All Screen articles in 27 November 2009
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NewsAscot Elite, Splendid Films close raft of post-AFM deals
Independent Swiss distributor Ascot Elite and Cologne-based Splendid Films have unveiled deals on films acquired at last month’s AFM.
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NewsOptimum boosts 2010 slate with nine acquisitions
Optimum Releasing has boosted its slate with nine acquisitions including romantic comedy Leap Year, Bong Joon-ho’s Cannes title Mother and Source Code, the second film from British director Duncan Jones.
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NewsRotterdam Film Festival turns to audiences for film funding
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is stepping up it move into the digital future with a new scheme that will encourage audiences to help finance new films
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FeaturesEmerging from the shadow of drama
Which films could benefit from the Golden Globes’ unique musical or comedy categories? Mike Goodridge considers the candidates
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NewsEFP reveals line-up for 2010 Shooting Stars talent showcase
European Film Promotion (EFP) revealed the line-up for the 13th Shooting Stars, its annual new acting talent showcase. The young actors and actresses will be introduced at its annual presentation at the Berlin Film Festival.
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FeaturesBafta hopefuls seek LFF boost
In a crowded awards season, many UK distributors have launched off the back of the London Film Festival, rather than the Baftas, writes Jack Warner
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CommentUK producers get their share
Producer equity deals from the UK’s three major funding sources is the first step in transforming cottage production companies working for fees into genuine business, says Andrea Calderwood, producer, Slate Films, and Pact council member.
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CommentBlockbusters kill the movie star
Movies stars have had a tough year with less films being made and falling earnings; now the success of film such as The Hangover, which used a lesser known cast, suggests that star power is losing its pull with younger audiences.
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NewsJulien Temple reveals plans for Kinks feature
British director Julien Temple is plotting a feature film about legendary British band The Kinks.
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NewsNew project market aims to marry film and tourism
A new event that aims to bring together the film and tourism industries is set to launch in Marseille in January. MovieMed is currently seeking producers to take part in its project market.
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NewsSandra Bullock to receive Santa Barbara American Riviera Award
Hot off her second $100m-plus film of the year, Sandra Bullock will receive the 25th Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s American Riviera Award on February 5.
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NewsPolanski release delayed as Swiss authorities await bail money
Director Roman Polanski (pictured) will not be released on bail before the end of this week, according to the Swiss justice ministry.
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NewsApollo Cinemas to convert 40 screens to 3D
Apollo Cinemas, the UK’s largest independent chain, has announced it is converting its 13-strong chain to 3D over the next year through a partnership with RealD.
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NewsThe Match Factory takes on international sales for Tom Tykwer's Three
The Match Factory will handle international sales for Tom Tykwer’s latest feature film, Three (Drei) which completed principal photography in Berlin last week.
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NewsThe Little One scoops best film at Gijon Film Festival
Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel’s The Little One (La Pivellina) (pictured) won the best feature film award at the Gijon International Film Festival in Spain, which closed on Saturday (November 28).
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NewsNine, Avatar bookend 6th Dubai Film Festival
Rob Marshall’s musical feature Nine, starring Daniel Day Lewis (pictured), will open the 6th Dubai International Film Festival on December 9.
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NewsGerard Butler to be Glasgow's first film ambassador
Actor Gerard Butler has been appointed as the Glasgow Film Office’s first Film Ambassador. The Scottish born star of The Ugly Truth and Law Abiding Citizen will serve an initial two-year term.
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NewsLondon critics name Coppola's Apocalypse Now best film of past 30 years
The London Critics’ Circle (LFCC) has named Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now as the best film of the past 30 years.
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NewsSpain launches film download site in fresh bid to tackle piracy
Spain is ramping up its efforts to combat piracy with the launch next year of a new film download site that will offer major US titles and local films.