As Kelsey Grammer says in his 2020 low-budget action movie Money Plane, “Whatever you want to wager on, the money plane has you covered. You want to bet on a dude f*cking an alligator? Money Plane.”
Somehow, John Oliver, on his latest episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, managed to use the film to highlight the absurdity of abortion laws in the U.S.
The British comedian spent the majority of Sunday night’s episode discussing the current situation involving abortion following the Dobbs decision, particularly as it pertains to a number of local elections coming up this week.
How did he connect the dots? The money plane is much like floating abortion clinics, an idea proposed to get round some states’ making abortions illegal.
“Lawless territory, no rules, anything goes. It’s not only a foolproof plan, but it’s also the literal premise for the movie Money Plane.
Somehow, John Oliver, on his latest episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, managed to use the film to highlight the absurdity of abortion laws in the U.S.
The British comedian spent the majority of Sunday night’s episode discussing the current situation involving abortion following the Dobbs decision, particularly as it pertains to a number of local elections coming up this week.
How did he connect the dots? The money plane is much like floating abortion clinics, an idea proposed to get round some states’ making abortions illegal.
“Lawless territory, no rules, anything goes. It’s not only a foolproof plan, but it’s also the literal premise for the movie Money Plane.
- 11/6/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to Too Late, a horror comedy that marks the debut feature from director D.W. Thomas and writer Tom Becker. Alyssa Limperis (Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun), Ron Lynch, Will Weldon (This Isn’t Happening), Mary Lynn Rajskub, Fred Armisen, Jenny Zigrino, Jack De Sena (Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Brooks Wheelan (SNL) star.
Set in the Los Angeles indie comedy scene, the pic centers on Violet (Limperis), who works a thankless job as the assistant to Bob Devore (Lynch), famed comedian and host of the live variety show Too Late. But what only Violet knows is that Bob is a monster both literally and figuratively. Resigned to her fate, Violet is caught by surprise when she meets aspiring comedian Jimmy Rhodes (Weldon) and sparks fly.
Set in the Los Angeles indie comedy scene, the pic centers on Violet (Limperis), who works a thankless job as the assistant to Bob Devore (Lynch), famed comedian and host of the live variety show Too Late. But what only Violet knows is that Bob is a monster both literally and figuratively. Resigned to her fate, Violet is caught by surprise when she meets aspiring comedian Jimmy Rhodes (Weldon) and sparks fly.
- 4/6/2021
- by Patrick Hipes and Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Adam Copeland, Denise Richards, Thomas Jane, Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Lamont, Jr., Katrina Norman, Andrew Lawrence | Written by Tyler W. Konney, Andrew Lawrence, Tim Schaaf | Directed by Andrew Lawrence
Perhaps the most ridiculous movie of 2020, Money Plane is a great example of a movie being green-lit based solely on the star power of its cast. Starring Adam Copeland (WWE’s Edge) in his first lead role and featuring Denise Richards, Thomas Jane, and Kelsey Grammer as the bad guy — you know this will be an entertaining film… if nothing else. Grab your popcorn and prepare for takeoff because today we’re jumping on board the Money Plane.
The direct-to-vod movie hit home TV screens on 10 July 2020 with a premise of a heist-like caper at 10,000 feet. So, what is a ‘Money Plane’ anyway? I’m so glad you asked. The creatively-named ‘Money Plane’ is a secret “casino” in the air that...
Perhaps the most ridiculous movie of 2020, Money Plane is a great example of a movie being green-lit based solely on the star power of its cast. Starring Adam Copeland (WWE’s Edge) in his first lead role and featuring Denise Richards, Thomas Jane, and Kelsey Grammer as the bad guy — you know this will be an entertaining film… if nothing else. Grab your popcorn and prepare for takeoff because today we’re jumping on board the Money Plane.
The direct-to-vod movie hit home TV screens on 10 July 2020 with a premise of a heist-like caper at 10,000 feet. So, what is a ‘Money Plane’ anyway? I’m so glad you asked. The creatively-named ‘Money Plane’ is a secret “casino” in the air that...
- 12/17/2020
- by James Smith
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Quiver Distribution has secured the North American distribution rights to Money Plane, the Andrew Lawrence-helmed action starring WWE Superstar Adam “Edge” Copeland, Denise Richards, Thomas Jane, and Emmy award winner Kelsey Grammer. Co-written by Lawrence and Tim Schaaf, the film will fly into digital platforms on July 10.
The plot follows Jack Reese (Copeland), a professional thief who’s $40 million in debt. Underworld kingpin Darius Emmanuel Grouch (Grammer) offers to forgive his debt if Reese will commit one final heist – rob a futuristic airborne casino filled with the world’s most dangerous criminals. If he fails, his family’s lives are on the line.
Lawrence also co-stars along with Katrina Norman and Patrick Lamont Jr.
President of Taylor & Dodge’s Tyler W. Konney and Richard Switzer, who previously collaborated on Black Water, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren, produced the pic. The rights deal was negotiated by Quiver’s Larry Greenberg with Konney.
The plot follows Jack Reese (Copeland), a professional thief who’s $40 million in debt. Underworld kingpin Darius Emmanuel Grouch (Grammer) offers to forgive his debt if Reese will commit one final heist – rob a futuristic airborne casino filled with the world’s most dangerous criminals. If he fails, his family’s lives are on the line.
Lawrence also co-stars along with Katrina Norman and Patrick Lamont Jr.
President of Taylor & Dodge’s Tyler W. Konney and Richard Switzer, who previously collaborated on Black Water, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren, produced the pic. The rights deal was negotiated by Quiver’s Larry Greenberg with Konney.
- 6/3/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Five-time Emmy-winner Kelsey Grammer, Thomas Jane, and Denise Richards have signed on to co-star opposite Adam Copeland (a.k.a WWE’s Edge) in the heist thriller, Money Plane, directed by Andrew Lawrence.
Co-written by Lawrence and Tim Schaaf, the indie follows a professional thief (Copeland) who must rob an underworld criminal casino on an airplane to settle a debt with his ruthless employer (Grammer). While the heist unfolds in midair, the second man on the ground (Jane) uncovers a sinister double cross that threatens everything.
Richard Switzer and Tyler W. Konney are producing the pic with and executive producers Jason Cherubini and Alexander Ferguson. Taylor & Dodge is handling worldwide sales.
Copeland currently co-stars as Kjetill Flatnose in the History Channel series, Vikings. Grammer can next be seen on the big screen in Grand Isle opposite Nicolas Cage. Jane currently stars in Amazon’s The Expanse series. Richards’ recent...
Co-written by Lawrence and Tim Schaaf, the indie follows a professional thief (Copeland) who must rob an underworld criminal casino on an airplane to settle a debt with his ruthless employer (Grammer). While the heist unfolds in midair, the second man on the ground (Jane) uncovers a sinister double cross that threatens everything.
Richard Switzer and Tyler W. Konney are producing the pic with and executive producers Jason Cherubini and Alexander Ferguson. Taylor & Dodge is handling worldwide sales.
Copeland currently co-stars as Kjetill Flatnose in the History Channel series, Vikings. Grammer can next be seen on the big screen in Grand Isle opposite Nicolas Cage. Jane currently stars in Amazon’s The Expanse series. Richards’ recent...
- 12/18/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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