Daisy Ridley-Starring ‘Magpie’ Acquired by Shout! Studios for North American Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

As a cinephile with years of experience under my belt, I am thrilled about the acquisition of “Magpie” by Shout! Studios. Having had the privilege to watch countless movies and witness the evolution of storytelling, I can confidently say that this neo-noir thriller is one that will leave audiences spellbound.


Shout! Studios has obtained the right to distribute “Magpie” across North America, a film featuring Daisy Ridley.

As a movie enthusiast, I’ve learned that the recent acquisition of a film by Werewolf Films, 55 Films, and Align was quite a hot commodity, following the intense bidding competition mentioned by Shout!. This deal, made in the aftermath of Cannes Market, adds another intriguing title to my cinematic bucket list.

‘Magpie’ is a sleek, modern-day thriller that revolves around the couple Anette (played by Ridley) and Ben (Shazad Latif). Trouble brews when their daughter gets cast alongside the alluring movie star, Alicia (Matilda Lutz). As Anette becomes increasingly suspicious of Ben’s growing affection for Alicia, their hidden past and deceit threaten to unravel, potentially tearing them apart.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’m eager to share my excitement about an upcoming film that’s been penned by the talented Tom Bateman (“Murder on the Orient Express,” “Thirteen Lives”) and directed by Sam Yates (“VANYA, The Hope Rooms”). This intriguing production is based on original ideas from Ridley Scott, who brought us the epic “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” and “Young Woman and the Sea.”

As a fan myself, I must say that witnessing my vision for ‘Magpie’ come alive has been among the most fulfilling experiences of my professional journey. Collaborating with Tom, Sam, Kate, and an extraordinary cast and crew on this project was simply beyond words, and now teaming up with Shout! to share this film with the world is nothing short of exhilarating.

Shout!’s agreement encompasses distribution on various platforms like cinemas, digital streaming, video-on-demand, broadcasting, and home entertainment for multi-platform releases. Shout! aims to roll out this film strategically across all significant entertainment channels, starting with a cinema release towards the end of this year.

“Enjoying ‘Magpie’ movie is a treat you savor twice: initially, as you immerse yourself in the captivating, skillfully portrayed and intricate psychological thriller; and later, when you analyze and debate it with others. Regrettably, there are not many movies like this, so we’re excited to bring ‘Magpie’ to audiences yearning for intellectually fulfilling entertainment.”

Kate Solomon, representing 55 Films, along with Ridley and Tom Bateman from Werewolf Films, as well as Nadia Khamlichi and Sierra Garcia of Align, and Camilla Bray are the producers of the movie.

As a passionate cinephile, I had the privilege to review an upcoming movie that’s been in the works with some heavy-hitters in the industry. This film was brought to life through a strategic partnership between Werewolf Films, 55 Films, Align filmmakers, and a dynamic duo at Shout! – Jordan Fields and Steve Katz, Vice President of Business Affairs. The deal for this movie was expertly negotiated by CAA, who also represent the talented trio: Ridley, Bateman, and Yates. I can hardly wait to see what these creative minds have in store for us on the silver screen!

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2024-08-14 18:47