Winchester Mystery House™ to Star in Hollywood Movie
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LOS ANGELES, CA - Imagination Design Works (IDW) has hired production executive Andrew Golov as the company continues to expand its in-house film-making activities for 2010.
Golov will serve as a producer overseeing the company's upcoming paranormal thriller based on the world famous Winchester Mystery House™, located in San Jose, CA. The announcement was made today by Brett Tomberlin, President of Imagination Design Works.
During Golov's tenure as an executive at Imagine Entertainment, Spelling Television and Artisan Entertainment he oversaw such properties as "Backdraft," "Far and Away," "Thinner," "The Punisher," and "The Blair Witch Project."
"Andrew's fresh perspective and years of experience in the industry perfectly complement our seasoned production team," said Tomberlin. "His keen instincts and rapport with filmmakers and talent make him the right person to help shape this film into a classic."
While the script's plot has been kept under wraps, development is currently underway. Golov and his producing partner Larry Schapiro, along with Brett Tomberlin and Antonia Lianos, will produce the film. Tomberlin and his production company, Imagination Design Works, acquired the exclusive rights and approached Golov to partner on the pic.
About Winchester Mystery House
KAREN D'SOUZA (San Jose Mercury News) - The Winchester Mystery House™ is considered one of the top ten most haunted places in America. Thousands of visitors pass through the 160-room mansion each year. The house was originally built by Winchester Rifle Heiress Sarah L. Winchester in the late 1800s. Widowed at a young age, Winchester became convinced that her house was haunted by the many souls taken by the rifle that bore her name. After holding a series of séances, a 'spiritual medium' told Winchester that in order to keep the angry spirits at bay, she must "never stop building the house". Said the spiritualist, "If you build, you will live. Stop and you will perish."
And stop building she did not. Construction went on 24 hours a day for 32 consecutive years until Sarah's death in 1922. What stands now is a 24,000 square foot Victorian behemoth that includes 10,000 windows, 47 fireplaces, and staircases and doors that lead to nothing but blank walls. The house holds daily and midnight tours.
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Coming Soon!
Project Overview
Status: Currently in Development
Producers: Brett Tomberlin, Andrew Golov, Antonia Lianos, Larry Schapiro
Genre: Supernatural Thriller
Projected MPAA Rating: PG-13
Film Locations: San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, CA
Official Website: www.WinchesterMysteryHouse.com
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