Overview
- At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Warner Bros. unveiled Clockwork and announced global rights to Sean Baker’s Ti Amo!, with France excluded and a 2027 theatrical rollout planned.
- Former Neon CMO Christian Parkes leads the label, reporting to Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, with Jason Wald overseeing acquisitions and production and Spencer Collantes heading marketing and creative.
- Baker will write, direct, edit, cast and produce the film, reuniting with Anora producers Alex Coco and Samantha Quan under Cre Film and Rapt Film, with financing from FilmNation Entertainment.
- Clockwork targets two to three films a year and positions itself as a home for socially relevant, culturally resonant movies designed for theaters.
- The move brings a top indie auteur from past releases at A24 and Neon into a major-studio specialty unit, signaling Warner Bros.’ bid to compete with rivals like Focus Features and Searchlight for prestige projects.