Vertical Leisure Bolsters UK Distribution Slate With Quartet Of Style Acquisitions
EXCLUSIVE: Vertical Leisure has packed out the distribution slate of its UK offshoot with 4 new style titles, together with one starring Ron Perlman and one other produced by Ben Stiller.
The corporate first launched its UK releasing arm again in November, setting its sights totally on the premium VOD market.
Becoming a member of the slate is John Swab’s noir crime thriller Run With The Hunted, starring Ron Perlman and Michael Pitt. The film tells the story of a younger boy who commits a noble homicide and is pressured to run away from his rural hometown, abandoning his finest good friend. Years later, he has forgotten his previous and turn out to be the chief of a band of misplaced kids, whereas his former finest good friend takes it upon herself to seek out the boy who saved her life.
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The deal was negotiated between Peter Jarowey and Josh Spector at Vertical with CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers. VMI is dealing with worldwide gross sales at EFM. The pic gained the viewers award on the 2019 Woodstock Movie Pageant.
Vertical has additionally taken UK on Dinner With Associates (beforehand Friendsgiving), from producers Ben Stiller and Malin Akerman. The movie follows a dysfunctional, comical and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner amongst a gaggle of shut pals and acquaintances. Solid contains Malin Akerman ({Couples} Retreat), Kat Dennings (2 Broke Ladies), and Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn 9-9). Deal was negotiated with Endeavor Content material on behalf of the filmmakers.
The distributor has additionally picked up Andrew Mecham and Matthew Whedon’s Behind You, the horror starring Addy Miller (The Strolling Useless) and Elizabeth Birkner (The Outpost). When a demonic entity summons younger Claire from the hidden mirrors in her estranged Aunts’ residence, her sister should defeat the malicious entity that has possessed her. Deal was negotiated with Nate Bolotin and Pip Ngo at XYZ Movies.
Lastly, Vertical has additionally purchased Timothy Boyle’s On Halloween, which follows a journalist who uncovers a surprising city legend a few serial killing clown who has stalked the woods of Century Park for over 100 years. Deal was negotiated between Peter Jarowey and Josh Spector at Vertical with Matteo Rolleri at Devilworks.
All 4 titles shall be launched in 2020.
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