Ten/Four [ten-fohr] noun 1. Citizens Band (CB) Radio code used to confirm the receipt of a message 2. CB Radio term meaning job well done or complete.
Contact Us:
info_tenfourpictures.com
CAITLIN MURNEY
Mr. Cates made his motion picture producerial and directorial debut in 1999 with the feature film $pent, a serio-comic look at life, love, and addictions. Since then, he has completed The Mesmerist, A Midsummer Nights Rave, and the documentary feature Life After Tomorrow, which profiles the girls that were in the original production of Annie on Broadway and how that experience affects their lives today. The film won Best Documentary and Best Director at the Phoenix Film Festival and had its premiere Christmas Eve 2006.
Following Life, Mr. Cates wrote and directed the feature film Deal. The film stars Burt Reynolds as an ex-gambler who is sucked back into the popular game of Texas Holdem. The film was released by MGM in the spring of 2008.
In the fall of 2008, Mr. Cates teamed up with his producing partner Caitlin Murney to produce Order of Chaos, starring Rhys Coiro, Milo Ventimiglia, Samantha Mathis and Mimi Rogers. Together, they formed Ten/Four in January of 2009. Mr. Cates recently directed Lucky starring Colin Hanks, Ari Graynor, Jeffrey Tambor, and Academy Award© nominee Ann-Margret.
SHARON ROTZANG
STEVE CUBINE
ERIK MCINTYRE
GIL CATES, JR.
Ms. Murney began her entertainment career in 1998, when she served as Assistant Director in the Entertainment Marketing Department at International Creative Management (ICM). While developing the division, she worked towards packaging the company's top entertainment clients with commercial entities, exploring and securing sponsorship, branding and product placement opportunities.
Prior to joining ICM, Ms. Murney worked as Managing Director at Milestone Enterprises, a firm engaged in the investment of sport horses. There she identified investment options for clients, created risk analysis, and negotiated the buying and selling of each asset. In addition, she oversaw the budgeted cash flow allotted and training regimen for each horse in preparation for sale.
In 2001 she joined Just Voices Casting as Executive Casting Director and Project Coordinator, and produced her first film, Olivia, in 2004. Ms. Murneys additional producing credits include Chris Who?, God Loves Me Best, and Family Values.
She moved from her native New York to Los Angeles and partnered up with Mr. Cates on the feature film Order of Chaos, which became the first under the Ten/Four Pictures banner.
Ms. Rotzang began her legal career as a commercial litigator at a boutique litigation firm in Toronto, Canada. Practicing mainly in the areas of contract litigation, Ms. Rotzang developed considerable experience in the intricacies of contract drafting, real estate disputes and alternative dispute resolution. In 2006, Ms. Rotzang moved to Los Angeles to pursue a Master of Laws with a specific focus on dispute resolution.
Living in Los Angeles, Ms. Rotzang naturally segued into the world of entertainment law where she participated in investment opportunities and later negotiated talent contracts for several independent productions, including the recently completed Order of Chaos and Pass the Sugar. Through this relationship, Ms. Rotzang officially joined Ten/Four Pictures as Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs and has most recently served as a Co-Producer on Lucky. Ms. Rotzang is a member of both the Law Society of Upper Canada and the State Bar of California.
Mr. Cubine has over a decade of experience managing budgets between $5 - $30 million for independent production companies and studios alike. He began his producing career with the feature film State of Mind and served as an Associate Producer on Sordid Lives, a major success on the film festival circuit that has gained cult film status.
In 2004, Mr. Cubine produced and served as Line Producer on Our Very Own, starring Allison Janney, Cheryl Hines, Jason Ritter, Keith Carradine, and Faith Prince. Our Very Own received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Allison Janney, debuted at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2005 and went on to win festival awards at the Sarasota Film Festival and Blue Grass International Film Festival. Miramax acquired all domestic distribution rights in 2006.
