Martin Moszkowicz promoted as Executive Board Chairman of Constantin Film!

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Congratulations are in order for Martin Moszkowicz!

Moszkowicz has been promoted as the new executive board chairman of the German production and distribution company, Constantin Film. His contract as chairman will last until December 2018.
 
Shadowhunters, if you all do not remember he was the executive producer for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, whom shared amazing TMI news and behind the scene photos with us on his Facebook and Twitter accounts.
 
Moszkowicz has been working with Constantin Film since 1990 as a producer and general manager, then in 1999 he was a part of the executive board. From this day, Moszkowicz has produced over 150 movies.
 
If you would like to congratulate Mr. Moszkowicz, go to his Facebook page or tweet him @mmoszkowicz.
 

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"Back to the drawing board," say EP Moszkowicz on 'City of Ashes' project

Variety reports no director connected to TMI sequel at this time

TMI Director Harald Zwart at the Toronto premiere

Yesterday, Shadowhunters worldwide breathed a collective sigh of relief when The Hollywood Reporter shared news from Martin Moszkowicz, executive producer of The Mortal Instruments, that the sequel, City of Ashes, would start filming in 2014. Now, Variety has an exclusive of their own.

At this time, executives at Constantin are working to fix all the mistakes they felt were made in the first film. City of Ashes production came to a screeching halt amid tepid ticket sales, causing Hollywood insiders and fans alike to wonder if the follow up film would even be made. The first real surprise in this new article is that Harald Zwart is not connected to the sequel at the moment, but they are in talks with him. 

”We are talking to him and others. At the moment there is no director attached,” Moszkowicz said. ”It also depends on his professional availability of course.”

Even though there may be many changes coming, the one fact holds true. Moszkowicz believes in the work of TMI author, Cassandra Clare. “We believe strongly in her and the world that she has brought to the readers, but we feel that the movie obviously under-performed. Something was wrong there, and we are trying to make it right the next time,” Moszkowicz said.

Changes to the marketing strategy are in the cards, including the target demo. “Maybe we have targeted too young an audience,” he said. “They are very outspoken, especially in the social media world; they are extremely active. But the readers of the books are from 14 to 34 — that’s the main age group — and maybe some of them had issues with how it was marketed. We need to go behind that, and find out exactly what it was.

“It is an ongoing discussion that we are having, and it is not done. We haven’t made a final decision. But we will only move forward — and we plan to move forward — when we feel we are going to get it right,” Moszkowicz said.

Although the intention is to shoot the film sometime next year, it is not carved in stone.

“That is the plan, but it is not a given,” Moszkowicz said. “We believe in that franchise, and we would like to do that, but we need to get it right.”

What do you think of this latest revelation? Would you like to see Harald Zwart return as director or do you have someone else in mind to take the project? Share your thoughts below.

MOVIE NEWS: Production for CITY OF ASHES starts in 2014

BIG NEWS, SHADOWHUNTERS!!! Constantin is moving forward with Cassandra Clare’s best-selling Mortal Instruments franchise and plans to restart production on the second film in the series, The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes, next year.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Martin Moszkowicz, Constantin Film’s head of film and TV, said Clare’s massive fan base has responded positively to the adaptation and that Constantin is determined to continue the franchise.  City of Bones, starring Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower, opened to $14 million over its first five-day weekend and grossed about $31 million domestically for Sony/Screen Gems.City of Bones, which was also critically panned, had a reported $60 million budget, with Sony putting up an estimated $60 million more to promote the film's release.

"The fan response, from the blogosphere and the thousands of mails we have received, has encouraged us to keep going,” Moszkowicz told The Hollywood Reporter. “It's been overwhelmingly positive, in contrast to some other YA titles.”

Moszkowicz said international returns for City of Bones means the first film’s worldwide take is now close to $100 million but admits box office revenue was below Constantin’s forecasts.

“We are analyzing what we did wrong with the first film, particularly with the positioning and marketing, and what changes we have to make. We are working with a great group of people to reposition the franchise (for City of Ashes).”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Moszkowicz suggested one reason for City of Bones’ misfire may have been a marketing campaign that was too narrowly focused on teenage fans, to the detriment of Clare’s twenty- and thirtysomething readers. (INSTITUTE SAYS .... AMEN TO THAT!) 

“The readers of Mortal Instruments are older than you might think,” he said. “That may have been one issue in our marketing, that we focused too much on a very young audience segment."

UPDATE: Martin Moszkowicz talks more about postponement of The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes

Executive producer Martin Moszkowicz has taken to his Twitter to further calm our concerns regarding Constantin's announcement that they have postponed shooting of The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes.

I have the utmost respect for the #tmi fandom. we want to make CoA right. we will make good use of the time.
— Martin Moszkowicz (@mmoszkowicz) September 11, 2013

He is telling us how to help!

