Sphere, a Montreal-based manufacturing and distribution company, was acquired by the Canadian MK2 Mile End company.
Launched in 2017 by Charles Tremblay with the French MK2 team, MK2 will be taken over by Sphere, the leading distributor of Mile End films, and appointed as Tremblay President. The French company MK2 will no longer have a stake in the Canadian company.
Sphere continues to operate in international film distribution through Sphere Films (formerly WaZabi Films), selling Anik Poirier and Lauren Price films internationally.
MK2 Mile End Announces Canadian Titles Including Golden Palm Branch Owner InterferenceCeline Skiama Portrait of a burning woman Double Oscar nominations honey countryAnd Quebec movies And the birds rained by Louise Archambo and Mary Chapdelaine Sebastien Pilot’s photo. recently released wolf and lionHe still has $850,000 in receipts at the Canadian box office. The company launched its own home theater platform in 2020.
“We are delighted to welcome the fantastic MK2 l Mile End team led by Charles Tremblay into our ranks,” said Bruno Dubé, Sphere CEO. “We’re working to expand our reach to local and international film distribution in Canada. At MK2 l Mile End, we found a strong partner who shares a similar business vision to ours.”
Charles Tremblay, President and Founder of MK2 l Mile End, added: “Our relationship with MK2 has been very fruitful and within five short years has allowed us to become a leading player in Canada. My team and I set out to become the leading Canadian distributor of independent films. Joining the Sphere family will enable us to continue our growth. Our entire team will stay grounded in Montreal and Toronto. We are also happy to share our strengths with the teams of respected and experienced industry professionals Anick Poirier and Laurent Price.
“We are very pleased with Charles Tremblay and his team over the past 5 years and appreciate the excellent work that has made the MK2 l Mile End a key player in Canadian distribution in such a short time,” CEO Nathanael Karmitz added. MK2. “A new division has been launched that will allow the company to continue to thrive and allow the Canadian public to access quality films in the best conditions. We wish the best and will continue to work closely for the benefit of filmmakers and cinematographers worldwide.”
Source: Deadline
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