The Exchange has acquired international sales rights to the documentary Gleason, announced Brian O’Shea, CEO of The Exchange. Gleason will be introduced by The Exchange to international buyers at the Marché du Film in Cannes, May 11- 20, 2016.
Gleason is both a beautiful story about fathers and sons, and a moving portrait of a man and his resilient partner who together courageously confront the challenges of living with ALS.
Gleason premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, and won the SXSW Festival Audience award earlier this year.
Amazon Studios acquired the US theatrical rights as well as TVOD and SVOD rights at Sundance. They will release the documentary theatrically in the US via Open Road this summer.
Gleason is written, directed and edited by Clay Tweel (Finders Keepers) produced by Seth Gordon (Undefeated), Kimi Culp, Scott Fujita, Tom Lavia, Kevin Lake, Mary Rohlich and Thomas McEachin. Mark Shapiro and Will Staeger are executive producers. The film was financed by IMG Films, a division of the sports agency, along with a large group of donors/supporters surrounding Team Gleason, including executive producer Paul Varisco and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Microsoft and Go Pro also supported the project.
Tweel recently joined the directorial roster of Community Films for commercials and branded content.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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