Good Machine

Good Machine was involved in production and/or distribution of a number of films, including Ang Lee's The Ice Storm and Ride with the Devil; Hal Hartley projects such as Flirt (1995), Edward Burns's The Brothers McMullen, Todd Solondz's Happiness, and Todd Field’s In the Bedroom.{{Cite book|title=FilmCraft. Producing|author=Macnab, Geoffrey|date=2013|publisher=Focal Press|others=Swart, Sharon.|isbn=978-0240823744|location=Burlington, MA|oclc=859154290}}

In 1997, it was announced that Good Machine would become the foreign sales agent of films produced and distributed by October Films, in order to acquire worldwide rights of the films.{{Cite web|author=|date=1997-07-31|title=October Machine-ready|url=https://variety.com/1997/film/news/october-machine-ready-1116675563/|access-date=2022-01-01|website=Variety|language=en-US}} In 1998, it struck a deal with Universal.{{Cite web|last=Petrikin|first=Chris|date=1998-08-27|title=U tools deal with Good Machine|url=https://variety.com/1998/film/news/u-tools-deal-with-good-machine-1117479876/|access-date=2021-06-14|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-12-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217005847/https://variety.com/1998/film/news/u-tools-deal-with-good-machine-1117479876/|url-status=live}} Previously, the company had a one-time production deal with 20th Century Fox, which was signed in 1996.{{Cite web|last=Roman|first=Monica|date=1997-05-08|title=MACHINE FOR HIRE|url=https://variety.com/1997/scene/vpage/machine-for-hire-1117341711/|access-date=2022-01-01|website=Variety|language=en-US}} It was dismantled in 2002, when it merged with Focus Features.{{Cite web|last1=Harris|first1=Dana |last2=DiOrio|first2=Carl|date=2002-05-03|title=Good Machine buy alters Focus at U|url=https://variety.com/2002/film/markets-festivals/good-machine-buy-alters-focus-at-u-1117866379/|access-date=2021-06-14|website=Variety|language=en-US}} In 2001, Good Machine struck a deal with Radar Pictures to finance and distribute their films for international releases.{{cite web |url= https://variety.com/2001/film/markets-festivals/pix-on-the-radar-1117794183/|title= Pix on the Radar|date= February 23, 2001|access-date= October 1, 2024|first1= Cathy|last1= Dunkley|first2= Dana|last2= Harris|work= Variety}} The deal was continued as Good Machine was absorbed into Focus.{{cite web |url= https://variety.com/2002/film/markets-festivals/radar-fixes-focus-on-casca-1117867245/|title= Radar fixes Focus on ‘Casca’|date= May 20, 2002|access-date= October 1, 2024|first= Adam|last= Dawtrey|work= Variety}}

In 2002, Good Machine was acquired by Universal Pictures. James Schamus and David Linde remained with Universal, serving as co-presidents of Focus Features.

Ted Hope chose to part with the company to form the This is that CorporationMacaulay, Scott. [https://filmmakermagazine.com/103278-indie-film-is-alive/#.XcNRXi3MwW8 "Indie Film is Alive,"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117103308/https://filmmakermagazine.com/103278-indie-film-is-alive/#.XcNRXi3MwW8 |date=2021-01-17 }} Filmmaker Magazine (Sep. 14, 2017). (This Is That Productions) with Good Machine Director of Development Anne Carey, Director of Production Anthony Bregman, and Director of Business Affairs Diana Victor. Under the This Is That banner they produced films such as Adventureland, The Savages, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.Pond, Steve. [http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/ted-hope-anne-carey-close-offices-stay-business-21258 "Ted Hope, Anne Carey Shut Doors, Stay in Business,"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106230914/https://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/ted-hope-anne-carey-close-offices-stay-business-21258/ |date=2019-11-06 }} The Wrap (Sept. 28, 2010).

