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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
LeMonde
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- LeMonde
In search of flamboyant French film producer Pierre Edelman
Rue Robert-Estienne, a cul-de-sac in Paris's Champs-Elysées neighborhood, was where Pierre Edelman lived. Or rather, where he used to live. Since the spring of 2023, the producer has been nowhere to be found. Vanished. Unreachable. In March, journalist and essayist Guillaume Durand, accompanied by a longtime friend, went to the police station in Paris's 8 th arrondissement to report his disappearance. In one of his many lives, the man was a discreet yet essential figure in the world of cinema. Notably, he was a talent scout for Ciby 2000 – the now-defunct production company founded in 1990 by French construction magnate Francis Bouygues – and later at StudioCanal until the mid-2000s. Edelman's roster speaks for itself: David Lynch throughout the 1990s and 2000s, from Lost Highway (1997) to Mulholland Drive (2001); Pedro Almodóvar during the same period with High Heels (1991), The Flower of My Secret (1995) and All About My Mother (1999); Emir Kusturica, especially during his Palme d'Or win at the Cannes Film Festival in 1995 for Underground. To say that these directors, then at the height of their art, owe everything to Edelman would be an exaggeration. But without him, their careers clearly would not have been the same. Edelman was a matchmaker, a high-level connector in a film industry where human relationships are crucial. He was close to Dennis Hopper, Francis Ford Coppola and Oliver Stone; vacationed in Saint-Tropez with Clint Eastwood; visited Marlon Brando in Tahiti; and stayed at Jack Nicholson's villa on Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles.
Leader Live
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Aardman announces Halloween-themed Shaun The Sheep film
Animation powerhouse Aardman, which also creates the Wallace And Gromit films, has partnered with Sky and production company StudioCanal for the movie – Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom. The animated sheep first appeared on screens 30 years ago in Bafta and Oscar-winning film Wallace And Gromit: A Close Shave. In 2007 the character got his own children's programme on CBBC, which has become one of Aardman's best-performing properties. The new film sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween until the farmer trashes the flock's beloved pumpkin patch. Shaun tries to fix the problem but things soon spiral out of control and the farmer goes missing while a wild beast roams the woods of Mossingham. This will be the third stop-motion animated feature film about Shaun The Sheep after 2015's Shaun The Sheep Movie and 2019's A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. In 2021, Aardman released a 30-minute special, the International Emmy-winning Shaun The Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas. Andrew Orr, executive producer and head of originals for Sky Cinema, said: 'Shaun is a household name, so it's huge news for us to be welcoming him and the flock to our 2026 Sky Original film slate. 'It's an honour to work with Aardman at such an exciting time for the studio, with a film that we know fans of all ages will love. Expect laughs, spookiness and some brilliantly entertaining new characters.' Breaking ewes: A new #ShaunTheSheepMovie is in production! 🎃 The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees Shaun turn mad scientist and a mysterious and very hairy beast let loose around Mossingham… In partnership with @skytv and STUDIOCANAL, and directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker,… — Aardman (@aardman) May 7, 2025 Sarah Cox, chief creative director at Aardman, said: 'Shaun The Sheep is an iconic character, beloved by viewers of all ages around the world. 'In our new animated movie, we bring family-friendly thrills to this light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure. 'Expect smashed pumpkins, wayward science, and a wild hairy beast on the loose in Mossy Bottom – all delivered with the Flock's trademark joyous comedy.' Earlier in the year, the team behind Wallace And Gromit took home Bafta awards for best animation and best children and family film for their latest movie about the inventor and his loyal beagle – Vengeance Most Fowl. Further details about the Sky Original feature film, written by Mark Burton and Giles Pilbrow, will be released in due course. Sky is confirmed as exclusive UK distributor, releasing in cinemas and on Sky Cinema, alongside StudioCanal as global partner outside the UK.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic Wallace and Gromit character lands spin-off movie – but there's a catch
AN Iconic Wallace and Gromit spin-off character has landed another spin-off movie. However, for fans hoping to see Wallace and Gromit following the success of their Christmas flick, Vengeance Most Fowl, they will be left disappointed. 4 Shaun the Sheep has landed his THIRD movie but there will be no appearances from the much-loved Wallace and Gromit. Aardman Animation has confirmed that Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, is in the works for release this Halloween. The movie will be produced in association with StudioCanal with Sky on board as UK distributor. Teasers for the flick reveal that the residents of Messy Bottom will be looking forward to a spooky and fun-filled Halloween but the clumsy Farmer soon wreaks havoc and trashes the beloved pumpkin patch. Shaun will then try to help and will don his best mad scientist hat to come up with a solution. But things are sure to go awry when Shaun is involved. When things spiral, a wild beast will soon be roaming around the woodlands. Sarah Cox, the chief creative director at Aardman, said of the new flick: 'Shaun the Sheep is an iconic character, beloved by viewers of all ages around the world. 