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NewsMGM Networks launches localised HD Channel in Brazil
MGM Networks is launching a Portuguese-language version of its MGM HD Channel on SKY Brazil, offering a round-the-clock library of films in 1080i high definition.
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NewsStudioCanal appoints key staff at Optimum and Kinowelt
StudioCanal has made a series of senior appointment at its affiliates Optimum Releasing and Kinowelt.
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NewsStar Trek's Mexican release hit by flu epidemic
Paramount has cancelled its Mexican release of Star Trek, which was set for May 8, because of the swine flu epidemic.
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Media Asia adds Dante Lam, Ning Hao titles to Cannes slate
Hong Kong-based Media Asia Distribution is bulking up its Cannes slate with a new project from hotHong Kong action director Dante Lam and Chinese director Ning Hao’s smash hit comedy CrazyRacer.
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Revolver releases first UK DVD with digital copy
Revolver Entertainment is the first UK distributor to provide digital files on its DVD releases.
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Le Pacte acquires French rights to Spring Fever
Le Pacte has picked up the French distribution rights to Lou Ye’s Spring Fever.
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Wolverine slayed by swine flu
20th Century Fox has cancelled plans to release X-Men Origins: Wolverine in Mexico this weekend because most of the city’s cinemas are closed.The swine flu outbreak, which has already claimed nearly 150 lives in Mexico, has forced the country’s leading cinema chains to shut down dozens of cinemas throughout Mexico ...
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NewsAardman, Sony line up pair of animated features
Stop-motion animation studio Aardman has begun production on its next two features,Arthur Christmas andPirates!to be distributed by Sony.
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NewsLionsgate and Relativity Media unveil US distribution deal
Lionsgate and Relativity Media have finalised their multi-year distribution deal that has been the subject of rumours for several weeks.Under the terms of the deal Lionsgate will acquire up to five titles per year from Relativity’s single picture business, building on a relationship that has already seen the release of ...
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NewsHong Kong video distributors, retailers tussle over fees
Hong Kong video distributors are pushing for a rental rights fee of 50% of the wholesale price of a disc, a move that local rental shops are claimingwill put them out of business.
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The Works boards Anvil! The Story of Anvil
The Works International has picked up Sacha Gervasi’s Anvil!The Story of Anvil for worldwide sales.
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Regent/Here take North America on The Art Of Being Straight
Regent Releasing and Here Media have acquired North American rights from Great Graffiti Films to Jesse Rosen’s comedy The Art Of Being Straight.
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Ocean Films takes French rights to Kore-eda's Air Doll
France’s Ocean Films has snapped up all French rights to Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Air Doll from Fortissimo Films. The film has secureda berth in the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s Cannes film festival.
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Pretty Pictures acquires three Chinese features
French distributor Pretty Pictures has acquired three films produced by China’s August First Studios: My Long March, The First Of August and Night Attack.
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Features'The spanish public is very lazy'
How has theatrical film marketing changed in the past few years?
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Market Report - Brazil
Brazil is one of the world’s fastest growing markets. It boasts a booming middle class with disposable income to spend in an ever-increasing number of multiplexes watching a wide variety of new releases. The total box office grew 2.1% in 2008 from the year before to $31.9m, with admissions up ...
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July 10 New York platform for Yoo-Hoo, Mrs Goldberg
International Film Circuit in association with The Ciesla Foundation will release Aviva Kempner’s documentary Yoo-Hoo, Mrs Goldberg on July 10 at New York City’s Lincoln Plaza Cinema.
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American World Pictures entranced by Magic Man
Los Angeles-based American World Pictures will introduce buyers in Cannes to the thrillerMagic Man starring Billy Zane, Armand Assante and newcomer Estelle Raskin.
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IFC picks up US rights to supernatural thriller The Skeptic
FC Films has acquired US rights to Tennyson Bardwell’s supernatural thriller The Skeptic and will release through its IFC In Theaters VOD platform on April 29.