Drama
Character-driven narrative films and series.
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April 11, 2026
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Cannes 2026 by the Numbers: What the Official Selection Tells Distributors and Rights Holders
Five data-driven signals from the 2026 Cannes Official Selection — France dominating financing, co-productions peaking, auteur fortress hardening — and what each one means for the distributors, sellers, and rights operations teams heading to the Marché.
Sony-Macro Pact Deepens Co-Financing Model for Inclusive Tentpoles
Sony Pictures and Macro Film Studios have closed a multiyear exclusive first-look and co-financing deal, committing to at least one co-produced theatrical release per year in a deepening partnership between the major studio and the diversity-focused production banner.
A24 Acquires Worldwide Rights to Cannes Palme d'Or Contender
A24 has closed a deal for worldwide distribution rights to 'The Returning,' a drama by Celine Song tipped as a frontrunner for the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Lionsgate Picks Up North American Rights to Documentary
Lionsgate has acquired North American theatrical and home entertainment rights to 'The Weight of Gold,' a feature documentary exploring the financial pressures facing Olympic athletes.
Wild Bunch International Secures Asian Distribution for Drama
Wild Bunch International has closed deals for Denis Villeneuve-produced drama 'Still River' across key Asian territories including Japan, South Korea, and China, in agreements collectively valued at $4.2M.