Sony Cancels Taika Waititi’s New Film’s Planned Release in Spain

Sony Cancels Taika Waititi’s New Film’s Planned Release in Spain Sony Pictures has canceled the planned Spanish theatrical release of Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun after weak ticket sales and largely negative reviews, according to Spanish publication Hobby Consolas. Other European releases could also be dropped, though those cancellations haven’t been confirmed. The adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s best-selling sci-fi novel opened in North America last Friday and earned a reported $701,059 over its first weekend. Its worldwide total is reportedly around $1.44 million, while its Rotten Tomatoes score stands at 25%. Those results came despite a cast led by Jenna Ortega and featuring Amy Adams, Steve Buscemi and Natasha Lyonne. A report from Deadline suggests the film’s problems began well before its release. The outlet reported hearing that the movie sat for two years while Sony struggled to decide how to release it. It also cited rumors of disagreements between the studio and Waititi over his approach on set. The film later drew harsh reviews at the London Film Festival. The Guardian called Klara and the Sun “a sentimental mess,” according to Deadline‘s report. The ending also cha...