Entertainment
New Projects from 'Mercy' Producers
Everclear Films has signed two new projects, a U.K. drama about a transgender prosecutor and a psychological thriller titled ‘16/32’. Netflix is also closing in on acquiring the Cannes competition buzz title ‘La Bola Negra’ for the U.S., marking a significant deal for the platform.
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Variety
Following its buzzy Cannes premiere, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s “La Bola Negra” (“The Black Ball”) is selling to Netflix in deal believed to be in the $5 million-range. The ambitious film, which marked the Cannes competition debut for the filmmaking duo known collectively as Los Javis, earne
2026-05-23 11:01 UTC
Variety
Everclear Films has signed two English-language productions – a U.K. drama based on the true story of a transgender prosecutor in the U.K. and a psychological thriller titled “16/32” – as the company moves to expand its slate into international long-form content. The company, led by prod
2026-05-23 11:20 UTC
Deadline
Cannes Palme d’Or front runner La Bola Negra looks set to be acquired for the U.S. by Netflix in a record-breaking deal for the platform for a non-English-title in the $4-5 million-range. We hear the deal being brokered by Goodfellas comes a multi-week theatrical obligation attached and plans for an
2026-05-23 11:25 UTC