All Screen articles in 02 June 2011 – Page 2

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    Back to the beach

    2011-06-07T16:02:00Z

    During the month of May there is no escaping the multi-media assault of Cannes, so it’s a good thing this year’s event boasted a worthy and enjoyable Competition line-up and offered some controversy for the film press pack

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    March of the caped crusaders

    2011-06-07T16:01:00Z

    With the majority of superhero films based on adaptations of US comic books, how well do these titles and franchises perform in territories not familiar with the original characters?

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    Talk of the town

    2011-06-07T16:00:00Z

    Meet Russia’s rising stars and upcoming projects with international potential

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    The gatekeepers

    2011-06-07T16:00:00Z

    Who do you need to know to do business with Russia?

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    One size does not fit all

    2011-06-07T15:59:00Z

    In a fast-moving US distribution market, XLrator Media is focused on multi-platform releasing and is now moving into production. CEO Barry Gordon talks to Screen.

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    New Chinese talent

    2011-06-07T15:58:00Z

    Shanghai is the place to discover commercial independent Chinese cinema

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    Buyer watch

    2011-06-07T15:54:00Z

    Russia has a thriving independent distribution sector which is in the market for international films of all stripes.

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    Budapest launches festival plan

    2011-06-07T15:53:00Z

    The organisers of the new Budapest International Film Festival and the Hungarian culture minister were in Cannes last month to discuss what is hoped will become a prestigious event in the European calendar

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    In their Element

    2011-06-07T15:52:00Z

    Ireland’s Element Pictures is ramping up its international co-production activity and is increasing its focus on Irish distribution. As the firm marks its 10th anniversary, Screen talks to Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe and Lee Magiday

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    Where money finds talent

    2011-06-07T15:51:00Z

    The film finance department at CAA is thriving as the agents work as strategic consultants to high-net-worth individuals, gaining investment for mid-range projects. Screen talks to Roeg Sutherland and Micah Green.

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    Moscow means business

    2011-06-07T15:50:00Z

    Moscow International Film Festival (June 23-July 2) is strengthening its business offering and exploring new financing opportunities.

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    Piracy spins its web

    2011-06-07T15:48:00Z

    The face of piracy in Russia is changing.

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    China in their hands

    2011-06-07T15:47:00Z

    Shanghai cinema-goers are trail-blazers when it comes to supporting indie cinema in China, and are helping the Shanghai International Film Festival (June 11-19) to increase its global significance. Sen-lun Yu reports

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    Coming in from the cold

    2011-06-07T15:46:00Z

    If the government succeeds in doubling screen numbers in Russia to 5,000, annual admissions could hit 300 million by 2015.

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    The kino question

    2011-06-07T15:45:00Z

    As Russia becomes the world’s sixth biggest film market, Screen looks at what is driving the boom, whether it can be sustained and the impact such box-office growth is having on local film-makers

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    A digital future

    2011-06-07T15:45:00Z

    During last month’s Cannes Film Festival, Screen International and Technicolor hosted a lunch with a broad range of guests to discuss how digital technology is enhancing the creative experience

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    The woo factor

    2011-06-07T15:44:00Z

    Animation talent is in demand. On the eve of France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 6-11), Screen looks at how US studios recruit international animators, and the creative benefits they bring

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    Home is where the art is

    2011-06-07T15:43:00Z

    The growing ambition of Europe’s animation industry and an increase in national production incentives means a one-way ticket to California is not always the most desirable career move for the continent’s animators.

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    Top draw: Annecy International Animation Film Festival

    2011-06-07T15:39:00Z

    The 2011 Annecy festival is a one-stop shop for the international animation industry.

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    French BackUp gets animated over Lassie and White Fang adaptations

    2011-06-07T14:38:00Z

    BackUp’s Cofanim and Devanim funds line up animation investments