IFC Films Buys North American Rights to ‘No Man’s Land’ With Frank Grillo (EXCLUSIVE)

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaImperative Entertainment and Pegalo Pictures are teaming up on “American Skyjacker: The Final Flight of Martin McNally,” a new podcast about a hijacker whose idolization of D.B. Cooper ended in a 37-year prison stint.

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Frank Grillo puts his buff muscles on display while stepping out for coffee with actress Nicky Whelan on Tuesday (June 30) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentKino Lorber has acquired U.S. distribution rights for Gero von Boehm’s documentary “Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful” from MK2 Films.“Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful” will have its virtual theatrical release on July 24 through Kino Marquee’s virtual cinema platform, which works with more than 400 arthouse theaters and organizations.

postponed the North American leg of the tour in May due to the coronavirus pandemic, following the group’s cancellation of their European shows.“Hopefully this doesn’t come as a surprise, but as much as we were all looking forward to seeing you this summer, everyone’s safety is our highest priority so we’ve officially made the call to reschedule all North American dates of the Hella Mega tour until next year,” they said in a statement at the time.The Hella Mega Tour will now be kicking off in

released “A Rainy Day in New York,” starring Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning, digitally on June 5 in the U.K. and has set a July 27 home video and DVD release.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: Jesse James Films, the production company led by Jesse Murphy and James Sears Bryant, has picked up the film and television rights to the soon-to-be-released Cookies & Milk, the debut children’s novel by Shawn Amos, son of Famous Amos founder, Wally Amos.Set to be published in Spring 2022 via Little Brown Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, the story follows a young Black boy named Ellis who begrudgingly is tasked with helping his

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has taken North American theatrical and home ent rights to feature documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President.The film chronicles the role of popular music in propelling the relatively unknown candidate from Georgia to the White House, and the significant role music has played in Carter’s life and work.

statement Thursday evening, “Matthew’s passion for esports and gaming combined with his deep understanding of brands and sponsorships make him the ideal leader for esports at Nielsen.”Also Read: 'The Last of Us Part II' Sells 4 Million Copies, Breaks PlayStation RecordYazge has filled several roles in his nine years working for Nielsen, but his main focus was generating commercial sales and sponsorships in fashion and branded entertainment markets.“In this new role, I look forward to tapping my

Also Read: The New Look of Documentary Film in a Coronavirus WorldThe documentary was produced by Steve Robillard and Mohamed AlRafi and executive produced by Paula Manzanedo-Schmit and Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler, Ernie Avila, and Brian Lovett.Also appearing in the documentary is the mastermind of the “cronut” Dominique Ansel, and together he and Ottolenghi position their Met event as both an expression and critique of excess.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles,” a documentary about one Isreali chef’s attempts to recreate some of the French Monarchy’s most delicious desserts.The film is the latest work from Laura Gabbert, who previously teamed with IFC Films on “City of Gold,” a look at the late food critic Jonathan Gold and his connection to the culinary scene of Los Angeles.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Well Go USA Entertainment has snapped up North American distribution rights to Paraguayan box office hit “Morgue” from Buenos Aires-based sales agent FilmSharks.The deal caps a string of sales across the globe for the supernatural thriller.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorSaban Films has acquired North American rights to John Berardo’s Initiation. The horror crime thriller was previously selected for a world premiere in the Midnighters section at SXSW under its original title Dembanger.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSeveral major North American LGBTQ film festivals are forming an alliance so that they can continue to highlight the works of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer filmmakers during the coronavirus pandemic. To that end, Frameline (San Francisco), Inside Out (Toronto), NewFest (NYC), and Outfest (Los Angeles) have formed NAQFA: the North American Queer Festival Alliance.

My Chemical Romance announced the outing's rescheduled dates on Tuesday (June 16). "As a band, we are deeply aware of the profound problems and crucial issues the world is facing right now," the Gerard Way-led group wrote.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefGkids, the U.S.-based producer and specialty distributor, has acquired North American rights to Japanese animated film “On-Gaku: Our Sound.” The film, which plays in the Contrechamp competition section of the Annecy International Animation Festival, is being lined up for a release later in 2020.Directed by Kenji Iwaisawa, and adapted from a manga by Hiroyuki Ohashi, “Our Sound” is the tale of a high school kid who tries to start a band in order to impress a girl.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentTopic, the US streaming service of First Look Media, has acquired a pair of high-profile Nordic series, “Peacemaker” and “Sex” for North America. Both premium series are represented in international markets by Copenhagen-based REInvent Studios, the outfit launched by Rikke Ennis, the former CEO of TrustNordisk.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has acquired the North American rights to Blithe Spirit starring Leslie Mann (This is 40, The Other Woman), Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast, Legion), Isla Fisher (The Beach Bum, Confessions of a Shopaholic) and Judi Dench (Philomena, Skyfall).Edward Hall (Downton Abbey, Restless) directs a script written by Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard and Piers Ashworth  which is based on the play of the same name by Noel Coward.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterCNN Films has acquired North American broadcast rights to the Mary Wharton-directed documentary Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President. The film produced by Chris Farrell and written by Bill Flanagan. The docu was originally set to open the Tribeca Film Festival in April.

Harry Styles won't be performing a concert any time soon. The 26-year-old singer announced Wednesday that the North American leg of his Love On Tour has been pushed back to 2021 due to the ongoing threat of coronavirus.