LOS ANGELES — Miramax plans to launch a film series that will showcase at least 10 films a year from around the world in top U.S. markets.
The company's World Film Series will run in about 20 markets at cinemas owned by Landmark Theaters. Disney-owned Miramax, founded by brothers Bob and Harvey Weinstein, plans to start the series later this year.
Films selected might include foreign-language films along with English-language movies.
"Bob and I have loved the excitement of discovering new and interesting films since we were kids," Harvey Weinstein said.
Miramax's program follows the success of the Shooting Gallery film series at Loews Cineplex theaters. Launched last year, Shooting Gallery's series gives six movies a two-week theater run in 14 U.S. markets each spring and fall.
Shooting Gallery's first film series a year ago included "Croupier," which became an independent hit that played in 150 markets and took in $6.2 million.
Like Shooting Gallery, Miramax plans to line up corporate sponsors to help underwrite the film series.