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Studiocanal Acquires Global Rights to ‘12 Years a Slave,’ ‘The Tree of Life’ and More River Road Entertainment Titles (EXCLUSIVE)


Other titles in the deal include Doug Liman’s 'Fair Game' Sean Penn's 'Into the Wild,' and Robert Altman’s 'A Prairie Home Companion.'

Studiocanal and River Road Entertainment have announced an exclusive global distribution deal for 11 celebrated films, including Steve McQueen’s Oscar-winning “12 Years a Slave,” Terrence Malick’s Palme d’Or-winning “The Tree of Life” and Sean Penn’s critically acclaimed “Into the Wild.” Christa Workman, River Road Entertainment’s co-president and COO, said: “We are pleased to embark on this exciting collaboration with Studiocanal, confident that it marks the beginning of a strong and enduring partnership.” Bayona, which won nine Spanish Academy Goya Awards, including Best Director, in 2017; and “A Prairie Home Companion,” Robert Altman’s 2006 comedy-drama that portrays the behind-the-scenes chaos of a fictional live radio show starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline.

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