Lightning Entertainment has announced that it will handle international sales for Beautiful Boy, Michael’s upcoming movie that will premiere at the TIFF. Paradigm is handling the film’s North American sales.

Commenting on the partnership, Lightning’s Richard S. Guardian said, “We are thrilled to be associated with such a powerful and moving film. Michael and Maria’s tremendous performances just blew us away, as they will audiences worldwide. We are proud to represent such a stunning feature debut from an artist like Shawn Ku. He is a remarkable new voice and the film is testament to his passion and humanity.”

- Lightning to Sell Ku’s “Beautiful Boy” to Around the World (read)