All Screen articles in 07 June 2012 – Page 4
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NewsuMedia strikes output deal with A-Film
uMedia’s Belgian distribution arm uDream pacts with Dutch distributor; A Monster in Paris first collaboration.
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NewsRome under Mueller moves into November for 2012
Marco Mueller confirmed as artistic director with three-year contract; 2012 edition will run Nov 9-17.
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China’s Wanda group in buyout talks with AMC
China’s Wanda Group is in talks with AMC Entertainment to buy part or all of the US exhibitor’s shares, according to sources close to the Chinese company.
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NewsThe Solution tunes in to Grand Piano for Cannes
Lisa Wilson, who launched The Solution Entertainment Group with Myles Nestel at the start of the year, will kick off talks with international buyers on the Elijah Wood psychological thriller.
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NewsBona Film Group to open 3D production base in Tianjin
China’s Bona Film Group has unveiled plans to set up a 3D production centre in the city of Tianjin where it will produce Tsui Hark’s upcoming 3D projects Tracks In The Snowy Forest and The White-Hair Witch.
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Odin’s Eye seals North America VoD deal with Warner Bros
Australian sales agent Odin’s Eye Entertainment (OEE) has signed an agreement with Warner Bros Digital Distribution for electronic sell-through and video-on-demand (VoD) distribution of its films via cable, satellite and broadband platforms in North America.
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Birks Canadian Diamond to go to Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire
Honourees Sarah Gadon and Emily Hampshire will receive the inaugural Birks Canadian Diamond at the Cannes Film Festival during the Telefilm Canada’s first tribute to Canadian talent press event on May 23.
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NewsFortissimo acquires Tribeca award-winner Una Noche
Fortissimo Films has acquired international rights to US-Cuban production Una Noche, which picked up three major awards at last month’s Tribeca Film Festival.
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FeaturesCelebrating 65 years of the CNC
The Cannes Film Festival is not the only French cultural institution feting its 65th anniversary this year. Melanie Goodfellow talks to CNC president Eric Garandeau.
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest unveils 2012 line-up
The festival’s industry strand - the MeetMarket - will feature 65 projects from 20 countries, hoping to capitalise on the success of last year when £5.5m worth of funding was raised.
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Film Sales Company closes deals on Bones Brigade
Hopscotch/eOne has acquired rights in Australia and New Zealand and King Records will handle Japanese distribution on Stacy Peralta’s skateboarding documentary.
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The Glass Man among Spotlight Pictures market slate
Announcing the company’s biggest Cannes line-up yet, president of international Scott Bedno said the Neve Campbell thriller centres on a man whose seemingly normal life slowly descends into madness.
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NewsExclusive boards Agent: Century 21 action-comedy for Cannes
Cameron Diaz and Benicio Del Toro will star in the caper, which Exclusive will produce and finance. Alex Walton will introduce to buyers in Cannes and CAA represents North American rights.
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NewsVisual effects company Cinesite sold to Endless LLP
The London based visual effects house has been acquired by UK based private equity house Endless LLP.
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NewsAdam Smith boards Polly Stenham’s Tusk
EXCLUSIVE: Rising UK director is attached to Polly Stenham’s Origin/Film4 Brit List script which is gearing up to shoot this year.
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Arclight acquires international sales to While We Were Here
Kat Coiro’s Ischia-set romance premiered at Tribeca and stars Kate Bosworth, Jamie Blackley and Iddo Goldberg. Gary Hamilton will commence talks with buyers in Cannes. WME Global represents North American rights.
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Content acquires international sales rights to All Is By My Side
André Benjamin will star in the Jimi Hendrix biopic from Darko Entertainment, Subotica Entertainment and Matador Pictures.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones, Byung-Hun Lee join cast of Red 2
UPDATE: Lionsgate will commence pre-sales in Cannes on Summit Entertainment’s action-comedy sequel to the $200m worldwide box office hit as it emerged the sales force will also commence talks with buyers on its Dirty Dancing reboot.
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Producers eye summer start on Paganini – The Devil’s Violinist
Joely Richardson in talks to join violin maestro David Garrett on cast with Bernard Rose set to direct.
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Provincetown to open on Jun 13 with Bachelorette
Roger Corman will receive the 2012 Filmmaker on the Edge Award and will take part in an on-stage conversation with John Waters at the Provincetown International Film festival in Massachusetts.