MGM Pacts with SF for Scandi Market

STOCKHOLM: Svensk Filmindustri (SF) has secured a long-term distribution deal with MGM to represent the studio’s catalogue and new releases in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.

The deal covers theatrical and DVD/Blu-ray releases for a five-year period. This gives SF the rights to the entire MGM catalgoue and new titles, including the highly anticipated upcoming two Hobbit films and the next film in the Bond franchise.

“We are thrilled to be the Scandinavian distribution partner for MGM, and are looking forward to working with their entire catalogue and their fantastic slate of upcoming films,” said Rasmus Ramstad, the CEO at Svensk Filmindustri. “We have had a fantastic relationship with Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum over the years and it’s great to be able to continue this partnership with them at MGM.”

“It was really important to us to continue our wonderful relationship with Rasmus and the Svensk team—we know that they are partners who share our vision and are the industry leaders in their region with unparalleled distribution capabilities,” added Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum, co-chairman and CEO of MGM.