Film distributor The Orchard has partnered with the brand-new MoviePass Ventures to acquire North American rights to American Animals following the film’s premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. This marks ticketing industry disruptor MoviePass’ first entry into the film distribution game. The film, directed and written by Bart Layton, is based on a true story, and follows a team of young men in their attempt to execute an elaborate art theft. Read more on this story at Deadline.