'In Waves,' Park Chan-Wook Deals End Cannes Market With A Bang
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Cannes Film Market experienced a slow start but saw a late surge in high-profile acquisitions, injecting energy into an otherwise cautious event.
- Netflix acquired worldwide rights outside France for the animated feature In Waves, a love story set in L.A. based on a graphic novel, with English voices by Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu.
- Warner Bros.’ new specialty label Clockworks entered exclusive talks to acquire Park Chan-wook’s upcoming Western The Brigands of Rattlecreek, starring Matthew McConaughey and Austin Butler.
- A24 made a notable purchase of worldwide rights for Jordan Firstman’s Club Kid for around $17 million after a bidding war, while Amazon picked up international rights to the psychological thriller Pumping Black.
- Despite the strong finish, the Cannes Market was marked by a quiet start, relying on last-minute deals to be considered a success.