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Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
The Horror Section Announces Strategic Partnership with Patencio Development
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Horror Section, the fan-owned 360 media company founded by iconic filmmaker and actor Eli Roth, announced today a strategic partnership with Patencio Development. Known for guiding pop culture brands to commercial success, Patencio will serve as a key partner in growing The Horror Section's retail presence, and licensing strategy. With decades of experience elevating some of the most iconic names in fandom—including Hot Topic, Studio Ghibli, and Sega—Patencio Development brings a proven track record of building lasting, meaningful connections between brands and their fans. The partnership will focus on expanding The Horror Section's reach through innovative marketing strategies, retail programs, and immersive fan experiences. 'Partnering with The Horror Section is an incredible opportunity to amplify Eli Roth's visionary approach to horror,' said John Parker, CEO of Patencio Development. 'Our team is dedicated to delivering products and experiences that ignite the passion of horror fans worldwide." The Horror Section is a fan-owned 360 media company focused on building a robust library of intellectual property and creating the world's premiere horror brand. The company was founded by iconic filmmaker and actor Eli Roth in partnership with Media Capital Technologies (MCT) to redefine the horror landscape. It is active in film, television, gaming, podcasts, and live events. 'John and his team at Patencio have taken fan favorite properties and turned them into merchandising powerhouses. The horror community loves collecting, and Patencio truly understands the deep connection between the fans and the films. I have spent the last two years on the convention circuit and met the most incredible artists and The Horror Section can now channel all that creativity into a powerhouse merchandising partnership with the best of the best,' said The Horror Section Founder and Chief Creative Officer Eli Roth. More details about upcoming collaborations and product drops will be announced in the coming weeks. For additional information on The Horror Section, please visit About The Horror Section: The Horror Section is a fan-owned 360 media company focused on building a robust library of intellectual property and creating the world's premiere horror brand. The company was founded by iconic filmmaker and actor Eli Roth in partnership with Media Capital Technologies (MCT) to redefine the horror landscape. It is active in film, television, gaming, podcasts, and live events. The Horror Section has formed strategic partnerships with Iconic Events for theatrical distribution, investing platform Republic, and first-of-its-kind layer 1 blockchain platform Sui to bring unique fan experiences, investment opportunities, and new horror movies and franchises to the horror community. Upcoming projects include the highly anticipated release of Jimmy & Stiggs and Eli Roth's new film, Ice Cream Man, slated for 2026. Patencio Development is a trusted partner in helping companies amplify their sales, marketing, distribution, fan convention presence, and licensing opportunities. With over 30 years of industry expertise, we forge enduring partnerships with brands that enhance the lives of their fans, delivering innovative strategies and measurable results.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eli Roth's ‘Ice Cream Man' Sells Distribution Rights in France, U.K. and Other Key Territories to StudioCanal's Sixth Dimension (EXCLUSIVE)
'Ice Cream Man,' Eli Roth's new horror film, has sold several key international rights to StudioCanal's Sixth Dimension. The acquisition marks the first major transaction for the film out of the Cannes market, and grants StudioCanal distribution rights across the U.K., Germany, France, Benelux, Poland, Australia and New Zealand. Media Capital Technologies (MCT) and the Horror Section are fully financing and producing the movie about an idyllic summer town that descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results. More from Variety Biopic of Turkish-Armenian Photojournalist Ara Güler Becomes First Film to Be Jointly Produced by Historically Hostile Turkey and Armenia(EXCLUSIVE) Storyboard Media Re-Teams With 'Maybe It's True What They Say About Us' Director Camilo Becerra on Coming-of-Age Drama 'The Sky That We Paint' (EXCLUSIVE) 'Reedland' Review: Outstanding Slow-Burn Thriller Announces Potentially Major New Dutch Director Sven Bresser The Horror Section, Roth's new company, has U.S. rights to the film. It is planning to give 'Ice Cream Man' a wide theatrical release during the second quarter of 2026. WME Independent is representing international rights to 'Ice Cream Man' and introduced it to buyers in Cannes this week. The deal was negotiated by WME Independent and Andrew Kramer of Willkie Farr & Gallagher on behalf of the film. 'The debut of 'Ice Cream Man' at Cannes is off to a strong start, and with this kind of momentum, we're confident that this is just the beginning of an exciting journey ahead,' said MCT principals Christopher Woodrow and Raj Singh. 'StudioCanal is the perfect home for what we believe to be the next great horror franchise, and we are thrilled to partner with them as we move into production.' 'When we launched Sixth Dimension at StudioCanal last year, the challenge was to find bold zeitgeisty genre movies to surprise and thrill audiences. Then along comes horror maestro Eli Roth, who StudioCanal last worked with on 'The Last Exorcism,' with his gleefully twisted 'Ice Cream Man' and leaves us helpless to resist that familiar jingle,' said Jed Benedict, head of Sixth Dimension. 'We can't wait to work with Eli Roth, MCT and The Horror Section to help build 'Ice Cream Man' into a new horror franchise.' 