LuckyChap Adds Veteran Exec Milan Popelka as Partner – Film News in Brief

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I, LuckyChap, am delighted to announce that Milan Popelka, an esteemed studio executive, has joined our team as a partner. This addition bolsters our existing partnership consisting of Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, and none other than the remarkable Margot Robbie. Together, we’re ready to bring “Barbie” and future projects like “Wuthering Heights” to life!

With more than 15 years under her belt as FilmNation’s Chief Operating Officer, Popelka has played a significant role in many of the company’s critically-acclaimed productions. She served as executive producer for films such as “Anora” and “Conclave,” which are currently Academy Award-nominated, along with “Arrival” and “Promising Young Woman,” a LuckyChap production.

Milan’s addition to the LuckyChap team is a great pleasure for us at a time when entrepreneurial spirit is highly valued,” expressed Ackerley, McNamara, and Robbie. “His background, skills, and relentless dedication to realizing each project’s full potential match our filmmaker-centric philosophy perfectly. This move marks an exciting phase in LuckyChap’s development, and we eagerly anticipate the positive changes he will bring to the company as we explore innovative paths to support our creative talent.

As I step into my new position, I’ll be taking charge of business operations and driving strategic growth across LuckyChap’s diverse ventures in film, television, and more. My responsibilities will include shaping our operational and financial strategies, all while maintaining LuckyChap’s innovative spirit when it comes to content creation and production. We’re eagerly looking forward to amplifying the potential of our storytelling platform by ambitiously expanding its capabilities.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but share my excitement about the remarkable productions under LuckyChap Entertainment. This dynamic company has left its mark with blockbusters like “Barbie,” which raked in an impressive $1.4 billion and received eight Academy Award nominations. Yet, their success extends far beyond that, with critically acclaimed films such as “I, Tonya,” “Saltburn,” and “My Old Ass.” On the small screen, they’ve made waves with Emmy-nominated series like “Maid” and the hilarious “Dollface.” Currently, they’re busy working on Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. They recently wrapped up production on Molly Smith Metzler’s limited series “Sirens,” and are soon to embark on Megan Park’s upcoming YA drama series, “Sterling Point.” It’s an incredible journey, and I can’t wait to see what they create next!

LuckyChap is represented by Entertainment 360, CAA, Attorney Jeff Bernstein and Narrative.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

‘Near Death’ Indie Film Cast to Include Alex MacNicoll, Harrison Xu, Ivan Leung and More

The ensemble for the independent thriller movie “Near Death” consists of Alex MacNicoll, Harrison Xu, Ivan Leung, Olivia Rose Prince, Del Eswar, David A. Chang, and Paige Hapeman.

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In the indie thriller film “Near Death”, you’ll find Alex MacNicoll, Harrison Xu, Ivan Leung, Olivia Rose Prince, Del Eswar, David A. Chang, and Paige Hapeman among the actors playing the roles.

The movie, which marks Shaina Aidan’s first attempt in both writing and directing, portrays the story of a software engineer celebrating his birthday at a secluded mountain cabin with friends. However, when an experiment involving augmented reality technology goes awry, the friends are compelled to ponder the nature of reality as the evening descends into a struggle for survival, as suggested by the official synopsis.

Chang, Eswar and Noel Do-Murakami serve as producers.

MacNicoll is recognized for his roles in “Brilliant Minds” and “Bad Monkey.” Xu is famed for her work on “Extremely Unique Dynamic,” as well as “Shameless” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Leung, who starred in “Extremely Unique Dynamic,” has been seen in “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” Prince gained recognition for his part in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” Chang has acted in the sequel to “The Accountant” titled “The Accountant 2,” and Eswar can be found in “The Dresden Sun.” Hapeman is also known for appearing in “Before We Begin.

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2025-02-18 21:49