"Here! Films has acquired worldwide rights to romantic comedy "The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green," directed by George Bamber, and will begin distribution via Regent Releasing on June 16. Based on the comicstrip of the same name by Eric Orner, the story centers on a 26-year-old man (Daniel Letterle) who meets and dates a recently "out" pro baseball player..." (full details)
"Focus Features has picked up world rights to the stop-motion pic "Coraline" from Laika Entertainment. Based on the book by Neil Gaiman and toplining the voice talent of Dakota Fanning, the story follows a young girl who walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. Henry Selick ("The Nightmare Before Christmas") and Mike Cachuela will co-direct..." (full details)
"First Independent Pictures and HBO Video have teamed to pick up "Mini's First Time," by writer-helmer Nick Guthe. Nikki Reed, Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Jeff Goldblum, Carrie-Anne Moss, Rick Fox and Svetlana Metkina star in the dark comedy which follows a teen who's attracted to the seedier side of L.A. nightlife. After she begins a sexual relationship with her stepfather, the duo scheme to have the teen's mother committed to a mental institution..." (full details)
