Maverick Global Looks To Roll A Lucky Seven At Cannes Film Market 2006

New Seven Title Slate Highlighted by Mobster Tale "This Thing of Ours" Featuring All-Star Cast of Veteran Actors James Caan, Frank Vincent, Vincent Pastore and Edward Lynch and Horror Flick “Mr Hell,” Starring Tracy Scoggins

Miami, May 10, 2006 - Maverick Global, the recently launched international arm of the leading domestic home video distributor, Miami-based Maverick Entertainment Group, is poised to make a splash on the Riviera with the debut of its global sales unit at this year's Cannes Film Market, May 17-27, it was announced today by MEG's President Doug Schwab.

2006 marks Maverick Global's foray into the sellers' arena at this year's Cannes Film Market, premiering a seven title slate, highlighted by Mobster tale This Thing of Ours, starring James Caan, Frank Vincent and Vincent Pastore, and horror film Mr. Hell, featuring Tracy Scoggins.

Already an established buyer in the international arena, Maverick Global first unveiled plans to expand its sales division globally at the 2005 American Film Market in Los Angeles. Since then, the company's global sales division, headed by Director of International Sales Jack Campbell, has attended such major markets as NATPE, Berlin and MIPTV.

"Maverick has established itself as one of the top home video distributors in the U.S.," said Schwab. "Last year's appointment of Jack Campbell, our commitment to offering buyers more diverse titles with star power, and our growing presence at all the major international markets underscore our dedicated effort to expand our sales business worldwide. We look forward to building on the momentum of our recent international activities by introducing our robust new slate of titles to buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market."

Maverick Global will debut the following seven titles at Cannes 2006:

This Thing of Ours (2006) Label: Maverick Platinum; Runtime: 100 mins - Nicholas Santini (Danny Provenzano) is a young man trying to earn his “button” as a full-fledged member of the governing counsel of a New Jersey-based Cosa Nostra chapter, better know as, The Mob. Trying to impress his notorious elders, including his influential Uncle Danny (Frank Vincent, The Sopranos), he schemes up a spectacular robbery that can make millions. As he is no longer content to plunder tractor trailers on New Jersey highways, Nick conspires with a computer genius from the old neighborhood in Brooklyn to plant a modified computer chip on a communications satellite that will allow him to siphon off spare change from several million bank accounts. But his Internet bank scam leads to a fateful meeting when Nick is forced to choose between loyalty to his friends and a promotion in the organization. Or, a death verdict for one of their own.This Thing of Ours stars James Caan of The Godfather, Frank Vincent and Vincent Pastore of The Sopranos, and Edward Lynch of The Exorcist. Co-written, directed by and starring Danny Provenzano.

Mr. Hell, (2006) Label: Creep; FX 103 min - The notorious serial killer Harry Eugene Loveless, AKA Mr. Hell, roamed from town-to-town and job-to-job, brutally murdering his victims, with the demonic intention of removing the windows to the soul - their eyes! Mr. Hell mutilated Dr. Karl Matthews at a government laboratory, where biological weapons were secretly being developed. The doctor's precocious daughter, Tyler, who discovered her fathers body with his eyes missing, was then pursued by Harry through the lab's subterranean tunnels. During the chase, Harry was accidentally destroyed by toxic industrial acid, and his remains flowed into a storage container. Was this the end for Mr. Hell? Directed by Rob McKinnon and starring Tracy Scoggins, Pavan Grover and Danny Kamin.

Nora's Hair Salon (2005) Label: Maverick Global; Runtime: 84 mins - Nora (Jennifer Lewis, Madea's Family Reunion) is the widowed, no-nonsense owner of the Nora's Hair Salon. This California salon is filled with an eclectic melting pot of folks thought of by Nora as "family" rather than "employees." Lilleanna, desperate for a job, instantly becomes the salon's newest family member after proving her mastery of the follicle arts on a botched client. When Lilleanna shows up to work black-eyed and bandaged thanks to her boyfriend, Bennie (Bobbie Brown, TV's Being Bobby Brown), her new family rallies behind her. Directed by Jerry LaMothe, and stars Jennifer Lewis, Bobby Brown and Tatyana Ali.

