Metrodome Group

Metrodome Distribution and Palisades Tartan have just signed an exclusive deal which allows Metrodome exclusive rights to represent Palisades Tartan’s TV and VOD library in the UK. This deal also allows Metrodome theatrical distribution rights for acclaimed Korean director Park Chan Wook’s vampire feature THIRST. Joint winner of the 2009 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize (together with Andrea Arnold’s FISHTANK), THIRST tells the story of a failed medical experiment that turns a man of faith into a vampire.

The celebrated catalogue boasts an assortment of critically hailed gems including Park Chan Wook’s previous masterpiece and 2004 Cannes Grand Jury Prize Winner OLDBOY. Additional titles in the highly established Asia Extreme brand include AUDITION and BATTLE ROYALE. The art house division includes the complete works of Ingmar Bergman, SECRETARY and Paul Verhoeven’s BLACK BOOK, which was nominated for a Best Foreign Film Award at the 2007 BAFTA and British Independent Film Awards.

Peter Urie, CEO of Metrodome Distribution says, “We are delighted to be releasing Park Chan Wook’s eagerly awaited next feature THIRST in the UK as the start of a new relationship between Metrodome and Palisades Tartan. We look forward to working with them on a number of levels which will include representing their fantastic library for TV and VOD in the UK. They are an exciting and dynamic company and I believe that Metrodome provides a perfect match for their representation in the UK”

Kevin Burns, CEO of Palisades Tartan commented, “We are thrilled to be working with Metrodome, a company we hold in high esteem. We are impressed with their commitment to their clients and overall performance. TV and VOD sales are an important part of our business and we have no doubt that Metrodome is a magnificent fit and are looking forward to an enduring and prosperous relationship.”

Both deals were negotiated by Peter Urie, CEOof Metrodome and Kevin Burns, CEO of Palisades Tartan.

About Palisades Tartan UK:

Tartan Films was originally founded in 1984 and is credited with bringing Asian Extreme films to the attention of audiences as well as some of the most compelling art house films of the last quarter century. In July 2008, Palisades Pictures acquired a majority of Tartan Films UK’s 400+ film library assets and branded the new company Palisades Tartan UK. The company also has a US counterpart, Palisades Tartan USA. Palisades Tartan will continue to expand an already distinctive and provocative slate of films in both territories by focusing on quality film acquisitions, thus significantly increasing the size of their overall library. Palisades Pictures and its parent company Palisades Media Corp is a prestigious financier of print & advertising for the independent film market. Together with its affiliate, Palisades Media Asset Fund, Palisades has securitized and financed more than 550 films.

About Metrodome:

Metrodome is one of the leading independent film distributors in the UK. They acquire films and product for exploitation in cinemas, on DVD and via broadcast. Metrodome has earned a reputation for acquiring and releasing quality independent films that challenge audiences and provoke critics – from box office smash hits like MONSTER and DONNIE DARKO to the box office success and Academy Award winning THE COUNTERFEITERS. Alongside high profile theatrical titles, Metrodome’s award winning Home Entertainment department also releases new films, classic cinema, documentaries, animation, stage adaptations, television programming and historical drama.

For additional information please contact:

Christelle Randall / Metrodome Group
0207 534 2065

CRandall@metrodomegroup.com

Debbi Berlin / Palisades Tartan

323-913-0348

Debbi@BerlinPublicRelations.com