LOS
ANGELES, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse
announced today that the Company has acquired all U.S. rights to
the star-studded, modern-day bayou western The Dirty
South. Cineverse is planning a Fall release, day and date
in theaters and on VOD.
Set deep in the heart of Louisiana, The Dirty South is a
gritty crime thriller led by Dermot
Mulroney (Scream VI, Young Guns, "Secret
Invasion"), Willa Holland ("Arrow",
"Gossip Girl") and Shane West
(The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, "Salem").
Sue Parker (Holland) finds
herself in a desperate battle to save her family's struggling
business, which is on the brink of collapse due to her father's
neglect. When a handsome drifter (West) comes into town she sees
him as the only chance to prevent their bar from falling into the
hands of a ruthless local tycoon (Mulroney). What starts as a
simple plan to save her family, quickly spirals into larceny,
lawlessness and deadly consequences.
"The Dirty South continues the steady evolution of
the modern-day American Western," said Yolanda Macias, Chief Content Officer at
Cineverse. "In this gritty character piece, the struggles faced by
these characters in the dark allure of the South are brought to
life with remarkable authenticity through powerful storytelling and
exceptional performances. Willa
Holland shines as a formidable female lead, fearlessly
taking on the daunting presence of Dermot
Mulroney, while Shane West
drives the narrative forward with his expected dynamic energy.
"This homegrown southern story has been years in the making, and
I am very excited to share the passion that went into creating it
with the world. We are incredibly thankful for The Dirty
South to have found its home with Cineverse," said
filmmaker, Matthew Yerby.
The Dirty South is written and directed by
Yerby and also stars Wayne Péré (Venom), Laura Cayouette (Django Unchained) and
Mike Manning ("This Is Us"). The
film was produced by Andrew Vogel,
Suzann Toni Petrongolo, Yerby, &
Todd Slater. Executive Producers
include Jeremy Walton, David Lyons, Jay
Burnley, Tom George, and
Mike Manning.
The deal was negotiated by Macias on behalf of Cineverse and
Marilyn Haft of Law Offices of
Marilyn G. Haft, P.C. on behalf of
the filmmakers.
ABOUT CINEVERSE
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) is a global
streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the
world's largest portfolios of owned and operated streaming
channels, all powered by its advanced, proprietary technology
platform. Cineverse currently features enthusiast brands for
subscription video on demand (SVOD), advertising-based video on
demand (AVOD) and free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST)
channels. Cineverse entertains consumers around the globe by
providing premium feature film and television series, enthusiast
streaming channels and technology services to some of the world's
largest media, retail and technology companies. For more
information, please visit www.cineverse.com.
For additional information, please contact:
For Media
The Lippin Group for Cineverse
cineverse@lippingroup.com
For Investors
Julie Milstead
424-281-5411
investorrelations@cineverse.com
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