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Adult Supervision Secures Global Sales Ahead of Fantastic Fest
Adult Supervision is a new film written and directed by Alex Schulman.
It is also known locally as Arkipelag.
The story is about three fathers watching over their teenage daughters during a school trip to a remote island.
Problems grow when old disagreements come back.
The movie stars Gustaf Skarsgård, Fares Fares and Linus Wahlgren.
It will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin.
Several companies have bought rights to show the film in different countries.
Warner Bros.
Discovery also bought television and streaming rights in parts of Central and Eastern Europe.
Alex Schulman’s Adult Supervision will premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin in the Next Wave Competition.
The film follows three fathers chaperoning their teenage daughters on a troubled school trip to a remote island.
International distribution deals cover Italy, Australia and New Zealand, Hungary, Central and Eastern Europe, and other territories.
Warner Bros. Discovery acquired broadcast rights for HBO Europe and HBO Max in multiple Central and Eastern European territories.
The film stars Gustaf Skarsgård, Fares Fares and Linus Wahlgren, and marks Schulman’s feature directorial debut.
- Who
- The film was written and directed by Alex Schulman and stars Gustaf Skarsgård, Fares Fares and Linus Wahlgren.
- What
- Adult Supervision secured multiple international distribution deals, including Warner Bros. Discovery broadcast and streaming rights in several European territories.
- Where
- The premiere will take place at Fantastic Fest in Austin; sales cover multiple international territories.
- When
- The deals were announced ahead of the film’s world premiere at Fantastic Fest.
- Why
- Distributors acquired rights as the film prepares for its international launch and festival premiere.
Key facts
- Original title
- Adult Supervision, known locally as Arkipelag
- World premiere
- Fantastic Fest in Austin, in the Next Wave Competition
- International sales agent
- Heretic
- Warner Bros. Discovery rights
- Broadcast rights for HBO Europe and streaming rights for HBO Max in multiple Central and Eastern European territories
- Lead cast
- Gustaf Skarsgård, Fares Fares and Linus Wahlgren
- Director and writer
- Alex Schulman, making his feature directorial debut
- Production
- Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden, with co-producers including RMV Film, Tiisch Film, Film Stockholm and Scanbox Entertainment
Quotes
Christina Legkova
Producer at Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden
“We’re thrilled to see Adult Supervision connecting with audiences and distribution partners across so many territories ahead of its world premiere. Alex has created something that is both darkly entertaining and emotionally honest, and we’re excited to share the film with international audiences beginning at Fantastic Fest.”
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“We’re thrilled by the response to Adult Supervision and proud to have already partnered with such a strong group of leading international distributors. The momentum has been fantastic, and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more great partners on board as we continue its international journey at Fantastic Fest.”
deadline.com
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