Canadian film distributor Alliance Films have arranged to distribute CBS Films on all platforms through 2012 under a new deal.
Upcoming movies include CBS Films' first release, "Extraordinary Measures," starring Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford and Keri Russell, opening Jan. 22;
The romantic comedy "The Back-Up Plan," stars Jennifer Lopez and Alex O'Loughlin, opening April 16;
The Montreal-lensed teen romance "Beastly," stars Vanessa Hudgens and Alex Pettyfer, opening July 30;
Action thriller "Faster," stars Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton, opening Fall 2010.
CBS Films plans to release four to six films annually, budgeted under $50 million.
"We are delighted to represent CBS Films in Canada," said Alliance Films chairman Victor Loewy, based in Montreal.
"They are going to be an important force in the marketplace and a strong addition to our slate of films..."