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Film Industry News: New Releases and Acquisitions

Updated 2026-05-11 14:50 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Independent Film Company and Sapan Studio have acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to ‘Mouse,’ a coming-of-age drama from Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson. Additionally, Peacock has set release dates for several new series including The Paper, Crystal Lake, and The Good Daughter.

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Variety

‘Mouse,’ Coming-of-Age Drama From ‘Ghostlight’ Filmmakers, Acquired by Independent Film Company and Sapan Studio (EXCLUSIVE)

Independent Film Company and Sapan Studio have acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to “Mouse,” the latest feature from Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, the filmmaking duo behind “Ghostlight” and “Saint Frances.” The coming-of-age drama had its world premiere out

2026-05-11 14:30 UTC

Deadline

Felicity Jones To Play Agatha Christie In ‘Eleven Missing Days’ About Author’s Mysterious Disappearance; Vincent Cassel Co-Stars With Fortitude Launching For Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s an interesting one. Two-time Oscar nominee Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything), coming off acclaimed drama Train Dreams, is to play legendary author Agatha Christie alongside César winner Vincent Cassel (La Haine) in noir mystery-thriller Eleven Missing Days, which Fort

2026-05-11 14:34 UTC

Deadline

‘The Paper’ Season 2, ‘Crystal Lake’ & ‘The Good Daughter’ Release Dates Set At Peacock

Peacock has announced fall premiere dates for Season 2 of The Office follow-up mockumentary The Paper, Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake and crime drama series The Good Daughter. The Paper Season 2 will launch in September. From Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, The Paper is set in the same

2026-05-11 14:36 UTC