All Screen articles in 31 July 2009
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NewsJeff Katz kicks off Titmouse deal with Special Dead
Producer and comic book author Jeff Katz has signed a four-picture deal with Titmouse Animation.
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NewsMasterImage to supply 40+ 3D systems to UK exhibitor Empire
Burbank, Calif.-based MasterImage USA has struck a 3D systems deal with the UK’s Empire Cinemas.
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CommentFirst steps of a box-office giant
The news that China has become the second biggest territory outside the US for Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, with a $62m (rmb423m) gross as of July 19, demonstrates the dizzying potential of the country’s box-office market.
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CommentThe US deal conundrum
With US distributors in crisis, international buyers might be able to fill the gap - except they’re only interested in English-language films that have US distribution sewn up .
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CommentIndustry must adapt to market conditions
Producer Kevin Loader’s In The Loop is being released in the US in theatres and on video-on-demand. This is the shape of the future, says the Screenwriters’ Festival chairman.
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FeaturesProduction sees rises in the East as numbers decline in the West
India is the most prolific film-producing nation in the world, according to the latest research figures.
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NewsImage takes North American rights to Dare starring Emmy Rossum
Image Entertainment has aquired all North American rights to Dare, which premiered at Sundance.
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NewsBabelgum starts content partnership with Funny Or Die
Mobile and web content platform Babelgum continues to strike interesting deals, this time starting an exclusive wireless licensing agreement to bring FunnyOrDie videos to mobile platforms.The deal covers two years, and will offer a stand-alone Funny Or Die-branded iPhone application as well as Funny Or Die content in all Babelgum ...
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NewsLefevre, Summit debate casting decision for Twilight Saga: Eclipse
An unusual public debate has erupted over a casting decision for the third twilight film, Eclipse.
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NewsReitman’s Up In The Air to world premiere at TIFF
Jason Reitman’s frequent flyer comedy Up In The Air, starring George Clooney, will make its world premiere as a special presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival, it was announced today (July 30).
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NewsVenice to host 71 world premieres across a "global" line-up
The Venice Film Festival has revealed a total of 71 world premieres – including 23 in competition - across the programme for its 66th edition.
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FeaturesGrande expectations
The Locarno International Film Festival (Aug 5-15) is burnishing its reputation for distinctive arthouse and indie programming with a line-up filled with tales of the unexpected.
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NewsThriller (and rom-com) in Manila
Multiplex growth and a burgeoning middle class are driving growth at the Philippines box office, which is benefiting both US and local product
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NewsJeff Junge promoted to SVP at Warner Home Entertainment
Jeff Junge has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Business Management, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group.
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NewsAnchor Bay promotes three executives to SVP
Anchor Bay Entertainment has promoted three of its executives. Julie Cartwright is now senior vice president of marketing, and Sally Seraphim and Raymond Zinar are both now senior vice president of sales.
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NewsDark Castle starts shooting White's The Losers in Puerto Rico
Dark Castle Entertainment has started principal photography on The Losers, which will shoot entirely on location in Puerto Rico.
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NewsEdward Zwick joins Academy Board after run-off race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced today that Edward Zwick has won the run-off race for the open Directors Branch seat on the 2009-2010 Board of Governors.
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NewsBreathless continues winning streak with jury prize at Fantasia
The Montreal-based Fantasia Film Festival ends today after welcoming 90,000 fans with 40% of its 195 screenings sold out since the event started July 9.
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NewsMandate, Zaillian's Film Rites sign Healy to write Vigalondo's Gangland
Film Rites, the venture between Mandate Pictures and filmmaker Steve Zaillian, has announced that Pat Healy has come on board to write the script for Nacho Vigalondo’s Gangland.
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NewsIce Age 3 set to break international record for animation
Fox’s Ice Age 3 is on the cusp of melting a big record this weekend, to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time at the international box office.