12th Mar 2007 07:01
Works Media Group (The) PLC12 March 2007 Works Media Group plc ("The Works" or the "Company") Film Distribution Rights The Works Media Group plc, the independent film distributor, announces today that it has acquired UK distribution rights to two films: 'Paris, je t'aime' and'Two Days in Paris'. The Company plans to distribute both films to cinemas in the UK during the summer of 2007, before subsequent distribution across other media. 'Paris, je t'aime' is a compilation of eighteen short-films depicting the romance of life in Paris. The films are directed by renowned international directors such as the Oscar winning Coen Brothers (Oh Brother, Where Art Thou; Fargo), Wes Craven (The Scream Trilogy and A Nightmare On Elm Street), Oscar winning Alexander Payne (Sideways) and Oscar nominated Alfonso Cuaron Children of Men, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban). The films star an array of well-known actors, including Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson, Natalie Portman, Elijah Wood, Nick Nolte and Bob Hoskins. 'Two Days in Paris' follows two days in the relationship of a Manhattan couple as they visit Paris in an attempt to rekindle their relationship. This is the first title to be directed by Oscar nominated actress Julie Delpy, who also stars in the film. Norman Humphrey, Chief Executive of The Works commented, "Our reputation as one of the UK's leading independent distribution companies continues to grow as internationally renowned directors and producers select The Works to be their distribution partner in the UK. The acquisition of the rights to such high calibre films as Paris, je t'aime and Two Days in Paris is crucial to our continued growth and I'm delighted that our UK subsidiary has proven itself once again as a leader in its field." 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 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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