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In 2008, it was announced that Olivia Thirby, Robert Pattinson and Dennis Hopper had been cast in the film, with shooting expected to begin within a month.<ref name="mtvcast">{{cite web | url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/12/11/robert-pattinson-teams-with-rosario-dawson-for-parts-per-billion/ | title=Robert Pattinson Teams With Rosario Dawson For 'Parts Per Billion' | publisher=MTV | accessdate=January 16, 2013 | author=Larry Carrol}}</ref> However, conflicting shooting schedules with another film; [[The Twilight Saga: New Moon]] forced Pattinson to drop out in early 2009<ref name="mtvlarry">{{cite web | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1602165/exclusive-robert-pattinson-drops-out-parts-per-billion.jhtml | title='Twilight' Star Robert Pattinson Drops Out Of 'Parts Per Billion' | publisher=MTV | accessdate=January 16, 2013 | author=Larry Carrol}}</ref> In Dec 12, 2012, AKA/Bow Street Films announced that [[Teresa Palmer]], [[Penn Badgley]], [[Hill Harper]] and [[Alexis Bledel]] had joined the cast for the film, with shooting scheduled begin in Detroit and last all through Christmas.<ref name="Mweb">{{cite web | url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/penn-badgley-and-teresa-palmer-join-parts-per-billion | title=Penn Badgley and Teresa Palmer Join Parts Per Billion | publisher=MovieWeb | accessdate=January 30, 2013 | author=Brian Gallagher}}</ref> Also announced as cast members were Gena Rowlands, Frank Langella, Josh Hartnett, Mlly Hassell, and Jennifer Levine. Joe Jenckes and Rosario were revealed as executive producers. <ref name="Mweb" /> |
In 2008, it was announced that Olivia Thirby, Robert Pattinson and Dennis Hopper had been cast in the film, with shooting expected to begin within a month.<ref name="mtvcast">{{cite web | url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/12/11/robert-pattinson-teams-with-rosario-dawson-for-parts-per-billion/ | title=Robert Pattinson Teams With Rosario Dawson For 'Parts Per Billion' | publisher=MTV | accessdate=January 16, 2013 | author=Larry Carrol}}</ref> However, conflicting shooting schedules with another film; [[The Twilight Saga: New Moon]] forced Pattinson to drop out in early 2009<ref name="mtvlarry">{{cite web | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1602165/exclusive-robert-pattinson-drops-out-parts-per-billion.jhtml | title='Twilight' Star Robert Pattinson Drops Out Of 'Parts Per Billion' | publisher=MTV | accessdate=January 16, 2013 | author=Larry Carrol}}</ref> In November, a press release from the Michigan Film office revealed that the movie had been awarded incentives amounting to $295,766 in the form of state tax credits, by the state of Michigan and was expected to hire 73 Michigan workers.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/detroit/index.ssf/2012/11/rosario_dawson_josh_hartnett_f.html | title=Rosario Dawson, Josh Hartnett film 'Parts Per Billion' receives state tax credits; will shoot in Metro Detroit | publisher=MLive | accessdate=January 30, 2013 | author=Eric Lacy}}</ref> In Dec 12, 2012, AKA/Bow Street Films announced that [[Teresa Palmer]], [[Penn Badgley]], [[Hill Harper]] and [[Alexis Bledel]] had joined the cast for the film, with shooting scheduled begin in Detroit and last all through Christmas.<ref name="Mweb">{{cite web | url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/penn-badgley-and-teresa-palmer-join-parts-per-billion | title=Penn Badgley and Teresa Palmer Join Parts Per Billion | publisher=MovieWeb | accessdate=January 30, 2013 | author=Brian Gallagher}}</ref> Also announced as cast members were Gena Rowlands, Frank Langella, Josh Hartnett, Mlly Hassell, and Jennifer Levine. Joe Jenckes and Rosario were revealed as executive producers. <ref name="Mweb" /> |
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| Parts Per Billion | |
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| Directed by | Brian Horiuchi |
| Screenplay by | Brian Horiuchi |
| Produced by | Michael Benaroya David Dickson Molly Hassell Jennifer Levine |
| Starring | Josh Hartnett Rosario Dawson Teresa Palmer Alexis Bledel Gena Rowlands Penn Badgley Frank Langella Hill Harper |
| Cinematography | John Guleserian |
Production companies | Benaroya Pictures Interactor Media PalmStar Entertainment XYZ Films |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.3 million |
Parts Per Billion is an upcoming film.[1] The film tells the story of three couples dealing with a reality-shaking event that threatens to tear them apart. The film is based on a screenplay by Brian Horiouchi, who also serves as the director.[1] It is scheduled for release in 2014. [2]
Premise
The plot consists of the interwoven stories of three couples who are forced to make life-altering decisions in the face of a disastrous war. Inspired and sometimes blinded by their love, Len (Josh Hartnett), Mia (Rosario Dawson), Andy (Frank Langella), Esther (Gena Rowlands), Anna (Teresa Palmer) and Erik (Penn Badgley) are as flawed and beautiful as any of the billions who are facing this human-made biological disaster.
Cast
- Josh Hartnett as Len
- Rosario Dawson as Mia
- Teresa Palmer as Anna
- Penn Badgley as Erik
- Gena Rowlands as Esther
- Frank Langella as Andy
- Alexis Bledel as Sarah
- Hill Harper as Rick
- Jon Prescott as Jay
- Conor Leslie as Des
- Stephen Sowan as Jabe
- Matt Lockwood as Jon
Casting
In 2008, it was announced that Olivia Thirby, Robert Pattinson and Dennis Hopper had been cast in the film, with shooting expected to begin within a month.[3] However, conflicting shooting schedules with another film; The Twilight Saga: New Moon forced Pattinson to drop out in early 2009[4] In November, a press release from the Michigan Film office revealed that the movie had been awarded incentives amounting to $295,766 in the form of state tax credits, by the state of Michigan and was expected to hire 73 Michigan workers.[5] In Dec 12, 2012, AKA/Bow Street Films announced that Teresa Palmer, Penn Badgley, Hill Harper and Alexis Bledel had joined the cast for the film, with shooting scheduled begin in Detroit and last all through Christmas.[2] Also announced as cast members were Gena Rowlands, Frank Langella, Josh Hartnett, Mlly Hassell, and Jennifer Levine. Joe Jenckes and Rosario were revealed as executive producers. [2]
References
- ^ a b Matt Roush. "'Parts Per Billion' Approved For Film Incentive". CBS Detroit. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ a b c Brian Gallagher. "Penn Badgley and Teresa Palmer Join Parts Per Billion". MovieWeb. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Larry Carrol. "Robert Pattinson Teams With Rosario Dawson For 'Parts Per Billion'". MTV. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ Larry Carrol. "'Twilight' Star Robert Pattinson Drops Out Of 'Parts Per Billion'". MTV. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ Eric Lacy. "Rosario Dawson, Josh Hartnett film 'Parts Per Billion' receives state tax credits; will shoot in Metro Detroit". MLive. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
