AFM 2011: The Weinstein Co. Nabs British Comedic Drama 'Song for Marion'
The film, about a surly retiree who is pushed by his wife to join an unconventional local choir, stars Vanessa Redgrave, Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton and Christopher Eccleston.
The Weinstein Co. is in final negotiations to pick up U.S. distribution rights to Song for Marion, a British comedic drama about a surly retiree who is pushed by his wife to join an unconventional local choir.
Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp star in the film, along with Gemma Arterton and Christopher Eccleston.
PHOTOS: On Set with the Leading Ladies of Hollywood
Paul Andrew Williams (London to Brighton) wrote and directed Song for Marion, which was produced by Steel Mill Pictures and Coolmore Productions. E1 Entertainment, which is selling the film at AFM, has distribution rights in the U.K., while Hopscotch will distribute in Australia.
In the London-set dramedy, the grumpy pensioner finds himself on a life-changing jounrney after joining the choir.
AFM 2011: THR's Complete Coverage
Steel Mill Pictures and Coolmore are producing with Egoli Tossell Film and Film House Germany.
THR's Daily Must Feeds
-
Joss Whedon Says Tom Hiddleston Won't Return For 'Avengers' Sequel
-
Ben Savage: 'Girl Meets World' Gets Series Order from Disney
-
Brad Pitt Talks Angelina Jolie on 'Good Morning America'
-
Mumford Bass Player Updates Fans On Status
-
Leonardo DiCaprio: 'Wolf of Wall Street' Trailer
-
'Man Of Steel' Box Office Wows As Film Brings In $125 Million
-
'True Blood’s' Kristin Bauer van Straten on the Pam-Tara Sex Scene We All Missed
-
Paul Feig Explains His Cultural Influences
