Anchor Bay shows 'Conviction'

Anchor Bay Films has acquired privileges to actioner "Maximum Conviction" starring Steven Seagal and Steve Austin. Deal, introduced Friday, is made with Current Pictures so they cover theatrical and home theatre privileges within the U.S. and Canada. "Maximum Conviction" has been shot in Vancouver, directed by Keoni Waxman and created by Seagal, Austin and Phillip B. Goldfine. Bill Clark, leader of Anchor Bay Entertainment, made the announcement. Seagal plays an old special-forces operative who now is employed by a private security firm managing the decommissioning of the old prison. Austin's character is allied with Seagal because the leader of his procedures team. The prison will be attacked by a top-notch pressure of mercenaries. Aliyah O'Brien and Steph Song portray two mysterious criminals. Benjamin F. Sacks, Scott Kennedy and Waxman are executive producers, with Binh Dang co-professional creating. Nicolas Chartier and Nadine p Barros of Current Pictures will represent worldwide privileges. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com