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MGM ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE RIGHTS
TO HYSTERICAL DARK COMEDY A DOG’S BREAKFAST

Side-Splitting Independent Film Marks Directorial Debut For David Hewlett,
Star of Stargate Atlantis

LOS ANGELES, CA December 4, 2006 – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) has acquired the worldwide rights to A Dog’s Breakfast, an original dark comedy shot by members of the cast and crew of the hit science fiction/adventure series Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1 while on a production hiatus earlier this year. The film, which will be distributed for television and home video, marks the directorial debut for actor David Hewlett, who stars as Dr. Rodney McKay on Stargate Atlantis.

“We are delighted to be working with David Hewlett and Kibble Productions on this hilarious comedy,” said Charles Cohen, Executive Vice President, MGM. “A Dog’s Breakfast is a film that Stargate fans, families and pet-lovers around the world will truly enjoy.”

Hewlett recently premiered exclusive short clips from the film on the popular website Youtube.com and quickly garnered over 100,000 views. A Dog’s Breakfast tells the story of Patrick (David Hewlett) and Marilyn (Kate Hewlett) who are siblings that have always driven each other a little crazy. When Marilyn brings home her new TV-star fiancé, Ryan (Paul McGillion), it seems to send Patrick over the edge. First he tries to drive a wedge between the happy couple, and then he reaches for sharper instruments. Every family has a few skeletons in the closet: A Dog’s Breakfast is the mess Patrick makes when he tries to add another to his.

Hewlett added: “We are pleased that so many people from Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1 were able to donate their time during hiatus and make this project come to life. We were able to put the entire film together for a tiny budget thanks to the generous and gracious support of the local production houses. It’s exciting that MGM has agreed to distribute the film.”

A Dog’s Breakfast was shot in high definition on a budget of under $1 million. Principal photography began on Friday 13th, January 2006 at a house on beautiful Deer Lake in Vancouver BC during one of the wettest winters on record.

The film also stars Christopher Judge (Stargate SG-1), Rachel Luttrell (Stargate Atlantis), Amanda Byram (Swan), Mars the Dog, with writing by Hewlett and is produced by Jane Loughman, and John G. Lenic. MGM acquire all rights to distribute the film in any and all media including television, new media and home video. For more information on A Dog’s Breakfast, please visit www.adogsbreakfastmovie.com.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), Texas Pacific Group (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

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Comments

Addit: No Offence to the Mother Country. Written by greybeard33 on 2007-02-01 08:15:53 In my last post, I called Australia a "Bastard" Country of England. This was not to imply that England was in anyway liable for this . Australia has done that on its own

GREAT NEWS..... BUT WHAT DOES IT REALLY Written by greybeard33 on 2007-02-01 08:07:17 As a new-comer to this forum, I am responding a little bit behind the times. While I am excited by the news that MGM has agreed to take on A Dog's Breakfast, one ultimate questions still lingers..... When will it be released? Are there any advanced screenings for Australia? Where Does Australia rank in the grand-scheme of things? (usually last ). Why is it that a bastard colony of England always be considered last, if at all. Oh well, lucky Australian's have something in common with Canada, shame about our politcal system. CHeers All. I look forward to the release of this interesting and completely mysterious movie.

Written by Palpatine on 2007-01-06 16:11:15 I think it's terrible that Carson Beckett will be leaving Stargate Atlantis for a while, and I also think that it's terrible that Stargate SG-1 was cancelled in August of last year too, or so I've heard, but at least they're willing to rap up season 10 though I'll be honest and say, and according to what I've heard also, there are also two Stargate SG-1 feature films in the works? or have I heard wrong?

Distribution / MGM Written by cas on 2006-12-20 02:28:26 I caught David's interview on iTunes recently. I had thought to post something about including iTunes purchases to his "dream" idea of NetFlix when I saw this announcement. If the movie was available on iTunes, I think a few people (little sarcasm) would have spent "$20". Meanwhile, click, click, click...another clip, etc.    I gather the LA trip when well. Congratulations and Happy Holidays!

Written by kirst on 2006-12-07 04:53:20 Congratulations that is fantastic news

Written by Gebo on 2006-12-07 04:28:29 Great to see that its all official now Hope it won't be too long before a theatrical release as NEED to see it. *sits in a corner muttering - must see it must see it...*    Does that make it an addiction??

Written by Ali_77 on 2006-12-06 04:28:19 Oooooh that's FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just saw it on Gateworld and I am totally blown away! Many congratulations to you all!!! I really can't wait to see it!!!

Written by shelsfc on 2006-12-05 17:46:27 Thanks for posting that!   Woohoo, it's official! :D Congratulations David!

Written by purple_dragon on 2006-12-05 17:27:31 All I can say is YAY!!! You've rendered me speechless :D

Written by Scary on 2006-12-05 17:23:23 Congratulations That is such AWESOME NEWS!!!!! Love the trailer. : )

Yay! Written by Tazmy on 2006-12-05 15:26:15 I'm so excited that I will be able to watch it now. Congrats!

Written by Khalaris on 2006-12-05 12:57:50 YAY!!!! Cool, congratulations!

YeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaw! Written by lttledvl on 2006-12-05 12:01:12 *see comment title* that pretty much covers it right there lol

Terrific! Written by Pixel on 2006-12-05 10:00:57 I just wanted to add my congratulations to the rest. Please continue the screenings if you can. The trailer is hilarious! Well done!

Wonderful Written by tmac72 on 2006-12-05 07:27:51 It is so great to finally see an official announcement.

Written by rothron the wise on 2006-12-05 07:23:06 Major Congrats, thats awesome news. Its so cool, well done to the whole team and hats off to MGM too!     Whey hey, Christmas has come early!

Written by Annie on 2006-12-05 07:11:07 YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!    Yes, yes, I know I just went totally over the top with that yell but I'm not known as Foghorn at Wolf cons for nothing!

Written by 11nine73 on 2006-12-05 06:21:51 Congratulations *hugs*

Written by Becky S. on 2006-12-05 03:53:13 It's great to read to official release and get a bit more detail. Thanks for posting it David.

Written by Zerocool on 2006-12-05 01:55:50 Congratulations! any everything! but Im wondering if we carry on squirreling will we still get screenings? and What does it mean for Pegasus 2?  Sweet though!

Written by watcher652 on 2006-12-05 00:00:24 You can't imagine how excited I am for you! OK, well, you're probably more excited than I am. Congratulations, again! I can't wait to see the puppy!

*ahem* Written by Aten on 2006-12-04 22:50:41 YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!    *cough cough* Remind me never to do that again...     Just rewatched the trailer. That makes three times now. Still laughing.

Written by Shawna on 2006-12-04 22:22:22 So the distribution is going to be in DVD form? Well, I have to admit, I simply can't wait to own it, but what does this mean as far as more screenings?

Written by kamelion on 2006-12-04 21:38:38 OMG, those clips are hilarious! Looks like this is taking off, thanks to the fans from a fellow excited fan!

Written by darklock on 2006-12-04 21:29:01 Bravo, Kibble Productions!    Thank-you for posting this.

Written by stillwaters on 2006-12-04 21:28:55 Congratulations on making it all official! I hope we'll get to see a distribution schedule soon!

Written by s_aurius on 2006-12-04 21:20:49 This is such exciting news! I really can't wait to learn more about the distribution and whether or not you will continue to do screenings.

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