All Distribution articles – Page 551
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NewsSky remains movie leader according to UK regulator Ofcom
New VoD players such as Lovefilm and Netflix have not loosened Sky’s grip on movies, according to an Ofcom report to the Competition Commission.
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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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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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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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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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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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NewsRevolver takes UK rights to When The Lights Went Out From SC Films
EXCLUSIVE: Pat Holden’s UK horror film, based on a true story, had its world premiere in Rotterdam.
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NewsUK cinemas to screen Olympics
EXCLUSIVE: Vue cinemas in negotiations for 3D coverage of Olympics and Euro football championships; other chains likely to follow suit with Olympics coverage potentially shown for free.
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SundanceNOW launches Doc Club SVoD programme
The Sundance Selects stablemate’s new initiative is curated in association with documentary programmer Thom Powers and kicks off with an Errol Morris spotlight.
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GoDigital buys four from Shoreline Entertainment
The digital distributor has picked up the documentary Fat Belly, sci-fi animation Technotise: Edit & I, horror thriller Cannibal and stop-motion Edison & Leo.
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NewsNetflix UK acquires Lilyhammer
Netflix has secured the streaming rights in the UK and Ireland for Lilyhammer, the mobster comedy drama starring Sopranos actor Steven Van Zandt.
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IFC Midnight adds thriller Area 407 to pipeline
The distributor has acquired rights to North America, Latin America, France, Benelux, Turkey, Greece, East central Europe and Asia for Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin’s found footage sci-fi.
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NewsOpen Road takes US rights to Silent Hill: Revelation 3D
The distributor will release wide on Oct 26 the latest entry in the horror franchise from Samuel Hadida of Davis Films and Don Carmody. Lionsgate handles international sales.
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Submarine closes US, Canada deals on Lawrence Ferlinghetti doc
First Run Features will distribute in the US while Films We Like has acquired Canadian rights to Christopher Felver’s portrait of the celebrated poet and publisher.
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NewsBFI announces “pillars” of its Five Year Plan For Film
Amanda Nevill today promised a “fresh approach” from the BFI in its Five Year Forward Plan For Film; government and BFI to officially respond to Chris Smith’s Film Policy Review on May 14.
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NewsTele München Group acquires Iron Man 3 for Germany, Austria
TMG distributed the first two films in the series.
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NewsMoviehouse takes on ActionFest award winner I Declare War
Sales company also working with Samaritan Entertainment on Repatriate.
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NewsSPC takes North American rights to Amour
Michael Haneke’s latest film stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva and Isabelle Huppert and explores the aftermath of a stroke and its effect on an elderly couple.
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NewsAnchor Bay sinks teeth into North American rights on Vamps
A theatrical release is anticipated near Halloween on the Lucky Monkey Pictures and Red Hour Films project starring Alicia Silverstone, Krysten Ritter and Sigourney Weaver. Meanwhile Strand Releasing and Oscilloscope Laboratories have picked up a pair of socially conscious documentaries.
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NewsLisa Gutberlet earns senior distribution stripes at Myriad
The German-born executive has been promoted to svp of distribution and will oversee the release of content across all Myriad’s platforms and play a role in acquisition.