In Theaters, On Demand and Digital November 18

Starring Colson Baker, Maddie Hasson, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory, Jr., with Ruby Rose and Scoot McNairy
Written and Directed by Tim Sutton

In TAURUS, a rising but troubled musician searches for the inspiration to record his next song, pushing himself deep into the void. A work of fiction that explores fame, addiction, the artistic process, and the music industry, TAURUS is “an undeniably convincing portrait of self-destructive stardom” (Hollywood Reporter).

SCREENDAILY.COM Los Angeles-based Highland Film Group has picked up international rights to Tim Sutton’s fictional music biopic Taurus.

It premiered at the Berlinale in February and is next playing Tribeca Film Festival.

Colson Baker, Maddie Hasson, Scoot McNairy, Megan Fox and Ruby Rose star in the film that features original music by Machine Gun Kelly.

Baker plays a rising music star struggling with fame, addiction, writing music and dealing with the industry. It is produced by Jib Polhemus and Rivulet Media’s Rob Paris and Mike Witherill Executive producers are Sutton, Baker and Gul Karakiz.

RLJE Films has recently acquired North American rights to the film and is planning a theatrical release later this year.

“Taurus” will have its North American premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival which will take place from June 8th until June 19th 2022.

MOVIES PLUS, followed by Q&A and performances

Taurus (United States) – Feature Narrative, North American Premiere. A rising but troubled musician searches for the inspiration to record one last song, pushing himself deep into the void. A work of fiction that explores fame, addiction, the artistic process, and the music industry, Taurus is a soulful and universal cautionary tale.

Directed and written by Tim Sutton. Produced by Jib Polhemus, Rob Paris, Mike Witherill.
With Colson Baker, Maddie Hasson, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory, Megan Fox, Ruby Rose, Scoot McNairy, Lil TJay, Naomi Wild. Original music by Machine Gun Kelly. After: special appearance by Colson Baker.

I have updated the gallery with 31 new portraits of Maddie, photographed at the 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival last week. She looks gorgeous!

GALLERY LINKS
Portraits / Photoshoots > 2022 > Session #032
Portraits / Photoshoots > 2022 > Session #033
Portraits / Photoshoots > 2022 > Session #034

First public appearance of the year for Maddie! She attended the 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival today for the movie “Taurus” with her co-star Colson Baker aka Machine Gun Kelly and the director Tim Sutton.

GALLERY LINKS
Public Appearances > 2022 > 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival – Photocall
Public Appearances > 2022 > 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival – Press Conference
Public Appearances > 2022 > 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival – “Taurus” World premiere

DEADLINE – Rivulet Media’s Colson Baker music saga feature Taurus has added Maddie Hasson (Malignant, God Bless America), Scoot McNairy (C’mon C’mon, The Quiet Place Part II, Argo), Ruby Rose (Orange Is the New Black, John Wick: Chapter 2), Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory (Euphoria), recording artist Lil Tjay, Megan Fox (Transformers) and musician Naomi Wild.

Taurus, formerly known as Good News, tells the story of a rising but troubled musician (Baker) as he spends his days and nights searching endlessly for the inspiration to record one last song. His sister-like assistant (Maddie Hasson) wants to save him, his collaborators (Scoot Mcnairy, Lil Meech and Lil TJay) want him in the studio, while his dealer (Ruby Rose) and his ex (Megan Fox) push him deeper into the void. The movie explores the darkness of fame, addiction, the artistic process and the music industry. Tim Sutton directed off his original screenplay.

Baker is working on several new songs. Jib Polhemus produced alongside Rivulet Media’s film division President, Rob Paris and COO Mike Witherill. Anonymous Content and Paradigm are co-representing the worldwide rights.

Hasson is represented by UTA. McNairy by UTA and The Group Management. Rose by Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof and Fishman. Lil Meech and Lil Tjay are repped by APA. Fox is repped by ICM Partners. Wild by Gabe Saporta at T∆G.

Rivulet is in post-production on Amanda Kramer’s Please Baby Please which stars Andrea Riseborough, Demi Moore, Harry Melling, and Karl Glusman. and will premiere next month at the Rotterdam Film Festival.