All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 664
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NewsGood Universe boards Seth Rogen comedy
Gary Sanchez Productions, Point Grey Pictures and Good Universe have made a pre-emptive purchase on an untitled comedy pitch from actor-writer Ben Schwartz with Seth Rogen attached to star.
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NewsIFF to honour Milchan, Neufeld
The producers will be feted at the opening night gala of the 28th Israel Film Festival on October 23.
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NewsCalifornia greenlights anti-runaway law
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into action legislation that will more than triple the state’s film and TV tax credit.
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NewsBron's Meadowland adds John Leguizamo
The actor is one of several including Nick Sandow and Merritt Wever to join Bron Studios’ drama, currently shooting in New York.
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NewsRevolver to release Bhopal disaster film in US
Revolver Entertainment continues to build its US release slate and has picked up rights to Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain starring Martin Sheen, Kal Penn and Mischa Barton.
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NewsCodeblack, Datari Turner strike pact
The Lionsgate subsidiary has struck a first-look deal with Luv producer Datari Turner.
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NewsStrategic Partners wraps in Halifax
Two Canadian producers who attended the market in Nova Scotia have been invited to take part in Brazil’s RioContentMarket and Mexico’s Los Cabos International Film Festival.
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NewsFocus World acquires Ruth & Alex
Richard Loncraine’s drama was one of the more favourably received acquisitions titles in Toronto and becomes the latest selection to find a US home.
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NewsIMG pounces on noir tale Viktor
Inception Media Group has acquired all North American rights to Viktor Gérard Depardieu and Elizabeth Hurley.
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NewsRelativity dates Kidnap, Disappointments Room
The studio will release the Halle Berry thriller on October 9, 2015.
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NewsSTX hires Kevin Grayson
Kevin Grayson has joined Robert Simonds’ new film and television studio as president of domestic distribution for the motion picture group.
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NewsFilm Independent sets Forum keynotes
The 10th annual Film Independent Forum will take place in Los Angeles over October 24-26.
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NewsSamuel Goldwyn Writing Awards finallists announced
The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation president Samuel Goldwyn Jr has announced the five finallists and judges for the 2014 Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards.
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NewsBroad Green Pictures takes 99 Homes
Ramin Bahrani’s much fancied 99 Homes will not compete in this year’s awards season as it emerged that Broad Green Pictures has acquired all US rights and will distribute theatrically in spring 2015.
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NewsSundance greenlights Episodic Lab
Executives at the Sundance Institute have pulled back the curtain on the 10 writers selected for the inaugural Episodic Story Lab, set to take place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from September 27-October 2.
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NewsTom Hiddleston joins Skull Island
The British star and Comic-Con deity has signed on to Legendary Entertainment’s 2016 release with Jordan Vogt-Roberts on board to direct.
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NewsAFI to announce almanac honourees in December
American Film Institute top brass will announce their list of the year’s most outstanding achievements in film and television on December 8.
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NewsNYFF lands Edward Snowden doc
In an unprecedented addition to the programme, a special presentation of Laura Poitras’ hitherto top secret Citizenfour has been slotted into the New York Film Festival and will screen on October 10.
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NewsShekhar Kapur to chair 2014 Capri Hollywood fest
The Indian filmmaker will serve as chairman of the 19th edition of Capri, Hollywood – The International Film Festival, scheduled to run in the Gulf of Naples from December 26-January 2, 2015.
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NewsFestival Do Rio unveils full roster
More than 350 films from 60 countries will screen over the course of the festival, set to run in Brazil from September 24–October 8.