All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 604
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NewsSamuel Goldwyn Films acquires ‘Barista’
Rock Baijnauth’s documentary about an annual competition among coffee makers.
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FeaturesParvez Sharma, ‘A Sinner In Mecca’
On the eve of the world premiere at Toronto’s Hot Docs of his first film in almost eight years, the openly gay Muslim filmmaker tells Jeremy Kay why he is putting himself front and centre.
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NewsPremiere Entertainment Group hires Tamara Nagahiro
EXCLUSIVE: The former president of international at SSG has joined the company in the run-up to Cannes.
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NewsDamián Szifron to write 'Six Billion Dollar Man'
Wild Tales director Damián Szifron is to write the screenplay for the feature adaptation for TWC-Dimension.
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NewsAlcon swoops on 'The 33'
The LA-based company has acquired North America and most international rights to the Chilean mine collapse survival story and will channel the US release via its Warner Bros output deal on November 13.
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NewsAlison Thompson, Mark Gooder launch Cornerstone Films
Film industry veterans Alison Thompson and Mark Gooder have unveiled their London and LA-based company and strategic alliances with London’s Potboiler Films and Berlin-based X Filme.
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News‘Blind Date’ wins COLCOA audience award
Other winners at the French film festival in LA include Alix Delaporte’s The Last Hammer Blow and documentary Steak (R)evolution.
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NewsMandeville, Fine Brothers plot YouTube series
Mandeville Films is partnering with YouTube powerhouse Fine Brothers Entertainment on an untitled original series.
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NewsDenis Villeneuve: Blade Runner sequel "not an easy decision"
EXCLUSIVE: The French-Canadian director, whose Sicario is set to premiere in Competition in Cannes, has paid tribute to the “master” Ridley Scott.
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FeaturesGeena Davis and Trevor Drinkwater, Bentonville Film Festival
Geena Davis and ARC Entertainment’s inaugural event is about to kick off in Arkansas with a focus on impacting the quantity and quality of females and minorities in entertainment.
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NewsFilmNation to sell Tom Ford's ‘Nocturnal Animals’ in Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: Glen Basner’s New York-based company will introduce the prestige mystery starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal to international buyers next month.
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NewsHailee Steinfeld joins Gold Circle’s 'Break My Heart'
The filmmakers describe the Gold Circle project as The Fault In Our Stars meets The Sixth Sense. Good Universe will commence international sales in Cannes.
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NewsSeville International to sell Sleeping Giant
The Montreal-based sales outfit will commence international sales on the Croisette on the Critics’ Week selection.
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NewsJoel Silver finds financing to expand company
Joel Silver has secured financing from Canadian drug store mogul Daryl Katz to beef up his long-running company.
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NewsPeter Hoffman convicted of tax credit fraud
UPDATED: The Seven Arts Entertainment CEO, his wife Susan and lawyer Michael Arata have been found guilty of conspiracy to wire fraud in Louisiana to the tune of $1.1m.
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NewsBentonville Film Festival unveils panels
Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), set to run from May 5-9, has announced the panel series covering topics addressing women, diversity and the entertainment business.
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NewsQ1 US ticket prices up 2pc vs 2014
Average tickets prices for the first quarter 2015 in the US climbed 2% against the same period in 2014, according to fresh data from the National Association Of Theatre Owners (NATO).
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NewsMusic Box restructures publicity, theatrical sales
The Chicago-based distributor of this year’s best foreign language Oscar winner Ida has announced key staffing changes.
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News‘Furious 7’ holds firm in US on $17.8m
APRIL 27 UPDATE: Universal’s global smash, which crossed $1bn at the international box office on Sunday and stands at $1.321bn worldwide, retained pole position in North America in its fourth session.
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News‘Fast 7’ crosses $1bn international
The action behemoth has became the third film to cross the milestone as Universal’s international distribution chief hailed its broad appeal, enduring love for Paul Walker, “immediate repeat viewings” and a huge result in China.