All's Faire in Love

All's Faire in Love
All's Faire in Love
	Promotional poster
Directed by	Scott Marshall
Written by	R.A. White; Jeffrey Ray Wine
Produced by	Scott Reed; Ron Singer
Starring	Owen Benjamin; Christina Ricci; Chris Wylde; Matthew Lillard; Cedric the Entertainer; Louise Griffiths; Martin Klebba; Ann-Margret
Cinematography	Mark Irwin
Edited by	Josh Muscatine; Tara Timpone
Music by	Jeff Cardoni
Release dates	September 17, 2009 (SoCal Independent Film Festival); October 28, 2011 (United States);
Country	United States
Language	English

All's Faire in Love is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Scott Marshall and written by R. A. White and Jeffrey Ray Wine. The film stars Owen Benjamin as Will, a college student who is assigned to work at a renaissance fair by his professor (Cedric the Entertainer) after missing several classes, and Christina Ricci as Kate, an investment banker who leaves her job to work at the fair.

The film was shot primarily at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Local residents, costumed participants and fairegoers were used as extras.^[1]

The film was originally titled Ye Olde Times but was renamed in late September 2008.^[2] Jack Black and Lindsay Lohan were attached at one point to star in the film.^[3]

Cast

Owen Benjamin as Will
Christina Ricci as Kate
Louise Griffiths as Jo
Chris Wylde as Prince Rank
Cedric the Entertainer as Professor Shockworthy
Matthew Lillard as Crockett
Ann-Margret as Mrs. Banks
Martin Klebba as Count Le Petite
Sandra Taylor as Princess Jeanette
Bill Engvall as Mr. Mendelson
Dave Sheridan as Jester Roy / Horny
Peter Ransom as General Tsoe
Nadine Velazquez as Mathilde

Production

In May 2007, it was announced that Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Cary Elwes, Will Arnett and John C. Reilly are attached to star in a romantic comedy called Ye Olde Times, with R.A. White making his directorial debut based on a screenplay he also wrote.^[4] In November 2007, it was reported that Matthew Lillard, Orlando Jones and David Arquette joined the cast of the film, Justin Chatwin being attached to star as the male lead.^[5] In March 2008, it was revealed that Lindsay Lohan is on board to play the female lead in the film.^[6] In September 2008, it was announced that Owen Benjamin, Christina Ricci and Cedric the Entertainer stepped in to replace Chatwin, Lohan and Black respectively, Bill Engvall, Louise Griffiths and Ann-Margret joining the cast in supporting roles. It was also reported that Scott Marshall will replace R.A. White as director, the film being renamed All's Faire in Love.^[7]

Release

The North American premiere was at the SoCal Independent Film Festival on September 9, 2009 in Huntington Beach, CA.^[8] The film premiered on the grounds of the Michigan Renaissance Festival on September 30, 2009.^[9] Two years later, the film was released to Regal Entertainment theaters on October 28, 2011.^[10]

References

^ Azizian, Carol (2008-09-20). "Local residents getting in on movie-making action at Renaissance Festival". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
^ Mebane, A. M. (2008-10-18). ""All's Faire" Beats Hollywood to RenFaire Meme". Tubefilter. Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
^ Azizian, Carol (2008-08-25). "Looks like Holly, Michigan, won't have Jack Black after all; Comedian backs off plan to do 'Ye Olde Times' film about rival Medieval shows". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
^ Kay, Jeremy (May 16, 2007). "Jack Black goes medieval with Kimmel's Ye Olde Times". Screen International. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
^ Goldstein, Gregg (November 2, 2007). "Arquette, Lillard, Jones in medieval 'Times'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
^ Elisa Keith, Amy (March 4, 2007). "Lindsay Lohan: 'I'm Back on Track'". People. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
^ Goldstein, Gregg (September 12, 2008). "Five game for comedy 'Faire'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
^ All's Faire in Love (2009) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-09-21
^ Fish, Eric (2009-09-30). "'All's Faire in Love' ready to make its Holly debut tonight for special advance screenings". Fenton Press. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
^ "'All's Faire In Love' Gets Regal Release". Deadline. September 26, 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.

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[1] Azizian, Carol (2008-09-20). "Local residents getting in on movie-making action at Renaissance Festival". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 2009-08-07.

[2] Mebane, A. M. (2008-10-18). ""All's Faire" Beats Hollywood to RenFaire Meme". Tubefilter. Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-08-07.

[3] Azizian, Carol (2008-08-25). "Looks like Holly, Michigan, won't have Jack Black after all; Comedian backs off plan to do 'Ye Olde Times' film about rival Medieval shows". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 2009-08-07.

[4] Kay, Jeremy (May 16, 2007). "Jack Black goes medieval with Kimmel's Ye Olde Times". Screen International. Retrieved May 11, 2022.

[5] Goldstein, Gregg (November 2, 2007). "Arquette, Lillard, Jones in medieval 'Times'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2022.

[6] Elisa Keith, Amy (March 4, 2007). "Lindsay Lohan: 'I'm Back on Track'". People. Retrieved May 11, 2022.

[7] Goldstein, Gregg (September 12, 2008). "Five game for comedy 'Faire'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2022.

[8] All's Faire in Love (2009) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-09-21

[9] Fish, Eric (2009-09-30). "'All's Faire in Love' ready to make its Holly debut tonight for special advance screenings". Fenton Press. Retrieved 27 November 2009.

[10] "'All's Faire In Love' Gets Regal Release". Deadline. September 26, 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.

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