All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 705
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NewsLionsgate confirms The Last Face
Another Cannes title has come together as Lionsgate International confirmed (6) that it will commence sales in Cannes on River Road’s romance The Last Face.
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NewsThe Exchange enters The Houses
Brian O’Shea has closed a deal to start international sales in Cannes on found footage story The Houses October Built from Paranormal Activity and Insidious producer Steven Schneider.
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NewsLena Headey joins Clive Barker horror
Lena Headey will play the title role in Seraphim Films’ Clive Barker’s Jacqueline Ess.
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NewsJersey Boys to close LAFF 2014
The 20th annual Los Angeles Film Festival presented by Film Independent will close with Clint Eastwood’s stage musical adaptation.
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NewsLightning acquires Ask Me Anything
The Beverly Hills-based company has bulked up its Cannes slate with the thriller starring Britt Robertson, one of the leads in Disney’s upcoming sci-fi Tomorrowland.
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NewsDisruptiveLA takes Cameron doc
Marketing and distribution company DisruptiveLA has picked up US rights to James Cameron’s Deep Sea Challenge 3D directed by John Bruno, Andrew Wight and Ray Quint. The film will open in theatres on August 8.
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NewsSony dates TriStar Productions duo
Sony Pictures Entertainment has scheduled the first two films from Tom Rothman’s TriStar Productions for 2015 release.
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NewsHaim Saban enters distribution
The media magnate has launched Saban Films and brought on Bill Bromiley as president.
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NewsMark Boal launches Page 1
The Oscar-winning screenwriter of The Hurt Locker and Kathryn Bigelow collaborator is backed by Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures.
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NewsMedient, Tarantella eye Asian markets
Medient Studios and Tarantella Pictures have announced a joint venture to create and distribute content for China and Far East-Asian markets.
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NewsRoven promotes trio at Atlas
Atlas Entertainment founder Charles Roven has announced a slew of promotions at the company.
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NewsLionsgate, Nordisk extend pact
Lionsgate has expanded its output deal with the Scandinavian partner on the back of Divergent’s $250m global success.
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NewsMongrel Media takes Boyhood
Richard Linklater’s groundbreaking film shot over a 12-year period will open in Canada via platform release on July 18.
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NewsJohn Krasinski to direct The Hollars
John Krasinski will direct and star in The Hollars for Sycamore Pictures alongside Anna Kendrick, Richard Jenkins and Margo Martindale. Panorama will commence international sales on the Croisette.
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NewsVoltage jives to Breaking Through
EXCLUSIVE: Voltage Pictures has added another title to its Cannes war chest, taking international rights to the coming-of-age dance film Breaking Through. Paradigm represents North America.
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NewsMonica Bellucci joins Ville-Marie
EXCLUSIVE: The Italian siren’s involvement gives Guy Édoin’s story of four intertwined lives a timely boost as the filmmaker prepares to take part in the Cannes networking programme L’Atelier.
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NewsChristopher Walken joins Family Fang
QED International handles sales in Cannes on Jason Bateman’s feature directorial follow-up to Bad Words as the producer roster swells to accommodate Red Crown.
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NewsTelefilm Canada unveils Perspective Canada
The ninth annual promotional showcase runs during the Cannes market and features competition entries from David Cronenberg, Atom Egoyan and Xavier Dolan.
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NewsCircus Road conjurs up Houdini
EXCLUSIVE: William Dear will direct the family film from a screenplay by Marty Colasuonno and Julian Ericsonn.
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IFC Midnight takes Premature
Dan Beers’ filmed premiered at SXSW and stars John Karna, n, Craig Roberts and Alan Tudyk. FilmNation handles international sales.