All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 694
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NewsWell Go USA takes Swelter
The Jean-Claude Van Damme thriller will be released on a date to be announced shortly. International sales agent The Exchange has sold out all territories.
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NewsTWC, Gannett sign first-look deal
The Weinstein Company has signed a first-look development deal with media giant Gannett.
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FeaturesMexico: 2014 hot picks
Buzz titles for 2014 from the rising stars of Mexico’s film industry.
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FeaturesMexico: taking off
Beyond Alfonso Cuaron’s Oscar win, Mexico’s growing film industry has much to celebrate, from a new wave of talent to steady box-office growth and smart global partnerships. Jeremy Kay reports.
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NewsIllmatic inaugural Candescent winner
Lilly Hartley’s Candescent Films has announced a multi-year initiative with Tribeca Film Institute to support documentary film through the Candescent Award.
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NewsRaven Banner acquires Turbo Kid
The Toronto distributor has acquired Canadian rights excluding Quebec to the post-apocalyptic action comedy.
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FeaturesTribeca 2014: hot picks
Previews of some anticipated world premieres, from Libyan rebels to killer beavers.
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FeaturesTribeca 2014: discovery channels
Tribeca Film Festival programmers Frédéric Boyer and Genna Terranova talk to Jeremy Kay about championing international and American gems.
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NewsCOLCOA announces 2014 line-up
Claude Lelouch’s We Love You, You Bastard to open Hollywood event.
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NewsRaven Banner takes 'Blood' for Canada
The Toronto distributor has acquired Canadian rights to the Gina Carano action thriller. Separately, Cinedigm has picked up US rights to Open Windows.
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NewsSnowpiercer to open LAFF
Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi drama will open the 20th anniversary edition of the Los Angeles Film festival on June 11.
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NewsUniversal changes int'l structure
The studio hierarchy is changing the structure of international operations and will relocate the head of international theatrical operations to LA to foster closer ties with the rest of the executive team.
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NewsMeryl Streep books Ricki gig
Jonathan Demme will direct Meryl Streep as a hard-rocking checkout lady in Ricki And The Flash for Tom Rothman’s TriStar Productions.
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NewsUgly, Goynar Baksho bookend NYIFF
Anurag Kashyap’s tale of corruption and systemic violence will open the New York Indian Film Festival on May 5.
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NewsPalo Alto named SFIFF centerpiece
Gia Coppola’s directorial debut based on James Franco’s collection of short stories has been named the centerpiece screening at the upcoming 57th San Francisco International Film Festival.
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NewsIndia's 24 Frames launches US hub
India-based 24 Frames Factory has launched its US distribution company 24 Frames Factory LLC.
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NewsJulie Andrews to produce Panther
MGM chairman and CEO Gary Barber and president of the motion picture group Jonathan Glickman have raided the vaults and are lining up a full-length Pink Panther hybrid animation and live-action feature.
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NewsScreen Media takes Food Chains
The workers’ rights documentary premiered in the Berlinale, where Visit Films commenced international sales.
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NewsLakeshore boards Witch Hunter
Lakeshore Entertainment has come on to co-finance and co-produce the action fantasy with Summit Entertainment.
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NewsDrafthouse Films acquires Overnighters
Jesse Moss’ documentary premiered in Sundance and centres on the plight of desperate men chasing their fortunes in the North Dakota oilfields.