Peace Arch� Entertainment Group Inc. (AMEX: PAE) (TSX: PAE), an
integrated global entertainment company, today announced the
acquisition of international distribution rights to the dark comedy
"Nobel Son" and worldwide distribution rights to the drama
"Explicit iLLS" and the taut thriller "Two:Thirteen." The Company
will showcase all three films at the American Film Market taking
place in Santa Monica, California, November 5 - 12.
"Nobel Son," starring Emmy� and Golden Globe� Award Winner Alan
Rickman ("Harry Potter," "Sweeney Todd," "Die Hard"), Eliza Dushku
("Bring It On," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Emmy� and Golden
Globe� Award Winner Dannny DeVito ("LA Confidential," "Batman
Returns," "One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest"), Academy Award� winner
Mary Steenburgen ("What's Eating Gilbert Grape," "I Am Sam,"
"Nixon"), Emmy� and Golden Globe� Award Winner Ted Danson ("Saving
Private Ryan," "Three Men and a Baby") Bryan Greenberg ("Prime,"
"The Perfect Score") and Shawn Hatosy ("The Cooler," "The
Faculty"), was written and directed by Randy Miller ("Bottle
Shock," "Houseguest") and produced by Miller and his writing
partner Jody Savin ("Bottle Shock"). "Nobel Son" screens at the
American Film Market on November 8 at 11AM and on November 10 at
3PM at AMC Santa Monica 4. The film is scheduled to be released in
more than 800 U.S. theaters by Freestyle Releasing on December 5,
followed by a Fox Home Entertainment DVD release in the U.S.
"Nobel Son" is a venomous tale of family dysfunction, lust,
betrayal and ultimately, revenge. Barkley Michaelson (Bryan
Greenberg) is struggling to finish his Ph.D. thesis when his
father, the brilliant Eli Michaelson (Alan Rickman), wins the Nobel
Prize for Chemistry. But Eli's past indiscretions begin to collide
with the present. When Barkley is kidnapped on the eve of his
father accepting the coveted prize, Eli refuses to pay the ransom.
This sets into motion a high stakes game of intrigue and deception
that proves that payback truly is a bitch.
"Explicit iLLS," starring Paul Dano ("There Will Be Blood,"
"Little Miss Sunshine"), Rosario Dawson ("Sin City," "Eagle Eye"),
Lou Taylor Pucci ("Thumbsucker," "Fast Food Nation") and Naomie
Harris ("Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," "28 Days
Later"), and written and directed by Mark Webber ("Snow Day," "The
Good Life"), won the Audience Award and two cinematography awards
at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival. "Explicit iLLS" will
market screen at the American Film Market on November 6 at 5PM and
November 8 at 3PM at Santa Monica Screening. Peace Arch will
release the picture in a limited number of U.S. theaters in spring
of 2009.
In "Explicit iLLS," the lives of strangers intersect in a bold
and moving semi-autobiographical tale that crosscuts between the
many people -- adults, teenagers, and children alike -- who
struggle in the face of poverty, drugs and the human connection. A
story of compassion, even in the shoddiest of landscapes, "Explicit
iLLS" stars some of the fastest rising stars in Hollywood whose
characters' heartfelt aspirations tell a heart-wrenching tale that
eventually finds promise, pride and hope.
"Two:Thirteen," starring Mark Thompson ("Rocky V"), Teri Polo
("Meet The Parents," "Meet The Fockers"), Kevin Pollak ("The Usual
Suspects," "Casino"), Dwight Yoakam ("Terminator 2: Judgment Day,"
"Sling Blade"), and Mark Pellegrino ("The Big Lebowski," "The
Number 23"), is written by Mark Thompson and directed by Charles
Adelman ("Souled Out"). The film will world premiere at AFM, market
screening on November 7 at 5PM and November 8 at 5PM at Santa
Monica Screening. "Two:Thirteen" will be released direct-to-DVD by
Peace Arch in North America in late spring or early summer of
2009.
In "Two:Thirteen," a police officer who specializes in profiling
criminals (Mark Thompson) has just returned from psychiatric leave
only to discover that he is caught up in a serial killer's rampage.
Struggling to conceal the painful trauma of his own childhood, he
must contend with the all too-familiar flesh masks that the killer
leaves on the faces of his victims. The troubled cop must now
confront his own demons as he traces the dangerous and horrifying
path of the killer.
John Flock, President and COO of Peace Arch Entertainment Group,
said, "These three films reflect our on-going commitment to
acquiring outstanding content with worldwide appeal. We anticipate
great success for these movies at AFM and in the worldwide
markets."
At the American Film Market, Peace Arch will also world premiere
"Goal 3: Taking On The World," the final installment of the "Goal!"
soccer trilogy. "Goal 3" features international soccer stars like
David Beckham and is jam-packed with exclusive soccer footage from
the 2008 World Cup. "Goal 3" will market screen at AFM on November
6 at 1PM and November 9 at 9AM at Mann Criterion 4 in Santa
Monica.
The Peace Arch offices at the American Film Market will be
located at The Loew's, suite 721.
About Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.
Peace Arch Entertainment produces and acquires feature films,
television and home entertainment content for distribution to
worldwide markets. Peace Arch owns one of the largest libraries of
top quality independent feature films in the world, featuring more
than 2,000 classic and contemporary titles. For additional
information, please visit www.peacearch.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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forward-looking statements, usually containing the words "believe,"
"estimate," "project," "expect," or similar expressions. These
statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, that the
synergies and financial impact of the joint venture may not be
realized, the competitive position of the joint venture may not be
maintained, Peace Arch may not realize the anticipated benefits of
the joint venture and other risks detailed on Peace Arch's periodic
report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There
can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate
and actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements. By making these
forward-looking statements, Peace Arch undertakes no obligation to
update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of
this release.
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