Film Acquisition Studiocanal Acquires UK-Ireland Rights to 'Maria' Studiocanal has acquired the UK-Ireland rights to Pablo Larrain's film Maria, st
Film Acquisition
Studiocanal Acquires UK-Ireland Rights to ‘Maria’
Studiocanal has acquired the UK-Ireland rights to Pablo Larrain’s film Maria, starring Angelina Jolie, from FilmNation Entertainment. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival on August 29, is a psychological portrait of the legendary soprano Maria Callas and depicts her performances, love life, and ill health towards the end of her life.
International Distribution Deals
FilmNation has also sold the film to Studiocanal for Germany and Poland, and has deals with other distributors for various territories, including France, Italy, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Switzerland, Benelux, Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Middle East, Bulgaria/Ex-Yugo, Ukraine, Baltics, and Turkey.
Netflix Acquisition
Netflix acquired the US rights to the film in a statement buy from new head of film Dan Lin, boosting the streamer’s awards slate for this season.
Production and Training
The film was produced by Juan de Dios Larraín for Fabula, Jonas Dornbach for Komplizen Film, and Lorenzo Mieli for The Apartment. Fremantle also produced and fully financed the film. Angelina Jolie underwent seven months of vocal training to portray Maria Callas, revealing that she was "frightened" of singing the iconic soprano’s parts.
Conclusion
The acquisition and distribution deals for ‘Maria’ demonstrate the film’s potential to be a major player in this year’s awards season. With Netflix’s backing and Studiocanal’s UK-Ireland deal, the film is poised to reach a global audience and garner widespread critical acclaim.
FAQs
Q: What is ‘Maria’ about?
A: The film is a psychological portrait of the legendary soprano Maria Callas, depicting her performances, love life, and ill health towards the end of her life.
Q: Who plays Maria Callas in the film?
A: Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas in the film.
Q: What are the international distribution deals for ‘Maria’?
A: The film has been sold to Studiocanal for Germany and Poland, as well as other distributors for various territories, including France, Italy, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Switzerland, Benelux, Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Middle East, Bulgaria/Ex-Yugo, Ukraine, Baltics, and Turkey.
Q: Has Netflix acquired the US rights to the film?
A: Yes, Netflix acquired the US rights to the film in a statement buy from new head of film Dan Lin.
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