Blumhouse Games Taps Amanda Kruse as Head of Business Development

Blumhouse Games has hired Amanda Kruse as head of business development to help expand the games division. In her new role as vice president of business development, Kruse will build and grow relationships with multimedia partners in interactive entertainment, supporting Blumhouse Games’ vision of bringing original, indie horror experiences to players worldwide.   “Joining Blumhouse Games […]...

Miguel Eek’s ‘Amílcar,’ About African Anti-Colonialist Leader, Debuts Trailer Ahead of World Premiere at IDFA (EXCLUSIVE)

Miguel Eek’s “Amílcar,” which will world premiere in IDFA’s Envision Competition, has debuted its trailer. Odd Slice Films is handling international sales on the film, which is about an African anti-colonialist leader. The director, producer Javier Del Álamo, co-scriptwriter Alba Lombardía and editor Federico Delpero Bejar will attend the premiere in Amsterdam on Nov. 16. […]...

Animated Documentary ‘Endless Cookie’ Sells to New Distribution Company Obscured Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)

Obscured Releasing, a new distribution company, has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “Endless Cookie” and will release the feature-length animated documentary theatrically this year. The film, directed by siblings Seth Scriver and Pete Scriver, will be released on Dec. 5 to qualify for awards. “Endless Cookie” enjoyed an extensive festival run, premiering at Sundance and […]...

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Lands U.S. Distribution, Sets December Release

One of the year’s most celebrated international films, “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” from two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, will debut in U.S. theaters Dec. 17. The film will open at New York’s Film Forum and Los Angeles’ Laemmle Theatres before expanding nationwide. Distribution will be led by WILLA, the production partner’s distribution arm. […]...