All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 749
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NewsRebecca Hall joins Tumbledown
EFM: Sierra/Affinity will commence international sales in Berlin on Bron Studios’ rom-com.
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Canadian Academy names new members
CBC executive director of studio and unscripted content Jennifer Dettman and Shaw Media vp of original content Christine Shipton have joined the board of the Academy Of Canadian Cinema & Television.
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FeaturesAmerican Hustle: the American way
The hustling started a year and a half before David O Russell’s American Hustle hit cinemas. Jeremy Kay speaks to the director and producers about the film’s high-speed, high-stakes production.
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NewsTelefilm Canada unveils Berlin list
The national support body announced on January 30 its Ten Canadians to Watch list.
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NewsAcademy kicks out song nominee
Alone Yet Not Alone has been declared ineligible for Oscar consideration in the best original song category.
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NewsAutomatic sells Pound of Flesh
EXCLUSIVE: LA-based Automatic Entertainment has closed a slew of deals on the EFM-bound action title Pound Of Flesh starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.
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NewsCanadian delegation Berlin-bound
EXCLUSIVE: A party of producers from the eastern province of Newfoundland & Labrador will attend the EFM.
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NewsAtlas Independent finds Sanctuary
Atlas Independent will produce Sanctuary and Highland Film Group will introduce world sales at the EFM next week.
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NewsQED lines up Richard Gere project
Richard Gere is going from hedge fund manager to homeless person as it emerged that his passion project Time Out Of Mind is taking shape quickly. QED International represents international sales and will introduce at the EFM next week.
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NewsEmerging Pictures backs Italian drive
The company has teamed up with Istituto Luce-Cinecittà and the Italian Trade Commission Cinema on Made In Italy.
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NewsXYZ enters Preservation
XYZ Films has acquired worldwide sales to Christopher Denham’s horror thriller and will introduce to buyers in Berlin.
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NewsVoltage sparks to Lady Bloodfight
EXCLUSIVE: Amy Johnston, who starred in Dracula: Reborn and served as Scarlett Johansson’s stunt double in the upcoming Captain America: The Winter Soldier, will star in a potential career-making role in the $10m action film.
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NewsThe Exchange, Content target EFM
The Exchange heads to Berlin with worldwide rights Ithaca, Meg Ryan’s feature directorial debut with Tom Hanks on board as executive producer. Separately, Content is reteaming with Red & Black Films on Don’t Knock Twice.
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NewsRaven Banner options Jacqueline Ess
EXCLUSIVE: Toronto-based Raven Banner Entertainment is to adapt Clive Barker’s short story Jacqueline Ess: Her Will And Testament.
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NewsHollywood mourns Tom Sherak
The former president of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences died on January 28 following a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 68.
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NewsCarlos Saldanha in CinemaCon honour
The animation director will receive a special International Filmmaker Of The Year award on March 24.
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NewsCMG boards Sly Cooper for EFM
The project marks the second theatrical collaboration between animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment and producer Blockade Entertainment following Ratchet & Clank.
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NewsMiami unveils full line-up
Top brass at the 31st Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) announced the full slate on January 28, which comprises 93 features and 28 shorts. The festival is set to run from March 7-16.
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LLeju, Stockwell line up Cat Run 2
John Stockwell directed LLeju Productions’ 2011 film Cat Run and reunites with founder and president William Perkins.
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NewsBruce Dern in Santa Barbara switch
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has switched the recipient of its Modern Master Award after it emerged that Emma Thompson has to attend London rehearsals.