Former professional hockey player Miles Koules launches Koulest Productions, will develop thriller “Ski Weekend” starring Oren Koules

Exclusive: Retired professional hockey player Miles Cools formed production company Koulest Productions, in partnership with his father, Oren Cools, who founded Evolution Entertainment and its Twisted Pictures division, YA for the survival thriller. weekend on skis For the development.

Oren Cools is a well-known producer who has been behind everything since Lionsgate. saw CBS comedy franchise two and a half meნ. Miles Cools will look to bring his new perspective and thirst for intellectual property to his company, while also benefiting from his father’s decades of experience and project development.

weekend on skis It is the first novel by former Supreme Court of International Justice lawyer Liani Kocher, written by Rektok Ross. The film tells the story of six teenagers trapped in the mountains who are forced to make an impossible decision about who will live and who will die. Ross’s novel was a coveted property after a wide-ranging adaptation of a young adult book on screen, including all boys Y kissing booth. Rossi is also a well-known content creator in the social media literary space and has a popular online book and podcast club launching this summer.

“A professional athlete has helped me improve my aspirations and my commitment to success, but my passion has always been discovering wonderful stories. I am very excited to start this journey, I am grateful for the support, experience and leadership of my family, “said Miles Cools.” When I started my production company, I knew that. weekend on skis It was the kind of project I wanted to work on right away. With so many other potential movies and shows, my dad and I agree that this was an obvious choice for our first project because Rektok Ross is a force to be reckoned with and is known for its thrilling stories, strong protagonists. feminine. .

“In weekend on skis, Rektok has created a quick and timely rescue story that will leave you in suspense and wonder what you would do to survive. But more than that, it is the frame for their important themes today, with diverse and layered teen characters reading life, death and everything in between, ”added the founder of Koulest Productions. “It’s not often that you come across a thriller of this level of depth, and when I read a book I knew it had to be shown on screen. Can’t wait to show everyone what we’re working on! “

“I am so excited to be able to partner with my son and deliver the flashlight to Miles! “I’m looking forward to sharing my 30 years of experience and leading a new generation of talent in the manufacturing world,” said Oren Koules. “I have known Rectok Ross for over 13 years and no one has his aspiration to create characters and tell stories. Miles chose the first design for Koulest correctly weekend on skis! “

“weekend on skis “It’s a special place in my heart,” added Ross. “As a teenager and now a mother of three, it was important for me to tell a story that was accessible to children and adults about the stereotypes and prejudices of others, especially in the current climate. “I am very excited to work with Oren and Miles because they are true visionaries who have understood the heart of this book from the beginning.”

Los Angeles-born Miles Cools has played hockey for teams including the Ontario Reign American Hockey League, the Cleveland Monsters, the Bakersfield Condors and the Binghamton Devils, and the Finnish Premier League Liiga HIFK. Like his father, his mother, Risa Shapiro, works in show business, as an agent who has established the careers of stars such as Julia Roberts, Jennifer Connelly, Rosie O’Donnell, David Duchovny and Andy McDowell, among others. After he quit hockey, it only made sense to start a family business.