#WeNeedCityOfAshes it is great how you make yourselfs heard.
— Martin Moszkowicz (@mmoszkowicz) September 11, 2013

So tweet your hearts out Shadowhunters and be heard!

'City of Ashes' Will Begin Filming in the Fall

It has been highly speculated whether or not the film 'City of Bones' would get a sequel. Well, according to Martin Moszkowicz, an executive producer on Mortal Instruments and the head of film & TV over at Constantin, as reported on the Hollywood Reporter, there will be. Constantin is still planning to move forward and start filming City of Ashes in Toronto this Fall.

Here's what Moszkowicz had to say about it:

"Despite the soft U.S. start, Moszkowicz said the reaction from the book's fan base has been "very positive." And he said that Constantin is proceeding with plans to begin shooting a sequel, Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes, in Toronto this fall."

This is great news for fans! 

You can help ensure the film's success by going to see 'City of Bones' which is now in theaters, and by taking all of your friends to go see it!

VIDEO: German Premiere of 'The Mortal Instruments'!

Constantin Film released this video from the premiere of the highly anticipated movie, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones in Berlin, Germany (August 20)! 

In the video the stars of the film, the director, and the producers talked about being at the premieres and the work they put into the movie. Also, they showed the actors interacting with the amazing fans in Berlin!

You can watch the video below. Enjoy!

English to German Translation:

1:21 - Robert Kulzer
So Lily Collins is here, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robbie Sheehan, Kevin Zegers. Cassandra Clare, the author, is here. The director, Harald Zwart, is here. The main group is present.1:35 - Elyas M’BarekIt was like a little adventure for me. I had amazing co-stars and clicked with Robert Sheehan right away. I spent some time with him and was able to get to know him better. He is a very very cool guy.1:46 - Martin MoszkowiczFor me it’s also a special evening. First of all it is really an important movie – I am very proud of the movie, of the result of the movie. I think it turned out great. 

Seven-Territory Promotional Tour for 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones'!

(photo via twitter from executive producer, Martin Moszkowicz)

Jamie Campbell Bower was at the CineEurope event in Barcelona (June 27) to reveal the new German trailer and a short clip from the movie. 

A source from ScreenDaily.com says that 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' cast will go on a promotional tour in seven-territories prior to the filming of the second installment, 'City of Ashes' (which begins this fall).

“From Constantin, Garrett welcomed actor Jamie Campbell Bower on stage in Barcelona to introduce a trailer and scene from The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. The series of young adult books by Cassandra Clare have sold more than 22 million copies. Harald Zwart directs the film, which Sony Screen Gems launches in the US on Aug 21. Lily Collins stars alongside Campbell Bower, who noted that the cast would go on a seven-territory promotional tour for the first film before starting to shoot the second.”

Only 55 more days until The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones comes to theaters!

                            Update:

Kevin Zegers made an announcement regarding a mortal tour via twitter! First Jamie Campbell Bower, and now Kevin! Get excited shadowhunters! 

What do you think about all of this tour talk? Also, where do you guys think they will have their seven-territory promotional tour? Leave your comments below

CITY OF BONES to be featured on Entertainment Tonight on Monday!

Executive producer Martin Moszkowicz just announced that The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones will be featured on Entertainment Tonight's Summer Previews episode. 

Tune in on Monday, May 27th at 7pm EST to see what Entertainment Tonight has in store for us.

What do you think they'll show? Maybe some new footage? Tune in on Monday to see.

'MORTAL INSTRUMENTS' sequel to be offered to buyers at Cannes!

According to Variety, Mister Smith Entertertainment is to introduce The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes to International buyers at Cannes next week.

Earlier today we learned that City of Ashes is slated to start filming this fall. Jess Postigo, who penned City of Bones has also penned City of Ashes.

Harald Zwart (“The Karate Kid”) returns to helm the sequel. Returning thesps are Lily Collins (“Mirror Mirror,” “The Blind Side”) and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Anonymous,” “Camelot”).

Robert Kulzer is producing for Constantin Film, alongside Don Carmody. Their credits include the “Resident Evil” franchise. Exec producers are Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, who teamed on “The Lord of the Rings,” for Unique Features, and Martin Moszkowicz for Constantin.

Hopefully soon we will get an anticipated release date for City of Ashes soon.

 

CONFIRMED: 'CITY OF ASHES' slated for fall production

It has now been confirmed by executive producer Martin Moszkowicz that the next installment in The Mortal Instruments will begin production this fall.
We still have just a little more than 100 days until City of Bones hits the big screen (August 23), and it is great news to know that Harald Zwart will be at the helm for City of Ashes with Jamie Campbell Bower and Lily Collins on board. We've heard from some of the actors, including Robert Sheehan (Simon Lewis), that the stars have signed on for a three movie deal, so we feel confident that all the main actors will return. We are not sure if the previous statement that City of Glass will be shot immediately following the second film still holds true or if the second film will be shot in Toronto.
Shadowhunters, how excited are you to hear this news? Make sure to share your comments below.

