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Robert Simonds' STXfilms Developing Biopic Based on Founding Father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed
"Patterned after great movies like , , and , this project will tell the story of a dynamic, powerful personality who helped create historic change," said Adam Fogelson , Chairman of STXfilms.
STXfilms' recent releases include global box office hits THE FOREIGNER with Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan , A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS starring Mila Kunis , Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn , the Academy Award® nominated MOLLY'S GAME starring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba , DEN OF THIEVES with Gerard Butler and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, I FEEL PRETTY starring Amy Schumer , and the upcoming romantic drama ADRIFT with Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin .
STXfilms is a division of STX Entertainment, a global, next-generation media company whose mission is to unlock the value of the direct connection stars have with their fans through the development, financing, production, marketing and distribution of film, television, VR, digital video, music and live entertainment content. It is the industry leader in transforming beyond traditional platform-driven content to creating talent-driven enterprises.
The company is led by accomplished businessman Robert Simonds and was co-founded by Bill McGlashan, managing partner of the leading global private investment firm TPG. Other investors include Hony Capital, a leading private equity firm in China; PCCW, Southeast Asia's largest Internet and cable services provider; Tencent Holdings, China's leading provider of online products and services; Liberty Global, the world's largest distribution platform;Dominic Ng, Chairman of East West Bank; New Enterprise Associates (NEA); DNS Capital (representing the business interests of Gigi Pritzker and her immediate family); and Beau Wrigley, former Chairman and CEO of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, among others. With these strategic relationships, the company is uniquely positioned to maximize the impact of content worldwide, with direct passage into the China market.
For more information, please visit http://www.stxentertainment.com.
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