BayView Acquires 'Stolen Kingdom' Rights, Plans Mipcom Pitch
BayView Entertainment has picked up international rights to Joshua Bailey's documentary about stolen Disney World props and will present it at Mipcom.
BayView Entertainment has acquired the international rights to Stolen Kingdom, Joshua Bailey's documentary about the black market for stolen props at Walt Disney World, according to Deadline. The company will present the film to international broadcasters and streamers at Mipcom.
Bailey directed Stolen Kingdom and wrote it with Matthew Serrano. Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty composed the original score. Antenna Releasing is handling North American distribution.
The documentary centers on the 2018 heist of the animatronic "Buzzy" from Epcot, valued at nearly half a million dollars.
Festival Run and Theatrical Release
Stolen Kingdom premiered theatrically six months ago, following a festival run that included Big Sky, Slamdance, IFF Boston and the Florida Film Festival.
BayView Entertainment is the company behind Skinamarink.
Quick answers
What is Stolen Kingdom about?
It is a documentary about the black market for stolen props at Walt Disney World, centered on the 2018 heist of the animatronic "Buzzy" from Epcot.
Who directed Stolen Kingdom?
Joshua Bailey directed the film and wrote it with Matthew Serrano.
Who is distributing Stolen Kingdom?
Antenna Releasing is the North American distributor, while BayView Entertainment holds international rights.