Korean sales powerhouse Finecut is ramping up its slate ahead of Berlin’s European Film Market (EFM), securing a raft of international deals for its animated occult thriller “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” and multi-sensory horror film “Noise.” “Exorcism Chronicles,” which bows theatrically in Korea on Feb.
“Fuze,” the buzzy thriller starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Bullet Train”) and Theo James (“The White Lotus”) has sold in a raft of international territories ahead of the EFM, where Anton will unveil a new sales promo. Directed by David Mackenzie (“Hell or High Water”) and penned by Ben
Documentary festival CPH:DOX has unveiled the titles in its competition sections, which include 71 films. There are 56 world premieres, 12 international premieres, and three European premieres. The festival runs March 19-30. Niklas Engstrøm, artistic director of CPH:DOX, said: “The times we live in are
As sales agency Global Screen prepares to show the first scene from animated feature “The Last Whale Singer” to buyers at a screening at the European Film Market in Berlin on Feb. 13, and Variety has been given exclusive first-look images from the film. The
Chinese director Huo Meng’s “Living the Land,” a deeply personal exploration of China’s rapidly evolving rural landscape in the early 1990s, is world premiering in competition at the Berlin Film Festival. The filmmakers have unveiled a clip exclusively for Variety. The film follows 10-year-old Chuang,
Avalon Labs is planning to introduce a Bitcoin-backed public fund under SEC Regulation A. Avalon Labs aims to bridge traditional finance and crypto, expanding Bitcoin’s utility. Avalon’s AVL token has been listed on Bybit, boosting liquidity and community governance. Avalon Labs has decided to explore
Sony Group Corporation turned in a strong third quarter for 2024, riding high on gaming and music while its film unit faced headwinds. The tech and entertainment conglomerate posted consolidated revenue of JPY4.41 trillion ($28.6 billion), an 18% surge year-over-year, driven by robust gains in
Uwe Boll’s vigilante thriller “The Dark Knight,” starring Armie Hammer, has added Costas Mandylor (“Saw” franchise) to the cast and unveiled a first look image from the film. Currently shooting in Zagreb, Croatia, “The Dark Knight” follows Sanders (Hammer), a man who takes justice into