The Stage · 2026-04-08 13:27:09 · Variety
Streaming and distribution powerhouse Mubi has locked in a strategic, multi-year co-financing alliance with Helsinki-based investment fund manager IPR.VC, creating a dedicated capital pipeline for prestige European auteur cinema. This is not a one-off deal but a structured partnership designed to fund a curated slate o...
The Stage · 2026-04-16 17:22:23 · Deadline
Archstone Entertainment has made a strategic power move ahead of the critical Cannes market, hiring former XYZ Films executive Scott Freije as its new Vice President of Worldwide Sales. The appointment signals a direct talent grab from a key competitor, positioning Archstone to aggressively expand its international foo...
The Office · 2026-05-06 15:01:38 · Deadline
In a move sending shockwaves through the independent film industry just before the Cannes market opens, WME Independent has announced it is shutting down its international film sales operation, with co-head Alex Walton departing after a five-year tenure. Walton, a respected British veteran in the talent and sales secto...