Magnolia Pictures has acquired the North American rights for epic action-adventure THE LAST KING.
The deal was negotiated by Magnolia SVP of Acquisitions Dori Begley and Magnolia VP of Acquisitions John Von Thaden, with Susan Wendt, Head of Sales at TrustNordisk.
"We are very happy that our friends at Magnolia have picked up THE LAST KING and we are sure that they are the perfect home for it" says Susan Wendt, Head of Sales at TrustNordisk.
“Nils Gaup has crafted another sweeping adventure with THE LAST KING,” said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles. “The thrilling performances and high-stakes of this incredible true story will really resonate with audiences everywhere.”
Previous announced deals include sales to Germany, Austria and Switzerland (Koch Media Deutchland), Italy (Minerva Pictures Group), Czech Republic (Film Europe Media Company) Middle East (Gulf Film), India (Pictureworks) and Estonia (Estinfilm).
Directed by Nils Gaup (PATHFINDER, 1987 and THE KAUTOKEINO REBELLION, 2008) and starring Jakob Oftebro (KON-TIKI, 2012; WHEN ANIMALS DREAM, 2014 and THE SHAMER´S DAUGHTER, 2015), Kristofer Hivju (IN ORDER OF DISAPPEARANCE, 2014 and GAME OF THRONES, 2013-2014), Thorbjørn Harr (VIKINGS, 2013-2014) and Pål Sverre Hagen (KON-TIKI, 2012 and RAGNAROK, 2013), THE LAST KING presents a tale set in the Middle Ages about two Norwegian warriors who escape across the mountains in order to bring the last remaining heir to the throne to safety.
THE LAST KING is produced by Stein B. Kvae and Finn Gjerdrum for Paradox Film 3 AS, co-produced by Nordisk Film, Newgrange Pictures Ltd and Proton Cinema+Theatre with support from Norwegian Film Institute, Irish Film Board and Eurimages. Developed in collaboration with The Media Programme, Film3 and Midtnorsk filmsenter.
Domestic release is set for February 12th, 2016.
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