STXfilms Acquires Global Rights to Highly Anticipated Sequel “Greenland: Migration”

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STXfilms Acquires Global Rights to Highly Anticipated Sequel 'Greenland: Migration'

Burbank, California, July 6, 2021 - STXfilms, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE: ESGC) announced that Anton has sold global rights to STXfilms on the highly anticipated disaster action sequel Greenland: Migration, starring Gerard Butler (Has Fallen franchise, Den of Thieves) and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool, 'Homeland') reprising their roles as John and Allison Garrity. Returning to direct is Ric Roman Waugh (Shot Caller, Angel Has Fallen), who will continue his long-time collaboration with Butler following the success of the first film and the Has Fallen franchise.

Anton, which is fully financing the film, oversaw the international deal and co-repped the US rights with CAA Media Finance at the Virtual Cannes Market. The film will be produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk (John Wick, Sicario franchises) and Brendon Boyea, G-BASE's Gerard Butler and Alan Siegel, and Anton's Sebastien Raybaud and John Zois.

Greenland was a commercial and critical hit for STXfilms and its partners worldwide. The harrowing adventure of the Garrity family and their epic fight to survive a near extinction level event opened #1 in 29 international markets, taking in $53.5 million theatrically overseas, was one of the strongest performances for a title released globally during that time. Domestically, the film was sold to HBO Max and was also a long-running PVOD success.

Greenland: Migration, which will start production in 2022, will continue the story of the Garrity family as they leave the safety of the Greenland bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the decimated frozen wasteland of Europe to find a new home.

The new film will mark another reunion for STX and their frequent collaborators Butler, Waugh and the teams at Anton and Thunder Road. After successfully distributing Greenland, STX recently wrapped principal photography on Waugh's National Champions, which is also produced by Iwanyk and Thunder Road. The studio is also distributing Thunder Road and 30WEST's Violence of Action in the US, UK and India.

Sebastien Raybaud, CEO of Anton, said: 'STX and their partners did an incredible job of launching the film worldwide last year and we are thrilled the sequel will return 'home' for the exciting next chapter of this must-see adventure.'

'Gerry, Morena, Ric, Basil and Alan were fantastic partners on the first film and we look forward to building on the success and momentum as we work together with Anton to deliver another effects-based spectacle driven by great characters and performances. What comes next for the Garrity Family is even more thrilling,' said Adam Fogelson, Chairman of STX's Motion Picture Group.

About STXfilms

STXfilms, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE: ESGC), is a next-generation film studio that produces, acquires, distributes, and markets motion pictures at scale. From blockbusters like Greenland, Hustlers, Bad Moms, and The Upside to hits like The Gentlemen, Molly's Game, and The Gift, STXfilms produces star-driven films for a global audience. In just 5 short years, its slate of films has already grossed over $1.8b in global theatrical box office. With a wide range of partners including Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Showtime (which handle the physical and premium television releases of STXfilms content, respectively), the studio is a fast-growing, industry powerhouse. Upcoming films include Queenpins starring Kristen Bell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Paul Walter Hauser, and Vince Vaughn, a new action-comedy film directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham, Hugh Grant, Aubrey Plaza, and Josh Hartnett, The Marsh King's Daughter directed by Neil Burger and starring Daisy Ridley and Ben Mendelsohn, American Sole starring Pete Davidson, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Camila Mendes, Offset, and Bad Bunny, The Godmother starring Jennifer Lopez, Universe's Most Wanted starring Dave Bautista, Muscle starring Vin Diesel and directed by F. Gary Gray, National Champions starring Stephan James and J.K. Simmons, and Violence of Action starring Chris Pine.

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About Anton

Anton is a global content provider synonymous with quality commercially successful entertainment across multiple platforms. Its projects range from global kids and family fare such as Paddington and Shaun The Sheep, the upcoming Fireheart animated feature, and Around The World in 80 Days to genre franchises such as His Dark Materials, Greenland, McMafia, The Night House, Curs>r, and Mothers' Instinct; as well as director-driven titles such as Fire (Claire Denis), Gentleman Jack (Sally Wainwright), and The Pursuit of Love (Emily Mortimer). With offices in London, Los Angeles, and Paris, the Anton team partners with leading creators worldwide to produce shows that marry creativity with commercial prowess. Its hallmark is high-quality storytelling.

About Thunder Road Pictures

Founded by producer Basil Iwanyk, Thunder Road Pictures is one of the most prolific and respected independent film companies in Hollywood. Its films have grossed over $3.5 billion worldwide and have garnered nominations from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Producers Guild Awards, Writers Guild Awards, Directors Guild Awards, and AFI Awards. Most recently, Thunder Road produced Ric Waugh's disaster epic GREENLAND, starring Gerard Butler; Neil Burger's sci-fi thriller VOYAGERS, starring Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, Fionn Whitehead, and Lily-Rose Depp; and JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM which received the highest reviews in the franchise, and has grossed $320M+ at the Worldwide Box Office, and built upon the success of the previous installments, JOHN WICK and JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, all starring Keanu Reeves. Other notable credits include the critically-acclaimed drama THE TOWN, directed by Academy Award winner Ben Affleck; SICARIO, directed by Academy Award nominee Denis Villeneuve and starring Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin as well as its sequel, SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO; Taylor Sheridan's WIND RIVER, starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen; and the Oscar winning A STAR IS BORN, directed by and starring Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper opposite Lady Gaga.

Thunder Road's upcoming projects include the Halle Berry-helmed BRUISED which sold to Netflix at TIFF 2020 and Tarik Saleh's black op thriller VIOLENCE OF ACTION, starring Chris Pine & Ben Foster. Thunder Road is currently in production on Dev Patel's directorial debut, the stylized revenge thriller MONKEY MAN; the Football Drama NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, starring Stephan James, J.K. Simmons, and Uzo Aduba; and the romantic comedy TEXT FOR YOU starring Priyanka Chopra and Sam Heughan. Additionally, Thunder Road will start production on John Wick 4 this summer.

About G-BASE

G-BASE, the production shingle founded by Gerard Butler and Alan Siegel, has produced seventeen feature films since opening in 2008 including 'Law Abiding Citizen', 'Olympus Has Fallen', 'London Has Fallen', and the most recent film in the franchise 'Angel Has Fallen.' Worldwide receipts have totaled over a half billion dollars. Their latest films include the critically acclaimed 'The Vanishing,' 'Den of Thieves,' and 'Hunter Killer' starring Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman. In 2019, their film 'Them That Follow,' starring Olivia Colman, premiered and sold at Sundance in US Dramatic Competition. 'Greenland', their latest release, bravely led the pack of movies opening in cinemas across international markets gradually and safely during Covid, with #1 openings in almost all territories. The film has debuted in the U.S. on HBO after one of the biggest acquisition deals in their history. They just completed filming the Joe Carnahan-directed action thriller, 'Cop Shop' and the Voltage Picture, 'Chase'. In addition to film, the company continues to produce and develop a diverse slate of projects including television series, documentaries, reality shows, and interactive media projects.

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