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NewsGlickman, 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.
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NewsProtagonist scares up US deal for SXSW hit Monsters
Gareth Edwards’ debut feature Monsters set to receive US release through Magnet Releasing.
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NewsSony's Lynton kicks off ShoWest
The film exhibition industry’s biggest convention kicks off in Las Vegas in an uncertain mood despite a strong year of 3D successes.
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NewsAlice eases past $200m with $76m overseas weekend
Alice In Wonderland produced a mighty second weekend to stay atop the international chart as an estimated $76m boosted the running total to $221m after two weekends.
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NewsVenice Biennale to promote local films in China
The Biennale will travel to China to continues it campaign to promote local film-makers internationally.
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NewsHollywood majors in Japan boost mobile streaming as DVDs decline
Hollywood studios in Japan bolster mobile streaming activities to counter decline in DVD sales.
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NewsCinema City reports 18% increase in 2009 revenue
The Central and Eastern European cinema operator reports 18% revenue increase for 2009, announces plans for 100 new screens over 2010.
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NewsAlice is first release of 2010 to cross $200m in North America
Alice In Wonderland held on to the number one spot in North America and swept past $200m as $62.7m raised the early running total to $209.3m.
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NewsWelcome To The Rileys finds US home
Apparition and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group (SPWAG) have taken domestic rights to Sundance premiere Welcome To The Rileys starring Kristen Stewart, James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo.
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NewsLorber Films takes US rights to David Holzman’s Diary
Lorber Films has picked up all US rights to Jim McBride’s 1973 satire on cinema verite, David Holzman’s Diary.
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NewsAlice aims to retain overseas crown as $200m beckons
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International’s Alice In Wonderland enters its second weekend as favourite to retain the international number one spot following a strong week.
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NewsVisit licenses The Taqwacores to Strand in North America
Visit Films has licensed North American rights to The Taqwacores to Strand Releasing and French rights to Bac Films ahead of its weekend slot at SXSW.
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Lorber Films acquires US rights to SXSW trio
Lorber Films has picked up all US rights to three films bound for SXSW: Taqwacore: The Birth Of Punk Islam, Reel Injun, and Sound Of Insects.
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MarVista boards trio of theatrical titles
MarVista Entertainment has boarded a trio of films and will commence international theatrical sales imminently.
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Kino International tracks down Winnebago Man
Kino International has acquired US rights to Ben Steinbauer’s documentary Winnebago Man and has set a July launch in New York.
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NewsVariance builds slate with Guy And Madeline and After The Cup
Variance Films has picked up all North American theatrical rights to the musical Guy And Madeline On A ParkBench (pictured) and football documentary After The Cup: Sons Of Sakhnin United.
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NewsMusic Box chimes to OSS 117 French spy spoof sequel
Music Box Films has acquired all US rights to Michel Hazanavicius’ OSS 117 – Lost In Rio (pictured).
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NewsPuttnam hails "outstanding" year at British box office
Film Distributor Association chief uses Yearbook launch to celebrate strong 2009, calls for new social contract on copyright.
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SPWAG takes North American DVD rights to action comedy Transylmania
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group (SPWAG) has licensed US and Canadian DVD rights to the vampire action-comedy Transylmania.