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Taylor-Johnson lands Fifty gig
Universal Pictures and Focus Features announced on Wednesday [19] that the British filmmaker will take the reins of their adaptation of EL James’ S&M thriller smash Fifty Shades Of Grey.
OddLot signs deal with McDonough
Linda McDonough is transitioning from her role as OddLot evp of production and development into that of full-time producer and has signed a producing deal with the company.
Shooting begins on thriller November Man
Will Patton and Caterina Scorsone have joined Pierce Brosnan on the cast of November Man, which Roger Donaldson is currently shooting in Belgrade, Serbia.
Sundance names 22 doc Fellows
Sundance Institute has announced the 22 Fellows representing nine documentary film projects participating in the 2013 Documentary Edit and Story Labs, set to run from Jun 21-29 and Jul 5-13 at Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah.
Benaroya hires production chief
Prashant Shah has joined Benaroya Pictures as vp and head of physical production.
Festivals and Awards
Doc/Fest delegates up 18%
Audience Award winners revealed as documentary festival reports record numbers.
ScreenTech
Netflix to launch in Netherlands
Online streaming service Netflix has announced the Netherlands as its next new market, with a late 2013 launch on the cards.
VoD service to boost I Am Breathing rollout
The Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) has partnered with UK VoD service Distrify to boost viewing and fundraising around documentary I Am Breathing.
Production News
Sundance names 22 doc Fellows
Sundance Institute has announced the 22 Fellows representing nine documentary film projects participating in the 2013 Documentary Edit and Story Labs, set to run from Jun 21-29 and Jul 5-13 at Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah.
Latest box office news
IM3 crosses $400m domestic
Iron Man 3 has become Disney’s fifth release to reach $400m in North America after crossing the threshold on Tuesday [18].
Corporate News
Ex-Aardman exec opens digital studio
Former Aardman Animations TV boss Miles Bullough has launched digital studio Wildseed Studios with a fund of $785,000 (£500,000) to invest in multiplatform ideas.
