New Films Acquires Worldwide Rights for DEAD AWAKE Starring Rose McGowan, Amy Smart and Nick Stahl

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- DEAD AWAKE is a seductive supernatural thriller starring Rose McGowan, Amy Smart and Nick Stahl set against the backdrop of a mysterious tragedy that shattered their lives a decade ago and which sets them on a path to uncover the truth that lies between the living and the dead.

Nesim Hason, President of New Films states that, "New Films will be releasing theatrically in the US December 3 and has launched sales at AFM."

The overall deal was finalized right before AFM by Ron Gell, New Films Chief Content Officer, and producers Jason Price, Lucas Jarach and Anthony Gudas for DEAD AWAKE.

In a comment, Gell states, "DEAD AWAKE director, Omar Naim has delivered a compelling film with strong performances that caters brilliantly to the fantasy thriller audience."

Price and Jarach stated, "The film is a gripping and visually stylistic thriller blurring the line between fantasy and reality that will leave audiences guessing until the very end. Rose, Amy and Nick have delivered tremendous performances that capture the mysterious nature of their characters and the supernatural world we have created. We're very excited that the movie will get the theatrical release it deserves this fall."

New Films International is both screening and launching sales for the film at AFM.

ABOUT NEW FILMS INTERNATIONAL

New Films International (NFI) is a full-service production and distribution company servicing the worldwide marketplace. New Films Cinema (NFC) is the U.S. theatrical release entity launched in 2009 and is moving aggressively into the US Marketplace. Acquiring, distributing, and marketing feature films and television series, NFI offers a wide variety of genres with A-list talent and a film library which is home to hundreds of titles. The company was founded in 1996 by Nesim Hason, a successful foreign markets distributor who established himself within the film industry in multiple capacities beginning in 1980.

SOURCE New Films International