Par nabs worldwide rights to 3D 'Cirque' pic

Paramount Pictures has acquired worldwide distribution rights to "Cirque du Soleil Worlds Away," exec produced by James Cameron. Andrew Adamson wrote and directed the pic, which has lensed in 3D. It features performances from some of the most elaborate Cirque du Soleil productions. Adamson, Aron Warner, Martin Bolduc, Ed Jones and Cary Granat are producers. No formal release date has been set but the studio expects it to bow this year. Adamson's credits include "Shrek" and "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com