Hostage Thriller ‘Last Call’ Picked Up by Picture Tree Ahead of EFM Launch as Teaser Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety • 2/2/2026
Summary
Picture Tree Intl. has acquired international sales rights for “Last Call,” a real-time hostage thriller from Tanweer Productions, inspired by true events. The film, directed by Sherif Francis, will launch to international buyers ahead of the European Film Market, including market premiere screenings. A teaser for the film has also debuted.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
15d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
365
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier1% (0.5^365/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^365/48 = 0.005139) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 15 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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