Walt Disney Studios has picked up domestic distribution rights to director Lasse Hallstrom's upcoming drama "Hoax." Lasse Hallstrom is a very gifted director, and we feel strongly that his talents, combined with those of Richard, Alfred and Marcia, will make for a film with the kind of strong artistic and commercial potential that YFG prides itself on. International rights to the film are being handled by Syndicate Film's David Glasser; during the recent Festival de Cannes, numerous territories bought the film for distribution.

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