All Screen articles in 28 February 2013 – Page 4
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CommentThe power of free
How free screenings have revitalised the Cartagena Film Festival and could inspire struggling festivals.
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NewsSolar, Hardy eye Samarkand
Tom Hardy has teamed up with LA-based Solar Pictures to play an SAS veteran returning from the Middle East who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as he tries to reintegrate into society.
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NewsMunro takes Eye of the Storm
Australian family drama, starring Geoffrey Rush and Charlotte Rampling, set for UK/Ireland theatrical release in May.
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NewsCBS plots Kings release
The distributor announced on Wednesday [27] it will release Sundance acquisition The Kings Of Summer (formerly Toy’s House) on Jun 14.
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NewsCinedigm takes on Absence
Cinedigm has acquired worldwide rights to Absence, while in a separate deal Oscilloscope Laboratories will distribute About Sunny in North America.
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NewsnWave buys Penguins 3D
nWave Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to Atlantic Productions’ Penguins 3D (working title) written and narrated by David Attenborough.
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NewsResnais, Pialat in COLCOA honour
The City Of Lights, City Of Angels film festival announced on Wednesday [27] preliminary programming for its upcoming 17th edition.
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NewsLightcatcher readies narrative slate
Arkansas-based documentary creator Lightcatcher Productions has begun production on six narrative features to be released over five years.
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NewsTranscendence, Mass for Depp
Contrary to recent speculation that Johnny Depp’s casting in Black Mass might disrupt his participation in Transcendence, the star’s representatives confirmed on Wednesday [27] that he is on board both projects, which are already well known to international buyers.
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NewsSpielberg to head Cannes jury
Steven Spielberg is headed for the Croisette in May to serve as president of the jury at the 66th festival, Gilles Jacob and Thierry Frémaux confirmed on Thursday [28].
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NewsIn Bloom sold to UK, Australia, Benelux
EXCLUSIVE: Artscope, the specialist art film label of Paris-based Memento Films International, is handling international sales.
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NewsFinancier Aver builds presence in UK
EXCLUSIVE: Financier sees scope for growth after Bank of Montreal acquisition; executive Jenna Seguin relocates to London.
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NewsStrategic Partners focus on UK, India
The 16th edition of the Canadian co-production/co-financing market set for September.
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BPX brainstorms funding issues
BPX (Best Practice Exchange), the new initiative that brings together heads of film agencies from around the world to brainstorm on “best practice in public funding for filmmaking,” has held its inaugural meeting.
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NewsRealD heading into UK hospitals
Onsite hospital cinemas to be equipped with Real 3D technology.
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NewsCartagena winners include Tabu, Anina
Vibrant 53rd edition of the festival sees Colombian president touting importance of filmmaking and filmgoing in the country.
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NewsBFI launches UK doc pitches
BFI Film Fund to work with Sheffield Doc/Fest to bring two annual public pitching sessions to Sheffield and London.
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NewsFilm London creates Artists unit
Film agency appoints Maggie Ellis head of Artists’ Moving Image, a new department to support artists who want to make films.
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NewsHardy Bucks strikes gold in Ireland
Universal’s local comedy acheives eighth biggest opening weekend of all-time for an Irish comedy at the Irish box office.