Following its Midnight program screening at the Sundance Film Festival (read Heather Wixson's review here), the dark comedy Arizona has been acquired by Rlje Films for North American distribution this summer:
Press Release: Los Angeles, May 1, 2018 – Rlje Films, a brand of Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje), has acquired all North American rights to Arizona, which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The directorial debut of Jonathan Watson (HBO’s “Vice Principals”), the film was written by Luke Del Tredici (Fox’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”). Arizona stars Danny McBride (Pineapple Express), Rosemarie DeWitt (Poltergeist), Luke Wilson (Idiocracy), Elizabeth Gillies (CW’s “Dynasty”) and Kaitlin Olson (FX’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”). Rlje Films plans to release Arizona in theaters in summer 2018.
“Arizona was loved by audiences at the Sundance Film Festival for its unique story with a comedic twist,” said Mark Ward, Chief Acquisitions Officer for Rlje Films.
Press Release: Los Angeles, May 1, 2018 – Rlje Films, a brand of Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje), has acquired all North American rights to Arizona, which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The directorial debut of Jonathan Watson (HBO’s “Vice Principals”), the film was written by Luke Del Tredici (Fox’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”). Arizona stars Danny McBride (Pineapple Express), Rosemarie DeWitt (Poltergeist), Luke Wilson (Idiocracy), Elizabeth Gillies (CW’s “Dynasty”) and Kaitlin Olson (FX’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”). Rlje Films plans to release Arizona in theaters in summer 2018.
“Arizona was loved by audiences at the Sundance Film Festival for its unique story with a comedic twist,” said Mark Ward, Chief Acquisitions Officer for Rlje Films.
- 5/2/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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