All Europe articles – Page 693
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      NewsRussian box office predicted to see dramatic fall in 2009
The Russian box office is predicted to fall to $650m over 2009 compared to $830m last year. The dramatic fall is attributed to the drop in the number of new releases and a lack of Government support.
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      NewsGaming firm Unibet saves $14.2m Mannerheim
The production of $14.2m (€10m) Mannerheim, the most expensive Finnish feature, is back on track after securing new funding from a gaming company.
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      NewsAustria set to launch incentive scheme
Austria is considering launching a film industry incentive before the end of this year.
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      NewsDragon Tattoo continues to dominate European box office
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (aka Men Who Hate Women) – the first feature in Swedish author Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy – continues its raid on the international charts.
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      NewsArthus-Bertrand claims biggest day and date release for Home
Home, the environmental film from French film-maker Yann Arthus-Bertrand, will be launched across multi-platforms in 127 countries on June 5, in what it is claimed will be the biggest day and date film release.
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      NewsLocarno to honour producer Martine Marignac
France’s Martine Marignac will receive the Raimondo Rezzonico Prize for Best Independent Producer at the Locarno International Film Festival in Augus
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      NewsUniversal Pictures promotes Niels Swinkels
Niels Swinkels has been promoted to senior vice president, distribution, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) for Universal Pictures International.
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      NewsMeridiana closes European deals on Altiplano
Cannes Critics’ Week entry Altiplano has been racking up sales since its premiere on the Riviera last month.
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      NewsNight At The Museum 2 sets Chinese record for Fox
Night At The Museum 2 took over the top spot at the international box office this weekend, while Up made a strong start in a single territory.
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      NewsOppostion grows to the sale of Ingmar Bergman's Faro home
There is growing disquiet over plans to auction off Ingmar Bergman’s iconic home on the Baltic island of Fårö.
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      NewsGerman footballer Jens Lehmann follows in Cantona's footsteps
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is following in the footsteps of football star-turned-actor Eric Cantona with his first acting role in Stefanie Sycholt’s Themba.
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      NewsFilm Europe closes deals on Czech and Slovak titles
Film Europe has closed a number of deals on Czech and Slovak films on the back of Cannes.
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      NewsTF1 and SPHE launch video joint venture for French market
TF1 Video and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) are joining forces to distribute video in the French market.
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      NewsWild Bunch signs raft of Cannes deals
Wild Bunch has reported a raft sales on its Cannes line-up including US deals on Marina de Van’s Don’t Look Back, Bruno Podalydes’ Park Benches and Lou Ye’s Spring Fever.
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      ReviewsDon’t Look Back (Ne Te Retourne Pas)
Dir: Marina de Van. France/Lux/Belgium. 2009. 110 mins.
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      NewsEnlightenment sells I Can't Think Straight, World Unseen
UK-based Enlightenment Films has sold rights to I Can’t Think Straight and The World Unseen to French based Optimale for France and French-speaking regions.
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      NewsIl Divo tops Italy's Silver Ribbons nominations
Paolo Sorrentino’s Il Divo has topped the nominations for Italy’s Silver Ribbons (Nastri D’Argento) with nine nominations, including director of best film.
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      NewsMunich's CineMerit Award 2009 goes to Michael Haneke
Palme d’Or winner Michael Haneke will be presented with the Filmfest München’s CineMerit Award 2009 for his services to cinema as an art form.
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      FeaturesSerious business
After three years in which it has struggled to define its place on the international calendar, the Rome International Film Festival has charged Gian Luigi Rondi and Piera Detassis with upgrading the event.
 








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