Teton Ridge Acquires High Noon Rights for Film
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- Teton Ridge Entertainment secured exclusive adaptation rights to the 1952 classic High Noon, uniting rights from Karen Sharpe‑Kramer, Bianca Roe, Channon Roe, Stephen Jaffe, and 2521 Entertainment, and partnered with Thunder Road Pictures for creative leadership.
- Teton Ridge Entertainment named a production team for the High Noon adaptation, with Jillian Share, Thomas Tull, Jen Gorton as producers, and executive producers including Tyler Zacharia, Christopher Hammond, and the rights holders.
- Teton Ridge Entertainment expanded its Western portfolio by acquiring the Lonesome Dove franchise and the life rights of Academy Award‑winning actor John Wayne.
- Teton Ridge Entertainment produced the Netflix‑premiered documentary Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool in April.
- Michael Moskowitz of Moskowitz Law Firm, PC led all deal negotiations on behalf of Teton Ridge Entertainment.
- Karen Sharpe‑Kramer praised Teton Ridge’s commitment to honoring High Noon’s legacy while updating it for modern audiences.
Why it matters: The acquisition gives Teton Ridge Entertainment control over a landmark Western, enabling it to produce a new feature film and television series that can monetize the classic while preserving its cultural legacy. The original rights holders gain a collaborative partner, and audiences stand to see a refreshed High Noon for modern viewers.
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