AMC Theaters, Codeblack in exclusive deal

Jakes AMC Theaters and Codeblack Entertainment have produced a multiyear partnership to exclusively release films at choose AMC locations T.N. Jakes' thriller "Lady Thou Art Loosed!: Round The seventh Day" will be the first film beneath the pact when it's released April 13 at part of the AMC Independent program. "Round the seventh Day" stars Blair Underwood, Sharon Leal, Pam Grier and Nicole Beharie, as well as the film might be the 2nd in Jakes' "Lady Thou Art Loosed!" franchise. Pic, shot on location in New Orleans, concentrates on a couple, referred to by Underwood and Leal, whose youthful daughter is kidnapped, possibly having a killer who killings his sufferers "round the seventh day."Feature's produced by Codeblack Entertainment and professional produced by T.D. Jakes for T.D.J Companies. Neema Barnette is pointing from Cory Tynan's script.Beneath the partnership films, films can expand into other theaters following their exclusive run inside the AMC locations. The companies didn't disclose how extended AMC's exclusivity window lasts.InchThe partnership with Codeblack brings needed connection with films like 'Woman Thou Art Loosed!: Round The seventh Day' that acquire a vital demographic among our site visitors," mentioned Nikkole Denson-Randolph, AMC veepee of niche and alternative content. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com