Samuel Hadida

Samuel Hadida
Born December 17, 1953
Casablanca, Morocco

Samuel Hadida, born December 17, 1953, in Casablanca, Morocco, is a film producer.

Career

In 1978, Hadida co-founded the company Metropolitan Filmexport with his brother Victor. The company later became a successful independent distributor of films in the French-speaking world. Metropolitan Filmexport is the current French distributor for films by Lionsgate and, formerly, New Line Cinema (Warner Bros. now releases New Line films).[1]

In 1990, Hadida formed a new company, Davis Films. Since 1993, the company has produced more than thirty Hollywood films, with True Romance being the first.

Though Hadida has contributed to the film industry over many decades, his work in spearheading the Resident Evil film franchise is what he is best known for. When Hadida learned the project was struggling, he reached out Constantin Film and offered a 50/50 venture deal.[2] This project, as well as his work with the film adaptation for Silent Hill, has contributed to his recognition within the realm of video game adaptations.[3]

Controversy

In 2011, Davis Films signed an agreement to create a film adaptation of the book series House of Night.[4] Hadida and his film did not follow through on producing the film, yet still hold licensure until 2020. This has upset the series' fanbase, and caused tension between Hadida and the series' authors, P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast.[5]

Filmography


  1. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa. "Metropolitan FilmExport at 35: Hadida Brothers Build France Distributor Into Major Indie Player". Variety. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  2. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa. "French Producer Plays a Hand in ‘Resident Evil’s’ Giant Success". Variety. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  3. ↑ Gaudiosi, John. "Resident Evil And Silent Hill Producer Samuel Hadida Talks Wolfenstein And Onimusha Movies". Forbes. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  4. ↑ Harris, Scott. "'House of Night' to be Millionth Vampire Movie of the Decade". MTV News. MTV. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "Q: When will House of Night be a movie or TV series?". PC Cast. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
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