Latest film deals: Anchor Bay nabs 'After.Life;' Fox grabs 'Betty Anne Waters;' 'Catfish' also coming to screen

Pickups, sales and distribution deals. Here are the latest Hollywood deal news from across the Web:

- First up, Anchor Bay will release Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's thriller horror thriller "After.Life," which centers on a young woman (Christina Ricci) caught between life and death and a funeral director (Liam Neeson) who may bury her alive. Bay will release this in the Spring (via THR)

- Fox Searchlight will distribute Tony Goldwyn’s upcoming drama “Betty Anne Waters," which follows a single mother (Hilary Swank) who fights her way through law school to represent and help free her imprisoned brother, who was wrongfully convicted of murder. Fox will release it this fall. (via Variety)

- Relativity Media and Rogue Pictures have acquired the rights to "Catfish," Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman's documentary that premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival. The film follows a Web romance between a photographer and a woman. Word is the film will hit theaters later this year. (via THR)

- Roadside Attractions will release "CA$H," a thriller helmed by Stephen Milburn Anderson. Starring Sean Bean, Chris Hemsworth and Victoria Profeta, the film follows a couple finding a mysertious suitcase full of cash. Roadside will bring the film to theaters March 26, 2010. (via THR)

Loren Dean joins Hilary Swank in 'Betty Anne'

Loren Dean is the latest to join Tony Goldwyn’s upcoming drama “Betty Anne Waters."

Hilary Swank, Melissa Leo, Minnie Driver, Clea DuVall, Juliette Lewis and Sam Rockwell are already on board.

In the film, Swank plays a single mother who fights her way through law school to represent and help free her imprisoned brother, who was wrongfully convicted of murder.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Dean is set to play Swank's husband.

Pamela Gray wrote the original script for the project, which Richard LaGravenese rewrote. Goldwyn's directing credits include "The Last Kiss."

Dean's credits include "Apollo 13," "Gattaca" and "Enemy of the State." He also appeared in several episodes of television's "Bones."

Melissa Leo joins 'Betty Anne Waters'

Melissa Leo has signed on to star alongside Hilary Swank in Tony Goldwyn’s upcoming drama “Betty Anne Waters."

According to Variety, Minnie Driver and Sam Rockwell are also on board.

The film follows a single mother who fights her way through law school to represent and help free her imprisoned brother, who was wrongfully convicted of murder.

Swank plays the central character, while Leo jumps into the role of a female police officer trying to pin the murder on Betty's brother.

Pamela Gray wrote the original script, which Richard LaGravenese rewrote. Goldwyn's credits include "The Last Kiss."

Leo was recently nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in "Frozen River," which Courtney Hunt directed. She also starred in "Righteous Kill."

Hilary Swank to topline ‘Betty Ann’

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank has signed on to star in Tony Goldwyn’s upcoming drama “Betty Ann Waters,” according to Variety.

Based on a true story, the film follows a single mother who fights her way through law school to represent and help free her imprisoned brother, who was wrongfully convicted of murder.

"There is a spirit and indomitability that Hilary brings that is a strong match for this character’s fierce commitment," Goldwyn told Variety.

Omega Entertainment is set to financially back and distribute the project, which will head into principal photography early next year.

Goldwyn, whose directing credits include “The Last Kiss,” is helming a script by Pamela Gray.

Swank was last seen “P.S. I Love You.” She will next star in Mira Nair’s “Amelia,” which chronicles the life of Ameila Earhart, the famous American pilot who became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic by herself.

Swank won two Academy Awards in the best actress in a leading role category for “Boys Don’t Cry” and “Million Dollar Baby.”