DAR Film Distribution acquires theatrical release rights of Universal Pictures’ ‘Fast & Furious 6’
· The film is stars actors like Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez
· To release in India on 23rd May 2013
Mumbai, 17th May 2013: DAR Film Distribution a division of DAR Media Pvt. Ltd has acquired all India theatrical rights of Universal Pictures ‘Fast & Furious 6’ starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, along with Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious), Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Resident Evil). The film is directed by Justin Lin, (of the Fast & Furious franchise).
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent in Fast & Furious 6. Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, fan favorites Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Elsa Pataky are joined by badass series newcomers Luke Evans and Gina Carano.
Building on the worldwide blockbuster success of Fast Five and taking the action, stunts and narrative to even greater heights, Fast & Furious 6 sees director Justin Lin back behind the camera for the fourth time. He is supported by longtime producers Neal H. Moritz and Vin Diesel, who welcome producer Clayton Townsend back to the series.
Commenting on the acquisition, Murli Chhatwani, Head of Distribution, DAR Media said “After the success of The Dark Knight Rises and 'Oblivion', we are extremely excited to announce ‘Fast & Furious 6’ as our next Hollywood release. Being associated with this franchise is definitely something to look forward to. The franchise itself has an amazing fan following in India and we are confident that the new sequel would add on to its phenomenal following here”.
‘Fast & Furious 6’ is all set to hit the theatres in India on 23rd April 2013.
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About DAR Media Pvt. Ltd.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of DAR Capital Group, DAR Media Private Limited (DAR) was established as a result of the Group’s strong leveraging in the burgeoning Indian Media & Entertainment industry. In addition to film production DAR, through is Distribution arm DAR Distributors, is also focused on producing, acquiring and distributing quality content in Hindi and other regional languages, as well as, International content in the Indian market apart from offering fully fledged distribution and syndication support to in house productions.
