Viva Pictures Acquires U.S. Rights to the Morbido Brand

Viva Pictures recently released information that they've landed the U.S. rights to the famed Morbido brand from Mexico. It has become the most important horror and fantasy film festival in Mexico.

The first film to be released under this label will be "The Ouija Summoning" this fall. It will also include original Viva Pictures productions Charlie Charlie and Effigy.

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Press Release:

VIVA Pictures announced today that it has landed the U.S. rights to the famed Mórbido brand. Mórbido is a lifestyle horror and fantasy brand which originated in Mexico in 2007. During that time, Mórbido has become the most important festival of the genre in Latin America and has become known as the “voice of horror” in the region with its many platforms that include an FM radio show, a podcast, a publishing house, a distribution label and more. Plans are to initially launch a Mórbido branded movie label through VIVA Pictures which will roll out this fall with The Ouija Summoning as well as the VIVA original productions Charlie Charlie and Effigy. The deal was jointly announced at Cannes by Mórbido’s CEO Pablo Guisa Koestinger and VIVA Pictures President Victor Elizalde.

“We’re extremely excited by the myriad of opportunities that exist with the Mórbido brand and lifestyle,” commented Elizalde. “Horror and sci-fi fans are typically the most loyal followers of any type of genre. The audiences behind the platforms that Pablo has created are indicative of this fact and we look forward to expanding Mórbido’s presence into the U.S. and Canada.”

“It is wonderful to see Mórbido expanding globally,” stated Pablo Guisa Koestinger. “As the creator of the brand as well as being a fan myself, I am looking forward to seeing this partnership truly grow. Mórbido has become a reference in horror as well as a lifestyle and we are happy to be sharing it with the U.S.”

Viva Pictures and Directv Acquires Marcus Nispel's Latest Film "Exeter"

Viva Pictures and Directv recently released information that they've both have acquired the U.S. rights to Marcus Nispel's upcoming film "Exeter". The film is the first release under the Viva Pictures and Directv deal. Exeter will debut exclusively on Directv on July 2nd with a theatrical release later in the year.

For more information on this film, you can goto the film's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ExeterMovie

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Viva Pictures and DIRECTV announced today that they have acquired U.S. rights to EXETER, a feature film from the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Friday the 13th and the producers of Paranormal Activity and Insidious. The film will debut exclusively on DIRECTV on July 2 followed by a theatrical release by Viva Pictures later this year.

EXETER was directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Kirsten McCallion. The film was executive produced by Jason Blum and Steven Schneider.

After an all-night party at an abandoned asylum known for its horrific treatment of its patients, a group of ordinary teens decide to tinker with the occult, leading to a possession, a paranormal mystery and into a bloody nightmare that no one could predict.

“I am thrilled to have our film EXETER premiere exclusively on DIRECTV, a premium platform that is also supported with massive P&A,” commented Nispel. “Horror fans can now enjoy my work ‘uncompromised’. The marketing teams at Viva Pictures, BLKBX Creative Group and DIRECTV have some serious treats in store to make this a true event and change the way of how movies will be mainlined.”

“The pedigree of Nispel and the producers made this an obvious choice for distribution,” says Viva Pictures’ President Victor Elizalde. “From the opening sequence to the end credits, audiences will be horrified in ways never before seen.”

“EXETER is an undeniably frightening and scary film. DIRECTV is thrilled to be working with Viva Pictures to bring EXETER to our subscribers before it hits theaters,” said Hanny Patel, senior director of Marketing, DIRECTV.

The deal was repped by WME Global and negotiated with producer Michael Corso of Steelhaus Productions, Andrew Lee on behalf of DIRECTV, Frank Donner on behalf of BLKBX Creative Group and Victor Elizalde for Viva Pictures.

EXETER is the first film in the newly-formed partnership between Viva Pictures and DIRECTV to release films exclusively on DIRECTV during a 30-day window prior to their theatrical debut. This unique union provides national exposure for filmmakers with exceptional motion pictures to DIRECTV's 20 million customers.

To follow updates about EXETER, check out https://www.facebook.com/ExeterMovie