• The Hours and Times (1991) — US distribution
• Keep It for Yourself (1991) — co-produced with Allarts
• Pushing Hands (1991) ― co-produced with Central Motion Pictures
• Simple Men (1992) — co-produced with Fine Line Features
• The Wedding Banquet (1993) ― co-produced with Central Motion Pictures
• Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) ― co-produced with Central Motion Pictures
• What Happened Was (1994) — co-produced with Genre Films
• The Brothers McMullen (1995) – co-produced with Videography Prods.
• Flirt (1995)
• Safe (1995) — co-produced with American Playhouse and Channel Four Films
• She's the One (1996) — co-produced with Marlboro Road Gang Productions and South Fork Pictures
• Walking and Talking (1996) — co-produced with Channel Four Films, Zenith Productions, Pandora Film, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Makido Films (France), Electric, and TEAM Communications Group
• Arresting Gena (1997) – co-produced with Kardana/Swinsky Films{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/1997/film/reviews/arresting-gena-1200448879/|title= Arresting Gena|date= February 8, 1997|access-date= September 21, 2024|first= Emanuel|last= Levy|work= Variety|archive-date= September 21, 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240921163238/https://variety.com/1997/film/reviews/arresting-gena-1200448879/|url-status= live}}
• The Ice Storm (1997)
• The Myth of Fingerprints (1997) — Sony Pictures Classics
• Office Killer (1997) — co-produced with Strand, Kardana/Swinsky Films, and Good Fear
• The Sticky Fingers of Time (1997) – co-produced with Crystal Pictures{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/1997/film/reviews/the-sticky-fingers-of-time-1200451531/|title= The Sticky Fingers of Time|date= October 13, 1997|access-date= September 21, 2024|first= David|last= Stratton|work= Variety|archive-date= September 27, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200927170018/https://variety.com/1997/film/reviews/the-sticky-fingers-of-time-1200451531/|url-status= live}}
• Happiness (1998) — Good Machine Releasing
• No Looking Back (1998) — co-produced with Polygram Filmed Entertainment Group, Marlboro Road Gang, and South Fork Pictures
• Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl (1998) — Good Machine International
• Bride of Chucky (1998) — Good Machine International{{cite web |url= https://variety.com/1998/film/news/good-machine-goes-genre-with-chucky-1117480219/|title= Good Machine goes genre with ‘Chucky’|date= September 9, 1998|access-date= September 12, 2024|first= Adam|last= Dawtrey|work= Variety}}
• The Last Days (1998) – Good Machine International; co-produced with October Films{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/1999/film/news/good-machine-moves-muse-trick-others-1117491701/|title= Good Machine moves ‘Muse,’ ‘Trick,’ others|date= February 25, 1999|access-date= September 21, 2024|first= Benedict|last= Carver|work= Variety|archive-date= September 21, 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240921183550/https://variety.com/1999/film/news/good-machine-moves-muse-trick-others-1117491701/|url-status= live}}
• The Naked Man (1999) – Good Machine International
• The Lifestyle (1999) — co-produced with Swinging T Productions
• Ride with the Devil (1999) — co-produced with USA Films
• The Muse (1999) – Good Machine International; co-produced with October Films
• Trick (1999) — co-produced with Fine Line Features
• Three Seasons (1999) – Good Machine International; co-produced with October Films
• Cherry Falls (1999) – Good Machine International{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/1999/more/news/pics-in-good-mood-1117502415/|title= Pics in Good mood|date= May 24, 1999|access-date= September 21, 2024|first= Benedict|last= Carver|work= Variety|archive-date= September 21, 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240921163236/https://variety.com/1999/more/news/pics-in-good-mood-1117502415/|url-status= live}}
• A Conversation with Gregory Peck (1999) – Good Machine International{{cite web |url= https://variety.com/2000/film/news/good-machine-gears-up-to-rep-peck-overseas-1117780977/|title= Good Machine gears up to rep ‘Peck’ overseas|date= April 27, 2000|access-date= September 21, 2024|first= Dana|last= Harris|work= Variety}}
