"RocknRolla" Races to the Top of the UK Box Office

"RocknRolla" Races to the Top of the UK Box Office

LONDON, September 10/PRNewswire/ -- Guy Ritchie's "RocknRolla" made its world debut in the UK this
weekend, opening at No. 1 with GBP1,565,439. The film will open in the US in
limited release, in LA, NY and Toronto, on 8 October 2008, and wide on 31
October 2008.

Written and directed by Guy Ritchie, "RocknRolla" is a story
of sex, thugs and rock 'n roll, starring Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson,
Thandie Newton, Mark Strong, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, and Toby Kebbell.

Josh Berger, President and Managing Director of Warner Bros.
UK, commented, "We are delighted that 'RocknRolla' has been so well received
by British cinema audiences, who love both the film and the great ensemble
cast. We think that the great reviews and strong word of mouth will carry the
film well into autumn and congratulate Guy Ritchie and his creative team on
this success."

The action comedy takes a dangerous ride into high crime and
low life in contemporary London, where real estate has supplanted drugs as
the biggest market, and criminals are its most enthusiastic entrepreneurs.
With millions up for grabs, all of London's criminal underworld conspires,
colludes and collides with one another in an effort to take their cut. But as
high rollers and petty criminals alike jockey for dominance, the true prize
of one multi-million-dollar deal will fall into the hands of a junkie rock
star - Lenny's stepson, presumed dead but very much alive.

The film is produced by Joel Silver ("The Matrix," "Lethal
Weapon" and "Die Hard" franchises), Susan Downey ("The Brave One"), Steve
Clark-Hall ("Revolver") and Guy Ritchie. Steve Richards and Navid McIlhargey
are the executive producers.

Joel Silver remarked, "We are so proud of 'RocknRolla' and
knew the UK was the right place to open this film. Critics are already
calling 'RocknRolla' a return to form for Guy Ritchie, and I couldn't agree
more. Now I can't wait to share the film with American audiences, who I truly
believe will embrace 'RocknRolla' just as enthusiastically."

A Dark Castle Entertainment production, "RocknRolla" is being
distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Launched in 1999, Dark Castle Entertainment was founded to
create a unique brand of horror movies inspired by the works of legendary
filmmaker William Castle. Recently, Dark Castle entered into an arrangement
with CIT Group Inc. to broaden the company into a full genre label
encompassing feature films, Home Video and comic books. Under the supervision
of producer Joel Silver, Dark Castle's upcoming film roster includes the
thriller "Whiteout," starring Kate Beckinsale under the direction of Dominic
Sena; "Ninja Assassin," directed by James McTeigue and starring Korean music
sensation Rain; the horror thriller "The Orphan," starring Vera Farmiga and
Peter Sarsgaard; and the psychological thriller "The Factory," starring John
Cusack. The company's Home Video titles include "The Hills Run Red," starring
Sophie Monk, William Sadler and Tad Hilgenbrink. Upcoming Comic Book projects
include "Ferryman," by Marc Andreyko and Jonathan Wayshak.

Source: Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd

For additional information, please contact: Jayne Trotman, Director of Publicity, Jayne.Trotman@warnerbros.com, +44(0)207-984-5222; Louisa Radcliffe, Publicity Manager, Louisa.Radcliffe@warnerbros.com, +44(0)207-984-5286; Charlotte Day, Publicist, Charlotte.day@warnerbros.com, +44(0)207-984-5224

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