French film powerhouses Pathé and Vendôme Pictures have partnered to create Emotion Pictures, a new production and finance company focused on developing and producing commercial English-language features.

Vertical has secured the U.S. distribution rights for 'Lords of War,' the sequel to the crime thriller starring Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgård, and has set a 2027 release date. The film is directed by Andrew Niccol and produced by Vendôme Pictures.