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EXCLUSIVE: Ketchup Entertainment has entered into a distribution business pinch V10 Entertainment for nan second to waste nan pay-1 model and downstream authorities to Ketchup’s movies, including nan upcoming Coyote vs. Acme.
John Cena and Will Forte sound nan hybrid unrecorded action animated movie, which Ketchup bought from Warner Bros successful a high-profile deal. Pic is slated for an August theatrical release. Also connected nan upcoming slate is hip-hop festival-set drama Rolling Loud, starring Owen Wilson and Matt Rife.
Previous releases for Ketchup see Ben Affleck thriller Hypnotic, Jessica Chastain-led play Memory, and nan comic-book reboot Hellboy: The Crooked Man.
V10 will lead income efforts crossed Ketchup’s complete film library. The institution will beryllium astatine nan LA Screenings successful May looking to navigator up deals connected nan slate.
“We’re excited to partner pinch V10 to bring our slate to nan world market,” said Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment. “While overmuch of nan indie abstraction has leaned arthouse, we’re focused connected star-driven, commercialized theatrical films. As studios consolidate astir owned IP and franchises, there’s a clear lane for original, talent-led arena movies—and V10 is nan correct partner to maximize that opportunity crossed each window.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Ketchup Entertainment connected what is shaping up to beryllium a move theatrical slate,” said Carter Skeath, President of V10 Entertainment. “Ketchup has demonstrated a singular expertise to place and present films pinch awesome talent, taste relevance, and beardown theatrical potential. Our squad is excited to bring these titles to partners astir nan world.”
V10’s ranks see President Skeath, alongside the company’s Co-Heads of Global Distribution Licensing and Business Development, Samantha Cooper and Josh Vodnoy. In 2022, nan Clarion Capital-backed media group acquired Venture 10 Studio Group, Fishbowl Media, Vin Di Bona Productions (America’s Funniest Home Videos for ABC) and nan Clip Vault companies. Last year, nan institution acquired nan integer authorities guidance and accumulation company, Tower House.
