Sony Pictures Classics acquires 'The Julia Set' for US and international territories
Sony Pictures Classics has bought US and many international rights to Niki Byrne's debut 'The Julia Set', starring Chase Infiniti, after its Toronto Film Festival premiere. A theatrical release is planned for next year.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Sony Pictures Classics (SPC) has acquired rights to Niki Byrne's "The Julia Set," starring Chase Infiniti, following the film's world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). VarietyLC “Sony Pictures Classics has acquired rights to Niki Byrne’s “The Julia Set,” starring Chase Infiniti, following the film’s world premiere at TIFF.” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “Sony Pictures Classics has taken U.S. and key international territory rights to the student drama The Julia Set starring Chase Infiniti.” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2SPC will distribute the film in the US, Benelux, Switzerland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, the UK, Eastern Europe (excluding Poland), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Israel and Asia (excluding Singapore). The Hollywood ReporterLC “for the U.S., Benelux, Switzerland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, the UK, Eastern Europe (excluding Poland), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Israel and Asia (excluding Singapore).” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ DeadlineN “SPC is buying rights in the U.S., Benelux, Switzerland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, the UK, Eastern Europe (excluding Poland), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Israel and Asia (excluding Singapore).” Read at Deadline ↗ Left · 3Variety reports the studio plans a theatrical release next year; The Hollywood Reporter says terms of the deal were not disclosed, and all three outlets say it was negotiated between SPC and the agency Gersh. VarietyLC “The studio is planning a theatrical release next year.” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “Terms of the sales agreement were not disclosed” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ DeadlineN “The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and Gersh.” Read at Deadline ↗
Mixed · 2Byrne wrote and directed the film, her debut. It follows Julia Fischer (Infiniti), a math prodigy recruited into an elite prep course that ends in a punishing exam, who falls into a relationship with her teaching assistant Pascal (Christopher Briney). VarietyLC “The film, written and directed by Byrne, was one of the festival’s breakouts” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “Infiniti plays math prodigy Julia Fischer, who is recruited into an elite prep course culminating in the most punishing exam in mathematics.” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson play Pascal's parents, and the cast also includes Nina Hoss, Carmen Ejogo, Chloe Bailey, Nico Hiraga, Liz Lin and Alex Dillard. VarietyLC “Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson also star as Pascal’s parents, with Nina Hoss, Carmen Ejogo, Chloe Bailey, Nico Hiraga, Liz Lin and Alex Dillard rounding out the acclaimed cast.” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “Pic also stars Nina Hoss, Carmen Ejogo, Chloe Bailey, Nico Hiraga, Liz Lin and Alex Dillard.” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2Byrne said in a statement that SPC's heads Michael Barker and Tom Bernard and their team "have made sure audiences catch the movies worth catching," and that she was proud to add the film to their library. VarietyLC “I couldn’t be prouder to add ‘The Julia Set’ to their extraordinary library” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “Michael Barker, Tom Bernard and their team at Sony Pictures Classics have made sure audiences catch the movies worth catching.” Read at Deadline ↗
Mixed · 2SPC called the film an "emotionally engaging and impressive directorial début" and said the TIFF response "confirms what promises to be a great theatrical success" and that Infiniti's performance in "One Battle After Another" "was no accident." DeadlineN “Seeing the enthusiastic response at TIFF confirms what promises to be a great theatrical success” Read at Deadline ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “cements that Chase Infiniti’s much lauded performance in One Battle After Another was no accident” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Left · 3Reception is described differently: Variety says Infiniti earned rave reviews and the film was a festival breakout, The Hollywood Reporter quotes its reviewer David Rooney praising her performance, and Deadline notes the film stands at 70% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. VarietyLC “The “One Battle After Another” and “The Testaments” star earned rave reviews — including in Variety” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “has the goods to carry a movie.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ DeadlineN “The Julia Set stands at 70% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with critics.” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2The Hollywood Reporter says Infiniti will next star in the horror feature "Portrait of God", and Deadline notes her Emmy nomination for Hulu's "The Testaments" and her nominations for "One Battle After Another". The Hollywood ReporterLC “Infiniti will next star in the mysterious horror feature Portrait of God from rising director Dylan Clark” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ DeadlineN “She received an Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series nom for her turn in Hulu’s The Testaments.” Read at Deadline ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left2 outlets
- Framing
- Trade coverage centred on Infiniti's star turn and the film's festival success, with a strong focus on her performance.
- Emphasis
- Rave reviews, Infiniti's performance, Byrne's statement, the planned theatrical release (Variety) and Infiniti's next project (THR).
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither mentions the 70% Rotten Tomatoes score; Variety does not say deal terms were undisclosed.
- Charged language
- “breakouts”“commanding performance”
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“was one of the festival’s breakouts, thanks in large part to Infiniti’s commanding performance.” — Variety
“proof positive that the magnetic One Battle After Another discovery has the goods to carry a movie.” — The Hollywood Reporter
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Deal report with a more measured note on reception and a long list of producers and credits.
- Emphasis
- Rotten Tomatoes score, full producer credits, Infiniti's award nominations.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the planned theatrical release or that terms were undisclosed.
- Charged language
- “drew headlines”
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- SPC acquired US and many international rights to The Julia Set after its TIFF premiere.
- The territories exclude Poland (Eastern Europe) and Singapore (Asia).
- The deal was negotiated between SPC and Gersh.
- Niki Byrne wrote and directed the film, which stars Chase Infiniti, Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson.
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Sony Pictures Classics acquired US and international rights to The Julia Set after its TIFF premiere
Reported- Reports 3
- The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Deadline
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The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and Gersh
Reported- Reports 3
- The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Deadline
Sony Pictures Classics organisation
Says the TIFF response points to a great theatrical success and praises Byrne's debut; plans a theatrical release next year.
“Seeing the enthusiastic response at TIFF confirms what promises to be a great theatrical success” — Variety
“The studio is planning a theatrical release next year.” — Variety
Chase Infiniti person
Presented as the film's lead and draw; her performance is praised by critics and the studio, and she is also an executive producer.
“She is at the center of this deeply rich, even suspensefully entertaining film supported by an amazing cast.” — Variety
“Executive producers include Margaret Black, Nicole G. Small, Infiniti” — Deadline
Left2 articles
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Sympathetic Deal news supported by its reviewer's praise of Infiniti and a look at her next project.
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‘The Julia Set,’ Starring Chase Infiniti, Lands at Sony Pictures Classics Following TIFF Premiere
Celebratory Presents the acquisition as a follow-on to a festival breakout driven by Infiniti's acclaimed performance.
Centre1 article
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Chase Infiniti-Starring ‘The Julia Set’ Acquired By Sony Pictures Classics After TIFF Premiere
Neutral Straightforward deal report with a tempered critical-score note and extensive credits.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 16 Oct 19:00 First The Hollywood ReporterLC Chase Infiniti’s ‘The Julia Set’ Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics For U.S., International Territories
- 16 Oct 19:00 First DeadlineN Chase Infiniti-Starring ‘The Julia Set’ Acquired By Sony Pictures Classics After TIFF Premiere
- 16 Oct 19:00 First VarietyLC ‘The Julia Set,’ Starring Chase Infiniti, Lands at Sony Pictures Classics Following TIFF Premiere
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