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TriCoast Worldwide Strikes UK Distribution Platform Deals For Movie Slate

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Leading US distribution and production outfit TriCoast Worldwide is set to release a number of its top-line movies in the UK including the Digital and DVD Autumn 2014 release of HEAVENLY SWORD, the CGI animated film based on the best-selling Sony Video Game and featuring the voices of  Anna Torv, Alfred Molina and Thomas Jane.

TriCoast Worldwide strikes UK distribution platform deals for movie slate

Newly-formed TriCoast UK Ltd, has agreed digital, DVD and theatrical deals with a number of UK outfits. The Movie Partnership, led by Michael Lee and Peter Dutton, will handle all digital releases as well as manage all TriCoast’s TV sales.  Spirit Entertainment will be handling the DVD releases and all theatrical releases will be managed through UK industry veteran Martin Myers and film financier Bertrand Lipworth. Myers will also oversee airline sales for UK and Europe.

 

Further releases this Autumn include 2 Jacks, directed by British helmer Bernard Rose and starring Sienna Miller, Danny Huston and Jack Huston, Toolbox Murders 2 starring Bruce Dern,  award-winning family drama Among Ravens starring Amy Smart and 3 Nights in the Desert starring Vincent Piazza, Amber Tamblyn and Wes Bentley.

 

CEO of TriCoast Worldwide Strath Hamilton said today:  “After twenty-eight years of producing movies and seven years distributing them in the USA and the rest of the world, we’re pleased to finally enter the UK market, where we’ve noted an upward trend in the distribution landscape, particularly the digital platforms, for good quality independent films”.

 

Acquisitions for TriCoast UK Ltd, will still be handled through the US acquisition team, headed by Daisy Hamilton.

 

Taylor Lautner to Debut 'Abduction' Trailer During 'MTV First' Interview.

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Twilight’ heartthrob to answer fans’ questions during half-hour MTV.com live stream on April 13, 7:56PM ET

On Wednesday, April 13, Taylor Lautner will exclusively sit down with MTV News’ Josh Horowitz to premiere the first footage ever seen from his upcoming film ABDUCTION during “MTV First: Taylor Lautner.”

Beginning at 7:56pm ET on MTV and MTV.com, Taylor will introduce the never-before-seen trailer. Immediately following the on-air premiere, Taylor will stay on for a 30-minute interview with Josh on MTV.com where he will answer questions about his role in the film and much more. Fans can get in on the action and submit questions beginning today through MTV.com or via Twitter (using @MTVNews / #AskTaylor).

Dating back to the first Twilight movie, MTV News will lead up to the premiere of “MTV First: Taylor Lautner” with a five day countdown of favourite MTV moments with the star. Fans should check in every day to see and comment on the latest clips.

ABDUCTION is a thriller that focuses on a youth (Lautner) who discovers the parents who raised him aren’t his real parents, a revelation that triggers events and leaves him running for his life.

In addition to Lautner, ABDUCTION stars Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Jason Issacs, Maria Bello, Denzel Whitaker, Michael Nyqvist and Sigourney Weaver. The film is directed by John Singleton and written by Shawn Christensen. Lionsgate presents, a Gotham Group / Vertigo Entertainment / Quicksix Entertainment production, a Lionsgate Production, in association with Mango Farms.

ABDUCTION will be in UK cinemas September, 2011.