2 in the global Top 10 of English-language movies.
Meanwhile, Sony this year launched a sing-along version to play alongside the regular version in select UK cinemas.
Its UK box office exceeds that of all the other Outstanding British Film nominees.
Alisha Weir, ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’Dan Smith/Netflix
In 2015, Sony/Tristar bought the film rights to adapt the West End stage show.
Simultaneously, Netflix was building their Roald Dahl relationship and identifiedMatildaas a target that was ready to go.
We all figured out a way to work together and creatively, it was a wonderful partnership.
We built something were all really proud of.
It opened the London Film Festival to great acclaim.
This was a very unique deal and a win-win for all, says Brown.
It felt good, like we were giving back to the home ofMatilda.
Whats more, It was promising joy at a time pretty depressing out there.
He really led the way, says Brown.
All proceeds fromMatildawent to charity.
Would Sony do another similar pact down the line on another property?
Who knows what will make sense business-wise in the future, demurs Brown.
And what about a sequel?
