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Florence Pugh's 'Midnight Library' Sparks Global Film Frenzy
16 Jun
Summary
- Studiocanal reports significant film sales post-Cannes Film Festival.
- Florence Pugh stars in 'The Midnight Library,' acquired by Paramount.
- Negotiations are underway for the new animated Paddington film.

Studiocanal has successfully closed numerous film sales, featuring titles that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and others from its production pipeline. Among the most sought-after films is 'The Midnight Library,' starring and produced by Florence Pugh. Paramount Pictures secured North American rights to this highly anticipated project after intense negotiations. This film will also see distribution by various international partners, including Scanbox in Scandinavia and Sun Africa Group/MultiChoice in South Africa.
Beyond the buzz around 'The Midnight Library,' Studiocanal also finalized deals for a slate of other films. These include "Words of Love," "Visitation," "Violette," "Another Day," "Elsinore," "Everybody Wants to F*ck Me," "Ink," and "Les Misérables." The company will handle distribution for these titles within its own territories, encompassing the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, and Australia, among others, showcasing a robust international film market presence.