Action Film BULLET, Starring Danny Trejo Begins Production

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Giant Ape Media, in partnership with SC Films International and American United Media is excited to announce that production on BULLET, an upcoming feature length motion picture starring DANNY TREJO (MACHETE), has begun. This fast paced action picture finds hardened detective Frank Marasco battling to bring down a deadly criminal gang. While facing off with his nemesis, ruthless cartel leader Carlito Kane, he unravels a deadly plot that could destroy his family in a race against time. BULLET, directed by Nick Lyon (Species: The Awakening, Punk Love) is based on a screenplay written by Nick Lyon, Ron Peer and Byron Lester.

The film also stars Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad) as CARLITO KANE and JULIA DIETZE (Iron Sky) as provocative cartel attorney BROOKE MADISON who walks a fine line of legal ethics.

"Danny Trejo and Jonathan Banks onscreen appeal will definitely captivate audiences of this genre," said Gen Fukunaga, President and CEO of Giant Ape Media. "We're excited to add this film to our diverse slate of releases already in production."

Simon Crowe of SC Films said, "This is an intelligent, fast paced action script that is thoroughly entertaining, in the spirit of Die Hard meets Taken, Its top notch cast will appeal to worldwide distributors and audiences alike."

"I am thrilled to be working with Danny Trejo on Bullet," said Robert Rodriguez, Managing Director of American United Media. "The goal is to bring a top-notch action movie to life by creating a film that combines an ever-thickening plot with intense dialogue and stand out characters. The opportunity to be working on Bullet is very exciting."

The film is produced by Matthew Joynes and Robert Rodriguez, Co-Produced by April Bennett and Executive Produced by Gen Fukunaga and Chris Moujaes and is scheduled for a late 2013 release.

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