Written by David Lewis on Dec 4, 2008. Posted in On Location

Studio Babelsberg and Joel Silver sign five year deal

Studio Babelsberg and producer Joel Silver have agreed to work together until 2013.

The Babelsberg Group will share in profits generated by Silver's Dark Castle Films and will act as co-producer for new films made by the company.

Silver has already produced a number of films in association with Babelsberg including V for Vendetta, Speed Racer and Ninja Assassin.

Carl Woebcken, CEO of Babelsberg, said: "We are very proud to partner with Joel Silver, one of the most successful and respected feature film producers. The partnership with Silver opens entirely new possibilities for the development of our own business."