All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 252
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NewsFocus Features snaps up ‘Blue Bayou’ from Cannes virtual market
Sierra/Affinity handled international sales on deportation drama.
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NewsUS sellers deliver appraisal of virtual Cannes, look to future
Deals were done, buzz was built, and the tech could create a new future for markets.
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NewsParamount snaps up US rights to Lee Daniels’ virtual Cannes Billie Holiday project
Drama to chronicle celebrated jazz singer’s struggles with fame, addiction, love.
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NewsCalifornia governor tells Los Angeles County cinemas to remain closed
New guidance expected to remain in place “for at least three weeks”.
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NewsNetflix takes worldwide rights to Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Trial Of The Chicago 7’
Global release set for later this year on potential awards season heavyweight.
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News‘Mad Max’ director George Miller’s ‘Three Thousand Years Of Longing’ lands China deal
Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton are set to star.
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NewsApple wins bidding war for Will Smith runaway slave thriller ‘Emancipation’
FilmNation and CAA Media Finance introduced project at US-led A Demain virtual Cannes last week.
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Paramount Pictures names Emma Watts head of film group
Wyck Godfrey stepping down to pursue other opportunities.
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NewsHarvey Weinstein accusers awarded $19m settlement
Settlement has gone before New York court for approval.
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NewsAcademy claims success with membership diversity goals
Inernational membership swells nearly 200% over four years.
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NewsCate Blanchett signs first-look deal with ‘1917’ producer
Coco Francini joins Dirty Films as partner.
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NewsCOLCOA heads cancel 2020 edition
Organisers said digital version incompatible with annual event’s goals.
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NewsMajor US exhibitors delay return as Covid-19 surges (update)
Exhibitor responds to surge in new Covid-19 cases across US.
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Solstice Studios, Original Film partner on ‘Shadow Run’
Solstice to finance, distribute in the US, and handle international sales.
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Hollywood lobbies US Congress for insurance backstop
Broad call for measures includes hiring incentives, production cost write-offs.
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NewsSundance 2021 plans hybrid event, mulls wide geographical footprint
Annual event will steer clear of US presidential inauguration on January 20.
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NewsAcademy grants agents Oscar voting privileges (update)
Move will apply to current members and agents being invited to join Academy in 2020.
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NewsSony postpones theatrical release of ‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’
Schedule change follows similar moves on Tenet, Mulan last week.
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NewsArclight Films closes North American deal for thriller ‘Let it Snow’
Solar Media produces snowboarding chiller.
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News‘The Blacksmith’ scores more key virtual Cannes deals for AGC Studios (exclusive)
wPotential franchise-builder earmarked for September production start in Toronto.