The Circuit

Magnet has grabbed North American rights to "Chocolate," the new martial arts actioner from "Ong Bak" helmer Prachya Pinkaew.

Pic preemed at Toronto and just had its U.S premiere at Fantastic Fest.

Apparently, the film's lead, Jeeja Vismistananda, trained for five years for the role.  She plays an autistic girl who learns Muay Thai by watching marathon screenings of Tony Jaa and Bruce Lee films.

"'Chocolate' proves Jeeja is as hard hitting as the big boys and fans will be delighted by Prachya’s return to kick ass action,” said Magnolia Senior Vice President Tom Quinn.