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Smaller exhibitors debate digital dilemma at ShoWest
For close to a decade the underlying question at ShoWest was when would digital cinema become a factor in film exhibition. And for years industry pundits responded that it was five to ten years in the future.
The Salt Company closes further sales on The Infidel
The London-based sales company has now closed sales on the provocative comedy in 14 territories.
Big Cinemas opens New York theatre
The company hopes the BIG Cinemas Manhattan will become a major destination for the city’s Indian community.
Latest UK-Ireland news
France opens Soul Kitchen, Scouting Book For Boys in the UK
ScreenDaily’s weekly round-up of the local and independent openings in key markets this week.
Ausfilm approves London co-production forum
Australian and UK film bodies ro encourage co-productions through two-day event in London.
Gillian Wearing's debut feature is Self Made
Turner prize winning British artist completes principal photography on debut feature Self Made
Latest Europe news
France opens Soul Kitchen, Scouting Book For Boys in the UK
ScreenDaily’s weekly round-up of the local and independent openings in key markets this week.
Giffoni secures $27.5m for multimedia development
The Italian town and host of the children’s film festival will house a production hub and two state of the art cinemas.
The Game Of Death sparks uproar in France
Rezo Films’ The Game Of Death causes storm in French media after airing on France 2 on March 17.
Latest Asia-Pacific news
Hindi film industry and MPAA announce piracy initiative
A joint venture is revealed on the last day of Mumbai’s FICCI-Frames media and entertainment conference.
Ausfilm approves London co-production forum
Australian and UK film bodies ro encourage co-productions through two-day event in London.
Big Cinemas opens New York theatre
The company hopes the BIG Cinemas Manhattan will become a major destination for the city’s Indian community.
Latest Africa-Middle East news
Shooting underway on Street Kids United
Production has begun in South Africa on F&ME feature documentary Street Kids United, set around the first footballing world cup for street children.
Film industry calls for release of Iranian director
Film organisations around the world are protesting the arrest of Iranian director Jafar Panahi
Global Preview 2010
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
Soft Money
Screen unveils Global Soft Money Guide 2010
The annual territory-by-territory report on markets offering the most lucrative and easiest-to-access incentives to international producers.
Corporate
Smaller exhibitors debate digital dilemma at ShoWest
For close to a decade the underlying question at ShoWest was when would digital cinema become a factor in film exhibition. And for years industry pundits responded that it was five to ten years in the future.
Digital
Smaller exhibitors debate digital dilemma at ShoWest
For close to a decade the underlying question at ShoWest was when would digital cinema become a factor in film exhibition. And for years industry pundits responded that it was five to ten years in the future.
Finance
AAM secures $66m to support European digital conversion
Arts Alliance Media, the provider of digital services and content, has secured new funding to support its plans to create the largest European digital cinema network.
Production
Waltz to direct rom-com for Fox International Productions
Christoph Waltz, riding high on his recent Oscar win for Inglourious Basterds, will make his feature directorial debut on a Fox International Productions romantic comedy.
Markets
Sierra Pictures boards A Beginner's Guide To Endings
Nick Meyer’s Sierra Pictures has acquired international sales rights to Darius Films’ A Beginner’s Guide ToEndings starring Harvey Keitel, JK Simmons and Scott Caan.
Bleiberg to introduce EFM buyers to Crystal Bear winner My Suicide
Bleiberg Entertainment has picked up international rights to writer-director David Lee Miller’s 2009 Crystal Bear winner My Suicide.
