Re: I want to get the US distribution rights (and a hello)
I guess we'll never see it in the US. There response to my further
inquiry...
Thank you for your prompt reply.
We understand your interest in the picture, however, our company
decided not to release the picture in North Amercia despite many
offers from American distributors including big studios. Your full
understanding in this matter would be highly appreciated.
Thank you again for your kind offer, and with best wishes,
TOEI COMPANY, LTD.
Hideyuki Baba
International sales and purchasing
--- In battleroyalefilm@yahoogroups.com, "michaelwhatever"
<michaelwhatever@y...> wrote:
> That would be interesting. I am surprised that they said no NA
> distribution.
>
> --- In battleroyalefilm@yahoogroups.com, "Ashe Raven"
<moonwolf@n...>
> wrote:
> > I can at least look into it with my contacts in Tartan here in
the
> UK
> > for you. If I can help I will ^^
> >
> > Oh by the way, my names Ashe and I'm new here *waves
> >
> > Ashe Raven
> > http://asheraven.com
> > http://asheraven.deviantart.com
> >
> > --- In battleroyalefilm@yahoogroups.com, "michaelwhatever"
> > <michaelwhatever@y...> wrote:
> > > so i'm starting a new dvd label for youth-oriented cult films,
> and
> > > want to inquire into the US distrbution rights for BR1. anyone
> > here
> > > know who to contact re: the rights?
> > >
> > > thanks
> > > michael
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