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Shout! Studios Secures Exclusive English-Language Rights to Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker Reboot

It paves the way for a Locarno premiere followed by a U.S. theatrical launch this year.

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Overview

  • Shout! Studios has acquired exclusive distribution rights in English-language territories for Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker reboot through a deal with Raven Banner Entertainment.
  • The sword-and-sorcery reboot will premiere at the 78th Locarno Film Festival next week.
  • Daniel Bernhardt portrays a battle-scarred Deathstalker and Patton Oswalt provides the voice of his wizard companion, Doodad.
  • The agreement covers theatrical, digital, video-on-demand, broadcast and physical media rights, with Raven Banner Releasing managing Canadian distribution.
  • A U.S. theatrical release is planned for later this year although no definitive date has been announced.