Cinedigm Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights to ARTHUR NEWMAN

Starring Colin Firth and Emily Blunt, Toronto Film Festival Title Will Be Released Theatrically in 2013, Followed By Digital, On-Demand, TV and DVD

LOS ANGELES--()--Cinedigm Entertainment Group, a division of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), has acquired all U.S. distribution rights to ARTHUR NEWMAN, one of most highly anticipated films at this year's Toronto Film Festival.

Colin Firth and Emily Blunt star in the touching story written by Academy Award® nominated screenwriter Becky Johnston ("Prince of Tides", "Seven Years in Tibet") and directed by Dante Ariola (Cannes Gold Lion winner, two-time DGA Directors nominee), making his feature film directorial debut. ARTHUR NEWMAN follows the mid-life travails of sad sack Wallace Avery (Firth). He hates his job, his ex-wife and son hate him, and he's blown his one shot at living his dream. Not wanting to face all this, he stages his own death and buys himself a new identity as Arthur Newman. However, Arthur's road trip towards a new life is interrupted by the arrival of the beautiful but fragile Mike (Blunt), who is also trying to leave her past behind. Drawn to one another, these two damaged souls begin to connect as they break into empty homes and take on the identities of the absent owners: elderly newlyweds, a high-roller and his Russian lady, among others. Through this process, Arthur and Mike discover that what they love most about each other are the identities they left at home, and their real journey, that of healing, begins.

The film is planned for a theatrical release in mid-2013, followed by on-demand, premium digital, DVD, and TV releases.

The film was produced by Vertebra Film’s Mac Cappuccino and Cross Creek Pictures’ Brian Oliver, with Alisa Tager and Becky Johnston. It was executive produced by Andy Cappuccino, Helen Cappuccino, Natalie G. Hill, James Holt, Lisa Bruce, and Eric Greenfeld.

“ARTHUR NEWMAN is perfect for today's audiences...A deeply entertaining film highlighted by touching performances from Colin and Emily that bring real heart and soul to a powerful story of displacement, longing and ultimately, redemption. Moviegoers will leave the theatre moved and uplifted,” said Vincent Scordino, Vice President of Acquisitions for Cinedigm Entertainment Group.

The filmmakers were represented in the negotiation by UTA Independent Film Group, CAA and Eric Greenfeld, with Vincent Scordino representing Cinedigm Entertainment Group.

About Cinedigm Entertainment Group

Cinedigm Entertainment Group (CEG), a division of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp., is an end-to-end digital distribution company delivering content in theaters, across digital and on-demand platforms, and on DVD/Blu-ray. CEG reaches a global digital audience through partnerships with iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, Google, Hulu, Vudu, Xbox, Playstation, and others. The company’s library of over 5,000 titles includes award-winning documentaries from Docurama Films®, next-gen indies from Flatiron Film Company® and acclaimed independent films and festival picks through partnerships with the Sundance Institute and Tribeca Film. CEG is proud to distribute many Oscar®-nominated films including Hell and Back Again, GasLand, Waste Land, Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory, A Cat in Paris and Chico & Rita. Current and upcoming CEG multi-platform releases include The Invisible War, Citadel, In Our Nature, 22 Bullets and Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey.

Cinedigm™ and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp™ are trademarks of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp www.cinedigm.com. [CIDM-G]

About Vertebra Films

Vertebra Films, LLC, is an independent film production and finance company formed by the Cappuccino family in Buffalo, New York. Vertebra recently premiered Eli Roth Presents AFTERSHOCK at Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness, and is currently filming Eli Roth Presents CLOWN for release in 2013. Their team also produced THE LIVING WAKE featuring Academy Award® nominee Jesse Eisenberg.

Contacts

Cinedigm Public Relations:
Sommer Hixson, Cinedigm/New Video
shixson@newvideo.com; 646-259-4138
or
Maggie Begley, President, MBC
Maggie@mbcprinc.com; 310-301-1785
or
Cinedigm Investor Relations:
Traci Tsuchiguchi
tracit@addocommunications.com; 310-829-5400

Release Summary

Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) has acquired all U.S. distribution rights to ARTHUR NEWMAN, starring Colin Firth and Emily Blunt.

Contacts

Cinedigm Public Relations:
Sommer Hixson, Cinedigm/New Video
shixson@newvideo.com; 646-259-4138
or
Maggie Begley, President, MBC
Maggie@mbcprinc.com; 310-301-1785
or
Cinedigm Investor Relations:
Traci Tsuchiguchi
tracit@addocommunications.com; 310-829-5400