UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C., 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15D-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of October, 2008

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This Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-134552) and any other Registration Statement filed by the Registrant which by its terms automatically incorporates the Registrant's filings and submissions with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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For Immediate Release

contact: Roy Bodner

svp marketing & communications

Peace Arch Entertainment

310.776.7208 or rbodner@peacearch.com

Peace Arch^® Entertainment Acquires Three New Feature Films

“NOBEL SON,” “EXPLICIT ILLS” AND “TWO:THIRTEEN TO BE SHOWCASED AT AMERICAN FILM MARKET BEGINNING NOVEMBER 5

TORONTO – October 29, 2008 -- Peace Arch^® Entertainment Group Inc. (AMEX:PAE - News) (Toronto:PAE.TO - News), an integrated global entertainment company, today announced the acquisition of international distribution rights to the dark comedy “Nobel Son” and worldwide distribution rights to the drama “Explicit iLLS” and the taut thriller “Two:Thirteen.”  The Company will showcase all three films at the American Film Market taking place in Santa Monica, California, November 5 – 12.

“Nobel Son,” starring Emmy^® and Golden Globe^® Award Winner Alan Rickman (“Harry Potter,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Die Hard”), Eliza Dushku (“Bring It On,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Emmy^® and Golden Globe^® Award Winner Dannny DeVito (“LA Confidential,” “Batman Returns,” “One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest”), Academy Award^® winner Mary Steenburgen (“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” “I Am Sam,” “Nixon”), Emmy^® and Golden Globe^® Award Winner Ted Danson (“Saving Private Ryan,” “Three Men and a Baby”) Bryan Greenberg (“Prime,” “The Perfect Score”) and Shawn Hatosy (“The Cooler,” “The Faculty”), was written and directed by Randy Miller (“Bottle Shock,” “Houseguest”) and produced by Miller and his writing partner Jody Savin (“Bottle Shock”).  “Nobel Son” screen at the American Film Market on November 8 at 11AM and on November 10 at 3PM at AMC Santa Monica 4.  The film is scheduled to be released in more than 800 U.S. theaters by Freestyle Releasing on December 5, followed by a Fox Home Entertainment DVD release in the U.S.

“Nobel Son” is a venomous tale of family dysfunction, lust, betrayal and ultimately, revenge.  Barkley Michaelson (Bryan Greenberg) is struggling to finish his Ph.D. thesis when his father, the brilliant Eli Michaelson (Alan Rickman), wins the Nobel Prize for Chemistry.  But Eli’s past indiscretions begin to collide with the present.  When Barkley is kidnapped on the eve of his father accepting the coveted prize, Eli refuses to pay the ransom.  This sets into motion a high stakes game of intrigue and deception that proves that payback truly is a bitch.

“Explicit iLLS,” starring Paul Dano (“There Will Be Blood,” “Little Miss Sunshine”), Rosario Dawson (“Sin City,” “Eagle Eye”), Lou Taylor Pucci (“Thumbsucker,” “Fast Food Nation”) and Naomie Harris (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,” “28 Days Later”), and written and directed by Mark Webber (“Snow Day,” “The Good Life”), won the Audience Award and two cinematography awards at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival.  “Explicit iLLS” will market screen at the American Film Market on November 6 at 5PM and November 8 at 3PM at Santa Monica Screening. Peace Arch will release the picture in a limited number of U.S. theaters in spring of 2009.  

In “Explicit iLLS,” the lives of strangers intersect in a bold and moving semi-autobiographical tale that crosscuts between the many people -- adults, teenagers, and children alike -- who struggle in the face of poverty, drugs and the human connection.  A story of compassion, even in the shoddiest of landscapes, “Explicit iLLS” stars some of the fastest rising stars in Hollywood whose characters’ heartfelt aspirations tell a heart-wrenching tale that eventually finds promise, pride and hope.

“Two:Thirteen,” starring Mark Thompson (“Rocky V”), Teri Polo (“Meet The Parents,” “Meet The Fockers”), Kevin Pollak (“The Usual Suspects,” “Casino”), Dwight Yoakam (“Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” “Sling Blade”), and Mark Pellegrino (“The Big Lebowski,” “The Number 23”), is written by Mark Thompson and directed by Charles Adelman (“Souled Out”).  The film will world premiere at AFM, market screening on November 7 at 5PM and November 8 at 5PM at Santa Monica Screening.  “Two:Thirteen” will be released direct-to-DVD by Peace Arch in North America in late spring or early summer of 2009.

 

In “Two:Thirteen,” a police officer who specializes in profiling criminals (Mark Thompson) has just returned from psychiatric leave only to discover that he is caught up in a serial killer's rampage.  Struggling to conceal the painful trauma of his own childhood, he must contend with the all too-familiar flesh masks that the killer leaves on the faces of his victims.  The troubled cop must now confront his own demons as he traces the dangerous and horrifying path of the killer.

John Flock, President and COO of Peace Arch Entertainment Group, said, “These three films reflect our on-going commitment to acquiring outstanding content with worldwide appeal.  We anticipate great success for these movies at AFM and in the worldwide markets.”   

At the American Film Market, Peace Arch will also world premiere “Goal 3: Taking On The World,” the final installment of the “Goal!” soccer trilogy.  “Goal 3” features international soccer stars like David Beckham and is jam-packed with exclusive soccer footage from the 2008 World Cup. “Goal 3” will market screen at AFM on November 6 at 1PM and November 9 at 9AM at Mann Criterion 4 in Santa Monica.

The Peace Arch offices at the American Film Market will be located at The Loew’s, suite 721.

About Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.

Peace Arch Entertainment produces and acquires feature films, television and home entertainment content for distribution to worldwide markets. Peace Arch owns one of the largest libraries of top quality independent feature films in the world, featuring more than 2,000 classic and contemporary titles. For additional information, please visit www.peacearch.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect," or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, that the synergies and financial impact of the joint venture may not be realized, the competitive position of the joint venture may not be maintained, Peace Arch may not realize the anticipated benefits of the joint venture and other risks detailed on Peace Arch’s periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. By making these forward-looking statements, Peace Arch undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

					Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.
					(Registrant)
Date	October 29, 2008		By		"Mara Di Pasquale"
					(Signature)*
					Mara Di Pasquale, Chief Financial Officer

*Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer.

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