The brand new the new sony Classics near 'Hysteria'

'Hysteria'Sony Pictures Classics is at discussions to obtain domestic rights for the romantic comedy "Hysteria," devoted towards the invention in the vibrator in Victorian-era England."Hysteria" opened up on Sept. 15 at Toronto Intl. Film Festival following several press and industry showings. When The new the new sony Classics shuts the sale, it may be the initial TIFF title it's acquired.Cassian Elwes, who's handling the u . s . states purchase, confirmed the discussions Friday. Elle Driver is handling foreign salesIFC, Samuel Goldwyn and Millienium Entertainment will also be investing in an offer on "Hysteria," starring Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Manley and Rupert Everett. Pic's composed by Stephen Dyer and Jonah Lisa Dyer, is directed by Tanya Wexler."Hysteria" is produced by Informant Media and Forthcoming Films in colaboration with Beach Films and Chimera Films. Producers are Sarah Curtis, Judy Cairo, Tracey Becker and professional producers are Michael A. Simpsons, Eric Brenner, Ken Atchity, Sandra Siegel, Leo Ernest, Nathalie Ernest, Mark Kress, Hakan Kousetta, Claudia Blumhuber, Florian Dargel, Peter Fudakowski and Stephen Dyer.Dancy and Pryce star as doctors london coping with cases of hysteria, an condition mentioned being indicated in those days having a woman's irritability, anger or inexplicable tears. Dancy's character and also the nearest friend, referred to by Everett, test out a completely new electrical device for technique to the problem. Gyllenhaal shows the daughter of Pryce's character. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com