When Netflix picked up the sci-fi animated feature “Next Gen” at Cannes for a whopping $30 million, the streaming giant put the industry on notice that it was serious about animation.
For directors Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander, it was the best possible distribution opportunity, despite the lack of a theatrical release and Oscar qualification.
“Buying the film for the price they did was great for everybody involved, but more importantly, they’ve been a partner who’s been really supportive of what we were trying to do,” said Ksander of the China-Canada co-production about the unlikely friendship between rebellious 12-year-old Mai (Charlyne Yi) and a runaway weaponized robot, 7723 (John Krasinski).
“Netflix was fine for what it is,” added Adams. “Studios weren’t sure how it fit as animated children’s film with Marvel-like action. Netflix was the most generous and they’re in a place where they can take a risk.
For directors Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander, it was the best possible distribution opportunity, despite the lack of a theatrical release and Oscar qualification.
“Buying the film for the price they did was great for everybody involved, but more importantly, they’ve been a partner who’s been really supportive of what we were trying to do,” said Ksander of the China-Canada co-production about the unlikely friendship between rebellious 12-year-old Mai (Charlyne Yi) and a runaway weaponized robot, 7723 (John Krasinski).
“Netflix was fine for what it is,” added Adams. “Studios weren’t sure how it fit as animated children’s film with Marvel-like action. Netflix was the most generous and they’re in a place where they can take a risk.
- 9/6/2018
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Charlyne Yi, Jason Sudeikis, David Cross, Michael Pena and Constance Wu in voice cast.
Sources have confirmed Netflix’s $30m worldwide buy excluding China on the animation feature and Cannes market title Next Gen.
Screen understands that contrary to reports the deal was done prior to Cannes.
Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander directed the story of two friends in a world of robots. The film is based on the original comic 7723 by Wang Nima from Baozou, and Baozou is the producer and financier of the film. Tangent Animation also produces.
The voice cast features Charlyne Yi, Jason Sudeikis, David Cross,...
Sources have confirmed Netflix’s $30m worldwide buy excluding China on the animation feature and Cannes market title Next Gen.
Screen understands that contrary to reports the deal was done prior to Cannes.
Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander directed the story of two friends in a world of robots. The film is based on the original comic 7723 by Wang Nima from Baozou, and Baozou is the producer and financier of the film. Tangent Animation also produces.
The voice cast features Charlyne Yi, Jason Sudeikis, David Cross,...
- 5/11/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to the animated film “Next Gen” for $30 million, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.
The animated feature is directed by Kevin R. Adams and Joe Ksander. The worldwide distribution deal does not include China. The film features the voice cast of Jason Sudeikis, David Cross, Michael Peña and Constance Wu.
CAA Media Finance Group negotiated the deal that is one of the biggest deals to come out of the Cannes Film Festival so far.
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“Next Gen” tells the story of two unlikely friends in a robot-filled world. The movie is based on the original comic 7723 by Wang Nima from Baozou, and Baozou is the producer and financier of the film.
Netflix pulled out of submitting films to the Cannes Film Festival this year after organizers implemented a new rule that bans any films that don’t have theatrical distribution in France. The streaming company had the option to screen films out of competition.
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Deadline first reported the news.
Read original story Netflix Buys Animated Film ‘Next Gen’ for $30 Million At TheWrap...
The animated feature is directed by Kevin R. Adams and Joe Ksander. The worldwide distribution deal does not include China. The film features the voice cast of Jason Sudeikis, David Cross, Michael Peña and Constance Wu.
CAA Media Finance Group negotiated the deal that is one of the biggest deals to come out of the Cannes Film Festival so far.
Also Read: Keanu Reeves Thriller 'Siberia' Picked Up by Saban Films
“Next Gen” tells the story of two unlikely friends in a robot-filled world. The movie is based on the original comic 7723 by Wang Nima from Baozou, and Baozou is the producer and financier of the film.
Netflix pulled out of submitting films to the Cannes Film Festival this year after organizers implemented a new rule that bans any films that don’t have theatrical distribution in France. The streaming company had the option to screen films out of competition.
Also Read: Ali Wong to Co-Star With Tiffany Haddish in Netflix Animated Comedy Series 'Tuca & Bertie'
Deadline first reported the news.
Read original story Netflix Buys Animated Film ‘Next Gen’ for $30 Million At TheWrap...
- 5/11/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Just because Netflix withdrew its movies from playing here, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a player in the Cannes market. The streaming service has completed a worldwide distribution rights deal worth around $30 million for Next Gen, an animated feature film that is directed by Kevin R. Adams and Joe Ksander and has a voice cast including Charlyne Yi, Jason Sudeikis, David Cross, Michael Pena and Constance Wu.
Netflix won it in competitive bidding, and it’s one of the biggest deals so far at Cannes.
Pic is described as an action-packed and touching tale of two unlikely friends in a world filled with robots. It is based on the original comic 7723, by Wang Nima.
The English-language pic deal excluded China, where Alibaba and Wanda will give the film a wide release this summer. Baozou financed the film and produced with Tangent Animation.
CAA Media Finance Group brokered the deal.
Netflix won it in competitive bidding, and it’s one of the biggest deals so far at Cannes.
Pic is described as an action-packed and touching tale of two unlikely friends in a world filled with robots. It is based on the original comic 7723, by Wang Nima.
The English-language pic deal excluded China, where Alibaba and Wanda will give the film a wide release this summer. Baozou financed the film and produced with Tangent Animation.
CAA Media Finance Group brokered the deal.
- 5/11/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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