Apparition to Release The Runaways; First High-Res Photo

December 15, 2009

Apparition has picked up the US distribution rights to The Runaways and will release it domestically in theaters on March 19.

The Runaways, based on the 1970s all-girl rock band of the same name, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in late January. Joan Jett worked as an on-set adviser on the film and is speculated to be performing live at Sundance to coincide with the premiere.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon stars Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning as young rockers Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, respectively.

The first official Runaways image featuring Stewart and Fanning can be viewed below in high resolution by clicking on it. Additionally, these earlier set photos show the entire band.