Mr. Cubine has worked on numerous films with Lionsgate Entertainment and 34th Street Films, Tyler Perry's production company. His credits include Employee of the Month starring Jessica Simpson and Dane Cook, Why Did I Get Married starring Janet Jackson, Meet the Browns starring Angela Bassett and Rick Fox, and The Family That Preys, starring Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, and Sanaa Lathan.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts, Erik McIntyre has always had a love for the arts. After studying theatre and graduating from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts Management in the spring of 2009, Erik moved to Los Angeles that fall to pursue a newfound interest in the film industry.
After volunteering at the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards, he began interning at Ten/Four Pictures. Within a few months, he was brought on board as Executive Assistant.
ORDER OF CHAOS
Director: Vince Vieluf
Cast: Rhys Coiro, Milo Ventimiglia, Samantha Mathis, and Mimi Rogers
Producers: Gil Cates, Jr., Caitlin Murney
Screenplay: Vince Vieluf
LUCKY
Director: Gil Cates, Jr.
Cast: Colin Hanks, Ari Graynor, Ann-Margret, and Jeffrey Tambor
Producers: Caitlin Murney & Gil Cates, Jr.
Screenplay: Kent Sublette
SYNOPSIS
MY FRIEND DICK
Producers: Caitlin Murney
Screenplay: Gil Cates, Jr. & Marc Weinstock
COMING SOON!
What does a busy, millionaire rap mogul buy his 12 year-old son who has everything? He buys him a clumsy, unemployed, thirty-year-old white man named Dick. And soon Dick realizes that the spoiled boy may have everything he's ever wanted except the one thing he needs the most, his fathers attention. Dick and the boy form an unlikely friendship, as Dick helps to bring the pair together.
DRUNK DIAL
Screenplay: Bradley Jackson
When a straight edge high school senior drinks for the first time, he unwittingly leaves several incriminating voice mails, and must race against the rising sun with his two best friends to delete the messages.
PASS THE SUGAR
Narrated by: James Woods
Cast: Joe Hachem, Steve Dannenmann, Mike Matusow and Jose Canseco
Producers: Caitlin Murney, Tony Hachem
Cubine tapped for VP of production
Veteran exec to work for Ten/Four Pictures
Ten/Four Pictures has tapped veteran exec Steve Cubine as VP of production.
Cubine recently co-produced Ten/Four's dark comedy "Lucky," starring Colin Hanks and Ari Graynor and directed by Ten/Four partner Gil Cates, Jr.
Cubine was a principle at Gada Films, which produced "Our Very Own," starring Allison Janney, Jason Ritter, Keith Carradine and Cheryl Hines. He also produced "Sordid Lives" and the soon-to-be-released thriller "Chain Letter," starring Nikki Reed, and worked for Lionsgate on "Employee of the Month," "Why Did I Get Married," "Meet the Browns" and "The Family That Preys."
One-year-old Ten/Four is also promoting Stephanie Hall to creative executive. Ten/Four's strategy is to produce films in the $8-20 million dollar range, financing up to 25% of each budget.
John Pulliti is the new all American apple pie. Almost rich, almost thirty, and never lies or cheats. When his beautiful fiancé orders him around and his ball-busting boss uses threats as motivation, John never makes a sound. Eager to do right, he is a perpetual yes man.
Rick Carlson is not. A smooth talking, coercive no man, Rick turns John's life upside-down when he not only moves into his building, but starts working at his competitive law firm. Here, every new guy represents another obstacle on the path to partnership.
As Rick and others become more and more of a threat in John's eyes, John becomes paranoid and obsessed with uncovering the truth about those who are intent on ruining his life. Driven by his delusions, John starts to become what he hates, and learns that in a world of no absolutes, right and wrong is just a matter of perspective.
A dark romantic comedy about a serial killer who wins the lottery. Starring Colin Hanks, Ari Graynor, Jeffrey Tambor, and Academy Award© nominee Ann-Margret.
