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Neon Plans UK Launch, hires Perkins, eyes Parasite, Anora

7/10/2026

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Neon, a U.S. distributor, is planning a UK distribution launch.
Neon has hired Danny Perkins, Studiocanal UK executive and founder of Elysian Film Group, and is seeking investment for *Parasite* and *Anora* from Department M, co-founded by Mike Larocca and Michael Schaefer.
Neon will release titles selectively in the UK without building a large staff and has bought rights to Luca Guadagnino’s *Artificial* while discussing rights to the *Cliffhanger* reboot.

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Story summary

Neon, a U.S. distributor, is planning a UK distribution launch.
Neon has hired Danny Perkins, Studiocanal UK executive and founder of Elysian Film Group, and is seeking investment for *Parasite* and *Anora* from Department M, co-founded by Mike Larocca and Michael Schaefer.
Neon will release titles selectively in the UK without building a large staff and has bought rights to Luca Guadagnino’s *Artificial* while discussing rights to the *Cliffhanger* reboot.