Partners up with Aiello's production company; 3 PHHS alumni return to walk the grounds

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ - November 9, 2005 -- Actor/producer Jon Doscher and members of Starline Films visited Pascack Hills High School today as part of the development of the feature film Anyone's Son and the production on the documentary film Harry: A Communication Breakdown.

Doscher last was in the school when he graduated back in 1989, and was joined on the tour by associate producers Francine Ganguzza (Class of 1977) and Jonathan Moncrief (Class of 1986).  The tour also included members of Academy Award Nominated Actor Danny Aiello's production company, Revolution Earth Productions.  Aiello has already narrated a promotional video, and has agreed to narrate Harry: A Communication Breakdown., and is interested in a leading role for the feature film Anyone's Son.

"It's been a long time since I've walked these hallways," Doscher stated, "and it felt great to be back here."  After a 30-minute meeting with Pascack Hills current principal, Sarah Van Gunten, the tour was conducted by Glen DeMarrais, an assistant principal at the school, and Jeff Levin, a junior at the school and current production assistant for Starline.

Harry: A Communication Breakdown is a documentary film about Harry De La Roche, who was convicted on four counts of first-degree murder in the Thanksgiving weekend 1976 deaths of his father, mother, and two younger brothers.  De La Roche graduated from Pascack Hills in June of 1976.

Several faculty members that were teachers of three returning alumni greeted them during the tour as well.  These included Phil Bernardi, Dan Fallon, Don Hageman, Linda Porcaro, and Jane Conboy.  Van Gunten has agreed to be interviewed for the documentary, discussing the differences between the Pascack Hills of 1976 in comparison to the Pascack Hills of today.

"We wish to thank both Ms. Van Gunten and Mr. DeMarrais for their hospitality today," Doscher commented afterwards.  "The ability to walk the school with our crew, and see so many former teachers, was exciting and very helpful to these projects.  It's wonderful to have their support."

Those already interviewed for the documentary include Bucky Rehain, Greg Rice (Class of 1976), Fran Ganguzza, Rev. H. Roy Nilsen, and author Roberta Roesch, as well as many other alumni.  This, of course, also includes the only on-camera interview with De La Roche himself.

Currently in production, Harry: A Communication Breakdown is scheduled for release on November 28, 2006, the 30^th anniversary of the incident.  The feature film Anyone's Son is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall of 2006.

Danny Aiello agrees to narrate the documentary; Ganguzza joins staff as producer

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ - November 7, 2005 -- Starline Films is proud to announce the development of a partnership with Revolution Earth Productions, the production company of Academy Award Nominated Actor Danny Aiello, to produce the documentary film Harry: A Communication Breakdown.

Aiello has also agreed to narrate the documentary film about Harry De La Roche, who was convicted on four counts of first-degree murder in the Thanksgiving weekend 1976 deaths of his father, mother, and two younger brothers.  Aiello, nominated for his role in Do The Right Thing, will also narrate a promotional video, and is interested in a leading role for the feature film Anyone?s Son.

Michael Furno and Daniel F. Doyle, who both co-wrote and directed the documentary films Shorty and UnConventional, will direct and edit Harry: A Communication Breakdown.

In addition, Starline Films is pleased to announce the hiring of Francine Ganguzza as a producer on the De La Roche film projects.  Ms. Ganguzza is a 1977 graduate of Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, where the De La Roche murders took place.  She has also served as a production coordinator for Hollywood/NYC Productions.

Ms. Ganguzza is one of many alumni, teachers, and townspeople that have already been interviewed for the documentary.  Others include Bucky Rehain, Greg Rice (Class of 1976), Rev. H. Roy Nilsen, and author Roberta Roesch.  This also includes the only on-camera interview with De La Roche himself.

Currently in production, Harry: A Communication Breakdown is scheduled for release on November 28, 2006, the 30^th anniversary of the incident.  The feature film Anyone's Son is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall of 2006.

