With the lure of the American Motorcycle lifestyle, i.e. Harley-Davidson, timing is perfect for the Live To Ride movie. Live To Ride does not suffer from conventional film competition because of its niche-driven storyline. Similar in many ways to the extraordinarily successful motorcycle movie Easy Rider, Live To Ride promises almost a cult following.
Motorcycles and the related lifestyle has become a $6 billion USD a year industry. Live To Ride shines a new light on what today's motorcycle enthusiast has become. The two main characters of this movie exemplify the majority of current motorcycle enthusiasts such as Judges, CEO's, Stock Brokers, and the like. These motorcycle-riding executives have brought a more positive view of the motorcycle enthusiast to the public eye. This movie captures the true spirit of riding in a dramatic story that breaks the negative, stereotype that so long burdened the Industry.
At the conclusion of the production and post, Live to Ride is assured distribution
through Sunset Pictures of Hollywood, CA., who has secured distribution via
MGM, Anchor Bay, Encore Entertainment and Starz. The cost of finishing Live
To Ride is approximately, USD $485,292. That price includes paying the actors,
completing the sound track, and post production.
Live To Ride has a built-in audience that has shown a die-hard loyalty to their
lifestyle. No doubt, this film will be a part of every motorcycle enthusiast's
video/DVD collection. In addition, the sound track will contain great classic-rock-style
road songs that will provide the listener with the excitement of two-wheeled
action and the spirit of riding on the open road.
Live To Ride is an opportunity in many ways. In a time when two to three movies
are coming out every week, and many are obviously knock-offs of last-month's
hit, Live To Ride stands out as a unique story in a unique genre, with an audience
just waiting to see the action that they prefer to surround themselves with.
With motorcycle and accessory sales growing each year, Live To Ride promises to have an ongoing appeal as new riders seek out storylines that correlate to their new found love of riding. Like "Easy-Rider'' and “Born To Be Wild'', “Live To Ride'' promises to become a standard in the identity of the motorcycle movement.
The Movie “Live To Ride” starring Casper Van Dien, Patrick Muldoon, Wiliam Forsythe, Theresa Russell, and Branscomb Richmond is a genre-driven, buddy picture incorporating all the characteristics and features of recently released motorcycle themed films. Although “Live To Ride” possesses these features, it is unique in that it contains content pertinent to the ever growing “Motorcycle-Movement” itself. The writer of “Live to Ride,” being an avid motorcycle enthusiast for 20 years, has participated intimately with the constituents of this rapidly growing movement as well as worked with sponsors and promoters of hundreds of motorcycle events and rallies as a musical performer. Further, he has developed significant personal and business relationships with Harley-Davidson Motor Company staff and biker icons such as Willie G. Davidson, Joe Dowd, and more. This enabled the writer to develop content which strikes a deep chord with those who ride, as well as those who shape the industry. “Live To Ride” is a nearly completed project with only 8-10 days remaining of principal photography to shoot and 8-10 weeks of post-production required. Sunset Pictures of Hollywood, in association with Wolf On The Moon Productions of Arizona, have agreed to complete the production.
Although “Live To Ride” delivers all of the features of a full theatrical release, this film will best serve as a direct-to-DVD release. Direct-to-DVD is a common distribution strategy utilized by large studios and independent film companies alike, as it is increasingly the best financial model to yield the greatest net profit and a rapid ROI.