All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 692
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NewsToronto launches Short Cuts International
New work from Claire Denis takes its place in the inaugural Short Cuts International line-up at the Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 4-14).
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NewsRobin Williams in shock death
The Oscar-winning actor and stand-up comedian was found dead in the Bay Area home he shared with his wife Susan Schneider on Monday afternoon (August 11). He was 63.
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NewsScherzo Diabolico begins shoot
Production has commenced in Mexico City and surrounding areas on Salto de Fe Films’ black comedy.
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CommentJack And The Cuckoo-Clock Heart trailer
Shout! Factory has launched the US trailer for its upcoming animation release Jack And The Cuckoo-Clock Heart.
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NewsLionsgate acquires John Wick
EXCLUSIVE: The studio has picked up US rights to Thunder Road Films’ Keanu Reeves action title.
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NewsUSC, New Form, Imagine team up
USC’s School Of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is partnering with digital studio New Form Digital, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on a year-long programme to support, sponsor and distribute student film across digital platforms.
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NewsTurtles storm US box office on $65m
Following a loud Comic-Con presentation in July, Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot took command of the North American box office in its opening session.
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NewsGuardians rule int'l BO on $42m
UPDATE AUGUST 11: A further $41.7m enabled Marvel Studios’ Guardians Of The Galaxy to retain top spot in the international arena and reach $138.8m as Disney consolidated its $3bn-plus global box office for the year-to-date.
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NewsParticipant moves ahead on Spotlight
Participant Media’s Catholic Church abuse story has taken a big leap forward now that Open Road, Anonymous Content and eOne Films International and a top-tier cast have come on board.
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NewsMenahem Golan dies aged 85
The cinephile and prolific Israeli filmmaker who led Cannon Films with his cousin and produced a Death Wish sequel and The Delta Force has died. He was 85.
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NewsCinedigm signs Dead for CON TV
Cinedigm has bought its first original series for its upcoming OTT channel CON TV.
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NewsDisney reaches double BO summit
The global number one performance of Guardians Of The Galaxy pushed Disney past $2bn at the international box office on August 4 and is projected to see the studio surge past $1bn in North America on August 7.
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NewsTWC sets Eleanor Rigby dates
The Weinstein Company will release the two-part awards hopeful The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby: Him/Her on October 10The combined version known as The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby: Them that screened in Cannes will open in limited release on September 12 and expand one week later.The film stars Jessica Chastain and ...
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NewsSPC acquires Merchants Of Doubt
The distributor has struck a worldwide rights deal for Participant Media and Omidyar Network’s documentary that ScreenDaily understands will premiere in Telluride before a screening in Toronto.
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NewsHunter’s Moon to begin shoot
Production is set to commence in Toronto on August 13 on the Men Of Characters thriller.
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NewsFantastic Fest unveils market projects
Fantastic Fest has announced the 15 projects in the second edition of its international co-production market: Fantastic Market | Mercado Fantastico.
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NewsExchange trades on Last Five Years
Brian O’Shea’s production, financing and sales company has finalised key territories on Richard LaGravenese’s Toronto-bound world premiere.
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NewsWarner Bros sets animation slots
The studio has earmarked two slots for upcoming, untitled films.
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NewsC4 acquires MPG data assets
C4, the research-based SaaS company servicing the entertainment industry, has signed an overall agreement including obtaining all Motion Picture Group (MPG) data assets.
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NewsDakota Fanning joins American Pastoral
Dakota Fanning has joined Jennifer Connelly and Ewan McGregor in Lakeshore’s Philip Roth adaptation.