Munich-based sales agency Global Screen has closed a raft of sales on its live-action family adventure “Jim Button and the Wild 13.” The adaptation of Michael Ende’s best-selling novel – which has been translated into 25 languages – is one of the most expensive feature films in the history of German cinema, with a budget of more than $24 million.
Global Screen, part of Telepool, has sold the film to France (Megalys Productions), Middle East (Salim Ramio), Cis/Russia (Voxell), Hungary (Ads), Spain (Twelve Oaks) and Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), as well as clinching a worldwide airline deal with Eagle. Offers for North America and Latin America are in negotiation, and other territories have indicated strong interest for the film.
“We are thrilled to announce our first deals for ‘Jim Button and the Wild 13.’ The movie not only stands out thanks to its impressive production value and look that are easily a match for big international studio productions,...
Global Screen, part of Telepool, has sold the film to France (Megalys Productions), Middle East (Salim Ramio), Cis/Russia (Voxell), Hungary (Ads), Spain (Twelve Oaks) and Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), as well as clinching a worldwide airline deal with Eagle. Offers for North America and Latin America are in negotiation, and other territories have indicated strong interest for the film.
“We are thrilled to announce our first deals for ‘Jim Button and the Wild 13.’ The movie not only stands out thanks to its impressive production value and look that are easily a match for big international studio productions,...
- 10/28/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Sales agency Global Screen, part of Will Smith and Marc Forster’s Telepool, has picked up global distribution rights to $24 million family adventure movie “Jim Button and the Wild 13.”
The pic, which is the second most expensive German movie of all times, according to Global Screen, will be launched at the European Film Market (March 1-5). It is a live-action adaptation of Michael Ende’s best-selling novel, which was translated into 25 languages. The main roles were shot in the English language.
“Jim Button and the Wild 13” tells the story of 12-year-old Jim and his best friend, the engine driver Luke. In order to protect their home of Morrowland from the notorious pirate gang “The Wild 13,” the two set off with their steam engines Emma and Molly on a dangerous journey where Jim’s most fervent wish might also come true: he wants at last to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.
The pic, which is the second most expensive German movie of all times, according to Global Screen, will be launched at the European Film Market (March 1-5). It is a live-action adaptation of Michael Ende’s best-selling novel, which was translated into 25 languages. The main roles were shot in the English language.
“Jim Button and the Wild 13” tells the story of 12-year-old Jim and his best friend, the engine driver Luke. In order to protect their home of Morrowland from the notorious pirate gang “The Wild 13,” the two set off with their steam engines Emma and Molly on a dangerous journey where Jim’s most fervent wish might also come true: he wants at last to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.
- 2/10/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
HeyUGuys brings you the latest in World Cinema film trailers in association with Film Dates UK.
Each week we’ll be showcasing some of most anticipated foreign releases as well as highlighting a few hidden gems which may have fallen off your radar. It’s no surprise that Hollywood has turned to World Cinema for inspiration in recent years with the number of remakes getting more and more popular.
Whilst it remains to be seen how many of these remakes go on to succeed or stay true to their original story counterparts, we decided it was high-time we turned the spotlight onto the next wave of foreign films to grace our screens.
This week we have 8 new trailers for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Civilization (Hævnen / In A Better World) UK Cinema Release Date: Monday 21st February 2011 – (Glasgow Film Festival)
Synopsis: Anton is a doctor who commutes between his home in an idyllic town in Denmark,...
Each week we’ll be showcasing some of most anticipated foreign releases as well as highlighting a few hidden gems which may have fallen off your radar. It’s no surprise that Hollywood has turned to World Cinema for inspiration in recent years with the number of remakes getting more and more popular.
Whilst it remains to be seen how many of these remakes go on to succeed or stay true to their original story counterparts, we decided it was high-time we turned the spotlight onto the next wave of foreign films to grace our screens.
This week we have 8 new trailers for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Civilization (Hævnen / In A Better World) UK Cinema Release Date: Monday 21st February 2011 – (Glasgow Film Festival)
Synopsis: Anton is a doctor who commutes between his home in an idyllic town in Denmark,...
- 2/22/2011
- by Andy Petrou
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The British sales agent is selling international rights to Wickie and the Treasure of the Gods, sequel to last year’s top German film. Wickie the Mighty Viking got five million cinemagoers through the turnstiles. Distributor Constantin Film hopes this 3D sequel, due to being shooting on location in Malta and Germany this summer, will do the same kind of business. Christian Ditter is the director and the producer is Christian Becker of Rat Pack. Timeless Films is former Odyssey Entertainment boss Ralph Kamp’s family film sales agency. Kamp also runs sales agency Metropolis out of UK financier Prescience. Timeless is [...]...
- 5/5/2010
- by TIM ADLER
- Deadline Hollywood
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