Who owns the rights to texas chainsaw massacre?
Following the release of "Leatherface", the producers had the rights to make five more "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" films. In April 2015, producer Christa Campbell stated that the fate of the potential films would largely depend on the financial reception and perceived fan reactions regarding the 2017 prequel. Campbell clarified in December 2017 that Lionsgate and Millennium Films had lost the franchise rights due to the time it took to release it.
Who owns the rights to texas chainsaw massacre in 2017?
Lionsgate and Millennium Films the producers
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (franchise)
On August 24, 2018, Legendary Pictures had bought the rights to the franchise, with a new film and a television series in development. The following year on September 19 it was revealed that Fede Alvarez will produce the next film. In November 2019, Deadline reported that newcomer Chris Thomas Devlin will write the reboot that would serve as a direct sequel to the 1974 film.
Who bought the rights to texas chainsaw massacre in 2018?
Legendary Pictures
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (franchise)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (franchise)
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In January 2013, it was revealed that due to the success of Texas Chainsaw 3D, Millennium Films began planning a sequel film to be called Texas Chainsaw 4 which was expected to begin filming later in 2013 in the state of Louisiana.[35][36][37] Millennium Films Chairman Avi Lerner stated that the project was brought to him by Christa Campbell and Lati Grobman and that Millennium had signed on to produce, with Lionsgate distributing the finished product.[37][38]
Leatherface (2017 film) Concept and development
Lionsgate and Millennium Films owned the rights to Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 2013 but lost the rights in 2017 due to the time it took to release more Texas Chainsaw Massacre films. On August 24, 2018, Legendary Pictures had bought the rights to the franchise, with a new film and a television series in development.