FRANCHISE PICTURES ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO “eXtreme dating"

Los Angeles, CA, November 6, 2003: In a deal brokered by John Sloss and Paul Brennan of Cinetic Media, Franchise Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to the action-comedy, eXtreme dating. Directed by Lorena David (Eastside, Outta Time), the ensemble cast features Devon Sawa (Final Destination), Jamie-Lynn DiScala (The Soprano’s), Meat Loaf (Fight Club), Amanda Detmer (The Majestic) and Andrew Keegan (10 Things I Hate About You). The cast was assembled by casting director Joseph Middleton (American Pie 1 & 2, Legally Blonde, and Bring it On).

The film tells the story of four friends who believe that the key to winning over their true loves is to place themselves in extreme situations. They plot a fake kidnapping but the plan goes awry when the kidnappers turn out to be ex-cons with plans of their own. The remaining friends must now rescue the captives and manage to avoid the law at the same time.

"Extreme Dating is a hilarious film with a broad appeal to all ages. We are pleased to be affiliated with the project," says Elie Samaha, Chairman and CEO of Franchise Pictures.

Extreme Dating was produced by Mark A. Roberts. The next project for Roberts/David Films is Strangers With Candy: The Movie. Written and starring Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello and Stephen Colbert, the comedy is slated to begin production in Summer 2004.

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