All Screen articles in 27 Jan 2011
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FeaturesToronto 2011: Fernando Meirelles
Fernando Meirelles’ 360 explores the mystery of coincidence and personal connection set against an international backdrop and boasts a diverse ensemble which includes Anthony Hopkins, Rachel Weisz, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Jamel Debbouze, Moritz Bleibtreu, Ben Foster and Johannes Krisch.
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NewsFuture MEDIA Programme should promote ‘film literacy’
The European Union’s MEDIA Programme should be opened up to cultural goals and promote ‘film literacy’ in the support programme’s next generation from 2014, according to recommendations made during the European Culture Congress in the Polish city of Wroclaw at the weekend.
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NewsFrance leads pack in 2011 European Film Awards selection
The European Film Academy has revealed the 45 films selected for this year’s European Film Awards with France gaining 11 nods (8 of which are co-productions) followed by Germany and Spain.
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FeaturesHarry Potter climbing all-time international chart, Reliance’s Singham scores well
Potter becomes 17th biggest international film after second weekend as Korea and India see local successes.
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FeaturesAlex Agran and Tom Stewart, Arrow Films
Alex Agran and Tom Stewart discuss the changing strategy at UK distributor Arrow Films, which is beginning to take a more active role in the UK theatrical market.
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FeaturesAsghar Farhadi
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi talks about his 2011 Berlin Golden Bear Nader And Simin, A Separation, the difficulty of making films in Iran and friends Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof.
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NewsFlying Machine is first 3D feature with live action, stop motion
The first stereo 3D feature film to mix live action with stop motion animation is being readied for an early 2011 release.
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NewsPace adds three Quantel Sids
3D rig specialist Pace has purchased three Quantel Sid Stereo3D workstations for on-set post production.
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NewsThe Bakery debuts 3D lighting tool
French visual effects developer The Bakery is introducing Bakery Relight,a relighting and rendering suite for the production of stereo 3D animated features.The technology is based on the Academy Award winning work of The Bakery co-founder Arnauld Lamorlette and is the company’s first product.Released in time for technology show NAB in ...
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NewsThe Senate opens Soho office
London, Twickenham-based VFX boutique The Senate Visual Effects has opened a second studio in Soho. Located in the same building as audio house De Lane Lea, the facility will offer shot reviews, screenings and other VFX processes.The main software packages available at the new office are Maya, Nuke, Shake, ...
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NewsDouble Negative’s Oscar VFX contenders
Three films featuring work from Double Negative have been nominated for a 2011 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Inception, Iron Man 2 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1.Double Negative was the main vendor contributing 500 shots to Christopher Nolan’s science fiction Inception. VFX Supervisor and ...
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NewsSavor sets Spanish remakes for Moccia projects
Adriana Chiesa has confirmed that Spanish remakes are in the offing for its Italian smash hit series of romantic comedies, Sorry If I Love You, Sorry I Want To Marry You and Amore 14.
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NewsWeerasethakul checks into Mekong Hotel project
Palme D’Or winner Apichatpong ”Joe” Weerasethakul is hatching a new project. The film, at an early stage, is to be called Mekong Hotel.
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NewsUnafilm leaves behind Despair for new co-productions
Our Grand Despair’s German producer boarding new projects by Adrian Sitaru Xavier Simon, Norbert ter Hall
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NewsMedia Asia closes more sales on Bruce Lee, My Brother and Legend of The Fist
Hong Kong’s Media Asia has done a slew of deals on its titles, including for period biopic Bruce Lee, My Brother, directed by Raymond Yip and Manfred Wong.
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NewsBuyers stir it up with Fortissimo’s Marley
Fortissimo Films has sold Kevin Macdonald’s Bob Marley project Marley to several key territories, including Germany (Kinowelt), France (Wild Side), South Africa (Nu Metro) and Switzerland (Ascot Elite).
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NewsSenator Entertainment taps new P&A fund
Senator Entertainment has signed an agreement with the newly established PandA fund to guarantee up to 70% of the P&A costs on the future releases of its distribution arm Senator Film Verleih.
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