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Box Office Phenomenon ‘Dead to Rights’ Hits North American Theaters
Global sensation ‘Dead to Rights’ opens in North American theaters following record-breaking international run Fresh off its record-breaking box office run overseas, Shen Ao’s Dead to Rights has landed in U.S. and Canadian theaters. Now playing in over 250 locations...
Echelon Studios International Film Festival Announces 2025 Winners
‘Swoon,’ ‘Witte Wieven,’ and ‘Soulmate’ among winners at second annual independent film celebration Today, Echelon Studios has unveiled the winners of the 2025 Echelon Studios International Film Festival (ESIFF), spotlighting standout new works from independent...
Shen Ao’s Acclaimed Wartime Drama ‘Dead to Rights’ Set for North American Release
Niu Vision Media and Echelon Studios are proud to announce the North American release of Dead to Rights, the acclaimed Chinese wartime drama from director Shen Ao (No More Bets) and producer Furuo Qing (The Wondering Earth franchise). Distributed by Niu Vision Media,...
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February 2026
Long-Awaited Oscars Contender ‘Dead to Rights’ Sets Digital Release
Echelon Studios Announces Digital Release for Dead to Rights, China’s 2026 Academy Awards® Submission After months of international anticipation and awards-season attention, Echelon Studios has announced the long-awaited digital release of Dead to Rights, China’s...
Echelon Studios Acquires International Rights to Sci-Fi Feature ‘Roswell Delirium’
Anthony Michael Hall and Dee Wallace award-winner to hit global digital platforms Echelon Studios has secured the International distribution rights to the science fiction feature Roswell Delirium, with a planned digital release later this year. The film, which won...