Crackle Plus Acquires Prophetic Oz Rom-Com ‘Cooped Up’ About Coronavirus, Quarantine & PPE

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EXCLUSIVE: Crackle Plus has picked up timely Oz rom-com Cooped Up, about life and love under coronavirus, quarantine and PPE. The funny thing is, the movie was made in 2016. The prophetic film foll…

) and Stephen Peacocke star in the feature which is written and directed by Oz filmmaker Kane Guglielmi. John Ratchford also scripted.

In a further twist of fate, Guglielmi, who sold his own home in Sydney to fund the film, is himself currently under quarantine in Italy, which has been one of the worst impacted countries by the current coronavirus pandemic., I never dreamt its concept would become a reality for millions worldwide. During this time, my hope is that it becomes a feel-good distraction for everyone in need of a little light-heartedness.

President of Crackle Plus, Philippe Guelton added, “In a time when so many are in lockdown as a result of the global pandemic, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and the Crackle team keep looking for exclusive programming that entertains and lifts people up. We are excited to bring this timely comedy to our US audience.”

Chicken Soup for the Soul-owned AVOD platform Crackle will debut the film from May 14 after striking a deal last week. Seth Needle, SVP of Worldwide Acquisitions at Screen Media Ventures – which recently picked the film up in the U.S. – negotiated the deal on behalf of Crackle Plus with Guglielmi via his China Shop Productions.

 

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