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NewsA billion for Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows sets WB record
The series finale became the first and last Harry Potter film to cross $1bn worldwide on Sunday [Jul 31], equaling Avatar’s 17-day speed record and reaching $690.4m internationally and $318.5m in North America.
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NewsAlison Meese promoted to head of UK acquisitions at Optimum
Alison Meese has been promoted to head of UK acquisitions at Optimum Releasing (soon to be rebranded StudioCanal). Also, Isabelle Stewart is promoted to Acquisitions Manager.
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NewsCowboys, Smurfs tie for US box office crown on $36.2m apiece
The pair of new arrivals dominated the domestic scene and the ultimate winner will be determined on Monday when the studios issue final results. Meanwhile Deathly Hallows: Part 2 crossed $1bn globally and became the biggest in the franchise at the North American box office, not to mention international and ...
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NewsBFD was "victim of own success"
Details have emerged of the shock decision last month to break up Benelux Film Distributors (BFD).
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NewsPotter bears down on $1bn at worldwide box office
As Warner Bros’ franchise finale charges towards the $700m international milestone, all eyes will be on when it will become the first in the franchise to cross the coveted $1bn worldwide mark this weekend.
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NewsEstevez's The Way inspires PDA, ARC and AMC
John Sloss and Bart Walker’s Producers Distribution Agency and Trevor Drinkwater’s ARC Entertainment form strategic partnership with AMC to release Emilio Estevez’s The Way.
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NewsGambit completes shoot, sells out internationally
CBS Films holds US rights to the Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz caper, while FilmNation has virtually sold out all international territories.
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NewsScott Shooman joins CBS Films as EVP of Acquisitions
Shooman worked at Sony Pictures for a decade; he will attend Toronto for CBS.
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NewsTechnicolor ups US digital distribution footprint, announces Q2 revenue of €747m
Technicolor acquires Cinedigm’s distribution assets, increasing satellite network to 1,100 locations in US and Canada.
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NewsMPA wins landmark copyright case against BT, Newzbin2
UK High Court rules in favour of MPA in their bid to block access to pirate site Newzbin2
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NewsHP7 Pt 2 reaches $600m at international box office
The family juggernaut would have crossed the milestone on Wednesday [27] after Warner Bros Picture International executives said it grossed a further $17.9m on Tuesday.
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NewsSingapore’s Golden Village to screen Ayumi concerts
Singaporean exhibitor Golden Village is planning to screen two of Japanese pop star Ayumi Hamasaki’s recent concert tours at its flagship theatres.
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Tricord Media to handle Canadian release of faith title Courageous
The company is a division of Crossroads Christian Communications and will partner with Sony Pictures Entertainment division Affirm Films and Sony Music Entertainment subsidiary Provident Films on the release.
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NewsSPC swoops on domestic rights to Darling Companion
The distributor has made a preemptive buy on all North American rights to Werc Werk Works’ dramedy directed by Lawrence Kasdan.
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NewsSundance Institute announces digital distribution plan
In an extension of its Artist Services programme, the Institute has partnered with digital content aggregator New Video and direct marketing specialist Topspin Media to offer a suite of online platforms for eligible feature filmmakers. Separately, festival director John Cooper shed a little more light for Screendaily on next year’s ...
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NewsDisney offers to buy out partners in India’s UTV
The Walt Disney Company has made a $454m offer to buy out its partners in Mumbai-based UTV Software Communications, the parent company of film producer-distributor UTV Motion Pictures.
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NewsCannes hits Le Havre, Habemus Papam find US homes
Janus Films has acquired North American rights to Aki Kaurismaki’s Le Havre while Sundance Selects has taken the US on Nanni Moretti’s Habemus Papam.
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NewsHarry Potter may end Indonesia’s US film drought
Indonesian officials say that Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 2 will be released in Indonesia this weekend, ending a five-month dispute between MPAA members, the Indonesian government and local distributors.
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NewsWalmart takes on Netflix with streaming service launch
The US retail giant on Tuesday [26] entered the streaming arena after integrating its VUDU VoD service on to its homepage.
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NewsNetflix shares tumble 10% after 2Q earnings report
Netflix shares dropped 10% after trading on Monday [25] in light of the results and comments by top brass that the controversial subscription price rise would lead to weaker than expected third quarter results.