It seems like a dream come true when Ben Keller (Hanks) wins the Iowa State Lotto. But, for everyone else in his life, its the beginning of darkly comic nightmare. With $36 million at his disposal, Ben has the newfound confidence to pursue his life-long crush, Lucy St. Martin (Graynor). Can all the money in the world compensate for the fact that Ben is a fledgling serial killer? As their relationship spirals out of control and the body count rises, Lucy and Ben do all they can to survive love, marriage, and each other.
A documentary about the 9 players who made it to the 2005 World Series of Poker final table and the eventual winner, Australian Diamond Joe Hachem, who, at the time, captured the largest prize ever awarded in a single tournament. Hachem's big win is also credited with sparking the current societal poker revolution, institutionalizing the game on television, on the web, and to suburban octagonal den tables world-wide.
Pass the Sugar features interviews by a motley crew of poker celebrities who make up today's diverse face of the professional game. These include the trash-talking Mike the Mouth Matusow, former Major League Baseball turned celebrity poker player Jose Canseco, and Mike Sexton, now a recognizable and respected card commentator and ambassador to the game.
Thesps get 'Lucky' film
Hanks, Graynor, Tambor to topline indie comedy
Colin Hanks, Ari Graynor, Ann-Margret and Jeffrey Tambor are toplining indie comedy "Lucky," with shooting to start next week in Iowa.
Gil Cates Jr. will direct, and the film will be produced by Cates and Ten/Four co-founder Caitlin Murney. It's co-financed and exec produced with Anthony Gudas and Matthew Chausse's Rhode Island-based Tax Credit Finance.
"Lucky," penned by "Saturday Night Live" scribe Kent Sublette, centers on a fledgling serial killer who wins the lottery and attempts to pursue his lifelong crush.
Feature is the second from Ten/Four Pictures following thriller "Order of Chaos," starring Milo Ventimiglia and Rhys Coiro. The shingle's aimed at developing, co-producing and financing features in the $8 million-$15 million range.
Cubine Tapped for VP of Production
Cates, Murney form Ten/Four Pics
Phase 4 finds 'Order of Chaos'
'Sugar' rush for poker pic
Cates chips in for poker pic
A new tomorrow for 'Annie'
Company to focus on moderately prices projects
Gil Cates Jr. and Caitlin Murney have teamed to form Ten/Four Pictures, aimed at development, co-production and financing of features in the $8 million-$15 million range.
The shingle, located at Smashbox Studios in West Hollywood, plans to deliver four features over the next three years in the wake of overall retrenchment by the majors from moderately priced projects. "We think we can create a strong, sustainable brand that audiences can depend on to generate quality entertainment," Cates said.
The duo decided to partner formally after producing psychological thriller "Order of Chaos," starring Milo Ventimiglia, Rhys Coiro, Mimi Rogers and Samantha Mathis. Since linking up, they've also produced "Pass the Sugar," a documentary directed by Cates and centered on Australian "Diamond" Joe Hachem and his win at the 2005 World Series of Poker, claiming a $7.5 million prize.
The next Ten/Four project is "Lucky," a dark comedy directed by Cates about a serial killer who wins the lottery. Script's penned by "Saturday Night Live" staff writer Kent Sublette; shooting is set for September.
The company recently acquired the rights to "The B Side," a dramatic thriller set in post-Katrina New Orleans, as well as Thomas Krajewski's screenplay "Bad Vintage."
Cates and Murney have also brought on Sharon Rotzang as VP of legal affairs.
The duo selected the Ten/Four moniker because Cates was born in October and Murney in April. "We liked that idea coupled with the CB radio term 10/4, meaning 'job done,' " he added.
Prior to Ten/Four, Cates directed "Deal," starring Burt Reynolds, Bret Harrison and Shannon Elizabeth, and "Life After Tomorrow," following the aftermath of the original stars of "Annie," for Showtime. Murney worked at ICM before becoming a casting director in New York's commercial and stage circuit for seven years.
