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Acquisitions: Sheep, Guide, Ghost

By Garth Franklin Friday November 3rd 2006 12:06AM

"Weinstein Co. and IFC Entertainment have nabbed all U.S. and Canadian rights to the New Zealand horror comedy "Black Sheep". The story of failed genetic engineering resulting in killer sheep will simultaneously hit theaters and video-on-demand in mid-2007, while the Weinstein Co.'s Genius Products will handle the DVD release late 2007..." (full details)

"Kosmic Films has launched with the acquisition of "The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down," director Paul Sapiano's comic look at sex, drugs and life. Kosmic already has signed on to produce and distribute a follow-up, "The Boys & Girls Guide to Being Gay." The company also is handling all rights for the children's film "Doubting Thomas"..." (full details)

"ADV Films has purchased North American rights to the live-action horror feature "Ghost Train" and the suspense thriller "Synesthesia" from Japanese entertainment conglomerate Shochiku..." (full details)

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