Tango Entertainment
Company typePrivate
IndustryFilm industry
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
Founder
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
U.S.
Area served
United States
Websitetango-entertainment.com

Tango Entertainment is an American film production company founded in 2017 by Lia Buman and Tim Headington. The company is best known for producing films Little Woods (2018) The Old Man & the Gun (2018), Skate Kitchen (2019), Little Fish (2020), Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020), Resurrection (2022), and Aftersun (2022).

History

In January 2017, Lia Buman and Tim Headington launched the company, aiming to finance and produce film and television series.[1] The company's first film Skate Kitchen had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2018, and was released in August 2018, by Magnolia Pictures.[2] Little Woods directed by Nia DaCosta, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2018, and was released in April 2019, by Neon.[3][4]

Filmography

2010s

Release Date Title Notes
August 10, 2018 Skate Kitchen distributed by Magnolia Pictures
September 28, 2018 The Old Man & the Gun distributed by Searchlight Pictures[5]
April 19, 2019 Little Woods distributed by Neon
April 19, 2019 Rafiki distributed by Film Movement[6]

2020s

Release Date Title Notes
February 7, 2020 Come to Daddy distributed by Saban Films[7]
March 13, 2020 Never Rarely Sometimes Always distributed by Focus Features[8]
March 20, 2020 Blow the Man Down distributed by Amazon Studios[9]
May 8, 2020 How to Build a Girl distributed by IFC Films[10]
August 28, 2020 Get Duked! distributed by Amazon Studios[11]
February 5, 2021 Little Fish distributed by IFC Films[12]
April 23, 2021 Together Together distributed by Bleecker Street[13]
January 14, 2022 Italian Studies distributed by Magnolia Pictures[14]
August 5, 2022 Resurrection distributed by IFC Films and Shudder[15]
October 21, 2022 Aftersun distributed by A24[16]
November 4, 2022 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story distributed by The Roku Channel[17]
August 4, 2023 Shortcomings distributed by Sony Pictures Classics[18]
March 1, 2024 Spaceman distributed by Netflix[19]

Upcoming

Release Date Title Notes
April 5, 2024 Housekeeping for Beginners distributed by Focus Features[20]
2024 His Three Daughters distributed by Netflix[21]

References

  1. ^ "Lia Buman". Film Finance Forum. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  2. ^ Vlessing, Etan (February 14, 2018). "Crystal Moselle's 'Skate Kitchen' Goes to Magnolia Pictures". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Raup, Jordan (7 March 2018). "Tribeca 2018 Lineup Includes 'Disobedience,' 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post,' 'The Seagull,' and More". The Film Stage. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Sharf, Zack (14 January 2019). "'Little Woods' Trailer: Tessa Thompson and Lily James Are Sisters in Serious Trouble". IndieWire. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Winfrey, Graham (March 24, 2017). "Film Acquisition Rundown: Fox Searchlight Buys 'The Old Man and The Gun,' Grasshopper Film Picks Up 'Bronx Gothic' and More". Indiewire.com. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Dry, Jude (January 24, 2019). "'Rafiki' Trailer: The Vibrant Kenyan Lesbian Romance That Broke Barriers". IndieWire. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  7. ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 17, 2019). "Tribeca Horror Comedy 'Come To Daddy' Starring Elijah Wood Lands At Saban Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  8. ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (March 4, 2020). "'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' Trailer: Eliza Hittman's Abortion Drama Won at Sundance and Berlin". IndieWire. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  9. ^ Galuppo, Mia (August 15, 2019). "Amazon Nabs Rights to Noir 'Blow the Man Down' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  10. ^ McNary, Dave (9 November 2019). "Beanie Feldstein's Comedy 'How to Build a Girl' Bought by IFC". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  11. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (August 3, 2020). "'Get Duked!' Trailer: Ninian Doff's SXSW Horror Comedy Pits Old School Versus New School". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  12. ^ Lang, Brent (September 24, 2020). "IFC Films Buys Olivia Cooke, Jack O'Connell Pandemic Romance 'Little Fish' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  13. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 11, 2021). "NEON & Bleecker Street Launch Joint Home Entertainment Distribution Company DECAL". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  14. ^ Galuppo, Mia (October 19, 2021). "Magnolia Nabs Vanessa Kirby Starrer 'Italian Studies' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  15. ^ Lang, Brent (March 7, 2023). "Sundance: IFC Films, Shudder Buy Rebecca Hall Thriller 'Resurrection'". Variety.
  16. ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (24 May 2022). "A24 Buys Paul Mescal Cannes Drama 'Aftersun' for U.S., Canada (Exclusive)". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  17. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 18, 2022). "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story: Daniel Radcliffe To Portray Grammy Winner In Roku Biopic From Funny Or Die & Tango". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  18. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (March 7, 2023). "Randall Park's Sundance Comedy 'Shortcomings' Lands at Sony Pictures Classics". Variety. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  19. ^ Thompson, Jaden (December 19, 2023). "Adam Sandler Is an Astronaut in Peril in 'Spaceman' First Look, Netflix Sets March 2024 Release Date". Variety. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  20. ^ Thompson, Jaden (November 17, 2023). "Focus Features' 'Housekeeping for Beginners' Slated for January Theatrical Release". Variety. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  21. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 2, 2023). "Netflix Lands Fourth Toronto Film: $7M For WW On 'His Three Daughters'; Azazel Jacobs Pic Stars Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen & Carrie Coon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 8, 2024.

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