Focus Features takes Paul Schrader’s ‘The Card Counter’ for most of world
Focus will release the revenge thriller in the US and Universal in international markets.
Buyers flock to Sierra/Affinity’s virtual Cannes titles ‘Billie Holiday’, ‘Arthur The King’, ‘Greatest Days’ (exclusive)
Jonathan Kier hails indie buyer response during ”incredibly productive” market.
Arclight’s ‘Let It Snow’ sold for Japan and other markets (exclusive)
The snowbound thriller was recently picked up for on-demand release in North America.
Indian producers won’t abandon theatres despite OTT premieres, says FICCI Frames panel
Local filmmakers say cinemas will return as strong as ever post-pandemic, despite a rash of theatrical titles going straight-to-digital.
New owner of Benelux distributor Cinemien reveals ambitions for LGBT-focused Euro network
OUTtv acquired the Benelux film distributor on July 1.
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight reveals two titles selected for its cancelled 2020 edition
They were Luca Guadagnino’s series We Are Who We Are and US filmmaker Miranda July’s Kajillionaire.
Vertigo acquires Taika Waititi exec’d ‘Baby Done’ for UK and Ireland (exclusive)
Comedy starring Rose Matafeo set for release in 2021.
Focus Features circling Cannes market package ‘Armageddon Time’
Project introduced to buyers at Cannes virtual market.
Cannes selection ‘Earwig And The Witch’ finds US home
GKIDS plans to release Earwig And The Witch in early 2021.
Curzon jumps on New Europe’s Cannes selection ‘Sweat’ for UK and Ireland (exclusive)
New Europe also closes deals in Australia, Spain, Baltics, ex-Yugoslavia, Hungary, Norway.
Open Reel scores US, Europe sales for ‘A Stormy Night’ (exclusive)
Feature directorial debut of David Moragas also sold to Southeast Asia.
Northern Banner takes Canadian rights to Hot Docs audience award winner (exclusive)
Gravitas to distribute in US, holds international rights.
Focus Features snaps up ‘Blue Bayou’ from Cannes virtual market
Sierra/Affinity handled international sales on deportation drama.
US sellers deliver appraisal of virtual Cannes, look to future
Deals were done, buzz was built, and the tech could create a new future for markets.
Paramount snaps up US rights to Lee Daniels’ virtual Cannes Billie Holiday project
Drama to chronicle celebrated jazz singer’s struggles with fame, addiction, love.
Memento’s ‘How To Be A Good Wife’ rallies in first week of French cinemas opening
Film is now playing on some 1,000 screens across France.
Netflix takes worldwide rights to Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Trial Of The Chicago 7’
Global release set for later this year on potential awards season heavyweight.
‘Mad Max’ director George Miller’s ‘Three Thousand Years Of Longing’ lands China deal
Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton are set to star.
Apple wins bidding war for Will Smith runaway slave thriller ‘Emancipation’
FilmNation and CAA Media Finance introduced project at US-led A Demain virtual Cannes last week.
Buyers order ‘Another Round’ of Thomas Vinterberg’s Cannes selection (exclusive)
TrustNordisk secures sales in Spain, Italy, Israel, and Romania.
