‘Robin and the Hoods,' Starring Naomie Harris and Gwendoline Christie, Sells to U.S., Multiple Other Territories, Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Epsilon Film has closed deals for North America and multiple international territories for its family fantasy adventure 'Robin and the Hoods,' which stars 'Skyfall's' Naomie Harris, 'Game of Thrones' actor Gwendoline Christie, and Mark Williams, who was Arthur Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' films.
Shout! Factory took the rights for the U.S. and Canada. Additional deals for the British production, which premiered as a Sky Original in the U.K. and Ireland, have been sealed with Korea (Bluelabel), Greece (Rosebud), former Yugoslavia (Investacommerce), Israel (LEV Films), Bulgaria (Pro Films) and Encore for inflight rights.
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The film follows a spirited girl and her loyal group of friends — 'the Hoods' — as they take on a ruthless property developer to protect their beloved play world, which they claim as their kingdom.
Epsilon describes 'Robin and the Hoods' as a 'feel-good film filled with humor, action and heart [that] offers a fresh and imaginative take on the Robin Hood legend.'
'Robin and the Hoods' is directed by Phil Hawkins ('Prancer: A Christmas Tale,' 'It Lies Within'), from a script by Stuart Benson and Paul Davidson. It is produced by Claudia Bluemhuber for Silver Reel and Matt Williams for Future Artists Entertainment. Executive producers for Silver Reel are Alexander Jooss, Florian Dargel and Karol Griffiths.
The North American deal was negotiated by Jordan Fields for the Shout! Factory and Epsilon's Julia Weber.
Epsilon is a joint venture between Alice von Einem, Weber and the Beta Film Group. Highlights of its slate include animated features 'Dreamers — The Hunt for Shadowclaw,' 'The Amazing Maurice 2,' 'Nessie Junior,' 'Brave Heart Yakari' and 'Mimi and Harold — Out of Frame.'
Epsilon's live-action films include 'Lassie and the Wild Bear' and 'The School of Magical Animals,' parts three and four.
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