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Indie Powerhouse Neon in Talks to Sell Stake to Department M
entertainment9 days ago

Indie Powerhouse Neon in Talks to Sell Stake to Department M

Neon, the Oscar-winning indie studio behind Parasite and Anora, is in talks to sell a substantial stake to Department M, a new production outfit formed by Mike Larocca and Michael Schaefer and backed by a consortium of private investors. Neon, founded in 2017 by Tom Quinn, has a credits list including international titles and the horror hit Longlegs, which grossed nearly $130 million. Department M’s slate reportedly includes Blood on Snow and a remake of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Both Neon and Department M declined to comment on the negotiations.

via Variety|
#acquisition#anora#department-m
entertainment1 year ago

'Kneecap' Triumphs at British Independent Film Awards with Top Honors

The 2024 British Independent Film Awards saw 'Kneecap,' a film about a Belfast-based rap trio, dominate with seven awards, including Best British Independent Film and Best Debut Screenwriter for Rich Peppiatt. Marianne Jean-Baptiste won Best Lead Performance for 'Hard Truths,' while 'Anora' by Sean Baker was named Best International Independent Film. The event celebrated various talents, with Rungano Nyoni winning Best Director for 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' and 'Santosh' taking Best Screenplay.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#anora#british-independent-film-awards#entertainment
'Anora' Dominates 2024 Film Critics Awards with Multiple Wins
entertainment1 year ago

'Anora' Dominates 2024 Film Critics Awards with Multiple Wins

The Boston Society Of Film Critics (BSFC) has announced its 2024 winners, with "Anora" taking Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor for "A Complete Unknown," while Mikey Madison secured Best Actress for "Anora." Other notable winners include "Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World" for Best Foreign-Language Film and "The Brutalist" for Best Cinematography and Best Score.

via Next Best Picture|
#2024winners#anora#bsfc
entertainment1 year ago

'Anora': A Revolutionary Rom-Com Redefining Expectations

Sean Baker's film 'Anora' reimagines the romantic comedy genre by blending it with thriller elements, drawing inspiration from 1970s cinema. The story follows Ani, a stripper played by Mikey Madison, who becomes involved with Ivan, the son of a Russian oligarch. The film shifts from a raunchy rom-com to a dark thriller during a 28-minute home-invasion scene, showcasing Baker's signature style of combining scripted and improvised scenes. The film explores themes of sex work and subverts traditional rom-com tropes, culminating in a complex and emotional ending.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#anora#entertainment#film-production
"Neon Sets Fall Release for Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or Winner ‘Anora’"
entertainment1 year ago

"Neon Sets Fall Release for Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or Winner ‘Anora’"

Sean Baker's film "Anora," a comic look at an exotic dancer and sex worker who marries a Russian oligarch's son, will be released in U.S. theaters on October 18 by Neon. The film, which premiered at Cannes and won the Palme d'Or, stars Mikey Madison and Mark Eidelstein. Neon has a history of distributing successful films, including "Parasite" and "Anatomy of a Fall."

via Variety|
#anora#cannes#entertainment
"Cannes 2024: Top Films, Red Carpet Highlights, and Standout Moments"
entertainment1 year ago

"Cannes 2024: Top Films, Red Carpet Highlights, and Standout Moments"

In a rare alignment, the critics' survey and the Cannes jury both selected Sean Baker's "Anora" as the best film of the 2024 festival. "Anora" also topped the critics' lists for Best Screenplay and Best Director. Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” and other films like “All We Imagine as Light” and “Emilia Perez” were also highly praised. The Best First Film was awarded to Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel’s “Armand.”

via IndieWire|
#anora#cannes-2024#entertainment
"Anora Triumphs at Cannes, Winning Palme d'Or"
film-review1 year ago

"Anora Triumphs at Cannes, Winning Palme d'Or"

Sean Baker's Palme d'Or-winning film "Anora" is a high-energy, screwball comedy that delves into themes of exploitation and labor. The movie follows Ani, a stripper who marries a young Russian oligarch's son, and explores the transactional nature of relationships and survival in a world dominated by power and money. The film's authenticity, improvisatory feel, and humanistic approach have captivated audiences and critics alike.

via Vulture|
#anora#cannes#film-analysis
"Sean Baker's 'Anora' Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes"
entertainment1 year ago

"Sean Baker's 'Anora' Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes"

The 77th annual Cannes Film Festival concluded with Sean Baker's "Anora" winning the Palme d'Or, marking the first U.S. film to win since 2011. The festival, chaired by Greta Gerwig, saw Baker deliver a passionate acceptance speech, dedicating the award to sex workers and advocating for theatrical cinema. The article ranks all 22 films in competition, highlighting notable entries like Jia Zhangke's "Caught by the Tides" and Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light."

via The New Yorker|
#anora#cannes-film-festival#entertainment
'Anora' Triumphs with Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
entertainment1 year ago

'Anora' Triumphs with Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

"Anora," a drama about a young exotic dancer directed by Sean Baker, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The film continues Baker's focus on sex worker narratives and was praised by jury president Greta Gerwig. Other notable winners included "All We Imagine As Light" for the Grand Prix and "Emilia Perez" for the jury prize and best actress ensemble.

via USA TODAY|
#anora#cannes-film-festival#entertainment
"Stripper Comedy 'Anora' Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes"
entertainment1 year ago

"Stripper Comedy 'Anora' Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes"

Sean Baker's film "Anora," a tragi-comic story about a stripper who marries a Russian oligarch, won the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Baker dedicated the award to sex workers and expressed his long-held aspiration to win this prize. The festival also honored various other films and filmmakers, including George Lucas, who received an honorary Palme d'Or for his contributions to cinema.

via The Guardian|
#anora#cannes-film-festival#entertainment
"Anora Wins Palme d'Or at 77th Cannes Film Festival"
entertainment1 year ago

"Anora Wins Palme d'Or at 77th Cannes Film Festival"

Sean Baker's film "Anora" won the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The dramedy, starring Mikey Madison, marks the first U.S. win since 2011. Greta Gerwig led the jury, which awarded various honors including best director to Miguel Gomes and best actor to Jesse Plemons. Mohammad Rasoulof's film faced political controversy but received a standing ovation. Honorary Palme d'Ors were given to Meryl Streep, Studio Ghibli, and George Lucas.

via NPR|
#anora#cannes-film-festival#entertainment