All Screen articles in December 26 2014
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NewsSony pushes The Interview online
In a development that looks set to exacerbate simmering unrest between Sony Pictures and the major exhibitors, the studio has moved ahead with an online platform release for the controversial comedy.
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NewsThe Interview in limited US debut
UPDATED DECEMBER 24: Approximately 300 independent theatres across the US will screen the controversial comedy on December 25 after Sony Pictures initially pulled the release in response to last week’s refusal by the five major exhibitors to screen it.
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NewsJim Gianopulos to receive CinemaCon Pioneer honour
The chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox will be named 2015 Pioneer Of The Year at the Las Vegas convention on April 22.
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NewsSundance Selects takes Wild Canaries
The distributor has picked up North American rights from Cinetic Media to Lawrence Michael Levine’s screwball murder mystery.
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NewsSouth Korean films top 100 million admissions
Local films in South Korea have topped 100 million admissions for the third consecutive year.
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NewsFox reports record year for digital sales
UK sales of digital movies rise 280% for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
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NewsScreen’s top 10 features of 2014
Screen International’s UK Stars of Tomorrow and behind the scenes looks at Under the Skin and 12 Years a Slave proved popular with readers.
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NewsWolfson to depart Rotterdam after 2015 festival
International Film Festival Rotterdam festival director Rutger Wolfson has decided to step down from his post after eight years.
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FeaturesDavid Oyelowo, Selma
David Oyelowo tells Ian Sandwell about how being British helped his portrayal of an icon and the need for it not to be an impersonation.
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NewsKieran Breen named BAFTA LA chair
The recently promoted president of international theatrical marketing at 20th Century Fox will assume the role of chairman of the board of directors.
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NewsBullets has strong opening in China
CHINA BOX OFFICE: Jiang Wen’s highly-anticipated satire Gone With The Bullets did not disappoint on its opening weekend in China, grossing $54.29m in its first four days.
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NewsDemetri Makoulis rises at Film Movement
The executive joined in January 2014 and has been promoted to director of sales as longtime vice-president Meghan Wurtz departs to pursue other opportunities.
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NewsLaika, Focus plot Kubo
The studios have announced their fourth collaboration Kubo And The Two Strings, featuring the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara and Ralph Fiennes.
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NewsPaura sisters assume marketing reins at Alcon
Angela and Catherine Paura have joined Alcon Entertainment as co-presidents of worldwide marketing.
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NewsJustin Lin boards Star Trek 3
The director of four entries in the Fast And Furious franchise will take the reins on the third episode in the sci-fi series and replaces Roberto Orci.
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NewsSecret Cinema screens Great Dictator in Sony protest
Event cinema specialists stage one-off screening in five cities after Sony cancels release of The Interview.
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NewsHobbit retains UK lead
Warner Bros’ climactic Hobbit outing hits £20m as it retains top spot; StudioCanal’s Paddington holds off newcomers to stay in second with $3.9m (£2.5m).