Side FX (2004) Label: Creep FX; Runtime: 85 mins - Sex, drugs and rock-and-roll will never be the same after a medieval sex drug makes a comeback on the college party scene. Everyone wants to try this “orgasm” drug but no one considers the side effects. This drug took its first victims in 1646. The church soon discovered that the blood-drained corpses found around the countryside were due to a powerful elixir that made select victims thirst for blood. While under its influence average men and women turn into animals. The church destroyed much of the drug and vampires, so they thought. It’s now modern day and some medieval vials have been discovered. No one knows this drug makes you thirst for blood and its side effect can kill you. Directed by Patrick Johnson, and starring Amanda Phillips, Todd Swift and Aaron Garrett.

The Bahama Hustle (2004) Label: Maverick Platinum; Runtime: 105 mins - Up and coming rappers Ace and Cool Breeze dream of becoming the next big thing in the rap world. After making a deal with Slick and Red, two promoters who promise wealth and success, they take out a loan from a local loan shark, Daddy T. To secure the loan Daddy T requires them to sign over body part as collateral. Their worlds crash when they discover that the two crooked rap promoters have ripped them off. After Discovering that Slick and Red have run off to the Bahamas with their money and original recordings, they must travel to the Bahamas to hustle their money and recordings back in time to pay off Daddy T, who is in hot pursuit to collect his collateral, their body parts. Directed by Dwayne DC Coles and starring Doctor Dre and Ed Lover, Cassandra Lewis and Lady T.

Surrender (2005) Label: Desire; Runtime: 72 mins - Naive newcomer Georgia is thrust into the intoxicating life of her charismatic lesbian housemate. Salene is a struggling writer trying to escape a haunted past by submerging herself into research about S/M. As their mutual attraction ignites, Georgia joins Salene in a tour of the S/M underground scene. When a murder occurs in an underground club, Salene is the prime suspect. While the shock of the murder, accusation brings Salene back to the mainstream, roles are reversed and Georgia takes in the role of the dominatrix. The two embark on an underground journey of whippings, submission and hot lesbian sex at bath time. Directed by Kathering Brooks, and starring Julie Clay, Kate Hill, Jon Jacobs and John Kirk.

Woods of Evil (2005) Label: Creep FX; Runtime: 85 mins - Needing fast cash, Ray and Dice kidnapped the daughter of a real-estate mogul, Charisse, and her rich friend Sonia for ransom. With the help of their ex-con friend Paco, they take the girls to a secluded cabin in the woods. The woods, however, are home to something more dangerous. An unexpected fate awaits them as they all try to survive in the woods of evil. Directed by Conrad Glover and stars Glover, Jaime Velez and Christopher Farmer.

About Maverick Entertainment Group Inc.:

Maverick Entertainment Group Inc. (MEG)is a leader in the domestic home video arena, specializing in the acquisition and distribution of Urban, Latino-theatrical, Horror and Christian genres. Founder and President Doug Schwab, a 26-year veteran in the film and distribution industry, has cemented the eight-year-old company as the leading entity for these fast growing markets with over 400 distributed films in the U.S. under the labels Maverick Platinum, Maverick Latino, Fusion Films, Creep FX, Maverick Spirit, and Desire. Premiere label Maverick Platinum is committed to providing consumers with the best in independent cinema offering a wide range of films in all genres. From comedy to thrillers, to action and animation, all Maverick Platinum titles have high production values and feature well-known casts with diverse story lines. Maverick Entertainment Group releases one Platinum title a month to the home video marketplace. Maverick Entertainment films can be found on the shelves of all of the major video stores and retail outlets such as Blockbuster, Wal-Mart, Hollywood Video, Movie Gallery, Best Buy and Circuit City to name just a few. More information can be found on the Maverick Entertainment Group Inc., website at http://www.maverickentertainment.cc Maverick Global, the international arm of the Maverick Entertainment Group, Inc., was launched at the American Film Market in November 2005. Maverick Global licenses foreign rights to premier film titles, from all genres and featuring known casts, in all international territories. Since its launch, Maverick Global has rapidly emerged as a significant player in the global marketplace, and now has presence at all major film and television markets, including the Marché du Film, American Film Market, MIPTV, MIPCOM, NATPE, and Berlinale. Maverick Global has an expansive catalog of feature films titles, with worldwide rights available to the international buyers.