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NEON employees have gone nearly a month without pay and health insurance due to financial difficulties and delayed federal funding, causing significant hardship for staff who continue to serve patients despite their personal struggles, with the organization working to secure funds and avoid court-ordered receivership.
Opera is launching Neon, a new AI-powered browser that manages tabs and browsing activities for users, costing $19.90 per month after an early bird offer of $59.90 for nine months. The browser aims to provide agentic, task-oriented browsing experiences, joining other AI-first browsers like Perplexity Comet and Microsoft Edge. Users can sign up for early access to this futuristic browser.
Neon's 'Together,' an original horror film starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, opened strongly at the box office with $10.9 million, marking a successful indie release amid a studio-dominated market. The film, which premiered at Sundance, benefited from strategic marketing and social media campaigns, and is part of a broader trend of successful horror and indie films this summer. Other indie releases like 'CatVideoFest 2025' also performed well, contributing to a diverse and vibrant box office landscape.
Superman's latest film has crossed $300 million at the US/Canada box office, becoming the ninth DC film to do so and the first since 2022's 'The Batman'. Meanwhile, Neon’s horror movie 'Together' opened with over $2.6 million on its first day, amid a legal dispute over its originality. The Superman film is performing slightly behind 'The Batman' at this stage, and 'Together' is expected to earn between $8-10 million over five days.
The article discusses the competitive landscape among indie film distributors A24, Neon, and Mubi, highlighting their different strategies, recent acquisitions, and positioning at major film festivals like Cannes, as they vie for dominance in the indie film market.
'The Life Of Chuck,' a TIFF People's Choice Award-winning indie film starring Tom Hiddleston, is testing the box office with a limited release and a unique gifting campaign, aiming for wider expansion amid a crowded market of indie and specialty films.
Opera is developing a new AI-powered browser called Neon that aims to automate tasks like coding, research, and web design using AI agents, with features similar to Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI tools, but launch details remain unclear.
Neon, an independent film distributor and producer, has secured a credit facility exceeding $200 million from Comerica Bank to enhance its core operations and expand into new markets. This funding will support Neon's film acquisition, development, production, and distribution efforts, as well as its international growth. The company, known for its successful releases like "Parasite" and recent hits such as "Anora" and "Longlegs," continues to strengthen its position in the film industry with strategic initiatives and upcoming projects.
The horror film "Longlegs," directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, became a surprise box office hit, earning $22.6 million in its opening weekend. The film's success is attributed to a clever marketing campaign by distributor Neon, which included cryptic trailers and viral tactics. This achievement marks a significant win for indie films in a summer dominated by big-budget blockbusters.
NEON's horror film Longlegs achieved a record-breaking $22.6 million opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing debut for an original horror movie this year and the biggest opening for an independent horror film in a decade. Directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, the film's success highlights NEON's growing influence in the horror genre and the effectiveness of targeted online marketing.
Neon’s horror thriller Longlegs, directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, set a new box office record for the studio with a $22.6 million domestic opening, the biggest for an original horror movie this year. Despite mixed reviews, the film's strong marketing campaign paid off, though it still came in second to Despicable Me 4, which continues to dominate the box office.
Valorant's patch 8.11 brings significant buffs to the Duelist class, with Neon receiving the most substantial changes. Her High Gear ability now allows for longer sprints and strafing at sprint speed, and her Slide ability has two charges. Riot Games dev Dan 'penguin' Hardison explained these changes aim to make Neon more competitive with other Duelists like Jett and Raze, enhancing her close-range danger and movement capabilities. The Valorant community is eager to test these updates in-game.
Sean Baker's Palme d'Or-winning film "Anora," a screwball comedy about a young sex worker's romance with a Russian oligarch's son, will be released theatrically by Neon on October 18, positioning it for awards consideration.
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."
Sean Baker's "Anora," which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, is poised to be a strong Oscar contender, especially given Neon’s track record. The film features Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn in standout roles. Additionally, the musical "Emilia Pérez," featuring Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón, also garnered attention, with its main female cast winning the best actress award at Cannes. Netflix's acquisition of "Emilia Pérez" suggests a significant awards push, though its unique genre blend may face mixed reactions.