Horror flick entirely.
Read up, kids! Mickey's taking a rather dark turn!
-- EZ
The Mouse Trap
Announces Distribution Partner And Release Dates
Announces Distribution Partner And Release Dates
Into Frame Productions partners Jamie Bailey and Simon Phillips are pleased to announce several multi-region partnerships for The Mouse Trap. The film garnered huge press attention when their teaser trailer dropped on January 1st on Simon Phillips' personal YouTube account and has since been seen by millions of people worldwide.
The film producers inked deals with Gravitas Ventures, An Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, for the United States and Canada. The Horror feature The Mouse Trap releasing on VOD on August 6th, and DVD and Blu-Ray on August 13th 2024.
Steamboat Willie is the earliest version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse character, which entered the public domain on Jan. 1, 2024.
The film's Director Jamie Bailey states "The Mouse Trap film is famously the first horror film to use the Mickey Mouse character from Steamboat Willie. We just wanted to have fun with it all. I mean it's Steamboat Willie's Mickey Mouse murdering people. It's ridiculous. We ran with it and had fun doing it and I think it shows."
The film stars Simon Phillips (THE WITCHER, FUBAR) as the titular villain, said of the film "We have a childlike excitement to show the world the film! We love the amazing work Walt Disney created here and we love the creative freedom the character coming into public domain provided. Fun. That's what we had making it and what you will get watching it."
It was produced by Paul Whitney, Mark Popejoy, Alexander Gausman and Andrew Agopsowicz and the Co Producer is Filmcore's Mem Ferda.
About Gravitas Ventures
Gravitas Ventures is a leading all rights distributor of independent feature films and documentaries. Founded in 2006, Gravitas connects independent filmmakers and producers with distribution opportunities across the globe. Working with talented directors and producers, Gravitas Ventures has distributed thousands of films into over a hundred million homes in North America - over one billion homes worldwide. Recent Gravitas Venture releases include Deep Fear, Slotherhouse, Padre Pio, Gringa, The Pez Outlaw, Downwind, Mack & Rita, The King’s Daughter, Queen Bees, Our Friend, Vanguard, and The Secret: Dare to Dream. For more information, please visit www.gravitasventures.com, and follow @GravitasVOD on X and @gravitasventures on Instagram.
About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Toronto, Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City, and Cleveland. Anthem's portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment, and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; global film distribution companyGravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world's premier combat sports channel with broadcast distribution across 10+ countries and available globally through multiple OTT platforms; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world's leading wrestling organizations; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion; Game+, the leader in sports wagering, Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films anddocumentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S. For more information, visit www.anthemse.com.
Simon Phillips Bio: Simon Phillips is an award-winning British actor, probably best-known for the Netflix show FUBAR with Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Witcher Season 3. He has also cited and won awards for his gruesome portrayal of Santa Claus in Christmas Horror features Once Upon A Time At Christmas and The Nights Before Christmas. His Feature film - Butchers, garnered high praise from The Guardian newspaper stating "It's Phillips' performance that keeps the film's pulse going. His Owen is exhilarating unpredictable, alternating between moments of meticulous villainy and sheer lunacy - one moment he will be refitting a spooky music box while eyeing his oblivious prey, next he will be whacking his victim bloodily, channeling a kind of biblical righteousness that makes him slippery, fascinating and, most importantly, terrifying to watch." He has appeared in feature films with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Mark Hamill, Robert Englund, Rutger Hauer, Richard E. Grant, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, John Malkovich, and Mel Gibson.
The film producers inked deals with Gravitas Ventures, An Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, for the United States and Canada. The Horror feature The Mouse Trap releasing on VOD on August 6th, and DVD and Blu-Ray on August 13th 2024.
Steamboat Willie is the earliest version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse character, which entered the public domain on Jan. 1, 2024.
The film's Director Jamie Bailey states "The Mouse Trap film is famously the first horror film to use the Mickey Mouse character from Steamboat Willie. We just wanted to have fun with it all. I mean it's Steamboat Willie's Mickey Mouse murdering people. It's ridiculous. We ran with it and had fun doing it and I think it shows."
The film stars Simon Phillips (THE WITCHER, FUBAR) as the titular villain, said of the film "We have a childlike excitement to show the world the film! We love the amazing work Walt Disney created here and we love the creative freedom the character coming into public domain provided. Fun. That's what we had making it and what you will get watching it."
It was produced by Paul Whitney, Mark Popejoy, Alexander Gausman and Andrew Agopsowicz and the Co Producer is Filmcore's Mem Ferda.
About Gravitas Ventures
Gravitas Ventures is a leading all rights distributor of independent feature films and documentaries. Founded in 2006, Gravitas connects independent filmmakers and producers with distribution opportunities across the globe. Working with talented directors and producers, Gravitas Ventures has distributed thousands of films into over a hundred million homes in North America - over one billion homes worldwide. Recent Gravitas Venture releases include Deep Fear, Slotherhouse, Padre Pio, Gringa, The Pez Outlaw, Downwind, Mack & Rita, The King’s Daughter, Queen Bees, Our Friend, Vanguard, and The Secret: Dare to Dream. For more information, please visit www.gravitasventures.com, and follow @GravitasVOD on X and @gravitasventures on Instagram.
About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Toronto, Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City, and Cleveland. Anthem's portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment, and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; global film distribution companyGravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world's premier combat sports channel with broadcast distribution across 10+ countries and available globally through multiple OTT platforms; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world's leading wrestling organizations; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion; Game+, the leader in sports wagering, Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films anddocumentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S. For more information, visit www.anthemse.com.
Simon Phillips Bio: Simon Phillips is an award-winning British actor, probably best-known for the Netflix show FUBAR with Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Witcher Season 3. He has also cited and won awards for his gruesome portrayal of Santa Claus in Christmas Horror features Once Upon A Time At Christmas and The Nights Before Christmas. His Feature film - Butchers, garnered high praise from The Guardian newspaper stating "It's Phillips' performance that keeps the film's pulse going. His Owen is exhilarating unpredictable, alternating between moments of meticulous villainy and sheer lunacy - one moment he will be refitting a spooky music box while eyeing his oblivious prey, next he will be whacking his victim bloodily, channeling a kind of biblical righteousness that makes him slippery, fascinating and, most importantly, terrifying to watch." He has appeared in feature films with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Mark Hamill, Robert Englund, Rutger Hauer, Richard E. Grant, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, John Malkovich, and Mel Gibson.
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