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Jennifer Aniston comedy gets distributor

Image Entertainment announced today that it has acquired U.S. rights to the film Management starring Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn and Woody Harrelson from Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Under the agreement, Image has secured all theatrical, home video, digital, television and pay-per-view rights for the U.S. The company will release the film theatrically in Spring 2009. Management ….

Legendary director Ridley Scott to attend Film and TV Music Conference

Diane Warren, Ridley Scott and Hans Zimmer will take part in the 2008 Film & TV Music Conference, being held November 13-14 at the Sofitel in Los Angeles, CA. Diane Warren will receive the inaugural Film and TV Music Career Achievement Award, while Hans Zimmer will receive the inaugural Maestro Award – honoring his commitment ….

The Weinsteins Go Underground

The Weinstein Company has signed a first look deal with Underground Films and has bought Rising Son, a comedy pitch by Martin Sweeney that was based off an idea by William Lowery, vice president of production for Underground. Underground Films’ Nick Osborne and Trevor Engelson will serve as producers with Lowery serving as executive producer on the project. The announcement was made today by Michael Cole, co-president ….