Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions has acquired "Revenge for Jolly!," an indie comedy featuring cameos by Kristen Wiig, Elijah Wood and Ryan Phillippe, from Atlas Entertainment. The studio will distribute the film in the U.S. and Canada. "Revenge for Jolly!" premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. The off-beat film tells the story of a man who wants to avenge the death of his beloved dog. It marks the feature film debut for director Chadd Harbold and was written by Brian Petsos, who also stars. The deal was negotiated by Sony with UTA Independent...
- 5/25/2012
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Cannes – Sony Pictures Worldwide which has snagged U.S. and Canadian rights to Atlas Independent’s dark comedy Revenge for Jolly!. The acquisition is the first for the newly launched affliliate company of Charles Roven’s Atlas Entertainment. Revenge for Jolly!, directed by Chadd Harbold and written by Brian Petsos, focuses on the moral ambiguity of revenge and follows star Petsos as he sets off to avenge the death of his dog with the help of his cousin, played by Oscar Issac. Elijah Wood, Adam Brody, Ryan Phillippe and Kristen Wiig appear in cameos. The film was produced by Atlas Independent’s William Green and Aaron
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- 5/25/2012
- by Rebecca Leffler
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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