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Vulture outlines Sundance 2026 sales: Olivia Wilde’s romantic comedy The Invite drew an eight-figure bid, with A24 winning a deal north of $12 million after a 72-hour bidding war, while Neon picked up Adrian Chiarella’s queer horror Leviticus for seven figures and a 2026 release date to be announced. Sales overall have been slower, but buyers remain hopeful about awards-season potential, following last year’s Train Dreams Oscar nod.
Venice Film Festival, lacking a formal marketplace, serves as a strategic launchpad for prestige and art house films, with notable titles including projects from Oscar Isaac, Amanda Seyfried, and Mads Mikkelsen, focusing on political dramas, documentaries, and star-driven films that aim to generate buzz and attract buyers for future markets.
The 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival is set to feature a diverse lineup of films, with some impact from the recent Hollywood strikes. Sales are expected to be robust, with several big sellers anticipated, including titles like "A Real Pain," "Daughters," "Dìdi," "Exhibiting Forgiveness," and "Freaky Tales." Notable films generating buzz include "Love Me," a dystopian relationship drama starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, and "Thelma," an action-comedy featuring June Squibb seeking revenge after being scammed.
Producers and distributors are gearing up for the Sundance 2024 film festival, with over 60 movies making their premieres without distribution. Some anticipated titles include "A Real Pain," "Freaky Tales," "Love Me," "Presence," and "Skywalkers: A Love Story." The lineup features a mix of star-studded films and indie projects, with potential breakout hits and surprise sales expected.
The Cannes Film Festival has showcased Hollywood glamour and star power, but also highlighted the challenges facing the film industry, including the Writers Guild strike and uncertainty over the future. Johnny Depp's return to the festival was met with mixed reactions, while visionary directors stole the show. Film sales have been slow due to the strike, and Harrison Ford's latest Indiana Jones film received lukewarm reviews. Despite the opulence of the festival, frugality may be necessary in the future.
As the Cannes 2023 film festival approaches, sellers are cautious about overpricing films before gauging their theatrical value. Todd Haynes' "May December" has not been shown to distributors before the festival, with sellers hoping for an enthusiastic response from Cannes media and audiences to boost its sale price. Other titles for sale include "Firebrand," "Conclave," and "The Fisherwoman." The ongoing writers' strike has led to a rush assembly of packages, but it's unclear what impact they will have on the Cannes market.