Selena Gomez’s ’The Broken Hearts Gallery’ to Hit Theaters

Sony has acquired the rights to “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” a romantic comedy government produced by Selena Gomez, that the studio will launch in theaters on July 10, making it the earliest main studio launch of the summer season.

Geraldine Viswanathan (“Bad Education”) and Dacre Montgomery (“Stranger Things”) co-star within the movie that’s the directorial debut of Natalie Krinsky.

Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions’ Stage 6 Films acquired the worldwide rights to “The Broken Hearts Gallery” from producer and financier No Trace Camping. Elevation Pictures will distribute the movie in Canada.

Sony’s launch plans for “The Broken Hearts Gallery” put it forward of Warner Bros.’ “Tenet,” which has held agency to its July 17 launch date at the same time as different main tentpole movies each earlier than and after it have shuffled launch dates. It does nonetheless come after the discharge of Solstice Studios’ action-thriller “Unhinged” starring Russell Crowe, which opens on July 1.

Movie theaters in California have been approved to open as quickly as June 12 at 25% capability, although most main theater chains will probably nonetheless be concentrating on a July reopening as they put together so as to add new security measures prescribed by the state.

Krinsky’s movie, which she wrote and directed, asks the query, what if you happen to saved a memento from each relationship you’ve ever been in? “The Broken Hearts Gallery” follows the all the time distinctive Lucy (Viswanathan), a 20-something artwork gallery assistant residing in New York City, who additionally occurs to be an emotional hoarder. After she will get dumped by her newest boyfriend, Lucy is impressed to create The Broken Heart Gallery, a pop-up house for the gadgets love has left behind. Word of the gallery spreads, encouraging a motion and a recent begin for all of the romantics on the market, together with Lucy herself.

Starring alongside Viswanathan and Montgomery are Utkarsh Ambudkar, Molly Gordon, Phillipa Soo, Suki Waterhouse, Arturo Castro, Ego Nwodim, Taylor Hill and Bernadette Peters.

“Hearing from more female writers and directors is very much needed. Natalie is a wonderful talent and I am happy to be a part of her debut film. I understand people’s concerns regarding returning to activities we all loved prior to COVID-19. I hope everyone will listen to scientists’ recommendations and consider others’ health and safety while enjoying the movie theater experience,” Gomez mentioned in an announcement.

“Now more than ever, ‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’ will resonate with audiences ready for a feel-good moviegoing experience this summer,”  Josh Greenstein, movement image group president, mentioned in an announcement. “We have faith in a theatrical rebound, and we look forward to being there right out of the gate with our exhibition partners’ anticipated reemergence, as — and when — state-by-state safety guidelines are met.”

“I am beyond thrilled Sony has defined our relationship by bringing ‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’ into the world,” Krinsky mentioned in an announcement. “Getting a film made — especially your first — is like finding a soulmate: years of heartbreak and (maybe) ultimate triumph. In this moment of distance it feels good to fall in love. I can’t wait for audiences to (safely) see it in theatres.”

The movie is produced and financed by No Trace Camping’s David Gross and government produced by Selena Gomez, Mandy Teefey, Jesse Shapira, Jeff Arkuss, Josh Clay Phillips, Mason Novick and Michelle Knudsen. Produced with the participation of Telefilm Canada and Ontario Creates.

Endeavor Content and Jamie Feldman of LGNAFC negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers.