All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 709

  • Adam McKay
    News

    Paramount, Plan B to adapt Big Short

    2014-03-24T17:09:00Z

    Adam McKay will adapt the screenplay and direct Michael Lewis’ book about the housing and credit bubble.

  • Bob Iger
    News

    Disney buys Maker Studios

    2014-03-24T16:55:00Z

    The deal could be worth up to $950m and marks a timely recognition by the studio of Millennial might.

  • News

    Olive Films, 108 Media strike alliance

    2014-03-24T03:48:00Z

    Starting in June, Olive Films becomes 108 Media’s exclusive packaged goods home entertainment distributor in the US.

  • Need For Speed
    News

    Speed stays top on int’l $29.2m

    2014-03-23T16:45:00Z

    UPDATED MARCH 24: DreamWorks’ Need For Speed grossed a further $29.2m from 55 territories in the second weekend to boost the running total to $96.1m.

  • Divergent
    News

    Divergent storms US on $56m

    2014-03-23T06:15:00Z

    The pilot feature from the latest aspiring YA franchise conformed to industry predictions to open top and deliver a highly promising $56m debut.

  • Tribeca
    News

    MSG buys 50pc stake in Tribeca

    2014-03-23T01:24:00Z

    The deal between Madison Square Garden Company and Tribeca Enterprises values the latter at $45m and has the potential to expand the festival’s New York footprint into two of the most iconic venues in town.

  • Zurich forum Nigel Sinclair
    News

    Sinclair, East exit Exclusive Media

    2014-03-21T22:37:00Z

    Nigel Sinclair and Guy East have formalised their departure from Exclusive Media, the company they ran for close to six years as co-chairmen.

  • News

    Caliber Media to produce Condemned

    2014-03-21T20:22:00Z

    Writer-director Eli Morgan Gesner is preparing to commence principal photography on the horror tale in New York in April.

  • cinemacon_2013_2
    News

    iD heads for CinemaCon

    2014-03-21T20:18:00Z

    Interactive group gaming company Audience Entertainment and global digital cinema company Barco have announced a new interactive technology platform for filmgoers.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    News

    Universal moves back Everest 3D

    2014-03-21T20:02:00Z

    Universal and Cross Creek Pictures’ upcoming adventure starring Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes and Jake Gyllenhaal has moved from its original February 27 2015 release date.

  • Julie Sultan
    News

    AMBI Distribution hires Julie Sultan

    2014-03-21T17:55:00Z

    Italy’s AMBI Pictures has opened a Beverly Hills office to house AMBI Distribution and hired Julie Sultan to run the new international sales division.

  • IMAX
    News

    Imax to open first Mongolian site

    2014-03-21T17:14:00Z

    Imax Corporation has struck a deal with New Tour Safaris Co Ltd, operator of Urgoo Cinemas, to open two theatres.

  • Lucy Fisher and Doug Wick
    Features

    Lucy Fisher, producer, Divergent

    2014-03-21T09:09:00Z

    Lucy Fisher is the former vice-chairman of Columbia Tri-Star Motion Picture Group and evp of worldwide production at Warner Bros and runs Red Wagon Entertainment with husband and business partner Doug Wick.

  • News

    Seven selected for Indiecan10K

    2014-03-20T20:48:00Z

    Avi Federgreen and Indiecan Entertainment have announced the seven features that will take part in the inaugural initiative.

  • Lambert And Stamp
    News

    SPC buys Lambert & Stamp

    2014-03-20T20:25:00Z

    Sony Pictures Classics has picked up all North American, Australian and New Zealand, Asian, Eastern European and Russian rights to James D Cooper’s directorial debut documentary.

  • Noah
    News

    Noah scores $1.1m South Korea launch

    2014-03-20T20:07:00Z

    The Paramount and Regency Enterprises epic from Darren Aronofsky delivered the biggest opening day in South Korea so far this year from 730 screens.

  • Amanda Crew
    News

    Duo join The Age Of Adaline

    2014-03-20T18:59:00Z

    Kathy Baker and Amanda Crew join Harrison Ford, Blake Lively, Ellen Burstyn and Michiel Huisman on Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and Lakeshore Entertainment’s romance.

  • Can_a_Song_Save_Your_Life
    News

    Begin Again to close Tribeca

    2014-03-20T16:00:00Z

    John Carney’s Toronto smash formerly known as Can A Song Save Your Life? starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo will close the festival on April 26.

  • Guardians of the Galaxy
    News

    Imax, Disney extend deal

    2014-03-20T15:39:00Z

    Imax Corporation and The Walt Disney Studios have added a slew of upcoming tentpoles as the parties extended their deal.

  • Ratchet And Clank
    News

    CMG sells Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper

    2014-03-20T03:37:00Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Edward Noeltner’s international sales company has reported strong business on the animation titles after showing footage in Berlin.