Sony Pictures Acquires US Rights to Miramax’s ‘Here’; Robin Wright joins Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis and Eric Roth in “Forrest Gump” Reteam – Cannes Market

Exclusive: It’s here The Hot project for international buyers for next week’s fur market. Sony Pictures previously acquired the US rights to Miramax whatA film adaptation of Richard McGuire’s famous graphic novel that unites Forrest Gump Crew: Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis, screenwriter Eric Roth and star Tom Hanks, also Robin Wright. This quartet first formed after the 1994 classic film, which won six Oscars, including Best Picture.

Deadline revealed the package as it was forming in February before Wright appeared in the image. Miramax’s Bill Block was backed by the media, then came Tom Rothman, president and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Group, who took over the rights in the United States and plans to hit theaters in 2023 during awards season. Miramax holds the international rights and presents the film to international buyers at Cannes.

ImageMovers by Zemeckis and Jack Rapke (Flight, polar express, discard) Generate with block (Gentlemen, cinema.The future Titles).

According to McGuire’s graphic novel, what Described as a spectacular and revolutionary odyssey through time and memory. The revolutionary story revolves around a place in New England, where from the desert and then from home, love, loss, struggle, hope and legacy unfold over the generations between couples and families. Production of the film will begin in September.

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Miramax’s Block called it “a privilege to serve the vision of these famous creators. We look forward to bringing this unique visual and emotional experience to the world. “

Rothman said, “I’ve had the privilege of being up close, watching Bobby and Tommy break the typical narrative regime. to ride, Great emotion from the audience. with whatEric and Bob have written another story, perhaps even more remarkable, surprisingly emotional and completely unique. At Sony, we believe in originality and the support of great artists who transcend borders and we are grateful to Bill Block and all the directors for accompanying us on this great journey. “

The deal was brokered by John Friedberg, EVP Content Strategy & Operations for Sony Pictures’ Stage 6 Films. The auction was brokered by CAA Media Finance Rog Sutherland. Representatives of the CAA are Hanks and Roth, the latter being led by Adam Berkowitz of the Lenore Entertainment Group and attorneys Alan Wertheimer and Darren Trattner. Wright is with CAA and attorney Logan Claire. Representatives of WME Zemeckis and ImageMovers.

The acquisition strengthens the firm’s relationship with Hanks, of which A man named Otto With a production just finished, it will be released in Sony theaters on December 25th.