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Motion Picture Corporation of America

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Motion Picture Corporation of America
IndustryEntertainment
Founded1986
FoundersBrad Krevoy
Steve Stabler
HeadquartersCentury City, Los Angeles, California, United States
Key people
Brad Krevoy
ProductsLow-budget films
Websitempcafilm.com
Not to be confused with Motion Picture Association of America.

Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA) is an American film production company, specializing in the production, acquisition and distribution of low-budget films.

History

MPCA was founded in 1986 by longtime business partners Brad Krevoy and Steve Stabler. During the company's formative years, they produced films such as The Purple People Eater (1988) with Ned Beatty; Back to Back (1989), starring Bill Paxton and Apollonia; and sex comedy Miracle Beach (1992).

Dumb and Dumber

After having been rejected by each major film studio, Bobby and Peter Farrelly pitched the script of Dumb and Dumber to MPCA, which would later be released in 1994.

Dumb and Dumber saw positive commercial reception; it opened and remained at number 1 on the U.S. box office for 4 weeks.[1] The film went on to gross $127 million domestically and $120 million overseas for a worldwide total of $247 million off a $16 million budget.[2] The film was one of the highest grossing comedies of the '90s. Combined with its ancillary and video sales, the film is estimated to have grossed over half a billion dollars.[3]

The success of Dumb and Dumber helped get the Farrellys' passion project, Kingpin, off the ground. It was released in July 1996, starring Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid and Bill Murray. Despite many critics praising the film, it was a commercial disappointment, grossing only $27 million against a $25 million budget over the course of its theatrical run.[4] Roger Ebert and gave it 3 and a half stars out 4, praising the film's daring comedy.[5] Kingpin became a cult film when released to home video.[6]

MPCA went on to produce more big-budget studio comedies, including Beverly Hills Ninja starring Chris Farley and Jungle 2 Jungle with Tim Allen. They also produced autobiographical comedy Threesome, written and directed by Andrew Fleming, and starring Lara Flynn Boyle and Stephen Baldwin. The film had grossed just under $15 million domestically.[7] Roger Ebert gave the film three out of four stars, praising the film's honest characterization and strong dialogue.[8]

Acquisition by Orion (1996–1998)

Prior to its acquisition by Metromedia International Group, MPCA had a first-look producing deal with Paramount Pictures in November 1995, also signing a first-look deal with Sony Pictures in the late 1990s, producing more than 10 movies for the studio.

In 1996, MPCA was purchased by John Kluge's Metromedia International Group. Metromedia had just purchased the independent production company Orion Pictures from chapter 11 bankruptcy. When MPCA was merged into the company, Krevoy and Stabler took over as the Co-President's of Orion Pictures and were given a six-picture deal.[9]

At Orion, Krevoy and Stabler oversaw the production, acquisition, and distribution of Orion's motion picture and television programming. He produced films for Academy Award-winner Tom Schulman (Dead Poets Society) and released films such as 1997's Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, Prisoner of the Mountains (directed by Sergei Bodrov), and the acclaimed Ulee's Gold (directed by Victor Nunez and presented by Jonathan Demme). Ulee’s Gold was a critical hit and won its leading actor, Peter Fonda, his first and only Golden Globe for Best Actor. Fonda also received his first and only Oscar nomination for Best Actor.

After two years of ownership of Orion Pictures, Metromedia went on to sell Orion to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Krevoy was able to take the MPCA name back as part of his original deal.[10]

Independent company (1998–2014)

In 1998, MPCA returned to being an independent company. Since then, MPCA produced films such as Joe and Max, Bookies, and Boat Trip starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Horatio Sanz, Vivica A. Fox, and Roger Moore for Artisan/Lionsgate.

In 2004 MPCA produced the drama A Love Song for Bobby Long, starring John Travolta and Scarlett Johansson. The film was well received by audiences and critics, with Roger Ebert awarding it 3 out of 4 stars.[11] The film also earned Scarlett Johansson a Golden Globe nomination.

MPCA produced the 2009 war drama Taking Chance, based on the true experiences of Lt. Colonel Michael Strobl, who wrote about his time in the widely circulated article “Taking Chance Home".[12] The film was directed by Ross Katz and starred Kevin Bacon. It was shown at the Sundance Film Festival before premiering on HBO. Mary McNamara of the Los Angeles Times wrote that the film “doesn't miss a single emotional pressure point – Katz clearly believes in the power and necessity of catharsis.”[13] Taking Chance received a total of 27 award nominations and 6 wins including Kevin Bacon for Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television. The film was also nominated for a string of Primetime Emmy awards, as well as nominations in the SAG, PGA, DGA, ACE, ASC, and WGA awards. It also won the prestigious Humanitas Prize.

