21st May 2007 07:00
Works Media Group (The) PLC21 May 2007 Works Media Group plc ("The Works" or the "Company") Film Distribution Rights The Works Media Group plc, the independent film distributor, announces todaythat it has acquired all UK distribution rights from sales agent Cinemavault tothe film 'Interview' directed by Steve Buscemi and starring Sienna Miller. TheCompany plans to distribute the film to cinemas in the UK during the fourthquarter of 2007, before subsequent distribution across other media. 'Interview' is Buscemi's fourth film as director; he is perhaps better known asan actor, having starred in Reservoir Dogs, Fargo and Big Lebowski. In'Interview' he plays the male lead alongside Sienna Miller who appears in onlyher second leading role. The film, premiered to critical acclaim at the 2007Sundance Film Festival in January. It explores the contentious relationshipbetween the media and celebrity, with Buscemi playing a fading politicaljournalist who is forced to interview America's most popular soap actress(Miller). Mick Southworth, Managing Director of The Works UK Distribution Ltd, the Group'sUK subsidiary, commented, "We are delighted to be working with Cinemavault againon such a high calibre title. Sienna Miller is loved in the UK and is superblydirected here by Steve Buscemi." Norman Humphrey, Chief Executive of The Works added, "Our UK distribution arm ismaking great progress and 'Interview' will be an excellent addition to itsportfolio of titles. The addition of each quality title is another step on thepath towards sustainable and predictable earnings." For further information, please contact: Works Media Group plc Tel: 020 7612 0030Norman Humphrey, Chief Executive ICIS Tel: 020 7651 8688Tom Moriarty, Caroline Evans-Jones City Financial Associates Limited Tel: 020 7090 7800James Caithie This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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