Arthouse streamer Mubi has unveiled a deal to take a majority stake in Benelux indie distributor Cineart.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the agreement will see the management team at Cineart remain intact, while co-CEOs and longtime execs Marc Smit and Stephan De Potter will retain “significant” stakes in the company.
“I’ve known and worked with Marc and Stephan for over 15 years, and admire what they’ve done with Cinéart. They are two of the most sophisticated and visionary operators in the business. We are delighted to be partnering with them and the whole team at Cineart, and can’t wait to bring more great films to audiences in Benelux together,” Efe Cakarel, founder and CEO of Mubi, said in a statement on Tuesday.
Cineart was part of a multi-territory deal for Sofia Coppola’s feature Priscilla ahead of a world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the agreement will see the management team at Cineart remain intact, while co-CEOs and longtime execs Marc Smit and Stephan De Potter will retain “significant” stakes in the company.
“I’ve known and worked with Marc and Stephan for over 15 years, and admire what they’ve done with Cinéart. They are two of the most sophisticated and visionary operators in the business. We are delighted to be partnering with them and the whole team at Cineart, and can’t wait to bring more great films to audiences in Benelux together,” Efe Cakarel, founder and CEO of Mubi, said in a statement on Tuesday.
Cineart was part of a multi-territory deal for Sofia Coppola’s feature Priscilla ahead of a world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
- 2/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mubi has acquired a majority stake in Amsterstam and Brussels-based distributor Cineart.
Led by Marc Smit and Stephan De Potter, Cineart focuses on releasing independent films across Benelux. Over the years, it has handled titles such as Slumdog Millionaire, The Artist, Son Of Saul, The Worst Person In The World, The Whale and The Zone Of Interest.
Cineart is the latest European company acquisition by streamer and distributor Mubi. Two years ago, Mubi acquired sales agent and production company The Match Factory and Match Factory Productions.
In a statement, Mubi said that Cineart’s management team will continue to lead...
Led by Marc Smit and Stephan De Potter, Cineart focuses on releasing independent films across Benelux. Over the years, it has handled titles such as Slumdog Millionaire, The Artist, Son Of Saul, The Worst Person In The World, The Whale and The Zone Of Interest.
Cineart is the latest European company acquisition by streamer and distributor Mubi. Two years ago, Mubi acquired sales agent and production company The Match Factory and Match Factory Productions.
In a statement, Mubi said that Cineart’s management team will continue to lead...
- 2/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
Arthouse streamer and distributor Mubi has acquired a majority stake in leading Benelux indie distributor Cinéart, further bolstering its global firepower as it continues to expand outside of its core streaming business.
Financial details of the deal were not revealed, but the acquisition will see Cinéart’s management team continue to lead the company as an independent European distributor, with no changes in operations. Cinéart will maintain its current team structure and slate of films, and will carry on working closely with its long time partners. Co-CEOs of Cinéart, Marc Smit and Stephan De Potter, will remain significant shareholders of the company.
Founded in 1975 by the late Eliane Dubois, Cinéart has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels and has released numerous prestige independent films, including “Slumdog Millionaire,” “The Artist,” “Amour,” “I Daniel Blake,” “Deux Jours Une Nuit,” “Son of Saul,” “The Worst Person in the World,” “The Whale” and current awards contender “The Zone of Interest.
Financial details of the deal were not revealed, but the acquisition will see Cinéart’s management team continue to lead the company as an independent European distributor, with no changes in operations. Cinéart will maintain its current team structure and slate of films, and will carry on working closely with its long time partners. Co-CEOs of Cinéart, Marc Smit and Stephan De Potter, will remain significant shareholders of the company.
Founded in 1975 by the late Eliane Dubois, Cinéart has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels and has released numerous prestige independent films, including “Slumdog Millionaire,” “The Artist,” “Amour,” “I Daniel Blake,” “Deux Jours Une Nuit,” “Son of Saul,” “The Worst Person in the World,” “The Whale” and current awards contender “The Zone of Interest.
- 2/6/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Beta Cinema has closed its first presales on period drama The Offing starring Helena Bonham Carter. Curzon, Cineart and Madman have joined forces to acquire all rights for UK/Ireland, Benelux and Australia/New Zealand in what is described as a competitive situation. The distributors will work on an aligned campaign across the markets. Beta first launched The Offing at the EFM in February. Filming is lined up for later this year.
The UK-set project is directed by Emmy-winner Jessica Hobbs (The Crown) with Bonham Carter among executive producers. The screenplay is by Amy Roberts.
Based on the bestselling novel by Benjamin Myers, the story unfolds in the northeast of England, shortly after WW II. It opens on Robert, the shy 16-year-old nature-loving son of a miner who sets out to see a little more of the world before he follows his father down the pit.
The UK-set project is directed by Emmy-winner Jessica Hobbs (The Crown) with Bonham Carter among executive producers. The screenplay is by Amy Roberts.
Based on the bestselling novel by Benjamin Myers, the story unfolds in the northeast of England, shortly after WW II. It opens on Robert, the shy 16-year-old nature-loving son of a miner who sets out to see a little more of the world before he follows his father down the pit.
- 4/5/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Beta Cinema has closed the first major pre-sales for The Offing, a period drama starring Helena Bonham Carter based on the novel by Benjamin Myers, which Emmy winner Jessica Hobbs (The Crown) will direct.
In an unusual move, indie distributors Curzon, Cineart and Madman have jointly acquired all rights for the film in U.K./Ireland, Benelux and Australia/New Zealand. Beta Cinema, which is selling The Offing worldwide, introduced the project to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin in February. Beta said it expects to announce further major territory deals shortly.
