HBO's BEHIND THE CANDELABRA Set for International Theatrical Distribution

According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO has sold the theatrical rights to its hit Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra to the U.K. as well as a host of other countries.

The film, which stars Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, has been acquired by Entertainment One for a June 7 premiere in the U.K. In addition, Village Roadshow will show it in late July in Australia, ARP has picked it up for an early September debut in France, DCM for Germany and Switzerland, and A Company Filmed Entertainment for Central Europe.

In addition, Medusa acquired the film for Italy, Dutch Filmworks has acquired rights for Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, First Distributors has picked it up for Hong Kong, and Hollywood Entertainment for Greece. The film was also sold to Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Scandinavia, Israel and Japan.

Commented producer Jerry Weintraub, "Behind the Candelabra has exceeded all expectations. I couldn't have imagined better treatment of a film. From the world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival to HBO's high-profile launch in the U.S. to these prominent theatrical distributors releasing internationally, the movie has delivered on all levels."

Added Charles Schreger, president, programming sales at HBO, "We're thrilled by the reception that Behind the Candelabra received from international distributors, critics and audiences alike at Cannes. These deals further solidify HBO's place as a major global player in licensing and distribution and reflects the continuing interest in the caliber of our original films and the talent attached to them."

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