LOS ANGELES, CA -- 10/01/07 --
First Look Studios is proud to announce the
acquisition of DAY ZERO, which is set for theatrical release on January 18,
2008. DAY ZERO, a selection in this year's Tribeca Film Festival, explores
the story of three lifelong friends (Chris Klein, Jon Bernthal and Elijah
Wood), drafted into the military. This film is directed by Bryan Gunnar
Cole, written by Robert Malkani and produced by Anthony Moody of Indalo
Productions.
"After the incredible amount of hard work that went into the creation of
DAY ZERO, we are thrilled to partner with First Look Studios on the
theatrical release. First Look has a wonderful track record of helping
films find their audience, and as the notion of the draft rises to the fore
of our social and political dialog, we are excited to see the film resonate
with a larger audience," said producer Anthony Moody.
"DAY ZERO tells a timely and powerful story," said First Look Studios COO,
Dean Wilson. "Chris Klein, Jon Bernthal and Elijah Wood give amazing
dramatic performances showing their range as actors. I am very honored to
have First Look Studios distribute this film."
DAY ZERO is a political story at a time when the US government reinstated
the draft. Three friends, George (Chris Klein), a successful lawyer, Dixon
(Jon Bernthal), a tough-as-nails cab driver, and Feller (Elijah Wood), a
writer with a host of insecurities, are given 30 days to report for duty.
The film explores the emotional struggle of leaving their safe, comfortable
lives behind for war. As a result, they are forced to confront their
beliefs on courage, duty, love, friendship and honor.
Gary Hirsch, executive vice president of Acquisitions, negotiated the deal
on behalf of First Look Studios. Andrew Hurwitz and Dan O'Meara of
Schreck, Rose, Dapello, Adams, Hurwitz LLP negotiated on behalf of Indalo
Productions.
ABOUT FIRST LOOK STUDIOS
First Look Studios is a leading independent studio which includes
theatrical, home entertainment and television operations. The studios' CEO
is Trevor Short, Dean Wilson is COO. The company is owned and operated by
First Look Holdings, LLC.
Please visit our website at www.firstlookstudios.com.
ABOUT INDALO PRODUCTIONS
Founded in 2001, Indalo Productions (http://www.indalo.biz) is dedicated to
the development, financing and production of intelligent, thought
provoking, commercially viable films people would actually like to see.
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