First Interview in more than 25 years – Still claims brother killed other three family members

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ - June 30, 2005 -- Starline Films and Jon Doscher, actor/producer of the upcoming film Anyone’s Son, met with convicted murderer Harry De La Roche Jr. today at the South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

De La Roche was convicted on four counts of first-degree murder in the 1976 deaths of his father, mother, and two younger brothers. Today, in his first ever on-camera interview, he took part in a 90-minute session which covered a wide range of topics.

Starline Films, which plans to incorporate the meeting as part of a companion documentary for the feature film, received permission to speak with De La Roche after several months of correspondence between De La Roche and Doscher. Earlier this month, Doscher officially secured the rights to develop a feature film based on the book Anyone’s Son. The book is based on the true story of the events, which De La Roche co-authored with Roberta Roesch in 1979.

“It’s complicated for me right now to translate my feelings into words,” Doscher commented afterwards. “Today’s meeting was mutually beneficial and essential in continuing the development of Anyone’s Son…. It certainly was a unique experience for me.”

De La Roche indicated he has turned down numerous interview requests over the years, including powerful media personalities such as Geraldo Rivera. Additionally, De La Roche has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Starline Films, fully authorizing his involvement in the production of both the film and the documentary.

Co-authors said no to Stigwood and others, but yes to Starline

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ - June 21, 2005 -- Starline Films is proud to announce the completion of a contractual agreement with Roberta Roesch and Harry De La Roche Jr. to produce a major motion picture based on the book, Anyone’s Son.

After several months of extensive and productive meetings with Roesch, as well as written correspondence with De La Roche Jr., actor/producer Jon Doscher has secured the rights to develop this true story into a feature film.

De La Roche Jr. was convicted on four counts of murder in the 1976 deaths of his father, mother, and two younger brothers, and is currently serving a lifetime prison sentence. Starline Films will also be producing a separate documentary about the event. Roesch and De La Roche Jr. co-authored the book, Anyone’s Son, which was published by Andrews & McMeel in 1979.

Over the years, Roesch had been approached by several top Hollywood film executives looking to acquire the rights to the book, including legendary producer Robert Stigwood (Saturday Night Fever, Grease). However, Roesch felt she could trust Doscher to tell this story in an accurate and thought-provoking manner.

“I am very pleased to have the full blessings of Ms. Roesch to produce this film,” Doscher commented. “Having attended the high school that he (De La Roche) did, and having long been fascinated by the story, I look forward to the challenge of incorporating the many themes and issues that this book raises, and developing it into a timeless film with powerful messages.”

First public interview in more than 25 years will be released as documentary

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ - June 21, 2005 -- Starline Films is proud to announce that Jon Doscher, actor/producer of the upcoming film Anyone’s Son, has been granted approval to conduct an interview with Harry De La Roche Jr. from prison on June 30, 2005.

De La Roche Jr., convicted on four counts of murder in the 1976 deaths of his father, mother, and two younger brothers, will be interviewed as background gathering for the film. This film will be based on the book about the events, which he co-authored with Roberta Roesch in 1979.

The interview will also be filmed as part of a separate documentary project that is in pre-production. De La Roche Jr. is currently serving his sentence at the South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

“We are grateful to the state for agreeing to provide us the opportunity to interview Harry,” Doscher stated. “It is important for us to tell the story as accurately as possible and certainly having the ability to access Harry’s state of mind is crucial to the development of this film project.”

Now in its 2nd year, Starline Films LLC (www.starlinefilms.com) is a full-fledged, east coast film production company. Able to conceptualize and develop entire film projects from start to finish, Starline Films handles all facets of film production in-house. With offices in both New York and New Jersey, Starline Films is currently in production on several major film projects, including: 4Chosen, the story of four young minority basketball players who were violently assaulted with gun fire from two New Jersey State Troopers on the New Jersey Turnpike in 1998; and Anyone’s Son, based on the true story of the murder of four De La Roche family members by their son, Harry Jr., on Thanksgiving weekend of 1976 in northern New Jersey. Both film projects also have documentaries affiliated with them.

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Contact: Fran Ganguzza, Media Relations, Starline Films, (212) 751-7827 or fran@starlinefilms.com