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EXCLUSIVE: Sommer Ray-fronted Ingestibles Brand Imaraïs Beauty Acquired by Herbal Extracts
Another supplement brand has officially been snapped up. Imaraïs Beauty, a supplement line launched in 2021 by Nutrabolics cofounder Aaron…
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‘La Portraitiste,’ Written by Florence Longpré and Directed by Annie St-Pierre, Acquired by H264 (EXCLUSIVE)
H264, a Montreal-based film distribution and international sales company, has acquired the international rights to “La Portraitiste,” the…
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North American Rights for ‘Broken Voices’ Acquired by Sumerian (EXCLUSIVE)
Sumerian Pictures has acquired North American rights to the Czech drama “Broken Voices,” setting plans for a theatrical release this year.…
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‘Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Director Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘Sense of Water’ Acquired by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)
Iranian auteur Mohammad Rasoulof’s new work “Sense of Water” – which is the dissident director’s first film since “The Seed of the Sacred…
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Raffles Education unit’s land in China to be acquired by government for urban planning
The group says it cannot currently assess the impact of the proposed repossession Raffles Education on Thursday (Jan 29) announced that…
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Jessica Rothe SXSW Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Imposters’ Acquired by Blue Finch Films (EXCLUSIVE)
U.K.-based sales and distribution company Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide rights to “Imposters,” a sci-fi thriller marking the…
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‘The Gymnast,’ Starring Ethan Embry and Britney Wheeler, Acquired by Visit Films Ahead of Rotterdam World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Visit Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to U.S film “The Gymnast,” which will have its world premiere in the Tiger Competition at…
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‘Westhampton’ With Finn Wittrock, RJ Mitte and Jake Weary Acquired by New Distributor Obscured Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)
Obscured Releasing, the new distribution company launched by film industry vets RJ Millard and Bill Guentzler, has acquired North American…
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Bruce Dern Bhutanese-Nepali-American Drama ‘The World’s Happiest Man’ Acquired by Buffalo 8, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Buffalo 8 has secured worldwide rights to “The World’s Happiest Man,” the Bhutanese-Nepali-American drama starring Oscar and Emmy nominee…
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Imran Perretta’s Venice Award Winner ‘Ish’ Acquired by BFI Distribution for U.K., Ireland Release (EXCLUSIVE)
BFI Distribution has acquired U.K.-Ireland theatrical rights to Imran Perretta’s debut “Ish,” which premiered earlier this year in…
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Cult Argentine Toy Line ‘Guerreros del Manana’ Acquired by Black Mandala for Animated Series Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand-based sales outfit Black Mandala has secured rights to develop an animated series and action figure line based on “Guerreros…
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Fantasy Drama Series ‘All Heroes Are Bastards’ Acquired by Global Constellation (EXCLUSIVE)
Global Constellation has acquired the global distribution rights to the fantasy drama series “All Heroes Are Bastards.” The six-part…
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Thai Girls’ Love Drama ‘Love Design’ Acquired by Cappu Films at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong sales company Cappu Films has picked up Thai Girls’ Love series “Love Design” and is introducing the title to buyers at the…
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As EVs dominate, why are Esso petrol stations being acquired and what will the future look like?
The purchase of petrol stations – a ‘sunset’ industry – comes at a time where EV-maker BYD is outselling long-time king Toyota Indonesia’s…
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Australian Horror ‘Nightfall: A Paranormal Investigation’ Acquired by Black Mandala (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand-based sales outfit Black Mandala has acquired “Nightfall: A Paranormal Investigation,” an Australian horror film directed by…
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AOL to Be Acquired by Italy’s Bending Spoons
You’ve got… a new owner! AOL, the trailblazing internet company, is being acquired by Italian tech roll-up company Bending Spoons. Bending…
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‘The Napa Boys’ U.S. Rights Acquired by Magnolia Pictures
Magnolia Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to “The Napa Boys” following its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film…
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Spanish Horror Film ‘Lily’s Ritual’ Acquired by Black Mandala Ahead of Grimmfest Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand-based sales outfit Black Mandala has acquired international sales rights to “Lily’s Ritual,” the Spanish horror feature from…
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Lily James and Pierce Brosnan’s ‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot Acquired by Row K Entertainment for U.S. Distribution
Row K Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “Cliffhanger,” a reimagining of the 1993 classic directed by Jaume…
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Cat Animation ‘Scotty’ Acquired by Skyline Media, Bows at Busan Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Vietnam’s Skyline Media will showcase its latest acquisition, the animated feature “Scotty,” at the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan.…
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US penalises two Chinese companies that acquired tools for chipmaker SMIC
The US on Friday (Sep 12) penalised two Chinese firms that acquired US chipmaking equipment for China’s top chipmaker Semiconductor…
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‘Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence’ About Italy’s First Female Film Director Acquired by First Hand Films Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Switzerland-based distributor First Hand Films has taken world sales on “Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence,” which reconstructs the overlooked…
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Marianne Faithfull Doc ‘Broken English’ Acquired by Italy’s I Wonder Pictures Ahead of Venice World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian distribution company I Wonder Pictures has acquired rights to Venice-bound “Broken English,” a portrait of the late Marianne…
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Shopify just acquired its own ‘Navy SEAL’ design squad. It could set off a talent war for designers
“Design is the main differentiator in the age of AI,” Carl Rivera says. For months, Rivera, Shopify’s chief design officer, has been…