All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 135
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NewsWorks strikes Japanese deal with Paramount for Countdown To Zero
London-based The Works International has sold Japanese distribution rights for Lucy Walker’s Countdown To Zero to Paramount Pictures.
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UK signs new coproduction treaties with Israel, Palestine
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague has this week signed two bilateral film coproduction treaties - one with Israel and one with the occupiedPalestinian territories.
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Jinga takes on 3D thriller Iron Doors
UK sales outfit Jinga is at the AFM launching its first 3D film, Stephen Manuel’s claustrophobic thriller Iron Doors starring Axel Wedekind.
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Sola introduces buyers to Sola Media
Sola Media us using the AFM to rope buyers for Twigson Ties The Knot, its latest kids’ movie.
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Celsius strikes pre-sales for Down and Dirty Pictures
Cast to include Vincent D’onofrio, Andy Serkis.
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NewsWestEnd sings for Vadim Perelman's Song Of Names
Anthony Hopkins and Dustin Hoffman set to star.
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Weinstein Company takes US, UK rights to Santa's Apprentice
At the start of this year’s market, The Weinstein Company has taken North American UK rights to Santa’s Apprentice, the Christmas movie from Gaumont.
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Screen Media strikes US, Canada deal for Zombie Women
Helen Grace’s UK sales outfit Left Films has confirmed the acquisition of Zombie Women Of Satan by Screen Media Films for release in the US and Canada.
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Premiere Stealth Rights launches as joint venture
UK-based film financier, Premiere Picture, has announced the the creation of joint venture Premiere Stealth Rights with the London and LA based Stealth Media Group.
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Metropolis burns with Trap for Cinderella
UK sales company Metropolis has added Iain Softley’s thriller Trap for Cinderella to its slate for the AFM.
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Lorber takes US rights to kidnap thriller Rapt
Lorber Films, the theatrical releasing arm of Kino Lorber Inc., has taken all US rights to Rapt, the French thriller starring Yvan Attal.
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NewsMemento on board for Laurent Cantet's English-language debut
Cantet to adapt Joyce Carol Oates bestseller Foxfire.
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NewsProtagonist is ship shape with more key deals on Submarine
On the eve of the AFM, Protagonist Pictures has announced sales to key territories of Richard Ayoade’s coming-of-age comedy, Submarine.
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Revolver takes UK rights to A Serbian Film
Revolver Entertainment has snapped up UK rights to A Serbian Film, sold by Jinga Films.
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Gaumont launches pre-sales on Untouchable, A Gang Story
Gaumont also announces staffing changes to sales team.
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NewsUnifrance vacates Loews; Wolf says he hopes to present AFM options
Companies cite expense compared to Cannes or Berlin; AFM notes that other French companies still work out of Loews.
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FeaturesIncentives survive global cutbacks
Austerity measures may be kicking in around the world, but governments are keener than ever to use financial incentives to attract inward investment from international film productions. Geoffrey Macnab reports
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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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FeaturesThe hit crowd
The UK theatrical market was worth $1.5bn in 2009 — but with more than 90 companies releasing films, and some of Europe’s lowest rental rates, competition is cut-throat. Geoffrey Macnab reports