Screen
02 June 2011
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TrustNordisk takes on Jackpot, to follow up on Headhunters’ success
Magnus Martens directs based on Jo Nesbo’s story. -
A digital future
During last month’s Cannes Film Festival, Screen International and Technicolor hosted a lunch with a broad range of guests to discuss how digital technology is enhancing the creative experience -
And the BoB goes to...
Screen took its place on Film London’s Best of Borough Awards jury this year with a sense of pride -
Artificial Eye takes on four more Cannes 2011 Competition titles
Also the UK distributor pre-buys Rachid Bouchareb’s next film. -
Aruba festival to introduce Film Lab
NYU professor to lead the workshop. -
Australian distributors strike 50+ deals in Cannes
Among Competition titles, Madman gets Kid, -
Babelgum commissions 12 episodes of Kids Reenact series
Digital platform Babelgum has commissioned 12 new episodes of pop culture parody series Kids Reenact. -
Back to the beach
During the month of May there is no escaping the multi-media assault of Cannes, so it’s a good thing this year’s event boasted a worthy and enjoyable Competition line-up and offered some controversy for the film press pack -
Bond 23's UK release set for Oct 26, 2012
Sam Mendes directs Daniel Craig. -
Budapest launches festival plan
The organisers of the new Budapest International Film Festival and the Hungarian culture minister were in Cannes last month to discuss what is hoped will become a prestigious event in the European calendar -
Buyer watch
Russia has a thriving independent distribution sector which is in the market for international films of all stripes. -
China in their hands
Shanghai cinema-goers are trail-blazers when it comes to supporting indie cinema in China, and are helping the Shanghai International Film Festival (June 11-19) to increase its global significance. Sen-lun Yu reports -
China's Zonbo, Singapore's Homerun Asia partner on slate of films
First project will be a remake of Dangerous Liaisons. -
Coming in from the cold
If the government succeeds in doubling screen numbers in Russia to 5,000, annual admissions could hit 300 million by 2015. -
Cult online world of Dofus to hit the big screen
French online giant Ankama launches into film with Dofus, Wakfu trilogies -
Edinburgh’s big gamble
Is the dramatically revamped Edinburgh International Film Festival (June 15-26) a possible new model for cash-strapped, calendar-squeezed festivals? -
Emperor, Clover sign four-film deal for Singapore
Announced during the inaugural ScreenSingapore event, Hong Kong-based Emperor Motion Pictures and Clover Films have closed a four-film deal for Singapore. -
Europa Distribution to host workshop at Annecy
For the fourth year, Europa Distribution will host a workshop at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market. -
French BackUp gets animated over Lassie and White Fang adaptations
BackUp’s Cofanim and Devanim funds line up animation investments -
Hitoshi Matsumoto's Big Man Japan headed for Hollywood remake
Japanese director and comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto’s 2007 directorial debut Big Man Japan (Dai-Nipponjin) is to be remade in the US by Columbia Pictures and Original Film. -
Home is where the art is
The growing ambition of Europe’s animation industry and an increase in national production incentives means a one-way ticket to California is not always the most desirable career move for the continent’s animators. -
Hot projects on Screenbase
A new feature by director Michael Winterbottom, a crime thriller starring Martin Compston, as well as Catherine Corsini’s latest drama are among this week’s highlights on Screenbase. -
Hungary's next move
Budapest-born Hollywood producer Andy Vajna tells Screen how he has helped put together from scratch a new national film fund for Hungarian producers, and the lessons he has learned from around Europe -
In their Element
Ireland’s Element Pictures is ramping up its international co-production activity and is increasing its focus on Irish distribution. As the firm marks its 10th anniversary, Screen talks to Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe and Lee Magiday -
Irish Film Board backs new projects from Neil Jordan, Lance Daly, Juanita Wilson
Neil Jordan and Ronan Bennett project Fury receives IFB’s largest development grant in May funding round. -
Locarno names first two competition titles, plans two new initiatives
Mia Hansen-Love’s third feature Goodbye First Love [pictured] will have its international premiere. -
London prop maker wins in legal battle with George Lucas
UK Supreme Court rules in favour of Londoner who manufactures Stormtrooper helmets. -
March of the caped crusaders
With the majority of superhero films based on adaptations of US comic books, how well do these titles and franchises perform in territories not familiar with the original characters? -
Moscow means business
Moscow International Film Festival (June 23-July 2) is strengthening its business offering and exploring new financing opportunities. -
New Chinese talent
Shanghai is the place to discover commercial independent Chinese cinema -
