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07-02-2025
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Gay Erotic Thriller ‘Night Stage' Sold to Germany and Austria Ahead of Berlinale Premiere, Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
'Night Stage,' the gay erotic thriller by Brazil's Filipe Matzembacher and Marcio Reolon, has been acquired by German distributor Salzgeber, which will release the film in Germany and Austria. The film will world premiere in Berlinale's Panorama sidebar next week. M-Appeal is handling international sales for the film, and has released the international trailer. More from Variety Jean Reno to Star in Tom Edmunds' Action-Thriller 'The Butler' (EXCLUSIVE) Boutique Sales Agency Pluto Film Moves Into Production With 'The Melting Mood of Ecstasy' (EXCLUSIVE) Antonia Campbell-Hughes' 'Diamond Sh--er,' Starring Raffey Cassidy, Eva Green, Ben Whishaw and Alessandro Nivola, Picked Up by Beta Cinema 'We have followed the careers of filmmakers Filipe Matzembacher and Marcio Reolon since their first feature, 'Seashore,' premiered at the Berlinale in 2015,' Jakob Kijas from Salzgeber said. 'In 2017, we released their miniseries 'The Nest' in Germany. Now we are delighted to welcome 'Night Stage' in our program – a bold and beautiful drama about love, sex, performances and politics, that takes risks and fully delivers.' Salzgeber plans to release 'Night Stage' theatrically in autumn this year. The film joins the distributor's upcoming slate alongside 'Misericordia' by Alain Guiraudie, 'Baby' by Marcelo Caetano (also represented by M-Appeal) and 'Viet and Nam' by Trương Minh Quý. 'Night Stage' follows an ambitious actor and a successful politician who start a secret affair, and together discover their fetish for having sex in public places. The closer they get to their dream of fame, the more they feel the urge to put themselves at risk. The cast is led by Gabriel Faryas, Henrique Barreira and Cirillo Luna. Matzembacher and Reolon's previous film 'Hard Paint,' which also premiered in Berlinale Panorama, won the Teddy Award in 2018 and went on to become a festival hit. 'Night Stage' is produced by Jessica Luz and Paola Wink from Brazil's Vulcana Cinema, Matzembacher and Reolon's production company Avante Filmes. The film is supported by FSA, Ancine, and the Projeto Paradiso Foundation. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
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06-02-2025
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Jean Reno to Star in Tom Edmunds' Action-Thriller ‘The Butler' (EXCLUSIVE)
Jean Reno is attached to headline the action-thriller 'The Butler,' directed by Tom Edmunds ('Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back'). The stylish period film will deliver a fresh twist on the revenge thriller genre, combining high-octane action with upstairs/downstairs family drama. Additional casting will be announced shortly. More from Variety Boutique Sales Agency Pluto Film Moves Into Production With 'The Melting Mood of Ecstasy' (EXCLUSIVE) Antonia Campbell-Hughes' 'Diamond Sh--er,' Starring Raffey Cassidy, Eva Green, Ben Whishaw and Alessandro Nivola, Picked Up by Beta Cinema Ingrid Torelli, Michiel Huisman and Avani Gregg to Star in Action-Thriller 'Breathe Deep,' Cornerstone Selling at EFM Daniel Baur's K5 Intl., whose recent films include Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga,' has boarded 'The Butler' as its international sales agent and will commence sales at Berlinale's European Film Market. Principal photography is anticipated to commence in Ireland early summer 2025. In 'The Butler,' Reno takes on the role of a retired World War I commando who has traded a life of violence for the serene routine of a family butler. When mobsters arrive to collect on an unpaid debt, his tranquil world is torn apart, forcing him to confront his past in a pulse-pounding showdown. Edmunds said: 'With 'The Butler,' we're crafting something truly unique—a period action-thriller that's equal parts 'Downton Abbey' and 'Die Hard.' Jean Reno brings unparalleled gravitas to the role, blending his iconic action-hero credentials with a sense of refinement and humanity that is perfect for this character.' The producers behind 'The Butler' include Christopher Tuffin, Kevin DeWalt, Ari Novak and Kevin Townsend. It is a Strong Island, Brick Lane and Minds Eye production. Tuffin, who has worked closely with Luc Besson's team on several films, emphasized Reno's lasting impact on the genre: 'Without Jean Reno, there is no revenge thriller genre. To work with him on this project is an absolute honor.' Tuffin's producing credits include 'Sound of Freedom,' starring Jim Caviezel, which became a global box office hit, as well as 'Peppermint,' starring Jennifer Garner, with a number of other high-profile projects in the pipeline. He most recently wrapped the high-seas actioner 'Alphas' with XYZ. Amanda Delaplaine, Nadezda Motina, Aram Ovannisyan, Tom Edmunds, Chris Ochs and Andrew Bates will executive produce, alongside Todd Slater and Brandon Evans on behalf of Brick Lane, who also serves as the production service company in Ireland. Strong Island's production and finance legal/business affairs will be handled by Jere R. Hausfater and Larry Weinberg. Reno is repped by CAA and Gateway Management. Edmunds is managed by Strong Island. K5 Intl. continues to build momentum with its varied slate of projects. Their first release, 'Horizon: An American Saga,' debuted at the Cannes Film Festival and enjoyed a theatrical release in 2024, with its second chapter having premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
