Justin Berfield (Reese) Producing New Movie 'Escobar'

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Justin Berfield (Reese) has confirmed on his official forum the news that he is producing a movie based on the true life story of famed cartel leader - Pablo Escobar.

"Escobar" has its financing in place, according to J2 partners Berfield and Felts. Production is slated to begin the in first quarter of 2008 in Colombia and Puerto Rico, and Jere Hausfater will handle international sales through Essential Entertainment. Pic will be introduced at the American Film Market.

The owners of J2, Jason Felts and Justin Berfield, declined through a spokesman to be interviewed. A statement from the spokesman said, “We are pleased to be working with Pablo’s brother, Roberto. Many people, the statement added, want to tell Escobar’s story, “but very few can tell it accurately"

Also J2TV now has an official MySpace.

Source: Variety & NYT

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Justin Berfield (Reese) on 'Escobar' Filming Locations:

"It was very important for us to ensure that we could match locations exactly with those in Colombia," say "Escobar" producers Justin Berfield & Jason Felts of J2 Pictures. "That said, while we intend to shoot the majority of the picture in PR, we are also utilizing select locations in Colombia."

Source: Variety

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J2 Pictures' new film about the life of Pablo Escobar is now entitled, Escobar: The Real Story and has opened an official website - http://www.escobartherealstory.com/ - The site is still under construction but stay tuned for filming and production news in the coming months.