Odeon & UCI to add fifth London IMAX screen
Odeon’s 12th UK IMAX location to be installed at Odeon Swiss Cottage -
One size does not fit all
In a fast-moving US distribution market, XLrator Media is focused on multi-platform releasing and is now moving into production. CEO Barry Gordon talks to Screen. -
Paramount to shut down worldwide acquisitions group
Division’s hits had included Cell 211 and Tomorrow When The War Began. -
Perfect pitch
Co-production markets have become a vital resource for producers looking for partners, and backers looking for projects. As the number of events continues to grow, Screen profiles selected co-production events from around the world, talking to participants — both producers and financiers — to discover how to work the co-production calendar and find the right event for the right project. -
Piracy spins its web
The face of piracy in Russia is changing. -
Rainbow Media Global adds Marco Frazier as VP of global distribution
Rainbow Media Global has expanded by appointing Marco Frazier as Vice President, Global Distribution. -
Restructured Egoli Tossell lines up slate including Hirschbiegel project
Films by Peter Chelsom, Maria von Heland, and Oliver Hirschbiegel are among the projects being lined up by a reinvigorated Egoli Tossell Film (ETF) for its 2011/2012 slate following the restructuring of the Berlin-based production company after its insolvency at the beginning of this year. -
Revolver picks up UK rights to Brit thriller 7 Lives
UK distributor takes all UK rights to urban thriller starring Danny Dyer and Martin Compston -
ScreenSingapore kicks off with Devil Inside Me; Expo starts tomorrow
The inaugural ScreenSingapore opened last night (June 5) with the world premiere of the Chinese thriller The Devil Inside Me, directed by Zhang Qi and starring Tony Leung Ka-fai and Kelly Lin. -
ScreenSingapore panel examines strategies for local-language productions
At the inaugural ScreenSingapore, speakers discussed the importance of profiting at the local box office with local language productions as global box office matures. -
Spanish organisations unite to offer film loans
Three of Spain’s government backed organizations Official Credit Institute (ICO), Audiovisual SGR and Cersa have join forces to provide new loans up €600,000 to audiovisual companies to make projects and keep afloat. -
Standing up for Brooklyn
Battle For Brooklyn: a powerful film about my old neighborhood in crisis. -
Sundance Channel launches in five more territories
Sundance TV and VOD offering extends to Greece, Taiwan among others -
Talk of the town
Meet Russia’s rising stars and upcoming projects with international potential -
Taylor plans feature about victims of rape
UK-based Princess Films is starting production on a feature documentary, I Don’t Want To Talk About It, about three women rebuilding their lives after being raped. -
The gatekeepers
Who do you need to know to do business with Russia? -
The kino question
As Russia becomes the world’s sixth biggest film market, Screen looks at what is driving the boom, whether it can be sustained and the impact such box-office growth is having on local film-makers -
The woo factor
Animation talent is in demand. On the eve of France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 6-11), Screen looks at how US studios recruit international animators, and the creative benefits they bring -
Thessaloniki's Agora Market expands to include Central Europe
Move comes as Balkan Fund strand will end. -
This Must be the Place to open UK Jewish Film Festival
Festival line-up includes 70 films; event to be held across 13 London venues -
Top draw: Annecy International Animation Film Festival
The 2011 Annecy festival is a one-stop shop for the international animation industry. -
Top speakers confirmed for new EIFF industry conference
Speakers at June 17 conference will include BFI’s Amanda Nevill [pictured], Oscar-winning producer Iain Canning, Optimum CEO Danny Perkins, Ruby’s Paul Trijbits and Duncan Heath of Independent Talent. -
Warner Bros Animation to give Daffy Duck 3D theatrical makeover
WBA revives voice of late Mel Blanc for series of 3D theatrical Looney Tunes shorts -
Weinsteins hire Yazdi as VP of acquisitions and co-productions
The Weinstein Company has appointed Negeen Yazdi vice president of acquisitions and co-productions, based in the company’s London office. -
Where money finds talent
The film finance department at CAA is thriving as the agents work as strategic consultants to high-net-worth individuals, gaining investment for mid-range projects. Screen talks to Roeg Sutherland and Micah Green. -
Will Cannes deals drive box-office success?
The deals flowed on the Croisette. Now the focus is on buyers to deliver viable distribution results. -
Wolfe strikes US deal for Suicide Room with LevelK
Jan Komasa’s feature debut already a hit in Poland. -
Zentropa makes a loss for third year in a row
In spite of an Oscar-winning feature, Susanne Bier’s In a Better World (Hævnen), and a local blockbuster, Mikkel Nørgaard’s Clown (Klovn The Movie), Danish production outfit, Zentropa Entertainments, posted a $3.4 million (DKK 17.1 million) deficit in 2010.
