Lions Gate wins ‘Dogville’ rights

The winner in an intense Thursday-night bidding war at Cannes, Lions Gate Films secured the North American distribution rights to “Dogville,” a contender for the festival’s Palme d’Or, starring Nicole Kidman.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Lars von Trier drama -- one of the most talked about films -- leapt in asking price from $4 million to $6 million. Artisan, Paramount Classics, United Artists and Fine Line were believed to be among the bidders.