"Universal Pictures has nabbed the theatrical worldwide distribution rights for the family film "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything -- A VeggieTales Movie" based on Big Idea's successful VeggieTale franchise. The CG film will be directed by Mike Nawrocki and written by Phil Vischer, the creative force behind the series. VeggieTales' second feature film follows the successful 2002 release of "Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie," which grossed over $25 million theatrically. Since 1993, nearly 50 million VeggieTales videos have been sold..." (full details)
"Miramax Films has acquired North American rights to the comedy "Eagle vs. Shark," the debut feature from New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi described as a comic account of two misfits searching for acceptance. Palm Pictures has acquired North American rights to "Ten Canoes," an Australian feature directed by Rolf de Heer and co-directed by Peter Djigirr..." (full details)
"MGM and has added three Weinstein Co. releases to its domestic distribution slate - the all-star Bobby Kennedy assassination flick "Bobby", the Renee Zellweger starrer "Miss Potter", and the Colin Firth-led Roman period drama "The Last Legion"..." (full details)
