Chinese Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Variant’ Lands North American, European and Asian Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
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Chinese film “Variant,” a sci-fi action thriller from director Qilin Li, is headed to North America with International Media Network (IMN), which acquired U.S. and Canadian rights. Sales company Cappu Films unveiled that deal and others across Europe, Asia and Latin America at TIFFCOM, the market of
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Chinese Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Variant’ Lands North American, European and Asian Deals (EXCLUSIVE). Chinese film “Variant,” a sci-fi action thriller from director Qilin Li, is headed to North America with International Media Network (IMN), which acquired U.S. and Canadian rights. Sales company Cappu Films unveiled that deal and others across Europe, Asia and Latin America at TIFFCOM, the market of Covered by 1 publications. Variety: Chinese Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Variant’ Lands North American, European and Asian Deals (EXCLUSIVE).
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- Variety United States Chinese Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Variant’ Lands North American, European and Asian Deals (EXCLUSIVE) Chinese film “Variant,” a sci-fi action thriller from director Qilin Li, is headed to North America with International Media Network (IMN), which acquired U.S. and Canadian rights. Sales company Cappu Films unveiled that deal and others across Europe, Asia and Latin America at TIFFCOM, the market of 28 Oct · Tier 2
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