The young adult sci-fi project was one of the highlights of the Cannes 2011 market and Sierra / Affinity handles international sales. Summit holds US rights.
The film had previously been set for a Mar 15, 2013 domestic release.
Ender’s Game is based on Orson Scott Card’s novel about a brilliant youngster drafted into the International Fleet to save the human race.
Gavin Hood directs Hugo star Asa Butterfield, Abigail Breslin, Hailee Steinfeld, Viola Davis and Harrison Ford.
“We saw an opportunity to deliver action movies, comedy movies, thrillers, sci fi and horror.”
A snapshot of the film and high-end TV projects shooting in the UK and Ireland.
The Market is hosting Cannes Remakes, Spotlight on IP from Asia, and a bolstered Shoot the Book! programme.
Marshall made a string of hits in the eighties and nineties, including A League Of Their Own.
Screen speaks to up-and-coming producers from Serbia, Greece, Georgia, Turkey and Bulgaria.
EXCLUSIVE: Darker Than Midnight producer to shoot feature in October.
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