All Screen articles in 24 April 2009 – Page 3
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Piracy costs Italian industry about $700m annually
Italy’s cinema industry loses an estimated $699m (Euros 530m) to piracy annually, according to the first in-depth study of the impact of piracy in Italy. The findings were announced by Italy’s Anti Audiovisual Piracy Federation.
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Filmax refinances debts to set aside $32m a year for new technologies
Major Spanish studio Filmax has closed a deal with 41 banking institutions to refinance its debts so that it can set aside $32.5m (Euros 25m) annually to expand and improve its new technology business.
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In The Loop circles UK while France laughs along with Dujardin sequel
In this week’s local and independent releases in key international territories, Il Divo moves into Germany on 37 prints; France welcomes Rachel Getting Marriedand local comedy OSS 117 starring Jean Dujardin; UK readies for Sundance hit In The Loop.
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Pirate Bay's founders sentenced to one year in jail
A court in Stockholm has today ruled against the four operators of file-sharing site The Pirate Bay, saying they are guilty of contributing to copyright infringement and sentencing each to one year in prison. Copyright holders in the film and music industry cheered the decision.
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Tim Bevan seen as frontrunner to be UK Film Council chairman
Working Title co-chairman Tim Bevan is emerging as a front-runner to become the new chairman of the UK Film Council when current chair Stewart Till leaves at the end of July.
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High Point to distribute Renown's library of British Films
UK distributor High Point Media Group has signed a deal with Renown Pictures to distribute its libraryof British films. Highpoint’s TV division will handle the catalogue.
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Seattle International Film Festival to honour Spike Lee
The 35th Seattle International Film Festival will present the 2009 Golden Space Needle Award For Outstanding Achievement In Directing to Spike Lee.
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NewsFast & Furious eyes key debuts in third weekend and sets sights on $150m
Both Universal/UPI’s Fast & Furious and DreamWorks Animation/PPI’s Monsters Vs Aliens have cleared the first hurdle and crossed $100m as they head into their third and fifth weekends respectively and will be at the vanguard of Hollywood’s latest international incursion.
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NewsFilm Sales Company boards Adrienne Shelly film for Tribeca
Andrew Herwitz’ Film Sales Company boards rights to three films at Tribeca including Cheryl Hines’ romantic comedy Serious Moonlight based on a screenplay by the late Adrienne Shelly.
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Sony signs deal with Hollywood's leading digital cinema integrator
Sony Pictures Releasing Corporation has signed an agreement with Digital Cinema Implementation Partners, the leading integrator behind the digital conversion of North American theatres.
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It's show time
Cannes fever is upon us once again, as film-makers and sales agents await news on whether their new films have found favour with - and favourable slots in - the world’s most prestigious film festival.
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Features
Europe embraces 3D, but will it pay off?
The Cannes film festival’s surprise choice of Pixar’s Up as its opening film this May sends a symbolic message. By embracing a 3D film, the world’s most prestigious film festival is underlining the point that 3D is now not only part of the mainstream but that it is respected by ...
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Reliance cables Bollywood films to US cinemas
Adlabs Films has gained access to sister company Reliance Globalcom’s massive global fibre-opticnetwork to deliver Indian films to digital screens in the US.
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South East European Film Festival in LA kicks off April 30
The fourth South East European Film Festival kicks off on April 30 at the Goethe Institute in Los Angeles with a screening of Behind The Glassfollowed by the documentaryDivorce Albanian Style.
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NewsCinetic Media launches international arm under Shebnem Askin-Schreger
New York-based consulting and sales outfit Cinetic Media is launching Cinetic International, a new unit which will offer clients a range of services including foreign sales, consulting, financing and packaging capabilities.
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Cinetic launches international arm under Shebnem Askin-Schreger
New York-based consulting and sales outfit Cinetic Media is launching Cinetic International, a new unit which will offer clients a range of services including foreign sales, consulting, financing and packaging capabilities.
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British cinematographer Jack Cardiff dies aged 94
Jack Cardiff, the cinematographer, died at his home in Kent today (April 22) after a short illness. Hepassed away surrounded by his family.
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Senator and E1 Entertainment sign pact for Canada and UK
Canada’s E1 Entertainment and Marco Weber’s new US releasing outfit Senator Distribution havesigned a six picture all-media distribution agreement for five films in Canada and one for the UK. Thedeal includes digital rights.
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Nick Moran's The Kid to start filming in London
The Kid, Nick Moran’s first film since Telstar, will begin shooting in London next week. The film isbased on the harrowing autobiography by Kevin Lewis, who is also writing the screenplay.
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Cineplex expands 3D systems in Canada
Canada’s Cineplex Entertainment has announced plans to install RealD 3D technnology in more thanhalf of its cinemas by the end of May.