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Ketchup Entertainment
Ketchup Entertainment is a boutique financier-distributor expanding aggressively into wide-release theatrical, anchored by its acquisition of Coyote vs. Acme and a planned 2,000-screen U.S. rollout of Hypnotic.
Current mandate
Ketchup Entertainment is in the middle of its most ambitious theatrical push to date. The boutique financier-distributor, whose last stateside release was Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond in 2019, has stepped into wide-release territory with two high-profile moves: acquiring Coyote vs. Acme from V10 Entertainment in what has been described as a major expansion move, and signing on as U.S. buyer for Hypnotic, a title it plans to release in coordination with former Solstice executives across at least 2,000 U.S. screens. Peacock has committed eight figures for domestic pay TV rights to Hypnotic, signaling institutional confidence in the release. Both moves represent a scale of screen commitment and budget that is new ground for the company.
Over the past 12 months, Ketchup has logged 23 tracked records and demonstrated a clear pivot toward commercially viable wide-release titles spanning animation, comedy, family, and action. The Coyote vs. Acme acquisition, described as a $50 million deal, is the signature landmark of this cycle. The company is operating with 21 tracked decision makers, and deal activity has been concentrated but deliberate, with one confirmed deal in the most recent 30-day window.
Access to Ketchup runs through industry consultants and established sales channels. WME Independent was initially said to be handling domestic sales for Hypnotic at the EFM before the mandate shifted to consultants including Crystal Bourbeau. Filmmakers and rights holders targeting the company should approach through established sales agents or producers' reps with commercially positioned, wide-audience material. A buyers screening for Hypnotic was scheduled for February 17 in Berlin during EFM, indicating the company engages actively on the festival circuit.
Signature peaks
- 2,000+ Planned U.S. Screen Count — Hypnotic wide release target, per reporter analysis
- 21 Tracked Decision Makers — Active contacts across 12-month window
- 23 12-Month Deal Records — Total tracked signals over past year
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- animation, comedy, family
- Territory focus
- Global
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Access runs through established sales agents and industry consultants. WME Independent and consultant Crystal Bourbeau have both been documented as intermediaries on recent deals. EFM Berlin is a confirmed market touchpoint. Direct unsolicited contact is not documented as an effective pathway.
- Deal structure
- Ketchup operates as both financier and distributor, acquiring content rights for theatrical release. The Coyote vs. Acme deal was structured as a content acquisition described at $50 million. On Hypnotic, Ketchup holds the U.S. buyer role while Peacock has separately committed eight figures for domestic pay TV rights, indicating a layered rights structure across theatrical and pay TV windows. Global territory scope is standard for the company.
Recent acquisitions
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Coyote vs. Acme
Ketchup Entertainment acquires Coyote vs. Acme from V10 Entertainment in major expansion move
Market context
International buyers had been promised at least a 2,000 screen U.S. release when the project was first put together.
Ketchup Entertainment is in the middle of its most ambitious theatrical push to date. The boutique financier-distributor, whose last stateside release was Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond in 2019, has stepped into wide-release territory with two high-profile moves: acquiring Coyote vs. Acme from V10 Entertainment in what has been described as a major expansion move, and signing on as U.S. buyer for Hypnotic, a title it plans to release in coordination with former Solstice executives across at least 2,000 U.S. screens. Peacock has committed eight figures for domestic pay TV rights to Hypnotic, signaling institutional confidence in the release. Both moves represent a scale of screen commitment and budget that is new ground for the company.
Common questions about Ketchup Entertainment
Does Ketchup Entertainment accept unsolicited scripts?
There is no public indication that Ketchup Entertainment operates an open submissions policy. The company's recent deal flow, including Coyote vs. Acme and Hypnotic, has come through established sales agents, consultants, and industry intermediaries such as WME Independent and Crystal Bourbeau. Filmmakers are strongly advised to approach through a recognized sales agent or producer's rep rather than submitting directly.
What budgets does Ketchup Entertainment target for acquisition?
Ketchup's recent activity suggests an appetite for commercially scaled projects. The Coyote vs. Acme acquisition was described as a $50 million deal, and Hypnotic is a title that reporter analysis notes exceeds the budget range of the company's prior releases. The company's historical baseline was lower-budget fare, but its current mandate appears oriented toward wide-release commercial titles, suggesting mid-to-high budget acquisitions are now in scope.
Does Ketchup Entertainment attend film festivals?
Yes. Ketchup Entertainment engaged at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, where a buyers screening for Hypnotic was scheduled for February 17. EFM is a confirmed point of contact. Given the company's global territory mandate and its coordination with international sales infrastructure, other major market events are likely on its calendar, though specific festival attendance beyond EFM is not confirmed in available reporting.
How do you reach Ketchup Entertainment with a project?
Recent deal flow points to consultants and established sales agents as the primary access pathway. WME Independent was initially attached to the Hypnotic domestic sale before the mandate moved to consultants including Crystal Bourbeau. With 21 tracked decision makers on file, the company has a broad internal team, but inbound pitches are best routed through industry intermediaries. Direct cold outreach is not documented as an effective channel.
What genres is Ketchup Entertainment focused on right now?
Ketchup's stated content focus covers family, animation, comedy, and action, with an emphasis on commercially viable wide-release films. The Coyote vs. Acme acquisition (animation/comedy) and the Hypnotic pickup align with this spectrum. The company's pivot toward 2,000-screen theatrical releases suggests it is prioritizing titles with broad audience appeal over niche or arthouse fare.
Is Ketchup Entertainment currently active in acquisitions?
Yes. Ketchup Entertainment is actively acquiring as of mid-2026. The company logged 23 tracked records over the past 12 months, with one confirmed deal in the most recent 30-day window. The Coyote vs. Acme acquisition from V10 Entertainment was dated April 2026 and described as a major expansion move. The latest tracked signal is dated May 31, 2026, confirming ongoing market activity.
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