The Weinstein Co. gets Distribution for Tarantino's 'Hateful Eight'

Production looks to be well on the way for Quentin Tarantino's post-Civil War western The Hateful Eight with shooting for the film set to begin in January for a Fall 2015 release. The project went through a rough patch at the beginning of the year when the script was leaked leading to a law suit, that would later be withdrawn, and the Director getting discouraged from even making the film. Luckily for fans, Tarantino announced to the crowd on a reading of the leaked script that he was working on a second draft, with another announcement following later on that he would actually be making the film.

According to Variety, The Weinstein Company announced that it is taking charge of distribution yet again for a Tarantino film, which should come as no surprise given the partnership held by the Director and TWC. The announcement was accompanied by a joint statement by  Bob and Harvey Weinstein who said “We are incredibly excited to begin production on ‘The Hateful Eight,’ as we know this picture will be as innovative, brash and of course fun as all Quentin projects prior,” adding “There is, quite simply, no other filmmaker like him, and we are as proud as ever to continue this partnership that started over twenty years ago.”