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13-05-2025
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Kim Novak Documentary Biopic ‘Kim Novak's Vertigo' Acquired by Dogwoof (EXCLUSIVE)
Dogwoof has acquired world sales rights for Kim Novak documentary biopic 'Kim Novak's Vertigo,' directed and written by Alexandre O. Philippe. 'Kim Novak's Vertigo,' which is a working title, is in post-production, and is due for delivery this fall. It marks Dogwoof's fourth collaboration with Philippe, following '78/52,' 'Memory: The Origins of Alien' and 'Lynch/Oz.' More from Variety 'Robin and the Hoods,' Starring Naomie Harris and Gwendoline Christie, Sells to U.S., Multiple Other Territories, Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE) World War II Drama 'Never Alone' From Klaus Haro Sells to Multiple Territories (EXCLUSIVE) Martin Scorsese to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Italy's Taormina Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) The film is an intimate portrait of the fiercely independent star, who left Hollywood behind to live life on her own terms, 'revealing a haunting, resilient journey of art, identity and authenticity in the shadow of one of cinema's most iconic roles,' according to Dogwoof. The film will blend rare archival footage with personal reflections from Novak and glimpses into her reclusive life along Oregon's wild Rogue River, and traces her path from mid-century cinema icon to fiercely private artist. Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' remains her most iconic role, and the film explores how that performance — and the duality it captured — mirrors the ongoing tension between image and identity that shaped her life. There has been a resurgence of media interest in Novak recently, following the announcement of Colman Domingo's directorial debut, 'Scandalous!,' starring Sydney Sweeney in the role of Novak and David Jonsson as Sammy Davis Jr. Doc's production company is Gull House Films. The producers are Terri Piñon and Philippe, and the executive producer is Sue Cameron. The director of photography is Robert Muratore. The second camera operator is Jeff Pointer. The editor is David Lawrence. The composer is Jon Hegel. Sound design and sound mixing is by Phillip Lloyd Hegel. 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
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13-05-2025
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‘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. More from Variety World War II Drama 'Never Alone' From Klaus Haro Sells to Multiple Territories (EXCLUSIVE) Martin Scorsese to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Italy's Taormina Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) Leonardo DiCaprio Will Present Robert De Niro With Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival Opening 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. 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
