Swing State (2016)

Swing State
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Synopsis

Seattle based rock DJ, Ethan Smith, hosts a popular radio program called Ears Wide Shut which appeals to his passion for music but unfortunately, pays a very low wage. When the conservative host of a right wing program also featured on the radio station goes missing, Ethan is called in to cover his absence. Donning a wig and bowtie, he invents the persona, Charles Fern, and brands himself “the new voice for the Right”. Ethan intends the charade to be a one-time deal but his listeners find that the fictitious Fern is the tough talker they have been desperate to hear. When the talk show enjoys a huge spike in ratings following Ethan’s hosting gig, he is asked to take over the high-paying host job full-time and pushed onto the national stage where he may make history but lose everything that matters to him in the process.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 1st, 2016 (Limited) by Swing State Film Productions
Video Release: November 1st, 2016 by The Orchard
MPAA Rating: R for language including sexual references, and some drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2442 (Cert #50671), 9/14/2016)
Running Time: 95 minutes
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Keywords: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Radio Industry, False Identity, Political
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: VMI Worldwide, Thunk Enterprises, Circle 4 Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Taryn Manning Adrienne Lockhart
Billy Zane Governor Richard Sollow
Sean Astin Bob Bernard
Angela Kinsey Susan Davis

Supporting Cast

Alex Beh Ethan Smith/Charles Fern
Jake Busey Woody Woodrow
Elaine Hendrix Ann Alcott
Lydia Hearst Julia Davis
Nick Loeb Peter
Mark L. Young Neil Hornback
Ted Levine Rouge Holmes

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Production and Technical Credits

Jonathan Sheldon Director
Jonathan Sheldon Screenwriter
Jonathan Sheldon Producer
Diego Espana Producer
Brian Finn Producer
Dillon Jordan Producer
Kenneth Prieto Producer
Arthur Bernstein Producer
Arthur Bernstein Executive Producer
Lee Broda Executive Producer

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Synopsis

Seattle based rock DJ, Ethan Smith, hosts a popular radio program called Ears Wide Shut which appeals to his passion for music but unfortunately, pays a very low wage. When the conservative host of a right wing program also featured on the radio station goes missing, Ethan is called in to cover his absence. Donning a wig and bowtie, he invents the persona, Charles Fern, and brands himself “the new voice for the Right”. Ethan intends the charade to be a one-time deal but his listeners find that the fictitious Fern is the tough talker they have been desperate to hear. When the talk show enjoys a huge spike in ratings following Ethan’s hosting gig, he is asked to take over the high-paying host job full-time and pushed onto the national stage where he may make history but lose everything that matters to him in the process.

Metrics

Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 1st, 2016 (Limited) by Swing State Film Productions
Video Release: November 1st, 2016 by The Orchard
MPAA Rating: R for language including sexual references, and some drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2442 (Cert #50671), 9/14/2016)
Running Time: 95 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Radio Industry, False Identity, Political
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: VMI Worldwide, Thunk Enterprises, Circle 4 Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Taryn Manning Adrienne Lockhart
Billy Zane Governor Richard Sollow
Sean Astin Bob Bernard
Angela Kinsey Susan Davis

Supporting Cast

Alex Beh Ethan Smith/Charles Fern
Jake Busey Woody Woodrow
Elaine Hendrix Ann Alcott
Lydia Hearst Julia Davis
Nick Loeb Peter
Mark L. Young Neil Hornback
Ted Levine Rouge Holmes

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jonathan Sheldon Director
Jonathan Sheldon Screenwriter
Jonathan Sheldon Producer
Diego Espana Producer
Brian Finn Producer
Dillon Jordan Producer
Kenneth Prieto Producer
Arthur Bernstein Producer
Arthur Bernstein Executive Producer
Lee Broda Executive Producer

Limited and VOD Releases: Loving These Limited Releases

November 4th, 2016

Loving

Last week was a slow week because of Halloween, but we don’t have that excuse this week. That’s not to say there are no top-notch releases this week. Loving has the best shot at box office success and possible even Oscar glory. Meanwhile, there are a pair of documentaries that are worth checking out: The Eagle Huntress and Peter and the Farm. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.