Media Group, Mix Creek to co-finance 'Rush'

Media Group originates aboard with Mix Creek Pictures to co-finance director Ron Howard's racing drama "Hurry."Deal was introduced Friday throughout the Toronto Film Festival, where worldwide sales are now being handled. Friday's also the beginning of shooting.Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brhl have been in discussions to star with Alexandra Maria Lara. The script was composed by Morgan.Story concentrates on the competition between James Search (Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Brhl) as well as their Formula 1 racing teams, McLaren and Ferrari.Shooting will occur around Formula 1 tracks in Silverstone within the U.K. and Nrburgring in Germany."Hurry" can also be created by Imagine Entertainment, Working Title and Revolution Films, with Howard, Mix Creek's John Oliver, John Grazer, Eric Fellner, Peter Morgan and Andrew Eaton as producers. Exclusive's Nigel Sinclair and Guy East will professional produce Tobin Armbrust and Imagine's Todd Hallowell will even professional produce.Exclusive Films Worldwide, under East and Alex Walton, will even handle worldwide distribution. An offer for U.S. distribution has not been introduced. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

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