Cohen Media Group Makes A Splash With The Acquisition Of International Sales Stalwart HanWay Films
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: In an eye-catching independent deal, Charles S. Cohen’s Cohen Media Group, owner of Landmark Theatres and UK cinema group Curzon, has added to his arthouse fleet with the acquisition of blue-chip international sales company HanWay Films, co-owned by stalwart Brit producer Jeremy Thomas and his partner Peter Watson.HanWay will continue to be branded as an independent label selling independent features and Peter Watson will continue to serve as president of the company together with Gabrielle Stewart as CEO.
All other staff will remain in tact, we’re told.Philip Knatchbull, CEO of Curzon, negotiated the transaction on behalf of Cohen Media Group.
Financial details weren’t disclosed.Based in London, a sale of HanWay has been discussed for a number of years. HanWay execs said today the deal would allow growth and the ability to get involved in projects earlier.
The company’s current slate comprises a dozen features both in release and soon to be released, with eight titles in production or scheduled to go into production this year.
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