8X Entertainment Retains Victor Vanden Oever, CEO, Cachet Entertainment, to Oversee Strategic Marketing and Distribution on "One Night with the King" (2005)

(Hollywood)——-8X Entertainment, the Hollywood-based production company that produced the 1999 hit film, "The Omega Code," began principle photography on Oct. 12th, in northwestern India on the historical film epic, "One Night With the King," based on the best selling novel, "Hadassah: One Night With The King," by best selling author, Tommy Tenney.

Susan Zahn, Publicist, WDC Media, confirmed that 8X Entertainment has retained the services of Victor Vanden Oever, CEO of Cachet Entertainment LLC, a marketing and distribution company specializing in assisting motion picture producers and family-themed entertainment companies. Vanden Oever will oversee 8X's strategic marketing, branding and distribution efforts on its latest motion picture, "One Night with the King."

"Vanden Oever is a creative results-focused executive with a distinguished track record for vision and leadership," said Zahn. "He was instrumental in the huge success of ‘The Omega Code,' named #1 Limited Released Motion Picture of 1999 by The Hollywood Reporter," stated Zahn.

"Not only did Vanden Oever conceive and implement two groundbreaking marketing ideas, he also is responsible for providing the national advance ticket campaign resulting in hundreds of 1000's in pre-paid tickets. He recruited 2,000 non-paid volunteers nationwide to promote the film. We are thrilled to have him head up this project," says Zahn.

ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING

"One Night With The King" is a multi-million dollar epic teeming with romance and imagery, complete with suspense, political war conspiracies, and religious intrigue. The film chronicles the life of the young Jewish girl, Hadassah, played by Hollywood newcomer, Tiffany Dupont.

Dupont portrays the rags-to-riches heroine who goes on to become the biblical Esther, Queen of Persia (400-322 BC), who saves the Jewish nation from annihilation at the hands of its archenemy Haman (played by James Callis: "Helen of Troy," 2003). Esther also wins the heart of the fiercely handsome King Xerxes, played by Luke Goss, 36 ("Blade II," 2002; "ZigZag," 1999).

"Having motion picture legends Peter O'Toole in the role of the prophet Samuel and Omar Sharif (Prince Memucan) starring on the same bill only adds to the film's overall mystique," reports Zahn.

The "One Night With The King" cast includes such notable talent as John Rhys-Davies as Mordecai and John Noble as Prince Admantha. Both actors starred in the blockbuster trilogy, "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers," and "Return of the King."

The film also features veteran actor Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr. in the lead role of Hegai. Lister has appeared in over 80 films.

"The account of Esther is a passionate story," relates Tommy Tenney. "It's laden with reversals of fortune as the tension of the story builds. It's rooted deeply in two basic human emotions — love and hate."

With the film's historical background and majestic sets, the actors cast in "One Night with the King" provide a rich landscape of ethnic diversity. "This project naturally lends itself to being multicultural," states Tenney. "It stretches across huge cultural divides from religion to ethnicity. Esther, as an historical figure, appeals to both the Christian and Jewish communities worldwide. The fact that the storyline unfolds in ancient Iraq and Iran is of interest to Muslims as well," explains Tenney.

Adapted for film by screenwriter Stephan Blinn, directed by Michael Sajbel, produced in collaboration with TBN Films, 8X Entertainment and Tommy Tenney. "One Night With The King" is scheduled for theatrical release on March 25, a date that coincides with the Christian Good Friday and the Jewish Feast of Purim.


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