Screen
19 Febuary 2010
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Awards season blues: films fighting films
Now that the awards season is over, it’s time to get back to judging films on their own merits, rather than creating artificial battles. -
"Optimistic" EFM offers light at the end of the tunnel
There was a glimmer of optimism at this year’s European Film Market, according to director Beki Probst who said she was “agreeably surprised” buy this year’s edition. -
A window to the future
Exhibitors have survived many technological advances but they are now facing an even tougher challenge; a generation that demands movies instantly and is indifferent to whether that is on a big screen or iPod. -
Amanda Posey, Finola Dwyer
Producers, Best picture, An Education -
Australian film companies ramp up piracy battle
The court battle between the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) and internet service provider iiNet is set to continue. -
Cannes Tips 2010
Titles mentioned are in post-production and should be completed by Cannes; of course some will not be ready in time but the list is an indication of the likeliest titles up for selection -
Celestial inks five-year output deal with Media Asia
Celestial Movies to premiere all Media Asia’s Chinese blockbusters under new output deal. -
Collaborating on film development - Why trust doesn’t come into it
Media lawyer, Pamela Forte of Forte Law, explains why trust is no substitute for a legally binding agreement when it comes to collaborating on feature film development material. -
David versus Goliath
As the Oscars approach, the showdown between Avatar and The Hurt Locker has tapped into a wider issue -
David versus Goliath
As the Oscars approach, the showdown between Avatar and The Hurt Locker has tapped into a wider issue -
E1 expands into Australia and New Zealand
The Canadian entertainment company seeks to extends its international reach by launching into Australia and New Zealand. -
European Independent Film Festival reveals line up for fifth edition
The European Independent Film Festival (ECU) has announced its line-up for its fifth edition set to take place March 12-14 in Paris. -
Fernando Bovaira and Simon De Santiago, Mod Producciones
Two former Sogecine executives, Fernando Bovaira and Simon De Santiago talk about their new production outfit Mod Producciones, which made a big impact last year with its first film, Alejandro Amenabar’s historical epic Agora -
HAF pays tribute to Wouter Barendrecht with new award
The Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum dedicates new award to the memory Wouter Barendrecht, who passed away last year. -
Irish smile at comedy more than UK
David Burke, general manager, Universal Pictures International Ireland, talks to Patricia Danaher about what works in the territory -
Killing Bono
Recently wrapped in Belfast, Killing Bono is the story of two brothers whose rival school band goes on to become U2 -
Mike Medaovy and Brad Fischer, producers, Shutter Island
Shutter Island producers Mike Medavoy and Brad Fischer of Phoenix Pictures on Martin Scorsese’s special relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio and why thrillers of the 1930s and 1940s are part of the director’s DNA. -
Morgan Freeman
Leading actor, Invictus -
Mueller to lead Italian cinema festival in Moscow
Marco Mueller (pictured) presents masterclass and Venice screenings at Italian cinema showcase in Moscow. -
Nadda preps project with Foundry Films, Tatfilm
Director set to cast her Cairo Time lead Alexander Siddig in her follow-up project. -
Nigel Thomas, producer, Matador Pictures
UK producer Nigel Thomas explains why his production company Matador Pictures is going from strength to strength. -
Noel Clarke, writer and director 4.3.2.1
Noel Clarke talks about his latest project, the female orientated 4.3.2.1 and explains why girls can kick ass too. -
NonStop gets Between The Sheets
Kevin Williams Associates close deal on two Berlin titles with NonStop. -
Norway's Film & Kino appoints Unique to handle digital roll-out
Norwegian cinema association set to start digital conversion of theatres in the late spring. -
Odeon boycotts Burton's Alice over DVD release
Cinema chain decides against screening Tim Burton’s 3D adventure over shorter release windows. -
Sandra Bullock
Leading actress, The Blind Side -
SND secures multiple sales on Stranded
French horror film Stranded has been sold to multiple territories -
Sweden's SF takes rights to unwritten Denise Rudberg novels
Swedish major Svensk Filmindustri signs up film rights for unwritten books by popular novelist Denise Rudberg (pictured). -
The Illusionist leads brisk EFM sales for Pathe
Pathé International did brisk business on its European Film Market slate in Berlin last week. -
Vinod Chopra, producer, 3 Idiots
Producer Vinod Chopra talks to Jeremy Kay about 3 Idiots, which stars Indian superstar Aamir Khan, and has taken more than $52m worldwide to date, making it the highest grossing Bollywood release in cinema history. -
Virtual Film Market - Mk2
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - Alamar
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - Certified Copy
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - Going South
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - Persecution
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - Rocksteady
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - Snow White
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - Stretch
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - The Day God Walked Away
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - Turn it Loose
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Virtual Film Market - MK2 - White as Show
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Vue to join Alice In Wonderland
Vue Cinemas presses ahead with plans to screen Tim Burton’s 3D animation despite rival chain Odeon & UCI boycotting the film over DVD release windows. -
Weekly International Box Office - February 19
ScreenDaily brings you the weekly international box-office news. -
Wild Bunch reveals slew of EFM sales
Wild Bunch has concluded several deals on its slate following last week’s European Film Market (EFM).
