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Lionsgate Eyes Domestic Rights for Award-Worthy 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'

3/24/2025

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Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate, and LD Entertainment are on the brink of securing domestic rights to "Kiss of the Spider Woman," a captivating film directed by Bill Condon and featuring Jennifer Lopez. Set against the backdrop of 1983 Argentina, this adaptation of a Broadway musical tells the poignant story of two jail cellmates. With an impressive 82% fresh score at Sundance, Lopez is already generating significant awards buzz.

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Story summary

Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate, and LD Entertainment are on the brink of securing domestic rights to "Kiss of the Spider Woman," a captivating film directed by Bill Condon and featuring Jennifer Lopez. Set against the backdrop of 1983 Argentina, this adaptation of a Broadway musical tells the poignant story of two jail cellmates. With an impressive 82% fresh score at Sundance, Lopez is already generating significant awards buzz.