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Neon Secures 'Together' Rights After Sundance Bidding War

1/29/2025

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Summary

Neon Secures Distribution

Neon has triumphantly snatched up global distribution rights for "Together," a gripping body-horror film featuring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, following a fierce bidding battle at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Michael Shanks, the film delves into a couple's tumultuous relationship, warped by a supernatural force, and is slated to hit theaters on August 1, 2025.

Summary

Brie and Franco Merge

In "Together," directed by Michael Shanks, Alison Brie and Dave Franco portray a couple whose love faces a surreal challenge after moving to rural Australia. Their lives take a dark turn when they drink from a mysterious underground pool, leading to a shocking physical merging. This gripping tale of codependency and identity hits theaters on August 1, 2025.

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Historical Context

Neon’s acquisition of global distribution rights for "Together" at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival mirrors the industry's competitive landscape seen in the early 2000s. Back then, bidding wars for independent films became common, as studios sought unique narratives to attract audiences. This trend reflects a broader shift towards original content, paralleling the rise of independent cinema during the 1990s, which emphasized innovative storytelling.

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Neon Secures Distribution

Neon has triumphantly snatched up global distribution rights for "Together," a gripping body-horror film featuring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, following a fierce bidding battle at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Michael Shanks, the film delves into a couple's tumultuous relationship, warped by a supernatural force, and is slated to hit theaters on August 1, 2025.

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