{"id":13449,"date":"2024-10-18T08:10:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T15:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/?p=13449"},"modified":"2024-10-18T08:11:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T15:11:08","slug":"studiocanal-secures-rights-to-12-years-a-slave-the-tree-of-life-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/2024\/10\/studiocanal-secures-rights-to-12-years-a-slave-the-tree-of-life-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Studiocanal secures rights to &#8217;12 Years a Slave,&#8217; &#8216;The Tree of Life&#8217; and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Studiocanal&#8217;s \u200dnew\u200b landmark \u2064deal with River Road Entertainment<\/h1>\n<p>In a major move that has\u2062 captured the attention of the\u200d film industry, Studiocanal \u200band \u2064River Road Entertainment have forged an\u2063 exclusive global distribution deal.\u2064 This agreement encompasses a\u2063 diverse array of <strong>11 celebrated films<\/strong>, including\u200b the\u2063 critically acclaimed &#8220;12 Years a\u200c Slave,&#8221; the visionary &#8220;The Tree of \u2064Life,&#8221; and the compelling &#8220;Into the Wild.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Bringing together cinematic giants: Studiocanal\u2062 and River Road<\/h2>\n<p>Studiocanal, the leading European production\u2062 and distribution house, has\u200c united with River Road Entertainment, a powerful force in American independent film\u200b production. Their \u200bpartnership spans multiple territories and covers a\u2062 variety of media platforms\u2014including TV,\u200b SVOD, and theatrical releases.\u200c This strategic \u200calliance marks a monumental step in broadening the reach of some of the finest films in cinema.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Juliette Hochart<\/strong>, executive VP of \u2063Library at Studiocanal, expressed her enthusiasm: <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We are \u2062delighted to announce this \u2064agreement, which is\u200d a testament to \u2062the \u200btrust\u2064 River Road has placed in Studiocanal as a\u2064 partner and distributor. River Road has entrusted us with\u2064 the \u200bwork of such \u200bincredibly talented, inspiring, and critically acclaimed filmmakers, \u200band we are extremely proud to now \u200btake this \u200bwork to multiple territories worldwide, engaging with\u200d new and established audiences.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>A world&#8217;s worth \u2064of cinema: the films<\/h2>\n<h3>The featured roster of films<\/h3>\n<p>The agreement\u200b includes <strong>nine\u2064 feature films<\/strong> and <strong>two documentaries<\/strong>, collectively raking in over $440 million at the global box office. Some key highlights from the lineup are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;12 Years \u200da Slave&#8221;<\/strong>: Directed by Steve McQueen, this\u200c Oscar-winning historical\u200c drama delves into \u2064the harrowing experiences of a free Black man sold into slavery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;The Tree of Life&#8221;<\/strong>: Terrence Malick\u2019s Palme d&#8217;Or-winning\u2064 film explores \u200dexistential themes through a mix of stunning visuals and profound\u200c narrative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Into the Wild&#8221;<\/strong>: This film, directed by \u200cSean Penn, portrays the real-life journey of Christopher McCandless \u2064as he abandons society in search of deeper meaning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/12-years-a-slave\">Explore more like these at Trailers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Documentaries of note<\/h3>\n<p>The partnership also includes two impactful \u200cdocumentaries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Food, Inc.&#8221;<\/strong>: Directed\u200b by Robert\u200d Kenner, this Oscar-nominated film ignited conversations about food production, \u2062unveiling the grim realities of\u200c factory farming and genetically modified crops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Chicago 10&#8221;:<\/strong> Combining animation with archival\u200b footage, Brett Morgen\u2019s film recounts the courtroom drama involving activists who \u2063incited riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These documentaries, rich \u200cin visual storytelling and detailed research, mark a significant addition to the\u2064 portfolio.<\/p>\n<h2>Insight into additional titles<\/h2>\n<p>The\u2062 partnership doesn&#8217;t stop at these\u2062 iconic films. It \u2062also brings into the\u2064 fold:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Fair Game&#8221;<\/strong>: Doug Liman\u2019s thriller with Naomi Watts and Sean Penn.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;The \u200dLast Face&#8221;<\/strong>: Another Sean\u200c Penn-directed\u200b piece that competed at Cannes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;A Monster Calls&#8221;<\/strong>: J.A. Bayona\u2019s acclaimed movie that won nine Goya Awards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;A Prairie Home Companion&#8221;<\/strong>: A comedic drama by Robert Altman.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Music \u2062biopics also feature prominently in the deal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;The Runaways&#8221;<\/strong>: Floria Sigismondi\u2019s film about the pioneering\u200b all-female rock band.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Love &amp; Mercy&#8221;<\/strong>: Directed by Bill Pohlad, the film dives into the life of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Strengthening a leading position<\/h2>\n<p>This collaboration further cements Studiocanal&#8217;s status as a leading distributor. With \u200ba library\u200c boasting over <strong>9,000 titles from 60 countries<\/strong>, the\u200b addition of River Road\u2019s prestigious films amplifies Studiocanal\u2019s \u200cglobal presence and enhances its appeal to a\u2062 wide audience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christa Workman<\/strong>, co-president\u200b and \u2064COO\u2064 of River Road Entertainment, commented\u2062 on the significance of this deal:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We are\u200c pleased to embark on this exciting collaboration with Studiocanal, confident that it marks the\u2064 beginning of a strong and enduring partnership.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Announcement at the International \u2063Classic Film Market<\/h2>\n<p>The deal was officially \u200brevealed during the International Classic \u2063Film Market \u2063(MIFC) in Lyon, alongside the Lumi\u00e8re Film Festival. Studiocanal\u2019s CEO, Anna Marsh, was the guest of honor at the market\u2019s closing speech, adding\u200b a layer of prestige to the announcement.<\/p>\n<p>The MIFC, \u2063which\u200d wraps up on October \u200d18, has once again served as a key platform for significant\u200c industry developments, and this partnership is a testament to its importance.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking ahead<\/h3>\n<p>As Studiocanal and\u2062 River Road Entertainment embark on this collaborative \u2063journey, the film world \u2064watches \u2063with anticipation. This deal not only promises to bring cherished films to new audiences but also underscores \u2062the power of strategic alliances in enriching global cinema.<\/p>\n<p>For further updates and insights on this evolving\u200b partnership, follow us on social media and stay tuned for more exciting news in the world\u2064 of film distribution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Studiocanal and River Road Entertainment have struck a global distribution deal for 11 acclaimed films, including &#8220;12 Years a Slave&#8221; and &#8220;The Tree of Life.&#8221; This partnership, covering multiple media platforms, further cements Studiocanal&#8217;s leading status in international film distribution<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13451,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13449","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13449"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13449\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13451"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}