In a deal made at Cannes, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) has aquired most of the worldwide rights for Amma Asante's Where Hands Touch from Protagonist Pictures. It is a multi-territory deal with Sony obtaining most worldwide rights, with the exception of certain European areas and Australia. It was negoitated by Protagonist CEO Mike Goodridge and head of worldwide sales Vanessa Saal with SPWA's Joe Matukewicz executive vp acquisitions and Michael Helfand, executive vp business and strategic operations.
The film is a WWII drama and will be led by Amandla Stenberg, George MacKay, and Abbie Cornish. It is currently in post-production with Tantrum Films, Pinewood Pictures, UMedia, the BFI, Isle of Man Film, British Film Company, Head Gear Films, and Metrol Technology.
- Manette Asta
21.05.2017 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Cat. : cannes deals film festival Sony where hands touch worldwide rights Markets