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David back in front of the camera!

This week David is back in front of the camera for his role of Stephan in the new film "HANUMAN THE WHITE MONKEY WARRIOR".  He is currently filming this Supernatural Action Film in Ayhuttaya, Thailand with Thai superstar Sonram Teppituck.  The film will be released in the cinemas in Early 2008


David is co-producing Wesley Snipes current feature!

David is co-producing Wesley Snipes current feature:  CHASING THE DRAGON, which begins filing in Bangkok, January 14, 2008.  Below is  the Key Art for "CHASING THE DRAGON"


3 films in production!! $110 million budget, $50 million in sales at Cannes!!

In addition to the film “NICHOLAS JINGLE”, David is directing and producing in Kuala Lumpur, his UK Publicly listed Company Handmade Films has 3 films in production right now.

The total budget is $110 million. The 1st one was sold to SONY in Cannes for $30 million. Total sales in Cannes $ 50 million. Yessssss!!!

The 1st one is.

REUTERS / HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Sony units fatten up on fest fare at Cannes Tue May 22, 2007 12:22AM EDT

CANNES, France (Hollywood Reporter) - Aiming to bolster the studio's post-"Spider-Man" slate, Sony's various arms swarmed the Croissette on Monday with a series of acquisitions during the Cannes Film Festival and its related market.
Sony Pictures Entertainment scooped up North American rights and a slew of other territories for Paul W.S. Anderson's "The Long Good Friday," from U.K. production and finance banner Handmade Films for $30 million, their biggest deal in Cannes.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions snagged North American and select international rights to Millennium Films' "88 Minutes," a thriller directed by Jon Avnet starring Al Pacino.

The 2nd one is “PLANET ONE”.
HandMade and Ilion Animation to produce 50 million USD animated feature

- Film company HandMade Films PLC announced it is partners with Madrid-based Ilion Animation Studios for the production of their first CGI animated feature, “Planet One”, from an original screenplay by Joe Stillman, the writer of Shrek and Shrek 2.

The 50 million USD budgeted feature will be directed by Jorge Blanco, the creator of the video game series, Commandos, AIM-listed HandMade said.
production is due to start in June 2007 with a theatrical release set for Christmas 2008 or Easter 2009.

The 3rd one is “ELOISE IN PARIS”

LONDON (AFX) - Film company HandMade Plc said critically acclaimed director Nigel Cole will direct its feature film 'Eloise in Paris', the first of a series of initiatives based on the popular 'Eloise' series of children's books.

Cole has previously directed the 100 million USD film 'Calendar Girls' and the award-winning 'Saving Grace'. Filming will start this year, with the finished product slated for release in spring 2008, said the firm.

'Eloise' is a key franchise for Handmade and the feature film "further enhances our merchandising exploitation opportunities".
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INSIDE DEEP THROAT, NOW ON DVD, FEATURING DAVID

Inside Deep Throat, the successful documentary which examines the unanticipated lasting cultural impact generated by Deep Throat, a sexually explicit film first shown in a midtown Manhattan adult theater in J une 1972, is now available in DVD. David Winters who befriended and guided Linda during her post-Deep Throat period is featured in bonus section covering her brief Hollywood experience.

David and Linda
David discussing Linda

For more info, please see archive, March 2005



THE KING MAKER HONORED AT FICTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
 
David’s recently produced film, The King Maker, starring Gary Stretch was recently awarded the SILVER TEN AWARD as Outstanding Film in the category of Feature Fiction
 
David’s film was also selected as the opening night film. There were 80 films from 22 countries in this competition which took place in Mumbai India,  Jan 20-21, 2007
 
Congratulations, David.

Blackbeard:  Hallmark Entertainment Production

David has been busy in front of the camera again ,filming his featured part for the upcoming Hallmark Entertainment production of Blackbeard, portraying a character named Silas Bridges. This two-part mini series also stars Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward and Angus MacFayde (Braveheart). David promises to keep us posted regarding air dates and of course, some good stories


INSIDE DEEP THROAT

David was recently interviewed for a new movie entitled, INSIDE DEEP THROAT. It is being presented by Universal Studios, HBO TV, IMAGINE ENTERTAINMENT a company owned by both Ron Howard and Brian Grazer that won the Academy award for both best film and best director with A BEAUTIFUL MIND. Other blockbuster hits they have produced include APOLLO 13, 8 MILE, THE NUTTY PROFESSOR, COCOON, SPLASH, THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS etc. WORLD OF WONDER PRODUCTIONS

Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
Screening times: Firday Jan 21  9:30, Saturday Jan 22, 11:30 & 9:30

Producer: Brian Grazer
Directors : Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey.
World Wide Sales outside of the USA : Summit Distribution,

A quote from the Summit letter to all of the buyers around the world:
“INSIDE DEEP THROAT will tell the full story of the making of the seminal film
that re-invented the phrase “adult movie”. Our film will explore the mysteries of the film’s phenomenal success - "IT IS THE MOST PROFITABLE FILM OF ALL TIME" and evaluate its lasting legacy, bringing to life the exuberance of the 70’s through archival footage, celebrity interviews and commentary from its stars, Linda Lovelace, friends, and family, all set to an exciting soundtrack of the time “


CONGRATULATIONS, DAVID!!!!!!!!!! - WELCOME 2 IBIZA HONORED

Welcome 2 Ibiza

Humorous Action Comedy

David Winters, Director, Producer
Andre Bachtiari, Producer and
Executive Producer
Writers, Sean Casey and
James Shank
Starring, Gary Busey,
Mariano Alameda,
Mackenzie Astin,
David Winters,

Athena Cansino, Megan Gray
Sami Reed, G.W. Stevens

David's new film, Welcome 2 Ibiza,
beat out 79 other films for the
prestigious Audience Award for Best
Picture at the Bangkok Film
Festival
. David received the plaque
and presented a short speech at
the press conference closing the
festival, November 4, 2002.

Throughout the festival, the film
had been an audience favorite,
playing for standing room only
crowds at three different screenings,
a rare happening at any film festival.

Starring Gary Busey, Mariano Alameda, and
Mackenzie Astin (remember his dad in West
Side Story), this comedy adventure will be in
theatres in Spain, February 2003. Please
check back for more updates.


David Winters with "Audience Award for Best Picture",
Bangkok Film Festival, November 4, 2002


Feature on David in his new Bangkok office in Thailand Tatler, January 2003

Autobiography

David is currently working on his autobiography. We promise to keep you posted.