Paramount’s Worldwide Television Licensing & Distribution and Acquisitions (PWTLDA) division announced today that it will release the film MAXIMUM RIDE on Digital HD on August 30, 2016 and On Demand on Sept 30. Produced by Studio71, the digital entertainment company and multichannel network of the ProSiebenSat.1 Group, the film will subsequently be distributed in a limited number of theaters by Tugg on September 30, 2016.
Based on the phenomenal bestselling book series by acclaimed author James Patterson, MAXIMUM RIDE is the extraordinary journey of six DNA-enhanced young orphans with the ability to fly — on a mission to rescue the youngest of their flock while discovering the diabolical, scientific secrets of how they came to exist. Their leader is Max, wise beyond her years, who must summon all her courage and acumen to outmaneuver the brutal half-human/half-wolf creations known as “Erasers,” confront her own inner demons and ultimately face a stunning betrayal.
MAXIMUM RIDE spent 120 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and has a strong social media following with 4.5 million fans across platforms. The film is executive produced by top female YouTube star Jenna Marbles, who has more than 16 million subscribers and over 2 billion views.
The cast is filled with up-and-coming talent, including digital influencers such as Allie Marie Evans (Vanity), Patrick Johnson (Mean Girls 2), Lyliana Wray (Girl Missing), Luke Gregory Crosby, Gavin Lewis (OMG!, Just Jacques), Tetona Jackson (Stolen from Suburbia), Zayne Emory (Crazy, Stupid, Love), Carrie Wampler (Austin & Ally) and Peter O’Brien (Neighbours).
Maximium Ride was financed and produced by Studio71. It is the second film released under the digital entertainment company’s multi-picture distribution deal with PWTLDA, following Be Somebody, starring actor and social media phenomenon Matthew Espinosa.
Studio71 and J.P. Entertainment present “Maximum Ride.” Starring Allie Marie Evans, Patrick Johnson, Lyliana Wray, Luke Gregory Crosby, Gavin Lewis, Tetona Jackson, Zayne Emory, Carrie Wampler and Peter O’Brien. Edited by Joel Griffen. Director of photography Ed Wu. Music by Bowie Dinkel and Kelvin Pimont. Executive producers Jenna Marbles and James Patterson. Produced by Gary Binkow and Amee Dolleman. Casting director Chelsea Ellis Bloch, C.S.A. Based on the book “Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment” by James Patterson. Written by Angelique Hanus and Jesse Spears. Directed by Jay Martin.