A trio of festival titles have found US homes including the closing night film.
Magnolia Pictures has picked up North American rights from Fortissimo Films to Terence Davies’ Sunset Song.
The pre-WWI Scotland-set drama received its world premiere as a Special Presentation and will screen in San Sebastian. Magnolia plans a spring 2016 launch.
Metrodome holds UK rights and Festival Films will release in Spain. Fortissimo will continue sales at the AFM. Former Screen Interntional LA Star Of Tomorrow Agyness Deyn stars.
Multi-platform distributor Focus World has acquired US rights from CAA to upcoming festival closing night selection Mr. Right and plans a day-and-date theatrical and VOD launch.
Paco Cabezas directed and Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick star in the action comedy rom-com. Sierra/Affinity handles international sales.
Kino Lorber has acquired all North American rights from Memento Films to Gabriel Mascaro’s Venice Horizons Special Jury Prize winner Neon Bull.
The film screened in Toronto’s inaugural Platform section and follows a Brazilian ‘Vaquejadas’ rodeo rider who aspires to become a fashion designer.
Kino Lorber plans a theatrical release in the first half of 2016 followed by festivals and ancillary platforms.
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