‘Kick-Ass’ Gets It’s Ass Picked Up.

Variety reports that Matthew Vaughn’s independently produced & financed film ‘Kick-Ass’ has been picked up for distribution from Lionsgate for 2010.

Lionsgate has grabbed domestic rights to Matthew Vaughn’s action-comedy “Kick-Ass.”In a deal that is described as “big,” the mini-major has committed to a wide 2010 release.

Pic is based on a comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. about a comic-obsessed teenager who decides to become a real-life superhero despite his lack of any superpowers. Cast includes Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz and “Superbad’s” Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

U.S. distribs got their first peek at a rough cut of “Kick-Ass” on July 28, a few days after the fanboys at Comic-Con saw clips of the film and gave it their blessing.

Vaughn’s Marv Films shingle and Brad Pitt’s Plan B produced and privately financed the project.

I think that after  showing the  footage  at Comic-Con  and seeing the positive impression it made with fanboys & movie geeks, including this guy, Lionsgate has a gem on their hands.   I would venture a guess at a early Summer release to try not to get lost in the shuffle of Iron Man 2 which already has a May 7, 2010 release date.   I hope Lionsgate will fight for the ‘R’ rating that ‘Kick-Ass’ looks like it needs.