STX president expects Kosse to have a team of at least 24 staff in place by mid-2017; UK and international distribution plans underway.
Screen canvassed the UK industry for reaction to the surprise news.
Warner Bros’ spring tentpole has surged to an estimated $329.1m by Thursday and $201.3m in North America.
EXCLUSIVE: The Riot Club duo join Charlotte Rampling in upcoming comedy sold by Goldcrest.
The production exec was most recently a producer on Swedish box office hit A Man Called Ove.
Globo’s first production targeted exclusively at the Latin American market will be overseen by acclaimed Argentinian director Burman [pictured].
EXCLUSIVE: Co-operative whose alumni include Corin Hardy and Rachel Dargavel rebrands as UK courses company run by former Salt MD Samantha Horley.
The second feature from The Pool director has the backing of the Dutch Film Fund.
EXCLUSIVE: Aldabra: Once Upon An Island will have two market screenings at Cannes following its domestic release in the Czech Republic.
The star of Netflix’s House Of Cards is in final negotiations to join Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford in Alcon Entertainment’s sci-fi project.
Kirk D’Amico and his team will introduce Cannes buyers to the upcoming drama from Fernando Trueba starring Penelope Cruz.
In a ticket that will be hotter than Disney’s screening of Captain America: Civil War, Sean Parker’s business partner Prem Akkaraju will reportedly travel to the Las Vegas convention next month to present the controversial distribution model to the industry.
EXCLUSIVE: The distributor is broadening its remit with the acquisition of worldwide rights to Sound Of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story.
Saban Films has acquired US rights to sci-fi horror film Cell starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, and Isabelle Fuhrman.
IFF Panama’s first-look sidebar for central American and Caribbean projects awards grants for market visibility and completion of features in post.
Shoot is due to take place in Spain and Portugal on long-gestating project, now joined by producer Paulo Branco.
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles has announced the juries and additional programming for the upcoming 14th edition, which runs April 6-10 in Hollywood.
Roger Michell’s adaptation of the Daphne du Maurier novel will shoot in England and Italy.
EXCLUSIVE: Memento releases English-subtitled trailer for Bruno Dumont’s quirky period-whodunnit, starring Fabrice Luchini, Juliette Binoche and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi.
Driessen has been involved with the sales company since it was founded in the early 90s, and has been MD since 2004.
Plus: Lonsgate, Kevin Hart partner on OTT platform; FilmRise acquires Harry & Snowman; and more
Download the March/April 2016 edition of Screen International here including a focus on Brexit, Film4 and VPFs; profiles of SquareOne, Hanway and Gianfranco Rosi; previews of MIPTV, CinemaCon and AFCI Locations; a territory focus on Spain; and a training special.
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UKTI’s presence at Hong Kong’s Filmart 2016 is helping the UK film industry make the most of the opportunities emerging from Asia.
Screen editor Matt Mueller on preparing for Cannes and catching up on top TV drama.
Among the most anticipated Spanish productions of the year are a Paleolithic period drama, the new Almodovar and a regal role for Penelope Cruz.
Browse Screen’s training features on visual effects, e-learning, EMBAs, diversity and the London Film School.
Huge numbers of people are working around the world in the rapidly expanding VFX and computer animation sector. But where is the next generation of specialised talent coming from?
E-learning initiatives are breaking down the economic and geographical barriers to training for European producers.
Film executives looking to hone their business smarts have a new EMBA in the UK to consider, created with Oscar-winning UK producer and former Hollywood chief David Puttnam.
The cinema world’s growing love affair with TV will be more evident than ever at this year’s MIPTV.
The Screen Awards has unveiled its 2015 winners, recognising excellence in UK marketing, distribution and exhibition.