Company to focus on moderately priced projects Gil Cates Jr. and Caitlin Murney have teamed to form Ten/Four Pictures, aimed at development, co-production and financing of features in the $8 million-$15 million range. The shingle, located at Smashbox Studios in West Hollywood, plans to deliver four features over the next three years in the wake of overall retrenchment by the majors from moderately priced projects. "We think we can create a strong, sustainable brand that audiences can depend on to generate quality entertainment," Cates said. The duo decided to partner formally after producing psychological thriller "Order of Chaos," starring Milo Ventimiglia, Rhys Coiro, Mimi Rogers and Samantha Mathis. Since linking up, they've also produced "Pass the Sugar," a documentary directed by Cates and centered on Australian... [read full story]
