Topic Studios Explained

Topic Studios
Area Served:United States
Industry:Film industry
Location Country:U.S.
Parent:First Look Media
Foundation:2017

Topic Studios is an American film production company owned by First Look Media. The company is known for producing films Leave No Trace (2018), Luce (2019), The Climb (2019), The Mauritanian (2021). The company also produces television shows including Love Fraud (2020) and 100 Foot Wave (2021).

History

In June 2017, it was announced First Look Media would be launching a film and television production and distribution company Topic Studios.[1] The company's first film was Roman J. Israel, Esq. directed by Dan Gilroy, starring Denzel Washington and released in November 2017, by Columbia Pictures.[2]

In December 2020, Topic Studios signed a first look deal with The Population, a production company owned by Mynette Louie.[3] In February 2021, Studios also signed a first look deal with Loveless Media.[4]

In January 2024, Topic Studios television division shuttered as part of layoffs and restructuring.[5]

Filmography

2010s

Release DateTitleNotes
November 17, 2017 Roman J. Israel, Esq. distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
June 29, 2018 Leave No Trace distributed by Bleecker Street[6]
October 12, 2018 The Oath co-distributed with Roadside Attractions[7]
June 7, 2019 XY Chelsea distributed by Showtime[8]
August 2, 2019 Luce co-distributed with Neon[9]
October 4, 2019 Wrinkles the Clown distributed by Magnet Releasing
October 18, 2019 The Laundromat distributed by Netflix
November 15, 2019 The Report distributed by Amazon Studios[10]

2020s

Release DateTitleNotes
July 8, 2020 distributed by Netflix
July 31, 2020 The Fight co-distributed with Magnolia Pictures[11]
August 7, 2020 A Thousand Cuts distributed by PBS Distribution[12]
November 13, 2020 The Climb distributed by Sony Pictures Classics[13]
February 12, 2021 The Mauritanian distributed by STXfilms[14]
May 21, 2021 Dream Horse distributed by Bleecker Street[15]
August 6, 2021 Bring Your Own Brigade distributed by CBSN and Paramount Pictures[16]
September 17, 2021 The Nowhere Inn distributed by IFC Films[17]
November 5, 2021 Spencer co-distributed with Neon[18]
January 14, 2022 Italian Studies distributed by Magnolia Pictures[19]
March 4, 2022 Dear Mr. Brody distributed by Discovery+ and Greenwich Entertainment[20]
November 23, 2022 Nanny[21] distributed by Amazon Studios and Blumhouse Productions[22]
January 27, 2023 Infinity Pool distributed by Neon[23]
July 14, 2023 Theater Camp distributed by Searchlight Pictures
August 4, 2023 Shortcomings distributed by Sony Pictures Classics

Upcoming

Release DateTitleNotes
November 1, 2024[24] [25] A Real Pain distributed by Searchlight Pictures[26]
TBA Mother Mary distributed by A24

