All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 705
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Winter Soldier rampant in China
Marvel Studios’ Captain America: The Winter Soldier grossed a confirmed $109.8m through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International (WDSMPI) powered by a mighty China debut to boost the early tally to $209.4m.
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Ocho on course for Spanish record
UPDATED APRIL 7: Emilio Martinez-Lazaro’s rom-com Ocho Apellidos Vascos will become on April 7 the biggest Spanish-language release of all time in Spain and Universal’s biggest release in the territory.
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Arianne Benedetti, Panama film commissioner
With the third International Film Festival Of Panama underway, Panamanian film industry director and film commissioner Arianne Benedetti talks to Jeremy Kay about beaches, jungles, Quantum Of Solace and her country’s ambitious film industry.
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Monaghan, Dinklage join Sony's Pixels
Michelle Monaghan and Peter Dinklage have joined Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Josh Gad in the cast of Sony’s Pixels. Separately, Lionsgate has announced a cast change on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2.
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Relativity gets US on Somnia
The studio has acquired US rights to Mike Flanagan’s genre film and reunites with Intrepid Pictures and MICA Entertainment, with whom it is collaborating on the upcoming Oculus.
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Tarantino's Hateful Eight set for live read
Non-profit outfit Film Independent is teaming with Quentin Tarantino for the event, centred on the filmmaker’s latest script that leaked online earlier this year.
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Kino Lorber takes 'Manuscripts'
Kino Lorber has acquired US rights to Mohammad Rasoulof’s Iranian drama about state censorship, Manuscripts Don’t Burn.
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Cineworld to add 11 IMAX theatres
IMAX Corporation is to expand its partnership with Cineworld Group PLC to cover a further 11 IMAX theatres.
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Carrion Road casts up
John Leguizamo, Lynn Collins and Jim Belushi have joined Patrick Wilson and Ian McShane on Atlas Independent’s The Man On Carrion Road, set to start shooting on April 14.
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Winter Soldier to soar past $150m
Marvel Studios’ Captain America: The Winter Solider was due to cross $100m on April 3 heading into what is expected to be a mighty second international session.
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Amazon enters TV wars
Amazon launched the Fire TV set top box on Wednesday (April 2). Costing $99, the device runs on Android software and according to Amazon will provide access to its Instant Video library of more than 200,000 films and TV series.
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Candiland shoot comes to Vancouver
The Motorcycle Boy Productions and Greendale Productions horror-thriller starring Gary Busey, James Clayton and Chelah Horsdal will be in production in the city from April 13-20.
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Mountain Men to kick off in BC
EXCLUSIVE: Myriad Pictures announced (April 2) that production on the comedy-drama starring Chace Crawford and Tyler Labine will take begin on April 5 in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
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Well 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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TWC, Gannett sign first-look deal
The Weinstein Company has signed a first-look development deal with media giant Gannett.
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Mexico: 2014 hot picks
Buzz titles for 2014 from the rising stars of Mexico’s film industry.
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Mexico: 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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Illmatic 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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Raven Banner acquires Turbo Kid
The Toronto distributor has acquired Canadian rights excluding Quebec to the post-apocalyptic action comedy.
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Tribeca 2014: hot picks
Previews of some anticipated world premieres, from Libyan rebels to killer beavers.