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'Abby' coupled with Magnolia


May 14, 2007 Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Jennifer Westfeldt's romantic comedy "Ira & Abby." Westfeldt, who made a name for herself writing and starring in 2001's "Kissing Jessica Stein," served as exec producer and writer of "Ira," which was directed by Robert Cary ("Standard Time"). The deal was negotiated by Magnolia head of acquisitions Tom Quinn and head of business affairs Jason Janego with Rena Ronson and Phil Alberstat of William Morris Independent and producer Brad Zions.

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