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BFI Distribution has picked up the well-received Irish drama God’s Creatures for theatrical release in the UK. The deal also includes a partnership with independent Irish distributor Volta Pictures, who have acquired the film for Ireland. Volta Pictures will release the film in Ireland on March 23, 2023, and BFI Distribution will take it to UK cinemas a week later on March 31. The film was acquired from A24, marking the first time the BFI has picked up a film from the prolific American studio. A24 released the film in the US in September. Directed by New York-based filmmakers Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer ( The Fits ) in their feature debut as a duo, God’s Creatures debuted in the Directors’ Fortnight sidebar at Cannes last year. The film stars Emily Watson ( Breaking the Waves ), Paul Mescal ( Normal People, Aftersun ), and Aisling Franciosi ( The Fall ). Billed as a “quietly devastating drama,” the film is set on the coast of Ireland in and around a … [Read more...] about BFI Distribution Acquires Emily Watson & Paul Mescal Pic ‘God’s Creatures’ For UK Release, Partners With Volta Pictures For Ireland

EXCLUSIVE: London-based sales company Kaleidoscope Film Distribution (KFD) has acquired the international sales rights for the Australian-produced time-traveling thriller, Time Addicts . KFD will attend the European Film Market in February, where Time Addicts will privately screen for buyers, and marketing materials will be available for review. Written, directed, and produced by Sam Odlum, the pic was originally conceived as a short in 2020. The film’s feature-length adaptation will mark Odlum’s full-length directorial debut. The film stars Freya Tingley ( Hemlock Grove, Once Upon a Time, Jersey Boys ), Charles Grounds ( Crazy Rich Asians, Elvis, Babyteeth ), and Elise Jansen ( Predestination, Underbelly ). The plot follows: In desperate debt to their volatile drug dealer, best friends, Denise and Johnny, agree to a sketchy job to pay off their last hit – breaking into a decrepit stash house to steal a bag of mysterious drugs. But whilst getting into the … [Read more...] about Kaleidoscope Film Distribution Acquires International Sales Rights To Aussie Thriller ‘Time Addicts’

EXCLUSIVE: Roadside Attractions , Grindstone Entertainment , and Lionsgate have picked up North American distribution for Charlie Day ’s feature directorial debut Fool’s Paradise . The pic, previously entitled El Tonto , during its production, will get an exclusive run in theaters later this year. Lionsgate will release Fool’s Paradise on home entertainment. Also written by the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia EP and star, Fool’s Paradise is a satirical comedy following a down-on-his0-luck publicist (Ken Jeong), who gets his lucky break when he discovers a man recently released from a mental health facility (Day) looks just like a method actor who refuses to leave his trailer. With the help of a powerful producer (the late Ray Liotta), Ken helps the man become a huge star, even marrying his beautiful leading lady (Kate Beckinsale). Their adventures lead them to cross paths with drunken costars (Adrien Brody), irreverent unhoused action heroes (Common), … [Read more...] about Charlie Day’s Directorial Debut ‘Fool’s Paradise’ Acquired By Roadside Attractions, Grindstone & Lionsgate – Sundance

EXCLUSIVE: Some were expecting Netflix to curb their acquisitions here in Park City, but, as we told you earlier this morning, never count them out of the Sundance marketplace . Before its premiere in the midnight section tonight, the Reed Hastings-Ted Sarandos-run streamer has scooped up a majority of global rights on the Australian horror movie, Run Rabbit Run , starring 2x Emmy nominated Succession actress Sarah Snook. XYZ Films , which co-funded the film, brokered the deal with Netflix on behalf of the filmmakers. A release for the Carver Films production is planned for this year. Directed by Daina Reid off a script by Hannah Kent ( The Good People, Devotion ), Run Rabbit Run follows fertility doctor Sarah (Snook). She firmly believes in life and death. However, after noticing the strange behavior of her young daughter, she must challenge her own values and confront a ghost from her past. Run Rabbit Run also stars Lily LaTorre, Damon Herriman ( … [Read more...] about Netflix Hops On ‘Run Rabbit Run’, Acquires XYZ Films Sundance Midnight Title Starring Sarah Snook

Joe Schlosser, who is EVP, Communications at Banijay Americas , is leaving the company and its various iterations after more than a decade. The veteran comms chief is set to open his own communications shingle and will still work with a number of areas of the Banijay business. Chelsea fan Schlosser joined Shine America as SVP, Communications in 2012 before becoming SVP, Communications for Endemol Shine North America after the merger with the Big Brother owner. He was promoted to EVP, Communications at Banijay Americas in October 2021 after the French media group acquired Endemol Shine. During his time there, he has overseen publicity for shows such as CBS’ Big Brother, Fox’s MasterChef , TBS’ Wipeout as well as Bravo’s Below Deck and a number of The Real Housewives shows. He has also been in charge of all corporate, consumer and internal communications across North America and Latin America for Banijay. Schlosser will consult with Banijay Americas and … [Read more...] about Joe Schlosser Leaves Banijay & Endemol Shine After Over Ten Years To Set Up Independent Shop

