All Asia articles – Page 472
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NewsRichard Moore to leave Melbourne Film Festival
Executive director Moore has decided not to renew his contract after four years with the event.
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CommentThe price of festivals
Film festivals may not be cheap to attend but, on a cultural level, they still have an important role to play in screening ambitious and challenging films that struggle to find mainstream distribution.
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NewsFortissimo takes sales rights to Sundance winner Winter's Bone
The sales outfit takes worldwide sales rights on Debra Granik’s second feature ahead of next week’s Berlin Film Festival.
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NewsDirector Proyas calls for clarification on Australian producer offset
Director speaks out on the need for a “more specific and clearer” criteria.
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Screen launches new European production and financing database
Screen International unveils online European production and financing database offering up-to-the-minute information to subscribers.
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NewsDigital 3D cinema scheme poised to roll-out across India
Entrepreneurial company seeks to bring big screen entertainment and employment to rural areas.
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NewsJeonju reveals directors for annual digital omnibus
The 11th Jeonju International Film Festival reveals directors for annual digital omnibus.
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Hong Kong Filmart launches documentary market
Hong Kong Filmart is launching a three-day documentary event at this year’s edition.
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NewsWarner Bros unveils 3D plan for Clash Of The Titans, Harry Potter 7
Warner Bros Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced last night [February 2] that the studio will release Clash Of The Titans worldwide in 3D on April 2.
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NewsImagenation Abu Dhabi joins Fox Star Studios on My Name Is Khan
Imagenation Abu Dhabi has boarded My Name Is Khan alongside Fox Star Studios in the run-up to the release starring Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
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CommentFaith in the audience
Faith-friendly films may be drawing in the crowds, but Hollywood is still scared of interacting with religious audiences.
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NewsJapan's Cine Qua Non files for bankruptcy protection
The Japanese producer, distributor and exhibitor files for protection amid mounting debts.
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NewsMan On Wire, In The Loop picked for first UKFC India showcase
James Marsh’s Man On Wire (pictured) and Armando Iannucci’s In The Loop are among the films that have been selected for the UK Film Council’s From Blighty With Love, a showcase aimed at promoting British independent film in India.
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NewsKorean film exports dropped 32.9% in 2009
Korean film exports fell by 32.9% last year, according to new data from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC).
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Phuket Film Festival to go ahead in 2010
The second edition of the Phuket Film Festival will go ahead from June 4-13 , following the cancellation of last year’s festival due to the political situation in Thailand.
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NewsAustralian box office rises 15% in best year on record
Australia’s gross box office hit $988m (A$1.09bn) in 2009, up 15% on the previous year, and its best year on record. It is also the first time annual ticket sales have exceeded $907m (A$1bn).