Who Is the Vertical Piano Player at the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremonies?

A mysterious vertical piano player surprised viewers during the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremonies. The piano player emerged from the ground amidst the fog and ascended into the air as he played a sorrowful, contemplative piece called “The Hymn to Apollo,” impressively performed at a standing angle. Unfortunately, the commentators for the NBC broadcast did … Read more

Justin Kurzel’s domestic terrorism thriller, The Order, starring Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, and Tye Sheridan, lands at Vertical

Vertical is getting ahead of the crowds as this year’s Cannes market starts wheeling and dealing for Hollywood’s hottest projects and properties. The studio acquired the U.S. rights from AGC Studios to The Order, with Justin Kurzel (Macbeth, The History of the Kelly Gangi, Assassin’s Creed) in the director’s chair. Based on Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt’s novel The Silent Brotherhood, The Order stars Jude Law (Closer, The Grand … Read more

Vertical acquires the U.S. rights to Chris Pine’s absurdist comedy and directorial debut

Vertical picks up the U.S. rights to Chris Pine’s feature directorial debut, Poolman, for a 2024 theatrical release. Grab your floaties and stay out of the deep end because Vertical has acquired the U.S. rights to AGC Studios‘ Poolman, the absurdist comedy, and Chris Pine’s directorial debut! The comedic caper premiered at the Toronto International Film … Read more

Louis Leterrier teases a “vertical quarter-mile race”

Fast X director Louis Leterrier teases a vertical quarter-mile race, proving there’s still new things for the franchise to do with cars. Tea Fast & Furious franchise has tackled a number of physics-defying stunts over the last twenty years, including taking a rocket car to space. Although FastX director Louis Leterrier has promised slightly more … Read more