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Ryan Kavanaugh and Proxima Media Launch New Banner Production Company 'The Quad' in Partnership With Amy Kim and Jaime Burke of Lifeboat Productions

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ryan Kavanaugh, in tandem with Proxima Media and Lifeboat Productions' Amy Kim and Jaime Burke, proudly announces their new banner production company called The Quad. Matt Weaver and Jason Barhydt will also serve as producers with the company, which specializes in feature–length films focused on horror, thriller, American comedies, and love stories. Their annual slate will consist of 3–5 films and will have a self–funded budget of $3M – $12M per picture. The Quad will utilize Kavanaugh's deep relationships with the top influencers and surround them with world–renowned actors and directors. The Quad has already secured deals with top talent, including Charlie D'Amelio, Bryce Hall, and King Bach.

The Quad has its next four movies slated back–to–back on the heels of wrapping SKILL HOUSE over the next 12 months.

“The Quad intends to break the boundary between social media culture and what we know as Hollywood today,” said Partner Ryan Kavanaugh. “We are thrilled to be bringing Charlie D'Amelio, Bryce Hall, and now King Bach's acting chops to the big screen. Their talent has no boundaries, and their digital footprint will help bring audiences back into theaters. I couldn't be more excited to bring this new company to life with award–winning producers and powerhouses Amy Kim and Jaime Burke alongside veteran producer and entertainment exec Matt Weaver.”

“We are excited to be on this journey with a veteran producer like Ryan. He has a love of filmmaking that is infectious and a constant desire to create new space in the entertainment industry. The people assembled to make these movies add a depth of experience that will ensure quality projects aimed at talents' strengths to bring top–quality entertainment to all film fans,” adds Amy Kim and Jaime Burke.

Previously Weaver and Kavanaugh together produced the Grammy–nominated documentary, I'LL SLEEP WHEN IM DEAD about Steve Aoki for Netflix, documentary THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY, about the Met Ball that was produced in conjunction with Anna Wintour for Magnolia Pictures, and the Tony Nominated Broadway Musical ROCK OF AGES which Weaver was the Lead Producer and General Partner and Kavanaugh a producer and many other television shows and content.

In addition, Triller's Jason Barhydt will produce with The Quad. Barhydt previously worked with Kavanaugh on some of his biggest hits, including IMMORTALS, LIMITLESS, DEAR JOHN, ACT OF VALOR, SAFE HAVEN, and THE FIGHTER.

The Quad's third project, MILES RYDER, slated to begin production later this year, starring King Bach, comedian and actor, is a JOHN WICK meets DOCTOR STRANGE style thriller with The Quad.

King Bach first entered the scene as Vine's most followed social media user on their platform, with over 11 million followers. Bachelor parlayed his Vine success into major followings on platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with nearly 23M followers on the latter alone. He most recently appeared in Ric Roman Waugh's sports drama NATIONAL CHAMPIONS as well as 20th Century Studio and Broken Road Productions' hit comedy VACATION FRIENDS for Hulu. Bachelor has also appeared in series including THE MINDY PROJECT, HOUSE OF LIES, BLACK JESUS, and KEY & PEELE, and in such films as FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK, THE BABYSITTER, and TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE. He ventured into acting with over a dozen roles from NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, VACATION FRIENDS, FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK, TO ALL THE BOYS I LOVED BEFORE, and the Adult Swim series “Black Jesus.”

The Quad is currently in post–production on SKILL HOUSE, the first installment in the R–rated horror film franchise starring social media phenomenon and TikTok star Bryce Hall, in co–production with global hip hop icon Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson's G–Unit Film & Television. The film stars Hall alongside veteran actors Neal McDonough (Yellowstone, The Arrow, The Flash) and Leah Pipes (The Originals, SORORITY ROW).

Pre–production is underway from The Quad for the highly anticipated Charli D'Amelio supernatural thriller HOME SCHOOL, written by Casey Giltner. SVP of Production at Proxima, Daniel Herther, who shepherded the development of Home School, will be producing alongside Kavanaugh, Barhydt, Burke, and Kim with Kavanaugh's partner Bobby Sarnevesht. Marc, Heidi, and Dixie D'Amelio will serve as executive producers.

“I forgot how much I loved the art of making movies. Going back to my roots where I was hands–on in the creative process for projects like BROTHERS, THE BANK JOB, LIMITLESS, IMMORTALS, DEAR JOHN, THE FIGHTER and many others, it's reminded me of what I loved about making movies. For the first time, I have the best of the best partners in Amy, Jaime, and Matt to make sure we execute and deliver with an A+ standard and quality. This time we are doing it our way!” Kavanaugh continued.

About Proxima Media and Ryan Kavanaugh
Founder of Proxima Media, the controlling shareholder of Triller, Ryan Kavanaugh, is one of the most accomplished, prolific, and honored executives in entertainment industry history. Using an intelligent model of film finance, he was dubbed the creator of “Moneyball for movies.” He produced, distributed, and/or structured financing for more than 200 films, generating more than $20 billion in worldwide box office revenue and earning 60 Oscar nominations. He is the 25th highest–grossing film producer of all time. His productions include Fast and Furious 2–6, 300, Social Network, Limitless, Fighter, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers, and Mama Mia! Kavanaugh and Proxima pioneered an innovative finance deal for post–bankruptcy Marvel, making the studio and finance structure that led to Marvel Cinematic Universe. He built the SVOD (streaming) category with Netflix, which boosted that company's market capitalization from $2 to $10 billion. Kavanaugh is the co–founder of Triller, one of the three fastest–growing social media apps. He recently led the acquisition, merger, and re–launch of the social media and music app.

