All Screen articles in 26 Apr 2012 – Page 6
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NewsIndomina, Kaleidoscope seal deal on The Art Of Rap
The Indomina Group has sold international distribution rights to London-based Kaleidoscope on Ice-T’s Sundance entry Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap.
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Roadside Attractions takes all North American rights to Branded
The studio plans a nationwide theatrical release in September on Jamie Bradshaw and Alexander Doulerain’s thriller. Lionsgate will release on ancillary platforms through its partnership with Roadside.
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NewsRich Ross steps down as Walt Disney Studios chairman
Following the $200m John Carter write-down Ross is ending his two-and-a-half-year tenure in the post and leaves behind a 15-year career at the studio.
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NewsWWE Studios joins IM Global on Dead Man Down
The companies will co-finance the $30m romantic thriller, which is set to begin shooting in Philadelphia on Monday (23) and stars starring Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard and Dominic Cooper.
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Europa International backs EC move on digital plan
Europa International, the organisation representing the interests of international sales agents, has given an enthusiastic welcome to The European Commission’s recently published call for proposals related to a new preparatory action Circulation Of European Films In Digital Era.
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ReviewsThe Fourth Dimension
Dirs: Harmony Korine, Alexey Fedorchenko, Jan Kwiecinski. US-Poland-Russia. 2012. 106mins
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NewsBattleship surges past $125m with $58.4m weekend haul
Buoyed by mighty launches in China and Russia, Universal/UPI’s action hit ruled the waves to reach an estimated $129.6m through Sunday, while Fox’s Titanic 3D crossed $225m and passed $100m in China. Warner Bros’ Wrath Of The Titans also crossed $200m.
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NewsRussell Crowe confirmed for Paramount / New Regency’s Noah
The Australian actor will play Noah in Darren Aronofsky’s feature of the same name, the studio said on Sunday (22).
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Faith, Tchoupitoulas among Dallas International Film Festival winners
Faith, Love & Whiskey earned $10,000 as winner of the grand jury prize for narrative feature while Tchoupitoulas took the same amount in the documentary feature category.
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NewsThink Like A Man launches top in US on $33m
Screen Gems’ rom-com ousted The Hunger Games, ending a fine four-weekend run at the top for Lionsgate’s global smash.
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NewsCinemaCon: RealD crosses 20,000 3D screens worldwide
Meanwhile Sony said it has shipped 13,000 digital 4K projects to date and flagged its Sony Entertainment Access Glasses with audio support for hearing or sight imparied filmgoers, while Christie said it has signed technology agreements with Weta Digital and Park Road Post.
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NewsIndustry pays tribute to Tracy Lorie
The beloved and widely admired marketing and publicity executive passed away peacefully at her Los Angeles home on Friday (20), one year after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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NewsProduction begins on third Outpost feature
Kieran Parker will direct the third in the Nazi zombie franchise, Outpost: The Rise Of The Spetsnaz
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NewsMy Brother The Devil, Street Girls among Sundance London prize winners
The Sundance Institute will present awards to four films which focus on social justice issues in the developing world during the first Sundance London film and music festival, running April 26-29
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NewsBattleship stays afloat at the UK box office
Universal’s action sci-fi records second consecutive week at number one; Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games becomes biggest-grossing film of the year to date.
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The Weinstein Company dates three animated films for 2013
The company announced on Monday (23) it has set release slots for a trio of titles, starting with Leo The Lion on Aug 30 next year.
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NewsHuayi Brothers unveils slate headed by Detective Dee prequel
China’s Huayi Brothers Media has unveiled a slate of eight new productions for 2012, headed by Tsui Hark’s Detective Dee prequel and Tai Chi II: Rise Of A Hero, the second film in a trilogy directed by Stephen Fung.