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TMI Cast at Wondercon

The executive producer Martin Moszkowicz tweets about arriving in Toronto to prepare for Wondercon in Anaheim, California. The TMI cast such as Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower and also the author Cassandra Clare are set to be there to complete some movie press on March 30.

Jared Harris joins cast of 'Pompeii'

Mortal Instruments: City of Bones star Jared Harris has joined the 3D action-adventure flick Pompeii, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

 



Harris, who plays Hodge Starkweather in TMI, will join Emily Browning and Game of Thrones star Kit Harington, in Pompeii, playing Browning's character Flavia's father, Lucretius. In the film Milo (Harington), a slave-turned-invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Flavia, a wealthy merchant's daughter who unwillingly has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman general.

Paul W.S. Anderson, who directed the $221 million worldwide-grossing Resident Evil: Retribution, helms the film and also is producing with Impact Pictures partner Jeremy Bolt and Constantin’s Robert Kulzer. Martin Moszkowicz executive produces. Both Kulzer and Moszkowicz are a part of the TMI movie team, being producer and executive producer respectively. 

Constantin Film is financing and producing the big-budget title, which does not yet have a domestic distribution deal.

Harris is also slated for work on The Quiet Ones, Paganini: The Devil's Violinist and The Boxtrolls in 2013.

Anonymous hacks Constantin Film

The international hacktivist group Anonymous successfully hacked into German studio Constantin, infiltrating the internal server and stealing internal documents and email addresses

According to the Hollywood Reporter:

Anonymous, together with a hacker team called M3du5a, hacked into Constantin's internal employee server and boasted about the act on Twitter. The group published online what it said were internal documents with information on films in development that Constantin is considering for acquisition. They also published a long list of email addresses of Constantin employees and business partners.

There was little that was new in the documents Anonymous stole --one has Emma Watson attached to star in Focus Features' upcoming 50 Shades of Grey adaptation, confirming a widely-reported rumor -- while the majority involve projects that have been announced or otherwise reported.

But the action did illustrate how vulnerable even the biggest media companies can be to activist hackers such as Anonymous.

Anonymous used the hashtags #GVU and #DreiBZ in its tweet, suggesting the attack was in retaliation for the shut down of illegal filesharing portal drei.bz late last month by German copyright protection group GVU.

"F--- the Copyright Lobby and content mafia, F--- the GVU, RIP drei.bz” the group wrote in its posting.

This isn't the first time Anonymous has struck out in protest against the "copyright lobby." Last year the group attacked Japanese government websites in response to a new anti-piracy law.

Martin Moszkowicz, executive producer for "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" confirmed Constantin was hacked via Twitter. "Let me just say #anonymous - they did what they think they had to do.... ,-)" and " No damage, just nuisance... stupid mundanes...."

According to the report in Hollywood Reporter, the documents stolen were out of date and widely accessible to many Constantin employees.

Lily Collins to star with sexy 'Catching Fire' actor

Lily Collins, lead actress playing Clary Fray in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, will be teaming up The Hunger Games: Catching Fire actor Sam Claflin when David Garrett‘s Mister Smith Entertainment debuts Love, Rosie at the European Film Market this week.
Principal photography starts in May on the project that’s based on the novel Where Rainbows End by P.S. I Love You author Cecelia Ahern. Calendar Girls‘ Juliette Towhidi wrote the script and German helmer Christian Ditter (Wickie And The Treasure Of The Gods, French For Beginners) is directing. Martin Moszkowicz, head of film & TV for Constantin and EP for the TMI film, will also be the executive producer for this movie.
Lily will play Rosie in the romantic comedy with Sam Claflin, most recently known as Finnick O'Dair in Catching Fire, as her best friend and star-crossed lover, Alex. The pair plan to head to the States for college together when Rosie discovers she’s pregnant after a crazy night out with the most popular boy in school. She encourages Alex to go without her and over the next twelve years their lives change but an undeniable connection remains.
What do you think about this new project for Lily? Share your comments below.

Source: http://m.deadline.com/2013/02/lily-collins-sam-claflin-board-romantic-comedy-love-rosie/

New THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS trailer with MAGNUS BANE soon!

Remember when we got the teaser trailer? Remember how amazing it is/was? Remember when we noticed Magnus Bane wasn't in it? Well prepare yourself because we may have a trailer with Magnus Bane sooner than we think.

 

Check out What Executive Producer Martin Moszkowicz said when a fan asked him about it:

 

 

Are you excited to finally see Godfrey Gao as Magnus Bane in the trailer?

Official Movie Merchandise for THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES as soon as April!

According to Executive Producer Martin Moszkowicz we just may have THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS merchandise in April. Hopefully we will know for sure pretty soon. Stay tuned to see when merchandise will be released.

What merchandise are you looking forward to most? Shirt? Phone covers? Posters? Let us know in the comments below.