Ascot rides to 'Viking' tale

Swiss group Ascot Elite gets into production by getting an ambitious actioner "Northmen: A Viking Saga," set to roll this summer season. Claudio Faeh is pointing the storyplot of Vikings stranded behind enemy lines round the coast of Alba (Scotland) after their longboat goes lower in the violent storm. Crossing hostile territory to be able to acquire a Viking settlement, this rock band is attacked by angry Scots prior to the Norsemen turn the table round the enemy as well as the potential predators finish up being the hunted. Allotted at 8 million ($10.5 million), the film is positioned to shoot this summer season inside the Scottish Highlands and Bulgaria. Producers are trying to find a greater-profile European cast. Ascot Elite Boss Take advantage of Dietrich remains attempting to transfer to production, saying it made sense for that organization and to own worldwide rights to game game titles. Ascot Elite has yet to sign a sales company for "Northmen," the business's first foray into worldwide production in nearly 20 years. Switzerland's finest indie distrib has mainly dedicated to theatrical and residential entertainment distribution. The Swiss-born Faeh has directed and/or produced photos including Joe Dante's "The Outlet,In . Billy Zane starrer "Sniper: Reloaded," "Starship Military 3: Marauder" and "Hollow Guy II." Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com