UK DVDdistributor Eureka plans to move into theatrical releasing after licensingall UK rights for Phil Morrison's Junebug.
Eureka, which previously distributed DVDs, is planning a theatricalrelease for spring 2006 with sales and distribution handled by MiracleCommunications.
Eureka licensed the film from Los Angeles-based sales companyLightning Entertainment.
"I have already dipped my toe in the waterwith the theatrical re-issue of films including Metropolis, Vengeance Is Mine, and Punishment Park.Based on the success of these titles I realised that it made sense toexpand Eureka's horizons further in this direction, and when I saw Junebug Iimmediately realised its potential," said Eureka's Ron Benson.
The NorthCarolina-set family drama stars an ensemble cast including Amy Adams, AlessandroNivola, Embeth Davidtz and Ben McKenzie.
The film wasscreened at festivals including Cannes Critics' Week, Edinburgh, and Sundance. Sony Pictures Classics releasedin the US.
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