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Australian Theatrical deal for Luke Sparke directed Action/Survival epic Starring Ryan Kwanten, Trica Helfer , Jeremy Piven
Source: Sparke Films press release
Special Thanks to Avery Guerra
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The Hollywood Reporter has released the first teaser trailer for PRIMITIVE WAR. Showcasing the Vietnam War, a secret mission and what is lying in the shadows.
Written and directed by Luke Sparke (OCCUPATION RAINFALL, BRING HIM TO ME), the film is based on the cult-followed book by Ethan Pettus where a squad of soldiers in 1968 discover that dinosaurs have been let loose in the jungles of the Vietnam war.
“A recon unit known as Vulture Squad is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone. “
The prehistoric sci-fi film blends action with survival and war themes and promises: “This ain’t no walk in the park.”
The internationally recognized players include Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Winner, Jeremy Piven (ENTOURAGE, OLD SCHOOL), Tricia Helfer (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, LUCIFER), Screen Actors Guild Nominee Ryan Kwanten (TRUE BLOOD, RED HILL) and Nick Wechsler (REVENGE, THE BOYS).
The film also includes a slew of ensemble talent including Anthony Ingruber (AGE OF ADALINE, INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY), Aaron Glenane (INTERCEPTOR, DANGER CLOSE), Carlos Sanson Jr (BUMP, LEGACIES), Ana Thu Nguyen (MORTAL KOMBAT 2), Albert Mwangi (TOM SWIFT, BLUEBACK), Adolphus Waylee (NAUTILUS), Henry Nixon (TRIANGLE), Lincoln Lewis (TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN) Jeremy Lindsy Taylor (UNDERBELLY) Marcus Johnson (TALK TO ME) and Jake Ryan (TERRITORY).
Rialto Distribution has acquired the film for Australian / New Zealand theatrical distribution.
"Australian genre cinema is having a moment unprecedented since the heyday of Ozploitation and Luke Sparke is one of the talents ready to rocket into the stratosphere with his dynamic, furious and fearless ambition to take on the studios at their own game. PRIMITIVE WAR is an independent marvel that has the scope, thrills and technical wizardry to match any blockbusting creature feature stalking the cinema screens of the 21st century. Rialto is thrilled to be partnering with Luke and his team in ANZ on this most deliriously entertaining of pictures." - Rialto Distribution
The remain world rights are still open and are being handled by the in house producers directly.
Rounding out team Sparke are accomplished producers Carmel Imrie, Carly Sparke, executive producers Geoff Imrie, Luke Sparke and Co Producer Alex Becconsall.
Luke adds “This teaser is just a small taste of what’s to come in this epic. We’ve been in post production for almost a year now and our amazing artists and team have cooked up something very cool!”
Primitive War author Ethan Pettus has added: “I’m thrilled to see Luke’s interpretation of my work. I know his team is giving this project everything they’ve got.’
PRIMITIVE WAR was filmed on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, and employed a majority local crew and cast with hundreds of jobs and countless services for the area.
PRIMITIVE WAR will release worldwide in 2025.
Luke Sparke is represented by Ben Levine and Vivek Kolli at Link Entertainment
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ABOUT SPARKE FILMS
Sparke Films is an Australian based company focusing on an exciting slate of action, genre and character driven films. To date, their list has included the historic two part TV series 'YESTERDAY IS HISTORY', the monster movie 'RED BILLABONG' followed by the alien invasion films 'OCCUPATION' and 'OCCUPATION RAINFALL' starring Temuera Morrison, Ken Jeong and Daniel Gillies and the crime drama BRING HIM TO ME with Barry Pepper, Sam Neill and Rachel Griffiths. Their latest film, the creature feature SCURRY is in post production with a late 2024 release. The company has also announced development is underway on the adaptation of John Birmingham's trilogy to a tv series currently titled 'WEAPONS OF CHOICE' and several other feature films in different stages. For more information visit: sparkefilms.net and lukesparke.com or you can follow either on social media.