All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 1105
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NewsPrecious, Law Abiding Citizen bookend Philly Film Fest
The Film Sales Company’s director of acquisitions Michael Lerman has been appointed director of programming at the Philadelphia International Film Festival.
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NewsThe Hurt Locker, Precious to screen in Savannah
The Hurt Locker, Precious: Based On The Novel ‘Push’ By Sapphire, White Ribbon and The Messenger will screen at the 12th annual Savannah Film Festival.
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NewsMary McGuckian to receive WIFTS lifetime career award
Mary McGuckian will collect the Women’s International Film & Television Showcase career achievement award on December 4 in Los Angeles.
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NewsAbel Ferrara, Wesley Snipes reunite on Game Of Death for Voltage
Abel Ferrara has commenced principal photography in Michigan on the action thriller Game Of Death starring Wesley Snipes.
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NewsAfghan Star named UK's foreign language Oscar submission
Roast Beef, Redstart and Kaboora Productions’ Afghan Star has been selected as the UK’s official Academy Award foreign language submission.
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NewsParanormal Activity director Oren Peli prepares shoot on follow-up Area 51
Oren Peli, whose Paranormal Activity is rapidly growing into a cult hit in North America, will start shooting next week on his follow-up Area 51.
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NewsKirk Douglas, Colin Firth, Danny Boyle latest BAFTA/LA honourees
BAFTA/LA will honour Kirk Douglas for his contribution to worldwide filmed entertainment at the upcoming awards gala on November 5.
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NewsHFF to honour Robert De Niro with Hollywood Actor Award
Robert De Niro will receive the 13th Hollywood Film Festival’s (HFF) Hollywood Actor Award at the gala ceremony on October 26 in LA.
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NewsSony chiefs Michael Lynton, Amy Pascal to receive PGA's Milestone Award
Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman and CEO Michael Lynton and co-chairman Amy Pascal will receive the Producers Guild Of America’s (PGA) 2010 Milestone Award.
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NewsRich Ross named chairman of Walt Disney Studios
As expected Rich Ross, president of Disney Channels Worldwide, has succeeded Dick Cook as chairman of The Walt Disney Studios.
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NewsAFI FEST adds Everybody's Fine, launches New Lights section
The world premiere of Kirk Jones’ road movie Everybody’s Fine will screen as a gala at AFI FEST on November 3, while Israeli Oscar hopeful Ajami (pictured) plays in a new strand for first and second time film-makers.
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NewsSony Pictures Home Entertainment consolidates brand marketing group
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is uniting the division’s domestic and international brand marketing groups into a single worldwide team.
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NewsLionsgate, Oprah Winfrey, Chris Rock board Black Friend
Lionsgate and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films will develop the Chris Rock vehicle Will You Be My Black Friend?
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NewsThe Ugly Truth claims overseas crown for Sony with $12.1m weekend haul
A powerful surge across German-speaking Europe helped The Ugly Truth claim top spot among overseas Hollywood releases as the romantic comedy grossed an estimated $12.1m through Sony Pictures Releasing International.
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NewsAdam Fogelson, Donna Langley take over at Universal Pictures
Adam Fogelson has been named chairman and Donna Langley co-chairman at Universal Pictures, ending months of speculation over who would succeed chairs David Linde and Marc Shmuger following a disappointing summer.
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NewsLiam Neeson joins Lionsgate thriller The Next Three Days
Liam Neeson has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s Pour Elle remake The Next Three Days, written and to be directed by Paul Haggis.
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NewsNBC Universal relaunches five channels
NBC Universal is relaunching five channels in early 2010 led by its flagship entertainment platform Universal Channel.
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NewsAbbas Kiarostami, Deepa Mehta among MEIFF jurors
The Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF) has unveiled its jury roster for the event, which runs from October 10-19.
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NewsStrand acquires US rights to historical epic John Rabe
Strand Releasing has acquired all US rights to Florian Gallenberger’s epic historical drama John Rabe and will release in spring 2010.
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NewsSony's Zombieland slays rivals with $25m launch
Sony is riding high with a one-two punch as the horror road movie Zombieland opened top on an estimated $25m, nudging Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs into second place.