Exclusive: Heading into Toronto Arsenal Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to the film about the South African punk rockers.
Yarek Danielak will start talks with buyers in Canada on what he described as the untold story of the influential South Africa-based punk band who continue to play today.
“This was probably one of the most difficult deals I have worked on but what kept me at the table was the importance of bringing this unique and powerful story to the world,” said Danielak. “The birth of man can be attributed to Africa and now so too can the birth of punk music.”
“We at Thread are very excited to bring this story to the world and are impressed by the passion and excitement shown by the team at Arsenal Films,” said producer Jon Savage, who negotiated the deal with Danielak.
Stone Cold Jane Austen lead singer Johnny Van Heroine said: “It’s unfortunate that rock and roll...
Yarek Danielak will start talks with buyers in Canada on what he described as the untold story of the influential South Africa-based punk band who continue to play today.
“This was probably one of the most difficult deals I have worked on but what kept me at the table was the importance of bringing this unique and powerful story to the world,” said Danielak. “The birth of man can be attributed to Africa and now so too can the birth of punk music.”
“We at Thread are very excited to bring this story to the world and are impressed by the passion and excitement shown by the team at Arsenal Films,” said producer Jon Savage, who negotiated the deal with Danielak.
Stone Cold Jane Austen lead singer Johnny Van Heroine said: “It’s unfortunate that rock and roll...
- 8/25/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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