Tag: Film distribution
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Australian Screenings of Melania Documentary Delayed Amid Amazon Embargo
Australian Screenings Delayed as Amazon Embargo Takes Effect Australian fans of the Brett Ratner-directed documentary Melania are faced with a sudden postponement of scheduled screenings as a stringent Amazon embargo takes hold. The plan to debut the film in Australian venues has been disrupted, with Friday morning showings abruptly removed from the cinema schedule. The…
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Beta Cinema Boards Thriller ‘The Method’ for European Market
Beta Cinema Stakes Out a Gripping Thriller for Europe In a move that’s turning heads at the European Film Market, Beta Cinema has added the thriller The Method to its robust slate. The project comes from the same stable of producers behind acclaimed works like The Lives of Others, the Oscar-winning drama that redefined political…
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Warner Bros Joins the Buy Ring for Olivia Wilde’s The Invite
Exclusive: Warner Bros Steps In as The Invite Hits a Bidding Stall The hotly anticipated sexual comedy from Olivia Wilde, The Invite, has found itself in a high-stakes auction as Warner Bros’ contemporary label, led by former Neon marketing guru Christian Parkes, entered the fray. Sources close to the deal say the sale has slowed…
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Sundance Festival Holds Final Park City Bow as Traditions Evolve
Introduction: A Chapter Closes on Park City’s Sundance Stage The Sundance Film Festival is a ritual for filmmakers, critics, and cinephiles—a sprint down Main Street that leads to a theater’s red carpet and a new wave of independent cinema. This year, however, marks the festival’s final bow in Park City, Utah, a moment that carries…
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TikTok Sensation Deshlai (Zewel) Sparks Broad Distrib Deal with Platoon One
Overview: Deshlai lands a major distribution deal In a move that underscores the growing cross-currents between social media stardom and independent cinema, Platoon One Films has joined as distributor and sales agent for Deshlai (Zewel), the provocative project from iconoclastic filmmaker Q. The deal paves the way for a multi-territory rollout beginning February 2026, signaling…
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Eagles of the Republic: Cohen Media Group Acquires Tarik Saleh’s Political Thriller
Cohen Media Group Acquires Tarik Saleh’s Eagles of the Republic for the U.S. The acclaimed Egyptian political thriller Eagles of the Republic, directed by Tarik Saleh, has secured a U.S. distribution deal with Cohen Media Group. The news comes after the film premiered to strong buzz at Cannes, where it was praised for its tense…
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FearFolks Expands to India with Thai Horror Hit Death Whisperer 3 as Launch Title
FearFolks Signals Bold India Push with Death Whisperer 3 Bangkok-based horror distribution and production outfit FearFolks has revealed plans to launch operations in India, marking a strategic expansion into one of Asia’s most vibrant and voracious horror markets. The company announced the move at the American Film Market (AFM), underscoring its ambition to bring Thai…
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From Lagos to Hollywood: The Evolution of Nigeria’s Film Powerhouse
Introduction: A Global Tale Begins in Lagos Few industries have transformed as rapidly or as dramatically as Nollywood. From modest, locally produced videos shot in makeshift studios across Lagos to a global powerhouse that entertains, informs, and inspires audiences on every continent, the Nigerian film industry has rewritten the rules of cinema. Its journey from…