Indie thriller sets theatrical release for end of the year
Phase 4 Films has bought indie thriller "Order of Chaos," starring Rhys Coiro, Milo Ventimiglia, Samantha Mathis and Mimi Rogers, and set an end-of-year theatrical release.
"Chaos" centers on an all-American guy who never lies or cheats but becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about those who are intent on ruining his life. The film's written and directed by Vince Vieluf and produced by Ten/Four Pictures founders Gil Cates Jr. and Caitlin Murney.
Phase 4's slate includes "Valentino: The Last Emperor," "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh" and "Fifty Dead Men Walking." Ten/Four is in production on its second film, "Lucky," a dark comedy about a serial killer who wins the lottery.
Gil Cates jr. to direct gambling documentary
Director Gil Cates Jr. is bringing a documentary on the World Series of Poker to the bigscreen.
"Pass the Sugar," which marks Cates' sixth helming outing, is being financed by Aussie production company Stack Exchange.
Cates' most recent dramatic feature, "Deal," was released by MGM. "Sugar" focuses on the nine players who made the 2005 World Series of Poker final table and the eventual winner, Australian "Diamond" Joe Hachem, who captured the largest prize ever awarded in a single poker tournament at the time.
"Sugar" also will feature interviews with Jennifer Tilly, Jose Canseco and other celeb cardplayers.
Tony Hachem and Caitlin Murney are producing.
Cates and Murney previously teamed on "The Chaos Theory," a psychological thriller starring Milo Ventimiglia.
Helmer makes a 'Deal' for Reynolds, Harrison starrer
Gil Cates Jr. will direct poker pic "Deal," starring Burt Reynolds and Bret Harrison, for Louisiana-based Crescent City Pictures and producer Michael Arata.
Cates penned the script with Marc Weinstock, exec VP of marketing at Screen Gems.
"Deal," which begins shooting April 3 in New Orleans, revolves around an ex-gambler who teaches a hot-shot college student how to "play the player," vs. just the cards. But after the two have a bitter falling out, mentor and student find themselves competing against each other in the World Poker Tour championships.
Pic also stars Shannon Elizabeth, Charles Durning as well as real-life poker players Phil "The Unabomber" Laak, Antonio "The Magician" Esfandari and Vince Van Patten.
Producers are Arata and Crescent City's Albert Salzer. There is no U.S. distrib yet. Seven Arts Pictures will release the film overseas.
Cates recently wrapped production on the docu "Life After Tomorrow," which chronicles various actresses who have played orphans in the stage musical "Annie." He co-directed the pic with Julie Stevens.
Reynolds most recently starred in "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "The Longest Yard."
Harrison is the star of Fox's new TV comedy "The Loop."
'Warbucks' re-emphasizes innocence and sentimentality from a child's point of view after a disastrous first sequel
Gil Cates Jr. and Julie Stevens are co-directing docu "Life After Tomorrow," which reunites more than 40 women who have played orphans in "Annie" from 1977 to 1983, including Stevens, Sarah Jessica Parker and Martha Byrne.
Film takes a candid look at the pluses and perils of being a childhood star. It particularly focuses on Stevens, an original "Annie" cast member and longtime advocate of child performer rights.
Docu also features appearances by Allison Smith and Danielle Brisebois.
Tonight , some of the women will meet up for a special "Kid's Night" performance of "Annie" at Hollywood's Pantages Theater, where the musical runs through Sunday.
Producers of "Life After Tommorrow" are Cates and Stevens, who is making her directorial debut. Reif Entertainment, the newly formed company of Israeli producer Motty Reif and his partner Chris Kelly, is exec producing.
Cates ("$pent," "Midsummer Nights Rave") has just sold the screenplay "Deal" to Seven Arts Pictures and is set to direct.
