"Escape Plan" Updates: Box Office and Contest Winners!

Want the latest on Escape Plan? Good, here it comes! First up, the film has made nearly three times its budget in the box office! Well done, fans! The worldwide accumulation is now up to 126 million and is expected to reach 130 before millions more will come in once it hits DVD and Blu-ray, hitting our stores in the US on February 4th, 2014!

Now here's a new Escape Plan set visit. No, TAFs weren't the only ones invited on the New Orleans set. it turns out there was another: Aubree Marchione and Robert Nuzzie, winners of the Arnold Film Festival, won this fantastic movie set opportunity!

TheArnoldFans: You were invited onto the set because you were the winners of the first Arnold Film Festival from the Arnold Classic. Can you tell our readers a little about your short film?

Aubree Marchione: 2B Entertainment's 20 minute documentary, Perspective:The Nick Scott Story, takes viewers on a journey through the life of professional wheelchair bodybuilder, Nick Scott. After a horrific car accident, Nick became overweight and discouraged, but somehow found the determination, mindset, and personal strength to transform his life from a debilitating tragedy into a personal triumph. Perspective is a highly motivational film! The movie can be purchased at www.perspectivethefilm.com.

TheArnoldFans: What was it like for you to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger and to step onto a movie set?

Robert Nuzzie: This wasn't the first time that our team had the chance to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger, but it was the first time we had an opportunity to see him act in person. He is very good at what he does and although his character was very serious and required a lot of emotion on set, he was able to still crack jokes and make people laugh between takes. He and his friends were very welcoming to us.

TheArnoldFans: What scene did you get to see filmed? I was watching the interrogation scene. Were you there for this scene or another one? Can you describe the dialogue or action that you saw on the set?

Aubree: The scene we saw was a discussion between Jim Caviezel and Arnold, while Arnold was in solitary confinement. The set was built to look like a prison, and it was a very intimate, close up scene on Arnold. The emotion he exudes in this particular scene is very intense and serious. You really felt the agony of his character while watching him perform. I hope it comes off the same way on camera because it was perfect!

TheArnoldFans: How long was your set visit tour? Did you get to have any conversations with Arnold and Sly and if so, what kinds of things to you talk about?

Robert Nuzzie: Our visit lasted one day. Sly was not at the shoot that particular day. During our lunch break, we had the chance to speak with Arnold and his friends from Austria, as well as his stunt choreographer. Our producer, Aubree Marchione, is a dance choreographer as well, and she really hit it off with the stunt choreographer because of the similar nature of the dance and stunt choreography business. Arnold and his friends were very laid back and friendly. We spoke about the Arnold Sports Festival and how it is rapidly growing each year, cigars, and of course, our film, Perspective. Arnold was very impressed with Nick Scott and his drive to succeed.

TheArnoldFans: Were you given any special prizes as the contest winner? Such as a cigar, autograph or other keepsake from this big day?

Aubree: In addition to a trip to Arnold's movie set and a crystal "Arny" trophy, 2B Entertainment received a laptop and movie editing software. Arnold also signed an autographed copy of our movie for Nick Scott and also for one of the child actors in our film. It was an experience of a lifetime for our team!

Congratulations again, Aubree Marchione and Robert Nuzzie! It’s also great to see that your kid actor, Anthony, received a signed copy of “Perspective” from Arnold! Keep Pumping!