Summit's films were previously released in Australia by eOne. Titles such as 'John Wick: Chapter Two' and the upcoming Robin Hood, starring Taron Egerton and Tim Minchin, will now migrate over to StudioCanal's release sked.
Ahead of the Australian International Movie Convention next week, both major and independent distributors participate in a rapid round with IF to discuss the current landscape.
Director Kate Woods is gearing up to shoot 'Kangaroo' in Alice Springs and NSW mid-next year, with the film now financed.
Studiocanal ANZ CEO Elizabeth Trotman is heading to London to take up the role of managing director Studiocanal UK.
Studiocanal has announced its first local Australian/New Zealand production in the form of 'Kangaroo', a film inspired by the real-life story of The Kangaroo Sanctuary founder Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns that is set to shoot in the Northern Territory.