MPCA also produced a string of straight-to-DVD action movies, with four including Cuba Gooding, Jr. These included Linewatch (2008); Hardwired (2009), which also starred Val Kilmer; Ticking Clock (2011); and One in the Chamber (2012), which also featured 80's action star, Dolph Lundgren. They produced two movies with Samuel L. Jackson: Arena (2011); and Meeting Evil (2012). During this time MPCA also made two movies with action star Jean-Claude Van Damme – Assassination Games (2011); and Six Bullets (2012).

In 2011, MPCA made Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 for Disney, a sequel to the 2008 comedy Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Most of the original cast returned and the film did well in the home video market with sales of over $30 million.[14]

Since 2013, MPCA produced made-for-television family Christmas films for Netflix and the Hallmark Channel.

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Brad Krevoy

Brad Krevoy is a film producer, entrepreneur, and founder and chairman/CEO of the Motion Picture Corporation of America. Over his 30-year career, Krevoy has been involved in the production and distribution of more than 150 film and television projects, most notably Dumb and Dumber, and Christmas-themed entertainment including the A Christmas Prince trilogy and The Princess Switch.

Back to Back (1996 film)

Back to Back (1996 film)

Back to Back, also known as American Yakuza 2, and Back to Back: American Yakuza 2, is a 1996 American action film. It is directed by Roger Nygard and written by Nygard and Scott Nimerfro. The film was produced by W.K. Border, Thomas Calabrese, Takashige Ichise, Aki Komine, Michael Leahy, and Joel Soisson. It stars Michael Rooker, Ryo Ishibashi, and Danielle Harris. It is a sequel to the 1993 film, American Yakuza.

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

William Paxton was an American actor and filmmaker. He appeared in films such as Weird Science (1985), Aliens (1986), Near Dark (1987), Tombstone (1993), True Lies (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Twister (1996), Titanic (1997), A Simple Plan (1998), Edge of Tomorrow (2014), and Nightcrawler (2014).

Apollonia Kotero

Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American singer, actress, former model and talent manager. She is known for co-starring in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6.

Miracle Beach

Miracle Beach

Miracle Beach is a 1992 fantasy/comedy film starring Dean Cameron, Ami Dolenz, Felicity Waterman and Pat Morita.

Bobby Farrelly

Bobby Farrelly

Robert Leo Farrelly Jr. is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He is one of the Farrelly brothers, alongside his brother Peter, and together are known directing and producing quirky, slightly offensive comedy films such as Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, Me, Myself and Irene, There's Something About Mary, and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid.

Dumb and Dumber

Dumb and Dumber

Dumb and Dumber is a 1994 American buddy comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly, who cowrote the screenplay with Bobby Farrelly and Bennett Yellin. It is the first installment in the Dumb and Dumber franchise. Starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, it tells the story of Lloyd Christmas (Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Daniels), two dumb but well-meaning friends from Providence, Rhode Island, who set out on a cross-country trip to Aspen, Colorado, to return a briefcase full of money to its owner, thinking it was abandoned as a mistake though it was actually left as a ransom. Lauren Holly, Karen Duffy, Mike Starr, Charles Rocket, and Teri Garr play supporting roles.

Kingpin (1996 film)

Kingpin (1996 film)

Kingpin is a 1996 American sports comedy film directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly and written by Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan. Starring Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel and Bill Murray, it tells the story of an alcoholic ex-professional bowler (Harrelson) who becomes the manager for a promising Amish talent (Quaid). It was filmed in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a stand-in for Scranton, Amish country, and Reno, Nevada.

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

William James Murray is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director. Known for his deadpan delivery, Murray rose to fame on The National Lampoon Radio Hour (1973–1974) before becoming a national presence on Saturday Night Live from 1977 to 1980, where he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. He starred in comedy films including Meatballs (1979), Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), Scrooged (1988), What About Bob? (1991), Groundhog Day (1993), Kingpin (1996), The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997), Osmosis Jones (2001) and Garfield (2004). His only directorial credit is Quick Change (1990), which he co-directed with Howard Franklin.

Beverly Hills Ninja

Beverly Hills Ninja

Beverly Hills Ninja is a 1997 American martial arts comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, written by Mark Feldberg and Mitch Klebanoff. The film stars Chris Farley, Nicollette Sheridan, Nathaniel Parker, with Chris Rock, and Robin Shou. The main plot revolves around Haru, a white orphan boy who is found by a clan of ninjas as an infant in an abandoned treasure chest and is raised by them.

Chris Farley

Chris Farley

Christopher Crosby Farley was an American comedian and actor. Farley was known for his loud, energetic comedic style, and was a member of Chicago's Second City Theatre and later a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live for five seasons from 1990 to 1995. He later went on to pursue a film career, appearing in films such as Airheads, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Beverly Hills Ninja, and Almost Heroes.