• This Year's Love (1999) – Good Machine International{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/1999/film/news/good-machine-in-love-1117490919/|title= Good Machine in ‘Love’|date= February 2, 1999|access-date= September 21, 2024|first= Adam|last= Dawtrey|work= Variety|archive-date= September 21, 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240921183549/https://variety.com/1999/film/news/good-machine-in-love-1117490919/|url-status= live}}
• Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) — Good Machine International; co-produced with Asian Union Film & Entertainment, China Film Co-Productions Corporation, Sony Pictures Classics, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia, Edko Films, and Zoom Hunt Productions
• The Tao of Steve (2000) — Sony Pictures Classics
• The King Is Alive (2000) – Good Machine International; co-produced with Newmarket Capital Group{{cite web |url= https://www.amcnetworks.com/press-releases/ifc-films-acquires-the-king-is-alive-from-newmarket-and-good-machine-international/|title= IFC Films Acquires The King Is Alive From NewMarket And Good Machine International|date= November 7, 2000|access-date= September 21, 2024|work= AMC Networks}}
• Walk the Talk (2000) – Good Machine International{{cite web |url= https://variety.com/2000/film/news/gmi-talks-the-talk-1117781483/|title= GMI talks the ‘Talk’|date= May 10, 2000|access-date= September 21, 2024|first1= Jill|last1= Goldsmith|first2= Dan|last2= Cox|work= Variety}}
• Buffalo Soldiers (2001) — co-produced with FilmFour, Grosvenor Park Productions, and Odeon Film
• Human Nature (2001) — co-produced with StudioCanal
• In the Bedroom (2001) — co-produced with Eastern Standard Film Company and GreeneStreet Films
• Lovely & Amazing (2001) — co-produced with Blow Up Pictures
• The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) — co-produced with Working Title Films, Gramercy Pictures, Mike Zoss Productions, and Constantin Film
• Series 7: The Contenders (2001) – Good Machine International; co-produced with Blow Up Pictures{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2000/film/news/good-machine-scores-series-7-rights-1117786290/|title= Good Machine scores ‘Series 7’ rights|date= September 12, 2000|access-date= September 21, 2024|first= Dana|last= Harris|work= Variety|archive-date= September 21, 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240921183549/https://variety.com/2000/film/news/good-machine-scores-series-7-rights-1117786290/|url-status= live}}
• Storytelling (2001) — co-produced with Killer Films and New Line Cinema
• Y tu mamá también (2001) — Good Machine International
• Adaptation (2002) — co-produced with Columbia Pictures, Intermedia, and Propaganda Films
• The Laramie Project (2002) — co-produced with HBO Films
• Talk to Her (2002) – co-produced with El Deseo{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2002/film/box-office/almodovar-looks-tight-with-good-machine-1117864430/|title= Almodovar looks tight with Good Machine|date= March 26, 2002|access-date= September 21, 2024|first= John|last= Hopewell|work= Variety|archive-date= September 21, 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240921183551/https://variety.com/2002/film/box-office/almodovar-looks-tight-with-good-machine-1117864430/|url-status= live}}
• American Splendor (2003) — co-produced with Fine Line Features, Dark Horse Entertainment, and HBO Films
• Hulk (2003) — co-produced with Universal Pictures, Marvel Enterprises, and Valhalla Motion Pictures
• Laurel Canyon (2003) – co-produced with Sony Pictures Classics{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2002/film/markets-festivals/good-machine-navigates-laurel-canyon-1117861270/|title= Good Machine navigates ‘Laurel Canyon’|date= February 23, 2002|access-date= September 21, 2024|first= Dana|last= Harris|work= Variety|archive-date= September 21, 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240921183552/https://variety.com/2002/film/markets-festivals/good-machine-navigates-laurel-canyon-1117861270/|url-status= live}}

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