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Magnolia Pictures Secures U.S. Rights to 'Late Fame'

12/22/2025

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Magnolia Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to the film Late Fame.
The film is directed by Kent Jones and stars Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee.
Late Fame premiered at the Venice Film Festival and is slated for a 2026 release.
Martin Scorsese is among the producers, with the project a collaboration of several production companies.
Magnolia's SVP of Acquisitions, John Von Thaden, handled the acquisition.

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Magnolia Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to the film Late Fame.
The film is directed by Kent Jones and stars Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee.
Late Fame premiered at the Venice Film Festival and is slated for a 2026 release.
Martin Scorsese is among the producers, with the project a collaboration of several production companies.
Magnolia's SVP of Acquisitions, John Von Thaden, handled the acquisition.