Sony Pictures Classics acquires Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s ‘Violette’
Leïla Bekhti, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Melvil Poupaud star.
Former The Searchers exec launches Benelux distributor WatchWatchers
EXCLUSIVE: Chatchatrian will be at AFM scouting for new acquisitions.
Netflix acquires Joel Coen’s ‘Jack Of Spades’
Fall 2027 theatrical release planned.
YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg’s ‘Chicken Shop Date’ to screen final series in cinemas
The YouTube star’s six-part final series will screen on November 24 across the UK, Ireland and in Paris.
Lionsgate, Steven Paul’s SP Media form joint venture
No word at time of writing on whether Lionsgate International will oversee sales on SP slate.
Fantasia entry ‘Big Break’ from ‘The History Of Concrete’ producers lands North American deal
Ian Faria directed from a screenplay by Samuel Lanier.
‘Talk To Me’, ‘Leviticus’ producers launch Australian distribution outfit Baby Jane
Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton are the co-founders of Causeway Films.
Wildstar sells erotic thriller ‘The Fixation’, drama ‘The Mirror’ for US distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Both titles have world premieres at Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival in Florida this month.
Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh outlines group’s film and TV strategy ahead of ‘Ink’, ‘Elsinore’ launches
Marsh outlines Studiocanal’s investment criteria for projects at Rome’s MIA market.
Neon boards Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’
Company negotiated deal with Mk2 Films, will support awards campaign.
Ex-Kickstarter, Lucasfilm execs launch fan-driven Popular Demand
First theatrical release is SXSW award winner Fucktoys.
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ sold to 118 territories after Toronto, Busan premieres
The psychological thriller will receive its US premiere at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival.
Sony Pictures Classics acquires US, UK, territories on TIFF premiere ‘The Julia Set’
Multi-territory deal includes Australia, Spain, Asia excluding Singapore.
Belfast crime drama ‘Lost City’ acquired for UK-Ireland release
EXCLUSIVE: Seán Murray’s feature debut is the opening night film of this year’s Belfast Film Festival.
Vietnam Oscar pick ‘Spirit Guardians’ scores multi-territory distribution deal including US
EXCLUSIVE: The period epic will begin rolling out around the world from late October.
Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Ally’ sets South Korea release for July 2027
The move fuels speculation that the animated feature is aiming for a Cannes premiere.
Black Bear acquires TIFF: The Market rom-com ‘Honeymoon / Funeral’
Production wrapped in London last month. Nahnatchka Khan directs.
Mia Hansen-Love’s ‘If Love Should Die’ among latest UK Global Screen Fund recipients
Fund allocates over £1.2m to support seven co-productions.
TrustNordisk sells Toronto thriller ‘What Lies Between Us’ to key territories
EXCLUSIVE: Benelux, Spain, Germany among new territories sold.
Venice, Telluride documentary ‘Burgundy’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Film scheduled for spring 2027 theatrical release.
