“The Hornet's Nest” Afghanistan combat film to hit theaters in MayFebruary 20, 2014 - 11:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Freestyle Releasing has won the battle for U.S. rights to Afghanistan combat film The Hornet's Nest, in which real-life father and son Mike and Carlos Boettcher re-create their time embedded as ABC News correspondents with American forces, The Hollywood Reporter said. Hornet's Nest, made in the same immersive vein as Act of Valor, will open in select theaters May 9 before expanding nationwide May 23, the beginning of the lucrative -- and patriotic-themed -- Memorial Day holiday. David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud directed the feature film, which hopes to emulate the success of Act of Valor, as well as Peter Berg's Lone Survivor. The Boettchers spent almost two years embedded in Afghanistan, where they rekindled their relationship under the most harrowing of circumstances. They produced Hornet's Nest alongside Salzberg and Tureaud, who are with HighRoad Media. John Brenkus and Mickey Stern executive produced for Base Productions. Mike and Carlos Boettcher are the only father and son to ever win an Emmy for the same news story, in this case for their coverage of Strong Eagle 3, one of the most intense battles of the troop surge in Afghanistan (the battle marks the final act of the film). "After you see The Hornet's Nest, the next time you encounter a marine or soldier, you won't just thank them, you'll hug them. That is why my son and I spent almost two years in Afghanistan at their side,” Mike Boettcher said in a statement. Added Freestyle co-president Mark Borde: “Freestyle Releasing was immediately moved by the incredible story of Mike and Carlos Boettcher, as well as all the brave servicemen and women on the front lines shown in the film. This very commercial story of bravery and heroism will definitely appeal to mass audiences.” The soundtrack, featuring “Follow Me” by five-time Grammy winner Wynonna Judd and husband Michael "Cactus" Moser, will be available from Gratitude Entertainment in May 2014. Photo: The Hollywood Reporter Related links: Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty. Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |