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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Kinky Romance ‘Pillion' Starring Alexander Skarsgard, Harry Melling Sells to Multiple Territories
Cornerstone has closed a slew of new territorial deals for Harry Lighton's Cannes official selection Pillion after the film sold to A24 for the U.S. market. The kinky romancer that launched at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section has been sold to Weltkino (Germany, Austria), iWonder (Italy), Praasens (Switzerland), MCF (the territory formerly known as Yugoslavia), Gutek (Poland), Lusomondo (Portugal), New Cinema (Israel) and Diamond for Latin America. More from The Hollywood Reporter BBC Studios Acquires Unscripted Production Company Mothership TV 'The Real Housewives of London,' NBCU Reality Streamer Hayu's First Original, Unveils Cast Andrew Tate and Brother Tristan Charged With 21 U.K. Crimes, Including Rape and Human Trafficking Described as a 'funny, filthy romance,' Pillion sees Skarsgard play Ray, an 'impossibly handsome leader of a bike gang' who takes on Colin (Melling), a weedy wallflower, to be his new submissive. Ray uproots Colin from his dreary suburban life and introduces him to a community of kinky, queer bikers. But as Colin dives deeper into Ray's world, he begins to question whether the life of a 24/7 submissive is really for him. Lighton, who makes his feature directorial debut with the film, won the Un Certain Regard Award for best screenplay in Cannes. After the festival's market, Cornerstone also sold Pillion to Transformers (Japan), Challan (South Korea) and Swallow Wings (Taiwan). Besides the A24 deal for the U.S., Picturehouse will release Pillion in the U.K. and September Film will handle the Benelux release. Lighton, BAFTA-nominated for his 2017 short Wren Boys, directed Pillion from his own script which is loosely inspired by Adam Mars-Jones' 2019 novel Box Hill. Element Pictures, a Fremantle company, produced Pillion with financing from BBC Film and the BFI in association with Fremantle, Picturehouse and September Film. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, Michelle Yeoh Films Sell Wide at Cannes
Movies starring the likes of Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, Michelle Yeoh as well as Peter Dinklage have sold wide during the recently closed Cannes Film Festival market. 193, the film production and global sales entity led by industry veteran Patrick Wachsberger which is a joint venture with Legendary Entertainment, said on Thursday that it sold four marquee films to various territories. More from The Hollywood Reporter Kinky Romance 'Pillion' Starring Alexander Skarsgard, Harry Melling Sells to Multiple Territories BBC Studios Acquires Unscripted Production Company Mothership TV 'The Real Housewives of London,' NBCU Reality Streamer Hayu's First Original, Unveils Cast The movies are the Lynne Ramsay-directed Cannes competition title and psychological thriller Die My Love, starring Lawrence and Pattinson, upcoming historical drama Scandalous!, Colman Domingo's directorial debut, starring Sweeney and David Jonsson, action film The Surgeon with Yeoh, written and directed by Roshan Sethi, as well as dark comedy The Toxic Avenger, a reimagining of the 1984 Troma Entertainment cult classic of the same name with an all-star cast including Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Taylour Paige, and Jacob Tremblay. Toxic Avenger is directed by Macon Blair from a screenplay he wrote based on Lloyd Kaufman's original script. Previously unveiled during Cannes was a huge deal by arthouse distributor and streamer Mubi for Die My Love covering North America, Latin America, and the U.K. 'We are immensely proud to see our slate resonate so strongly at Cannes,' said 193 CEO Wachsberger. 'Securing global sales on four high-profile films, one of which having already had a successful premiere, affirms the strength of our storytelling and the trust our global partners have placed in us. This is a fantastic start for our company and a signal of the compelling projects we will continue to deliver.' Below is a list of the buyers of the four movies across various territories. Die My LoveBaltics – GPICIS – Provzglyad – VestaHong Kong – Golden SceneIndonesia – Falcon FilmsIsrael – Forum FilmJapan – The KlockworxMiddle East – Italia FilmsMongolia – FilmBridgePhilippines – Pioneer FilmsPoland – Vision FilmPortugal – NOS AudiovisuaisScandinavia – NonStop EntertainmentSerbia, Croatia, Montenegro – KCS Scandalous!Australia/New Zealand – Village RoadshowBaltics – GPIBenelux – Belga FilmsEastern Europe – Monolith FilmsGreece – The Film GroupIsrael – Forum FilmItaly – Rai CinemaLatin America – Sun Distribution GroupMongolia – FilmBridgePhilippines – Pioneer FilmsPortugal – Pris AudiovisuaisScandinavia – Nordisk FilmSouth Africa – Empire EntertainmentSpain – DeAPlaneta EntertainmentTurkey – Fabula FilmsUnited Kingdom – Entertainment Film Distributors The SurgeonAustralia/New Zealand – Umbrella EntertainmentBaltics – ACME FilmBenelux – 18KCIS – Unicorn MediaEastern Europe – Unicorn MediaGreece – The Film GroupIsrael – United King FilmsPhilippines – Pioneer FilmsPortugal – NOS AudiovisuaisSouth Africa – Empire EntertainmentSpain – DeAPlaneta EntertainmentTurkey – Fabula Films The Toxic AvengerAustralia/New Zealand – Umbrella EntertainmentCIS – Golem FilmsGermany/Austria – Wild Bunch AGGreece – The Film GroupIsrael – Golem FilmsItaly – Eagle PicturesJapan – Nikkatsu CorporationMiddle East – The Plot PicturesPhilippines – Pioneer FilmsPoland – Vision FilmScandinavia – NonStop Entertainment South Africa – Empire Entertainment Spain – Vertigo FilmsUnited Kingdom – Signature Entertainment Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Pillion review - I experienced one of the filthiest films I've seen at Cannes
One of the best films I saw at Cannes Film Festival this year was also one of the most shocking – just as I hoped it would be. Pillion, the feature debut from British filmmaker Harry Lighton, is one of the filthiest movies I've experienced, while also demonstrating a real aptitude for emotional tenderness. Starring former Harry Potter actor Harry Melling – who made his name playing Dudley Dursley in the franchise – the film follows wallflower Colin, a meek parking enforcement officer who still lives at home in his 30s, as he embarks on his first proper adult relationship. Only it's a romance more unconventional than most after he meets imposing biker gang leader Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) at the pub. Colin is immediately in thrall to this handsome man, who shares a note with him with instructions for a rendezvous the next day, where they consummate their relationship by the bins behind Primark in Bromley – gloriously mundane – with Colin on his knees to receive Ray and his Prince Albert piercing. And this is all before actually formally introducing themselves. After proving what Colin later proudly describes as his 'aptitude for devotion', the two embark on a BDSM relationship, with Colin transforming into the shaven-headed, collar-wearing sub to Ray's experienced and stern dom. There's lots of unzipping of tight black leather, a bout of wrestling to Tiffany's I Think We're Alone Now, and, added to the end of the first shopping list Ray gives Colin, the immortal line: 'Buy yourself a butt plug, you're too tight'. Colin's incredibly British response, 'Lovely, that sounds like a plan', is an exchange which perfectly demonstrates Pillion's deft balancing of humour, heart and hedonism. With thousands of members from all over the world, our vibrant LGBTQ+ WhatsApp channel is a hub for all the latest news and important issues that face the LGBTQ+ community. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications! In exploring the subculture of leather and biker BDSM, the film – based on Adam Mars-Jones's 2020 novel Box Hill – Pillion is anything but shy. It's also not interested in judging. Pillion is often graphic and explicit – and while you might not see that many penises, you know exactly what is going where and how by the camerawork and facial gymnastics – with glimpses of bodily fluids and anatomy sprinkled throughout. And it all adds up to something which feels delightfully smutty and obscene. In one scene, Colin takes part in what I can most accurately describe as a buffet of bums, laid out across picnic tables for Ray and others to choose from during a biker gang camping trip. But it's not just about the sex: Pillion delves into the emotional load of such a courtship, where Colin sleeps on a rug and not in Ray's bed, and is expected to cook all of his meals. Colin's parents, played beautifully by Lesley Sharp and Douglas Hodge, are initially thrilled at the prospect of their son's new romance and exotic man – with the Swedish Skarsgård, deadpan, claiming that Ray is from Chislehurst when they first meet – only to start to worry as they struggle with Ray's closed-off attitude and treatment of their son. ('What does 'discreet' mean? Two wives and kids?') Melling, continuing to pursue the most interesting of post-Potter portfolios after playing a young Edgar Allan Poe in Netflix's The Pale Blue Eye and collaborations with the Coen brothers like The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, is Pillion's true heart and soul. He's like a raw nerve, with every emotion playing across Colin's face, who is so desperate for love and acceptance from Ray, and extremely vulnerable. When he starts to chafe at the strict rules in their relationship, Pillion really catches fire thanks to the unpredictable nature swirling around Ray and what might happen next. It truly feels like Pillion will be Melling's second mainstream breakthrough (rather deliciously ironically), re-introducing himself to audiences as an adult performer capable of taking great risks and of giving outstanding performances. Skarsgård has a tougher character to sell as the somewhat impenetrable Ray, but he manages to walk the line between mystery and man well – even hinting at the emotional damage hidden underneath layers and layers of self-control. He and Melling also share an intense chemistry that really makes their intimate scenes spark as sexy as well as realistic and emotionally layered at the same time. Pillion is a film more touching than I expected, especially in its final act (which I won't spoil). More Trending It has a zingy script – also by Lighton, and awarded the best screenplay prize in Cannes' Un Certain Regard section – and personality that go far beyond what might initially be expected of a gay BDSM biker drama. The movie is able to let audiences encounter every shade of explicit without veering into hardcore territory or breaking the spell of Ray's enchantment over Colin. Solely shocking viewers is not the point. Instead we're immersed in a vivid relationship and world that leaves its mark on us after the credits roll, just as it does on Colin. Pillion premiered at Cannes Film Festival. It is yet to receive a UK release date. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Plans to ban Pride events in Hungary criticised by 17 other countries MORE: Harry Potter TV series confirms new Harry, Ron and Hermione in cast announcement MORE: 'Humanising trans people is so important right now – our BBC series does that'
Euronews
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
The 14 most stunning, talked-about looks from the Cannes Film Festival
This weekend, the 2025 Cannes Film Festival officially came to a close - with its top prize, the Palme d'Or, being award to the Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident. But beyond the silver screen, the real spectacle was on the red carpet. The Croisette was a catwalk of high drama, with fashion looks stealing the spotlight. It was undeniably the year of the gown - including Elle Fanning and Jennifer Lawrence delivering some show-stopping silhouettes. Meanwhile Pedro Pascal and Alexander Skarsgård gave the internet exactly what it wanted with their respective looks (that's without mentioning the viral kiss they shared after the premiere Pillion). This year also brought a notable shift in dress code: with the ongoing trend of sheer and skin-baring looks, the festival quietly updated its dress code to state that 'nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival.' But that didn't stop Cannes' A-listers from making bold, unforgettable fashion statements. This year's red carpet delivered talking-points, elegance, and plenty of sartorial surprises. Here are 14 of the most standouts looks from the 2025 festival.
RTÉ News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Element Pictures claims double win at Cannes Film Festival for second year running
Dublin and London-based film company Element Pictures have won two awards for a second year running at the Cannes Film Festival. The company behind Poor Things and Normal People won awards for Akinola Davies Jr.'s feature debut, My Father's Shadow, and Harry Lighton's feature debut Pillion. Davies Jr. received the Caméra d'Or Special Mention at Saturday night's Cérémonie du Palmarès for his film - the first Nigerian film in Official Selection in the festival's history - and is the first Nigerian Director to be honoured with the award. Lighton was awarded 'Best Screenplay during last night's Un Certain Regard awards ceremony. Hippo the Dachshund, the dog who stars in Pillon, also received a special mention, winning the 'Mutt Moment' award at the Palm Dog contest. The news marks the fourth prestigious win in two years for Element Pictures, with Jesse Plemons winning Best Actor for Kinds Of Kindness and Rungano Nyoni winning 'Best Director' for On Becoming A Guinea Fowl at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in 2024. My Father's Shadow is a semi-autobiographical tale set over the course of a single day in the Nigerian capital Lagos during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis and was described as "A thrillingly vital account of the moment when everything changes" by Screen Daily review. Commenting on the award, the film's producer Rachel Dargavel said: "It's hard to express the pride I'm feeling that My Fathers Shadow has received this accolade. "It was made with so much love and energy and with an ambition to create something that resonated on an emotional level with anyone who took the time to watch it. "For it to have been received in this way is all at once so validating of the human spirit and all at once mind blowing - the first Nigerian film in official selection and the first Nigerian Director to be honoured with the Caméra d'Or Special Mention. "Thank you Cannes Film Festival and the Jury for shining a light on our beautiful film, I couldn't be more proud of Akinola." Pillion tells the story of "a timid man (Harry Melling) who is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker (Alexander Skarsgard) takes him on as his submissive". Reacting to the Best Screenplay win, the film's producer Emma Norton notes "This is the most amazing end to a remarkable festival experience. We've all been so blown away by the reception of Pillion and this recognition for Harry's work - from the Un Certain Regard jury - is such an honour. The icing on the cake!"
