Magnolia Pictures Takes U.S. Rights to 'Roadie'

Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights for the indie drama Roadie, directed by Michael Cuesta (L.I.E.).The business plans a release through its Ultra VOD program 12 ,. 2, a theatrical release Jan. 6. Ron Eldard stars just like a longtime roadie for Blue Oyster Cult who returns where you can Forest Slopes, Queens after losing his job and can get wrongly identified as old secondary school pals.Bobby Cannavale, Jill Hennessy and Lois Cruz co-star. Gerald Cuesta and Michael Cuesta written the script. Mike Downey and Sirad Balducci produced. PHOTOS: Tribeca Film Festival Buzz Films With 'Roadie' "Roadie features a career-best performance from Ron Eldard and he's matched up up completely with the ensemble," mentioned Magnolia leader Eamonn Bowles. "Michael Cuesta has genuinely produced an awesome film that will resonate with anybody who's required to revisit where they came from from.Inch Magnolia professionals Dori Begley and Chris Matson talked about the sale with Kevin Iwashina and Christine D'Souza of Preferred Content and Graham Taylor of WME Entertainment regarding the filmmakers. Magnolia recently releasedPage One: Yearly Inside the NY Occasions, Blackthorn, Excellent Achievements and i am Love. Approaching releases include Melancholia, Take This Waltz, I Melt Together With Your Good Physician. VOD Ron Eldard Bobby Cannavale Jill Hennessey