U.K.-Nigeria-Hong Kong Rom-Com ‘My Nigerian Fiance’ in the Works
A romantic comedy spanning Nigeria, the U.K. and Hong Kong was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market, with…
Ken Loach’s Sixteen Films Boards Elham Ehsas’ Doc ‘Forgotten Spaceman’
Ken Loach and Rebecca O’Brien’s Sixteen Films has boarded “Forgotten Spaceman,” a documentary short written, directed and edited…
‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ Helmer Sets ‘Gasigogi’ With Falcon Pictures
South Korean director Lee Hwan-kyung has signed on with Jakarta-based Falcon Pictures for “Gasigogi,” an Indonesia-set drama on…
‘In Waves,’ Park Chan-Wook Deals End Cannes Market With A Bang
After a sluggish opening week that left many sellers staring at their phones, the Cannes Film Market found…
Seijun Suzuki Documentary Lands at Nikkatsu
Nikkatsu Corporation has agreed a co-presentation deal with Brilliant Pictures and Carlotta Films for “Twist & Shoot Mister…
Miike Takashi Makes Doc Debut With K2 Pictures
Tokyo-based production company K2 Pictures closed its K2P Film Fund I at $33 million and unveiled a 10-title…
Aura Takes Renny Harlin’s The Beast with Samuel L. Jackson for U.S.
Aura Entertainment has picked up U.S. rights to The Beast, a new action-thriller from Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die…
Indonesian Horror Slate Heads to Cannes as Kieflie Launches ‘Ibu’
Indonesian-Australian producer Intan Kieflie will present a focused genre slate at the Cannes Film Market through her companies…
‘Paddington in Peru’ Writers Team Up for Animated ‘Critterz’
James Lamont and Jon Foster, the screenwriting duo whose credits include Paddington in Peru and Cartoon Network’s The…