Swiss Actor Remo Vinzens Set To Play Michelangelo
Biopicture Michelangelo gets its first leading actor. Instead of Antonio Vivaldi in Columbia's Pictures new movie Vivaldi, Remo Vinzens has signed to portray Michelangelo.
- Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) July 23, 2010 - Michelangelo - the early life" centers on Michelangelo Buonarroti, world-renowned painter, sculptor and poet of the 16th century. The plot revolves around his early life in Rome and follows him at his stages in Florence - where he completes his most famous work, the Statue of David, always accompanied by his apprentice "Ascanio".
"Equix" finances the 30 million feature through their new "Equix Film Fund" banner. Joseph Roggen is producing along with Loung Ltd. Rene Schwartz and Bettina Gantenbein serves as co-producer.
Project marks the first collaboration between "Equix" and actor Remo Vinzens. Management Star Class brokered deal for "Michelangelo" and oversees the locations pre-production. No director has been announced yet.
About MGMT Star Class:
Led by CEO Bettina Gantenbein the management has created a market niche in the entertainment industry and earned a reputation for putting artists' interests above all else. With offices in West Hollywood and Zurich, Management Star Class provides representation to clients across its motion picture and theatre departments.
About Equix New Film Fund:
Led by CEO Joseph Roggen, Equix is a independent movie production company. The company mostly acts as a producer. Equix will put two films into production next year, continuing that pace for the next several years.
About Remo Vinzens:
Actor Remo Vinzens, born in Switzerland coming from the theatre, has established himself in Hollywood as a newcomer talent, doing very demanding parts.
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