UK’s Elysian Film Group Distribution enters insolvency
Danny Perkins’ Elysian Film Group production arm remains in operation.
Cannes Competition drama ‘The Beloved’ starring Javier Bardem picked up for UK-Ireland
Exclusive: Bardem plays an acclaimed film director known for his films and for his past of violence and excess.
Amazon MGM Studios acquires large international footprint on ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’
EXCLUSIVE: Production underway on meta action comedy.
Black Bear begins filming ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’ in the UK and Malta
Meta action comedy arrives in summer 2027.
Neon boards Asif Kapadia’s ‘70 Up’ as Tom Quinn says: “While everyone is snoozing on docs, I’m a firm believer”
Quinn is also on the lookout for international action thrillers and TV projects.
French truck driver romance ‘Flesh And Fuel’ drives to deals for North America and UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: The French film won a prize at Cannes Critics’ Week.
French box office jumps 33% to 15 million admissions in May powered by ‘Michael,’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
The highest-grossing local film in May was 1980s-set family comedy Just An Illusion.
Second World War propaganda porn drama ‘Think Of England’ picked up for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Hawkins’ psychological drama played at Tallinn and Glasgow.
1-2 Special acquires Cannes UCR Prize winner ‘Everytime’
Charades represents rights to Sandra Wollner’s third feature.
Paramount swoops on Studiocanal’s Florence Pugh fantasy drama ‘The Midnight Library’
Production is expected to begin in early 2027.
Indonesia’s Falcon Pictures swoops on 12 Cannes Competition films
EXCLUSIVE: Features including Palme d’Or winner ‘Fjord’ will also play at the Jakarta World Cinema festival.
‘Being Towards Death’ from ‘Detective Chinatown’ director Chen Sicheng scores UK deal
The film is set to open in the UK on June 5.
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ sells out in 200+ territories after Cannes premiere
Plus M Entertainment said it had achieved the highest overseas pre-sales in Korean film history.
‘The Summer Book’ starring Glenn Close and Anders Danielsen Lie picked up for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Charlie McDowell’s drama will be theatrically released on August 7.
The Match Factory unveils multiple deals on Cannes prize-winners
The Mubi-owned sales company has scored multiple deals on its Cannes slate
Cannes jury prize winner ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ secures North American deal
Cast of non-professionals is led by Yana Radeva.
Lionsgate to release ‘John Rambo’ in summer 2027
Sylvester Stallone serves as executive producer on prequel to franchise he starred in.
Central City Media to release Tracy Choi’s ‘Girlfriends’ across UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: The film stars Fish Liew, Jennifer Yu, and Eliz Lao.
Buyers and sellers give their verdict on Cannes 2026
General view was that the range and quality of market packages marked an improvement on 2025.
Hammer Films to release 4K restoration of 1958 horror ‘Dracula’ with addition of long-lost footage
EXCLUSIVE: Theatrical and home entertainment release in time for Halloween will incorporate footage only ever seen by audiences attending the film’s original Japanese theatrical launch in 1958.
