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IM Global boards Hacksaw Ridge
EXCLUSIVE: In arguably the plum US title of the EFM, Mel Gibson is returning behind the camera for the first time in nearly a decade to direct Andrew Garfield in the $40-50m true-life epic.
Sierra/Affinity to sell Gold
Another major project has dropped into the EFM as Sierra/Affinity consummates its lengthy courtship with the Black Bear Pictures adventure to star Matthew McConaughey and prepares to kick off international sales in Berlin next week.
Searchlight confirms Brooklyn deal
Fox Searchlight has confirmed its deal for the US and multiple territories to Sundance hit Brooklyn, while Magnolia has swooped on Best Of Enemies and Sundance Selects buys City Of Gold.
Fortitude to sell This Man, This Woman
EFM: Penelope Cruz and Diane Kruger are in final talks to star in the romance from Isabel Coixet, whose Nobody Wants The Night will open the Berlinale next week.
Lionsgate, Hunan TV in partnership talks
Lionsgate and China’s Hunan TV are in advanced talks to strike a three-year film-making pact.
Festivals and Awards
BBC Films to receive BAFTA honour
BBC Films to receive the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the BAFTA Awards next week.
ScreenTech
IFFR Live launches today with Atlantic
Pan-European cinema event will see five films premiere in Rotterdam and simultaneously across Europe; Distrify Media and Filmin will offer through VOD.
Production News
IM Global boards Hacksaw Ridge
EXCLUSIVE: In arguably the plum US title of the EFM, Mel Gibson is returning behind the camera for the first time in nearly a decade to direct Andrew Garfield in the $40-50m true-life epic.
Latest box office news
Frozen helps Japan box office rise 6.6%
Japan’s box office gross rose 6.6% to hit JPY207bn ($1.75bn) last year.
Five Armies ousts Miss Granny in China
CHINA BOX OFFICE: The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies grossed $49.84m on its opening weekend in China, pushing record-breaking remake Miss Granny into second place.
Corporate News
Lionsgate, Hunan TV in partnership talks
Lionsgate and China’s Hunan TV are in advanced talks to strike a three-year film-making pact.
