All's Faire in Love
All's Faire in Love is a 2009 romantic comedy film directed by Scott Marshall and written by R. A. White and Jeffrey Ray Wine. The film stars Owen Benjamin as Will, a college student who is assigned to work at a renaissance fair by his professor (Cedric the Entertainer) after missing several classes, and Christina Ricci as Kate, an investment banker who leaves her job to work at the fair.
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| Directed by | Scott Marshall |
| Written by | R.A. White Jeffrey Ray Wine |
| Produced by | Scott Reed Ron Singer |
| Starring | Owen Benjamin Christina Ricci Chris Wylde Matthew Lillard Cedric the Entertainer Louise Griffiths Martin Klebba Ann-Margret |
| Cinematography | Mark Irwin |
| Edited by | Josh Muscatine Tara Timpone |
| Music by | Jeff Cardoni |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was shot primarily at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Local residents, costumed participants and fairegoers were used as extras.[1]
The film was originally titled Ye Olde Times but was renamed in late September 2008.[2] Jack Black and Lindsay Lohan were attached at one point to star in the film.[3]
Cast
- Owen Benjamin as Will
- Christina Ricci as Kate
- Louise Griffiths as Jo
- Chris Wylde as Prince Rank
- Cedric the Entertainer as Professor Shockworthy
- Matthew Lillard as Crockett
- Ann-Margret as Mrs. Banks
- Martin Klebba as Count Le Petite
- Sandra Taylor as Princess Jeanette
- Bill Engvall as Mr. Mendelson
- Dave Sheridan as Jester Roy / Horny
- Peter Ransom as General Tsoe
Production
In May 2007, it was announced that Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Cary Elwes, Will Arnett and John C. Reilly are attached to star in a romantic comedy called Ye Olde Times, with R.A. White making his directorial debut based on a screenplay he also wrote.[4] In November 2007, it was reported that Matthew Lillard, Orlando Jones and David Arquette joined the cast of the film, Justin Chatwin being attached to star as the male lead.[5] In March 2008, it was revealed that Lindsay Lohan is on board to play the female lead in the film.[6] In September 2008, it was announced that Owen Benjamin, Christina Ricci and Cedric the Entertainer stepped in to replace Chatwin, Lohan and Black respectively, Bill Engvall, Louise Griffiths and Ann-Margret joining the cast in supporting roles. It was also reported that Scott Marshall will replace R.A. White as director, the film being renamed All's Faire in Love.[7]
Release
The North American premiere was at the SoCal Independent Film Festival on September 9, 2009 in Huntington Beach, CA.[8] The film premiered on the grounds of the Michigan Renaissance Festival on September 30, 2009.[9] Two years later, the film was released to Regal Entertainment theaters on October 28, 2011.[10]
References
- Azizian, Carol (2008-09-20). "Local residents getting in on movie-making action at Renaissance Festival". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- Mebane, A. M. (2008-10-18). ""All's Faire" Beats Hollywood to RenFaire Meme". Tubefilter. Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- Azizian, Carol (2008-08-25). "Looks like Holly, Michigan, won't have Jack Black after all; Comedian backs off plan to do 'Ye Olde Times' film about rival Medieval shows". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- Kay, Jeremy (May 16, 2007). "Jack Black goes medieval with Kimmel's Ye Olde Times". Screen International. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- Goldstein, Gregg (November 2, 2007). "Arquette, Lillard, Jones in medieval 'Times'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- Elisa Keith, Amy (March 4, 2007). "Lindsay Lohan: 'I'm Back on Track'". People. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- Goldstein, Gregg (September 12, 2008). "Five game for comedy 'Faire'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- All's Faire in Love (2009) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-09-21
- Fish, Eric (2009-09-30). "'All's Faire in Love' ready to make its Holly debut tonight for special advance screenings". Fenton Press. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- "'All's Faire In Love' Gets Regal Release". Deadline. September 26, 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
