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All Distribution articles – Page 636
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Disney unveils distribution shake-up
The Walt Disney Studios has shuffled its distribution set-up and announced that Janice Marinelli, Lori MacPherson and Jason Brenek will be taking on expanded roles.
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Sony acquires US on Exclusive, Cross Creek's Ides Of March
Sony confirmed last night [Nov 1] that it had taken US rights to George Clooney’s upcoming political drama The Ides Of March.
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Wrekin Hill, Lionsgate form home entertainment pact
Chris Ball’s fledgling distributor Wrekin Hill Entertainment has signed an exclusive US home entertainment deal with Lionsgate.
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NewsIFC takes on Horner's brilliantlove/Orgasm Diaries
The BIFA-nominated UK drama premiered in Tribeca.
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NewsFilmDistrict, TriStar hit the waves with Soul Surfer
FilmDistrict is partnering with Sony on the true-life story Soul Surfer starring AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and Carrie Underwood in her feature debut.
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NewsDespicable Me tops overseas with $23m weekend haul
Another fine weekend for Universal’s popular animation saw it trump the double horror threat of Paranormal Activity 2 and Saw 3D and boost its running total to $235.4m. Lionsgate reported a preliminary $11.5m haul for Saw 3D from 22 territories
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NewsSaw 3D dominates Halloween weekend on $22.5m
Lionsgate’s final instalment in the horror franchise ruled the roost in North America thanks to an estimated $22.5m debut.
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NewsSummit takes US rights to Katherine Heigl romance Adaline
Summit Entertainment has taken Lakeshore and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment’s upcoming romantic drama off the shelf in a preemptive move heading into AFM.
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NewsHalloween horror clash bodes well for Saw 3D overseas
Lionsgate top brass will expect the spirits to favour Saw 3D in a tantalising weekend carve-up against Paramount / PPI’s reigning international champion Paranormal Activity 2.
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NewsArthouse picks up US for Sophie Fiennes doc
Arthouse Films and New Video have acquired all US rights to Sophie Fiennes’ feature documentary Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow.
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NewsLionsgate to release Miley Cyrus comedy LOL in US
Lionsgate will release the upcoming comedy LOL starring Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore in the US after funnelling the film from its wholly owned subsidiary Mandate Pictures.
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NewsCameron sets course for Pandora with Avatar 2 and 3 mandate
James Cameron has agreed to make Avatar 2 and 3 his next films following the global triumph of last year’s sci-fi epic.
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NewsIFC Midnight acquires Dream Home for US
IFC Films has added Pang Ho-Cheung’s Hong Kong thriller Dream Home to its IFC Midnight genre roster.
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Summit unveils Breaking Dawn supporting cast
Summit Entertainment has announced the supporting cast in its upcoming The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.
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Austin FF opener Exporting Raymond lands at Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired US theatrical rights to the documentary Exporting Raymond from writer-director Phil Rosenthal after its opening night screening at Austin Film Festival.
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FeaturesThe powerhouse
BSkyB pioneered the lucrative UK pay-TV market for movies. But there are concerns about the power it wields when it comes to premium movie rights, and some critics argue the broadcaster should be doing more for UK production. Geoffrey Macnab reports
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IMG acquires North American rights to large format quartet
Inception Media Group (IMG) has acquired North American rights from MacGillivray Freeman Films Distribution Company to four large format films that it claims have been seen by more than 60million people in IMAX theatres worldwide.
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FeaturesPaying the way
The revenues from the pay-TV sector have helped buoy the film business in recent years. But does the increasing popularity of original programming mean costly film product is losing its appeal for broadcasters? On the eve of Mipcom (Oct 4-8) John Hazelton reports on the US picture
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NewsJoint Entertainment gets Memory Loss in Toyko
The Taipei-based sales agent picks up title touted as Taiwan’s first 3D animation.
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NewsEntertainment One picks up Summer Coda
The film is the latest Australian feature, following South Solitary, Animal Kingdom and Mad Basterds, to be acquired by the distribution company.