Dimension acquires 'Penthouse North'

The Weinstein Co.'s genre label, Dimension Films, has nabbed U.S. distribution privileges to helmer Frederick Ruben's thriller ''Penthouse North.'' The film, which stars Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan, informs the storyline of the photojournalist (Monaghan), who after blinded in Iraq must play a harmful bet on cat and mouse having a sadistic cinimal, performed by Keaton. Ruben is creating, together with Shaun Sackman and Micahel Baker. David Loughery, who composed the film, also produces. ''Penthouse'' commences production in Canada on 12 ,. 7. Deal was discussed by Dimension Films' Andrew Kramer and Michal Steinberg, in addition to Shaun Sackman and ICM, which assisted package the film and co-reps U.S. privileges. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com