All Distribution articles – Page 675
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Jasmila Zbanic's On The Path travels round the world
Zbanic’s Berlin competition entry has been sold to 19 territories; local tour support strong home market release.
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Showgate sells Yukisada's Parade to Taiwan
Japanese sales agent Showgate has sold ensemble drama Parade, directed by Isao Yukisada (pictured) (Crying Out Love At The Center Of The World) to Bees Factory for Taiwan.The film world premiered in Pusan last year, won the FIPRESCI award in the Berlin Panorama section, and was nominated for best film ...
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Iwai speaks English with Fortissimo
Fortissimo Films has acquired the first English-language feature from acclaimed Japanese director Shunji Iwai, whose credits include Love Letter and April Story.
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Alice surges to $300m overseas in third weekend rule
Alice In Wonderland reached $300m according to early estimates from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International (WDSMPI) as the film reigned supreme for the third weekend.
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Lionsgate takes Self-Medicated for the UK
The distributor has taken the UK rights to Monty Lapica’s drama.
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Number one hold boosts Alice's domestic tally to $266m
Alice In Wonderland retained its North American box office crown as an estimated $35m in its third weekend was too strong for new releases from Fox, Sony and Universal.
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Tom Boogaers lands UPIE general manager Benelux role
Universal Pictures International Entertainment (UPIE) has named Tom Boogaers as general manager of Universal Pictures Benelux, effective immediately.
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Disney looks to Alice to rule overseas for third weekend
Disney’s Alice In Wonderland is expected to hold on to the overseas crown for the third successive weekend and should have little trouble racing toward the $285m mark.
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Smaller exhibitors debate digital dilemma at ShoWest
For close to a decade the underlying question at ShoWest was when would digital cinema become a factor in film exhibition. And for years industry pundits responded that it was five to ten years in the future.
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The Game Of Death sparks uproar in France
Rezo Films’ The Game Of Death causes storm in French media after airing on France 2 on March 17.
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The Salt Company closes further sales on The Infidel
The London-based sales company has now closed sales on the provocative comedy in 14 territories.
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Lucky Red takes Italian rights to Campanella's Secret
Lucky Red has taken Italian rights to Juan Jose Campanella’s foreign-language Oscar winner The Secret In Their Eyes (El Secreto De Sus Ojos).
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Whither The Message Movie?
The lacklustre perfomance of Green Zone has proved again that cinema audiences are not enticed by Iraq war dramas but more than that it could mark a turning point for high-priced movies with message.
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Blue Valentine woos Palace Films
The distributor has picked up Derek Cianfrance’s Sundance title for Australia and New Zealand.
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Big Cinemas opens New York theatre
The company hopes the BIG Cinemas Manhattan will become a major destination for the city’s Indian community.
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TriPictures takes Spanish rights to high profile duo
TriPictures has picked up Spanish theatrical rights to Lisa Azuelos’ US remake of her own French coming-of-age comedy LOL and Luc Besson’s adventure film The Extraordinary Adventures Of Adele Blanc-Sec.
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Luc Besson's Adele Blanc-Sec to world premiere in Brussels
The Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival reveals programme highlights including the premiere of Luc Besson’s comic book adventure.
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Distributor Dogwoof signs deal to create social network
Socially conscious distributor Dogwoof signs new technology deal to create an online community around its films and the issues they raise.
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Glickman, Fithian trumpet strong 2009 box office at ShoWest
Motion Picture Association of American chief Dan Glickman and John Fithian, head of the National Association of Theater Owners, deliver positive state of industry speeches at ShoWest; Glickman bids farewell.
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Phase 4, Uwe Boll team up on three-film deal
Phase 4 Films has acquired North American rights to a trio of Uwe Boll features.