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Glen Basner Says FilmNation Will Ramp Up Slate in 2027, Is Ready to ‘Raise His Fist’ for ‘I Play Rocky’ and Celebrate ‘Thoughtful’ and ‘Entertaining’ ‘Bunker’
FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner says the company will become more ambitious from 2027, increasing production while preserving its quality standards. Speaking after receiving the Game Changer Award at the Zurich Summit, he said improved understanding of the market had encouraged greater investment despite continuing industry challenges.
FilmNation plans to make four films and a television series in 2026, with four films already in pre-production for 2027 and hopes of adding three more. Basner highlighted Florian Zeller’s “Bunker” as an entertaining, thoughtful film aimed partly at older audiences, while “I Play Rocky” impressed him with its nostalgic and inspirational story about Sylvester Stallone’s determination to make “Rocky”; he also reflected on his collaboration with “Conclave” director Edward Berger.
In short
- FilmNation plans to expand its film slate in 2027.
- Basner remains confident in cinema’s older audience.
- “Bunker” and “I Play Rocky” are key upcoming releases.
Explained simply
FilmNation Entertainment is a film production and international sales company that finances films for cinema and streaming platforms. Led by chief executive Glen Basner, the company has built a reputation for backing commercially-minded films aimed at general audiences. Its distribution division handles international sales and rights management, connecting productions with broadcasters, cinema chains and streaming services worldwide.
The film industry has experienced significant disruption in recent years, with shifting viewer behaviours, economic uncertainty and competition from streaming platforms affecting production levels across the sector. Many production companies have responded by reducing the number of films they finance and becoming more cautious with investment. A production company's decision about how many films to make therefore reflects its assessment of market opportunities and audience demand.
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