Set in North East England shortly after World War II, The Offing will see Carter play Dulcie Piper, a hard drinking, foul-mouthed, bohemian recluse who strikes up an unusual friendship with 16-year-old Robert, a shy, nature-loving son of a miner who is determined to see something of the world before he joins his father down the pit.
In an unusual move, indie distributors Curzon, Cineart and Madman have jointly acquired all rights for the film in U.K./Ireland, Benelux and Australia/New Zealand. Beta Cinema, which is selling The Offing worldwide, introduced the project to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin in February. Beta said it expects to announce further major territory deals shortly.
Set in North East England shortly after World War II, The Offing will see Carter play Dulcie Piper, a hard drinking, foul-mouthed, bohemian recluse who strikes up an unusual friendship with 16-year-old Robert, a shy, nature-loving son of a miner who is determined to see something of the world before he joins his father down the pit.
- 4/5/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jan Mojto’s Beta Cinema has announced first pre-sales for feature film “The Offing,” which will star and is executive produced by Helena Bonham Carter. Jessica Hobbs, who won an Emmy Award for “The Crown,” directs the U.K.-set English-language project.
Distributors Curzon, Cineart and Madman joined forces and acquired all rights for U.K./Ireland, Benelux, and Australia/New Zealand in a multi-territory deal, fending off robust competition.
The project was one of the hottest titles at the European Film Market, and further deals in major territories will be announced shortly, Beta Cinema said.
“The Offing,” based on a bestselling novel by Benjamin Myers, is set in North-East England, shortly after the war. The story opens on Robert, 16, the shy, nature-loving son of a miner who sets out to see a little more of the world before he follows his father down the pit.
He meets Dulcie Piper,...
Distributors Curzon, Cineart and Madman joined forces and acquired all rights for U.K./Ireland, Benelux, and Australia/New Zealand in a multi-territory deal, fending off robust competition.
The project was one of the hottest titles at the European Film Market, and further deals in major territories will be announced shortly, Beta Cinema said.
“The Offing,” based on a bestselling novel by Benjamin Myers, is set in North-East England, shortly after the war. The story opens on Robert, 16, the shy, nature-loving son of a miner who sets out to see a little more of the world before he follows his father down the pit.
He meets Dulcie Piper,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Titles acquired include ‘Club Zero’, ‘Hyakka’ and ‘Blue Jean’.
Leading Benelux indie distributors have revealed their latest acquisitions, including Pim Hermeling’s September Film Distribution which has added several films to its release slate.
Among them are Jessica Hausner’s latest Club Zero, starring Mia Wasikowska and sold by Coproduction Office. The film recently finished shooting in the UK. September has also picked up Saim Sadiq’s Joyland, which screened in Un Certain Regard in Cannes and is handled internationally by Film Constellation.
Also new on the September slate is Genki Kawamura’s San Sebastián best director winner Hyakka, sold...
Leading Benelux indie distributors have revealed their latest acquisitions, including Pim Hermeling’s September Film Distribution which has added several films to its release slate.
Among them are Jessica Hausner’s latest Club Zero, starring Mia Wasikowska and sold by Coproduction Office. The film recently finished shooting in the UK. September has also picked up Saim Sadiq’s Joyland, which screened in Un Certain Regard in Cannes and is handled internationally by Film Constellation.
Also new on the September slate is Genki Kawamura’s San Sebastián best director winner Hyakka, sold...
- 11/4/2022
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Mia Market panel featured Cameron Bailey, Cecile Gaget, Carole Baraton, Marc Smit, Andrea Occhipinti and Susan Wendt.
The internationalisation of arthouse cinema came into the spotlight during a panel debate with leading industry and festival executives at the Mia market in Rome this week.
“For many years we had been very predominantly North American and European, but even the Oscars have changed, it’s a very international landscape for arthouse cinema,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Bailey was joined on the panel by Cecile Gaget, head of film at Wild Bunch, Carole Baraton, founder...
The internationalisation of arthouse cinema came into the spotlight during a panel debate with leading industry and festival executives at the Mia market in Rome this week.
“For many years we had been very predominantly North American and European, but even the Oscars have changed, it’s a very international landscape for arthouse cinema,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Bailey was joined on the panel by Cecile Gaget, head of film at Wild Bunch, Carole Baraton, founder...
- 10/14/2022
- by Alina Trabattoni
- ScreenDaily
Italy’s International Audiovisual Market Mia is expecting a return to full force this year ahead of its eighth edition in Rome from October 11 to 15.
Speaking at a preview press conference on Thursday, director Gaia Tridente said the meeting had registered a 12 rise in attendance this year with accreditations still open, although she did not give precise figures.
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Mia welcomed 2,500 attendees in 2019, while there were 2,000 registered attendees in 2021 when travel was still restricted.
This year marks the inaugural edition for Tridente who was previously head of scripted at Mia.
Based around Rome’s historic Barberini Palace and the nearby newly refurbished Barberini Cinema, the event spans a traditional market, co-production meetings and a conference.
Expected guests include Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti, Netflix Emea TV boss Larry Tanz, Lionsgate TV Group president Sandra Stern and Fremantle COO and continental Europe CEO Andrea Scrosati as well as...
Speaking at a preview press conference on Thursday, director Gaia Tridente said the meeting had registered a 12 rise in attendance this year with accreditations still open, although she did not give precise figures.
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Mia welcomed 2,500 attendees in 2019, while there were 2,000 registered attendees in 2021 when travel was still restricted.
This year marks the inaugural edition for Tridente who was previously head of scripted at Mia.
Based around Rome’s historic Barberini Palace and the nearby newly refurbished Barberini Cinema, the event spans a traditional market, co-production meetings and a conference.
Expected guests include Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti, Netflix Emea TV boss Larry Tanz, Lionsgate TV Group president Sandra Stern and Fremantle COO and continental Europe CEO Andrea Scrosati as well as...
- 10/6/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
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