'Ice Cream Man' marks MCT's debut as a financier of independent film projects, an expansion from its role as Lionsgate's primary slate co-financing partner on films such a 'Saw X' and 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,' as well as the upcoming John Wick spinoff 'Ballerina' and 'The Housemaid.' MCT is a specialty finance company focused on strategic investments in premium content. The company provides capital to media and entertainment businesses, including motion picture studios, independent production companies and other rights-holders. A range of institutional investors, including MassMutual, support the company and its investment activities. Roth, in partnership with MCT, launched the Horror Section as a media company focused on building a strong library of intellectual property and creating a premier horror brand. MCT is represented by CAA. Eli Roth is represented by WME. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
UPI
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
DC Comics announces new Black Label series 'Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum'
"Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum" #1 cover by Martín Morazzo and Chris O'Halloran. The five-issue Black Label series goes on sale Aug. 13. Photo courtesy of DC Comics May 16 (UPI) -- DC Comics announced on Friday a new five-issue Black Label series titled Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum. The series, which will begin on Aug. 13, will follow Superman as four new Kryptonites are discovered in deep space. The Man of Steel must discover what effect these new Kryptonites have on him with the help of Batman. Kryptonite is Superman's main weakness, a material from his home planet of Krypton. Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum hails from W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo and Chris O'Halloran, the creative team behind the Eisner Award - nominated Ice Cream Man from Image Comics. "Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum is a story about new types of Kryptonite, and the effect those new types have on Kal-El and his world," said DC group editor Paul Kaminski. "The series offers an opportunity to unleash the acclaimed Ice Cream Man creative team on the DCU, with episodic tales that play with storytelling styles. These tales are often warped, suspenseful and occasionally horrific, and lean into the rich stylings of the silver age Superman franchise," Kaminski continued. Black Label is a DC Comics imprint that feature standalone stories for a more mature audience. DC Comics and Warner Bros. will be releasing the new Superman film from director James Gunn in theaters on July 11. David Corenswet stars as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eli Roth Reveals Title for His ‘Most Terrifying & Insane' Horror Movie Yet
Eli Roth's next movie officially has a title, and he promises it's going to be his most 'insane' film yet. Speaking to Variety, Roth revealed that his next movie will be called Ice Cream Man. According to Roth, the movie is his 'most terrifying and insane' yet, and will follow the story of an 'idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.' Despite sharing the name of another horror movie from 1995, this Ice Cream Man is based on an original idea Roth had over 20 years ago. The filmmaker will write the script and direct, which will be fully financed by The Horror Section, a brand-new independent studio from Roth. According to him, The Horror Section's creation will hopefully allow him to return to making independent horror movies. He also mentioned that financing for Ice Cream Man was originally hard to come by, with studios feeling 'antsy' about it. Most recently, Roth was the director for 2024's Borderlands adaptation. He is much more known in the world of horror, though, having directed 2002's Cabin Fever, 2005's Hostel, 2023's Thanksgiving, and more. (Source: Variety) The post Eli Roth Reveals Title for His 'Most Terrifying & Insane' Horror Movie Yet appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Geek Tyrant
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Eli Roth is Bringing Horror to the Neighborhood with ICE CREAM MAN His "Most Terrifying and Insane" Movie Yet — GeekTyrant
Eli Roth, the horror filmmaker behind Hostel , Cabin Fever , and most recently Thanksgiving , is directing a new original horror film titled Ice Cream Man , and he's calling it the wildest thing he's ever made. Roth talked about the film saying: 'I've had this idea for a long, long time, and studios were too afraid of my early drafts. Now's the time to push the envelope farther than I ever have with what I think will be my most terrifying and insane film to date. 'Films like Ice Cream Man are what we created The Horror Section for, to make unrated, boundary-pushing theatrical events the horror fans can all scream about for years. I'm very lucky to have such fantastic partners like MCT and, of course, all the investors in The Horror Section.' That new company, The Horror Section, launched earlier this year in partnership with Media Capital Technologies (MCT), with a mission to finance and produce bold, independent genre films that don't have to tiptoe around studio concerns. And Ice Cream Man is first in line to deliver the bloody goods. Plot-wise, details are under wraps, but here's the hook: 'an idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.' Roth wrote the script himself, based on an idea he's been sitting on for over two decades. MCT Principals Christopher Woodrow and Raj Singh are betting big on this being a game-changer for modern horror. 'Working with Eli is always a privilege, and this film feels fresh and exciting as it's his first original project in the independent market in nearly a decade. We believe Ice Cream Man will mark the start of the next great horror franchise with massive commercial potential.' If Ice Cream Man really is as terrifying and insane as Roth promises, it may be the sweet nightmare horror fans have been craving. Source: Variety
