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entertainment21 hours ago•15 min saved

Neon Bets Big On Na Hong-jin’s Hope At Cannes

Neon has acquired North American and English-language rights to Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller Hope and will compete it in Cannes, expanding Neon’s competition slate to six titles. The feature, written and directed by Na, stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell and Cameron Britton, and follows a DMZ‑adjacent village where a tiger sighting forces a police chief to confront a terrifying reality. Produced by Na, Saemi Kim and Saerom Kim for Forged Films with Plus M Entertainment financing, the deal was negotiated by UTA Independent Film Group and Sarah Colvin for Neon.

via Deadline|

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film1 month ago•16 min saved

Sumerian Pictures Secures U.S. Rights to Sundance Drama Josephine

Sumerian Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to Sundance’s Josephine in a seven-figure deal, securing a major theatrical release and an awards campaign. The Beth de Araújo drama stars Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, centers on an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a crime, and will premiere at Sundance with a Berlin Film Festival competition bow to follow, signaling strong buzz for an indie hit and potential awards season momentum.

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entertainment2 years ago•12 min saved

"Sundance 2024 Highlights: Netflix Deal, Horror Dominance, and Star Sightings"

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival concluded with notable events including a $17 million Netflix acquisition, a pro-Palestine protest, and the debut of Malia Obama's short film. Standing ovations were a highlight, with films like A Real Pain and My Old Ass receiving enthusiastic responses. The festival also featured a strong focus on music, LGBTQ films, and appearances by industry heavyweights like Christopher Nolan and Jodie Foster. Discussions about the festival's future, including a potential move from Park City, were also a point of interest.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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film-industry2 years ago•3 min saved

"Toronto's Dual Strikes at TIFF: A Stress Test for the Industry"

The 80th Venice Film Festival showcased a strong appetite for art house films, with enthusiastic reviews and multiple deals for buzzy titles. The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will be a stress test for the independent market, revealing the impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike and the future of midbudget movies. Lionsgate secured domestic rights to The Crow reboot in a significant deal, while TIFF remains a crucial platform for launching films into the North American market and attracting hesitant buyers. The outcome of the strikes and negotiations will determine the buying strategies of studios, streamers, and independent buyers at TIFF.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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