LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Camelot Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CMGR) ("Camelot") announced today that Camelot Distribution Group ("CDG") has acquired a Sundance and SXSW official selection, Skateland, starring Shiloh Fernandez (Cadillac Records, The Girl with the Red Riding Hood) and Ashley Greene (Twilight Saga). CDG obtained all foreign rights to the film, while CAA holds domestic representation.
Skateland is a Freeman Film production written and produced by Anthony Burns, Brandon Freeman, and Heath Freeman and directed by Anthony Burns.
"The teenage female demographic is driving a larger portion than ever in box office and home entertainment sales, illustrated by The Twilight Saga and Dear John," stated President of Distribution Jamie Thompson. "After screening Skateland at Sundance, we immediately saw its potential within the market niche."
"We are excited to be working with Camelot on foreign distribution," stated Brandon Freeman, President of Freeman Film. "It is clear that Camelot shares our passion and enthusiasm for Skateland – coupled with an established platform and a focused strategy, we are confident in their success."
Set in the early 80's in small-town Texas, Skateland follows the summer of life-changing events for 19-year-old skating rink manager Ritchie Wheeler. The soundtrack includes music by New Order, Blondie, Def Leppard, Talking Heads, and A Flock of Seagulls.
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Freeman Film LLC is a development, financing and production company owned by Freeman Group LLC, a Dallas-based private investment firm. For information about Freeman Film LLC, please visit the company's web site at www.freemanfilm.com
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Camelot Entertainment Group, Inc. is a U.S. publicly traded company (OTCBB:CMGR) with three major divisions: Camelot Film Group, which includes Camelot Distribution Group and DarKnight Pictures, Camelot Studio Group and Camelot Production Services Group. Camelot is building a different kind of motion picture studio infrastructure by redefining the development, financing, production, and distribution process. Camelot is a member of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA). For information about Camelot Entertainment Group, Inc., please visit the Company's web site at www.camelotent.com
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