All articles tagged with #film distribution
A24’s planned V/H/S installment based on the SCP Foundation universe faces severe legal and commercial hurdles. The studio claims 'worldwide rights' to the project, but the source material is licensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0, which prohibits exclusive distribution. This conflict threatens the film’s viability, as any adaptation must be freely redistributable, undermining traditional theatrical exclusivity.
AMC Theatres is launching Leawood Films, a low‑risk distribution label to bring fully financed small‑ and mid‑budget features to theatres. Variance will handle domestic distribution while AMC oversees marketing; overseas rights will be managed by Piece of Magic Entertainment. The slate aims to book titles widely with first releases expected in 2027–2028, and will maintain about a 45‑day exclusive theatrical window (or longer) with a 90‑day path to streaming. Advisors include Toby Emmerich, Ricky Strauss, Kyle Davies and Craig Jacobson, reporting to AMC’s Adam Aron, in a move designed to complement, not compete with, major studios.
Gillian Anderson says Sony pulled its U.S. distribution deal for The Salt Path last summer after a scandal over alleged fabrications in the Winns’ memoir; the film adaptation, based on that memoir, is still set for a North American release via Rialto Distribution International, with Anderson telling The Times of London she sympathizes with the Winns and questions the due diligence behind the allegations.
Francis Ford Coppola's long-anticipated film Megalopolis, a costly flop grossing only $14m against a $120m budget, has struggled to find a wide audience and remains elusive in streaming and home video formats. Coppola is promoting the film through a limited theatrical re-screening and a documentary, aiming to cultivate a cult following and challenge the disposable nature of modern streaming culture. Despite its commercial failure, Coppola's efforts highlight a desire to preserve and celebrate unique cinematic experiences.
Warner Bros.' potential acquisition by another major Hollywood studio has raised alarms among theater owners and industry insiders, who fear it could lead to reduced film releases and legal challenges, further endangering the already struggling cinema sector.
Sony Pictures CEO Ravi Ahuja defends the decision to sell 'KPop Demon Hunters' to Netflix, highlighting the film's unprecedented success on the platform and questioning whether it could have succeeded theatrically. The studio developed the film as part of a deal with Netflix, which paid for its production, and the film became Netflix's most streamed movie of all time. Ahuja emphasizes that Sony's goal is to create great content and find the right platform for it, and they are happy when their clients succeed.
Paramount and Legendary have signed a three-year global distribution deal, starting with the release of the 'Street Fighter' live-action movie in fall 2026, which is based on the popular video game franchise and features a star-studded cast. The film is set in 1993 and involves a tournament with a conspiracy, and will be released in IMAX theaters.
Sony Pictures CEO Ravi Ahuja reflects on the decision to release 'KPop Demon Hunters' directly on Netflix, which became the platform's most-watched title, and discusses the potential for theatrical release and ongoing deals with streamers.
Legendary Entertainment is in early negotiations with Paramount to handle the theatrical distribution of its upcoming films, including 'Dune' sequels and 'MonsterVerse' entries, after its previous deal with Sony expired. The studio has recently enjoyed box office successes with 'Dune: Part Two' and 'A Minecraft Movie,' and is planning several new projects, though some will remain with Warner Bros. due to prior agreements.
Legendary is in negotiations with Paramount for a multi-picture global theatrical distribution deal, excluding China, which may include streaming and transactional windows. The deal aims to increase Legendary's film output and continues to involve collaborations with Warner Bros and other studios. The specific titles and co-financing details are still being finalized.
Sony has signed a three-year global distribution deal with Artists Equity, founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, to finance and distribute their theatrical films, including upcoming projects like RIP and Animals, while Artists Equity continues to develop streaming content.
Demi Moore's body horror film "The Substance," directed by Coralie Fargeat, has nearly sold out worldwide following its successful premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The Match Factory has secured distribution deals across various regions, with Mubi handling rights in North America, the U.K., and other territories. The film, which features Moore as a former actress taking revenge on a system that rejected her, uses extreme violence as a metaphor for societal pressures on women.
Francis Ford Coppola's highly anticipated film "Megalopolis" has secured international distribution deals following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, with several countries acquiring rights to the film. Negotiations for distribution in additional regions are ongoing, but a U.S. deal has not yet been announced. The star-studded film, produced and directed by Coppola, is a Roman epic fable set in a modern America and features a cast including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, and Nathalie Emmanuel.
Mytri Sashi, the distributor for the film 'Hanuman,' has revealed detailed statistics including ticket sales, gross collections, and audience numbers, marking a rare instance of transparency in Tollywood. This move aims to counter the practice of inflated figures benefiting star heroes and empowers distributors to disclose accurate numbers, ultimately redefining the norms within the cinema business ecosystem.
The Sundance Film Festival is set to showcase a slate of films ready for distribution, with 80% of the lineup available for sale, including some made during the recent Hollywood strikes. Industry figures like Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum emphasized the festival's importance in the entertainment ecosystem and its role in discovering and promoting indie films. The festival, featuring 91 projects from a record number of submissions, aims to provide a platform for independent storytelling and potentially help alleviate the current shortage of theatrical releases.