LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/06/08 -- First Look Studios is pleased to announce
the acquisition of "Miss Conception," formerly titled "Buy Borrow and
Steal," starring Heather Graham, Mia Kirshner and Tom Ellis. The film is
directed by Eric Styles, written by Camilla Leslie and produced by Doris
Kirch. Blue Angel Films limited co-produced with Miromar Entertainment AG,
in association with BBS Productions Ltd and the support of Northern Ireland
Screen.
Recently acquired by First Look Studios at the Berlin film Festival, The
deal was brokered by First Look's EVP of Acquisitions, Gary Hirsch, and
Oliver Mahrdt of Hanns Wolters International.
"Miss Conception" tells the story of Georgina (Heather Graham), a broody
33-year-old woman who sends her partner packing when it becomes obvious
that he does not share her desire for children. Zak (Tom Ellis) hopes
she'll cool off while he is away on a planned business trip. But Georgina,
discovering early menopause runs in her family, hears her biological clock
ticking like an atom bomb and must answer the call. She turns to her
reluctant best friend Clem (Mia Kirshner) to recruit the perfect but
unsuspecting man to fulfill her dreams for a child.
"I'm delighted to have First Look Studios releasing the film theatrically
in the US," says Oliver Mahrdt. "The producer Doris Kirch and co-producer
Michel Morales are looking forward to the world premiere at the 25th
anniversary of the Miami Film Festival tonight."
"I am confident that women will relate to Heather's character in this
light-hearted look at a dilemma that millions of women face. At the same
time, men will enjoy watching Heather and Mia Kirshner so it is a perfect
date movie," says Gary Hirsch.
"Miss Conception" is slated for a June 2008 release.
ABOUT FIRST LOOK
First Look Studios is a leading independent studio which includes its
theatrical, home video and television operations. The studio's CEO is
Trevor Short and Dean Wilson is COO. The company is owned and operated by
First Look Holdings, LLC.
Contact:
Elizabeth Wolfe
424.202.5062
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