'Warrior'
off to Lionsgate
Lionsgate
has picked up U.S. distribdistrib rights to
helmer Victor SalvaVictor Salva's "Peaceful
Warrior," based on Dan Millman's bestselling
inspirational novel, from Mark AminMark Amin's
Sobini FilmsSobini Films.
Sobini,
which has a first-lookfirst-look deal with Lionsgate,
re-acquired the rights from Blockbuster after
the homevid company sold off DEJ Prods., Sobini's
partner on "Warrior."
Lionsgate
has skedded a June 2 release date. Inferno Distribution
holds international rights.
Pic, a passion
project of Amin's, stars Scott Mechlowicz, Nick
Nolte and Amy SmartAmy Smart. Story revolves
around a handsome college gymnast who embarks
on a spiritual journey when he meets an older
man with a distinct philosophy.
Screenwriter
Kevin Bernhardt adapted the book.
"We
are pleased to again be in control of a film
which has been a labor of love for me over the
years," Amin said.
Along with
Amin, producers are Sobini's Cami Winikoff,
Robin Schorr and David Welch.
Lionsgate
prexyprexy of theatrical films Tom Ortenberg
said his company "recognizes the significance
of the underserved audience that the film speaks
to," and that the studio's experience in
targeted marketing made "Warrior"
a good fit.
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