PREMIERING ON FRIDAY, JULY 18
CO-STARRING ROBERT PATRICK, THE PARAMOUNT DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT SERIES IS PRODUCED BY THE BANDITO BROTHERS
Los Angeles, CA (July 2, 2014) – Machinima,
the leading global video entertainment network for fanboys and
videogamers, in conjunction with Paramount Digital Entertainment, today
announced that the gritty new action drama”Chop Shop” will launch on Friday July 18, 2014. ”Chop Shop” follows
a crew of car thieves as they rise from the mean streets of Los Angeles
to become high level international players. The series will premiere
exclusively on Machinima’s Prime Channel (YouTube.com/MachinimaPrime).
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“Chop
Shop” centers on Porter (John Bregar), a car thief recently released
from a five year stint in prison, who finds himself struggling to
rekindle a relationship with his former girlfriend Sofia (Ana Ayora) and
their five-year old son he hardly knows. Porter soon reconnects with
his old partner in crime Caine (Rene Moran), who’s volatile and aggressive nature puts him at odds against Porter’s
new life. Torn between family and friendships, Porter faces the most
difficult decision of his life and realizes that to change his future he
might have to relive his past.
“"Chop Shop” continues
Machinima’s push to deliver our audience top level scripted series”,
said Andy Shapiro, Vice President of Scripted Content at Machinima. “We
can’t wait to see how the audience will react as the story unfolds week after week.”
Elliott Lester (Blitz) directs the Bandito Brothers (Act Of Valor) and Joshua Weinstock produced series, alongside writers Josh Baizer and Marshall Johnson (Mortal Kombat: Legacy). Series stars John Bregar (Being Human, Kick Ass 2, The Mentalist), Rene Moran (Shameless, Lie to Me, Switched at Birth), Ana Ayora (Marley & Me, Castle), and acclaimed actor Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Sopranos, The X-Files, True Blood).
“"Chop Shop” is one man’s
journey from prison back to his hell on the streets of Los
Angeles. Between the amazing action, you also find this struggle between
returning to a life of crime and the family that he has to
protect,” said director Elliot Lester.
“Our
creative team has crafted a remarkable series for the digital space and
Machinima is the perfect home for the show," said Dani Bernfeld, Vice
President, Paramount Digital Entertainment.
About Machinima
Machinima
is the leading video entertainment network for young males and video
gamers around the world. One of the top entertainment networks on
YouTube, Machinima delivers more than 2.4 billion video views per month
and reaches more than 170 million viewers monthly. The network features
scripted series, original content, weekly and daily shows, official
publisher content, and gameplay videos, all aimed at the coveted 18-34
year-old male demographic. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles,
California and backed by MK Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Warner Bros.
Entertainment Inc. and Google Capital.
For more information, please visit www.Machinima.com and YouTube.com/Machinima.
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