Lionsgate, Roadside Nab 'margin Call'

Variety.com, Variety
Sun, 01/23/2011 - 7:48am

Film News: First major acquisition at this year's Sundance Fest -- In the first major acquisition to come out of this year's Sundance Film Festival, Lionsgate has co-opted with Roadside Attractions to acquire and release helmer J.C. Chandor's "Margin Call."

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Topics: 2011 sundance film festival film acquisitions lionsgate margin call roadside attractions sundance film festival

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