{"id":167379,"date":"2025-09-25T01:54:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T01:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/167379\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T01:54:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T01:54:13","slug":"row-k-acquires-cliffhanger-reboot-in-8-figure-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/167379\/","title":{"rendered":"Row K Acquires ‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot in 8-Figure Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a highly competitive situation resulting in an eight-figure deal, Row K Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to \u201cCliffhanger,\u201d<\/a> a reimagining of the 1993 classic directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (\u201cCarry-On\u201d) and written by Ana Lily Amirpour, Sasha Penn, Mark Bianculli and Melanie Toast, the company announced on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

This latest version of the live-action thriller stars Pierce Brosnan (\u201cThe Thomas Crown Affair,\u201c \u201cGoldenEye,\u201d \u201cBlack Adam\u201d) and Lily James (\u201cRelay,\u201d \u201cPam & Tommy,\u201d \u201cBaby Driver\u201d). <\/p>\n

The film is currently in post-production and is slated for a 3,000-screen, wide theatrical release in 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cCliffhanger\u201d\u00a0follows a seasoned mountaineer, Ray Cooper (Brosnan), who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with his daughter, Sydney. During a weekend trip with a billionaire\u2019s son, they are targeted by a gang of kidnappers. Ray\u2019s daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes. To save her family, she must confront her fears and fight for survival.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201c\u2019Cliffhanger\u2019 is an exciting addition to Row K\u2019s growing slate and a clear example of the kind of event-level films we are bringing to the marketplace,\u201d MCT Principals and Row K co-chairmen Christopher Woodrow and Raj Singh said in a statement. \u201cWe are building a pipeline of star-driven titles made for the big screen, and \u2018Cliffhanger\u2019 checks every box. Our third acquisition underscores the momentum we\u2019re generating, and the type of ambitious, audience-forward distribution model Row K was designed to deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat drew me to Jaume Collet-Serra\u2019s \u2018Cliffhanger\u2019 is how it blends the adrenaline and scale of a classic action movie with a fresh, modern twist \u2013 exactly the experience that younger audiences are showing up for,\u201d Row K president Megan Colligan added. \u201cThe original \u2018Cliffhanger\u2019 was celebrated for its mountain cinematography, and this reimagining honors that legacy with sweeping backdrops across Europe \u2013 the result is a stunning production built for theaters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Producers include Lars Sylvest of Thank You Pictures, Joe Neurauter of Supernix, Thorsten Schumacher of Rocket Science, Neal Moritz and Toby Jaffe.<\/p>\n

Row K is a new independent distributor launched by Media Capital Technologies at TIFF this year and the acquisition marks the company\u2019s third deal out of the festival since its launch this August. They also have Gus Van Sant\u2019s\u00a0\u201cDead Man\u2019s Wire,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0starring Bill Skarsg\u00e5rd, Dacre Montgomery, Cary Elwes, Myha\u2019la, Colman Domingo and Al Pacino; and Tom Dean and Mac Eldridge\u2019s\u00a0\u201cCharlie Harper,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0starring Nick Robinson and Emilia Jones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The acquisition was negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers by CAA Media Finance, which is representing domestic rights. Rocket Science is handling international sales. CAA Media Finance, which helped ideate Row K, serves as an advisory partner to the company. This news comes on the heels of the company\u2019s announcement of three key leadership roles with Mo Rhim as Chief Revenue Officer, Ben Carlson as Chief Marketing Officer and Steve Garrett as Head of Distribution and Acquisitions.<\/p>\n

Deadline first reported the news.<\/p>\n

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