Benzinga | Sep 23, 2021 03:06PM EDT

Chicken Soup's Screen Media Scoops Rights To Bruce Campbell Alien Horror Movie

* Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc's (NASDAQ:CSSE) Screen Media acquired North American rights to the alien invasion holiday horror film, 'Black Friday,' ahead of its world premiere at Fantastic Fest this week.

* The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed.

* The film stars Bruce Campbell, Devon Sawa, Ivana Baquero, and Michael Jai White.

* Screen Media is planning a day-and-date release in November.

* Chicken Soup held $18.4 million in cash and equivalents as of June 30.

* Price Action: CSSE shares traded higher by 4.66% at $24.07 on the last check Thursday.