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Film Sales and Industry News

Updated 2026-10-30 01:20 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The international sales of two films have been announced. 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' by Hong Sangsoo has secured new territory deals, while 'Journey There,' starring Justin H. Min, is also gaining traction in the market. Additionally, Matthew Weiner has stepped down as showrunner for Eddie Murphy's Peacock series 'The Chairman.'

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Deadline

Matthew Weiner Exits Eddie Murphy Peacock Series ‘The Chairman’ As Showrunner

The Chairman is getting a new showrunner. Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, who had been tapped as writer, executive producer and showrunner on the high-profile drama starring Eddie Murphy, has departed the series in the works at Peacock, Deadline has confirmed. The project, from David Glasser’s

2026-10-30 01:05 UTC

Variety

‘Beef’ Actor Justin H. Min’s ‘Journey There,’ Hong Sangsoo’s Locarno Winner ‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ Rack Up International Sales for Finecut

Hong Sangsoo’s “Nowhere to Lay My Eyes,” a triple prizewinner at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, and Kim Jin-yu’s “Journey There,” the first Korean production to star “Beef” actor Justin H. Min, have picked up a new batch of territory deals through Seoul-based sales outfit Finecut. For “Nowhere to L

2026-10-30 01:06 UTC