Kevin Smith’s coming-of-age comedy THE FILM 4:30 acquired by Saban Films

Writer and director Kevin Smiththe latest film by The 4.30pm movie, was acquired by Saban Films. The film marks the second collaboration for Saban and Smith, following 2019’s Jay and Silent Bob rebootwhich did well in theaters.

“Set in the summer of 1986, this coming-of-age comedy follows three sixteen-year-old friends (played by Austin Zajur, Nicola Cirillo AND Reed Northrup) who spend their Saturdays sneaking in on movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the boys also invites the girl of her dreams (Siena Agudong) to see the latest comedy, each of the kids will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.”

The 4.30pm movie even stars Ken Jeong (The Hangover), Sam Richardson (Veep), Genesis Rodríguez (Tusk), Justin long (Barbarian), Jason Lee (Almost famous), Rachel Dratch (I love my dad), Kate Micucci (The Big Bang Theory), Adam Pally (Sonic the Hedgehog), Harley Quinn Smith (Once upon a time… in Hollywood), AND The method man (Power Book II: Ghost).

Smith shot the film at his Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey, the same theater he frequented every weekend as a teenager and now co-owns. Liz Destro, Josh Bachove and Jordan Monsanto produced alongside EPs Bill Bromiley, Shanan Becker and Jonathan Saba. Smith is set to embark on a multi-city national tour with the film this summer, followed by a nationwide theatrical release.

via: Deadline