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Look Media Launches Topic.com as Visual Storytelling Destination (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Natalie. Jarvey. June 30, 2017. May 1, 2021.
  2. Web site: Retrial! How Dan Gilroy & Denzel Trimmed 12 Minutes Of 'Roman J. Israel, Esq' Following Toronto Bow. Deadline Hollywood. Mike Jr.. Fleming. October 18, 2017. May 1, 2021.
  3. Web site: Topic Studios Signs First-Look Deal With The Population. Deadline Hollywood. Dino. Day-Ramos. December 17, 2020. May 1, 2021.
  4. Web site: Topic Studios Sets First-Look Deal With Loveless (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Angelique. Jackson. February 23, 2021. May 1, 2021.
  5. Web site: Topic Studios Hit With 20+ Layoffs, Shuts Down TV Division. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. January 11, 2024. January 12, 2024.
  6. Web site: Debra Granik's 'Leave No Trace' Lands At Bleecker Street – Sundance. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Hipes. Patrick. January 27, 2018. January 27, 2018.
  7. Web site: Ike Barinholtz's Dark Comedy 'The Oath' Lands At Roadside & Topic Studios. Deadline Hollywood. Patrick. Hipes. June 13, 2018. June 13, 2018.
  8. Web site: Showtime Backs Chelsea Manning Documentary 'XY Chelsea' Across Multiple Platforms – TCA. Deadline Hollywood. Bruce. Haring. January 6, 2018. March 9, 2021.
  9. Web site: Julius Onah's Thriller 'Luce' Sells To NEON & Topic Studios – Sundance. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. January 30, 2019. January 30, 2019.
  10. Web site: Sundance: Amazon Nabs Adam Driver Political Thriller 'The Report' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Brent. Lang. Matt. Donnelly. January 28, 2019. January 28, 2019.
  11. Web site: Magnolia & Topic Studios Closing Seven-Figure Deal On Sundance Docu 'The Fight'; ACLU Vs. Donald Trump On Civil Liberties. Deadline Hollywood. Mike Jr.. Fleming. January 29, 2020. May 1, 2021.
  12. Web site: Ramos. Dino-Ray. 'A Thousand Cuts': Frontline Acquires Ramona S. Diaz's Docu About War Between Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte And Press. Deadline. Penske Business Media, LLC. June 12, 2020. June 11, 2020.
  13. Web site: Sony Classics Acquires Un Certain Regard Buddy Comedy 'The Climb' – Cannes. Deadline Hollywood. Patrick. Hipes. May 24, 2019. March 16, 2020.
  14. Web site: Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim & Shailene Woodley Legal Thriller Stateside Rights Go To STX. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. August 3, 2020. August 3, 2020. August 5, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200805233442/https://deadline.com/2020/08/prisoner-760-jodie-foster-shailene-woodley-acquired-by-stx-1203002497/. live.
  15. Web site: Bleecker Street Buys Harvey Weinstein-Inspired Drama 'The Assistant'. Variety. Brent. Lang. October 25, 2019. October 25, 2019.
  16. Web site: Vertical Acquires Indie Thriller 'Rushed'; CBSN Lands Lucy Walker's 'Bring Your Own Brigade'; 'Made In China', 'Overrun' & 'Wake Up On Mars' Deals; Nantucket's Shelly Winner; More – Film Briefs. Deadline Hollywood. Patrick. Hipes. June 30, 2021. June 30, 2021.
  17. Web site: Annie 'St. Vincent' Clark & Carrie Brownstein Sundance Feature 'The Nowhere Inn' Picked Up By IFC. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D’Alessandro. March 1, 2021. March 1, 2021.
  18. News: Mike. Fleming Jr. NEON & Topic Studios Win U.S. Rights Auction For Pablo Larrain Drama 'Spencer' With Kristen Stewart As Princess Diana. 24 January 2021. Deadline. 26 June 2020.
  19. Web site: Magnolia Nabs Vanessa Kirby Starrer 'Italian Studies' (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Mia. Galuppo. October 19, 2021. October 19, 2021.
  20. Web site: Dear Mr. Brody' Lands At Discovery+ As Part Of Latest Feature Doc Slate. Deadline Hollywood. Peter. White. October 1, 2021. October 3, 2021.
  21. Web site: Stay Gold Features & Topic Studios Team On Horror Film 'Nanny' From Nikyatu Jusu. Deadline Hollywood. Amanda. N'Duka. April 13, 2021. June 25, 2021.
  22. Web site: Prime Video & Blumhouse Win World Rights To Sundance-Winning Horror 'Nanny' In $7M Deal. Deadline Hollywood. Andreas. Wiseman. March 16, 2022. March 16, 2022.
  23. Web site: Alexander Skarsgard Dives Into Brandon Cronenberg's 'Infinity Pool' For Neon & Topic Studios. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. June 23, 2021. June 23, 2021.
  24. Web site: Searchlight Dates Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘A Real Pain’ For Fall. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. 2 April 2024. 2 April 2024.
  25. Web site: Marvel Studios 2026 Title Subtracted From Release Sked, Searchlight’s 'A Real Pain' Shifts. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. 2 August 2024. 2 August 2024.
  26. Web site: Searchlight Lands Jesse Eisenberg-Directed Topic & Fruit Tree-Produced’ A Real Pain’ In First Big Sundance $10M WW Deal; ‘Succession’s Kieran Culkin Stars In Poland Road Trip Pic. Deadline Hollywood. Mike Jr.. Fleming. January 21, 2024. January 21, 2024.

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