‘The Last Blockbuster’ Documentary Acquired by 1091 Pictures for December Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Manori Ravindran International EditorGreta Thunberg documentary “I Am Greta” will get the big-screen treatment in cinemas across Europe, North America and Australia this fall.U.K. sales agent Dogwoof has secured a raft of sales and global territory releases for the Nathan Grossman-directed film about the young Swedish activist, which enjoys its world premiere in Venice on Sept.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: Picturestart, the media company founded by former Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president Erik Feig, has won the right to Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss’ 2016 comic book series 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, in what was said to a competitive bidding situation.The company is developing, producing, and co-financing the feature project based on the book, with Matt Pizzolo of Black Mask Studios, which published the series, attached to produce and

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaUtopia Distribution has acquired “Turning Point,” a documentary that follows researchers in their quest to develop treatments for Alzheimer’s. It will premiere on Altavod, Utopia’s new distribution platform on Sept.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentIn what is being touted as a first, the Venice Film Festival’s opening ceremony is streaming live this evening in roughly 100 Italian movie theaters, followed by the fest’s opening film, Daniele Luchetti’s “The Ties.”The film’s distributor, 01 Distribution, is previewing “The Ties” in cinemas across Italy as a double bill in conjunction with the fest’s opening ceremony.“It’s the first time this has ever been done anywhere in the world,” says 01

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentBeta Nordic Studios, a subsidiary of Jan Mojto’s Munich-based sales powerhouse Beta Film, has acquired a 25% stake in Sagafilm, the thriving Icelandic production banner behind the Cineflix-repped series “The Minister.” Sagafilm will now be part of Beta Nordic Studios, an unbrella group launched in 2019, comprising Patrick Nebout’s Swedish banner Dramacorp (“Cryptid”) and Matti Halonen’s Finnish company Fisher King (“Bordertown”).

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-manager1091 Pictures has picked up the rights the North American distribution rights to Tar, and indie thriller which it plans on releasing via the Howling Wolf Productions film exclusive theatrical run targeting drive-in theaters starting in early October followed by a digital rollout on October 20. Golden Globe nominee Timothy Bottoms, Aaron Wolf, Tiffany Shepis, Max Perlich and Oscar nominee Graham Greene star in the film. Wolf directed the film, set in the murky

Being the Queen, which is a must-watch for all those fascinated with the monarchy.TV Guide has an exclusive sneak peek at Being the Queen, which focuses on the tragic death of Princess Diana and the private and public reaction of Queen Elizabeth II during the aftermath.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorTyler Norwood’s documentary, “Robin’s Wish,” which releases on demand Sept. 1, documents the last days of Robin Williams’ life.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: Amy Poehler will make her documentary feature debut for Imagine Documentaries and White Horse Pictures on Lucy & Desi, the working title for a definitive film about the remarkable personal and professional partnership between comedian Lucille Ball and husband Desi Arnaz.This will be the biggest documentary to be fully financed by Imagine Documentaries and the film will have the benefit of full cooperation from the estate of Ball & Arnaz and

Chrissy Teigen and her husband, John Legend, are selling their Beverly Hills mansion as they prepare to welcome their third child together.The Wall Street Journal first reported that the couple listed the 8,500-square-foot property for $23.95 million after they discovered Teigen’s pregnancy. The Cravings author, 34, and Legend, 41, purchased the home for $14.1 million in 2016.The house — which is listed by realtor Marshall Peck of Douglas Elliman — boasts seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorThe Planters, a do-it-yourself dark comedy written, directed by and starring Alexandra Kotcheff and Hannah Leder in a film they crewed themselves, has scored a North American rights deal via 1091 Pictures. A September theatrical release followed by a December 8 on-demand bow is in the works.In what could be one template for making a movie during the pandemic, Kotcheff and Leder shot for 127 days entirely without an on-set crew.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineSubmarine’s documentary “Bellingcat: Truth in a Post-Truth World” has sold North American rights to Topic, the streaming service from First Look Media. It will debut exclusively on the streamer on Oct.

Magnolia Pictures has acquired the worldwide rights, excluding Canada, to Lance Oppenheim’s documentary feature debut “Some Kind of Heaven.”The film, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, was produced by Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa and Los Angeles Media Fund, which also financed the film.“Some Kind of Heaven” profiles The Villages, the nation’s largest retirement community, located in Central Florida.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorEntertainment marketing and production company Dolphin Entertainment has bought Be Social, a digital influencer marketing firm.Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. As part of Dolphin, Be Social and its 20-employee team will continue to operate under its own name out of the existing L.A.

Luchita Hurtado passed away on Thursday night at her Santa Monica, California home at age 99 from natural causes. The artist’s gallery, Hauser & Wirth confirmed Hurtado’s death on Friday, according to The New York Times.

Avatar: The Last Airbender, we've got excellent news for you! Netflix is making a new live-action series, meaning you can relive the magic all over again! Details about the show are few and far between so far, but there are a few things we do know about the new adaptation, and we're always on the hunt for more news.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIndie film and series distributor 1091 Media, which recently renamed itself as Streamwise, hired another key exec for its forthcoming business-to-business analytics platform for content owners: Doug Shineman, an alum of Roku and The Orchard, who has joined the company as chief revenue officer.As CRO at Streamwise, L.A.-based Shineman leads teams responsible for revenue generation, including all dealmaking, strategy and marketing for the business, while holding a

an official listing on Airbnb, manager Sandi Harding has converted a portion of the store for the “End of Summer Sleepover”, which will allow film lovers to access the store for three one-night stays in September.However, the stays are available exclusively to residents of Deschutes County – which means that the rest of us won’t get the chance to experience the thrills of the retro sleepover.At $4 a night it also makes for one of the most affordable stays on Airbnb, with the store opening on

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsAirbnb will offer a one-of-a-kind vacation spot with its latest rental listing: the world’s last Blockbuster store in Bend, Oregon.“Dust off those membership cards for a sleepover inside the world’s last BLOCKBUSTER.

Janet W. Lee Airbnb is offering sleepovers at the world’s last Blockbuster store in Bend, Ore.