Anchor Bay takes 'Touchback'

Anchor Bay Films has acquired United States privileges to inspiring drama "Touchback," starring Kurt Russell, John Presley, Melanie Lynskey, Christine Lahti, Came Powell and Marc Blucas. Anchor Bay leader Bill Clark introduced the offer, that was discussed throughout the American Film Market, on Wednesday. "Touchback" is written and directed by Don Handfield and created by Freedom Films' John Presley, Kevin Matusow and Carissa Buffel. Hannibal Classics is handling foreign sales. Presley shows a battling player who bitterly miracles how his existence may have been different if he'd not obtained the winning touchdown within the Ohio Condition Senior High School Championship game years back -- and all of a sudden finds themself in time for you to a few days from the championship game. Deal was discussed by Kevin Kasha of Anchor Bay Films and Jay Cohen from Gersh LA. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com