Jungle 2 Jungle

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Jungle 2 Jungle is a 1997 comedy film directed by John Pasquin, produced by Walt Disney Pictures and TF1 Films Productions, and starring Tim Allen, Martin Short, Lolita Davidovich, David Ogden Stiers, JoBeth Williams, and introducing Sam Huntington in his film debut as Mimi-Siku. It is an American remake of the 1994 French film Un indien dans la ville. Its plot follows that of the original film fairly closely, with the biggest difference being the change in location from Paris to New York City.

Awards and nominations

Academy Awards

Year Film Category Recipient(s) Result
1997 Prisoner of the Mountains Best Foreign Language Film Sergey Bodrov, Carolyn Cavallero, Boris Giller, and Eduard Krapivsky Nominated
1998 Ulee's Gold Best Actor in a Leading Role Peter Fonda Nominated

Golden Globes

Year Film Category Recipient(s) Result
2000 Annie Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Kathy Bates Nominated
2010 Taking Chance Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Kevin Bacon Won
Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Fred Berger, Lori Keith Douglas, Ross Katz, Brad Krevoy, Frank Schaeffer, William Teitler, and Cathy Wischner-Sola Nominated

Primetime Emmy Awards

Year Film Category Recipient(s) Result
2009 Taking Chance Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie Lee Percy and Brian A. Kates Won
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special Ross Katz Nominated
Outstanding Main Title Design Michael Riley, Dan Meehan, and Bob Swensen Nominated
Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Marcelo Zarvos Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Kevin Bacon Nominated
Outstanding Television Movie Brad Krevoy, Cathy Wischner-Sola, Ross Katz, William Teitler, and Lori Keith Douglas Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie T.J. O'Mara and Rick Ash Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special Michael Strobl and Ross Katz Nominated
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie Dan Leigh, James Donahue, Ron von Blomberg, and HBO Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Frank Gaeta, Rickley W. Dumm, David Grant, Tim Boggs, Johnny Caruso, Catherine Harper, Christopher Moriana, and HBO Nominated
Year Film Category Recipient(s) Result
2000 Annie Outstanding Choreography Rob Marshall Won
Outstanding Music Direction Paul Bogaev Won
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Stephen Hendrickson, Edward L. Rubin, and Archie D'Amico Nominated
Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Marcia Turner, Rosalie Joseph, and Valorie Massalas Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie Ralf D. Bode Nominated
Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Shay Cunliffe and Patricia McLaughlin Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special Rob Marshall Nominated
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie Scott Vickrey Nominated
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Movie Matthew Kasten, Mishell Chandler, and Natasha Ladek Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Kathy Bates Nominated
Outstanding Television Movie Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Chris Montan, Marykay Powell, and John Whitman Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie Edward L. Moskowitz, Terry O'Bright, and Keith Rogers Nominated

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Brad Krevoy

Brad Krevoy is a film producer, entrepreneur, and founder and chairman/CEO of the Motion Picture Corporation of America. Over his 30-year career, Krevoy has been involved in the production and distribution of more than 150 film and television projects, most notably Dumb and Dumber, and Christmas-themed entertainment including the A Christmas Prince trilogy and The Princess Switch.

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Filmography

Films

Television Films

  • Sketch Artist (1992)
  • Ring of the Musketeers (1992)
  • Love, Cheat & Steal (1993)
  • Sketch Artist II: Hands That See (1995)
  • Johnny & Clyde (1995)
  • Breakfast with Einstein (1998)
  • Route 9 (1998)
  • Absence of God (1999)
  • Annie (1999)
  • A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story (2000)
  • Joe and Max (2002)
  • Borderline (2002)
  • Pavement (2002)
  • Bugs (2003)
  • Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes (2006)
  • Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud (2007)
  • Taking Chance (2009)
  • Mothman (2010)
  • Witchville (2010)
  • William & Catherine: A Royal Romance (2011)
  • A Princess for Christmas (2011)
  • TalhotBlond (2012)
  • The Sweeter Side of Life (2012)
  • Heebie Jeebies (2012)
  • Flying Monkeys (2012)
  • When Calls the Heart (2012) (TV Movie)
  • The Christmas Spirit (2012)
  • A Royal Christmas (2014)
  • When Calls the Heart (2014–Present) (TV Series)
  • Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015)
  • Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Murder Mystery (2015)
  • Crown for Christmas (2015)
  • A Christmas Detour (2015)
  • A Christmas Melody (2015)
  • Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas (2015) (TV Special)
  • Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery (2016)
  • Flower Shop Mystery: Mum's the Word (2016)
  • Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud (2016)
  • Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe (2016)
  • The Wedding March (2016)
  • Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted (2016)
  • For Love & Honor (2016)
  • A Wish for Christmas (2016)
  • Every Christmas Has a Story (2016)
  • I'll Be Home for Christmas (2016)
  • The National Christmas Tree Lighting (2016) (TV Special)
  • Love on Ice (2017)
  • A Royal Winter (2017)
  • Campfire Kiss (2017)
  • Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts (2017)
  • Wedding March 2: Resorting to Love (2017)
  • My Favorite Wedding (2017)
  • The Saint (2017)
  • Darrow & Darrow (2017)
  • Christmas in Angel Falls (2017)
  • Christmas Encore (2017)
  • My Secret Valentine (2018)
  • Wedding March 3: Here Comes the Bride (2018)
  • Royal Hearts (2018)
  • A Royal Matchmaker (2018)
  • Darrow & Darrow: In the Key of Murder (2018)
  • Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New (2018)
  • Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence (2018)
  • Christmas in Love (2018)
  • Return to Christmas Creek (2018)
  • Christmas at the Palace (2018)
  • Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe (2018)
  • Christmas at Grand Valley (2018)
  • Winter Love Story (2019)
  • The 27th Annual Movieguide Awards (2019) (TV Special)
  • Wedding March 5: My Boyfriend's Back (2019)
  • A Taste of Summer (2019)
  • The Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For (2019)
  • Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday (2019)
  • Christmas in Rome (2019)
  • Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (2019)
  • When Hope Calls (2019–Present) (TV Series)
  • A Valentine's Match (2020)
  • Country at Heart (2020)
  • Sweet Carolina (2021)

