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CNN Films Is Back: Chevy Chase Film & Cancer Project Usher In New Phase For Doc Strategy
The two new films signal a shift in strategy for CNN Films, Amy Entelis discusses in an interview with Deadline.
Last February, CNN Films, along with Warner Bros. Motion Pictures, DC Studios and Max acquired the rights to the Ian Bonhote and Peter Ettedgui-directed doc in a $15M deal done after its Sundance premiere. Morgan for PMZ Pictures; James Packer for West Buttermilk; Ben Silverman, Howard Owens, Drew Buckley, Andrew D Corkin and Isabel San Vargas for Propagate Content; Doug Banker for Five All in the Fifth and Entelis and Roxanna Sherwood for CNN Films. “It is my privilege to document the journey of a group of younger cancer patients and their families, as well as highlight the work of MSK physicians, nurses, and social workers as they tackle this critical public health issue,” said Tobias.
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