All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 265
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NewsPremium VoD will complement, not replace, theatrical distribution after Covid-19 – NBCU head
“We’re in an unprecedented environment.”
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NewsJan Komasa’s ‘Corpus Christi’ follow-up ‘The Hater’ among Tribeca jury prize winners
Alice Wu’s The Half of It, Bo McGuire’s Socks On Fire also honoured.
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NewsFantasia unveils plans for 2020 virtual edition
Geo-blocked line-up will include films from cancelled SXSW and Tribeca festivals.
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NewsCineworld says it will not show films that ‘fail to respect windows’
“Cineworld’s policy with respect to the window is clear, well known in the industry and is part of our commercial deal with our movie suppliers.”
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NewsWar of words erupts after AMC says it will ban Universal films from its global sites (update)
Tensions rise over threat to theatrical exclusivity model.
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NewsAcademy allows Oscar contenders to launch on streaming or digital platforms during pandemic
Oscar show keeps February 2021 date as top brass “recognise the importance of work being seen and also celebrated when audiences appreciate movies more than ever.”
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NewsBleecker Street to release ‘Military Wives’ on digital platforms in US
Distributor partnering with groups through expanded ’Community Cinema’ programme.
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News‘Trolls World Tour’ numbers signal long-term shift, NBCUniversal head says
”As soon as theatres reopen, we expect to release movies on both formats.”
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NewsHFPA extends Golden Globes eligibility rule change amid pandemic
Ruling continues ”until a date to be determined by HFPA when cinemas in the Los Angeles area have generally reopened.”
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NewsNeon promotes Elissa Federoff, Christina Zisa
Documentary Spaceship Earth debuts online on May 8 in traditional and non-traditional venues.
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NewsKaren Gillan to play double role opposite Aaron Paul in ‘Dual’
Production is scheduled to start later this summer.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: Maven Pictures’ Celine Rattray
“My children interrupted a writer meeting, saying they had a movie idea, holding up a Harry Potter book.”
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NewsNetflix sets debut date for surprise Michelle Obama documentary
Nadia Hallgren directed; producers are Katy Chevigny, Marilyn Ness, Lauren Cioffi.
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NewsMajor film festivals partner with YouTube on free online event (exclusive)
We Are One: A Global Film Festival is produced and organised by Tribeca Enterprises and is set to run from May 29-June 7.
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NewsUniversal moves Judd Apatow comedy from theatrical summer schedule to premium VOD
Comedy had been set to open theatrically on June 19.
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US judge delivers blow to writers guild in Hollywood agency battle
Trial date has been set for March 2021.
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NewsScreen Talks: “Virtual cinema” could be viable new model after Covid-19
Kino Lorber’s Richard Lorber, Modern Films’ Eve Gabereau and Film Movement’s Michael Rosenberg were the panellists.
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NewsMubi, Music Box partner on US preview of Pablo Larraín’s ‘Ema’ (exclusive)
Film will not receive UK theatrical release due to pandemic.
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NewsSundance horror ‘Scare Me’ lands at MPI Media Group for international sales (exclusive)
Cabin-in-the-woods story Josh Ruben, Aya Cash, Chris Redd.
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NewsMaisie Williams thriller ‘The Owners’ lands at RLJE Films
Distributor anticipates theatrical, VOD and digital HD release in autumn.