Two New Titles Join ACI Catalogue

#Josh · (#1)

Hope we hear news on release soon! Finally picking up they say some great things about it

LOS ANGELES: American Cinema International (ACI) has taken on the worldwide sales rights for two titles from Initiate Productions, Stay Cool and Smell of Success, which the Los Angeles-based distributor will be presenting for the first time at the AFM.

The comedy/drama Smell of Success stars Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton, Tea Leoni, Kyle MacLachlan and Ed Helms. The story follows as Mr. Rose, the head of Rose's Manure Company, dies and leaves his daughter Rosemary (Leoni) to take charge. She is battling a slick-talking competitor (MacLachlan) who wants to take over the manure industry. Rosemary tries against all odds to restore the family business. The film is written, directed and produced by the brothers Michael and Mark Polish (Twin Falls Idaho, The Astronaut Farmer).

ACI's CEO, George Shamieh, commented, "Smell of Success is a well-crafted, perfectly cast film with wide commercial appeal. The Polish brothers are incredibly gifted filmmakers and we?re thrilled to have another film of theirs on our slate. All the talents of Michael and Mark are on display in this film and the reaction to it has been amazing so far."

Stay Cool stars Winona Ryder, Sean Astin, Hilary Duff, Josh Holloway and Jon Cryer, with Chevy Chase. Michael Polish directed Stay Cool from a screenplay written by brother Mark, who also stars in the film. The movie watches as successful author Henry McCarthy (Polish) returns to his home town to give a commencement speech, only to fall in love with his old crush Scarlet Smith (Ryder). He is asked to prom, however, by a sexy high school senior (Duff), and he faces a touch decisions following.

Shamieh said, ?We?ve been on the lookout for a great, original comedy with mass commercial appeal and Stay Cool is a slam dunk in this category. The film has the irreverent freshness that audiences are drawn to and truly appreciate. We?re thrilled to have this film on our slate and eager to see buyers? responses.?

Chevonne O?Shaughnessy, the president of ACI, added, ?Stay Cool is a sharply written and directed film, eliciting great performances from an amazing cast. The chemistry amongst the ensemble cast really brings the story to life and delivers both funny and dramatic takes on a peculiar set of circumstances.?

http://www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/23157

+riley biers · (#2)

that's good news! what's the source ?

#Josh · (#3)

Originally Posted by jstep

that's good news! what's the source ?

Just added

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+hilaryxxlogan · (#4)

this is good news! ^_^

+HDKK06 · (#5)

buyers?

sound like it will go straight to dvd.

+riley biers · (#6)

Originally Posted by HDignified06

sound like it wil lgo straight to dvd.

you would say that.

+hilaryxxlogan · (#7)

Originally Posted by HDignified06

buyers?

sound like it wil lgo straight to dvd.

I thought we already knew that lol.

+HDKK06 · (#8)

Originally Posted by hilaryxxlogan

I thought we already knew that lol.

So now it's comfirmed it will?

+riley biers · (#9)

as of now they have not said anything about it going straight to dvd

+TheAveryH · (#10)

Where do some of you get your information from? It's like you pull it out of your ass. They have never said anything about a straight to DVD release.

+riley biers · (#11)

Originally Posted by TheAveryH

Where do some of you get your information from? It's like you pull it out of your ass.

lol exactly

+HDKK06 · (#12)

Originally Posted by TheAveryH

Where do some of you get your information from? It's like you pull it out of your ass. They have never said anything about a straight to DVD release.

No one said it was.

+TheAveryH · (#13)

Originally Posted by HDignified06

No one said it was.

Your always saying stuff like "sounds like it will go to straight to DVD" when someone just posts an article. As a fan, why would you want it to go straight to DVD in the first place, Josh just posted an article giving information to the movie and you bring your "sunshine" into the thread and liven up the place.

+HDKK06 · (#14)

Well whatever direction it goes in, it looks interesting .

I can't wait.

+JHil · (#15)

That's awesome, I can't wait to see this movie!