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NewsRecord $54m domestic launch for Paranormal Activity 3
No September or October release has grossed more in its opening weekend as Blumhouse Productions and Paramount’s well-reviewed horror sequel crushed all comers.
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NewsEuropaCorp builds a 'Monster' animated hit
Year-long marketing campaign and 617-screen opening catapults Bibo Bergeron’s A Monster in Paris into second place in the French box office chart for first five days on release. Events included live concert featuring Sean Lennon and Vanessa Paradis.
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NewsMomentum eyes 100-screen release for Steve McQueen's Shame
UK distributor Momentum Pictures is planning an ambitious 100-screen release for Steve McQueen’s Shame and will be pushing the film hard for BAFTA and other awards consideration.
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NewsParanormal, Steel vie for international supremacy
Paramount Pictures International (PPI) prepares to unleash Paranormal Activity 3 in around 45 markets this weekend and top brass expect big hits in the UK, Australia, Brazil and France.
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Kino Lorber launches Redemption label for cult European horror
The company will serve as exclusive distributor across all media in the US and Canada for the iconic UK-based catalogue, which includes the work of ‘vampire erotica’ guru Jean Rollin.
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D&E Entertainment to distribute UFC biopic The Hammer
The distributor has raised p&a funds to release the film on Oct 27 in more than 90 theatres.
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NewsCarlsson to leave UK distributor Park Circus to work at Swedish Film Institute
Paul Dale is the new head of press and publicity for Park Circus.
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NewsFuture Shorts offers licences for 'pop-up film festival'
Company aims to build global network of licensees screening its quarterly short film programmes; features could be added in future.
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NewsG2 to release Aussie hit Red Dog in UK
G2 early 2012 slate includes Australian smash and comedy A Good Old Fashioned Orgy.
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NewsBFI pledges support for film export and international promotion
In a move cheered by the UK industry, the British Film Institute (BFI) has now pledged funds to support the export of British films. Film Export UK gets £70,000 in transitional funding.
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NewsSPRI chief Mark Zucker steps down after 36-year career
The approachable, hard-working senior executive was the architect of such international hits as the Spider-Man series and The Da Vinci Code. Steven O’Dell is promoted to president of Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI).
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NewsHSI Films brings Carnaval starring John Cusack, Johnny Knoxville to AFM
HSI Films president Eric Christenson will commence pre-sales at AFM on the comedy directed by Josh Stern.
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NewsThe Works gives UK home to Take Shelter
Jeff Nichols’ Cannes and Sundance hit gets UK distribution ahead of UK premiere.
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NewsUniversal Social Cinema Facebook app goes international with Johnny English offer
Universal’s Social Cinema Facebook application to offer Johnny English in UK and Australia
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NewsPretty Pictures takes Madonna's W.E. for France
The deal was negotiated by Pretty Pictures’ James Velaise and IM Global’s Stuart Ford.
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NewsEntertainment One picks up French rights to Comedown
Kidulthood director Menhaj Huda is currently shooting the urban horror in London.
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Tristen Tuckfield joins Millennium Entertainment as director of acquisitions
The executive arrives from Samuel Goldwyn Films, where she served as the manager of acquisitions and development. Tuckfield and fellow director of acquisitions Vincent Scordino will report to CEO Bill Lee.
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NewsLord Puttnam calls for bigger UK P&A Fund as part of Audience Development Fund
Puttnam also calls for BFI to create special events and media promotions to stimulate audiences.
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NewsMagnolia picks up US rights to Michael Cuesta drama Roadie
Michael Cuesta’s new drama stars Ron Eldard as a Blue Oyster Cult roadie who visit his mother after he gets fired and experiences a wild encounter with two old high school friends.
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NewsMagnolia acquires US rights to Take This Waltz
Sarah Polley’s drama premiered recently in Toronto and stars Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Luke Kirby and Sarah Silverman.