All Screen articles in 05 Aug 2010
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Goteborg International Film Festival
The 34th edition of Sweden’s premier festival ran Jan 28 - Feb 7.
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The Expendables storms the UK Box Office
The Expendables fought its way to the top of the UK box office over the Aug 20-22 weekend, deposing the magnificent Toy Story 3 in the process.
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Toy Story 3 continues to dominate UK box office
Toy Story 3 became the second film this year to spend four weeks in first place at the UK box office, and only the third film since November 2008 to achieve four consecutive weeks at number one.
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Looking inward
The current uncertainty about the office of the British Film Commissioner is one worrying sign that US studios could soon find the UK less attractive for production.
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New Greek talents triumph despite country's financial woes
Confirming the rule that in times of crisis artistic production thrives, four Greek films will travel to the upcoming Venice film festival — overcoming financial crisis, internal industry feuding and lack of initiative by the Culture Ministry.
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Lynette Howell to co-produce Ecosse's On Green Dolphin Street
LA-based producer Lynette Howell is teaming up with UK company Ecosse Films to co-produce On Green Dolphin Street, a film adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’ Cold War love story.
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Sony strikes digital deal with Odeon & UCI
Odeon & UCI Cinemas Group (Odeon/UCI) has agreed a non-exclusive digital film deal with Sony Pictures Releasing International Corporation (SPRI).
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Yelmo strikes 370-screen digital deal with Arts Alliance
Spanish exhibitor Yelmo Cines has struck a deal with digital distribution service Arts Alliance Media (AAM) to digitise 370 of its screens.
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Belgian distributor Belga set to move into production
The news of Belga’s forthcoming foray into production and development comes as the company’s ownership structure has changed.
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Screen unveils nominees for UK Marketing & Distribution Awards
Films shortlisted include Four Lions, Streetdance 3D and Avatar. 190 entries were submitted by 29 companies; the winners will be decided by a panel of judges chaired by Lord Puttnam.
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Richard Sheffield's new distribution outfit Pinnacle picks up Snow Flower, Bang Bang Club
Veteran distributor Richard Sheffield was buying with a new hat on at Cannes but is only now willing to talk up Pinnacle Films, Australia’s newest name in distribution.
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Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan projects take top awards at Locarno's Open Doors
Films from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan were the winners at the end of this year’s Open Doors event in Locarno, which was dedicated to projects from Central Asia.
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FiGa Films sells Aardvark to Spain, with strong interest elsewhere
International sales agent FiGa Films has sold Kitao Sakurai’s Argentinian-US film Aardvark, a Locarno selection, to Madrid-based distributor Aquelarre.
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Screen Scotland announces recipients for Audience Development Fund
Regional Screen Scotland, the development agency for access to the cinema-going experience for remote, rural, coastal and under-provided communities throughout Scotland, has announced the recipients for its Audience Development Fund.
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Producers Lab Toronto participants to include Tilic, Jackowski, Selen, Marr
The new Producers Lab Toronto will welcome 24 producers from Europe and Canada.
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Toy Story 3 heads UK box office for third week
It was a familiar story at the UK box office over the Aug 06 – 08 weekend as Disney’s Toy Story 3 resolutely held on to the top slot.
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Aftershock sets Chinese-language box-office record
Chinese filmmaker Feng Xiaogang’s disaster drama Aftershock has become the biggest Chinese-language film in Chinese film history, taking $78.47m (RMB532m) in box-office grosses.
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Caroline Stern joins Kaleidoscope Entertainment
UK-based Kaleidoscope Entertainment has appointed Caroline Stern as Director of International Sales and Acquisitions.
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Etienne Chatiliez to lead Dinard jury
Director Etienne Chatiliez will preside over the jury at this year’s Dinard British Film Festival (Oct 6-10).