Kino Lorber, Inc. has acquired U.S. theatrical rights to Joan Carr-Wggin's comedy "if i were you." The film stars Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden, Leonor Watling ("Talk to Her"), and Aidan Quinn.
Read More »U.S. distribution rights to Sebastián Cordero's upcoming science-fiction film "Europa Report," have been picked up by Magnet Releasing, the genre arm of Magnolia Pictures. The film marks the English-language debut of the Ecuadorian director, best known for his films "Rabia," and "Crónicas."
Read More »IFC Films has acquired North American rights to Sebastían Silva's "Crystal Fairy," which premiered at Sundance this year. The comedy starring Michael Cera and Gaby Hoffman won the Best Director Award in World Cinema at Sundance.
Read More »Cinedigm has acquired North American rights to Sundance documentary "Narco Cultura," directed by Israeli photographer and filmmaker Shaul Schwarz. The company plans a theatrical release and awards-qualifying run for 2013.
Read More »Drafthouse Films has acquired U.S. rights to Jason Lapeyre and Robert Wilson’s “I Declare War,” which screened at the Toronto film festival and Fantastic Fest in the fall. The company plans theatrical and VOD releases in the second half of 2013.
Read More »Music Box Films has acquired all U.S. rights to the drama “Le Weekend,” directed by Roger Michell and written by Hanif Kureishi. The specialty distributor plans a summer theatrical release.
Read More »Sony Pictures Classics has acquired all North American rights to the Ralph Steadman documentary “For No Good Reason” directed by Charlie Paul.
Read More »Dada Films has acquired theatrical and ancillary rights to the P.J. Hogan comedy “Mental,” starring Toni Collette, Liev Schreiber, Rebecca Gibney, Anthony LaPaglia and Kerry Fox. The company plans a day-and-date theatrical/VOD release March 29.
Read More »Monterey Media has acquired North American rights to Matthew Porterfield’s “I Used To Be Darker,” which had its world premiere in the NEXT <=> section of the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 19. The company plans a summer theatrical release.
Read More »In its second acquisition of the Sundance Film Festival, Phase 4 Films has picked up rights to David Andalman and Mariko Munro’s “Milkshake,” which had its world premiere in the NEXT <=> section on Jan. 20. The company acquired North American rights to Shaka King’s feat...
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