LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights as well as distribution rights in a significant number of foreign territories, including all English speaking territories, to the Peter Jackson produced sci-fi motion picture “District 9” from QED International. The announcement was jointly made today by Peter Schlessel, President of Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group, and QED International CEO Bill Block. Continue reading “Sony in the ‘District’”

Peter Jackson to produce 'District 9' Washington, Nov 2 (ANI): Peter Jackson is gearing up to produce live-action sci-fi drama ‘District 9’. The movie will be helmed by Neill Blomkamp, and will mark his feature directing debut. Blomkamp also penned the script for the movie along with Terri Tatchell, reports Variety. Jackson will produce through his WingNut Films production banner. QED Intl. will be financing the pic through its credit facility with Comerica Bank and Aramid Entertainment Fund, and will handle worldwide sales. Jackson’s WETA Workshop facility will be providing the visual effects. Continue reading “Peter Jackson to produce ‘District 9’”