BEVERLY HILLS, CA—Empire Film Group closes major acquisition for all North American rights to "Hounddog" starring Dakota Fanning, David Morse and Robin Wright-Penn. The highly anticipated and con- troversial independent film. "Hounddog" is expected to release to more than 500 theaters on July 18.
Dakota Fanning portrays a troubled young girl living in the rural south in 1958. Robin Wright-Penn portrays her caring aunt who tries to help her navigate through difficult times.
"We believe that 'Hounddog' will be one of the top, independent films at theaters this summer," said Dean Hamilton-Bornstein, CEO of Empire Film Group. "It is a powerful, coming-of-age drama that deals with serious issues that should resonate with audiences. Dakota Fanning delivers an Oscar-worthy performance and we expect to see a lot of media attention."
"Hounddog" generated tremendous media interest when a promo reel was shown at the Sundance Film Festival last year. The character played by 12-year-old Dakota Fanning is sexually assaulted in a scene that enraged conservative media pundits, even though the attack is implied and not actually shown.
"I think we all wish that no children were ever assaulted," said Deborah Kampmeier, writer and director of the film. "But it's not helpful to the victims for our society to ignore the subject and pretend that it's not real. 'Hounddog' takes this dark moment through an emotional recovery brought about through friends, family and music, to a message of hope." "Hounddog" features original music tracks and performances by Elvis Presley, including the title song. The film was produced by Scott Franklin. The 93 minute film is expected to receive a PG-13 rating.
Dakota Fanning is the most successful young actress in the motion picture industry. She has starred in over a dozen major hits including "War of the Worlds," "Charlotte's Web" and "Man on Fire" with her last six theatrical films averaging over $46 million in USA box office gross.
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