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Warner Bros. Acquires Distribution Rights to "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story"
Posted on February 05, 2024 by Neil Cole
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the highly-praised Sundance documentary film, "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" for a reported $15-Million.
"Everyone at Warner Bros. Discovery is incredibly proud to come together as one company to partner with Christopher Reeve's family and the filmmakers behind 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' and bring his personal journey to audiences the world over," said a studio spokesperson. "WBD's DC Studios, Warner Bros. Motion Pictures, HBO, CNN Films and Max are grateful for the opportunity to honor one of our company's most cherished creative partners and to celebrate Christopher's rich life and career."
Moving backward and forward in time, filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui expertly weave together a dual narrative exploring the life-changing impact of two pivotal moments in Christopher Reeve's career: being cast in 1978's Superman and becoming paralyzed in 1995.
Decades before superheroes took over the cinemas, Reeve made the world believe a man could fly; his accident brought worldwide awareness of disability. In Super/Man, Reeve's family and close confidantes demonstrate remarkable candor in their reflections on life before and after the accident. The result is a deeply moving film foregrounding the man behind Superman - not a hagiography, but a full-fledged portrait that encompasses both the soaring heights and the dark depths of Reeve's journey.
WBD's DC Studios, Warner Bros. Motion Pictures, HBO, CNN Films and Max jointly sought out the project and will collaborate on the film’s global release across theatrical and home viewing release windows. Super/Man‘s deal with the studio was natural given that it’s the home of the Superman films, which shot Reeve to stardom, before the tragic horse riding accident that left him a quadriplegic dependent on a ventilator to breathe.
"Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" is produced by Bonhôte, Robert Ford, Lizzie Gillett, Words+Pictures, Passion Pictures, and Misfits Entertainment in association with Jenco Films. Executive producers include Daniel Kilroy, Kristen Lappas, Marie Margolius, Mark Meatto, David Moulton, Andee Ryder, Connor Schell, and Libby Geist.
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