🎬 American Film Market Buzz 🐝

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  • Neon Announces “They Follow” Sequel 🌫️

  • AMC Welcomes “Nautilus” 🌊

  • Saoirse Ronan in “Bad Apples” 👩‍🏫

  • Statham & Stallone Unite in “Levon's Trade” 👨‍👧

Daily US Box Office: October 29, 2023 💸

Neon Announces “They Follow” Sequel 🌫️

Neon is back with a sequel to the hit horror flick "It Follows" at the American Film Market (AFM), and it's called "They Follow."

The original director, David Robert Mitchell, is at the helm once again, and Maika Monroe is reprising her role as Jay Height. They're gearing up to start filming in 2024.

For "They Follow," Neon is teaming up with Good Fear Content. Neon's CEO, who had a hand in "It Follows," is overseeing the whole project.

David Robert Mitchell made a name for himself with "The Myth of the American Sleepover" in 2010 and hit it big with "It Follows" in 2014.

Neon is expanding its global reach, handling foreign sales for Ava DuVernay's "Origin" and has a bunch of exciting projects in the pipeline, including "Babes" by Pamela Adlon, "Ferrari" by Michael Mann, "La Chimera" by Alice Rohrwacher, and more.

What's coming? 🤔

Pay or Die (2023)

Today, nearly 2 million Americans are being held for ransom. Without insulin, they'll be dead in days. This is the story of 3 families who are on the receiving end of ransom notes, revealing the reality of life with this chronic illness.

When? November 1st, 2023

Where to watch? Selected Theatres

AMC Welcomes “Nautilus” 🌊

The TV series "Nautilus," inspired by Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" has a new home now - AMC.

This move came after Disney+ UK gave it the boot as part of their content removal plan this summer.

The show uncovers the backstory of Captain Nemo, played by Shazad Latif. They filmed it in Australia with support from the Australian government and it's distributed by Disney Entertainment.

James Dormer is the writer and executive producer, with Cameron Welsh producing and Michael Matthews taking the lead director's chair.

AMC is excited about "Nautilus," and they're calling it a sweeping drama that'll be a hit with fans of series like "Orphan Black: Echoes" and their Anne Rice Immortal Universe.

Birthdays on October 31st 🎂

Rob Schneider - 1963 / 60

Peter Jackson - 1961 / 62

Saoirse Ronan in “Bad Apples” 👩‍🏫

Saoirse Ronan, known for her roles in "Lady Bird" and "Little Women," is set to star in a new satirical comedy-thriller called "Bad Apples."

The movie is the English language debut for Swedish writer-director Jonatan Etzler and is being launched for global sales by HanWay Films at the American Film Market.

"Bad Apples" is based on Rasmus Lindgren's debut novel and tells the story of Maria, a primary school teacher who's struggling to handle a disruptive 10-year-old student.

The film is produced by Pulse Films, and the shooting is scheduled for the UK in 2024. Ronan is currently in "Foe," a sci-fi thriller for Amazon MGM Studios.

This movie has generated a lot of buzz, thanks to its intriguing blend of satire and thriller elements, combined with Ronan's remarkable talent.

Released on October 31st 🎞

Nightcrawler (2014)

The Human Stain (2003)

Statham & Stallone Unite in “Levon's Trade” 👨‍👧

Jason Statham is teaming up with director David Ayer for a new action movie called "Levon's Trade."

What's even more exciting is that Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay for this film.

The story revolves around Levon Cade, played by Statham. The film is set to start shooting in London in March 2024, and it's expected to be a thrilling action-packed ride. It's also a reunion for Statham and Bill Block, who have worked together before.

"Levon's Trade" is part of Black Bear's lineup at the AFM, and it's generating quite a bit of excitement. With Statham leading the way and the creative input of Stallone, action movie fans have something to look forward to.

New Trailer / Manodrome

Manodrome (2023) Official Trailer - Jesse Eisenberg, Adrien Brody, Odessa Young

Still of the Day

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

  • Director: David Yates

  • Director of Photography: Eduardo Serra

  • Duration: 2h 26min

  • Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

  • Camera: Arricam LT, Arricam ST and Panavision Cameras

  • Lenses: Cooke S4 Lenses and Panavision Lenses