Ketchup Entertainment stylized as (ketchup. entertainment) is an American independent film production and distribution company. The company is best known for distributing Hypnotic (2023), Memory (2023), Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024), and the upcoming The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2025).

Ketchup Entertainment
Company typePrivate
IndustryFilm industry
Founded2011
FounderGareth West, Artur Galstian, and Vahan Yepremeyan
Headquarters,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Number of employees
7
Websiteketchupentertainment.com

History

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In May 2012, Ketchup Entertainment launched its distribution division, partnering with ARC Entertainment.[1] In May 2013, Ketchup entered an agreement with Open Road Films to distribute their films across home entertainment and non-theatrical platforms.[2]

In 2023, the company distributed Hypnotic directed by Robert Rodriguez, starring Ben Affleck,[3][4] and Memory starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard.[5][6] The company also produced Ferrari directed by Michael Mann, and distributed by Neon.[7]

In September 2023, Ketchup Entertainment secured the distribution rights to Hellboy: The Crooked Man.[8]

In August 2024, Ketchup Entertainment secured the North American distribution rights to The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.[9]

Films

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This is a list of films distributed and/or produced by Ketchup Entertainment.

Released

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Title Year Notes
The Dragon Pearl 2011
Lost Christmas 2011
Picture Day 2012
Whole Lotta Sole 2012 Released in North America as Stand Off.
The Frozen 2012
Kill Me Now 2012
Mafia 2012
Linsanity 2013
Big Sur 2013
Vehicle 19 2013
Aroused 2013
Savannah 2013
Harlock: Space Pirate 2013
The Love Punch 2013
The Starving Games 2013
Are You Joking? 2014 Also known as You Must Be Joking!
Wolves 2014
Big Game 2014 co-production with EuropaCorp, Subzero Film Entertainment, Altitude Film Entertainment, Egoli Tossell Film GmbH, VisionPlus Fund I, Film House Germany, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technolog, Waterstone, and Bavaria Film Partners
Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama 2014
Debug 2014
Superfast! 2015
A Royal Night Out 2015
Compulsion 2016
Bushwick 2017
Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond 2019
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets 2021
Hypnotic 2023 co-distribution with Relativity Media.
Ozi: Voice of the Forest 2023 North American distribution only.
Ferrari 2023 co-production with Moto Pictures, Forward Pass, Storyteller Productions, STXfilms, Esme Grace Media, Rocket Science, Cecchi Gori USA, Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment, Bliss Media, and Le Grisbi Productions.
Memory 2023 North American distribution only.
Hellboy: The Crooked Man 2024 United States distribution only.
Goodrich 2024
Weekend in Taipei 2024 North American distribution only.

Upcoming

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Title Year Notes
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie 2025 North American distribution only.

References

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  1. ^ McClintock, Pamela (May 16, 2012). "Cannes 2012: Ketchup Entertainment to Launch Domestic Distribution Label (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  2. ^ Deadline Team, The (May 16, 2013). "Open Road Inks Output Deal With Ketchup Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 14, 2023). "The Curious Journey Of Big-Budget Ben Affleck Movie 'Hypnotic' Will Continue At The EFM As U.S. Release Plans Emerge". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  4. ^ Hipes, Patrick (April 3, 2023). "'Hypnotic' Trailer: Ben Affleck Stars In Robert Rodriguez's Long-In-Works Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  5. ^ Feinberg, Scott (October 27, 2023). "Peter Sarsgaard and Jessica Chastain Enter Oscar Race as 'Memory' Is Bought, Set for December Release (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (November 28, 2023). "'Memory' Trailer: Jessica Chastain Confronts Her Demons in Michel Franco's Riveting Venice Winner". IndieWire. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  7. ^ Lang, Brent (July 10, 2023). "Neon Buys Michael Mann's 'Ferrari,' Racing Drama With Adam Driver Will Open in 2023". Variety. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 11, 2023). "Ketchup Entertainment Lands Rights To New 'Hellboy' Reboot 'The Crooked Man' Starring Jack Kesy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 11, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  9. ^ Cordero, Rosy (2024-08-08). "Warner Bros Animation's Looney Tunes Movie 'The Day The Earth Blew Up' To Hit Theaters In New Ketchup Entertainment Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
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