He also created the powerhouse television company, now known as Critical Content, producing hit shows like Catfish on MTV and Limitless on CBS, which he sold for $200M. The company had 40 television series across 19 networks before its sale. Kavanaugh has earned several achievements and awards, from Variety's Producer of the Year Award to The Hollywood Reporter's Leadership Award, from Fortune's 40 Under 40 Most Influential People in Business to Forbes' Fortune 400, Billion–Dollar Producer by the Daily Variety and the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Vanity Fair. Proxima and Kavanaugh are repped by Neil Sacker.

Given his passion for animals, Kavanaugh is also active in the pet food brand Dog for Dog, which donates dog food to local and national shelters for each product purchased to save dogs from being euthanized. He also served on the boards of several charitable foundations, including the Sheriff's Youth Foundation and Cedars–Sinai's Board of Governors, and served as the Chairman of Art of Elysian for
almost eight years, amongst others.

About Lifeboat Productions
Amy Kim and Jaime Burke are award–winning producers with over 20 years of diverse experience. They have produced original content for all the leading streamers and studios with their most recent credits, including the Apple+ series Surfside Girls and Amazon's Undone. Kim got her producing starts with the Academy Award Winning short film, WEST BANK STORY, while Burke worked for 20th Century Fox and produced indie features prior to forming Lifeboat Productions. Lifeboat will continue to produce its slate of projects as well as collaborate with current and future partners in addition to The Quad.

About Matt Weaver
Matthew Weaver will be producing projects for the company. Previously Weaver and Kavanaugh produced the Grammy–nominated documentary, I'LL SLEEP WHEN IM DEAD, about Steve Aoki for Netflix. They also produced the documentary THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY, about the Met Ball that was produced in conjunction with Anna Wintour for Magnolia Pictures. Kavanaugh was also a producer on the Tony Nominated Broadway Musical ROCK OF AGES, on which Weaver was the Lead Producer and General Partner on.


EB5 Capital Announces Two New EB-5 Projects

WASHINGTON, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EB5 Capital is pleased to announce two new offerings after the passing of the EB–5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.

"We're excited to be back in the market traveling and meeting with prospective investors and partners from different corners of the globe," said EB5 Capital Founder & CEO, Angel Brunner. "Between the Covid–19 pandemic and a brief expiration of the EB–5 Regional Center Program last year, our team is thrilled to be on the road again."

EB5 Capital's San Luis Obispo Marriott Hotels (JF31) is a dual–branded Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites Marriott hotel. San Luis Obispo is a popular tourist destination, known for its historic architecture, hospitality, and hundreds of wineries in the region. The city is situated almost exactly in between Los Angeles and San Francisco, along the well–traveled U.S. Route 101. This is EB5 Capital's sixth partnership with developer Huntington Hotel Group, a member of Marriott's Partnership Circle.

EB5 Capital's Addison Row (JF32) is a 327–unit apartment building in Capitol Heights, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, DC. The project is the second phase of a master–planned development situated four metro stops from Capitol Hill, home to the legislative and judicial branches of the federal government. This is EB5 Capital's 19th EB–5 project in the Washington, DC area. It is also the fifth partnership with Douglas Development Corporation, one of the most widely recognized developers in the region.

"These types of EB–5 projects "" a Marriott hotel with a repeat developer in California and a multifamily project with a repeat developer in Washington, DC – have been tried and tested with our company repeatedly in the past, with a great track record of job creation and repayment success," said EB5 Capital President, Brian Ostar. "Our first offering immediately after the passing of the new EB–5 law "" our Takoma Park (JF30) multifamily project in Washington, DC "" sold out within weeks, and we are beyond excited to be able to provide our investor base with new offerings so quickly."

Earlier this year, the EB–5 Immigrant Investor Program received new legislation for the first time since it was established in 1990. The Program allows qualified foreign investors to obtain permanent residency in the United States after investing a minimum of $800,000 in a project and creating at least ten full–time jobs for the U.S. economy. More than $40 billion of EB–5 foreign direct investment has been injected into the U.S. resulting in the creation of at least 820,000 job opportunities for U.S. workers.

EB5 Capital provides qualified foreign investors with opportunities to invest in job–creating commercial real estate projects under the United States Immigrant Investor Program (EB–5 Visa Program). As one of the oldest and most active Regional Center operators in the country, the firm has raised nearly a billion dollars of foreign capital across more than 30 EB–5 projects. Headquartered in Washington, DC, EB5 Capital's distinguished track record and leadership in the industry has attracted investors from over 70 countries. In addition to U.S. permanent residency, EB5 Capital offers real estate private equity investments and non–U.S. Citizenship by Investment Programs. Please visit www.eb5capital.com for more information.