Neither Icon Productions nor the Dendy cinemas were part of the acquisition deal.
Gibson's production company, Icon Productions had difficulty raising enough money even if he were to star in the film.
The film was produced by the motion picture studio of Icon Productions.
Mr. Gibson financed the film himself through his own film company, Icon Productions.
Fox has the first right of refusal for all films produced by Icon Productions.
Produced by Icon Productions in association with Touchstone Television.
But the rights already belonged to Icon Productions, owned by Mel Gibson.
It is notable for being the first film from Icon Productions, a company co-founded by Gibson.
He declined an interview, and his company, Icon Productions, said it was showing the movie just to selected journalists and critics.
After becoming Gibson's business manager, the two men founded Icon Productions in 1989.
