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SAMUEL L. INKS DEAL WITH NEW LINE: After several films with the company, actor to begin developing projects.
*Samuel L. Jackson, who has made several successful films for New Line Cinema, will now create projects for the studio under a new production deal through 2008.
"I have made four movies with New Line so far, and they have all been immensely positive experiences for me," Jackson said. His New Line films include the 2005 dud “The Man,” and this year’s marketing machine “Snakes on a Plane,” which grossed $33.5 million to date.
Jackson will set up shop in Los Angeles and is currently searching for an executive to run the still-untitled company, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The Kangol-wearing star has served as producer on such films as "Eve's Bayou" and as an executive producer on "The Caveman's Valentine" and "Formula 51." He also is producing and voicing the title character in the upcoming Spike TV animated series "Afro Samurai."
New Line says it wanted to do business with the Washington D.C. native because of his knack for choosing commercial material, as well as his varied resume, ranging from big-budget action flicks to more serious subjects.
The movies Jackson produces will be a mix of starring vehicles and fare developed by his company.
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