Cinedigm Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM) has announced the acquisition of Cinetel Films and 7Heaven Productions’ gritty action thriller ACCELERATION. Cinedigm will release the film in select theatres, on-demand and digital on November 8 and on Blu-ray and DVD in December 2019.
Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Dolph Lundgren (Creed II) and Chuck Liddell (Kick-Ass 2) star in the modern-day noir film alongside, Natalie Burn (The Expendables 3), Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (The A-Team), and Danny Trejo (Machete). The film is written by Michael Merino and directed by Michael Merino & Daniel Zirilli.
ACCELERATION follows skilled getaway driver Rhona (Natalie Burn) across Los Angeles on her one-night quest to complete a list of five dangerous assignments to save her kidnapped son from her former boss, the ruthless crime lord Vladik (Dolph Lundgren). The tic-tok of the clock goes buy faster and faster as Rhona struggles to deal with the violent and depraved delinquents she must eliminate to save her son’s life.
Yolanda Macias, Cinedigm’s Executive Vice-President of Acquisitions said:
“Dolph Lungdren revs up the action and delivers a nonstop thrill ride in this pedal to the metal action movie. So, buckle up as Cinedigm brings ACCELERATION to theatres this fall!”
ACCELERATION is produced by Natalie Burn and executive produced by Paul Hertzberg and Eric Brenner. The deal was negotiated by Josh Thomashow, Director of Acquisitions for Cinedigm and Paul Hertzber.
Cast:
Sean Patrick Flanery, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Liddell, Natalie Burn, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Danny Trejo
Synopsis:
Vladik Zorich (Dolph Lundgren), a villainous crime lord, is double-crossed by his most trusted operative Rhona (Natalie Burn). Vladik’s propensity for power, control, and violence drives him to kidnap Rhona’s son forcing her to participate in a twisted plan to eliminate one of Vladik’s enemies. To keep her on a short leash, Vladik sets out the ‘rules’ to his ‘game’ and overseas Rhona’s every move as she navigates the darkened streets of Los Angeles. As her son’s life hangs in the balance, Rhona struggles to eliminate the most violent and depraved delinquents, however, Vladik underestimates the power of a mother’s love and finds himself losing control as his devious plan.
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