LIV Golf , a professional tour that launched its challenge to the PGA Tour last year with $2 billion in backing from Saudi Arabia ’s Public Investment Fund, has finally landed a U.S. TV deal. The new outfit signed a multi-year pact with the CW , helping the broadcast network move closer toward its goal of delivering more live programming amid a broader overhaul. Nexstar Media Group acquired majority control of the CW last year, with former 50-50 partners Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery each retaining 12.5% stakes. The exclusive rights deal starts this year. Starting next month, the CW will air 14 of the tour’s events on weekends in 2023 and will stream them live on the CW app, including on Fridays. (LIV’s name is a nod to the tour’s 54-hole setup, with action happening Friday through Sunday, as opposed to the PGA Tour’s 72-hole format.) Financial terms were not disclosed, but the rights process was hampered by the PGA’s ties with major media companies like … [Read more...] about Saudi-Backed LIV Golf, After Search For U.S. TV Partner, Sets Multi-Year Deal With The CW

UPDATE: At least 10 people have been killed in a shooting late Saturday following a large Lunar New Year celebration in the east Los Angeles community of Monterey Park , police have confirmed. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the shooting happened at a business on West Garvey Avenue in Monterey Park, and the gunman, who is male, is still at large. According to multiple media reports, the shooting happened in Monterey Park just after 10 pm following a large Lunar New Year celebration festival, with one witness telling the LA Times that they believed the shooting happened at a local dance club. LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia, an official in the local Los Angeles government, posted a tweet sharing condolences after the news broke. “Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones tonight in our neighboring city, Monterey Park, where a mass shooting just occurred,” he tweeted. “Monterey Park is home to one of the largest Asian communities in Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Monterey Park: At Least 10 People Killed In Shooting Following Lunar New Year Celebration In California — Update

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-winning writer-producer Ed Redlich ( Unforgettable ), former CBS Entertainment head of programming Thom Sherman , and NAACP Image Award–nominated filmmaker Mo McRae ( A Lot Of Nothing ) have joined the creative team of the freshman CBS drama series East New York , from Warner Bros. Television. TV veteran Redlich, who had been on the show as a consulting producer since after the pilot, is coming on board full-time as an executive producer, working alongside series co-creators, executive producers, and co-showrunners William Finkelstein and Mike Flynn. Sherman will serve as an executive producer as part of the overall deal with CBS Network and CBS Studios for his newly launched production company, Play Well Entertainment. This marks the first project under the expansive pact he segued to after stepping down as Senior Executive Vice President of Programming For CBS Entertainment in November. Sherman had been very closely associated with East … [Read more...] about ‘East New York’ Adds Ed Redlich & Thom Sherman As EPs, Director Mo McRae As Supervising Producer

EXCLUSIVE: Gary Rubin , Executive Vice President at Cohen Media, has been tapped for the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer at specialty distributor Menemsha Films . Neil Friedman , President of Menemsha, unveiled the news today. Established in 1998, Menemsha specializes in Jewish and Israeli-themed films and is believed to be the largest in that sector. The addition of Rubin continues the growth of the company which is believed to be the largest in the Jewish and Israeli cinema. Rubin will continue working at Cohen and step into his new role as COO at Menemsha October 7. “Our company has had great success over its twenty one year history and we are bringing Gary on board to continue to expand the company’s businesses and increase that success,” said Friedman. “Gary is a talented executive and has an impeccable reputation in the industry which will be a tremendous asset for Menemsha’s strategies for growth.” “Neil and I have known each other for many … [Read more...] about Menemsha Films Names Cohen Media EVP Gary Rubin As its COO

EXCLUSIVE : Food Network has cooked up its latest Hot List – identifying the food personalities up-and-coming culinary “rock stars” in the content space. It marks the second list for the Warner Bros. Discovery cable network after publishing its inaugural list in December 2021. The company said that this year’s list includes a self-described ‘potato queen’, a self-designated ‘kitchen witch,’, restaurateurs and restaurant incubators. The list includes Serving The Hamptons star Brogan Wu; chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur Esther Choi, chef and culinary manager Fariyal Abdullahi, chef and adventure seeker Gabriele Bertaccini, chef and restaurateur, Julian Rodarte, Michelin-trained chef and social media personality Poppy O’Toole, pastry chef and social justice activist Paola Velez, restaurateur and community activist Jeremy McBryde and chef, restaurateur and Tournament of Champions competitor Shota Nakajima. The list will be rolled out on Food Network’s social … [Read more...] about Food Network Hot List 2023: Sophomore Group Includes Jeremy McBryde, Brogan Wu & Esther Choi