Screen
29 January 2010
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Cell 211 takes top honours at Spain’s industry awards
Daniel Monzon’s thriller leads the Jose Maria Forque awards. -
Martin Stitt, director, Family Jewels
Director Martin Stitt talks to Jeremy Kay about Family Jewels, which plays in the Sundance shorts programme. -
And then there were nine
Nine films are on the foreign-language film Oscar shortlist this year. Mike Goodridge assesses what was left off the list and which might go forward to the final five -
Avatar and The Hurt Locker lead Oscar nominations
James Cameron’s Avatar and Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker score nine nominations each. -
Berlinale completes line-up for 60th anniversary edition
Berlinale festival director Dieter Kosslick reveals late additions to this year’s programme. -
Beta Film to handle sales on new Agnieszka Holland feature
The German outfit will handle international sales on Hidden (working title). -
Big guns line up for global domination
Which are the big films waiting to dazzle audiences in 2010? In the first of a two-part feature covering the year’s highlights, Mike Goodridge profiles the key studio releases at the US box office, with opening dates accurate at time of press -
Brits line up against Avatar
There is much to relish for the UK film industry in this year’s Bafta nominations, and voters generally prefer to recognise homegrown talent. Allan Hunter looks at the early frontrunners - and those shut out -
Director Proyas calls for clarification on Australian producer offset
Director speaks out on the need for a “more specific and clearer” criteria. -
Emir Kusturica, film-maker and founder of the Kustendorf Festival
Emir Kusturica speaks to Geoffrey Macnab about Kustendorf Film Festival, which he founded three years ago, and honouring Johnny Depp, who is set to star in his forthcoming film, Pancho Villa. -
Europe approves Spain's $800m film fund
The European Commission gives Spain’s national film fund the green light. -
European Film Awards replaces Prix d’Excellence
EFAs adds new award categories for the 2010 edition. -
Faith in the audience
Faith-friendly films may be drawing in the crowds, but Hollywood is still scared of interacting with religious audiences. -
Filmax takes sales rights to thriller Agnosia
Spanish studio takes international sales rights to Eugenio Mira’s thriller. -
Fortissimo takes sales rights to Sundance winner Winter's Bone
The sales outfit takes worldwide sales rights on Debra Granik’s second feature ahead of next week’s Berlin Film Festival. -
Golden Globes nominees 2010
The nominations for the 67th Golden Globes. -
Golden Globes winners 2010
The full list of winners at the 67th Golden Globes winners, which were held on January 17. -
ICA Films pulls out of distribution
Independent UK distributor ICA Films is to stop buying new films as part of structural review of the company. -
Icon Entertainment takes worldwide rights to Summer Vacation
Stewart Till’s (pictured) new distribution and sales business takes rights on Adrian Grunberg’s film through Icon Productions first look deal -
Japan's Cine Qua Non files for bankruptcy protection
The Japanese producer, distributor and exhibitor files for protection amid mounting debts. -
Jeonju reveals directors for annual digital omnibus
The 11th Jeonju International Film Festival reveals directors for annual digital omnibus. -
Letters To Father Jacob takes best film at Finland's Jussi Awards
Klaus Härö’s Letters To Father scoops four prizes at Finland’s national film awards. -
Life in public
DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg talks to Mike Goodridge about the DWA business model, the attention the company pays to international distribution, the relationship with Paramount and the pressures of running a public company -
Lionsgate plots digital release strategy for Heartless
UK distributor works with UK Film Council to create digital release strategy for thriller Heartless. -
Magic Pictures, Skillset launch 2010 producer placement scheme
Magic Light Pictures and Skillset launch second producer placement programme. -
M-appeal picks up Panorama and Forum titles ahead of Berlin
German sales agent pickes up features by von Praunheim, Navia -
Methods of measuring success
Screen average and drop-off rates are essential indicators of how a film is performing at the theatrical box office. Jack Warner reports -
Nicole Steinwedell, Charles Dance lead cast for Paris Connections
Cast revealed for Paris Connections, the first film to be produced by retailer Tesco. -
Optimum takes UK rights to Ivan Engler and Ralph Etter's Cargo
The UK-based outfit becomes the latest distributor to acquire the co-directors’ debut feature. -
Out of this world
ScreenDaily sets the scene for the year ahead with a look at the local blockbusters and arthouse breakouts which could emerge from key international territories. Profiles by Martin Blaney, Patricia Dobson, Niklas Eriksson, Chris Evans, Sandy George, Jason Gray, Elaine Guerini, Sheri Jennings, Udita Jhunjhunwala, Theodore Schwinke, Nancy Tartaglione and Sen-lun Yu -
Park Chan-ok's Paju opens 39th Rotterdam film festival
The 39th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) opened last night with the world premiere of South Korean director Park Chan-ok’s Paju. -
Protagonist reveals further cast, sales for Bel Ami
Protagonist Pictures confirms new female cast members and international sales for Bel Ami adaptation. -
Scott Free UK appoints Jack Arbuthnott, Surian Fletcher-Jones
Ridley Scott’s production companies boosts development team. -
Screen launches new European production and financing database
Screen International unveils online European production and financing database offering up-to-the-minute information to subscribers. -
South West Screen shortlists projects for iFeatures scheme
South West Screen shortlists projects for digital film initiative. -
The Last Station arrives in Germany, UK gets Precious
ScreenDaily’s weekly round-up of the local and independent openings in key markets this week. -
The Match Factory adds Salmenpera's Bad Family to Berlin slate
The Match Factory has added Aleksi Salmenpera’s third feature, Bad Family (Paha Perhe), to its Berlinale slate. The film will have its international premiere in the Panorama section. -
The Millennium trilogy drives admissions hike in Sweden
Stieg Larsson thrillers drove cinema admission in Sweden last year. -
Wayne Clarkson, departing executive director, Telefilm Canada
Wayne Clarkson talks to Denis Seguin about his tenure at Telefilm Canada and the challenges facing his replacement. -
Weekly International Box Office - January 29
ScreenDaily brings you the weekly international box-office news. -
What we could learn from Iron Man’s Masters
Arvind Ethan David speculates on what lessons Marvel Entertainment might hold for the UK film industry and those who strive to make her sustainable.