'In our new animated movie, we bring family-friendly thrills to this light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure. "Expect smashed pumpkins, wayward science, and a wild hairy beast on the loose in Mossy Bottom – all delivered with the Flock's trademark joyous comedy.' The previous instalment's director Steve Cox will be back to direct the movie. StudioCanal's Anna Marsh and Ron Halpern added: 'We have taken such pride in establishing Shaun the Sheep and the flock as a cinematic must for audiences across the globe and in this – our third feature film in the franchise – we have a tantalising seasonal hook in Halloween with thrills, spills, surprises, a touch of science and characters old and new. "We cannot wait to reveal more of this highly anticipated family treat in the coming months. "It's a genuine pleasure to be back in partnership with Aardman for Shaun's very welcome return to the big screen.' Wallace and Gromit: Films and TV Series Beloved animated characters Wallace and Gromit made their first appearance in 1989. Over the following decades, they have become ingrained in popular culture and have won prestigious awards. Let's take a look at their extensive filmography. Films A Grand Day Out (1989): The pair's very first adventure, a short film which premiered at an animation festival in Bristol. It was broadcast on Channel 4 on Christmas Day 1990. It was also the first time that Last of the Summer Wine actor Peter Sallis voiced Wallace. The Wrong Trousers (1993): This second short film premiered in 1993 and introduced the villain Feathers McGraw. It won the Academy Award for Best Short Film. A Close Shave (1995): The duo's third short film which also featured the debut of Shaun, the future title character of Shaun the Sheep. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005): The first feature-length Wallace and Gromit film, which featured the voices of Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Peter Kay alongside that of Peter Sallis as Wallace. This film's critical acclaim included winning a number of awards, namely the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008): The fourth Wallace and Gromit short film. This was a murder mystery which starred Peter Sallis, Ben Whitehead, Sally Lindsay and Geraldine McEwan. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024): The second feature length Wallace and Gromit film. It features the return of Feathers McGraw and is also the first full film performance for Ben Whitehead as Wallace. He previously shared the role with Peter Sallis in A Matter of Loaf and Death. TV series Wallace and Gromit's Cracking Contraptions (2002): A series of ten stop-motion animation shorts of approximately one to three minutes each. All ten shorts were aired on BBC One. Wallace and Gromit's World of Invention (2010): A science-themed miniseries and Peter Sallis' last acting project before his retirement. Sallis died in 2017, at the age of 96. 4 4
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aardman announces Halloween-themed Shaun The Sheep film
A new Halloween-themed Shaun The Sheep film is in the works. Animation powerhouse Aardman, which also creates the Wallace And Gromit films, has partnered with Sky and production company StudioCanal for the movie – Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom. The animated sheep first appeared on screens 30 years ago in Bafta and Oscar-winning film Wallace And Gromit: A Close Shave. In 2007 the character got his own children's programme on CBBC, which has become one of Aardman's best-performing properties. Shaun The Sheep is one of Aardman's best-loved characters (Yui Mok/PA) The new film sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween until the farmer trashes the flock's beloved pumpkin patch. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Shaun tries to fix the problem but things soon spiral out of control and the farmer goes missing while a wild beast roams the woods of Mossingham. This will be the third stop-motion animated feature film about Shaun The Sheep after 2015's Shaun The Sheep Movie and 2019's A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. In 2021, Aardman released a 30-minute special, the International Emmy-winning Shaun The Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas. Andrew Orr, executive producer and head of originals for Sky Cinema, said: 'Shaun is a household name, so it's huge news for us to be welcoming him and the flock to our 2026 Sky Original film slate. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement 'It's an honour to work with Aardman at such an exciting time for the studio, with a film that we know fans of all ages will love. Expect laughs, spookiness and some brilliantly entertaining new characters.' Breaking ewes: A new #ShaunTheSheepMovie is in production! 🎃 The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees Shaun turn mad scientist and a mysterious and very hairy beast let loose around Mossingham… In partnership with @skytv and STUDIOCANAL, and directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker,… — Aardman (@aardman) May 7, 2025 Sarah Cox, chief creative director at Aardman, said: 'Shaun The Sheep is an iconic character, beloved by viewers of all ages around the world. 'In our new animated movie, we bring family-friendly thrills to this light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement 'Expect smashed pumpkins, wayward science, and a wild hairy beast on the loose in Mossy Bottom – all delivered with the Flock's trademark joyous comedy.' Earlier in the year, the team behind Wallace And Gromit took home Bafta awards for best animation and best children and family film for their latest movie about the inventor and his loyal beagle – Vengeance Most Fowl. Further details about the Sky Original feature film, written by Mark Burton and Giles Pilbrow, will be released in due course. Sky is confirmed as exclusive UK distributor, releasing in cinemas and on Sky Cinema, alongside StudioCanal as global partner outside the UK.
