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CLAIRE PEACE-MCCONNELL PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT, THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION AT VVS FILMS

Updated: Jul 5

Toronto, Canada - June 18, 2026 – VVS Films has promoted Claire Peace-McConnell to the newly created role of Vice President, Theatrical Distribution. In this position, she will help lead the company’s theatrical distribution strategy across Sales, Public Relations, and Exhibitor Marketing. Claire will continue to spearhead VVS Films’ Canadian content acquisitions.


Joining VVS Films in 2015, Claire was previously head of the company’s Publicity department. Prior to joining VVS, Claire held positions at Alliance Films and Entertainment One.


“Claire has more than earned this new role, with her unwavering dedication to the company and razor-sharp competitive edge,” said management in a joint statement. “Her leadership, industry expertise, and love for film make her a natural addition to the company’s executive team.”


VVS Films also announced the promotion of Abigail Gregorio to Manager, Publicity and Exhibitor Marketing, for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.


Claire and Abigail’s appointments underscore VVS Films’ long-term commitment to releasing commercial theatrical feature films across its footprint of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. 


VVS Films recently released the hit family film The Magic Faraway Tree in Australia and New Zealand, with the Canadian release dated for August 21st 2026. It also released the breakout Kristoffer Borgli film The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, in its full footprint of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The company’s upcoming slate in the territories include the Sundance breakout The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde, starring Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton, By Any Means, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg and the action-comedy Runner starring Owen Wilson and Alan Ritchson.



UPCOMING SLATE FROM VVS FILMS:


  • THE INVITE (July 3, 2026 - Select Theatres / July 10 , 2026 - Wide) – A thriller directed by Olivia Wilde, featuring a massive ensemble cast including Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton.


  • THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE (August 21, 2026) – A live-action family fantasy based on Enid Blyton's b Anyeloved books, starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.


  • COYOTE VS. ACHME (August 28, 2026) – After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung by springs, steamrolled by steamrollers, maligned by misfires, bedeviled by bungees, rattled by rockets, backstabbed by bat suits, rocked by rocket skates, upended by unicycles, quaked by quake pills, rubberized by rogue bands, and hurled headlong off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back.


  • IDIOTS (August 28, 2026) – Two unqualified bozos (Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. ) are hired to transfer a rich teen (Mason Thames) to rehab when their straightforward gig quickly spirals into dangerous mayhem.


  • FALLOUT 2: DEADPOINT (September 2, 2026) – Overwhelmed by her sister Hunter’s death, Jax (Slater) connects with Luce (Thomas), Hunter’s fearless friend. To heal, they attempt the infamous plank walk of Mount Kwan in Thailand. After a sudden rockslide leaves them stranded on a fragile plank 3000 feet in the air, Jax must confront her deepest fears and fight for survival to find closure.


  • BY ANY MEANS (September 4, 2026) – An explosive crime-thriller directed by Elegance Bratton, starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. 


  • ONSLAUGHT (September 4, 2026) – When a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers break loose in the desert, a badass Army sniper must unleash hell to protect her young daughter.


  • RUNNER (September 11, 2026) – An action-comedy starring Owen Wilson and Alan Ritchson. A former soldier is thrown into a race against time as a medical delivery makes him the target of a ruthless cartel.


  • SHAUN OF THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM (September 18, 2026) – Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch!


  • VICTORIAN PSYCHO (September 25, 2026) – In 1858, governess Winifred Notty (Maika Monroe) arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House. Winifred’s responsibilities include teaching the children table manners and educating them about their family’s history, all whilst hiding her psychopathic tendencies. As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor House, staff members begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners of the estate begin to wonder if there is something amiss about their new governess.


  • WILDWOOD (October 23, 2026) – Wildwood is a tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and secrets, and of the magic you can find on your doorstep, if you’re willing to look for it.


  • CRAWLERS (October, 2026) – Tenants at Paradiso Palms apartments fight a deadly spider invasion while the cunning building manager might be their only hope for survival.


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(Poster/Photo/Video credit: VVS Films)


 
 
 

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