All articles by Andreas Wiseman – Page 176
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NewsLovefilm secures online rights to Momentum titles
Film subscription service Lovefilm has partnered with UK distributor Momentum to offer members a catalogue of Momentum’s titles via internet enabled devices.
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NewsDeathly Hallows casts its spell on UK box office
The penultimate instalment in the blockbuster franchise plundered $29.1m (£18.3m) at the UK box office over the November 19 – 21 weekend.
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FeaturesWeekly international box office Nov 12 -14
Unstoppable powered to the top of the international chart over the November 12-14 weekend, grossing $18.7m in 39 territories.
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NewsThe Animators to be directed by Ruairi Robinson
Director Ruairi Robinson will get his feature debut on Qwerty’s anticipated sci-fi-thriller The Animators, which is due to shoot in the first quarter of 2011.
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Amazon.com launches film development business Amazon Studios
E-commerce multinational Amazon has created a new online film and script development business, with a built in first look deal with Warner Bros.
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NewsDue Date holds on at top of UK box office
Warner Bros.’ comedy Due Date remained top of the UK box office over the Nov 12-14 weekend, taking $3m (£1.9m) from 452 screens for a week-high screen average of $6,745 (£4,200).
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Green Day goes multi-territory via satellite
Green Day – 21st Century Breakdown has become the first film to be distributed to multiple European territories simultaneously via satellite.
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NewsTilva Rosh wins in Estoril; Europa Distribution conference hosts 60 distributors
Nikolai Lezaic’s drama has picked up the Best Film Award and the Cineuropa Award at the fourth Estoril Film Festival in Portugal.
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NewsDirectors UK restructures to attract new members
The professional body is changing its membership structure to attract a more diverse range of directors.
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FeaturesMichelangelo Frammartino
Michelangelo Frammartino talks to Andreas Wiseman about his latest film, Le Quattro Volte.
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NewsMarrakech Film Festival reveals 15-strong competition line-up
Jack Goes Boating, A Quiet Life (Una Vita Tranquila) and Animal Kingdom are among 15 titles in competition at this year’s Marrakech Film Festival (Dec 3 – 10).The competition slate includes ten feature debuts and three sophomore productions, representing 15 different nationalities.It has already been reported that US romantic comedy ...
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NewsKaleidoscope appoints Adam Sergeant as marketing chief
The distributor brings in a marketing director role to support new titles coming to market.
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FeaturesWeekly International box office November 5 - 7
Warner Bros.’ Due Date debuted top on the international scene, easily seeing off nearest rival Despicable Me.
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FeaturesThe Bafta bounce
Exposure at the Orange British Academy Film Awards can bring real benefits at the UK box office for films released at the right time. Andreas Wiseman explores the effectiveness of the awards as a launchpad and looks at how the Baftas (Feb 13, 2011) are shaping up in a strong ...
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NonStop takes The Trip, Let Me In and Barney's Version at AFM
Swedish distribution outfit NonStop Entertainment announces AFM acquisitions of The Trip, Let Me In and Barney’s Version.
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NewsDue Date arrives top at UK box office
Warner Bros.’ Due Date took the spoils at the UK box office over the Nov 5 - 7 weekend.
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NewsWarner Bros unveils $160m Leavesden expansion
Warner Bros. will announce on Wednesday [10 Nov] the completion of its purchase of UK-based Leavesden studios and unveil plans for a $160m (£100m) re-building and expansion programme.
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NewsPyramide announces Rome sales
French sales outfit Pyramide International closed deals on The Human Resources Manager, What More Do I Want,Naomi and Angele and Tony at the International Rome Film Festival.
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Baltic Event co-production market announces projects
Twelve projects from nine countries have been selected for this year’s Baltic Event co-production market, which will take place in Tallinn, Estonia (December 1-3).