PorchLight Entertainment has picked up international theatrical,broadcast and DVD rights to Rain starring Faye Dunaway and Robert Loggia.

Based on the novel by VC Andrews, Rain follows the story of a witness to acrime who discovers the identity of her true mother while in protective custodyand goes on to become a successful entertainer.

The project was produced by Big Headz Entertainment and Lexi DawgMedia production in association with Merv Griffin Entertainment (MGE).

Andrew Neiderman's V C Andrews franchise has spawned more than105m books in 95 countries. This is the second feature adaptation after 1987's FlowersIn The Attic.

Porchlight'ssenior vice president of acquisitions Karen Roberts negotiated the deal with theproducers' representatives.