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Given that the sole recognizable face in this film is Melissa George (Aussie Playboy, ABC's Thieves, Sugar and Spice, Mullholland Drive), and she's not that recognizable, this film about a group of teens causing trouble in a high school wouldn't garner much attention. However, New Port South is written by James Hughes, the son of legendary '80s (that sounds like long ago, doesn't it) director John. Even that has done very little to raise the profile of the project.

Directed by Kyle Cooper (never directed anything in his life), the film has been released on a limited basis in select cities. Judging by the reaction and attention lavished on that limited release, this film is as close to direct-to-video land or "dead on arrival" box office status as there is. Perhaps using Ms. George's Aussie Playboy photos as the one-sheet would help. (Les Winan/BOP)

Vital statistics for New Port South Main Cast Todd Field, Will Estes, Melissa George Supporting Cast Blake Shields, Kevin Christy, Raymond J. Barry Director Kyle Cooper Screenwriter James Hughes Distributor Buena Vista Pictures Rating PG-13 Running Time 97 minutes Talent in red has entry in The Big Picture

Comparison films for New Port South
Title	Date	Opening	Adjusted Opening	Screens	PSA	Adj PSA	Total BO	Adjusted Total	Mult
Dangerous Minds	8/11/95	14.93	20.69	1348	11076.00	14768.0	84.84	117.60	5.68
School Ties	9/25/92	2.67	3.87	804	3321.00	4641.4	14.12	20.51	3.85