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STX

STX interview: president Sophie Watts on David Kosse's arrival and European distribution plans

2-Apr-2016 | By Matt Mueller

STX president expects Kosse to have a team of at least 24 staff in place by mid-2017; UK and international distribution plans underway.

Film4

UK industry react to David Kosse's departure from Film4

2-Apr-2016 | By

Screen canvassed the UK industry for reaction to the surprise news.

'Batman v Superman' hits $530m worldwide

1-Apr-2016 | By

Warner Bros’ spring tentpole has surged to an estimated $329.1m by Thursday and $201.3m in North America.

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Holliday Grainger, Max Irons join Jane Austen adaptation 'Sanditon'

1-Apr-2016 | By Andreas Wiseman

EXCLUSIVE: The Riot Club duo join Charlotte Rampling in upcoming comedy sold by Goldcrest.

Annica Bellander

Bellander leaves Tre Vanner for StellaNova

1-Apr-2016 | By Wendy Mitchell

The production exec was most recently a producer on Swedish box office hit A Man Called Ove.

Daniel Burman

Daniel Burman's TV debut 'Supermax' heads to MIPTV ahead of shoot

1-Apr-2016 | By

Globo’s first production targeted exclusively at the Latin American market will be overseen by acclaimed Argentinian director Burman [pictured].

52 Tuesdays

Filmmaker co-operative The Vipers Nest rebrands

1-Apr-2016 | By Andreas Wiseman

EXCLUSIVE: Co-operative whose alumni include Corin Hardy and Rachel Dargavel rebrands as UK courses company run by former Salt MD Samantha Horley.

Frontieres market

Frontières: 'Amsterdam Gothic' attracts Belgian co-pro partner

1-Apr-2016 | By Tom Grater

The second feature from The Pool director has the backing of the Dutch Film Fund.

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3D family-adventure 'Aldabra' inks sales, distribution deals

1-Apr-2016 | By Emma Williams

EXCLUSIVE: Aldabra: Once Upon An Island will have two market screenings at Cannes following its domestic release in the Czech Republic.

Robin Wright

Robin Wright in talks to join 'Blade Runner' sequel

31-Mar-2016 | By

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.

The Queen Of Spain

Myriad acquires world rights to 'The Queen Of Spain'

31-Mar-2016 | By

Kirk D’Amico and his team will introduce Cannes buyers to the upcoming drama from Fernando Trueba starring Penelope Cruz.

cinemacon

Screening Room heads to CinemaCon

31-Mar-2016 | By

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.

Sound Of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story

BOND/360 moves into international sales

31-Mar-2016 | By

EXCLUSIVE: The distributor is broadening its remit with the acquisition of worldwide rights to Sound Of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story.

Cell

Distribution: Saban picks up 'Cell', Kino Lorber finds 'Hieronymus Bosch'

31-Mar-2016 | By

Saban Films has acquired US rights to sci-fi horror film Cell starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, and Isabelle Fuhrman.

Julio Hernández Cordó

Panama fest unveils Primera Mirada jury

31-Mar-2016 | By

IFF Panama’s first-look sidebar for central American and Caribbean projects awards grants for market visibility and completion of features in post.

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam’s 'Don Quixote' gears up for September shoot

31-Mar-2016 | By Melanie Goodfellow

Shoot is due to take place in Spain and Portugal on long-gestating project, now joined by producer Paulo Branco.

2016 Indian Film Festival of LA unveils juries

31-Mar-2016 | By Justin Gorkowitz

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.

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Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin set for 'My Cousin Rachel' shoot

31-Mar-2016 | By Tom Grater

Roger Michell’s adaptation of the Daphne du Maurier novel will shoot in England and Italy.

Slack Bay

First English-language trailer for 'Slack Bay' starring Juliette Binoche Video

31-Mar-2016 | By Melanie Goodfellow

EXCLUSIVE: Memento releases English-subtitled trailer for Bruno Dumont’s quirky period-whodunnit, starring Fabrice Luchini, Juliette Binoche and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi.

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Nelleke Driessen to leave Fortissimo

31-Mar-2016 | By

Driessen has been involved with the sales company since it was founded in the early 90s, and has been MD since 2004.

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Kevin Bacon

US briefs: Kevin Bacon joins 'Patriots Day'

Plus: Lonsgate, Kevin Hart partner on OTT platform; FilmRise acquires Harry & Snowman; and more

DIGITAL EDITIONS

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Screen March-April 2016

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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CANNES BUMPER

Cannes

Call For Submissions: Screen's Cannes 2016 Product Guide

Screen International Presents: Cannes 2016 Product Guide

UKTI

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UKTI at Hong Kong's Filmart: support network

UKTI’s presence at Hong Kong’s Filmart 2016 is helping the UK film industry make the most of the opportunities emerging from Asia.

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COMMENT/BLOGS

Confessions of a telly addict

29-Mar-2016 | By Matt Mueller

Screen editor Matt Mueller on preparing for Cannes and catching up on top TV drama.

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Altamira

Spain focus: hot projects, big-name draws

Among the most anticipated Spanish productions of the year are a Paleolithic period drama, the new Almodovar and a regal role for Penelope Cruz.

Training Special: A new tomorrow

Browse Screen’s training features on visual effects, e-learning, EMBAs, diversity and the London Film School.

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Training: Visual Effects

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?

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Training: E-Learning

E-learning initiatives are breaking down the economic and geographical barriers to training for European producers.

Robert De Niro and David Puttnam

Training: Executive MBAs

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.

Gomorrah

MIPTV: high-end drama, cinema crossover set to dominate

The cinema world’s growing love affair with TV will be more evident than ever at this year’s MIPTV.

SCREEN AWARDS

Screen Awards 2015 award

VIDEO: Screen Awards 2015 Video

The winners, the party and the glamour from the Screen Awards 2015.

Screen Awards 2015 Distributor of the Year

Universal, 'Amy' big winners at Screen Awards 2015

The Screen Awards has unveiled its 2015 winners, recognising excellence in UK marketing, distribution and exhibition.

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