Front Row’s Gianluca Chakra on the impact of the Iran-US war on the Middle East market
Chakra says the geopolitical situation in the region has caused uncertainty, but stresses that films are still being released and deals still happening.
French box office surges 17% in October despite nationwide unrest
It represents a rebound from the country’s sluggish September numbers.
Sky drops David Walliams’ ‘Fing!’ adaptation after sexual harassment allegations
Walliams accused of grooming by multiple women; UK comedian denies allegations.
Norwegian Oscar entry ‘Growth Of The Soil’ sells wide including North America, UK-Ireland
Germany, Italy, Spain, Baltics among other territories sold.
Curzon picks up horror musical ‘Stuffed’ starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: The film opened the Discovery section at TIFF.
Ilker Catak, Helene Hegemann in production on first two German Dogma25 films
EXCLUSIVE: Leonie Benesch, Hanna Schygulla among cast of Catak’s untitled feature.
Euro buyers looking for "distinctive, conversation starter" projects from emerging filmmakers at AFM
Execs from Spain’s Elastica Films, Germany’s Constantin, Italy’s I Wonder and Poland’s Kino Świat talk AFM plans.
Guy Pearce conspiracy thriller ‘The Marshal’ seals major deals including to UK, Australia and Germany
EXCLUSIVE: Guy Pearce plays a veteran turned US Marshall who accepts a role in a covert operation.
Edinburgh prizewinner ‘Skintown’ acquired for UK, Ireland distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Kieron J. Walsh’s film stars Screen Star of Tomorrow Jack Rowan.
Universal Pictures Content Group, Crosswalk acquire K-pop doc ‘Twice: This Is For… You’
Paul Dugdale, Hannah Lux Davis co-directed.
Amazon MGM Studios moves into French theatrical distribution with ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’
It is the first time Amazon MGM is releasing under its own banner in France.
Laïla Marrakchi’s Morocco Oscar entry ‘Strawberries’ lands US deal among fresh international sales
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Strawberries’ debuted in Un Certain Regard at Cannes earlier this year.
Universal Pictures International dates ‘Musk’ roll-out in key territories
Doc opens in UK, Germany in January.
Raven Banner to launch AFM talks on horror ‘Sundown’ with ’Carrie’ lead Summer H. Howell
EXCLUSIVE: Slash among executive producers. Shudder holds all English-speaking rights.
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.
