All Screen articles in 07 August 2009
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NewsG.I. Joe declares victory on international box office
Paramount Pictures International’s G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobrafought its way to the top of ScreenDaily’s international chart after opening day-and-date in 35 territories.
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NewsUK's Exhibitors' Association launches digital funding group
The Cinema Exhibitors Association is launching a funding group that will help small to medium-sized operators convert to digital technology. The CEA is now seeking someone to lead the launch of the group.
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NewsMontreal World Film Festival unveils competition line-up
The Montreal World Film Festival (MWFF) has announced the complete line-up of its 33rd edition, including twenty features in each of its keystone World Competition and First Films World Competition.
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NewsMandate Pictures helps Lionsgate to strong Q1 revenue
Independent film studio Lionsgate Entertainment has reported higher than expected revenue for the first quarter due to strong performance at Mandate Pictures and its TV production arm.
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NewsUK independent film producers hit as recession continues to bite
Independent film producers are suffering more during the economic downturn than their counterparts in TV and radio, according to new data from analysts PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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NewsSpain’s Ciudad De La Luz studios appoints new director general
Ciudad De La Luz, Spain’s leading film studio, has appointed Else Martinez as director general. The PR executive will replace Jose Maria Rodriguez Galant, who is stepping down after three years.
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NewsScreenDaily survey reveals uncertainty over tackling piracy
A survey of ScreenDaily readers has found that almost 90% believe the industry is not doing enough to encourage legal access and payment for rights owners, yet 70% of respondents do not make their content available online through paid for services. Yumi Araki and Vivian Ho report.
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Spirit Awards move to Friday night in 25th anniversary year
Film Independent is moving the annual Spirit Awards to March 5, the Friday night before the Oscars.
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NewsAlcon takes on Lottery Ticket for Bow Wow and Ice Cube
Alcon Entertainment, based at Warner Bros, has acquired Abdul Williams’ script Lottery Ticket, in turnaround from Rogue Pictures.
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Oscilloscope strikes DVD distribution deal with Milestone
US distributor Oscilloscope Laboratories has stuck an exclusive three-year DVD distribution deal with Milestone Films.
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NewsTrailer Park Boys film will open Atlantic Film Festival
Trailer Park Boys: Countdown To Liquor Day will have its world premiere at the NBC Universal Canada Opening Gala of the 29th Atlantic Film Festival on September 17.
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NewsBerney, Pohlad's new Apparition strikes output deal with Sony
US distribution guru Bob Berney has finally revealed details of the new distribution company, Apparition, which he has founded with producer Bill Pohlad.
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NewsFox Star to finance, distribute Shah Rukh Khan's My Name Is Khan
Fox Star Studios, the joint venture between 20th Century Fox and Star, has struck a deal to finance and distribute forthcoming Bollywood project My Name Is Khan. India’s biggest actor Shah Rukh Khan stars and Karan Johar directs.
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NewsG.I. Joe ready to invade 35 territories day-and-date
It’s time for summer’s last blockbuster as Paramount Pictures International launches GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra in 35 international territories day-and-date with its domestic launch.