MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of forming a partnership with the Miami-based production company Sobe Brooke Studios, renowned L.A. motion picture production company, Radar Pictures, opens an office in Miami, Florida.
Radar Pictures’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ted Field and Chief Operating Officer, Thomas E. van Dell, along with Sobe Brooke Studios Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Justin Shaner, recently formed a strategic partnership.
Sobe Brooke Studios will represent Radar Pictures in its efforts to further its presence in the Latin American Markets.
Currently they are working on a feature film titled “Beef” together, with more titles to come. “Working with Ted Field and Radar Pictures gives us access to work with top writers, directors, A-List actors, namely some of the best talent in the film industry, which in turn helps secure distribution for our slate of film and television projects,” said Justin Shaner.
Justin adds, “We are thrilled that we have a partnership with Radar Pictures. There is a lot of synergy between the two companies, and a partnership that allows us to build on the relationship going forward just made sense. Radar Pictures wants a greater presence in the Hispanic market and a physical daily presence on the East Coast. Our network of industry talent, contacts and access to projects within these markets really made it a good fit for both companies.”
Radar Pictures is a leading independent production company that produces and acquires feature-length motion pictures created for the global marketplace. Founded in 1982 by Ted Field through its origin at Interscope Communications, they are considered one of the industry’s top producers having produced over 65 feature films, generating over $7 Billion in revenue. Their film titles include The Last Samurai, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Runaway Bride, Mr. Holland’s Opus, Jumanji, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, and Three Men and a Baby amongst many other theatrical releases. Their most recent credits include Spring Breakers and Riddick.
Ted Field, is recognized as a notable American entrepreneur and film producer with success in both movies and the music industry. He co-founded Interscope Records, operating as a top creative and management force behind one of the most successful labels in history. Albums produced under Mr. Field’s labels have sold over 300 million copies worldwide, driven by some of the industry’s top-selling artists, including Dr. Dre, Eminem, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Nine Inch Nails, No Doubt and Marilyn Manson.
“We are excited by the prospects of our new activities in Miami. Justin and his team know this important market well and are credible partners who share our vision,” said Field.
Thomas E. van Dell, Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Radar Pictures has a background in both movies and music. Before joining Radar Pictures, van Dell was the CEO of Hudson Canyon Entertainment Group and Head of International for Universal Motown Records Group in New York. Prior to that, van Dell served as a member of Universal Music Group Asia Pacific’s senior management team at their regional headquarters in Hong Kong.
“Broadening our reach deeper into the Latin American market has been part of our strategic vision for all of Radar’s verticals from music (Trauma 2 Records) and film through to television. Having an outpost in Miami allows us to identify and develop relationships in one of the world’s fastest growing regions and market segments,” notes van Dell.
Radar Pictures
For more information, please visit the
company website at www.radarpictures.com;
or refer to Ted Field’s IMDB.com Profile http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0276059/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1.
Sobe Brooke Studios
Justin Shaner, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Sobe Brooke Studios has worked in the creative
field for over a decade and has been recognized internationally for his
production work and advertising campaigns. In addition to co-producing
five feature films and producing and co-writing the full-length feature
film titled “Beef,” he is currently directing and appearing in the
documentary, Indie to the Masses.
For more information, please visit the company website at www.sobebrooke.com.