LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Multimedia
entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC
(NASDAQ: IACI), today announced that Electus International has
picked up all global distribution rights to the award-winning giant
screen film Jerusalem,
including television, SVOD, and Home Video rights. Narrated by
renowned actor Benedict Cumberbatch,
the 45-minute original production from Cosmic Picture and Arcane
Pictures gives audiences a completely unique perspective of a part
of the world that still captivates the imagination of billions of
people. Electus will be selling the film at MIPCOM. FilmBuff will
distribute the film on all major On Demand platforms, and also
negotiated the DVD and Blu-ray release, to be distributed by MPI
Media Group this holiday season.
Jerusalem has captivated
audiences during its wildly successful run in IMAX® and giant
screen theaters – the film is currently playing in approximately 30
of the most prestigious and visited museums and science centers
around the world. The Washington Post called the film,
"awe-inspiring and intimate," while the Boston Globe praised
Jerusalem as "a mesmerizing
vision." Jerusalem was also
awarded Best Film and Best Cinematography at the 2014 Giant Screen
Cinema Association Achievement Awards.
"Jerusalem is an
unprecedented look at one of the world's most iconic cities, told
through breathtaking, visually stunning filmmaking," said
John Pollak, President of Electus
International. "The filmmakers worked for years with government
ministries and community leaders to gain rare access to the most
sacred places of all three religions and became the first team in
many years to capture aerial footage of the Old City and the Holy
Land. The result is a timeless examination and celebration of the
city of Jerusalem, and we are
excited to bring the film to audiences around the world."
"Making 'Jerusalem' is the
dream of a lifetime," said producers Taran
Davies and George Duffield,
founders of Cosmic Picture, and Writer/Director Daniel Ferguson. "Through the unrivaled beauty,
visceral nature and incredible technology of giant screen and IMAX®
cameras, we were able to compose the images and move the camera in
a way that makes you feel as if you are experiencing Jerusalem first-hand. We hope that it will
thrill and surprise audiences around the world."
Jerusalem takes
audiences on an inspiring and eye-opening tour of one of the
world's oldest and most enigmatic cities. Destroyed and rebuilt
countless times over 5,000 years, Jerusalem's enduring appeal remains a mystery.
What made it so important to so many different cultures? How did it
become the center of the world for three major religions? Why does
it still matter to us? The film attempts to answer these questions
by following three young Jerusalemites and their families – Jewish,
Christian and Muslim. Through their eyes, audiences will discover
what it means to call Jerusalem
home and experience celebrations and events that mark the high
points of a year in the life of the city.
For more information about Jerusalem and for HD links to the trailer and
behind the scenes footage, visit www.jerusalemthemovie.com. Become
a fan on facebook at www.facebook.com/jerusalemthemovie and follow
the film on Twitter @Jerusalem_Movie, #JerusalemFilm.
About Electus
Electus is the first integrated multimedia entertainment studio to
unite producers, creators, advertisers and distributors under one
roof and produce all forms of content for distribution across a
variety of platforms around the world, including: broadcast, cable,
digital, OTT and various emerging technologies. The company
connects advertisers, distributors and content creators early on in
the development process, enabling marketers and advertisers to be
true partners in campaigns and content creation. Electus
International, the global distribution arm of Electus, is
responsible for all international sales and distribution for
Electus' programming and its studio partners as well as programs
and formats from other well-known 3rd party providers. Electus is
an operating business of IAC [NASDAQ: IACI]. For more information
on Electus, visit www.electus.com.
About Cosmic Picture
Cosmic Picture seeks to make the
most compelling cinematic experiences possible and change people's
perception of the universe in ways they never imagined. For more
information on Cosmic Picture, visit www.cosmicpicture.com
About FilmBuff
FilmBuff is an award-winning
full-service distribution company, with a focus on delivering high
quality, compelling film and video to targeted audiences. Founded
in 2007, FilmBuff consistently introduces audiences to the best in
independent film, including Oscar-nominated EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT
SHOP, Sundance Audience Award winner, SENNA, Sundance Grand Jury
Prize winner, THE HOUSE I LIVE IN, Jared
Leto's ARTIFACT, Adam
Carolla's ROAD HARD, THE INTERNET'S OWN BOY, BURT'S BUZZ,
SPRING, and many others. Offering a comprehensive array of services
and solutions for today's evolving media landscape, FilmBuff
partners with creative filmmakers, publishers and brand marketers
to reach, engage and inspire viewers around the world. Connect with
FilmBuff at www.FilmBuff.com and @filmbuff
About MPI Media Group
The MPI Media Group is a
leading distributor, licensor, and producer of films, home
entertainment, historical footage and more. Founded in 1976,
Chicago-based MPI Media Group
remains one of the largest independent entertainment companies
offering a compelling slate of the world's most respected cinema,
documentaries, performances and television series. MPI's wholly
owned subsidiaries include MPI Home Entertainment, Dark Sky
Films, and the WPA Film Library.
www.mpimediagroup.com
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