Brie Larson Wins 'Best Actress' Oscar for Her Role in Leading Canadian Film Distributor Elevation Pictures' ROOM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brie Larson wins ‘Best Actress’ Oscar for her role in leading Canadian film distributor Elevation Pictures’ ROOM Toronto, February 29th -- Elevation Pictures is thrilled to announce that Brie Larson won an Oscar for “Best Actress” for her role in ROOM at yesterday’s 88th Academy Awards, held in Los Angeles. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actress (Brie Larson), Best Director (Lenny Abrahamson) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Emma Donoghue). Congratulations to all the winners! We are also pleased to be releasing four time OSCARS® nominated movie ROOM on Blu Ray/DVD in Canada on Tuesday, March 1st. Director: Lenny Abrahamson Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers ROOM Synopsis: To five-year-old-Jack, Room is the world. It's where he was born, it's where he and his Ma eat and sleep and play and learn. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits. Room is home to Jack, but to Ma it's the prison where she has been held for seven years. Through her fierce love for her son, she has created a life for him in this eleven-by-eleven-foot space. But with Jack's curiosity building alongside her own desperation, she knows that Room cannot contain either much longer. About Elevation Pictures: Founded in 2013, with finance partner Teddy Schwarzman of Black Bear Pictures, Elevation Pictures has already established itself as one of Canada’s leading film and television distribution companies. Elevation’s team of seasoned production and distribution executives are committed to bringing a robust film and television slate to audiences with both commercial and critical appeal. For more information, visit elevationpictures.com Facebook: Elevation Pictures Instagram: @Elevation_Pics Twitter: @Elevation_Pics For more information, or interview opportunities, please contact: Catherine Simmonds Director of Publicity and Promotions Cell: 416-451-4130 Email: [email protected].

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