Dinerstein joins new Liddell distrib

Liddell Entertainment gets in to the distribution game, developing a brand new label, LD Distribution, to become headed by indie distrib vet David Dinerstein. L.A.-based startup intends to release 4 to 6 films, beginning the coming year with three photos including William Friedkin's "Killer Joe," that Liddell bought U.S. privileges in September. Other photos to undergo LD Distribution include scarer "The GatheringInch and "Disconnect," toplining Jason Bateman and Alexander Skarsgard. "We are trying to pay attention to getting a varied slate," Dinerstein told Variety. "Some films may begin out like a platform release, while some may have a large release. We be prepared to make the most of every chance available on the market.Inch Since its formation in 2006 by Mickey Liddell, Liddell Entertainment has joined most frequently with Kerbside Points of interest to get and distribute product, including 2009 docu "Good Hair" and many lately Glenn Close period pic "Albert Nobbs," dated for Jan. 27. The organization also started joining up with Open Road Films captured for such films as Liam Neeson-starrer "The Gray" and Elizabeth Olsen horror-thriller "Quiet House," each of which are skedded for release throughout first-quarter 2012. Dinerstein, who lately handled the independent road show for Kevin Smith's "Red-colored Condition," will even help manage the approaching Kerbside, Open Road releases. Liddell aims to create between four and six films annually, allocated at $25 million or less. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com