A24 clinches Olivia Wilde’s next film after marathon Sundance bid
A24 won a days-long bidding war at Sundance to acquire the next Olivia Wilde film.
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Blumhouse Acquires Full Rights and Stake in 'Saw' Franchise
Blumhouse has acquired a stake in the 'Saw' horror franchise from Twisted Pictures, bringing the series back to its original creator James Wan, with Lionsgate continuing distribution. The deal marks a significant step in revitalizing the franchise, which has generated over $1 billion globally, and involves collaboration with Content Partners. Wan and Leigh Whannell are expected to have creative input for future installments.
'My Old Ass' Starring Aubrey Plaza Sells to Amazon MGM for $15M+ Worldwide
Amazon MGM is in final negotiations to acquire the Sundance buzz title "My Old Ass" for upwards of $15 million, with plans for a wide theatrical release in the U.S. and Canada followed by streaming on Prime Video. The coming-of-age film, directed and scripted by Megan Park, stars Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Maddie Ziegler, and Percy Hynes White, and has received strong reviews and a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This marks Amazon MGM's second major deal with LuckyChap, following the success of "Saltburn," and CAA Media Finance is finalizing the acquisition.