Sundance 2019: All the Deals10 of 40
Blinded by the Light
Buyer: New Line/Warner Bros.
Release date: 2019
In a $15 million deal, New Line and Warner Bros. secured worldwide rights (with the exception of a few territories) to this British drama packed with Bruce Springsteen songs. Directed by Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), the story is set in 1987 England where a Pakistani teenager is inspired by Springsteen's working-class anthems to stand-up against racists and his father. eOne previously secured U.K., Australia, and New Zealand rights.
Buyer: New Line/Warner Bros.
Release date: 2019
In a $15 million deal, New Line and Warner Bros. secured worldwide rights (with the exception of a few territories) to this British drama packed with Bruce Springsteen songs. Directed by Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), the story is set in 1987 England where a Pakistani teenager is inspired by Springsteen's working-class anthems to stand-up against racists and his father. eOne previously secured U.K., Australia, and New Zealand rights.
PeopleNell Williams, Aaron Phagura, Viveik Kalra
TitlesBlinded by the Light