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Dumb and Dumber

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Coldblooded (film)

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Coldblooded is a 1995 American black comedy/thriller film about hitmen directed by Wallace Wolodarsky and starring Jason Priestley, Peter Riegert, Robert Loggia, Kimberly Williams and Janeane Garofalo.

Bio-Dome

Bio-Dome

Bio-Dome is a 1996 American stoner comedy film directed by Jason Bloom. It was produced by Motion Picture Corporation of America on a budget of $8.5 million and was distributed theatrically by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

If Lucy Fell

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If Lucy Fell is a 1996 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Eric Schaeffer, who also co-stars in the film alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Ben Stiller and Elle Macpherson. It was released on DVD January 30, 2001.

Albino Alligator

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Albino Alligator is a 1996 American crime thriller film. The directorial debut of Kevin Spacey as well as the screenwriting debut of Christian Forte, it stars Matt Dillon, Faye Dunaway, and Gary Sinise. It tells the story of three small-time criminals who take hostages after being cornered by the police. The title refers to an anecdote told in the film, claiming that alligators will use an albino among them as sacrifice, so that the opposing alligators will be distracted and become prey themselves.

Beverly Hills Ninja

Beverly Hills Ninja

Beverly Hills Ninja is a 1997 American martial arts comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, written by Mark Feldberg and Mitch Klebanoff. The film stars Chris Farley, Nicollette Sheridan, Nathaniel Parker, with Chris Rock, and Robin Shou. The main plot revolves around Haru, a white orphan boy who is found by a clan of ninjas as an infant in an abandoned treasure chest and is raised by them.

Jungle 2 Jungle

Jungle 2 Jungle

Jungle 2 Jungle is a 1997 comedy film directed by John Pasquin, produced by Walt Disney Pictures and TF1 Films Productions, and starring Tim Allen, Martin Short, Lolita Davidovich, David Ogden Stiers, JoBeth Williams, and introducing Sam Huntington in his film debut as Mimi-Siku. It is an American remake of the 1994 French film Un indien dans la ville. Its plot follows that of the original film fairly closely, with the biggest difference being the change in location from Paris to New York City.

8 Heads in a Duffel Bag

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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag is a 1997 black comedy film starring Joe Pesci, Kristy Swanson and David Spade. It was the directorial debut of screenwriter Tom Schulman. In 1998 the film won the Brussels International Festival of Fantastic Film's Silver Raven award.

Gang Related

Gang Related

Gang Related, alternatively known as Criminal Intent, is a 1997 American action crime thriller film written and directed by Jim Kouf starring James Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Dennis Quaid, Lela Rochon, David Paymer and James Earl Jones. The film revolves around two corrupt cops who attempt to frame a homeless man (Quaid) for the murder of an undercover DEA agent that they themselves had actually killed.

American Dragons

American Dragons

American Dragons is a 1998 action crime thriller film directed by Ralph Hemecker and starring Michael Biehn, Park Joong-hoon, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Don Stark and Byron Mann. It was written by Erik Saltzgaber and Keith W. Strandberg and produced by Brad Krevoy.

3 Strikes (film)

3 Strikes (film)

3 Strikes is a 2000 American comedy film written and directed by DJ Pooh, and starring Brian Hooks, N'Bushe Wright, Faizon Love and David Alan Grier. Despite some commercial success, it was negatively received by critics. The title refers to California's habitual offender law, whereby three convictions confer an automatic life sentence.

Source: "Motion Picture Corporation of America", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, March 20th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_Picture_Corporation_of_America.

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