Companies to partner on English-language titles.German production and distribution outfit Beta Cinema has acquired a minority stake in Alison Thompson and Mark Gooder’s London and La-based international sales outfit Cornerstone Films.The two companies will partner on commercially-driven English-language films, combining Beta’s production and distribution operations with Cornerstone’s sales activities – the aim is for the joint alliance to create a stronger foothold for both outfits across the global marketplace.Recent deals struck between the two outfits include Cornerstone’s sales title Georgetown, directed by Christoph Waltz, which Beta will distribute in Germany.Beta also recently acquired a stake in renowned German film and TV production company X-Filme (Babylon Berlin), which has previously worked closely with Cornerstone.Cornerstone’s Berlin slate includes a remake of After The Wedding starring Julianne Moore, Gurinder Chadha’s Blinded By The Light and Florence directed by Jeremy Lovering.
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