Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNeon has landed U.S. rights to “Pleasure,” an explicit drama that made waves at Sundance Film Festival.The movie, set in the Los Angeles porn industry, was initially acquired by A24, the company behind indie favorites like “Lady Bird,” “Minari” and “Uncut Gems.” It would appear that A24 parted ways with “Pleasure” over conflicts about the theatrical cut of the film.
When it nabbed “Pleasure” in February, A24 said it would release the full uncensored version, as well as an R-rated cut, in 2021.
Neon says it intends to premiere only the unedited version.“I’m happy and relieved that my debut and life’s work is in the hands of Neon who dare to launch the film with my original vision, raw and uncut, to the.
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